Night of prayer at St. Michael

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 10:38 AM

CRANFORD--On Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, St. Michael Parish, Cranford, will participate in the observance of a night of prayer for the sanctity of all human life.

The night will begin with Mass celebrated at 7:30 p.m. followed by Eucharistic adoration throughout the night, concluding with the 7 a.m. Mass on Dec. 9, the feast of St. Juan Diego. During the hours of prayer, all 20 mysteries of the rosary will be prayed.

The church will be open to all throughout the night for prayer and meditation.
For more information call the church office at (908) 276-0360.

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'HS Musical' comes to CDC stage

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 9:02 AM

CRANFORD--The popular film "High School Musical" has become a hit stage musical as well.
While three versions have been on the big screen, the original story of basketball and music will be seen at the CDC Theatre, Dec. 5, 6, and 7 and again, Dec. 12 to 14.

Directed by Joanne Geshickter and assisted by Cathy Cohane, the show features many of the songs and characters made popular by the Disney movie.

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Baldwin students get Thanksgiving surprise

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 8:40 AM

"Jimmy" the turkey and a Pilgrim made an appearance at Helen K. Baldwin Nursery School in Cranford last week to teach the students about Thanksgiving. Three-year-olds Sophia Malcolm, left, and Grace Cannizzo got up close and gave Jimmy a pat. The children learned how Pilgrims harvested food and the tools they used for daily living. Quiver Farms in Pennsburg, Pa. provided the presentation.

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Freewheels Club of Cranford to hold multimedia event on Dec. 3

by The Chronicle

Wednesday December 03, 2008, 7:29 AM

CRANFORD--The Freewheels Club of Cranford invites the public to attend a multi-media event called, "The Science, Art, and Politics of Riding." 

The informative lecture will be at the Cranford Community Center 220 Walnut Ave. on Wednesday Dec. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be presentation about the proposed skatepark to serve the communities of Cranford, Garwood, Westfield, and Mountainside, and a panel of experts will be present to answer questions. 

The Freewheels Club is comprised of members of the community who skateboard, ride BMX bikes, and people who support them.  Anyone can join the club at the meeting.  Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

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RSVP tax prep training needs volunteers

by The Chronicle

Tuesday December 02, 2008, 8:00 AM

AREA--RSVP of Union County is recruiting volunteers to assist low-income, disabled and elderly residents with their upcoming Federal and State Tax Preparation.

RSVP will offer free training sessions conducted by IRS and NJ State tax experts for four full days in January.  This volunteer effort is very rewarding because participants will learn how to do their own taxes; and then in February 2009, will begin the free tax assistance at a nearby site to help others.

Contact Debra at (908) 354-3040 ext. 369. 

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Library's DVD collection now available online

by The Chronicle

Tuesday December 02, 2008, 7:11 AM

KENILWORTH--The Kenilworth Public Library currently houses a collection of nearly 1,200 popular DVDs, available for free checkout to anyone age 18 or older who holds a valid Kenilworth library card.

Additionally, the library owns more than 400 children's DVDs which may be checked out to any child or adult with a valid Kenilworth library card.

Residents of communities that participate in the MURAL reciprocal borrowing agreement are also eligible for DVD borrowing privileges at the Kenilworth Public Library.

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Spaces available in Recreation Programs

by The Chronicle

Monday December 01, 2008, 9:14 AM

CRANFORD--The Cranford Recreation & Parks Department would like to announce that there are available spaces in the following youth programs for Session II: Kinder Cooking/Arts and Crafts (Monday a.m.), All Sports for Kids, Amazing Science, Imagination Clubhouse, and Pre-School Arts and Crafts (a.m. and p.m.).

There is also space available in the following adult programs: Pilates, Total Conditioning (a.m. and p.m.), Yoga, and Zumba.

All Session II classes begin in January.

You may either register in person at the Community Center or online at https://register.communitypass.net/cranford.

For further information, call the Recreation Department at (908) 709-7283.

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Hockey Tournament Begins Dec. 1; Cranford to play SPF Dec. 2

by The Chronicle

Monday December 01, 2008, 7:53 AM

ROSELLE - The 26th Annual George T. Cron High School Hockey Tournament will begin Monday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center in Roselle.

Seven of the best high school hockey teams in New Jersey will compete at the Warinanco skating rink, located in Warinanco Park, a facility of the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal.

The First Round schedule is as follows:
Monday, Dec. 1 - 6 p.m.: Mendham vs. Westfield
Tuesday, Dec. 2 - 6 p.m.: Scotch Plains-Fanwood vs. Cranford, and 8:30 p.m.: Summit vs. Arthur L. Johnson

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BOE to hold workshop meeting

by The Chronicle

Monday December 01, 2008, 5:53 AM

KENILWORTH--The Kenilworth Board Of Education will be holding a workshop meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at David Brearley School on Monroe Avenue.  
                                    
The Board of Education is re-establishing a workshop meeting in December due to a lengthy regular meeting schedule. 

The Board will be addressing and taking action at both this meeting and the Dec.8, 2008 meeting.  

The public is invited and will have an opportunity to participate.

