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154th — No. 26__________HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE, MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2002 Price: Thirty-Five Cents

FUTURE SC H O O L FA C ILITIES TO BE D E C ID E D MONDAY

By Dr. Clara Hsien-gieh SieThe Chinese Teapot, with an

old fashioned style cover to keep the tea warm, was probably made between the period of the late 19th century — Ching Dynasty and early 20th century — the Nationalist Cinncse kepuo- lic. The Chinese inscription on the teapot is whoever uses the teapot will be successful in “Prosperity, Career, Longevity and Happiness”.

It was found in the attic of a house in Hightstown, where the Sie’s have had the longest years of residence in the United States, from December 2, 1968 to the present. From its appear-

Richard Lee, local national weather observer, said he does not mind if global warming is a fact. December, he said, was unusually warm, a couple of days the temperature reached into the 70’s. He said he does not like the cold, and the warm weather makes it easier to work with the turkeys, which his farm raises.

The average temperature for November was 49.5 degrees, while normal for the month is 45.4 degrees.

November was a rainy month with 8.2 inches of rainfall, while the normal for the month is 3.54 inches.

By the end of November, the area had 32.65 inches of rain, while normal for the area would be 38.82.

High temperature was 77 degrees on November 2, and the low temperature fell on November 13 at 22 degrees. Normal snowfall for November is 1.1 inches, but the area got none.

There were 10 days of rain, 3 days of fog, 5 days of 70 degrees or above, and nine days when the temperature was 30 degrees or below.

ance, the teapot was frequently used by my father in his office, as dean of the College of Agriculture and later as Director of the National Agriculture Research Bureau in Nanking, China. Without his teapot, father came id rtUienca m as aChinese Government Representative of the Department of Agriculture, at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Washington, D.C.

The teapot was brought to this country by my mother in 1947, but I had never seen it being used during my visits or my final residence in this house.

In December, the high temperature was 73 degrees on December 5 and 6, while the low temperature for the month was 18 degrees on December 30.

Normal precipitation for December is 3.44 inches, while the area had 2.36 inches.

The springs are low, said Lee, and in parts of the nation emergency droughts have been called.

As for snow, said Lee, the area had none in December, while the normal for the month is 4.9 inches.

Lee commented we can do without the snow.

Many old timers can recall the snows of the 1930’s when the snow fell heavily and stayed for a long time.

Lee said we are fortunate that we did not have 80 inches of snow as did Buffalo, N.Y., a record for all times.

By the end of the year 2001, the area had 19.8 inches of snow, while the normal for the area is 22.2 inches.

The normal average temperature for 2001 is 54.08, while 52.9 degrees was the average temperature for the area.

My father, Dr. Kia-Shen Sie died on February 6, 1984 at the age of 97. My mother, Lucy T. Sie, died on November 2, 1999 at the age of 105. In memory of my beloved parents, I donate this Chinese Teapot to the High- tsiown-Lasi Windsor Historical Society for ev erTa sfl flg'Tafc'-’' keeping.

BOROUGH COUNCIL REORGANIZATION

MEETINGMichael Vanderbeck was re

elected as president of the Borough of Hightstown Council at the council meeting New Year’s Day.

The meeting began at 12 noon and was held in Council Chambers, 148 North Main Street, municipal building.

Councilmembers Daniel Buriak and Richard Harlan Porter were sworn in bringing the complexion of the council to six Democrats and one Republican.

Councilmember Nancy Walker- Laudenberger is the lone Republican.

Father Pat McDonnell of St. Anthony’s of Padua Roman Catholic Church gave the invocation.

Former Mayor Harold C. Cox led the flag salute.

Proclamations were given to Robert Patten and Sherry Whitman and a Mayor’s Award was given to Robert Rund. A number of resolutions were approved confirming appointments of various positions in the running of the Borough government.

The resolutions are on pages 7 and 8 of this week’s issue of the Gazette.

An overflowing crowd attended the meeting which lasted an hour.

A reception followed.

At Monday’s Board of Education meeting, the East Windsor School District Board of Education will decide which road to take for future school facilities.

Three options have been proposed and the Board will have to choose one or even modify one.

The three options are: Option A, which will cost $32,486,468. This option requires no land purchase, only additions to the present six schools in the dis

trict.Option B will cost $42,

284,625 and will require no land purchase.

Option C will cost $43,107,657 and will require no land purchase.

The initials TBO stand for “To Be Determined”.

Attend Monday’s, January 7, 2002, Board of Education meeting. This decision is veiy important to the future of both our schools and our communities.

Shirley Olsen, past president of the Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society, is shown sitting next to a recent donation of a Chinese teapot given to the society by Dr. Hsien-gieh Sie of South Main Street, Hightstown. The photo was taken during the Christmas tea given by the society on December 2, 2001.

— TH E C H IN E SE TE A PO T —

OPTION A

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

Additions to Walter C. Black School $ 1,737,500

Additions to Perry Drew School $ 1,952,100

Additions and Renovations to the Ethel

Me Knight School $ 6.002,050

Additions to Rogers School $ 1,658,750

Additions to Kreps School $ 7,032,000

Additions and Renovations to the High School $ 9,614,440

TOTAL $ 27,996,840

PROJECT TOTALS

Construction Cost Total $ 27,996,840

Soft Cost Total $ 4,489,628

GRAND TOTAL $ 32,486,468

OPTION B


New 5-6 Intermediate School $ 21,377,800

Renovations to Walter C. Black School $ 190,000

Additions to Perry Drew School $ 2.209,500

Renovations to the Ethel McKnight School $ 3,100,300

Renovations to Rogers School $ 400,000


TOTAL $ 36,892,040

PROJECT TOTALS


Land Purchase $ TBD



OPTION C


New 7-8 Middle School $ 22,150,600

Renovations to Walter C. Black School $ 190,000

Additions to Perry Drew School $ 2,209,500

Renovations to the Ethel McKnight School $ 3,100,300

Renovations to Rogers School $ 400,000


TOTAL $ 37,664,840

PROJECT TOTALS


Land Purchase $ TBD



— T H E W E A T H E R —

THE HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE Thursday, January 3, 2002

THE GAZETTE DESKA DIFFICULT DECISIONAt Monday’s meeting, the East

Windsor Regional Board of Education will have to make a very difficult decision whether to add on to the present six buildings or to build a new building.

