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If the new program succeeds reducing alcohol-induced accidents, and the township can af ford it. the new program may be continued indefinitely, he said. Magyar explained that the township is normally pattoli in separate districts On each of the two shifts when drunken driving is more common, between one to three officers will be designated daily to patrol the entire township at random ami "look for people under the influence." This will, tit pending on the manpower available on a particular shift, add one to three at-large patrol cars. Spokesmen for police departments in Highland Park. Woodbridgo.

Franklin. Motuchen. East Brunswick, and Piseataway said officers on normal patrols will be keeping a special eye out for drivers under the influence. "If we need any extra help, we can always call more men in." said Highland Park Chief Angelo T. Arrisi.

In South River, some patrols on main arteries will be intensified, said Chief George Cerekwas. "We will be very conscious where the holiday parties are and will make sure that everything is working properly." he said. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is cooperating with the state police by posting the 800-SOBER83 number at its tollbootlis. said spokesman Gordon Hector. For several years, the state police have been using federal monies to supplement normal patrols by calling in off-duty volunteers to man added vehicular patrols at critical hours, said Sgt.

Tom Gallagher, a stale police spokesman. The program has been considered effective. The number of arrests of drinking drivers was increased by 210 from 10,614 in the 10-month period ending Oct 31. compared with the January-October period in 1981. he said.

Think if you drink: Area cops watching for impaired drivers By TED SERRILL Home News staff writer North Brunswick police are cracking down on drunken drivers during the holiday season out of concern over the increasing number of motor vehicle fatalities in recent months. "We're looking for an all-out war on drunken driving," said Deputy Chief George Magyar. Beginning yesterday, at-large patrols were added to the 3 to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

shifts and instructed to keep a special watch for drunken drivers, said Deputy Mayor Paul Matacera. Most municipalities, however, are making no special effort other than to alert police officers lo keep watch for hazardously operated vehicles whose drivers may have been drinking. Meanwhile, the state has instituted a new campaign to enlist the public into reporting drunken drivers when they are seen on any New Jersey roadway. The state police Wednesday opened a toll-free telephone number that citizens can call when they observe vehicles that are not operating properly. When a call comes in to 800-SOBER83 (800-762-3783), the state police will assign a trooper to locate the reported vehicle, if on a state highway, or notify the appropriate municipal police to follow through on the report.

North Brunswick officials have been concerned about fatalities, said Matacera. noting that most of the four fatalities in the Routes 1 and 130 and Livingston Avenue area in recent months were attributed to drunken driving. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 19S2 17 -Juld OBITUARIES LIFESTYLE COMICS. CLASSIFIED 25 18-19 20-23 26-29 ens. (o 30 Attorney general advises police graduates to be self-reliant Edison teacher refuses to implement silent minute ...30 Home News Photos bv Dick Coslello INSPECTION Norris Harding, 17, bell master at St.

Peter's Church in belfry. Tonight Harding will ring out joyous music in honor of the birth New Brunswick, checking out the tools of his trade in the church's of Jesus Christ. Teen bell master to ring peals of joy a headset, Harding said. "But Christmas is bigger for bells," he said. Harding and Wikoff will be on the job for half-hour concerts at 7:15 and 11:15 p.m.

today. Actually, Harding said he will be playing the bells almost non-stop until midnight. Playing the bells is more difficult than it looks. Ropes are attached to the bells' clappers, which hang down (the equivalent of about two stories) to Harding's aerie, where they are fastened to eight long, horizonatal wooden arms which he pumps to make music. Propped on a music stand next to this outsized "keyboard" are the books of hymns and carols that he plays before, after and during Mass.

Upper body strength is a prerequisite for this instrument but, as a member of St. Joseph's swimming team, Harding's muscles are more than equal to the task. small refrigerator up into the carillon loft to store snacks. Harding settles for a couple of metal chairs and his school-books to beguile the time between carols and peals. A small electric clock is also part of the furnishings to remind him to toll the hours.

Today, Harding is passing on his art to his younger brother, 15-year-old Thomas, and a friend, George Wikoff, 14, a sophomore and freshman, respectively, at St. Joseph's High School. Harding said his grandfather and uncle played the bells of St. Peter's before him in the early 1900s. Wikoff will give Harding a hand with the Christmas carols tonight when Harding admitted, his job requires more muscle, speed and staying power than normal.

