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ipl mini 'I'HI North Jersey JHerald-News Friday, January 2,1987 UNITY NEWS- B-3 Scooters could be hazardous By Thomas Vaughan Staff Writer COMMUNITY CALENDAR CONCERTSRECITALS ENGLEWOOD Jari9: Pianist, Grant Johannesen, in concert at 8 p.m. at the John Harms Center for the Arts, 30 N. Van Brunt St. Tickets: $9.50, $12.50 and $15.50. Call 567-5797.

WEST ORANGE Jan. 4: Claring Chamber Players of Mont-clair in concert at 8 p.m. at the YM-YWHA of Metropolitan New Jersey, 760 Northfield Ave. Tickets: $6.50 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults. Call 736-3200, ext.

523. FLEA MARKETS WAYNE Jan. 4, Feb. 1, March 1 and April 5: PAL indeor flea market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

at the PAL Building, North Cove Road off Parish Drive. Admission: free for children. 25 cents for adults. Call 595-5041. GAMES VERNON Jan.

6: Special Olympics Northern Regional Winter Games at 8:30 a.m. at Hidden Valley Ski Area. Snow date: Jan, register or for more information, call 398-6150 or 853-6116. LECTURES BELlVltXEaTr9rStiaeiCttire OiVSOUth" WAYNE A township traffic division official ysaid parents should make sure that mini-scooters and similar machines their children received as Christmas presents are equipped with light reflectors. Capt.

William Visser said parents also should make absolutely certain their children receive proper instructions on when and where to ride the machines. He said the failure of parents to follow these basic rules may result in serious injuries or death. "We're-not -suggesting that parents don't already teach their children proper safety techniques regarding mini-scooters," a police official said Tuesday. He said, "My feeling is, kids cannot get enough teaching on how to ride these type machines from their parents." Police said reflectors were missing from the mini-scooter of Brian Gratta, 13, of Black Oak Ridge Road, who was fatally injured in an accident last Saturday. Gratta's scooter and a van driven by Maria Nigito, 37, a township resident, collided near Schuyler Road.

Gratta, who reportedly sustained "massive chest injuries," died at Wayne General Hospital about an hour after the accident, police said. Visser said an investigation disclosed that the lack of reflectors and the darkness contributed to the accident. Gratta and his brother. Jack, 9. were riding Mongoose mini-scooters each had received for Xhristmas policeaid, Authori- -ties said the boys were riding downhill when the accident Gratta was uninjured, police said.

Staff Ptiolo by Ross Cameron Joseph Tyrone was beaming with health and happiness at his 109th birthday party at the.St. Francis Health Resort in Denville. Still going strong at 109 p.m. at the Branch Brook Park Visitors Center, Park Road, Branch Brook Park. ROSELAND Jan.

9: Slidelecture on India and Sri Lanka at 8 p.m. at the Center for Environmental Studies, 621 Eagle Rock Ave. Call 228-2210. RUTHERFORD Jan. 10: Travel lecture on Bermuda at 2:30 p.m.

in Marcus Hall of the Williams Center, Park Avenue at Williams PlazilfSdmission: $4. Call WAYNE Jam 11: "A Maritime History of the Hackensack River" lecture at 2 p.m. at the Van Duyne House in the Van Riper-Hopper House Museum, B.erdan Avenue. Free admission, reservations required. Call 694-7192.

i OUTINGS ROSELAND Jan. 10: High Point Winter 8-Mile Hike. Bring a lunch. For information or reservations, call 667-7200, days or 751-4530, nights. RECYCLING- CLIFTON Jan.

3: Allwood Boy Scout Troop No. 22 monthly newspaper drive from 9 a.m. to noon at the Allwood Firehouse, Brighton Road. Jan. 10: Boy Scout Troop No.

21 of St. Philip's Church paper drive from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, 797 Valley Road. WAYNE In progress: Newsprint recycling at St. Timothy's Church storage shed in back of the church, 395 Valley Road.

Call 694-1800, ext. 245. Jan. 10: Senior Youth Fellowship of the Preakness Reformed Xhurch paper drive at 9 a.m. atthe Church Lane, By Keith Hoffman Staff Writer when he was 16 years old, in 1903, and remained in hotel management until his retirement.

