;:Vol. 17, No. Friday, December 6, 2002 5 3 S 3 50 cents + LU ^ -^ Board denies subdivision application | But new'shoehorning ordinance' not a factor By KEVIN aXHOWEU. tor in the board's decision. THE KKCORD 1'REKS "I didn't see shoehornintf ;•»' applicable in this case," si WESTFIELD — For about 40 Trzsuiowski, who said he residents of the Stuiulish Avenue feel the application met the Devils nilo and Mountain View Terrace area, ria for a subdivision under land r IB months of fighting n subdivi- Westfleld quarterback John use regulations. } sion they believed would be detri- The board concurred thej Cocooielto threw for a touchdown mental to their neighborhood on this play and ran for mother as applicant failed to prove the Cttr{ NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER finally ended in their favor. rent land u«e is a hardship that We Blue Devils beat Ptainfield 14-6 The Planning on Thanksgiving Day Big brass band • necessitates^,va> Hoard donied an In Scotch Plains, a sub- subdivision, anfl Members of the holiday brass section of the Westfleld Community Band entertained residents application by did not prove* with Christmas music Sunday before Santa's arrived to light the tree at the North Avenue train sta- the Cherin fninl- division application is nar- the subdivision tion parking lot. ly to subdivide rowly approved. See would advance their residential the purpose of lot in two in story on Page A-3. the zoning plan. order to soil one The Cherirti, lot to Michael Muhoney, a builder i'I I( who live at 854 Stnndish Avenue, who planned to build a 2 J story proposed to divide their 25,722 ' Traffic calming steps are colonial home on the property. H(|. fl. lot, which sits on the corner The proposed subdivision would of Standish Avenue and have needed a variance for a Hide Mountain View Terrace, It la the yard setback deficiency of about largest lot in the neighborhood on the way in Westfield five feet. called "The Gardens," which <**- The application was billed as a sists moHtly of early 20th-century test of the "shoehorning" ordi- homes. Mahoney proposed to Betancourt says speeding enforcement is key nance adopted by the Town build a home that he said would Council last year, an amendment be consistent with the neighbor- •yKIWMaXHOHIWU. Betancourt said. "It just can't be entire Rahway Avenue project, to the Land Dae Ordinance that hood. Geurgo Rogers, a real THE RECORD-PRESS engineering; it has to be educa- he said. gives the Planning Board addi- estate expert, testified it would tion and enforwuumt." Town Engineer Kenneth tional criteria when judging Hub- probably sell for more than $1 WESTFIELD — The Town The long-term solutions Marsh said the engineering diviHion applications. million. Council, bombafded with include directing the police department is developing the However, in the end, the nnw •alldiu requests for traffic calming meas- department to do a speed study capabilti y to conduct traffic . ordinance wm not much of a fac- (Continued on page* A-2) ures on neighborhood streets, and a turn and movement study calming studies itself, but the plans to take action soon on some process is still in its beginning short-term measures and to con- stages. Hand-carved wooden tree orna- tinue discussion with residents. "We need to send a In other neighborhoods, the Cops to display loot ments hang on display at an arts The committee recently heard direct signal, not only to council agreed with a police and crafts market in Westfield Nov. from residents of Woodland department recommendation for 29. For more photos from the mar- Avenue, who complained about the police department but a stop sign at Sandra Circle and from 10-month spree ket, see Page 8-1. motorists speeding down their to our court, that there West Court. street. Rafael Betancourt, chair- has to be a zero-toler- Changes are also coming at ByKIVTNB.HOWCLL computer equipment, power; man of the council's the Shackiimaxon Drive and THE KECOKIl-PHKHK tools, bikes, stuffed animals and) Transportation, Parking and ance policy for speeding Kahway Avenue intersection. collectible's such HH a Barbie col-' Traffic Committee, said the com- in Westfield. It just can't Drivers on Shackamaxon will WESTFIELD — Police will lection. ! mittee agreed on six short-term only be able to make a right turn display Saturday the loot from Victims wanting to claim their solutions and three long-term be engineering; it has to onto Rahway Avenue, and the what they believe was a 10- property must bring either! solutions. be education and council plans to authorize park- month burglary spree in three receipt*} of purchase, copy of a; communities. At its Nov. 26 meeting the enforcement." ing restrictions on Rahway police report, or nome other sig-i council agreed to implement the Avenue, The Hlolen property, which nificant proof, .said Detective! six short-term solutions, which — Councilman There hnve boon serious acci- fills two large bin.s, will be on dis- Barron Chainbltus uf the) can be done soon. They include Rafael Betancourt dents at the situ, at which play at the Public Storage Westfield Police. \ placing a police department motorist*1 vision in impaired Facility on Route 22 in Singer and her boyfriend,; speed monitor on the street, when cars are parked on the side Mountainside from 9 a.m. to 4 Damon Brown, were also? increasing speeding enforce- of the area and hiring a traffic of the road during sporting p.m. charged by Wt-Htiield police with! ment, clearing signs that are expert to study ways to address events at the high school stadi- Police believe Candice Singer, operating a drug facility, in,' blocked by tree branches, enforc- the problem. um. a 42-year-old Oregon native, was which they allegedly manufac-; ing a truck restriction and plac- Betancourt said the short- Betancourt also .said the com- responsible for the spree. She ture.d methmnpheUiinine in their ing signs at the town's term solutions are generally mittee will soon hear a request had moved to Westfietd to be home on Orenda Circle. Singer! Mountainside border to advise inexpensive, though the town for a traffic signal at Crossway with her ailing father, who has was released after posting bail at{ motorists to slow down. does not have the money to insti- Place and North Avenue. since died. the Somerset County .Jail. j "We need to send a direct sig- tute traffic calming measures And tlifi police department Singer was charged in Offieenr from the; nal, not only to the police depart- everywhere. will also be doing a traffic: study September with burglaries of Mountainside and Westfield' ment but to our court, that there The town has budgeted at Boulevard and Park Street to homes and businesses whore she police departments Look a week' Santa Ctaus spread some holiday has to be a zero-tolerance policy $300,000 for traffic calming next see how to address traffic issues is alleged to have stolen a wide to inventory all tins stolen prop-) cheer through Westfield Sunday, for speeding in Westfield," year, or about the cost of the in that area, he said. range of items including jewelry, erty. ; When he stopped by the North Avenue train station parking lot to help light the town's Christmas tree. for more photos of holiday celebra- Westfield woman brings out talent in disabled students tions, see Page B-1. By KEVIN B.HOWELL The county came through, and Croat said she has a wonderful budget for supplies that can cost THE RECORD-PRESS about $50 per student. The county charges a nomi- WESTFIELD — When students from Kay Cross1 nal fee for participants. arts and crafts class displayed their projects at the Cross said thot her initial challenge in instruct- Siiita's Hack Linden public library, people were impressed. They ing the class was getting the .students to partici- were so impressed, in fact, that they asked the town pate. Many of them didn't want to do anything Santa Claus was in Westfield last resident about enrolling in the class. because they hadn't accomplished much in their Sunday, but he pays another visit to Those people were shocked to learn the crafls lives, and others couldn't communicate with her, the area this weekend, when he were made by handicapped individuals in a special she said. arrives at the Village Green in program sponsored by the Union „ However, Cross worked through Scotch Plains 5 p.m. Sunday. County Department of Parks and the difficulties rind students who Earlier in the day Towne Centre will Recreation. "My goal is to provide a were reluctant fit first begnn help- be filled with family activities such The class includes disabled stu- craft that they can be ing others make crafts. And as the as pony rides, face painting and dents of all ages, many of them proud of... I think it's one program progressed, Cross said Rainbow the Clown. children. Cross has taught the she needed fewer assistants in the class for nine years and was of the finer programs that class, which averages 18 students. recently recognized by the county the county runs because Cross said she loves the creativ- at a reception where her students' participants get a positive ity in her students' projects. art was displayed. "Students try to copy my sample, "My goal is to provide a craft feeling in doing it." but they can't, so I praise them for Commentary A-6 that they can be proud of," Cross — Kay Cross their creativity," .she said. said. "It's mainly to get them to The class makes an assortment -Community Life B-1 have pride in what they do. I think of crafts, including wreaths, cen- it's one of the finer programs that the county runs terpieces and table-top trees. Cross said that par- -Sports C-1 because participants get a positive feeling in doing ents have been impressed with their children's it." . work. 'Prime Time C-4 Before teaching the class, Cross, a professional "The people who are the real heroes are the par- florist, taught an arts and crafts class at the ents," Cross said. "They're bringing (the students) -Obituaries B-2 Trailside Nature Center in Mountainside. When to the class and they're with them 24 hours a day." members of the county recreation department This year will be Cross' last teaching the class; approached her about teaching the disabled Cross GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER .Real Estate....:. C-7 she plans to spend more time with her family and her work I agreed, but insisted the county provide quality making floral arrangements at her home studio in Westfleld resident Kay Cross has been recognized for Police Log A-7 materials for the program. Weatfiekl. Ing arts and crafts to disabled students. A-2 Record Press December 6, 2002 Police overtime increases After long negotiations, police costs of bridge repairs contract complete in Westfield By KEVIN B.HOWELL through the proper paper work, a process that ByWCKPAMOBE Benevolence Association requires much as it should have been," he THE RECOKD-PHEKS took more than a month. THERECOHIM'KKKS that its officers be paid for at least said. Under the terms of the four-year deal, police at four hours if they are working "out- "The four-hour minimum is WESTFIELD — After an exhausting negotia- all ranks will receive a 4 percent raise the first FANWOOJ) — Road work being side their municipal working peri- what kills you," said Mayor Louis tion process between the town and police that year, 3.9 percent the second year and 4 percent done at Sheelen's Crossing wiil cost od." Jung. resulted in a tentative deal in September, the each of the final two years. For the first year of the the borough more than it anticipat- "That threw me," he said. In addition, the 23.3 percent Town Council passed an ordinance Tuesday deal, 2002, a first-year officer will make $28,881. ed, Borough Engineer Richurd lie said he did not anticipate increase is just over the 120 per- Marsden announced (it Tuesday's approving a new four-year contract with the PBA By the fourth year, a first-year officer will make needing a |>olice presence on both cent cap instituted in the Ixirough's The new contract becomes official nearly a year $33,277. Borough Council meeting. .sides of Murtine Avenue. Land Use laws. He said the improvements to the after the previous three-year contract expired. A police captain will see an increase from Marsden estimated that the cost Marsden said if a contract goes Both sides appear to be happy after an arduous $83,648 in the first year to $94,824 by the final ramps leading up to the bridge for the police coverage accounted over budget by 120 percent or less, deck «t Sheelen's Crossing has cost for 20 jK'rcent of the increased 10-month process that included a public demon- year of the contract. the Borough Council can pass a stration by the police and negotiation sessions Additional compensation measures in the deal the borough $86,996 to date, 23.3 costs. change order resolution. However, percent more than the contracted Council President Joel Whitaker with an arbitrator. include $1,000 annually for those assigned as if it is more than 120 percent, more The initial terms were met at a meeting Sept. traffic officers, $500 annually for those assigned to cost of $70,000. said he was "extremely uncomfort- paj)erwork and documentation has Marsden said the bulk of the able" with the increase and found it 13, then accepted by the Westfield PBA a week the plainciothes investigation division and 13 to be done, he said. later. The council agreed to the contract and put it paid holidays per year. increased cost has come from the "very disturbing." "We're very close. We're at 123 need for jralicc protection at the "If the purpose was to have percent to date and the police need site. police there during rush hour, why to be out there one more day," "We're paying lor 501 hours of couldn't one or two officers' duty Marsden said Wednesday. police protection. (The increased been extended to 9 p.m.? This cost) has a lot to do with the four- would have been four hours split Work on Sheelen's Crossing Cranford rejects window bids hour minimum required by the between two people at time and a began in October, with the state P.BA/'hesaid. half. I don't tliink this was worked Department of Transportation tak- ByWCKETAMOftE windows at three district schools, But the board was still forced ing care of repairing the bridge. Marsden said the Policeman's in the interest of the public as THK HECOItD-PKESS but a district official said the proj- to reject because at one of the Marsden said NJ Transit funded ect should still be completed on schools, Rure's proposed price was the reconstruction of the bridge; CRANFORD — The Cranford schedule. slightly more than had been bud- deck, saving the borough "a lot of Board of Education voted Nov. 25 As part of the districts $6.3- geted. Because the project is being Lose Weight Safely & Naturally money and aggravation." to reject bids for replacements of million facilities-improvement ini- paid for in part by state funding, tiative, approved by voters in state law does not allow the dis- Have More Energy April, the district plans to replace trict to shift funds from one school Lose those unwanted pounds and inches with a outdated windows at Cranford to another. Doctor Recommended-100% Guaranteed Program, GRAND OPENING High School, Brookside Place and Now, said Business May be Taken Safely by Individuals with high blood pressure Bloomingdale Avenue schools. Administrator Robert Carfagno, and diabetes CONVENIENCE STORE The Nov. 25 meeting marked the district will negotiate with the second time the board rejected the bidders to bring the project RAPPS PHARMACY Call Toll Free: & EUROPEAN DELI bids for the window replacement under budget, GAS project. 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"We'll be completed AUCTION GALLERY & WAREHOUSE less than what had been budgeted by the beginning of the school 1080 EDWARD ST LINDEN, NEW JERSEY • European & Russian Cakes & Candies for the project. year," he said. 800-290-5401 908-862-0200 $1.00 Off fax: 908-862-3438 ANY SANDWICH Westfield Council OKs (Rt'K. price $4.49) l-xp. 12/31/02 Important Estate Antiques Auction Route 22 West (Next to Pet Shanty) three change orders th WESTFIELD — The Town ures implemented on Rahway Tuesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm 908-233-7186 Council approved three change Avenue earlier this year, the town's orders for various public works first traffic calming project, will projects at its Tuesday meeting. coat an additional $11,400 for Preview Due to additional expenses for police assistance. The project total lh Enjoy An Afternoon Of the project and police overtime, the is now $267,959.80. Monday, December 9 10am-8pm "Old Fashioned Dudley Avenue West improve- In addition, various road ments cost an additional improvements throughout the & Day of Sale Holiday Fun" $22,385.80, raising thp project total town cost $21,408 more than had In Scotch Plains Towne Centre^ to $189,643.30. been budgeted, bringing the cost for Over $100,000.00 of Unreserved And the traffic calming meas- the improvements to $156,000.88. Merchandise to be sold at this sale. Sunday December 8th From 12-5 PM 18th 19th & 20th Century. (Rain Date Sunday Dec. 15th - Limited Activities) I Campus notes Furniture, Artwork, Porcelains, Sterling Silver, Bronzes, Jewelry, Lighting, Clocks, Collections of Hummels, Hclax On A Hor*cdrawn Waj>on Kidf Around Town Wedgewood, Liadros and More. From 12:00-4:00 - Tickm S2.00 (Children I mtci 2 Free! Andrew Pavoni matriculat- ed at Middlebury College in Ashley Whittemore of Craft & Street Fair on Park Avc. Vermont in September, Scotch Plains was inducted into Auction listing, photos & bid forms available on our website. Park Avc Closed Hetwrrn Prom Si. ^ V#A Sruind Sited The son of Marci Smith of the Foreign Language National Scotch Plains joined 586 other Honor Society at Union Catholic www.timeandagainantiques.com Enjoy Wurlitzcr Organ Musk Throughout the Aftvrnnoon first-year students in tiie class of High School in a Nov. 14 ceremo- Absentee & Phone Bids Accepted Pony Rides - Petting Zoo - hate Painting - Five Engine On Display 2006 at the liberal arts colleged. ny.
