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Vol. 5, No. 47 The^festfield Record Thursday, November 24,1994 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents Briefs Board replaces Flast in a flash ights the Lawn will o ty NtCOtf A. OAVWO to the need "to get someone as quickly as the Technology Committee and as an in- critical elementary years." ttistmas season THE RECORD possible." terim board member, he "had high hopes of Mrs. Pepper said board members stated a iday at First Mr. Flast was elected to a full three-year being a positive agent for change." However, clear need to find an immediate replace- •h on Elm ment after Mr. Flast's resignation last Tues- l The Westfleld Board of Education was term in April, after serving as an appointed he said "as month after month passed and I o foUow the scheduled to appoint ex-school board mem- replacement for two months. In ten months assessed my lack of performance against day. They said the need is due to the press ne north-side ber John Toriello as the board replacement on the board, Mr. Flast was a member of the those expectations, I became increasingly of board business, including the bond issue urch mem- for Robert Flast. Mr. Flast resigned suddenly Technology, Programs and Policies, Long- frustrated. and next year's budget. 1 ty will light "John Toriello's name emerged as a logi- last week for personal reasons. Range Planning and Administrators Nego- "Since I see no possibility of this situation cal choice for the five-month appointment," c 'avorite sea- The appointment of Mr. Toriello was on tiation Committees, He was also liaison to improving between now and April, and only celebration Mrs. Pepper said. "1 am happy to report that K the agenda for board action at a special the Parent-Teacher Council, the high school limited possibility of its improving after he agreed to serve. John brings to the board Wi'J side the meeting Tuesday night, after Record press Student Council and Washington School April, I decided to resign and to devote my needed experience at a time when we are ch» o ocoa and time! School Board President Susan Pepper PTA. energies to working outside the system and faced with some very important decisions — mu. 1*1«-» said the board was acting with dispatch due Mr. Flast said as an active volunteer for to help my children more directly in their (Please turn to page A-2)

^ group meets ..., second Racist graffiti at WHS and 1 -.ut Sunday at St. Helen's Parish Center. Up- coming events include a Dine Out for Thanksgiving this Sunday and the Annual Din- leads to open dialogue ner Dance, Dec. 10. •y HIOOiE A. ous drawings and words. Bricks walls and cement steps on the front and sides of the building advertised Free seminar - THE RECORD Merrill Lynch will hold a numerous swastikas, Ku Klux Man symbols, and free seminar on "Estate Plan- Instead of causing chaos and rage, a racial and anti- even a caricature of an African-American. Words in ning & Trusts," 7:30 p.m., semitic graffiti incident at Westfield High School thick black magic marker spelled out such things as Tuesday, 195 Elm Si seems to have brought out the best in the com- "Niggers get off welfare," "Boo go home," and "white munity. rule." Students, school staff, parents and community lead- 'We were shocked," said senior Shi-Kia Carter, who Hanukkah plans ers are stepping out and joining forces to combat was one of the students who first found the graffiti. "I . Children in grades K-3 are prejudice and hatred. couldn't believe somebody would do that. It's hard invited to Westfleld Memorial About 7 a.m. Thursday, several students came to because we're a race that's always getting picked on Library to share the "Festival school to find the outside surface covered with vari- (Please turn to page A-2) of lights," 3:45-4:30 p.m., Tuesday. The program will feature Hanukkah stories, the dreidel game and potato Town budget brewing now, too latkes. Register in person. By NHXHg A. OAVINO has placed general budgeting dis- "There does not appear to be an THE RECORD cussions on its agenda for the past appreciation for the fact that this is Story time several meetings. a year-round, on-going process," he Registration begins Tues- Westfield Mayor Garland "Bud" Mayor Boothe said it is never too said. "We are constantly looking at day at Westfleld Memorial Li- Boothe contends the school board early to discuss the budget, in fact, what we have spent and what we brary for a Toddler Time is not alone in working early and budgeting is a year-round process. (Please turn to page A-2) Story Hour set for 1:30 p.m. openly on its budget process. Dec. 6. Children must be 2 V The Westfleld Board of Educa- 2 years old, be members and tion is drawing attention to its at- register in person. tempt to open up the budget pro- Holiday Fund sends cess, by beginning public discourse earlier than usual and by making Candies in Wind the finance committee meetings Temple Emanu-El will host open for public attendance and cash to local needy a state-wide AIDS observance participation. on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1. Mayor Boothe pointed out that A young woman who has been cil, Westfield Community Center, There will be a candlelight the town budget process has al- hospitalized for some time is ready Salvation Army and various church Cooking the hearth way ways been as open, and the town for discharge. While her relatives service, accompanied by an RANDALL MILLER/THE RECORD organizations. The fund helps interfaith choir and display of has already started working on its are willing to provide her with shel- working people who, due to illness, Judy Murphy prepares fare for tha annual Miller Cory Mu- $21 million budget. the AIDS Memorial Quilt seum Thanksgiving meal last Sunday afternoon at the his- ter, they are not in any financial are out of work for a little while 'The finance committee has al- position to Itave her numerous pre- and can't get help from any gov- Sponsored by the AIDS In- toric house. A story and another photograph of the event are ways sat as the committee as a terfaith Network of NJ, the scriptions filled. Without the medi- ernment program. It helps families on the Community Life page, A-8. whole, which is open to the pub- cations, slie will surely end up back 7:30 pm- event is free and all lic," Mayor Boothe said. "We hold a who can't pay their utilities bill and are urged to attend ~- for the in the hospital. Until an applica- may be without electricity or heat. series of open meetings in January tion for a long-term program can be sake of unity, for those who where the full council goes into full It hrlps families pay their rent and are suffering and their car- processed, Diere is little available avoid eviction. It buys food, detail of the budget. We bring in help. egivers, for those who did not the people responsible for running clothes, and medical care. Shopping season Help can come from Westfield's survive and need to be re- all the different parts of the town But the fund is up and down membered. Call 232-6770 for — such as the police chief, the Caring Neighbor Fund, if there is throughout the year and many enough money there. The Record is details. public works director, the library things can't get done because the director." inviting readers to participate in its Record Holiday Fund. Proceeds money isn't there. Any donation shopper-friendly These similar meetings for the will help. Antique boutique school board's $44 million budget, will support The Caring Neighbor Fund of Westfield — the only local Readers wishing to support the Polly Reilly's 26th Christ- By NICOLE A. QAVWO 0 Shop early in the morning. will be announced in December Record Holiday Fund and the Car- mas Boutique with a collec- 0 Take advantage of special and probably run close to the same fund which helps Westfield resi- TOE RECORD ing Neighbor Fund may send Sunday hours. time as the town's meetings. Both dents who fall between the govern- tion of gifts, decorations and checks to Record Hobday Fund, antiques is back at Andrea's After the turkey has been eaten, 0 Come into town during spe- the school board and the town mental program cracks and are in- Box 626, Cranford 07016. Donors Furniture, 540. South Ave. we are reminded of the task ahead cial holiday events. allow time for public comment at eligible for public assistance. who contribute to the fund will until Dec. 3. Call 233-4680. — holiday shopping. Chances are 0 Break up the shopping expe- their regular meetings and are Westfield Welfare Director Lillian most of us haven't finished, let rience and intersperse it with social open to hearing budgeting sugges- Corsi coordinates her efforts with have their names published in this alone begun, our holiday shopping. or entertainment events. For ex- tions. The school board, however, the Westfield Neighborhood Coun- column. Active adults Katherine Brainier, Executive Di- ample, take a break to listen to the Programs abound for the rector of Westfleld Area Chamber carolers or stop in for a holiday movie with the children. Active Older Adult at the of Commerce, offered some cre- A Special Report on report cards Westfleld "Y," including the ative and helpful hints for han- 0 Get holiday cards early and new line Dance & Step Aer- dling the holiday rush. mail them early. Have the children The first report cards for this school seal and stamp them for you. year are arriving In parents' hands just obics classes for the active (3 When parking, head right for senior. Don't miss out, call [7| Buy Westfleld Holiday Orna- about now, and Forbes Newspapers the lots, because it saves aggrava- ments for stocking stuffers. invited PTO leaders to review the the "Y" today at 233-2700. tion which comes from driving [7] Of course, shop locally and cards in a sort of "consumer survey." around in traffic in search for the avoid the crowded malls. The PTO leaders' met at the news- Holiday balls ideal spot. Remember, Westfield MainStreet papers' office In Cranford on Wednes- 13 Make sure to take frequent and the Chamber of Commerce are day and focused solely on sixth grade A shiny, blue ball, depict- breaks to refresh the body and the report cards issued by Cranford, West- ing the Westfleld Minuteman getting ready to bag the meters, so mind — sit down, relax and have a parking will be free during the field, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Gar- is the sixth annual holiday cup of coffee. week, And look out for the various wood and Kenirworth schoote. ornament commissioned by \7\ Take advantage of special groups that will be out and about One point that emerged in the re- the Westfleld Area Chamber free services, such as gift wrap- on the main streets offering enter- view was the variation in the numerical of Commerce. Designed by ping. tainment throughout the season. grade ranges assigned to letter grades resident Art Taylor, the 1994 on the report cards. An "A", for ex- balls are on sale for $7 at ample, means 90-100 In Cranford, but Central Jersey, Chemical, is 93-100 in Kenilworth. Here are the First Fidelity. 1st Nationwide, Tree lighting is Sunday pass-fail/D-F numerical break points: Midlantic, Summit, United Santa Claus is coming to town! ian fraternal organization. Jersey and National West- The annual tree-lighting ceremony Lave music by the Westfield SCHOOL DISTRICT "FV'D" minster banks, as well as will be Sunday evening at West- Community Band, weather permit- Cranford 59/60 Brunner Opticians, Pickwick ting, will include carols and holiday Westfield 64/65 field Train Station, North Avenue. Scotch Plains-Fanwood.. No numerical Village, Rorden Realty, At 5:15 p.m. Mayor Garland selections 5-6 p.m. This traditional event for fami- equivalent; letter grade only Scott's Shoes, Designers Pot- "Bud" Boothe will light the tree to Garwocd 64-65 pourri and Print Tech. Pro- lies is co-sponsored by the West- signal the start of the holiday sea- field Area Chamber of Commerce Kenilworth 68^69 ceeds benefit Chamber pro- son. Santa will arrive 5:30 p.m. on a and UN1C0, and with the coopera- DAVID GIPSOWTHE RECORD grams. fire truck with goodies for young- tion of the Westfield Public Works, Westfield PTC President Dolores Kosierowski examines area SEE FULL REPORT ON PAGE A-7 sters, courtesy of UNTCO, an Ital- Fire and Police Departments. districts' report cards at Record office last Wednesday.

Joy of giving Devils' last hurrah? Small town life Ideas galore for Westfield football team Life, love and death in perfect gift selections meets Plainfield in finale small town New Jersey See Sports, page B-1 Special Motion Inside 8M W«*k»nd Plus A-2 WsstffoM Rsconi November 24,19* Pair 19, 14, charged in ruckus! Two teens were charged Friday was charged Friday on a warrant from a closed Prospect Street,^ night with disorderly conduct after from Edison. He was released on rage Thursday. allegedly "making a ruckus" down- bail. ••• town. ••• A Norman Place resident \ Christopher Galati, 19, of Pros- Jeffrey Tavitt, 37, of Windsor Av- pect Street and a 14-year-old male ported that someone broke intcrh enue was charged Friday on a fugi- 1002 Toyota and stole the car sti juvenile were charged after police tive contempt of court warrant ;f said they found them throwing and from Edison. He was released on eo Friday. breaking glass bottles on the side- $81 bail. The Mountainside Post Office 1 walk outside 22 East Broad St., *•• ported the theft of a tray of n* near Central Avenue. The two boys from one of their trucks whil*^ Evelyn Mensah, 25, of Elizabeth, ; were also allegedly hitting parking was charged with being an unli- Alden Avenue Saturday. "'• signs with a stick. After being censed driver Saturday. She was brought to headquarters, Galati released on bail. Roosevelt School reported Scl was released on his own recogni- day someone entered the rrtej zance with a summons and the ju- **• shop through an exterior windd venile was turned over to an adult. Alarms Atwater, 36, of South It is unknown at this time what Plainfield, was charged Saturday missing. : DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED: with driving with a suspended li- I ;. Dennis Marcotte, 34, of Newcense. He was released on bail. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF: York was charged Sunday with THEFT: A water fountain was reporU driving while intoxicated after A Scotch Plains resident re- smashed at Gumpert Fie being involved in a motor vehicle ported the theft of a cellular phone Wednesday, Nov. 16. accident at the intersection of while at the YMCA on Clark Street. Summit and South avenues. There *•• A resident reported Thurstk were no injuries. He was released A Neshanic Station resident re- that someone damaged his rei on $750 bail. ported the theft of a black leather tive's headstone, removing :'tl coat from an East Broad Street name, at Fairview Cemetery. OTHER ARRESTS: doctor's office Thursday. The coat Robyn Farrington, 29 of Scotch was missing from the waiting Graffiti on the Linden Aveip Plains was charged Tuesday, Nov. room. side of Wilson School was repoj$ Victors 15 on a fugitive warrant from ••• Friday, including the word "SklW First prize winners at Westfield Art Association's annual member oil, pastal and sculpturs Springfield. She was released on A bicycle was reported stolen written in white paint exhibition ara Kathleen Thompson, sculpture; Dr. Michael J. Huk with his pastel "Still Life," IlllbsiL and S. Allyn Schaeffer, oil. ••• Kareem Harris, of Stirling Place, Town budget brewing (Continued from page A-l) "Right now, the process is;*] need to spend." derway," Mayor Boothe said. "O Racist graffiti at WHS opens dialogue Mayor Boothe explained that the Town Administrator has be) town begins working on the next working on it for months. At tf (Continued from page A-l) "walk-out" to show the school that Then I thought, 'these people are history and each others' stories. year's budget in the summer. As same time, town council membe and it really hurt a lot of us deep they wouldn't stand for the inci- so ignorant' People expect us to "Now we can see how we all feel laid out in the Town Charter, the are asked for their input WeN down. This is the stuff that hap- dent Beginning at the cafeteria, retaliate in a negative way, but we and it's bringing us together," se- budget is prepared by the Town already received requests for sp< pened to your parents. It never they headed for the front of the want to respond positively. We nior Rasneedah Hawks said. ciflc capital projects in certai happened to us First-hand," she building. As the students marched want to reach out a little bit and "More people are talking to meAdministrator. Ed GotUco, for the whom I never talked to before." mayor. The various department wards." said. past classrooms, others joined not go down to their level." heads in town have already given Although Mayor Boothe said th Police were contacted im- them. But as they marched past Mr. Scott and Assistant Principal Concerned African-American is the way the process has worke mediately and within two hours, the principal's office, Dr. Petrix Robert Eyre agreed that the inci- Parents (CAAP) is one of many their budgets to Mr. Gottko. who is before many students even arrived didn't join them. Instead, the WHS now in the process of creating a "for many, many years," he tai dent has brought students closer groups offering its support to the budget draft. After being reviewed there is always the possibility ft at school, the graffiti had been re-principal stopped the students and rather than create more dis- high school and its students. Presi- some change. He said he expec moved. But even if they didn't see brought them into an open class- ruption. Mr. Eyre said there has dent Larry Hampton said the com- by the mayor and finance com- it for themselves, everyone at room. He sat them down and had not been any fallout in the form of munity involvement is important mittee chairperson, the budget that Mr. Gottko, who is just con Westfield High School knew what them simply talk. student confrontations. draft goes to the whole council for pleting his first year as Town M "I think there are three groups their full review. These are theministrator, may recommend sow had happened. Since the incident, groups of stu- "While the incident itself is un- of people involved in this inci- "During homeroom, Dr. (Robert) dents have met on their own, with open meetings which are expected changes to make the process eta fortunate, you can take it as an dent," Mr. Hampton said. "There er and more effective for the towi Petix (school principal) spoke on parents, with teachers, with Rabbi opportunity," Mr. Eyre said. "It is the individual who carried out in January. the loudspeaker," Assistant Princi- KrolofT from Temple EmanuEl took, in a very real way, two issues the act There is the school and pal Frank Scott said. "He spoke of and Reverend Kevin Clark from — racism and anti-scmitism — and the community itself! You don't Air Conditioning, Heating 6 Blown Insulation615 Central Avenue Bethel Baptist Church, with Guid- how unfortunate the incident was put them in everybody's face. You see the positive things, the school Residential • Commercial * Industrial Westfield, NJ 07090" and how it hurts not only those ance Counselor Joan Henderson, can create an opportunity for dia- achievement, on the state media people attacked, but everyone in and many others who have come logue and meaningful discussions. level. The community is victim- 908-233-6222 the school and in the community. forward to offer their support. An When you have it and you call it ized. Then there is the individual 1-800-287-0731 We've encouraged the kids to dis- open event is being planned for for what it is, it has the potential who knows who did this. That in- cuss it, to talk about how hurtful Friday, Dec. 2, when all members to make people thoughtful and re- dividual needs totak e a stand and Carrier hatred is and the damage it does," of the community are welcome to alize the dangers." not be afraid tospea k out and say, he said. attend and discuss any issues of Jewish and African-American This we cannot stand for* " Indeed, as anger built up, arace and religion. students said they have found Due to its racist and anti-semitic large group of students got u>, "Talking has helped a lot," Shi- more support and sharing from nature, the incident is being han- gether about 11 a.m. and began a Kia said. "At first I was ashamed. each other than ever before. One dled by the Bias Crime Unit of the WHERE YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR CHIEF CONCERN teenager approached another in Union County Prosecutor's Office. Union»Morris» Essex * Mlddleiex the hallway and simply said, While there are no suspects at this Board replaces Flast "hello." Now it is the beginning of time, investigators intend to follow a new relationship. They said they through with a full-scale investiga- (Continued from page A-l) dren: Kristen, a junior at Westfield are learning about each others' tion and prosecution, officials said. we are in the midst of 8 bond ref- High School; John, a seventh- erendum to build needed class- grader at Edison; Matthew, a rooms and provide capital im- fourth-grader at Tamaques; and •Eye Openers provements to our facilities and Suzanne, a kindergarten student at HOW GOOD IS VISION SCREENING? we are beginning to develop a Vision screening is a quick way to spot individuals with obvious St Paul's Nursery School. vision problems and signal a need (or additional examination school budget for next year. His He is a partner in the New York and care. It's a low-cost way for the motor vehicle bureau to past service on the board will en- City law firm of Haight, Gardner, identity would-be drivers who should not be allowed behind the Savings able him to provide input without Poor and Havens. He earned a wheel without glasses. Screening helps schools identify some delay to our deliberations and de- children who won't be able to read the blackboard, and commu- cisions." bachelor's degree from Brooklyn nity screening is often Invaluable in spotting amblyopia in young College and a JD from St John's children. Mr. Toriello served on the board But screening Is not complete eye care. II cannot examine the total S Year Pull Ouorant*** University School of Law where he Delivery and Set Up from 1986-89, as vice president for served as Articles Editor of the St health of the eye to identify vision abnormalities. It takes a the last two years of his term. complete optometric examination to check eye coordination, side vision, tracking Removal * Disposal Distributor Approved When elected in 1986, he won with John's Law Review. He is ad-and other visual skills. Eye charts may help the school find those who are nearsighted- Sain « Service Center 3,423 votes, the highest number mitted to the Bar of New Jersey bul not how nearsighted Farsightedness and astigmatism are not checked at all. and New York Some screenings lor senior citizens do check for glaucoma, but may overlook any other The Quality goes in Before the Name Goes On among the candidates. Leadership eye disease present. roles also included chairmanship Mr. Toriello's appointment is ef- of the Finance Committee and the fective until the April School Elec- Presented as a service to the community by Start? Negotiations Committee. He tion, at which time the voters will Dr. Bernard Feltlanan, F.A.A.O., OptoMetrlst also served on the Curriculum and elect a candidate to fill the last Debris S. Feltbauui, Optleian 907 North Wood Ave. Roselle 245-3616 Instruction Committee and thetwo years of Mr. Flast's three-year Barbara. A. Feldnuui, Optician *By Cwitor TV Msnufect. Ponton. SO Days Labor 1 Year Pans. Programs and policies Committee. term. ttU Worth AWM We«tflelcL JV.4. O7QHO (9O») «—.t>177 2 Ywir* Picture Tube. He was a citizen member of the town-wide Citizens Advisory Com- mittee on Enrollment Projections and Building Usage in 1990-91. "His insightful questions and in- dependent views were assets to the board in decision-making in the past when I served with him and will be in the future," Mrs. Pepper said. "Mr. Toriello's past experience as head of the board's Finance Committee will add im- mediate, invaluable help to the board." Mr. Toriello is a 12-year resident and lives on Westfield Avenue with his wife, Marilyn and chil- Free Admission We Specialize in: Indoor, Heated ALL NEW SUP£H PARTY PACKAGE! FEATURING THE LATEST IN Holiday Parties, ONLY $8.95 PER CHILD. 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Opening Soon December, 1994 It's cheap, popular and educational Look For Our Grand Opening Flyer! PTO-sponsored, after-school program blossoming at Tamaques School Rocky Mountain Coffee •ft WCOUEA.QWINO Weird Science in which children $5. But Mrs. Quackenbush said no the school and that's also a positive The Gourmet Coffee & Tea Cafe THE RECORD learn about the properties of mat- child has ever been turned away. image. It's the same place, it's safe ter by building a spaceship out of Mr. DeSimone said the school and they can fun." Nearly half of all Tamaques El- "ublick" — a mixture of comstarch encourages the program, not only The success of the program has ementary school students stay and water which is gooey to thedue to the benefits to the students led other elementary school PTOs 1059 Raritan Road, Clark NJ 07066 after school Wednesdays — be-eye but powdery to the touch. High but also because of the cooperative to follow suit and begin similar JCRuee they want to learn more. school cheerleaders have fun vol-efforts in the community. after school enrichment programs at the Clark Village (908) 396-4499 •ioA» part of a PTO-sponsored unteering their spare time and "What this does is it creates a of their own. after-school enrichment program, teaching youngsters some of thereal bond between the home and the children can enjoy everything favorite cheers. Even Principal Sal school which is very essential," he fr»m jewelry-making to foreign DeSimone takes to the classroom said. "The kids perceive that and it languages to cheerleading lessons. and offers students a lesson in makes them reel good." SAVE SAVE SAVE . • The program has been in place Spanish. Indeed, the parents said one of for i several years, fully run by vol- "There is a trend towards aca- the reasons they enjoy working as NOW ^ NOW - NOW unteers. This year, teachers and demic subjects," Mrs. Quacken- a volunteer is because they get to JACKETS ATHLETIC high school students have joined bush said. "So many students want know the teachers and get a better I Insulatelatstdf Waterproof •" parents in volunteering their time to take the science classes, it's a sense of what goes on in the class- Model #10061 . • Sweat Jackets to teach special classes. nifty trend to see that that's what room. But the primary purpose of •Sw«atPants i'Vlt has blossomed into a whole they want to do." the program is the children. • Hooded Shirts big family," said lisa Quacken- Four of the total 19 classes of- "The whole educational environ- • Double Hooded Shirts bush, program co-chairman. "We're fered are science classes this year. ment is enriched," Mrs. Quacken- just amazed at the participation. Since it is sponsored by thebush said. "The program gives SAVE We've gotten such a big response." PTO, the program cost nothing for them something extra. The high SAVE SAVE •! Classes range from Uncooked the school. Materials are bought by school students provide positive NOW NOW NOW Cooking wherein students make the volunteers and costs to the stu- role models for the younger chil- HOCKEY houses out of cookie crumbs, to dent vary from nothing to about dren. The program takes place in College Football EQUIPMENT •Skates Ivy League • Helmets • Jerseys Fitted Adjustable • Protective Equipment SAVE SAVE 110U. SAVE ULTRA WHEELS '• NOW • NOW

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In the tainty, the baseball strike and consequent ab- deepest of economic slumps and spiritual sence of a World Series, hurricaneor-not Gor- malaise, there is always the privilege to vote don, remembering to fall back to Eastern for a team to lead the way out The extent to Standard Time, a bout with something like which this privilege was exercised earlier this the flu, continuing strife in the Balkans, what- month is a cause for reverent thanks. , ever it is in Haiti and, finally, somehow man- Public education is nearly always a cause aging to create a plan for a restful family day for family angst, at one point or another. An of thanksgiving. individual student falls behind, a school board There is more to the day, of course, than a moves in an unpopular direction on policy, mere pit stop in the school-work-home race difficult questions arise on whether to close a toward Christmas and Hanukkah, the "big" school here, or expand some there. For as holidays of this season. much as these issues affect the lives of fami- Thanksgiving comes much closer to evok- lies, there is both strength and solace to be ing true thought and emotion on its intended found in the fact that a visit to the teacher, theme, than do Labor Day, Independence principal or school board can make a differ- Day, even Memorial Day or Veterans Day. ence. This measure of empowerment in a Americans, even those battered by economic vital area is anothervreason to be grateful. and lifestyle pressures, have an enduring ap- In trying tirhes as well as in times of boun- preciation for their good, if dwindling, for- ty, there is cause to be thankful for the power tunes. the American system of government bestows There is, after all, an "up" side to the hectic on individuals to act and be heard in striving pace, threatening economy, heated campaign- to improve their own lot. Century Division veteran reports on Letters to the editor anniversary tour of WWII battle sites Black-Jewish panel rejects •y PH. FOCTCT MIFCHEM The mayor gave each of us a booklet about the liberation of the Century Division Veteran town and events that preceded it, My wife and I were privileged to including that the wartime mayor biased Bob Grant dialogue be part of the 1994 100th ("Cen- was shot by Germans. The local tury") Division 50th anniversary priest was also shot, by the Ge- To The Record: offensive. It may be successful entertainment but it;. (our to France and Germany Sept. stapo. Local Jewish people were At the Nov. 10 meeting of the African-American/ still is evil. ! 25-Oct. 6. It was called the Friendly sent to Germany and never heard Jewish Relations Committee (AAJRC) of Central New We hope that WABC and Bob Grant will reconsider Invasion and carried 34 veterans from again; the young French were Jersey, a decision was made to publicly express the their role in our society and choose to revise the -, and their wives on a sentimental sent off as slave laborers. The older committee's condemnation of the character and style character and style of the program. We realize that a'- tour of World War II sites. people were forced to dig trenches of the dialogue that all too frequently takes place on less perverse format may not retain the current rat- ," A double-decker bus starting for the German defenses. the WABC Bob Grant radio program. We also com- ings, but we hope that the betterment of our com- ;. from Geneva, Switzerland, took us A second mayor's reception and mend Gov. Whitman for her courageous leadership munity will be considered a worthy goal in the face of through parts of France and Ger- luncheon was held in the town of the great stresses we are currently experiencing. Bitche, France. This town was and hope that she will refuse to be intimidated by the many where the division had seen power of talk radio. The African-American/Jewish Relations Committee combat. within the Maginot line and the ce- ment pillboxes added to the Ger- The committee is careful to respect Bob Grant's of Central New Jersey, is committed to promoting .„ As we traveled through forests understanding and cooperation between the African- * (The Vosges), towns and cities, the man defenses. Despite this, we lib- constitutional rights and recognizes that even the vets would step to the microphone erated this town. most obnoxious speech is protected. However, the American and Jewish communities, both of which at the front of the bus and recount A third reception and luncheon committee feels that moral imperatives call upon us have suffered from bigotry. All members share the personal tales of the war. The bus We were told that there were 42 was held in the Stuttgart Rathaus to express our revulsion at the intensity of the hatred pain inflicted on any one group and as a joint com- even stopped at a house where a sets of brothers lying side by side (City Hall) with the burgermeister and bigotry that can be heard from Bob Grant and munity we feel compelled to stand together against in these cemeteries. (mayor). The burgermeister is Field many of his callers. those elements that would diminish even the weakest member of the division from one Marshall Rommel's son, Manfried of the cannon companies had been Additional memorable events Notwithstanding the trite protestations of Bob among us. which occurred included participat- Rommel. He and General George billeted. The French lady invited Patton's grandson, Benjamin, Grant and some in his audience, the perversity of the THI MV. UUMON HUMS several of us into the house and he ing in the plaque dedication to the division in the town of Raon L'E- greeted us. Stuttgart was the head- hateful language and sentiments expressed on the JACK WimtHAMKBR was able to point to the table quarters of the Century Division program is clear. The committee views the character Co-chairmen where he had played cards. The tape. Here we were received by the mayor for a reception and an of- during the major portion of the Di- and style of the Bob Grant radio program to be highly AAJRC of Central New Jersey owner confirmed this as she was vision's post-war occupation duties then a child hiding in the cellar ficial five-course luncheon in honor of our golden anniversary. This in southern Germany. with her parents. Our trip was certainly unforget- We stopped at a church where a was one of the first towns liberated by the division. table. My wife, Nancy, summed up Defeated Dems made a mark member of our group along with the feelings of the wives on the his platoon had taken shelter. The It was a thrill to be greeted by a French military band. We vets felt bus in the final verse of a sonnet To The Record: importantly, they have served notice upon the gov- steeple of the church had been she composed for our tour The results are in. The winners have celebrated; the erning body that they must be accountable for their blown off while he was inside. pretty proud marching behind the band into the square to the cheers "Let's hear it for the men on this unsuccessful candidates have analyzed their losses actions, not only to themselves and to members of Memorial services were held at bus, inside and out, perhaps wondering what might have their party, but to all of the people of Westfield. the Epinal (France) American Mili- of hundreds of French townspeople been had they visited one more home, placed a larger and school children who had been They never made much of a fuss! The just-elected officials face tremendous obstacles tary Cemetery and the Lorraine Most wives never knew, ad, sent one more mailer, issued one more press in governing this town. The issues raised during the American Cemetery in St. Avoid, dismissed by the school for the oc- Of the hell they lived through; , release. Hopefully, after this period of introspective campaign are by means easy to deal with. The good France. There were some 18,000 casion. We stood at attention and Centurymen, you're all heroes to analysis, those candidates, Messrs. La Porta, Brennan news for the people of Westfield is that now, we've, grave sites representing 40 percent sang as the band played The Star- us." and Walsh, will have come to the conclusion that finally heard from people not afraid to offer the alter- of the American war dead of the Spangled Banner. Then the band I served Company C, 397th In- even in defeat, they have done more for the people of native viewpoint, or to question whether or not there sector. The others were returned played and the people sang the fantry Regiment 100th Division Westfield in this election than perhaps any candidate, isn't another way to accomplish the same goal. Let us home at the request of the next of French national anthem. I turned and received the Combat Infantry- successful or unsuccessful, that has ever vied for pub- all hope that in defeat, these voices are not silenced. kin. We were able to locate the to the French lady standing beside men's Badge and the Bronze Star. lic office in this town. They've shown that it's just not Rather, let them become louder — there is too much graves of two personal friends who me, and when she finished singing, My battalion also received a Presi- right for only one voice to be heard in town politics; at stake. I said "Vive la France." Smiling had served with my company. One dential Citation for combat in Hei- they heightened, the political awareness in this town THOMAS M. HKKHNS had served in the same squad and broadly she replied, "Vive 'L'Ame- Ibron, Germany, where my com- like no other candidates in recent memory; and, most Treasurer of election fund of John J. Walsh was killed beside him as he rode a rique." Mrs. Mitchem enjoyed giv- pany crossed the Necker River tank. The tank was hit by a Ger- ing out specially decorated pens as under cover of a smoke screen for man panzerfaust (bazooka) shell, souvenirs to the children ... great the battalion. killing him and two of the tankers. for show and tell. The Mitchems live in Cranford. Some towns just never can change To The Record: and watch out Thank heavens the elections are over. The fall edi- Since the chief has the responsibility and insight to tion of the candidate Raspberry Festival really exas- comment to Star Ledger reporters on football, any Salute to perates an electorate with false hopes of positive discussion about safety will have to be postponed TheTXfestfield Record change. What a relief to get back to traditional life in until halfume. Forbes Newspapers, A Division of Forbes Inc. Westfield. And by all means let's drag on the discussions Back to a city council so cowed by the garbage about ShopRite some more. Nothing beats good thor- Malcolm 8. Forbes Jr. fallen 18 haulers it's hard to tell who works for whom. Why not ough discussion. As it stands, the only difference be- Editor-in-Chief To The Record: finish the job and make-council members ride the tween Westfield's grocery stores and a video store is Lou Barsony Many thanks to the trucks and appoint haulers to the council? Haulers that one has more variety, service, knowledgeable Publisher field Record for your very in- know how to make money with a captive consumer staff, competitive pricing and better facilities than the formative article on World other. But the grocery stores are trying, Really, they James RelMy Edward F. Carroll Cheryl FanaKa and care for no one but themselves. Think of the are. Another couple years of hearings might give Sports Editor Executive Editor Chief Copy Editor- War I Gold Star veterans potential! from Westfield. them time to figure out how to become supermarkets. Special Sections Editor They're experts on slow moving vehicles. The trash Westfield is justifiably proud of its heritage as a Nicola Oavtno The Westfield Historical guys can help the police department figure out how to Reporter Revolutionary War town. It just takes a few years' Society and Councilman reduce the deadly traffic speed on North Chestnut observation of the town's acceptance of an indifferent Kenneth L. MacRitchie Raceway. The safety of kids biking to school is appar- government, exorbitant taxation and rules suited the George Gannon Richard MoComb Doug Baum should be justly proud of Advertising Manager Classified Advertising ently of no concern compared to the embarrassment landed few, to figure out which side. Circulation Director their efforts in this worthy of giving tickets to reckless residents. But endanger OEOROE DENNIS Manager endeavor. Margaret Amea the former councilpersons now working on the trucks Westfield Kelly Zullo To think 18 young Ameri- Billle M. Davta Union County can soldiers died for their Advertising Manager Classified Telephone Controller Sales Manager country from this small town Alan M. Churchill seems to speak volumes of Couple advocates 'yes' bond vote General Manager the people who lived in West- To The Record: vantages our children did when they started their field 74 years ago. We have been following the issues regarding the schooling. We are not talking about providing luxu- The Wwtfleld Racord (USPS 006-04B) Is published on Thursday! by When I pass the IB streets Forbes Newspapers, adMsion of Forbes Inc., 102 Walnut Aw.. Cranford, NJ 07016 pending bond referendum asking voters to approve ries. Without the improvements that a Yes vote will (908) 276-6000 Second daM postage paid at Cranford, NJ 07O16.POSTMASTER: named after the men who the construction of additional classrooms at our al- allow, the desirability of our schools and our town as a please send changes (o Forbes Newspapers, Fulfillment Office, PO Box 699, Somervllle, have fallen and see the Gold ready overcrowded elementary schools and are urging place to settle and raise children becomes question- NJ 03876, Subscription rales by mall, one yea' within Union County Free, out of county Star by their names, I will be $15, out of state $15. To subscribe call: 1-8O0-3O0-9321 all those who support Westfield's tradition of quality able. reminded of what a real hero education to vote Yes on December 13, Whether the issue is educational excellence, fair- Write Ui: is in this country. Although both our children have graduated from ness, property values or Westfield's reputation, we 102WalnutAvenue Phone (908) 276-6000 RONALD CARROLL Westfield's public schools, we are working to assure urge all registered voters to vote Yes on December 13. Crantord, NJ 07016 FAX: (908) 276-6220 Westfield passage of this modest proposal so that the youngest MARILYN and STEPHEN HELLER members of our community can enjoy the same ad- WestfiWKK N&rember 24,1994 Westffeld Record A-5

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WlCOtg A. QAVINO principal even comments. Bonnie Crimes of Gar- FORBES NEWSPAPERS wood emphasized the importance of comments and special sections on the report card which focus on What do parents expect to learn from a school the child's effort report card? "We put so much emphasis on the grades and not The answers can be found in the results of aenough on the child's effort," Ms. Grimes said. "I "report card consumer survey," in which five top think a show of change is more important than officers of parent-teacher groups in the six-town making the honor roll. Not everybody is an A stu- Union County area served by Forbes Newspapers dent, but if a student can pick the grade up a few examined sixth-grade report cards from five local points, it does a lot for self-esteem," she said. public school systems. Obviously, teachers can comment on effort in the "The report cards are for the students, but funda- comment sections, but Cranford, Garwood and Ken- mentally they are for parents," Dolores Kosierowski ilworth have sections where students are automati- of Westfield said. "They are for parents to under- cally graded on effort in every report card. stand, to interpret and to help guide our children. Ms. Kosierowski said she likes to see progress in They are for parents to help build self-esteem, or to areas of classroom behavior and attitudes. She be- assist so the child is not struggling later on. I use lieves teaching respect for others, teaching social * the report card as a tool. I need it to steer me in the values, is part of the educational process. Therefore, right direction." she wants to see it on the report card. PTC presidents from each of the five school dis- With all these special sections, a report card can RANDALL MILLER/FORBES NEWSPAPERS tricts in the Forbes readership area — Cranford, The team of PTC leaders who reviewed local schools' sixth-grade report cards at Frobes Garwood, KenUworth, Scotch Plains/ Fanwood, and get very dense with detail. Ms. Kosierowski and Ms. Newspapers' office in Cranford last week Included, standing, Francine Leddy, Cranford PTC Westfleld — met last week to review and react to Leddy both indicated the more detail, the better. Ms. Grimes and Kenilworth representative Anne president, and Anne Marie Duda, Kenilworth PTO president, and seated, Sharon Machron, ' the districts' sixth-grade report cards. Scotch Plalns-Fanwood PTC president, and Bonnie Grimes, Garwood PTO president. Several PTC representatives said the first item of Marie Duda said the detail cannot hurt However, concern is whether there is a numerical equivalent Sharon Machron of Scotch Plains/Fanwood was not INTERPRETATION OF LETTER GRADES for letter grades. sure she wants so much detail. "I like to be able to see, very quickly, very suc- Besides the letter grades, most of the women EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT reviewing the report cards said they like to see "a cinctly, how my child is doing," she said. "I like the report card to remain fairly simple. I know I can personal touch," such as a written comment. Al- ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGH QUALITY though teachers can comment with standard codes always follow up the report card with a teacher Letter grades conference. It would be confusing if we put too on the Westfield and Scotch Plains report cards, the AVERAGE ACHIEVEMENT cards in the remaining districts all allow for per- much information on the card,"she said. Besides grades and comments, the FTC officers sonalized written comments. WORK MF.EUNQ MINIMUM! STANDARDS "I would definitely like to see the teacher write said they also like to see number of days absent, which are recorded on all the report cards reviewed. .something down," Francine Leddy of Cranford said. FAILING or numbers? ; "It's nice that each child gets some sort of personal Additionally, Ms. Duda said she feels it is impor-

comment. Kids, no matter what age they are, need tant to require a parent signature, to ensure that the INCOMPLE TE self-esteem and it's important that the teacher rec- struggling child does not slip through the cracks. In ognizes each individual child and his or her effort." Kenilworth, there is a copy of the card for the Ms. Kosierowski agreed. "The comments section parent, one for the child, and one for the school. What's better? allows for greater detail. I can see — not only did Westfield is the only district which does not require M MEDICAL FKC'JSE PHYS ED my child get a B, but I can focus in and tune in on a parent signature at the sixth-grade level. where the problems are or where the child excels." "I don't understand why not," Ms. Kosierowski Westfleld's report card lists By MOOUE A. CKVMO Although no form of comments is required in any said. "I just think that a parent needs to do his job. only these descriptions of let-FORBES NEWSPAPERS ter grades; no numerical grade district, the FTC officers all said comments are fre- It's critical that every parent be held accountable for Sixth-grade report cards that didn't include a chart showing the quent and in fact, they are expected by parents. his responsibility to look at the report card and be ranges are on the sixth- numerical grade ranges represented by each letter grade drew criti- Several FTC presidents, noted that sometimes the aware of how his child is doing," she said. graders' report card. cism from the PTC presidents reviewing report cards for Forties Newspapers last week. The first difference they noticed among the five report cards was that neither Scotch Plains/Fanwood nor Westfield cards listed letter- number grade equivalents. The PTC leaders also were surprised to see the district differences in what numerical score makes an A or what level is failing. (See table on this page.) What 6th Grade Report Cards "The child and the parent do not know if he's doing 70 work or 79 1 work and that's very critical for a child who is striving to improve," Tell Students Parents 1 Dolores Kosierowski, Westfield PTC president, said. "I don't under- L—— -—J stand why (the school districts) don't just use number grades. It is School Parent How Grading Teacher Comments Special Sections Signature good for the students and for the parents as far as setting goals." Dlitrlcl Required Distributed All five parent-teacher officers agreed that the ideal report card would shew grades in numerical form. Cranford, Garwood and Ken- System Numerical Coded Wrlllen Required Efforl Classroom Study Equiviilenl Behavior Habits ilworth give letter grades and show the numerical range equivalents Slated Homework on the report cards. Westfield gives letter grades but fails to show the numerical range equivalent. Letter grades and equivalent nu- Cranford A-F Y N Y N Y Y Y Y In-class merical ranges are uniform throughout the grades in Westfield. In Scotch Plains/Fanwood, there isn't even a standardized numeri- Garwood A-F Y N Y N Y N Y Y In-class cal range corresponding to the letter grades until ninth grade. * Grades A to E are defined as "outstanding achievement" to "failing." Each teacher up through eighth grade may use his or her own Kenilworth A-F Y N Y N Y Y Y Y In-class discretion in issuing a letter grade. "An A is probably 90-100. but I don't bind teachers to that," Scotch Plains' Park Middle School Principal Chester Jonas said. "Some Scotch A-E N Y N N N N N Y in-class teachers may use 75 as passing, some may use 65. We make sure Plains- * * Fanwood the criteria are spelled out to young people before the year starts." With no standard set, the level of achievement needed to pass can Westfield A-F N Y N N N N N N In-class vary from each teacher and class the child takes. * ** At grades 9-12, letter grades range from A+, which equals 97-100, to E, which is failing and equals any number below 60. • Incomplete •* Incomplete. Dropped Withdrawn. Medical Excuse •** Incomplete, Withdrew. Medical Excuse In Cranford, elementary-age students are graded by one set of numerical equivalents as shown in the chart. Once the students reach seventh grade, however, this system changes and an A be- comes 93-100 and below 70 is failing. This is a 10-point difference, so GRAPHIC BY BARRY RUMPLE that a student achieving a 70 in sixth grade receives a C, but if he Table Indicates that most information on local districts' report cards is similar, but parents reviewing cards for Forbes continues at 70 in seventh grade, he will receive a D and be only one Newspapers Indicated teacher and even principals' personalized comments about student performance are highly appreciated point away from failing. by youth and parents. In Garwood and Kenilworth, students go from grades K-8 with the numerical equivalents set forth in the chart. But then these students head to Union County Regional High School, where again, the rules change. Grades at the regional high school district range from A+ at 95-100 down to an F which ranges from 0-49. In Westfield, the numerical equivalent set remains the same throughout the district and throughout grade levels. 12 "If letters must be used, they should at least be universally un- K derstood," Ms. Kosierowski said. "If a child is doing 82 work, call it WORK AND STUDY HABITS by the same name in each class and each school district." Completes homework •Mkjnmsnt* Is prepared for class with appropriate materials Organizes time, work and personal belongings . Stays on tssk Follows directions (oral and written) . . .; Cheeks work for accuracy Grading System For Sixth Uses reference material! effectively tv • C-Df Has appropriate pe.imanihip skills W*A B Grade Heoort Cards Scotch Plains- Produces work which Is neat in sppsarsnes Cranford Garwood Kenilworth Westfield Fanwood* SOCIAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH A-90-100 A=90-100 A=93-100 A=90-100 A+,A,A- Treats others with respect B-80-89 B+,B,B- Respects school property B-80-89 B-8O-84 B = 8S-92 Demonstrates self - control C-70-79 C=70-79 C = 77-84 C-70-79 c+,c,c- Works cooperatively with others Follows rules and routines D-60-69 D-65-69 D=69-76 D=65-69 D+,D,D- Accept* and acts upon suggestions F-0-59 F-0-64 F-0-68 F-0-64 E No numerical tqu(vnl«nU