During his years managing some of the most exclusive New York hotels, including the Knickerbocker and Biltmore, Tyrone met and befriended a wide array of famed and powerful people. Tyrone knew the great Italian tenor, Enrico Caruso, who lived at the Knickerbocker. He treasures his copy of Caruso's biography, written by the tenor's wife, and signed by her. Warren Harding was -a -great day," added another admirer. Although he might have lost a step or two over the years, Tyrone is still able to walk perfectly well with the assistance of a cane-.

He still has his hair and, according to his friend and fellow resident, Don Lubrano, he has no need for dentures his teeth are intact. But most importantly, Tyrone still has good hearing. His first and greatest love is classical music, particularly Italian opera; He numbers "Tosca" and "La Boheme" byPuccinir-and-yerdi's- "Aida" "among his favorites' What, above all, is Tyrone's favorite work? "Giuseppe Verdi's 'La I'ye seen it performed 66 times," he "said! Tyrone was born in Italy, and emigrated to Brooklyn with his family when he was four years old. According yto Lubrano, Tyrone's father later traveled extensively in Europe as an art dealer. Although his father wanted Tyrone to travel with him, the young man preferred to settle in New York.

He got a start in the hotel business" DENVILLE In January of the year that Joseph Tyrone was born, Rutherford B. Hayes was inaugurated as our 19th president. Many presidents have been born and have died since then, but Joseph Tyrone is still alive, and still in love with the world around him. On Monday, Tyrone celebrated his 109th birthday. Fellow residents and caretakers "af the1St7Francis Health Resort in Denville feted Mr.

Tyrone to mark the occasion. By all accounts from friends ancffellow residents, nurses -and administratorSr-Tyrone -is -an-extraordinary man. "He's my favorite," said Michelle Regan, 22, an administrative assistant at the home. "He always has something wonderful to say. He's so gracious who wouldn't love someone who kisses your hand every day." "He's always a gentleman," said.

James McDonough. "He's always well-dressed a collar and tie every friend of mine, for 30 yearst both before and after he was elected (president)," said Tyrone. Tyrone also knew other presidents, includ- ing Calvin Coolidge. Capt. Donald Pavlak, township police spokesman, said on Tuesday that no charges have been filed.

He said Patrolmen William Fairweather and Lee Cannon are investigating the accident in conjunction with the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. Police said Gratta was the 11th person to die in traffic accidents in the township in 1986. Besides enjoying listening to music, Tyrone has also played the violin and composed music. Lubrano, who is a violinist, and a pianist played two of Tyrone's compositions at the party. One, "II Simbolo d'Amore," or "The Symbol of Love," Tyrone wrote for his wife when they were first married.

Mrs.t Tyrone died in 1972, after the couple" had been married for 65 years. MORRIS COUNTY REGISTRATIONS TENAFLY In progress: Registration for Look, Listen and Leam pecforming acts A-part workshop-set ta beginJan.6.al the JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave. Fee: $50 for members. $65 for non-members.

Call 569-7900. WAYNE In progress: Registration for "Winter-Time Moisture and Condensation Problems" workshop to be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the library, Valley Road. SALES CLIFTON Through Jan.

19: Clifton High School Mustang Band orange and grapefruit sale. Through January: Clifton High School Mustang Band chocolate sale. Two bars for $1. PARSIPPANY Jan. 4: Coin Club coin, stamp, baseball card and collectable show from 9 a.m.

to 3:45 p.m. at the Aspen-Hotel Manor, 808 Route 46 West. Free admission and parking. WEST ORANGE Through Jan: 18: 'A Sampling of Judaic Crafts By Top New Jersey Artisans" exhibitionsale at the YM-YWHA of Metropolitan New Jersey. 760 Northfield Ave.

Call 736-3200, ext. 523. SINGLES BLOOMFIELD Jan. 4: Singles Rap Group trip to New York at 1 p.m. Call 743-4400, ext.

254. Jan. 20: Catholic Alumni Club dinner meeting at a local res- taurant at 6:30 p.m. Reservations at least one day in advance. Call 862-1137 or 743-4705.