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I was a Scout in the Mary Academy's lab last month. visit the Girl Scout website and play Washington Rock Council so that The private girls high school, in some of the online games found connection came naturally" Parisi conjunction with Washington Rock there. said. "I've had a positive response Jumble Girl Scout Council, is helping the Paula Ansari, a member of from troop leaders when they sign Scouts earn their computer badges. Senior Girl Scout Troop 561 of up and from those who attend the Troops sign up with Carolynn Scotch Pluins/Panwood was one of program. I only wish I had more 1'arisi of South Plainfield, technolo- the Mount tutors. "I like helping the than two hours to work with the gy teacher at Mount St. Mary, for girls earn their badges Ijecause 1 girls." Store the afternoon program that runs know how much I enjoyed getting The program stresses online pri- Owned t Opt rated by Irom 3:30-5:30 p.m. my badges," she said. vacy and safety issues through the JUNIOR UAGUE OF EUZABETHPUIHFItLO. HJ,I Scouts are assisted by Mount St. Parisi .said she became interest- Online Safety Pledge and the "How Mary students who help them com- ed in giving this service when she to Stay Safe" chapter of the Junior plete five merit badge requirements saw the badge requirements for her Girl Scout Handbook. no using the Microsoft Office Suite. Brownie daughter. At the end of the program the This includes creating stories in "1 saw there was a need for a Scouts view the merged PowerPoint Word, creating story illustrations in computer lab and asked Mount presentation created by their troop. All in a jumble Your Environmental Headquarters Cyblll Phelan of the Junior Leage of Elizabeth-Plalnf leld displays a sample of the holiday gifts on sale SINCE • Vacuums at the Jumble Store's annual holiday boutique 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The Jumble Store Is located 1956 • Sewing Machines at 110 Walnut Ave. In Cranford, and all proceeds benefit the League's community service efforts. • Outdoor Power Equipment • Janitorial Supplies • Air and Water Purification EARDLY T. PETERSEN Equipment 'Peace Train' passes through SALES • SERVICE • PARTS Union County on Saturday RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL The "Peace Train," sponsored train station, and slightly before mile inarch through the city by the NJ Coalition Against War that in Westfield, At both loca- streets, with stops at the offices With one swipe of its in Iraq, will be passing through tions, protesters will stage brief of state representatives who It always wand, the Miele vacuum the area Saturday. vigils or rallies before boarding voted against the Congressional The train — actually a group the train. resolution authorizing the use of cleaner captures and of trains throughout New Jersey After boarding the training, force in Iraq, The march will con- whispers, but retains virtually all the that will converge in Newark, local protesters will ride into clude with a rally at Essex dust, dirt and allergens bringing protesters against the Newark's Penn Station, where County College. it never has potential war — will make two they will join others from around For more information about found in your home. Even stops in central Union County. the state. A pre-march rally will local anti-war activity, contact 99.97% of the tiny, lung- The train will pick up passen- be held at Peter Franeesca Park Leigh Davis of Cranford at (908> to repeat damaging particles in the gers at 11:58 at the Cranford on Ferry Street, followed by a 2.5- 272-8487or [email protected] air your family breathes. itself. See us today for a Market to help homeless pets i Briefs demonstration of its SCOTCH PLAINS — Best School will join the fundraising I superior filtration and Friend Dog and Animal Adoption, event by holding a bake sale. Inc., will hold its annual Christmas Donations to the group may be Residents perform sophisticated Sealed Bazaar and Flea Market 10 a.m.-4 dropped off at the church after 6 in holiday concert System'* design. p.m. Saturday at the Scotch Plains p.m. Friday. Due to space limita- Miclc Baptist Church at 333 Park Avenue. tions, large pieces of furniture will Several area residents will par- A large selection of decorations, not lie accepted. ticipate in The Madrigal Singers gifta, handcraftcd and household All proceeds will be used to bene- "Peace on Earth" program of words Old Fashioned Quality and Service and music for the Christmas sea- 224 ELMER STREET • WESTFIELD items, toys and games, clothing and fit homeless pets awaiting adoption. A k jewelry will be featured. And For more information, call (9081 son 4 p.m. Sunday at the Brownie Troop 106 of Evergreen 233-9041 or (732) 388-8930. Unitarian Church in Summit. Singers Martha Desmond of w ww.ctpctcrsen .com Cranford and Kirk Kobbins of Fiinwood, reader .Judy Sullivan of Scotch Plnins, and flutists Jenny Cline and Clarissa Nolde of Westfield will perform in the pro- gram, which includes readings (ft from the Bible and Shakespeare and enrols and motets from the 13th-20th centuries. Admission at Sunday's per- formance is by donation at the door. The Unitarian Church is located at 4 Waldron Ave. For more information, call (908) 233-1570. HOUDAY Men's Holiday Chorus seeks singers Men who love to sing are invit- ed to join the Men's Holiday Chorus. Under the auspices of the Rahway Valley Chorus, the holiday ensemble plans shows in Central WE CAN HELP KEEP YOU TRUCKIN' Jersey through the holidays. Rehearsals are 8-9:30 p.m. CALL ME ABOUT Monday at Roosevelt Elementary BUSINESS INSURANCE School in Rahway. For more information, phone SAT, DEC. 7 (7-6) NELSON ESPELAND, LUTCF Doug Brown at (908) 276-4547 or SUN., DEC. 8 (9-5) SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076 /instate Ken at (908) 272-1503. (908) 233-t>300 Genealogical Society ihllll h> J» *k*hi!ih UH! iju-kilu ,«t«t i.i 1 thil 1t1ll^L iiiluillUMlh |» Iki.vr Nti* It* .(> S-I>IIT.HK ( t\'uip.ui>. flr=Jp(i-» Alii Vf* ILTI*-> meets 1 p.m. Thursday WESTFIELD — The A* Genealogical Society of the West Fields meets 1 p.m. Thursday at the Westfield Memorial library, 550 E. Broad St. John Celdaro of Fanwood speaks about his work with Save PLUMBING PROBLEMS Ellis Island, a group of which he is Your Source For... $ 95 a director. He is an archivist with FIXED FOR 19. * the Northeast Region of the •Unusual Gifts National Archives. •Custom Designs WE'RE DOING THIS TO WIN YOUR BUSINESS! Celdaro also has been on the •New Trends Governor's Committee for the You'll be so pleased Preservation and Future Use of •Entertaining Tips with our Fast Ellis Island. •Live & Artificial & Friendly The public is invited and Trees & Wreaths On-Time Service, refresliments will be served. •Magnificent Quality Workmanship Temple sponsors Poinsettias & Guaranteed used clothing drive •Refreshments Satisfaction... Temple Sholom of Scotch Visit Santa Plains and Plainfield will hold a WE BELIEVE used clothing drive Sunday. Items 10-4 Both Days YOU'LL BECOME may be dropped off 10 a.m.-noon at the temple's Plainfield site, 815 A CUSTOMER West Seventh Street. All of the items collected will be shipped FOR LIFE overseas to disadvantage*! areas in Eastern Europe and Africa. Tax Service receipts will be available. (.RKKNHOl SYS FARM & CARDKN ( KMI.K Items being accepted include ^^Professionals used clothing, sheets, towels, blan- 1325 Terrill Road • SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ kets/comforters, stuffed animals, Richard Bogda - Master Plumbers License #09897 shoes, purses, and any other "soft" (908) 322-5555 1 Open Year Round household items. Please place Mon.-Wcd. 7-5 • Thurs.-Fri. 7-7 • Sat. 7-6 • Sun. 9-5 donations in plastic garbage bags 800-386-4897 for easier transport. *mih $60 Purchase. May not b* combined with an} other offer. Now thru Dec, 15th. Retail value $19.99 •we will flx my problems up In $107. FOR $19.95 Dispatch tea ot $39.95 is additional For more information, contact O2001 Service Professionals, Inc. •«•» the temple at (908) 756-6447. December 6, 2002 Record Press A-5 I Briefs Westfield could be headed Program addresses holiday depression toward legal clash over basin WESTFIELD — Sunrise By KEVIN B. MOWELL Cranford several months ago when it should have collected Assisted Living of Westfield THE RECORD-PRESS requesting proof of payment, and $65,495.53. hosts an informative presenta- WESTFIELD — The town may he has yet to receive a response. The total lease payments since tion on "Holiday Depression and be moving toward legal action Town Attorney Robert 1978 are $125,384.63, Gitdea said. the Elderly" 7-8 p.m. Tuesday. against Cranford as the neighbor- Cockren is now in the process of" The lease will expire in August The program will be led by ing municipalities argue over the sending correspondence to 2004, and Gildea said Cranford Janet Pincu of Generations lease for a water retention basin in Cranford Township Attorney Al representatives have indicated Counseling & Care Management, the northeast section of town. Stender about possible legal they are interested in renewing it. and will include a question and Westfield owns a portion of the action, Gildea said. The town continues to look for answer session. retention basin, which it began to According to Gildea, Cranford payment documentation as it tries Sunrise Assisted Living is lease to Cranford in 1978. says it made payments up until to settle the issue, Gildea said. located at 240 Springfield According to Jim Gildea, town 1993, though he has not been able Oranford officials refernjd Avenue. For more information, administrator of Westfield, there to verify that because West field's questions for comment po phone (908) 317-3030. is no record of payment from records are insufficient. But he Township Attorney Al Stender. Cranford .since the lease began. said Westfield has not received Stender could not be reached for Nature Club GiSdea said he sent a letter to payments for the last 10 years, comment Tuesday. hosts holiday party The Greater Watchung Nature Club will hold its annu- Clover Street light is on hold al holiday party 6:30 p.m. Watch your finger! By KEVIN B, HOW1LL was prompted by residents' con- that motorists will cut through res- Tuesday in the community room THE RECOIUVI'RESvS cern with the safety of school cliil- idential streets to avoid it, of the Mountainside Municipal Six-year-old Alessandra Leong of Westfield shows her father WESTFIELD — The proposed dren crossing the intersection. The council decided to refer the Building, located on New William how to crack a open a rock during Rock Collecting for traffic light at the Clover Street But when Greg McDormott issue in a committee, which will Providence Road just off Route Families at the Mineral Show at Trallside Nature & Science and Central Avenue intersection began his first term as mayor, nei- then make a recommendation to 22. Center In Mountainside. The mineral show' drew more than that caused a debate among resi- ther he nor other council members the full council. Guests are asked to bring a 1,100 visitors, who came for programs such as an Interpretive dents in the area has been put on were aware of the matter. The cur- Some council members asked if main dish, salad or desert; the Geology Hike and Dinosaur, Fossil & Mineral Adventure. hold by the county until town ofli- rent council heard of the issue for the county would continue with club will provide punch, coffee cinls decide whether or not they the first time in October, when res- the warrant study to provide the still want it. idents lined up at a council meet- town with more information to and paper goods. 1 Please RSVP to Geri Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh ing to voice thoir opinions. inukt its decision. But Town Breitenbach at (908) 757-9464. McGinn School students reported the county has completed Though the light has been advo- Attorney Robert Cockren said a preliminary study of the intersec- cated by Police Chief Bernard without a dear consensus from the Elks Club offers tion and hired a contractor to per- Tracy and the BltAKES organiza- town that the light is wanted, the pitch in for crime victims form a warrant study for a traffic tion, about 250 residents signed a county is unlikely to pay for the college scholarships SCOTCH PLAINS — Students family whose mother was mur-light. The warrant study was 10 [letition op|»sing the light, fearing rest of the study. For high school seniors at McGinn School recently helped dered. percent complete lx>fore the county preparing to go to college, now is members of the Union County Elaine O'Neal, coordinator of suspended it until the town the time to take advantage of Juvenile Officers* Association and the Victims Witness Unit, said the decides whether it wants to move scholarship opportunities. The Prosecutor's Office Victim Witness families are selected from case forward the light. Klks Foundation is now accept- Unit provide foot! for county fami- files and nominations from police The county began studying the HEADACHES? ing applications for its Most lies who have been victimized by officers throughout the county. intersection in 2000 when former violent criminals. "It's a lot of work, but it's a Town Administrator Thomas Union County, NJ - A newly released free report reveals whut Valuable Student Scholarship. leading medical research lias proven to lie a very effective Scholarship applications are Under the guidance of Alyce lalwr of love," she said. Shannon requested it. The request available through local Elks Fisher, the students assisted with headache treatment. This free headache report reveals why the project, which on Nov. 26 deliv- headache sufferers have heen Icil in (lie dark for so long and how lodges or online at ered 4,'J baskets crammed with www.elks.org/cnf/scholars/mvs.cf canned goods, turkeys and other Oak Knoll they can linally live free of over-the-counter medication once and in. The deadline for .submitting foodstuffs to needy families of School of the Holy Child for all. To receive your free copy mailed to you today, call the applications is Jan. 10. crime victims. toll-tree, 24-hour headache hotline at I-MO-566-5456. "This is ii true gesture of kind- Glee Club offers ness for those less fortunnfc unci it annual winter concerts is made possible by the combined kindness of a lot of people," said Please come wih your daughter to an WESTFIELD — The Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. Westfield Glee Club holds its Among the families receiving evening INFORMATION SEMINAR. YANKEE CANDLEI 78th winter concert this week- baskets of food were :i Railway end under the direction of family whose son was murdered, a Itaetday, Dec. 10 Thomas Booth. number of Elizabeth families 7 p.m. Tours Showtimes are 8 p.m. tomor- whose homes were destroyed in a * IBV^B^B^BJPBV^ 7:45-8:30 p.m. Information Session row at the First Presbyterian devastating fire two months ago, M IWF^^^tt Cull (908) 522-8109 to namespace, Church, 111 W. Fifth Ave., an elderly Union woman who was Roselle, and 4 p.m. Sunday at St. robbed and .severely beaten, a W ^j^^Hfij^^H 44 Metuchen Road • Summit, NJ 07901 Christmas™ Cookie Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 E. Koaelle woman beaten and terror- ff 1 '^•••••••H www.onkknoll.oig Broad St. ized by an ucquuinlnnce in a Accompaniment for all songs domestic dispute and a Plainiickl Oak Knoll i> a Cailmllc Independent School; the Upper School !• for glrli, grudf i 7-12. our December is by George Lachenauer, piano, Some songs may include a per- cussion arrangement by Ken Fragrance Phillips, Admission is $12 for adults, of the Month $10 seniors and students. For tickets or full information, phone Scotch Plains Academy Dale Juntilla at (908) 232-0673. Prt-School & Day Care Newcomers have 20% Off many events planned 1506 East Stcond St Scotch Plaint, NJ. WESTFIELD — The 908 322-4309 Newcomers Club of Westfield has issued its monthly schedule: Tuesday — "Ladies Dinner 76 Elm Street,Westfield, NJ Out" at Aquavivn, 115 Elm St., OPEN HOUSE 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 — Children's (908) 232-2232 play group at Romp Around in Hours: Sun. 11-5; Mori., rues, Wed ,Thur., l'ri.,9-9; Sat. Jersey Boy Time to think I about N. J. in 2003 (1 Thin is tho time of the* year when moHt of us are too pre- 11 Mike Deak occupied to think ahout tho future. We're too busy trying to * wrap up tin; business of 2002 and getting in the holiday ;• Hpirit. Hom;v«;r, with serious challenge; facing New Jersey, ' it in not the time to ignore these insueB. They are not going Nostalgia iiway, and tin; joyous spirit of the holiday season will noon he replaced by the bleak and cold reality that you have to stnrt facing these issues once the calendar changes. ain't what At their conference; lust month, members of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities discussed ways to help "New Jersey reclaim control of its future." There is a it once was prevalent pessimism that the status quo in hen; to stay — Nostalgia isn't what it used to and that's not goorl newH. Local officials are hound by state be. inundates to provide services for which the state does not Not so long ago nostalgia was provide ample funding — that's one reason school taxes just a wistful collection of memo- ;. are so high. And it is not likely that any major change in ries. A song from long ago on the , the course! of state government will h« on the legislative radio was enough to send your * agenda as more and more of the burden for providing mind spinning backwards in time. 1 essential services falls upon local municipalities who have You reveled in reminiscence with 1 to rely on property taxes. And that reliance on property sighs and smile's until something taxes may become even more burdensome in the new year, rude jolted you back into the pres- us the state may be facing another gaping budget deficit, ent. Nostalgia was harmless. As it has in the; past, the League of Municipalities has But now nostalgia is l>eing used \ again urged the legislature to consider property tax relief. for more nefarious purposes. Tlie state's over-reliance on the property tax can lead to a Politicians with a conservative •• myriad of problems affecting this state's future, from bent say we should hearken back' to the 1950s for a model on how to declining funding of schools to corporate executives think- condeict our ovd lives. People* and <•'• ing twice; about relocating their firmn to New Jersey or se)cie'ty were1 descent back then, they expaneling current facilities. High property taxes burden say. The uncivil tx'havior that the elderly on fixed incomes and hinder young families befouls our cenmlry now, they say, ' from finding affordable housing, Worse, the desperate never existed before1 the triumph of , search for ratableH leads to sprawl that chows up open the liU-rals in the HKiOs; for exam- ,. space and creates traffic jams; that doesn't need to be Letters to the editor ple, on television married couples explained to anyone; who lives or works in New Jersey. slept in only separate Ix-ds (which, But that's not the only tonne that worrit* thej League of curiously, led me its a child to , Municipalities. Members also want the state to take a Salvation Army seeks public support believe my parent* were poor ta'cause they hael only one' lxtl.»' fresh look at a wiele range of development issues. For resources. We are seeing much hurt and dospsiir. To the Record-Preim But the 1950s were not good tunes; example, the League is urging the! state legislature to seri- Thanksgiving if* now past unel Christinas is 1 realize many people gave very generously in the ously address affordable housing standards so that a approaching t|uickly. I give- thanks feir all (Jexl's bless- aftermath of September 1 ltli, but Salvation Army pro- we were> afraid of nuclear a|wcn-' municipality is not "Hooded with hum!reds of residential ings, ewne'cially at, thin time of the your, but this yew I grams and services aiding Uic needy continue, anel I lypse anel there were many citizens units under