Portion of Cranford report card where students' behavior and GRAPHIC BY BARRY RUMPLE attitude can be described by teachers on scale of one (high- When an A Is not an A and an F Is not an F. Table lists letter-numerical grade patterns for five local school districts at sixth- est) to four. grade level. A-8 Westfield Record November 24,

Community life •A Why kids A colonial just love Thanksgiving 'T-day' •y NtCOH A. OWINO ' THE RECORD By NICOLE A. QAV1NO Westftelders had the op- THE RECORD portunity to go back in history Students at McKinJey Elemen- and taste colonial cuisine at the tary School know how to appreci- Miller-Cory House Museum Sun- ate the good things in life, like day. family, friends and a turkey din- Appetizing aromas filled the air ner. Second- and fourth-graders as volunteers prepared a colonial gave the Record their take on the Thanksgiving feast in the open Thanksgiving holiday. hearth. Costumed docents used "I like Thanksgiving because my authentic recipes and cooking cousins, uncles, aunts and the rest methods of the period to please of my family and my cousin in my visitors with treats of sight, smell aunt's belly gather together and 2 and, of course, taste. watch the Macy's parade on TV," Additionally, visitors could said second-grader Elizabeth enjoy a holiday mint-making MacKay. demonstration, using old- Fourth-grader David Flynn ad- fashioned candy molds. Volun- mitted, "Thanksgiving is about teers also gave tours of the 1740 company for me. I know that's not farmhouse. ,• what it's about, but it's fun having The cooking committee re- dinner with other people." sponsible for the feast includes Like the Peanuts gang, many of residents Ellen Hess, Anne Marie the students can't wait to head McCarthy, Janet Murphy and over the river and through the Judy Murphy. woods to Grandmother's house. "Something special about RANOAU. MILLER/THE RECORD Thanksgiving is that you see peo- At Miller-Cory House Museum on Sunday, the Thanksgiving colonial meal is under intense preparation by Ellen Hess, Ann ple you love and care about," sec- Marie McCarthy and Judy Murphy. ond-grader Emily Ortuso said. "On Thanksgiving you sit around a table and we say what we are thankful for, like food to eat and water to drink." Library Friends seek members i Religion news The children are reminded, of history and bring the meaning of Eva Wiley, president of the Friends of the Westfield munity participation. The Friends deliver books to the holiday to their world. Memorial Library, has announced that this is the time shut-ins, coordinate the work of volunteers, maintain -*-i^^ T^19 Primary and Wesley choirs and to join or renew membership in the Friends group. B "Family, and good friends, the rental book collection and maintain the Stop and IHJITI21I1U Jijl S Kids Discover and Create 3:15 pjm., friendships and good neighbors," Membership is open to all residents and dues help Swap rack at the railroad station. Membership also •*-*«*••"•• •"-** •* Fife and Drum 6:30 p.m., Sanctu- said fourth-grader Tashera Perry. support the various services and activities of the supports free Sunday afternoon programs open to the ary choir 7:30 p.m. "Thanksgiving means most of all Friends. In the past, the Friends have purchased ref- public, bus trips to the Metropolitan Opera and other Hanukkah rite Wednesday: Youth choir 6 R,m., to me, love and respect for the Pil- erence books, microfiche materials, door openers for educational and social events. handbells 7:30 p.m., Stephen Min- grims, Indians and most of all the handicapped, security mirrors and a copier. Membership is available on individual, family, istry training 7:30 p.m.. Men's Cor- God." The volunteer group was organized in 1972 and is sponsor or patron levels and is tax-deductible. A sign- scheduled nerstone III Retreat Team 8 pin., dedicated to broadening the range of library services up table will be located at the library 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 Spiritual life Committee 8 p.m.' The students do know what and to providing an opportunity for greater com- The following schedule of events Thanksgiving is about. As fourth- p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 3. has been set by Temple Emanu- Thursday: United Methodist grader Johnny Atkins said, "It's El: Women Circles 4 and 8,9 a.m. about being thankful for what you Friday, Nov. 25 get." . Minyan 7 a.m., Grandparents Six-week talk Of course some of "what you Men's Club raises Menorah at temple Shaboat Service 7:45 p.m. : get" is food. Second-grader Deanna Saturday, Nov. 26 series opens soon Goldner can't wait to "get a big fat The Men's Club of Temple Emanu-El has erect- commemorating the freedom of religion. Minyan 10 a.m., Bar Mitzvah of turkey." The students are dream- ed a large outdoor Menorah in front of Temple Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff will conduct the pro- David Roberts 10:30 a.m. How will we raise our children? ing of corn bread, apple pie, cran- Emanu-El, 756 E. Broad St. The Menorah will be gram assisted by Rabbi Deborah Joselow, Cantor Sunday, Nov. 27 — 1st Chanu- What holidays will we celebrate? How can I cope with the hostility I berry sauce and, of course, the big the focus of the celebration of Hanukkah, 4:30 Martha Novick and the children's choral group. kah Candle >. bird. The evening of Dec. 2, Dr. Julian Burstein, presi- Minyan 9 a.m., New Americans feel from my in-laws because 1 am ' Second-grader Lyndel Brown p.m., Nov. 29 and 7:15 p.m. Dec. 2. The entire dent of the Men's Club, will present a short expla- not of their faith? What are the community is invited to observe the lighting of the Chanukah Party 5 p.m. ' pointed out, "I like Thanksgiving nation of the meaning of Hanukkah. Following the Monday, Nov. 28 fundamental differences between because I get to eat a gingerbread outdoor Menorah in observance of the festival Menorah lighting, there is a 7:45 p.m, service. Minyan 7 a.m., Israeli Dancing being a Christian and being a Jejv? house that my cousin made and I 7:30 p.m. These are the kinds of questions ; have chicken, not turkey." addressed in "Opening Doors: A Surprisingly, none of the chil- Tuesday, Nov. 29 Liberal Jewish Perspective on In- dren mentioned getting out of Lighting of Holiday Menorah termarriage," a program that offers school, but Alexandra Brummell, Minyan 7 a.m., Bible Class 9:30 partners in interfaith relationships Rake and Hoe Club readying a.m.. Confirmation Class 7 p.m. second-grade, did say, "I love the opportunity to discuss their Thanksgiving because you get to Wednesday, Nov. 30 concerns and explore their options do something instead of sitting Minyan 7 a.m., Renaissance with other similar couplet. down." Luncheon 10 a.m. The six-week discussion series, four homes for Dec. 3 tours Religious School Committee 7:30 The children also realized that part of a national program under Thanksgiving traditionally marks The Rake and Hoe Garden Club p.m. the auspices of the Commission on the beginning of the holiday sea- of Westfield will present "Deck The Thursday, Dec. 1 Reform Jewish Outreach, will son, and Santa follows not far be- Halls" 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Minyan 7 a.m., Candles in the begin Wednesday evening, Dec.. 7 hind. Dec. 3. Four Westfield homes dec- Wind 7:30 p.m., Bridge 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield. "I think Thanksgiving is very orated for the holidays will be open The group will be led by Connie special because it is close by win- to the public. 'Advent Shock' Reiter, who has extensive experi- ter, and Christmas," said second- Mrs. Gene Tate and Mrs. John ence working with couples. grader Angela Marie. "Thanksgiv- Schmidt are co-chairing the event. "Opening Doors" is sponsored by ing is ahead of my birthday, which is sermon topic the New Jersey-West Hudson Val- is Nov. 9. I meet my whole family. Each home will be decorated by a Sunday is the first Sunday in team of Rake and Hoe members. ley Council of the Union of Ameri- Do you?" Advent and the Rev. David F. Har- can Hebrew Congregations. It is Chairman of the houses are Mrs, wood, senior minister of Mrst Unit- G.J. Monaghan, Mrs. James Healy, open to couples only and _ ed Methodist Church, Westfield, size is limited to eight coup. Mrs. Richard Cross, and Mrs. Ha- will preach on "Advent Shock." rold Perley. While the program is in no Each Sunday there is church conversionary, it is offered A fifth house will feature re- school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Con- Jewish setting and provides fr freshments chaired by Mrs. John tinuing education classes for adults forum for participants to clarify Triarski and Mrs. Gary Siteer and are: Disciple Bible study 8:30 a.m., questions regarding Judaism. ' • a boutique chaired by Mrs. Richard Seekers and Searchers and People "This is the first program of it* Lanam and Mrs. Thomas McClel- Called Methodists 9:45 a.m., Fel- kind available specifically for unai- This column highlights the lan. Gifts and decorations will be lowship Time 10:30 a.m., is an in- accomplishments and gener- filtated intermarried couples," said for sale. Among the items offered formal gathering of the community Dru Greenwood, former outreach osity of suburban Union will be examples of some of the and visitors. Morning worship is at County volunteers and the coordinator for the local branch ok" decorations featured in the homes. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. with child care. the UAHC. "We want participating services of the charitable or- Tickets for the tour can be pun- Baptisms will take place during the ganizations they support. couples to have the chance for chased from club members or from second worship service. frank discussions that can allow Designer's Potpourri, 501 South Weekdays programs include: them to make informed decisions Ave. (on the circle); Rorden Realty, Monday: Stephen Ministry 7:30 for themselves and their families."» 500 help 44 Elm St.; Lancaster Ltd., 76 Elm p.m., Wesley Hall Nursery School For registration or information, St.; or Periwinkle's Fine Gifts, 33 This handsome home is among four on the Rake and Hoe Board meeting 7:30 p.m. call Kathryn Kahn, UAHC out- on caring day Elm St. Garden Club's major yearly tour set for Dec. 3. Tuesday: Bible study 12:30 p.m., reach coordinator, at (201) 599-0080. CRANFORD — About 500 employees representing cor- porations throughout Union County volunteered at 38 Suburban lightspot i United Way recipient agen- Quips, quotes, puns and anecdotes from the lighter side of life in cies during the Day of Caring suburban Union County. Readers are encouraged to contribute by call- that launched the United ing 276-6000, faxing 276-6220, or writing this newspaper at P.O. Box'. Way campaign this autumn. 626, Cranford 07016. Anonymity is negotiable, but we need a signature" Thirty volunteers painted and phone number for xxrification. ; The Arc's supervised apart- ments in RoselJe. Volunteers also visited The Arc's Murray Matt Corter, of Miss Geoghengan's second-grade class at Hill Child Development Cen- McKinley School in Westfield, can't wait for his Thanksgiving- ter where they read children feast. When asked what he thinks makes Thanksgiving special, stories. There was a wrap-up cel- he said: The best thing about Tlianksgiving to me is the apple ebration at Union County pie. That's great too me. It is serumshis! Of course I like the. College in Cranford where pumpickin pie too. they enjoyed live music, re- freshments and a review of the day's work. Employees from AT&T Bell Labs, Murray Hill; the BOC Group, Murray Hill; Kemper National Insurance, Summit and Safety-Kleen of Linden helped at The Arc sites. ^fcvember 24, 1994 Westf ield Record A-9 | Obituaries William C. Hudak, 72 Singer, engineer; dies in church choir William C. Hudak, 72, a singer in Surviving are his wife, Letty Sin- Jj Wallace Scanlon. 85 local ensembles and a retired soles clair Hudak; a son, William C. engineer, died of a heart attack Hudak Jr. of Annandale; two LOADING DOCK A trust officer with two area banks Sunday while singing in the choir daughters, Lynelle H. Larktn of during a Mass at Holy Trinity Lansdowne, Pa., and Kimberly Ann J. Wallace Scanlon, 85, a trust of- Kearny and belonged to the Holy Roman Catholic Church. ficer with two New Jersey banks Name Society at Immaculate Heart Hudak of Gaithersburg, Md.; four died Nov. 20. 1994 at Rahway Hos- He was born in Bayonne, served grandchildren; two brothers, Tho- of Mary Roman Catholic Church, in the Coast Guard during World pital. Scotch Plains. mas Hudak of Middletown and He was born in Kearny and had War II, and had lived in Westfield Michael Hudak of Toms River; and Surviving are his wife, Rose since 1961. lived in Westfield since 1939. Mueller Scanlon; two sons, Wallace two sisters, Mary Hudak of Lake- 6-9 PM Qtfr. Scanlon joined the Howard Scanlon of San Antonio, Texas, From 1960-90 Mr. Hudak was a wood and Helen DeNais of Roselle Savings Bank of Newark in 1927; and Laurence Scanlon of Durango, sales engineer with the Durametal- Park. ftdults Children he rose through its ranks and was Colo.; five grandchildren; a great- lie Corp. of Kalamazoo, Mich. He A funeral Mass will be offered at attended the Stevens Institute of -*^vk» president and trust officer grandchild; a sister, Ruth E. Hy- 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at $995 when he left the bank in 1971. He land of Haworth; and a brother, Technology and the Newark Col- lege of Engineering (now the New Holy Trinity Church, 315 First St, then joined the Chatham Trust Co. Norman V. Scanlon of Jackson- Burial will be in Fairview Cem- Featuring: vand was a trust officer at its ville, Fla. Jersey Institute of Technology). Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, P«U Primavera, He sang with the Raritan Valley etery. jQhatham office until he retired A funeral Mass will be offered at In lieu of flowers, contributions Stuffed Shells &MuchMwe! torn banking in 1979. Jerseyaires, an all-male ensemble 10:30 am. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at may be made to the National Wild- IBUY 1 ITALIAN DINNER BUFFET! He attended special banking Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, in Westfield that performs barber- ND shop-style harmony. Mr, Hudak life Federation, 1400 16th St. N.W., GET 2 HALF PRICE courses at New York University, 1571 South Marline Ave., Scotch I With ttii* coupon. Not lo t» corobin»» __ __ j gers University graduate school of Cemetery. Community Players theater troupe the Westfield Rescue Squad, P.O. 76 NORTH AVENUE • GARWOODrNJ • 232-0100 .banking. In lieu of flowers, contributions and the Society for the Preserva- Box 356, Westfield, 07091. tion and Encouragement of Barber Arrangements are by the Dooley (N«xt to Blu« Ribbon Shopping Confer) MM ,»: Among the organizations to may be made to the Nazareth Cen- CONVENIENT TO THE G.S. PKWY ft RT. 22 •»•» *iuch Mr. Scanlon belonged were ter at Immaculate Heart of Mary Shop Quartet Singing in America. Funeral Home, Cranford. ;tbe Half-Century Club of the Church. American Bankers Association; the Friends may call from 2-4 and 7- iFlainfiekl Country dub, in Edison; 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 and at 9:30 Patricia M.A. Peterson, 73 •and the Toreador Athletic As- a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the aoeiation, in Kearny. He was a life Dooley Colonial Home, 556 West- Junior Leaguer; once of Westfield member of Boy Scout Troop 2 in field Ave. Patricia MA. Peterson, 73, who Surviving are her husband, Rob- once was a member of the Junior ert A.M. Peterson of Clinton Town- League of Plainfleld, died Nov. 18, ship; a daughter, Laura Ailing Winifred Torborg. 83 1994 at her home in Clinton Town- Starantino of Warminster, Pa.; five ship. grandchildren; three sons, Carl I&other of former big-league manager Mrs. Peterson was born in Plain- Edwin Peterson of New Canaan, Serving the Union Area— "Winifred Kenney Torborg, 83, the versity before going to the major field, the 13th generation of her Conn., John David Peterson of mother of former major league leagues. family bom in America. She lived Fanwood, and Robert Andrew baseball catcher and manager Jeff Besides her son, Mrs. Torborg is in Westfield and Scotch Plains be- Peterson of Iselin; and a sister, W I IH)IM, I >K I Wl Torborg, died Nov. 18, 1994 at survived by three grandchildren. fore moving to Clinton Township Jean B. Sweeny of Westport, Conn. I XI I Overlook Hospital. Her husband, Robert £. Torborg in 1983. Funeral services were held Tues- _. Mrs. Torborg was a lifelong West* Sr., and another son, Robert E. She graduated from the Har- day at the Clinton Presbyterian field resident and from 1945-65 was Torborg Jr., are deceased. tridge School, an all-girls school in Church. Burial was private under Your Guide a saleswoman at the former Services were held Monday at Plainfleld since merged into the the direction of the Holcombe- Whelan's Drug Store in the town. the Dooley Colonial Home. Burial Wardlaw-Hartridge School of Edi- Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington. to the She attended Glassboro State Col- was in Fairview Cemetery. son. Mrs. Peterson also graduated Contributions may be made to fSge (now Rowan College of New In lieu of flowers, contributions from the New York City campus of the Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Jersey). may be made to the Wheelchair the Katharine Gibbs School. Wescott Drive, Flemington, 08822. Perfect '"'Her son was a star catcher at Lift-Equipped Van Fund of the "Westfield High School and an all- Ashbrook Nursing Home, 1610 'America selection at Rutgers Uni- Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, 07076. Carolyn O. Wilson, 64 Wedding WEDDING DREAMS Homemaker; once of Westfield Contact COME TRUE... Ethel Weinreich Bendel, 80 Carolyn O. Wilson, 64, a home- Mason, all of Viola; a son, Richard KHOM maker and former Westfield resi- L. Wilson Jr. of Brooklyn; and five Hairdresser lived in Westfield dent, died Nov. 18, 1994 at the grandchildren. Russell at • 5 V4 hour Open Bar • ''-Ethel A. Weinreich Bende), 80, a Jr., is deceased. Lynchburg Nursing Home, Lynch- A memorial service was held Hot A CoM HOTS Vomimm burg, Term. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran 7 Court* Mnnw hairdresser for five years with Le- Surviving are two sons, Edward Weddtng Cake slie's salon in Westfield and a J. Bendel and Kenneth M. Bendel; She was bom in Elizabeth, the Church under the direction of the 722-3000 daughter of the late Albert W. member of the Cranford Garden and two brothers, Herman Wein- Manchester Funeral Home, Fleming Jubilee Show Club, died Nov. 12, 1994 at her reich and Frank Gunther. Olson and Ethel Somerset Olson. Manchester, Tenn. Mrs. Wilson lived most recently in ext. 6256 Banquet Rooms For All Occasion* hpme in Harvey Cedars. Private graveside services were Contributions may be made to Viola, Tenn., and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, 705 Mrs. Bendel was born in New held under the direction of the the Trinity Lutheran Church in 908-322-7726 '££ jftrk City. She lived in Westfield, Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home, Ship Wilson Ave., Tullahoma, Tenn. Tullahoma, Tenn. 37388, or a favotite charity. Plains, and Cranford before Bottom. A memorial service will be Surviving are her husband, Rich- j to JIarvey Cedars. held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran ard Wilson, and two daughters, er husband, Edward J. Bendel Church, Brant Beach. Susan E. Wilson and Cynthia P. Louis Ruprecht ordained at First Baptist What's the Connection? V About ISO people gathered Nov. Association Ordination Committee, Park Baptist Church in North WIIKKI S Bus Linking Ilunterdon & Somerset 13 at The First Baptist Church of and defense of the statement at an Plainfleld, Mr. Ruprecht's prior Westfield to witness the ordination area-wide ordination council to church. Eleven people participated Don t wony about traffic congestion or overcrowded parking lots this holiday season . . of Louis A Ruprecht to the pasto- which American Baptist Churches in the service, in addition to the 'ral ministry. Mr. Ruprecht has in the Raritan Association sent del- First Baptist's Chancel Choir. taku WHEELS to shop in Downtown Somerville and the Bndgewater Commons' rserved as minister of development egates. Laurie Groves, twin sister of Mr. at First Baptist since May, and con- Each of these groups reported Ruprecht, and Clifford Ruprecht, r~l CanMcana nut Swwm (~) CorawcMig But Swvro 884 CLINTON-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION "—' * • Bonwvw. IWw Vi—yUrn >~x T1 165, M n« J^nues as a trial attorney and senior Mr. Ruprecht was qualified for or- representing Mr. Ruprecht's three ll WWfhOM— «l«*on. HMMtn V—y Un» TJ «S.M. 114.117 partner at Ruprecht and Hart of dination to the gospel ministry. sons and daughter-in-law, read from the New Testament. Mem- — UmHrt Strain ZsnaChwigN •Millbum. Actual ordination in the Baptist ™=™ Fan Zont aoundiiy MNJTnnarri '""The Rev. Ruprecht has com- tradition is by the local church and bers of the church who participated e Hint "art FUrtUn Vcftty LJrw pleted the preliminary require- involves the laying on of hands by in the liturgy, all of whom are area Cantfdna term* *RI. 22 ZorwClwigM CUNTON •lUSRtzi* ments for ordination by the Ameri- clergy and church officers while a residents, were Phil Gibbons, Ma- CouMyUM ROM). can Baptist Churches: review of ed- prayer is said on behalf of the can- belle Strader, Joe Stoner and the mmHmt ucational prerequisites by the didate. The ordination prayer was Rev. Darla Dee Turlington. William American Baptist Churches of New offered by the Rev. Thomas Shirk, R Mathews, AAGO, the church's •Jpfsey Committee on Professional pastor of Calvaiy Bible Evangelical minister of music, provided the snout* 'Ministry, approval of a statement Free Church in Boulder, Colo., and organ and piano music and con- County [• USm 'of faith and doctrine by the Raritan formerly a pastor at Hydewood ducted the Chancel Choir. NORTH BRANCH Fart/no* •~ Indutlrial Pkwy SOMERVILLE Union County Places Of Worship LEBANON WHITEHOUSE

Advertise In St. Paul's ST. BERNARD'S I rcrbes Newspapers I [United Church of Christ CATHOLIC CHURCH 213 Center St. 368 Sumner Ave. Garwood Plainfield • $10 per week Is all it costs to advertise your religious 789-1285 756-3393 services Rev. Frederick Rogers Mass Schedule • Reach over 25,000 homes Worship and Sunday School Saturday: 5:30pm throughout Union County Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 •Call 908-722-3000, ext. 10:00 am 6256, ask for Russell 11:30am CALL 1-800-772-2222 2f Child Care Available Rev. Joseph F. Barbone, Pastor »t. Theresa's Churc KENILWORTH 541 Washington Ave, Kenilworth 908-272-4444 GOSPEL CHAPEL Pastor: Rev. Joseph S. Bejgrowlcz Newark Aw. A 23rd St, Kenilworth Sunday Masses: Sal. 5:30pm 908-272-6131 Sun. 7:30-9:00 Sunday Services: 10:30-12 Noon 11am — Family Bible Hour and Weekday Masses: 7-9am 7:00pm — Evening Services SAF/RideWise & New Jersey Transit have revamped "The Connection" route using the new WHEELS Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00pm - Boya Brigade Following 7:30 pm mass Wtdnttday. 7:30pm • Praytr md BIWt Study 18 passenger minlvan pictured above. "The Connection", which runs all day, links Somerville with the St. Judes Perpetual Novena Friday, 7:00pm • Youth Mealing Friday Nlorrt CNMren'a Club Commons, Centerbridge I & II, Raritan Valley College and with Hunterdon County via Whitehouse Wednesdays at 12 noon & 7:30pm | 7-s:Mpm (Orade School Ag«) Station and the Clinton Park & Ride. Call RideWise at 908-704-1011 for schedules and routes. j Novena Holy Hour Cati For Mow Infofmailon For WHEELS Route 202 and Route 22 Employer Shuttles, running commuter hours, call Tri-J Coach j CRANFORD TERRIIX ROAD For More at 908-638-5500 for reservations. ! ALLIANCE CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH This winter, leave the driving to us. Kick back & relax. j 7 CHERRY STREET 1340 Twill Rcl. Scotch Pluins Information About Phone: 276-1617 38&.71S1 Advertising In This I\o white knuckles, no worry about traffic. \ Rev. Michael Seaman, Pastor Sunday: Directory Call Sunday School ei^P** 9:00 am 9:45am - Sunday School Sunday Worshiip . 10:30 am 11:00am - Morning Worship Russell Sunday Evenings 6:30 pm 6:15pm - Church Training 3LS Wed. Youth Programs 7:00 pm 7:15pm - Evening Worship 908-722-3000 i Transportation Services Wednesday: for CMIditn. Jr. 4 Sr. Hi|h. 7:00pm - Prayer Meetln Ext 6256 FUitSiAhl 'Ffidc-WLsc A-10 Westffield Record November 24,

Ms. Raftree new asst. VP of operations Anne Raftree of Westfield has been appointed assistant vice pres- ident of operations at Coleman &. Pellet, Inc. The Union firm serves as public relations counsel to a va- riety of corporate and trade as- sociation clients in the pharmaceu- tical, utilities and insurance indus- tries. Ms. Raftree, who has been with the firm since 1978, previously served as director of resources. In her new position, she will serve as the firm's benefits administrator as well as oversee the accounting de- partment and administrative sup- port staff. Ms. Raftree is a member of the American Management As- sociation, the Society for Human Resource Management and the Business and Professional Women of New Jersey. ANNE RAFTREE

Dave Suffer, owner and manager of Lancaster's Ltd., 76 Elm St., receives the November "Spot- light on MainStreet" award from Westfield MainStreet's design committee member, Lorre Ko- UCC, Vo-Tech create joint program recky. The snow village window display, resembling colonial Westfield's past, Is featured in the display, which was selected on its evening Illumination and attractiveness. The Union County Vocational- course content. nology departments. ;. • Technical Schools {UCVTS) and The Tech-Prep agreement, Students who successfully com- Union County College (UCC) have signed by UCVTS superintendent plete the CAD course at UCVTS entered into a novel Tech-Prep Dr. Thomas Bistocchi and UCCwill be eligible for 11 credits in the Elm Street shop wins ' Spotlight' Program. This joint effort estab- president Dr. Thomas Brown, is in mechanical engineering technology lishes the requirements necessary the area of mechanical engineering The Westfield MainStreet Design Nominations for the "Spotlight 789-9444. for coordination of educational pro- technology. It also establishes a program to be awarded by UCC. Committee has selected Lan- on MainStreet" award can be made Those interested in joining the grams between the two schools. vital link between the UCVTS com- For full details on Tech-Prep, call caster's Ltd., a card and stationary by writing the Westfield Main- design committee or other West- This will facilitate the orderly pro- puter-aided drafting and design de- Patrick Mauro of Union County store at 76 Elm St.. as the No-Street Office, ISO E. Broad Si, field MainStreet committees are gression of students from one level partment and the college's physics, Vocational-Technical Schools at vember recipient of the "Spotlight Westfield, N.J. 07090, or calling also urged to contact the office. to another without duplication of engineering and engineering tech- 889-2904. on MainStreet" award. The store was selected because of its night- time lighting and attractive win- dow display. "I am very pleased to receive this award from Westfield Main- Street," said Dave Sutter, owner of Lancaster's Ltd. "Lancaster's win- dows are lit 24 hours a day. This GRAND OPENING helps attract shoppers and is good for security. I try to make our win- " dow displays friendly, attractive, " Find Out Why Everyone Loves topical and seasonal. In keeping with Westfield's Bicentennial, we are now featuring a snow village that resembles a Colonial down- town." Mr. Sutter has owned and man- ,!,+ aged Lancaster's for 10 years. A New York City native, he now lives in Central New Jersey. "This award was created by one of our design committee members, W YORK Loire Korecky, to recognize those retail establishments who il- luminate their businesses in the evening," said Carol Greco, chair- person of the design committee. "It RGAIN® is our hope that people who come to Westfield in the evening for din- ner or the movies will return to shop during the day if they notice MEN'S & WOMEN'S SPORTSWEAR, the well-lit, attractive windows dis- playing the merchandise." DESIGNER LABELS, Chamber DOMESTIC & IMPORTS, to publish ALL AT THE UNBELIEVABLE directory The Westfield Area Cham- LOW PRICE OF ber of Commerce has an- nounced plans to publish a 1995 edition of its member- ship directory. Advertising rates and publishing dates have been set. The chamber or urges all Westfield businesses to join the Chamber of Com- merce and benefit by inclu- sion in this widely distributed publication, The booklet con- Every tains general town infor- mation, all Chamber busi- nesses and a categories list- Item ing "which makes it ideal for new residents to use," ac- cording to the chamber. 2-pc. sets - $20 The Chamber of Com- merce distributes the mem- bership directory to visitors, in relocation packets, pro- spective businesses', other area chambers of commerce, Westfield municipal offices K-MART SHOPPING PLAZA ] and every chamber member. 'nformation on joining the Chamber of Commerce or ad- vertising by members in this 1276 Rt. 22 East publication may be obtained by calling the chamber of- fices at 233-3021. The dead- North Plainfield, NJ 07060 line for all advertising copy is Dec. 1. Publication and distri- bution will be during January and February 1995. •»if 908-226-1199 -.;.»>.• Jvlovember 24,1994 Westfield Record B-1

