The C e n tra l P o st Serving South Brunswick since 1958

60 Cents Vol.41, No.51 Thursday, December 18,1997

A Packet Menorah rejoins tree at Woodlot Park Publication freedom of belief." A similar sign By Ken Weingartner was used in Allegheny County. Staff Writer Town: Display passes constitutional muster The local Knights of Columbus The decision by the township to site and hold a lighting ceremony at at the very core of Christianity,” and organization .sent a letter to Mayor INSIDE liglii a menorah as part of a holiday 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday). Parents reflect added that "the menorah is a reli­ Debra Johnson requesting that a display in Woodlot Park has rckin- Township Attorney Bertram Bus­ on Hanukkah’s gious symbol ... and when displayed creche be added to the display in tlled debate rcgiiriling the appropri­ ch said the tree was permissible bc- significance with a creche, the mcnorah’s reli­ Woodlot Park because a menorah is a religious symbol and a Christmas tree TIMEOFF ateness of exhibiting items that can cau.se it was not technically a reli­ Page 7A gious significance is emphasi/.cd.” be perceived as religions in nature on gious symbol. After reviewing the However, Judge Debcvoisc noted is not. municipal property. decision of U.S. District Judge Dick­ that “a Christmas tree and a menorah, Members of the Township Com­ Debcvoisc both quoted a ca.se in Al­ in the context they were presented in mittee said it was unlikely that any A Christmas tree was lighted in inson R. Debcvoisc last week, Mr. legheny County, Pa., from 1989 in the park Dec. II, but the menorah Busch said the menorah also could be Allegheny County, endorsed only a items could be added to this year’s which the U.S. Supreme Court secular recognition of the holiday display because of the liming and had been removed two days earlier displayed in the park. upheld the display of a menorah next because a federal judge ruled that a season,” , need to research the potential for liti­ Judge Debevoise ruled against to a Christmas tree. holiday display in Jersey City was the display in Jersey City because the Mr. Bu.sch said South Brunswick gation against the township. They uncon.stitutional due to its religious menorah was exhibited with a Nativi­ Judge Debevoi.se, quoting the could strengthen the secular nature of suggested forming a task force to nature. On Friday, the township de­ ty scene, or creche. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, said its display by adding a sign stating, See MENORAH, Page 6A cided to return the menorah to the However, Mr. Bu.sch and Judge the creche depicts “the event that lies “We salute our liberty, diversity and Mapping Rt. 130 Revolution Revisited: His­ tory buffs ready to re-enact The Battle of Trenton. See out the rezone Time Off. Warehouse HOLIDAY future HELP Kingston panel builder to fix intersection Tips for the tardy issues report By Ken Weingartner Put off your holiday shop­ By Ken Weingartner Staff Writer Staff Writer ping a little too long? Don’t Failing in the ability to create a pull your hair out. The Cen­ The easy work is finished. Now perfect world, a majority of Town­ the municipal governments of South tral Post offers some helpful ship Committee members said it was Brunswick and Franklin must work their job to make the best of one little hints. See Last Minute Gift with the members of the Kingston corner of the planet as it exists now. Guide. Initiative to make the task force’s The corner is located at Route recommendations for the village be­ 130 and Deans Rhode Hall Road. come a reality. Despite concerns about increased NEWS The Joint Mayors’ Citizens Advi­ traffic in the eastern part of the town­ sory Task Foree for the Village of ship, the committee approved a z.on- Kingston presented its executive ing change that will permit construc­ Senior housing summary of recommendations Mon­ tion of warehouses and a small retail day night to a special Joint session of center at the intersection of Route The Planning Board has the Franklin Township Council and 130 and Deans Rhode Hall Road. identified four sites as po­ South Brunswick Township Commit­ The vote was 3-1, with David tee. Approximately 70 townspeople tential homes for adult com­ Schaefer casting the negative ballot. attended the meeting. Edmund Luciano, who recently had munities. Page 3A. More commonly known as the shoulder surgery,. left the meeting King.ston Initiative, the., group out­ prior to the vote. Birthday bash lined plans for regional devclbprrienl, Roger Craig, Ted Van Hessen roadway planning, open space and and Mayor Debra Johnson approved South Brunswick is prepar­ parks, trafllc and pedestrian safety, the zoning alteration, which changes ing for its 200th anniversary historic preservation, business devel­ the property from one type of light opment and civic improvements. celebration, a town­ industrial zone, which does not per­ Full copies of the task force’s mit warehouses, to one that makes shipwide, daylong festival 130-page final report are available at warehouses and retail sales a condi­ the Franklin and South Brunswick in February. Page 2A. tional use. public libraries. Included with the approval is a “What we accomplished the past requirement that developer Charles SPORTS year is the easy part,” Kingston Ini­ Klatskin realign Deans Rhode Hall tiative vice chairwoman Sheila Road with East Arterial Way and the Gocke .said. “Now we need to com­ 330-unit Deans Pond Crossing resi­ mit the time, money and energy to dential development on the west side achieve these goals.” of Route 130. The improved intersec­ The recommendations ranged tion was a major factor in approving from the ambitious, such as creating the zoning change. a grcenbelt around the village, to the “The current alignment of Rhode less challenging, such as improving Hall Road is an abomination,” Mr. traffic signs and crosswalks. Craig said. “It just gels worse and “The time has come to preserve wor.se every day.” what haS. both proteeted us and de­ Mr. Schaefer vehemently op­ fined us as a community for so long.” posed the rezone, sighting in particu­ the report said. “We propose the cre­ lar the potential increase in truck traf­ ation of a permanent grecnbell staff photos by John Keating fic on local roads. around Kingston. The Kingston “One of the most popular issues greenbelt must be preserved now. If In search of the perfect pine in town is truck traffic.” he said. it is not, we will lose forever our dis­ “People don’t want any more truck tinct geographic identity and buffer.” For many people, there’s nothing like a fresh-cut tree. And for those looking for the freshest ev­ traffic. This change promises to do According to the report, the plan ergreens, W.V. Griffin Nurseries on Fresh Pond Road was among the more popular places to one thing very well — bring in truck involves two components. First, is traffic. If we vote to rezone this prop­ the creation of a Kingston Regional chop Saturday. Above, cutter Greg Jimenez carries a tree to be baled and loaded on a custom­ er’s car. Griffins, one of eight southern Middlesex County tree farms included in the state erty, we have failed the people. To Park primarily consisting of undevel­ me, there is something very wrong oped Princeton Nurseries land along Christmas Tree Growers’ Association Jersey Fresh guide, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. See RT. 130, Page 4A See MMAP, A P , Page 4A ------^ Ready to rock South Brunswick’s winter sports teams prepare for Dressed up with the spirit of the season new season. Page 12A. Memorable trip Mobile home park employees The Junior Pee wees return from their Florida trip with go extra mile to spread cheer a host of memories. Page By Trudi Gilfillian 12A. Staff Writer UNSUNG The Monmouth Mobile Home HEROES Park has made itself into holiday central. The front of the park facing always proud to reply that you INDEX Route 1 is decorated with an array could never pay for something that of brightly lighted figures includ­ the heart is willing to give for ing toy soldiers, reindeer, angels, a free,” Mr. Roedel wrote in his menorah. a train and silhouettes of nominating letter. Business 17A Christmas figures. The main office “The amount of pleasure our Classified 1B of the park is decorated with a decorations bring to others is hum­ sleigh and two reindeer and a bling and it is not peculiar for com­ Community wreath. And. the centerpiece of the muters to call or .send thank you display is a 30-foot Christmas tree cards expressing their gratitude.” Capsules 10A illuminated with approximately Mr. Roedel said he iltiminatcd Editorial 8A 22,400 white lights. the three not only because of their It’s nut elves who turn the park hard work but also because of their Meetings 2A into a winter wonderland for the commitment to decorating the park Obituaries 6A holidays. It’s park employees Deb­ for the enjoyment of all. bie Hackworth. Diane Palumbo, "They really put their heart into Police Blotter 3A and Charles Gulotta. it,” he said. “They are happy to do Which is why the trio has been something for other people.” Religious nominated as “Unsung Heroes” by Ms. Hackworth, manager of News 11A park owner Arthur Roedcl Jr. Mr. the park, has been decorating the Roedel nominated the trio because park for the last five years. Sports 12A their work on the holiday display “Each year we try to add some­ brings joy to .so many people. thing new,” Ms. Hackworth said- staff photo by John Keating Weekend “1 am often asked if our deco­ In the first year, the display Picks 11A rations are professionally installed Diane Palumbo, Charles Gulotta and Debbie Hackworth were nominated as “Unsung Heroes" for because they are so beautiful. 1 am See MOBILE, Page 4A decorating the Monmouth Mobile Home Park for the holidays. 2A The Central Post Thursday, December 18,1997 Ready The performers Where Performers and activities at each location for the Birthday Bash arc to party? as follows: to buy High School: Princeton Gospel Choir, Hanan Harchal, All-Star Dance Academy, Rick's Rock Band, guitar and singer duo Parcja, Acme Schedule set Music Folk Group, Belmont Dixieland Jazz Band, storyteller David Bra- hinsky, comic Scott Beauregard, buttons >11 Iq for Bicentennial St. Cecilia's Church Choir, magician Doug Young, Keitcrcr Jazz Band, the Deans of Harmony, Lcni-Lcnape storyteller Dr. Guthrie, an art By Ken Weingartner ■ID Birthday Bash .show, country band Lone Wolff, magician the Rev. John Maltby, Con- Staff Writer tradance, singing comedy with Frank Glaz, the Bell Ringers Choir and Bicentennial buttons, which arv,, By Ken Weingartner caricaturist Gene Myers. the tickets for next year’s Bicentenni-' Staff Writer Indian Fields: the K-4 Chorus, guitarist Mr. Ray, Karate for Kids al Birthday Bash, arc on sale at 13 lo'-, Anyone planning to celebrate the demoastration. the country-western Children’s Opry, reptile show, Lore cations in the township, but fundjj', 200th anniversary of the township at Dance Academy, storyteller Sheila Trunccllito, gymnastics demonstra­ rai.sing committee chairman Joe Can ; vanelli is still looking for local or- ’ next year's Bicentennial Birthday tion, Ed Cedar’s Jazz Band, the mini-carnival, Moonwalk Adventures, Giggles the Clown. ganizalions or busine,s.ses to serve a?^ Bash certainly won’t suffer from a additional outlets. ‘ . lack of entertainment choices. Crossroads: Light show. Battle of the Bands, drama club show, hyp- noli.st Dr. Ross, a.strologer Judith Ryan, disc jockey Kevin Halliscy, ka­ The birthday bash — an all-dayp| Andrea Mctsopulos, the chair­ affair spread over four sites — ij woman of the party committee, said raoke, handwriting analyst Ty Kralin, caricaturi.st Gene Myers. Senior Center: Ballroom dancing, cake contest, caricaturi.st Lcs scheduled for Feb. 21, the 200th an-, she has lined up approximately 60 niversary date of the incorporation oT.; performers for the Feb. 21 event. The Mor, magician Doug Young, handwriting analyst Ty Kralin. astrologer Judith Ryan, Latin jazz band Phoenix Rising, hypnotist Skylcr, comic South Brunswick Township. The entertainment will be spread over event kicks off a year-long celebra­ Scott Beauregard and the band Encore. four locations ■— the high .school. tion of the township’s history. Crossroads Middle School, the Sen­ Mr. Cal vanelli said the button^ ior Center and Indian Field School. Scott Beauregard, the St. Cecilia’s good. I’m just hoping everyone which cost $7 apiece, provide admisiK. Events begin at noon and will run Church choir, magician the Rev. John show.s up and has a good time." sion to all events at all sites the day until midnight, according to the Maltby and the Deans of Harmony. Ms. Mctsopulos said it would not of the birthday bash. Organizations) .schedule Ms. Mctsopulos has creat­ have been possible to coordinate the have the option of keeping $1 per^ Activities at Indian Fields, which sale to offset costs for entering a flpal' ed. Tickets for the celebration cost $7 are scheduled from noon until 5:30 event without the help of her com­ apiece and entitle revelers to visit in the June 13 Bicentennial Parade. p.m., are geared toward children, Ms. mittee: Marla Resniek, Ed Cedar, each location. Victoria Leyton, Evelyn Young, “There’s no investment on their Mctsopulos said. Performances will part,” Mr. Calvanelli said. “We want’; “It will be like a fair," said Ms. include a karate demonstration by Nancy Fischer, Lindsay Lefenfeld, Mctsopulos, a Kendall Park resident Grace Chiarella, Patty Kish, Zena a big blowout. We’re trying to get all- Karate for Kids, a reptile show by the places where there is a lot of ac-; who also performs with the Latin Pets, Pels, Pets and the Lore Dance Horvath, Claire Kruchcr, Jeanne Gil­ jazz band Phoenix Rising. “It will be roy, Denise Etcheverry, Sherri Sat- livily involved." / Academy. There also will be a mini- Bicentennial buttons can be pur-' staff photo by John Keating something very low-key where you carnival and an appearance by Gig­ nick, Jayne Levinson and Alan Stefa- can just walk around and enjoy your- nowicz. chased through the following outlels:|' gles the Clown. Dawn Rinaldi, the Pre-School .sclf. I think it’s just kind of holistic.” ‘‘They’re such a wonderful group Make way for mousse Crossroads will .serve as the loca­ PTO, (732) 438-1581; Susan Perkins, of people to work with,” Ms. Metso- Executive pastry chef Duane Hendershot prepares a tray of Ms. Mctsopulos said the commit­ tion for activities for the teen-age the Crossroads Middle School PTO, pulos said. “ They're really dedicated chocolate mousse cups at the Holliday Bake Shoppe in Ken­ tee is working on preparing a shuttle crowd. There will be a Battle of the (732) 274-2297; Lourdes M. Oliver, bus system to take party-goers to the and self-motivated. They’re taking a dall Park. Bands and performance by the drama First Union National Bank in Kendall- various locations. She .said the town­ lot of responsibility and putting in Park, New Road and Route 27, (732).; club in addition to a disc jockey and hours of work.” ship elementary school parking lots karaoke. Performances begin at 7 297-4000; Arthur Roedcl Jr.. Mom* might be used as pick-up points for Planning a birthday party cele­ mouth Mobile Home Park, Route 1^ p.m. and run until 11:30 p.m. brating the 200lh anniversary of the the continuous service. Activities at the Senior Center, (732)297-2051; ■ The new high school, located at township could be nerve-racking, but Lenora Reynolds, Whispering' geared more toxvard adults, will be­ Ms. Mctsopulos said she has not felt Ridge Road and Stouts Lane, will gin at 7 p.m. and run until midnight. Woods Condominium Association,- serve as the central location for the much pressure. (732) 274-0180; Carl Hcffinglon, ihe'^ Ms. Metsopulos’s band, Phoenix Ris­ ‘Tve been maybe putting some celebration. Entertainment is sched­ ing, will be among the performers, in South Brunswick Public Library;' pressure on myself to make sure that Kingston Lane, (732) 329-4000, ext/' uled to begin at noon with Ketterer’s addition, there will be the band En­ everything is good, but 1 don’t know 287; Pierre's Deli and Family Res­ Jazz Band and concludes at 10 p.m. core, ballroom dancing, a hypnotist V with the Belmont Dixieland Band. In if it’s pressure per se,” she said. “I taurant, Georges Road, (732) and astrologer. guess I’m trusting in the process. If 329-2908; Dave Wcxler, South between, there will be roughly 20 There also will be a Bicentennial performances by various artists. you get performers that are really Brunswick AARP Chapter 4763, Cake Contest at the Senior Center. good, the show just runs itself. It’s Included will be local acts such (732)329-6813; Cakes will be judged upon their dec­ just up to me to put them in the right Liz Fucci, Monmouth Junctiooi as guitarist Hanan Harchal, the All- orating and how it reflects the bicen­ place. If you realize what you can’t Star Dance Academy, comedian School PTA, (732) 274-197^* tennial theme. After the judging, the control, you don’t get crazy.” Marietta DeSooza, Upper Elementary How long |n*,he™actet last cake will be served to guests. One thing Ms. MeLsopulos cannot School PTO. (732) 329-3124; Jea­ continue? „ given court approval “We have amateur, professional control is the weather. A bicentennial nette Simpson, Indian Fields PTO(>. MontessoriCMdren's House and community people involved, blizzard could make the birthday (732) 940-6380; Lillian Camp, South* "A Lifetime Experience" which is exactly what I wanted,” .said bash truly memorable, right? Brunswick Senior Club, (732)) REGISTER NOW i ; Ms. Mctsopulos, who screened all of “There arc more positive ways to 422-9341; and Wynwood E.slates rotn:nir:^^^-rrn^- the performers. "It’s working out make it memorable,” she said with a Condominium Association, (732) • Pre-School & Day Care j well. Just getting this far as been laugh. “It will not snow.” 329-3882. -ages 2 1/2-5 years -2, 3 or 5-day programs f EXERCISE -Full or half-day ^ Photography contest j Why is there -Kindergarten Readine.ss i EQUIPMENT Territio ° ^atowing us to pay • Full-Day Kindergarten f W E BUY-SELL honors Bicentennial spirit! (Milltown Only) TRADE NEW & 1 improved cas ^ manner. The Central Post and the Bicen­ 3. Photos must be taken in South current suppliers in a ^ has • School Hours 7:30am-6pm USED SPORTS tennial Committee are sponsoring a Brunswick. • Summer Camp Available EQUIPMENT photo of the month contest to help 4. Submitted photos may be black Receiving paytnees^^roes continue (Dayton Only) pLfiv IT naflin celebrate the township’s 200th birth­ and white or color (no transparent' encouraged th chioment, quick pay" Full Curriculum • State-Licensed ' day. cies); nothing smaller that d‘ SPOIQTS The theme of the contest is “My 4-inch-by-5-inch or larger than an' 47 N. Main St. 364 Georges Rd. the cycle of BRUNSWICK SHOPPING CENTER View of South Brunswick.” It will 8-inch-by-10-inch print. On back of Milltown Dayton run from January to December, 1998. ment. women’s Blouses Milltown Rd., North Brunswick photo, print name, address, phone 846-0164 329-3577 90SS46-3242 The winning photo of the month will number, location of photo and date be displayed at the South Brunswick taken. Photo must be taken by person and’^Meri’s Shirts Library and will be published in The submitting it. Photos entered in thp’ Central Post. Bicentennial Art Competition wilj! Contest rules: not be accepted in the Photo of thp. ’SS".™ L Must be a resident of South Month Contest. ,! Brunswick Township. 5. Photos may be submitted for 2. Open to amateurs and profes­ consideration anytime throughout the sionals of all ages. year. Photos received prior to the end H eel Pain?i of one month will always be in con-, New. non .sui>>icalb Maxim ize Your Storage Spacell invasive procedures Versatile Custom Shelving Systems sideration for the following months. ,, available CLOSETMAICr 6. Photos can be mailed to op Authoiized Dealer dropped off at the Senior Citizen, Protetslonel Ingrown or Belt IneUlletlom Center, P.O. Box 190, MonmouthI • Vinyl Coated Steel • Custom Laminated Junction N.J. 08852, Attn: “Bicenteij;, F lat Feet? Toenails? • Continuous Sliding L L L ii D • Free Replacement nial Photo Contest.” Center hours ar^ Flat feel can cause Warranty jw^Mato 102 NASSAU STREET ,'ierious prolxlencs as I Houao Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. your children grow • Mtrrora.. / 7. Photos will not be returned, ACROSS FROM THE UNIVERSITY, PRINCETON, NJ Kids & Adults • Shower Enclosures Dr. Robert L. Fink • Medicine Cabinets however, at the close of the “Bicen­ ______6 0 9 - 9 2 4 - 3 4 9 3 ______tennial Year,” all photos may. b^ The Brunswick Foot & Ankle Group picked up at the Senior Citizen Cen­ HOURS; Monday - Saturday 9;30am - 5;30pm • Sunday 11:30am ■ 3;30pm Pocliatnc Medicine & Foot Surgery ter. VISA, MASTERCARD ACCEPTED! 8. A Blue Ribbon will be award­ DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SALE ... ALL SALES FINAL! 297-5800 = • The OfiQinM/ Closet Oroanizert • Since 1980 ed for each Photo of the Month and a Gold Ribbon and a $100 savings bond win be presented for Photo o | the Year. Corner of PartewayAveS 4040 Quakerbridge Rd 3502 R t 27, 9. The decision of the judges is Pennington Rd Park Plaza Shopping Ctr. S. Brunswick Twp. final. mil* fmm Ouaktr BtUgt iM i Kendall Park Shopping Ctr Route 31, Trenton 1 For additional information con^ (609) 695-1111 (609)587-0333 (908) 297-2224 tact: Ed Farris, chairman of the photo Mon-W ed8AM-9PM Mon thru Wad 9 AM-0 PM Mon thru Sat • 8 AM - 8 PM committee, at (732) 297-2953. Thurs-Sat 9 AM-10 PM Thur*thru 8M9 AM -9PM Sun 12 PM-4 PM Sunil PM*7PM Sun12PM-4PM SCHOOLS AND

------— GOVERNMENT PGPOVVODKA — CANADIAN CLUB— TENHIGH AMARETTO Di AMORE S al* P rtc*...... (SI 0.99) Sale Price...... ($16.99) Spectacular WiMy Sailings Sale Price______($12.99) Sala P ric e .______($9.99) L « u Rebate...... ($3.00) ^ Lest Rebate...... ($5.00) on W hole Case Purchase L«s R e b e l.------.($3.00) ^ _ ta a a Rebate------($3.00) jk — Final C o s t X Unless otherwise .specified, all Final C o s t S I * 1 99 1 ai n tr* BadAVUl* 0|ia ...... — M S J i Final C o a l 9 . 7 Final C oat 750 ML 9 9 After Rebate 1.75 LT. f ■ After Rebate 1.75 LT. | | ■ 1 Kl niM iFIlM sW IiTlii' — .$ 36 99 A f t w R t a * 1.7SLT. W a A lta r R e b a te BTL W a meetings are at the Municipal Build­ 11 y«ft»it v % ...... — 9 3 n j $ ,1146,a ing, Ridge Road, Monmouth Junc­ RAYNALVSOP BEEFEATER GIN T M BaUey'aifkkCfwa— — —— - ____ 9112.2$ CARSTAIRS IMPERIAL tion. r a t a l ta p t — — •$ 7 4 6 Sale Price...... ($19.99) Sale Price...... ($24.99) 1 KeedaOJecfcneVlBRwCM____ IIMJI SalePrlca„...— ($10.99) Sale Price______($11.99) Lees Rebate...... ($10.00) r s s m l B.V. n i a id im r TalM i M l ______ix i.a a I XofidBrai/EitnDnrtapk_____ IIZ7.4S r « t a i r it o r f « n m Laaa Rebate__ ...($3.00) a a q q Final Cost T S fta ' a m r a THURSDAY, DEC. 18 1 Final Cost $ 7 98 Final C oat After Rebate 1 . 7 5 (.T . A ^flr'ftebSe 1.75 L T .'I 9«am. i a i* * AftwRebata 1.75LT. ■ ■ A tta r R eb ate 1.75 LT. — 164.44 ' KLNUALL 3AC!t5W... TStal Conk'a Bta/E ata Ilrw ______A it a a Zoning Board of Adjustment, ^ SEAGRAM’S V/0 NORTHERN LIGHT INVERHOUSE p.m. V INTER’S RSV CHARD rawe— s— 4 i- i a ra m Sale Prlca....._«..($11.99) Sala Price______.($14.99) Library Board of Trustees, 7:30 799al GteuDka Ote/Tkart...... — — .6 51 49 < ^ " a ^ — - ( $ 3 00> n o U aaRabata...— ($3.00) , 4 r t r i $ 1 o n 6 8 T Ktal nUnlIvU rajrr 4— 1316.21 $ 1 0 0 6 8 R n a l C o a t t j i d Hnal Coal | J p.m.. South Brunswick Public Li­ *8.39 BTL 750 ML ■ 759nJ Gkattvtll$yr$pte ------•2 6 X 1 4 $ 8 .3 9 BTL 750 ML 1 W * A lta r R a b a t. 1.75 LT. O a A fla r R e b a te 1.75 LT. ■ ■ ■ brary, Kingston Lane, Monmouth 1.75 L Jim Bai 416.90 750 ML Grand Mander... 7M ML Clee Du Boto Cim±^ -9949 Bud DepoaH Bat,.—._____...,.....$1149 Bchsefer Oepoelts—, 750ml Louis Roadaror Brut—— .$2949 Junction, , 1.75 L John Begg...... _...$16.99 750ML Irish Ulat.. 760 M. EetwiMe Chwd.. Bud Dry 30 pk Cana___—____ $1049 760ml Martini A Rosal Aatf ——— $740 LIQUOR 1.75 L Johnhia Waikar Black.______$46.90 750 MLJegirMeia ,...$16.09 TSOMLCorve HetfWMte-. Bud lea 30 pk Cana-...... -...... $1349 . $11.90 790ml Moot White Star NfV______$2049 .75L Abaolut...... - ...... t2 2 M 1.75 L Johnnia Waikar Red...... $29.99 ...$1349 TSOMLMoutonCedMfl Bud UgM 30 pk Cara------$1240 -$13.91 750ml Mumm's CordonRotiga.,$2049 TUESDAY, JAN. 6 .75 L Absolut Citron...... S24.M 1.75 L Kahlua...... $31.99 750 ML Laroux Aideette.., .^$749 BuechRaWUWpkCana______$940 Carteburg Bol-. -417.99 760ml Ponter Joual Brand Brut——$20.90 .75 L B»ardl Lt...... $14.W 1.75 L Leeds Vodka...... $9.40 750 HLWdori______-.$1549 Coots LVOtIbHmI W Ph Cans-..___ $1440 -41749 750ml Rulnart Brut MV______..$3240 75 L Bacerdi Umon...... S19.W 1.75 L Laroux Pol Blackbarry______I1S.90 750 ML RumpMmirae___... ,...$13.99 Coots RegU DaposH------,$1140 Foater'aUoarBet—. -.♦$240 Rab $14.90 790ml Vauvo CUoquol Brut MV— .B3440 .75 L BMfeater Gin...... « $5.00 Reb $24.90 1.75 L Mount Gay Rum...... $20.99 750 ML Sambuce Romana.. ...$15.99 « H O LID A Y^ Coora ExM OcM 30 pk Cana.. ..$1049 Foster’a La^ Cana- -.♦B2.00 Rab $13.00______Township Committee, reorgani­ .rSLB Iecki White Scotch...... $16.00 1.75 L Old Smuggiai______$16.99 750 ML Tie Maria______..41549 Doek8L4 -,$17.1 Oidnaaa Stem Bel- -$2149 f zation, 8 p.m. .76 L Black Valvat.„...... $11.90 1.75 L Popov Gin...... - .....- ______$0.90 750 ML Yukon J ack...._...... SI 2.99 I Craam 90 pk__* $340 Rab $040 Halnakan Bol.. -91949 .75 L Bombay Gin...... 125.90 1.75 L Seagrsma V.O...... ,$16.99 750 L DeKuyper Paechtree__ ^ BEERS ^ VINTAGE PORTS *-$14.99 Hmpoen Sal Typaa------91949 Motion OoManfteo B o t- s $2.00 Rab $1349 7SL Booth's Gin...... -....115.99 1.75 L Scorbsy Scolch...... 4l6.99 750 L Southern Comfort___ _ Aseorted cm Beers: MIera or Import-..$3949 J.W. Oundaa Henay Bel—.______$1249 'UrquMl___ __ -$ttJ9 Dslaforeo 1977- -$4$J9 .75LCatvar1 Eitrt...... 412.00 1.75 L Saagram's Gin...... *$3.00 Reb $11.90 Csteroount Christmas Ates ...-.$3249 teahouse Bei------e $340 Reb $1140 BLPauHaM- -♦$340 Rab $1649 -$2149 THE CENTRAL POST .75 L Calvert Gin...... 111.90 1.75 L Seagram's Seven.....e$3.00 Reb $13.99 Docfcstrsst Winter rhssf „$isse Keystone RegriJ Cans------$740 Rtvar Horaa AH Typaa- -...... -...,$1949 397 R id g e Road .75 1. Canadian Ctub...... ♦ $5.00 Rab 116.90 1.75 L Southern Comfort...... $16J9 WINES .75 L Chivaa Ragal...... $43.00 1.75 L SmifTKjfl Vodka...-.... $13.99 Flying Fish Vmtety Pack...-...... $1949 KMten’s Red Bet____ .-.-.$1049 Oraham’a 1090- -992.99 Dayton, N.J. 08810 7$ L Chrlatian Bros Brandy...... $15.99 1.75 L Tenquerey Gin.— ______425JO 4 L Almeden Select Typee,,,...... ,$149 Harpoon Winter Wsrmsr...... 12149 Lpwanbrau RegfDk Bot-.——.-.-...... ,.$1249 4 L Ctrio Roeei AH Typee------$749 Itorisybrown Woodsn OH! Boa..,...... 423.99 Msteter Brau Rognj Cans——.—— $949 CHAMPAGNE 908-329-9214 75 L Clan llcGregor...... $14.90 Pate's WIeksd Bsmpter Pack_____$3349 MtehetobRepUBol------$1249 Tlic Ccnirul Posi (USPS 557*660) is published 75 L Cuarvo Gold Taq...... $25.90 3 LFokKMri8oeve__ ...... $3.00 Reb $12.99 4HnglenookBMec1edTypee______$949 S. Adams Wntr CIsssJc Bmnpter___ $23.99 Milter Ute 90 pk CMS__9340 Reb 91340 760ml Andre. every Thursday by The Princeton Packet Inc.. 300 .75 L Dewars...... $29.09 CORDIALS MIBsr IteMOD. OsposM...... - .....$1049 750m( BaHatera Bpumante Wiiherspoon Sircei. Princeton, N.J. 08542. 75 L Eariy Timet...... -....;.$15.09 4 L fngtenoek White Zbt______...... $949 Bam Adams Wlnlar Lagar..,..—...... $21.99 750ML Amaretto dl Amora....*$3.00 Reb $9.99 4 1 Taylor Cheb A Burg------$949 Bam Adams Cranbarry Lmnbte...... —$3049 MHwoufcee’s Beat ReglU 30 pk...... -$940 TSOrN Chandon Brut Cuvaa- $1149 Periodicals prtsiage fxttd at Dayion. N.J. 08810 and at 75 L Famous Grouaa...... $26.90 Natural Liftee— —$940750ml Cook's BruVExtra Dry, -$3.99 uddiiiunat mailing uOice. PoMniasicr: send address 75 L Four Rotas...... $16 99 750 ML Amaretto dl Saronno...... $15.99 4L PeutMeeeon Selected Typee,------_ $ 9 4 9 Bam SmHh'a Wlnlar Wsicoma___ ~.$39JB 750 ML B 4 B ...... $22.90 51 Frerute White Zln...._____ $12.99 Saranac 12 Basra Of ChrtetmM___ $194B Naw Amsterdam IDA—...... $1940 760ml Olorte Farrar Brut, $10.99 chanttc^ to The Ccniwl Po m , P.O. Buk .lOV. Dayum, 76 L Glibty s Gin...... $12.00 760ml Domains Bte.Mfchette.- -$7.$B P rices D o N ot N J. 08810, 75 L Gofdon’t Gin...... $12.00 750 ML Bailey s Irish Cresm...... $15.90 5 L Peter Vella All Type (except Burg.l....$7.99 Pete’s Wicked Whiter Brew_____ $1549 OW MHwsukaa LVRag 30 pk cans— $949 750 ML Carolan'a Irish Cream ..'...... $6.99 5 L Fraruia Selacted Typee...... $649 Pabst Blua Ribbon.,---- vOSJORob $749 760ml Korbal Brul/Extra Dry—. $949 Mull Subacriptlon Kiitea 76 L GortJon't Vodka...... $11.99 Pate's Wtekod AMLagar______$1949 760ml Mumm'a Cuvet Napa Brut-—.41149 Include S ales Tax. One year S.T.T. Higher rales tur out-ol-couiiiy 75 I Grant's Scutch...... $lb 99 750 ML Chsmboru ...... $17.99 1.5 L Foloneri Soova...... r.9 9 available on request. 750 ML Cointreau...... 122.99 1.5 L Folonari ValpoUcelte...... $7,99 BEE Rad Dog Bettaa —— $340 Rab $1149 760mldSrtiramabagJ^ Schramabarg Blanc da Blanc—$1949 75 1. Hemwtay...... $47.99 A ll P rices R eflect A ll adveiiising published in The Central Post is 750 ML Orambula....-...... $23.99 1.5 L CRn MontopuUciano— ...... ___$5.99 Remng Reek Bot— ------$12.99 760ml BarbarinI Aati- -1449 75Ltmpertaf...... * $3.00 Rato SIV.90 Anchor Bteam Bot. subject to ihe applicable rate card, copies ol which 750 MLFriMigelleo...... $16.99 750 ML Kendall Jackson Chard...... S6.99 Sam Adam’s Batectad Typaa— -$1l4f 760ml Dorn Parignon Bt- .75 L Invar House...... *$3.00 Rato $14.90 Blua Moon Belgium Wl Cash & C arry. are available from the advertising depurtnient. The 750 ML Oodiva...... $17.99 750 ML Kendall Jackson Cab Seu____ $11.99 Saranac Bot AU Types------$1649 760ml Fraixanst Cordon Negro- 75 L Jack DanMt...... $27.90 BudCanaOOpk Post reserves the right m>i to accept a» advertiser's order. Only puhiicalitui ol jii adverlisemeiii shall Not Responsible For Typographical Errors • Prices Do Not include Sales Tax • All Prices Established At Quakerbridge Location • Each Store Independently Owned S Operated • All Rebates Are Mail-ln/No Discounts Taken At The Register. coiisliiule final .kiepiance. Thursday, December 18,1997 The Central Post 3A Planners eye 4 sites for adult communities By Ken Weingartner on Ridge Road and the DKM tract at posal, however, called for 5()0-pliis lions from Ihcm." Mr. Polls said. early ncM year. Staff Writer Georges Road and Route I .K). units on 154 acres. "We’re lalking aboul Ihe lechnic;il The subcommittee was formed Originally the siibcominitlce sug­ aspecis. such as selbacks and buffers, Mr. Polls saiil il was unlikely dial A Planning Board subcommiUec and whal lypes of amenities they working to establish guidelines for after Byron-Hill asked in March that gested the developments be secure, all lour prnpcrlics wouki be recom- planned adult communities in the the township rezone a portion of its gated communities. But Mr. Potts should be iet|uircd to have. Nolliing mciulcd loi adtili communilies. Any has been set. We're still fine-tuning township has identified four possible property for an adult community. said the group is willing to work with scIccU'd propcris would have lo he locations for development. Mr. Potts said the subcommittee the properly owners on the issue. some things." revoned for ihc rlcvclopmenl and Ihe , Roger Potts, chairman of the recommends that an adult community “We're not looking at these being Joining Mr. Polls on Ihe subcom­ change would have lo be approvctl large developments." Mr. Potts said. mittee are .Susan Edciman. 1-raivk Planning Board and a member of the site consist of at least lOO acres under by Ihc Towiiship Commillce. subcommittee, said a three-hour single ownership. A tract near the “A gate might not make sense. Gambalcse ami Cookie Richmoml. Township Planner Boh Hall has also meeting was held Tuesday to discuss corner of Cranbury-South River You're talking big bucks Just for se­ ■■'rhe only ihing we've really Road and Dunhams Corner Road was curity. But the development has to be been participating. Mr. Polls said. the panel's recommendations with done so far is idcniily lour siles." Mr. representative!; from the properties. eliminated because it is owned by marketable and people have to want Any recommendations made by several parties, he said. to live in them." Ihe subcommillee musi be approved Polls said, "’rhal's as far as we’ve He said the potential locations gone. Bui I seriously don’l ihink we were the Princeton Nursery tract near Zoning for the proposed adult Mr. Potts said the panel hopes to by the frill Planning Board, which Kingston, South Brunswick Center communities would allow lor lour meet with the properly owners again would draft an ordinance to be adopt­ would do all l our of them." 1900 RT. 130 NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (formerly Metroplex) off Route I be­ units per acre, Mr. Potts said. He said in the near future. The group til.so ed by the Township Committee. Mr. tween Beekman Rotid and Deans that under the panel's proposal, a de­ would like to visit sites as part of the Potts, whose term on the board ex­ >1^ 5*^ Litne, a portion of the Byron-Hill velopment would probably consist of di.scussions. pires al Ihe end of Ihe month, said he Idnd adjacent to the new high school 250 to 400 units. The Byron-Hill pro­ "We're getting a lot of sugges- hopes an ordinance can he drafted

