Cranford December 2015

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Cranford December 2015
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CRANFORD
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
will sponsor a
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
NETWORKING EVENT
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 9TH
at 12 noon
CEREBRAL PALSY
LEAGUE
61 Myrtle Street,
Cranford at 12 noon
Cost is $12 for members
$17 for future members.
This will be the last
Networking Event of the
year. Please RSVP to
cranfordchamber
@comcast.net
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Issue 24 • December 2015
CRANFORD ROTARY PROJECT BENEFITS PATIENTS
AT TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
A community service project orchestrated by the Rotary Club of
Cranford resulted in the donation of over 100 movie DVDs to both young
and old patients served by Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
Approximately 125 DVDs will augment the recreation program at
Trinitas’ Child/Adolescent Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient
program, and the hospital’s Residential Treatment Center. In addition,
senior patients served by the Hospital Elder-Life Program (HELP) at
Trinitas will benefit from the DVDs. The HELP program works to prevent
the cognitive and memory decline often experienced by seniors during
hospitalization.
“Each month, the Cranford Rotary Club runs a different community
service project designed to help people close to home,” explains Maureen
Strazdon, President, Rotary Club of Cranford. “This project was easy –
everyone has old DVDs that are gathering dust,” notes Joseph Carney,
Chair, Cranford Rotary Service Projects, who added, “We placed a
collection box in the Cranford Community Center and then put out the
word. Soon, the box was full.”
Adds Strazdon, “Rotary’s motto is Service Above Self, and our projects
reflect that focus on service, particularly to our community. We felt that
Trinitas exemplifies that same emphasis on service to our local area, to
both young and old, and so they were a natural choice."
The Rotary Club of Cranford was established in 1923 and provides
diverse programs that support education, and other community services.
Past beneficiaries of Rotary support include Cranford Schools and
Scholarship Recipients, Cranford First Aid Squad, Cranford Family Care,
Cranford Cerebral Palsy League, Cranford United Way, Cranford
Historical Society, Cranford PAL and the Rotary International Foundation.
The Cranford Rotary Club meets Thursday morning at 7:45am at the
Cranford Community Center. Any business or professional, active or
retired, is cordially invited to attend our meeting. For additional
(above) Cranford Rotary President Maureen
Strazdon (left) and Service Project Chair Joe
Carney present over 100 DVDs to Johanna
Thomas, Elder Life Intervention Clinician at
Trinitas Regional Medical Center.
information, please contact Membership Chair
Rich Feder at 908- 500-4318. Highlights our
recent activities can be found on our Facebook
page, www.facebook.com/CranfordRotary.
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CRANFORD DAR VOLUNTEER AT VETERAN’S CENTER
The Volunteer Service to Veterans Committee of Crane’s
Ford DAR teamed up with the CDC Community Theater of
Cranford and the Musical Club of Westfield to entertain
hospitalized veterans at the VA Lyons Medical Center in
Bernard Twp.
Maureen Monroe from the Musical Club of Westfield
organized the singing of patriotic songs along with DAR
member, Barbara Krause and the CDC of Cranford.
DAR Veteran Committee chairwoman and chapter Regent,
Mary Leonard, planned and organized the afternoon along
with the following DAR members, Carolyn Youngs, Barbara
Krause, Bonnie Turner, and Betty Duckworth. With donations
of gift cards from Costco, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, and
Wegmans the DAR was able to purchase snacks and drinks
for the veterans.
The Crane’s Ford DAR has been volunteering with annual
parties for the Lyons facility veterans for over 22 years. The
CDC Outreach Group has been collaborating for the past 12
years. The DAR is a national service organization of women
who have ancestry to participants of the American Revolution
War, both combat and those who provided goods and services
to the American cause. Prospective members may visit the
website www.dar.org to learn more or contact Mary Leonard
at 908-245-1769.
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CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 2 • December 2015
CHANUKAH, THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
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The Union County Torah Center is pleased to
announce that there will be a Menorah Lighting
ceremony across from the municipal building
near the gazebo, on Wednesday, December 9, at
7:00 PM. There will be music, refreshments and
“Chanukah Gelt” for everyone in attendance. The
UCTC will also sponsor a fantastic Chanukah
show to be aired on Monday, December 7 and
Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 pm on Comcast
Cable Channel 96.The public is invited to attend
a “Chanukah on Ice” event at the Union Sports
Arena in Union, Route 22W, next to Best Buy, on
Saturday evening, December 12, from 6:30-8:00
p.m. Participants will skate to Jewish music,
while watching a Menorah being lit in the center
of the rink. Refreshments will also be served.
Cost is $10 per person, including skates.
Reservations are not required.
Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, begins on
Sunday, December 6 at sundown and continues
through Sunday, December 13. Chanukah
focuses largely on the meaning of civil liberties
and religious freedom and has served as a source
of this message for nearly twenty-two centuries.
The Menorah contains a universal message for all
people of all faiths – a message of freedom, of
good over evil, of light over darkness. For more
information please call the Torah Center at 908789-5252, email info@torahcenter.org or visit
www.torahcenter.org.