You said it: All-Area teams "Success is not created in a vacuum." The All-Area field hockey and girls soccer squads, Chris Campbell, Olympic bronze medalist In involving 23 high schools in Somerset, Middlesex and wrestling and recent Inductee into the West- Union counties, will be. published in. next week's field Hall of Fame. issue. Devils want to finish with a flourish Baseball signup The Westfleld Baseball 3-5 Westfield visits Plainfield League will hold its regis- tration tor next year's season •y MAWKWEOHYN means to work hard and what it to realize that football is a 12- on Saturday. Dec. 3, from 9 THE RECORD will take to win football games," month a year commitment because ^a.m.-noon at Roosevelt Jun- said Benedict "We learned a lot they have to get bigger and stron- ctor High. A second regis- A 3-5 record belies a truly suc- about discipline and most of these ger in the off-season. Plus, we want tration will be held Jan. 21, cessful season. guys played their hearts out all more guys playing football in West- -1995. There will be a 25-, The Westfield High School foot- year-long." field and we know that we have to * dollar late processing fee for ball team wraps up its 1994 cam- Benedict also felt there was a go out and encourage players to anyone signing up late, and paign when it visits traditional learning process for he and his Play." •f there will be no registrations rival Plainfield (11 a.m.) on coaching staff. Benedict noted the commitment ; accepted after March IS. Thanksgiving Day. Plainfield is 2-6 "We have carefully kept track of of a number of his seniors v Youngsters signing up for this season under first-year (second all the things we want to do and throughout the season. This core of '.the first time should bring term) Head Coach Milt Theodosa- we will work hard to implement players switched coaches and of- / their birth certificate to regis- tos. them," said Benedict "Myself and fensive schemes in their last year tration. Though a final 4-5 mark appears the coaches had to learn what of high school and Benedict admit- •'• The goal of the WBL is to considerably better than 3-6, West- these kids were about and what ted that isn't always easy. offer children ages 7-16. no field has indeed accomplished a they needed to get better." "Our seniors really did a tremen- matter what their ability, the great deal this year under new The two most important aspects dous job of changing their way of opportunity to learn, play and Head Coach Jim Benedict The of the program Benedict wishes to thinking and playing and leading enjoy, the game of baseball. former Summit mentor has radi- work on are participation and the younger guys," said Benedict. cally improved the work ethic of strength training. The tough "The first two are obviously Erwyn Children seven, eight, and his football team and Benedict Watchung Conference is no place Lyght and Steve Cheek. Erwyn nine will play in separate feels the Westfield program will for undersized football teams, was an 1-running back last year leagues that offer instruction. bear the fruits of this team's labor "We play a lot of teams that are and Cheek was a traditional quar- .Children ages 10-16 will be sometime in the near future. big and very gifted athletically," terback and both had radically dif- Cheek, Lyght have 'given the option to play in a "The kids now know what it said Benedict. "Our kids have got ferent roles in the single-wing." competitive league or less Lyght and Cheek, the co- competitve league. captains, were the fullback and The leage is looking for a tailback, respectively, in the single been WHS leaders director for the 8-year-old wing. Cheek has thrown for 724 league. Anyone interested yards and nine touchdowns, while By MMKWECMrYN > should can Stan Ciemniecki Lyght has run for 496 yards going THE RECORD at 654-7398. into the finale against Plainfield. "Erwyn might be better off in The co-captains of the Westfield High School football team know that the I-formation and Steve has a when they return for homecoming games in future years, they will be Turkey Trot strong arm at quarterback," said cheering for a winner. The 11th annual Turkey Benedict. "But they were used "Coach (Jim) Benedict has brought a lot of discipline and a lot of Trot presented by the much differently in my offense. technique to our team," said Erwyn Lyght. "He's done a great job of Friends of Westfield Track Neither, however, ever complained teaching us what is important on the football field and his teams will , and Field will be held Satur- one bit" continue to get better and better." day at Tamaques Park. The Other seniors who have given "Westfield now has a winning head coach and an excellent football day will feature the their all include: tight end/tackle philosophy," said Stephen Cheek. "Coach Benedict will help this team Tamaques Mile, the one-mile Mike Mitchell, offensive center win a lot of games for a lot of years and we hope to begin that traditio fun run and the five-mile Dave Hatfield, lineman Mike Abe- Thursday." race. les, and lineman Patrick Megaro. Lyght, Cheek and the rest of their senior teammates will play their The event ia sponsored by "These guys have worked ex- final high school football game Thanksgiving Day against traditional Eastern Dental, McDowell's. tremely hard at practice and in rival Plainfield at 11 a.m. Westfield has a chance to improve to 4-5 for Suburban Cablevision, Mrs. games to do the right things," said first-year Head Coach Jim Benedict. B Offset Printing Inc., United Benedict. Also playing their final game are: "This is a really important game for the seniors because they can say Jersey Bank, Buona Pizza. that they were there when it all started here," said Benedict. "And I Princeton Bank and Trust, tackle Paul Hayes, split end Mar- cus Cogmetti, and quarterback/ couldn't ask for finer captains or leaders than Lyght and Cheek. They Roden Reality, Scott's Shoes, are both fine young men, great students and excellent football players. Thomas Lincoln Mercury, linebacker Ed Joffe. "Everybody from the players, to Both had to change their roles dramatically in this offense and neither Greco Carpet Cleaning, Gold complained one bit" Medal Fitness. Designers the coaches and the fans have been great this year," said Bene- Despite a change from tailback to fullback, Lyght has rolled up 496 Potpourri, Westfield Main- DAVID QIP3OM/THE RECORD yards on 100 carries. He's also made a team-leading 90 tackles from his Street, Bonsall Chiropractic. dict. "I want the seniors to win this Senior tailback Steve Cheek (8), who's thrown for 724 yard* game Thursday and be able to say inside linebacker position. Big Banana Farmers Market, and nine touchdowns this fall, hopes to lead Westfield High to that they were the start of some- "Sure, 1 guess I wouldn't have minded carrying the ball a bit more," Music Staff, Arctic Falls Re- thing big at Westfield." (Please turn to page B-2) freshment Services, and Best a Mason-ending victory ovar Plainfield on Thanksgiving Day. Western Mansion Hotel in Fanwood.' The five-mile race is a TAC certified course which starts Proud Westfield tradition and ends at Tamques Park and includes 3.2 miles on flat streets in the surrounding area. Mile splits and water evident at 'Hall' festivities spots will be available on the course, Registered runners to climb a ladder and rappel down and the young man's diversions. a flat surface to safety. A dozen terrific athletes were will receive a long sleeve THE RECORD shirt. Post-entry registration is The shy, introverted young man honored Monday at the Westwood. So, what good are sports? was hesitant throughout the week- These individuals represent the 12 dollars. Frist prize is an tradition-laden and fabled history overnight stay at the Mansion The first-ever Westfield High end and even more so during the School Athletic Hall of Fame din- rappeling exercise. Despite many of Westfield sports. Each athlete Hotel to first overall male and was gifted physically and each ath- female runners. Prizes to the ner was held Monday evening at reservations, however, he slowly the Westwood in Garwood. A dozen climbed the ladder at the behest of lete was fortunate to play for and first three in the following age soon-to-be-mentioned deserving with supportive coaches and team- categories, male and female: honorees walked to the podium mates. 13 and under, 14-19, 20-24. and extolled the virtues of athletics "I believe that Westfield has the 25-29, 30-34, 35 39. 40-44, and.how they affected their adult greatest athletic tradition in the 45-49, 60 . lives. Each of these individuals had state of New Jersey," said Lee The Tamaques Mile is re- wondrous stories to relate to the Hale, president of the Westfield stricted to Westfield students 250 individuals in attendance. The Athletic Hall of Fame. "We've had grades 4-9. Registration story of a local booster seemed to so many great athletes and great forms are obtained at WHS set the tone. teams here in Westfield and I am or by calling Mr, Martin at The father of a junior wrestler quite proud to just take part in this 7B9-4650. related a ditty about a young man evening." The one-mile fun run Is attending a Boy Scout function. The initial inductees into the held totally within the park. The young man was extremely shy Westfield Hall of Fame are: Chris Pre-reglstration is six dollars. and did not fit in with the more his fellow scouts. His trepidation Campbell, Bob Clotworthy, Merilyn Post registration Is also six outgoing and gregarious members grew the further up he traveled, Diamond, Gladys Gleason and the dollars, but no shirt. Medals of the troop. but the corresponding support of 1924 girls basketball team, Prank are given to the first six male To make matters worse for the his scout-mates was equal to the Jackson, Gary Kehler, Glen Kehler, and female runners. young man, his father didn't at- Gerry McGinley, Sam MitcheD, task. Dave Morash, JefT Torborg, Lee All post registration and tend. Most of the other boys were After conquering both the climb shirt pickup to begin at 9 accompanied by their fathers, thus Waring and Joe Wiendl. providing a more nurturing envi- up the ladder and the traverse "I remember back in 1947 when am. Tamques Mile begins at down the incline, the self-image of 10 am, one-mile fun run at ronment in which to grow. we rallied from a 15-0 deficit the young man grew exponentially. against Columbia and came back STEVE LEGATCVTHE RECORD 10:30, and five-mile race at One of the many athletic events From left, inductees Frank Jackson, Gary Kehler and Joe 11. Entrances to Tamaques the boys took part in was an exer- The boy's father heard of the expe- to beat them 26-15," said Mitchell, cise in rappeling. With the aid of a rience and has since become an who holds the Westfield record for Wiendl do some reminiscing during Monday night's Westfield Park are from Lamberts Mill High Hall of Fame ceremonies at the Westwood in Garwood. Rd. or Dickson Drive off Wil- number of marines, the boys were active supporter of both the scouts (Please turn to page B-2) low Grove Road. Parking available on side roads with limited parking in the park. Self-propelled wheelchairs Ex-Devils make the are welcome. In-line blades, skates, and baby strollers are not allowed at this event. For grade at Middiebury more information, call 233- 4395 or 233-1374 between By ALLIES past few years, it has become the seven and nine at night. home of a number of Westfield stu- THE RECORD dent-athletes. A good education at a good col- Four former Westfield High Inside lege with a chance to continue in standouts are currently on the athletics is what most parents are Middiebury football team. Justin interested in for their athletically- Burley, Class of 1990, is the captain • HS soccer review B-2 inclined children. of the team. Steve Kocaj, who A good example of how this can graduated in 1992, while Ron Nobi- Got a score to report? be accomplished is what Westfield Athletic Director Ed Tranchina le and Steve Monninger are both Gitf Mark Wegryn at 276-6000 or freshmen. % fax to: 276-6220. Our aiUtreti it: calls the "Middiebury Connection." 102 Walnut Avc, CrMifanl, N.J. Founded in 1800, Middiebury Burley was a receiver and defen- 07016. College in Vermont's Green Moun- sive back for Westfield. Kocaj and tains has a student body of 2000 Monninger were captains both the From left, Westfield High graduates Steve Monnlnger, Justin Burley, Steve Kocaj and Ron Noblle and a solid reputation for athletic football arid lacrosse teams at have given a huge boost to the football program at Middiebury College In Vermont. and academic credentials. Over the (Please turn to page B-2) B-2 Westfleld Record November 24,1994 Devils third, Elmuccio 8th WHS booters meet the challenge By MAWKWEOHVN teams in town and there's no rea-won two of the last four county and had five girls named to thfe son to stop now." Union County coaches first teani. THE RECORD titles, including a state title in 1991. in state "I know I have to be reasonable "We gave up five goals all year Included on this team were: Amy For a young person, the toughest — this year, when we started 0-3, and everybody is sitting back and Williams, Laura Todd, Lexi TOUP- x-c finals word to hear might just be the "p" our goal was just to win a game," playing defense just to beat West- tellotte, Brooke Wiley and Suzy word. How many times do we re- said Kapner. "But as we started to field," said Giordano. "But these Folger. ! ' Westfield High sophomore Matt member hearing, "He (she) has so win and things fell into place, our girls are up to the challenge and "I'm extremely proud of the way Elmuccio led the way with an much potential, if only he would goals rose once again to back consistently play good soccer every the girls handled the shutoiit eighth-place effort Saturday to apply himself." 1 where they usually are." time they take the field." streak, the national ranking, anil help the Blue-Devils boys cross Year after year, the Westfield everything else," said Giordan^. country team finish third in the Including this year's title, the The girls concluded the cam- High boys and girls soccer pro- "Not too many teams give up only annual State Meet of Champions at grams have a great deal of poten- Westfield girls team has won 13 of paign with a 20-1-1 mark and a Holmdel Park. tial and a great deal is expected of the 14 Union County tournaments. Union County title. They sur- five goals all year and that's some- Elmuccio toured the course in them. Just winning a conference The boys team, meanwhile, has rendered only five goals all year, thing to be really proud of." •16:34 to finish just 26 seconds be- title or a few key games is not good hind winner Eamon Blanchard of enough for a Westfield booter. The Lacey Township. The Westfield Blue Devils have to shoot for the standout, who was seventh in last top or fear being labeled a "disap- year's Meet of Champions, was this pointment." fall's Union County and state "Sure, I think both the girls and Group 4 champ. myself feel pressure and we know : Paul VI of Haddonfield captured a lot is expected of us," said West- the team crown with 63 points, field head girls soccer coach Peter Christian Brothers Academy of Giordano. "I try to take the pres- ALL STARS Lincrotl was next with 81 and the sure off them — but ultimately it's Blue Devils were third with 115. AUGUSTO MENEZE5/THE RECORD up to the players to perform and Westfield's Ryan SteAuk was Ted Kilcommons' 45th-place they're consistently able to do the OF*THE^MONTH 44th in 17:21, Ted Kilcommons performance helped Westfield job." next in 17:23, Don Cambria 46th finish third during Saturday's "I think the pressure and the (17:24) and Adam Barcan 64th State Meet of Champions. tradition really helps us," said boys JILL SMITH (17:37). soccer head coach George Kapner. "These kids want to do as well as their predecessors and many other Westfield High School schools actually suffer because Cheek, Lyght they don't have our tradition." Smith, a senior gymnast, captured the individual titles in both the Union While other schools might set County and sectional tournaments. Smith helped her team to a county title (Continued from page B-l) punter. He has an extremely modest goals, both Kapner and and a second-place finish at the sectionals. said Lyght "But I was just so strong leg." Giordano list rather extreme goals "I'm so proud of Jill because she improved so much from last year and did happy to get the chance to play Either way, Cheek is keeping his at the outset of each season. They her best gymnastics at the most important time," said Westfield Head Coach 'defense again. I forgot how much future in perspective. both talk about winning the confer- Ellen Kovac. fan it was to play defense and I"I have a lot of decisions to ence and county titles — but that's Smith went on to finish 10th at the state tournament. Her 36.1 overall was think I would like to continue to make in regards to where I go to just a start. They next must shoot the best score of her career. play there." school," said Cheek. "If the right for a good regular-season record to Lyght is being recruited by Rut- opportunity presented ilself, sure, get a good seed for the state tour- •gers, Maryland, Northeastern and I would love to play football. But nament (908)322-7788 Northwestern. After a year at line- right now I'm concentrating on "We have to shoot high or else Dreier's Monday-Friday 9:30 - 9:00 . backer, however, Lyght would pre- only one thing," the players will be short-changing : fer to play defense. That one thing is Plainfield and themselves," said Giordano. SPORTINGGOODS Saturday 9:30 - 6:00 "I'd rather play defense, I a potential 4-5 record, and prom- "These girls have been winning think," said the 6-foot-1, 183-pound ise for the future. ever since they played on traveling Blue Star Shopping Center • Rt. 22 Watchung .Lyght. "I would be defensive back !at a Division One school." "He would project as a defen- sive back and I think he would be a great kid for any of those schools," said Benedict. "They re- McLachlan plans dream European vacation ally want Erwyn because he's a good player and a good all-around A thrilling European Rhapsody even before 1954, when he became Barbara, daughter Leigh and son person." trip offered by McLachlan, Inc. in a - partner in a travel agency on Morgan. The family oversees com- Cheek also has a variety of qual- Somerville is the latest in the com- Main Street in Somerville. After mercial insurance on the third ities to offer potential institutions pany's long tradition of providing two decades, the partnership split floor, personal insurance on the of higher learning. Along with his outstanding travel service to the in 1973 and Mr. McLachlan has passing skills (32*for-76, for 724 second floor, and real estate and community. been leading the family business travel on the first floor. yards and nine touchdowns). Decades of experience will lead of McLachlan, Inc. ever since. Cheek is a terrific punter. travelers to the vacation of their Having traveled around the Offering delightful trips like the "Steve throws the ball extremely dreams, crafted by President John world three times since 1964, Mr. European Rhapsody package is well — he struggled a bit with a just one aspect of how John sore shoulder this year," said McLachlin and Travel Manager McLachlan still maintains an ac- Benedict. "But I think a lot of Anna S. Yarborough. Co-sponsored tive travel schedule to keep McLachlan has served the com- schools might want him to be their by Forbes Newspapers, the pack- abreast of the delights awaiting munity over the years. He helped age includes guided tours with travelers. Both the rich traditions start Somerville Little League in local experts in Munich, Salzburg, and recent changes in Europe 1952 and in 1955, established the Hall of Fame Vienna and Venice. Cost for dou- have made now an ideal time to Somerville Jaycees, leading the ble-occupancy is only $1875, and travel there with European Rhap- (Continued from page B-l) charge to establish the Somerset those who book by Nov. 28 will sody, he said. County park system. He has also touchdown passes (22) as a three- receive a $100 discount. "I think travelers will see a lot of sport star. "I'll never forget the served as president of the county's great leadership of the seniors that The experts at McLachlan have places they've read about in old traveled extensively in Europe, ac- and recent history, so they'll be real estate board, Chamber of day. They would not let us get Commerce and Exchange Club. down and it was them who led us cumulating the expertise that will able to absorb a true experience," to victory." help travelers take full advantage he said. "There are many areas to The European Rhapsody tour Mitchell is convinced the contin- of some of the most beautiful and be visited that are noteworthy in departs May 25 and returns home ued success of Westfield athletics historic cities in the Old Country. history. This would be an ideal trip June 4, 1995, All accommodations has a great deal to do with tradi- European Rhapsody will take in for someone who wants first-hand are in first class hotels with private tion. spectacular sights rich in romance knowledge of the highlights, as bath or shower; 13 meals are in- and history, such as New State well as others who want to reac- "Westfield athletes work ex- cluded. Single and triple oc- tremely hard to be successful and Gallery, Ftauenkirche, Mozart Mu- quaint themselves. It's all changed cupancy rates are available upon year after year it creates good seum, Houses of Parliament, and quite drastically." STEVE LEGATO/FORBES NEWSPAPERS teams," said Mitchell. "I know so Bridge of Sighs. Inside the office at 75 East Main request. For more information, The friendly experts of McLachlan, Inc. are ready to make your many people being honored here John McLachlan's involvement St., John McLachlan is joined by a send in the coupon in the adver- vacation dreams come true: Morgan McLachlan, Anna Yarbor- tonight and I know they would all in the travel business dates back family of vice presidents in wife tisement below. ' ough, John McLachlan and Leigh McLachlan. agree the success has been carried down through the generations." Glen Kehler was honored along side his legendary father on this special evening. "This is a Who's \Vho of West- fleld sports and it's just a thrill to go into the Mall on the first occa- sion," said Kehler, who amassed 2797 rushing yards and 349 points in his career in the early 1970s. "I'm definitely impressed with the crowd and I just know I'll remem- ber this for a long time." Campbell, the bronze medalist in wrestling in the 1932 Olympics, spoke about the quality of the Westfield athletic program. The coach who stands out among all other Westfield coaches is Gary Kehler. He coached foot- ball, wrestling, and golf with un- equalled success and many of the inductees had great things to say about him. "I'm just honored to be here with all these great athletes," said TOUR FEATURES Kehler. "I was the coach but these •Round trip airfare with transfers from Newark Airport great players were the ones who $ via Lufthansa German Airlines. made it possible." •Baggage handling, Including tips, taxes and service charges. Beautiful Innsbruck nestled in the heart ol the Alps •Touring and airport/hotel transfers by private deluxe Middlebury (per person187, double occupancy plus U.S. &. Internationa5 l taxes) (Continued from page B-l) alrcondltloned motor coach with facilities. Westfleld. Nobile captained the •Accommodations In first class hotels with private bath Single feV triple rates football, basketball and baseball or shower. available upon request. teams last year. • 13 meals. Three continental breakfasts with juice and "Burley started the Middlebury 6 regional buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 hotel dinners For more Information about this tour, please send connection," said Tranchina. "He and a welcome drink In Munich. sparked Middlebury Head Coach In this coupon to: McLachlan, Inc., 75 E. Main St., Mike Henecken's interest in West- •Guided tours with local experts in Munich, Salzburg, Somervllle, N.J. 08876 or call (908) 526-6660. fleld student-athletes. Henecken Vienna, and Venice. Additional sightseeing in knew our students were sound ac- Innsbruck and Lucerne. ademically and good enough to •Visit such places as the New State Gallery, Frauenklrche, Name(Mr..,Mrs.,Ms.)_ play in the Watchung Conference. Mozart Museum. 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Let's help of my life are with me, I humbly beseech you vlna splendor of Heaven, Gifts, Crafts and Jewelry 10 $20 A $40 369-6215 ptnanil Introduction each mar. Call Sharon/ want this short prayar to from tho bottom of my Blessed Mother of the Sues Pottery Studio Designer service In tho nation. For Michael 1-800-521-8082 thank you for all things heart to succor me in this son of God, Immaculate 37 Lahiere Ave Consignment Boutique amp— tiffany type 18" fr*a Info. 906-218-9090 as you confirm once necessity. There are Virgin, assist ml in my Edison DOUBLE TAKE rn/ivry S9S 232-0025 again that I never want to none that can withstand necessity. Oh, Star of the 908-985-5197 High quality woman's de- TAROT CARD be separated from you your power. Oh, show n signer clothing and ac-LH end tbls pr $60 exer- 1030 Sea, help ma and how OPEN HOUSE cise bike $100 753-4146 READINGS even in splta of all mate- me herein you are myme, herein you are my cessories-Armani, Calvin Lost A found rial Illusions. I wish to ba mother. Oh Mary, con Qrac* Bailay Pottery Klein. Escada. Valentino, LR SOFA- 2 chairs axe. SISTER SUZAN ceived without sin. pray mother. Oh, Holy Mary. Hand Thrown Stone- with you in eternal joy Mother of God, Queen of M10 • Antiques ware, Tarra Cotta Gifts. & Chanel. All Items are at cond. *1O0 722-2388 and thank you for your lor us who have recourse Heaven and Earth! aOM>Aa^»llaneea least 75% off the orl LOST CAT- named mercy toward me andto thee 13K). Holy Mother tat.-Sun, Nov. 2S, 27, cost. 2 locations: 5 — Hotpolnt e»e. Far uscas malt), love? SuccaaaT Health? I place this causa in your humbly besaecrt you ana. Art 2-6pm.-Mon. IOam-8pm cond. $$81 5 247-7858 neutered, tlggsr, orange/ Difficult decisions, look mine. The parson must hands (3K) Holy Spirit, from the bottom of my 726 Embree Crcs. Passalc Ave. West Cald white striped, I2lba, Into your future. say this prayer for 3 con- you who solve all prob heart to auccor ma In this Westfleld 908<232-2S70 well 201-808-6666 and Mattress- $35 3 chairs CALL FOR ONE FHEE secutive days, altar 3 necessity. Thire are 782 Morris Tpk, Shori +- $15 297-0565 102O • Single* Organ- 11/2 old, has a brown days the favor requested lems, light all roads so none that can withstand 3070 • Computers Hills 201-564-6464. nations and actlvrties flea collar. 253-0912 QUESTION. 30 yrs. In that 1 can attain my goal. ST. MICHAEL'S Mattress— box frame Cranford »oa.?72-»7»1 will be granted even If it You who gave me the di your powar. Oh, show tow • Farm * Garden HOLIDAY BAZAAR 1MO • Lost a Found seems difficult. The me herein you are my Saturday, December 3rd. full XL $25 356-3379 1040 • Personals ir -J it it it prayer must ba pub- vine gift to forgive and mother. Oh Mary, con SOW • Flea Markets, 10fO • Coming Events Ads In Classified forget all evil against me lOam-Spm. 100 Alden St Mattreee- fullalze S49 MISS ANN lished immediately after and that In all instances cetved without sin, pray •ales and Bazaars Cranford. NJ. FEATUR- 2125 «Sprng Call 722-9517 10M • Announcements don't cost — A TRUE PSYCHIC the favor Is granted with- for us who have* recourse 2100 • Free to Good ING: Handmade trails, out mentllon of the favor. in my life you are with to thee (3»). Holy Mother MerchantH** MEN'S sz, 38 Sheepskin M Playglrts- .75 oa or They pty! Tells past, prasant, fu- me, I want In this short evergreen wreaths, deco 6tor 1 4 725-4193 ture. Advtce on love, Only your initials should prayer to thank you tor I place this cause in your 2110 Furniture ratlve baskets, religious under $100 jacket $35.768-1131. business and marriage appear at the bottom. hands (3x). Hoty Spirit, 2120 Garage Sales articles, photos w/Sanla, all things as you confirm 212S MICROWAVE- Llka affairs. Tarot card read- once again that I never you who solve all prob Merchandise Sand art, personalized new. S50. J08-722-936B 1030 ings, psychic readings, want to be separated loms, light all roads so under(100 decoration, Children's 2 HIGH CHAIRS- wood palm readings, crystal that I can attain my goal. 2130 General March playland, FOOD, gourmet en $40/ea. 545-1248 PRAYER TO THE from you in eternal glory. NATL Geographic 61-82 ufttfnM ball readings, reveals all Thank you for your You who gave me the di- 2140 Office Furniture chocolates, baked goods 4 HIGH CHAIRS-125 S3/yr BB9-6262 CrganlMaHoim secrets of life and can BLESSED VIRGIN mercy toward me andvine gift to forglva and and Supplies & entertainment. andActMtle* and will help you In all (Never known to fall). mine. Tha person must forget all evil against ma 21>0 Software ea. 545-1248 Nintendo- Control dack ADOPTION- loving problems. All readings Oh, most beautiful flower and that in all instances 216O Wanted to Buy WEDNESDAY Argus Editor— viewer $45 2764692 arms await your newborn of Ml. Carmel, frultlul say this prayar 3 con In my life you are with $30 Pete 725-4193 In our large extended half price with mention of sacutlve daya. After 3 AFTER THANKSGIVING ALLOW Ml TO QIVE this ad. 908-464-8870. vine splendor of Heaven, days, the request will be me, I want In this short BOTH ANNUAL OVEN/STOVE at YOU the gift of a lasting family. We'll provide se- Biassed Mother of tha prayer lo thank you for 2010 FRIENDSHIP MARKET ATARI 2600- plus many HOTPT.-Full SlZ«, curity, love, lun and son of Qod, Immaculate granted. This prayer all things as you confirm games $35 276-1637 relationship. Personal- many little cousins. PRAYER TO THE HOLY must be published after Antique* CRAFT SALE electric, almond, $100/ ized, 19 yrs. experience. SPIRIT— Holy Spirit, you Virgin, asslat ma In my once again that I never Wad. Nov. 30 ATARI- 5200 includes 3 BO 906-231-8903 Please call Karen/Mike 1- necessity, Oh, Star of the the favor Is granl»d,M,». want to ba separated Call Judy Yorlo'a Com- 800-870-7370 who solve all problems, 10am-9pm. games S40 752-0121 Player— record, Fisher patlbllS WH-707-9QSS. light all roads, so that I Sea, help me and near Irom you In eternal glory. ESTATE AND HOUSE Blrchwood Manor Price $15. 276-0692 Thank you for your LIQUIDATIONS- Ask No. Jefferson Rd. Baby Wicker— Changing mercy toward me and about the most efficient VVhlppany. No Admission table. S10 668-0641 Poker Table- (40 Wire mine. The person must and cost effective way to laund. rack 828-7148 say this prayer 3 con liquidate the contents of Charge. BADMINTON SET S3 sacutive days. After 3 your house or estate. Croquel SS 369-3520 Record Package— 45's days, the request will be Call Somerville Center 2100 Baseball— Cards, older Albums $30 752-7105 granted. This prayer Antiques at 526-3446, Free to a $5 or less. 654-1868 Records— LP & 45s 60s. must be published after 70S $100 606-6693 the lavor Is granted .J.W. ask tor Joseph. Good Home BIKE— boys 20" good MAIN ST. ANTIQUE condition S25 276-1348 REFRIFQEf>ATON-S3f> FALL CLEAN I CENTER- 156 Main SI.. Works wall 985-8691 Flemlngton, 908-7BB- FHEE BARN W0OD- BODY BY JAKEnew $150 PSYCHIC MRS. D Must dismantle V4 price $75 469-2003 REFRK3 Sears 19 needs 6767 2 tlr.s, 6000 sq. tt, 908-560-9731 relay S50 548-7647 WIVI COT A BIO DIAL POI TAROT CARD B5 dealers, open dally Boy's clothing— Sizes READER * ADVISOR 10-5 pm, Stereo Racalver— AMP 2-10 276-6207 ROWING mach & Confused broken heart- 70w OBO/slngte Bed. blkeS40 757-7717 YOUR LITTLE f HINOS Free 232-5495 BOYS— suit sz 12 $20 ed find what the future 2020 shirt Incl 369-6215 hold* for you, for help ft 4rftt7tria In thi answers call today. 2110 CAR RADIOS- (4) Chev —GENERAL MERCHANDISE SPECIAL- ALL READINGS HALF Furniture & Buick$8 ea 885-1211 RUG- 11 X 16" blue PRICE WITH AD. APPLIANCE SALE CAR RAMPS $5, lack good cond 850 225-9144 Relg. $85, washer/dryer stands 2, $5 369-3520 2 lines x 3 weeks 908-789-3043 S75. Fully guar'd.also BED— Brass, queen RUG— whits wool rug, service S19.95. 908-754- complete with Ortho mat- Carsaat— good cond. 10'X12'$50 54S- 35yra. exp Dally 9-9 7209 or 231-1047 tress set. Unusocf in box. $20 233-2375/6:30 Use this coupon for: Your ad THA NKSOI VI NO Cost S1000 sell $325. SEARS— up-right freezer NOVENA TO ST. JUDE- WASHER- S75. Dryer, 90B-9O6-2O67 CHAIRS, table bird $75 545-1248 (Please check one) cost is: Holy St. Jude. Apostle $65. Stove. S7S. Refrig- cages all S50 6B5-1727 Saga Game— Gear adptr and Martyr, great In erator, $170. Can deliver. DAVBED— White iron Chairs- 2 wood & blue Sonic 2 S80 526-7151 virtue and rich In Color console TV $100. brass complete with 2 Floral $35 276-8162 miracles, near kinsman Pis call 722-6329. ortho mattresses & pop- SEWING MACH- In cab • If the item you are Selling is $50 or under...$FREE$ ol Jesus Christ, faithful up trundle. Unussd In Cloth Hangers— Free Wooden-metal 225-9144 exc cond $50 722-9368 Intercessor of Bit who box. Cost $800 sell $325. Singer— sewing Mach. • If the item you are selling is over $50 but not more than Invoice your special Ads In Classified 908-906-2067 CLUB CHAIR- $75 per consolscab $90 722-9517 patronage In t ma of don't cost — DR TABLE- EthenAllon. fDCt 7S4-.354 $100 $2.00 need. To you I have maple, 66" wilh 2 leaves SLEEPER SOFA- Ou. recourse from the depth They pay! COFFEE TABLE con CD If you are giving away the item...$FREE$ ol my heart and humbly plus pads. Exc. cond. tlze $50 526-7867 $425. 234-1808 temp 5 ft L $35 722-7664 Snow Throwar— 5 HP beg to whom God has COLLECTIBLE- Wlnsles — FIRST LINE -- given such great power DR TABLE- Oak Coun- doll $50 549-7473 $90 runs gd. 526-3091 to come to my 2045 try French, 44X66 w/2 Sofa— Free gd. cond, assistance. Help me In 20" leaves, Mint cond. CRIB MATTRESS- S5 Qn. conv. 526-3345 I I I I I I my present and urgent CFLVTS UIHI5 S1500/BO. 231-0187 I I 1 I I petition, tn return I 908-356-3379 Stove— 4 burner white — SECOND LINI — promise to make your CHRISTMAS TREES MARTIN HARING CRIB w/chg tbl Jenny gas $45 908-738-1147 name known and cause 5 to 12 ft, CUSTOM-BUILT Walnut Llnd$100 725-3478 you lo b* Invoked, (Say 3 $16 A up. TV/Enter. Clr. & Book- Swing— Graco Battery MM I Mill Our Fathers, 3 Hall Wreathea-plne garlan, cases. 908-526-6559. CRIBS two w/mattreas oper $30 654-8010 Mary's, 3 Glory Be's). St. weekends, 10am-5pm S4S-S25 632-9430 Jude, pray tor us and all starting 11/2 6, Tha White couch and lovo DODGE— alternator A TIRES new 14" $70 oa Name- who Invoke your aid. Toltens. Cherry Hill soat, coffee table and distributor $15 8B5-1Z11 Mich set $100 753-4146 Amen. {Publication must Farm. 25 Otto Rd., end table, 2 while chairs, TIRES- 4 Goodyr 235- be promised. This Noahanlc Station S500. Call 90B-699-1747. Dollhouae— Victorian 5-15 $40 231-1215 Address. novena has never been brnncl now $99 722-1963 90S-369-4016 TREES- Red Maple, you known to fall. This prayar 2120 DOOR 2B" pro-hung Hol- dig. $5 A $10. 756-2407. I* lo be said for 9 HEATHERS FARM Garage Sales low wood $40. 722-2328 Phone #. consecutive days). My CHRISTMAS TREES TRUNDLE bads w/shaeta prayers have bean AND WREATHS DORM.- sz. refrlg. $45 $40 632-9430 answered :J.W. Cut your own, pick from 545-1246 Instructions: 70,000 treesl Rt. 78 Exit NOTICE: All GARAGE Turntable— Technics 1. Print one (1) letter in each space. Allow one (1} space between 7, West on Rt. 173 10 SALES advertisements DOUBLE Stroller $65 $20 276-1637 THE CRYSTAL PSYCHIC Rlegelsvllto Warrenglen words and one (1) space for appropriate punctuation. NETWORK- Find out are PAYABLE IN AD-Baby Items. 214-OB70 (writer— Man aid A Rd., Rl. 839 to Rt. 627 Entertainment Center- 2. All ads for items priced S51 • $100 must be prepaid, please what your future holds south to Heathers Tree VANCE by cash, S50. 225-9144 enclose $2.00 payment. ' for you. Romance, check, VISA or Master black S95 756-6613 r Health, happiness, Farm (906)»9»-7S27 Typewriter— Man. stand 3. All ads must include price and phone number. *•».\ money and love, Speak Card. For a quote on EVENFLO— Infant chair $35 225-9144 to a live psychic one on COBI, please call soal $25 654-8010 4. Individuals only qualify (or this rate; no businesses. 2070 OUH CLASSIFIED AD 5. No cancellations or refunds one 24hrs a day. Parent Computers 1-800-559-9495. Exerclat— air bike w/ astrology, numerology, elecdlsp$30 276-729B JAN BE PUBLISHED IN 6. Forbes reserves the right to limit quantify of FREE ads. clairvoyant readings, BERNARDSVILLE- 123 92 NEW JERSEY NEWS- rated 1 In Incredible Claremont Road; Almost Extension Rods— many PAPERS WITH ONE IBM COMPATIBLE EASY PHONE CALL AND Mail to: Forbes Newspapers, accuracy. 1-9O0-4B4- $295. We also buy nncl now- Clothing, Jewelry. sizes free 225-0144 9B98. Must be 18 yrs. of Furs, Accossorloa. Flno OAS RANGE- cham- OB ONE LOW PRICE. "Fall Cleaning", i aga. »J.»B/mln. First repair computers, moni- quality homo furnishings, OR ONLY $219.00 minute is free. tors, printers and boards. antiques, colloctlbles, bors $50 755-4554 rOUR AD WILL REACH P.O. Box 699, Somerville, Nj 08876 \ 909-464-7496 " rom consignments & 80- HALOGEN chondelr $45 OVER t .2 MILLION jct dealers. COf tbl $25 755-6271 HOMES THROUGHOUT • $2.00 and FREE ads will be accepted by coupon V, DID YOU 20SO SS.00 OFF purchase of HOT WATEfl Heater gas HE STATE. CALL only. No phone orders, please. KNOW. . . Farm A Garden S2B or morel FORBES CLASSIFIED AT Ihnl an ad In this local ENCORE QUALITY 35 gal. $75 722-232B, -80O-5599495, ASK * Coupon aro also available at the Classified Dept. pnpor nlBO goes Into 22 CONSIGNMENTS HUMIDIFIER 2 yrs old OR JOYCE f=OH ALt, of Forbes Newspapers. older local papers? TOPSOIL Dealer co-op space avail. hot air $50 272-BB5O HE DETAILS ABOUT Roach over 3B0.D0O Screened farmland soil Tuo-F 10-6, Thiirs. Ill B SCAN-STATEWIDE endo'S with one call! Bark mulch - p/up or del. KITCH AID dishwasher CLASSIFIED AD NET. 1-BOO-BBB-»4I5 Sal. 10-5. $50 firm 463-3B56 eos-sso-aooo B0B-768-7760 tfOHK. B-4 WestffeM Record November 24,

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A BUYER OF ALL $100 BUYS ANY PUP- GUINIAS HENS 7 ft. Christmas Tra»— LOVE BEAT- Mauve/ LIONEL & Flyer trains. in 1 Pup Pen, Good Guard against deer ticks. aCXMOAWAY? •30.00, jally cabinet - grey, Camelback, Like Hobbyist pays top dollar) Selection. Open Nov. 26, $6 each Oon't iMve your poti at 145.00, black lacquer Newl S22S, Desk. Sm. Any condltlton, aoe, or 27428. Hrs. 10-5. O'Neill 908-647-1959 a Kennel. Cab Critter sit- •Ur«o cabinet- $35.00, wood. 5 drawer $35, 908- quantity, 906-271-5124 Kennels, U.S. Hwy.1 Prin- tare. Insured a bonded. ceton. N.J. '/• mile So. Al- natural wicker 4-thtit 278-3921 90S41B40M RUN YOUR unlt-MO.OO Call 755-7734 ALL LIONEL, IVCS. exander Road. Adt In ClntHtod LOWERY ORGAN-with AMERICAN FLYER- •AHAMA CRUISE genie, exc. cond. Hardly and other toy trains. Col- don't cotf - 5 dayt/4 nights. Undar- used.$500 /BO Call lector pays highest pric- Tbsy piy! beokedl Muit ••lit Lim- 908-719-3026 es. Call 1-800-464-4671 SERVICE IN OUR or 201 -635-2058 ited tickets. $279/couple. (407)7f7-B100. But. MM METAL DISK WITH MOn.Sat 9AM-10PM WOOD TOP- $40.00 COINS WANTED- Pay Call 218-0183 ask for cash, top prices! Paper Wl ARC BREEDER'S WILD ANIMAL PEED •AHAMA CRUISE— 5 Scott. money, Foreign, stamps, REPRESENTATIVES SALE-Wnole Corn CLASSIFIEDS scrap gold, old jewelry & Com* and experience 50lbS. $4,50, Cracked days/4 night*, Prepay must sell! $279/couple MOVING SALE- furni- sterling. Estates and Col- the Shske-A-Paw differ- Corn SOIbt. S5.S0. Wild plua food A tax**, ture, house Items radial lections. 908-782-0840. ence at New Jersey's ADOPT KITTENS- 2 bird aeed SOibe. S9.99, Limited tickets, 407-7C7- arm nw * many extras Raab Coin, 4 Bloomfleld moat beautiful puppy males, 1 female, 12 wks. Available at Neshanic 8100 ext.684 Mon.-Sat. 729-0731 Ave., Flemlngton. store. old, need a good home. Station Farm Home and aam-IOpm. vet checked, 4B4-33B0. Garden Center 90B-369- Collector Buys Vintage * All puppies are A.K.C. 5131. AdvtUn Toys, Trains. Pedal Can, registered end selected FftH KITTBNS- 908- Soda Machines A Sign, for breed conformity and 234-17M n NIW JIRSBV NIWS- frt M» Clatilttod! Juke Boxes, Character temperament. GIVE SOMEONE A PAPBRt WITH ONE Watches, etc. SMILE— Somerast Re- EASY PHONE CALL AND 9O8-9M-3716, weefcdys * Pupplea are socialized gional Animal Shaltsr has FOR ONE LOW PRICE. In opan cases...no glass pupplea, kittens, dogs dont coif — FOR ONLY S219.00 NATURAL DOLLS-Clothing-ft walls herein This insures and eats. Adoption rsa- VOUR -AO WILL REACH accessories from the proper development for a sonable. Missing a pst? OVER 1.2 MILLION 50'S ft 60'S. Any cond. nappy, wait adjusted, lov- Call 725-0308. HOMES THROUGHOUT NO hormonal or anti- ing pet. THE STATE. CALL biotics. Pure Black Will travel. 276-7661. FORBES CLASSIFIED AT Angus from local farm. OUNI, SWORDS, * Famous Shake-A-Paw 1-800-559-9495, ASK Grain fed. tender I dell- KNIVES. MILITARIA-NJ Lifetime Health Guaran- FOR JOYCE FOR ALL eioua. $2.49 Ib. halves & Fed. lie. Top cash tee Includes eompllmen- J THE DETAILS ABOUT or quarters, cut to your paid. House calls mads. try veterinary and free SCAN-STATEWIDE custom order, vacuum- Bert 821-4949 fecal examination and CLASSIFIED AD NET- lifetime obedience train- D5 ACTIVITY packed A labeled. This FOUR LINES • 13 WEEKS WORK. HIGH PRICES PAID- for Is NOT a freezer plan. ing. CALL Olenview Farm, poatcards. sheet music, Sound Brook'* Golden old toys, baseball Items, Bring ihe whole family. Thrift Shop Buy con-908-832-2122. cameraa, military, TV's, 14 Route 22 West, signment and sell. Opon Worlds Fslr, fountain DIRECTORY Qreenbrook, NJ 08812 6 day* M-Sat, sa7.Qti3 SHEDS IN STOCK- Lg. pens. Call 272-5777. select. & Color. Immed. 50 yards west of Rock CHtST •REEZER- delivery. Sunday, Warren TRADING CARDS- Sci iMe.) 1-800-559-9495 Frlgldarle, Nearly new, Flea. SM.31H. Fl. monster mags., com- 908-968-2522 Qood cond., 6 cu.tt., ics, coins, old toys, WW Mon-Sat11-9, Sun 11-6 *150, 908-572-1645 Tires 2-235 -85x16 TK, Radial $50.00 241-8247. II stuff. 988-3888 YOUR CLASSIFIED AD CLODSUSTER-radio WANTED CAN BE PUBLISHED IN control monster truck * *USEO** HOUSC CONTENT •2 NSW JBNBEY NEWS- $275. Colonial bedroom OFFICE FURNITURE Single item or all PAPERS WITH ONE t*-l27S, Call 758-1468 Desks, files, chairs, etc. Prefer Older Furniture EASY PHONE CALL AND 762-4221; eve* 782-5057. Call 908-526-2913 FOR ONE LOW PRICE. DID YOU FOR ONLY S219.00 KNOW... WURLITZER CONCERT YOUR AD WILL REACH that an ad In this local ORGAN- half peddle. OVER 1.2 MILLION paper also goes Into 22 digital system. Model 30OO HOMES THROUGHOUT 072. New $9000 Mint other local papers'? PETS AND THE STATE. CALL Reach over 380,000 COnd. $5000. 463-1302 LIVESTOCK FORBES CLASSIFIED AT reader* with one catll YOUR CLASSIFIED AD 1-800-959-9495. ASK 1-S0O-M9449S CAN BE PUBLISHED IN FOR JOYCE FOR ALL CLASSIFIED 92 NBW JERSEY NEWS- 3010 - Birds THE DETAILS ABOUT BNCORf QUALITY COM- 3020 • Cats SCAN-STATEWIDE SIONMENTS- Clothing. PAPERS WITH ONE Mark Kline EASY PHONE CALL AND 3030-Dogs CLASSIFIED AD NET- Jewelry, furs, antiques, • Fish WORK. Chief Instructor collectibles, home fur- FOR ONE LOW PRICE. FOR ONLY $219.00 • Horses 6 weeks-$69.00 nishings. 123 Cleremont • Livestock Road, Bernardsville, T-F YOUR AO WILL REACH 1st 10 callers recleve Free uniform! OVER 1.2 MILLION 3070 • Other Pets FAX LINE WS. Thurs. 8, Sat. 10-5. 3OSO • Adoptabte Pets Karate • Tuite • Amis • Jujitsu 908-768-7760 HOMES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. CALL 3090 • Boarding, EXERCISE EQUIP. FORBES CLASSIFIED AT Training ft Grooming 908-572-0023 Multl stag* weight lifting 1-800-559-9495, ASK 3100 - Miscellaneous HEW EOUISHARE, Supplies A Services PONYBHAW CHAPTER wr r^. ^ In good cond. $500. Call FOR JOYCE FOR ALL Now opining in Bedmin- 908-974-6784 THE DETAILS ABOUT SCAN-STATEWIDE ater. Call find out about Did you know that Qameboy & WWF Game CLASSIFIED AD NET- VOUR CLASSIFIED AD the Sensible Altertive to $25. 968-BS58 CAN Bi PUBLISHED IN Horse Ownership for jun- WORK. 92 NIW JMBEY NEWS- ior or senior riders. you could reach QI AFT. 87- refrlg., PAPERS WITH ONE 1-800-522-SHAR Admiral 10 cu.ft. upright •BIIL'S- EASY PHONE CALL AND people throughout freezer, 2 stone base •TRADING' FOR ONE LOW PRICE. glass top LR tables S75/ FOR ONLY $219.00 DID YOU Middlesex, Somerset, each, Kids twin comforter •POST- YOUR AD WILL REACH KNOW ... set $20/each, 908-758- House Of OVER 1.2 MILLION This little ad can be read 6446 A Million Items HOMES THROUGHOUT by more than 380.000 and Union Counties. THE STATE. CALL readers In 17 publica- 5000 records, 2 small FORBES CLASSIFIED AT tions throughout Somer- Call Russell Air Compressors, Golf 1-800-559-9495, ASK sat, Middlesex and Union CONFIRMATION Adt In Clastltlmd Clubs... Whatever Vou FOR JOYCE FOR ALLCounties? II caught your at 908-722-3000 ext. MONDAY-FRIDAY (font coal — Need...We Have lit THE DETAILS ABOUT attention, didn't It? 489 Somerset St. SCAN-STATEWIDE Call YOUR ad In today! 6256 & find out how! Jhty [>»y! CLASSIFIED AD NET- 1-80O-S59.9495 We Gel Results! 3000 908-347-4406 WORK. UNION BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Sr i"\ i n V : \\ r l'h .Ml. <..