NEWS BRIEFS 6o-op challenge church's application becau.se they cility because the church was .starting Both Mr. Craig and Mayor John­ were concerned about decreased its own nursery school. son were presented plaques for their hixed by court property value.s plus traffic, screening service. The meeting was the final and septic issues. Committee honors one of the year for Ihe committee. ■ The state Supreme Court has re­ two of its own fused to hear an appeal regarding a The 1995 decision had been ap­ Mr, Luciano joined friends and Zoning Board of Adjustment deci­ pealed by nearby homeowners and l l I P 1^— RADIATOR sent back to the zoning board last sion that will permit the construction Republicans and Dcmoeriits on colleagues in praising Mr. Craig for COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM of a nur.sery school behind St. Barna­ year becau.se Superior Court Judge the Township Committee, who have his dedication. Douglas Wolfson, sitting in New battled fiercely over a variety of is­ CHECK bas Episcopal Church, the Rev. Fran­ COUPON EXPIRES 12/31/97 cis A. Hubbard, vicar at the church, Brunswick, .said then zoning board sues this year, took time Tuesday “One thing that can’t be given said Monday. chairman Harry Moss appeared to night to take off the glirves and con­ have a conflict of interest on the vote. gratulate each other on the work they back to us is time dedicated to a BRAKES • SHOCKS . Several neighbors of the church have done. cause." Mr. Luciano said. “We may TRANSMISSIONS • TUNE UPS had filed the appeal earlier this year The appellate court ruling found have different philosophies, but we that Mr. Mo.ss did not have a conflict At the center of the ceremony after a three-judge appellate panel in all believe what we do is best for Morristown reinstated a July 1995 of interest in 1995, and that the zon­ was out-going Republican Commit­ South Brunswick." Auto Repair decision by the zoning board approv­ ing board had acted properly in ap­ teeman Roger Craig, who lost his ing a use variance and waiver of site proving the original application. Mr. scat in November’s election after In Dayton Republican Ted Van Hessen was pfan review for the construction of a Moss is a member of the Community serving six years on the committee, 2 2 7 6 U.S. Highway 130 3,600-square-foot facility to be Presbyterian Church of the Sand and Democratic Mayor Debrti John­ among ihosc to honor Mayor John­ Dayton, NJ 0 8 8 10 son, who will remain on the commit­ leased to the Cooperative Nursery Hills, which was the former home of son. citing her "single-minded deter­ (Across from Dayton Ford near Fresh Ponds Road) tee in 1998 but will yield the mayor’s EDISON GENERATOR School of Kendall Park. the nursery .school. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES position to fellow Democrat Edmund mination to bring the community lo- (908) 329-6300 Nearby residents opposed the The school had to vacate the fa- Luciano. eclhcr as one." sd^

POLICE BLOTTER

A rear glass door al Brunswick Kendall Road driveway were broken ■Hgir Acres School on Kory Drive was between 10:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 8:25 satnashed between 1 p.m. Dec. 7 and a.m. Friday, police said. 6:32 a.m. Dec. 8, police .said. e D r H E A chain-linked fence gale valued A deposit bag containing $250 at $100 was stolen from a Carol cash and $42 in checks was stolen Street residence in Monmouth Mo­ BEAT from Mr. Goodlube on Route 1 in bile Home Park at an unknown time _/ust what you’d Monmouth Junction between 11 a.m. Friday, police said. expect from the ^p.m . r-t a w u .» , ^ ,, number one in ts i^ bafe was in .aniiuilhcfced « ‘^CotViputer-* equipment -valued ~af TEAKStti 9 m o » a steak. It's none $13,100 was .stolen from offices and storage areas al CNA Insurance on other than Gallagher’s famous Cornwall Road between Sept, 29 and „ Three boxes of jewelry were sto­ Dec. 10, police said. The offices were Steakhouse, a New York City tradi­ len from an East Garden Way resi­ locked, but there was no sign of NOW tion for over 70 years, now in dence in East Garden Apartments be­ forced entry, police said. tween 8:10 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Dec. *** Princeton, NJ. The same great clas­ tl, police said. Entry was gained by kicking in the front door. The Snappy Food Mart on Route sic steaks, lamb chops, prime rib 27 in Somerset was robbed by a per- • Open Bar from 8pm-lam ■' On the same day between 10:15 and fresh Maine lobster. And more. STEAKHOUSE .son displaying a handgun at "7:42 • Marvelous Music & Dancing im . and 4:03 p.m., the front door of ' Ala Carte Menu Available p.m. Dec. 9, Franklin Township po­ Just like Manhattan's original, ^ • Cocktail Hour with Butlered mother East Garden Way residence ' Prime Beef Was kicked, but entry was not gained, lice said. The suspect lied with ap­ ° Hors D’Oeuvres proximately $300 toward the Indian without the long ride. • Classic Martinis police said. A muddy sneaker print • Premium Cigars Four Course Dinner featuring was found on the door. Head Apartments in North Pruns- 0 Filet Mignon & Grilled Salmon wick. ' Champagne Toast at Midnight • Dinner Served 4:30-11pm • Champagne Toast & Noisemakers • Continental Breakfast after ■' A cellular phone was among Reservations A Staten Island man was robbed Midnight itfems stolen from a 1996 Freightliner of approximately $2,500 after an at­ Recommended t Q Q per person, truck on Commerce Drive between tack behind Joe’s Italian Deli and 8':30 a.m. and 10:15 p.m. Dec. 10, ''»70 (including tax k gratuities) Bakery on Route 27 at 8:04 p.m. K H 0 p'olice said. The items were valued at Dec. 10, Franklin Township police a’total of $250. Entry was gained by said. The man was hit in the head Prime Stciiks Classic Martinis I’remiuin Cigars prying open the driver’s side door. with an unknown object while chang­ ing a fiat lire. He was treated at Rob­ Route 1 South at Ridge Rd.> PrIncetOQ, NJ • Adjacent to the Holiday Inn Route 1 South at Ridge Rd., Princeton, NJ » Must be 21 yrs ot age ert Wood Johnson University Hospi­ With valid ID ‘ A 1998 Mack dump truck valued 888-564-STEAK *(609)452-2044 (609)452-2400 tal. New Brunswick, for minor at $110,000 was stolen from Deans injuries. Lane between 6 p.m. Dec. 10 and 7 aim. Dec. 11, police said.

'' Loose change was stolen from the pash register al Carkhuff’s Patio and Garden Center on Route I at 4:32 a.m. Sunday, police said. An alarm at the site was triggered by a brick be­ ing thrown through a side glass door. Property and damage loss was esti­ mated at $300.

A 1995 Pontiac on Corn Road was scratched by a sharp object be­ tween 5 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, po­ lice said. It was the second time the dar had been damaged in recent weeks. ’ll** A vehicle on Kendall Road was wrapped in Christmas lights between 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and 3:30 a.m. Friday, jjoliee said. S(S5(SJjC

Four landscaping lights along a II'

The lease won’t last, but we made up for it by loading the 1998 A6 Wagon with all of the abov e. And Uvinch alloy wheels. And a glass sunroof. Did we

mention quattro"? Our all-wheel drive system that makes you feel glued to the road? And our no-charge scheduled maintenance plant that ^ (()) (Q) FOKA makes you feel glued to your wallet? indeed, time is money. But if you see your Audi dealer now, at least you’ll save more of the latter. PRINCETON'S AUDI 902 Route 206 Princeton, NJ JOB? 1-800-NEW-AUDl *3-year or 50,000 miles no-charge scheduled raaintenance.**39-mo. closed-end lease offered to qualified customers by Audi Financial Services through C H ^ K THli Lease the 1998A6 quattro Wagon. participating dealers. Must take delivery by 12/31/97. Rate based on $40,320 MSRPof 1998 Audi A6 quattro Wagon incl. auto, trans., cold-weather pkg., leather HELP W/IIVTKII ^ m BMi Down payment $ 1.599 seating surface, comfort and convenience pkg., quattro value pkg. (incl. quattro, power glass sunroof, 16" tires & aiioy wheels) & desi, chg. Requires dealer t K x I B 2 Refundable security deposit S 475 t’OLllMN.S IIN THK Acquisition foe $ 460 contribution, whicti could affect final negotiated transaction. Price excludes license, taxes, dealer prep, and other options. Lessee responsible for insurance. ■ First montti's payment L - J 5 9 Lessee rnay have some financial liability at lease end, See dealer for details. Dealer sets actual prices. "Audi/ "A6," "quattro"& the four rings emblem are registered a.AS.VIFIEU tradernarks of AUDI AG. ©1997 Audi of America, Inc. To find out more about Audi, call 1-800-FOR-AUDI or visit our website at: wwW.audiusa.com. .SEI.1TON OF THI.S p e r m o n t h * * Amount due at lease inception $2,983 IMEWS’PAPFR. : 4A The Central Post Thursday, December 18,1997 Map. Continued from Page 1A throughout the village. Stephen Mas- ticola said the speed limit is poste 1 as Ritige Road and a signiUcani por­ “It is critical for the long-term viability of the 45 mph in some areas of Kingston F^tek Pkilippe? tion of the Trap Rock Industries business district in Kingston that parking be Another major area of contiern quarry in Franklin. Land could cillicr was the improvement of the villaj ;ie ’s he purchased or dedicated to comple­ expanded and clearly marked.” busine.ss district. David Young aid ment existing park or open space the task force recommends the "or- David Young At Hamilton, areas. mation of a Kingston Merchants As- The two properlie.s would be con- sqciation and increased parking al.ing neclcd by the Delaware & Raritan velopmcnt of the Princeton Nurseries village's planning objectives are in­ Main Street. of course. Canal State Park. They would be and Forreslal Village properties south corporated into the stale Master Plan. “It is critical for the long-terrrt vi­ compicmenied by the current Cook of Kingston should be restricted to The village also coidd receive some ability of the business district; in and FIcmer Preserves, the soon-to-be land near Route 1, with ingress and priority in the slate grant process, Mr. King.ston that parking be cxpan|ded reconfigured Rockingham Historic egress limited to the entrances and English said. and clearly marked," he said. j Site, rails-to-trails land owned by exits on Route I. As far as roadway planning, the Mr. Masticola .said additional'on­ South Brunswick and Hcalhcotc Charles Dieterich. a member of task force continued to voice its op­ street parking could serve as a “(isc- PATEK PHILIPPE Farm property being considered for the task force, also suggc.sted that position to proposed Route 92, which GENEVE ful traffic calming measure." \ an open space purchase by the Mid­ Franklin work toward preservation of would be built by the N.J. Turnpike Glenn Davi.s, chairman of Uhe dlesex County freeholders. the Laurel Avenue School yard as a Authority to connect Route I at task force, said it rnighl be possible “A Kingston Regional Park “town common.'' Ridge Road with Turnpike Exit 8A. to add one to two dozen parking would serve two notable an^ mutual­ “The four-acre school yard is the Villagers fear an increase in traffic as spots on Main Street. ly benelicial objectives.” the report only flat public land in the southern travelers continue west after exiting The task force added that the said. "Besides being a buffer to end of Franklin Township.” the re­ Route 92. Kingston United Methodist Church is Route I area development for Kings­ port said. “The Kingston section of James Diaforli said (he task force considering use of its parking lof for ton ... it woutd provide a rich diversi­ South Brunswick has no equivalent also recommends a professional ty of recreational resources for the re­ park land." study for planning and constructing a public parking. gion. in which no other large state Mr. Dieterich also said an open bypass or system of bypasses to gel Finally, it was recommended that park of this nature lies.” space preservation organization traffic from Route 206 to Route I and a permanent task force for the village Second, the task force proposed should be formed in Kingston to con­ reduce commuter volume through be established to implement Kings­ that land owned by the state in both tinue working on protecting the vil- ■ Kingston. ton's planning goals. Franklin and South Brunswick, lagc’s interests. “We believe this is an obvious Franklin Mayor Kimberly Fran­ cois said it was up to the village's CALATRAVA BY PATEK PHILIPPE. which were purchased for the origi­ Task force member James Eng­ problem that must be addressed nal alignment of proposed Route 92 lish reiterated a propositi to have now.” the report said. “Every govern­ residents “to keep us honest and pro­ Water resistant to 25 meters. vide a sense of urgency and priority” Available in eighteen karat yellow, rose, ot white gold. from the N.J. Turnpike to Route 206, Kingston apply to the slate for a Vil­ ment planner we have spoken with be leased tb each township for $1 per lage Center Designation. ML English recognizes the absurdity of more traf­ for the recommendations. year. The land would be preserved by said planning departments in Frank­ fic flowing through streets as sub­ South Brunswick Mayor Debra the townships as open space, but the lin and South Brunswick were draft­ standard and as narrow as ours, not to Johnson added, “We hope to keep up state would retain its right to com­ ing the application this week and that mention their lack of sidewalks or the momentum that’s been building plete the original alignment plans for Princeton Township also might sup­ modern building setbacks.” up the past couple years. We stand HAMILTON Route 92. port the concept. Furthermore, the task force re­ ready to move forward with Kings­ FAMILY-OWNED JEWELERS SINCE l‘)12 In addition, the task force said de- By acquiring the designation, ihc quested a 25 mph speed limit ton." 1-800-5-HAMILTON PRINCETON 92 Nass4U Street (609) 683-4200 Monday-Friday 10-8;30, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5 LAWRENCEVIUE Alt. Route 1 (609) 771-9400 Monday-Friday 10-8:30, Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 12-5 Mobile.

Continued from Page 1A "I would hope it gives people Mr. Gulotta, a member of the “It makes the holiday seem much Elegant these feelings." she said. park’s maintenance team, said he ap­ better.” started with a few reindeer and a Ms. Hackworth said another im­ preciates Mr. Rocdel’s praises, but he For Ms. Palumbo, a secretary at Christmas tree. Over the years the portant rca.son she likes to see the enjoys working on the project be­ the park, the time she and her co­ ckamona pins? display has grown to include angels, deeorations in place is that she hopes cause of the happiness it brings to workers .spend on the decorations is toy soldiers, and a guard house. Next it helps erode the negative connota­ others. enjoyable. year, Ms. Hackworth said, they may tion sometimes associated with mo­ "This is special. It shows the holi­ "And seeing the kids faces. consider placing a Nativity scene bile home parks. day and it makes people happy.” Mr. They’re thrilled ovcr .it,” said Ms. among the display. “Mobile home parks have a stig­ Gulotta said ma attached to them. We wanted to Palumbo, who is also a resident of At Hamilton, “It's a lot of hard work, but when For him, the tree is the best part the park. you get done with it and you stand change that image,” Ms. Hackworth of the display. The 30-foot fir tree is back and look at it, it gives you a said, explaining that mobile home a permanent structure at the park, and Like Mr. Gulotta, Ms. Palumbo nice feeling,” Ms. Hackworth said. parks are sometimes referred to as has been since about 1990. Each says her favorite decoration is the o f course. trailer parks and are the butt of jokes She said that from start to finish Christmas it is decorated with tens of Christmas tree. erecting the display look about five by popular comedians, “We take off­ thousands of bright, white lights. “It’s big and .so beautiful with all ense to that.” weeks. It took two people a full week Mr. Gulotta said he is also look­ the lights we put on it,” Ms. Gulotta to place the 22.400 tights on the tree. Ms. Hackworth said the decora­ said. tions have a positive affect. ^ _ ing forward to changing the decora­ The project was completed Dec. 2 “People send us carij^ cal I tions next year! Ms. Palumbo said the park re­ and will stay up until Jan. 5 or 6. saying how beautiful it is,” she .said. " # c 'rc ihinkihg about changing ceives a lot of calls from people who "I would like to think it would “I love .seeing the little kids look­ the deer and the angels. We’ll take a appreciate the decorations, and also help people with the true meaning of ing up at it. The children really enjoy look at it,” he .said. receives comments from residents Christmas," Ms. Hackworth said. She it. And my friends ride by and tell me Regardless of how it changes, who enjoy the annual display. said peace, joy and happiness are es­ how nice it looks, too,” Mr. Gulotta Mr. Gulotta said he is happy to con­ “People here appreciate it and 1 pecially important. said. tinue working on the holiday display; enjoy doing it,” Ms. Palumbo said. Rt. 130. G A S & Continued from Page 1A I8kt. gold and diamonds. From $1150. with how this is going to unfold.” Mr. Schaefer' acknowledged that improvements were necessary at the The One Stop Source for Major Appliances intersection of Deans Rhode Hall Road and Route 130, but said any de­ MAJOR BRANDS » DISCOUNTED PRICES « SPECIALIST IN QUAUTY BUILT-INS « LARGE D IS P U YS veloper on the site would be required to upgrade the roadway. He said it HAMILTON could be accomplished without re- FAMILY-OWNED JEWELERS SINCE 1912 zoning for warehouses, such as by Introducing The Alt NEW Stainless creating an office park there. 1-800-5-HAMILTON Mr. Klaiskin told the committee , PRINCETON 92 Nassau Street (609) 683-4200 Monday-Friday 10-8:30, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5 in September that he wanted to con­ Steel KitchenAid® Dishwasher struct two warehouse distribution LAWRENCEVILLE Alt. Route 1 (609) 771-9400 centers on the property, which will be Monday-Friday 10-8:30, Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 12-5 New Sculpliira™ bisected by the realigned Deans Dishwashers Rhode Hall Road. The warehouses / Include... would be a maximum total of 1.2 • New Elegant million square feet, he said, but con­ siderably smaller if he decide.s to add Styling with retail sales on a portion of the lot. Stainless Steel Mr. Van Hessen said the Mr. Hanu Engraved Interior! Klatskin agreed to design the en­ • Improved Wash trances and exits to the property “.so Performance! truck traffic is physically directed to Platinum Rin^s? • No One Dries Better Route 130” rather than allowing trucks to use the rural Deans Rhode Than KichenAid Hall Road. Dishwashers! “Whatever is there will bring • Quietest KilchenAid trucks or traffic,” Mr. Van Hessen Dishwasher Ever! said. “A factory could be built there At Hamilton, • Improved Load- tomorrow and there’s nothing that As-You-Like South Brunswick could do about it. “This would be a significant im­ o f course. Racks! provement to what could be built K i l c h e n A i d there today. I’d love to see this re­ main open, but I don’t own it. If not a Extra-Large Capacity Automatic Washer SUPERBA” Dishwasher park ... this is the most effective thing with 8 Automatic Cycles Model KUDS24SE it can be. The reality is that this is a Model KAWE677B • Elecironic Controls with 5 Cycles state highway. Something is going to be built there.” • Three-Speed Motor with 4 Water Level plus SANI RINSE™ Option Area residents Angelo Franchetle, Selections/4 Temp. Selections Let You • Deluxe DURAKOTE™ Nylon Wash Any Fabric Jean Dvorak and William Klimowicz Coated Racks discussed concerns about the propos­ • SURE-SCRUB™ Two-Speed Agitator lor •WHISPER QUIET* al during the public hearing on the Thorough Cleaning ULTIMA System ordinance. • SURE-CLEAN™ Lint Filter r Ms. Dvorak said she had environ­ is Completely Self-Cleaning mental concerns about the project, KitchenAid KSR25QD but focused on the issue of traffic. 25.1 Cu.Ft.Slde-by-Side She said a realigned Deans Rhode Set with Hamilton diamonds KitchenAid KGRT5006 Thermal 30” Freestanding SUPERBA™ Refrigerator Hall Road would beeome “ one of Anniversary band from $2,200. those famed east-west thoroughfares Diamonds and sapphires from $6,950. Gas Range • 25.1 Cu, Ft. Capacity, that South Brunswick is looking for.” One carat diamond solitaire $5,750. • Elegant, Scutptura™ Styling wr.Si 9.8 Cu. Ft. Freezer She said congestion on the east­ • Balanced Two-Burner Baking • ExtendFresh™ Temperature | ern terminus of Deans Rhode Hall and Roasting Management System Road, at Cranbury-South River Road, • Monochromatic White • Monochromatic White is currently a problem. or Almond Styling or Almond Styling "It’s a free-for-all out there al­ ready," she said. “Some serious con­ No charge for delivery, removal of old appliance, and simple reconnection to existing gas and water lines. Arrangements available at a sideration has to be given to plan­ HAMILTON nominal charge for installation, electrical, and plumbing work (required for builLins, dishwashers, and other appliances). ning. If this has to go there, we need rAMILV-OW.NEDILWLLERS SINCI- 1^12 to look at how to lessen its impact.” 1-800-5-HAMILTON Both opponents and proponents PRINCETON 92 Nassau Street (609) 683-4200 of the proposal agreed that Mr. Klal- Monday-Friday 10-8:30, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-5 HOURS: .skin, who owns the Forsgale Industri­ LAWRENCEVILLE Alt. Route 1 (609) 771-9400 (.ASCKILL Weekdays al Complex near N.J. Turnpike Exit Monday-Friday 10-8:30, Saturday 10-5:30, Sunday 12-5 CVU.HU.iU MOUBKN HOML HKODtn S 8-5 8A, is a reputable developer who has (i.r\S GRIU. RiPLACBMhN I PARTS H&H kept his word regarding past projects oo HJR MOST MAKtS .SIINom il \IU\S1,, UINDSOK. \,| Thurs. 8-8 ‘5 . A.SDMODI-LSINSKX'K * in the township. BRING IN Ol.p PARTS ^ 6 0 9 -4 2 6 H H I Sat,8-4 “Every other time he has built here, he has kept his word,” Mayor Johnson said. 5A ^■'Thursday, December 18,1997 The Central Post Spirit of the day Local sermons to emphasize ‘true meaning’ of Christmas By Trudi Gilfillian she is expecting, and the birth of Je­ Ringing in the season Staff Writer sus. Youngsters from the bell choir at the First “And this will be a sign for you: The Rev. Horner said his sermons Presbyterian Church at Dayton rehearsed you will find a babe wrapped in at Christmas always focus on the Sunday night for an upcoming Christmas con­ swaddling cloths and lying in a man­ coming of Christ. “It was God’s cert. Clockwise from right: Katrina Lease, 11; ger." - Luke 2; 12 doing. Therefore, it exalts God. Brittany Perkins, 12; Courtney Smith, 11; Ju- According to the Bible, these are Chri.stmas is not about what man iiana Jennings, 12, and Tim Hickson, 10, with the words spoken by an angel to the docs; it’s about God's doing, God’s Teresa Valez, 12, in the background. shepherds who watched their fiocks initiative, God’s intervention,” the near Bethlehem. The angel an­ Rev. Horner said. nounced the birth of Jesus to Jo.scph He added that he does not focus Staff photos by on making New Year's resolutions, Jesseca Davis and Mary. As Christmas draws near, area but rather on praising God year- churches arc preparing to share their round. traditional messages on the true The Rev. Joseph Desmond of St. meaning of the day when, according Cecilia’s R.C. Church in Monmouth to the Gospels, “a Savior, who is Junction said at Christmas Christians Christ the Lord” was born. should “meditate on the fact that God The Rev. Daniel R- Brown of the loved us so much that he stepped into Kendall Park Baptist Church said he our history.” will focus his Christmas sermon, as “In our culture where we try to be he has in the past, on a traditional so inclusive, we’ve given away the theme. real meaning of Christmas. It’s not “It will be on Chri.sl’s birth. Thai simply about holidays. It has a deeper he was born so he could come to the and more significant meaning. We’ve cross. The idea of his sacrifice and become less conscious that this is a what it cost him to come to the celebration of a religious event,” Fa­ cross,” the Rev. Brown said. ther Desmond said. The Rev. Brown said he will base His Chri.stmas sermon will come his words on John 1:14, “And the from Luke 2:1-14, which is the story Word became flesh and dwelt among of Jesus’ birth. us, full of grace and truth; we have “We should grow in our aware­ beheld his glory, glory as of the only ness that Jesus is our savior. That he Son from the Father.” has come to save us from ourselves The two main ideas he hopes to and our .selfishness, so we can come pass on through his .sermon is that together and embrace each othef as “anyone who has not committed to brothers and sisters. We must let his Christ make that commitment and light shine through us and be a source that those who have made that com­ of help and comfort to those who are mitment make a deeper commitment not respected in society or who socie­ knowing what he has done for us.” ty looks down upon,” Father Des­ “Most of Christmas today has be­ mond said. come a very selfish time. People As for the New Year, Father Des­ want to know what’s in it for me. mond said he will encourage people But, Christmas is not about us, it’s to come to the realization and pray about God. We need to give our­ that they become conscious of the selves to the Lord,” the Rev. Brown universal needs of each man, woman said. and child. As his congregation looks toward The Rev. Robert Lynam of St. 1998, the Rev. Brown expects to em­ Augustine R.C. Church in Kendall phasize the impending return of the Park .said his mes.sage will focus on Lord. “Our Lord is going to return soon the essence of Christmas. “His birth and we should be ready for that and recalls us to our own innocence,” he live the life the Lord expects. That said. begins with building a personal rela­ “There is a great hunger. Younger tionship with Christ through Bible families have become more aware of study and prayer,” the Rev. Brown the spiritual message of Christmas,” said. Father Lynam said. The Rev. Bairy Horner of the The Rev. Francis Hubbard of St. Christian Fellowship Church in Barnabas Episcopal Church in Mon­ North Brunswick said he is addres­ mouth Junction agreed that it is im­ sing Christmas through a series of portant to remember the meaning of sermons on Luke chapters- 1 and 2. Christmas. The sermons will discuss Mary and “We have God with us — En|ma- her humility and usefulness to God, nuel. He has.coine into our mi^lst,” the magnificat when Mary learned the Rev. Hubbard said. 98 VOLVO V70-XC AWD W ill Get You Throueh the B e y o n d