KENILWORTH Jan. 10: Tri-State Singles Council party and dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m! in Benjamin's Lounge of the Holiday Inn31st and the Boulevard, off exit 138 of the GSP. Admission: $7. Men, jackets required.

No jeans. Ages: 30 through 49. No membership fees. Call 241-4100. PARAMUS Jan.

7: Berakah, a community for single adults, meeting and social at 8:15 p.m. at the Annunciation Parish, Midland Avenue. Theme will be "Jesus' Light To The Nation." Celebranthomilist will be Father Richard Husted. Call 261-2601. MAHWAH In progress: Appalachian Single Hikers, a hik- ing group for singles between ages of 20 and 45, meetinghike at noon Sundays in the parking lot of Ramapo College, Rt.

202. Call 839-4435. MONTVALE Jan. 4, 9, 11, 18, 23 and 25: Parents Without Partners, Pascack Valley Chapter No. 548 socials from 8 p.m.

to midnight Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at the Ramada Inn. General meeting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Ramada Inn.

Adult discussions at 8 p.m. Jan. 9 and 23 at the Ramada Inn. Dues: $25. Jackets, no jeans.

Members only on Jan. 4, 9, 11, 18, 23 and 25. Admission: free on Jan. 6, $2 on Jan. 9 and 23 and $5 on Jan.

4, 11, 18 and 25. Call 573-9510. SADDLE BROOK jan. 10, 17: Jewish Singles World, ages 23 through 36, will join Weekend Rendezvous and Le Juda for a Saturday Night Spectacular at 7:30 jp.m. Jan.

10 at the Grande Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel, Exit 159 off the GSR Admis-1 sion: $10. Jackets' required. The group will attend a basketball game between the New Jersey Nets and the Detroit Pistons at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Meadowlands.

Tickets in advance only: $13. Call 964-8086. WEST ORANGE Jan. 4, 18: Single parents with children ages 3 through 9 are invited to participate in a trip to the Museum of Natural History at noon Jan. 4 meeting at the YM-YWHA of Metropolitan New Jersey, 760 Northfield Ave.

The group will hold a seder for Tu IVShevat Jewish Arbor Day) at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Y. Tickets: $2 for child member, $5 for adult member; $3 for child nonmember tind $7.50 for adult non-member. To RSVP, call 736-3200, ext.

540 or 584-1851. WESTWOOD Jan. 10: Berakah of Paramus, a place of hospitality for young adults, will present nationally renowned Gospel singer, Grayson Warren Brown, in concert at 8 p.m. at St Andrews R.C. Church.

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12.50 at the door. Call 261-2601. -J ESSEX COUNTY LIVINGSTON Financial planning director to speak on new tax law The North Jersey Section of the American Society for Quality Control will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Bell Communications Research Auditorium, 290 Mount Pleasant Ave.

Guest speaker will be Charles H. Lalin, director of financial services for Professional Financial Planners. He will discuss the new tax act, its revisions and investing under the new law. Lalin, who has 15 years experience in financial planning, worked as a mechanical and electrical engineer and in quality control. After his lecture, Lalin will be available 'to answer specific questions regarding the new tax laws.

MAPLEWOOD Crisis intervention counselor to address coalition Karen Herrick, crisis intervention counselor, will present a lecture on "The Disease of Alcoholism from an Adult Child's Perspective" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Children of Chemically Dependent Families of New Jersey at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Ethical Culture Building, 516 Prospect Ave. Herrick, a certified social worker and alcoholism counselor, received her master's degree in social work from Rutger's University. She is a counselor in the Union Beach public school system.

The coalition is affiliated with the National Association for Children of Alcoholics. For more information, call 762-6517. NEWARK Newark public radio station receives $50,000 grant WBGO-FM, Newark public radio, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Fund for New Jersey. The grant will be applied to WBGO's "production of daily features dealing with people and issues that impact the future of New Jersey. The features will supplement the stateion nine daily newscasts and three original weekly public affairs programs.