Like medical costs, educational costs are soaring, and both are necessary to modern living.

We would not want to be in their shoes; for no matter what the decision made, someone is going to be dissatisfied.

The Board has to consider both the taxpayers and the future of the school children.

With the help of the architectural group, they ought to make an adequate if not wise decision.

SCHOOL BUILDINGSWe are glad the Washington

Township kids are finally going to get their own high school building.

When we were high school librarian for Allentown High School back in the 1940’s, the Washington Township’s students came to Allentown High; after that, they were shuttled around to other school districts. The last one was Lawrenceville.

We know it is going to be hard for the senior citizens of Washington Township; but unfortunately, education costs are rising every year. But it is good for the kids to have their own high school. They can have their own sports and music departments and shine on their own.

There is more pride and school spirit when one isfrn one’s own school, not sharing with other districts. And the competition is different.

Governor McGreevey has stated in newspapers there will be less money to give to districts in the state.

He had better think differently and find the money, because the state education department requires a number of courses and school personnel positions that cost the towns and cities more money than their tax structures can bear.

Education is very essential to modern life; and in some areas if one does not have the necessary education, one can not get into the particular field one wants, or can not stay in the field.

And with so many layoffs these .past few years, education could help to keep a job or get one, or another one, if laid off.

MORE ABOUT COKE BOTTLES

Save your Coke bottles and the cartons in which they came. They will soon become collectors’ items.

1 washed one over the weekend and did not realize until it became

clean how pretty the bottles are... they sparkle when clean.

We remember when kids used to go around the town picking up as many Coke bottles as they could find. They turned them in for the deposit money.

When one bought Coke in bottles, the seller put a deposit price on them; and when one bought the next carton of Cokes, the deposit price of the first lot was deducted.

We do not remember whether the deposit money was 2 cents each or five cents each, but kids spent a lot of time looking for the discarded bottles.

The bottles can be used as vases.

In the 10 ounce bottle, a large spray of holly berries, a lilac branch or syringa branch would look nice as well as a tulip or two, or a daffodil or two would fit in nicely.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION INFORMATION RELEASED AT ITS

DECEMBER 1 0 MEETING2001 DISTRICT

LANGUAGE CENSUSProgram Supervisor, Kenneth

Boardman, shared his annual report showing the number of East Windsor Regional School District students who hear and speak another language other than English in their home. Currently, 1503 (33%) out of our 4600 students fit this category. Of this number. 866 students come from homes where Spanish is the other language followed by Gujarati (96), Punjabi (79), Urdu (43) and Russian (40). Further, our students represent 52 different languages that are spoken in our community. Students speaking 22 of these languages are served in our district’s ESL/Bilingual programs. Next to Trenton, East Windsor has the highest number of students in Mercer County who hear and speak another language at home.

CLASSROOM CHANGES 2002-2003

Business Administrator, David Shafter, described the suggested classroom changes for the 2002-03 school year in order to accommodate projected enrollment growth. Currently, there are 98 classrooms at the K- 5 level. If student/ teacher ratios stay the same, 10 additional K-5 classrooms are projected to be needed. If student/teacher ratios are increased to 1:26 for grades 3-5, only three additional classrooms will be required for next year. For the 2003-04 school

year, these figures would increase to 17 or 10 classrooms depending on student/teacher ratios. By 2004-05, it is projected 20 or 11 additional K-5 classrooms will be needed. Some suggested changes include converting the new unused WCB kitchen into a music room, moving the GNR faculty room to the Board Room, moving the Board Room to Hightsfown High School, moving the GNR art room to the faculty room, moving GNR Turning Point to the Manduca Building, moving PLD Turning Point to the current art area and making the PLD locker room into an art room and combining a number of small instructional areas into bigger classroom areas. No decisions were made on the suggestions. However, Dr. Witmer did state he would like to keep Turning Point in our district schools at least one more year and keep K-5 class sizes the same as this year. The Board did approve the recommendation to halt the entrance of any new students into the McKnight Elementary School for the remainder of this school year. New McKnight School students will be assigned to the Drew School.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETING

January 8, 2002Hightstown High School

(700 Wing)7:30 p.m.

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DEADLINESThe deadline for news

items and letters to the editor is Tuesday at 12 noon, except for short legal notices which will be accepted until 11 a.m. Wednesday in an emergency. Articles received after those times will be put in the next edition if timely.

Articles may be sent to the Gazette by mail, in person, or dropped in the slot in the front door.

This Week at the Libraries

Branches of the Mercer County Library System, all are open Monday - Thursday, 9:30-9:00, Friday 9:30 - 5:30, and Saturday 1 0 - 5

The Hickory Corner Branch is open Sunday’s from 1 - 5:30 (Sept. - June)Website: http://www.mci.org Search the

catalog, place holds, renew books!

Hickory Comer Branch 448-1330A collection of small cars and trucks loaned to us by Teejay Costantino will be on display during the month of January.

TODDLER TIME (ages 2-3 with an adult) Tues (1/8/02) at 10:00 am and Wed (1/9/02) at 1:00 pm.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME (ages 3-5. Adults are welcome!) Tues (1/8/02) at 11:00 am and Wed (1/9/02) at 2:00 pm.

Registration is required. Thank you!