the guise' of proelucing a handful of affordable must also pray for help. Mum, I mu.st ai.so ask the pub- Ix'se'ech thejse of you with compassion for your fellow of our country who could not enjoy housing units." In either words, the HO-CIIIIIKI builder's rem- lie to be eiH|K'i-ially ge>m>reius when thi'v fiicounterTho man and the financial means to help to donate not only their full rights because of the raior edy needs to be remedied. Salvation Army's rod kettle's e»r receive1 a letter from us in the spirit of the* season, but with the knowleeige' Unit of their skin. The Le>agiie is also advocating legislation that woulel in lh«' innil. you are helping to fenxl, clothe and shelter those' less That's the nature of nostalgia. It Most ]KN)|)1C don't realize1 that the mone>y collectwl fortunate. was never that goexl and it was nlle)w municipalities tei charge; developers impact fees. The* > 11 rensem is simple - the1 devt>letp«>r who makes a mint build- in our reel krtt.l« .s IK usesl to help those ICHH fitrtunate 'Hunk you fe>r all your past help, thank you for the* never that bad. You remember Ufifi ilayM a year, not just at tlw hulidays. Anil, this year, help I know you will give once more. May C'KXI ble'ss what attracted you te> a long lost ing new homes ought to contribute' tc* the municipality's wo have alre'iuly I'XjK'ncnroei a dntst ic- dro]) in our fji'ii- you and yours this holiday season. lover, but you forge't what tore your cost of supporting those home's ami thei |H>e>ple they bring. e*ral fundnu.siit^ itp|H»al>t, holiday f'eiexl and toy tlrives. I hearts apart. You remember being With the cost of e'duniting a pupil in a public school at have be«e'ii itilviscil by Sulvation Army sucial scmrcs LT. COLONIAL NORMAN E. WOOD 1 1 slugged by the playground bully, close* tei $10,000 a year, the property tax revunuo a new .sUiti'tlwit wv an rti'iuving niont riniut'sl.s for hi'lj) this N.J. Slat* Comnwndw but ye>u forge't his mother bringing homo generates eietes not cover the added cost, thereby yeur Ixtausi' of (Jie tfononiy and limiU'd ceuninunity The SatvaUon Army in rujxrnke1* for the entire chiss on mining UIXVH for nil in tiw community. his birthday. Memory is a inyth- The issues eif properly tax refe>rm and controlling devel- maker and like mast myths, we opment have* been festering lor a long time; in New Jersey. edit out the banal and the mun- It is time for holelness to address these issues. That calls Single-sex classes don't help students dane in favor of the extraordinary and traumatic. Myths are not for strong h By PABAPARAO PATEL J -^ ,-k—* ~ "2 1 Alternatively, the state could adopt taxes. As a result, a municipality ttration rat ion. One single state taxing a statewide EDISON COUNCILMAN.TACOUNCILMAN. TAXX ATTORNEATTORNEYY • \J||J0SI COITl 111611 tdTV a statewid e propertpropertyy taxtax.. a ass i nin interesteinterestedd iinn keepinkeepinug na computf!- cotnputer-- authoritatitlunityy shoulshouldd colleccollectt alalll county county., New Jersey's senior citizens aree BL. " J | Michigan. enginocrinengineering curriculum could ^>*et municipal, school board anamdi all being financially strangled by sky- 2. Bifurcate funding, Local com- local residents to pay fur it • other agency and political subdivi- rocketing property taxes. While We must take action to provide sponding adjustments to revenue- munities and the state can both If Cherry Hill wants U> spend sion revenue. As a result, more effi- most homes averaged a 7 percent for real property tax relief. As a tax based and use-based taxes such as share the cost and decision-mak- $1:1,000 |H»r pupil and Woodbrid^e cient lax administration will property tax increase this year, attorney and elected official, I have income tax, business tax, trans- ing of public education. wants to spend only $10,000 for redure the tax collection costs and more than a quarter of New- several recommendations for tliis portation tax or some hybrid or The state should formulaicnlly basic education, then hiiinvateil yield more net tax revenue. Jersey's municipalities saw their complex problem: combination of those. The cost of fund basic education in even1 com- funding could permit the disparity. ii. Regionalize school districts. local property taxes jump more 1. Retool the state tax structure. the state's education contribution munity, including the core subjects, 3. Terminate New .Jersey Saver Same inefficient school districts than 40 percent in the past decade. Today, municipalities tt»vy property could be recouped via a simpler, basic extracurricular activities and payments and Homestead rebates. must regionalize in order to benefit In some extreme cases, senior citi- taxes to fund local expenditures more efficient state income tax infrastructure. Such a basic educa- New Jersey Saver payments and from economies of scale and reduce zens, who long ago paid off their such as education. The state's tax structure with traditional progres- tion approach woidd also oven out Homestead rebates, which are very their education costs. The idea of mortgages, have had to sell their structure needs to be overhauled sive tax rates. As a result, lower- the existing serious inequities in expensive to administer, are an municipalities lomhining a [xirtion homes because they could no such that some education costs are income residents ii.e.. fixed-income education throughout our state. inefficient method of providing of their local taxes into a shared longer afford to pay the escalating funded by the state. State contri- senior citizens) would boar a lower Any local community that wish- limited tax relief without any per- regional |HM)1 has been tested in property taxes. Our senior citizens butions would allow municipalities proportional share of education es to supplement the basic curricu- manent ivlbnn of the tax struc- some parts of New Jersey and is deserve affordable housing and our to lower property tax rates. costs. Conversely, higher-income la funded by the state could collect ture. also successfully used in regions in respect, not exorbitant property The resulting reduction in prop- residents would bear a larger pro- the additional supplemental •t. Consolidate tax collection and New York, Ohio, Maine and taxes. erty taxes could be offset by corre- portional share of education costs. expenses tliruugh local property terminate ltielliciont tax adminis- Minnesota. Many opportunities to see Westfield students perform • WESTFIELD — The Fine School, Instrumental Grade Vocal Arts Department of the Dec. 10: Roosevelt Dec. 17: .Jefferson School, Band Westfield Public Schools invites Intermediate, tith Grade and Vocal; Tamtiques School, the public to attend any of the Strings, Hand and Choir; Band and Vocal; Roosevelt 18 musical concerts scheduled Mclvinley School, Hand and Intermediate, 7th imd 8th for this winter. More than 2,:J0(> Vocal Grade Hand, Orchestra, Select students in grades kindergarten Dec. 11: Westfield High School. String Knsemble through high school will be per- Wind Ensemble and Chamber Doe. lH:Westlield High School, forming district-wide. All con Orchestra Choral certs are free and begin at 7:110 Dec. 12: West field High School, Dec. lt):Roosevelt Intermediate, pin: Concert Hands and Symphony 7th and Hth Grade Choirs, Dec. 5: Roosevelt Intermediate, Orchestra Sharps & Flats,- Jazz Hand; Northside Strings Dec. 16: Franklin School, Vocal; Kdison Intermediate, (ith Grade Dec. 9: Washington School, Band Roosevelt Intermediate, Wilson Instrumental and Vocal and Vocal; Edison Intermediate, School Hand and Vocal; Kdison Jan. i>: Kdison Intermediate, 7th Southside Strings; Franklin Intermediate, 7th and Hthand Hth Grade Instrumental Sosnowski is director of real I People in Business estate litigation services for thu Flags unfurled Hridgt'Wdter accounting firm Hosenbei-g Rick Baker Herman Student* at Jefferson Elementary School In Westflpetd help guest speaker Jerry McCevera unroll an American flag that filled half the school gymnasium. McCavera Is a vexillologlst, or expert on Scotch Plains resident roster of court-approved media- & Company, where he provides the study of flags. During a Nov. 15 assembly he spoke to students about the significance of flags Matthew J. Sosnowtiki bus tors for Civil, General Equity expert reports on rcnl estate from countries around the world, and about the proper way to fly and salute their country's flag. been added to the New Jersey and Probate matters. and const ruction. Tree offers hope to needy kids Not responsible for typographical errors. Union County Sheriff's many charitable groups, it Hope." Bring In inycompitliof'i I Sale items cash 8. carry only. Sale prices Officers are seeking public sup- brought gifts to more than 200. Item donations can be deliv- *d or couf»n and we will I etioctive 12/4/02-12/10/02. Prices do not port for their sixth annual "Tree Problems with the postal service ered to county offices in mtrt or tatthi t pric« I jncludo sales tax. Beer prices ropresenl of Hope" program. that affected distribution of gifts Elizabeth or to the homes of com- wbHclioABCrefl«l«lonil OAA2 QZ. bottles unless otherwise noted. The program was begun in in 2001 have been rectified. mittee members in Kenilworth, 1997 to provide gifts to sick and The program depends on the Linden and Mountainside. needy children during the holi- generosity of donors, who have Pickup of items nt a contributor's days. Children who benefit are often included local Girl Scout home or workplace, can also be suffering from HIV/AIDS or groups, and the county employ- arranged. other serious illnesses, and are ees and other volunteers who Donations sire tax deductible, abused, neglected, underprivi- donate their time to wrap, organ- and information about children's leged or living in shelters. ize and deliver gifts. wishes is now available. The "Tree of Hope" program If you would like to contribute, For information about making tries to fulfill the Christmas donations of money can lie. sent donations, child sponsorships or wishes of these children. In its to: Union County Sheriff's the Tree of Hope program in gen- first year, the program reached Officers Tree of Hope, 1»O Box 4, eral, call (908) 27(i-1574. Calls :J9 children; last year, despite the Kenilworth, NJ 07033. Checks will be returned within 24 hours, drop-off in donations faced by should be made out to "Tree of even on weekends. Santa delivers to boro children FAN WOOD — PBA Local 123, between Dec. 12-19. No gifts will Santa will begin delivery at in cooperation with the Fanwood be accepted after 9 p.m. Dec. 19. about noon and will take the. Rescue Squad and Fanwood Fire Gifts are limited to children same route as in previous yours. Department, will again be help- only, and should be no larger Listen for the patrol car arriving ing Santa deliver gifts to borough than 12 in. x 12 in. x 12 in. All ahead of Santa; this .should allow residents Dec. 21. gifts should be individually sufficient Lime for children to :m • Serving the Caribbean for Over 30 Years 'Newest fleet oiState-of-the Art Aircraft • Jet-to-Jet Service to the Caribbean* ^»toN£ • Voted Best AkVne to the Caribbean • Serving the Finest Meats in the Sky Jamaica St. Lucia Barbados AntfQUA Bona*« -^~ Qrand Cayman Qranacla Nassau Turks * Calcos <- f, • v"' completely alive* ?*, ' 1CA •:f! • \ . * l'^ "4k j5+" -* «• •• ., ^. jt t*1 Six CitntntH't livxtaunirits 1 nit a MM)-twruvxlale tt'itli iut) miles tij u>hitc-xand Ihttch *•" Six /icira TMr-,v. ifimll /me/ lite C'arilmeann most cxcluxiiv tjollawl Intuit ixwirt. *•• W-/7»/f, /'nr-Tl? 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Westfield, NJ Affiliated Travel Sojourn Travel 425 North Ave East 105 Elm Street re«f '• "u't *f. »neailmn S*nlce H'«rMt 7 i 908-654-8700 908-233-2688 ^'fel^M'rfj 1 -800-568-3247 LMwtunM M #iri «N^(tf s»*MHM|ili I •lilt nt it: «ira.»lr}aHalcavacatt0ii».««iii H MfNMHt lor tnvi Df wnhrtoni in uMtvL ss niff December 6, 2002 Record Press B-1 Community Life i Briefs Fan wood church 'Tis the season for holiday shopping sponsors blood drive FANWOOD — The deacons of Fanwood Presbyterian Church will conduct their annual blood drive 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the church dining room. Because blood can only be stored 42 days, it is important that supplies are replenished regularly. Donations can be made safely every 56 days. During the holiday season, sup- plies tend to drop to low levels. The church is located at the corner of Martine and LaGrande avenues. For more information, call the church at (908) 889- 8891. County will recognize 'Women of Excellence' The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Commission on the Status of Women are accepting nomina- tions for the 11th annual Women of Excellence Awards. The dead- line for nominations is Dec. 18. Categories for the award include: business/entrepreneur- ship, government, health care, journalism and public relations, law enforcement and community service/volunteerism. Nominees must live in Union County. To submit a nomination, please send a cover letter, resume and biographical state- ment about the woman, high- lighting her accomplishments in a particular category, to Joan Abitate, 322 Dietz St., Koselle, NJ 07203. GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sing-along 'Messiah' Artists and craftmakers unveiled their wares for holiday shop- at First Baptist Church pers Nov. 29 at an Arts and Crafts Market at the National Guard WESTFIELD — For several Armory In Westfield. Above, hand-carved wooden Christmas tree years the Choral Art Society of ornaments hang on display. Top right, Kurt Walrath readies his lamps for inspection by browsers. Bottom right, Jean Chalne New Jersey has presented promotes his compact discs by performing a little ditty on the "Messiah" by George Frederic archguitsr. Handel in a sing-along format. This year's "Community 'Messiah' Sing" is 8 p.m. Dec. 13 at the First Baptist Church on Elm Street. Jamea Little con- ducts the performance as direc- Scotch Plains will honor its top volunteers tonight tor of the Choral Art Society. Admission is $10. Bring your •y KIVIM B. MOW1LL mittee. ber for 14 years of the 1{<>HO1VI> teered to coach local and educational pro- own copy of the score or borrow gramming. Boli Merkle has been THE KKCOKD-I'RESS "I'm very honored to be chostm Community Counseling Center, Little Louguc and PAL football one at the door. For more infor- among many people who volun- ii mental health center that also teams. th(! director for the past 12 years mation, phone (908) G54-3260. teer (heir time," Kratis said. "It's duos work for I he .school district. Much of Giannuci'H volunteer- and heads a staff of four SCOTCH PLAINS — Tonight, And .she .said she's most proud of ing has bee.n with health related The .station, broadcasts coun- for the 12th straight year, the marvelous." Kraus has lived in Scotch being a charter member of the organizations. He has donated cil meetings with live call-in Holiday gift drive to township will honor its top vol- Plains and FanwooH for more Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service blood find bone marrow, been immediately following tho meet- unteers and raise money for the than 35 years. She raised three League, an organization that affiliated with the Hone Marrow ings. Thoy also broadcast events benefit local families Municipal Allicance Committee WESTFIELD — The children and begun volunteering ruiiK a thrift .shop which donates Recipient, for N.J Blood Con tar, such us (he Memorial Day at the annual Mayor's (Jala. in the school district. She was n $2(),0()() n year to charity. raisml money for the Special Parade, Scotch Plains Day, the Newcomers Club of Westfield is Olympics and driven for the holding a holiday gift drive for This year's honorees arc Carol member of the PTA o!" several (ii:innaci, honored as tojj Christmas lre« lighting and can- Kraus, Anthony Giannnci and .schools and served on the dis- male volunteer, has lived in Blind/Handicapped Mount didate forums. needy families in the town. The. gala will be held at the Gifts are accepted through TV-34. The three winners were trict's Comprehensive Planning Scotch Plains lor IM year.s ami in Carme.l CJuild of Essex County. nominated by residents and and Facilities committees. president of the high school TV-.'M in the township's public Pantagis KenaiuBuncc 7 p.m. to Dec. 18. All gifts will be donated booster club. He has also volun- acceHN station, providing govern- midnight. to the Westfield Department of selected by a nine-member com- Kraus has also been a mem- Human Services, which is work- ing on the gift drive with the club's Community Service Committee. For more information, phone Alicia Weaver at (908) 654-5373 or Genevieve Davy at (908) 789- 4842. Alliance offers ;v*v,. *•*! club drug seminar SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Municipal Alliance Committee is sponsoring a seminar on "Club Drugs: Dancing with Death." Area parents are invited to the program 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Municipal Court cham- ** bers at the Municipal Building, 430 Park Ave. Sandee Moroso from Prevention Links Inc., a drug rehabilitation agency in Union County, is the speaker. For more information, phone Cathy Cvetovich at (908) 654- 4441. Red Cross offers babysitter training WESTFIELD — The American Red Cross has sched- uled "Babysitters Training" classes for boys and girls 11-15 NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER years old. Classes are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21; 9:30 a.ni.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30; or 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. All meet in the Red Cross office at A little holiday spirit 321 Elm St. Downtown Westfield was ablaze with activity Sunday Instruction includes how to night, as residents came out to kick off the holiday sea- change diapers, supervise chil- son. After posing for photos with children earlier In the afternoon, Santa arrived In town atop a fire engine at 6 dren of different ages, handle p.m. to help Mayor Greg McDermott light the Christmas emergencies and conduct basic fi 1 .,' tree. And a menorah shone on North Avenue In obser- first aid. vance of Hanukkah, which began Nov. 29. Seating is limited and regis- ^ *f • tration is required; e-mail john- * ^ [email protected] or phone (908) 232-7090.p Record Press December 6,2002 Patricia DeProspero i Obituaries Robert C. Hauser SCOTCH PLAINS — Patricia Mrs. DeProspero was a Unico SCOTCH PLAINS — A memo- doorsman, Mr. Hauser also was a A. Teresa DeProspero, 63, died member for more than 25 years. rial service will be held for Robert coach for the past seven years in Dec. 1, 2002 at Muhlenberg She also was chairman of the C. Hauser, 50, who died Dec. 3, the Inter-City Soccer League. ^Regional Medical Center in Bella Senorinas for the Italian- Conchetta V. Zampella 2002 at Overlook Hospital in Surviving are his wife, Colleen iPlainfieid. American Heritage Festival, held SCOTCH PLAINS — Nicholas A.; sons, Joseph R. and Summit. A. Curran Hauser; a daughter, She was born in Newark and at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Conchetta V. Zampella, 84, died Nicholas J.; sisters, Atbina Mr. Hauser, who was born in Shannon E., a son, Timothy J., and liad lived for more than 50 years Holmdei. Nov. 25, 2002 at her home. Cochario, Laura De Cristafrio East Orange, lived in Westfield a sister, Diane Heath, all of Scotch in Scotch Plains. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Zampella was a lifelong and Mary Bruno; and two grand- and Highland Park before moving Plains; a niece and two nephews. Mrs. DeProspero was a past Victoria Petersen of Scotch Plains resident of the township. children. to Scotch Plains in 1994. Arrangements are by the president of the Parent-Teacher and Lisa Wodzisz of Doylestown, She was a member of the Tri- A funeral Mass was offered He was a manager with Young's Memorial Funeral Home in Association at School No. 1. She Pa.; a son, John of Fanwood; a sis- County Senior Citizens and the Nov. 27 in St. Bartholomew the Medical Equipment in Somerville. Fanwood. At press time, the serv- retired earlier this year after 13 ter, Linda Mele of Berkeley Golden Age Club, both of Scotch Apostle Church, Scotch Plains. Mr. Hauser attended the C.W Post ice had not been scheduled. years as a bookkeeper with the Heights; and seven grandchildren. Campus of Long Island Donations may be sent to PetroOHCo.ofClark. Ma«s was offered yesterday at Plains. Arrangements were by the Rossi Surviving are her husband, Funeral Home, Scotch Plains. University. Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, P.O. • As a member of the executive St, Bartholomew the Apostle A gardener, golfer and out- Box 325, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Committee of Scotch Plains Unico, Church, following services at Kossi she helped organize the Italian Funeral Home. Joseph Zack Festival held on Labor Day week- Donations may be sent to the end at St. Bartholomew the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad or SCOTCH PLAINS — Joseph the Bronze Star. Apostle Roman Catholic Church. Fanwood Rescue Squad. Zack, 85, died Nov. 23, 2002 at his Mr. Zack was a member of Unity Bank honored for home. Scotch Plains American Legion Mr. Zack was born in Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Michael Schwartz Hempstead, L.I. and he lived in Wars Post 10122. loans to small businesses :: FANWOOD — Michael ber of the Teamsters union. Elizabeth before moving to Scotch Surviving are Marie, his wife of ; Schwartz, 97, died Nov. 29,2002 at His wife, Hilda Rabin Plains in 1960. 56 years; daughters, Cheryl Unity Bank, which has several locations throughout Central • Overlook Hospital in Summit. Schwartz, and a son, Charles, are He was a foreman with the Christensen and Pamela Zack- New Jersey, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Award fromth e I • He was born in Yonkers, N.Y., deceased. Singer Manufacturing Co,, the for- Popp; and four grandchildren. Small Business Administration's New Jersey Office. The award is - and lived in that city before mov- Surviving are two sons, Gary mer Diehi Co., where he worked for A Mass was offered Nov. 27 in based on the volume of SBA loans made during the SBA's 2002 fis- 1 tag to Fanwood in 1996, and Jack; a daughter, Sally 35 years before retiring in 1977. St. Bartholomew the Apostle cal year. ; • Mr. Schwartz was a co-owner of Fenichel; and four grandchildren. He served in the Army during Church, Scotch Plains, after a For excellence in the administration of the SBA program, Unity - the former Schwartz & Sherko Services were held Monday at World War II with the 101stfuneral at Ros9i Funeral Home in Bank also received the SBA Distinguished Lender Award as the top Trucking Co. in Yonkers. He the Menorah Chapels at Mitlburn, Engineers and was a recipient of Scotch Plains. lender in the Mid-Sized Bank Category in the State of New Jersey. retired in 1970 from the C&Lin Union. Burial was in Temple This is the second year in a row that this accolade goea to Unity Trucking Co.' in Yonkers. Israel Cemetery at Mount Hope, Bank, the second largest SBA lender in the state. He was a camper and u mem- Hastinga-on-Hudson, N.Y. Helen S. Wolf These honors reflect Unity's dedication and commitment to pro- WESTFIELD — Helen S. Wolf, Westfield, a sewing tutor at the viding financing to the small business community. On a national 83, died Nov. 22, 2002 at her home. Greystone Presbyterian Church in level, Unity Bank ranked 26th out of the top 500 lenders for 20O2, Catherine Parks Born in Pontiac, 111., Mrs. Wolf Elizabeth, and a member of the closing almost $77 million in loans. This represents a 30 percent •: WESTFIELD — Catherine T. dren; five great-grandchildren; and lived in Westficld for 60 yenrs. Advance Club and the College increase over the prior year. Headquartered in Clinton, Unity has '• Jrwin Parka, 85, died Nov. 27, 2002 many nieces and nephews. She was a nursery school Women's Club, both of Westfield. offices in Scotch Plains, Edison, North Plainfield, South Plainfield at Genesis ElderCarc-Westfield A funeral Mass was offered teacher for the Presbyterian Surviving are Frank, her hus- and Highland Park. Center. Monday at Our Lady of the Most Church in Westfield fop 15 years band of 60 years; daughters, '. She was born in Elizabeth and Holy Rosary and St. Michael's before retiring in 1984. Prior to Judith W. Judge and Barbara W. lived in Winfield Park before mov- Roman Catholic Church, Elizabeth, that, she worked for Merck and Burton; a son, F. Russell; a brother, ing to Westfield. following services at the Werson Co. of Rahway, as a lab technician. Frank W. Sellmeyer, and seven Ammunition collection Mrs. Parks retired in 1982 after Funeral Home in Linden. Burial grandchildren. 12 years as a counter person for the was in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Mrs. Wolf waB past president of blind at the Union County court- Colonia. the Jefferson PTA in Westfield, a A service was held Nov. 24 in house in Elizabeth. Donations may be sent to ALS trustee of the Westfield Memorial the Presbyterian Church, Library and the Youth and Family Westfield, Arrangements were by effort called a success Her husband, Russell O., and a Association, 27001 Agoura Road, unwanted ammunition and fire son, Russell R., are deceased. Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA Counseling program in Westfield, the Gray Funeral Home, More than 100 people brought 91301-5104 or American Diabetes a Girl Scout troop leader in Westfield. their unwanted bullets, fireworks, works," said Freeholder Holmes. Surviving are a son, Thomas E.; gunpowder and guns to Union The people who brought in items S i a sister, Bertha Toth; a brother, Association, 19 Schoolhouse Road, Edward Irwin Sr.; two grandchil- Somerset, NJ 08873. County Police Headquarters in were not just firearms owners. Carl de Weever Jr. Westfield for collection and dispos- Some of them had acquired these WESTFIELD — Carl de Weever Westfield Community Players, al. items when they cleaned out the Paul G. Klouse Jr, 79, died Nov. 23 at his home, where he served as treasurer, he This was a very successful pro- homes of family members, or came Bom in West New York, Mr. de also was an associate member of gram which gave people an oppor- across them when a loved one died SCOTCH PLAINS — Paul G. 33 years. tunity to remove potentially dan- and left them behind." Klouse, 86, died Nov. 21, 2002 at He served in the Navy during Weever lived in Jersey City for 35 the Independent Insurance Agents years before moving toWestfiel d 44 of Essex and Bergen Counties. gerous items from their homes," Ammunition and fireworksca n his home. World War II. said Freeholder Chester Holmes. Mr. Klouse was born in A Mass was offered Nov. 25 in years ago. Mr. de Weever was also a mem- not be disposed of with other house- Newark and moved to Scotch St. Bartholomew the Apostle He was a sales executive in the ber of the Knights of Columbus The County Police set aside a hold waste. Only demolition Plains 50 years ago. Church, Scotch Plains, following paint and automotive glass indus- Council 1711 of Westfield, an assis- day to accept ammunition of all experts are qualified to dispose of Mr. Klouse was employed with a funeral at the Rossi Funeral tries. tant pack leader of Cub Scout sizes up to .50-caliber, fireworks explosives. Clinton Milk from 1969 through Home, Scotch Plains. Mr. de Weever served in the Troop 72 and a volunteer with the and gunpowder. Officers with the "Fireworks, in particular, can 1987. Surviving are sons, Kenneth, Marine Corps, Second Marine Special Olympics. County Police Bomb Squad accept- become dangerous and unstable He was also plant supervisor Ronald and Robert; a sister, Division, during World War II. He Surviving are his wife, Kay; a ed the ammunition in front of when they get older. Even old of the Borden Co,, Newark and Berry Van Moppes, and sixwas a Purple Heart recipient. son, Dan; a daughter, Patricia; a police headquarters and have ammunition can become unstable," Long Island, where he worked for grandchildren. He was a life memlxir of the sister, Sheila Meehan; a brother, stored the materials safely. said Holmes. "We urge residents to Second Marine Division Edward; and two grandcliildren. County Police Officers collected contact their local police to dispose Association and a member of the A Moss was offered Nov. 26 in more than 1,000 lbs. of ammuni- of these items if they were not able Military Order of the Purple Holy Trinity Church, Westfield. tion, more than 100 lbs. of gunpow- to take part in our first disposal Prescription Drugs Heart. Arrangements were by the Gray der and at least two cases of fire- day." A 30-yeur member of the Funeral Home. works. Residents also turned in Officers in the Union County up four rifles and three handguns. Police will burn the ammunition Save to 50% "We found that many families and fireworks in a specialized dis- Bernice Slavin did not know how to dispose of posal trailer this week. Celebrex 200 MG 100 Cups $109 WESTFIELD — Bernice Holcli She was a parishioner of St. ClarUIn 10 MG 100 MH $86 w;u „ , Slfivin, 64, died Dec. 1, 2002 at Andrew's Roman Catholic Church Fosanuix 70 MG 12'Uibs $100 I Visit us onNne at: Morristown Memorial Hospital. in Avenel. Phone solicitations are IJpttor 20 MG WTWw $150 I wvinwRe**oodDrufl8ca Born in Perth Amboy, the Her husband, Edward, died in Fill your prescriptions with Redwood Drugs, a licensed Canadian daughter of the late Stephen and 1996. Pharmacy and SAVE! Call today for your free price quote. Matilda Burkis Holcli, she lived in Surviving are a daughter, Candy not from local police Toll Free 1-866-211-3768 Cnrteret and Westfield before mov- McKiernan of Middlesex; a son, KENILWORTH — Recent tele- New Jersey State Policemen's ing to Avenel in 1981. Jeffrey Inhat of Scranton, Pa.; and phone solicitations for contribu- Benevolent Association, Inc., uses Mrs. Slavin retired in 1981 after two grandchildren. tions to police organizations have telemarketing as a means of 25 years as a legal secretary with n Services were held yesterday at not been made by or on behalf of fundraising." number of law firms. She was a the Costello-Koyen Funeral Home local officers, members of PBA Other law enforcement groups, O F member of the Ladies Auxiliary to in Avenel. Entombment was in the Local # 135 said recently. such as the Fraternal Order of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7164 Woodbridge Memorial Gardens In a statement, representatives Police, the New Jersey Superior in Avenel. mausoleum. of the borough chnpter of the Officers Association and the Policemen's Benevolent Garden State Law Enforcement Association said telephone solici- Officers Association have previous- Fax us your news! (908) 575-6683 tors had implied they represented ly used blanket telephone solicita- Kenilworth police, and contribu- tion to raise funds, local officers tions would benefit the local said. department. The state PBA is currently But, officers said, "Neither the advocating legislation that would WANTED: Kenilworth PBA or any PBA local prohibit telemarketing by law in the state of New Jersey, includ- enforcement organizations in New PSE&G CUSTOMERS ing our parent organization, the Jersey. 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We hope you remember you can turn in us in times of need. You can also To talk (o us about planning ahead...removing this burden from ihe minds of others. Please call us or stop by. M:00AM-lluIy Kudiurisi CALL TODAY! Elm St., Westfield, 6:30-10 p.m. This week Dec. 19. Registration required: SUNDAY (9081 232-7090. HOLIDAY PARTY — (or DEC. 15 Newcomers Club of Westfield. The IN POLSKIE — "Polish Westwood, 438 North Ave,, FRIDAY FRIDAY Christmas Customs." Miller-Cory Gar-wood, 7:30 p.m. HIT. 20 (9t)8i House Museum. 614 Mountain 6S4-5373 or iWS) 789-1812. DEC. 6 DEC. 13 Ave., Westfield, 2-4 p.m. Adults $2; IMPERIAL BRASS holi- POINSETTIAS — holiday PLAYTIME — for kids students 50 cents; under 6 free. day music. First United Methodist plants for sale. Railroad station, whose parents are in 1908) 232-1776. Cliun.li, 1 E. BriKid St., \\Vsttu>ld, North Ave., Fanwood, 3:30-7 p.m. Newcomers Club of Westfield, 7:;H) p.m. Dec. 20. iH08> 2:13-V2\ 1. $10/6-inch plant, $20/8-inch plant. Romp Around, Route 22, Green BABYSITTER- - training (or Orders: (908) 889-6215. Brook, 10 a.m. (908) 654-5373 boys and girls 11-15. American COMING UP Red Cross, 321 Kim St.. West field, or (908) 789-4842. ADULT CPR — monthly class 'MESSIAH' — holiday stan- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21: 9:30 a.m.- of American Red Cross, 321 Elm 4:30 p.m. Dec. 30; 9 a.m.-l:3U p.m. dard in sing-along format. First St., Westfield, 6-10:30 p.m. Dec. SATURDAY Baptist Church, 170 Elm St., Jan. 11. Registration reijuiivd: 17. Registration required: (908) (908> 232-7090. Westfield, 8 p.m. $10, (908) 232-7090. ALL SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE • GRADES K-12 DEC. 7 232-1120. 'MESSIAH' -- holiday stan- HOLIDAY SALE — at Service CHRISTMAS PAGEANT — dard in sinp-alon^ format. League Thrift Shop, 114 Elmer for preschool of Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 140 You 're invited to experience a school St., Westfield, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (908) Presbyterian Church, 1961 Mountain Ave., Westfielii, 8 p.m. 233-2530. SATURDAY Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, 10 a.m. Dec. 21. $25. Tickets: (800) ALLE- where girte are focused, self-reliant, SANTA TRAIN — ride with Dec. 18. (908) 232-5678. GRO. Father Christmas to High Bridge DEC. 14 CHILD CPR — monthly class and back. Train leaves South Ave. COMMUNITY CPR —of American Red Cross, 321 Elm and leading the way East, Westfield, 9:15 a.m. and 1:45 monthly class of American Red St., Westfield, 6:30-10:30 p.m, Dec. Air Conditioning t Heating By p.m, Adults $12; under 12 $10. Cross, 321 Elm St., Westfield, 9 18. Registration required: (9081 (908) 781-1896 or www.jcrhs.org. a.m.-4 p.m. 232-7090. LEA/A/OX •DECK THE HALLS' — house Registration required: (908) DUET — John Burkhiilter, Sunday, December 8, 1-3 p.m. tour of Rake & Hoe Garden Club. 232-7090. recorder, and Eugene Roan, harp- Tour leaves Westfield Community COFFEEHOUSE — David sichord. First Congregational 0°o FINANCING 3p«t HMJM I Church, 125 Elmer St., Westfield, Players, 1000 North Ave. West, Roth, singer-songwriter. First 1:00 •1:15 | Refreshments & Registration Westfield, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. United Methodist Church, 1 E. noon Dec. 18. Music free; lunch $5. Utility Rebates (908) 233-2494. 1:15 - 2:00 | Information Session $25/advance, $30/door. Tickets: Broad St., Westfield, 8 p.m. Up to S850 2:00 - 3:00 1 Tours (908) 654-4590 or (908) 232-6542. $12. (908) 232-8723 or www.cof- INFANT CPR — monthly BOOK SIGNING — "Oldfeewithconscience.com. class of American Red Cross, 321 Italian Neighborhood Values" by No Payments til Dec. 2003 Stephen DeFelice. Town Book Store, 255 E. Broad St., Westfield, 1-800-222-0643. noon-2 p.m. (908) 233-3535. BOOK SIGNING — "Six Strokes Under" by Robert Isleib. Town Book Store, 255 E. Broad St., Westfield, 2-4 p.m. (908) 233- 3535. IN DEUTSCH — 15th annual Blue Sky Executive Air, Inc. German-American Christmas Concert. Presbyterian Church, Your personal aircraft * fly alone or bring your friends, one flat feel 140 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 7 Safe • Affordable • Convenient p.m. $15, Tickets: (908) 232-4743 HE WANTS FOR or (732) 574-8600. New England WINTER CONCERT — for Westfield Glee Club. First The Hamptons Presbyterian Church, 111 W. Fifth Nantucket Ave., Roselle, 8 p.m. Adults $12; CHRISTMAS! seniors, students $10. (908) 232- Cape Cod 0673. Martha's Vineyard Virginia SUNDAY The Carolinas Personal & Corporate Travel DECS All The Advantages Air Travel Offers GINGERBREAD SUNDAY Let us give you a travel quote — at Miller-Cory House Museum, Stop Worrying About: 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 2-4 • Restrictive airline schedule! • Missed connecting flights 908-790 0123 p.m. Adults $2; students 50 cents; • Layovers • Lost luggage • Long lines • Cancelled flights Caff day or night under 6 free. (908) 232-1776. Visit our website WINTER CONCERT — for Operated by Newark Air Inc. www.bfueslcyexe.com Westfield Glee Club. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 414 E. Broad St., Westfield, 4 p.m. Adults $12; seniors, students $10. (908) 232- 0673. • CHURCH SUPPER — and Christmas carol concert. Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 See the world from a bat's point of view. Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, 6 p.m. Donation. Reservations: (908) 232- 5678. DEC. 9 HYPERTENSION? — month- ly blood pressure screening clinic. Scotch Plains Public Library, 1927 Bartle Ave., Scotch Plains, 10 a.m.- noon. (908) 322-6700, Ext. 309. BLOOD DRIVE — at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center, Park Ave., Plainfield, 4-8 p.m. Donor requirements: (800) NJ BLOOD, Ext. 140. TOYS FOR TOTS" TUESDAY DEC. 10 TOY DRIVE HOLIDAY LUNCH — for Women's Association of Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, noon. Reservations: (908) 232-5678. GIRLS NIGHT OUT — holi- day dinner for Newcomers Club of Westfietd. 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First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer St., Westfield, noon. Music The world has changed. So will yours. free; lunch $5. (908) 233-2494. THURSDAY VISIT THE NEWAKK MUSEUM DEC. 12 THE NEW VICTORIA HALL OF SCIENCE PRESENTS FIRST AID BASICS — monthly class of American Red Vicforin Foundation - City of Newark • Stata of Now Jaraay • The Prudanitnl Foundation Cross, 321 Elm St., Westfield, The Jnqua Foundation - Geraldlns R. Dodge Foundation • Verizon 6:30-10 p,m. Registration required: (908) 49 Washington Street • www.fiewarkrnuseum.org • 1.800.7-MUSEUM 232-7090. Record Press December 6, 2002 -*w*»Holiday Gift Guide**—*K The roots of Christmas plants go back many centuries ••{NBA) (ARA) -- EacEach ChristinaChristinass de.codeco- history at Northwestern College, lore, Aling explains. Representing I T T JH^I^ST! Western world." Native to MexMexicko rated trees, twinkling lights and St. Paul, Minn., explains that immortality and seen as a good and cultivated by the Aztec familiar carols take; center stage in Christmas plants such as holly, ivy, omen, holly was considered sacred Indians, the poinsettia is named creating a festive holiday atmos- mistletoe and poinsettia became by the ancient Romans and used as after Joel Roberts Poinsett, first phere. Certain plants piny key roles Christmas favorites due in part to a gift during the festival of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, who as well: church altars banknd with their bright colors and evergreen Saturnalia. Holly was brought into imjwrted it from Mexico in 1828. poinseltias, mistletoe hung over properties. 