Volvo Overseas Delivery Program

VOLVO OF PRINCETON BRIDGEWATER VOLVO 2931 BRUNSWICK PIKE 1028 RT. 22 EAST ROirrE 1 SOUTH 1 MILE EAST OF BRIDGEWATER COMMONS L.AWKHNCEVILLE, NJ SOMERVILLE, NJ 609'8820600 908-526-7700 6A The Central Post Thursday, December 18, 1997,. Menorah. OBITUARIES Rue/ of .South Brunswick and Karen Cecilia Dickson of Deer Park. Wash.:' Continued from Page 1A play holiday items — whether for applause from many members of the Frieda Easton Maznrek of Tewksbury: a sister. Jean a hrollier, Leonard Mitas of Dcr- Christmas, Haiiukkah. Kwanzaa or small crowd at the meeting. Frieda Tohjy Fasittn: 76. died Morris of Milltown. anil It) grand­ wood. Mil.; four sisters, Amelia study the issue, but some committee Ramadan — on municipal grounds. Jane Snyder of Kendall Park, Mciiday, Dec. 0, al ihe Pocono Med­ children. Bunk of Johnstown. Pa.. Helen Bark- members appeared willing to face a She said the sponsoring organizations who proclaimed herself as a “ proud ical Center in liasl .Stmuilsburg. Pa. Services were Friday. Dee. 12. hymer of Clifton Heights, Pa.. Joan lawsuit. should be responsible for the upkeep, card-carrying member” of the ACLU, The’ Sclover Funeral Home. North Fuhrman of Spring Grove, Pa., and “If this brings us to litigation, so removal and storage of the displays. said the government should not dis­ She was horn in Providence, R.I., Brunswick, was in charge of arrange­ Florence Ballow of Chula Vista. ■ be it," Committeeman Ted Van Hes­ "That space is our space as tax­ play religious symbols on its proper­ and lived in Kendall Park bd'orc ments. Interment was at Elm Ridge Calif.; and four grandchildren. sen said. “Wc have to take a stand.” payers," she said. ty. She was the only member of the moving to Long Pond. Pa., a year ago. Cemetery. South Brunswick. A brother. Henry, and a sister.'' Several residents at the commit­ Andrew Carlowicz Jr., also from public to speak against the displays. Wanda, died previously. She retired in 1982 after 10 years tee meeting Tuesday said they ap­ Kendall Park, said he agreed with Members of the Township Com­ 'Services arc 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. as a pmtiiietion worker for Ethicon plauded the township’s decision to Ms. Grimes and criticized the Ameri­ mittee seemed united in their desire Evelyn Samtur 19 from the Rezem Funeral Home, ' put back up the menorah. can Civil Liberties Union, which to have the displays continue. Ine. in Somerville. Evelyn Samtur. 77, died Satur­ 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. ' “1 cannot see why we in South brought the lawsuit against Jersey "1 find it appalling that the minor­ Her Inisbanil. Merman W., died in followed by a MaSs at 10 a.m. at St. Brunswick cannot have an all-inclu­ City, for objecting to the displays. ity cun deem what the majority can 1991. day, Dee. 13. at the Cedar Oaks Nursing Home, South Plainfield. Augu.stinc’s Church. Interment was sive display to continue the spirit of “1 find it ironic that we’re having enjoy,” Committeeman Edmund Lu­ Surviving arc four daughters, Born in New York, she lived in at Elm Ridge Cemetery, Siuiih ' diversity for all residents in South the discussion here after we started ciano said. Shirley Siginoria of Doylcslown, Pa., Brunswick. Brunswick." Tcrric Grimes of Ken­ this meeting with the Pledge of Alle­ Committeeman David Schaefer Patrieiii Tarvin of Long Pond, Pa., the Bronx, N.Y., before moving to 11! dall Park said. giance. acknowledging that wc are added. “When you take away the Robin of Millville, and Gail Belli of Kendall Park in 1970. Ms. Grimes said the township one nation under God,” he said. symbols of humanity and what wc North Brunswick; three brothers, She was an active member of Joseph J. Clement! should permit organizations to dis­ Mr. Carlowicz's comments drew are. then what have we become.” Charles Tohjy of Deerfield Beach, Congregation B’nai Tikvab. North Joseph J. dementi, 36, died Fla.. Albert tobjy of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brunswick: the National Organiza­ Monday, Dec. 15, at home. i> and Joseph Tohjy of Hawthorne; a tion of Jewish Women; B’nai B’rith, He was born in East Brunswick G et a ‘Bright Start’ on program sign up sister. Mary Tohjy of Deerfield and many other organizations. and lived there before moving to Beach. I'lii.: ;ind seven grandchildren. Her husband, Sigmund, died in South Brunswick three years ago. The South Brunswick Depart­ ing will be the format for winter reg­ 5. Child must meet age rcquirc- Services were Friday, Dec. 12. 1994. He was a construction supervisor. ment of Recreation and Community istration: ments by Jan. 30, 1998. The Sdover Funeral Home, North She is survived by two .sons, with Scarano & Griiiaway Construc­ Brunswick, was in charge of arrange­ Howard Brian of Kendall Park, and tion Management, Sjjuth Brun.swick. Affairs will be holding winter regis­ 1. First come, first-served basis. A number system will be insti­ ments. Interment was in Holy Cross Marshall Samtur of Monmouth Junc­ He served in the Navy. tration for Bright Starts on Wednes­ tuted at the front door starting at 5:30 2. In person only (may register Burial Park, South Brunswick. tion, and iwo grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and fisher­ day, Jan. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. South Brunswick Community Center only one family). Services were Sunday, Dec. 14. man. in Woodlot Park. Refer to Fall/Wintcr Brochure Harry F. Voorhees . The Crabiel Parkwesl Funeral Cha­ He is survived by his wife, Alexis . 3. Choose one class with a second mailed in September for class des­ A. Scarano dementi; a daughter, ■ choice if first class is full. pel, New Brun.swick, was in charge This 45-minute preschool pro­ criptions, days and times. For more • Harry F. Voorhees, 69, died of arrangements. Roxanne L„ al home; a son, Michael gram is open to all residents of South 4. Must have registration form information, call the Recreation/ Tuesday, Dec. 9. at home. Contributions may be made to J„ at home; his mother, Ro.sctia Gia- ’ Brunswick. Non-residents may regis­ and copy of child’s birth certificate Community Affairs Office at (732) He was born in New Brunswick Congregation B’nai Tikvab. comozzi of Militown; four sisters, : ter two days before program begins if must be on file, or a copy must ac­ 329-4000, ext. 671, Monday through and moved to South Brunswick 40 Dora Auld of Conroe, Texas, Ann there is available space. The follow­ company the registration form. Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ycarsago. Giacomozzi of Wilmington, Vt„ Stanley Mitas Deborah Catron of Helmetta, and ' He retired in 1985 as a chief line­ Patricia Perrel of South River; and a man after 36 years with Public Serv­ Stanley Mitas, 69, died Sunday. brother, Frank of Franklin Park. 600 legals 600 legals 600 legals 600 legals ice Electric & Gas Co. in New Dec. 14, at The Medical Center at Princeton. Services are today (Thursday) at Brunswick. 9 a.m. al St. Thomas the Apostle He was born in Johnstown, Pa., NOTICE TO BIDDERS An Army veteran ol’ the Korean R.C. Church in Old Bridge. Crema- ■ The Township of South Brunswick invites sealed bids for. War. he was a member of the VFW and lived in Kendall Park. Bid No. Item tion will be private. The Bron.son & ' 97- 33RWindow Replacement Rear Section of Municipal Building Post 2319. He was retired from Du Pont Son Funeral Home, Milltown, was in 96-1 School Crossing Guard Service PU8UC NOTICE 98- 2Heating. Ventilation. Air Conditioning (HVAC) He was a member of Elks Lodge Photo Products, Sayrcvillc. charge of aiTangcmcnts. Preventative Maintenance/Service Contract TAKE NOTICE, that the undersigned shall expose for safe. In ac-” Bids will be opened and read by the Township Administrator at the cordance with R.S. 39:10A-1, at public auction on: January 2nd 1998 at 324. New Brunswick. He was a communicant of St. Au- Donations may be made to the 8:30 a.m.. at Deans Garage, the below described motor vehicles which Municipal Building. Ridge Road. Monmouth Junction, New Jersey on came into possession of the So. Brunswick Twp. Police Dept, through gu.stine's R.C. Church. Kendall Park. Jo.seph dementi Trust Fund. 109 Thursday. January 8, 1998 at 2:00 PM prevailing time. AU bids must be He is survived by his wife, Anita addressed and delivered to the Purchasing Agent on or by the desig­ abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. The motor vehicles may be examined at 864 Georges Rd„ Deans, Parillo Voorhees; a son, Jeffery of He: is .survived by his wife, Mag­ Fresh Ponds Road, Jamesburg, N.J. , nated hour. NJ. Rtilcigh. N.C.; two daughters, Susan dalene Havrilla Mitas; a daughter. 08831. Specifications may be obtained from the Township’s Finance Office So. Bruns. Twp Police Dept. by calling 732*329-4000 ext. 398. PtI. Greg Rule Bids OTall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Pur­ chasing Agent. Township of South Brunswick, Municipal Building, P.O. Traftic Section MAKE YEAR SERIAL « MISC. 600 legals 600 legals 600 legals 600 Box 190, Monmouth Junction. New Jersey 08852. The contract number 2B5WB31W2DK312844 Junk legals and name must be primed bn the face of the envelope. Dodge 1983 Chrysler 1982 1C13BC56DXCC138479 Junk Bids Shall be made upon the Standard Proposal Form. Any bid guar­ NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE Dooge 1986 JB3BG39D8JZ032666 Junk TAKE NOTICE THAT at a spa- ELECTION SEALED BIDS will bo rocoivet/ antee required will be so specified in the bid documents for that item. Junk The assessment hst for the Attention is called to the Federal requirements regarding employment Toyota 1979 RA42160890 cial meeting held on 12/10/97. Notice is hereby given that the from bidders classified under Nissan 1989 JN1HT21SXK7212138 Junk year 1990 may be inspected at non-discrimination and safety and wage rates. the Assessor’s Off«:o in the Mu­ the South Brunswick Township Commissioners of Fire District N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq., in the Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975. CP: 12-18-97^ It Planning Board took the following No. 2, in the Township of South Multipurpose Room. First Floor oh Fee: $11.78 nicipal Building, Ridge Road. C.127(N.J.A.C. 17:27) Monmouth Junction. NJ on Fri­ actions: APPROVED - Minutes of Brunswick shall ask the legal Ihe Engineering and Operations,- Donato Nieman day, Januaiy 2. 1998 from 10:00 10/15/97 special meeting. 10^2/ votes of said fire district on Sat­ Building, Now Jersey Department' Township Administrator a.m.. to 3:00 p.m. for the purpose 97 regular meeting, 10/29^7 urday. February 21, 1998, be­ of Transportation. 1035 Parkway CP: 12-18-97 It of enabling each taxpayer to as­ special meeting, 11/24/97 special tween the hours of 2 p.m. and Avenue. Trenton, New Jersey, FEE: $17.36 certain what assessment has meeting and executive session; 9:00 p.m. or longer, if necessary until 10:00 a.m. 01/08/98 and ' been made against their real a d o p t e d • Resolutions for File to approve or disapprove of the opened and read lor; -,. < properly and to confer Informally H97-012 • Bettemeade Develop­ proposed 1998 Annual Budget. BRIDGE DECK PATCHING with the Assessor in order to cor­ ment Corp. (MIELE) and Execu­ Said voting shall take place at CCNT. #97-3 AT VARIOUS LO­ rect any errors before the filing of tive Session - December 10, the (NEW) Monmouth Junction CATIONS TOWNSHIPS OF the tax assessment list and dupli­ 1997; DISMISSED BY PLAN- Fire Station 573 Ridge Road. EAST HBRUNSWICK & EDISON cate. R.S. 54:4-38. NING BOARD - NO JURISDIC­ Monmouth Junction. MIDDLESEX COUNTY Ryan Riccio, CTA, Assessor TION • File #97-036 - Frank A. The legal voters of said fire MIDDLESEX South Brunswick Township Greek & Son. Inc., 136 Georges district shall also be asked to STP-A00S(032) • NOTICE TO PERSONS DESIRING NOTICE TO MILITARY SERVICE CP: 12-18-97 It Road. Block 12.00, Lot 10.05, elect (2) Iwo Commissioners for DP# 97104 FEE: $6.20 application tor preliminary and (3) three year terms. The Department, in ac­ ABSENTEE BALLOTS VOTERS AND TO THEIR final site plan with bulk variance, The closing for filing of Peti­ cordance with title VI Civil Rights'' design exception, and submis­ tions of Nominations to the Clerk Act of 1964, 78 Slat. 252 U.S.C., . If you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who expects RELATIVES AND FRIENDS sion waivers to construct a of the Board relative to candi­ 49 C.F.R.. Parts 21 and 23 is­ 45.338 square foot addition to an dacy for said term shall at 4:00 sued pursuant to such Act, and. i to be absent outside the State on February 21, 1998 or a qualified South Brunswick, Fire District # 1 - # 2 - # 3 existing 102,108 square foot p.m. Janua^ 24. 1998. All nomi­ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation and registered voter who will be within the state on February 21, warehousc/distribution facility lo­ nation petitions may be obtained Act of 1973 will afford minority cated on a 19.79 acre parcel in from the Clerk of the Commis­ If you are in the military service or the spouse or dependent of a business enterprises full op- ^ 1998 but because of permanent and total disability, or because of the 1-3 Zone; CONTINUED TO sioners of Tire District No. 2 at portunity to submit bids in ro? illness or temporary physical disability, or because of the obser­ person In military service or are a patient In a veterans hospital or 12/17/97 - File #97-029 - Indus­ the Monmouth Junction Fire Sa- sponso to this invitation and will i vance of a religious holiday pursuant to the tenets of your religion, civilian attached to or serving with the Armed Forces of the United trial Development International tion 621 Ridge Road. Monmouth nol discriminate against any bid- ' (Circuit City). Davidsons Mill Junction betNveen the hours of dCf on the grounds of race, color! ' or because of resident attendance at a school, college or university, States, and desire to vote, or if you are a relative or friend of any Road, Block 22:010. Lot 9.031. 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday sex, national origin, or handicap '. or because of the nature and hours of employment, will be unable such person who, you believe, will desire to vote in the South application for preliminary and to Friday or by calling 329-0250 in the contract award or 732-329-6040 to make ar­ Brunswick Township Rre District # 1 - # 2 & ff 3 Election to be held final subdivision to Create three Didders arc required to comply to cast your ballot at the polling place In your district on said date, lots from a 128.8 acre parcel lo­ rangements to obtain a petition. with the requiroments of P L. and you desire to vote in the Ftre District #1 - #2 & #3 Election to on February 21. 1998, kindly write to the undersigned at once mak­ |Ibtt2lier cated In an LI-4/RR Zone. Also Roger S. Potts/Clerk 1975, c. 127. NJAC 17:27. be held on February 21, 1998, kindly complete the application form ing application for a military service ballot to be voted in said elec­ requested is preliminary and final CP: 12-18-97 It Drawings, specifications, and site plan approval construct a Fee: $11.78 ______bid documents may be inspected , tion to be forwarded to you, stating your name, age, serial number if below and send to the undersigned, or write or apply In person to your bream 413,200 s.f. warehouse/distribu- To whom it may concern or obiaincd for a fee Si 5 00. for the undersigned at once requesting that a civilian absentee ballot you are in military service, home address and the address at which lion facility bn the 25.3 acre lot to Take notice that in accordance lull size drawings, at the NJDOT be subdivided. Also requested is Plans Distribution Building #8» be forwarded to you. Such request must state your home address, you are stationed or can be found, or if you desire the military serv­ with N.J.S.A. 39;10-16, applica­ of S o m e a deferral of Ihe requirement for tion has been made to the Direc­ Thiokol PO BOX 600 Trenton,.* and the address to which said ballot should be sent, and must be ice ballot for a relative or friend then make an application under oath recycling plan, a waiver regard­ tor of Motor Vehicles, Division ol New Jersey 08625 during busi%^ signed with your signature, and state the reason why you will not be for a military service ballot to be forwarded to him, stating in your ing the scale of the subdivision Motor Vohiclos, Trenton, N.J. to ness hours Names and ack^ plan, a waiver of deed submittal, dresses of prospective bidder#* application that he is over the age of 18 years and stating his name, receive title papers and issue able to vote at your usual polling place. No civilian absentee ballot ^ io e e f and a design exception forcul dc N.J. certificate for Ford. 1975, for this project may be acquired* will be furnished or forwarded to any applicant unless request there­ serial number if he is in military service, home address and the sac length: OFF-DEFECTIVE VIN#5THXt2Q06. by telephoning (609) 530-8584 o j* NOTICE - APPLICANT TO RE­ (609) 530-8505 during business-* fore is received not less than 7 days prior to the election, and con­ address at which he is stationed or can be found. Objections, if any should be S o m e Is, NOTICE SD 1106/1107 - James made tmmodialely in writing, to hours. Their fax number is (609>* tains the foregoing information. E. O'Neill and Junction West, Ihe Director of Motor Vehicles, 530-B347 ■»! L.L.C., Now Road. Formerly Special Title Section CN 017. Drawings, supplementary» (NOTE; MILITARY SERVICE VOTER CLAIMING MILITARY Block 73.01, Lot 1.01, Formerly specifications, and boring logs* VOTERS. WHO ARE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED you'll finb Trenton. N.J. 08666. STATION AS HOME ADDRESS FOR VOTING PURPOSES MAY Block 74, Lot 1. Block 52, Lois Julia Sopko may also be inspected (BUT* SHALL. AFTER THEIR INITIAL REQUEST AND WITHOUT 19.03 & 21. application for CP; 12-18-97 II NOT OBTAINED) by contracling] NOT USE MILITARY ABSENTEE BALLOT UNLESS amendment(s) of and relief from FEE: $5.27 organizations at our various De» ^ FURTHER ACTION ON THEIR PART, BE FORWARDED AN REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE MUNICIPALITY WHERE SUCH it listeb conditions for Junction Village sign Field olfices at the loliowing* ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION BY. THE COUNTY CLERK Easl (a/k/a The Reserve) and locations STATION IS LOCATED.) Junction Vjllago West regarding FOR ALL FUTURE ELECTIONS IN WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE in tlie Seal construclion oT off tract road im- 200 Stierii Court provomonis; RECOMMENDED Mount Arlington. NJ TO VOTE. APPLICATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TO TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE • 973-770-51-11 V APPLYING TO THE UNDERSIGNED EITHER IN WRITING OR Forms of application can be obtained from the Ordinance #70-97. E sta te Robert G. Hall. Secretary 3906 Chutcl’i Road BY TELEPHONE, OR THE APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED undersigned. Planning Board Ml. Laurel. NJ • ' CP: 12-18-97 11 609-866-4953 'J BELOW MAY BE COMPLETED AND FORWARDED TO THE section FEE: $20.46 UNDERSIGNED. Route 79 & Daniels Way ’ Dated: December 18, 1997 Freehold, NJ 732-308-4025 Dated: December 18, 1997 MIDDLESEX COUNTY CLERK of tl]is COUNTY COURT HOUSE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT* MIDDLESEX COUNTY CLERK OF TRANSPORTATION BU> NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. 0 89 0 3 nebspaper PUBLIC NOTICE REAU OF CONSTRUCTION-^ TAKE NOTICE, that the undersigned shall expose for sale, In ac­ 745-3194 COUNTY COURT HOUSE SERVICES. PROCUREMENT - i cordance with R.S. 39;10A-1, at public auction on: January 2nd 1998 at CP: 12-4-97 3T 9:00 a.m., at Dayton Garage, the below desenbod motor vehK:les which FEE: $70.68 .J NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. 0S903 came into possession of the So. Brunswick Twp. Police Dept, through abandonment or failure of owners to claim same. CIVIUAN ABSENTEE n s. 3 u r o M S ^T he motor vehicles may be examined at 294 Georges Rd.. Dayton, BALLOT APPUCATION 5 «A S is (9 0) 2 So, Bruns. Twp Police Dept. You must apply for an Absentee ballPt for each Election. I hereby c$ ^ c < { PtI. Greg Rule » 11 i 3 - < “ = i apply for an absentee ballot for the (Check one) <5 S, o ® 3 Q L 3 o i § Traffic Section ^ o 0) 5. c & ^ =— , MAKE YEAR SERIAL# MISC. □ Primary □ General □ Municipal □ Special c 3 o C O Q A2 Buick 1988 1G4AL19X0GT480434 Junk CP; 12-18-97 It S c h o o l ill I. t 2. I ? ? S iS Fee: $9.30 □ Local □ Regional f s l g l □ Other FIRE DIST. #1. 2. 3 to be held on Feb. 21. 1 99 8 i l l 3 § (A £ 3 n -n SPECIFY DATE 0 0) ® E s i C- I f T i l l ' A r t s C o u n c :i i , o i P r l n c i : l o n CHECK AND COMPLETE g IN ( OOl'I ItAMON W I m 1 111 1 ION l*\< Kl I I live in □ City □ Town 3 Township Borough I? I ■3 a, P Itl S I M S □ Village of South Brunswick S'S My legal residence address including Street Number and/or R.D. II IIII S’ :® ? ^ o c c s 3 Number and Box Number is as follows: §11 S' , ■ I S’ _ C u r t a in C a l l s ‘9 7 S 52. £6 O OV S u> & 2 "It» 5 SniDl.I.IM, Nl W Yl AK S i;\ l I’AKIA 1 OK AI.I, Al,l S 3- 5 & • O STREET ADDRESS i s l • V> c “2. . § ^ I s ■ n 2 8 o ’clock pin until inidnij^iit. MUNICIPALITY ZIP CODE PHONE s 11 ff om a ? with a cotintdown celebration CHECK REASON FOR BALLOT 1 SI O-» 070> 2 5 m 3 I am unable to vote at my regular polling place on election day O £ *4 to welcom e 1998! because: (t5 o 3. §• »2 tfv % S □ I expect to be absent from the State of New Jersey on election S-5 day. Bi rnoN CAN m: (DATE OF DEPARTURE) l'|lKCHASi;i) 1 OK $ 15. 3 Of illness or physical disability including blindness or pregnancy. I will be unable to vote at my polling place on election day. O n D i :c i ;.m i {i :k .^ Is i m i ; 3 1 am permanently and totally disabled. State reason------c o s I w ii.i. Hi: $ 2 0 3 Observance of a religious holiday on election day. 0 3 Resident attendance at a school, college or University on elec­ < 24 Hour Curtain Calls tion day. F 3 Of nature and hours of my employment on election day. > ‘97 Hot Line- Number z 497-4642 SIGN YOUR NAME AS IT APPEARS IN REGISTRY BOOK ® ® R c S ® m QP jype your name w Lv ^ m m z ^ ^ 5? ^ A r Iiii: A ims ( D IM ii • 1-ikm Hai' iisiC m in ii • M i C o/ k m u k IIaii • MiCosii lo / o o c ^ H. ' If sick or confined a voter may apply for an absentee ballot by " i o m Nassai Fitrsin 11 kia\ C m iti ii • I'kim i ion I m \ i ksiia ( iixim i • U ii .Aim ,Mt si i \t authorized messenger. - ^ c m I designate______to be my o DO Kll IIAKDSON .\l DUDKM M • I M l l I) Ml IIIOI>l',l C m K( II ♦ AMC.A AM) A WC.V. 00 Authorized messenger. to 3. O > (NAME OF MESSENGER) o Cl IMAIN CAI I S ■‘I"’ AI)MISSll)\ III I H)\S AKI SI s 3) s ^ 1 A\.\ll Alii I AT I III I 1)1 I ()\\ IM, H)( UIDNs: H (SIGNATURE OF VOTER) o' .M.l.HLMlsr N HaKHISII K • llll .\llls Col M II • Hi )\\ 111 N 1*1 Aid • I.ANDU's* .Ml ( AH I C s o o > Authorized messenger must sign application only in presence s TJ N'.yssai SI III I r Si Al (X)i) • l*NC Ha nk. Haiaii k Sih aki • I m I'kim i ion I*ai ki i Of county clerk or county clerk designee. a ■0 on r - I’KIMI ION I NIM USIIA SlDHI O SIGNATURE OF MESSENGER 2; ( I IMAIN (All "I'AK I Nl l(s" W 11 I ( )l I I It Si'l ( 1AI < I IMAIN ( \1 I Ml Nl s! o • I'm N assai Inn I'ai’ Kddm • L m .Vii iiiAiisi N Hakkisii.k • Tkii mi’ii Hki vmni. < d m i’ann STREET ADDRESS z " MUNICIPALITY ZIP CODE" For the 1998 schedule ol events, check us out nt: iviviv pru'ijub com culturnl a Thursday, December 18, 1997 The Central Post 7A Celebration of Hanukkah changing with the times By Ken Weingartner Hanukkah and the blessings that went Staff Writer with the lighting of the candles. As the cclchration of Hanukkah “As a Jewish kid growing up in a has evolved over the years, it might neighborhood that was largely mixed, no longer represent the true signifi­ I used to ask why my friends were cance of the holiday. It appears to getting important gifts and we some observers, though, to rcllect ac­ weren’t. The answer was usually a curately upon the times. smile and the respon.se that their holi­ Ju.st as the observance of Christ­ day was more important to them and mas has evolved commercially, .so it that we celebrated in our own way. appears the same for Hanukkah. “Over the years, it became a little Some Jewish parents say the proxim­ bit more difficult becau.se of the opu­ lence of the presents given to the ity of the holiday to Chri.stmas has non-Jewish kids seemed to grow in forced them, to some extent, to put greater emphasis on the giving of cost and volume,” he said. “Now gifts and decorating for Hanukkah. many Jewish families prepare in ad­ Rabbi David Eligberg of Congre­ vance to give their children gifts over a period of time.” gation B’nai Tikvah, which .serves Mr. Rosloff said the changes in the Jewish community in North and the holiday are simplyThe result of South Brun.swick, defines Hanukkah human nature. As one of the driving as a minor festival on the Jewish cal­ forces behind the construction of the endar. However, some Jews believe public library in South Brun.swick, he that the added emphasis on the holi­ compared the evolution of the holi­ day is beneficial from a cultural day with creating that building. .standpoint. “Someone walking into the li­ “Of all the holidays that I remem­ brary is only concerned about the ber celebrating as a child, Hanukkah books they’re looking for and not was probably the one that there was what went on to create the library,” the least emphasis on," said Carol Mr. Rosloff said. “So it is with our Winter, a teacher at the Congregation Jewish in,stitutions, churches and all B’nai Tikvah Hebrew School. “I aspects of human development. think now there is an emphasis on the “We Jews face the same prob­ trcmendou.s joy of Hanukkah. We re­ lems as the Chri.stian community, and ally have to do that because of the that is every year there seems to be emphasis on Christmas. re.sentment about the fact that there is “Ft’s natural for a child to go into more emphasis on the gifts and trim­ a department store and look around mings than there is on the meaning of in awe and think, ‘How come not the holiday,” he added. “But that’s us?’ It’s certainly a holiday that human.” should be appreciated, and I don’t Barry Safeer of North Brun.swick think that it takes away from our oth­ said he gives his two daughters, Re­ er holidays. It’s a rededication. We becca, 5, and Sarah, 2, a small gift revel in our religious freedom. It’s re­ each night of Hanukkah. ally a lot to be thankful for. We try to “That’s not necessarily a Hanuk­ make it as bright and exciting as it re­ kah thing per se,” Mr. Safeer said, ally is, because it truly is the Festival adding that as a child he usually had of Lights.” one night of receiving a few small Hanukkah, which this year begins gifts from his parents during the holi­ at sundown Tuesday, commemorates day. “I think it’s the thing we do be- the victory of the Maccabees — five cau.se of the world we live in now. Jewish warrior brothers and their “I do know that now that I’m a supporters — over the forces of Sy- parent I’m challenged with the issues rian-Greek king Antiochus Ephi- of my kids asking why other people phane.s, who in 168 B.C. attempted to have lights on their trees and why abolish Judaism. their houses arc decorated. I deal Staff photos by Jesseca Davis ■ Upon victory, the Maccabees with it as best I can. I don’t know Top left, David Pal, 8, Dara Mehler, 8, and Mark Berger, 8, play a heated game of dreidel; right, Ethan Suttner, 8, and Jason Marx, 8, cleansed the Temple, but were able to how much of an issue that was when spin the dreidel; bottom left, Genifer Goldsmith, 8, Joshua Nili, 8, and Danny Litinsky, 8, exchange some gelt. find enough oil for only a single I was growing up. I don’t remember night’s light. However, the oil contin­ asking for lights on our house.” all emanate from one root. verted to Judaism approximately 13 days.” she added. ■‘There's more tra­ brated to the fullest extent. u e to bum for eight days; hence the Many traditions surrounding Ha­ years ago prior to getting married. dition. Ft’s a lot different for me." “The only difference is that when "It's more cultural now than ci^ht days of Hanukkah. nukkah remain. A single constant in I grew up we got a lot less,” said She said her knowledge as a child of Rush Hashana — the Jewish New ; On the first night of the holiday, a cuisine for the holiday is fried food. Hanukkah was limited to simply Year --- and Yom Kippur — the Jew­ when I was younger. " said Mark Ko- Phyllis Ediey of North Brunswick, pelow of Monmouth Junction, who single candle is lighted on a nine- It is traditional to cat food fried in oil whose two teen-agers, Abby and mathematics. ish Day of Atonement — arc recog­ branched candelabrum called a “me- worked 15 years as a youth director as a remembrance of the miracle in Scott, attend the Congregation B’nai “I thought they got more gifts nized as the religion's two High Holy norah” by a larger candle called the at the Jewish Community Center in which the one day’s supply of oil Tikvah Hebrew School. “But my par­ than I did, which wasn’t true” she Days. Many Jews said they also place shainas, or “servant” light. On each lasted for eight days. Latkes, or pota­ said. “I got a lot of gifts, but I the celebrations of Passover, Purim Trenton. “It involves more of the Ha­ successive night, an additional candle to pancakes, are the traditional holi­ ents had less. There wasn’t the mon­ nukkah stories and songs and stuff. I ey to buy things. You buy into the thought they got more because they and Sukkot as more important than is added, until all eight candles are day food. had eight days. Hanukkah. think any added cultural stuff for the lighted on the final night. Among the most popular activi­ hype of everything more when the kids is great with any of the holi­ kids are little. “Jewish holidays seem more fam­ But that does not mean, they said, “My parents and grandparents ties is the dreidel, a four-sided spin­ ily oriented than the Catholic holi­ that Hanukkah should not be cele­ days,” were European,” said Aaron Rosloff, ning top used for gaming. “But basically, it hasn’t changed. a founding member of Congregation Symbolically, the top recalls the We light the menorah and the kids B’nai Tikvah. “In the context of their turnover of events when the Macca- gel some gifts. We’ll make potato lives, Hanukkah was about equal to a bean forces defeated the larger Syrian latkes and things like that. It isn’t as saint’s day in the Catholic religion. army. Through Jewish history it has big a deal as it is in some hou.seholds. We were made aware of it by little been stressed that the world is like a It’s kind of low key.” I/O gifts such as foil-wrapped chocolate dreidel, with everything .set forth in Li.sa Tannenbaum of Brunswick in the shape of coins, the stories of cycles. Things change and spin, but Acres was raised Catholic, but con­ OFF SWEATERS BLOUSES DRESSES