Hightstown Memorial Branch 448-1474STORY TIME (ages 2+ ) at 10:30 am and 11:30 am on Weds (1/8) and Thurs (1/9). “Trains.”

MODEL RAILROAD DEMONSTRATION including the John Bull Locomotive presented by Walt Cottrell. Sat (1/12) at 1! :00 am.

Please register for programs.

Twin Rivers Branch 443-1880ART EXHIBIT Artists from the East Windsor Community Ed will show their work in the library during January. (A reception for the artists will be held on Thurs (1/17) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.)

MOMS AND TOTS Socialize with other moms and their children under 2 years.) Mon (1/7) at 10:30 am).

BOOKPLAY (ages 2-5) Dance, song, music, stories, games, and crafts. Wed (1/9) at 10:45 am; Thurs (1/10) at 10:00, 10:45 am and 4:00 pm. “Stars in the Sky.”

KIDSCRAFT (Grade K+) Tues (1/8) at 4:00 pm. “Ojos de

TEFNTTM TIM ^s’ S+VWed “MirbatnmLa^iLite.”

Please register for programs.

A STITCH IN TIMEMiddlesex County Cultural

& Heritage Commission and The Folklife Program of New Jersey presents A Stitch in Time to the West Windsor/Plainsboro Upper Elementary School on Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Seven Quilts for Seven Sisters brings the story of how the traditional craft of quilting once influenced secret communications during the Abolition Movement in the Underground Railroad. This true story of an uncommon communication method is told through folklore, skits, music, and song. A Stitch in Time is hosted by the Plains- boro Arts Partnership.

One may think that quilting is primarily a hobby shared by women, or a fun way to get together with friends, but quilting is much more than finely sewn layers of fabric; it is a folk art with deep meaning. The patterns on a quilt and their symbolism were an important means of communication for those traveling the Underground Railroad in search of freedom.

Seven Quilts for Seven Sisters is a group of talented women, members of the Williams Family of Clayton, New Jersey. With their combined knowledge about the slavery period in the United States, they have dedicated themselves to educating the public in a uniquely artistic and yet traditional way. The group’s presen

tation conveys the important role of the arts, specifically folk art. in the abolition movement of the 19th century

The Folklife Program for New Jersey was instituted in 1990 to promote public appreciation of folk art, folklore, and folklife. Through the Folklife Program, the Commission is able to share the diversity and excellence of regional folk artists with the multicultural communities and residents of this County.

This program is free of charge. However, registration is encouraged. To register, contact the Cultural and Heritage Commission at 732-745-4489. Those with hearing disabilities may dial 732-745-3888 TTY, or 711 via the New Jersey Relay Service. The West Windsor Plains- boro Upper Elementary School is located at 75 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey. This site is accessible and assistive listening systems are available. Braille and large-type print versions of the printed material are available upon request.

Funding for this program is provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Thursday, January 3, 2002 THE HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE

The Guidance Staff of Hightstown High School Cordially Invite both Seniors

and their Parent/GuardiansTo: Financing Your College SeminarDate: January 9, 2002

(Snow Date: January 16, 2002)Time: 7:00 p.m.Place: High School Auditorium

Come and review with College Finance Experts the Filling out of the FAFSA. Also meet with Banking, Financing, and ROTC Representative to review other ways to finance college education.

Refreshments Provided By Our Parent Organization

FROM THE GAZETTE FILESAN ORDINANCE CONCERNING GARBAGE AND OTHER WASTE.

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown:

1. It shall be unlawful for the occupant of any dwelling house, store, or other place, to place or cause or suffer to be

placed on any public street or place any garbage or other waste containing water, unless the garbage or other waste has been thoroughly drained of its moisture, wrapped up in substantial paper and deposited in a suitable receptacle.

2. All waste paper, excelsior, rags, old clothes, bedding, or other rubbish or refuse of a like nature, which will scatter if loose, shall not be placed on any public street or place for collection, unless it is securely fastened together by tying or otherwise.3. Any person who shall violate either of the foregoing provisions of this ordinance shall forfeit and pay a penalty not exceeding the sum of ten dollars, nor less than two dollars, for each offense.

4. This ordinance shall take effect when published as required by law.

Passed Ocu 2, 1928. __________Approved Oct. 2, 1928.JNO. W. WEST. Acting Mayor.Attest: GEO. P. DENNIS, Borough Clerk.

NOTICENotice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Common

Council of the Borough of Hightstown, in the Borough Hall. Hightstown, N.J., held on Tuesday, October 2, 1928. at 8 o’clock, p. m., the foregoing ordinance was passed. Said ordinance was submitted to the Acting Mayor and was by him approved.GEO. P. DENNIS, Borough Clerk.Pub. Oct. 11, 1928.

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The first item is a copy of an old ordinance passed by the Borough of Hightstown. Every time you think of complaining about garbage collection, read the above ordinance passed and approved in 1928.

The second item appeared on the back of a 4C postcard. It must have been a card you returned to insure the proper delivery of farm fresh eggs to your door. It was printed in the Gazette office.

In the picture above, enjoying the Hightstown - East Windsor Historical Society’s Christmas Tea, are Milton C u n n i n g h a m , Ken Duryee and David Goldstein. All are members of the Society.

The photo to the right, taken at the Society’s Christmas Tea held on December 2, 2001, shows, left to right, Warren Olsen, Jane Cox and Craig Cox, President of the Society.

Th e picture above shows, left to right, ?, Cathy Simmons and Dale Grubb sharing talk around the punch bowl at the Christmas Tea.

HIGHTSTOWN-EAST WINDSOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY’SCHRISTMAS TEA

Shown above at the December Christmas Tea are: (left to right) Kate Middleton, Chairman of the Society’s Library; Bob Craig; Julie Ely, Museum Chairman;

\ ’ranees and Michael Pane, Society members.