AIR CONDITIONING I HO ME IMPROVEMENTS I FEATURING . . . DRIVEWAY FUEL OIL

IS YOUR FAMILY OUTGROWING YOUR EXISTING HOME? VCR REPAIR Call For I PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICI FOR OMl 30 >Wi | ARE YOU Service or Heating and Air Conditioning DESPERATELY Fuel Oil Sales & Service SEARCHING FOR ALL YEAR M ORE SPACE FOR SERVICE 908*276-0900 BYORK THAT EXTRA Residential & Commercial Asphali Work • Humldlllere • Electronic Air-Cleaners NO NEED TO REPLACE! Driveways • Parkins Areas • Sealing • Clock Thermostats • Attic Fans BE DROOM, FAMILY Resurfacing • Curbing • Sidewalks & Concrete e Blovm-ln IntuMlon R.0OM OR HOME TRUCK & BACKHOE RENTAL Reel-Strong Fuel WHOLESALE VCR REPAIR Free Estimaics Fully Insured Cranford Westfleld 233-6222 OFFICE, BUT DON'T Serving Union Couniy and Vicinity WANT TO MOVE? "CALL 7 DAYS A WEEK" Sewing All Of Union County 7W-93PB 687-0*14 Since 1925 THEN ACT NOW!!! CALL OUR FIRM FOR AN CONSTRUCTION APPOINTMENT TODAY! ENVIRONMENTAL GAS STATION SKMM DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. On Most Repairs FRIII9TIMATIS FULLY INSUMD \ PrfntMMl BulMrr • Fnmtr • Rtmotoa • Homt Rnlarilloi RESIDENTIAL OIL Mina & Kyrillos A Member of H.O.W. TANKS Licensed •FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY (In most areas) Auto Service Over 20 years Experience FREE ESTIMATES on repairs over $60 Underground • Basement Centennial Exxon • CLEANED 464 South Of Cenicnnial Ave. ' • 30 Years Professional Experience • REMOVED Cranford 908-272-5286 • SANDFILLED Foreign & Domestic aaanwm •aeon Repairs Include Tape Transport & Head • EPA ft NJDEP Complete Auto Repairs BMMUHH • MTOMMI • SMTHS LICENSED Brake Service & Exhaust Cleaning, Lube & Adjustment Electronic Work, Jim Taltot J & S ENVIRONMENTAL Computer Diagnostics, Cooling System Tires, Front End Specialist 23 North Street • Summit, NJ SERVICES (908) 276-6359 CALL 908-276-3575 New Jersey Inspection Station .-•00-309-5727 CALL TODAY 469-7187 Written Warranty on All Services

COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION VCR REPAIR COMPUTERS IRRIGATION ELECTRICAL

Specializing In aU forms of NO NEED TO REPLACE! COMPUTER Get Your Pipes Blown Now communication wiring for Union County PROBLEMS? ABLE residential ft business systei WHOLESALE VCR REPAIR They Freeze! VOICE - Buakwaa hty Maptxmt tysienw, tato- SPECIAL We Offer Complete Special For ELECTRIC phonaa, lax machlnaa, modern aoid ft Solutions! - new inatallad. Phonafysiamt and toon Hnw Hardware • Software "If it's electric, we do it!" $35 Per Week! Less 4995 customers • Configuration - Design • Fully Intufd DATA - Varioua LAN fystems instaltad uaing On Most Repairs - Installation • Advice coax, twMad pair, or fiber optic wtring Cull 908-722-3000 •FREE PICK UP 1 DELIVERY (In mwl irui) • Networking. Training FREE ESTIMATES on rapatreove r M0 - Internet- Access - E-Mail VIDEO - Security lyttems, atann system* and • 30 Vtin ProltnloMl Experience We Make Office/House Calls! R*mton*bh Rmt— cabtoT.V.exMreiorw.add and Mated c\l. 6256 Repairs Include Tape Transport & Head 24 Hour Service Lie. # 115O0 Cleaning, Lube & Adjustment IRRIGATION SERVICES ARRIS CXV^WUNICATIOMS, INC. Ask For Russell AKC Consulting, Inc. Ask for Frank (908J 276-6359 Cranford • 908-276-8692 (9O8) 494-7O39 (800) 298-9000 908-276-1061 .^•November 24,1994 Westfield Record B-5

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UP. MOM- will provlda i AT YOUR SERVICE Adult Day Can chlldcara, all agai, In my ' HARM PAVING A ESCA- LATINO-Drlvewaye & Plao. rtoma, M-F, F/T-P/X ADD INTEREST TO CPR Cart. 968-2497 4010 - Adult Day Care 4060 - Convalescent Care 4120- Insurance prkg lots, foundationa A 4010-Adutl Day Care drainage, grading a eite YOUR PARTIES- Palms' HOUtlKIIPIRS, NAN- 4020 • Business 4090 - Health Care 4140-Legal 4190- Party & work. Stone, top toll, fill retd by renowned psy- 4040-CMM Cere NIIS, NUHSM AIDK- 4040 • Child Care 4105 - Income Tax 4150 - Loans & Finance Entertainment dirt. Free est. 908-613- chic. Call Ellis 549-4565 All nat'Htie*. 8era«natf. 3383. BIRTHDAY PARTIES- .40eo - Cenmteeoent Ltc./bondad. Aurora 4050 • Cleaning 4110 - Instruction/Education 4170 - Miscellaneous 4210 • Professional Magic show A balloon . 40t0 • Health Care Agancy, 640 Bwty, Long JOYCI Hair Braldlna A Branch. 9O8-222-336S Weaving- 1370 Spring- an)malt. Call Constan- -' 4105-fneome Tax tine. 806-7743, — - 4110 • tnetmetton/ field Ave. Irvlngton. Prices start at $30 ft up FOR ALL YOUR AH styits. aoi-aee-aisi. 4120 • tnatinnM 4090 4O4O 4090 4U0 CATERING NEEDS 4140 • Cleaning Services Cowl—cirt Can HaaHhCan JR'S UMO SERVICE We epeelallit In Holiday 41W- Sarvfctw Weddings, Airports, Partita. No job too big or 4170 • MtaeaNaneaua A.C. pkgs. Cross country email. Select from cater- •1M • ATTENTION 1 PUT IN THE TIME- MATURE WOMAN- late AVOID PROBATE runs. 9M-87300B7 ing menu or craata your APARTMINT OWNCRS •nd do what't (tqulrad 30'» loving, competent, COUNSELING- with • WANE 0ALVACKY With a Living Truatl Call own. 908-757-3322 DONTIOSIRENT! to make you home per- 4210 - ProteMlonal highly reliable, experl- Professional in Adoption, Planlai-Tttchtr for details on Living JR'S UMO SERVICE LADY REMINGTON RIAOYHOMC praparat fectly claan. Call Carol ancad, own transp., Depression, OWorct, Qe- Lettont In my home a Trusts 6 Will*. Wtddlngt. Airports, your vacant rtntal apta, 908-56O-0205 locally. A.C. pkgs. Cross country FASHION JEWELRY seeking position as eld- riatrlct, Grlel » Strata. j. DaMarthie, Eaq. ACCESSOR1ZINO lor your ntxt tanant. 1 Barbara Ronca. ACSW- MS4M-M36 IOS-S74-St)M runs. 908-873-0087. call dote tt all. Inaurtd ft POLISH LADY- will erly companion or tjQ8-TB6-3068 claan your Home/Office. houtakaapar. F'P-tlme, BCD. 8O8-21S-8«t2. PLUTS, SAX. CLARINET JUNK CARS— Trucks & Bondad. 101 «43 4336. MATTHEW SCHUTZ ESO SANTA BY RAY- Own trantp. Rafartncta. Nvt-ln/out. afford rates. ClatslcalOau-Comp. Immigration taw Svcs Scrap Iron removed frtt. IN HOMI CHILD CARI BRAZILIAN LA0Y Pie W mag 753-4729 Personalized visits by OUHDIHHN FAPIR- •oa-Taa-8962 Advrtlit fn me C/i»M*c*.' MA. 20 yra. teaching txp. FREE CONSULTATION Towing avail. 356-9648 Stnta. Reatonablo Uva In/Llva Out Claant Homati, Offices, 908-359-4505 9O8-8O0-7173 Day», 873-2827 tft 5. HANQINQ— 10-1- yr». Apta. Own. tramp. Qood REaVCOMM. CLIANINQ Rates. Call now for best • xp. Trained, n««t, Part Tlma/Full Tim* 4090 dttea 008-276-2217. Also Summtra raft. M1-371-823B. Floora, Carpati, and FRENCH— Conversation, RAULP.TOU8ESO, PA MOVING?- PC MOVEH8- rallabla, rait, Iraa »tl. Wlndowa. SPOTLESS HmaHhCan Tutoring, translation by Immigration Practice Local, long distance, flat 9OB-047-O3S7. Call 00S-7S4-O09O or CLEAN UP— All typaa, native Ranch prof, 201-593-9090 CLEANING 008-730- 4110 alnce 1972. MULTILIN- rate. Free est. over attics, b»mi», tic. Low 6795. accredited translator, POLISH AOINCV- GUAL 201-643-0101_ phone. 908-665-2765. 421O KNIOHTMRIDOE NAN- rataa. Frtt titimatat. •08-37SV3774 P.M. 000195. ProABSSfonaf •ptclallilng in oldar a NIIB— Llva In or out. 220-1355. THE MOST IMPORTANT . tick car*. HouMfcwpm NUMBER YOU'LL HAVE AFFORDABLE HEALTH OUITAR LESSONS TOM'S LAWN MOWER tivt-tn/out, Bxc. raf., saz- S200-S350 par wk. Euro- CLCANtNQ DONE WITH All agea- Beginners 4150 paan Au Palra. |176 par 1 908-526-8113. INSURANCE CONFLICT RESOLU- Service.—All makes & 02«ft CAM BY HONItT Claanar By Far TION WORKSHOPS: for • Advanced. 20 yra exp. modtlt.Wttdeattfs Trim- wk. Cranford. 272-7873. RKUABLt WOMEN Nat'l. Ataoc, Low Charlie 24M 842 A SWEDISH MASSAGF pramluma, Group rates clubs and org., All mer s.ChalnSaws, Free LOVING MOTHER- will CALL (808)388-8807 ANOTHER CHANCE est.P/U,dellvtry.699-032B For men & women Group protection, Agas.Reduce Lite Stress OUITAR LESSONS- FOR VOUI- Make a new cara for your child In my AdvtrtfM hi fftt CliatWad.' thru effective, Creative Call RJ CLEANING. DONE Prtmlum returns. 90B- Mnay yra.txp. All ages. credit flit yourtelfl Not Beep 908-891-7397 So.Plalnfiald horn*. No WITH CARE— by honaat ttchniqutt. 278-5315 Metuchen-Edieon area. pets, non-imoklng, 851-8106. credit repalrl Second reliable woman, call: Call 548-8986. chance Credit Guide, ATTENTION STUDENTS fenced yard. Call 90S- 4175 Will type your papers A HAPPY ENVIRON- 561-9723 for Interview. 8O*-84».9179 MATH TUTOR- will tutor Quarantetdi (99.95. 1- MINT— lor your toddlar, 800-754-2317 ext 100. $3.00 per page CLEANING— low att. all levels ot math, flexible SO8-8Q4-6201 daughter Pltcatiway. MONDAY MORNINO INC Profattlonal Claanar, hours. Call Cindy ooa-7S257a INFANTS A TODDLERS Wkdayt t Wktndt. Call 908-218-0418 ANY CREDIT OK! ACTIVE MOVERS HEALINO TOUCH- Mas- INSURED, INSPECTED for frta tat. UMmataty Real Etttta Refinance Local A Long Distance sage A Healing for body ***** MONITORED FORBES TAX SERVICE! Only 7 deyt »tm-9pm 24/hr. Service. 7 dayt & mind renewal. Pro'. 908-626-4684 A MOTHER * Advertise Fast Serv 909-525-3907 Inturtd. 201-878-1138 Cert. Bam-9pm. 906-692? OAUOHTIR TIAM- 906-253-9595 CLEANING- Office & Lie MtgBnkr.NJDept BKg ICC#1148132 FOR TODDLERS AND Rtaldtntlal. Profasilon- In tha ClantWedt LOOKINO. FOR A PHO- NEW •ABY-homa halp ally cltanad. Repair your credit- PC MOVINO. CO.-local TOGRAPHER? For doing PRE-SCHOOLERS FUN •o mom can enjoy har DIRECTORY ACTIVITIES, ARTS & kamy tQ6-l40-8«»8 Money back guarantee. long-distance, flat rates, your Wadding or Family naw baby. Naw "Mum" Afford. Call for free con-908-685-2765. Group Photos. Call CRAFTS DAILV AND Cart 008-781-1030 PIANO INSTRUCTION MONTHLY SCHEDULES. CLEANING- Profes- aultatlon. 100-239-7443 CharleaMoore III, sional, with a personal ATTENTION ACCOUNTANTS! All toes. Classical, Thao- PC MOVINO CO.-local BOS-234-1235 QUALITY CARE IN OUR PRIVATE HOME ry. Member M.E.A. Mid- long-dlsttnct, fltt ratts, 1-800-371-5795 SO. PLFD/PISC HOME. touch. Reliable, rtfer- ancea. Free tttlmttet. dleetx. 354-6951 4170 908-665-2765. 908-757-0643. 760-3657 DAY CARE SECRETARIAL WORK Commercial * residen- PIANO LESSONS- In APT AND HOUM- pro- FOR INFANTS ft tial. 10% off first clean- Reserve your space now Done at home. Plus do fatilonal cltantng by pot- your home. Branchburg, DID YOU you want to learn tho ing. Call Tha Polished Whitehit) Sta. Hillsbor- KNOW .. . Ish woman, fraa axli- PRE-SCHOOL Cook 806-7SS4 for our Tax Service computer. Call Marion maiai A raaaonalbla Educational ft Otvelop- ough.Ctll H8XMT. 8MM + OLD MOVIE a that an ad In this local 90B-725-8161 priest. Call Barbara at mantal. Program In a CONTRACT CLEAWNO Directory starting '" tPEEO READING, SLIDE TRANSFER TO paper alsc goes Into 22 608-417-0768 homa anvironmant. N.J. SIRVICI- Strip a wax VM8- Paraonal video other local papers? TYPING OVERCOME TEST Reach over 380,000 Resumes, writing, d«j- llcanaad A inturtd. Call firs & carpet cleaning tor December 15th, 1994 ANXICTV, SAT's, etc., duplication, perfect for AU PAIR!- European office* a domastlc. Dally, gift tapea A backup for readers with one call! algnlng-even Invitations. now for traa rtglilrallon 1 7y r». txp. Cert. 1-800-559-9495 papers. 906-276-6032 child eara altarnailva, at tha QUALITY CARE weekly or monthly. 1- and running through the teachtra, 15 centers orlg. Prof, quality at dis- axp. llva-ln halp, lagal f DAY CARE CENTER. Lo- 800-207-5172. throughout NJ. Call count prices. Save 25% A 12 mot; nofl-proft org., up over our competition. cattd In Pltcataway. EXPERIENCED- In last week of April 1995. Focus Learning Centers Free pick-up A delivery 1175/wk. avg. Local at 908-35O4810. Coordinator: JoAnna 1MT House Cleaning. With (local area). We're the In- 008-542-1732 RARITAN- Mothtr of 2 own tranaportatlon. TUTORINO: Reading, expensive solution. Call will cara lor you. infant or 80S-na-2431 This Is an excellent directory to reach math in yr. homa. 10 yrs for fret tit. Abo'a VMes MIDQCWATIR NJ rag. toddlar In my homa. public school exp. lanrleee, 8O8-118-0911 and nationally accrdid. HOUSE CLIANINO State Rao. Good Rafa. Offices * Apis. Rafa. Ctrt.K-i A H.S. MtthiMA 16 yaan axp. I can cart 008-429-1450. businesses* and individuals aiikel degree. Call 272-5315. BUSINESS OWNERS: Own traneportttlon, Save 10 thousand tor your Infant through •704-MM7 'praachoolar In my horn*. SOMBRVILLI- Yr«, ol Minimum run Is 6 tvks. and lower rates for TUTORIMO— Cert.Math dollars a year! Join ITX Call 526-3535. axp. Fancad in yard. HOUSE/OFFICE Teacher with 35 yrt. txp. Barter exchange service. Raft. Avail. 906-725- Reliable, truttworthy contracted runs. Alg.l.ll.Oaometry & Trig Any typt of business •RIDQIWATCR- F/T, 8788. person. Rtat. rates. 908-752-7004. wtlcomt. Call Ed 908- Good cara & lova lor M«~7M-3M7 777-9292 txt.3 your child In my homa. Experienced. Raia, CPR. Atfwrtrte tofn t CfittWad.' HOUSICLIANINO- D o Call 4U0 Cotton/Wool Sweaters 906-231-9253 blinds, windows, celling ete. S9-1B. Ml. Bethel fixtures, Vacuum, dust- Knitting Mills 29 Du Bois CHILD CARi- •xperl- Ins, Bathrma, laundry/ Rd. Wtrrtn. M-Sat. 10-5. • «ncad Mom In my Pitcat- tola, etc. 7 yre. exp. con- ArFOROABLC 754-0079. FAX LINE 'away nome. FT/PT. flax. (9O8) 722-3OOO HIALTM COVBMUQBI hrilRafa. 908-247-8491. doe A twnheai. wanted. CUSTOM SLIPCOVERS Oratl RtttlORCAT Choose any Doctor Drtpariat, Rtupholttery, 908-231-9638 CHILDCARC tMOKE- REP.al Honest 4 reli- •OSTSafSM Formtrly tt Sttlnbacht a » PRM- So. Plalnlleld ANMAV- hom»», ipta, able. 908-297-3203. Ext. 6256 DO rOU NEED Hahne t. 45 years exp. our fax line Is open •Homa, Safa, Fun, Educ. offlcat, ate. Exp, Raft, AB-OORDABLB LIFE Senior discount. Free 24 hours a day, Crattt & activitiea. All own trtnt, Call for fraa Aomrtrsa in frtt Cltwfflttf/ IN8URAMCK? I can help. Shop at homa service. Agaal Rat.i. 753-8938 attlmata. 9M-M3-2OW and speak to Russell to find out morel Call 908-754-111*. W. Canttr, OOB-757-6655 7 days a week UNION BUSINESS pets & SERVICE DIRECTORY , Scotch riains. I (I. ( i .in lot (I. < .:

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A1E YOU MOVIM69 INTERIOR PAINTING Specializing in: •BUSINESS OWNERS* CHAPMAN BROS. & WALLPAPER Getting Alot of Professional UC. #1428 Accounting Service • Plumbing ForQnl^ a Little $$$ • Heating • Cooling Is As Easy As... •APARTMENTS • PIANOS • Alterations - Repairs NEATNESS • OFFICES • HOMES ASSURED i - a - 3 • Air Conditioning 1. CallJ.R.S. Company ul "Professionals" At Affordable SALES & REPAIRS (908) J81-0110/ 781-6842 (Kvcs.) Prices! 276-1320 (30 Years in Business) 2. Set Up a No-Cost or Obligation "Free"estimates 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Appointment. Mon. • Sat. ' . CENTER TV i. Save Time And Money!!! 36 NORTH AVE. E 907 Wood Ave. • Roselle Insured - Lie #00550 CRANFORD 25 YEARS I Mem ion Ihis Ad for S EXPERIENCE 276-2331

TO ADVERTISE PLUMBING & HEATING PLUMBER ROOFING/SIDING INFORMATION

UNION COUNTY Donald S. Rockefeller Union County' PLUMBING & HEATING INC. D & R FUCHS SPECIAL "ExpertQuality Workmanship" SPECIAL Complete CONSTRUCTION COMPANY For Less than $30 Serving A/I Your Plumbing Plumbing per week you can reach & Heating Needs & Owner/Installer £25 Per Week! perspective Repairs -A-Alterations Heating Services Roofing • Siding Call 908-722-3000 customers through out New Installations Replacement Windows Union County! State Lie. #4205 Don Frees y Fully Insured Free Estimates exl. 6256 NJ Master Plumbing Insured Call Russell at Lie. # 9072 276-8677 Ask For Kti***cll 722-3000 ext. 6256 908/580-9339 7 Raleigh*Ave. • Cranford CRAWFORD 709*1251

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ENERGY OF LIFE REMflRKHBLE ERS& SUPER BLUE GREEN ALGAE $6.6 BILLION IN SUPERFUEL FOR VOUR BRAIN & BODYI CORPORATE STUDENT ALL TYPES DERS • NO EYNTHniC INGPEPIEIMTS WOODSTACK GRANTS UNUSED BEAT CONTRACTORS PRICES" • RICH 1NH1J, [ItTACAROltNE* TRACE Did you claim your share? ushed $49/up Kcfinish Your Aluminum Siding MlNCPMh TREE SERVICE Interior, Interior tt Wallpapering • PfDIK [', L.7RES5 1(1 yrs. i INSURED Knsv Appllcnliiin • (julck Hriulte • ABUIU'ANTFNFPGY Avullnblr Kund* • Gimnnlrcli C' • SAFL s LASTING WEIGHT LOSS Low, Low Rates Screens Installed u • GPE A7ER ARIIJfy TO RtlAX * SLEEP S99.OO lire I slim.ilcs/l ully InsiiK'fi • LOOKING * FEELING YOUNGER Sanlor Citizen Dltcotmu Kcslorc Niiluriil Od.ir Sh.ikcs NCH SOLD IN'.TOPI S I AKN IJO0S8C0 A MONTH . FREE ESTIMATES FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Wl (II I yuu I fill1 I'lOI'll SICOME UlALTHIfBI WESTFIELD 1 >04-1314 CAl I (9HBU8 ; '11B4 lOO IliRIHtli DETAILS 276-5752 (908) 789-9533 B-6 November 24.1994

A Guide To Local Professionals Servicing Your Needs For: - 4030 — Carpentry 4160 Masonry • 4070 — Electrical 4180 Painting • 4080 — Handyman Services 4200 Plumbingg. • 4100 — Home improvement Heating & Cl Coolini g . • 4130 —.Landscaping ft 4220 — Roofing MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME Tree Care 4230 — Wallpapering >