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CHRISTMAS STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN AT 5TH ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHOPPE AND SOUP FESTIVAL
Dec. 12th at Cranford United Methodist Church
The Cranford United Methodist Church is happy to announce its 5th
annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe and Soup Fest on Saturday, December
12, 2015, 10am - 3 pm. This is a wonderful event where kids and adults alike
can to do their holiday shopping.
Over 45 vendors will offer a large variety of merchandise, crafts and gifts.
There is sure to be something for everyone in the Christmas Shoppe!
For the second year in a row, five fabulous homemade soups will be
available as part of a Soup Fest at lunchtime. Come early – these soups sell
out quickly! Baked goods and lunch will be available for purchase, too.
Also, this year local author Laura Sassi will present Children’s Story
Time with puppets from 10:30am to 12:30pm (in 20-minute sessions), so
bring your children. With the help of a couple of skunk puppets and a rooster,
she will be sharing her debut picture book GOODNIGHT, ARK, as well as
her new holiday book GOODNIGHT, MANGER, both published by
Zonderkidz, a HarperCollins Company, and illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jane Chapman.
Books will be available for purchase for her to sign and personalize just in time for Christmas! (Purchase is not
required for children to attend. Parents must stay with their child.)
The Cranford High School Madrigals will also perform. So come early and stay for the most fun and best
selection.
Skip the mall, the crowds and the hassles and join us for a great day of unique shopping!
The event will take place in the church's education building at 201 Lincoln Avenue, corner of Walnut and
Lincoln Avenues, Cranford.
For information, please call Marti at (908) 276-0936 or send a message to office@cranfordumc.com.
CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 3 • December 2015
CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 4 • December 2015
JAYCEES PRESENT A $17,000 DONATION CHECK TO THE FIRST AID SQUAD.
The donation was a result of another successful
Oktoberfest event, that raised almost $30,000 and
bought together 1,000 Cranford residents.
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CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 6 • December 2015
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
DECEMBER 13TH IN CRANFORD
Contact person: Barbara Krause,
(908) 272-5549
The Music Program at St. Michael Church,
Cranford, will present its 2015 concert,
“ADVENT and CHRISTMAS SERVICE of
LESSONS and CAROLS,” on Sunday,
December 13th at 4:00 pm at 40 Alden St.,
Cranford, NJ. The excellent acoustics of the
magnificent church will ring with the choirs of
St. Michael’s and feature the brilliant sound of
the “Atlas Brass Quintet.”
The concert includes the parish Adult Choir
with the Youth and the Hand Bell Choirs,
together with vocal soloists. The audience is
invited to celebrate in singing familiar carols of
the Advent and Christmas season along with
organ, brass, and choir for this inspirational
event.
The Atlas Brass maintains an active
performance schedule and is composed of all
professional musicians who teach and perform
throughout the Tri-State area. Dr. David Bower,
St. Michael’s Director of Music and Organist
indicated, “We are fortunate to have this highly
professional brass quintet, especially at this
season when they are in great demand. Join us in
singing the joyous carols of the Christmas
season.”
Monsignor Timothy Shugrue, Pastor, and
Parochial Vicars Rev. Thomas Quinn and Rev.
Wilson Paculan will lead the Advent biblical
readings. The church contact is Dr. Bower at
(908)276-0360. A free will offering will be
accepted to support the music program.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HAS ANNOUNCED ITS
UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS FOR DECEMBER
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
GARLIC ROSE BISTRO
Children $10 each / Adults $15 each.
Reservations are a MUST.
Call 908-276-5749
SANTA AT CENTENNIAL VILLAGE
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Lincoln & Centennial Avenues
Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Photos with Santa ($3.00 ea.)
Sponsored by Arnold’s Pest Control.
SANTA AT GAZEBO
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
North Union & Springfield Avenues
Photos with Santa ($3.00 ea.)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. FREE Trolley Rides –
Every 15 minutes the trolley will depart with
approximately 50 adults and children on a tour
of Cranford with Santa singing Holiday Songs.
This event is sponsored by Two River Bank.
SANTA’S MAILBOX
Santa’s mailbox will be inside the Post Office
until December 21st.
Santa letters must have a return address,
as Santa replies to each letter received.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
NETWORKING EVENT
On Wednesday, December 9th the Cranford
Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Holiday
Luncheon Networking Event at Cerebral Palsy
League, 61 Myrtle Street, Cranford at 12 noon.
Cost is $12 for members $17 for future members.
This will be the last Networking Event of the
year. Please RSVP to
cranfordchamber@comcast.net
or 908-272-6114.
The Cranford Chamber of Commerce is proud
to present these many exciting events for our
residents in Cranford. We thank our sponsors and
we wish everyone a very Happy Holiday!
WOODMONT STATION
HOSTS SUCCESSFUL
CHAMBER EVENT
The Cranford Chamber of Commerce held its
fourth After Hours Networking Meet & Greet
event on October 28th at Woodmont Station at
Cranford on South Avenue E. in Cranford. The
event was well attended by members and future
members. These events give attendees a chanceto
mingle and exchange information about their
businesses.
The Chamber would like to thank Ben Mintz
of Woodmont Station at Cranford for hosting this
successful networking event. Each month the
Chamber holds a networking event, if you are
interested in attending please contact us at 908
272 6114 or cranfordchamber@comcast.net.
CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 7 • December 2015
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CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 8 • December 2015
TRINITAS DESIGNS PROGRAMS TO SERVE ITS MILITARY VETERAN PATIENTS
The specific medical and mental health needs
of veterans are being addressed through a series
of programs offered by Trinitas Regional Medical
Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Thanks to the support of the Thomas Glasser
Foundation, Inc., Trinitas participates in a special
National Hospital and Palliative Care
Organization (NHPCO) and Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) program that offers
enhanced patient care and other services to
veterans. To address the needs of current veterans
and the growing number of veterans in the next
10 to 20 years, the interface with the VA and the
NHPCO gives veterans care with the dignity,
recognition, and gratitude they deserve.
"The new grant-funded program supports the
ongoing measures Trinitas uses each day to meet
the health care needs of service men and women
while they are under our care," explains Magie
Cruz, RN, MSN, Director of Palliative Care.
"This program is another way that Trinitas
doctors, nurses, and other health care
professionals members, as well as our volunteers,
respond to the needs of veterans, their families
and caregivers. It's a natural complement to our
existing Palliative Care program and a fitting way
to treat our valued veterans who deserve
everyone's respect and gratitude."
Johanna Thomas, Intervention Clinician of
Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), at Trinitas
works closely with Trinitas staff and volunteers to
identify vets when they are admitted for care.
"Upon admission to the hospital, we ask patients
if they are military veterans and if they'd like
information about veterans' benefits. We are also
proud to give them a formal acknowledgment
of their service to our country."
The Behavioral Health and Psychiatry
Department of Trinitas makes a valuable
contribution to the mental health needs of
veterans who suffer from a range of mental health
issues, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD), all of which negatively impact their
quality of life. Linda Reynolds, Director of Adult
Outpatient Services, explains: “In partnership
with the Elizabeth Veterans Administration (VA),
Project Pride for Veterans is a counseling and
case management program. One of our two
licensed social workers is an active reservist and
our Advance Practice Nurse is retired from the
Air Force. Their common bond with veterans is
so important to the positive patient outcomes we
strive for in this program. The Project Pride
program provides individual, group, and family
psychiatric services designed to reduce
symptoms and improve the quality of life for
veterans and their families. Ultimately, in
partnership with the VA, we direct our energies
toward helping veterans live the life they want
and deserve.”
CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 9 • December
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DECEMBER EVENTS
TEENS
TEEN’S COCOA CLUB
Tuesday, Nov 24 from 6 pm to7:30 pm
Bring a favorite book to tell us about, hear about some
other great books, and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa
– feel free to bring your favorite mug!
SAT Practice Testing
Saturday, Dec 12 from 9 am to 1 pm
Why take a free practice test? Because it’s
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TEEN MOVIE
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Hotel Transylvania OR Cinderella (2015 version)
depending on teen votes!
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Wed, Dec 30 from 2 pm to 4 pm
Come share the fun as we celebrate the holidays. Games,
snacks, and a Book/CD/DVD Swap – swap yours for
different ones – like getting a free present!
Only items in good shape, please.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
These events are open to all teens between 12 and 18
years of age, or entering 6th through 12th grade.
Any questions - call, email, or come to the 2nd floor
Reference Desk at the Library.
BOOK CLUB APPROACHING 100TH BOOK READ
Our Book Club, Books Unite Friends, was
founded in October 2006 at the Roselle Golf
Club. It consists of nine golfers, mainly teachers,
nurses, and businesswomen! Each member
recommends one book for the calendar year. It is
highly suggested that this person first read the
book to eliminate "word of mouth" or rely on the
opinions of Best Sellers Lists! After a lively
respectable group discussion each person then
rates the book from 1 to 5 as well as share their
final comments and insights! It should be also
noted that monthly meetings are conducted in a
restaurant which eliminates all household and
dining pressures for a hostess!
For further information contact Fran Housten at
908-709-7272 or email cranfordlibrary@gmail.com.
After reading 86 books, East of Eden by John
Steinbeck received our highest rating of a perfect
5.0! Our holiday meeting in December
encourages each member to bring a mystery gift
that related to the previous year's literature!!!
Over the past nine years this fun challenge has
truly reflected the intellectual creativity of the
group. We are anxiously approaching our 100th
book and are considering several ways to
celebrate our extremely accomplished endeavor.
Our bonded group is always on the search for that
one special "WOW" book!!!! Therefore, we
always look forward to other Book Club inputs
and suggestions!!!
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CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 11 • December 2015
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CHRISTMAS DAY DISPLAY
Sunday, December 20, 2015
2:00-4:00pm
Stop by the Crane-Phillips House
Museum to see it all dressed up in
Holiday Splendor. Step back in time
to see how a Victorian home was
decorated during the Holidays.
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NEXT WHITE CASTLE BOY SCOUT
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(left, l-r) Charlean Mahon, first place winner
Kevin Cavicchia and Jasmin Arroyo, General
Manager of the Green Brook White Castle.
The Scotch Plains Baptist Church was the site
for the latest Boy Scouts Chess Tournament
sponsored by White Castle. The tournament was
open to all registered Boy Scouts, Venturers and
Explorers. This was the second annual
tournament for the Watchung Mountain District.