Jean Combs of Melrose Par, Pa. and Bob McDonald of Oreland, Pa. star in “I do, I do,” coming to Kelsey Theatre January 25 to February 3, 2002.

“ I DO, I DO” AT MCCC’S KELSEY THEATRE

FENTON EXHIBITION AT WHEATON VILLAGE “Heart of Fenton: 1905 - 2001”

ExhibitionNovember 3, 2001 thru

January 6, 2002 lOa.m - 5p.m.

Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village

1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville, NJ (Rt. 55, Exit 26)

Over 100 glass pieces produced at Fenton Art Glass Company in Wiliiamstown, West Virginia, represent each decade that Fenton has been in operation. Plus, two cases exhibit winter and holiday-related items.

Admission is $8.00 Adults; $7.00 Senior Citizens, and $5.00 Students. Children five and under are free. Admission includes all other Wheaton Village attractions.

For more information, call 1- 800-998-4552, Ext. 2746 or 2747.WASHINGTON COMES TO

HIGHTSTOWNThe Hightstown-East Wind

sor Historical Society will be holding their annual buffet dinner on Sunday, January 20th at 1:30 p m. at the historic Long- street House on the Ped- die Campus. The Society is most pleased that George Washington has agreed to be their guest speaker. Yes, the legend will come to life in the person of William Sommerfield. Mr. Sommerfield has dedicated himself to an intense study of George Washington, both the man and the myth, and is internationally recognized as the foremost interpreter of George Washington. Not only was he selected by the Bicentennial Commission to portray the first president, but he reenacted the first inauguration in New York City in front of 30,000 people including President and Mrs. George Bush. Thanks to the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities, George Washington will be coming to Hight- stown. The public is invited to attend and can make their reservation by calling Shirley Olsen at 609-448-8388. SHREWSBURY CHORALE

HOLDS OPEN REHEARSALS/AUDITIONS

The Shrewsbury Chorale, a mixed chorus of 70 voices, provides area singers the opportunity to perform a wide variety of music from both the sacred and secular choral repertoire. The Chorale is actively recruiting new members to join us for the remainder of our 45th season. Oppen rehearsals will be held on Tuesday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 15, from 7:45 - 10:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 West Front Street, Lin- croft, N.J.

Opens rehearsals provide an opportunity for interested persons

to experience a typical rehearsal of the Chorale before auditioning for membership. Singers must have choral experience, sightreading ability, and be available to attend Tuesday evening rehearsals. All voice parts are being recruited and membership is open to all who meet audition requirements. Final acceptance and placement depends upon available openings.

FAMILY CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUPJewish Family and Children's

Services of Greater Mercer County will be sponsoring a Family Caregiver’s Support Group. The group will run for 6 weeks every other Friday from 10:30 a.m. to Noon at the Jewish Family and Children's Services office, 707 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ starting February 1, 2001 . The fee will be $25 for the six sessions. The goals of this group will be to allow caregivers to share their experiences, explore solutions to ongoing problems and provide emotional support. For more information and to register call Diane Lieberman at 609-987-8100.

SCHOLARSHIPSAndrew Frank, Executive Direc

tor of The United Jewish Federation Princeton Mercer Bucks, announced that Scholarship Funds are available for students who wish to participate in an Israel education or travel program for the 2002 summer or semester. The scholarship applications are available from Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County. For information contact Edna at 609-987- 8100. The application deadline in March 1, 2002.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING

Rogers School Cafeteria January 7, 2 0 0 2

7:30p.m .

ITEMS:1. Decision for Future Facilities2. Budget 2002-2003

BE SURE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING. THE OPTIONS AND DECISION ABOUT NEW BUILDINGS AND THE BUDGET ARE GOING TO BE DISCUSSED.

NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE AVAILABLE

. Notary Public Service is available for people 60 years old and over who live in the East Windsor and Hightstown areas. Amy S. Bauman, Senior citizen Program Coordinator, is the Notary. Make an appointment with Amy today.

The District Board of Registry, Election forms and Comcast Cable discount Application forms are items which can be notarized.

One reason infant nutrition is so important is that brain cells of human beings multiply only until about eight months after birth. No matter how well a child eats later, additional brain cells cannot be developed.

F ifty ye a rs o f m a rria g e a re ch ro n ic le d in th e aw ard w in n in g show “ I Do, I D o ,” c o m in g to M e rc e r C o u n ty C o m m u n ity C o lle g e ’s K e lsey T hea tre . P resen ted by the K e lsey P laye rs , p e rfo rm a n ce d a te s and tim e s fo r th is fu n ny, to u ch in g m us ica l a re : F ridays , January 25 and F e b ru ary 1 a t 8 p .m .; S a tu rd a ys , Jan u a ry 26 and F e b ru a ry 2 a t 8 p .m .; and S u n d a ys , J a n uary 27 and F e b ru a ry 3 a t 3 p.m. K e lsey T h e a tre is lo ca ted on M e rc e r’s W e s t W in d so r C am pus, 1200 O ld T re n ton R oad. T he a u d ie n ce is in v ited to an O p e n in g N ig h t G a la fo llo w in g the firs t p e rfo rm a n ce on Ja n u a ry 25 to en joy re fre sh m e n ts w ith th e ca s t and crew .

The show is d ire c te d by R obe rt B ea rden o f H am ilton . T he tw o -p e rso n ca s t s ta rs J e a n C o m b s o f M e lro s e Park, PA, and B ob M c D o n ald o f O re land , PA, bo th o f w h o m ap p e a re d e a rlie r th is season a t K e lsey in M u s ic M a n . M c D o n a ld a ls o a p pea red as Jesus in la s t s e a s o n ’s c r it ic a lly a c c la im e d G o d sp e ll.

Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre will host auditions for the hit Broadway musical, “Grease,” to be performed by Pierrot Productions this spring. Audition dates are January 19 and 20 beginning at 11 a.m.