4200 4100 4225 SERVICES 4300 4230 mndTrmCmm mjAMCI MPAIN Angel* lullano Water- HOME IMPROVEMENTS MASON M ft M ROOFING- Flat 1995 FARMER'S; All major brand*, all proofing—solve any ONE CALL DOES IT ALL JK*S roof specialist, leaks major appliance*. Rei- water problem* since Painting, Roofing, Car- CONTRACTORS EMERGENCY atop lor ae low as $110. ALMANAC. sonabla, experienced, re- 1970. Fully In*. 754-6426. entry, Ba**m*nt* and SCHMIED Specialising In all type* WALLCOVERING' Cornplots roofing SNOW liable. Same day service. ANTHONY •ARULU &alhs. Call 906-534-1602 of masonry: Brick work, SERVICE ssrvlcs. Gutters, Jeff («01> 368-4076 block work, concrete, INSTALLATION ' Sewer A drain cleaning, chimneys, drain, patch PREDICTIONS , NOME IMPROVEMENT* TREEEXPERTCO. repair* *am* day DO YOU HAV1 A•Remodeling •Siding etc. Fully Insured. Free ftno inranor water heaters, Gas Boil- Date* listed below are for 32 yr*. oxper. Anything ers, Bathrooms. All service, call Tom for frse tha greatsr New Yorkt PLUMBINQ MtOBLEM- •Window* "Decks for the home. Insured: • Trimming estimate*. or need to remodel your Palntlno plumbing rspalrs. e*t, 906-721-55B3. New Jersey area. . > Free Ettlmate* Rets. Beat Any Estimate. • Rcpnlrr, NO JOB Titippl PiumWrM MOV 21.26 Snow bat hr o om ? Call Insured Handyman Service. Quality ; MUELLER MOV2S-M Snovl 201-643-5127. M6-767-4664 Snowplowlng. Emer- • Removal TOO SMALL William TrJppr ROOPINO 4OM Workmanship DEC 14 Snowaiorm ARROW PAVING gency Service. Free Est. P.'cdrm Cqu'pmrnl 906-826.3500 6707 CaH S06-764-3760. 40 year* sxpsrisne* DEC 16-10 Mvy Bnoaf JUNK REMOVAL CaM today! El.lie Ct'/iif.cd Call: Shingles DEC 30-91 Snow Driveways/Sidewalks. T04MM72 j^jjn JSP MAON Fist roofs Atllct, b*i*ments, yard* Mason worh/Snowplow- Patios, Stapa, Walk*, HBATINQ pnoaiJIMST JAM 7-11 SfMWj 4030 - Owpwrtry Call Joe 287-1261 tng. Free e*t.6i»-9734. JOB Klingebiel ; CALL CCS. Ins. Gutter* * repairs FEB1-3 Snowstorrr) 4070 - EtoMHeal • J.P.K. • Found, Aspnalt, Drive We sell * service all Free Esllmatss 4079 • Gutter* ODD JOBS * J.QARRETTASSOC. ways, Fireplace*. R*I*. 322-1956, . makes ft models 906-753-0270 4080 * Handyman REPAIRS- Lt. hauling, Complete Home Remo- CONSTRUCTION Ins. Free eel. 7634027. Pre-season Specials! 42J0 bruth cleared * re- • Ree. / Comm. • 233TREE Frt« Estlmatfts SUPER RUSH 4MS - Hauling moved. Expert Ini/ext dllng, Siding, roofing, Quality work at ROOFING ft Claati HP cerpentry, painting, re- Outter*. leaders, door*, • 906-276-1012 • Res*, rates! 24 hr.emerg. Winter Special, AH types 410O - Hem* window*, porch enclo- PALL FERTILIZING « masonry work. Pros J * J PAHfTHtO- Int./ ser.. 272-3900/422-3400 placemsnt windows A sures, decks, bathe A LARRY * SON- Vinyl of Roof*. Free Est. Open A DEUCATE TOUCH-) Improvement deck*. Tree work, log siding. Roofing, Doors, LIMING- Helps estimatemsts. SSS EM 6771 art. Proa aal 10 yr* sxp. 7 days. 606-672-1616. 412S-Interior kitchen*. Water proofing, develops root sys. for Rof's) avail Puny ins. OIL BURNER fc mechani- Certified paper htngers.i spuning, gutter* cleaned. Window*. Fro* e*t. cal heating system tsch- Huge SHOP AT HOME; Decorating No lob too amah. Why No lob too small! We quick eprlng green-up. SOB-TST-tm 4127 - Kitchen* Gladly accept Visa, M/C. SS1-7S3S. BP 616-1102 Other service* niclan, Fast service, call sslactlon. Decorating As-< brisk your back? If you NK6A KAUAS- Pakrtlng Ralph 9O8-561-7407 4228 4130-Landscaping don't tee It, ask. Calf ut Discovert Full Uc. A Ins., * * MR. DO-RIGHT * * available: RR tie*, siatanc* 231-0465. • I Tree Care Member B.B.B.. 908-777- Selling? Renting? retaining walla, brick ft Paporhanglng, Re- todatd y llo r a FFRER E estl- 1151 0« 1-600-295-1873 pairs. Plastarrlhaotrock. OIL TANKS DAD PAINTERS- Wall-; 4160 - Masonry mat*. Our 21*1 year. Moving? Call me Tor all walks, mulching atone paper removal A Installs-, 417S • Moving your work, exp. painter, driveways, and other fall AL's PAINTING 27 yrs. pup. 622-4030 Sandlilled or Removed FIREWOOD- picked up 41*0 - Painting BARRETT CONSTRUC- spackuler, Tile, porch A landscape project*. Interior/Exteriorterior/Exterior. SIOO In Nethanlc off Tree Hon. Wall repairs, 90B-< 4200 • Plumbing. >•• PAINTINO — TION- Custom dock screen repair, Storm dr.* room. MOO par sott F. * PAINTING* 908-272-0945 Farm, $80, Delivered 866-6549 specialist, treated, eedsr ro* 16"-16" 1125, 2 cords Heating * Cooling INTERIOR • EXTOIKNI and new Trex. Malnten- Installed," Maater of the Eat. Cad 44M1M. PLUMBING NO JOB TO WALLPAPERING BY . small job" 906-966-7540 ROOFING SMALL Sauer Plumbing/ deliver 1 truck dump, FEMININE TOUCH • 4220 - Hoofing Deck and Fence Bleach- nance free decking, Ad- Save $30 • S220. 12" 422S - Seasonal Ing, Staining and ditions,asraget,baseme- SIDING Lie 7543,769-1539. Reasonable rates.; Service* Waterproofing. Driveway nts,roofing. All quality MIMOSKA CONST. O, MURPHY TREE BBJVC Intortor/sxisflOf* Rooflnd, Stove wood $135 cord Prompt service. Free es-. • REMOOBUNO INC 23 yrs. exp. Alt lues care gutters clssn*d/ln*UII*a. 20yrs oxp. Vary high delivered, 906-359.3000 tlmates. No job too! 4230 • Wallpapering sealing. Odd lob* craftmanshlp. Refs. a fc stump removal. Quality free set T8*-«M1. quality. Vary naat & 4235 • Window* -Reasonable A Reliable- portfolio. 6QS.tli.73S0. Specialist. Roofing, sid- 4230 POOL CLOSING imall. Call 606.231.0282: » Can Pete. a«7. ing, masonry work, car- work at low ratssl Fully PAUfTHMSYBOB dapandabla. Lowast ALL ASPECTS- Interior, pentry, painting A demo- Insured fc fnts sstimates. Special! Inground S750, BATHROOM A KITCHEN Quajny Mrvico for SS yr*. prieaa. Super rafs. above $99, Spaa S50, Exiorior Home Repair, THE APPLIANCE OUV Remodeling. No lob too lition work. Free est. 463-TREE/24S-6423. 0*1 In teuoh BWforv 4238 Gutters. Siding, Doors. Fully In*. 906-629-0649 ifnvjcmr Sign contract ft • ssvsl Air cond., rafrlg., wesh- little or too big. Free est. • +OOLDtSAL** Freeeet. fcPuNylns. jNNi sayto* imiehl A.B. BIDING fc 908-359-3000 Window*, Kitchens, etc. ert, dryer*, DW, ovens, MMM43M RENOVATIONS PLUS- Call Spancar McLalth ROOFINQ- Gutters, Ins. Dan 9C8-96S-0876. etc. SOS-777'7307. leaders, replacement SNOWPLOWING BATHROOMS- Comp. Roofing, aiding, replace- Maintenance fctsndeesp - + S0*>t31-S194* ATK CARPENTRY- Int. ment window* t door*, Ing. 906-769-7621 windows & carpentry. We do from SomorvHIe to OREO'S WINDOW < & Ext. all phases, Free renovation, Tile • fixtures. free eat. M1-403-6602 PAINTINO) BY UUMRIIE Free sat. Ins. 201-483- Princeton along Rt.206 CLEANING < eat. Quality work guaran- total rlp-outs or lust BRABAMTfcBOMS Intsrlof • Eatsfior 4023. Corrtdorl 90S<35»-3000 Dependable, neat, high-* repair* 908-3590000 Rrtlroel Carawt Man- FaH Clean-up* Prof»PwftlMQ m nOffM) wTl* Pwrwuh B Insuratf sst quality. Specializing' teed. Ins. 281-6536 DANNUCCI HOOPING SNOW PLOWINO- In resldental. Owner op-, BATHS * KITCHENS W/W carpet, many and Snow Plowing provsiwsntt. Oont delay, CaH 767-1196 CARPENTER pattern* A color*, r*f*. Jeff 7534742 Call todayl Fro* set. Ms- Fully Insured. Free est. Comm/Res. •rated, "I'll be there tot CONTRACTOR AL'S CLEAN UP * Save up 25% off this •nd installation* avail. 6464222. Over 20yr*. sxperlsnce. Insured. Reserve now. do the jobl". Gregory' Quality work at HAULING- Oarages. At- month only. JMC Home For appt. call 546-6*35. LANOSCAPtMG- assign PAINTING 908-9964462, 906-966-4136. Cort 908-754-2817 ' reasonable prices. tics. Cellar*, etc. We art Renovation* 561-3554 fc Installation. Mulch fc CIC PAINTING •RoofingeSldlngeOecks the Cheapen. 287-7197. BATHS STEVEBUHLER topaoti, grinned brick EBIWO M • 1-SO0-21S-S477* •Replacement Windows. CONS I RUCTION paving stonos. 757-8716. • MM. ALL RUBBISH RE- Ceramic Tile Reaidental/Commerclal OwsJNy Servicevices at PAMtTMa- Ext. ftInt . Demolition and MOVED- Appliance*. Installations, Repairs, LAWN NUUNTENANCE Afforeabk* PrPrtcst * Psporhsnglng, airless Cleanup Services Furniture. Wood, metal, Regroutlng. 908-689- Quality work at compatl- Clean up. lawn cutting, 906-216-1747 yard* cleaned out, attic*, tlvo rates. We do It ALL •hrub trimming, thatch- RUN YOUR .MERCHANDISE cellar*. Sr. Citizen Ditc. from basement to roof, Ing. 755-642* CUSTOM PAHfiUM as CARPENTRY- 30 yrs.We guarantee the lowest BATHTUB * TILE RE- Office Interior*. Fully in- WALLPAPWHIM- Int. • PAINTING- Let a FOR SAL! ADS exp Ceramic tile, cement price*. 201-463-0613. SURFACING- 5 year sured. Referencss avail- LAWN MAINTENANCE eat. Remodeling of baths woman do your painting. work. Datnrms., Kits., warranty, free estimates. able. 906-966-7042 PALL CLEANUPS. Call and Utelwn*. Deck* In- Host, doan quality work. bsmt., add'tl., rmi. Com- Call 908-756-5351 Frank 752-2423. stall**. PREE ESTI- ATTICS, SWANBON CARPENTRY M VsiHiitSnvS* plete renovations. Free Oarages, yard* A Junk MATES. CaH Tom. 766- estimates. 908-964-1646. car* Somerset Cty area. BLOWN-INSULATION- A CONTRACTING 6641.6004004641 C1I Maryann M0O36 Bob 908-725-0082. Garag*. callings, attics, Home Improvements Bound Brook/Middlesex Pawl A. Millar CARPENTRY- All small, Non-toxic. High R-valu*. Specialist* residents only. RsHsble, D * D PAINTBRS- Int.* Palnllnp-Matleulou* medium repairs inside/ CLEAN UP SERVICES PLESHER 172-12*9 •M-6M-4104 rass. prices. 469-7701 ext. Wallpaper removal • Int/lnf IVCI + out & new work. Ceramic Of all types. Oarages, at- installation. Homo re- tile, shestrock, repairs, BOSS PAVING ft TIMBER DECKING CO. pairs. Free est. Full in- Wallpaparlnp. 14 yrt. tics, cellars, etc. We also ROOFING- ssal coat- Dock* Powerwa*h*d A LEAF REMOVAL •up. Fulry Ins. Fra« ast. gutters cleaned & Inside do all type* of roofing A sured. 906-6664846. Esc. raft. Call Paul painting. Larry 469-6340 demolition ssrvlces. Free ing, Are you prepared for water sealedl Also PALL CLSAN.UP* the winter? Done once, Bepalrs, 216-1112 FATHER ft BON Painting E A CONTRACTING Eit. Fully Ins. 226-1391 done right! call now for a LAWWCAFtNa e46-7na. Prompt, professlonsl Contractors, Irrteilor/tx- GENERAL CARPENTRY CLEAN UP- Attic*, free sst.l Senior CM. TMB CARKNTRY isrlor, wall covering, 4 A REPAIRS- Remodel- discount 906-736-6369 door* to clacks service st down to Bsmnt.s, A yards. Free earth prices, call: yrs exp. 90B42M20S trrtarior • Cictarior ing, Additions, Decks. eetlmatae. Call Rudy at •mall jobs • ipecialty Wailpaparlna Specializing In Kitchen* CARPENTRY A ROOF- Call Tom 906-396-8215 OORDON'S CUSTOM ft. Bathrooms. PREE ES- 906-722-6916 ING- repair. Ceiling & Dosign, Custom painting Pr«« Eatlmataa. >!•••§ TIMATES. Call Edgar CLEAN UP- Rick* floor porches, stspi, TRIPLE A ROOFING A LOG SPLITTING InF/Eit, Fro* Esl.ll Can Tom. 201-966-0082. Beeper Qsr.s attic* bsmnt* 10 paint. Call 356-9020 PAVING- Winter Spa- Chsapsr than doing It Fully In*. 906-766-6764 WHY PAY MORET Paint- 698-4740. 15, 20, 25, 30 yard clall 12 X 30 driveway yourself, call A seen Ing for apt*., eondos, dumpsters/rent 757-2677 CARPET CLEANING $95 Include* cleaning Prof, service 534-4862 GUSS' PAINTINO ft « UPHOLSTERY-Staln •nd crack fill. Free esti- WALLPAPBRINO-Small home* 670Am; Wallpa- DID YOU CLEANUP A LIGHT removal. Free c*t. mate*. 906-297-8010 LOG SPLITTING job* wslcomsd. 2Syra. por •20/roll; spackllng. KNOW . . . HAULING- of all typos. tO6-4I4-ai61. sup. 736-6112. tisit • CM*nl ToVSSTa FOUR LINES'TWO WEEKS mat an ad in this local Free estimate*. Insured. WILL CLIAN YOUR Cheaper thanBkring It paper also goes inlo 22 Low rates. We work CARPET PtACI- ft maJcs it look yourself, esli • seel! other local papers? weekends. Call Tony LIQUIDATORS naw. Alto painting, ra- Prof, service 634-4662 Advmrilam In thm CI***W*d! Reach over 3B0.O0O •0S.7B1 CARPTETINO 11 OVER pairs, oarpats ft uphtH- readers with ono call! COST ALL TYPES. 908- »t»ry claanlna and/or LOO SPLITTING 1-800-559-9495 1-800-559-9495 CLEANUP A-1 SERVICE 494-7748 BEAUTIFUL carpal aalaa £ Chsapsr ttwn doing It Attic to bsmt, Fa*t SHOW RM. AVAIL. BUS/ von. tr+mm •» i yourself, cell • seen service, low price* RESIDENTIAL Prof, service 534-4662 JLB 466-3137 WHY PAY MORE? 4M-7M1W 569 RT. 27 METUCHEN WINDOWS BY BOB M * A TRBE SERVICE 4070 DUMP TRUCK Quality craJtmanshlp A cut above the besll CwctrfcaV FOR HIRE CERAMIC TILE ft for 26 years With prices bslow ths Demolition Mrvlce* MARBLE CONTRACTOR Puttying best, Fres eat./Fuliy In*. pi. call 908-725-1764 11 yrs. experience, long broken glass repair 24 hr. emergency ALK ELECTRIC- resid., lasting quality work. Fully Caulking fc washing comm. & Indus!., avail, JLB CLEANUP SERVICE In*., fr» •itmat**, rof'a. Window replacement •ervlce, 906-7894762 days, weekends, nights, Yards,, garage, attic, John OeNleoia, Jr. Free Eat. ft Fully In*. MBirS TREE SERVICE FREE EST1 Fully Ins.. bsmt. Roof scrap. Faet 60B-a»-7M3 Trs* rsmovsl, pruning, reasonable rates, Lie. service. Fro* etthnato*. to6 m~^iH brush chipping, log split- 9732, •OS-768-4030 908-46l-3137;206-0747 CERAMIC TILE Comp. Bathrooms, Home * OIL TANK REMOVAL ting, loaf rsmova), stump ASPEN ELECTRIC- All CLEAN-UP- gut- remodling By: Interiors sand filled or removed. grinding 722-3235. ters, light hauling and residential needs: house 908-429-9874 EPA NJ certified. MULCH- Stone. Pickup fans, smoke detectors, snow plowing. Free eat. 908-537-6344 Call James 754-6506 CERAMIC TILE or prompt del. Retail or DIR lighting, telephones, etc. Wholaale. EAGLE PENCE Quick response. Lie. Remodeling, installation ******** MOVING OR CLEAN-UP and repair. Free esti- DONT CALL US S2S-I77S A Listing of Central New Jersey's Finest Professionals #7534. Call 356-3041; No Job Too Big or Small 873-0137. or 704-6870 mates. 908-236-7935 Until you've called the PROPERTY RENOVA- Local A Long Dlst others. Then call TION- Do you need To Help You When Buying or Selling Your Home. 31 ST. CENTURY Call 201-676-9444 CERAMIC TILE - Installations, repairs, CB CONTRACTING for scrubs shssrsd, trosa ELECTRICAL SERVICES PICK UP TRUCK FOR the highest quality prunned, lawn repaired, FREE EST. PROMPT regrouting, ressonabl* HIRE—Ught hauling and ratas. 889-1801. cuetom carpentry and scrubs installed, mulch- PROF. SERVICE moving, John home Improvements at ing, yard leaf clean up*. Satisfaction guaranteed 908-281-9378 CONSTRUCTION- affordable priceal Ask Call the Plant Shapsr Insured Lie #12599 Carpentry, roofing, ma- our satisfied customers. 908-725-4478 24hr.s 908-603-7503 Free est., fully insured. QUALITY CLEAN-UP sonry, sewer lines/drain cleaning. Asbestos In- CALL906-834-1990 ELECTRICAL WOHK Any type of clean ups A RICHARD LEY (908) 752-2222 Security & recessed power washing. Large or spections. Hazardous A CO lights, healers, fans, small |obs. Dependable, material Investigation. Underground oil tank re- Advtrtlst Give) Our Tree Ssnrtce (908) 752-2279 phones, 240 volt •arviea references. 752-9543 VOICE MAIL changes, etc. Problems moval. 201-379-4500. In the CltttUMI A Chane* To Boat HECYCLABLES PICKED solved, quick response. COSTELLO'S ROOFING TTtoSHfQuys' 302-6389 PAGER Lie. #10262. Free eits. UP- So. Plalnfleld only. M ^S*© Wf Ant Call torprice . A PAVING- Comm/Res. Please call David at Specialize In all types ol 4125 RRI FARLEY 321-OHB or 469-6614 6C6-7S3-9675 flat roofs a patch work. Bturncwl Manager ELECTRICAL WORK- SUPREME REMOVAL Special for driveways in FIREWOOD FOR SALE Commerclal, residential COMPANY We remove Seal coating and crack Expect the Best Broker Associate and Industrial. Licensed, all, yard, estate, snow. filling 25x30 lor 185. Fres 908^54-1353 est. HS-788-6608. WILLIAMSON REALTY, INC No. 9141, and Insured. Contractors welcome. Your fabric or mine lOyraeaq* Bus. 908-766-2900 Free estimates. Call Same dsy service. Soft Swaos-Balloons TfcTTRBBBXMRTS 908-805-9249 CUSTOM DECKS- We A Complete Tree 366 Vail Avenue Vines Santonaataso Elec- now use supreme dsck- 908-760-4272 tric 968-1609. and Shrub Service FAX 908-766-2542 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Ing,$7.50 & up. Bsmts, 10% Discount to sll Your Neighborhood Specialist ELECTRICAL— All types additions, Kits. Fully Ins., 4137 Sr, Cltliens fc hew Cuet, ol wiring, Service 4100 frse ett. River Contract- 763-1*64 or 36C-77S7 changes & paddle fans. Homm Improvement ing. 908-238-1296. Fully In* Free Est. Million Dollar Club Lie. #6252. 90B-572-6750 David Del Veeehlo, AlA BELLA WILGUS CUSTOM ELECTRICIAN- Lie. Architectural Service* Tree Sales 10 South Ave E, Cranford COUNTERTOPS 10062, Celling fan9 from BACC BUILDERS On plywood, S21/ft. ^ 11 nn i A r Representative REAL ESTATE AGENT $85, Attic fan supplied 606-276-2480 Call 908-322-2109 Removal and Installed $170. 1- A Full Service Co- Win- first consultation free Call BELLA,for -„..-,, -.»,,-„ 800-4 00-2069 dows.Doors,Kitchens A Bath. Additions & Alter- DECKS DECKS DECKS RP«T „. . COLDWELL BANKER P.D.ELECTRIC ations. Licensed. In- Fall special. From $7.50/ VBNIS BROS. (908) 722-4434 Complete Elect. Service sured. Free Estimates. •q. ft. Limited time. In- Tro* Experts BEST Service! SCHLOn REALT0RS. • Resld. •Comm. 908-723-1OCC sured. Colored Portofllo, 3M-S1B0 (Voice Mail) Bonded & Ins. many refs. 908-526-0005 Lic.#12129, 925-9627 Z-BROS GENERAL FULLY INSURED 722-1166 (Office) CONTRACTING DID YOU ABSOLUTELY WHITE PINES-6-7 Carpentry, remodel, KNOW ... AFFORDABLE ft. 135, 7-8 ft.$45, 8-9 39 Olcott Square 369-6179 (Home) 4075 Landscape, clean-ups, that an ad In this local Fall Cleanups N.tSS. Also, blue, Nor- Jobs from A-Z. Reas. paper also goes Into 22 Leaf Removal way A while sprues A SUSAN PEREZ, GRI Gutters Free Est. 253-8444 other local papers? Lawn Maintenance Douglas fir avail. Delivery Reach over 380.000 Mulchlng/Landecaplng not Included, Lantler Bernardsville, N.J. 07924 Broker/Associate GUTTER CLEANING ADDITIONS readers with on* call! Snowplowing Tree Farm. 906-446-1437 Made affordable, Price & ALTERATIONS 1-8OO-SS6-9499 Insured 60S fa. ai36 Iv mag. ERA Classic Living Realty Incl. cleaning, resplklng, DRIVEWAY and unclogglng. No •Kitchens •Bathrooms PINK LANDSCAPING • * • * 962 Route 202 South •Basements •Decks SEAL COATING A LAWN MAINT. I will buy you a WARRANTY on additional charges. Call Winter Special KEVIN'S leave message •Ceramic Tile •ETC. All phase* of tandaaaav STUMP ORINDINO Branchburg. NJ 08876 985-3904. Competitive prices 30x25")95. 2 yr. guar. Ing spoclallng In FALL •06-322-6017 Fully Ina'd • Free eat.s Free Est. Commercial, CLEAN-UPS. Very your home. Top Selling Agent • 1991,92,93 OUTTER CLEANING- FOR DEPENDABLE, Raildeniial, Industrial. reasonable. Free Eel.a, Fast, Reliable service. HIGH QUALITY WORK, Open 7 days. Owner operated. Call Bruno Construction. •RAYLAEYT-627-6633- •OB-S72-1O1O Satisfaction guaranteed, Call 908-359-0663. DRIVEWAYS A PARK- TRBE SERVICE ALSO AFFORDABLE ING LOTS- Seal coated. AVAIL. 908-966-5870 REAL ESTATE AGENT I REAL ESTATE AGENT INFORMATION GUTTER CLEANING- HOME REMODELING Also gutter cleaning and AMERICAN TREE NO frills, Record your Bath, basement, decka, TV antenna removal. Free DEAN KOEP « SON response at 908-769- custom tile installation, fc STUMP COMPANY MASON CONTRACTORS Estimates. 908-245-6845 All type* of tree work, 1655. wallpapering and Int. A or Beep 691-7397 Specializing ln:slsps, sxt. painting. Free Est. Fully Ins., BO5-8354 sldswstks, patios, all COLOUICU. GUTTERS a LEADERS Call Tom 908-755-6541 HARDWOOD FLOOR ARBORIST Brick and block. Free To Advertise In This Thoroughly cleaned & or 1-800-300-6541 WAXING— machine ap- •at. Fully In*., Same BAN Ken Li fluBhed. Repairs & qual- Tree Work-All Phase* plications of wood wax Rets A Fully Ins. location 27 yr.* *xp. hxpect the Best Directory For As Little As ity screens Installed. ALL PHASE cleans & protects your Major Credit Card* 7-74»1 Bus. (908) 752-B222 Owner operated. "I'll be REMODELING wood floors. Brilliant Bus.90R-766-29O0 there to do the lobl" Gro- •Residential shine. Ed Zieoele, Prop. AA TAURUS MASONRY Fax (90B) 752-5772 FAX 90K-766-2542 •Commercial JOHNSON'S TREE Step*, sidewalks, patloa, $22.50 per Week, gory Cort 908-754-2617 Long Valley woodWax- SERVICE Artea Lombardi, GRI, CRS BELLA WILtJUS •Industrial Ing. 908813-9736. •06-66S-60M all types of brick fcblock . NED STEVENS In Business Since 1973 Foundation* fc intsrlock- Broker-Associate -Sills1!, RcprosenliitivL' •Painting Int. A Ext. HOME Ing pavers. 756-7062 Certified Residential Specialist Cull BELLA, for GUTTERS •Sidlng(vlnyl & wood} Alterations ARM POWER BEST Service! COLDWELL BANKER Thoroughly cleaned •Renovations TREE A LANDSCAPE Century 21 A. Merola & Call Russell at •Kitchens/Baths and Additions SCHLOTT REALTORS* A llushBsir d J35 • $75 SPECIALISTS LaVecchia, Inc. Free Estimate* Prompt and Courteous Lot clearing, Snowplow- 39 Olcolt Square 908-722-3000 •5 creening •Repairs Reference* Insured Service* ing, Firewood. Fully 192 U.S. Hwy22W. Ucrnardsvillc, N.J. 07924 •New Qutters'Roo's 787-4644 (908) 661-7184 "Quality at Its Beat" Insured. Free Esllmatss. A-1 WAYNE P. SCOTT Green Brook, NJ 08812 WALLACE Servlnej Central Jersey Quality masonry ser- will buy you a WARRANTY on 1-800-542-0267 AL'S CARPET SERVICE Call Tony 9OO-B72-6366 x6256 specializing In repairing, CONSTRUCTION vice*. 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Send Analysis, soms com- As a rapidly growing subsidiary of Beneficial firm, good computer and ZONING OFFICER/CODE experience in Social Work. Experienc- rstumss to Sister Martha puter background req. communication skills req. BNFORCER-for Corporation, Beneficial Tax Masters, Inc., of- Beaudoln, 520 N. Bridge but will train. Call Call 908-9683220 es may be substituted on a year for St. Brldgewater, NJ 473-9292 Qreenbrook Twsp. fers a variety of tax related financial services. year basis. No benefits. Could lead to 08807 EOE Population 4500. I2hr/ OYMNASTICS I N- social services wk. Salary range t18- We are currently hiring Operation Support full time with benefits. 2O./hr. Avail 1/1/95. Send STURCTBRS- Flexible STAFF AID FOR MEN- Agents to assist in a new software related Cus- Please call Sharon McCobin or hours. Will train. Mutt be resume to Barbara Anderson ai 908-782-8784 or energetic, enthusiatlc TALLY RETARDED Township Clerk tomer Service Department. Several seasonal NURSES and love children, For WOMEN- Part Time 111 Qreenbrook Rd. Fax resumes to 908-782-9488. EOE Join the INTERIM* more Info, pleass call weekends, S7/hr. Qreenbrook, NJ 08812 full time and part time positions are available. Healthcare team. We are W-5B1-8888 Driver's license A High seek Ing experienced profes- School diploma. a 5050 Demonstrate your professionalism and coop- sHVs^psWB]nfaVfsHH 009? sionals who would Kketo; BE INFANT CARE OIVER- hours 1-6, Mutt love to •O8-98S-3464 erative spirit in responding clearly and accu- Empfoyrrtant- IN CONTROL* CHOOSE 5100 YOUR DAYS. SHIFTS & AS- work with babies. For TELEMARKETEHS CeWSsylhVBStBMWI tsj rately to customer inquiries. Access computer SIGNMENTS. We oflsr ex- more Information call DUKAM-EKC. salary, + COOKS/CHEFS- Want- ftBAL ESTATE SALES 808-581-8B88. commission, local Opportunltl— data for needed information to resolve in- ed tor high volumn r Experienced preferred, SECRETARIES W/W.P*. VAC TRUCK DRIVERS celent pay * benefits, HabH- High Power Temps Must have A and H and ty coverage A texfcWy to MAILROOM- Part Time. Rarltan company, flexible quiries. taurant, good opportuni- but will train. Excellent hrs. incl. eves, perfect for ties sxlsfl Apply In Per- training program, great needs Dependable, Qual- N endorsement, implant workalewhours...orai many Somerville location. ified Temporary Employ- work, Please call you wart! NEEDED Workers needed for extra t for the Holidays. Some ad$ listed in this clas- son or sand resume to Income potential, com- afternoon/evenings, Mon. Call Grace at sification may require a fee Applicants must have customer service expe- Buixy's Restaurant, 200 pany bonuses, no fran- ees to till Job orders from 9QS-M2-22S1 STAT...RN»4iPN»w»iverv 908-S26-SSOO. Stelton Rd, Plscataway chise fees. Take the our client companies In tHator experience Can us thru Thurs.. Responsibili- to purchase information rience and be PC literate. Excellent written/ this srsa. WAITKRjWAITP. Bias- ties Include Inserting, and/or materials regarding NJ 08654 most Important atap for Country Freeh Pancake today ar. bundling, A etscklng TELEMARKETING career investments and/or oral communication and .keyboard skills also your career, call now lo HIOH POWER TEMPS and Grill needs exp. FART TIME ORIVBR/OTR— tractor/ learn how to Increase 1081 Seat UnhMi Ave (906) 549-2210 newspapers tor distribu- Under bsssd mortgage opportunities. ^^^^ required. reliable and friendly tion. Call Tom Hnasko at Trailer, .32 cents/Ml guar- your Income and earn Bound •reek, NJ OS8O8 servers. Open daily (906) 725-1820 1-800-300-9321 SXt.BB33 company Is expanding AVON SALES anteed w/B plus Continu- what you are worthl Call •ot-tao-tiSB 7a.m.-5p.m. Apply In Its telemsrketlng dept. All areas ous 0TR experience. Adele ZlsUnskl, Mgr. for a (609)443-1711 Flexible scheduling Interested and qualified individuals should: parson 14S W Main St. 0ID YOU For Information call Great benefits, Volvo/ confidential Interview Path Mark Mall from 2-5 available, Great working 1-»00-662-2292 Whit* assigned tractors. TEACHER KNOW... conditions. Easy access Assistant Teachers need- daily. Benefits avail, for Inff^rltW This little ed can be raad Call: 908-781-4703 or TSL 1-MO-627-06M EOE. MPMINSIER OFFICE right person. to public transportation. AVON— Make SSS for ed Full and Part Time. HEALTHCARE by more than 380.000 Hourly wags + bonus. the holidays. Up to 50%, Fax Resume: 908-781-9520 or DRIVERS ROUT1 •Oa.711-1000 Certification not required. readers in 17 publica- WEiCHERT REALTORS WAITER- Full time 2S South Mtin SI. Great opportunity for Independent representa- WE TRAIN Mutt reipsct babies and CASHIER part time Etfleon, NJ 0SU7 tions throughout Somer- students, retirees and tive. 1-800-395-3383 Send letter of interest to Joy Rastiello, YOU LEARN young children. Benefits. set. Middlesex and Union r Estate Sales weekends Fri. a SAt. housewives. Phone: VotiEam Call The first Class at 908-719-aaas. a>aapack Equal Opportunity Employer Counties? tt caught your LOOKINO FOR HIOH Beneficial Management Corporation, 200 We need 5 Money IF YOU HAVE A Plscataway berwsen attention, didn't It? Eric Hunt EARNING POTENTIAL? motivated people now. WINNER'S ATTITUDE 9AM-3PM WELDER/nTTER Call YOUR ad in todayl •04-496-7100 Sell our revolutionary Beneficial Center, Peapack, NJ 07977. YOUR CLASSIFIED AO First Colonial Mortgage Earn •S0O-S780 week and the Motivation to be (SOS) 4*3-1800. E.O.E. Structural and misc. steel CAN BE PUBLISHED IN 1-S0O-S9»-MtS new hearth product out Start Immediately successful and want to 812 N. Wood Ave. of your own home! Hot- fabricator. Looking for 92 NEW JEflSEY NEWS- We Get Resuitsi Linden, NJ 07036 Call Mr, ~ be a member of a THE CRANFORD experienced help in •APERS WITH ONE line:S0O-775-O712x3880 Winning Team call me. Somervllle area. Call Ws will provide you with RECREATION EASY PHONE CALL AND THEATRE SALES NAME YOUR INCOME- (tot) 3st-atai FOR ONE LOW PRICE. RECEPTIONIST/ AT SI.SS Free Catalog A Informa- DRIVERS- LEARN TO the Industries keel mer- «PARKS MEDICAL—Fast pacs PLUS FREE MOVIES!! DRIVE WITH THE BEST. kstlnflj tools, a solid * DRIVERS* FOR ONLY S219.00 tion sand S2 for shipping Loans You Can Afford. Service You Can Rely On* DEPARTMENT YOUR AD WILL REACH Somervllle Allergy Office. General Cinemas seeks to Torcol, P.O. Box It you're looking for a ca- ajuapoci ayssaiw. and an For Somerville area Computer Lit. Essential candy slaes personnel reer as a professional earierislve training Italian restsurant and OVER t.2 MILLION 10897. New Brunswick, Is looking for an HOMES THROUGHOUT Exp. preferred. Mon. and for Somervllle Circle ft NJ 08909-9998 truck driver, but have no program for new associ- assistant Pre-school pizzeria. Excellent pay, Wed. 9-1. Tues 3-8:30, Brldgewiter Commons Bmefkisl maintain! a drug-free, iron -smoking environ mem experience, training is plus lips. THE STATE. CALL •nd it an equal opportunity employer nVf/d/v. ates. If you qualify ws Instructor. Experience FORBES CLASSIFIED AT Thurs. 1-5:30. Sat. B-12. Locations, Friendly, SUNQUEST WOLFF available. J.t. Hunt driv- will pay for your pre- and or College 231-9625 ask for Eve. Reliable, Assertive, Enjoy TANNINQ BEDS— New ers can average over * Sartlora Welcome * 1-800-559-9495. ASK llcenilng course and necessary. Monday thru FOR JOYCE FOR ALL working with Commrerclal-Home Units S2.0O0 monthly their first walk the road to success Thursday, 9:00am-12 Own vehicle and valid RECEFTIONIST-2 from $199.00. Lamps- ysar plus receive excel- license. THE DETAILS ABOUT POSITIONS- M-Th. 8-2, people, Excel. Customer with you every step of Noon. Two eight week SCAN-STATEWIDE service. Provide clean Lotion-accessories. 50O0 lent benefits. Call 1-S0O- the way. Call sessIons. Begins sat-oti* Frl. 8-1, 2nd position u theatres, Hrs appro*, 12- Monthly payments low as 5050 2JB-HUNT. EOE. Subject M-Th. 2-6, and Frl. 1-6. EMPLOYMENT Bob Msndltlo at January 3, 1905. S8.0O/ Ronnie or Kslty 6 or 5-11pm, Frl. or Sat. $18.00. Call today FREE Employmmnt- to drug screen hour. Fo r more DID YOU Call Fred at 908-766- Eve required. Apply 2- NEW Color Catalog 1- for information and/or an KNOW. .. 0900. Exc. telephone 4pm. or 7-Bp m. at 600-462-9197. information pleats call: mannerisms a plus. Interview. 908-709-7283 Thle little ad can bo read Pmrt-mnm Bridgswater Commons ADULT CARRIERS Adi In Clia$lfl9d by more than 380.000 Retail Salsa-Ideal for E.o.e. WANTED- For Weekly TRAVEL AOCNTS WITH readers In 17 publica- retiree. Fitness, paper, must have reliable don't coaf — FOLLOWING- Make tions throughout Somer- enthusiastic. Sales Exp. car or truck, NO Thay pay! your own hours, Keep set, Middlesex and Union BILLING OFFICE- Flex. In fitness field. Call COLLECTIONSf For More 100 percent ol all Counties? It caught your hours. No exp. nee, 781-1144 Info, call 1-800-300-9321 commissions, Be your attention, didn't It? Looking for Someone DRIVER- WE JUST own Boss, Work from Call YOUR ad in todayl who doesn't mind getting exi.6857 PtiatSTERID PE-req. i-aOO.SSf-9498 MADE THE DRIVE EASI- at township engineer/ home or office. Call 908- their hands dirty., csll ERI OTR/Shorthaul. director of public works. 874.T700 We Gel Reaultsl 908-722-3000 ext.6803 ENGINEERING CO. Home weekly (short- •010 • Career Training Admin. Asst. good Population 4500. Salary • ttnrfect haul), assigned trucks, range I50.00O-C5.000 for communication & typing grest benefits. St.000 ex- a 40hf, wk. Send resume •030 • CMId Car* •hills. Knowledge of A/R Wanted perienced algn-on bonus. and aalary exp. to A/P. At least one ysar BURLINGTON MOTOR Township Clerk MM • Agenetos Inside ssles experience. •040 • Domestic CARRIER8 1-«0O-JOIN- 111 Qreenbrook Rd Aggressive a exp. with 1 BMC. EOE Oreenbrook. NJ 08812 MM • General to 2 yrs.'exp. with moni- MM • Health Csre tors a peripherals. Good EARN UP TO S70Q- RESTAURANT •070. Managerial benefits. Call WEEKLY- no experi- WENDY'S IS HOW| MM • r>srt-flms (tOS)417-1«Mo>r ence. Own hours. Part- MM - Employment Fax M(M17- time or full-time. Process All shift/All positions Irl mortgage refunds. 1-000- New South Brunswlctl MM • Career AsSlS location. Competatlvu Pslnt Department Excel- wige, flexible schedules I laarlfl aaaMMfMal. Ball TV BeUaa ILICTRICUH A meal discounts commission. Days, HELPER Exp. to work on opportunity fo MM Evening*. Weekends. call bails on weekdays. advancement. Cal CMM Cm Wmnfd Call 217-2277 46942*1. 1-aOO-372-OH4. ATTENTION: Somervllle. HAIRDRESSER ASSIST.- RESTAURANT- NOW Postal Positions 112.26/ Stylish salon needs HIRING for lunch 4. day •CHILD CAM WANTED- hr + Banattts. Carriers, shampoo aaslat. Drama time positions. Flsxibli .let our »on (6 yrs) & Clerks, Sorters A Mslnt, Salon. E. Brunswick scheduling, advance .daughter (3 yr). prefer In Jobs. For Exam Info & 254-0135 rnent opportunities «ur Branchburg home. Application can (70S) Excel, lor rtomemiken M*T. Refe. reqV 722- 2*4-1 BOO Ext. 1326 HAIRSTYLIST- or atudents. Wendy'i 13SS experlence/good begin- 1010 Stelton Rd. BILLING ner M/F. Great oppty for 'For a B mlh. old In my the right person. P/T or Plscataway F/T. Friendly, family (90S) sti-0040 CLASSIFIED! Hlllsborough horn*. F/t •wkdaya, 9:30-5:30, Fie* TEMPORARY oriented shop (ble, non-smoker, exp. w/ Interested? Call Nancy ichllcfren • +. Cull Caryn PATIENT flOi-388-3410 days or •at SSO-7032 or 201-573- eve's 908-350-2173 or AGGRESSIVE :eo«9 BILLING leave message. SUCCESSFUL ; NANNIES NEEDED INSTALLER/ SALES ASSOCIATES | •For live-In or llv«-out CLERK CARPENTER— F/T or FAX LINE ^positions with great P/T, needs own tools, WANTED! families. Monday-Friday csr, dependabls. Good Forbes Newspapers Selective Nanny 8am-4:3Opm Salary. Call 234-1735. currently hss openings I 314 Rt. IS, E.S. JANITOR— small manu- in our Classified dept. It A QUICK, EASY WAY TO PLACE YOUR AD ' Mt-347-0707 facturing Co. needs F/T ton are customer We are one of the Janitor, light mainte- service oriented and can nation's moat sucesiful nance. 8:00-4:30pm, use a computer and 3080 and fastest growing Mon-Fri. $7.50 to start. antvyer a phone, you Mmploymont- clinical laboratory ralsse innually. might become part of organizations. We hava Call 908-707-0393 our sales team I You an excellent temporary KITCHEN NILP- must be energetic, enjoy opportunity to provide temale, working from 4- working in our last ; $90 MILLION customer service 11p.m. M-Sat, good paced environment. If support to patients, salary, able to be the Interested please call ; & GROWING rssolve billing cook and server. Call Doug Baum at 908-722- discrepancies and 695-9502 between 3- 3000 ext.6201 to issues, as well as 9p.m Aik for Frank. schedule an Interview. ' WB NEED YOUR credits snd refunds. You ; HILPII will also research/ MANICURIST-2 Needed resolve patient to rant Z stations, iBtaaety growth has co rres ponden ce . available Immediately. Requires excellent oral/ Tip 2 Toe, Westfield. 'Created multiple 908-654-0880 Forbes ;opponunltlat: written communication skills. Customer service NAT'L DECORATING NEW9PAFIR9 ACCOUNTING CLERKS: experience helpful. FIRM- Expanding In Ed- SALES/ADVEHTISINQ- Entry laval positions ison arse seeking quali- Trie New Jersey Press .available In our busy For consideration. fied Individual. Exp. In Association seeks to add Our Fax Is Open 24 Hours, 7 Pays A Week decorating/sales and/or a top-flight sales pro to corporate accounting Please apply In parson, educational background represent New Jersey's Idaparimant. Ideal or send your resume lo: preferred. Respond to: dally and weekly news- oandidalea ahould be Human Resources Box 235, Forbes News- papers through its State- prof iclant on a Department, National papers, P.O. Box 699, wide advertising network JUST FILL OUT THIS AD & FAX IT IN! YOUR AD ' calculator, poaaaas data Health Laboratories, 750 Somervllle. NJ 06876 (NJ-ADS). Trie Ideal can- ! entry akllla, and be able Watnut Avs, Cranford, dldata is a well- to work In a fait paced NJ 07016. We ar« an PART TIME organized, professional, NOW ITS EASIER THEN EVER TO Approx. 20 Characters Per Line lottlce environment. Equal Opportunity aggressive self-starter Employer M/F/D7V. CIRCULATION ht> loves to sell In per- SHIPPING AND SERVICE REP. son. Newspaper sales experience is preferred. PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED ADS! RECEIVING CLERK: Based In Trenton, the Thii combination NATIONAL The Star-Ledger has Im- package Includes base, !elarlcal and distribution mediate openings for salary, Incentives, ex- NAME 'position entails HEALTH early rliersl $115 starting periaes and benefits. preparing reports, salary plus car expenses, Apply In writing with taking orders, process- LABORATO- dental and vision ben- compensation require- ADDRESS, ing Invoicaa, data entry, efits, vacations, commis- ments to George white, answering the RIES sions, rapid salary In- MJPA/NJ-ADS, 206 West telephone, aa well as BOOKKEEPER/FULL creases. CALL NOW! State Street, Trenton, NJ shipping, racaivlng, and CHARGE- Exp.(Pref. 08608. No phone calls TOWN delivering merchandise. Mfg.) Computer exp. a 1-800-242-0850 accepted. EOE Idaal candidates must muet. Conscientious be deatll oriented, indlv. willing lo perform PART TIME SALES— Full Time, STATE ZIP computer Illarata, and other office duties. 2 full NEWSPAPER enthusiastic, people poaaaaa excellent days per wk. Hrs nego- Route person wanted lor clerical akllls. tiable. Branchburg. diverse career in Warehouse experience 90B-695-7600 Early Morning Financial services with a PHONE # major company, Full Ihelplul. A valid NJ CASHIER/CLERK Driver's licenae and a Benefits, Experience Opportunity to work for a Newspaper routes are helplul but not CONTACT good driving record are leading convenience available In the WASH- necessary, call 754-7576 required. store cnaln. Experience INGTON & PHILLIPS- required. Please call BURQ areas. Earn $400- SCHOOL BUS DRIVER WAREHOUSE: (90B> 287-2800, art *t1 500 per month, plus cash The nation's largest DAY PHONE Several opportunities CHILDCARE- Earn Incentives. A reliable car school bus company Is sxlet in our modern, money providing quality Is a mutt. Call: now hiring drlvere In the .palletized distribution chlldcare for t or more 908-859-3012 or F ran klln/H Ilia borough Facility. Shipping and children In your own srea. Will train. Benefits WHEN WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR AD TO RUN?. receiving background home. MONDAY MORN- 1-800-242-0850 available. Call flam to ING INC, offers tree In- 4pm for an •ppolntmenl 'helplul. A valid NJ POOL DIRECTOR-for oous setting! SCHOOL ST.- 3br, Somwaat Ptrk, 2br. 21/2 'LAKS OCOftaS, MY- 27 > Townhouses ind UNUSUAL BR for mature parson, Ings advertised In mis OHN HOUSB SUN custom ranch, 2 1/2 garage, pool. Asking bath*, full baaamant, Unit metal and homt. 3.4 Condominium* AVAILABILITY hlon imoker, centrally lo- nawopapar ara available Mow. HMt, 1-BPM 1121 .WO. Special a*llar flraplaca, and unit, Don't wait...Magnificent cated. 906-3W-73S6 woodod acrea, master andacapt ft woodtd Aaattmente 1BR from ISiB; 2BB on an equal opportunity 3BH Ranch- 21X14 LR, suits w/ |acuzil, shy- financing. Call Phil apputncM, window treat, acraa. Pool. Naar Laka/ Rooms BRANCHBUM1 Lg. E-l-K, 1 bath, attlcf m itay, 2 dacka, $105,500. from •••• In baautiful lights, cathedral celllngt, i-eoo-Mi-oa2§ axt. «3 Outlali/Ski araa*. Buty Boarding garden tailing. Rsno- PINB MOTH- Special lor OKP.. 78x235 prlv. yd. 2 rirsplscos, baseboard Metro Mortgage. Wllllamaon Raatty. 908- Road. Raducad. •470 Apartments to Rate. »136/wk » Up. Complalnti ot dlscrlmina- SisS.OOO. Coma Ssa the hsat. much more. TS2-a22a atk for Ktlhy SSSO.OOO. FREIQMAK rE- vated kitchen t modern tlon In housing on theImidsl By owner. •O.PiAINniLD convenience!; clot* to Kllchanatte 1150/Wk. A 130»,000, 359-8372 or pifla 7BM287, ALTY 1-&1S-S32-7400 HMMS to thaw all major hwyt. baslt of raca, color, 900-8604931 Thinking) el telling, your Wantad to Rant creed, ancestry, marital HUNTUDON COUHfV homa? Call Uu or Erma: SOUTH CAROLINA!! NNM Rentala 908-356-8185 BOMIRVILLS- Oanila- •talus, sax or handicap BHIDOEWATER-I 1/2 East AmwsNTwp. COiOWSLL U00 mtn-turn rm., rasldentlal. should bo made lo Now acrea, 4br, 2 1/3 bath, Oulot location with view*. BANKER SCHLOTT Oorgaoua 2.2 acra daap BOUND BROOK- 2 BR, rafr.. N/8, S» a up/wk., Jarasy Division on Civil flrsplaca In LR, DR, oat in Newer Capo w/2 story watar lot. Watar and golf 2 nd. dr., Lo. Kit., oft it. sac., raf. 7284470 aft. 4. flights, 303 W. Stats St., kitchen, family room, + foyer, cathedral ceiling, couraa prooattlaa. prkg., i675/rnon + util., Trsnton. NJ 08818 dsn/offlce, finished bsmt, skylights, f.P., C/A. D.H., FREE WANTCOItl Ratort and ratlramant walk to lriln.204-0125 Phono (608)2*2-4605. with sntrsneo to patio, F.R.. master on main Bldg lot(i) or amall hornaa. Buy now and lit 94T0 and built In spa. central level, deck and pool. SulMJivlilon In: your ritlramant homt BOUND BROOK- 2 BR, SOUND BROOK- 4 air In vaccuum, $340,000. Owner needs to soil Brldgawattr. Branch- room ipi, 1«t fir.. SS7S/ Adnrtlf ?WIowneflr eomcormr, soned"! pay for Itaalf. Call today 1/2 dupltK, LR. DR, Kit., mo, 1 1/2 mos >sc. No Call 908-781-5081. $229(000. ^ - ™' • bamburg, Rtadlngton, Man- for fraa Informatlofl. yard, SBSO/mon. + util., family horn*, plus villa or HW*borough. If pattl 808.663-4718, In the C/MtWMff Principles only ml ahop, office. 22 car Suaan Klavohn NO PETSI 900-665-1092 RaritanTwp your Intaraatad in aaHIng, Wf BTFIILD- Vary large CRANFOflD—S rooms; garage ft storage-. 18 + BRHMEWATER-4br, 2 DORCHESTER kHchen, bathroom, don, Flemlngton shopping, car pived lot, Main SI. I hava buyars waiting. 2 BR apt., Fum. or un- sstsbiishod community, Caah patd or financing bathrooma, 1/2 a duplax, H0U8E furn,, avail Immsd., and 2br closed porch, location. 1238,000. bamt, yard, parking, NO walk up attic with lota of locatsd on cul-de-sac. 908-534-1396. accaptad. Call SUSAN SemeivHit S462.S0 + 1/2 util 4 Me. storage,full bsmt, Mower richly decorated 4 PEREZ at: PETS, raft, S107S/mo. (201)761-0429 90«-722<4434 722-6B62 8140 • MM Real •190,000 detached garage, bedroom Colonial w/vlnyl Luxury pleasant side strost tiding, pavsd drive * tra Claaitie LMng dock In move in condi- SOMIRVILLB- duple*, High Rlss wslklng distance 10 NV 5/8 rm., porch, yard 4 Elavttor Apartments NJ. DBLAWAMB MVUt trains 1 buses. $135,000. tion. Priced to soil gar., SMO/mon. + util., SHOHT~ 38H Ranch. 2 908-3784500 contact 1240,000. YOUR CLASSIFIED AO MUM. BB)B^^BakaH_afl | |f — —«,-a — no pats 216-756-3561 car gar.. • ml. 8o./int.ra. Mr. Pooloy riVIVrfVal UiWfiff MM MOUBNM 8138,000. 81S-M2-W1S. CAN M PUBUSHID IN 722-9177 OPPORTUNITY RaaHy (900) 707-08*0 AUCTION M NBW JIRSBY NEWS- studio DUNELUN- S1S7.S00 PAPCRS WITH ONE •490 NOTICE: AH MISCEL- •^ B^S^BB^BBSSV7B.W^ S eesvBS^BS^e'BjBe^PBJBJ 1 a 2 Bedrooms 2-f am. In nice neighbor- EASY PHONE CALL AND AN real < hood. Hardwood firs. A YOUR CLASSIFIED AD 11/27; 1-8PM LANEOUS RENTALS In IMS newaoaperls sub- CAN BE PUBUSKSO IN BBALEO BIOS DUE FOfl ONE LOW PRICE. Mlwn-2BR apt, SBOO/ advertlaamarrU ara ject W M Feeerel Fair trim throughout. Very 02 NEW JERSEV NEWS- COASTAL NC- Llva FOR ONLY SS1S.00 mth, Incli, haat a hot nice Int., ext. needs 18/1* naar tha batch. S10.90O. YOUR AD WILL REACH watar, many extrai PAYABLE IN ADVANCE Housing Act of leflt PAPERS WITH ONE FAR HILLS wNcft makee It Illegal to AFFORDABLB MODU- some) work. Private EASY PHONE CALL AND BaauUM, quaint Sw«na- OVER 1.2 MILLION BRIOOBWATEH- Included. Call by cash, check, VISA -- ny preference LAR— Custom Homss. ontranesi, Irg. wrap- FOR ONE LOW PRICE. 84 Sunnybranch Head boro, High, woodad lot HOMES THROUGHOUT Creairoada 3 bad, + •0B-24S-O174 or Master Cam. For a around porch. FOR ONLY S219.O0 7800 sq.ft. IIRm. Colo- w/accaa* to tha Atlantic, THE STATE. CALL loft, 2 1/2 bath, garage, UmHaUon or dlacrlmlna- ERIC Aasoc. offsrs high r OARWOOO-2 family, quote on cost, please llon baaed on raca, quality customlzad ALWAYS HENTEDI Call YOUR AD WILL REACH nial Estate on 10.2 acres Naar town 4 Hammock! FORBES CLASSIFIED AT Avail 12/15. Raf a iaq. Vln 000-7U-40M or Jsfl OVER 1.2 MILLION In the heart of the Qlorl- Baach Slat* Bark. Oraat 2br, 2nd II, haal & hot CSII 1-aOO-M»94M. eotor, reBajlon. aax or na- homos, docks and green- 1400-959-0405, ASK S1650/mo. + util*, 2 water Incl.. neir ill tram, tional origin, or an iniert- housos that ara Afford- 00*-711-4iaa for appt. HOMES THROUGHOUT ous Equestrian Country- Financing. Hurry, call FOR JOYCE FOR ALL mtha. sec. WS-3107 THE STATE. CALL aide. SBR, 4 full & 2 half now 1ft avail Immad. Call 906- P.OSILLI- 3 Rmi.of mod. office space In RANALD C. BROW 76a-2>18afl5pm. Htil/HW, claan quid convanltntly locatsd YOUR CLASSIFIED AD house near NY train*, no bldg. In Bus. district, CAN BE PUBLISHED IN pelt. Sec. A reft. S6O0. central to ail banking ft 1934 Washington Valley Road, Box 68 •2 NEW JERSEY NEWS- 906-245-030O iranap, Call Mr. K. PAPERS WITH ONE •OMBRVILLV- 1BR, MARTINSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08836 EASY PHONE CALL AND qulat nalghborhood, non- NIL FOR ONE LOW PRICE. imokar prafarrad. 1850 Pilma location Rt. 208. FOR ONLY $219.OO incl. htat. 620-8009 tvai. Office apace to rant. By YOUR AD WILL REACH WirrFIKLD- 3 roomi, th» room. Avail. Immed. OVER 1.2 MILLION naar tralm, priv. prkg., 908-B74-8850, HOMES THROUGHOUT watar a tlec. provided. THE STATE. 1750/mo. 90S454.7328. SOMKRVILLE Nor Court House HOUSE OF THE WEEK 195 sq.ft. + recaption area MOUNTAINSIDE $373/mo. Hut * AC Included $499,000 First Month This magnificent custom ranch has gated entry to the tile floored foyer Rant Fraa LOTS! LOTS! with a wall of windows overlooking parklike property. Step down to Ample Parking "SNEAK PREVIEW" M>a-728-»100aays LOTS! the spacious living room and up to the marble floored dining room MM234I38a with picture window. The pretty kitchen has a grand dining space and •OMsimixav WARREN TWP. openly adjoins the family room with a fireplace, beamed ceiling and HILLSBOROUOH AMBA Green Brook - 2.1 acres, moun- sliders to a raised deck spanning the entire rear of the house. The 1O00...2OO0...30O0... 1O.0OO.Up lo 80,000 tain top lot, picturesque setting! master bedroom's dressing area has "his A hers" walk-in closets, Sq.Ft. $329,900 double sink vanity & private bath. Two more bedrooms share a bath of qualily ofllc* *pac«. Dead-end street! $125,000. SCOTCH PLAINS $345,000 Take as little IS you nesd with a sunken whirlpool tub. "Night Club" style grade level family or aa much as you want. NEW! NEW! NEW! room has dance floor, bath (+ two nearby multi-purpose rooms) & 4 BR, 3 bath home on beautifully land- Easy expansion (or WARREN TWP. -1 Sacres-wood- sliders to a patio. Side entry triple garage 4 central air! Call us today growth. Juat off Rt. 208. scaped private acre on cul-de-sac. Fam Dp to 8 months Iras rant I ed with stream! $123,700. for your tourl v VV» hive tha bast Isass rm w/frplc, eat-in kit, sun rm, cac and in- tsrms & pricing around. Brick front 4 bedroom, 2Vz bath Celebrating 23 years ground pool. • Asking only 86/Sq.R. Befors you Itass space colonial with all city utilities! of Landmark Service anywhar* •!*•, chsck us CLINTON TWP. - Approx. 1 acre COUDLUQLJ. out. Brick fireplace with stone Westfield BANKC2R LI Aak for Sherry, Ext. 140 with septic approvals or will builtto REALTOR. 908-232-8400 CENTIMV21 hearth 12-car attached garage! suit! $89,900. 209 Central Ave. SCHLOTT® 44 ELM ST. • WESTFIELD, NJ RaiHo REALTORS >V SOMERVILLC- 2 offlca 908-233-5555 Prol. Sulla, Pinallng, AC, Carpet, Furn/Unturn. Parking. 90B-725-6880 WE8TFIELO-3 rm APP SO YR FIXED 15 YR FIXED OTHER Otllce Sis, ccnvan. to all ma|or tranap. Immad. (908)469-2333 Lender. City. Phone FEE RATE PT8 API RATE PT8 API RATE PTS APR avail. Call Mr. K. MMTCM 90S.272.g2S2 Amboy National Bank.Old Bridge aos-sai-87oo 200 B.78 3.00 9.191.25 3.00 6.82 .50 2.00 8.74 A : Anwrfcan Federal Mtge, Union """"'"•O8-s)" M' """"'"' '"7.75 8.00 SOS8.76 3.00 8.76 .76 3.00 7.09 A

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Ford's LJgMnlng pickup has the quick acceleration and throllla response to dominate atop light drag races. Pickup the pace Ford's Lightning can pull quite a load and speeds away like a '60s muscle car

aV VOMHAMN anti-theft system. Electric outside minors also come at an extra charge. Where German Luxury KMIBtS NEWSPAPERS Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicle ENGINEERING Teem (SVT) is at it again. First it massaged Previously, limited-edition vehicles often the Mustang to produce the Cobra per- relied on cosmetic or graphic upgrades to Has Its Price... formance option, and last year it took the win potential owners. Many fall short of best-selling vehicle in the world — thereal performance while handling is often BRAND NEW 1995 VW Fovd F150 pickup — and put it on an in- poor. Not so with Ford's hot-rod hauler — tense performance training program. it rumbles like a '60s muscle car. A host of PASSAT The result is the Lightning pickup and drivetrain upgrades include a 5.8-liter VB with the ability to pull up to 8400 pounds, fitted with larger valves and redesigned Pfer Month we picture it doing duty as a tow vehicle combustion chambers. Along with a recali- brated camshaft and lightweight pistons, a FOR A RNT24MOS. for a racing boat. It would appear very LIMITED TIME impressive at the launch ramp where healthy 240 horsepower is culled from 351 10% Down glamorous tow rigs are as important as the cubic inches. In addition, a free-flowing ex- race craft themselves. haust system with four catalytic converters 6-cyl.VR r. eurtrf., 5-spd.nVtrans., pwr. winds/locks, cruise, dual airbaos, traction control. ABS brtw.. AIR COND..aloy SVT** Lightning pickup feels heat from keep environmentally-damaging emissions 010248. MSRP:$22.13O. in check and provide better engine breath- tariwllMH»«»aci|>lXHI!t