Robert Mehorter of Scotch Plains won third
place honors. Second place was won by
Harrison Hahne-Lum of of Springfield and first
place went to Kevin Cavicchia of Summit, who
won all four of his games.
White Castle purchased 20 sets, boards and
clocks for the Boy Scouts and will continue to
sponsor tournaments in all seven Boy Scout
Districts in New Jersey.
The company covered expenses for running
the tournament including trophies for the top
three winners and ribbons for participants. They
also supplied lunch for all players and
spectators. White Castle will continue to support
the Boy Scouts and the Chess program. The
Program is coordinated by Joe Renna of Renna
Media, a Chess Merit Badge Counselor.
Boys and girls who are Boy Scouts, Venturers
and Explorers are invited to play in all districts.
The next scheduled tournament will be held in
the Recreation center in Cranford on Saturday,
Febuary 27, 2016.
(above, l-r) First, second and third place
finishers Kevin Cavicchia, Harrison HahneLum, and Robert Mehorter.
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CRANFORD VFW POST 335 PARTICIPATES IN THE 240TH BIRTHDAY
OF THE MARINE CORPS AT THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION DRUMTHWACKET
On a beautiful for quite windy spacious skies,
Saturday, November 14th the annual
commencement for the Marine Corps Birthday
was honored. For the past fifteen years the
presiding Governor of New Jersey has been
honoring these brave service members.
Moreover, the past five years, retired Gunnery
Sgt. Mario Monaco has served as Master of
Ceremony and program coordinator along with
his brother Sgt. Dominick Monaco. This entire
occasion was carried out with military precision
and respect to those Marines who have fought our
countries many battles, in the air, on land, and sea
protecting the citizens of this great nation.
The event began with a bugle call to sound
attention by retired Sgt. Mark Paradis of the
Marine Band, San Diego promptly at 1200 hours.
A brief welcome was given by the Master of
Ceremony with a crowd pleasing reassurance to
the swiftness of the proceedings due to the cold
gusty winds. Chaplain Wilfredo Rodriguez;
Veteran Coordinator for Rutgers FOCUS
Wellness Center requested the audience allow a
moment of silence for the terrorist attacks in
Pairs. He then gave a heartfelt prayer for all those
who had gone before us and those who are still in
the fight for us. This was followed by the parade
of color guard lead by Chief Warrant Officer
Nick D` Andrea and an inspiring rendition of our
nation’s anthem by Vietnam veteran, Sgt.
William Mead. With the breeze still threatening
to topple the Fallen Comrade Table, Doc Jay
Boxwell Jr.; Commander Cranford Post 335 NJ
VFW POW/MIA Chairman began his ceremonial
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honoring of the ‘missing man table’ by
symbolically inverting the glass onto the place
setting. At the same time, Bagpiper; Garrett
McKenzie of the FBI accompanied by drummer
L/Cpl Mike Magliacane performed a very
poignant version of Amazing Grace. It brought
tears to many eyes in the audience, remembering
loved ones who are no longer with us. They
played as the Cranford Commander continued the
traditional table ceremony script and explanation
of the ‘battlefield cross’.
Afterwards, the ceremony turned to a lighter
mood by introducing the Distinguished Guest,
Staff Sgt. Rose Katz Brotzky who gave everyone
a chuckle in describing her days in Corps. As did
Mr. Jack McGeevey in receiving Morris County’s
Unsung Hero award when he stated, I’m so glad
to be here considering I have one foot in the grave
and one on a banana peel.” He went on to express
his gratitude for the award, a watch, and for the
US Marines. At the ceremony’s conclusion, the
traditional cutting of the cake was performed by
the young at heart Marine; Sgt. Rose Katz
Brotzky at 29 years of age and Marine L/Cpl Ben
Gurary from Golf Company 2/25 at the ripe old
age of twenty-two! Sgt. Mark Paradis closed the
ceremony with a solemn and patriotic rendition
of TAPS as guests and Marine league detachment
members exited the area for the chow line.
During the rest of the day the halls of the
governor’s mansion were filled with laughter,
solidarity, and stores of military service. In one
room, various detachment members from across
our state were swapping combat memories while
appreciating the architecture of the manor where
they were enjoying their buffet luncheon. So
many camera phones and flashes you would have
thought it was a premiere to a Hollywood movie.
But these are no actors or actresses; these are the
few, these are the proud. In another room, several
Marine men and women were in a tight circle
singing all three verses of the Marine Corps
Hymn, with loud voices, with strong hearts, with
determined spirits. Because as the adage goes,
“You don’t join the Marines…You become one!
OOHRAH!
VFW COMMANDER’S CORNER
November was a very busy month for the post.
We hosted our very first community flag
retirement ceremony. This ceremony was the first
of what I hope to be of many ongoing
partnerships with the community. The event was
a collaboration of Boy Scout Troops 75 and 80,
the Police and Fire Department Honor Guards as
well as the VFW Post Color Guard. Students
from Hillside Ave School, Mr. Maloney's class
also participated in the ceremony as well
providing the Pledge of Allegiance.The event was
well attended by members of the community and
other VFW Posts. Garwood Home Depot
Donated the Fire Pit for the Ceremony and
Dryer's Farm provided refreshments for after the
event.The event was a respectful way to retire
flags from our community. The large flag from
Eastman Plaza was also retired after its long
service to our community. We raised a new 15 by
20 foot flag to serve as the center piece of our
community’s plaza.