The Fund for New Jersey is the only foundation in the state devoted to addressing a broad spectrum of public policy issues. WEST ORANGE Turtle Back Zoo accepting poetry contest entries Turtle Back Zoo, in cooperation with Urban Voices and the New York Turtle and Tortoise Society, is accepting entries for its fifth annual Valentine's Day Poetry Contest. The contest is open to Essex County students, grades two through eight. This years topic, is "Turtles." Poems should be 24 lines or le.ss and clearly written or printed. Entries should include the poet's name, address, phone number, school, teacher and grade.

Poems should be submitted to the zoo by Jan. 20, 1987. Winners will be notified by mail. There will be an award cerem6ny at 2 p.m. Feb.

14 at the zoo, 560 Northfield Ave. Call 482-6400. LINCOLN PARK No ice skating at the Community Lake this winter The Recreation Department washes to remind all area residents that there is no ice skatng at the Community Lake this-winter. The lake has been found to be unsafe because of its large area and numerous underground springs and currents. The department urges all area residents to abide by this notice and stay off the ice for safety reasons.

Registration in progress for preschool classes Registrations are now being accepted for the Lincoln Park Recreation Department's children's preschool classes. The classes are designed to give children ages three to five an opportunity to develop social and physical skills through instructed play and crafts. Classes will run for eight Mondays beginning Jan. 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Recreation Building, Pinebrook Road.

Cost is $15 per child. To register, or for more information, call the department weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 694-1146. PARSIPPANY Blood center urges the publie to donate A Presidential Proclamation has declared January "National Blood Donor Month." The North Jersey Blood Center's Morris County Facility in Parsippany is urging the public to donate blood.

For more information, call the Parsippany office at 335-6162 or the main office in East Orange at 676-4700. Society's youth orchestra performs in the area The Lakeland Symphony Society, a non-profit organization that provides entertainment and education for area residents. The youth orchestra performs in school, malls, nursing homes and senior citizen housing in Morris County and surrounding areas. The society obtains financial support through a modest tuition, contributions of individuals, industries and organizations. The group has received an annual mini-grant from the Arts Council of the Morris Area in conjunction witht eh New Jersey State Council of the Arts.

To arrange a concert, make a contribution or obtain other information write to the Lakeland Symphony Society, Box 173, Parsippany, 07054. WHIPPANY Adoption group sponsors program on adjustment Concerned Persons for Adoption is sponsoring a program on "Welcoming the Second Child The Family Adjustment" at 8 p.m. Jan. 6 at the First Presbyterian Church of Whippany, Route 10. An orientation session will be held for new or prospective members from 7:30 to 8 p.m.

For more information, call 831401. Today in Essex County Today in Morris County To Our Readers: Notices of community activities of interest to the public must be received by mail at least two weeks prior to the event. Each notice must include the name of thff "non-profit organization submitting the information, and "the name and phone number of a person the public may contact. Notices of community events will not be taken over the phone. To submit community news items for publication, write to: Community News, P.O.

Box 539, Passaic, 07055. BLOOMFIELD Singles Rap Group trip to New York at 1 p.m. Jan. 4. Call 7.43-4400, ext.

254. MONTCLAIR Success Offered Singles discussion on "How To Get Rich and Get What Vou" Want From Life" Jan. 2 at 8:15 p.m. at St James Church, Valley Road and Bellevue Avenue. Call 226-5999 or 751-1419.

WEST ORANGE Claring Chamber Players of Montclair in concert at ft pjm; Jan. 4 at the YM-YWHA of Metropolitan New Jersey, 760 Northfield Ave. Tickets: $6.50 for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults. Call 736-3200, ext. 523, MORRISTOWN Observatory viewing of the night sky at 8 p.m.

Jan. 3 at the Morris Museum Observatory, 6 Normandy Heights Road. Call 538-0454. PARSIPPANY Coin Club coin, stamp, baseball card and collectable show Jan. 4 from 9 a.m.

to 3:45 p.m. at the Aspen-Hotel Manor, 808 Route 46 West. Free admission and parking. RIVERDALE Entertainment '87 discount coupon books for sale at $30. Discounts on dining, movies, concerts, sporting events, hotels and cruises.

Call 839-3739. mm,.