:•:•:•:•:•: i ANNUAL PERCENTAGE SPECIFICATIONS FUEL CAPACITY: 34.7 gals. RATE YOU CAN APPLY BASE PRICE: $21,627 TIRES: P275/60HR17 OR TOWARD YOUR UP TO DOWN PAYMENT PRICE AS TESTED: $23,200 BRAKES

sooo $0$0 AUTOMOBILES AlffOAaOeMrVal uMtor*29M> •UICK LBBABPW-87, CHKYILID-NIW 1 HONDA- 80 Civic DX, 1 PONTIAC- 85 Firebird, TOYOTA— '85. Camry, 4dr, auto, PW/D, PS, PB, j VORKIR-94, black, PS. owner, auto, axe cond ^INtTOC loadad, axe. cond., aak- 5apd, AC. Cruiaa. AM/FM !—78 V«n, S cyl, PONTIAC 0HANO AM 04 Other Foreign Cara To Ing $2000, call 906-725- caaa, axe. eond. $3250/ 3/4 tan rear, auto, leather AC. AM/FM stereo caai, PB, PO, PL, PW. ABS. naw trana, 7BK. 4 dr, SB- 88, 2dr, 6cyl, into, 145k., good cond. $3200. cllmata control, dual air Chooae From At Low0416 BO. 008-757-2669. ***** int., eofa/btd. 1750. litlla ac. PW, PS, PB, 75k m), baga, c/c, tilt whaal. 24 Overstocked Prlcee. Ona ABSOLUT! AUTO ruit. 7?2-300Ostt.C256 900-781-2542 PONTIAC- 80 Firebird, VOLKSWAOON Cash For Your Car •1600. Call attar 6. 906- veTve ang. 11.410k JAOUAR—77, XJ6C, 2dr Hour Delivery. QUANTUM STATION- 3284007. •UICK- 83 Park Ava, coupa, aw. cond., AC, VIP HONDA 6 cyl. good cond. AC, 8SSS 850 a Up S8SS FORD- »a Eacort •17,900. AM/FM caaa. low mHe- WAOON 07, auto. AC. Runa Wall. 1MK, many CHRVBLIR INTNBPID PW, PL, Aak $7000/80. Juwit or Running, Wiftii- Manual. 7«k, VOLVO-340 S3, luto. optlona incld. callar Call 201-0274)205 after 6. aoa.Muataall.618.7SBl AM/TM oaaaatta. PW, 4dr, ac, high mllaiga, 18-94. black. PS, PS. axe. cond. 83500. Call good running eonct. phone, 8700, 735-2716 AIR. PW, POLKS, c/e. air- PONTIAC- 00 Grand tars/so. aoa-762-5524. dealer maintained, naw JUP- '92, Laredo. Sil- 278-2373. palnl, many naw parts, CADILLAC SKDAN bag. 8B20k.ml,S18.900. ver. 4OR, AC, PW, PO/L, NISSAN MAXIMA-67, AM. Exc. cond. MANY T0VATA— S3 Callci ST, OOWM CAMAVAN-93, sap, anc. cond.. fully naw parti . VOLVO- '60, 240 5 ipd. AC, AM/FM can 2184013 OEVILLS- 71, Mint PS, 57,800 ml., axcal. cond,, B8fc, orlg. ml., Rad. PS. PB. Air, AM/FM, cond. Buying new Jeep, equlpt, 84,800/offar. 8>el 753-2869 Wagon. 7 paaa., auto, Lata model wracka 'k '. •010 Under 81000 new parti, runt vary VW- M FOX QL: I'M A PW. PST8, cruiaa, lilt 008-5484153. AM/FM caaa, Oar. kept. good. MSO, 422-8706 M205/BO 707-0728. need quick sale. 815.850. POfl«CHS 67. Model trueka. Top S$S Paid. Under sasoo ttOt FOX OL— In ntad whaal, alrbag. Call 234-1517 810.900. call 301-0662 64£2 AutamoMlea Of a naw homa. My fam- CADILLAC- 87 Davllla 219O0k.ml., $15,200. NISSAN- 86 Centra, 924a, rad, axe. cond. low daya or 769-6400 mtt. ... Antlquea ind ily ha* outgrown m». I Fleeiwood, »4k, aupar CHRVBLIR LICOLN TOWN CAR- good cond. 102K ml, ml.. 3594047. have 70K, AC, a hava loadadl $4900, 908-231- 66, 4 dr, powar 81200.006-1302 VOLVO- 88 760 Turbo. ClaeeleAutenwbllae had only ona ownar. INTRIPID-94, green, FONSCHI-SS- modal Loadad, aunrf, phona. • Luxury 1734 PS, PB, Air, PW, PDLKS, everything, vary good NISSAN- 86 Santa, 928, flra rad, Mack • Saerisear* umtarsttMO 12900 Call alt 6pm. 231- Alrbag, AM/FM alarao. cond., gray, black top, laathar int., tuHy loadad. CADILLAC- 00 Sadan 900-756-5467, auto, ac, runa Ilka new I • Family Vane ei7i. DaVHIa, Oar. kapl., mint 8830k. ml, $15,400. Qreat cond.. 67k, 83800 aulo. 104k ml., runa wary good, one ownar ear, • aJU'a. Sport and •3 OLDS, DELTA-SB, AoVirtJM Hi Ma CtBttHkd! cond., 4SK, 812.900. call Call 808-I71-1066 or B/O, 908-722-9044 U9M Tnicki 4D, aulo, 110k, UIH no 908-789-5228 271-ttH. Arfvtrt/sa alwayi garaged. 2 naw VOLVO-62. 940OL, 06k AAA NOtrmtAST • Trucks and Vins NISSAN- 01 Maxima. V- front tlree, extra eet of ml., metallc beige, tan OH . S 1SO0. Call 6, auto, PS, PB. AC, PL, Buya lata modal Jeapt, •100. Financing SOS-526-757? CNBVV- 72 Camaro, In ffia Clataltfd! anow Urea. Bedmlnater laathar int., aunroof. alr- trueka, ears. (201) 376- •tto • part*. Accta- •wo 454 big block, L.S. 6. 550 DODOI INTMPID-93. PW, Cruiaa, anVfm/caaa, area. $6300. Before 5, bag + ABS. SI7000. 4199 or (JOS) S22-O87B. • HICK CINTMRY horaai, naw quartan, 3.5, V6, Dual alrbagi. MA2OA-68. MX6, 2 dr, 811.800, 42k. 000-861- call WO-722-5000, after 90»234-1634. and Service i 2500 ml. completely re- 2725 5, call 906-761 <167. voun CLASsman AD UHITID 84, 63k ml., loadad, areen. 52k ml., aulo, AC, every option, VW— '66 Cabriolet auto. •1M > Automotive 4d>, good eond.. $1600. ACUM- 91 Integra LS, build angina, auto. 810.900, Call Jim •unroof, mint cond., now NISSAN-00.300ZX, $9500/90. Call Clarence SAAB- 91, 9000, auto- AC. axe. eond., naw roof, CAN MPOBUSHSD W Call 21 $-9290. 4 dr. gray auto 30K mi. 287-0300. M-F tlraa, exhauat 8 trana. Loadad. T-topa, Auto, malic, groan, betge taatn- many naw parte. FWD, •130 • Mlecellamous 764-0673 PAPIF1S WITH ONE •UICK- 73 Apollo. V8, Alarm til.000. AM/FM 84380. 722-7808. alarm eye., 49k, excel. er 61.500 mHaa, aunroof araaf in anowl 834^725. EASY PHONE CALL AN0 Autemotrva Caai. 906-684-1373 CHIVY- Camaro 88, cond.. naw tlrea/brakea. •13.900 90S434-19SS or auto, loaded, orlg. ownar 87, V8, auto, loaded, naw MIRCIDIS-S00TO VW- 74 Bug. 38k on re- FOR ONE LOW PRICK. a 59K orlg. ml. Mtchanl- ACUHA-90, Lagand L 61K, T-tope. PS, PB, At. tlraa, axhaual, paaaed WAOON-85, navy blue, 69.50O. 900-a72-0487 908-234-2333 daya FOR ONLY 8219.00 AM-FM atarao, $3000, Inap. 118k mi., Orlg. built ang., axe. running caliy sound, great leato- coupa, ve, auto, only 35k graal cond.. 140k, ml., 67.Calala, SATURN- 93 SCI 2 Or. eond., all naw part a, YOUfl AD WILL REACH ration pownnal. Intarlor ml., hilly loadad, laathar, 008-753-2020 ownar. Asking 83SO0. 2 dr.. V4. 85k. PW. OVER 1.2 MILLION 752-4667. 17500. CaH 761.0776. AC. alrbag, aunrt, auto 84800 B/O, 006-356-1473 axe. restored. $7000. Call eo6-»S-IO70. oxt.825» rv.mag, Call 5409266. 122,000/80 484-3874 Urea. 83800.561-6650. aublshla a Mora. Ona Ad* In ClawliM t-TSS-IBOO Hour 908-2180733 H2UO DODOI- 88 Omni, S PLVMOUTH CARAVELL •MW-UI- 07, 167k oont coir - HONDA- OS/86 Prelude MINT CONDITION PONTIAC- 64 Firebird. VtP MOTD— 51 A true clee- MOIOUCYCLt epd., 90k, 1 ownir, 2.2L B6, 4 cyl. Wbo, auto, AC, ml., good condition, SI. auto, fully loaded, OLDS'98 T-lop. AM/FM can., ale, Unreatored Onolonal. ana., S dr., HB, 890O runs good, ISfc ml., AM/FM itarao, aunrool, aonroof, exe cond S4K, y- 64k ml. clean. 82500/80. Call •7900. 906-21B-0733 BIO, 900-334-1808 •IBM, Clarence 7544672 SS1S • ATVa

BUtCK- 94 Park Avenue 10K ml. Executive car. Fully loadad. •23,000.

fully kMdad. Immac. 40k ml. Aaklng »18,000. Call 000473-3405 ATK- 90, 604ES. MotorcroaaM. NNava< r used, 67000 + new. MUST SELL 84000. Call 234-2456.

MAZDA •8•SSOL8 X HI (III AJIONAi TopomThae Una vr mci t s CaM S0aVS83-8844 S610 - Camaara PONTIAC- 84 Trana .Trafcara AM. Auto. AC, T-top. Blaek. PS. PW, orlg. • Ma4a# Ha> ownar. »1700. 234-0258 • RVPart*, TOYOTA- '93 MH2, auto, cruise. AC, tilt, PS, PDL. PW, alarm. White. Showroom cond. $10,000/80. Daya 006- 053-8184; Evea./wknda 7824009. COHBAIR- 71 Trailer, 18 ft., tlaapa 6, furnace, frig., atova, canopy. $900, 231-1218 OalC MOM-TOP CONV. VAN-S9. Fully loaded, alar craft options. 55k, 611500. 908-469.1735. CAMPING MBMBIft- SHIP- 300 park! COAST TO COAST. Camp at 5 siar resortl tor $0-840 a night. Emar- gency forces sail. Orglrv aiiy 83695 aacrifiea fr DJDYOU 8396. Call Cecil at 1-r" KNOW • • • 43S-1944 that an ad in this local paper aieo goea into 22 other local papera? 8600 Reach ovar 380,000 readers with ona call! HOAIS 1. •610-soata 63 Ranger 4aod, •1000/BO. Call after spm <90S) 3S6-1084 FORD- 88 F250, 4x4, fully loadad, 5 apd., Chartara under 80K miles, dealer malnt, 811,900.231.1663 MINI SPRIADIR- 93 8700 • Parte and . Tailgate mount, a%OO#aM#rl*)S hardly uaad, loso. STSBRTVIOB) 231-1663 8710 • Mlae Beating TRUCKS Ford, Chevrolet, Jeep and Niaaan 4 x 4'e. 16 in Mock To Choose From At Clearance Sale Prices. Faat On The Spot Dellv- ZODIAC— 68 MKII QR, 14'. military modal, VIP HONDA 40HP, mariner outboard, RTtai Low hra, front Ctrl, many Ha. PLAINFIBLO extras. Trailer Incl, S33O0 I-7B3-1S00 aak for Dave 234-2456. FORBES NEWSPAPERS

AUTO BIOGRAPHY KEMPER PONTIAC 5 miles from Bridgewater Commons Route 22 East at Route 287 Overpass Bridgewater (908) 469-4500

KEMPER CADILLAC S miles from Bridgewater Commons Route 22 East at Route 287 Overpass Bridgewater (908) 469-4500 CHEVsTOtET/GEQ ROYAL CHEVROLET/GEO Route 28 Just East of Rt. 23 & Rt. 287 Intersection Bound Brook (908) 356-2460 BCHKYSLE MOUTH BELLE MEAD GARAGE Route 206 Belle Mead 908)359-8131

CLAYTON AMERMAN DODGE "74 Years of Sales and Service" Main Street, Peapack (908) 234-0143 PONTIAC KEMPER PONTIAC 5 miles from Bridgewater Commons RL 22 East at Rt. 287 Overpass Bridgewater (908)469-4500

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    Confidential litHlltttl on, the watch wriggled free from our wrist and leaped to the pave- ment. Somehow, shaking the thing Stuffyou r didn't revive it. It lay in a coma for Wlih COOl StllfT a year or so before traveling home Next time you're in a book store Cover Story with us for repair, check out the Random House After Mom's German watch- stocking staffers. Little girls (ages maker friend healed it, Confi- 3/up) will adore the Jewelry Board Books ( indude a ld dential set the watch on top of a ^"> &* 8? ' washing machine. An uninten- tone pendant on a chain and eight Cra/fc 7 tional backhand while stuffing of stick-on earnngs. The sto- socks in the dryer knocked it onto i, Christmas tree, teddy bear the floor and again, time stood still. munchkins will enjoy the Christ- It took several years to get over F/»db • »*•?»«•••••••*••• mas Ornament Books (ages 1-3, our shame and hand it over to $1.99) with gold string, which Mom for repair. Finally fixed, we makes the books ready to hang on wore the watch faithtUUy for a a tree. There's the Pictureback month when it flew off again re- Shape Books (3-7, $2.50), and The Theatrics cently. This time, the back flipped Book of GIow-in-the-Dark Christ- off, the battery spilled out, and a mas Ornaments (all ages, $8.99). white thingamajig detached as There's also books for reading, well. Like a severed corpse, the in- for touching, and even one with nards, computer chips and all, lay tree seeds - and if you hurry, you Getaways 11 exposed. It seemed to be the end. can get an Advent calendar (first Sadly, we put the thingamajig Sunday in Advent is Nov. 27). where it seemed to belong, pushed the battery in and snapped the Thank you, please SHARON WILSON/WEEKENL PLUS What to do,...... f 2 back on. don't drive through Somerset County rookie firefighters hold a propane drill. And it ticked merrily along! I When Ray Bradbury wrote guess time heals all wounds after Something Wicked This Way Comes you know, you just know, Kittdl terrorists portrayed by Neil Jordan's direct- that he was actually talking about ing and the acting of the artists he Dining out 20 The State stands Christmas. And as the winter attack lOllet chose to play Lostat, Ujuis, Clau- winds and holiday cliimes descend' The terroristic kiitens are back, dia, etc. on an unsuspecting New Jersey, Yes, there \v;is a very large con- on its own two feet and this time they've discovered It's been a good IS years since Weekend Confidential has a bit of somcthmg new J p.iper towcls troversy as towards Tom Cruise's John Belushi last wielded Ins sam- advice for all you soon-to-be fran- Ukp ^ ancjcnl cawm;m ability to play I/\stat. This was Co«rf 21 urai sword on Saturday Night tic shoppers. based upon the thought of his Live, and since then, cutting edge Just park. dean cut, apple pie, and the boy IV comedy sketches have been Don't circle the mall for hours, to bum *)M1 " lwcsl1 next door image not being able to searching desperately for a spot. few and far between. Weekend Conjittentiul's kittens, fit that of a decadent, blood suck- Don't threaten little old ladies who Courgand and Moses, have found ing, French Aristocratic vampire. Introductions 25 The cast members of The State, steal that spot once you find it. the impoving MTV sketch comedy mal not only can you play Witn Yet besides the lack of French ac- Don't go insane, walking up to the cent, Cruise, as Mr, Cohen notes show, have equaled the inventive- PaPcr towcls- you can ^ USG mall after hours of searching, himself, docs un outstanding job ness of the original SNL crew. It's them to car et a nicc slzed baU when you see a pickup pull out 10 P " > and demonstrates be has the di- time to tune out the current SNL's room in no feet from the main entrance. versity of a true actor. We think weak, repetitive skits and tune in Just park. this, not money, is the reason The State. It's a theoiy Weekend Confi- Where we differ Anne Rice took out the ad stating icture: Cast members' personalities dential and a good friend have her pleasure with his performance. been practicing for years. When make the sketches, Thomas Len- with our own guy The strongest point of Anne you get to the mall, drive up to non is the most versatile, playing a What movie was Weekend Plus Rice's nov'.ls, ami thankfully this STEVE LEGATO where the cars seem to be more Dr. Stmnpeloue-esque designer of film critic Jeffrey Cohen watching? film, is her ability to make the densely packed, and then stop one high fashion underwear and a high If wasn't the same Interview with reader, and now viewer, feel for Old MM and Jersey school foreign exchange student row before them and just park, Yes, you might be able to get a the Vampire that Weekend Confi- the characters as humans with who romances a teacher. feelings alongside their supernatu- C$ntmt Railroad Bridge spot closer to the mall. Yes, you dential, two co-workers and five Other skits thrive on contradic- might only spend two minutes other friends went to see. ral Dark Gifts. tions, like Michael Showalter's If Mr. Cohen missed all of the searching for it, but we doubt it, Interview with the Vampire, the over (he War/tan r/ver at "Doug," a rebel with little to rebel strong points tins movie has to And while you're in Satan's movie, is one of the best, if nut Ihe against. His dad produces Bob offer, we hope lie can sit down holding pattern looking for a spot, bust film adaptations of a book to NMAMIIC Station Dylan albums and his high school we'll be inside, And by the time down and read the novel it is principal offers him pot. you finally mentally and physically ever reach the silver screen. Fol- bused upon ami maybe, just The State may not be as well- collapse, we'll be on our way lowing very closely Anno Rice's nuiybe get a real understanding of known as ikuv'iH and Buit-hmd, home. Save your time and your H)7(i novel, the descriptive style the suhlle tale that was being no but it's'just'as-furiny.. • • ' l t.t 1,1 1.1 '",, f i.i.i."» " ' 4 Cover story Weekend Plus, Nov. 23-25 The vanishing universe of the small town

    always accompanied the sound of the siren, 1 would search the horizon for an ominous '6 Thanksgiving, glow - these were the days before sodium vapor lights so an orange glow meant the fire was a real doozy. If we didn't see the a traditional time halo of fire, we waited to sec how many trucks left town. One truck usually meant a minor fire or a car accident; but two or more for returning home. trucks meant a calamity was in the works and it was hard to get back to sleep. It's an opportunity Until the 1970s, when the firemen were given electronic devices called Plectrons and dispatched by radio from the Hillsbor- to consider what ough Police Department, you had to wait until your father came home to tell you where the fire was. Or you had to rely upon time has done to the network of the Ladies Auxiliary; your mother called somebody downtown who lived near the firehouse or one of those our hometowns. anointed people who had a fire phone, And if it was a bad fire - in those days, the heroics were reserved for barn fires and sav- ing the livestock that was a farmer's life- Story by Mike Deak blood - the Ladies Auxiliary would spring into action, making coffee and sandwiches Photos by Sieve Legato to serve the firefighters in the suddenly bright night. Such was the power of a fire to bring the community together, as if the flames could melt away the personality con- flicts, neighborly disputes, and personal 1. Siren Son anxieties and doubts and weld us together with a common bond. It was as if the sound I think I should only feel what one invari- of the fire siren stirred something deep in ably feels in revisiting any scene of child- our collective subconscious; but I doubt it - hood: How simll everything lias grown, sentimentality and Jungian thought seldom and haw tumble is Ihe deterioration in mix. But I am sure that as a small town in inysd/f the country, Neshanic Station had enough George Oiwll sense to be self-reliant; we took care of our Such, Snch Were the Joys... own troubles. epending on whose kitchen clock I do not know if this is tine today. you set your life by, for a long time the six o'clock siren test of Dthe Neshanic Volunteer Fire Company sounded 5:56 or 5:57 p.m. The 2. Appreciations siren test was one i if those daily land- No / caimol/oir/et whew it is that 1 come marks by which we measured our lives, from but we were never bothered that it was off I cannot fotxjet the people who love me by a lew minutes. Alter all, that was Yeah, I can be myself hew in this small progress for you: the siren was activated town by a machine at the Hillsborough Police And people let me be just what I want to Department that never seemed to be able Bob May in front of the Neshanic United Methodist Church. Bob's father built be to handle the daylight and standard time the church way back when. John Cougar Mellencamp switches. The siren's premature blast was "Small Town" a comforting reminder that not so long ago, the first forkfuls of supper to listen because When my father became fire chief, a spe- hen I went away to college and when there were no smarty pants machines, there was always the freak, but welcome, cial telephone line for alarms was installed was asked where I was from, I we always managed to blow the siren on possibility that it was a real alarm instead of in our house. The "fire phone," as powerful dutifully answered, "Neshanic time, just a test. and mysterious as the Cold War hotline be- WStation/1 To those classmates When I was growing up in Neshanic in A highlight of my unremarkable child- tween the White House and the Kremlin, from the harsh upper-class suburbs of IDfiOs, before the siixm was abandoned to hood was the Monday evening when my was placed on top of a chest of drawers in Westchester and Long Island, I became technology, my father used to have the oc- father hoisted me in his arms and allowed my parents' bedroom. We children were told convinced that I had been marked as a casional duty of conducting the weekly test me to press the siren button. What awesome never to answer the fire phone, not even to rube. The reaction would have been the at 6 p.m. Monday. All he hud to do was look power! With the pressure of a child's trem- touch it; the consequences were too dread- same had I answered Mayberry or Hootcr- at his watch and twee press a button in an villc, Others could not fathom that such a unsecured case on the front of the firehouse Ah, the lost art of siren-blowing; / remembermy parents speculating mythical place could exist in 1974 New {across the street from where my grandpar- Jersey - "What Turnpike exit is that by?" ents once hud a general store?,} It sounds a whose finger was on tfie button - in a small town evetyone is an they asked, To others, it was as if I had bit silly, but the finger on the button re- aficionado of such genuine community theatre begun speaking the ancient language of quired a keen sense of modulation. If you the Lcnni Lenape. To make life simpler, pressed a few seconds too long, the siren especially at mixers, I eventually ab- bling fingertip, hearts within hearing dis- would let out

    Jot Hoff and hla family hava bttn fixing up Shadow Lawn on Maplt Avonuo for tha paat three yean, Lagand taya Abraham Lincoln onca gava a ap«Kh on tht porch, Life in one small town (Continued from page Page 4) Methodist; the Sunday School workbooks Bob Shannon glvM hit daughter a pun on tht awing In tht park occupying small town atmosphere was particularly sti- we filled out during "Saturday Night at the what UMd to bt tht Rhooh/irt of tha formar Ftirvttw School. Thara an no fling for a young man who wanted to seek Movies" were Presbyterian; the dogma de- traoaiofthaoulhouaaa. his fortune in the academic world. I had livered from the pulpit could best be de- become estranged from the Mends I had scribed as American Protestant with Nor- grown up with in Neshanic Station because man Rockwell as its prophet On Children's we had little in common; while they took Day, the last Sunday of the Sunday School apart car engines and learned how to ride year, each class gave a presentation; one motorcycles, I read Ulysses and dangled par- year I was God talking to Jonah in the belly ticipies in pretentious attempts to squeeze of the whale. You earned a Bible if you frustrations through the tip of a pen. In the recited enough of the important verses or world beyond painfully parochial Neshanic could name the books of the Old Testa- Station 1 wanted to iind something to tell ment. The choir sang with the beauty and me I had been misplaced by fate and that I authority of angels; their voices could do would flower once 1 more to persuade a non- found that magical fer- Jf)Qtf VO/CGS believer than a thumping tilizer? sermon, as if the harmony 1 don't recall the exact more to persuade a of their voices reflected moment in my college non-beliew than a the harmony of grace in days when I stopped the universe. On the Sat- being ashamed of my thumping sermon, as if urday night before Christ- hometown. Perhaps it the harmony of their mas was the holiday pag- was on that long Satur- eant and party; some par- day night ride with nay voices reflected the able was acted out then fellow golf team mem- h ) y f gdCB Jn the we all went downstairs bers from Annapolis to am Ori O and sung Jungle Bells at Willow Grove, Pa., when the top of our aching I regaled them with sto- lungs until Santa Claus ries of Neshanic Station arrived and handed but and I became irritated gifts that were probably Thara'i always a friendly face at the Neshanic Inn, from bartender Lynn Bell to with their laughter. Perhaps it was when I bought at Packard's Market. On Palm Sun- patrom Mike Plaaecki, Kan Shaffery, Alan Henning and Roger Siahl. was baring my soul (and everything else) to day we beat each other with palms. Christ- my first serious girlfriend; she didn't laugh, mas caroling, once very popular, stopped the performance more - the audience or Amerrnan's Lumberyard looked like the Perhaps it was on the train coming home sometime in the early 1970s, about the time the dancers. lumberyard on my model train layout. for Thanksgiving one year when I suddenly I quit going to church, Dogs: The dogs were our police force, their Shurts1 feed mill on Fairview Drive and Co- thought of that November afternoon a de- The Firehouse - Our town hall. When I barks were the only burglary alarms we vert's John Deere dealership were a re- cade before when I ran home from the bar- was growing up, the firehouse was on Olive needed. Because everyone knew everyone minders of Neshanic Station's heritage as a ber shop through the crackling light of a Street - the building now known as the Sta- else and the dogs knew everyone, the ap- agricultural center. Then there were the blustery sunset and, turning up the back tion House with the Branchburg Township pearance of a stranger was big news. Car store, owned for a long time by the Setzers, alley, saw the welcome and warm light of Library where the fire engines used to be doors were never locked, Huff Electric and the barber shop on Olive our kitchen and suddenly feeling a rush of kept. The other half is still used as a meet- Business: Neshanic Station's main com- Street That was it. comfort and joy that to this day I do not ing room and polling place. The most inter- merce was Wilson Products with plants on Railroads: Armed with a dangerous completely understand. csting part of the firehouse was the ticket Woodfern Road next to the Neshanic Inn knowledge of Freud, for a long time I be- So I began to gain a profound apprecia- booth in the front foyer; it may have had an and on Maple Avenue. The firm made dyes lieved my frequent dreams of trains masked sexual anxiety, Common sense-eventually tion for Neshanic Station, particularly its in- ancient connection with the stage. Twice and plastics; at the end of a shift the pro- prevailed when I realized 1 lived less than a stitulions; there were fund-raising benefits called "The duction workers wore the color of thai day's 1 half mile from two railroads, ihe Lehigh The Church - Its steeple was a symbol Spring Follies * a showcase for local talent, batch. Now there's wells to monitor the Valley main line and tht1 Jersey Central of the town's successful struggle against the The climax was a chorus lino of firemen groundwater contamination at the cleared branch from Flemingtnn to Somervillt! forces of evil. The church was not strictly dressed in tutus. I don't know who enjoyed Maple- Avonue site. (Pleasr turn to Page (J) Sv(jJv Weekend Pius, Nov. 23-25 MtlMmtmWM«*M«IM t»t«MIMWMM»» • !»»•» HMIHMIMIHMH »MHMHU>tMMHH Vanishing universe (Continued from Page 5) used to be. Walk into the new post which created the town around office and you could be anywhere 1860.1 teamed to count by count- with the postal services bureau- ing the number of cars in a train. cratic confines, The old post office The trains on the Jersey Central had an atmosphere and look line, now abandoned lo bushes, unique to Neshanic Station. Now chugged along slowly; I always it's somebody's apartment dreamed it was "The little Engine Hie School: Fairview School was That Could." The long freight the biggest building in Neshanic trains on the Lehigh Valley shot Station, a classic two-story brick through town at 50 miles per hour; building on the southeast corner of their long, mournful whistles on Chester Avenue and Marshall hot, pre-air conditioned nights cast Street. The school closed around the same spell on me as they did 1960 because it had no indoor on countless other American boys. plumbing; the boys and girls out- The whistle was the sound of ad- houses were at separate comers of venture that faded into a dream of the rear schoolyard. Because there riding a train shooting through the were only four classrooms, two countryside and eventually grades were sometimes combined through a small town 1 never rec- in a single room. The school has ognized until it was too late to been torn down and replaced with stop. a house; the schoolyard is now a The Riwr: Not too many people park maintained by Branchburg realize the South Branch of the Township. I never went to Fair- Btcky Dtlti Ventura and two-yMr-oM Killy Schlderman talk ai Aahliy Hansan, Jack Robarti, Raritan River, which begins at view School, but my brother, sister Rob McAllister and Bill Stihl hang out at thi ganaral atora. Budd Lake, joins the North and cousins did; I wonder if they Branch where Hillsborough, admit going to a school with out- mented emotions I feel on this gained satisfaction by being active don't have time to join the lire Briclgcwater and Branchburg meet houses just 40 miles from New quiet and windy hilltop. Growing in the community. In a small town company or sing Christmas carols. and empties into the ocean at York City, up in Neshanic Station I was sur- you were born with an identity They would not understand why Perth Amboy, is the longest river Porches: Nobody built decks be- rounded by family; my grandpar- and a sense of security; you knew the generations born after their within Nu' Jersey's borders. It is cause all the houses had porches. ents lived next door, two sets of who you were and so did everyone deaths in the 1960s could ridicule not majestic, but in a spring flood You spent summer evenings on aunts and uncles lived a block else, You had a tribal instinct and a time when car doors didn't need The Raritan can bo powerful and the front porches, waiting for a away and my uncle lived just out- an innate pride of your hometown, to be locked and neighbors gath- dangerous. breeze to slide down Sourland side of town on a farm where he I doubt much of that is true ered on front porches to share sto- The bridges over the Raritan at Mountain. You were told stories of buried jars of money, It was not a today. ries. They would not understand a Neshanic Station are graceful but what it was like to live in Neshanic paranoid's delusion that eyes were Neshanic Station is not unique. world where people have grown brittle; the road bridge is landmark Station decades ago when chicken always watching me. All happy small towns were alike. more distant, though they're living of its kind and the Jersey Central thefts were serious crimes. You I don't believe that what I've But their universe is vanishing. much closer together. bridge, now rotting away, was once heard tales of terrible snowstorms written in this essay truly captures The tide of development is wash- The Neshanic Station of today is the setting for U.S. Savings Bond and awful fires, You heard the gos- what it was like to grow up in a ing over small towns; the farms not much different than the town commercial. The old mill, now ren- sip of distant scandals whose in- small town. I deliberately chose around Neshanic Station are now ovated into a home, guards the re- not to mention specific people be- sprouting $275,000 homes. The where I grew up, It is still, I'm discretions would not even warrant convinced, the best place to raise a mains of stone dam. Not long ago, a raised eyebrow today. You waited cause I respect their privacy and population of Branchburg Town- when bamboo poles wore still in a small town, you acquire a del- ship has tripled since I was in el- family, And it still has the quaint for darkness to stretch across the and welcome appearance of a used, you could stand on the river sky so you could trace the Big Dip- icate sense of discretion and trust ementary school. And many of the bank by the flea market and cast at an early age, Lovable characters social ills which afflict our society small town, The residents are still per with your finger. You debated friendly and community-minded, into the river for trout. But now, whether the faint flashes of light have an unfortunate tendency to have infiltrated small towns. No because of a permanent breach in were heat lightning or real light- become laughable eccentrics in longer are they islands of security In an insane age, Neshanic Station the clam, the river has been re- ning, When the real thunderstorm print. That would be a betrayal, be- in a sea of danger, No longer do has kept its sanity. routed and is half its width. I came and the bathtub was filled cause whatever our differences people look up when they hear a Perhaps that is the reason why I would like to lake up a collection with water in case the power went may be, toth e outside world we siren. visit my grandparents' graves. It is to repair the dam and restore the out, you stayed on the porch, felt Neshanic Station natives will al- I wonder what my grandparents a reminder that we are capable of river to its original course, but I the cool, refreshing squalls and lis- ways present a united front. would think of today's world. They creating a much better world - an don't know who to give the money tened to the violence of the rain. (In the book 0' Neu> Jersey, the would probably be shocked at the universe where you can enjoy the to. On insomniac nights the vision Porches were neat because, unlike authors encourage a day trip to amount of uncivil behavior and security of a protective security, of hitting a golf ball across the decks, there was a roof over your Neshanic Station and its Sunday the naughty things on television. And though Neshanic Station has river still leads me to sleep. head, flea market. They say the Raritan They would have a hard time un- retained its essential character, I Cars: There were once more River is "a lovely spot for a spon- derstanding why people are so im- can not help but wondering if we Studebakers per capita in Nes- taneous alfresco swim....this is a mersed in their jobs and their have gained far less than we have hanic Station than any other town beautirul setting and interesting drive for self-satisfaction that they lost. in the United States. 3. Elegy local characters make this spot The Barber Shop: To the barber, As my body continues on its jour- worth a trip." My hometown as a I was always "the best boy on ney, my thoughts keep turning tourist attraction-ugh!) Chester Avenue." Saturday morn- bock and bury themselves in days No, the experience of growing ings were the busiest times and •past up in a small town is beyond the while you waited, you listened to Gvstave Flaubert reach of words. I wonder if chil- WNEW-AM on the radio, read n my birthday I have the dren in elementary school today Boy's Life and smclled the exotic peculiar ritual of visiting could imagine a childhood without odor of grain and cows deep in my grandparents' graves cable TV, VCRs, computers, com- ever crease of the farmers' over- Oin Neshanic Cemetery. pact discs, Nintendo and air con- alls. They are buried in the northwest ditioning, It was a time when you The Post Office: You had to visit corner of the cemetery on a ridge 1 learned how to square dance in tin. post office way day because overlooking the pristine and pro- fourth grade, your father per- there was no homo delivery. The saic Raritan Valley. I don't know formed shift work for American clerks nil knew who I was and why I am here; perhaps with the Cyanamid to meet a $100 a month used to give me the mail before I passage with another year, I sense mortgage, only beatniks and for- knew the combination to my fam- my own eternity creeping closer eigners took drugs, violence was ily's box. The old post office, on and I want to make a last attempt limited to Gunsnuke, you could the first floor of a house down- at trying to connect the present burn leaves at the curb and fami- town, had more character than the with the world my grandparents lies never fell apart. You worked huili'ing on Main Street where the knew. because you wanted to provide a old Jt. -sey Central freight ^tatjon s , , WOFfte cannot sort sthe frag- good life for your family and you. Bob May on his daily four-mile walk to NesHanlc Station. i Weekend Plus, Nov. 23-25 Crafts 7 High towered Best of NYC Comedy Nov. 26, Dec. 5, ft l*c V 8 P.M & 10 P.M. Dec. 3 8 PM Sold Out tb stickit GEMINT 1. Select photo-safe albums «nd tdhesives. The scrap- High Energy Comedy book photo album allows for AT1TSBEST greatest flexibility and cre- KOOMI ativity; you can document femily history right on the album page and important CALL 1-800-331-6756 mementos can be displayed right along with the photos. Tickets At: Scrapbooks with acid-free The Clarion Hotel & Conference Center piges are itcottunended 2055 Lincoln Highway (Rt. 27), Edison, NJ 08817 (Rough-textured pages often indicate high addity). Album bindingi should allow pajes to lie flat, to keep photo* North Branch Volunteer Fire Co. proudly presents ted leu over, ty the talk of**- # JC Carole Iuso's oC photoi If you Tis the Season Jioliday boutique then btnk down by ip- DAVtOGIPSONWEEKEND PLUS featuring the quality work of over 200 crofters Pam Dourado Ilkti to cut and pattt. prodmat* yean and, put iftBw'iiniio'wmflWn ir ytVtidT'1 Now thru December 4,1994 > oboloi m fa * ftUMtic North Branch Volunteer Fire Co. album that chemkilly dti* Route 28, North Branch, NJ In everyone's closet, behind the old sneaken, buried under old Netot- (adjacent toRvita n Valley Community College) uwk/aralhktten by a wuiter jacket fourth And in that shoe box is a monster. bunu. It's a monster you tiy to forget and try to ignore, but you know one 3. Make one 'family album' Hours: Daily 10:00-8:00 day, inevitably, you're going to have to face it One day you are going to and om afcum frv etch Weekends 10:00-5:00 open that box, and cringe in honor as you begin sorting through ten child What nicer way to years of old photographs. Directions: East or Weil: Rome 22 jL M>Ofr Drive, Orr Drive to Route "TVAI And on that day, you might want to give Pam Dourado a call, college or their first «p«t- 21, Fire house is 2/10 mile on SLI She can't help you remember who that older gentleman in the green meot? left. (Orr Drive is 3 miks suit standing next to Aunt May is, but she can tell you how to sort and i Document photo. It ii im- W«l of Bridge wi»er store your photographs, and how to protect them. portant to write in mines, Commons Mall) It's all a part of her business, Creative Memories, which specializes in dates and events. But it is teaching people what to do with the hundreds of photographs that just as important to write in they've accumulated over the years. feelings, humorous captions, It started three years ago, when she was facing the same monster as appropriate quotes and fam- everyone else. ily stories. Tte« are what "Shortly after moving to New Jersey I noticed that my albums were will be remembered and ap- getting bad, I was also looking for something to do with my time, as my preciated years from now. • . •.••:••.*. •.-••••*.• kids were in school, so 1 started researching it," Mrs. Dourado. "Hon- 5. Creative Cropping, trim estly, I didn't know what to do with them, or why they were turning." pictures that include too It turned out that her photo albums, which she thought were fine, much sky, a thumb or cam- were in fact poor-quality, high-acid magnetic albums - the worst pos- sible for storing photographs, era strap. Use templates to So she got creative. After talking to a friend, who put her onto the St. trim photos into shapes - a Cloud, Minn.-bascii Creative Memories, Mrs, Dourado found a solution heart! circle or oval. How* to her photo problems, and a new career. ever, be careful not to cut out Using the compuny's techniques for storing photographs - acid-free the 79 car, hobby horse or albums, especially pages, and creative designs - Mrs. Dourado organ- furniture that defines an era. ized her family photographs, and decided to open a local Creative 6. Do not cut Polaroid prints. Memories chapter. Exposing the print's chemis* rc/ww ffve' Now she holds workshops in her home showing people how to im- try to the air may cause the prove their own albums. She also visits local clubs and holds occasional image to deteriorate and the teos/expi night classes at adult schools, alkaline developing gel can At the classes, which cost $10 for the first time, and $5 for follow-up irritate skin and eyes. visits, she shows them the correct alburns to use, and then techniques 7. You needn't keep every with ad thru 1M7 to store the photos. shot of Sally's first smile. Be cannotbe combket th other ofiofus The workshops aren't just about using an acid-free photo album, selective - mount only well- in stock r^futer prto merchandise only \ People forget things, Mis. Dourado said, and because of that, you focused, varied shots. should label and date each photo, in the album. Don't write on the 8. Include special mementos photo, Mrs, Dourndo said, but next to it. If there's a runny story that with your photos: Mikey's goes with the photo, include it. first hair cut photo with a "Don't worry if you don't have good handwriting," Mrs. Dourado said, lock of his hair; family vaca- "That adds to the album. It's something your kids will want to see." tion photos with color bro- So, good news for doctors. chures and post cards. The key, Mrs. Dourado said, is keeping your album up to date. As 9. Take at least one roll of long as this year's photos are in the album, you'll have time to work on black and white film per year older ones and the? monster will remain safely banished to the back of • they outlast color prints. 10, Complimentary the closet. Do not store negatives in the :>: <•,«» S Mrs. Dourado's next workshop dates are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 6. same place as your album. Call 76(f-9355 fo Jov. 23-2f I IMIHMIHMUH I tllMUMHIMM • KHMIMM Mtimttlttlt «*»••• IHtMIHttlMMtMMHUItMIMHtltH