November also saw the VFW hold its annual
Veterans Day Breakfast. This is a stable in the
VFW calendar of public events that support our
local veterans. This event was well attended by
many local veterans. The Key speaker was
Command Master Chief Ron Herman from Naval
Weapons Station Earle. The Master Chief spoke
of his military service and what Veterans Day
means to him. The event was capped off by our
local leaders from the town, county and state
reflecting on what the impact veterans have had
on the community at large. I was also proud to
present Past President of our Auxiliary Noreen
Cannone a Certificate of Appreciation for her
years of outstanding service to not only the VFW
but to the local community. We as members of
the Post were also present at our local schools on
Veterans Day talking to students about our
experiences and how it has an impact on us today.
Vincent Dooley a Marine and an Iraq veteran was
a guest speaker at Orange Ave school, While Joe
Delgrippo, Hanif Davis and Myself spoke to
students at the high School about our
experiences. All of our visits were well received
by the students and faculty at our local school.
The visits were rewarding to both the students
and us!!! We look forward to the holiday season
and please do not forget our troops deployed
overseas… I wish you all happy holidays and fair
winds and following seas…..
Commander Jay
Jay E. Boxwell Jr
Commander Cranford Post 335
NJ State VFW POW/MIA Chairman
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On Thursday, December 10, 2015, between the
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Our neighbors in the local communities are
invited to come to the Center and help themselves
to FREE, gently-used clothing, shoes, bedding,
small household items, toys and other assorted
items which were donated by the employees at
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Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand to
pose for pictures with young and old, and the
children will receive candy canes and a present.
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communities; they have hosted this annual
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UNION COUNTY PLAINFIELD CLUB
The smell of pumpkins and spice is in the air the holidays are just around the corner. Do you
know someone who needs a bike? This is a great
time to take advantage of a Super Sale on bikes at
our Plainfield Bike Exchange. Select bikes are up
to 50% off! Visit the Bike Exchange at the
Plainfield Club: 530 West 7th Street, Plainfield.
Hours are 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through
Friday, and Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM now
through December 23 at 6:00 PM.
“This is a great opportunity to purchase a new
or refurbished bike at our Bike Exchange,” said
Russell Triolo, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of
Union County. “Thank you to all the volunteers
who work hard to prepare bikes.”
The Plainfield Club Bike Exchange features
both youth and adult bikes, new and gently used,
at greatly reduced prices. There is a full inventory
of bikes for all ages – stop by and try one. We
have a team of ace volunteer bike mechanics who
lovingly restore and repair bikes. If you are
interested in becoming a mechanic, have bikes to
donate or would like more information on our
Bike Exchange please contact our Plainfield Club
directly at 908-822-8672 x 101.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County is
celebrating 60 years of changing lives in Union
County! Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County
offers youth programs in 5 communities in Union
County: Plainfield, Elizabeth, Union, Hillside
and Roselle. Teen leadership programs for ages
14-18 are available in Union, Elizabeth and
Plainfield. Members participate in character,
leadership, career preparation and community
service activities throughout the year. Aquatics is
available at our Union Club. For information on
our clubs and programs, please visit our website
www.bgcuc.org or contact us 908-687-2697.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County seek to
inspire and enable young people, who need them
most, to realize their full potential and have
provided opportunity for youth since 1955. They
are part of a national network of some 4,000
neighborhood-based facilities, Boys & Girls
Clubs of America, which serves more than 4.6
million young people annually, in all 50 states
and on U.S. military bases worldwide. Clubs
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Key Boys & Girls Club programs emphasize
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skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and
family outreach.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF UNION COUNTY
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and Roselle. Teen leadership programs for ages
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County recently
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Project Learn: The Education Enhancement
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Schools, and Incentives. Brian MacLean,
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Triolo, CEO at the recent BGCUC Annual
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“Elizabethtown Gas has been a long-time
partner and we look forward to expanding our
existing programs with their support,” said
Russell Triolo, Chief Executive Officer. “Project
Learn is a core program in the Boys & Girls
Clubs movement and is a great benefit to the
youth we serve.”
Elizabethtown Gas, a subsidiary of AGL
Resources, has been a partner of Boys & Girls
Clubs of Union County for many years. This
collaboration has provided resources for
enhanced and new programs, reaching thousands
of youth ages 5-18 in Union County.