The show’s director is Peter LaBriola. Grease will be performed at Kelsey Theatre on Fridays, April 26 and May 3 at 8 p.m., Saturdays, April 27 and May 4 at 8 p.m., and Sundays, April 28 and May 5 at 3 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on Mercer’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

The cast will consist of eight young male and seven young female principal characters, plus a young chorus. The age range for cast members is upper teens to twenties. There is also a principal

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role for an adult female in her forties.

In addition to these characters, the cast requires adults ranging from their 30s to 50s for the opening scene and for bit parts in other scenes. These roles will provide an opportunity to participate in the show without a major commitment of rehearsal time.

All candidates are asked to prepare a vocal selection from any musical and bring appropriate sheet music. Those who wish to be considered for a principal character role must also prepare a one to three minute comic monologue.

Appointments are required. For further information or to make an appointment, please send an email to pierrotinfo @aol.com or call (609) 730- 9099.

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Students are selected for participation based on campus leadership, community activity, leadership goals and academic success.

Congressman Chris Smith (R- NJ) served as the keynote speaker at the day-long seminar, whose theme was “The Impact of Global Conflict: How Can I Be a Part of the Solution?" Rider faculty representing various disciplines led students through a variety of educational sessions that included discussion of such topics as the perception of Americans abroad, bioterrorism, leadership in uncertain times, impact of international conflict on world business and others.

Area students who participated in the seminar are: Gina Calla, Yardville, senior, advertising; Gregory Lorjuste, East Windsor, junior, elementary education/Ameri- can studies; Jennifer Severs, Hamilton Square, senior, marketing; Jennifer Szczytowski, Trenton, senior, biopsychology; Andrea Reinas, Cinnaminson, junior, finance/ computer information systems; Melissa Borotto, Jack- son, freshman, communication; Michele Menter, Jackson, sophomore, business education.

Also Jordon Reese, Richboro, PA, freshman, finance/ global business; Jennifer Snyder, Levit- town, PA, junior, business administration; Daniel Harley, Lang- home. PA, finance/accounting.

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Many people have asked the Gazette about a street called Lake Court. Those people who asked were young and had only heard of Lake Court. The Gazette building was located there until 1930, when the Gazette building at 114 Rogers Avenue was built, now sold to another owner and used for another purpose.

Lake Court was off of Main Street and located partly in back of the First Union Bank. The entrance was located where the window of the bank is located on Main Street. Next to Lake Court was the J. V. Davison building which housed apartments and stores.

These pictures were taken in 1966; and when the buildings were torn down, the bank was supposed to have built a small shopping center in the back, which it never did; the Hightstown Planning Board did not make the bank honor its promise.


AREA RELIGIOUS LISTINGS OBITUARIESASSEMBLIES OF GOD• Calvary Assembly of Godcorner of Bank & Mechanic St., Hightstown, New Jersey (609) 443-8348. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Daniel R. Schafer. Wed. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. BAPTIST• First Baptist Church, 125So. Main St., H ightstown. 609-448-0103. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. with Nursery an A Toddler Care; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. for all ages. Youth Groups- Grades 6 thru 12, Sundays from 6 - 8:00 p.m. Office Hours - Tuesday thru Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and Sunday transportation is available. Pastor Robert S. Coats.• Hope Baptist Church, 419 Imlaystown Road, East W indsor, Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m., Prayer Meeting 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Larry Schmalback, Pastor.•Emmanu-El BaptistChurch, 116 Broad St., Hightstown, N.J. 08520, 11 a.m. M orning Service, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 6 p.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday Service. Dr. Dean W. Penzo, Pastor.• Mt. Olive Baptist Church 21 Rev. Wm. L. Powell Drive (formally John St.). 609-448- 0832 Fax: 609-448-5223 Sunday Church School 9:45 a.m.; Worship-Service 11:00 a.m.; Monday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; W ednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Transportation is available.CATHOLIC• Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 251 Franklin Street, Hightstown, N.J. Priests of the Parish: Fr. Patrick McDonnell and Fr. Javier Diaz. Rectory Phone 609-448-0141. Masses: Sat. 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9:00, & 10:30 a.m.,; Daily Masses: 6:45 a.m. & 9 a.m. Mon - Fri; Misa en espanol, Domingo 12 noon y Mier- coles 7:00 p.m.; Holy Days: 9 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Confessions: Sat. (Reconcilliation Room) 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. or any time by appointm ent. Baptisms: By appointment. Please register in advance.JEWISH• Beth El Synagogue (Conservative), 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 9 a.m. Sat. Services, 8 p.m. Friday Services. Rabbi Jay Korns- gold.• Perrineville JewishCenter, Perrineville Road, Perrineville, N.J. (908) 446- 6018. Rabbi: SheldonSchevelowitz. Sabbath Ser