I® ,..#

Our Entire Stock of Our Entire Stock of Great Selection of Sweaters Silk Blouses Dresses BUY ONE-GET ONE BUY ONE - GET ONE

!% ■ !%■ % Off Off 50Off Our50 Already Discounted Prices Our50 Already Discounted Prices Our Already Discounted Prices Our ^R IN G 7 n t o Ts COUPOn "\ND MCEIVE^ ?] Gift to You! DRMS5 BARN Any Single Item | Metchandise at 60^o ofi and 'Buy Oe-Gei One 60‘e Oft' exEUdeo Cannot be combiriwJ #itn any otner oftai or coupon Will not -70-7 ^ I ^ tie twnofed on previous pufcnases. -jt! coiisticalas oi pner ia^ays. One coupw per customer per visil Exptfes 12/^4/97 / j DI^EJ^BARLN Also at Dress B a rn W om an!

•Bridgewater • East Windsor •Hamilton Township •Princeton SIZES 14-24 SHOP DRESS BARN WOMAN Bridgew ater •Hamilton Township •Princeton •Somerset

'tOWER PRICED ITEM 50% OFF. MOST STORES OPEN 7 DAYS, 6 NiGHtS, MAJOR CRTDIT CARDS ACCEPtbD, SALE fc'NDS 12/23/97 The Central Post

Thursday December 18,1997 Town Forum 8A

UNFORTUNATELV; Wt'VC. 60N C The Central Post THI5 $A8Y OUR CAN THE EXTRA Helene Ragovin COME^VNITH r- Managing Editor AorUALLV KILLVOU. msjsw D U A L A I R ^ 5 ( Hank Kalet Richard Fisher Bonnie Mannino IH ^ T A V lE D A News Editor Sports Editor Social Editor (39NVEH\EMT Staff: John Keating, John Saccentl, OFF-SvJ\TCrt Elizabeth Amon. Trudi Gllflllian, Ken Welngartner , FOR THEM. Dee Dansky / Office Manager 397 Ridge Road P.O. Box 309 Dayton, N.J. 08810 (732) 329-9214 • FAX: (732) 329-9286

© The Princeton Packet. Inc. 1997. All Klghts Reserved, AND ITiJ ALL WITH YOUR W H Y P O N T WEY, PIDI Richard Gerstner. Director o f New Media ^FETY IN MIND. You 6UY^TU$T M an’ Louise Kilgore Bellman. Board Chairman Theodore R. Dentzer. Produefton Director MENTION TW\^ Jam es B. Kilgore. /Vesidont Jack Francis, Director o f information Services D E ^I^N A Michael J. O’Hara. Ornernf Manager Edward M. Kelley, Circulation Director Richard Wlllevcr. Editor Ju n e E. Vogel. ConfroWer ^AFER A\RRA6r? C O t A B ^ WITH SIXTEEN CUP WOLDER^Tll ^ ^ ^

EDITORIAL Unholy alliance South Brunswick’s holiday display is inappropriate, unnecessary When South Brunswick Township officials flip the switch tonight (Thursday) and do what they failed to do last week — LETTERS light a giant menorah in Woodlot Park — they presumably will be falling within the confines of the law. A tribute dais for the last time, remember all the good you ward a reasoned pattern of growth. We may then have done for South Brunswick. You have left address the needs of a growing community in a But, despite any claims to the contrary, they won’t be ad­ to Roger Craig this town a better place which is more than most business like manner. vancing the cause of religious freedom or helping to further people can claim. Finally, please remember the cultural diversity. And because of the tricky tangle of legal, so­ To the editor: On behalf of the South Brunswick Republi­ words of Teddy Roosevelt, who said: can Organization and myself, I want to express cial. theological and emotional issues attached to public holi­ Open Letter To Roger Graig; our Warmest wishes for this holiday season and day displays, the township’s insistence on sponsoring both a “It is not the critic who counts, not the man I want to take this opportunity to say thanks who points out how the strong man stumbled, or throughout the coming year. menorah and Christmas tree in the park is inappropriate, puz­ for your tireless efforts and dedication to South when the doer of deeds could have done better. zling — and so very unnecessary. Neither the menorah nor the Arthur A. Roedel Jr. Brunswick. Because you chose to unselfishly The credit belongs to the man who is actually in Monmouth Junction tree belongs there. give of yourself. South Brunswick is a better the arena; whose face is marred by dust and Last week, the township pulled the lighting of a menorah, place to live. There are a great many people who sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs the nine-branched lamp associated with the celebration of the admire your efforts, who have been your constant and comes up short again and again; who knows Women’s seminar: Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, from its Woodlot Park ceremony. supporters. Your contributions to South Bruns­ the great enthusiasm, the great devotions and a positive day wick are numerous but I would like to take a mo­ spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the That came after a federal judge banned Jersey City from dis­ To the editor: playing its annual holiday decorations in front of City Hall. ment to list a few: best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst if he fails, at On Saturday at 9 a.m., the place to be was At first, the judge ruled the Jersey City display could re­ You were responsible for pushing the Open least fails while daring greatly, so that this place main, since the presence of Santa, a snowman and some other Space referendum. Hopefully, one day those South Brunswick High School. The reason being shall never be with those cold and timid soul who it was South Brunswick’s first Women’s Leader­ secular doodads along with a menorah and a creche served to funds will actually be used for their intended pur-^ . .'know neither,vqjjtpiy nor defeat." , “demystify the (holy), they have sUfficiehtly dSsanctified the pose — the purchase ofyesidentially zoned land;;; ship Conference. Mayor Johnson started with an you were responsible for the purchase of the Tall Thank you, Roger! idea of how she could give back to the communi­ sacred symbols and they have sufficiently deconsecrated the ty where she grew up. She and her committee sacred...” Timbers Park on Culver Road, thereby opening Tom Libassi up much needed ball fields for our children; you Kendall Park certainly did give the women in South Brunswick In other words, throw a few Smurfs next to the Wise Men were responsible for securing funding for Section a positive day. I am already looking forward to and you’ve devalued the entire thing enough to make it accept­ I V of Route 522 which opened this past week. next year. able for public consumption. We can think of few things more This roadway will go a long way toward improv­ Balancing the best Thank you Debbie and your committee, for a offensive to both Christians and Jews than the supposition that ing the flow of traffic in South Brunswick, Dur­ for South Brunswick day well spent by both students and adults. their religious symbols need to be “demystified” and “desanc- ing your two terms as mayor, you were able to tified” in order to be displayed. bring tax relief to the residents by passing two no To the editor: Jo Hochman tax increase budgets. You were able to do this Princeton Walk Earlier this month, however, that same judge changed his I want to introduce myself as the current ruling, after the case was sent back to him by the Court of Ap­ because you worked tirelessly to bring in major businesses to South Brunswick, including Barnes chair of the South Brunswick Republican Organi­ Avoid holiday tragedies, peals. Using Frosty to camouflage the religious meaning of a & Noble, Wakefem and Canon. As a result of the zation and should I remain in that position I menorah or creche won’t pass muster — and Jersey City had to addition of Barnes & Noble, our schools and would like to bring the following perspective into don’t drink and drive take its display back down. public library have benefited from access to our community. To the editor: South Brunswick officials saw this as a sign to remove the books at below market cost. In recent years, the overriding campaign menorah from Woodlot Park. The Christmas tree, while sym­ theme has been the “Developer Issue” which The holidays are filled with parties celebrat­ Through sound financial management. South ing the season. Alcohol is frequently served as a bolic of the Christian holiday, was allowed to go up, since the Brunswick was able to maintain a strong bond then relates to the overdevelopment of South courts have long held that trees are not inherently religious. Brunswick. part of the celebration. During the holidays, more rating. Although some people have attempted to than ever, it is important for people to be mindful But there were calls to bring back the menorah. So after re­ distort your record, it is quite clear. You did re­ That particular topic has always offended me of the dangers of drunk driving. searching the matter, Township Attorney Bertram Busch of­ duce the police force by offering early retirement because I always wondered which developments fered the opinion that other court decisions have backed the packages and you did cut garbage collection by those who advanced the argument would have According to statistics gathered by the Na­ presence of a menorah along with a Christmas tree. He also ad­ 50 percent. However, both moves enabled South eliminated. I hope one of them was not South- tional Highway Traffic Safety Association, over Brunswick to lower its overall costs, and unlike ridge Hills because that is where I live and I love a million people a year are injured in alcohol-re­ vised the Township Committee to place a sign to strengthen lated crashes, with about one fatality occurring the “secular nature” of the display, stating: “We salute our lib­ other administrations, you were able to make my home. these changes with the approval of the township every 30 minutes. About two in every five Amer­ I have been associated with families moving erty, diversity and freedom of belief” administrator, chief of police, chief financial offi­ icans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash into town for 29 years and I can say that most Again — if the only way that a symbol of religious signifi­ cer and township auditor. By working with Po­ at some time in life. About a milliqn people are come because they like our community and those cance, such as a menorah, can be displayed is for its very lice Chief Paquette, you were able to build a arrested each year for driving drunk. And drunk who have children want them to go to school meaning to be obliterated, then what’s the point? Why should stronger police force. And by changing the gar­ driving crashes increase during the holidays. here. I know that while I campaigned this year I bage collection, you helped to reduce expenses Make sure the holidays are not marred by a Jews rejoice in their symbol being recognized, if that very rec­ was pleased to hear from those that I spoke with and improve collection which has ultimately tragedy. If you are going to a celebration, make ognition belittles a proud and meaningful symbol? how much they enjoyed living in town. While the menorah itself may not be “sanctified” in the translated into South Brunswick becoming the sure you are going along with a designated driv­ same sense as a Torah scroll, the act of lighting the menorah is model for recycling in Middlesex County. I like South Brunswick, I am proud of our er, someone who will not be drinking any alco­ a religious duty, evoking God’s commandments, as the prayer Under your leadership, South Brunswick saw school system and our new High School. I like hol. If your designated driver drinks irresponsib­ the way the township developed with all its dif­ ly while at the party, find a new ride home for the said over the Hanukkah candles reminds Jews. And, if meno- the reduction of housing densities by rezoning. More than 2,000 homes were eliminated from ferent housing styles and culturally diverse popu­ two of you. If you are the designated driver be rahs are allowed to stand, why do the courts insist on banishing lation. I am grateful for its lack of crime, our po­ safe, don’t drink any alcohol. If you are hosting a Nativity scenes? While a creche depicts a Biblical event cen­ potential construction. When you established the mini-master plans, you encouraged the residents lice department and all the hardworking township party, make sure that there are plenty of non-al­ tral to Christian belief, it is not a ritual object on par with, for to take an active part in the future of South employees. It is a nice placed to grow up or to coholic drinks for guests. Arrange a ride or a bed example, the wafer and wine used during communion. Brunswick, and today, residents have unprece­ grow old. for the night for anyone who appears to have had And so we return to the root of the problem — our courts dented access to the governmental process via Some may be quick to ask but is it perfect? I too much to drink. and our committeemen should not be in the business of deter­ televised township committee meetings, planning would tell them, it is as perfect as all the men and Tis the season o be jolly — but it is also the mining the holiness of a particular item. Leave that to the rab­ and zoning board meetings and board of educa­ women who have ever sat on the various boards season to be especially sensible about the dan­ bis and the priests, the ministers and the imams and the rest of tion meetings. and committees could have reasonably hoped to gers of driving drunk. Wishing all a safe holiday. those who draw their authority from a higher authority than the Obviously, there is not enough room for a achieve. Glen D. Gilmore Faulkner Act. full list of your accomplishments and devotion to It is my intention to illustrate that all of us be­ Municipal Prosecutor South Brunswick’s tree and menorah combo also do little South Brunswick. Roger, when you leave the long here and that we must direct our energy to­ South Brunswick Township to advance the cause of cultural diversity. Notably missing from the display is any reference or tribute to Islam, for exam­ ple — in a town that’s host to a thriving, well-attended mosque, and with the Muslim holiday of Ramadam beginning Dec. 31. There is no mention of the presence of the many Indi­ HOLIDAY DEADLINE POLICY WHERE TO WRITE ans in our community, Hindu and Sikh; no space for those who exercise their freedom from belief altogether. We encourage our readers to write letters to the editor. Because of The names, addresses and telephone numbers of elected officials What’s puzzling is that politicians, who usually would the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, there will be early deadlines for representing South Brunswick at the federal and state level follow: rather jump into a vat of boiling oil — sanctified or not —than letters for the issues of Dec. 25 and Jan- 1. U.S. Senate touch any subject that holds even the slightest potential to of­ Letters must be received by Monday, Dec. 22, at 9 a.m. to be consid­ Sen. Robert Torricelli (D), 1 Riverfront Plaza, Newark N.J. fend back in November, are so eager to thrust themselves into ered for publication in the Dec. 25 issue. Letters must be received by 07102, (973) 624-5555. Washington office: 113 Dirksen Senate Of­ the church/state debate come December. Monday, Dec. 29, at 9 a.m. to be considered for publication in the Jan. 1 fice Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) 224-3224. And what’s most puzzling is why the township feels it issue. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D), Gateway 1, Gateway Center, Suite must contribute at all to the holiday festivities — and why 1001, Newark, N.J. 07102, (973) 645-3030. Washington office: 506 Letters should be typed and signed, and should include the writer’s Hart SenateOffice Building, Washington, D.C. 20510, (202) many citizens feel the need to have their government add its 224- 4744. stamp of approval. There is no lack of civil holidays for the address and daytime telephone number. township to participate in. It is our policy to print the name and town of the letter writer. The U.S. House of Representatives, District 12 telephone number is for purposes of confirmation only and will not be Mike. Pappas (R), 3 Broad St., Suite KX), Freehold, N.J. 07728 And there is no lack of houses of worship, or private or­ (732) 462-8499; (800) 965-2597; Washington office: 1710 Long- ganizations, to mark Christmas and Hanukkah with meaningful published. worth House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, (202) celebrations. The area is filled with vibrant faith communities We reserve the right to edit letters and to limit length and frequency. 225- 5801. that fill the end of the year with spirit-filled events, drawing State Senate and Assembly, District 14 their support from the hearts and souls of their congregants. Mail letters to Helene Ragovin, managing editor. The Central Post, If the government of South Brunswick wants to honor the P.O. Box 309, Dayton, N.J. 08810. Letters also may be faxed to (732) Sen. Peter A. Inverse (R), Suite 6, 7 Centre Drive, Jamesburg, message of Christmas or Hanukkah or any other great religious 329-9286, or delivered to our office, 397 Ridge Road, Dayton Profes­ N.J. 08831, (609) 395-8260, (908) 521 -5656. sional Center, Dayton. Assemblyman Paul R. Kramer (R), Suite 6, 7 Centre Drive, tradition, it should conduct its daily business with honesty, Jamesburg, N.J. 08831, (609) 395-8260, (908) 521-5656. compas.sion and humility, assuring justice to all its citizens. Please call (732) 329-9214 to confirm receipt of faxes. Assemblywoman Barbara W. Wright (R), Suite 6, 7 Centre That would be a greater display that any lamp or tree. Drive, Jamesburg, N.J. 08831, (609) 39^8260, (908) 521-5656. Thursday, December 18,1997 The Central Post 9A CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT Since 1995, Sen. Girgenti noted, Under the bill, passengers would must he held in conncciion with an ers to submit to DNA testing, wheth­ The following items are taken the state a.s.sociation has seen a de­ be required lo retain a proof of pay­ educational program for alcoholic er teen-agers or adults,” Sen. Sacco ■ from reports issued recently by legis­ cline of 1,736 members. ment during the duration of their trip. beverage products. Aitendecs must (D-F ludson) said after the .Senate ap­ lators representing Central Jersey Sen. Girgenti’s bill now moves to A passenger who enters a pre-paid obtain tickets at least 24 hours prior prover! his bill. S-2175, by 35-0. the full Senate. area, or who travels on public trans­ lo the lasting, and there is ;i limit of communities and other items of polit­ ■'■fhe people of New Jersey de­ portation for which advance payment four Samples for each person. Indi­ ical concern. serve protection from sex offenders, □ □ □ is required, must immediately exhibit vidual wine samples must be no more who lurk in so many communities 65 mph speed limit proof of payment upon the request of than 1 ounce, and fortified wines and African-American affairs a NJ Transit fare inspector. distilled spirits arc limited to one-h:ilf and represent a constant threat to po­ Legislation sponsored by Assem­ Those who violate any provisions ounce. Individual beer samples can tential victims. DNA testing should blymen Guy Gregg (R-Susscx, Hunt­ The Senate on Dec. 12 approved of the bill would be subject to fines be no more than 5 ounces. m;ike it easier to catch the heinous erdon, Morris) and Michael Carroll a bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne R. up to $500. Violators also could be I'hc bill was approved by a mca criiTiinals who commit horrible .sex (R-Morris) that would increase the Bryant (D-Camden, Gloucester) that charged with theft of service and face sure of 5-1 with one abstention. It offenses." speed limit to 65 mph on about 400 would create a state Advisory Com­ criminal conviction. now proceeds lit the Assembly for ;i Sen. Sacco noted that his bill miles of New Jersey highways and mission on African-American Af­ The measure also would author­ floor vote. picks up where his earlier laws left toll roads was released Dec. 11 by fairs. ize NJ Transit to appoint and proper­ off. The 19b4 law created a state Sen. Bryant’s bill, which now ly train fare inspectors. An inspector the Senate Law and Public Safety □ □ □ DNA-registry program, while his law moves to the Assembly, would create Committee. carrying out his duty would not be approved this past April requires sex a 10-member panel that includes four The bill, A-731/S-1105/S-1278, civilly or criminally liable Ibr false offenders to pay for their own DNA legislators; the Community Affairs arre.st, fal.se impri.sonmcnt, sltinder or DNA testing for juveniles would increase the speed limit on tests. certain portions of the New Jersey commissioner; and five public mem­ unlawful detention unless such action The Senate last week approved Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, bers who represent the African- is grossly unreasonable under all cir­ Sen. Nicholas J. .Sacco’s hill to re­ The bill would allow law-en­ the Atlantic City Expressway and American community. cumstances. quire DNA testing for juvenile sex forcement officials to take DNA sam­ other "limited access roadways" eli­ by Sens. Martin and Jack Ewing (R- The bill would charge the com­ The measure, approved by a .37-0 offenders. ples from juveniles who commit sex gible under federal law. Morris, Somerset), concerns parents’ mission with advising the governor margin, now proceeds to the gover­ “We must require all sex offend­ crimes or attempted sex crimes. The Republican sponsors said the rights to access their children’s re­ and Legislature on African-American nor for her signature. measure is necessary to bring the cords. “Under the terms of this bill, citizens’ needs, concerns, accom­ state in line with the national trend on both parents would be granted equal plishments and contributions, as well □ □ □ how bills would affect African- interstate roadways. The pair said access to their child's medical, den­ F u l l S e r v ic e S a l o n tal, insurance, child care and school Americans. Finally, it would create a Wine-tasting flexibility ree onsultation or ll New Jer.sey’s current 55 mph speed subcommittee for interacting and ar­ F C F A limit is artificially low and difficult records,” Sen. Martin said. “Too of­ Legislation Assembly Democrat­ our a ir eeds y matrix* ten with a divorce, the non-custodial ranging events with the African- Y H N to enforce. American community. ic Conference Leader Anthony Im- The legislators stressed that safe­ parent finds it difficult to gain in­ preveduto (D-Bergen, Hudson) spon­ Nio x in For Thinning Hair ty would not be jeopardized by a 65 formation about his child’s education □ □ □ sored to allow licensed alcoholic- mph speed limit. and medical status. Although they beverage establishments to conduct ■ curacoLORj highlights “Motorists take their lives in their may be contributing financially to the wine, spirits and beer tastings was hands driving 55 miles per hour on care of their child, they are not given Bus, train fare violations approved Dec. 12 by the Assembly some roadways,” said Mr. Gregg. information necessary for them to as­ The Senate last week approved Law and Public Safety Committee. “Traffic studies have shown that the sist in making decisions about their legislation sponsored by Assembly Currently, only hotels, restaurants I I 55 mph speed limit is actually a haz­ child’s future. This bill would change Democratic Leader Joseph V. Doria and wineries are permitted to hold that, putting both parents on an equal New Clients With Pat or Rob New Clients ard on highways where the average Jr. (D-Hudson) that would help alle­ tastings. Wineries are allowed to hold N e w Clients With P at Goldwell Color With Pat or Rob speed is higher.” footing.” viate the problem of fare evasion on such events for no charge. Under Mr. I The legislation deals with privacy Expires 12/ 31/97 Expires 12/ 31/97 I Expires 12/ 31/97 The measure would permit the NJ Transit’s buses and trains. Impreveduto’s measure (A-633), li­ • posting of a 65 mph speed limit on and safety concerns as well. Access Mr. Doria said the bill Should censed alcohol retail outlets would be I I would be limited by federal and state state highways as permitted by feder­ help NJ Transit’s efforts to combat allowed to hold tastings, and any es­ privacy laws and would not be grant­ fare evasion on the new light rail sys­ tablishment could offer the sampling al law. Currently, federal law allows ed in instances where the courts robert Stephan tem to be constructed along the Hud­ for free. an increased speed limit on portions found that the access would be detri­ of eligible interstate and non-inter­ son County Waterfront. Payment will Wine and spirit tastings often are mental to the child. be required in advance on this new used as promotions to spur sales of hair desip state highways that run through non- “For example,” Sen. Ewing said, urbanized areas. line. new products. Mr. Impreveduto said “in cases of domestic violence or The bill (A-2231) would establish that expanding the events to retail child abuse, the courts could decide 940-6329 □ □ □ a specific statutory framework for stores would prove particularly bene­ PLAZA 27, 1980 RT 27 not to release a child’s records. This dealing with the matter of fare eva­ ficial to New Jer.sey’s fledgling wine bill gives adequate protection to both NORTH BRUNSWICK Brew-pub sales sion on all of NJ Transit’s transporta­ industry. parent and child while establishing tion lines. The bill stipulates that events Legislation that would allow equal access.” brew-pubs to sell beer to wholesalers The second measure passed by was approved Dec. 12 by the Assem­ the Senate concerns alimony. Under Esi bly Law and Public Safety Commit­ the terms of S-1494, a former spouse aCONNOrS who remarries would be required to tee. BEEF’N CHOWDER HOUSE The bill (A-2151), sponsored by notify the spouse making alimony payments. Current alimony statutes MORTGAGE SOUmONS Assemblymen Reed Gusciora (D- RESERVATiONS Mercer) and Kenneth LeFevre (R-At- do not require notification, although permanent alimony payments are dis­ 732-873-3990 1719 Amweli Rd. lantic), also would allow brew-pub Somerset, NJ owners to hold up to four alcohol continued following a remarriage. sales licenses in the state. In 1993, a “restricted brewery li­ □ □ □ cense” was created in New Jersey for the emerging brew-pub industry. Tbe Volunteer fire squads ’license allows restaurants that serve A Senate panel last week approv­ ■ alcohol to brew their own beer for ed Sen. John A. Girgenti’s bill rais­ on-site consumption, but does not al­ ing the age limit for firefighters and POINTS low them to sell the beer elsewhere. thus boKstering fire companies’ belea­ Mr. Gusciora said that this restriction guered ranks. FEES places New Jersey brew-pubs at a “The last few years have seen a competitive disadvantage. disheartening reduction in the num­ CLOSING COSTS “Right now, you can buy Penn­ ber of volunteer firefighters, but this sylvania brew-pub beer in New Jer­ bill will newly invigorate fire compa­ sey, but you can’t buy brew-pub beer nies’ ranks,” Sen. Girgenti (D-Pass- H appy H olidays tower brewed in New Jersey,” he said. aic) said after the Senate Law and ENJOY OUR COZY HREPLACE “That restriction is causing operators Public Safety Committee approved from the S ta ff SUNDAY EARIY Your Rate of these pubs to stay away from some his bill, S-2164. BRUNCH BIRU! ft Swan Ghange le Rate Gao Moor Bio communities — particularly urban “Many former volunteer firefight­ o f O 'Connors 10:30AM tit 2:00PM P O n iE R IB areas. Without outside sales, it is ers have passed the age of 40 and U l YOU CAN EJm GSAIAOBM Moitbly SaviRRS With Na GOSTSi Braakfaet, & Salad Bar Mon.-Sat tough for venturesome brew-pub en­ thus cannot qualify for the state Fire­ a DInnar Entraa'a 4 PM til 6 PM Licensed Mortgage Broker NJ & PA Dept, of Banking trepreneurs to keep their businesses men’s Association. This bill will Adult $10.95 Sunday ’S.IICoiipiin Senlora $8.95 1 PM til 4 PM viable.” bring in hundreds of members to re­ valid Sunday to Thursday Klda$5.95 w/OInner or Brunch Menu Under 3 Fraal $8.95 There are 13 brew-pubs in New place those who have left fire compa­ 1 per table Call (609) 130-0911 Jersey, mostly in affluent communi­ nies in recent years.” Expires t2/3CV97 EXPRESS LUNCH 11:30-4:OOPM ALL YOU CAN EAT Adult $7.95 Seniors ^ .9 5 65 South Main Street. Pennington, til n8534 ties. Potential investors doubt that ex­ Sen. Girgenti’s bill would raise clusively on-site sales can support a from 40 to 45 the maximum age for Lunch to Dinner Parties, Private Rooms, Weddings Sunday Hours: Oam-Noon brew-pub in an urban community. belonging to the New Jersey State & Gift Certificates Available wuniii.paeortg8oe.GOB Promising increased sales, Mr. Firemen’s Association. Gusciora said his bill would lure owners, such as Ray Disch of Tri­ umph Brewing in Princeton, into neighboring Urban communities. “Brew-pubs are an unabashed small-business success story in New • • Jersey,” said Mr. Gusciora. “These establishments generate considerable consumer loyalty and they bring an entirely new attraction to towns where they do business. The econom­ Tivo Problems ic success of brew-pubs in small towns like Princeton and Lambert- ville should be allowed to be dupli­ cated in towns like Trenton.” The bill was approved by a mea­ sure of 5-1 with one abstention. It now proceeds to tbe general Assem­ bly for a floor vote..