Elizabethtown Gas has also supported our 60th
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CRANFORD RECREATION 2015-16
WINTER PROGRAMS REGISTRATION
The Cranford Recreation & Parks Department
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TWO
LOCATIONS
Witty’s
Fine Wine and Liquors
870 ST. GEORGES AVE.
(RT. 27) RAHWAY, NJ 07065
732-381-6776
1179 WEST ST. GEORGES AVE.
(RT. 27) LINDEN, NJ 07036
908-925-1770
email: wittyswines@gmail.com
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Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9am - 10pm Sun. 12pm - 8pm
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HOLIDAY AND NEW YEAR’S SPECIALS
WHISKY
Ballantine ........................................1.75L ...................... $29.99
Buchanan's 12yrs old ......................750ml...................... $28.99
Buchanan's 12yrs old ......................1.75L ...................... $54.99
Bushmill's Irish ...............................1.75L ...................... $39.99
Canadian Club .................................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Canadian Mist..................................1.75L ...................... $17.99
Chivas Regal....................................750ml...................... $30.99
Chivas Regal....................................1.75L ...................... $56.99
Chivas Regal 18 yrs old ..................750 ml..................... $72.99
Clan Macgregor ...............................750ml...................... $11.99
Clan Macgregor ...............................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Crown Royal ....................................750ml...................... $26.99
Crown Royal ....................................1.75L ...................... $47.99
Dewars 12 yrs old............................750ml...................... $32.99
Dewars 12 yrs old............................1.75L ...................... $60.99
Dewars White Label ........................750 ml..................... $19.99
Dewars White Label ........................1.75L ...................... $31.99
Gentleman Jack...............................750ml...................... $28.99
Gentleman Jack...............................1.75L ...................... $51.99
Glenfiddich 12 yrs old .....................750ml...................... $40.99
Glenmorangie 10 yrs old.................750ml...................... $36.99
Glenlivet 12 yrs old .........................750 ml..................... $39.99
Glenlivet 12 yrs old .........................1.75L ...................... $79.99
Grants ..............................................750ml...................... $13.99
Grants ..............................................1.75L ...................... $23.99
Jack Daniels ....................................750ml...................... $24.99
Jack Daniels ....................................1.75L ...................... $43.99
Jack Daniels Fire.............................750ml...................... $24.99
Jack Daniels Fire.............................1.75L ...................... $43.99
Jameson ..........................................750ml...................... $28.99
Jameson ..........................................1.75L ...................... $49.99
Jim Beam Whisky............................1.75L ...................... $28.99
Johhnie Walker Blue .......................750ml.................... $179.99
Johhnie Walker Blue .......................1.75L .................... $375.99
Johnnie Walker Black......................750ml...................... $29.99
Johnnie Walker Black......................1.75L ...................... $59.99
Johnnie Walker Double Black .........750ml...................... $38.99
Johnnie Walker Red ........................750ml...................... $19.99
Johnnie Walker Red ........................1.75L ...................... $32.99
Knob Creek 9 yrs old .......................750ml...................... $31.99
Knob Creek 9 yrs old .......................1.75L ...................... $56.99
Macallan 12yrs old..........................750ml...................... $49.99
Makers Mark....................................750ml...................... $27.99
Makers Mark....................................1.75L ...................... $52.99
Old Smuggler...................................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Seagram V.O. ..................................1.75L ...................... $22.99
Seagrams 7......................................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Woodford Reserve...........................1L ........................... $44.99
GIN
Beefeater .........................................1.75L ...................... $32.99
Bombay Saphire ..............................1.75L ...................... $41.99
Seagram's gin .................................1.75L ...................... $15.99
Tanqueray ........................................750ml ..................... $19.99
Tanqueray ........................................1.75L ...................... $37.99
COGNAC & BRANDY
Cardenal Mendoza...........................750ml...................... $37.99
Courvoisier V.S................................750ml...................... $27.99
Courvoisier V.S................................1.75L ...................... $49.99
E & J V.S. Brandy ............................750ml...................... $ 8.99
E & J V.S. Brandy ............................1.75L ...................... $20.99
E & J V.S.O.P. Brandy......................750ml...................... $10.99
E & J V.S.O.P. Brandy......................1.75L ...................... $22.99
Hennessy V.S. .................................750ml...................... $30.99
Hennessy V.S. .................................1.75L ...................... $59.99
Leroux Blackberry ..........................750ml...................... $11.99
Leroux Blackberry ...........................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Paul Masson Amber ........................750ml...................... $10.99
Paul Masson Amber ........................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Paul Masson Peach .........................750ml ..................... $10.99
Remy Martin 1738 ...........................750ml...................... $48.99
Remy Martin V.S.O.P. .....................750ml...................... $38.99
Remy Martin V.S.O.P. .....................1.75L ...................... $79.99