vices: Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday m orning 9:00 a.m. (Traditional).• Twin Rivers Synagogue,Twin Rivers Shopping Center, E. W indsor, N.J. (609) 443-4877. Rabbi Aaron Gru- man. Sabbath Services: Friday 7:00 p.m.; Sat. morning 9:00 a.m. Class on Sabbath Law Saturday, 8:30 a.m. New members always welcome. LUTHERAN• St. Paul's Lutheran Church, One Mile Road Extension, East Windsor. Worship with us each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. service. Sunday Church school and Adult Forum meet at 9:30 a.m. Rev. James R. Egan, pastor. N ursery available. W heelchair accessible. For further inform ation telephone 448-1113.METHODIST• St. James A.M.E. Church,413 Summit St., Hightstown, N.J. Rev. Ronald Green, Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; W orship Service 11 a.m.; Wed Night Prayer 7 p.m.; Bible Service 8 p.m.; Thurs Night all choirs re-hearsals, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.; Bible Institute, Mon & Fri. 6, 7, & 8 p.m.N ON-DFN OMTN ATTON AT• Hightstown Christian Assem bly, Hightstown-East Windsor YMCA, 230 Mercer Street, Sunday - 10:00 a.m. Worship Meeting, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School, 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Ministry. Thursday - 7:30 p.m. Bible Study. Park in rear, meeting on second floor. For further information call 448-1984 or 443- 1673.• Gospel Mission Corps ofthe American Rescue Workers at Windsor and Hightstown: Sunday M orningW orship and Preaching Meeting, 11 A.m. in Calvary Chapel, 24 Church St., Windsor; Sunday Evening Worship and Preaching Meeting, 7 p.m. in Gethsemane Chapel, 212 Mercer St., Hightstown; Bible and Prayer Meeting & Youth Group, Friday Evenings in Bethany Chapel, 144-146 Stockton St., Hightstown. Tel. 448-2503 or 4526; Address: P.O. Box 175, Hightstown 08520-0175. PRESBYTERIAN•First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 318 North Main Street, Hightstown. Pastor: Rev. Frederick C. Doscher; Rev. Suzanne Schafer-Coates, Associate Pastor. Education Hour 9:15 a.m.; Family Worship 10:30 a.m. Nursery is provided for both; 11:00 a.m. worship at Meadow Lakes Auditorium.

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Se*u<yiLord, Thou knowest 1 am growing older.Keep me from becoming talkative and possessed with the idea,That I must express myself on every subject.Release me from the craving to straighten everyone’s affairs.Keep my mind free from the recital of endless detail,Seal my lips when I am inclined to tell of my aches and pains.They are increasing with the years.My desire to speak of them grows sweeter as time goes by. Teach me the lesson that occasionally I may be wrong. Make me thoughtful, but not nosy;helpful, but not bossy.With my vast store of wisdom and experience it seems a pity not to use it all...But Thou knowest, Lord, That I want to have a few friends in the end.

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people who are mourning or anticipating the loss of a pet through death or any other separation. Training provided. Call 1-800-404-PETS and leave name, address, and phone number.

THE WINTER FREEZE IS HERE...IS YOIIR HOME PREPARED?

The new year is just arriving and with it the cold winter weather months of January and February. Ice, snow and wind can have devastating effects on your home. Each year, there are countless dollars in insured losses due to burst pipes, frozen gutters and other weather-related disasters. The Independent Insurance Agents of New Jersey suggest that homeowners take the following precautions during this cold weather season:

• Maintain gutters. Remove leaves, acorns, sticks and debris from gutters so melting snow and ice can flow freely. This will prevent ice damming - a condition where water is unable to properly drain through the gutters and seeps into the house causing water to drip from the ceiling and walls.

• Trim trees and remove dead branches. Ice, snow and wind may cause weak trees or branches to break - damaging your home, car or injuring someone walking on your property.

• Check insulation. Add extra insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. If too much heat escapes through the attic, it can cause snow or ice to melt on the roof. Once the water re-freezes, more snow and ice build up, and could result in a collapsed roof. Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces_

will also help protect pipes from freezing.

• Maintain pipes. Wrap pipes with heating tape and insulate unfinished rooms such as garages that frequently have exposed pipes.

• Check heating systems. Have furnaces, boilers and chimneys serviced at least once a year.

• Make sure that smoke and fire alarms are working properly-

• Make sure steps and handrails are in good shape. Broken stairs and banisters can become lethal when covered with snow and ice. Make repairs now to prevent someone from falling and seriously being injured.

• Get to know your plumbing. Learn how to shut outside water pipes off. Know where these pipes are located. If your pipes do freeze, time is of the essence. The quicker you can shut off the water or direct your plumber to the problem the better chance you have to prevent the pipes from bursting.

• Take special care if you plan to he away. If you are leaving your home for the winter, have the water system drained by a professional to keep pipes from freezing or bursting. If you plan to leave your home for a short period lower the thermostat but do not shut the heat off entirely.

D O LLS B R IN G BACK D E L IG H T F U L M E M O R IE S

(NAPS)—Memories. That’s what many classic dolls are made of and why a few favorites are being introduced to a new generation of little girls.

Here are some nostalgic dolls enjoying new popularity:

• One of the most beloved bedtime dolls of all time, Drowsy, captured the hearts of millions when she first appeared in 1965. Little girls everywhere had a Drowsy doll to love, nurture and talk to. Each doll had a pull-string which enabled her to speak one of several different phrases. Updated with modern technology, Drowsy now has two new features that makes her even more realistic. When little girls lay her down, she says, “Mommy, kiss me goodnight,” and when the lights go out, she says, “I go to sleep now. Night, night!” Dressed in classic pink feetie pajamas, she is so snugly and so sleepy, she can barely keep her eyes open.

• Betsy Wetsy has been bringing smiles to little girls’ faces since 1935. During that time, Betsy was somewhat of a technological innovation—she could drink and wet her diaper. Named after the designer’s daughter, the original Betsy Wetsy even cried, and featured a slight delay between drinking and wetting. Today’s version is dressed in a floral dress with a pink hair ribbon and comes with a refillable bottle.

• Li’l Miss Makeup arrived more than a decade ago and was

loved for the way she combined fashion play with the fantasy and glamour of makeup and jewelry. Applying a few strokes of cold water makes Li’l Miss Makeup doll’s makeup and jewelry “magically” appear. All little girls need to apply the makeup is water, so there’s no mess to cleanup. Rosy lips and polished nails, a pair of earrings and a sweet heart beauty mark on her cheek appear magically and disappear with warm water. Li’l Miss Makeup also has long beautiful hair that girls can comb and style.

CARBON MONOXIDE DANGERS

With winter here, here is a warning about the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide is a tasteless and colorless gas that can deprive the body of oxygen. Exposure can produce headaches, sleepiness, confusion, fatigue and irritability at low levels. At higher levels, it can result in nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, and death.