□ □ □

Divorce reform bills Heart disease is four times more common in adults with diabetes. If you have Legislation addressing the chang­ diabetes and heart disease, you can receive comprehensive care for both conditions in ing needs of families undergoing a divorce passed the full Senate last one setting. The Medical Center at Princeton’s Diabetes Treatment Center provides patients with the necessary week, and now head to the gover­ nor’s desk for consideration. education and support so that they can successfully manage their diabetes. The specially trained, caring staff The two measures, sponsored by works closely with each patient and his or her primary physician. Sen. Robert Martin (R-Essex, Morris, "T Passaic), address a number of recom­ mendations made by the Commission When patients with diabetes also have heart disease, the staff coordinates their care with the team of expert to Study the Laws of Divorce. Sen. cardiologists at The Medical Center at Princeton.- Together, they maximize the effectiveness of each patient’s care Martin was a member of the Com­ mission in 1995. for both conditions. The first bill, S-1492, sponsored When you’re facing two serious problems, it’s good to know you can count on one solution—the skill, compassion and advanced technology of The Medical Center at Princeton. For more information, please call the Diabetes Treatment Center at (609) 497-4372.

T H E MEDICAL CENTER AT PRINCETON THE Dedicated To Our Community's Health HELP WANTEB COLUMNS IW Tlfll CLASSIFIED . 253 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 • h tip ://www.micp.org SEL'TION O F , T ^ NEWSPAPER. tOA The Central Post Thursday, December 18,1997 COMMUNITY CAPSULES

SBHS welcomes ■ Fundays — fir children 4 to 5 hours a week for at least one year. alumni back Weekend Picks years old. Tuesdays, Jan. 20 to March Tutoring may be done during the Page 11A 17. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; or evening at any public library in Mid­ South Brunswick High School Thursdays, Jan. 15 through March dlesex County. will hold its first Alumni Reception 19. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. For registration information, call on Monday, Dec, 22, from 2 to 3 Fees for the above programs arc LVM at (732) 679-1004. p,m. at the school on Major Road. Holiday trash $60 for rc.sidents and $120 for non­ This will give teachers, students and pick-up annnounced residents. Non-residents may register former graduates a chance to chat two days before program begins. For Give gift of iife and catch up. All alumni arc wel­ South Brunswick Department of more information regarding pro­ for the hoiidays come. Public Works has announced the hol­ grams. refer to the Bicentennial i.ssuc St. Augustine's Knights of Co­ iday trash pick-up schedule. There of the fall/winter brochure, “Cultural lumbus will sponsor a community­ will be no trash pick-up on Christ- and Leisure Activities and communi­ YMCA holds wide blood drive on Tuesday. Dec, mas-Thursday, Dec. 25. All trash ty Services.” For class availability, winter registration scheduled for that day will be col­ call the Recreation Office at (732) 23. from 2 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafete­ lected on Friday, Dec. 26. Similarly, 329-4000, ext. 671, Monday through ria of St. Augustine’s school, located The South Brunswick Family on Henderson Rond in Kendall Park. there will be no trash pick-up on Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. YMCA is now accepting registration Thursday, Jan. 1, due to the New Donors mu.st be between 18 and for is winter program session, which Years holiday. All trash scheduled 75 years old and be in good health. runs from Jan. 5 to March 2. Pre­ for pick-up that day will be collected Canal House Those 17 and over age 75 can donate schoolers can participate in swim les­ on Friday, Jan. 2. plans celebration with a doctor’s permission. An ID is sons. indoor soccer, basketball, dance Questions about the schedule can required by law. For more informa­ and karate lessons. be an.swcred by calling South Bruns­ The public is invited to gather tion, or to schedule a time to donate, Youth programs are offered in wick Department of Public Works at around the fire place to celebrate the call Gary in the evenings at (732) ba.sketball. indoor soccer, in-line (732) 329- 4000, c,\t. 260. 25th anniversary of the Blackwells 821-7278. hockey, karate and dance lessons. Mills Canal House Association on Adults can participate in water fitness Thursday, Jan. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at classes and swim lessons. Branching out the Canal House, located at Canal Teen time Programs are held at locations for tree recycling Road and Blackwells Mills Road in over holiday break t,h.roughout the township, and are of- South Brunswick Department of Franklin Township, for more inform­ f^ered during the week and on Satur­ ation, call (732) 297-2641 or (732) South Brun.swick Recreation/ Public Works has announced it will Community Affairs will be offering a days. For information and registra­ pick up Christmas trees for recycling 873-2133. tion, call the YMCA at (732) “Holiday Teen Center” for students Non-Smoking section beginning Monday, Dec. 29. Trees in grades seventh through 10th on 329-1150. Scholarships are available must be free of adornment, bags and for those in need. Literacy volunteers Monday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. As a follow up to the Great American Smoke Out on Nov. 20, metal items including stands, and The program includes arts and crafts, should be placed at the curb of sin­ sought for training South Brunswick High School nurses Susan Cohen and Mary cooking, games and more. There is Gentzle sponsored the project ‘Things To Do Instead of Sports and smiles gle-family residences. Those resi­ Literacy Volunteers of Middlesex no fee for this program. It is recom­ for youth leagues dents living in multi-family develop­ (LMV) provides free instruction to mended teens have a South Bruns­ Smoking,” In which students were invited to list activities to ments should place trees next to the 300 adults throughout Middlesex wick School ID or Teen Center ID. participate in other than puffing on harmful tobacco. Students The South Brunswick Family most convenient dumpsite enclosure. County who want to improve their Registration is now underway. For who contributed to the list qualified to enter a random drawing YMCA is now accepting registration Trees will be collected for recycling reading skills or their ability to un­ for prizes donated from T-N-T Unisex Haircutters & Nail Sa­ for its winter youth sports leagues, more information, call the Recreation through Jan. 16. derstand and speak English. LMV is Office at (732) 329-4000, ext. 671 which begin the week of Jan. 5. An For more information, call (732) lon, Encore Books, Dayton Video, Teresa’s Pizzetta Caffe and now recruiting volunteers who wish between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to Confectionately Yours. Mrs. Cohen is pictured with winners indoor soccer league for ages 3 to 5 329-4000, ext. 271. to become trained as English as a is being offered on Thursday after­ 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lori Johnson, John Foster, Bayyinah Gillespie and Kevin Noo­ Second Language tutors who will The Holiday Teen Center is co­ noons at the Dayton School and Sat­ Creative Learning teach English to foreign-bom resi­ nan. Winner Mike Vance is not pictured. urday mornings at Deans School. A sponsored with the South Brunswick dents of Middlesex County. LMV School Based Youth Services Pro­ basketball league for 3 to 4 year olds openings availame will conduct a six session training gram. and fliers are available in the Recrea­ is being held at the Dayton School on The South Brunswick Depart­ course from Jan. 7 through Feb. 11. Thursday afternoons. Ages 7 to 15 ment of Recreation/Community Af­ All classes will be held on Open gym tion Office at the Community Center. can play in an in-line hockey league fairs still has openings available in Wednesdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Hoiiday fun for women only It is suggested that all participants at the Kendall Park roller rink on the winter session Creative Learning the Edison Public Library, 340 Plain- for the little ones who have not exerci.sed on a regular T(je.sday evenings. A March Madness two-hour preschool program. They field Avenue in Edison. The course The South Brun.swick Depart­ basis (2-3 times per week) should basketball program is being held for are as follows: will focus on techniques for helping The South Brunswick ment of Recreation/Community Af­ seek medical advice as to the suitable 4 to 9 year olds at the Cambridge ■ Yippie I’m 3 — for children 3 non-English speaking adults improve Recreation/Community Affairs will fairs will be sponsoring an Open level of activity. Participants must School on Saturdays starting in to 4 years old, Tuesdays, Jan, 20 their English communication skills, be offering a Holiday Program for Gym for Women to begin on Jan. 13. supply their own weights and mats March. through March 17. from 12:30 to with an emphasis on listening and children in grades .second through The program is open to resident for floor work. YMCA youth sport leagues em­ 2:30 p.m.; or Wednesdays, Jan. 21 to speaking. fifth during the holiday school break. women and will be held at Bruns­ For more information, call the phasize skill development and play­ March 18,9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers must be at least 18 “Holiday-ze” will run on Monday, wick Acres School. The program will Recreation Office at (732) 329-4000, ing games. Coaches lead skills and ■ Stepping Stones — for chil­ years old and must pre-register for Dec. 29, and Tuesday, Dec. 30, from run on Tuesday nights through March ext. 671, between the hours of 8:30 drills the first part of session, fol­ dren 3'A to 4'/2 years Old, Wednes­ the classes. No previous teaching ex­ 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program 17. There is a $10 registration fee. a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through lowed by an organized game. Call days, Jan. 21 through March 18, from perience or knowledge of other lan­ will offer arts and crafts, games and Register at the Community Center on Friday. (732) 329-1150 for more informa­ 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; or Thursdays, guages is required. Upon completion more. Program fee is $20 for resi­ New Road by Dec. 19. For more in­ tion. Jan. 15 through March 19, 9:30 to of training, volunteers are required to dents and $30 for non-residents. formation, call (732) 329-4000, ext. Kwanzaa celebration 11:30 a.m. make a commitment to tutor for two Non-residents may register two days 671. before program begins if space is set for Dec. 27 available. The South Brunswick Depart­ Arts and crafts ment of Recreation/Community Af­ Harlem Wizards for the young ones fairs and the Concerned Black Par­ South Brunswick Recreation/ ents and Citizens of South Brunswick strut their stuff Community Affairs will be holding a are sponsoring a Kwanzaa celebra­ The Monmouth Junction PTA Is si^-week afterschool arts and crafts tion and performance on Saturday, spohs6riiig3i appearance by ffie ttaif- ptograih in the winter .session for Dec. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the South lem Wizards on Saturday, Jan. 10, ages 5 though 7, or kindergarten Brunswick Senior Center, located on from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium at through first grade. Ridge Road. The event will feature South Brunswick High School on “Making Things” is scheduled for “African American Legends of the Ridge Road. The event will feature Thursdays, Jan. 22 to March 5. No 60s,” performed by the students of audience participation at half-time, a class will be held on Feb. 12. Take the Afrikan Peoples School. free post-game autograph session and nqte that the day and dates have been For more information, call (732) souvenirs and refreshments for sale. changed from previously advertised 329-4000, ext. 678, from 8:30 a.m. to Advance purcha.se of tickets is 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. in the fall/winter brochure. Registra­ For weather cancellation information, recommended. Tickets are $7 for tion opens on Thursday, Jan. 8, and children and $8 for adults in advance. call (732) 329-4000, ext. 686 on the the fee is $15 per resident. Non-resi­ day of the program after 4 p.m. Tickets sold at the door will be $8 dents can only register two days be­ .r L l\^ • - and $10. For more information con­ fore program begins if space is avail­ cerning this event and how to pur­ able, fee is $25. Township provides chase tickets, call the “Ticket Hot­ For more information, call the help for the holidays line” at (732) 940-2000, ext. 750. Recreation Office at (732) 329-4000, ext, 671, Monday through Friday, The South Brunswick Township Artists wanted for 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Department of Recreation and Com­ Palmer Square offers timeless traditions, sophisticated shopping munity Affairs is seeking help for its Bicentennial show annual Holiday Program. Contribu­ Get fit fast tions can be made to the South and excellent eateries that are the essence of holiday memories! Artists are being sought for the with aerobics ciasses Brunswick to the South Brunswick South Brunswick Bicentennial art Human Intervention Trust Fund. Find that perfect gift at our 50 fine stores including Toyd...The show “Celebration 200,” to be held The South Brunswick Depart­ They will be used during the coming from March 7 through April 10 at the ment of Recreation/Community Af­ year for township families in need, as Store, La Vakeo Jewelero, Banana Republic, Nature Company, Thomao Wetherhill Historic Site in Dayton. fairs will be offering 9-week Aero­ well as to restock the township’s All two and three-dimensional bics and Toning Programs for adults, food pantry and purchase emergency Sweet Chocolated, Crabtree eS Evelyn, GAP Kidd, and the Coach Store. work as well as photography by art­ seniors and teens this winter. The food vouchers. ists residing in South Brunswick and light-to-moderate-level classes will Gifts and food can also be donat­ its neighboring communities are wel­ include aerobic exercise, toning, And enjoy the best in holiday dining at J.B. Winberie, Mediterra, ed and brought to the South Bruns come. Cash prizes and art-merchan­ stretching, strengthening and some wick Senior Center through Dec. 22 dise certificates from Daler- weight training. The following items are suggested Teredad Cafe Italiano, and the Yankee Doodle Tap Room. Rowney/USA Robert Simmons and Session I will be held Tuesday, turkeys, ham, bottled gravy, stuffing, Triangle Your Creative Center will Jan. 20, through March 17. Session II cranbury sauce, canned yams and po­ be awarded to winners of the juried will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 22, tatoes, canned fruit, diapers, baby exhibit. No graphics or crafts can be through March 26, no class on Feb. food, parmalat, juices, coffee/tea, accepted. 12. Program times will be 7 to 7:50 spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, peanut For more information and/or a p.m. butter and jelly, cereal, macaroni and prospectus, send a request with a Registration opens on Jan. 5. Fees cheese, baked goods/ tin cookies, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: per session will be $25 for adult resi­ canned .stew and chili. South Brunswick Bicentennial Com­ dents and $10 for senior and teen res­ Anyone interested in helping to P a l m e r S q u a r e mittee, P.O. Box 190, Monmouth idents. The fee for all non-resident sort food and/or help distribute holi­ Junction, N.J. 08852, Attention: Art adults is $30 and non-resident teens day baskets, contact Gerry Fucsko or Show. For additional information, $20. Non-residents may only register LouAnne Wolf at the Department of call Len Ringel at (732) 297-2098 or two days before program begins, if Community Affairs at (732) I) O W N T O W \ PRINCETON Helen Post at (732) 297-9084. space is available. Registration forms 329-4000, ext, 672 or 677.

Noon--4pm every Saturday & Sunday DEADLINE Between Thankeeju'ing and Chrietina.i Eve. Old fodh 'wned harve ed carriage rided. POLICY Santa and nnuncalgroupv etroll throughout downtown Pruiceton. We encourage submissions to The Post. For publication of your com­ munity announcement, a typed press release must be received by our office a week before the Parkuig announcement is to appear. ^ Palmer The release must be received Parldug garages located on Princeton, New Jersey no later than noon Thursday. Hulfish and Chamber 1.800.644.3489 The release, complete with* Streets Kpalxnc^ua|re,com the time, date, sponsor and place of the event, should be sent to: Free Parking Honrs of C ^i^on Bonnie Mannino, .social editor. Monday-Friday 6pm • Wed, lOam - 6pm The Post, P.O. Box 309, Dayton, Sunday lOam-lOpm N.J. 08810. Letters also may be Frt, ■ |6 am ^ m faxed to (908) 329-9286, or de­ with store validation opefi later livered to our office, 397 Ridge I. „ eveningl Road, Dayton Professional Cen­ ? ter, Suite 4, Dayton. Press releases should include the writer’s name and daytime phone number. Photos submitted to The Post should include a stamped, self- addressed envelope. Include with the photo a description of the photo’s contents. Do not send irreplaceable photos. Thursday, December 18, 1997 The Central Post 11A RELIGIOUS NEWS

lakes place at 10 a.m. on the first and “angel choir" and candlclighting by The Senior Choir will sing at the music and comiminion each Satunlay tirade six meets Wednesday evC; Congregation third .Sunday.s of the month. There is everyone. The sermon, “Surpri.scd By 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service, at 5 p.m. An open Bible study is held nings from 5:45 to 7 p.m. Grades B’nai Tikvah Bible Study on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Christmas.” will be given by the Rev. which will be prccccdcd by carolling each Wednesday iit 7:30 p.m. seven and eight tncct Wednesday evenings fr(»m 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. A'll The Rev. Elizabeth .Iordan is pas­ David Rissceuw. The public is in­ at 10:15 p.m., and the Bell Choir at Children are welcome at worship Congregation B'nai Tikvah will classes are belli in the Parish C’cnter. celebrate Chanukah with it party on tor, the Rev. Willie Earl lines is co- vited. 5:30 p.m. and child care is iivailable in the pa.stor. The Rev. .loseph Taylor and Regular Bible Study classes on The annual Christmas Pageant nursery tiuring worship. Parents For more inforniiition on .St. Ce­ Thursday. Dec. 2.‘i, from I to 5 p.m. cilia's. call the parish office at (732) at the synagogue, located at 1001 Evang. Rose Alderman arc associate the Beatitudes continue to meet on will be held on Sunday, Dec. 28, dur­ wishing to spend time with their ministers. Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon: ing the 10:30 a.m. service. The dress child in the nursery may still hettr the 329-2893 or (732) 329-2894. For in­ Finnegan's Lane. The event will fea­ formation on religious education, call ture Ellen Musikant, a professional The church is located at 193 Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m.; rehearsal will be on Saturday, Dec. service over the public address sys­ and Wednesday nights from 7 to 8 27, at 11 a.m. tem. the Religious Education Office at storyteller from West Orange, a Broadway Road off Route 130 south. (732)329-1141. showing of a Chanukah video. “The For more information, call (609) p.m. For information on the church or For further infortnation. contact Enchanted Dreidel.” and a Chanukah 275-0004 on Sunday.s only. The church is located at 3037 on any of its services or programs, the church office at (732) 297-l2()(). sing-a-long. The day also will be Route 27 in Franklin Park. For more call (732) 297-4607. The church is Georges Road filled with potato latkes for all and First Presbyterian information, call the church office located at 142 Sand Hill Road in South Brunswick Baptist Church interactive games for parents and between 9 a.m. through noon at (732) South Brunswick. Newcomers arc children. Everyone is welcome. Church at Dayton 297-3734. welcome. The entrances to the Assembly of God Cieorges Road Baptist Church church arc wheelchair accessible. Christian Education classes are of- For information about Congrega­ The First Presbyterian Church at South Brun.swick Assembly of tion B'nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan's God is it Protestant fellowship. The fered from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. every Dayton holds Church school from Kingston Sunday for children from ages 3 Lane, North Brun.swick, call the syn­ 9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. for children 3 South Brunswick congregation meets at Brunswick agogue office at (732) 297-0696. Presbyterian Acres School in Kendall Park. Sun­ through senior high. Bible study years of age up to high .school .sen­ Christian Fellowship groups for adults arc held at the same For information about Congregation The Kingston Presbyterian day Worship Service is at 10 a.m. in­ iors. Worship is at 11 a.m. with nurs­ time. B’nai Tikvah, 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, ery care provided for children first Church holds .services at 8:30 a.m. The South Brunswick Christian cluding Chiklrcn's Church. Teen Worship service follows at I I North Brunswick, call the synagogue grade and younger. The church is lo­ and 11 a.m. The Contemporary Wor­ Fellowship is a non-dcnominational, class and Nursery Class. On Wednes­ a.m. Nursery care is available along office at (732) 297-0696. cated at 362 Georges Road in Day- ship service is at 8:30 a.m. This less Bible-lcaching church. Sunday wor­ day evening there is a Bible Study/ with pre-school programs and prima­ ton. For information, call (732) formal service lasts 45 minutes and ship is at the Liberty MalL Suite 209, Prayer for Adults and Yt>uth Group ry church for children up to grade 4.' Kendall Park 329-2463. offers sermon dialogues, contempo­ located at 485 Georges Road in Day- (ages 12-16) at 7:30 p.tn. Once a Baptist Church rary music and more personal .shar­ ton. Services and Children’s Church month there is intercc.s.sory prayer The church is located at Church ing. begin at 10:30 a.m. and evangelism outreach. Lane and Old Georges Lane in North Six Mile Run Brunswick. For information, call, Kendall Park Baptist Church The traditional worship is at 11 The congregation has been fcl- For more information contact the (732) 297-0867. holds morning worship .service at 11 Reformed Church a.m. The pastor is the Rev. John lowshipping in South Brunswick for Rev. Larry Cochran at the South a.m. and an evening fellowship .serv­ Brunswick Assembly of God church Holy Communion will be served Hcin.sohn. a year and offers a variety of study, ice at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Each The Hispanic Worship service is prayer and fellowship groups. Chil­ office at (609) 466-2490. Springs of Living service has a nursery. In addition, at the Six Mile Run Reformed Church during the .service on Sunday, at 12:30 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. dren’s Church is available on Sun­ Water Church there is a regular mid-week prayer Carlos Rivera. days for children ages 4 and up; St. Cecilia’s meeting each Wedne.sday at 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Worship service is at 9:30 The Springs of Living Water a.m. and the sermon “Stable-Time” Church School for all ages is at Youth Group meets on Saturdays for Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. R.C. Church Church will hold a bilingual Sunday*. will be given by the Rev. David Ris- 9:30 a.m. The Hi.spanic Fellow.ship ages 12 and up; Wednesday evening with classes for every age, from nurs­ worship service at 11 a.m. An Ameri­ sceuw. A nursery for children up to 3 meets for Church School at 11:30 Bible Study begins at 7:30 p.m.; the St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church, located ery to adult. can and Korean Multicultural Fel­ years of age will be provided. a.m. Foundations class for New Believers on Kingston Lane and Georges Road The AWANA Youth Club meets meets on Fridays at 8 p.m. and Inter­ lowship will follow after the worship The church is at 4565 Route 27. in Monmouth Junction, holds a Sat­ every Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. fol­ The church will be celebrating cessory Prayer is offered on the last service. The Rev. Dr. Young Kimiisi For further information, call (609) urday Mass at 5 p.m.; Sunday Masses lowing the school calendar. This pro­ the Advent season with the following Friday of each month at 7:30p.m. cross-cultural pastor. events: 921-8895. at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and at gram, for children age 3 through For more information, or for lo­ noon; and weekday Masses at 8 a.m. Bilingual (English and Korean) sixth-grade, emphasizes memorizing A member of the congregation cations of and directions to any of the Adult Bible Study will meet on verses from the Bible. The Teen will light a candle on the Advent Anyone who is untiblc to attend St. Barnabas groups or classes, call the Rev. Ozzie Mass but would like to receive Com­ Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Early Youth Group meets Wednesdays at 7 wreath every Sunday until Christmas. and Carol Gonzalez at (732) morning prayer meeting will he held p.m. with activities throughout the The congregation will participate in Episcopal Church munion on Sunday.s should call Bar­ 274-2211. bara and Bill Slolting at (732) at 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. daily. month. appropriate .scripture readings led by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church The church is located on 44.() The church is located at 3583 die pastor. 329-6634 to arrange for a Eucharistic will celebrate Christmas with three minister to bring Communion, Church Lane, behind the Church Route 27, opposite the Kendall Park Members of the congregation are services of Holy Communion that Christ the King Lane Mall in North Brunswick. For Shopping Center and Roller Rink. asked to help decorate the Advent will take lace during the following Lutheran Church The Sacrament of Reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. until more information, call the church of­ Daniel R. Brown is pastor. For more Mitten Tree which is in front of the times; Christmas Eve, Wednesday, fice at (732) 940-6111. Christ the King Church is a mem­ noon in the Confessional Room. information, call (732) 297-4644. sanctuary. Items needed are mittens, Dec. 24, at 5:30 and 10:30 p.m. and 4s** gloves, hats, .scarves, socks, car on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, at 10 ber congregation of the Evangelical The church offers religious edu­ St. Mary’s Missionary muffs, underwear, umbrellas. The.se a.m. The Christmas Eve .services will Lutheran Church in America. The cation for children in grades pre-kin- To iiwltuli’ your service in 'PiieI items will be donated to the Wom­ 'include the singing of “Silent Night” church building is located on Route dergarten through eight. Post's Religious News listing, selid Baptist Church en’s Aware Center in New Bruns­ by candlelight. The 5:30 p.m. Christ­ 27 in Kendall Park. During the school year, pre-K. or fax a press release to Religious St. Mary's Missionary Baptist wick. The tree will be given in mem­ mas Eve and the 10 a.m. Christmas Holy Communion is celebrated kindergarten and the first grades meet News, c/o The Post, P.O. Box 309, Church holds worship .services at 11 ory of elder Beverly Crawford. Day service will include the reading each Sunday at 10:30 a.m., preceded at 8:50 a.m. on Sundays. Grades two Dayton. N.J. OHHIO: (732) 329-9286, a.m. on Sundays. Communion is held There will be a Christmas Eve of a Christmas story to the children by a Sunday School for adults and and three meet at 10:15 a.m. Sun­ Press releases must he received at the first Sunday of each month and Candlclighting Service at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Francis A. Hubbard, who children by 9:15 a.m. days. Grades four and five meet least one week before intended puhli-. Sunday School, for ages 3 and up. The service will include carols, the also will preach at the three services. There is a service of worship with Tuesdays from 5:45 through 7 p.m. cation date. WEEKEND PICKS Christmas kids Directory of at Sand Hills The Sand Hills Preschool will Religious Services hold its “Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Program" on Sunday at the school, located on Sand Hill Road in Kendall Park. Due to the school's large population, there will be two UNITED I 4315 US Route One PRINCETON performances. METHODIST [■'•nC: I' rl Monmouth ]cl., NJ 1)8852 UNITED Four-year-olds who attend on /•! I lAU't 609-520-1094 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays in CHURCH C'mIK'H S»rii/tn/IViirs/n/'.'i 9:10 METHODIST George St. at Livingston Ave. 113X1 dill the a.m. and p.m. sessions will have I C/irisfWH Edifulfii'ti '*-■ 1u CHURCH their program at 2:15 p.m. Pre-kin­ New Brunswick 908-545-8975 f'' 113111,1111 dergarten and extended care students, lapaiiTSV \\,ir>htii Id lIT.Otl Jni Corner of Nassau St. and Vandeventer Ave. along with the 3-year-olds in the 9:30 am Church School Classes Rev. Kobrrt Ciishm.in, Senmr Castor 1997 nursery school who attend Tuesdays Rev. Tra\ is (.X urstavt. Music 609-924-2613 11:00 am Morning Worship REJOICE! and Thursdays in the a.m. and p.m. Workslhip Crowing in the Spirit I Dr. Al Mickok, OiruNtor of A ll Are Welcome! sessions will have their program at Sharing Cod's Word - Showing Christ 's Love I CounsA’Iin^ I Rev. Bud Smvthe. .Assix*. Casiorol 3:30 p.m. I Small Ciruups & .Mi.ssiuns Retreshments provided by the Rev. Dr. Sydney S. Sadio I Mr. Russ MctXTTTuitt, As.stx' Castor Parent Support Organization will be Pastor of ChilJaiVs .Mlni.st^il.^ Sunday Schedule available after both programs. Call Flo Pickett, director of the school, at ■ Worship...9;30am & IT.OOam (732) 940-1515. (Nursery Care 9:15-12:15) Adult Education...9:30am & 11:00am Santa Claus Church School...9:30am & 11:00am Ridge Rd, & New Rd. Youth Club...6:00pm Is coming to town . Monmouth Junction The South Brunswick Police- 9:30 - Sunday School manLs Benevolent Association Local All smiles 11:00 a.m. - Worship Biiildiiig Handicapped Accessible 166 and the Fraternal Order of Police South Brunswick township Police Department Chief Michael 12:00 - Coffee Hour James H. Harris, Jr., Senior Pastor Lodge 51, in cooperation with the Paquette joined Governor Christie Whitman in Trenton recent­ Margaret G. Pullman, Christian Ed. Dir. ly for the announcement of a statewide decline in the crime Pastor John Maltbv South Brunswick Police Department, James W. Robinson, Assistant Pastor will sponsor the third annual "Meet rate for the first six months of 1997. Chief Paquette repre­ 732-329-6719 Santa Day" on Saturday from 11 a.m. sented law enforcement officers from Middlesex County. to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn of THEGEORGES UNITARIAN CHURCH Princeton, located at the intersection . ' "3 A' « A ROAD of Route 1 and Ridge Road. OF PRINCETON Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road It R BAPTIST CHURCH A free picture of children sitting Old Geor>;i.‘s Rd. & Church Ln. 609-924-1604 with Santa will be'available while \o rth Brunswick, N) 08902 supplies last. Children also will re­ Sunday Services & Church School 7.12-297-08h7 at 9:15 and 11:15am Dr. I.imes Brix, Interim P.isttir ceive a small gift. Cookies and juice Child care provided will be .served. r o s N'' 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for All Ages NASSAU December 21st 11:00 am - S unday W orship Service PRESBYTERIAN 10:00 a.m. I.ViusiTv One 7- Children's Vnmarg Oiurch .Sviiilahk’} SERVICE CHURCH "Hanging the Greens" W ednesday The Rev. Dr. Paul S, Johnson Ladies Prayer & Bible Study 9:30 am SALUTES 61 Nassau St., Princeton, Adult prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm .4 Warm, Frieiutli/ Church far 152 Yntrs G rand Ballroom 609-924-0103 Marine Sgt. Arthur K. Patter­ A A. A A A A A. A A (Ramp entrance on right side of building) son, son of Arthur and Millie Patter- ,son of Monmouth Junction, recently Enjoy an unforgettable evening of exceptional 7:30 a.m. Radio Broadcast CHRIST THE KING received the Navy and Marine Corps cuisine, high spirits and dancing. Featuring a (WHWH 1350 AM) splendid five-course dinner, beginning xvitna CHURCH Achievement Medal. 8:15 a.m. Bible Study Sgt. Patterson was recognized for siiinptuous hors d'oeuvres reception and featuring 3330 Highway 27 an incomparable main course of Chateaubriand. 9:15 a.m. Service of Worship Kendall Park his out.standing achievement while (908) 297-1200 serving as cquntermea.sures techni­ Plus an open bar all evening, champagne toast at Education for All Ages midnight and continental breakfast at 1:30 am. ".A Supportive Community o( Faith cian with Marine Aviation Logistics 11:00 a.m. Service of Worship tor all People Squadron-13, Marine Corps Air Sta­ Ring in '98 in Grand Sty lei (child care beginning at 9:00) Sunday School 9; 15am tion, Yuma, Ariz. He was singled out Only $ 1 0 5 per person Holy Communion 10:30am • for the award because of his superb (Or ^295 per couple tvith ilelitxe guestroom inchitied) Clarence D. Ammons, interim Pastor jean N. Seilz, Intenm Asstx'iate Pastor Saturday Evening Worship 5:00pm initiative and contribution in helping Lisa K- Nidiols, Dir. of Youth 6t Young Adult Ministries the command fulfill its mission. lovce MacKichan Walker, Director of Christian Education A Congregation of the Evangelical The 1985 . graduate of South Ktm*lh B. Kfllfv, Director of Music Ministri’ Lutheran Church in America fESTERFIELD’S Celebrate the Sue Ellen Page, Dir, of Choirs for Children & Youth Brun.swick High School Joined the RESTAURANT night awau... Marine Corps in December 1990. starting at 9:00 pm with the superior soumfs of PRINCETON ETHICAL W ing Productions DJ, while enjoying sensational SOUTH BRUNSWICK hors d'oeuvres, and irresistible selections from ASSEMBLY OF GOD HUMANIST FELLOWSHIP our pasta and carving stations. Plus an open bar, 7' t/i'u N'Oi’f I’l.iifiiniy in’u 'c ."iv; oof- hats, noisemakers, and a continental breakfast at Meeting at Brunswick Acres School December 21st ‘Bringiny the present-day renewal/ 1:30 am. What a blast! Kory Drive, Kendall Park, N] "The Book That's Most revival to tlie heart of'Princeton'' Only $7 8 per person Spirit-led worship, bundav ■ SVofship Service l(>;(X)a.m. Meaningful in My Life" (Or ^249per couple with deluxe guestroom included) Sunday - Children's Church & Nursery Provided preaching and prayer ministry. Wednesday - Bible S tudy'P rayer 7:00 p.m Pedro Castillo, Trustee Princeton Ethical Humanist Fellowship Sunday nights at 6:00 p.m. For nnire information or directii»ns please contact Princeton, NJ at The Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street. Ke\ Larrv j Cochran All Are Wetcome CENTER POINT Siiutli Bruivsvvkk z\»MMnldv of Imii For information, call .Andrea Kepic 908-2Kl-6i)W PO Box ^101 Chureli Ottice: For information call 921-8095 Exit SA Ni ri’K MONROE TWP (609) 655-4775 Kendall Park, N| 0H824 609-466-2490 or Dick Keichart 609-924-6492 w w w ,c \ be I eiie 1 .ne U - re V i val revivaKn eyberenel.iiel The Central Post Sports Editor: Rich Fisher SportsFax: (732) 329-9286 Thursday Sports VoiceMail: (609) 924-3244, ext. 702 December 18,1997 Sports 12A SPORTS South Brunswick ready to hoop it up BRIEFS It’s a whole Boys hope to South Brunswick Grand Slam fall instructional pro- new world for guard against uranis. headed by Mike Garlatli. CoUiraito Rockies' scout and Viking girls team coming up shdrt Gland Slam Aeademie Director, will he olTered as Idllows: By Carolyn M, Hartko By Rich Fisher if Sports Writer Sports Editor Winter Vacation Baseball With brand new facilities to call • Opponents may be able to ibok Camp: Monday-Wednesday, home for the 1997-98 season, there's over the players on South Brunswick Dec. 2d-.^l. from 9 to 11:.^0 a.m. a fresh start for all of South Bruns­ High’s basketball team this year, but There is a limit of 70 plavers. wick High School's winter sports they better not look past them. Cost is $95. tciims. Due to a broken ankle suffered by Advance registration is re­ But the girls varsity basketball 6-foot, 4-inch .senior Greg Goldman, quired on a I'irst-eome. first- team is also welcoming a new' coach the Vikings tallest players are 6-2 serve basis. For further informa­ to go along with the new gym. For­ junior Dan Frusciano and 6-1 senior tion ea'il (7.t2) 274-1919. mer assistant/JV coach Jaymee Keith Print If 6-3 Yue He continiles t * * Boehmer will be calling the plays to develop, it will provide the Vi­ from (he Viking bench for 1997-98. kings with some size off the bench. The Raritan Valley YMCA replacing former head coach John Despite the slight height, coach in East Brunswick is accepting Coppola. Coppola vacated the posi­ Marc Babich is excited about thei Vi­ registration for its Open Adult tion after an eight-year stint that kings as he enters his second season Basketball League. All games helped to (urn a sagging program as varsity head coach. - . are held in the YMCA gymnasi­ around. The Lady Vikings went 'T love this team,” Babich Said. um and arc open to adults 18 and 91-90 under Coppola, returned to “After a couple weeks I’ve seen a ttver. Both teams and individuals state competition, and captured a great work ethic. We’ve got guys that can register. YMCA member­ Greater Middlesex Conference White can shoot. Our guards can handle the ship is not required. Call the Division title during the 1994-95 .sea­ ball and they can pass. We’re ex­ YMCA at a m 2-‘i7-4114 for son. cited. We’re hoping for .some good Boehmer. who played college further information. things. basketball for East Stroudsburg Uni­ “Certainly the (Greater Middle­ versity. has done a similar job for the sex Conference’s) White Division is The .laniesburg Traveling SBHS girls soccer program. In her wide open this year as opposed to AAU Baseball Organization is three years with the varsity. Boehmer last year when North Brunswick and forming under-14 teams for has accumulated a 33-l%l record, St. Peter’s were the dominating next spring. Players must live in made the state tournament all three teams.” Middlesex or Monmouth Coun­ years, and led the girls to a Blue Di­ Print, a co-captain and the only ties. Anyone interested should vision co-championship this past fall. reluming starter from last year’s 9-13 call Gary Bordonaro at (9081 Boehmer plans on introducing a team, will be the lone true frontcourt ,S21 -0246. few' changes on offense this season, player. Senior co-captain Ron Da­ * * * but for the most part she is reluctant venport (5-11), Frusciano and 5-10 to tinker with what has worked for Jeff Waddell will start at guards, The l.'ith annual Garden the girls basketball team in recent while Darius Lumpkin and Ricky State Outdoor Sportsmen's years. Tyus, both 6-0 sophomores, vie for Show will begin at I p.m.. Jan. 8 "1 just want to continue the suc­ the final starting spot. at the New Jersey Convention cess oi' (he program," the new- coach Goldman would have started, but and Exposition Center at Raritan said. "John Coppola's done a great broke his ankle in the first play of a Center in Edison. Encompassing job w ith getting that program off the scrimmage with Marlboro. a full range of outdoor activities ground and keeping it competitive, “That’s a tough break for us and and travel, the show offers the and that's really what 1 want to do." him,” Babich said. “He worked real best in hunting and fishing ex­ At the end of last season, it look­ staff photos by John Keating hard during the summer. He made a ed like the team would be pretty well Ron Davenport (above, left) passes the ball off during a preseason practice last week, while the girls great play, he was taking a charge hibits. set for the next one. The Vikings squad ran some 2-on-1 drills with Charlene Davenport (left) and Katie Tracy. Both teams open the and broke the ankle. It’s unfortunate. Show hours are 1 to 10 p.m. only lost two .starters in June, includ­ season Friday night. He was looking good.” Jan. 8-9. It) a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. ing point guard Kelly Avery who led Other players off the bench in­ 10 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 11. the team in steals and assists. How­ clude He, seniors Anwar Brown and Admission is $8 for adults. S3 ever. another starter decided not to Dwayne Watterman, and juniors for children under 12 and free come out this year, and two experi­ Ralph Stevens and Collin Baptiste. for children under 6. For further enced juniors, point guard Gina Stevens is a 5-10 guard with great information call (717) 676-9900. Schneider and guard Tiffany Miller, leaping ability who Babich is “hop­ * * * have lost practice time to illness in ing can contribute because he is an preseason and probably won’t start in athlete.” The New Jersey Youth Soc­ Friday's season opener at home Waddell, a transfer from Cleve­ cer Association will host Its an­ again.st Bishop Ahr. land, will be at point guard. Babich is nual workshop from 9 a.m.-5 That leaves senior guard Katie not concerned that a newcomer to the p.m. on Saturday. Jan. 3 at the Tracy as the lone survivor from last system is running the offense, since New Jersey Convention Center year’s starting lineup. Tracy (16.5 Waddell played with the Vikings dur­ in Edison. points and five boards per game) will be back in her guard position. The ing the summer. The workshop will feature team captain set school records last “He’s an excellent point guard year for the number of three pointers and we’re expecting good things some of the nation's top clini­ from him,” Babich said. “He’s veiy cians and coaches who will lead in a single season (35) and the total points in a single season (362). She good with the basketball, and he fit in seminars, clinics and workshops real well with the team during the on various aspects of soccer. has a good shot at reaching the 1,000 point mark this year. summer. He’s not really new to the Soccer vendors and manufactur­ system anymore. ers will also he on hand to dis­ The rest of the starting lineup for this week will probably include soph­ “We’ve got real good guards, i play the latest in soccer equip­ think Ronnie Davenport is headed for ment. omore Dana Andreko (5-5) at the point guard and junior Stephanie a monster season. He’s looking su­ Tickets are S7 in advance Bergman (5-8) in the two guard slot. perb in preseason.” and SIO at the door. Andreko was the point guard for the Babich will utilize those guards JV last year. Bergman saw some var­ in every way possible as he attempts For tickets and further in­ sity time, but she led the JV squad in to create chaos on the floor. formation. call the NJYS office scoring and rebounding. “We’re going to look more to at (609)490-072.“;. Junior Julie Flantzer (5-7) returns pick it up on defense, get out and trap as a forward, and sophomore Ursala more, extend the court with fullcourt Kirk (5-9) will also work in the paint. and halfcourt traps,” Babich said. A series of baseball camp.s Kirk was a standout on both JV and “We have to take the game to their and clinics, as well as a freshman teams last year. guards, trap them at halfcourt. We coaches clinic will be held at Returning junior guard Pam Sza- don’t want teams settling in where The College of New Jersey Dec. bo (5-6) will be one of the first off they can post up. We want to extend 29-31. The camps will be run by the bench, along with junior backup our pressure and with the guards we TCNJ head coach Rick Dell. point Janice Tarlecki (5-6). Sopho­ have 1 think we can do that. “Offensively, we’re going to push A two-day camp for high mores Nichole Burton (5-9) and Amanda Grossman (5-10) and junior the ball up the court and just keep us­ school players will be held Dec. ing more of the floor.” 29-30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A Jovan Martin (5-10) will also see court time. Charlene Davenport, a But there’s no question about the camp for players ages 8-12 will 5-11 senior forward who transferred team’s biggest question. be held Dec. 31. The clinic for to SBHS from Rutgers’ Prep this “Are we going to get bodies on baseball coaches will be held year, is expected to lend some pres­ someone and are we going to box out Dec. 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ence to the Lady Vikings inside and get rebounds,” Babich said. “If game. we get bodies on sdmeone, we’ll'be For further information. call OK. That’s what rebounding is all Dell at 273-.S833. As has been the case for the past few years, the Vikings expect to find about. Our biggest concern right now themselves outsized in several key is holding opponents to one shot.” Princeton University softball games. South Brunswick opens Friday at coach Cindy Cohen will be "We're probably just an average New Brunswick, which returns just among the clinicians at'the Soft- size team." Boehmer said. "We're two players from a 3-18 team. The ball Coaches Clinic Friday, nut real big, and because of that we Vikes first game in their new gym have to play good defense and be comes Monday when a new-look St. Jan. 16 at the Cherry Hill Hil­ Peter’s team comes in. The holidays ton. The Baseball Coaches Clin­ very controlled on the court, try to control the game, and play our bring another visit to the J.P. Flynn ic will be held the following Fri­ Memorial Tournament in Morris day. Jan. 23. at the Cherrv Hill game." The Vikings found that out in a County. The Vikes open with West Hilton. preseason scrimmage against a much Morris on Dec. 26. Both clinics begin at 8 a.m. bigger Ewing team. But Boehmer Babich feels his team should be and run through until 10 p.m. thought her team looked good against ready. The Vikes held their own Sasrevillc and West Orange. against a Pemberton team that returns Fof further information on "I'm pleased going into the sea­ four starters from a 22-6 squad, and the clinics, call Jack Hawkins at son. but Bishop Ahr's a very tough SB won every quarter in the Marlbo- 1732) .32K-.S392. opener for us." the coach said. r o scrim mage .