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Knights of Columbus hold toy drive

by The Chronicle

Sunday November 30, 2008, 3:59 PM

GARWOOD--The Garwood Knights of Columbus are collecting brand new unwrapped toys on behalf of the children of St. Joseph's Social Service Center, coalition to the homeless in Elizabeth.

Donations can be dropped off weekdays after 4 p.m. at the K of C Hall, located at 37 South Avenue, Garwood. (Opposite from PathMark). Parking is available behind the hall off Willow Avenue. Please use the side door entrance.

Please call first on weekends.

Monetary donations can be made payable to the Garwood K of C Toy Drive. They are respectfully asking that no toy guns or toys depicting violence or exploitation be donated.
For info call the Knights at (908) 789-9809 after 4 p.m.

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Police Log: November 28, 2008

by LESLIE MURRAY -- THE CHRONICLE

Sunday November 30, 2008, 3:50 PM

CRANFORD

An Elizabeth man was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of cocaine, and other charges after he was found asleep in a stolen vehicle on Monday, Nov. 24.
Jeffrey Wheeler, 39, was charged after he was found sleeping in the vehicle on Besler Avenue at 2:21 a.m. by Officer John Colineri. The vehicle had been reported stolen from a Lincoln Avenue address earlier in the evening. Wheeler was charged with receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools, possession of cocaine, and possession of paraphernalia.

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A Cranford woman was charged with driving while intoxicated and other charges after police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Vanessa Meehan, 29, was charged after police responded to the report of an accident at 11:13 p.m. at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Craig Place. While there were no injuries, Meehan was found by Officer Nadia Jones to be intoxicated.

Meehan was charged with driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to a breath test, and careless driving.

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Cranford Hadassah to hold awards

by The Chronicle

Friday November 21, 2008, 4:18 PM

CRANFORD--The Northern New Jersey Region of Hadassah will hold its annual Myrtle Wreath Awards Brunch recognizing the "Women of the Year" at a celebration at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, on Nov. 23.

Nancy Falchuk, national president of Hadassah will be honored. Adele Shafman of Cranford is chairperson of this event.

Each of the 40 chapters in the region has designated a "Woman of the Year" from their Chapter to be recognized. Roselle-Cranford Chapter has unanimously chosen Harriet Mazur who has been a life member for over 30 years.

She has been the backbone of the voucher program and has served faithfully in that capacity for 25 years. Mazur is also the Tag Day chairman, stepping in when an emergency arose and continues competently in that position. She also actively participates in every project which helps to raise funds for Hadassah projects.

Mazur graduated from Kean College and worked as a special education teacher for a quarter of a century.

Mazur is the mother of three children and grandmother of eight children. She is a regular volunteer at a soup kitchen" every Monday night, making sandwiches for the needy. She is a member of the Temple Beth El Mekor Chayim and its sisterhood, Hazak, and also B'nai B'rith.

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First time mountain biking

by By SANDY POLSKY

Friday November 21, 2008, 3:09 PM

This is the fourth installment in a series about the author's family trip to Alaska.
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I suppose the first time I went mountain-biking, it would have been more prudent to do it for 30 minutes instead of six hours.

During our trip to Alaska, our guide Darrin said mountain biking was usually everyone's favorite activity.

Not mine.

Since Darrin said the terrain was not particularly hilly, I was not concerned about my ability to keep up. I started out full of energy. But within minutes, I was way behind everyone else, sweating and huffing and puffing up inclines that weren't supposed to be there, as far as I was concerned. Darrin insisted that the first mile was tough for anyone but after getting our rhythm, it would be easier.

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Winter schedule resumes at Conservation Center

by The Chronicle

Friday November 21, 2008, 2:44 PM

CRANFORD--The Conservation Center will be open on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. during the months of December, January, February and March.

Christmas trees should not be left at curbside.

They can be taken to the Conservation Center during normal working hours without a permit. Residents can call their garbage hauler to see if they will remove the trees as in previous years.
The Conservation Center is located on Birchwood Avenue, off of Orange Avenue.

The following materials are accepted from Cranford residents and businesses and a permit is not required: aluminum cans, tin cans, glass bottles/jars, plastic PETE and HDPE bottles, newspapers, corrugated cardboard, office paper and mixed paper (magazines and junk mail), household batteries, motor oil, motor oil filters, and leaves.

Branches and other yard waste require a permit.

Leaves do not need a permit.

For more information, call the Cranford Recycling Office at (908) 709-7299.

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Blanket the world with love

by The Chronicle

Thursday November 20, 2008, 8:50 AM

CRANFORD--On Saturday, Nov. 22, the Cranford United Methodist Church invites all members of the community to join in an evening of service and fellowship, as they celebrate the seventh year making fleece blankets for those in need at the holiday season.

Blankets require no sewing only the ability to cut fabric and tie knots--so anyone can participate.

In prior years, the blankets have been distributed to homeless shelter organizations, hospitals, senior centers, and even a platoon of soldiers in Iraq.

Participants range in age from 5 to 85 and all are welcome for this evening of warmth and compassion.

They will meet at 7 p.m. in Randolph Hall of the Church, which is located at 201 Lincoln Ave. East in Cranford (by the Library and Community Center).

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