Everyone should consider installing a carbon monoxide detector in his or her home. An annual check of your furnace, water heater, and fireplace to be sure they are functioning properly is also suggested. Also remember, charcoal should never be used indoors or in areas with inadequate ventilation.

These simple safety tips can ensure a safe and healthy winter season for you and your family.

Thursday, January 3, 2002 THE HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE

HIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH APPOINTMENTS FOR 2 0 0 2RESOLUTION 2002-02

BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN COUNTY OF MERCER

STATE OF NEW JERSEYRESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING

APPOINTMENTS FOR 2002 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hightstown, Mayor Amy Aughen- baugh has proposed the following appointments, subject to the advice and consent of Council:

Term Term expirationMunicipal Attorney:Joshua Markowitz Esq. 1 year December 31, 2002

Municipal Engineer:Carmela Santaniello, P.E. 1 year December 31,2002

Designate Board Attorney

Bond Counsel:Edward J. McManimon, III 1 year December 31, 2002

RESOLUTION 2002-03


STATE OF NEW JERSEYRESOLUTION MAKING AND

CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS FOR 2002 - BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES

BE IT RESOLVED that the following appointments are hereby made and confirmed by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown:

Planning Board

Daniel Buriak,Councilmember 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Hightstown Housing Authority

Charles Feese 5 yrs. December 31,2006

Board of Health

Katherine Zaiser 3 yrs. December 31, 2004Jan RotoloLisa Buckley,

Alternate #1

3 yrs. December 31,2004

unexp. 2 yrs. December 31, 2002Diane Gasman,

Alternate #2 2 yrs. December 31, 2003

Environmental Commission

Robert Rhett 3 yrs. December 31, 2004David Zaiser 3 yrs. December 31, 2004Roberta Smith 3 yrs. December 31, 2004

Water and Sewer Committee

Roger Cook 1 yr- December 31, 2002Dr Alexander Perritt 1 yr. December 31, 2002Kerri Sue Kowardy 1 yr. December 31, 2002Randy Kullman 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Cable Television Advisory Committee

Charles O'Reilly 1 yr. December 31, 2002Mona Durbin 1 yr. December 31, 2002Marcia Duhart 1 yr. December 31, 2002David Zaiser 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Educational Sub-Committee

Beth Cardoso 1 yr. December 31, 2002

BOROUGH OFFICIALS APPOINTED FOR 2002

Deputy Borough ClerkLeona Baylor 1 yr. December 31,2002

Joint Insurance Fund Commissioner

Alternate Prosecutors

#1 - W. Timothy Howes, Esq. 1 yr. December 31, 2002#2 - Kevin Nerwinski, Esq. 1 yr. December 31, 2002#3 - Roger T. Haley, Esq. 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Zoning Officer

Harry Wetterskog 1 yr. December 31,2002

Building InspectorHarry Wetterskog 1 yr. December 31,2002

Housing InspectorHarry Wetterskog 1 yr. December 31,2002

Fire Inspectors

Harry Wetterskog (UCC) 1 yr. December 31, 2002George Michael Loh III (UFC)1 yr. December 31, 2002

Building Subcode Official

Harry Wetterskog 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Technical Assistant

Kathy Warnebold 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Shade Tree Official

David Zaiser 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Recreation Director

Larry Gunnell 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Borough Historian

Clark Hutchinson 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Community Health Nurse

Sharon Lane 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

James Eufemia 1 yr. December 31,2002

APPOINTING COUNCIL LIAISONS

LAWRENCE D. QUATTRONE Police DepartmentMunicipal Court Parks & Recreation Commission

RICHARD PRATT Board of HealthCode Enforcement Fire Official

DANIEL BURIAK Historic PreservationCommission

Environmental Commission

Public and Private Schools

DAVID SCHNEIDER Public Works DepartmentAnimal Control First Aid Squad

NANCYWALKER-LAUDENBERGER Water Plant

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant

Community Action Service Center

J. MICHAEL VANDERBECK AdministrationBorough-owned property Fire Department

BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS

JANUARY 1,2002

2002 Hightstown Revitalization Project Coordination Committee (PCC)*

Mayor Amy Aughenbaugh Councilman J. Michael Vanderbeck

Eugene O’Connor Charles “Cappy” Stults

Jeffrey Bond* Includes municipal parking plan

2002 Public Safety Committee

Councilwoman Nancy Walker-Laudenberger Councilman Lawrence D. Quattrone

Councilman Richard Pratt Anthony Uzwiak

Dana Uzwiak Phyllis Deal

Steve Misiura

2002 Hightstown Revitalization Project Construction Coordination Committee

(CCC1

Louis Ordonez Mary MacCagnan George Hurley Nick Chaffer

Eva Teller Cathy Simmons Michael Theokas Keith Bergmann

2002 Senior Citizen Advisory Committee

Virginia Wilson Mildred Perrine Lillie Ball Margaret Phillips Martha Reid

Nezie Hindley Beatrice Sisenwein Eleanor Wilson David Goldstein Phil Randolph

RESOLUTION 2002-11


STATE OF NEW JERSEYAPPROVING THE BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING

SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2002

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the meetings of the Mayor and Borough Council for the remainder of 2002 and for the first two meetings in 2003, will be held at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted, at the Municipal Building at 148 North Main Street, Hightstown, on the following dates:

2002 SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING DATES

MONDAY January 7TUESDAY (Monday holiday) January 22

MONDAY February 4TUESDAY (Monday holiday) February 19

MONDAY March 4MONDAY March 18

MONDAY April 1MONDAY April 15

MONDAY May 6MONDAY May 20

MONDAY June 3MONDAY June 17

MONDAY July 1

MONDAY August 5

TUESDAY (Monday holiday) September 3TUESDAY (Monday Jewish holiday) September 17

MONDAY October 7MONDAY October 21

MONDAY November 4MONDAY November 18

MONDAY December 2MONDAY December 16

Phil Del Turco 1 yr. December 31,2002

Alternate Joint Insurance Fund Commissioner

Candace B. Gallagher 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Assessment Search Officer


Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.)