See NEW, Page 15A See BOYS, Page 15A Vikings show signs of promise in first two swim meets By Carolyn M. Hartko The Vikings lost to Old Bridge 99-77 m their season Another mainstay is sprinter Minas Kourouglos. The include senior co-captain Tracey Poslusney, junior Marc Sports Writer opener last week, and fell to North Brunswick ')9-7(i on senior co-captain won all his races in the first meet, and Ericson (breaststroke), senior Steve Loester (back, butter­ The pioneering spirit is ulise and well at South Bruns­ Monday. Both results were good efforts against very the 50 free and two relays in the second. fly and individual medley), senior Jim McDonnell (sprints and breaststroke) and junior Rich Domoter wick High School. strong, well-established programs. Freshman Kelly ©"Toole is a distance swimmer (200 This winter. 37 athletes came out for the school’s "1 wanted the kids to find out in the first couple ol and 500 meters) who picked up a second against Old (freestyle). first-ever varsity swim team. With 21 girls and 16 boys meets that we’re going to be competitive." coach John Btidge. Harding is also expecting to see some points from on (he initial roster, the squad registered as a eo-ed team Harding said. "1 think a lot of (hem were very woirieil finder the heading of versaiililiy, Harding has several seniors Jessica Rohrbach and Jennifer Englert, junior lor their maiden season. That means that boys and girls that they weren’t going to do well because it s a firsi-ycar youngsters that can help the team anywhere they are Erin Sterenson, sophomore Erin Kelly, and freshman Fe- wilt compete head to head in individual races throughout team. But we’ve done very well in our first two meets needed. Freshman Ed Lui is a second tier swimmer who lecia Statzer before the season is over. the schedule. We haven’t won, but we've won races atul we vc had a can pull in the second and third place points, and sopho- Others who have been showing steady improvment From the r)utset. everyone assumed it would be an ex­ lot more success than what the kids might have thought mtire .Anna Marowiiz can fill in at backstroke, and dis­ include sophomores Kim Young and Kari Mendenko, citing season. Win o r lose, this team is the first, and the originally was going to happen." tance and sprint relays. junior Evan Kaplowilz and freshmen Evan Mensher and swimmers will eiijoy the distinction of making school The Vikings have shown th;ii they have a few piemiet "We have some quality kids that are able to do real Nick Kaminski. sports history every lime they compete. By the end of the sw'immers capable of bringing in first place points, .lunioi well, but right now' depth is a factor,” Harding said. “Not So far, about 20 different swimmers have competed \ear. base records will be posted for each of the II Dan Ricker, W'ho can swim just about any thing .iccordmg that we don’t have enough kids to have depth. We just in the meets. Harding is hoping to have more people events, marks that future swimmers at SBHS will aspire to his coach, won the 200 freestyle tind 100 bai ksimke don’t have the experience yet. We’ve been very limited ready for competition as the sea.son wears on. to shatter. races against the Knights and Raiders, and swam .i leg on with our pool lime. We're swimming anywhere we can “We’re kind of limited right now,” the coach Alter strong showings in their first two du;il meets, the 200 medley and 200 freestyle tel.tvs. .Siunh lit tins get ;i |iool. And that’s been hindering us," the new kids in the pool have even greater expectations. wick won both relays in those two meets. .Some of the people adding depth to this year’s squad See SWIM, Page 15A

i Thursday, December 18, 1997 The Central Post 13A SB hopes to be winter winners By Carolyn M. Hartko for us last year ami they did pretty Sports Writer TRACK & FIELD well." Wiilen said. "They're sto|ipers Al this lime nl' ye;ir, must hieh lor us there " school iithlclcs iiic lookinj! lor waiil to Seniors l .tnssa Kiajewski (high senior Ol Meylian Roi|iie jump/disi.inees) and M;iris;t .Schwairt/ the imloor sports season. However, more and sophomore till Stein will (s|ii inlsi are also expecteil to contrib­ some hciirty souls will he e(mipetinf> lake on (he lent) and t i'OI!. I leshm.in ute ihis w mlei, iipiiinst mother niiture as well its other Kristin Mitiialli and -.ophomore teiims. Overeoming thiit extoi obst ' ITs a good eiillure.'' Wiilen said Meghan I enili t , i I m i Min the (wo ol the prese.ison .iiiiimie among the iielc has got to make winter Iniek pai- longei lanes. tieipants the most dctiieaterl athletes giik. "(.tme u|ion a lime the culture I III ili'lalio Minnei-,IIIIIIMI'. uillwill see w as sec' what you can gel oiil of it, in any school program. some di I l;’M 111 o n np .'|i II; I In sea Once agitin. .South Urunswiek \'o w III.' CMllnie is re .ill', lo work lo- son, I he\ a. ere iii I im < n e il, i M id L’eihcr and iii lo icach higher ami go High School expects to have two diesex ( onleivnee s Red Idoision for good teiims itnd sevcriil strong iiRli- liiriher. Ihev re still luiinble enough cross eomiliN, hut will go against to know dial there's a long way logo, viduiils in the running lor division, W.hile l)i\ision In,mis foi winter county and state honors in winter hut they arc pretty conlidenl loo." tiaek. When It conies to hoys track at track. ■ ,( ;.'li's noi f)ld lindge ih.M we're The Lady Vikings should he able South liriinswick, whether it's winter to improve on last year's .^-1 dual rumiine ag.tmsl. nul it's not I’iseala- or spring, it's not a program, it's ;i meet record, thanks to the experi­ way. " Wiilen said 'Hnl I know that dy nasty . The hoys graduated 24 sen­ enced people on this yetir's si|iiad. there's good eoinpeinion out there all iors last June, a group that Wiilen de­ There were no seniors to graduiite o\er the plane. And I'm sine there's scribed as "all eoiilributors, " 'The last .lime, and only one promising going to I'e I h.dlein'■■ m pi. ic, iiiiieh il.issol led the te.nil to a I-0 dual young sprinter fiiiled to show up lor e\ery meet " meet reeord. and the seliooTs first- practices this year. Though smiill in Veteran splinter Mona lolinsnn. ever d.VK' relay championship. numbers, the Vikings arc big in tal­ the team's oihei in eapiam, returns Heplli and consisleney were the keys ent, with .seven all-division nominees lor her senior season. .She'll be show ■ to last year's success. returning. ing the ro|ies to two Ireshmen. her "We'll be thinner this year, but “A lot of these girls have oppor­ younger sister. Roslyn. and l.isa I’al- we're still good." Wiilen said. "We tunities to cither be a county champi­ isiewic/. have a lot of potential, but I'rom what on. or to come in one ol' the top iti the In the hurdles, iimior .li.iiie k.in- I saw, St. Joe's is going lo be rciilly county," head coach Larry Witlen slein ;uul senior Jasmin Spiiinei are hard lo slop tin the relays)." said. “We’d like to win the counties expceled to be consistent seorers. Senior Calvin Look, one of the in both the relays and the individuals, After an oiilsianding freshman year, team's three captains, is the presea­ and we'd like to place well in the Ja'Nai O'C'onnor should be one of son lavorile to win the county title in states." the county leaders in the shot put as a the hurdles. He was the only junior in The girls will he almost unbeat­ sophomore, and |imior Kim Magm the finals hist year, and all ol his able in the distance events thanks to w'ill be a strong lelay partner in that eom|ieiiiion gradimled in June. T.ook the success of the fall cross country event. can also impress in the .‘i.S dash. ;ind team. Junior Tracey Yeager and Yeager and Spinner will double he'll be a big part of sprint relays. freshman Anne O'Ranc will drop up for the high Jump. down to the 800 meter race, while "Jasmin ami fracev high jumped See WINTER, Page 15A Viking bowling teams have new look

B Bill Sullivan season miiiehes this season. Mike Andrusiewicz. a howling >ports Writer Di'Taranio inherits a relatixely vclenm of 25 yards, lakes over the Not long after deciding she want­ young leain. with just three seniors. Vikings' boys program, and the ivew ed to he a howler, Candace DiTaran- The 'Vikings also ha\e a trio irf I'resh- coach intends to take his team hack to realized she wanted to be a bowl­ men who have shown a great deal of lo square one. ing coach someday. promise, according lo Di faranlo. "I think people, especially with Now that someday is here, DiTa- Seniirr leadership will he pro­ young kids, have gotten loo w rapped ranto. a former bowler for .South vided b\ Laura lAans. Aiielin Colon up in tryiilg lo figure out the condi­ Brunswick High School, and the and I ran Weinstein, while frosh new­ tions without rcully working on the school’s new girl's howling coach, comers Julia While. Shaina Singer fundamenlaJs of their game." said intends to makes sure her team real­ and Joanne Sosa may be the slandoul Aiulrusiewiez. "A SI65 bowling ball izes its potential as bowlers. players of ihc future. isn't going lo make \iui a belter play­ The way DiTaranto plans lo ilo Tilfaux ('ban. I'.riri Moiielia and er w ithout the right techuii|ue." that is through education. Being u Desiree Yost also will he looking lo .And Andrusievviez is covering all member of the South Brunswick break Ihc lineup loi South Bruiis- the bases when it comes to his team's staff photo by John Keating bdwiing team isn't going lo be all fun w iek, coinpivheiisive education in howling. and games this season: The Vikings reaching inav he DTIaranio's lo­ "I'oilay. for example, we started Eric Albert, the starting 135-pounder for the South Brunswick wrestling team, is one of seven starting will gel an education as well. cus this season, hut there is .mother with bowling etiquette." he said on sophomores who coach Joe Dougherty hopes can lift the Vikings this season. "This was a goal of mine — to be element that w ill he sironglv stressed .Monday, "We worketi on how lo a bowling coach — and I’m very on iho South Brunswick team this properly pick the hall up from the anxious, you might say I'm very ex­ year. rack without breaking a finger or a cited to gel the ball rolling," said Di- "We iiceil te, eume tugelher as a wrist. We then discussed the impor- Dougherty is optimistic despite Taranto. an active league player who team." saiii DiTaranto. whose team lanee of tipproaching the lane and brings an exlensive background in opens its se.isnii TrM.i', anainsl Edi­ doing lest slides, to see if the surface the sport into her post, including al- son and pla\s iis seeoml inateh fiies- is going to he slick, or sticky, or suddenly young wrestling team icndanec al the prestigious Dick day a.'.nnsi I.P, Sieien'. before whatever. We also eovereil strategies Rittger Academy. "When I was iii ; breakiiu; h>r Uie n-JKt,y.s. le.uii vin how to praeiice. Tor example, you By Rich Fisher and the Crossroads prograni,' more omore Mare Tainow is al 215. No school, the coaches didn't teach at unit) is gMing Im be \eiv mipurlani lo don't want to he consistently throw­ Sports Editor poli.shcd wrestlers arc coming into one is considered a true heavyweight, all. You just went out there and did us." ing the hall al the pocket, because For the Hnst time in 13 years, the high school. although the Viking.s will pul some- what you did. There are many impor­ I.ikewise. die South Brunswick you're going to have the 7-Id's and South Brunswick High’s wrestling “Granted, their skills need to be otie out there depending op how a tant strategies and techniques in this ho\s birwliiig team will have a iie'w team enters the season as a defending refined, but after a year in the pro­ meet is playing out. game — evaluating lane conditions, coach with ,i new aiipioaeh. See LOOK, Page 15A champion. gram things have started to take hold “A lot of the success of our sea­ ball usage. Kids think it's just go out The Vikings won the Greater of them,” Dougherty said. ’’Just the son will be contingent upon our and try to gel a strike. We want to ed­ Middlesex Conference White Divi­ way they’ve adapted to the sport and sophomores,” Dougherty said. "If ucate them as much as possible" sion title last year, finishing with a the pervading attitude it gives them is those guys from 25 to 40 can win 15 DiTaranto initiated that focus by 14-4 overall record and reaching the a help. It’s not a wishy-washy thing raatehes, we'll he successful. If they attending the rceeni NJ.SIAA Bov, I Central Jersey Group 111 semifinals. where I have freshmen starting, then win 10 niatehes. we'll be mediocre. ing Coaches Clinic at Curolier Lane-, Coach Joe Dougherty thought not coming out as .sophomores, in North Brunswick, where, .South there would be a .solid nucleus return­ which has happened a few times. See YOUNG, Page 14A Brunswick will play all of its regular ing from that squad. But in the world These kids arc commiued lo the sport of high school sports, nothing is defi­ now.” nite. The youth starts at 103 with Dougherty was “taken aback” sophomore Ryan Guilbert and fresh­ when 160-pounder Chad Jones and man J.A. Duca. Senior Oliver Risha. Fight Cancer Mth Your Used Car! heavyweight Dennis Yuhasz, a re­ a state qualifier last year, will be at gional qualifier last year, decided not either 112 or 119 along with sopho­ Donate Your Used Car, Truck, RVor Boat Today! to come out for the team. more Travis Juarez and freshman T.J. Lauch. “Before practice started we look­ ,( MSRP=$1099 ed like a really strong team on pa­ The next four weights arc all AMERICAN ■taxdedoctible sophomores, with Anthony Fidaearo * Support Road To Recovery Program; per,” Dougherty said. “However, IVansports Cancer Patterns To Trcuimcnt things didn't pan out as we anticipat­ (125), Titus Nielsen (130), Erie Al­ - k MI m-ir-Hii irs$999f ed. This kind of hurls. bert (135) and Chris Palo (140). * Hassle Free - Wc Do All The Work < Junior Bruce Fox and freshman i W a Any Make & Model - Any Condition ■ t visit us on “We have somebody to put in at t h e w e b 160, but heavyweight we have no Mike Janicki are at 145, while junior www.fitnesswarehouse.com 5: one. You're talking about a nine to T.J. Korodan and freshman Blake 12 point differential in lho.se match­ Shaw are at 152. There is some expe­ es." rience al 160 with seniors Seolt Tu- HAVE AN OLD FASHIONED The result is that Dougherty has gya and Bob Monroe, and senior cap­ COUNTRY CHRISTMAS his youngest team ever, and may start tain Milton LaTorres and sophomore Priced like the up lo seven sophomores. The fiip Chris Watson is at 171. side is that with the development of Junior Chris Bclkot and sopho­ old days Come the township’s recreation program more Tim Fox arc at 189 while soph­ For Holiday Shopping erson^ s TV & Appliances SUSAN Christmas Shop THE BIG DEALS O ur Christmas Shop Are At Mrs. G’s GUEENE has a full line of Unique & Everyday HAS IT ALU Unusual Gifts THIS AD VALID THROUGH 12/20/97 Handbags • Jewelry • Luggage • Attaches FRESH CUT GE EXTRA All at Discount Prices 6 MONTHS t » * CHRISTMAS TREES LARGE CAPACITY Lowest Prices on Luggage by SAME-AS-CASH • i4KOoid Take DOUGLAS FIR -BALSAM No Interest If 2-SPEED WASHER ^SteHIng silver 5 0 % Samsonitd ^a^ ntic BLUE SPRUCE • FRASER Paid In Full In 6 • 8 Cycles Mo. Available On All • 3 Water Temps' • Marcaslte gsec ^9'*^ L u c a s * $10 and up Brands All Products. • 3 Water Levels Jewelry U r r and more... Minimum Finance 1,000's of Amount $399. Minimum • Bleach & Fabric Softener Poinsettias Monthly Payments Are •WdXR2080TWW Printed Velvet & Cyclamen J ^ r e e d o m our price Required. Interest in bloom The Most Beautiful Accrues From Purchase $ 3 5 7 Scarfs »1Q99 Holly ■ Garlands Date But Is Waived Value up to $65 • w Travel Case ^29^^ RCA 5 0 ’ DIA. HOME THEATER^“* If Paid In Full In 6 Mo. POINSEHIAS PROJECTION TV WITH Money Can Buy FREE DELIVERY TV GUIDE PLUS-t AND Genuine Leather by Take TWO TUNER P-l-P. 8ERETA 5 0 % Cedar Creek $q q ROPING: Laurel * Princess Pine On All GE Ae • Digital Gomb. Filler 3 Piece W $ 3 9 9 & Up. • Master Touch Universal Decoration. • Ribbons | Handbags Qpp Luggage Set value $300 Rks • Lights • Tinsel * Candles I All M aytag Remote, Glow-ln-The-Dark Appliances ORNAMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD | $ 3 9 9 & Up $ 1 7 9 7 M Take And All MELE® 91199 Custoii] Decorated Reg $ 1 8 9 9 ANNE KLEIN® 5 Q % Tvs 35" & Larger. Jewelry * 9 * W r e a t l t B Boxes gt UP Watches OFF ALL STEREO PRODUCTS, ALL CD Extra Thick Freshly Made DECKS, ALL AUDIO RECEIVERS, ALL BALSAM FIR WREATHS One Stop Holiday Shopping 10% OFF TELEPHONES, ALL SHELF STEREOS frtmi Muliit' It’s worth the trip from anywhere! Bird Houses • Feeders • Lyric Bird Seed R o u t e 1. (1 2 Mi. So. of Rt. liitort.oclion) T h e _____ Orchids • Bonsai Plants • Pots • Tools LAWRENCEVIUE. NJ 08648 MARKETPLACE WINDSOR GREEN If you 're looking for • From PA Via Rl 1 • 6 mi N ol Toll Bndg« • From PA via Ri 95 Emi onto Ri i Soutrt Route 31 OUTLET STOKE ^ that special gift, • From Poini9 South. Rt. 295 to Rout* 1 South. 'A mi y o u 7/ find it at Dally 9-8 . PHONE: LocGl: S 0 M 82 -1 4 44 • Out ot Town: i-800-010>14441||||| M il iii-in Kngli.shtown Auction Hours; Mon.-Fil. Sarrr-Spm; |S U j|j tBrown nuig.) Frhuei.m GARDEN Sat. & Sun. ' Sat. SanvOpm; Sun. llam *5pm JJQ 908-58.3-3696 « 609-520-0777 RAIL ROAD erson’s C o n v e n ie n t Fir^ADCing AvaiUM>i<> Nursery \ 9-6 ,/ See Store tor Ueiant ■ ■ ■ ■ i ON DISPLAV Famous for Quality & Service since 1939 \ ./ Open everyday for your shopping convenience. IN OUR INDOOR 609-924-5770 \ / < ______Look for us online www.susangreene.com WATER GARDEN Lt LJlod un Kouti’ 20U betucon Pnru.t*tun afid l^twreiit-uvilU- IjjjJjjJ ^.14A The Central Post Thursday, December 18, 1997 Junior Pee Wees’ memorable season ends in Florida rain By Rich Fisher sports Editor POP WARNER : When it pours, it rains. Nearly the entire time the South big, fast and phsycial. We would Brunswick Junior Pee Wee Pop have had to play well above our I Warner team was in Orlando, it heads to have a chance. : '.poured. And during their stay, teams “Naperville wasn’t as fast as the >;from Texas and Illinois rained on the Dallas team, but they were big. Al­ Vikings parade. most every team we’ve played this But once the rainbow appeared, year was bigger than us, hut not like the pot at the end of it contained these teams. They just had no .small memories that the players, cheerlead­ kids. You couldn’t tell when they ers and families can cherish for a life­ were putting in their second-string time. players. There was just no drop-off in “They have a common bond be­ size.” tween them," said coach Rich Nas- So, one of the greatest seasons a dco, whose team lost its consolation second-year team could ever have game, 12-0, to Naperville, 111. on Sat­ ended with a 13-2 record and a ton of urday. “This is something these 26 thrills. And while the players will go kids can look back on and say ‘Hey, on to greater things in life.they can >we did this.’ It certainly has been a always reflect upon it with smiles on team effort. There were no super- their faces. stars, but the kids can realize and As can the township itself, which draw upon the fact that you can rallied around the Pop Warner pro­ achieve so much by working hard as gram with substantial monetary do­ Photos courtesy of Disney World a team. nations. “We had an absolutely fantastic “We have gotten so much contri­ With the Orlando rain faiiing ail around, Junior Pee Wee quarterback Brad Casaiveri checks out the Naperville (III.) defense during Sat­ year. Even though those teams out­ bution from this community, it’s urday’s consolation game at Disney Worid. Beiow, coach Rich Nasdeo hands one of his players a towel to dry off with. matched us in the nationals, the kids been fantastic," Nasdeo said. “We never quit, never gave up.” got nice contributions from the busi­ The Vikings were outmatched ness community for the most part, physically and age-wise at the Pop but the 25 and 50 dollar donations Warner National Tournament. Nei- from individuals who just wanted to ;.ther the Bowling Book Tex. (Tro­ help out are what really encouraged jans), who took a 26-7 win in the us and made this even more special. semifinals, nor Naperville had The entire town can feel a part of 9-year-olds on their roster. The Vi­ this. That was important to us and it kings's roster included 1 I made the rain go away a little bit 9-year-olds. down in Florida.” , “Both the teams we played were Unfortunately, it couldn’t make like regional teams who are hand those big kids on the other team go picked, and it was tough to compete," away. Nasdeo said, “It’s amazing that none On the other hand, those big kids of those teams have no 9-year-olds can not make the special feeling of and no small kids. Both teams were this season go away. Fregoni, Meneide leads St. A’s Cindy Fregoni scored eight points and Lori Meneide added six as the St. Augustine’s 7th/8th-grade varsity REC HOOPS girls took a 22-7 win over St. Mat­ CJYBL thew’s B team in the St. Matthew’s Sunday League. In the Central Jersey Youth Bas­ ; In the St. A’s 4th-Grade League, ketball League, Joey Polito had 11 :the South Brunswick PAL touma- points and 15 rebounds as the SB ;ment team posted a 22-11 win over PAL 8th-grade tournament team took : Franklin Township. Sean Baptiste a 37-30 victory. Drew Biri added lhad 10 points and eight rebounds eight points and eight rebounds while ; while John Prodrome added four Dave Gurney (six points, three steals) ; points and six boards. Nicky Fazio and Adam Adams (five points) :had eight rebounds, while Russ combined to hold last year's leading ^ * Grimes, Dan Gurney and Brian Raft- : ice combined for 10 steals. Kevin scorer to five points. Mike Kneis had Rosario and Jon Sock each had five six assists while Dan McDonald and rebounds. Kevin Brown, Casey Wall Joe Heiser combined for 10 rebounds and Dan Brady were tough on de- and Casey Breese played strong de­ fen.se. fense. Young. Continued from Page 13A kids We’re just thrusting into the line­ the youngsters will be up against var- up without some type of experience. sity-lestccl performers. And I've told them that. “It’s actually nice working with "Ourconference will have a lot of young kids. They work hard, they "It will be interesting to see what lough teams because a lot of guys are want to be a county champ and a happens. A lot of these guys are not coming buck,” Dougherty said. "But state champ. BelkOt, Tainow, Koro- untested. Nielsen and Palo wrestled 1 still want the kids to gel as much dan, Tugya and LaTorres all wrestled varsity last year, Fidacaro and Albert experience as they can before the end over the summer. Gilbert, Duca, Fi­ were sub^varsity champs in Middle­ of the season, and this will certainly dacaro, Nielsen and Bruce Fox all sex County as freshmen. They’re not help. SELL worked with (assistant coach) Malt Vahavi over the summer in his ba.se- "The varsity experience is valu­ introducing the menl.” able, but wc’rc not conceding any­ Millennium The main problem right is that thing." A.R.M. Montgomery seeks travel teams for hoop tourney for the next century The Montgomery Basketball Association i.s currently .seeking teams to of homeowners participate in the Montgomery Basketball Association Invitational Tour­ ^ind oul about it today! nament, which will be held Jan. 2-4. The tournament is open to boy.s and girls travel teams in grades 4-8, a minimum of two games will be played by each team. An entrance fee is Gciistituticsn $125 will be charged to each team. ^ B a r ik For more information, contact Dana Guggino at (908) 281-0930 or ^ l \ l ^ OKKICI*: Jan Leslie at (908) 281-0063. 2U50Kniile l.'KM'miilMin. X I 01^12 1*11: 00!M»r>5-i:>00 I'W: n5-50r>;$ TIMIE