VODKA
Absolut (regular)..............................750ml...................... $19.09
Absolut (regular)..............................1.75L ...................... $29.09
Belvedere Vodka..............................750ml...................... $27.99
Belvedere Vodka..............................1.75L ...................... $45.99
Ciroc (all types) ...............................750ml...................... $29.99
Ciroc (all types) ...............................1.75L ...................... $59.99
Finlandia..........................................750ml...................... $15.99
Finlandia..........................................1.75L ...................... $24.99
Grey Goose .....................................750ml...................... $28.99
Grey Goose (all types) .....................1.75L ...................... $49.99
Ketel One .........................................750ml...................... $22.99
Ketel One .........................................1.75L ...................... $39.99
Majorska..........................................750ml...................... $ 8.99
Majorska..........................................1.75L ...................... $13.99
Pinnacle (all types)..........................750ml...................... $11.99
Pinnacle (80 proof) .........................1.75L ...................... $16.99
Skyy .................................................1.75L ...................... $21.99
Smirnoff Vodka (80 proof)...............750ml...................... $11.99
Smirnoff Vodka (all types) ..............1.75L ...................... $18.99
Sobieski ...........................................750ml...................... $11.99
Sobieski ...........................................1.75L ...................... $19.99
Soplica.............................................750ml...................... $ 9.95
Soplica.............................................1.75L ...................... $18.99
Stolichnaya (all types).....................1.75L ...................... $29.09
Svedka (all types) ............................750ml...................... $11.99
Svedka (all types) ............................1.75L ...................... $19.29
Tanqueray Sterling ..........................750ml...................... $19.99
Tanqueray Sterling ..........................1.75L ...................... $29.99
Three Olives (all types) ...................1L ........................... $19.99
Three Olives (all types) ...................1.75L ...................... $24.99
Traveler's Vodka ..............................1.75L ...................... $10.99
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CORDIALS
Bailey's Irish Cream ........................750ml...................... $21.99
Bailey's Irish Cream ........................1.75L ...................... $39.99
Kahlua..............................................750ml...................... $18.99
Kahlua..............................................1.75L ...................... $33.99
Krupnik.............................................750ml...................... $13.99
Licor 43............................................750ml...................... $21.99
Licor 43............................................1.75L ...................... $39.99
Patron XO Café ................................750ml...................... $22.99
Patron XO Café ................................1.75L ...................... $34.99
Southern Comfort ............................750ml...................... $17.99
Southern Comfort ............................1.75L ...................... $26.99
RUM
Bacardi Light ...................................750ml...................... $14.99
Bacardi Light & Gold .......................1.75L ...................... $19.19
Captain Morgan Spice .....................1.75L ...................... $25.99
Malibu..............................................750ml...................... $16.99
Malibu..............................................1.75L ...................... $24.99
TEQUILA
Avion Silver .....................................750ml...................... $36.99
Casa Noble Silver............................750ml...................... $34.99
El Jimador Reposado ......................750ml...................... $19.99
El Jimador Reposado ......................1.75L ...................... $29.99
Jose Cuervo .....................................750ml...................... $17.99
Jose Cuervo .....................................1.75L ...................... $32.99
Patron Silver....................................750ml...................... $39.99
Patron Silver....................................1.75L ...................... $84.99
BEER
Becks (12oz) 24pk ........................... 24pk....................... $22.99
Bud and Bud Lite cans ..................... 30pk ...................... $21.99
Coors Lite (24oz) cans..................... 12pk ...................... $11.99
Coors Lite loose bottles ................... 24pk ...................... $17.99
Coors Lite ........................................ 30pk....................... $21.99
Corona/Corona Lite loose bottles .... 24pk ...................... $26.99
Dab (16oz) cans ............................... 24pk ...................... $21.99
Heineken/Heineken Lite .................. 24pk ...................... $25.99
Land Shark....................................... 24pk ...................... $23.99
Lech (500ml) ................................... 20pk ...................... $26.99
Modelo Especial cans...................... 24pk ...................... $21.99
Pabst Blue Ribbon cans................... 30pk ...................... $17.99
Pilsner Urquell ................................ 24pk ...................... $28.99
Sagres Beer ..................................... 24pk....................... $17.99
Sam Adams Lager .......................... 24pk ...................... $28.99
Stella Artois loose bottles................ 24pk ...................... $27.99
Super Bock ...................................... 24pk ...................... $20.99
Tecate cans ...................................... 24pk ...................... $16.99
Dogfish Head 60 min....................... 24pk ...................... $32.99
Yuengling Lager cans and bottles.... 24pk ...................... $17.99
Zywiec (11.2oz) .............................. 24pk ...................... $19.99
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CRANFORD MONTHLY • Page 24 • December 2015