Tax Search OfficerArlene O’Rourke 1 yr. December 31,2002

Deputy Tax Collector

Arlene O'Rourke 1 yr. December 31,2002

Water-Sewer Collector

Arlene O'Rourke 1 yr. December 31,2002

Public Defenders

Craig Cox (evening) 1 yr. December 31, 2002Gus Siggelakis (daytime) 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Planning Board

Bill Searing,Class II member 1 yr. December 31, 2002

Jeff Read unexp. 4 yr. December 31,2004Charles “Lee” Stults, IV 4 yr. December 31, 2005Joan Woomer 4 yr. December 31, 2005

Parks and Recreation Commission

Paul Byrne 5 yr. December 31, 2006Robert Rund,

Alternate #1 unexp. 5 yr. December 31, 2003

Historic Preservation Commission

Art Wilton Init. 4 yr. December 31, 2005Charles “Lee” Stults, IV Init. 4 yr. December 31, 2005Gail Eldridge Init. 3 yr. December 31, 2004Douglas Mariboe Init. 2 yr. December 31,2003David Goldstein Init. 1 yr. December 31, 2002Clark Hutchinson,

Alternate #1 Init. 2 yr. December 31, 2003

2003 MeetingsWednesday, January 1 — Reorganization Meeting, 12 noon

Monday, January 6 — Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

RESOLUTION 2002-12


STATE OF NEW JERSEYDESIGNATING OFFICIAL BOROUGH NEWSPAPERS

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the Hightstown Gazette, the Trenton Times and the Windsor-Hights Herald are hereby designated as the official newspapers of the municipality for the year 2002.

CERTIFICATIONI hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a resolu

tion adopted by the Borough Council at a meeting held on January 1, 2002.Candace B. Gallagher, Borough Clerk

Continued on page 8


HIGHTSTOWN BOROUGH APPOINTMENTS FOR 2 0 0 2

From page 7

POUR ON THE BARBECUE FLAVOR,

ALL YEAR LONGRESOLUTION 2002-13


STATE OF NEW JERSEYESTABLISHING 2002 SCHEDULE OF HOLIDAYS

AND BOROUGH BUSINESS HOURS

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the following will be considered the official holidays for the year 2002 and the first week of 2003:

January 1 New Years’ Day (Tuesday)January 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday) February 18 Presidents Day (Monday)March 29 Good FridayMay 27 Memorial Day (Monday)July 4 Independence Day (Thursday)September 2 Labor Day (Monday)October 14 Columbus Day observed (Monday) November 11 Veterans Day (Monday)November 28 Thanksgiving Day (Thursday)November 29 Day After Thanksgiving (Friday) December 25 Christmas Day (Wednesday)January 1, 2003 New Years Day (Wednesday)

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the official business hours for Borough offices will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, the Clerk’s Office, Tax Office and Construction Office will be open on Tuesdays until 6:30p.m.

CERTIFICATIONI hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of a resolu

tion adopted by the Borough Council at a meeting held on January 1,2002.Candace B, Gallagher Borough Clerk

HIGHTSTOWN PLANNING BOARD January 14, 2002

AGENDAMunicipal Building

148 North Main Street 7:30 p.m.

Call to Order/Read: Statement of Adequate Notice (Open Public Meeting Act)

Roll CallApproval of Agenda Approval of Minutes Planning Board Elections

- Appoint Chairman and Vice Chairman- Appoint Planning Board Secretary- Designate Board Engineer

Resolutions:2001-33a (Sieck-Wright’s Roses

(Preliminary Site Plan)Applications:2001-39 Dixon Signs — Sign 2001-33a Sieck-Wright’s Roses (Postponed until

February meeting at applicant’s request) 2001-34 Michael Grosso - Single Family

Dwelling - Maxwell Avenue 2001-43 Charles Sears - Renovate Garage to

an Office2001-44 Kenneth and Helene Uhaze -

Subdivision - 326 Stockton Street Committee ReportsSign Committee

Discussion of Sign OrdinanceUnfinished BusinessNew Business

Schedule of 2002 Meetings Age-Restricted Rezoning Ordinance

Adjournment

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(NAPS)—Considered the world’s most recognizable brand name, Coca-Cola is more than just a soft drink. Founded in 1886, The Coca-Cola Company is now the leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce more than 230 beverage brands.

Coca-Cola classic is also a popular ingredient in a variety of dishes, adding a hint of caramel flavor and sweetness. The following recipe is a terrific idea for people who love the taste of barbecue and, because it’s cooked in the oven, it can be enjoyed all year long. Made in a casserole, this delectable creation can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake.

Casserole BBQ ChickenMakes 4 to 6 serx’ings (about 3 cups, sauce)

3 lbs. cut-up chicken or chicken breasts, thighs, legs

1/3 cup flour 2 tsp. salt

1/3 cup oil1/2 cup finely diced onion 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper

1 cup ketchup 1 cup Coca-Cola

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. salt1/2 tsp. hickory smoked salt 1/2 tsp. basil leaves 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/8 tsp. pepper

Rinse chicken pieces; pat dry. Coat chicken with flour and salt. Brown pieces on all sides in hot oil, then place in 3-qt. casserole. (Discard drippings.) Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spoon sauce over chicken, covering all pieces. Cover casserole, bake in oven at 350°F about 1 1/4 hours or until chicken is fork- tender. If desired, serve chicken with sauce over hot rice.

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Aren’t these dogs adorable? Why not think about adopting a homeless dog or cat, and be sure to have your pets neutered to keep the animal population under control.

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