'Their coloration did a homes when winter Ixjgan to shel- After the Spanish conquest and the doorways, and holly adorning floral lot for the drab, cold and dark time ter the elves and faeries. introduction of Christianity, the arrangements. Ironically, the histo- of year when other plants had died During the early years of poinsettia found a place in ries of most Christmas plants have and the landscape was colorless, Christianity in Rome, many Christmas rituals. pagan roots (pardon the pun!i, Both the pagans and Christians Christians continued to deck their The legend of the poinsettia tells some dating back to the druid.s in saw these plants as bringing light homes with holly to avoid detection of a [>oor village boy in Mexico who the 13th and 14th centuries. Yet and color into the season." and persecution. Gradually, holly wanted to give the Holy Child a over the centuries they evolved into Holly Molly's ability to look became a Christmas symbol as gift, but had no money. In despera- beloved Christian symbols. good in both winter and summer Christianity became the dominant tion, he picked some weeds on his Dr. Charles Aling, professor of certainly helped its position in folk- religion. Because the holly leaf has way to church to leave as his gift.' sharp, pointy edges, Christians see He prayed to God to help him show*1 the holly representing Jesus' crown his love and God answered by turn-" of thorns and the red berries repre- ing the weeds into a beautiful star- 1BKE senting the blood He shed on the shaped flower with bright red' 103 N. Union Ave., Crantord cross. leaves. The j>oin.settia has been a 908-272-0184 Ivy — Aside, from the familiar Christmas symbol ever since signi- carol, 'The Hoily and the Ivy," the fying how Jesus meets the needs oT ' We Carry ivy vino doesn't have; quite the His believers. OAKLEY Christmas tradition as mistletoe Even though most Christmas'1 Eyewear and holly, Aling says. It was associ- plants are short-lived, basic care ated with Bacchus the Human god helps them last through the holi- GT and thought to bring good luck, fun day .season. and ecstatic happiness. Growing "Holly is actually a shade shrub Eastern Native to Mexico and cultivated by the Aztec Indians, the polnsettla Mosh the plant on the outside walls of a that is quite plentiful in England. house was believed to \n' a deter- is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, first U.S. Ambassador to The shrub should be planted in the Mountain Bike* rent against misfortune. However, Mexico, who imported it from Mexico in 1828. spring," explains Dr. Jerry Beilby, Hybrid Bikes if it died, it was thought that finan- professor of biology at ed with Christinas, a time to cole- sibility of marriage in the upcotn- cial trouble was approaching. Like v Northwestern College, "Cut holly • Giant evergreens, ivy was also seen as a bratf the rich rewards of lifi yet iiifj year. lasts longer indoors if treated like Cannondale synilxil of eternal life. remember thi' le.-;.s fortunate. When Christianity took a cut flowers, placed in cool water, Chri.st.ian symbolists also consider foothold in northern Europe, and kept away from excessive " Unlimited Tune-Ups for 1-Year Because ivy symlxiliml prosper- tin.1 ivy's need to dii^; to a sup[>ort mistletoe wns one of I ho pagan ity and charity, it became associat- heat." FREE DELIVERY • emblematic ol' man's need for casualties. For centuries it was for- Ivy is more of an English divine support, explains Alin^. bidden on Christiaji altars. Christmas green than an American Mistletoe Ijfgend explains Eventually, mistletoe found its way one, he nays. "It's a very popular that the tears of Scandinavian {,'<«'- hark into acceptance when the house-plant in the United States, des.s Kriff^a saved her son alter he Victorians revived the ancient ritu- wince it's relatively easy to grow. It was shot with an arrow ni;ide of al of kissing under the mistletoe as takes low water, either direct or nii.stleloe. When she ordered a sign of love, romance nnd good indirect sun and even thrives in the ISLAND mistletoe never again be used to luck. shade." harm others, she made it a symlxii i'oinseltiii.s — "While most Mistletoe is actually a parasite* of jicacc" and love. It wa.s also IIIJIIH Christmas plants date hack several For All Your Holiday Shopping over doorways lo ward oil'evil and hundred years to Eurojx1 and the that feeds off' trees and shrubs, • Featuring brin^ hap[)iin'.ss, health and fjood Mediterranean," Aling points out, Beilby says. "Plants bloom in the 1 summer and produce white berries' NINTENP0 luck, and kissing under the nnslle- "(.hi poinsett ia is a relatively recent during the winter. Mistletoe is Musini • tonwas thuu{!ht toinm'iisethe |>os- Christmas symbol hnsed in the often hung upside down and dried during the holidays." The berries • GAME BOY are poisonous, so keep the sprigV • PLAY5TATI0N 2 out of the reach of children. 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For many families, holiday ogy and sociology at. the tionship, relationships with more celebration.4 may hf l\\v. only time University of Southern distant relatives such as aunts, all year that ovoryono K^tf* California iji Lo.s Angeles. "Multi- uncles and cousins also are together. Kenerational bond.s represent a important.. ,.., These annual events with valuable re.sourre for fann'lie.s in "Intergenerational and 'jWrtlF'' .r«I«tive?H may \w mumthe 21st century and are becom- extended family relationships important than you think. Did ing more important than nuclear not only create a sense of identi- you know that funiili;)] cncoiiii family ties for well-being and ty but, even today, are a valuable ters not only provide positive .support over the course of our resource for exchanging informa- experiences, but HIKO CJIII play ;i lives." tion, services and goods," says Dr. large role in how »uc«'H:sfijl and Modern Woodmen of America, Bengtson. hnppyyou are in life? a fraternal life insurance organi- Close extended family rela- "Familit'H through time have zation dedicated to helping peo- tionships can have educational, economic and professional impli- cations. According to Benjamin, people with extended family con- You're Invited To Our Holiday tacts tend to be more literate and reach out to get more education Open House \ and better jobs. 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[>le achieve quality family life, families through a variety of and 72 percent of Americans It is even susj>eeted that inter- .sponHored a Harris Interactive (,'atherint; activities, such an holi- attend multiple family gather- action with extended family enn .survey based on 1,001 random day mealH, weddings, birthday ings throughout the year. have a positive effect on your telephone interviews. Poll results parties, reunions, family vaca- Why? The reasons vary and lifespan and physical health. "We indicate that most Americans tions und U'HH formal tfet-togeth- overlap. Americans cite every- have seen evidence that an 2!) to 65 (5)H percent I believe ers. In fact, the survey indicates thing from the noble desire to increased degree of positive con- it is Hood for children 1o know that ijpproximately nine out of 10 provide their children with the tact with family can add years to 2520 U.S. Highway 22 Ensl, Scolch Plains their relatives and family history. Americans have attended a fami- opportunity to know their rela- your life," points out Dr. Americans connect with their ly event in the past three years, tives and to learn about their Bengtson. "We have strong rea- family heritage to participating son to believe that people with just because family events are active children and grandchil- fun. dren relationships live longer." A Traditional European Christmas Festival "Face-to-face contact provides Children today are very fortu- the contextual part of what it nate," he says. "Provided their ChristUindlmarht means to be family," explains parents take the initiative, they At The Village of Waterloo Michael Benjamin, executive have more opportunities for director for the Council On interaction with the larger Indoor and Outdoor Markets Family Relations in Minneapolis. extended family than children Offering Unique Crafts, Seasonal Minn. several generations ago. 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THE RECORD-PRESS last three meeting with want to go out there and play But the Devils used thnt aggres- PLAINFIELD — Out of the Plainfield to improve its overall our best game." siveness against them to spring playoffs the Westfield High foot- series lead to 50-41-7 and fin- Cocozziello connected with Cocozziello. ball still had its own Super Bowl ished the 2002 campaign with a Bart Walsh for a 13 yard touch- Aft or a handoiV to fullback to play Thanksgiving Day. 7-3 mark. down reception on the game's Pat Daly netted a short gain, On tin1 strength of a strong "(Beating Plainfiold* is very, opening drive and later did his Tranchina and Cocozziello defensive effort and the play- very important to us," said best Michael Vick impression, noticed nobody followed the making of quarterback Jan Westfield Head Coach Ed scampering 49 yards for the vic- quarterback as he carried out Cocozztello the Blue Devils Tranchina. "We've beaten them tory-clinching score with 5:27 his fake. On the next play the defeated Plainfield 14-6 in the three years in a row now. We told remaining. Devils ran almost the same play, latest installment of the best the team this game is not about The Plainfield defense was with Cocozziello keeping the Itall ami sneaking around left end. Thanksgiving Day rivalry in the them it's about everybody that aggressive and quick to the hall Nearly the entire Plainfieh! state. has ever played for Westfield. all afternoon, holding Westfield defense tackled Daly, and Cocozziello raced 4i) yards to the end zone for the game clinching touchdown. "They were very good on defense, they were all over us," said Tranchinn. "They react to tilings quickly, so you have to do tilings to slow them down. Wt> kind of used that agninst them." Westfield totaled 224 yards in offense, ttifi on the ground. 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Erm t Ikllc.nn Mai Sii .'M the first New Jersey qualifier meet of Miller and Breanne Defalco hit 6 out of lllLHUT Mill *1S >l l the season in Cherry Hill, N.J Nov. 23 their last 10 free throws for St. Helen's and 24. The boys cumpetcd in six to hold off IHM. Casey El Korey had ; Minlium Mui events including the floor exerci^o, three steals, three assists and four SllPrt? Hm:J Mill pommel horse, still rin^s. vault, paral- rebounds. Stephanie Slodyzcka had - 1 lel bars, and high bars. two points and seven rebounds. M VlUnlMin IS (.'I. Bobby Oherlancier, from Westfield. (.iabrielle O'leary had two points lEJUUUO f Mum-Mm |K Jil- took ninth place overall with an all- and three steals. Rose Driscoll had M»(.mViMai around score of -13.8. Oberlander three assists and two steals to con- TO SKl (lik Mm Me placed in three events with his best tribute to the St. Helen's win. 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"Music at ted to ensuring that our com- features over 60 innovative Moorland" — Central New munity has the first-class variations of holiday tree and Jersey's kickoff to summer — health care we need close to wreath decoration, displayed will be held Thursday, June 26, home." indoors from Friday, Dec. 6 to 2003 at Moorland Farms, home New Jersey Symphony Sunday, Dec. 15 at 190 Lord of the legendary Far Hills Race Orchestra president Lawrence Stirling Road. The Festival is Meeting. J. Tamburri says the orchestra open Monday through The second annual event will jumped at the opportunity to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 feature a twilight performance showcase its talents at Music p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. by the New Jersey Symphony at Moorland because of the to 5 p.m. Trees and wreaths Orchestra followed by a fire- event's scenic setting and its are decorated by scout groups, works display by the famous good cause. clubs, and individuals from the Grucci family of Long Island, "Although the New Jersey greater Somerset County area. which has staged fireworks for Symphony Orchestra is based Twinkling lights, shining stars, six presidential — •— in Newark, we snowflnkes, angels, birds, inaugurations, are truly the friendship, teddy bears, sports, three Olympic 'We hope that families state's orchestra memories, and animals galore Games and three throughout Central New and it is our will be playing a prominent world's fairs. Jersey will come together role in the 2002 festivities. Generously sup- ported by to celebrate the start of audiences Among the highlights of are The cast of the Brook Arts Center's production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Aventis summer and enjoy the statewide," the "A Cowgirl's Christmas Pharmaceuticals, lamburri said. Tree," the "Cross CounTree," .... Music at -we are looking the "Father Christmas Tree," Moorland is pre- seasonal splendor of the "Under the Sea Tree," the Brook Arts Center will forward to per- sented by "Winter Wonderland Tree," Somerset Hills' forming in the Somerset Somerset Hills "Jubilee Tree," "Christmas Medical Center Foundation to Around the World Tree," region in support of the quality benefit Somerset Medical health care services Somerset Moogie the Clown's "Balloon present 'Charlie Brown' Center. Wreath," "Scherenschnitte Medical Center provides to its "Somerset Medical Center patients." Tree," and "Let It Snow, Let It BOUND BROOK — The Brook Arts Center, 10 South Bound Brook as Charlie Brown. Foundation is proud to bring Hamilton St., will present the Broadway musical, "We're very happy to have Chris back at the The New Jersey Symphony Snow, Let It Snow Tree." this wonderful new tradition to Orchestra has received critical Helen, Candace, and "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Dec. 6 Arts Center after the warm reception Brook audi- our community with the sup- through Dec. 22 directed by Christopher Patterson ences gave him for 'Ain't Mishavin" and the 'Jazz, acclaim for its concerts in New Michael Davidson, Bishop port of Aventis," said John T. Jersey, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Janes United Methodist ("Ain't Misbehavin'"). Jive 'n' Blues' cabaret," says Brook's Executive von Stadc, chairman of Director, Gerry Appel. "Word of mouth has spread Center and abroad and has Church in Basking Ridge, and "I think this newly revised version of "Charlie Somerset Medical Center recorded numerous concerts for the Basking Ridge Garden Brown" from the 1999 Broadway revival, is perfect so quickly about this production that tickets are Foundation and co-chair of going fast. We are near sold out for the first radio and television broadcasts. Club will be participating in for the intimate space of the lobby of the Brook," Music at Moorland. "We hope The 2002-03 season marks the the Festival for the twenty- said Patterson, two-time winner of Paper Mills' weekend. This will be one to bring the entire that families throughout Rising Star Award. "We've got an extremely tal- family, but you don't have to be a child to appreci- Central New Jersey will come orchestra's sixth season as resi- ninth consecutive year, the together to celebrate the start dent orchestra of the New Davidsons presenting their ented, high-energy cast that the whole family — ate the philosophy and humor of Peanuts." Jersey Performing Arts Center young or old — will enjoy." "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" will be of summer and enjoy the sea- "Teddy Bear Tree," the church sonal splendor of the Somerset in Newark. with the "Piecemakers Tree," The cast includes Patterson of Perth Amboy, presented Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with For more information about doing triple duty as director, choreographer, as Sundays matinees at 2 p.m. The Sunday, Dec. 8 is Hills. It promises to be an and the Garden Club with "A exciting evening for all ages." Music at Moorland, call (908) 1 well ns playing Schroeder; Kristen Bussiere of sold out. Tickets are only $20 and $17 for seniors 685-2500 or visit the Calendar Garden of Angels Tree." Edison !IH Sally; Amanda Lee of Maple Shade as and students. Adds Evelyn Self, director of Musicians and performers of Events page on Somerset Lucy; Kynn Mulyar of Piscataway as Linus; Robert For more information, visit www.brookarts.org corporate relations for Aventis, Medical Center's Web site at will donate their talents at, Rivera of Linden as Snoopy and Brad Sarboukh of or call (732) 469-7700. "Aventis is pleased to partner various times throughout the somersetmedicalcenter.com. Festival. Visitors mny call tor a ; schedule of performances. There is a suggested dona- • tion of $3 for adults and $1 for Vienna Choir Boys to perform holiday concert '. children and seniors. Groups of 12 or more who schedule in advance will receive a 20 per- World-renowned group is cent discount. For information, contact the Environmental Education coming to the State Theatre Center at (908 > 766-2489 or the Somerset Hills YMCA at (908) NEW BRUNSWICK —The repertoire has rapidly expanded. 