71 ^urill SIrerl H-17 Kl«ile KoMd. Craiibun. .\J I'rliicrioii. 0H!140 GiEmriraicsi TRUCK rii: vwi rv\: mm-m>o-oi2 a f \\:

C i t i e x s i I T 1-888-519-7077 a e xtre m e ly 111 .c o m /'

Cash for your unwanted equipment «T\! I can

Advertise your used truck Advertise your used and unwanted items in the To Place Your Ad Coll in the Packet Publications Packet Publications Classifieds To Place Your Ad Call Classifieds (609)924-3250 or www.pacpub.com/ (609)924-3250 or www.pacpub.com/ Thursday, December 18,1997 The Central Post 15A Look. Continued from Page 14A

the single pins that you need to prac­ tice for." The recipient of Adrusicwic/'s carefully set foundation will he a team compo.scd of two seniors, five juniors, a sophomore and three fresh­ men. Tony DiCicco and Joey Moyc arc (he seniors. The junior class is repre­ sented by Kyle Chykrzski. Chris Ol­ i sen. Brian Bishop. Scott Firsing and J. Rohinton Billimoria, who will fill an ♦ alternate role. Dan Murray is the lone sophomore on the team, and the three I- freshmen who are expected to be so­ t*- lid contributors include arc Sean Ka- vanagh. Nick DiCicco and Rob Or­ chard. “We do sec a lot of potential here,” said Andrusicwicz. “Even in practice, we've seen some kids throw some big games after making just mi­ nor adjustments. You don’t want to go in and make drastic chiingcs to a kid's game; that's r>nc of the worst things you can do. But we want to try to help each kid make the minor staff phofo by John Keating changes neccessary to help them get the most out of their game.” Sophomore Megan Lemli is stretching the cross country season into a track campaign, as she’s set to run distances for the Vikings this winter. And like DiTaranto. Andrusic­ wicz doesn’t want any of his players Winter. out there on the lanes alone. “We'll emphasize teamwork.' he Continued from Page 14A Brian Westenhiser (tri-captain) and Mike Daigeaun, jun­ said. “We win or lose as a team. We ior Amjad Jalil and sophomore Eric Slayton. want (he kids to keep a positive atti­ Junior Robin Yip will help out with hurdles. Senior The Vikings again have the most depth in the dis­ tude." tances, and other people to watch in those events include sprinter and tri-captain Kashawn Smith is trying winter Like the girls teiim. South Bruns­ senior Taral Patel, junior Lev Karp, sophomores Ryan track for the first time, and he'll also high jump. Other wick opens its season lomormw Ardigo and Mike Falkowski, and freshman John McGee. Staff photo by John Keating first string sprinters include sophomore Brandon Phillip against Edison and faces J.P. Stevens SB was hurt most by graduation in the shot put. But Scott Firsing is rolling into another season with the South Bruns­ and freshmen Norman Chow and Nayccm Hussain. Tuesday. Smith will .al.so be counted on for the high Jump, senior Alex Vazquez and sophomore Ryan Ricker were wick High bowling team. along with junior Nick Uveges looking good in preseason. Junior Justin Waddell will specialize in the 400, and “Ryan has a good work ethic, and he's right off a suc­ Willen is still trying to figure out who will round out the cessful football season." Witlen said. “He's quite serious New. Boys. relays in this event. Look and Smith are possibilities, but and he really wtints to get better. He had a good freshman some of the 800 runners are looking good in the shorter year, and now he's going to work on quickness and tech­ Continued from Page 12A Continued from Page 12A race. nique." “I like 800 meter runners running a 400 because The boys will try to keep (heir winning streak in the “They're a very good Red Division they’ll give you everything they have and they're capable White Division going, and they will be looking to place team.” “We're getting there." the coach high in both the county relay and individual champion­ said. “We've del'initely taken some of giving everything they have," Witlen said. “They may The White Division has lost a lot not have all the speed that the other guys have, hut it's re­ ships. The Vikings .will have a home field advantage for strides." the relays, and the GMC individual meet will be held at of key players through a combination ally nice to see somebody who's able to maintain and not of graduation, transfers, and attrition the Peddle School indoor track. Babich himself feels more at case really die out at the end of a race. That's what the dis­ this year. In general, the teams arc South Brunswick’s season opened this past Tuesday after spending a season learning the tance guys bring to it." younger, and shorter than in past Senior Travis Graham is one of tho.se 800 men who with a scrimmage at Peddie, along with Lawrence and ropes of varsity coaching. Hopewell Valley. About 20 athletes from both SB scjuads years which makes predictions diffi­ will be important for relays. Graham, who's best time in cult, However, this division is always the 800 is 2:0.L is hoping to break 2:00 this winter. will be attending the Bishop Loughlin Games, an invita­ “No doubt, there are some things tional meet held at the 168th Street armory in New York hotly contested, and South Bruns­ Junior distance runner Darrel Pearce is hoping to be wick should be in the thick of things. the first year you’re not aware of," the first Viking in several years to break lO minutes in City Saturday. Conference meets don’t start until after the Babich said. “As you go on you're the 3200. Other top people in the distances arc seniors new year. "I would like to be one of the (op more aware of ceitain things. Every teams in the division." Bochmer said day I keep learning more and more Swim. of her goals. “And I would like to get from the administrative end to the past the first round of the state tour­ coaching end." ^ nament." Continued from Page 12A South Brunswick is also looking ed to a tough environment where forward to takihg'*part as a team in they’ve only been in there eight times All things seem possible at the And'this 'yeai’', hchifipes the rest admitted. “We're pretty strong in the the Greater Middle.scx Conference in the first month where other teams beginning of a new .season. In addi­ of the GMC will learn that a winning freestyle areas. But in the distance Championships (his coming Febru­ arc in the water five or six times a tion to Friday’s sca.son opener, the sea.son can be produced hy a small freestyle and the strokes we're only ary. In the past, a few athletes who week. The kids have done really well Lady Vikings arc also looking for­ team. maybe two deep and we're trying to swam year round with club teams en­ and they’ve kept a positivie attitude ward to participating in the Westfield Marc Babich get that third person ready. We’re tered individually. But this will be and I'm hoping that all the time we tournament again. SB faces Johnson ...Vikings coach optimistic building them up. If we had a little the first time South Brunswick will have in the water over winter break is Regional on Monday, Dec. 29 at I more pool time. It would be nice.” have a team there. really going to boost them even p.m. and they play again on Tuesday, The modest eight dual meet Enthusiasm for the new program more.” Dec. 30. schedule will rc.sume Jan. 6 at Mont­ is very high. Team members are gomery. After seeing how well his sporting new t-shirts with the South ADVERTISING squad performed in their first two Brunswick .swim team logo on the outings, Harding, is sure it won’t be front and the legend “Building a tra­ long before the Vikings will record dition" on the back. Harding is hope­ DEADLINES their first ever team win. ful that if interest continues to pick “We’ve been very competitive,’' up. South Brunswick will eventually Harding said. “North Brunswick’s be able to split its co-ed team into obviously a very strong swimming separate squads for boys and girls. MONDAY TUESDAY school. We swim against Pi.scataway “I've strcs.sed to the kids that they and Old Bridge which arc big are a very important part of history in 1:30 PM 4:00 PM schools. But we also have a couple of South Brunswick," Harding said. Franklin News Record Friday Princeton Packet chances to swim against some teams “They are the members of the first Hamilton Obserx^er Cranbuiy' Press that we think arc going to be very South Brunswick High School swim Looking for someone Co share your Lambertville Beacon Windsor-Hights Herald close, and we'd like to win those team ever. They've been very excited commute to uuork? close ones." and very enthusiastic. They've adapt­ Messenger Press Looking for someone to share your North Brunswick Post errands and travel expens es? 4:00 PM FRIDAY Then chock out Packet Pubhcation 5 new exclusive Bordentown Register-News Riclt? Share progiarn appearing in your local Packet 12:00 NOON Central Post newspaper* . starting Monday December 1st Tuesday Princeton Packet Hillsborough Beacon It s a last easy and effective way to save on gas. money Time Off and m.tkcs tor a much tnondhor environment Hopewell Valley News Gri'ater Piincelon Extra Of if you re interested in .idverlising .is part ol this Lawrence Ledger South Somerset Extra t A X program, it s as easy as calling 0 0 ‘,i y?4-.'U*44 ext 321 Mamdlle News C ra n bu n ’ - H ights t own F2x 1 ra your CLASSIFIED ad South Middlesex Extra

2 4 : / z o M r s Cl ctci'y, 7 d d - y & Cl , 3G 5 dci-ys Cl 'yecit' Packet ^-Publications V y

THIS WEEKEND

Acura CHEVROLET! Honda Mazda Nissan Saab Subaru Toyota

Garnet Sports & Middlesex Precision Z&W Mazda Haldeman Lawrence Chevrolet The world's leading car makers arc showing their models Specialist Cars Subaru Acura Z&W Honda Rt. 206 right now at their local factoiy authorized dealerships! See Nissan Toyota ,W1 Rt. 1 1100 Spruce St. Ht. 206 Next to Route 206 12,53 Rt. 2" w,' \\;li ^ 1C 1 ..1' Lawrenceville ewiything that's new. innocative and exciting just minutes Rt. .53 Princeton, .Somerset, j’f.'.c V Lawrenceville Princeton, M Princeton Hamilton Sq„ Nj \| \| from vout home' 609-92-1-5101 908-8-i6-''222 Hi, 1 l.,iu rcnccvillc New lersey New lersey 609-68.^-0722 Airport 609-586-1900 609-H95-U600 609-.W6-10()() 609-92-(-93.^0 S.NM U. V >1 ( ( J.M nuy-,s,s5-(J(ii)

Chtysler/Plymouth Pre-Owned Nissan With the Saturn Suzuki Volkswagen Your H olidays Dealer Baker Pontiac Car-Connect Acme Nissan -Size 1- x l" Approaching Saturn of Z&W Suzuki r.li N'uiih Oldc'ii .tuv 205(1 fS llwy 1.50 Be part of a Packet Publications Bordentown Haniiltun .Mazda Buick/Plymouth Listing Your Dealer IIV IW' \ M.IKV Rt. 2(io, .\J South New/llsed Automotive Dealer 1045 Rt. 206 Pwing, N.j. Listing ir Ki 1.50 \e.M lo 220 1 Rt. 55 Princeton, N| Should llwiiei : n.av GoukI Brunswick. D irectory linali'iilinMi, \| Prim elon iiii'i-«M - Ini Hi 1 l.imillnn Sc|.. Nj 08540 ()09-8-H-llP0 M (..ill .Xnnii- Hc.ini I'm .KhcrtiMiig inin Should Be .\ir|i( 111 Be Here o(W-9i t-:CJ5o 0110 ScS'-riioo' 609-921-2222 lin|i uiKonnaliiK tuiii 90,8-821-05(10 Here ()00-V2 (-05 50 16A The Central Post Thursday, December 18,1997

PACMT « I St vuKi ir Preferred >» Your Name Your Town, State, Zip Look Below for Jingle Bell Savings! AccI, # 0000000000 Exp. 12/31/98

ELECTROLYSIS BY JUNE SWEENEY CK EXTENSION PATIO Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville, NJ AUTOMOTIVE Princeton, NJ, 609-520-9632 1509 Princeton Ave., Trenton, NJ 10% OFF all seed & bird supplies. G IF T S FO R A LL | |i $5 OFF any service ol 15 min. or more. FREE lazy susan w/any dining or CAPITOL CAR WASH PAWS PET GROOMING 1617 Princeton Ave., Lawrencevillo, NJ BAUOONS a BEARS ^ | umbrella table purchase. 10 Schalks Crossing Rd. GLAMOUR PLUS 1905 Rt. 33. Hamilton Sq., NJ $1.50 OFF any car wash. GREAT AMERICAN COOKIR CD. A Plainsboro, NJ 450 Amwell Rd. ISLANDER POOLS $3 OFF any dog or cat complete Quakerbridge Mall, : > 10% OFF purchase of $10 or more Belle Mead 3303 Route 1, Lawrenceville, NJ grooming (haircut, nails, ears, bath & EDISON OENERATOR TIRE Lawrenceville, NJ . ^ . (exc. BeanlO'Babies). Not to bb $5 OFF any hair service over $15. First Additional 10% OFF pool toys, comb out) Can't be combined w/other a AUTO, INC. 25% OFF Ig. pan size & med. round : combined w/any other offers. visit only. Not w/any other ofic.'s. chemicals and pool filters. offers. 2276 US Rt, 13, Dayton, NJ cookie cake. Buy 12 cookies, get At- - 10% OFF anything over $100 free. BELLE JEWELRY, CO. JOSEPH’S OF LAWRENCEVILLE PATIO WORLD, FIREPLACE & HEARTH PRECIOUS PETS Monmouth Junction, NJ 185 Franklin Comer Rd. 3303-C Route 1, Lawrenceviile, NJ 625 Mercer St., Hightstown, NJ VESPIA’S TIRE H.I. RIB A CO. 10% OFF on 14K gold, diamonds, Lawrenceville, NJ 10% OFF everyday low prices on in­ 1510 Pennington Rd., Trenton, NJ Princeton, Hamilton Sq., Somerset, 145 Rt. 31 North, Pennington, NJ watches & repairs. Can’t be combined $10 OFF all foil highlightings stock fireplace tools, andirons, gas logs 1091 Rt.130S., Burlington. NJ E. Brunswick, NJ Buy 1 lunch get 2nd of e'c^ual or lesser ' w/other offers. & bellows.. 10% OFF everything exc. dog & cat 10% OFF tires & all automotive value half price. Valid M-t^ ‘til 4pm. Exc. KHALSA YOGA CENTER ^ food, & fish tank combos. services. holidays & wknds. ■ • THE BEST LITTLE DOLLHOUSE IN NJ 1100 Rt. 33, Suite #6 LAWN & GARDEN 28 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ Hamilton Square, NJ ACE TOPSOIL a MULCH ROSEDALE MILLS HIGHTSTOWN DINER 10% OFF any purchase (exc. 25% off 1st 8 wk. yoga classes; 15% Off 486 Keofe Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ Route 31, Pennington, NJ CAMERAS/PHOTOS Mercer Street, Hightstown, NJ handcrafted items, Bespaq & Museum 1st reflexology session: 10 % OFF Buy 5 cu. yds of fop soil, get 6th FREE: 4 POUNDS FREE of “exclusive" dog CPI PHOTO FINISH 10% OFF total check. Not valid w/other. of Miniature Furniture. Can't be herbal consultation; 10% OFF 1st food with any $15 or more purchase. Princeton Market Fair, offers. combined w/other discounts. massage therapy session. LEISURE, HOBBIES, Route 1. West Windsor, NJ SOUTHRELD PET CENTER 50% OFF processing & printing. 20% LA GONDOLA RESTAURANT BLOOMERS • THINGS LAWRENCEVILLE FAMILY SPORTS Princeton Hightstown Rd. OFF reprints & enlargements. 762 Roebling Ave..Trenton, NJ 21 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ CHIROPRACTIC CENTER ECONOMY BICYCLE SHOP West Windsor, NJ 20% OFF lunch or dinner-M-Th. only, 10% OFF all purchases exc. live 1719 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 31 George Dye Rd., Hamilton Sq., NJ 10% OFF all merchandise except dog & NATIONAL CAMERA (exc. alcohol, tax & gratuity) Not to be flowers. FREE Exam & consult. Also II needed, 10% OFF parts, accessories & labor cat food and tank setups. 1020 Rt. 18, East Brunswick, NJ combined w/any other offers. 2 X-rays. ($160 value). charges. Not valid w/other offers. 25% OFF camera & video repairs, video ELKE'S DREAM DOLLS A WILD BIRD HABITAT transfers, instant passport photos. MANHATTAN BAGEL SPECIAL TREASURES MANE STREET HAIRSTYLING EVERSON’S KARATE INSTITUTE 1225 Rt. 206 N., Lawrence Shopping Center Princeton. NJ/908-821-8840 9 South Main St., Allentown, NJ St, # 1075 Washington Blvd. Princeton. NJ Rt. 1, Lawrenceville, NJ COMPUTERS 10% OFF non-sale purchases. $1 OFF all hair care products. Robbinsville, NJ 10% OFF any purchase. Can’t be Buy 12 bagels get 6 free; Buy 6 get 3 PC CITY 10% OFF our 12-week program combined w/other offers. free McCaffrey's Shopping Ctr. GARDEN PLEASURES MANVILLE CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Princeton Hightstown Rd. 28 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ 64 S. Main St,, Manville, NJ THE GALAXY OF DANCE PROFESSIONAL MANHATTAN BAGEL West Windsor, NJ 10% OFF all live & silk plants. Excludes FREE consultation and computerized Twin Rivers Shopping Ctr., E. Windsor Nelson's Corner Shpng. Ctr. 10% OFF all computer service. wreaths & special orders. muscle test (SEMG) electromyography. & 375 Rt. 130 North, E. Windsor SERVICES Hillsborough, NJ ($120 value.) 1 FREE dance class per person only, ABSOLUTE MAINTENANCE Buy 12 bagels get 4 free. Not to be HANDCRAFTERS KORNER, INC. East Windsor, NJ combined w/any other offer. CLEANING SERVICES 736 Livingston Ave., No. Brunswick,NJ MATSON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER HOMEBREW UNUMITED 609-448-1619 CHEIIHMiY MOORE ft MOORE 10% OFF any purchase except sale 25 Rt. 31, Pennington, NJ 2663 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, NJ $10 OFF garage door repair, $20 OFF THE MERCANTILE CARBONATED CARPET CLEANERS items. 50% OFF initial exam & consultation. FREE hops with beer kit purchase. all home repairs over $200. Espresso Bar A Art Gallery 609-371-1729 Excl.: X-rays, lab tests or other adv. 7 North Main St., 17% OFF carpet & upholstery cleaning HOMEBREW UNUMITED diagnostic procedures. JAZZERCISE OF CENTRAL NJ BONAMICL COLLETTI, CPAs Lambertville, NJ in Mercer & Middlesex counties. 2663 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ $5 1-800-300-6386 Computerized Payroll Services $1 OFF any one pound of coffee. OFF beginner setup. Incl. ingredients & NANCY-PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER $10 OFF full registration. New 732-251-0400 COUNTRY CLEANINO equipment 609-936-1841 participants only. FREE SET-UP of your payroll on our OLSSON’S HNE FOODS 609-924-7117 FREE fitness evaluation and 10% off 1st program. $50(+) value. The Farmer’s Market 10% OFF residential cleaning. HAR PARTYA VARIETY hour of personal fitness training. KANG’S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY 960 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 40 Rustic Mall, Manville, NJ 435 Amwell Rd., Belle Mead, NJ CHASAR LAW OFRCES 10% OFF all purchases including wheat PERONI’S STEAM CLEANINO 10% OFFalfmerchandise exc. OFF YOUR ROCKER 10% OFF yearly tuition. 609-LAW-HELP & gluton free products. 609-538-8855 cigarettes and sale items. Glenroc Shopping Center Simple Will $50 (Reg. $175) or 1/2 hour 20% OFF any carpet cleaning, also... Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ LANG’S SKI AND SCUBA FREE discreet consultation. PALMER’S ICE CREAM PERONI’S UPHOLSTERY KRISTINA’S KEEPSAKES 15% OFF vitamins, nutritional 1757 North Olden Ave., Ewing, NJ 217 Clarksville Rd., 50% OFF fabrics with reupholstery 1276 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ supplements & medical equipment. FREE “Discover Scuba" class J & B BEAVER West Windsor, NJ order. 10% OFF the orig. price of any wreath w/advance registration. $25 value. 609-426-8698 10% OFF any purchase except ice or floral arrangement PRINCETON FnNESS CENTER $150 OFF basement water control cream cakes. Princeton Shpng Ctr., N. Harrison St., MILLSTONE KARATE FOR K ID S/ system for a complete basement of 100 imiHRlMmilSE Princeton, NJ BIIACK BEliir il6AtifeMY faefdrmdre/' " ' PASSAGE TO INDIA ALTERATIONS \MarketFair. West Windsor, NJ 50% OFF initiation fee. Can't be 480 RT. 33 West, Millstone, NJ 10% OFF six-month program. POSTNET Lawrence Shopping Center, ALTERNAHVE DESION BY VAL 15% OFF any purchase exc. sale items. combined w/other offers. 90 Flock Rd., Mercerville Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 60 N. Main St., Cranbury, NJ I f 10% OFF eat-in lunch & dinner checks. OFF THE WALL SALON JUUETTE PLASTERPIECE PAINTING $1.00 OFF a book of stamps with any 609-860-6680 Cannot be combined w/other offers. 10% Off total service (alteration). $20 The Old M ill, 42 S. Main St. .25 Texas Ave., Lawrenceville, NJ AMOREiINC. UPS or FedEx shipment. min. service. Allentown, NJ 10% OFF your first facial, Mountain View PIaz, Belle Mead, NJ SIAM CUISINE 10% OFF all art glass (perfume bottles. Birthday child free w/party of 10 or WILDUFE REMOVAL Newtown, Buckingham Tiffany lamps, paperweights, vases & THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CENTER more children. $2 OFF any purchase. 908-725-9896 FASMONS/CLOTHING & Philadelphia, PA stained glass.) Exc. special iprtars & 527 Chestnut Ave., Trenton, NJ 10% OFF any wildlife removal. 10% OFF $40 or more. One discount THE BAO BIN layaways. ' $10 OFF first visit (1 hr, 15 min. SUNCOAST VIDEO ' per table/per card.Up to 6 people. 28 South Main St., Allentown, NJ session). Full body, deep muscle Princeton Market Fair WORD CENTER PRINTING 10% OFF all merchandise, exc. sale THE PERFUME GARDEN massage. Rt. 1, West Windsor, NJ 1905 Rt. 33, SIMPLY RADISHINO items & prior layaways. Princeton MarketFair, Princeton, NJ 10% Off any reg. priced In-stock video. Hamilton Sq., NJ Lawrence Shopping Ctr. 10%-20% OFF already discounted 10% OFF printing or resume service. Lawrenceville, NJ BAGS PLUS select Items. Mercer Mall. Lawrenceville, NJ 10% OFF any purchase. Not valid RESTAURANTS w/any other offers. Extra 10% OFF (in addition to regular RAYMOND’S FABRHi SHOP discount of 30-50%) all briefcases, Route 33, Mercerville Before you finish nNE DINING AND FAST FOOD SWISS BAKERY A DEU handbags and small leather goods. FREE pattern w/purchase of another ALFONSO’S PIZZA 2791 Brunswick Pik pattern of equal or higher value. Cannot 415 Rt. 206, Lawrenceville CAPEZIO* DANCE-THEATRE SHOP be combined w/any other offer. Hillsborough you r gift f) FREE med. soda w/sandwlch | j Mercer Mall, 10% OFF total bill of $8 or more. Lawrenceville, NJ TOMORROW’S TRADITIONS TASTE OF MEXICO 10% OFF regular priced merchandise. 2685 Main St., Lawrenceviile, NJ AUON’S PIZZA K i i v i n o V 301 N. Harrison St.„ 10% OFF candles, cards & cookbooks. buying, Windsor Plaza Princeton, NJ DRESS FOR U SS 64 Route 571, 10% OFF total purchase ol $10 or 609-520-9337 by app't. only VILLAGE STITCHERY A GIFTS Princeton Jet. more. Not valid w/other offers. $5 OFF any purchase $50-$99: $10 37 South Main St., ch eck this 10% OFF any purchase. OFF anything over $99. Allentown, NJ TOMASEUO WINERY 10% discount on all yams, needlework ANGELA’S DELI 32 Bridge St. & Union St. FISCHER'S FOOTWEAR supplies & instruction books. 75 S. Main St.reet. Allentown, NJ & SHOE REPAIR page for Lambertville, NJ 10% OFF your lunch bill. 10% OFF wine & giftware. Lawrence Shopping Center WISTERIA Lawrenceville, NJ % 28 S. Main St„ THE BAGEL EXCHANGE THE TOMATO GRILL 10% OFF shoe or accessory purchase. Allentown, NJ savings!!! 217 Clarksville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 225 Hopewell-Pennington Rd. 10% OFF all teas & cookies. 6 FREE with purchase of dozen. 2 Hopewell, NJ PAUL'S STEP BY STEP FREE with purchase of six. Lawrence Shopping Center HEALTH & BEAUTY Check this page weekly for new advertisers & any changes that 10% OFF lunch or dinner, food only. Not valid w/other offers.-exc. holidays. Lawrenceville, NJ ARLEEN’S HAIR STUDIO may have been made to offers. Offers may not be combined BENNY’S PIZZA • EVERYTHING 10% OFF any purchase. Cannot be 154 Hightstown Rd. Princeton Jet., NJ w/other offers or coupons. Packet Preferred cards are mailed to YOGURT • SOUTH PHILLY STEAKS VITO’S PIZZA combined w/other offers. $5 OFF Perms or Colors. 1 st visit only. PAID subscribers (allow 4-6 weeks for delivery). Call 609-924- BANANAS • MARKET MEATS 4 North Main St. 5412, ext. 152 for a subscription or information on the Packet Princeton Market Fair, FUN STU FF Pennington, NJ ANQEUC HANDS NAIL SALON Preferred card. FOR PACKET PREFERRED ADVERTISING W. Windsor, NJ $1 OFF any large pizza FOR KIDS & ADULTS 8 Church St. INFORMATION CALL CAROL AXELROD, 609-924-3244, EXT. 159. FREE 16 oz. fountain soda w/any $3 or OYMBOREE OF CENTRAL N.J. Allentown, NJ more purchase. Hillsborough and Bound Brook 10% OFF all services. UNIVERSAL ACHIEVERS, INC. SCHOOLS 908-369-PLAY 609-448-6364 SUNCOAST VIDEO CAFE CAPUANO RISTORAN7E ITAUANO M0NTE8S0RI8CH00LH0USE 10% OFF registration for 1 st time BEST OF HEALTH FREE consultation (hypnotherapy, Quakerbridge Mall 2025 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor Titusville, NJ enrollees only. 335 Princeton Hightstown Rd. stress & motivation programs) plus 50% Rt. 1, Lawrenceville, NJ CAPUANO RISTORANTE ITAUANO 609-737-9231 West Windsor, NJ OFF from initial therapy session. 10% Off any reg. priced in-stock video. 217 Clarksville Rd., West Windsor Free Schoolhouse tote bag or t-shirt for KID’S WORLD, FAMILY FUN CENTER 20% OFF vitamins & sports nutrition. $2 OFF large pie (take-out only) Eat in each child’s enrollment. 105 Route 31, Flemington, NJ Can't be combined w/other offers. H O M E IT E M S W HEEL U FE Or Take Out - $5 OFF checks over $30; SI OFF general admission. Mountain View Plaza, Belle Mead, NJ $3 OFF over $20; $2 OFF over $15 ALTENP.URG PIANO HOUSE TRAVEL BOROENTOWN HOUSTIC CENTER 10% Off parts accessories & clothing Lawrenceville, NJ LASER PARK 609-298-8870 CASA LUPITA CRUISE PLANNERS, INC 5% OFF purchase of any piano or West Windsor, NJ 319 Farnsworth Ave,, Bordentown, NJ 250 Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville, NJ 609-371-9700 organ. Exc. special sales. LOCKSMITHS Two Games for $13.00. 20% OFF first massage therapy $1 OFF each entree for lunch, $50 OFF from final cruise price when session. KEY IMAGE LOCKSMITHING, INC. dinner or brunch. (Up to 8 entrees.) booking one cabin, double occupancy. THE MAGIC OF ED SMOOT BAY TILE COMPANY Neshanic, NJ * 908-369-0328 2797 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 732-297-3351 BOYD’S PHARMACY 15% OFF all services including CRANBURYINN CRUISES INC. 10% OFF tiles excluding sale items. 10% OFF magic show for children’s or 306 Broad St., Florence, NJ and automotive, commercial and residential. 21 South Main St., Princeton, NJ adults' birthday parties, banquets, etc. 118 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ Cranbury, NJ 609-844-0500 BED-TIME MAHRESS CENTER 10% OFF all merchandise except PETSy SUPPLIES, FREE glass of champagne w/lunch, Special $50 Discount Coupon • wheji Michael’s Plaza GALLERIES/FRAR9EG prescriptions, tobacco & liquor. dinner, champagne brunch. booking 1 cabin (One coupon per Mercer S t . Hightstown, NJ & S E R V IC E S cabin). Cannot be combined w/other ALLENTOWN ART A FRAME 5%OFF, Can't be combined w/other AMERICAN MOBILE PET GROOMING BRASS SCISSORS DUNKIN DONUTS coupons, offers, dr promotions. The Old M ill, offers. AND FLEA CONTROL 2118 Genesee St..Trenton, NJ Windsor Green, Princeton, NJ 42 S. Main St., 609-695-7777 Buy one Paul Mitchell hair care product, Buy 6 donuts, get 6 FREE. Also, $1.00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Allentown, NJ CANNING’S IDEAL TILE 10% OFF grooming and pest control. get 2nd of equal value or less at 1/2 OFF a box of 45 or 60 munohlins. 10% OFF framed art (exc. custom PRINCETON CELLULAR A PAGING price. 2901 Rt. 1 Plaza, Rt. 1 framing. Can’t be comb, w/other offers.) Lawrenceville, NJ AQUARIUMS PLUS 375 Rt. 130 Suite 5, FORSGATE COUNTRY CLUB Lawrence Shopping Ctr, E. Windsor, NJ CHARLES LOUIS HAIR SALON 10% OFF anything in the store except Jampsburg PICTURE FRAMING PLUS sale items. Lawrenceville, NJ and 43 Princeton-Hlghtstown Rd. Pennytown Shpng. Village. Buy 1 entree in The Dining Room or Village Shopper, Rt, 206S 10% OFF all merchandise, exc, dog & Princeton Jet., NJ 145 Rt. 31 The Grille & get 50% off 2nd entree of Montgomery Twp., NJ CAPITOL UGHTING cat food, tank set-ups & livestock. FREE cell phone & accessory with new equal or lesser value. M-F. Excl. early Pennington, NJ activation on select plans. 15 ° o OFF any framed art off the walls, 2851 Route 1, Lawrenceville, NJ FREE nail care kit w/any nail service, bird specials, holidays & special events. at lime of purchase only. Cannot be 10% OFF all purchases exc. sale or BASICALLY BIRDS FREE bottle of shampoo w/any hair combined w/any other offer. discounted items. care sen/ice. The Central Post BUSINESS EDITOR Kathleen McGinn Spring Thursday (609) 924-3244 ext. 146 December 18,1997 Business 17A F.Y.I. Grand old structure gets a third chance Tracking state taxes Princeton architect local taxes per ^0^11^.1897.mm helping to restore N ow Y oik S4.671 historic station

