Nov. 17, 1996: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church celebrates its 100th anniversary. Led by the pastor Rev. Susanah Smith, the church’s charity work is well known within Clifton and surrounding communities. The Clifton Ave. congregation has at the heart of its mission St. Peter’s Haven, the Clifton Ave. homeless shelter and food pantry, which has been serving the area’s needy since 1987.
Dec. 6, 1996: Fire Department Chief Walter DeGroot (above) retires after 37 years with the department. Jan. 1, 1997: Bell Atlantic implements the 973 area code to meet the over-demand on the 201 area code. 1019
Clifton Stallions Soccer
Fall 2005 Registration Registration is at the Clifton Boys & Girls Club l o c a t e d o n C o l f a x Av e .
August 25 & 26 6pm - 9pm Soccer is open to all boys & girls between the ages of 5 to 13. Volunteer to coach or assist. Get Involved. Help keep this program successful. Clifton Merchant • August 2005
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