766-7898. most revered of children's per- Though their core repertoire forming arts groups, the Vienna remains the Renaissance and Choir Boys return for the ninth Baroque music that they tradi- time to the State Theatre on tionally sing at performances of Free piano Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. to Sundny and Holy Day masses at concert Sunday sing Christmas carols from the Imperial Chapel, today's around the world. Vienna Choir Boys repertoire also BR1DGEWATER — The includes operas and operettas, piano committee of the This group of 10- to 14-year- olds has toured the world over, contemporary classical and popu- Somerset /Bridgewater Library attracting broad audiences with lar music, experimental music, will present a family concert its exquisite harmonies, excep- traditional Viennese waltzes and featuring Paul Kueter and tionat soloists, and a sound that is polkas, and folk songs from Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, four heaven-sent. With the purity of around the world. hand pianists, performing young voices trained almost from international classical music The Vienna Choir Boys com- birth, this holiday program will prise four choirs of 24 members on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. entertain and uplift people of all each, with choristers ranging in in the library meeting rooms ages. ABC. The program is geared age from 10 to 14. The four choirs for school-aged children und For more than 500 years, the tour extensively on six continents Vienna Choir Boys have enjoyed conducted by a choirmaster and their families. a reputation as one of the world's accompanied by two tutors. Often, The program will include most cherished ensembles. two of the groups are on tour music by Rachmaninoff, Created by decree of the simultaneously, with two choirs Debussy, Tschnikovsky, Bath Habsburg Emperor in 1498 and remaining in residence in Vienna and others. Since the forma- bound to many of Europe's most to sing at the weekly Sunday tion of their musical partner- illustrious musical figures, such mass in the Imperial Chapel, a ship, Kueter mid Mochernuk as Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, and tradition that has continued prac- have concerlizcd in the United Bruckner, the ensemble has tically unbroken since 1498, even The Vienna Choir Boys have enchanted international audiences with their perfect harmony. Stntes, Canada and Europe. become a modern, forward-look- during the two World Wars. anniversary this year, regularly performance from one of the (Gallery). The State Theatre box They have played five recitals ing institution that has moved Many former members main- performs as a separate ensemble, world's oldest musical organiza- office is located at 15 Livingston featuring four-hand piano tit confidently into the 21st century. tain their involvement with the as well as with the Vienna Choir tions will surely be a rare holiday Ave. For telephone ticket orders the Library of Performing Arts While retaining and nurturing ensemble as members of the Boys. treat for audiences of all ages. or information call 732-246-7469 and Lincoln Center and have the fresh, natural, choral sound Board of Directors and as per- For more than five centuries, Tickets for this performance or toll free 877-STATE-ll also performed at the for which the ensemble has formers in the Chorus Viennensis, the Vienna Choir Boys have are on sale now for $38 (Premium Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Montclair, Newark and always been famous, under the n men's choir of 60 to 80 former enchanted millions with their Orchestra/Loge), $34 through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 Savnnnnh Art Museums. This leadership of artistic director Vienna Choir Boys. The ensemble, unique charm and exceptionally (Orchestra/Front Balcony), $26 p.m. and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 past month they gave concerts Gerald Wirth the choir's active which celebrated its 50th beautiful singing. Witnessing n iRear Orchestra/Balcony), or $18 p.m. in Nancy, France ami Basel, Switzerland. They have made two record- ings: "Five Broadway Groats," Symphonic Band to give free concert on Sunday consisting of Kurter's ('out' BRIDGEWATER — The Karitan Valley p.m. at Hillsborough High School. The class conductor, Dr. Berz, is Director of Bands at hnnd arrangements of the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. is sponsored by the Band and will be provid- music of Kern, Gershwin, Rutgers-the State University of New Jersey. William Berz, will open its 20th anniversary ed free to the public. Markey joined the New For more information about the concert, Porter, Bernstein and Loewe, season with a "Winter Warm-Up Concert" at York Philharmonic as Associate Principal becoming a sponsor, or to request assistance nnd "Gershwiniana," a centen- 3 p.m. Sunday at Bridgewater-Raritan Trombone in 1997. A native of Hopatcong. for those with disabilities, or to inquire nial celebration thnt features Regional High School on Garretson Road. Markey was awarded the position of about joining the Band, consult the Band's Rhnpsody in Blue, the Concerto Admission is free. Principal Trombonist with the Pittsburgh website, www.rvsb.org or call (908) 359-3136 and selections from "Porgy mid Acclaimed trombonist James Markey, Symphony at the end of his second year at The concert and master class are made Bess". They are both available Associate Principal Trombone of the New the Julliard School, making him the possible, in part, by funds from the New on the Knlinkn label. Last sea- York Philharmonic, will be the featured youngest member of that orchestra. He was Jersey State Council on the son, they played a recital at soloist. Markey will perform "Concertino" by invited to join the New York Philharmonic Arts/Department of State, a partner agency historic Trinity Church in Ferdinand David, one of the moat outstand- after his second season with Pittsburgh. of the National Endowment for the Arts and lower Manhattan. ing showpieces for solo trombone. The con- Mnrkey is also in great demand as a soloist, administered by the Somerset County The Somerset cert will also feature "Chorale and Alleluia" recitalist and clinician, and maintains an Cultural and Heritage Commission through County/Bridgpwnter Library if by Hownrd Hanson, "Gallop" by Arthur Bird, active tenching schedule at The Julliard the State/County Partnership Local Arts located at 1 Vogt Drive. spirited marches, including a selection by School and New York University. Program, The Band is sponsored by the For more information about America's march king, John Philip Sousa, The RVSB is recognized as one of New Jointure for Community Adult Education the Fnmily Classical Concert, and holiday favorites. Jersey's Finest community bands, and is and by contributions from local businesses, call the library at (908) 526- Soloist James Markey will also give a known for always giving its audience "some- corporations, foundations and private citi- 4016 ext. 119. JAMES MARKEY master class on Wednesday Dec. 11 at 7:30 thing extra" in each concert. The Band's zens. December 5 & 6, 2002 prime time/ C-5 Theater Admission $12. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 LOU BAWLS (732) 846-5777 Events GET BACK] - CROSSROADS Paper Mill Playhouse 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 Open 11 n.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday- HOLIDAY NATURE ' THEATRE COMPANY 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 Brookside Dr., Millburn Paper Mill Playhouse Saturday, 1-4 p.m, Sunday. CRAFT SHOW 7 Livingston Ave. Union County Arts Center (973) 376-4343; Brookside Dr., Millburn Admission $5. Trailside Nature and Science New Brunswick 1601 Irving St., Rahway vvww.papermill.org (973) 376-4343; Festival of Trees, to Jan. 26. Center, 452 New Providence Rd., (732) 545-8100 1732 > 499-8226; www.ucac.org 80's-90's country singer in a www.papenmll.org Recent additions "From the Mountainside "From the Mississippi Delta," Beatles tribute concert with holiday concert. Admission $75- 60's-70's R&B singer and Old World to the New World," to (908) 789-3670 autobiographical drama on civil the cast of the late-70*s show $45. "Parade of Stars" host. Admission April 20. Held for the 19th year, 11 a.m.- rights leader Ida Mae Holland. 8 "Beatlemania." Admission $28-$18. MORNING STAR COMMU- $7O-$4O. CORNELIUS LOW HOUSE 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Free admission. p.m. Dec. 5,6, 13; 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. HOT PIANO NITY TABERNACLE CHOIR RUTGERS Middlesex County Museum 7, 14; 3 p.m. Dec. 15. Admission For Kids 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 UNIVERSITY BAND 1225 River Rd., Pisnitaway $42-$32. Somerset County Vo-Tech Union County Arts Center 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec, 11 1732) 745-4177 LAZER VAUDEVILLE Vogt Dr., Bridgewater 1601 Irving St., Railway Nicholas Music Center Open to t.lu» public 1-4 p.m. FORUM THEATRE 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 314 Main St, Metuchen (9081 526-8900, Ext. 7219 (732) 499-8226; www.ucac.org George St., New Brunswick Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday, Union County Arts Center Bob Seeley and Mark Braun, Holiday concert of the linden- (732)932-7511; Friday and Sunday. (732) 548-0582; www. 1601 Irving St., Railway boogie-woogie piano men from based choir. Admission $12. mgsn.rutgers.edu "UnCominon Clay; New forumtheatrecompany.com (732) 499-8226; Michigan. Admission $15 in NEW JERSEY POPS A full repertoire of music for .Jersey's Architectural Terra Cottn "A Funny Thing Happened on www.ucac.org advance, $20 at the door. 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 wind ensemble. Free admission. Industry, to May ;i0,2003. the Way to the Forum," local pro- Juggling by blncklight plus a JOY TO THE WORLD Paper Mill Playhouse RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Ab'bv Hotl'mtui on how term duction of Broadway/movie comedy. magic show with lasers. Admission 4 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 Brookside Dr., Millbum ORCHESTRA cotta tiles are made, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 7; 3 p.m. Dec. 8. $16,812. Presbyterian Church, 1 E. (973) 376-4343; 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 1, Free admission; registration Admission $25; discounts available. LITTLE BEAR AND THE Oak St., Basking Ridge www.papermill.org Nicholas Music Center required. "A Winnie the Pooh Christmas ENCHANTED WOOD (908) 766-1616 Holiday concert. Admission George St., New Brunswick EAST JERSEY Carol," or Dickens crosses A.A. 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 15 MiLne. To Dec. 29. Admission $15; Christmas "Lessons and $48-$32. (7321932-7511; OLDETOWNE Paper Mill Playhouse Carols" service with the church's ORCHESTRA OF ST. mgsa.rutgers.edu group rates available. Call for Brookside Dr., Millburn 1050 River Rd., Piscataway showtimes. Oratorio Choir, Knox Bell Choir PETER BY THE SEA Presenting the American pre- 1732) 745-3030, (7321 745-4489; (973) 376-4343; and orchestra. Donation. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 miere of the Concerto for Marimba GEORGE STREET www. papennill.org www.cu Itureheritage. org KEAN UNIVERSITY Union County Arts Center and Strings by Eric Ewnzen. Adults Historical village in what was PLAYHOUSE The cliiklren's book and TV CHOIR 1601 Irving St., Rahway $18; seniors, Rutgers faculty/alum- once Runt an Landing. Open to the 9 Livingston Ave. special, done live with music. 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 (732) 499-8226; www.ucac.org ni/stafl' $ 16; students $ 10, public 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.Tuesday- New Brunswick Admission $30-$15. (732) 246-7717; Trinity Episcopal Church Holiday concert of the Jersey SUZZY & MAGGIE ROCHE Fiiday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. www.georgestplayhouse.org Route 28, Cranford Shore-based symphony. Admission 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Victorian ornaments, to Ffeb. Concerts (908)276-4047 $27-$17. Watchung Arts Center 23. Related lecture by Mark "Let Me Sing: A Musical THE BEACH BOYS Evolution" of show tunes and stan- Holiday music in a sacred set- ORPHEUS Watchung Circle, Watchung Nonestied 1 p.m. Dec. 15 (registra- 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 7 ting. Admission $10. 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec, 8 (908) 753-0190; tion required). dards. To Jan. 4. Admission $55- State Theatre, 15 Livingston PAUL KUETER/CAROLLE- State Theatre, 15 Livingston www. watclumgarts. org/folk "Creating Watercolor Post $36; discounts available. Call for Ave., New Brunswick ANNMOCHERNUK Ave., New Brunswick Two-tJiints of 70's sister trio Cards" for children 7-11,1 p.m. Dec. showtimes. (877) STATE 11; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 (877) STATE 11; The Roches. Admission $20. 15. Registration required. PAPER MILL PLAYHOUSE www. statetheatrenj .org Somerset County Library www.statetheatrenj .org VIENNA CHOIR BOYS History on the Hoof (holiday Brookside Dr., Millburn Famous for having hits in 1 1 Vogt Dr., Bridgewater Chamber ensemble performs 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 stories and music), 2 p.m. Dec. 15. (973) 376-4343; three decades (but now touring (908) 526-4016 works of Faure, Gohjov and Mozart State Theatre, 15 Livingston Registration required. '• www.papermul.org without Brian Wilson). Admission Piano duo performs works of with Dawn Upshaw, soprano. Ave., New Brunswick "Annie," revival of $50-$20. MET1AR-BODINE Kachmaninov, Tchaikovsky nud Admission $50-$25. (877) STATE 11; Broadway/movie musical. To Dec. BUON NATALE HOUSE MUSEUM other com|x)sers. Free admission. JOHN PIZZARELL1 ww w.statetheatreiy .org 8. Admission $67-$30; discounts 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8; Our 1281 Kivur Rd., Piseataway MESSIAH (Choral Art 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Austria-based ensemble. available. Call for show schedule. Lady of Peace Church, 111 (732) 463-8363 Society of New Jersey) Union County Arts Center Admission $38-$18. PHILIP J. LEVIN THEATER South St., New Providence dreg Junes on gourmet coffee, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec, 13 1601 Irving St., Railway Rutgers University (973) 762-8486; VOORHEES CHO1K 6:30 p.m, Dec, 11, Free admission; First Baptist Church (732) 499-8226; www.ucac.org 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 registration required. George St., New Brunswick www. sumtnitchora k*. org 170 Elm St., Wostfield Jazz guitarist plays with his Voorhees Chnpel, Rutgers Children's holiday tea, 3 p.m. (732)932-7511; "The Holidays in Italy" with (908) 654-3260 trio. Admission $65-$35, Gala tick- University, New Brunswick Dee. 15. Members $15, non-mem- mgsa.rutgera.edu the Summit Chorale. Adults $18 in Handel oratorio in sing-along ets (with post-concert reception) (732)932-7511; bers $18; registration required. ) "The Laramie Project," based advance, $20 at the door; seniors, format. Admission $10; scores at $75. nigau.rutgerH.edu MILLER-CORY : on the 1999 gay-related murder of students $15 in advance, $17 at the the door. PRESERVATION HALL All-woman ensemble in its Matthew Shepard. 8 p.m. Dec, 5-7. door. HOUSE MUSEUM ; MESSIAH "A LIVELY "YOU'LL BE IN HEAVEN YOURSELF, The Longest Running Communiiy Theater in New Jersey AND FUNNY AT LEAST FOR AN HOUR AND A HALF. Founded 1919 - f roc* Mttr/HY Tims MUSICAL!" THE CRANFORD DRAMATIC CLUB "VERY. VERY FUNNY! presents j olson An adorable show biz valentine." . ••" - Mizhnl iammtrt/STAHtCD6U "BRILLIANT! COMPELLING, e New Music See it as fast as you can!" Bused on the Stories of ENTERTAINING, ™ ?' - Oitii f. Hichtr*ioii/W)H tttii* A.A. Milne AND FUN!" - Book, music ttnd lyrics by -Edward Burauflhs. , "I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!" iW, Rodgcrs • Jtltrtf l)om/WH8CTV Gaimett Journal Nv\i>s- ' * Directed by "STEPHEN MO v Nazzaro .;: ..' Wdiical Direilor \ Choreographer HANAN IS SIMPLY FRANK GORSHIN STUPENDOUS!" • ""''fthuvni*ayne Austin.Millpr '. JennifeJt»miifnr rSaraEise Sara Ristn! -Oiivid F Hii luirdsim. ; V/OH IKicho Fridjiy * Dqscnibor 6..':H« 7:30PM Saturday ^; pecci^ber 7 '*. 1:30.4:30 and 7:30PM "NANCY ANDERSON ight Sunday* December 8 '# Ii3(l and 4:30PM IS SUPERB!" The Hip, laughter and love at Donald Lyurts. ••' George Bums Grade All Tickets $8.00 «LMV Ywk fast -,-; t'i'i "ROBERT ARI '\ HELEN HAYES THEATRE IS A HOOT!" * 240 Wes\ «th Street, New York 908-2767611 TUGS-Sat at ti firn Wed & Sat at 2 prn, Sun at 3 pm jCRANFORD DRAMATIC CLUB] U>\ \\\t,i ',,'.lih A» AI •. MAI,Ml I S Wl I Hi I M)AY K SATURDAY AT 7 M) SUNDAY AT ( TELECHARGE COM 2l2-239-6:'00 • J0LSONanclCOMPANY.com tele Charge com 212-239-6200 CDC THEATRE Gioups I BOO BROADWAY wwtv iaygDOdmghigracia ntl CENTURY CENTER 111 EAST 15th STREET tutu I IB Wins/is Ave Cranfard, tU 07016} prime time! December 5 & 6, 2002 Revue pays homage to the holiday season • METUCHEN — The Forum The cast includes Ann Theatre Company will present Harada, who appeared on the theatrical premiere of a hol- Broadway and in the National iday musical revue;, "That Time Tour of "M. Butterfly" as of the Year." Performances arc Comrade Chin. She can be Friday, Dec. 20 through seen regularly as Mimi on the Tuesday, Dec. -i\ with a special daytime drama, "Another Mew Year'B Eve (Jala perform- World," and has numerous off- ance at 7:30 p.m. Broadway credits. '' "That Time of the Year" is a Adam Williams and Ian whimsical compilation of 25 all- August are the male cast mem- original Hanukkah, Christmas bers. Wiiiiams reprises the role and New Year's aong.s, capturing he originated at Don't Tell all the warmth mid humor of a Mama, and has performed in Unique holiday celebration. "Joseph and the Amazing The show offers a wide variety Technicolor Dreamcoafat Paper of material, running tin- musical Mill Playhouse and in the gamut from rock and bluen to National Tour of "Camelot" jazz and whow tunes. The .songs with Robert Goulet. August is range from funny numbers well known to regional audi- highlighting the joys ami anxi- ences for his performances in eties of the holiday season to theatres throughout the state, beautiful, touching ballads including NJ Repertory about the meaning behind the Company, Twelve Miles West holidays. and Forum Theatre Company. I"- Opening to crittal acclaim in Performance times are Fridays 1996 at the Manhanttan and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and ebbaret club, Don't Tell Minna, Sundays at 3 p.m. A Special That Time of the Year" fea- New Year's Eve performance is tures a quintent of bright-eyed scheduled for 7:30. performers singing such tunes Standard tickets are $25 as "Angelo Kosenbaum," ($45 New Year's Eve only) with "Underneath the Mistletoe," senior / student and group rates ".Mama's Latkes," "Country and available. Friday Nights are Calypso Christmas," and "Kid's Night" wherein for every "Holiday Lament (The adult ticket purchased, a child IJruitcake Song)." MHO featured attends free. Tickets may be are a singing dreidel and a trio reserved by calling the Box Among those performing in Sunday's Intergeneratlonal Orchestra concert are Michele McKlnney, Nicole Nluardo, Fred Rossol and George of singing / dancing fruitcakes. Office at (732)548-0582. Karustis. <£** Taste Intergenerational Orchestra to perform Sunday CRANFORD — The Newtional configuration; members Madrid at the invitation of the "Outstanding Woman of Jersey Intergeneratiomil range in age from 5 to 91. United Nations, where it per- Somerset County" by the Orchestra will perform its annu- Members represent 55 com- formed a concert for the United Somerset County Commission Japanese Restaurant al holiday concert, "Winter munities and seven counties, Nations World Conference on and received the New Jersey • Sushi A La Carte • Chef Special Roll Serenade," 3 p.m. Sunday nt with two new affiliate orchestras Aging. Concerts have also been Pride Awnrd from New Jersey • Sushi & Sashimi • Combo Platters Cranford High School. in Princeton and Toms River. The given at the United Nations in Monthly Magazine for "people • k-mpura Entrees • Teriyaki Entrees The concert will feature per- orchestra continues to receive New York City, the Lincoln who made a difference in the Shogoyaki Entrees • Sushi & Rolls formances of Leroy Anderson's wide publicity, most recently Center Outdoor Plnza Fountain arts." • Ilibachi "Plink, Plank, Plunk," a appearing on the News 12 televi- Concert Series in New York City, Handicapped access and Tchaikovsky melody of fumilinr sion show "Jersey's Talking and and in other major East Coast large-print programs will be themes, a Telemann concerto Defying Age," hosted by Leo cities. available at the concert. Cranford grosHo for four violins, a. Bach Leonard and Delia Crews. The orchestra is conducted by High School is located at 201 I DINNER | concerto grosso for violin and The orchestra lias also been Lorraine Marks, who string spe- West End Place, off Springfield ! Nut to be tomhinni wlany ! ! uihrr uffrrs. h'xp. IHIHIM j oboe and other traditional holi- featured on CBS and NBC and in cialist for the New Providence Avenue. day music. articles in national publications School District who has received Admission is $6 adults, $4 sen- [M-oT] 278 North Avenue • We'stfieHNf0709u" ,, The N.JIO, now in its ninth such as Family Circle Magazine, numerous awards for her work iors and students. For more infor- (in Drag Pair Shopping Center, across from Weslfieid Dlner>l* year, has the distinction of being American Profiles Magazine and with the orchestra and the com- mation, call the orchestra at Tel 908.389.1131 • 389.1132 • Fax 908.389.1133 the only orchestra in the United Savvy Living Magazine. munity. 