Easter is more complex because the bells must coordinate with the organist. On that day it is necessary to wear By VALERIE HENDY Home News staff writer NEW BRUNSWICK It is unclear what compels 17-year-old Norris Harding to crawl up a treacherous-looking staircase to a spare and dusty loft several times each week. He admits to being "somewhat" religious. He bakes there in the summer and shivers in the winter, but tonight, for all who can hear, Harding's purpose will be manifest the bell master ol St. Peter's Church will make a joyous noise in honor of Jesus Christ's birth.

The senior at St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen is the volunteer carillonneur at St. Peter's Church. It is a title which is held by few in an age of computers. Indeed, few people believe him when he explains that it is he, and not a computer, who is responsible for the Christmas carols, hymns and glori ous peals that come forth from the church's bell tower.

"It would help me a lot if people recognized that the bells are being played by a human being," he said. At times, though, anonymity has its advantages. "The whole town knows if you make a mistake," said Harding, noting that one cannot practice in secret when one's instrument happens to be a full octave of 112-year-old cathedral bells. The son of Superior Court Judge J. Norris and Mary Harding of Dewey Drive said he has been carillonneur at St.

Peter's for more than two years. His musical education was informal but took a traditional form as traditional in Christianity as his task. "I was a kind of apprentice to Joey Johnson, who's now at Rutgers," said Harding, who also plays the trumpet. Johnson, he noted, had hauled a AT WORK Norris Harding performing his melodic task in a spare and dusty loft atop the church. He says few people believe him when he explains that it is he, and not a computer, who is responsible for the music that come forth from the church's bell tower.

Children make their wishes known to the dream man, Santa mm 111 4 Ills' "J'wy Home News Photos bv Dick Coslello LONG TALK Lawrence Brantly, 7, having a long talk with Santa, also known as Robert O'Toole. Letters pile up in office of local assistant Christmas is Jesus' birthday," wrote Michael. "How are you doing Santa? How are the reindeer doing? I want a hunting jacket so I can go hunting with my dad, love Patrick." "Dear Santa Claws, Reindeers are for skiing. I have been a good boy. Please bring me a big Dukes of Haz-zard car my brother needs a baby swing," Michael wrote.

All the children agreed with Barbara, who wrote, "I love you I love you Santa I believe in you and I hope everyone does." "Dear Santa, I have been as good as I can be. I will try to be better. Thank you for all the things you bring me. I will leave out some cookies for you and lettuce for the reindeer. If you are tired when you get to our house, please sleep on our couch, Love Jason." "Thanks Santa for all the toys and try to stay warm on your sleigh.

Bring a space heater," Justin wrote. "How is Mrs. Claus? Say hellow to all the reindeer. I love you." Some envelopes held shiny buttons, scraps of pretty cloth or toy advertisements, complete with prices. Dolls and toy cars topped most lists, with only a By PATRICIA LOCHBAUM Home News correspondent Santa Claus, wherever you are, did you manage to fit Kenny Rogers onto your sleigh for Sarah's mother? And remember, Jason wants you to sleep on his couch if you get tired.

More than 3,500 children in the New Brunswick area struggled to reach Santa this month with their smudged, decorated and brightly colored letters. Some wound up with Santa's local helper, postal information officer Jack Butler. A few are reproduced here, without grammatical changes. few requests for electronic games. "Dear Santa, I have been a good girl this is what I want.

Roller skates, bike, slippers, Barbie doll love Melissa." "Liz wants a cat," one child wrote. "Santa I know I will see you when you bring me my toys," warned Joey. Jane asked if Santa would wake her so she could pet the reindeer. Tim asked for two Duracell batteries, while Nicole listed 35 toys in a five-page letter. Monica confided that her heart's desire is a pair of "purple Jor-dache sneekers," and Kathy asked for child actor Ricky Schroeder's address.

"My Sunday School teacher told me At CELEBRATING EARLY Shymiak Lowe holding off taking a first bite of her hot dog at the God Squad's Christmas party yesterday in New Brunswick..