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Members of the original crew to Picard and crew as if it I nfVP|V I^HJ^^ cast show up for only about 25 col- were a natural evolution. lective minutes; Mr. Spock, Dr. It acts as if we should be grate- McCoy, and Cmdr. Uhura don't nil for the chance to launch the em, but It Is a wy show up at all. Capt Sulu is repre- new franchise of films, sented by his daughter, which What we get is a Star Trek movie about e boy v»to inherit* makes virtually no chronological movie with all the strengths and the Minnesota Ttoins and ap- sense but is a nice touch. faults of The JVeit Generation TV Capt. Kirk (William Shatner, as series, As the previous films had points Nmaaartf nawttaja?. You can if it were necessary to mention been classic Star Trek, only bigger, probably tea the penon UNng such a thing after all these years) this is The Next Generation, andCaptain Picard and Data conduct a galaxy search. opens the film as a figurehead, a only the screen is bigger. Every- next to you ftftat al the plot legend asked toac t as a public re- thing else is entirely the same. awfully cranky about getting back acter - he's a goner, By the time points wm be, lations tool at the christening of a For character development, we in, Even if it takes you until Capt. it happens, it doesn't matter any- new Starship Enterprise. get android Data incorporating an Picard's century tod o it, more as he's barely been here to The 10 minutes we spend with emotion chip so he can laugh and It also, through plot gymnastics begin with. him, Scott (James Doohan), and cry and say the profanity that I wouldn't dare try todescribe , Generations has its charms, The Chekov (Walter gives Generations brings together Capt. Heard and characters are a little livelier than Top 10 Koenig) are the its PG rating. Capt. Kirk, after a very long sec- they were on the small screen, and most re- "He never takes himself Aside from that, tion of straight Capt, Picard, to try Marina Sirtis1 annoying empathy this is a two-hour and stop McDowell. is kept to a minimum, But it's video rentals Next Generation Shatner, for all his trademark nothing more than it was on tele- episode with bet- 1. They remind The Next overacting and now-bloated ap- vision, and it doesn't have the feel- ter sets and apearance, shows off just what it ing of gravity the better Star Trek 2. The Paper couple of high- was that made Capt, Kirk a leg- movies did. these are, tak- CfoeS/i't Stop tO pOftiUCdtB priced guest stars. 3. Guatdrtf feu 1 endary character: he never takes After all this, it's hard to say ' The overcom- himself nearly as seriously as ev- goodbye to an old friend like Capt. 4, plicated plot gives erybody in The Next Generation, Kirk, who would have been better 5. and scienfetto defeat" us Malcolm Mc- and he doesn't stop to pontificate off flying into the "second star to making Dowell (who used when there's a mad scientist to de- 6. the the right" in his own last movie. trip an exhili- to get good roles) feat, He provides oxygen to a The bottom line is you're likely to 7. rating one. as a demented movie that takes place in an artifi- feel after Generations the way you Suddenly, the future (that is, Star scientist determined to get himself cial atmosphere, When he tells felt before it: if you're a Next Gen- 8. Trek's future) takes over and we back into a Nexus - which sounds Capt. Picard "I was saving the gal- eration fan, you'll probably feel are thrust into the world of Star like a brand of automobile, but is axy when your grandfather was satisfied, and if you're a classic Trek: The Next Generation. And all really an anomaly in space. It still in diapers, and the galaxy 9. Trekker, you may feel a little ma- the things Trekkers have com- somehow creates an atmosphere owes me one," Capt. Kirk has the nipulated. Without Capt. Kirk and 10, plained about in the past are not that grants each individual exactly authority and the history to back it crew aboard, you probably won't only present, but emphasized. what he wants, and when you're up. And yes, Capt. Kirk gets killed - Utt odurtesy of Easy VMeo. feel a serious urge to see the next The Holodeck, an especially yanked out of it-as McDowell is dead, not to come back. No Gen- film. And be assured there will be .i 1 V. in Caot. Kirk's centurv - vmi pot. 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    Sterling Macer, Jr. Allie Woods Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting is a play as American Re-creating the roles they originated in San as Jackie Robinson as "Bojangles" Robinson as apple pie and, well, baseball, Diego, this time for George Street Playhouse direc- Ed Schmidt's drama unfolds in Room 902 of the tor Sheldon Epps, are Willie C. Carpenter as Robe- Roosevelt Hotel on April 9,1947, when Brooklyn son and Sterling Macer Jr. as Jackie Robinson. Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey called a At the heart ofAfr. Rickey is the question of meeting with several prominent black American whether Robinson's ascension to the major figures to gain their support in announcing the leagues marked a major step forward for desegre- transfer of Jackie Robinson from the Negro gation or a tragic end to the black-owned and leagues to the Dodgers organization. operated Negro league. The George Street Playhouse's timing in pre- Throughout the play, the case for black business senting Mr. Hicfcey seems just right, considering ownership is argued vehemently by Robeson, con- the major league players' strike and the discussion cerned that Robinson's ascension will benefit sparked by Ken Burns' PBS documentary. black America too gradually while hundreds of like Baseball, the play uses a historical view of Negro league players will be out of work. the game to explore a plethora of issues: race, "Rather than employ one man at a time, let's desegregation, labor relations, our obsession with really do something for the employment of the celebrity. Negro," Robeson argues. "Let's do one team at a According to Roosevelt Hotel bellhop Clancy time," Interestingly, the play's debate is still rel- Hope, the prominent figures present at the meet- evant: today there remain scant few blacks in the ing were Paul Robeson, the Rutgers University managerial ranks of major league basbal). graduate who went on to excel not only in academ- Mr. Kickey is a drama which deals with empow- ics but in athletics and erment, not in the artasweU; Bill "Bo- I H highly personal way it jangles" Robinson, the Mence is a virtue/' Rickey is popularly discussed tap-dancing legend of reminds Robinson, hoping the player in today's self- stage and screen; and obsessed times, but in Joe Louis, the "Reigning terms of minority Heavyweight Champion CO/Or baffler, groups forced to be pa- of the World." "/f we move any slower," the torn tient and systematic waiting for fairness in American baseball folk- lore, was later reiterated Still." a powerful white male in a.segment of Louis' structure. autobiography, but play "I'm not speaking to Isiah Whitlock Jr. wright Schmidt's research proved the meeting, at you," Robeson says to Rickey at one point in the Tom Brennan as Joe Louis least as it has been recorded in baseball annals, play, "You do not have to dominate every con- as Branch Rickey likely never occurred. versation." 1 8 resona tes Schmidt uses this intriguing but unsubstanti- , S*™"* ' ^ J so powriully because 1.1*1 • » n-i UUJ *• it raises questions regarding ethnocentnsm, toler- atedtalemMr.tote,/,whichdramatizesamcrcu- IllciIndi«^Wp*to^1,uiu» rial period in America's history to stage a fascinat- tions still circulating in contemporary America. ing debate about issues surrounding racism and "Patience is a virtue," Rickey reminds Robinson, cultural pluralism. hoping the player will agree to be the first to break When the play premiered at San Diego's old baseball's color barrier. Globe Theatre in 1992 critics and audiences alike "If we move any slower," the torn Robinson enthusiastically embraced Schmidt's vision. responds, "we'll be standing still." According to Variety, the play "provides a pow- Mr. Rickey Coils a Meeting runs Nov. 26-Dec, 18 erful vehicle for analyzing issues of race and soci- at the George Street Playhouse in New Brun- ety that go beyond baseball and continue to be as swick. Tickets are $3O-$18. For reservations, call pertinent as the, recent I*» Angeles violence." (908) 246-7*317. i, •. \ \ % i >:•'> ''U'-'A ,- -» f -*- ^™ ™™ ^r- ™--w-» -^^^ New COUUtt 111, Hmdel Concerto GKMJQ Op. 6, to. /0 i Bid) Concerto/or T*o Mlns in D minor Hiydn Violin Concerto No. I in C Major Symphony Moon Symphony No. 29 in A Major Orchestra M«t NM Hi Ml Mi IU, NO* ft, MINI

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    Saturday, lM,tt 2:00 pm 1:00 pm 8:00 pm 5:30 pm_ Oh little town continue throuaj^ Decembef 24 adults and children, as well ough music instruction to their Weekend Plus writer as live {but well-tempered) animals children from the early stages Oh little town 0/ Bethlehem, how re-enact the Nativity in one hour through adulthood. Fortunately for sweet we seethee lie.., on an outdoor stage at Moravian visitors from afar, most of the Drive due west on Route 78, past College. hymns they sing are selections fa- (609) 683-8000 M Clinton, past Phillipsburg, and Add to that list a tour of the 18th miliar to churchgoers outside their after traveling just a few minutes century Moravian industrial quar- tradition. into Pennsylvania, you'll think ter, with costumed interpreters, "There's a beautiful organ and you've been whisked away to the : working craftspeople and baked very competent choir," Dave adds. |^*4E*.K«t-*r.<- -"1 Holy Land, Road signs point to goodies; a 10-mile Christmas peace Mark and Shannon Fodale, rela- Nazareth, Emmaus and Bethle- pilgrimage walk; a Russian Ortho- tively new residents of Bethlehem, hem. dox Christmas concert; a Christ- plan on checking out the Christ- It' you seek a different spin on mas chamber concert, preceded by kindlmarkt Bethlehem at least your Christmas celebration, make once during its run from Nov. 25- your pilgrimage to Bethlehem, a Wassail toast and full-course din- ner; and many more events. Dec. 11, With an infant in tow, where celebration of the holy holi- they're glad the German-style day is steeped in Moravian tradi- Bethlehem resident Dave Green usually takes his family to the Ad- Christmas market is held under tion. heated tents. About 80 crafters dis- The Moravians settled Bethle- play their handmade wares, and hem centuries ago, bringing with "/ gofor the music, really, there's a Kindermart and photos of them conservative Christian devo- St. Nicholas taken with children. BRIDGEWATER SPORTS ARENA tion and a knack for music that You wouldn't spend an Also featured is a petting zoo with PUBLIC SKATING HOURS still brings them fame. Their domi- hour to get a raisin roll, sheep, goats and other tame ani- nance of the area they carved out mals. The price is right at $4 for Thursday: (Nov. 24) Special Thinking Public Skating Houn of the wilderness was ensured by The Moravians are adults and $2 for children. ARENA OPENS AT 4 PM the rule that only members of the 1 The Bethlehem Tourism Author- OPEN HOCKEY 4:00PM • 6:00 PM Moravian Church could own prop- famous for their music. ' PVBUCSMTIW 6:15PM-9:15 PM ity has also set up several tours; erty. But for a people who believe Friday; {Nov. 25) 10:00 AM-1:00 PM - or started out believing, at any t Christmas City Nightlight Bus 2:30 • 4:30 PM rate - that only the Holy Scrip- Tours, a one-hour guided bus tour 4:45 - 6:45 PM vent Lovefeast at Central Mora- that includes views of Colonial tures should be the sole guide for vian Church. The Moravians put 7:00-9:00 PM religious belief and practice, and Moravian buildings and the Star of 9:30 PM-12 Midnight on their free, annual celebration of Bethlehem; practice, the Moravians sure add the birth of Christ at 4 p.m. the Saturday: (Nov. 26) 10:00 AM > 12:00 Noon their own little traditional Christ- • Bethlehem By Day Tour, another 2:00 • 4:00 PM first Sunday of Advent (Nov. 27 4:30 -6:30 PM mas touches. this year) through "feast," song one-hour bus tour that includes Bethlehem's 18th century Historic 7:00 - 9:00 PM Moravian culture touches many and worship. 9:30 PM-12 Midnight of the free or low-cost holiday The service is not eucharistic District; • Old City Guided Walking Tour, Sunday: (Nov. 27) 10 AM-12 PM church activities crowding the and would best be categorized as a 1:30 -4:30 PM Christmas calendar of events in "song service," says Dave. The looking at three centuries of Mora- vian architecture and history; 5:00 - 7:30 PM Bethlehem, including concerts, church choir alternates between Monday: (Nov. 29) 10:00 AM-1:00 PM special services, and tours. There's singing hymns alone and with the • Horse-drawn carriage rides. 4:00 • 6:00 PM the Christmas Candlelight Tour congregation. There's coffee to There are too many events to Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and !), where adults moisten the wind pipes and raisin list here, so call the Bethlehem Tuesday: (Nov. 29) 10:00 AM -1:00 PM pay $6 and children pay $3 to ex- rolls to bring on the Christmas Tourism Authority a. *1) 360- 6:00 • 8:00 PM perience the ambiance of the spirit, 8687 for the complete sla. A ac- Wednesday: (Nov. 30) 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Moravian community by candle- "I go for the music, really," Dave tivities. You'll also get decent di- 6:00 • 8:00 PM light. Edgeboru Moravian Church explains. "You wouldn't spend an rections to the points of interest in puts on the Putz with an elaborate hour to get a raisin roll. The Mora- Bethlehem. Your best bet is to line miniature nativity scene comple- vians are famous for their music," up a few things offered on the For More Information Call 908-PLAY- BSA mented by special effects, narra- A highly literate music com- sariie VMe' and make a tidy of it, 1425 FRONTIER RD • BRIDGEWATER tion and music. A law cast of cos- munity, the Moravians give thor- It's worth that trek down Route 78. WMktndPtin Nov. 23-25,1994

    In Concert SendftUlnformalioTito; What to bo, Weekend PIX ^0 44 Veterans Memorial TERRVIUUNE Count Basie Theatre 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 WMonmouthSt., Red Bank Watchung Arts Center (908) 842-9000 to 18 Stirling Rd., Watchung •British singer who began in new wave (c. (908) 753-0190 1979) and now has gone big-band. Admission Our fax is (&08) 526^2509. •Jaa singpr performs in o gallery setting w/ $22.50. Mark Shane, piano. Admission £10. KEJWCHAMUR SYMPHONY CULTURE AND POLITICS 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 T p.m. Sunday, Oec. 4 Wilkira Theatre, Kian College Community Theatre Route 82, Union BJWhere 100 South St., Morristown (908) 527-2337 i201) 993-1331 •Quiet City by Copland; Beethoven's Piano •The life and work of Dmitri Shostakovich w/ Concerto No. 2; Moiart's Symphony No. 40. the Colonial Symphony, the leonoiovych Admission $13, discounts available. BPhone number String Quartet, and Martina Arroyo. Admission FIOMNCIUSEM Dent forget to fcU us if S60-S20. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 •:. ' "•••• M. 4 • • . j' .-7? M. •••'••;• • '.. PAUltLECKENSlEIN Watchung Arts Center 18 Stirling Rd., Watchung 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, About picturei -we like Nov, 30 Princeton (908) 753-0190 them, especially black and •Singing works of Gerstiwin and Porter with University Chapel accompaniment by a piano duo. Admission white photographs, lor a (609) 258-3654 $10. while/we hid a good thing •Organist performs works of the Romamlc pe- riod. Free admission. going - all kinds of good 8 p.m. Friday, Dec, 2 A GERMAN CHfilSTMAS snaps coming in. Prst Baptist Church, Westfield 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 (908) 232-2173 Suddenly, without warn- Morrow Memorial Methodist 3 p.m, Sunday, Dec. 4 ing, you aU stopped. You ob- Church, 600 Ridgewood Rd, Edward Nash Theatre viously need a Vick up the Maplewood Raritan Valley Community (201) 762-8485 College, North Branch appropriate euphemism. •Works of Michael Praetonus, J.S. Bach, Hein- (908) 725-3420 Stuffy museums are the rich Schuetz, and Hem* Werner Zimmarmann, •Handel's oratorio, performed by tire Central real culprits here, You know performed by the Summit Chorale. Adults Jersey Symphony Orchestra (North Branch) who you are $12, senior citizens and students S8. and the Choral Art Society of New Jersey GLORIA (Westfield) with tho audience as chorus, Ad- 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec, 4 mission $6 (discounts available in North St. Bernard's Church. 88 Claremont Rd., Ber- Branch), School, Vogt Or,, BncJgcwater natdsvilte MtUER/ZOERNIGDUO (908) 722-0122 (908) 766-0602 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 •Performing works by Handel, J.S. Bach, Aus- •Two different settings (Rutter and Vivaldi), Hunterdon Art Center tin Lara, and Humperdmck, plus Christmas se- performed by the New Jersey Symphony Or- 7 Lower Center St., Clinton chestra, Solid Brass, and the church's choir, (908) 832-9770 Conductor Don Kalbach welcomes you to the start of Somerset lections. Adults $4, children under 12 free. Admission $10. •Chamber music ensemble performs works by Valley Orcheitra'i holiday concert season. Seeto Concert. ST0KOE.P0LANSKY&DEANE HUNTERDON SYMPHONY Beethoven, Giiere, and Ravel. Adults S12, se< 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 nior citizens and students $9, Madison Community House Clinton Presbyterian Church PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Hamilton St., New Brunswick NEW JMSEY SYMPHONY 25 Cook Ave., Madison 91 Center St., Clinton CHAMBER ORCHESTRA JAZZ ENSEMBLES (908) 932-7237 (908)271-0459 (908) 788-1712,782-3981 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 •Pianist (she) and alto saxophone player (he) •Performing works by Rutter, Tchaikovsky, Richardson Auditorium, Richardson Auditorium perform works by Toshtya Sukegjwa, TJ, •Bluegrass trio performs in a contra dance w/ Bizet, and Strauss w/the Munterdon Choral Princeton University (609) 258-5000 Anderson, Shigenobu Nakamura, and Alberto Donna Hunt, caller. Admission $7; bring clean Union. Adults $10, senior citizens and stu- B p.m, Saturday, Nov, 26 •Three distinct groups under the direction of Ginastera. Free admission. dance shoes. dents 15. State Theatre, New Brunswick Anthony D.J, Brantar. Adults $10, students ST, UWftENCE UNCLE GIZMO JOE JACKSON $5. STRING QUARTET 8 p.m, Tuesday, Nov. 29 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 Seton Hall University JOSE RAMOS SANTANA 8 p,m. Thursday, Dec, 1 Ogden Memorial Church South Orange 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov, 27 Richardson Auditorium, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 Westminster Choir College Princeton University Route 124, Chatham Morris Museum, Morristown Bristol Chapel, Princeton (609) 258-5000 (201) 26T-2 788,288-9729 (800) ALLEGRO (609) 921-2663 •Performing quartets by Mozart, Mendelssohn, •Bluegrass band performs in a contra dance TCP 10 CDS •Handel's Concerto Grosso No. 10 in D minor; •Pianist performs in a solo recital. Adults $10, and Saint-Saens. Adults $27-$19, students w/Donna Hunt, caller, Admission $6; sneakers Bach's Concerto for Two Violins in D minor; senior citizens and students $8. $2, required. RIVERSIDE SYMPHONIA ELAINE SILVER/DON SlEPIAN 1, Hell Freezes Owr Haydn's Violin Concerto No, 1 in C major; MARLENE VerPLANCK/ Mozart's Symphony No. 29 in A major, Ad- 8 p.m. Dec. 2,3 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 RONNYWHYTE (Hie Eagles) mission $30-$10 Nov. 25,26; $10 Nov. 29; St. John the Evangelist Church First Church of Religious Science, 331 Mount 2, Unpli^ged /n New Vortf $27 Nov. 30. Discounts available. 13 North Main St. Kemble Ave. 8 p.m. Saturday. Doc. 3 (Nto/ana) THE NEW PHILHARMONIC Lambertville Morristown Edward Nosh Theatre OF NEW JERSEY (215) 862-3300 (201) 539-3114 Raritan Valley Community 3.ff(BoyzilMen) 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 •Performing works by Poulenc, Strauss, and •Folk singer (she) and electronic keyboard College. North Branch 4. The Best of Satfe Morristov/n High School Bruce Saylcr, plus Yuletide selections. Ad- player (he). Admission 110 in advance, (908) 725-3420 50 Early St., Morristown mission $20, $15. $12.50 at the door. •Cabaret singer (she) and pianist (he) perform 5. No fM to Argue (201) 267-0206 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY SIMPLE GIFTS (Ito Cranberries) 'Moiart's Symphony No. 34 in C major; Apol- ORCHESTRA 2 and 3:30 p.m. Dec, 3 holiday and jaiz standards. Adults $12.50. so 6. Thmv/ng Copper (Uve) /on Musagete by Stravinsky; Haydn's Cello 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 Westfield High School nlor citizens and students $10. Concerto in D major, Adults $17, senior citi- Nicholas Music Center S50 Dorian Rd,, Westfield WESTMINSTER CONCERT 7. Forrest Gump soundtrack zens 115. George St., New Brunswick (908) 232-9400 BELL CHOIR 8. yes; fm (Melissa Ethertdge) PRINCETON UNIVERSITY (908) 932-7511 •Works of Beethoven, Copland, Victor Herbert, 8 p.m. Dec. 3, 4 p.m, Dec, 4 9. 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Group THEATRE COMPANY 7:30 p.m, Monday $12. discounts available, 6 p.m. Dec, 1,2,3 North Brunswick High School rales available; call for prices, Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brun- PUWH0UU2J The New Theater Route 130, North Brunswick MARRIOTT HOTEL swick Route 1, Plalnsboro 210 Dunham Comer Rd, George St., New Brunswick (908) 745-5935 •For March production of The Good Doctor, (908) 486-2847, 972-8070 (609) 443-5598 EMtBrurwMck (908) 932-7511 Auditions at 7 p.m, Nov. 30. Three men, two •Open rehearsal of chamber music ensemble. •Murder-mystery dinner theater. 7:30 p.m. (908)254-3939 •2 Fl$im AjaJnst by Lorn MacDougal and PRINCETON GARDEN Dec, 2. Admission $39.95. women needed; prepare an original improvise •GUM in tht House, or "family values" turned Alain LeRazer; P§SU§H by Patricia Maytr; STATESMEN CHORUS OFFIMMMmUTTMEATflE tlon and a monologue or dialogue. Non- traditional casting considered. 8 p.m, Tuesday 5 South Greenwood Ave. utawyt Otc. 2-11. Admission $13, dis- Vtnty by Lontta DiBlanca: SMt of Sorrow by VILLAGERS THEATRE United Methodist Church Hoptwiil couWMiibla. Paulette Stars. Admliaion $14, ditcounu 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset Nassau St., Princeton (609) 466-2766 MIIMNI1UCM0III available. 1908)873-2710 (609) 443-3641 •ftte Stfisn'nt Boys, Neil Simon vehicle (and THINUTCRACKIR •For New Year's Eve musical mm Auditions •All-male ensemble sing barbershop style. basis for the Georfle Burns movie). Nov. 25- 101 WHnut Lane, Princeton land 4:30 p.m. Nov. 25-27 for female dancers at 2 p.m, Nov. 27, Bring a RARITAN VALLEY CHORUS Jan, 7, Admission $19 Saturday, S17.50 Fri- resume: prepare for movement, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday day and. Sunday. (609)921-2863 McCaiterTrwatre.Princttofl •ATOMart the M#it Vultm, Yuletlde opera (609) 683-8000 Neshanic Reformed Church PAPER mi HMHOUSE Amwell Rd., Neshanic by GiarvCarlo Menotti. Dec, 2-4. Adults $6, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Brookside Dr., Millburn (908) 281-8509 (201)378-4343 •trwnAwm and students S3, Edward Nash Theatre •Community ensemble (100 members) that •01/Wf! revival ol trie musical on which the Raritan Valley Community performs with area orchestras. No audition, Academy Award-winning film was based. To 51 South St., Morristown College, North Branch CONCORD SINGERS RARITAN VALLEY Dec. 11, Admission $44.«29. discounts avail- 7:30 p.m. Monday (201)538-6285 (908) 725-3420 SYMPHONIC BAND able, St, John's Lutheran Church 7:30 p.m. Wednesday •Teen/young adult musical comedy workshop, •Tchaikovsky's holiday standard, performed by MAYHOUM22 587 Springfield Ave., Summit Hillsborough High School the American Repertory Ballet Company. Ad- (201) 635-8676 210 Dunhams Corner Rd. 8 p,m. Dec. 2. Free admission. Raider Blvd., Belle Mead •Choral group wtiose specialty is oratorios and East Brunswick •CMWrerTs music theater workshop (ages 6- mission $23, $21 in Princeton; 112.50 (dis- (9081 359-7485 madrigals. 1908) 254-3939 9), 4 p.m. Oec. 4, Free admission. counts available) in North Branch. •75-piece orchestra that performs standard HIGHLAND PARK *Empty Closets, staged rending of a new play works,flu, and pops. New members wel- COMMUNITY CHORUS by Dew Benjamin. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25.26. come: call for performance requirements. Admission $7.50. 7:30 p.m. Thursday RARITAN VALLEY RAMADAINN Reformed Church, 21 South VOUTH CHORALE Raritan Center. Edison Second Ave., Highland ParK 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (609) 443-5598 (908| 246-4186 Neshanic Reformed Church •Murder-mystery dinner theater. 7:30 p.m. •Chorus from Highland Park and nearby towns Amwell Rd,, Nesnamc Nov. 25, Dec, 3. Admission $39.95. that performs in local concerts. New voices welcome, especially tenors and basses, (908) 281-8509 SOMERSET VAUEY PLAYERS n Route 514, Neshanic HOUNDS FOR HARMONY •E'^embie for young si g,ors in Grades 4-9, (908)369-7469 7:45 p.m, Monday Auditions by appointment. •Lost In Yonkers, Neil Simon's tale of life in PeopleCore Center, 120 Findeme Ave., Bridge- SAENGER CHOR the New York suburb. To Dec. 4, Admission water 8 p.m. Monday S12 Saturday, S1O Friday. S18-for-t\\o Sun- (908) 647.2180, 526-0872 Saenger Halle. 220 Somerset clay. •All-male ensemble singing barbershop style. St., North Piflmtieid TECHNIQUES THEATRE MASTERWORK CHORUS i908l 276-8572 Middlesex County Vo-Tecti 7:30 p.rn, Wednesday •Mixed chorus of 40 voices. All welcome. School, 112 Rues Lane College ol St. Elizabeth SOMERSET VALLEY CHORUS East Brunswick Convent Station 7:15 p.m. Tuesday (908) 521-3156 (908) 464-3042 PeopleCare Center, 120 Fmderne Ave., Bridge- *Cindm\ti, the famous fairy tale with music = nsemble (120 voices! with December per- water supplied by Rodgers ana Hamroerstein. To formances of Messiah. (908] 534-9748 MID-JERSEY Pec. 10. Admission $10 citings. 58 after- •All-woman ensemble smg barbershop style. HARMONY CHORUS noons; discounts available. SOMERSET VALLEY ORCHESTRA VILLAGERS THEATRE 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Reformed Church, Main 7:30 p.m. Thursday 475 DeMoK lane. Somerset Circle Player Brian Buniak plays Norman In Alton. No, sorry, St., South Bound Brook Hiilsborough Middle School (908)873-2710 (908) T25-6178 Triangle Rd,, Hilliboroutfi "Hie Goodbye G/rt, Neil Simon vehicle adapted just Wddtng - thii is your last chance to see Round M4 Hound •All-woman ensemble singing barbershop (908) 722-0122 from his film. To Due. 1.1fyiipission $1 7 tbt Ganfen by Man Ayckboum at their Victoria Avenue theater, / style, free vocal ifouAi available. ' ' •Community orchestra with playen from the Saturday, $15 Friday and Sunday:,discount* MILLSTONE VALLEY CrlORUS area, available, v '"-ft" v' Vi What to do*.. »•««•«•#•• ...tt.M„...... »..•»••

    A00KEAST TNI MT MUSEUM 445 Springfield Ave.. Summit >ilmi«lim llatuaaaliu (908) 273-8282 ElNOmt mNnon unvwrany Art of the American Indian. Tuesday, Wednes- (MlxiCwniMnMi UN) (609)258-3788 day, Friday, and Saturday from 9:30 a,nv 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 Gallery talks at 12:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. 5:30 p.m.; Thursday from 9:30 a.m,-8 p.m. Middlesex County College, 327 Geerga St., •"Storytellers of the American Indian," to Dec. Sunday. Free admission, 3. New Brunswick •Norman Mutter on early Italian panel painting, BARRON ARTS CENTER (908)249-6207 Dec. 2,4. •A "mariachi Western" shot for $8,000. Free 582 Rahwoy Avc., Woodbridge CHILDREN'S BOOH WEEK (908) 634-0413 admission. Rivergate Books 1 Monday through Friday from 11 o.m.-4 p.m,, 'STAR TREK 7 Lambert lane, Lambertville Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 p.m, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec, 3 (609)397-1920 •"Barren Bear's Railway Journey," Dec, 4-Jan, Union County Arts Center Free admission for all readings by authors. 6,1995. Reception from 2-5 p.m, Dec. 4. 1601 Irving St., Rahway •Evelyn Clarke Mott, 10:30 om Nov. 26. B.BEAMESDERFER GALLERY (908) 499-8226 •Richard Egielskl, 3 p,m. Nov. 26. 6 North Second Ave, •The starship Enterprise all day long: The Mo- AMTONC NELEftSEN Highland Park tion Piotm (1979), Itn iWalh olVtm (II, 7:30p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 29 (908) 249-6971 1982), The Searchfcr Spor t (III, 1984), The Livingston Student Center Monday to Friday 10 a,m,-6 p.m., Saturday •No on. tan Voy»fr Home (IV, 1986), Pie final Frontier College Hall, Piscataway 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Also open by appointment. (V, 1989), and The Undiseowd Cmtry (Vi, (908) 445-4122 •Recent paintings by Robert Moylan, to Dec. tat our 1991). Admission $20. •"Visioningthe Future City" with a Rutgers 20. SUNSET BOULEVARD University professor of urban planning, free BERNARDSVILLE prkwl" Entry Doors (Amtffci,lM0) admission. KJBUC LIBRARY 7 p.m, Friday, Dec. 2 NORMAN SALSITZ 2 Momstown Rd,, Bemardsviile Millefoler Hall, Rutgers 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27 (908) 766-0118 University, New Brunswick Metuchen Public library Open during library hours, (908)932-8482 480 Middlesex Ave., Mrtuchen •Hooked rugs by Lorraine Williams, to Nov. •Billy Wilder's ode to Hollywood - the basis (908) 745-4489 30. for the big-budget soon-to-be-on-Broadwty •Stories of Hanukkah from his shtetl in Po- 'Paintings by John Williams, to Nov. 30. teachtree Doors & Windows musical. Admission $4, land. Free admission,

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    Open every day from 9 a.m>4;30 p,m. Regis- tration required for programs. FREUNGHUVSEN ARIORETUM S3 East Hanover Ave. Morristown (201)326-7600 Grounds open every day from 9 a.m.-dusk. Building open Monday through Saturday Irom JACOB TRAP* GALLERY (908) 753-0190 9 a,m.-4:3O p.m, Sunday from noon-4;30 Unitarian Church Monday through Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Free. p.m, Free admission, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit •Landscapes by Larry Felder, Dec. 1-31, •"Monet and His Flowers" in photographs by (908) 273-3245 WESTERGARD LIBRARY Jane Kendall, to Nov, 27. Open to the pudhc Monday to Friday 9 a.m,-3 20 Murray Ave., Piscataway GREAT SWAMP OUTDOOR p.m., Sunday lOtvm.-nocn. (908) 752-1166 EDUCATION CENTER •"Life Figures" by Anne-Mane Gagjiano, to Open during library hours, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Nov, 29. •Children's book characters, to Nov. 30. (201) 635-6629 •Paintings by Roll Saint-Aj;nes. Dec. 1-Jan WESTMINSTER Open every day from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Regis- 10,1995, ARTS CENTER tration required lor programs. UMDNJ-QIORGIF, SMITH Bkwnfltld Colkge •Hike in the swamp, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26. GALLERY OF 1201) 748-9000, EKL 343 •Works by James Po'.vlus, to Nov. 30. HEALTH SCIENCES Monday through Thursday from 1-5 p.m., Fri- LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER 12th Ave., Newark day from 11 a.m.-2 p.m, Also by ap- N.J. Turnpike E*it 14B (201) 982-7265 pointment, Jersey City Open every day 9 a.m.-5 p.m. •Anniversary show, to Dec. 16. (201) 200-1000 •"The Cutting Edge" in surgery, to March WILLIAMS GALLERY "Where Science = Fun" with exhibits that 1995. 8 Chambers St., Princeton reach out and touch you, Open every day from UMDNJ-ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON (609) 9211112 9:30 a.m.-5:3O p.m. Admission $9 for the MEDICAL SCHOOL Tuesday through Saturday 11 a,m,-5 p.m. See Rim End Farm by Robert Moylan at the B. Beamesderfer center, $7 (separate admission) for the Omni 675 Hoes Lane, Piscataway •"Three Visions of Landscape" by Jane Ec- Theater. Discounts available. Gallery. Galleries, page 16. 11 (908)254-7611 cles, Thomas George, and Kenneth Layman, •"Finding Your VVoy, to Jan. 2,1995, Dec. 3-Jan. 21,1995. Reception from 4-6 Open Monday to Friday 9 ;i.nv-6 p.m. •"Whodunit? Tlie Science of Solving Crime," p.m, Dec. 3. 1960s. Open Nov, 27 (weather permitting} Adults $5, senior citizens and children $2,50; •"Healing Arts," to January 1995. to Jan. 8,1995. from 1:30-4 p.m. wear comfortable walking shoes. Cameras not UNITED JERKY BANK •Photographs "On the Nature of Things" by CUNTON permitted. 336 Park Ave., Scotch Plains Fritz Goro, to Jan. 29,1995. HISTORICAL MUSEUM EAST JERSEY OIK TOWNE 1908) 558-2550 MACCULLOCHHALL 56 Main St, Clinton Johnson Park Open during bank hours. (908) 735-4101 River Rd., Piscataway 45 Macculloch Ave. 'Union County Teen Arts souring exhibit, to THE ART MUSEUM Featuring the Red Mill and other artifacts of (908) 463-9077 Morristown Nov, 30, Princtton University rural America. Open daily (except Monday) Village composed of relocated 18th century (201) 538-240*1 VISUAL ARTS GALLERY (609) 258-3788 from 10 a,m,-4 p.m. Admission $3, discounts structures set near the headquarters of the Historical museum in a restored 19th-cenUny house. Open Sunday and Thursday from 1-4 County CoHfft of Monk TuesdBy through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 available. Registration required for programs, county park police. No tours offered at p.m. Free admission for members. Non- Route 10, Randolph p.m., Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Closed Nov, 24. DRAKE HOUSE MUSEUM present, Gift shop closed until further notice, member admission S3, discounts available. (201) 328-5300 Tours of museum highlights at 2 p.m. Sat- 602 West Front St., PlainfleltJ EMI0N NATIONAL • 'Setting the Style: New Jersey Women Past Open during library hours. urday. Free admission. (908) 755-5831 HISTORIC SITE •The 'Tile Walls Series" of Robert Anderson, •Drawings from the early 1930s by Arshile Colonial home built in 1746 and chronicling Main St., West Orange and Present," to Jan, 15,1995. to Jan. 11,1995, Gorky, to Jan. 3,1995. New Jersey history from before independence (201) 736-5050 METLAR-3ODINE MOUSE MAY DUFF WALTERS GALLERY •European master drawings from the Peter Jay to after the Civil War, Open Saturday from 2-4 Workshop with inventions of Thomas Ah/a Edi- 1281 River Rd.t Piscataway Rutgert Art! Center Sharp collection, to Jan. 3,1995. p,m, Free admission for members. Non- son. Open every day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (908) 463-8363 Chapel Dr., New Brunswick 'Contemporary photographs, to Jan, 8,1995. member admission; adults $1, children free, Adults $2, children and senior citizens free. Piscataway Township historic museum, with 1908)932-7511 BLACKSMITH MUSEUM •Civil War Christmas, 1-4 p.m. Dec, 3,4. ENVIRONMENTAL permanent exhibition of life in the town's early Monday lo Friday 9 a.m.-d p.m. Free. River St., Millstone DUKE GARDENS EDUCATION CENTER days. Open Thursday through Saturday from 'Graduate student art. fiov. 30-Dec. 9. (908) 873-2803 Route 206, Hillsborough 190 Lord Stirling Rd. noon-5 p.m. Donation. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER Restored blacksmith shop that operated from (908) 722-3700 Basking Ridge •"Classic Cars on Canvas" by Joseph Per* 18 Stirling Rd.( Watchunf, the middle of the 18th century until the Gardens open every day from noon-4 p.m. (908) 766-2489 ricone. to Nov. 26. MIDDLESEX COUNTY MUSEUM Cornelius Low House 1225 River Rd., Piscataway (908) 745-4177 Daily (except Monday and Saturday) 1-4 p,m. Free, MILLER-CORY HOUSE 614 Mountain Ave., Weslfioltl Holiday Events Coming To The State Theatre — - l9u&) 232-1776 Farmhouse built in 1740 on the West Fields of Eluabethtown, Open Sunday (except Nov, 27) Mon.-Sat.: from 2-5 p.m, Free admission. •Holiday customs, Dec. 4. 10anv6pm MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 70 Court St., Freehold (908)462-1466 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 A SOLO PIANO CONCERT THE INCOMPARABLE THE STATE THEATRE AND p.m., Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Admission $2, RUTGERS MASON GROSS discounts available. 'Quilting in Monmouth County from 1790- ,4 SCHOOL OF THE 1900, to March 19,1995. Vienna Choir MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM 3 South Mountain Ave. PRESENT Montclair (201) 746-5555 » Boy< Wednesday through Sunday Irom noon-5 p.m. ' A Viennese \ Free emission for members, Non-member f t admission: adults $4, senior citizens, students $2, children under 18 free. Free Saturday. •"When Attitudes Become Form," to Dec, 4. New Year's Eve •"Precistonism in America 1915-1941; Reor- der^; Reality," to Jon. 22,1995. Related symposium at 2 p.m. Dec, 3, admission $10 / HV, featuring (discounts available), A The Rutgers Festival Orchestra, •"The Kiowa Ledfjur Book," to Feb. 5,1995. 'Modernism from (lie museum's collection, to * excerpts from The Merry Widow, March 5,1995, •"Patterns in Culture," to Juno 25,1995. arias from The Magic Flute, MORRIS MUSEUM Opera at Rutgers and much more! 6 Normandy Heights Rd. Morristown 1201) 538-0454 Tues., Dec. 13 • 8pm Thurs., Dec. 15 • 8pm Sat.,Dec.31'8pm-10:30pm Monday through Saturday fiom 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Free admission $33, $29, $23, $16 $40, $30, $25, $20 for members. Non-member admission: adults $33, $29, $23, $16 $4, senior citizens and children $2. •Permanent gallery exhibits: dinosaurs, live animals, mammals, model trains, history, North American Indians, Woodland Indians, 1/18- Ballet du Senegal • 1/19 -NYC Opera Nat'l Co. "Barber of Seville' rocks and minerals. •Rock and Mineral Weekend, Nov. 26, 27. •Holiday Tree Festival, Dec. 3-11. Admission $5, discounts available. •"jhe EJe^of A.B. Frost.".lo Doc. 31. (, t Vi, V. *i '<•'i •Backstage plintofirripiis by Midhele Warn- Iwuiih, to Jiin. 8, 1995. WwkcnAl'lus, Nov. 23-25 •.„-w w-^ .•A3._ ,