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West, Cranford • 70!>-S()SISi)s;l December 6, 2002 Record Press C-7 Real Estate Seniors becoming major force in real estate market •y JAME» M. WOODAHP The education includes senior-relat- but because circumstances make it concentration is from the Los Angeles reverse mortgages to access the wealth COPLEY NEWS SERVICE ed tax and estate implications in home- desirable or necessary." area. Next m line comes Denver and they've accumulated in their home to buying and selling, and special home For more information on this desig- New York City, according to the reverse obtain added income and enhance their It's a matter of demographics and features and amenities that are helpful nation, access the Web site: mortgage association. retirement. By doing so. they can con- economics. As the number of seniors to seniors. www.senioi-srealestate.com. The growth in reverse-mortgage vol- tinue to live independently right increases, they play a more important "There has been strong interest in ume has been fueled by greater public whore they are." role in our marketplace — including meeting the needs of the growing sen- Q. Are senior homeowners showing awareness about reverse mortgages. A reverse mortgage allows senior the real estate market. ior segment of our population," said much interest in reverse mortgages? Also, a larger number of lenders are homeowners to convert part of the In the area of selling and purchas- Cathy What ley, president-elect of NAR. A. In recent months, seniors have offering reverse mortgages. An econom- equity in their homes into tax-freo ing homes, senior individuals and cou- "SRES now joins a distinguished group been showing growing interest in ic downturn, combined with growing income without having to sell those ples have very special needs. of special designations recognized by reverse mortgages — a unique type of health care costs, have foived many homes. They don't give up title or take Recognizing the growing importance of our association." mortgage plan that allows scMuors over older Amerii'iins to look for sources of on a new monthly mortgage payment. this niche in the real estate brokerage "Older people are not driven by the age 62 to tap their home equity to gen- additional income, according to the Borrowers may spend tlit* funds howev- field, the National Association of market," said Realtor Tun Corliss, who erate added monthly income, some- reverse mortgage association report. er they wish. They can tukv out tin.' was instrumental in setting up thetimes for life. "With the slock market boom over loan as a line of credit, lump-sum pay- Realtors established a new designation SRES designation. "They're driven by for its members — Seniors Real Estate Lenders closed a record 13,049 fed- and interest rates remaining low, many ment, fixed monthly payment or as a circumstances, by their needs. A physi- erally insured reverse mortgages dur- seniors are netting financially combination of those options. Specialist. To attain the SRES designa- cal impairment, the death of a spouse, ing the most recent federal fiscal year, tion, a Realtor is required to complete a squeezed these days, no longer able to The amount seniors can obtain the need to be closer to a child — those according to a report from the National count on a healthy stream of dividends depends on their age, the value mid Series of educational programs keyed are the kinds of things that make (sen- Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. and interest tiu-ouu* to supplement location of their homo ami current specifically to serving the needs of sen- iors) want to sell. They really don't care That reflects a 63-percent increase their Social Security. In fact, many interest rates. A rovt'rso mortgage, ior home buyers and sellers. Several about 'moving up' or making a killing over the figures during fiscal year have seen their investment portfolios doesn't have to be repaid until borrow- state Realtor associations have joined in a hot market. Most of them have shrink," the report stntes. ers moves out of their homos perma- NAR in providing the needed education lived in their homes a long time and Seniors are contracting for reverse "The result of all this is that many nently. The repayment amount, ciin and granting the SRES designation. are not selling because they want to, mortgages nationwide, but the greatest more older homeowners are (timing to never exceed the value of the homo. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS CRANFORD 254 Fourth Ave. from Boris Ezrokhi & K. Head to David & Lori Schlewitt for Kathleen I,. August to Wee T Ng for 172 Sagamore Drive from Robert P. &• 2 Alan O'Kell Place from David J, & Natalya Alf to Richard V. & Maria Verso $4(>6,000. $379,900. Robin Snyder to Edward (5. Hut.ka et.nl'. Carol L. Axtt to John C, & Cynthia J. for $291,500. 124 Cacciola Place from Samuel (il Maple Ave. from William Kotches for $450,000. Russo for $323,400. 160 Willow Ave. from Debra J. Broski Buviirsky to John D. Haywurd for to Charles & Carol Tombros for SUMMIT 31A English Village from Eileen to Jason R. Broski for $170,000. $220,000. $245,000. 37 (.'lark St. from James F. Nu/.zo .Jr. Eklund to Frida Mvnskovsky for KEN II MOUTH 110}) Columbus Ave. from Joanii Cieri 429 Mountain Avo. from Allan J. & et.al. to Pas^uale Bitello for $2G7,.r>00. $147,500. 658 Richfield Ave. from Genevieve to Messercota Bros. Building Co. for Jodi A. Shitt to Scott II. & Jennifer A. 3S> Clark St. from lloai Vo & lion Dtmn 209 Hampton St. from William F. & Piitryn to Nicola G. Caprn et.al. for $290,000. Seibel for $333,000. to Shawn B. & Victoria A. Collins for Jeannette R. Clark to Kevin G. &$245,000. 34 Cowperthwaite Place from II. •19 Htitherford Uoad from Komild E. & $295,000. MnriAngela S. Moore for $440,000. 6 Upsala Court from Domenick & Lisa Kmer.son Thomas Jr. & Gordon Thomas Gail A. Crochien1 to Alvaro (juinlana for 12 Lenox Road from Robert T. & 508 High St. from Richard & Eleanor Cuccio to Antoinette Pantano for to Mary Tafuri for $375,000. $550,000. Clirisliua II, Will/, to James A. & I'atriciu M. Baumnnn to John Davidson et.nl. for $225,000. 127 Elizabeth Ave. from Clt>mcntin«> J. 42 Station St. from Robert C. & Marv Fitzpatrick for $l,li25.(IOl). $375,000. SCOTCH PLAINS Mattson to Samuel W. & Elko, D. Griggs A. Cook to Nicholas & Phyllis Miccheiii 2 Montview Road from Forrest & 21 John St. from David W. & Jana C. 24 Blue Ridge Circle from Remi L. for $310,000. for $3(J8,(l()0. Marv C. Hcaton to Jill l.azare for! Ryan to Lili Wang et.al. for $252,000. Salahi to Anirudha V, & Swati Indurkar 1345 Grnndview Ave. from Allan & NEW PROVIDENCE " 114 Oak Lane from Mark T. & Nadine for $405,000. Yvette Goldblatt to Craig S. & Debra L. 18 Bromley Court from Robert M. & 83 Tnnglewood Drive from Arabelle L. C. Familo to Peter G. Gensicke for 534 Cicilta Place from U»ri S. Itiriatti Weinstein for $400,000. Marguerite- V. Day to Tung M. Mining Kvann toThoma.s J, & Laura C. O'Kourke $420,000. et.al. to Zita D. Barnes for $192,000. 540 Highland Ave. from Janet R. et.al. for $400,000." for $837,500. 7 Pittsfield St. from Donald F. & 21 Clydesdale Road from Caleb C. & Patterson to Rolwrt G. Stahl et.al. for Judith A. Anderson to Regis M. Quirin Mary J. Wong to Karl & Elaine $980,000. et.al. for $450,000. Rosenberger for $572,500. 555 Hort St. from Michael Jusefyk to 109 Spring Garden St. from Natale & 2072 Nicholl Ave. from Anthony J. & (iillH'rt & Debra Engelke for $295,000. Loretta R. Bravata to Robert & Ellen Elizabeth Marasco to Richard J. Williams 2«0-('12 Prospect St. from Mary F. Brodowski for $290,000. .Jr. & Pamela Williams for $275,000. Brentano to William J. & Bernice M. FANWOOD 1640 Rnhway Road from Philip & Doclds for $400,000. 16 Laurel Place from Nicholas & Kathleen Freeman to Nick Kakksilis 921 Stevens Ave. from Charles V. & Christine Billias to Paul F. & Paula C. et.al. for $470,000. Kathleen Cosgrove to John E. & Nicole I realize thai n.siiif>"Mr. l>eeker"is u foil formal. After Martin for $265,000. 507 Warren St. from Craig & Kristine M. Sandstedt for $580,000. *M years of teaching in the C'.ranlord Scluiol System 12 Ridge Way from John B. & Grace R. Wirth to David B. Falk et.al. for 82 TunmqiiKH Way from Jill E. it seems to be the most appropriate lor former stu- Gutberlet to Marcos M. & Lucinea Dos $280,000. Dickison to Atul & See ma Sethi for dents, their parents and the many others I've met. $325,000. Santos for $285,000. 2067 Westfield Ave. from Gary & However, this periodic ad will focus on Real Instate! 205 Terrill Road from Bryson & Sharon Janssen et.al. to Cathleen BERKELEY HEIGHTS Gealine Culver to He X. & Jin H. Dong Sheldon for $153,000, 11 Hamilton Terrace from Eugene & for $170,000. WESTFIELD This year I will be honored at the "Quarter Century; 81 Woodland Ave. from Michael & 939 Boulevard from John M. & C;hih." That's 2S years of selling Real llslate. In a- Patricia G. Keever to Toby Two Realty Virginia C. Macko to Stanley A. & Eileen business not known for il's longevity, I consider this' Zadrozny for $435,000. L.L.C. for $400,000. quite at) honor. I have heeu a nicmhcr of the Million, GARWOOD 1249 Boulevard from Daniel P, & Judy Dollar Sales Club many limes - including 1997. through 2001 '- Office is collecting holiday toys 1 Bi Decker Also I've been Mil Home of the Week Every December, for the past seventy office. ENA Meokef Realty liKA "Itcyoud New Listing years or so, Family and Children's All gifts collected at the Westfield A Omttnknl OuUe to H*Uiy< the Name tf 9O8-2/2-25VCJ x28 HXCCIICIKI ' p;tr- Services have collected and distributed office of Coldwell Banker will be dis- Yimr {tain- in the (tmmmmity r/Hwr (hoke. tiapunl i of the htsl S years. This awnrcl new toys, gifts and food for hundreds of tributed to the. Family and Children's honors the top sales associates in the needy children throughout Union Counseling and Testing Center of CRANFORD County. Today, the agency serves up to Elizabeth. The center is a private non- country for I:KA, In short - "Mr. 2,000 individuals a year, half of whom profit social .service agency. Decker - Sells!" are children. The great majority of Knthy Shea and Margaret Maguire Jenny & Mark Burse these youths are living in foster homes are serving as Co-Chairmen for the 21 S< >. 11 nion Ave., < ;ranf< >nl Let me put my knowledge, experience or city shelters, have been neglected or Westfield office of Coldwell Banker and (908) 709-1077 and curing dedication to work for you. abused, or live in families with total asks that all types of new unwrapped Call Mr. Decker at 9OH-272-257i x2H if incomes at or below federal poverty line. toys (puzzles, games, coloring books, you're thinking of buying or selling! Cranford $349,900 In keeping with the holiday season, stuffed animals, etc.) be brought to Coldwell Banker Residential Coldwell Banker at 209 Central Brokerage's Westfield office is working Avenue. YQUR office col to collect new toys and books to be dis- Individuals who are unable to come tributed to those in need. "We want in with their toys may call 1908) 233- Terry Rodomski » ERA Meeker Realty Co. every child to experience happiness 5555 to arrange for them to be picked @ 908-5754722 especially during the holidays, said up. The final date for toy collection is I* ^ (908) 272-2570 Michael Scott, manager of the Westfield Wednesday, Dec. 18. 124 SOUTH AVE. E.. CRANFORD. 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Subject to INFINITI vehicle availability and applies to specific models only. fMust Finance thru BMW Financial Services & Contracted 10/1/02-12/31/02. Only Certain Lease/Owner's Choice/Retail Contracts Terms Are Eligible. Z3 Models Excluded. No! Respos. For Typographical Errors. See Dealer For Details. Record-Press December 6, 2002 Automotive/Classified Saturn's all-new Ion is template for tomorrow at GM and cornea with 15-inch wheels ter armrest that is wide »Y MARK MAYNARP and availability to add a con- enough for two elbows and COPLEY NEWS SERVICE venience package of power useful-size door pockets. windows, mirrors and cruise The large, locking glove box ' The Saturn Ion is not the control. flops open and could bang same old thing from General The Ion 3, likely to become knees, but rest-assured, the Motors. the most popular seller, starts chief engineer is seeking a This replacement for the S- damping solutiorTfor that. Serics model in almost n cinch at $16,995 and comes with 16- to cause double; takes. Fcrhnps inch alloy wheels, power con- Creating comfortable seats not because of its denign, but veniences, air conditioning and for a one-size-fits-all economy because it is HO fronh and dif- a four-speaker AM-FM-CD-cas- car usually is as complicated ferent for Saturn — and sette audio system. as taking burger orders at a General Motors. A well-optioned model with family reunion. It's difficult to please a 6-foot-4 male and a 5- What took GM NO long in a automatic transmission ($900) ', long story — 12 year« for will cost about $18,600. foot-2 female, but the Ion seats 1 Saturn to get a completely The interior design plays a are supportive and nicely bol- ' redesigned small car. dominant role in creating the stered on the sides, though a ' But, an upward-bound busi- feel of Ion. bit short-cushioned for larger ; ness plan is in place; at Saturn, For starters, the gauge clus- occupants. • and Ion will be a productive ter was moved from behind the There's attention to comfort '. beginning for the Hometimes- steering wheel to the top of the in the height-adjustable dri- ; quirky division of GM. Tht> car dashboard. It looks odd at ver's seat and the slightly - is just arriving in dealerships. first, but it functions well and raised back seat that elimi- ! Saturn enjoyH being a little actually allows better sight- nates that "stuck in the hole" different, and inside and out, lines to the speedometer and feeling for passengers. the Ion is different from its gauges because they aren't Interior quality is so impor- sedan competitors, a template blocked by the steering wheel. tant that Saturn went to the for the future. Because of that, the wheel is same supplier as Volkswagen The compact-clasH sedan and smaller. This one is down to to get soft-touch materials and coupe are the first vehicles about 13.8 inches, and tho pleasing textures. built from the Delta mnalUcar artsy styling reminds me of a At 2,700 pounds the sedan is architecture at GM. The basic bumper-car steering wheel. not heavy, but it uses every bit elements — chausis and drive- That's not a criticism — really of the four-cylinder's 140 hors- ' line — will be uned many times — but the steering wheel was es. Fuel mileage remains a over for different vehicles with a little slim for my handling, Saturn standout at 26/33 with around the world for GM. though most of the female auto the manual and 24/32 with the writers at the press introduc- automatic, Ion appears to have a world- The new designs will give Saturn a much-needed energy boost class foundation. Saturn engi- tion liked it. Accelerating to 60 mph takes neers tore apart a Honda Civic, in tuned for 145 foot-pounds of Ion is being produced now as the crash protection plan, to Inside, there is 40 inches of about 9.3 seconds with the Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus torque to provide gutsy traffic- a four-door sedan. A quad redirect the force of tho crash headroom with shoulder room manual shifter, which is a to see what makes them HO light acceleration. coupe (with two smaller rear to non-occupant areas. for big drivers. The trunk is notable accomplishment for an successful in thin small-car A new (optional) five-speed access doors) goes on sale The car comes with dual- flat and broad, and the rear engine that weighs just 305 segment. automatic transmission, which early next year. No wagon is stago front air bags, side seat-back has a 70/30 split for pounds. The shifting has an After much note taking and in probably the first such offer- planned. impact beams in front and loading skis or boards. econo-box roughness to the head scratching, Saturn gave ing in a car thsit costs about The Ion in slightly wider, rear doors, 5 mph bumpers, The coupe'B doors — there's action, however, making it feel Ion: $1.3,000. longer and taller than the car three-point belts, pretension- no center pillar — and the less than sporty. A chassis that in an .solid as An optional continuously it replaces, though it still has ing and force-limiting front flat-folding front seat-back The five-speed automatic is a large European luxury variable transmission, also the plastic body panels that belts and optional head cur- open wide enough to slide in tuned for more power in the sedan. iiwod in the Saturn VUK sport defied shopping cart assaults tain side air bags ($395). an 8-foot ocean kayak or surf- mid-range and for passing. A The largeBt engine among utility. and door dings. Three trim levels are offered. board. The sedan doesn't have CVT — continuously variable the comparable compacts, a A "body computer" that inte- And, yen, a plastic-bodied car The base model has a starting the same fold-flat front sent, transmission — will be offered 140 horsepower, 2.2 liter grates all electronic functions is a safe car because the pan- price of $11,995 and features a but it should, just to provide with the coupe, but was not Ecotoc four-cylinder. and allows such perks as auto els are attached to a steel cage 5'spccd manual transmission, some cartability. available for testing. unlock, which prevents the dri- — space frame — around the 14-inch tires and steel wheels There is efficient use of inte- Ion is a good, new entry in The engine, made of alu- and crank windows. minum, has double overhead ver from locking the car if the cabin, rior space: room to slurp, slosh this class of car. 