VOL. XXXI NO. X ROCKY HILL, NEW JERSEY DECEMBER 2000

The Rocky Hill Gazette welcomes your comments and will publish items of social, civic and governmental interest to our readers. News articles and letters may be sent to The Rocky Hill Gazette, 29 Toth Lane, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553. We will endeavor to print all items as received, however, limitations of space on occasion may require some editing on our part. The deadline for the January issue is Monday, January 15, 2001. Since it is our policy that The Rocky Hill Gazette be non-profit, we are happy to accept your sponsorship of $50.00 or contribution in any amount up to the limit of our printing costs. Individuals living outside of Rocky Hill who wish a copy may send us a supply of stamped, self-addressed, business-size envelopes, and we will be happy to mail the paper to them.

This month’s issue is sponsored by

VALLEY OILS, INC.

EMERGENCY - POLICE * FIRE * MEDICAL 911

Police Non-Emergency - (609) 882-7999

Borough Hall 924-7445 Thursday 9-11 am - Animal Control (732) 329-4000 Day; (732) 329-4646 Night/Weekend

GAZETTE CALENDAR

DECEMBER

18 Monday Borough Council - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM

Al-Anon Family Groups - First Reformed Church, 10 AM (every Monday)

Story, Craft & Movement (ages 4 & 5) - Library, 10:30 AM (also Jan. 8, 22) *

19 Tuesday Alcoholics Anonymous - First Reformed Church, 12 Noon (every Tuesday)

Kids Only (grades K - 2) - Library, 4 PM (also, Jan. 9, 16, 23) *

20 Wednesday Toddler Singalong (ages 1 - 3 ) - Library, 10:30 AM (also Jan. 10, 17, 24) *

Children’s Stories (ages 4 & 5) - Library, 1:30 PM (also Jan. 10, 17, 24) *

School Board - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM

21 Thursday Toddler Singalong (ages 1 - 3 ) - Library, 10:30 AM (also Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25) *

Al-Anon Family Groups - First Reformed Church, 8 PM (every Thursday)

22 Friday Hanukkah

Friday Alcoholics Anonymous - First Reformed Church, 8:30 PM (every Friday)

23 Saturday Montgomery Schools closed (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1)

24 Sunday Trinity Church - Holy Eucharist, 9:30 & 11 AM: Family Service & Carols, 7:30 PM; Holy Eucharist, 9:30 PM

Alcoholics Anonymous - First Reformed Church, 7:30 PM (every Sunday)

First Reformed Church - Christmas Eve Services, 7 PM Family Service; 10:30 PM Late Night Service

25 Monday Christmas Day

Trinity Church - Holy Eucharist, 9:30 AM

Library Closed (also Dec. 26, Jan. 1)

27 Wednesday “Pop-up” Book Workshop (ages 7 & up) - Library , 1 PM *

28 Thursday “Guitar Bob” (ages 1 - 5) - Library , 10:30 AM *

“Caps for Sale” (ages 4 - 6) - Library ,1:30 PM *

Municipal Court - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM (also Jan. 25)

29 Friday Recycling - curbside 7 AM (also Jan. 12, 26)

“Youth Stages” (ages 3 - 5) - Library, 10:30 AM *

JANUARY

1 Monday New Year’s Day

Borough Council - Schoolhouse, 7 PM

2 Tuesday Board of Health - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM

3 Wednesday 76’ers Senior Citizens - Trinity Church, 11 AM

9 Tuesday Toddler Stories (ages 2 & 3) - Library, 10:30 AM (also Jan. 23) *

Planning Board - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM

11 Thursday Introduction to Chess (grades 2 - 4) - Library, 4 PM *

12 Friday LaLeche League of Montgomery - Library, 10 AM

15 Monday Martin Luther King Day

Library and Montgomery Schools closed (except for ORES)

16 Tuesday Toddler Crafts (ages 2 & 3) - Library, 10:30 AM *

Gazette Editorial Meeting - Library, 7:30 PM

Borough Council - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM

17 Wednesday Introduction to the World Wide Web (adults) - Library, 2 PM *

24 Wednesday School Board - Schoolhouse, 7:30 PM

* PLEASE REGISTER

BOROUGH COUNCIL 11/6/00

No Reporter

ELECTION RESULTS

368 Votes Cast

President

Gore (D) 193, Bush (R) 153, Nader 18, Buchanan 3, Browne 1.

Senator

Franks (R) 187, Corzine (D) 161

Representative

Holt (D) 199, Zimmer (R) 152

Council

Morren 215, Pihokken 213

NOTE: Luis Garro is available to shovel sidewalks and drive-ways this winter. Call him at (609) 924-6303 for rates and to sign-up.

SCHOOL BOARD 10/18/00

Routine Business

BOARD OF HEALTH 11/7/00

Routine Business

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF ROCKY HILL

The Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Silent Auction, Outside Craf-ters, Christmas Café and Bake Sale. Lots of fun for everyone. For other information call the Church at (609) 924-6450.

A Christmas Cantata will be presented by the Church Choir on Sunday, December 10th at 4:00 PM. The Choir Director, Carol Skubik, and the organist, Amy Consoli, will lead the choir in a special selection of Christmas music. Everyone is welcome.

The Children’s Christmas Program will be held at the Church on Sunday, December 17th at 7:00 PM.

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

The Mayor, Borough Council and Citizens of Rocky Hill thank Alvin “Red” Ward for his recent donation of property to Rocky Hill for open space.

Lost-dog - German Shepherd - mostly black - named Baron. If seen, please call Debbie Arcaro at (609) 921-1619.

Welcome to new neighbors, Bill and Kathy McCurry, who moved into the house at 6 Toth Lane.

We’re happy to see LaVerne Hebert is doing very well and is recovering from her fall.

Our deepest sympathy is expressed to Jim Irish and his family on the recent death of his wife Meredith.

REMINDER

Please dig out fire hydrants after a snowstorm so there is no wasted time locating them when needed.