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Admission $3.50; call for each day's Route 124, Madison •Veteran's Day tribute, to Dec. 31. 205 West State St., Trenton ANTIQUE IHOW AND SALE {201)377-2982 OSKMN-CAMNONIAU HOUSE (609)292-6333 Hunterdon Central Hi0> School hours. Exhibits portray th« role of crafts people in [ho Front St., Scotch Plains Admission $1, group rales available. Route 523, Remington MIDLAND ANTIQUES SHOW 18th and 19tli centuries. Tuosaay through (908) 889-4137 •"Roaming Through Fall Skies," 1 and 3 p.m. (908) 782-6412 Pmgiy School Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Sunday from Historic house from c. 1750. Open the first Saturday and Sunday to Dec. 31 •25th edition of the Thanksgiving-weekend Route 525, Martinsville 2 5 p,m. f-'ree admission lor miMuoers. f Jon- Sunaay of each month from 2-4 p.m. Free •"More than Meets the Eye," 2 p.m. Saturday show, 10 a.m,-6 p.m. Nov. 26, noon-5 p.m, (908) 722-7210 member admission: adults S2. children SI, admission. and Sunday to Dec. 31. Children under 4 not Nov. 27. Admission $3.50. •Benefit for the Midland School, 11 a,m,-6 •"Marblin1 Mania," Nov. 23. REEVESREEDARMRETUM admitted. ANTIQUE! AT CHRISTMAS p.m. Nov. 26,11 a.m,-5 p.m. Nov. 27, Adults •Ucemaking, Nov. 2G. 1.65 Hobart Avo,, Summit IfWnmln nRJIWU Watchung Hills RetfonHHty $5, children under 16 free. •The Colonial Conjurer, One, 3. Admission S5. 1908) 273-8787 AND SCIENCE CENTER School, Route 653, Warren MINIATURE ART N.J. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Regis- 452 New Providence Rd. (908) 236-9021 SHOW AND SALE 230 Broadway, Newark tration required for programs. Mountainside •Craft show and benefit for the ALS (Lou Geh- DuCret School of the Arts (201) 483-3939 DR. WILUAM ROBINSON (908) 789-3670 rig's disease) Foundation, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 1030 Central Ave., Ptainfield iu«sday through Friday, plus the first and third PLANTATION HOUSE •"All About Orion," 2 p.m. Nov, 27. Adults Dec. 3,11 a.m,-5p.m. Dec, 4, Admission $5, (908) 757-7171 Saturday of the month, trom 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 593 Maoism Hill Rd., Clark $2.75, senior citizens $2.35; children under 6 COUNTRY FOLK ART •Miniatures from the art school's students, 2* Free admission. (908) 381-3081 rat admitted, SHOW AND SALE 4 p.m. Dec. 4,9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5-9, Free 'Collection*; "Assembled t.ir a N'jut«j Kn • 17th-century farmhouse built on what once •"Rodney the Rocket," 3;30 p.m. Nov, 27. Garden State Exhibit Center admission. pose." to March I'./JL was a plantation, Open the first Sunday of Adults $2,75. senior citizens $2.35; children 200 Atrium Of., Somerset MODEL RAILROAD CLUB NEW JERSEY MUSEUM each month from 1-4 p.m. Free admission. under 4 not admitted. (908) 469-4000 OF AGRICULTURE RUTGERS UNIVERSITY •Crafts and art from rural America, Dec. 2-4, Jefferson Ave., Union Cook College GEOLOGY MUSEUM Admission $6 Friday, $5 (discounts available) (908) 964-9724, 964-8808 Route 1, New Brunswick College Ave., New Brunswick other days; call for each day's hours. •Public display of HO and other scale rail- (9081249-2077 (908) 932-7243 CRAFTS SHOW roads, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-4,9-11. Admission Wednesday through Saturday from iOa.ra-5 Sunday and Monday from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights $4, discounts available; call for each day's p.m . Sjndny from rw.\-:- »"<. A:)mi"bioii S3 through Friday from 0 n.m.-noon. Closed Nov. ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Rd., Morrtstown hours 1 weekdays, $5 wMknui'. tiisccirU .; awvijiule. 25. 11 a.m. Dec. 3, 4 (201) 540-1177 NATURE BOUTIQUE •Scavenger hum, Nov. 25-27. Admission S3. SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN Paper Mlt! Playhouse •Benefit for the Unitarian church, Dec. 1-4. Trailside Nature and Science discounts available. SANCTUARIES Brookside Dr., Mlllbum Admission $5 Dec. 1, $3 (discounts available) Center, 452 New Providence 11 Hardscrabble Rd. NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM (201) 376-4343 Dec. 2-4; call for each day's hours, Rd., Mountainside 205 West State St. .Trenton Bernardsville •In which an orphan girl brightens the lives of DECK THE HALLS (908) 789-3670 (609) 292-6164 (908) 766-5787 her adopted family. Admission (7, $6. Westfield •Craft show amid plants and animals. 1-4 Tuesday through Satuict.v/ Imin 9 am -'1:45 Wildlife sanctuary open Tuesday through Sat- THE ART MUSEUM (908)232-2929,654-4590 p.m. Dec, 4, Admission $1. p.m., Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed Nov. urday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from noon- Princeton UntvtrtHy •House tour and Christmas boutique in the PAPER COLLECTIBLES 25. Free admission. 5 p.m. Nature walks at 8 a.m. Friday and (609) 258-3788 Union County town, 10 a.m,-4 p.m, Dec. 3, OPEN HOUSE AND SALE •Family Day, Dec, 4. 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THIS ADVERTISER HAI CHOSEN TO RECEIVE lbs., In great shape, have a good job ft no kids. I'm a WSM, responsible, norvdrlnker, financMHy MAIL ONLY. PHASE SEND LETTER AND PHOTO Interested In meeting a nice lady, should be petite ft secure, wtth a wicked sens* of humor. I wevM Nke IMQU WHITE MAU- pretty with a great sense of humor, t like music, 25, Brn. hair, hazel eyes, slim, athletic, enjoys the TO: INTRODUCTIONS I0X 4127, FORBES NEWS- to meet someone who Is comfortable with them* PAPfRi, PO eOK IH, SOMtrWlllE, NJ OM79. sports, play baseball, enjoy eating dinners at restau- self, "eretty.alaln.lane", 11-45 ware oW, ITJ little things, Sports, Beach, Books especially chil- rants ft going to movies. I am a smoker, Please call under, no mneklds. and SLENDER build, meearate dren. Seeking SWF w/simllsr Interests. Plsaae call SWM- 28 strawberry blond half, 5 6, med. built, Ext. ossy*gowtgr weeejj E)rt. 4540. attractive) prof. Some of my many Interests Incl. trav- elling, NYC, ahore, dining out I just having fun. ISO WWJM SI IINQU WHITE MALE- 36, 63, 225 lbs., clean, 5'11", isOJbs. Caring, sense of humor. Enjoy travel, ... j one nkjht stana* wit a healthy, hardworking ISO SWF bet. 26-30 for possible attractive SWF, prof. 21-30 who Is tired of the bar serious wMender. Lv. phone number 41'H tsjhmi long term relationship, Ptsase call Ext. 4060, scene I who considers themselves sincere, caring a Broadway, Dining, Sports, Movies. ISO trim, N/S, JF, bacfcl (Brtegowatsr area, pieaae.) Retry eat 4171. not afraid lo enjoy Ufa, Pieaae call Ext. 4M2, 40*50, attractive with same interests for LTR. Please reply ext. 4713. ONI AVHUQE POOR MY- 140 Lbi., 510 build, 5'6," non-smoker, honest, caring. I enjoy SWIII- 35, 6 ft., dark hair a eyas, good looking I hair/eyes, 40 e, SWM, who is working on old mo* sports, moviee, travel, dining, music, Seeking SWF trim, seeks pretty, petite A caring SWF, 21-29, who YOU ARE MfSSINQ MY BOBS- For this successful tofhomo to go camping ft fishes when tilt kids come 24-32 thin-yet shapely with a good personality, hon- lovas Harleys for possible LTR, please call ext 4773 secure, honest, good-looking, down to earth, 39 yr. visit this summer, Would like to meet average, friend- est, down lo •inh, This advertiser has alee chosen old, male with tratltional values and a great sense ol ly, slim, goofy girl, who looks good in a Baeeball cap SWM- 39, ISO black female, ago unimportant, would humor. In search of attractive, easy going, unprete- to rteelvt mail. Please send letter and photo to; Ilka to meet eomeono who enjoys fine dining, danc- for friendship, Companionship. Bookworm I Tom* IntneJuctsens, lex MS*, Fortes Newspapers, P.O. tlos secure, and Indepentant female wilh natural look, girls welcome. Please call ext. 4767 ing, beach activities, someone who la jutt looking to Drug and achoi free. Between 26 ft 33, who will " NJ 0*171 eruoy Ufa. If you are this person, please give me a choose jeans to dress, romantic dinner to a club or PRETTY DJP EINOU, ILACK, JAMAICAN FEMALE- call Mease cad art. 4IM. corvette to cadilac. No games please! Please call ext. 5'5" slender Intelligent, nurturing a aesthetic. Seek- Divorced, 38 years old. I have been single tor over 4 5083, This advertiser has also chosen to receive ing attractive, cultured, financially secure mele, 55-65 IWN- yssra and I am looking lor a Black, single, Christian 41, brown-haired, blued-eyed professional, 67" tall I mall. Please tend letter and photo to; Introduc- lor caring, long lasting relationship. Ext. 495S, man. 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    ORDj*, owner Horn of plenty Hot :V.'ID*GIPSON FO'iBES NEWSPAPERS Stanley J. Lapinski of Topics Rekemeier"s Flower Shop Holiday Kick-oil' activities displays a basket over- Several activities Friday. flowing with treasures Nov. 25. will celebrate the ar- from Victorian CranforcTs rival oft ho huiiday sen son: collection of eclectic • Girl Scuuts Decorate shops. The selection in- Town Tree at. Mayor's Park!) cludes salt-glaze stone- a.m., Mayor's Park • Horse and Wagon Hides ware including crock, with Mrs. Clans. noon-4 p.m., mug, pitchers, and batter Miln Street parking lot bowls personalized with • Santa's arrival at annual Cranford, NJ from the Chamber of Commerce Tree Claypipe and Quill, 111 Lighting ceremony, 7 p.m. No. Union Ave. From Mayor's Park, Springfield Back-to-Nature, Charlie and North Union Baniewicz contributed an assortment of healthy Photos with Santa food products including at Eastman Plaza • Saturday. Nov. %, noon-3 fat-free potato chips "that p.m. actually taste good," non- • Sunday, Dec. 4. noon-H fried corn chips, salsa p.m. and cookies, Rekemeier's donated the basket and First Day oi'Hanukkah Mr. Lapinski arranged the Monday, November 28 ingredients, Cheaper by the Dozen Cranford Repertory The- atre presents Clivupvr by the Dozen, Dec. 1, :!. •! at 8 p.m., and Doe. 1 at 2 p.m. There's no place like home Cranibixl United Methodist Church, Advance tickets are $10 adults. $H fur seniors and students. Tickets are also for the holidays available at the door for an Local retailers invite shoppers to pailicipatc in the ing supplies and offer many delivery options, extra $2 charge. For more festive hob'day season and to shop close to homo - inlb. contact 908/272-0123 in Downtown Cranford. "We recognize that Cranford Atmosphere and surrounding-area residents have many shopping The DMC, Chamber of Commerce, retailers and Where is.., Holiday bazaars options." said Meryl Liyton, DMC chair. "The DMC. numerous volunteers have created a quaint, homey Saturday. December H Chamber of Commerce and local retailers are work- atmosphere in Downtown Cranford, "We encourage St. Michael's Holiday Jiazuur, ing hard to provide shoppers with convenience, a shnppers to strnil downtown, enjoy the holiday Super Sid? 9a.m.-B p.m. festive, enjoyable atmosphere, superior eustomer ser- music, and io stop for refreshments or meals along Grab a pemii and perhaps a Trinity Episcopal Holiday vice, quality and varied merchandise choices, and the way," said Janine Johnson, Downtown Manager, magnifying glass! Super Sid. the Bazaar, 9 a.m.-S p.m. community events." Festive banners and wreaths adorn the Victorian DMCV mascot, is hidden in five street lamps, and local Boy Scout Troop 80 worked advertisements tins month, All Kid's Shopping Day Convenience with local business owners to hang garlands along Super Sid sleuihs will be entered Retailers will offer special store fronts, In addition, the Girl Scout troops have into a drawing tn win the lovely tables of merchandise priced Just minutes awny from home. Downtown Cran- basket piet'.ired en :his page, in ford businesses have extended their hours to make created hand-made decorations fer Mayor's Park c at $10 and under jor children (Springfield/Noith Union), and numerous volunteers, addition to a . °" °:l't eherk (turn to tu purchase as. gifts Sunday, holiday shopping easier. "Most retailors arc open page 12 for more, information^. until 9 p.m. weekdays for shoppers' convenience, and coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce, have dec- Dec. 4. orated Eastman Plaza, Mayor's Park and other com- extended hours on Saturday and Sunday as well," munity areas. House tour In addition, parking is accessible and free (simply The Cranford .Junior ask for tree parking tokens from retailers who arc Inside participating in the SHOPP program). After Dec. 9, Customer Service Woman's Club host the • GiA Cheek Program Home for the Holidays meters will be bagged to provide free parking for Not only do shoppers receive good value, but they House Tour 1-5 p.m. Dec, 4, shoppers, compliments of the Township of Crnnford. also are guaranteed personalized customer ser- t New stores galore! The self'-guidcd tour features Also, the two new packaging and shipping busi- vice."Many businesses offer complimentary gift • Holiday gift ideas (Please turn to page 6) nesses will provide excellent service for gift-sending, wapping and will take the time to help shoppers in addition to the Post Office. The stores sell packag- (Please turn to page 6) 2 • CRANFORD DOWNTOWNER • November 23.1994 DOWNTOWN Downtown Cranford News Briefs Business News Christian School. cy, Kitty Leonowicz, Kiamie Agency; John Pizza Chef Gourmet Pizza, 123 North Union To Cranford Sport Center, IOO North Union Malar, Cranford Library and Clean Communi- Ave,, now offers a new low fat pizza product Ave., on celebrating its 10th anniversary. ties Committee. To the Halloween Planning Committee: Car- line. Pedestrian Stop Lights olyn Capone, Tony's Cafe; Gina Montanaro. Bagel America. 123 North Union Avc, has Gina's Town and Country; Ellen Ramer, Martin expanded its product line to include a full Have you ever wondered whether you can actually stop traffic by pushing the pedestrian Jewelers; Maria Singer, The Arrangement; Do- breakfast menu, including pancakes and eggs. lores Tomacc, Four D Jewelers, and DMC Spe- First Place. 10 Alden St., now offers .specialty buttons on the traffic lights at several locations along North and Springfield avenues? It does cial Events Committee co-chairs Tony Capone plaques featuring the cards and names of and Yvonne Kiamie. sports players. work. The lights are programmed to stop in- coming traffic! Congratulations to Dave Hoffman, The Volunteers Needed BrcttTnpister. lln North Union Ave.. who is 11' you'd like to assist with planning and ex- now brewing consultant to Gold Coast Brewing Kudos To the business and property owners who ecuting DMC-sponsored special events, includ- Company of Westfield. ing the upcoming Holiday Wagon Rides, Pho- The Family Pet Center, 15-17 North Ave., has are participating in the fall flower planter pro- gram, featuring purple and white cabbage and tos with Santa, Kids' Shopping Day and Trolley expanded and now carries Hills Science Diet Rides, please contact the DMC at 709-7208. food. kale plants. To Union County SLAP (Sheriffs Labor As- Visual Improvements RoNanne Taggart. hair designer alW'Hair It's Outstanding Design Awards At, G-20 South Ave.. traveled to Europe to study sistance Program) personnel who painted the outside train station walls. Congratulations to the Outstanding Design with sonic: of Kurope's greatest hair "gurus" Award winners: Enchanted Garden (window including Vidiil Sassoon, during the Euro- To the business owners who participated in Downtown Cranford's Safe Trick or Treat pro- display), Gciger's (window display) and Mar- Studio tour in London. She learned new tech- gie's Restaurant (interior renovation), niques and trends for the holidays and for motion. To the Cranford Jaycees and Park and Rcc spring. Super Sid Volunteers Needed Hynes Jewelers, 2 Eastman Street, has re- Department for planning and implementing a wonderful Halloween Parade in Downtown We're working on developing a program with cently expanded. Super Sid, the DMC's mascot. If you have spe- Cranford, and to the hundreds of parents and Gciger's, 15 North Union Ave., hosts Men's cial sewing talents and would be interested in Nito, Wednesday, Dec. 14th, 7-9 p.m. kids who participated in the great event. helping design and make a mascot costume, Martin Jewelers, 12 North Avc. W., Disney To Boy Scout Troop 80, for installing the please contact the DMC, Classic Collection Event, Wednesday, Nov. 30, lovely garlands on storefronts throughout the 5-9 p.m. downtown area. Holiday Elves Century 21 D.S. Kuzsma Realty, 115 Miln St., To Kurt Pctschow, Barbara and Nelson Bilg- Watch for friendly elves who will assist with Open House celebration, Sunday, Dec. 4. er, and other Chamber of Commerce volun- special events and give free parking tokens teers for decorating the plaza areas and trees. throughout the holiday season. Celebrations and Congratulations! To the Cranford Horticulture Committee for To Dr. Saul Zucker, Cranford Veterinary decorating the brick planters. Train Station Bike Ixwkcrs Downtown Mii Hospital, for recently being featured on chan- Residents who commute to the Cranford nel 4 news about microchip implantations into Halloween Window Painting Contest Kudos train station via bicycles have two options for

    pets to ensure easy identification if they be- To Cranford Clean Communities for cospon- bike security.: rent a bike locker box (on the•« Mifiyl Lavlun IAK' thiill'|iri srni come lost, Watch the next issue of the Down- soring the annual contest. south side of the station), or utilize bike racks Tony Cuponc. Special Evrnts towner tor more information. To the more than 300 kids who painted the on the north side. The bike locker boxes can be Alan Churchill. Publicity To Shepherd's Nook. 123 North Union Ave., windows with Keep Cranford Clean/Recycling rented with a $10 deposit to NJ Transit. For Kd GallaRhor. Rwiiiittncni and on celebrating its first anniversary in Cranford. messages, and to their parents for offering sup- Kcicnlinn more about the bike locker rental, please con- I'ittt'icin HciTUiiKi'-1/. Wuiil Its anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Nov. port and providing additional supplies. tact NJ Transit at 201/491-8348. If you have Improvements 12. included: appearances by Rev. Croft M. To the Cranford Fire Department for helping specific comments or questions about bike J Hdl/Tt Huctlici.TiiAi^iui) Pentz. founding pastor of Calvary Chapel of the to clean the windows. lockers or racks, please contact Ruth Yablon- Linistin Dtal in Crantord, and Kingsley M. Baehr, local To the window painting judging committee: sky, DMC Maintenance Chair, at 276-2135, or Yvonne Kiiimit. S|.<_Tiiil Evcnls author, principal and Bible teacher at Timothy Carolyn Capone; Gloria Hoeffler, Kiamio Agen- the DMC at 709-7208. Hdijcrl Stiinkr, Fr';i::iv

    ArlminisiniUvc Su|ip Mfpiitliicu. Board member, a builder, a tax assessor, a can be made more attractive, l/hlfjr code enforcement officer and a municipal One of our most interesting upcoming Hun MiiNlii. S> prosecutor on the committee, Downtown Iviik1 Tfvis. (ihif)liii- projects which we hope will have long last- business and property owners, several ing effects is the utilization of computer- former township commissioners, and former punning and zoning board members round enhanced imagery to target certain groups of out the rroup. buildings which, due to neglect or basic de- By Patricia The* Uou:iilni.;in'r is unhlishwl sign defects, were formerly viewed as ir- Our goal is not merely to approve or reject I'V tin.' Dmnilmvn MaiKiHrnicn! reparably unsightly. Slate-ot-the-art technol- Hernandez (.>ll|Kiriltl<• rrl'lPii Ku (• I'tllill Ili.'U larly el'lh'live lur a new business coming Mlfll' tiriil.'i ,, y|;;]| Till1 lll'\1 into town, We are actively trying to encour- We are also trying to make sure that every i-.itii: '.v:!l In lli-inbtlltr! the age existing businesses to remove old plac- property and business owner in Cranford vvuok ol Di'C. it. Kin ndvL'iiiimg 1 iiilotniiilii/n, dill Aliin CluiH'hili. ards and papei signs, and generally spruce takes advantage of the low-cost loans avail- up their store and window fronts. able through the Union County Economic We offer sign and design expertise and Development Corporation and other organi- consultations, either free or at very nominal zations. Novembtf 23,1994 • CRANFORD DOWNTOWNER • 3

    blaze of red escorted by Cranford's Fire De- and chairperson. "It's very well received." partment just in time to see the bright spar- Mr. Weinstein has boon soon on the Com- kle of the township tree as its lighting Kurt edy channel, and offers a •p.uv clo;m net Chamber marks the start of the holiday season in appropriate for this niidinicu." Cranford. Petschow In addition, the Co Hoping Hill Cruiser* There will be lots of laughing and dancing Cranford Chamber will present a vmta.u* • iiiioiuiibilf show held at the chamber's annual '50s show Decem- outside the school prior to the event. The Chatter ber 9 at Cranford High School. To start the of Commerce Cranford Fire Depaiimrnt will piovido lij;h|. show, comedian Rob Weinstein will tickle ing. the ribs with his special chatter of jokes and President General admission tickets arc $15. They he Chamber of Commerce will once laughs. The Drifters, who brought the world arc available at the- door or by calling 272 again host the community at the an- many hits including "Under the Board- 7203. Proceeds will benolil the chamber's Tnual Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 25, walk," "On Broadway," and "Up on the "I've seen this show before and it's really scholarship fund and provide funding for At 7 p.m, Santa Claus will arrive atop a ( Roof," will headline the concert. good," said Dan Hadrava, chamber member new holiday lights. HRISTMA

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Etc.. who authored the (ommitment pledge. Eclectic Mix of Merchandise Downtown Cianfoid offers a wonderful, eclectic mix of merchandise, guaranteed to fit nearly every holiday wish list. "I don't know of any mall which bus such a wide range of goods and .seivicx's as Downtown Crnnford." said Jaiutie Johnson. Downtown Manager, LisUil Ixiow arc just a few ex- amples of the range of goods and services for various customers. "We hope this par- tial list will serve1 us a springboard of ideas for holiday gifl-giwrs.11 said Johnson. f 501 Fur collectors: antiques, spoils trading cards, coins, figurines such as Precious Mo- ments and the Department 56 village col- &» 1935 lections, china and crystal pieces, maps, stuffed animals, gift collections and crafts Foi sports enthusiasts: sports clothing, bikes. 1 Us and other equipment and even boJy-buiMing exercise equipment For home f.ceoraUiis and fixer-uppers: euslomizcd picture Iraming, lloral arrange- ments and plants, home appliances and tools, fire extinguishers and even window and will be available year-round. "We're thrilled to launch this exciting new pro- Wagon Rides treatments and a ranm: ol gift items Mrs. Claus will host our annual horse Tor those preparing for winter: ice scrap- gram, just in time for the holidays" com- Hot Topics and wagon rides Friday, Nov. 25, noon-4 (Continued (Vom page I) ers, shovels, glows and boots mented Johnson, To launch the program, p.m. The rides leave from the Miln Street For pet lovers: pet toys and food, ham- the DMC will give a $25 gift check to the four homes, A hospitality house and parking lot, and cost $2 for adults, $1 for boutique will be held at the Hanson sU is, snakes ami fish Downtowner reader who finds our hidden kids. There will also be special visits by For photography enthusiasts: cameras, Super SID, in addition to the lovely basket House on Springfield Avenue. Tickets costumed characters including the bear arc $10 in advance; $12 at the Hanson film supplies, picture frames and photo al- pictured on the front page. from Personally Yours Gift Baskets and bums House the day of the tour, Call 3FIB- Sparky the Fircdog from the Cranford Fire 1109 or 272-6184. For students or office workers: typewrit- Events, Traditions Come Alive Department. Hot chocolate will be available u.v uilculatiii.-,. orwim/cis. calendars and for purchase from Cafe Rock. Event coordi- office supplies in Downtown Cranford 1 Crane's Ford Garden Club nators ait : Gloria Hoeffler, Yvonne Kiamie, decorates library tree Kor la.iliiun makeis: clothing and shoes Tony Capone, co-chair of the DMC's spe- Kitty Leonowicz, all of Kiamie Agency. tot people of ;t'.l a^'v including athletic cial events committee, says, "Downtown Monday, Dec. 5 shoo-;, women s and children's shoes, ties, Cranford will come alive with holiday ex- suil . socks, shirts, dresses, slacks, sweat- citement. We invite all Cranford and sur- Tree Lighting Trolley rides with Santa! ers, jackets anil suits rounding-area residents to join in the fun!" Help celebrate the traditional beginning Saturday, Dec. 10, noon-4 p,m, Miln Foe acceKsorizers: lovely jewelry pieces, of the holiday season in Cranford! The Street parking lot hiH'irling wiitchts. fhiiins. bracelets, ear- Chamber of Commerce's annual event will mu; Kids' Shopping Day feature Santa Claus arriving by fire truck, Junior Women's Club For listeners and readers: video and Cranford is a shopping-friendly place for Friday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. The event will be Breakfast with Santa audio tapes uml CDs. interactive games, kids! On Sunday, December 4, many retail- held in Mayor's Park, at Springfield/North Saturday, Dec. 10,9-11 a.m., Hillside ljnoi;s ers will set up tables featuring gifts for $10 Union Avenues. Santa will stay in Cranford School Fur Home browns: iuitand wine mak- and under, especially geared toward gifts and will be available the next day I'or pho- ing kits that kids might like to purchase for family tos (see below). Jaycccs Host Santa For food aficionados: baskets of gourmet members. Yvonne Kiamie, co-chair of the at the Community Center foods, including pastas, chocolates, and cof- DMC's special events committee and Gloria Photos with Santa Saturday, Dec, 10,9 am. to 1 pm, fees Cotroneo, publications chair, are coordinat- Community Center Fur professional seivice seekers: a myri- ing the special event. Kiamie explains, Kids of all ages will enjoy visiting Santa ad of service options exist, including hair "The children will receive special as- Claus and telling him their wish lists. Pho- Craft Boutique and nail salon services, travel agencies, ser- sistance from in-slore helpers and even tos with Santa will be held Saturday, Nov. Boy Scout Troop 75 Holiday Craft vice stations, pet grooming and opticians some elves, while parents can browse." 26,10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4, Boutique Saturday, Dec, 10, 10 a.rri-4 Gifts will be wrapped, noon-3 p.m., in Eastman Plaza. Photos arc p.m., Cranford United Methodist ' Gift Check Program Each child who makes a purchase during $2 each, framed in a card, Event Coordina- Church, Kids' Shopping Day will receive a special tors arc Tony and Carolyn Capone, Tony's to be Launched coupon to be redeemed for a pizza or ice Cafe; Sandy Harmydi, Genla Geiger and First Presbyterian Church Joanne Geiger Sweeney, all ol Goiger's, And the DMC and Cranford retailers arc cream treat. In addition, they can register Christmas Pageant pleased to offer the new Cranford gift to win n SZ5 gift check from participating Sunday, Dec. 11,9:30 a.m. check program. "The gill check is one gift stores. Trolley Rides that will makes gilt-giving easy. It will be To date, these businesses are participat- Santa will host the annual trolley rides Cranford Historical Society the i ight color and size, and will be some- ing in Kids' Shopping Day: The Arrange- for people of all ages Saturday, Dec. 10, Open House thing practical and useful every time." said ment, Gina's Town and Country, First noon-4 p.m. The rides leave from the Miln Sunday, Dec. 11, 2-5 pm, Crane Urion. (lilt checks, available at the DMC Place, Geigcr's Fine Women's Apparel, Street Parking Lot. Sparky the Fircdog Phillips House office in the municipal Imilding and by Linda's Book Exchange, Pebbles and Cran- from the Cranford Fire department will mail order (see page \2\. can be redeemed ford Book Store, Gateway Minerals, Side greet the kids, Event coordinators are Alliance Church Christmas Musical* al any Cranfnnl store or restaurant. They Door IVeasures, Vai'iety Bin (old and new Joanne Geiger Sweeney; and Brian Kram- Sunday, Dec. 19,6:30 pm ale packaKw! in lowly envelopes as well, locations) and Four D Jewelers. er, Century 21DS Kuzsma Realty. November 23, 1994 • CRANFORD DOWNTOWNER - 7 The Packaging Depot 25 North Ave. W. Packaging Depot is in the convenience business 272-9333 If you find yourself running to the post office for ries, Packaging Depot can offer the lowest prices. mail, the library for copies, a business store to send Using state-of-thc art packaging technology, thr Weekdays: a FAX, and missing the parcel delivery person while owners pack, wrap and ship anything, ;my size, aiul 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. you were out, call The Packaging Depot. Owners any destination using nil major domestic and inter- Amy Wright and David Ullman, explain they arc in national earners. Saturday: the convenience business. Mr, Ullman said they .stock every type of cor- The engaged couple - who both worked in the rugated box manufactured, but if that's nut enough, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. broadcasting field - always wanted to got in retail. they can construct one I'mm scratch for a perfect fit. (Call for expanded After two years of research, they saw a need for a Packaging Depot offers mailbox rentals, mailing mail and packaging store in Cranford and they services, packaging supplies, overnight letters, FAX holiday hours) found an economical way to offer it. Because there transmission, quality cupics ami package ac- are no franchise ices and they buy direct from facto- ceptance, as well as pick-up service.

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    BOYS TIES COMP. [lull lift 111 VCranford, NJ 07016 J LEATHER BELTS VALUE PAMPER YOURSELF OR 276-1925 • TJfifc BY PIERRE CARDIN & OTHERS • READY 95 SOMEONE YOU LOVE IT'S A tor MADE OR 4 IN HAND • BELTS: SAMPLE SIZE 26 & Tjj,rT.t MOW THAN SOME OTHER ASSORTED SIZES & COLORS THIS HOLIDAY HM-SAM.™ NATIONALLY ADVERTISED LADIES *JRS. NOVELTY COMP. PflMRf** ifl SHIRTS HAND VALUE Makeup $30.00 Cut & Style $20.00 EMBROIDERED OR BEADED Massage 030.00 Makeup $30.00 • 100% FINE COTTON, PREWASHED & SOME Haircut $20.00 Massage $30.00 CHAMBRAY BLUE • LONG SLEEVE Pedicure $80.00 Manicure $10.00 • ALSO FANCIES 4 SL IRR. Manicure $10.00 HIS - HERS ftickaget $105 COMP. ftokaget $145 SWEAT SHIRTS VALUE • ALL SIZES - S-M-L-XL * CREW NECK • LONG SLEEVE • COTTON POLY BLEND * ASSORTED COLORS Manicure $10.00 Cut & Style, !',-'.• Conditioned $20.00 MICKEY FINN Pedicure $20.00 OPEN EVERY DAY 10 AM TO 6 PM, THURSDAY TO 9 PM Package: $55 1OLIMII (JUAN II III ':: November 23,1994 • CRANFORD DOWNTOWNER • 11 Persona/// Yours marks As fifth year Personally Yours If there's no time for shopping this holiday baby items, beauty products, and novelties. Gift Baskets season, consider sending a basket from Person- A new idea in gift baskets for the health con- ally Yours Gift Baskets and receive rave reviews scious person features low cholesterol, low fat 105 South Ave.E, from family, friends, and business associates. treats such as fruit spread, sugar free crackers, 272-3737 Store owner Dean Russo is celebrating his fifth herb tea, decaffeinated coffee, herb pasta with a anniversary by expanding his inventory. light sauce and sugar free candy, Weekdays: "A gift basket is good for any person because it There are lots of baskets to choose from and of 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. can l)e tailored towards his/her individual tastes," course, shoppers can still create their own bas- said Mr, Russo, kets with selections picked off-the-shelf. Gifts Saturday: The store has added European style truffles, can also be customized in ice buckets, chip and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. pretzels rolled in peanut butter, toffee, nuts and dip trays, wood salad bowls, and wooden cutting cookie crunch, hand dipped cherries, and cap- boards as well as hundreds of decorative baskets Extended hours puccino beans to its selection of gourmet food, in stock. during the holidays

    he 1994 Chamber of Cranfbrd holiday or- nament will feature a drawing of the TCranford First Aid Squad's now ambu- lance. It's the eighth edition of the Cranford col- Holiday lection designed exclusively for sale by the chamber. ornament The inscription reads, "Honoring the First Aid Squad." Behind the ambulance is a artist's ren- dering of a landscape complete with evergreen tradition trees. The other side features a drawing of traditional continues Christmas gifts including toys, dolls, books, Teddy bears, and balls. It reads, "Season's Greet- ings from Cranford, N.J." The designs are reproduced in white on a Wedgewood blue background. The 1994 ornament is on sale at the following stores: Geiger's Fine Women's Apparel, the Cran- ford Book Store, Brown's Hallmark, Variety Bin, Cranford Chamber of Commerce office, and at the Cranford Historical Society.

    It's later than you think when It comes to shipping holiday gifts. During the busy holiday season, U pays to know some key shipping deadlines. Christmas Memories begin... Holiday gift-givers who procrastinate can still send last-minute International packages via the with Belleek Christmas Collectibles TI.8. Postal Service (U8P8) International Express Mall and expect It to arrive in most major overseas cities within one or two days. Domestically, you can ahlp late as December 24 via USPS Choose From A Large domestic express delivery mall and still have your package make it under the tree, but It will cost Selection you. To avoid costly shipping charges, Mall Boxes Etc. (If BE) In Cranford suggests the following Decorate your holiday home holiday mailing/shipping deadlines: December 1 for overseas mall (for the Middle East, November with the with the distinctive 15); December 9 for regular mall or UPS going cross country; December 80, next day air UP8 and charm & beauty of world Federal Express; December 34, U8PS Express Mall next day delivery on Christmas Day. famous Belleek Parian China And, to avoid those long lines at the post office, why not send your packages through a private from Ireland, Beautiful packing and shipping firm like Mall Boxes Etc.? According to MBE franchise owner, Jen* Sills, adornment for tree or mantle, "This season, the smart consumer can avoid the usual hassle and save time by shipping through a Belleek Christmas a Mall Boxes Etc. Center. With our New no-llmlt shipping program, we can mall virtually any Item collectible adds warmth to you choose to send no matter the size or weight." your home & rekindles fond MBE offera holiday gift-givers a choice of shipping carriers, as well as packaging materials for memories of favorite do-it-your-selfere. For more information, contact Mall Boxes Etc. at (908)-931-0400, Mall Boxes Christmases past. Distributed Etc. Is located at 16 South Avenue West In Cranford across the parking lot from Drug Fair. exclusively in the U.S. by Reed & Barton, Belleek MAIL •>:«x ETC. Christmas collectibles will become cherished family 16 South Ave., • Cranford NJ 07016 heirlooms for generations to Tel 908 931-0400 • Fax 908 931-0044 come. All collectibles are *1W ^MV H11W *^H ^BM ^^H ^^H -^^m ^^H ^^^m ^^H ^^mm ^mim ^™^ BHH V beautifully gift-boxed. With this coupon I With this coupon With this coupon 3 Months I 15% off any $2.00 You Can User Your Santa Stipens For All Merchandise Free I Off I Packaging Mailbox RentalI Supplies Any UPS with (Months Paid Per customer Shipping Service Expires 12/31/94 I Expires 12/31/94 Expires 12/31/94 St Cranford • 272-0785 xi UUWN luwwtH • Novemoer 23,1994 littt Check urder * orm

    A. Your name: DMC launches Cranford B. Company name (if applicable): C. Your address: D. City, state, zip: Gift Check Program E. Your daytime phone number; "What size? What color? What style?" Upon receiving your order, your gift check F. Name ofperson(s) or organization Have you ever asked yourself these ques- will be mailed within 24 hours, from whom the gift check is given tions while racking your brain for gift ideas? You can finish your holiday shopping (if different than line A.) The DMC and Cranford retailers are now right now! Don't forget: taking the hassle out of giit-giving by offer- Everyone who works for you ing a gift everyone on your list will enjoy Everyone who works with you Name of person who will receive the Dollar If you want check mailed and appreciate - the Cranford Gift Check, Everyone you work for gift check value for directly to the recipient, The gift checks, packaged in a lovely en- Your boss gift check please print address here velope, can be redeemed at any Cranford Your administrative assistant 1. merchant or restaurant. They will be mailed Your significant other to you or directly to the recipient. The Your family 2. checks will be available by mail order in Whoever shovels your snow each issue of the Downtowner, Gift checks Paper delivery person 3. are also available by stopping by the DMC Mailperson office, located in the municipal building at 8 Teacher Springfield Avc. {lower level). The butcher 4. You can request any dollar value amount, The baker If your gift is valued at more than $25, we The candlestick maker 5, will issue more than one gift check, to make Everyone you depend on! it easier for recipients to use (i.e., a $50 gift Stock up! If you buy too many, you can Total: will be written up as two $25 gift checks), always use a few on yourself! $

    Mail this form with payment (checks can be made payable to DMC) to: Gift Check, Cranford DMC, 8 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 Questions? Call 908/709-7208 Where did you find Super SID? ^m^^w i Your name . L Your address 3. City, State, Zip 4. Daytime phone 5, Please mail by November 30, to DMC, 8 Springfield Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016. The winner from last month was Charles Simmons, Cranford. This month, the winner will receive the lovely gift basket pictured on the front page of the Downtowner, in addition to a $25 gift check. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••^ (jive a Gift or norx? ! FREE Country Charm. [THANKSGIVING [THANKSGIVING DAY CERAMIC Not«mfer24 9am Till We're Dteli^t someone with PLAQUE this charming wooden Sold Out! chest filled with iiesh ' autumn flowers. Brdss-like Don't Forget To Order Early For the Holidays With This Ad a $4.99 handles and a lovely • Home of The Original $10 a Dozen ROSES antique motif adorn (Cash 4 Carry Only) Free from Our the keepsake. To send this unique Teleflora Family To Yours bouquet anywhere, VICTORIA call or visit our shop. (tai ilwquft Only TMM6I FLORIST All Occassion Florist • Open 7 Days A Week $37.50 Flowers By Wire World Wide • 24 Hour Service as Pictured Above We Deliver • All Major Credit Cards With Single Candle $39.50 OkMlOKI 1.800-399-0423 With Double Candle $41.50 I 302 Centennial Avenue. Cranford L ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••tmm a Professional profiles November 23,1994 • CRANFORD DOWNTOWNER • 13

    Brian Kramer joins reai estate firm Brian Kramer, the newest associate at D.S, Group, a business that grew quickly and com- Kuzsma Century 21 Realty, might have been a manded "100-hour weeks." Mr. Kramer says he "lost soul" in college, but still he listened to ad- really didn't know a person could work that hard, vice given by a family friend and put his nose to but after a while the appeal of being on his own the grindstone at Stevens Institute and ended up wore off and he turned to real estate, where he Brian Kramer landing a job with Goldman Sachs in New York works with his grandmother and aunt. Century 21 City. Four years later, the Wall Street crash of "It's been a ball, but I'm glad I'm here. I enjoy D.S, Kuzsma Realty 1988 prompted many companies to downsize, being more involved with people, and more in- 115 Miln Street and Mr. Kramer to re-examine his dreams. volved with real estate rather than mortgages," "There was no one out there doing what we did he said. 272-8337 in the mortgage research department," said Mr. Now instead of finding himself on an airplane Kramer, "and many companies were looking to jaunting off to one < if the Clayton Group's out- out-sourcc the service and bill clients. We basi- posts, MJ*. Kramer finds himself driving around cally kicked the tires of the loan portfolio to find Cranford admiring the town, its homes, and its out what the financial packages really looked people. like." "I'm really ecstatic to be here," said Mr. Kram- Mr. Kramer and associates created the Clayton er. Reaching the heights in graphic arts Area shoppers and businesses now have an- prospects' eyes for a long period of time. Our other option when considering printing or promo main service is helping clients enhance image tional services: Graphic Heights. and increase their business." Owner Jim Mustillo explains, "We offer every- Graphic Heights thing from wedding invitations and birth an- As for social printing, Graphic Heights offers 10 South Ave. E. nouncements to business cards and stationery, the finest wedding invitations and social sta- plus specialty advertising products such as mag- tionery. "Couples enjoy the advantage of seeing 2764242 nets, pens, labels, and key tags, all at below-retail actual samples combined with mail order prices," Hours: prices." said Mr. Mustillo. "Also, for the holidays we have by appointment Mr. Mustillo began his business in 1989 in Hud beautiful personalized greeting cards." son County and this year opened his office in Cranford where he has lived since 1991. Graphic Heights continues to grow due to the "Specialty advertising is 'remembrance' or 'lon- quality of merchandise, high level of service and gevity' advertising;1 said Mr. Mustillo, "keeping reduced prices. Mr. Mustillo is available by ap- your company's name in front of customers' and pointment to help individuals or businesses.

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    Michaels Haircutters Michaels is a full-service salon 13 North Ave. E. After spending 20 years in Elizabeth, ho said. "It's a really friendly atmosphere." 272-5596 Michael Torio relocated his hairdressing Mr. Torio specializes in men's hair re- salon, Michaels Haircutters, to Cranford last placement, servicing clients in a private Tuesday, Wednesday: month, taking over Prime Cut salon. room. "We kept Lucille and Kim, so we really 9 a.m.-6 p.m. combined both salons," said Michael from The salon's clientele is split 50-50 men Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. the extensively remodeled shop. "We're and women. Children are welcome, very unique in that we provide all the ser- The salon also features hair removal by Friday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. vices in one location. I think it's fantastic waxing, perms, colors and manicures. They Closed Sunday, Monday that we have accessible parking right across use only Nexus pi'oducts because "they are the street. And our prices are fair." phenomenal, There is a product for every "We try to make everyone feel at home," type of hair,"

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