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THEY WORK! sKn a* •aMItleiial Info $299 HAHWAV • Downtown - $399 cattt tOaHTt-4040 $25,600 Shop ft Office (1BO0 & 800 *34,995 per rno. for 39 Mo*. p«r mo. for 29 Moi. Sq. Ft.) Avail, now) • 90° Ttansvarsoly Mount od V6 Engine • Heated Exturior Mirrors 732-3M-17S0 • Hill Descent Control • 8 Way Power Seat • V8 Engine • 4 Wheel Traclion Control • 4 MBar/50,000 Mile Factory Warranty • nomoto Kuylo59 Entry • Power Windowj/Locko Houses • 18" alloy wheels • Permanent Four Wheol Drive • Unttlzed- Body Construction • Heated Front Windshield [Unfurnished) 430 • 8-speaker AM/FM/cassette • Dual Zono Climate Control • AM/FM Audio System with CD Player • Permanent All-Whool Drive • Black leather-ciad steering whoel • 4 Yr/50,000 Mi. Factory Warranty • Steering Wheel-Mounted Crulso Control • Independent Suspension •O DOWN HOMf • Gov't & • Door panels wrtti Suede Inserts • 24 Hour Rood Recovory • Driver & Passenger Airbagr, Bank Foreclosures! HUD, • 4 Wheol Traction Control VA, FHA No credit OK. For • Vehicle Security System listings Now! •OO-SOt- • 24 Hour fload RocovDry • CFC-frao Air Conditioning 1777 «xt. til. Fee. CLMK- Cape Cod, 6 rms. 3 Land Rover Woodbridge is conveniently located right off the br., t ba., FR, DR, W/D, We are looking for an advertising sales professional near NV trans. $1650. mo. Garden State Parkway, RT 287 & RT1. But don't let it bother you. for a full-time Account Executive position in the tutll. MM.272.42M WESTFItLD • » Duplex, 2 advertising department of our Somerville office. BR, LR, OR, basement with W/D, fenced yd., prlv. Established territory with good customer base and drive. No pets I S1400/mo. + utlls. WHI4 1940 room to grow. The right candidate will have WE ALSO HAVE A Office Space FINE COLLECTION TRAVELING SOVTH advertising sales experience and strong customer EXITUOTO service and organizational skills. for Rent 440 OF PRE-OWNED RT I NORTH TRAVELING NORTH Must be able to work within deadlines. Salary plus •MRELET HCiaHTS CERTIFIED - 260 sq ft EXIT 127 to commission, excellent benefits and 401k. avail. 12/1. Can LAND ROVERS WOODBRIDGE RT 9 NORTH fo RT 1 NORTH For a confidential interview, call Carol Hladun at 908.575.6734 Rooms or fax resume to 906.575.6666 (Furnished) 460 •UMMITt Room for rant 885 ROUTE 1 SOUTH • WOODBRIDGE, NJ (732) 634-8200 www.PaulMlller.com $110 per waak. Lie. R/E Aoant. Call 908-608-0522 Tread Lightly! Drive responsibly off road. ©2002 Land Rover North America, Inc. Always use your sealbelts. SRS/airbags alone do not Rooms provide sufficient protection. Prices include all costs to be paid by the consumer except for licensing, registration & taxes. 2003 Discovery (Unfurnished) 465 VIN# 3A773085 MSRP' S34 995. 2002 Freelander VIN# 2A399114. MSRP: 525,600. Based on 39 monlh closed-end lease with Discovery: The largest weekly newspaper group $19 947 Freelander: $14,336 purchase option available at lease end. $2696 (Discovery) $2495 (Freeiander) due at lease signing. Total in New Jersey BAHWAY-(borderline Cost- Discovery: $18,257, Freelander: $13,857. 10Kmi/yr, 20$/mi thereafter. Other conditions may affect cost Subject to availability & Clark'Rahway)-3QR luxury primary lander approval. ' 0% financing avail on 2002 FreelandGr only. Photos for display purposes only. -^^ i- *. **>•.i.:.e?r.rLt.~?rr. ;^g?.^:^v" apt. $1850. 732-97B-7B97 Record-Press December 6, 20Q2J, location Property II Flea Garden Gutters & Home II Masonry 10651| Painting & II Pools & Spas 10901| Autos (or Sale 13851| Autos for Sale 1385 lu hen! 480II Markets Supplies Leaders A 1 WAYNE P. SCOTT I Paperhanging 10751Spas/Hot Tubs Factory 1-«0O-CHAR«TYI Donate AUM A4 '»7 • IB T Ouat- H H H Quality Masonry Services. Display Modal*. 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AM/FM Rrawood 1/2 or (uH cords AM/f"M 'jteruo-i.a'i ., dual ;nr ba'j\ int «0M6*-1566 732-388-1561 t$CASHC$ Immodialo wi|), MSRP % 1 'tfihh, VIN t'M 108V?y. stereo. CD, cruise, int wip. floor mals, Cash for Structured Set- AH mo i.loOHd t;nd lea-if: w/iy,CIIH) lease Per Mi. 41 Mis. HIM Per Mi.-Him. (•Rated rnirrs, convenience grp, MSRP ItomentH. Annuities, HQBI rni/yi;, 1 &t tli«r<>;ifipr, %7'ib t.u-.t c ;ish $19,190 VIN #3Y522527. 48 mo Furniture 1 Estnte Noto3, Prlvato & $ IH ) I 'A ino pyirint - t'.i'Jb due n\ .-» < losed end lease w/12.000 mi/yr;. 1 &« Morlynijn Notes, Accident thereafter. $0 due at lease signing. • "C BEDROOM Itr Plus Cased, add Insurance '7581750 lefi'.e'.iyiiiricirig., TtItl pyrTintpyri s S'jrjTiy. Ttl C«li|iGrKJ Mttil Til pymnts $12,432, HI cost $12,432. Stalgh Bed - King 6i, Payouts. Cilll J.G.W. c.o-A%w;jAB. Huir.fi. rjpt.i •end Cherry wood, 1 yr. old, Av.rl.iti'f II f^i.-iNfu-iJ A->. 1- 995 PurcK opt. :«l lease end $7676, Funding B00-794-7310. $1087.70. exc. com). Paid 510,000 Aiding *6500. Also Crys- Injursd? Lawsuit drugging tal Chandelier asking S600 on nnct on? NoerJ cash OBO, 10B-BBO-2440 NOW - BEFORE your case settles? Get a fnsl Cash BEMUEEN-MIEMIUM Advance {it Nntlonnl Law- PILLOW TOT. suit Funding toclayl 1-01)8- Set. New In bags, Cosl$1200. 322-2400 wvm.Nntlonol Sell S350 908^47-3485 Lawsuit Funding .com Saturn of SATURN OF UNION BH 1ST-Cherry Hdbd&Rbd, draaaer, mirror, chant, 2 njo>n STOP FORECLOSURE! HI ?? 2675 ROUTE 22 WEST, UNION 1-908-686-2810 IHa. New In box. Cost $6,000 Behind on your niortgago? Sell S1500.»OS-7e«-49»Z Don't lilo bankruptcy. We 'j c«n holp you snvu your BH KT- Oak. King Wnlor- home. Gunronlccd serv- Hi SATURN OF GREEN BROOK bed, 2 Pier Cabinets, light ice. SD0-915-97U4oitl. 911. //*• different in a Saturn. o bridge & mirror, 2 dross- "U.S. Mortgage Assis- 270 ROUTE 22 WEST, GREEN BROOK 1-732-752-8383 WtJiOOO 1OB«5«»4«5 tance" BUNK BEDS W/MATS www.u»mort0»g« Ptli.es include all cosls to be paid by consumer except IK.., IMI. & taws. Not r«r,p. lor typos. Le BLACK CHINA CABINET SMALL JOBS ONLY 1 w71,d1fl.h6O. $300/obo; Qinrrty Work- Heas. Rales. -M5RPS4O.91 1999 MERCURY 2000 MERCURY Nordic Track Leg Shapcr 28 yrs exp. Bob X»«1-Bai7 in.) **,j U^O" V^j +, $200.806-277-2049 eve SABLE LS COUGAR CLOSE OUT Ceramic Tile 905 BBAIfTV IHOP FUPaaTTURE- TILE A MARBLE InstaHolion Everythlng must go! Contact BO8-2336919 & Repair. 20 YRS EXP. Fulry OAPR* kis'd. CaUorn 9TB«86-1Sei CERTIFIED OIQANTIC MJRROfl S- JOBSITE LEFTOVERS: S 48"i(100"x'/<1'.(7) $115/ Clean ups FINANCING 60 MONTHS each (cost $295). 72"x 11,995 12,995 100"KW", (11) 5165/onch & Hauling (coal $45O|. 72'»5O"«r- <*> BEVELED, S125 {cost 11AAA CLEANUP l*ascl«Jrt [^ UUBfe $350). FREE delivery. In- or cm dp ifctois mnovnl low stallation avallnblo. A & J mtc. free csL. 0DS.23»91«a 2002 MERCURY 2000MERCURY Wholesale,•OO-473-0619 BARGAIN CLEAN-UP a SABLE SA8LE LS WAGON MUD AFFORDABLE Attics, Qasements, Garages, HEALTHCARE? Llto Hnilling. 903-686-OS76 $59.B7/monlh per Niniily! No Ilmllallons. All Prc-CLEAN UP & LT. HAUL E«lsllng conditions OK Free osi. InsurDd. CERTIFIED CERTIFIED Call United Family! B00- 7 day service. BRAND NEW 2002 MERCURY 2002 MERCURY BRAND NEW 2003 MERCURY 236-4415 «t065CE06BID 1-880-781-6BO0 NEED AFFOflOABLE HEALTHCARE? CLEAN UPS COUGAR SABLE LS PREMIUM MOUNTAINEER AWD 15,995 -15,995 EVEFIYTHING A ANYTHING J59.87/month per family! fully tquipped t Hor» j What You Gel.. fully iqvipped & Her«'i What You G»».. Fully (tivlppvd t Here i What You Qet.. No limitations. All "rc- ULiinpslur runlnls. Fully Insurpd. 9O8-6S6-75O0 Exlillng conditions OK. ? Dour 'An Condiliuninc] •JfA-r . AM I M Slf Call United Family! aoo- 2000 MERCURY 2000 MERCURY AWD S3B-4415 a1066 CE06G19 Decks & Patios 930 Auio 11 cms w/O!l -AM/rM Slcroo C • AuUvmitk I'nw,'. S'whiHi -fi Disc CD Chung GRAND MARQUIS LS MOUNTAINEER MONTERY DECKS BY UNLIMITED Pi^vt'i Brnkti^ 'KiMTiiiIrt Mirrors Musical We build all typos ol Instruments decks. All work guaran- rVvvPi VVIIIUOVV, * AliTTiirii'in Whooh • Pi™Ol Windows teed 10 yrs. Freo Est. Ins. F'ow.T locks -SIK. #2K18/VIN* .ro*(.!ii>,kb 008-2768377 WANTEDi GUITARS Older fWurlmiA -MSRP S19.120 • l\)wtM Pici'r'i Sent -M5KP $35,370 American Guitars. Gibson, fries IIKI J^OOOi'uslofiv^r rt>bol*j tiPtd • An Londilioniiuj Fender, Martin, Qretsch. 1 1 JA" r? t.-'.Vl U»ull» «»brfe if quo! Driveways 940 i ll^* Ilioinni t'i!rt:otii»i 1 S National etc. Also Mnnrio- .i,lr iv.l SIvi.V i"._— ,-. J ... llnii, Banjos, Ukuleles, old PATERNO PAVING $ s 17,995 22,995 Tube gullar ampllllers A Curbing & Sldewnlks Old effects pedals. Cnsh Froo Eat Cilll 245-6162 SAVE 412S SAVE 4900 SAVE Paid. 800-790-79B7 Electrical 2000 LINCOLN 1999 LINCOLN Photography $ CONTINENTAL NAVIGATOR 4X4 ABLE ELECTRIC & Camera Heasonnbic . Lie. 11500 Equipment 27G-8GVI2 4 688-2089 RONSON ELECTRIC I All Types ol electrical work. 17,995 CERTIFIED CERTIFIED Lie. 5532, Insured - Froo Esi 14,995 29,995 PHOTOGRAPHY 25 yrs exp. 732/805-5683 s DARKROOM Visit us on the web @ www.tlmcars.com EQUIPMENT Fencing 23,995 30,995 AVAILABLE FENCE-PRO Great bargains Moms In- 100s ol styles to choose clude enlarge™, timers. Iront, Fret; Est. 2D1-4J7-72M 369 SOUTH AVE. E. 369 South Ave. E.,Westf!eld, eaielB, trays, pnfwr aafes, print washers. prinl dryers, sale llnhls I 908-232-6500 and more. Mako an o'loi WESTFIELD, NJ Horns shown by nppoini- EAGLE FLOORS '"'»•'••" wwwtlmcarscom- inent. Inquires and con- Installnllon / snmiincj Puces incl oil casts to be paid by consumer except license, tegistraticn & taxes Supersedes all previous offers Not resp lor typos. Lessee resp lor www.tlmcars.com tact name and phone num- rollnishlny llnnlivooi i>\i:ess Mm & teai 0°a iivail on solucl modnli. Subject to approval by primary londinp source. See dealer (or details All prices & pymts incl all Prie*?i intl alltoiti to be paid hy cofiiumet eicepl liCBhie. regislrotion 4 laxei * Sent dpalcr for delai!; Supersede! aH pievioui offers Not fetp tot lypoi ber should bo o-mnlk'ri tn lloors. Free oslimato. upplicablu customei rebates & incentivas. All reb go back to dlr. photodoxpressHmes com 1-B0O-B75O212 ** Avail on ie!pcl rnodeli foquat buyofi 5eo Jealer (or datoili December 6, 2002 Record-Press D-5 Auios for Sale 1385II Autos lor Sale 1385 CHCW CAKOO VAN 'H TOVOTA CAMRV DX '•1 • * ton ve, auto, AVC. Good cond. 100K ml. 161.820 ml., nHdt • linie *3.3«Vobo. 1 F/srt our website: TUC, previously used •• TOVOTA HAV «• 1967- SOK MARANO & SONS mMaangsr vehicle, C,50C¥ otoo. Contact Rich Bennett mL, 4 *, good coral, • Somerset Messenger caii wmi » www.maranosonsauto. com Gazette MM-B7M71 • VOLVO 240 WOW. '•©- 120K mi., roof rack, runs cmruu CIMIU* LXI- groat, J320G,'otoo. 908- f»5- Black, power, ABS, 230-7434 CD, T7K ml., alloy wheel*, VOLVO SCO «kV4 dr., son. frW99 73aS74QMJ Khr int. sunroof, all options, 1000 SATlitN Sll 2000 SJHIVN LW2 1999SA1HNSL1 2W2MrmilSHJlANCHES poNA-re vowt CAR... B« metallic gold, good cond, drlr,. auto, air, jv's, p>, ttlt. Wjjjiin. v ti. .iulo, JIT. ps. [>h. pw. 4 ill .lulu. .in. (is. pb. |iw. i'l Special. Help Di tabled J6900. 973-477-35B7 children (2VT) Call 1-877- I cruise, caw. only 34,000 milts. [\W\*. nwjlf. li'j!her hwU'ii sriLs. till auisiv :ii.»>. [iS.iiiin 1 GIVETOK(IDS), free quick VW JCTTA •« - Sunroof, |MN#YZUi)|74 till. iTilIsC t.l>S. 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Z71 HP. 10500. ofb/o. Slack. Mft.a32.4a43 WI BUY CARS. MIOM- • •T •HICKS PAID, $14,995 $13.995 $19,595 $13,995 $11,595 OHAND HMDUMIM *e> MAHANO A tONf I Wl NISSAN NTHFIWEISE YNS798322ftMNERCliRV 2000ACURA3.2TL 2000 JEEP 1999 SATURN SC-1 V6. 4 dr., 1 owner, garaged, AUTO SALES, INC. good cond., 104K. S22O0 14 dr. 4»4. auto. air. ^^1 pb. i^w, GRAND MAIQUISLS 4 dt. .tliln .in. |i >, |iK pw. plik CHEROKRE SPORT di, .Hilo, .HI. p >. \\\*. jiw. f\ WL\ till, 507-13 South Ave., 150 < I.II'WOIHI. \| 1 Ixki, tilt, fruisf. i,i», id, jlluv \ Jr. a tilt). j:r [\N. r>b pVt. ^Ukv pv.iS.\ P>i',iis. k iilifT. tsH. ^niiM. c.i>\ i \ .ll. hi. .Hi!*', .ill p >. |i I', p VV. HUM k.iv- J!!IU whir!*, mJy LV.UW obo «• Ml ITf South Av», Garwood "Sl) OSSS Iwhetls. muMiivl. »nl\ 1 "Old nnl«. niiHiniiu'i. IIKH wlnvU UKWWA \t\i | 104K. manual, 4 cyl.. 1.6 liter Antique & n»i w* pun. moonoof, 13,300, IQt-—»O217 Classic Autos 1394 HYUNDAI SONATA MOO $22,495 $16,595 $21,995 $12,995 $7,995 •7.SK hwy., snrt, atarm. BUICK1971ELECTRA fteytee* entry w/auto slati, 225-2 dr, hardtop, brn, rpvy, rear spoiler, CD, tike blk vinyl roof, Ithr, new, (9,600 loaded, orlg. Mint cond! Garage kept, 53K, S6S0O. Ul • 4 dr., 111K, S4W8 906 354-93O0 aft 4 otoo •0BV34T-U73 aw POMTUC 1966 Star Chart, 20M NISSAN XTERRA 2001 D00CE RAN XlKA CAB J003 ACURA 3^1X S-TVPE 2000 TOVOTA AVALON XLS 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER Trophy winner, 4 dr, A-1 •I Jr. W. ainu. air. rn, pb, pw. pWk>. till. 4*4, v-H, julo. jw. fi.', |\\^. pw. p Kvki. tilt. CTini •1 Jr. aiilu, .11 r, [\s. pt, \SM\ p-locks, px.it>. 4 Jr. .into. an. p> [itv pw, p!ikk>, p ^i-,it CREW CAB LINCOLN LS 6KMT 200O - cond., S12.CW0 / obo. •TK, Cd spurt |Ufk.l|,V. Jt.lV »fluls, .1X.IW1 lijttui. itkKinnw*!. jllnv whrt'ls. lilt, ,/ILIIM. ».i^, li'jtht'T. infSOIlltKll. (lit. I'IUIM'.I'.IVV i.d. >h!i" h,i^ rare S apd trans., pearl I 1 ilr. v li, juln.,ur.|is, |\b.im. plmk.\y a Possible swap for Con- milts. 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Ii.iKHi milis \1S»Zfulj:ii:' onlv 'il.iW iiulo feUUM U -M -1 ownsr. 5 high hwy. ml.. $5,000. su- hrjti'd st.ils, :il1i>y u'tiri'ls, .illnv wht't'ls, Price(s) i ncludefs all casts la be paid by (he consumer only :W.IHH) mili-s. VIN#V507lilHN. «pd. 4 dr. cass.. A/C. par clean 732-3411-4612 eicepi for icensing, registration S taxes, tocAa a runs great, $3,400/ OMC KHVOV HM-transler obo Ml 1J1-T714 Isase, *377/ma. 27 pay- Nol responsible for typographical errors. ments left. Call Mtto. «a> $35,995 $17,495 $21,995 $24,995 $14,995 »-V6, 301-34M. 906-2M-97W 4/C, eunroof, color navy, leaded, rebuilt artg., exc. • - 4X4, dond. MMO/obo 908-322- Sep man, 4dy, a/c, anVFm 0279. Cell: 90S-32Z-M45 cass, runs exc, $3000 obo, Linden. SOS It 77B8 (III Hard * like new sbtl top. Charcoal. Eic. Trucks & dond. «0*>7»-4431 Trailers 1405 i tT-tully loaded, cue. PKK UP f-HO XL cond,, 1 owner, 43K mi, •SB - Vary dean, retiabte. •MOO. «»2»61«aft.Sfxn. 6BK, PS, PB, AnVFm, Alarm, M • 1 New tints 4 cap aa/raefca. ownsr, fjaVaMBCaV mint coral. 16,500 Me>4M-76M Loaded! Non-smofc. 70K, t330O HII4MMI Vans & Jeeps 1410 LS loaded, s>c. •H 250 XL cond., Must see to appre- Window Vsn - hvy. duty low p>» ciate, 90K, UJOOior beat 35K, body very gd. eno, needs otter work, tMO/obo. 732-361 -9347 INTHHHM HV CJT -M - red, chrome I •OS-3.SL, VS. wtils, hard/satt top, 4 spd tgel Inj., auto.. 4 »pd. manual, rebuilt carb., new electronic trans., catalyst, tires, starter, atareo, 127K, fwdback fuel syttem, Irv t320O B04V377-44U dtao blue, neutral cloth. wy ctssn 1M19 rtt, taadad. Vehicles >13,500 906-709-4045 •otrrtAC GRAND mix Wanted 1415 OTF 1Me> 5SK. Exc. cond. 112,000. DOMATI VOOH CAR To HerHaoe tor the Blind. 1986- Autn Tw De^uellble, Fre« aas. lestwr, Towing, Five PIKHM Card ', VS, Graan VQ cend to donor* wWi this *d + TOsfoTA AVALON XUTw7 -#». cond., 6*K, auto, all Pre-Owned , sun rt, CO, kHtrax Int ITH Classifieds for the Services or Call You Need! "DAYS!] DOWNJi Fishing around MMl NeNew 22000 3 for extra cash? / T Chevrolel t V6, auto O/D V6, automatic O/D transmission, pwr trans, pwr str/brks, str/brks/wind/lcks/ AIR, AM/FM 6-way seat, AIR, stereo, MSRP AM/FM steroo-cass, $18,290, VIN CD, cruiso, floor mals, cargo net, prom sound #3M582666. e^ sys. MSRP $22,405, Price incl. $750 ^ \/IN #39169043. Price Chevrolet Lease ap incl. $750 Chevrolet Loyalty Rebate if Loaso Loyalty Rebate qual*. 13,560 17.280 il qual". •ranti New 2OO3 Brand New 2003 Clievrelet TRHCMER Chevrelel 4 tir, A cyl, auto O/D Vortec 5300 V8. aulo trans , 4WD, AIR, pwr trans, 4WD, pwr Sell those no-longer strAjrks/wind/lcks/mirrs, str/brks/wind/lcks, cargo net & cover. AM/FM stofQO-eass, used items for $$$$! AM/FM stereo, CD, CD, AIR, dual/side air keyless entry, hard top, bogs, 3rd row seat, tilt, cruise w/resume liftcjale/liftglass, speed, alloys, carpeted Irailoring pkfj, MSRP •B^BBBB^^^^^^H^a*a^BBBBBBBSBB)jWl^bBM*BHiaMaaa>aW*BBBl»>» an floor mats, MSRP $38,697; VIN $2 1,165, VIN //3R10G052. Price #36914823. Price incl. incl $750 CliBvrolet Run into some $750 Chevrolet Lease ir • Lease Loyalty Rebate financial rough Loyalty Rebate if qual". 17.191 32,300 if qual'. seas? tS CemraM Mti>ta torte Z34 w WI BMVtr H avejm #7 D*4f*taraven S I 2 3r V6 aun OU TraT^ par sUfc^toettAiVid/ABS. 4 cyl, auto O/D trans, pwr sttArts. AIR. A(*FM f f ftll AlH 1 cyl, auto trans Wfl, p« yr/lrks. AM/FM s Al^t/TM J AIR ci'^v? m *'p b 5 rnldqi AW^M &t««r>. 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[«5*« siKorin^ixiikes ,vt j AM/FM sloruo i:nss. 1 ii<;1. rlnlllint aittvun; *;IK*™.KI/ . VIN #;iM:.;M'ii: sleteo cass ctoth ml o^tUigs, i ttol STK »B8.'54 VIN *391??«O4 WSRPS.'lHKi 48 mo 1-'. MSHf'$in.HS>5 1 48 mo closed urut IO;IMO W/U1.OOD rm'vi -HIL- lhi>ii>;ill,>i SuviO Cusi <.".lsli S1!h> Istnid ADVERTISED dosoderKiloasew'12ttJOmi/y! ?0C tlnifjltm $1?3.' CmJ Casli tV4 Istmj l V"ni A S1 MM pymnl & $1 POO GM Hoi>nti> nsiHlrt:u-;i|iiv ;;1 rt>dlll'UOM - Sl.M'.Mimnt siiininti Illpvmls GM Habato usert as cap cost leducivnc SI456 due al signnKj Tu pyrnls $H> 7S? Tit cost $9552 111 cost $10.lill;M'ui.:li nipt iit UMSI1 I'IUI $K0i>4 lluv f'litt* Hid PRICE SM 984 Purctv up! at lease cm) SfiBttJ Buy price mcl S3000 CiM reLvite Or Buy For Only OR LEASE 16,911 PAYMENT •rand Brand Nn> 20O2CtM«rv 2003Cf 3.8L, V6, 4 sp onto tr;ms. pwi sli/l.irk/wind/locks'six-way V6. auio trans, pwr str/ABS/wind/iocks. AIR. AM^M siereo CD. deep linl r del, t wip/washer. bw tires, tionl/side airbags. STK 'B6362. seat/honied mirr, AIR. AM/FM SIPIPO CD. smnl, lonlti VIN#3D17G63Ci. MSRP SL'5 045 -18 mo dosed end lease w/12 000 bckt seats, thedlock. alum whis. inio contpr, iilarm. miVf. Me tht!tea(1er $716 Cust Cash S?38 1st mo pytnnl S S2250 COtnpaSS.STK #A778fl. VIN #^i)3?8-IBti, MSRP $29.4-10. GM Rebate used as cap cosl reductions S999 due at signing Ttl Price incl. $2500 GM iobatt> pvmts SI3.58-4 Ttl cosl S14.300 Purch op! al lease end $9767 Buy price mcl $3000 GM rebate CHEVY AS^7 WFU •! THEM 2675 ROUTE 22 W. • UNION • 908-686-2800 Prices incl all costs to bo paid by the consumer oxcopl he . mg & taxes Prices valid liom 72 hrs. of publication. All payments based on primary lender approval. GM & Leasa programs subject lo change without notice. Call dealer for updatBS. "'0% financing up to 36 months if qual Sublet to primary lending source approval Credit may impact terms down payment or monthly payment. Rebate in lieu of financing. fMust present competitor's current dated ad and must be same in-stock make, model, options, year and MSRP Dealer has right to purchase competitors vehicles. Vehicles subject lo prior sale due lo advertising deadline.