Cxinnoolici S 'l.G ta By Gina Zechiel Special Writer New Jersey $3,660 Only one block from Hopewell’s main thor­ ^^innosotn $3,638 oughfare, but unseen by anyone driving through, stands a lovely Victorian railway sta­ Howaii $3,539 tion. Forlorn, but still impressive after 20 years of disuse, the building is soon to be restored to its former glory, due to a recent surge of inter­ est — and a hefty infusion of cash. The station is a relic of the booming rail­ road days of the late 19th century, when four tracks carrying as many as 23 trains a day ran through Hopewell, taking passengers between Philadelphia, Trenton and Jersey City. Built in 1880 by the Delaware and Bound A la b a m a Brook Railroad, the handsome brick station was designed in the popular and elaborate Sec­ l.i\ roiind.ilunt ond Empire style, replete with fancy moldings, wrought iron trim and landscaped gardens. On the ground level were the ticket office, waiting ATTENTION rooms and restrooms, while the two upper EMPLOYERS floors were living quarters for the station staff. But the coming of the automobile in the Highly trained, highly moti­ 1920s gradually eroded the u.se of passenger vated executives are now avail­ trains. Through the years, the trains kept run­ able in the greater Princeton ning, but with dwindling tracks and deteriorat­ area. ing railway cars, and by the 1960s only a hand­ The.se professionalscome ful of people u.scd the train. Down to only one Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski standard with confidence, poise track, the station was permanently closed in Hopewell Station tries to hang on as a plan to turn it into a mixed use community center and office building inches forward. and a track record of reliability 1978, with only the occasional freight train and achievement. And, they are going by. eager to get to work. After closing, the station no longer was Downsized executives, they needed by its owner. New Jersey Transit. The are adept at encouraging others company offered to sell the building to Hope- to develop their potential, but well Borough for the price of $1, and in a move some need a little help in brush­ that to this day causes weeping and gnashing of ing up on job .search skills. This teeth, the offer was declined. week, Jewish Family Services is The town leaders at that time probably offering an intensive week-long thought (possibly correctly) that the station workshop to help fill this gap. could turn out to be a white elephant that would John O’Halloran, coordina­ drain borough resources. They put the building, tor of Jewish Family Services' and its surrounding 4 acres of open space, up Project Employment, stands for auction, and in 1980 the property was ready to fill employers in on the bought by a local developer for about $80,000. skills downsized managers and However, development plans never materi­ professionals in his program can alized. Some renovations were done, and the bring to their companies. building was maintained, but by 1990 the Mr. O’Halloran can be Hopewell train station was once again on the reached at 987-8100. market. But this time, the borough, determined not EMERGENCY to miss the opportunity, immediately sought RATIONS funds with which to buy the station. In an enor­ mous stroke of good fortune, an anonymous Hopewell Station was a busy place before horse-drawn carriages gave way Davidsons is no longer with us. benefactor donated $250,000 toward its pur­ to automobiles, making trains a less and less appealing transit option for in­ During its last days, David­ chase, and the borough came up with another tra-state travel. sons —“ its shelves increasingly $60,000. The purchase was approved, and in bare —looked horribly forlorn, 1993 the Borough of Hopewell was at last the even shabby. proud owner of its own railway station. Now that Davidsons’ doors Meanwhile, the Borough Council was mak­ have closed for the last time, ing every effort to involve the community, and many Princetonians are wonder­ find out what was wanted for the station. Mark ing where in heck they will get Samse, Hopewell Borough Council president, bread. designed a questionnaire that was hand-deliv­ Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski! Jack Morrison is answering ered to every resident. the call. The proprietor of Nas­ “We had a terrific response,’’ he said. “Peo- Despite decades of neglect, Hopewell Station sau Street Seafood — directly plq put a great deal of thought into their an­ still can strike a handsome pose. across the street from Davidsons swers, and their wishes were pretty clear. They — has added milk and juice to wanted the station to be a public resource in a his .stock and is working on add­ way that would not drain borough finances, and ing sliced bread as well. they also placed high value on the open green Now. if .someone would just space surrounding the station." stock dog food and toilet paper. It seemed as if everyone in town wanted to be involved. On one Saturday in 1994, a team GOOD NEWS, of more than 50 volunteers went in and literally cleaned out the whole building. “We brought in BAD NEWS a dumpster,” said Mr. Samse, “and took Out The bad news is that New stuff that had been in there for over 20 years. Jersey ranks near the top of the The upstairs was almost untouched — it was as charts in nearly every category if the people who had lived there had vanished of tax burden. overnight.” Among the 50 states, we are The council is planning for the first floor of second in per capita federal tax­ the station to be used as a community center es, chipping in $7,159 apiece. and meeting rooms. “We will lease the .second We also claim the number two and third floors as professional offices,” .said spot for property taxes — Mr. Samse, “and as this will generate income, Staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski $1,366 a head. Two states edge the tax burden on the borough will be mini­ us out in the state and local tax mal.” Hopewell Borough Council President category, another $3,660. And A committee was formed to plan for the Mark Samse has jumped through lay­ we come in fifth even after shuf­ restoration, and find the funds. Fortune smiled ers of bureaucratic hoops to make a fling off this mortal coil, pony- • again, this time in the person of Michael Mills, rejuvenated Hopewell Station a reality. ing up $34.72 each for death and a member of the volunteer committee who is an gift taxes. architect with the Princeton firm of Ford Fare­ The good news is that we well Mills and Gatsch. Having worked with the can afford the.se levies, relatively National Trust for Historic Preservation, Mr. speaking, because we rank way Mills was familiar with a federal program The Station is a relic of the back in the pack — 33rd — in called the Intermodail Surface Transportation the bite state and local taxes take Act, known as ISTEA (rhymes with iced tea). booming railroad days of the per $ 1 ;G00 of our personal in­ The program provides money for highway or late 19th century, when four come. transportation systems, and Mr. Mills was aware that 10 percent of available funds were tracks carrying as many as allocated to “enhancements” — such as devel­ BEST MONEY RATES oping canal bike paths, or restoring historic 23 trains a day ran through IN PRINCETON AREA railway stations! Hopewell, taking passengers In spring of 1995, a detailed grant applica­ 1 30-year Fixed Mortgage I tion was made to ISTEA for the sum of between Philadelphia, Lender Rate / Points $704,000 to cover the complete exterior reno­ ■ CpinNct Mortgage 6.75/.1.00 vation of the building. A few months later, Mr. Trenton and Jersey City. Medt'ord. NJ Samse received a phone call granting approval staff photo by Frank Wojciechowski ■ Royal Mortgage 6.75 /1.00 Architect Michael Mills has drawn plans for the restoration of Hopewell Sta- Princeton, NJ See STATION, Page 18A tion. ■ Barnett Mortgage 7.25 / 0,(X) North Brunswick. NJ 1 15-year Fixed Mortgage I Lender Rale / Points ■ CoreSlales Mongage 6..18/1.00 Pennington. NJ It’s not just shrimp ■ Princcuin Mortgage 6..18/1.1X) Pennington, NJ ■ First Washington St. 6.18/1.00 Retail holiday ritual embodies the spirit of the season in Princeton Borough Windsor. NJ I 1-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage I By Kathleen McGinn Spring It’s also very big busine.ss for Nassau Street Street, but rather were diverted to a tent in a a.m. on the 23rd,” Mr. Murray said, “and we’re U n d tf Rate / Pointfi Business Editor Seafood, a store from which owner Jack Mor­ parking lot Mr. Morrison owns behind the Ivy back in here at 6 a.m. on Christmas Eve and I ■ Jefferson Penn Mortgage 4.75 / 3.00 I One of Princeton’s few remaining retail tra­ rison sells some 400 pounds of shrimp in a nor­ Inn. There, Mr. Murray said, shrimp was dis­ ready to open the doors by 8:30.” » Marlion, NJ mal week. A number that swells to 6,000 on pensed from twin refrigerated trucks. B MNC Mortgage 5.11/0.00 ditions is upon us. In little more than a week it Trying to beat the crowd, .some customers Princeton, NJ will be time to line up on the sidewalk to buy Christmas Eve. This year, too, there is a crowd control sys­ “Three thousand raw and 3,000 cooked,” tem in the works, but Mr. Murray would di­ arrive first thing in the morning on the 23rd; I ■ Countrywide Hm. Loans 5 53 / | OO I shrimp at Nassau Street Seafood. but mob psychology being what it is, that ploy I Princeton. NJ ______"Two years ago, people ran home to get intoned Mr. Murray as he showed a wall al­ vulge no details, possibly because the new sys­ ready covered with Christmas Eve order sheets. tem might involve a property it is rumored that is not terribly successful. “We’re jammed by 9 I 6-month Certificate of Deposit I cameras,” manager Steve Murray said of the ir­ a.m. on the 23rd,” Mr. Murray said of his Lender APY / min. bat. resistible photo op presented by throngs out to Shrimp is the runaway holiday fish favorite, Mr. Morrison is planning to turn into a .seafood but the 1,200 customers who flock to Nassau restaurant .soon. store’s second busiest day of the year. The re; a Premium FSB 5.70/SI,000 claim their share of shrimp, crab legs and oy­ Gibbsboro, NJ Street Seafood in the waning hours of the In any case, Mr. Murray said the fish faith­ tail pro, and .survivor of five Christmases at sters. Nassau Street Seafood, suggests that customer^ ■ Smith Barney 5.50 / N/Q “There was a double line all the way to the Christmas countdown also catty off 500 ful have been served as efficiently as such a Princeton, NJ pounds of King crab legs, "hundreds and hun- one-day swell will .illow since Nassau Street pick up their orders on the 22nd. ; door and down to Pine Street,” Mr. Murray, •« ■ PaineWebber Inc. 5.45 / N/Q standing beneath- a handsomely embossed tin ■ dreds" of snow crabs, "tons” (not a literal num­ Seafood turned to an electronic helper four Princeton, NJ “It will keep,” Mr. Muiiay said of the fish. ; ceiling and pointing toward a sidewalk now ber) of oysters and clams, 50 three-pound sides years ago. Now all tirders are put into a com­ « I Compiled by The Nationel Financial of smoked salmon (“Christmas is big for puter alphabetically by customer, each of True, but wouldn’t doing the prudent thing News Servicea. Rates are valid aa of banked with his stare’s beauteous display of November 28,1987. To list rates call varicolored vegetables, said. smoked fish”) and, increasingly, organic tur­ whom is assigned a number. Then orders are deprive customers of the happy jostle, chaned (610) 344-7380. O^W5N^NS 1 It’s that way every year, a festive gathering, keys and game birds, including pheasants and as.sembled. tagged with a number and pul on greetings from seldom seen neighbors and rarC an encapsulation of the urgency and plenty that quail. refrigerated shelves. sense of anticipation of a communal celebratioij characterize the holidays of the fortunate. Last year the lines did not snake to Pine Still, it’s a lot of work. "We're here until 2 that is the essence of the holiday '.’ J Thursday, December 18, 1997 18A The Central Post Ernie, yo-yos and warm clothing top lists Station. Continued from Page 17A Holiday shoppers use dollars to vote in this year’s favorite gifts for the full amount. “We were ecstatic!" he re­ called. By Brenda Payne Whitemdn ises to “play with" the purple dino­ Another grant was applied saur’s young fans. Staff Writer for, from the New Jersey Histor­ The .Schreihers. owners of The ic Trust, for money to renovate Il’s that gifting time of year, and Place to Bead at 41 Witherspoon St., the interior, and .$568,000 was the hunt for the perfect present is get­ offer solutions for those who mjght approved. The council is work­ ting serious. Sing and Snore Ernie, not have a clue about what to buy ing to combine the grant funds successor to last year’s Tickle Me their teachers, friends and family. and bid the project (for cxfcrior Elmo, hasn't been seen in these parts Stocked on shelves are thousands of and interior) as one job in the for weeks. ’ . • beads for jewelry-making. A wide se­ hopes of saving some money for lection of baskets, vases and perfume extra expenses. So fur, the coun­ “Kind of hard to say," was the bottles from around the world also is cil has spent about $38,000, universal retail response up and down prominently displayed. which includes the purchase of a the Route 1 corridor to the "When do “Our ceramic beaded key rings one-acre lot adjacent to the .sta­ you expect your next shipment of tion, as well as architects’ plans. Sing and Snore Emies?" question. and handpainted and etched oriental bottles arc .selling very well," said It has taken four years to get Finding a yo-yo is no joke either, Ms. Schreiber. Ceramic hand mirrors from purchase to grant approval, and retailers report brisk bu.siness in with jade handles make unique stock­ and the waiting is not yet over. non-essentials ranging from “Go ing siuffcrs, she said. “We arc now wailing for Away" doormats to Faberge eggs. pliins to be approved by Hope- The Schreihers’ wares do not get well Borough,” said Mr. Mills, Construction toys arc big and so are the big play on the talk shows that sleds and fleccc-Iined clothes. “and then we can start advertis­ can tuni an Elmo or Ernie into an ing for contractors, who will “It's always exciting this lime of overnight .sensation. “These types of have to be qualified for work on year.” said Hannah Schussel, proprie­ items become popular when people similar restoration projects. Wc tor of Toys...The Store in Palmer sec them," Ms. Schreiber said of the could be ready to start construc­ Square. “People are buying things retail magic wrought by spouses, tion is late spring. The first pri­ they can do with their families,” she children, parents and friends on the ority is structural — new roof, said. “Right now, Rokenbok’s re­ prowl for just the right gift. repairing brickwork, rtew win­ mote-controlled roadway system is The Perfect Gift at 264 Nassau dows. We will try and replicate the top toy of the season at the store,” St. also offers unique gifts, including the old building as clo.scly as she noted. “The first shipment from an assortment of advent candles, ani­ possible, and wc have many California sold out in less than a mal clothing racks, hand-painted great old photographs and his­ week. The second shipment of two trays, needlepoint eyeglass cases, torical references.” dozen sold out in less than 24 hours. guest towels and napkins. This year, Putting it all together has We have orders out for more.” manager Diane Rudolph and sales as­ been an enormous effort by ev­ eryone involved. “Wc did gel Three-fool-high Chaos, a con­ sociate Marie Burnett composed a customer Wi.sh Li.st, enabling indi­ discouraged occasionally," ad­ struction kit much like the old mitted Mr. Samsc, “but now that “Mouse Trap" marble-run game, and viduals to register their names with their desired items in a book. we’re getting close, everyone is Zoob by Primordial, another con­ excited again. And we really struction kit. which resembles a bio­ At GapKids in Palmer Square, want to do it right, which is why chemistry DNA structure, are hot, as business is brisk. According to sales we are taking small steps to is Zolo by Wild Planet, a creative associate Dara Sparella, boys and make sure things gel done the building set Ms. Schussel calls an girls GAP overalls, turtlenecks, way we want. Our station is “updated, funky version of “Mr. Po­ sweaters and fleece hats, gloves and Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski going to be there for a long tato Head.” jackets as well as girls T-shirts em­ lime!” bossed with rhinestone stars, hearts With the holiday countdown on, shoppers stroll downtown on the look-out for the best gifts, gifts, gifts. Children and adults alike contin­ and angels are the in things. ue to be enamored by the classic col­ visit to Boxworks at lO Hulfish St. is lectible Muffy Vanderbear and Mon­ “We’re constantly gelling ship­ Sure, diamonds are a girl’s best ments to replenish everything,” she friend, but this year Barbara Vahls- often on the agenda. Boxworks also MEETINGS & EVENTS ster in My Closet, which Ms. ing, president of Princeton Jewelers, Schussel described as a “red-haired, said. “There’s always something on sells cards and gifts. Engraved Crane sale.” finds customers are drawn to pearls. and William Arthur greeting cards re­ Biixinesses and or/^anizaiions may take place from noon to 1 p.m., to be* purple-bodied fellow you just can’t Diamonds arc still popular, but with­ Ask Irv Urken of Urken Supply main best sellers year after year, Ms. submit information to the attention of followed by a presentation, “The let go." in the last two weeks large South Sea Co. at 27 Witherspoon St. what’s hot the business editor no later than two Mercer 2000 Report: A Look to the pearls and Tahitian black South Sea Hagen said, while this year, hats, At Pip Squeak & Wilfred at Mar- and he’ll rattle off a list of popular weeks prior to an event. Future.” Dr. Harold W. Eickhoff,-’ ketFair on Route 1, all yo-yos have pearls have been getting the lion’s gloves and scarves made out of re­ stocking sluffers. Maglight — fiash- share of attention. cycled soda bottles are all the rage. president of the College of New Jer-; sold out. “I’ve been hearing rumors lights — stainless steel travel thermo­ TUESDAY, DEC. 16 that lots of teachers use them to teach Fabrcgc eggs, which retail from Ms. Hagen said the appeal of these sey, will be the keynote speaker. Hol­ ses, clock radios and pepper spray .several hundred to several thousand unusual wearables is that they feel ■ Princeton Borough Merchants. iday musical selections by the Tren­ the laws of physics, and they’ve al­ key chains are going fast. Black & ways been popular for kids,” said dollars apiece, also are catching like lamb’s fleece. an evening get-together at 6 p.m. at ton Central High School Inspirational Decker’s The Wizard drill set, Web­ shoppers’ eyes. Ms. ’v'ahlsing said the Nassau Inn. Refreshments will be Choir. Cost: $18 for members: $30 Dana Kuchar, the store’s manager. er’s gas barbecue grills, Christmas that two .sold last week for .$2,500 Also popular this year is a little provided. for non-members. Information: (609)' Yo-yos are among the lop sellers tree lights shaped liked hot chili pep­ apiece. Still unclaimed is Faberge's red panic button suitable for mount­ 393-4143. at Zany Brainy on Route 1, also. Oth­ pers and Coca-Cola bottles as well as new Czar Alexander caviar egg set. THURSDAY, DEC. 18 er big sellers are the Odyssey Atlas- “Go Away” door mats also arc Hying Made of French crystal and trimmed ing on a keyboard or refrigerator. ■ New Jersey Chamber of Com­ phere, a talking computerized globe off the shelves. Another thing Mr. in 24-karal gold, the set sells for ■ Mercer County Chamber of merce, state chamber breakfast “Everyone can relate well to a with more than 10,000 geography Urken can’t seem to keep enough of: $8,500. Commerce, general membership roundtable discussion at Forsgate panic button,” said Ms. Hagen, “es­ facts, and the Barney Actimate, an good, old-fashioned sleds, including For shoppers who want their dec­ luncheon meeting starting with net­ Country Club in Jamesburg at 8 a.m. orative glass eggs custom-wrapped, a pecially at this time of year.” working at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will offering from Microsoft that prom­ 8-fooi toboggans and Flexible Fliers. to include a discussion of HMO re­ port cards, mandated health benefits and hospital merger trends. Cost: $40 III US BE YOUR for members; $55 for non-members. Information: (609)989-7888. Into The Future SATELUTE OFFICE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 ■ LeTip of Princeton, free network­ 4 ^ ing breakfast at 7:01 a.m. at New office plan York Deli on Route 1 in Lawrence.; Of fp^inceton Business. The speaker will be Sheldon Boyar-; German Engineering ski of Financial Planning. Reserva­ Why pay full time office rents tions required. Information: (732) when there’s a flexible Office 417-2409. Extension Plan? FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 HQ provides you with a Princeton address and you simply pay for the office or conference room time and services ■ New Jersey Commission on Sci­ you use. ence and Technology, meeting from Included .in our costs are a receptionist, telephones 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the CAIP Center in Piscataway. Information: (609) answered in your company name, availability of secretarial 984-1671. services, fax and more. And our Office Extension Plans start as low as $255 a month. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Full-time offices are also immediately available on short­ term leases. Call for complete details today. ■ New Jersey Chamber of Com-; merce, 61st annual walk to Washing­ HQ Princeton ton & Congressional Dinner. Political 1-800-486-1609 satirist Mark Russell will be speaker HQ Philadelphia for the evening. The dinner will take 1-800-486-1215 place at the Sheraton Washington in HQ King of Prussia BUSIN ESS Washington, P.C. Cost: $375 for 610-768-7700 members (covers reception, dinner HQ Mt. Laurel CENTERS and train ride); $475 for non-mem­ 609-608-1301 Over 175 Centers Worldwide bers. Reservation deadline is January 29. Information: (609) 989-7888.

© M i i l l l l c d o r^ani/ed O elaxiiij» iiterlainin^^.

r/rafUs what the Princeton Corporate Golf League Is! The New 1998 LS400. To our conippliloix the I998 LS 400 is much more than a new heneliiiiark for lu-xury PCQL is a non-profit organization ‘"'e - . whose purpose is to bring mH. ______aiiUmioliiies. Il’s a source of inspiralion. Hecause with its rich interior, incredible 290-horsepower V8 and a remarkable VWiicIc corporate executives together ^ ■ for fun, competition, relaxation ] t and networking. The PCGL will Skid (ioirtrol |\ SCf system, there’s simply nothing else on the road like it. In fact, il’s now one ol the lasle.st hiMtry ^edans in its schedule and organize all competitive matches, which will (ias.v. Which should keep the midnight oil burning in Stuttgart for .somi' lime to come. iSorry. fellas.) I R R B B W I H i be played weekly from May through September. Our golf For a look over the automotive horizon, look nt) further than vour neighborhood Lexus dealer. Ikitin. I‘ur.',iunglkfwiwii. season will include weekly matches, I PCGL (Princeton Corporate Golf Loaguo) * handicapping, prizes special I Is getting foady to TEE OFF. events and an annual golf outing | * and banquet. So come join us! " * * * * ^ * * ^ ! ’^'"*™"’=*^^

www.lawrence.lexus.com All Princeton area ["company Name...... T corporations Interesteil In | Address I LAWRENCE LEXUS participating in the 1998 | c„y | i, Golf Season, please complete I g, . I 3333 Route At Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville :::: (609) 243W 7 609-275-0285. J

IW 7 itf T tm tlu Mtihff S u its . I. ..'). I,, / t h . l.riH s IfU iuitis \nu t f II ft n sriiiitfli-y, t f i U l f i hlltitfll