TWO
LOCATIONS
Witty’s
Fine Wine and Liquors
870 ST. GEORGES AVE.
(RT. 27) RAHWAY, NJ 07065
732-381-6776
1179 WEST ST. GEORGES AVE.
(RT. 27) LINDEN, NJ 07036
908-925-1770
email: wittyswines@gmail.com
email: metroliquors@gmail.com
Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9am - 10pm Sun. 12pm - 8pm
www.wittyswine.com
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VISIT THE STORE FOR MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS
Alamos Malbec ...............................................................................750ml ..... $ 7.99
Andre (All Types)...............................................................................750ml ..... $ 5.99
Apothic Red .......................................................................................750ml .... $ 9.29
Avalon (Cabernet Sauvignon)............................................................750ml .... $ 9.99
Barefoot All Types ...........................................................................1.5L ........ $10.29
Bartenura Moscato ........................................................................750ml ..... $10.99
Beringer White Zinfandel .................................................................750ml .... $ 4.99
Beringer White Zinfandel .................................................................1.5L ........ $ 8.69
Black Box (All Types) .......................................................................3L ........... $21.99
Blackstone (All Types except Chardonnay).....................................750ml ..... $ 6.99
Blackstone (All Types).....................................................................1.5L ........ $13.99
Bogle (Chardonnay and Merlot) ........................................................750ml ..... $ 6.99
Bolla ..................................................................................................1.5L ........ $12.99
Cakebread Napa Valley (Cabernet Sauvignon) ..........................750ml ..... $59.99
Carlo Rossi (Chablis, Burgundy, Sangria, Blush)............................4L ........... $13.99
Carnivor (Cabernet Sauvignon).........................................................750ml ..... $10.99
Casal Garcia Vinho Verde ...........................................................750ml ..... $ 5.99
Cavit (All Types) ................................................................................1.5L ........ $13.99
Chateau ste Michelle Columbia Valley Cabernet and Merlot 750ml .... $13.99
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay ............750ml .... $ 9.99
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling ..................750ml .... $ 8.99
Clos du Bois Chardonnay ...............................................................1.5 L ....... $17.99
Clos du Bois Cabernet, Merlot.........................................................750m ...... $ 9.99
Cockburns Ruby and Tawny Porto ............................................750ml .... $10.99
Concha Y Toro Frontera ...............................................................1.5L ........ $ 8.99
Coppola Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ............................750ml ..... $13.99
Coppola Diamond Chardonnay ......................................................750ml ..... $11.99
Corbett Canyon (All Types) ............................................................1.5L ........ $ 7.99
Cupcake (All types, except Prosecco and Moscato) ........................750ml .... $ 8.99
Don Perignon ...................................................................................750ml... $149.99
Dreaming Tree (All Types) .............................................................750ml ..... $13.99
Eco Domani (Pinot Grigio) .............................................................750ml .... $ 8.99
Fish Eye (All Types)..........................................................................1.5L ........ $ 9.99
Flip Flop (All Types).........................................................................1.5L ........ $ 9.99
Franzia (Crisp White, Blush, Sangria, Chilable red).........................5L ........... $13.99
Freixenet ...........................................................................................750ml .... $ 9.99
Gato Negro (All Types) ....................................................................1.5L ........ $ 8.99
Gazela Vinho Verde .......................................................................750ml ..... $ 4.99
Ghost Pines (Merlot and Red Blend)...............................................750ml ..... $15.99
J. Lohr Cabernet and Merlot ............................................................750ml .... $13.99
Kendall Jackson Vintners Chardonnay .......................................750ml .... $11.29
Kim Crawford (Sauvignon Blanc) ...................................................750ml .... $13.99
Korbel (All Types except Natural and Organic) ...............................750ml .... $11.99
La Marca (Proseco)...........................................................................750ml .... $12.99
La Crema Sonoma Pinot Noir........................................................750ml .... $16.99
Liberty Creek (All Types) ................................................................1.5L ........ $ 7.99
Louis Jadot Beaujolais ................................................................750ml .... $ 9.99
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Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages................................................750ml ... $ 10.99
Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse .........................................................750ml .... $20.99
Luna di Luna (All Types).................................................................1.5L ........ $13.99
Mark West Pinot Noir.......................................................................750ml ..... $ 9.39
Mark West Pinot Noir.......................................................................1.5L ........ $17.99
Martini & Rossi Asti .....................................................................750ml .... $11.99
Menage a Trois Red ......................................................................750ml .... $ 9.99
Merry Vale (Cabernet) .....................................................................750ml ..... $49.99
Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio...............................................................1.5L ........ $12.99
Mi Amore Red .................................................................................750ml .... $ 8.99
Moet Imperial Champagne .........................................................750ml ..... $38.99
Noble Wine 337, 667........................................................................750ml ..... $10.99
Papi (All Types) .................................................................................1.5L ........ $10.99
Ravenswood (All Types) .................................................................750ml ..... $ 8.99
Real Sangria ...................................................................................1.5L ........ $10.99
Rex Goliath (All Types) ...................................................................1.5L ........ $ 9.29
Robert Mondavi Private Select .................................................750ml .... $ 8.99
Robert Mondavi Private Select .................................................1.5L ........ $18.99
Rodney Strong Sonoma Cabernet & Merlot ................................750ml .... $15.99
Rodney Strong Sonoma Chardonnay ..........................................750ml .... $11.99
Rombauer Chardonnay ...................................................................750ml .... $27.99
Ruffino Chianti ..................................................................................750ml .... $ 7.99
Ruffino Chianti ..................................................................................1.5 L ....... $13.99
Ruffino Pinot Grigio ..........................................................................1.5L ........ $10.99
Ruffino Chianti Gold .........................................................................750ml ......$29.99
Ruffino Tan label ..............................................................................750ml .... $19.99
Santa Margerita Pinot Grigio.........................................................750ml .... $20.29
Senor Sangria (All Types) ..............................................................1.5L ........ $10.99
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet ......................................750ml .... $65.99
Simi Chardonnay................................................................................750ml ..... $12.09
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay............................................................750ml .... $20.99
Sutter Home (All Types).................................................................1.5L ........ $ 8.99
Tom Gore (All Types) .......................................................................750ml ..... $12.99
Woodbridge (All Types) .................................................................1.5L ........ $10.99
Yago Sangria ......................................................................................3L ........... $14.99
Yellow Tail (All Types) ....................................................................1.5L ........ $11.99
Thanks to all our great customers in 2015!
We are looking forward to 2016!
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Any purchase of
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Non sale items only. (Excludes RED
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