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Distributed as a community service by the Linden Chamber of Commerce. Issue 97 • March 2018 PRINCIPAL ATIYA PERKINS HONORED BY HER HOMETOWN Submitted by Gary Miller

After a 45-minute ride up from Hamilton, , the northbound NJ Transit train pulls into Linden station around 7 a.m. This is where Atiya Perkins begins the final leg of her daily commute, walking the familiar streets of her hometown. She walks down South Wood Avenue for about a mile, through the neighborhood where many of her students live, to begin her day as principal of School No. 2. Linden – the schools, the city, and its streets – are a vital part of what made Perkins who she is today. She attended Schools No. 4, 5, and 9, and McManus Middle School, and graduated Linden High School with the class of 1991. She was raised by her father after her mother died when she was a baby, and things weren’t always easy for the family. But she took inspiration from watching her father attend community college despite struggling with epilepsy. She developed a reverence for education and a drive to build a better life for her and her family. She also found her love for (above) Atiya Perkins walking because her father couldn’t drive. “It’s part of who I am, because of the lack Linden. She was honored at the city’s Black History Celebration on Feb. that we had,” Perkins said. “I tried to help my 15, 6 p.m., at the Linden Multipurpose . dad, and I learned that I can’t look back because “She leaves an impression on me and other parents in the district that PAID there was nothing back there. The only thing is she has a sincere love for her job and the families she serves,” said ECRWSS

PRSRT STD PRSRT for me is to look forward. And I need to have Councilwoman Rhashonna C. Cosby, founder, and organizer of the PHILA PA 191 PA PHILA U.S. POSTAGE U.S. POSTAGE seventh annual event. “Educators are often not recognized for all that PERMIT PERMIT NO.7575 more, I needed to contribute.” Her father is now gone, too, but she is still they do; however, they are one of the most vital components in the driven to contribute in her calling as an community. As an administrator, Mrs. Perkins has brought positive and educator. Perkins instills in her students the impactful initiatives to the schools.” lesson that education is the key to whatever After graduating from LHS, Perkins earned her bachelor’s degree in they want to be in life, and she is continuing her elementary education and psychology from , own studies with the goal of attaining her where she also earned her master’s degree in education leadership. doctorate and authoring children’s books. She has worked in Linden Public Schools for 14 years, starting as a “One of my favorite quotes that I use all the substitute teacher, then serving as a fourth-grade teacher, vice principal time is by Nelson Mandela: ‘Education is the at Schools No. 1 and 4 and McManus Middle School, principal at most powerful weapon used to change the School No. 6 – and now in her second school year as principal at School world,’” she said. “I truly live by that, because No. 2. it is so valuable.” Perkins said she is humbled by the Black History Month honor, but Because of her deep roots in Linden and her that it also makes her hopeful because she is being held up for her inspirational work in the Linden Public academic achievements and work as an educator. Schools, Perkins has been chosen as this year’s “In the African-American community, children look at athleticism as Black History Month honoree by the City of (Continued on page 2) Selling Your Home? Looking For Top Dollar? Call Your Linden Specialist All Towne Realty Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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a goal,” she said. “‘When I grow up I want to be that her students can see someone who came Life in Linden is published by Renna Media in a player,’ or ‘I want to be a football from Linden and rose to be such a tremendous cooperation with the Linden Chamber of player.’ And you don’t hear much about the role model for the power of education. The City Commerce, an affiliate of the Gateway Regional academic component. So, I’m grateful to be able of Linden couldn’t have made a better choice in Chamber of Commerce. to see growth in using education as a strength – selecting this year’s Black History Month 12,500 newspapers are printed monthly. using the brain muscle.” honoree.” 11,800 are mailed to homes and businesses and Perkins said it is important for young African- Over her career, Perkins established a the remainder are distributed free at distribution Americans to have role models to look up to multicultural event at School No. 1, helped sites throughout Linden. because race is still at the forefront of many School No. 4 receive a character education Although great care has been taken to ensure conversations. grant, and helped implement the “Leader in Me” the information contained within is accurate, “There are so many different talents and program at School No. 6. Linden Chamber of Commerce assumes no abilities out there and, I’m sorry to say it, but At School No. 2 she has established a public liability for errors or omissions. sometimes race supersedes that,” she said. “So, speaking club for third- through fifth-graders, a to have a young girl say to me, ‘I want to be like book club and blog, and the “Fathers Matter, Tina & Joe Renna, Publishers you when I grow up’ because they are able to Too” initiative. The first session of the latter saw 202 Walnut Ave., Cranford, NJ 07016 identify with me first because of my race, I’m over 300 fathers come to the school for a thankful. Then that gives me the opportunity to morning visit meant to emphasize how (908) 418-5586 go a little bit deeper.I’m thankful to be in an important fathers are to their children’s success Fax: (908) 709-9209 environment where people get to see beyond in school. E-mail: [email protected] race. You get to see a full person. If I can inspire Perkins sits on the board of directors as the anyone, especially within the African-American education specialist for InspiHER, a non-profit SEND US YOUR NEWS community, it’s to definitely understand the with a mission to heal, empower and restore the Did you or someone you know accomplish importance of getting your education. You need image of young girls though self-exploration, something amazing? We are interested in it. This world needs it.” education, and mentorship. hearing about your latest achievement Superintendent Danny A. Robertozzi said “We take this whole month for Black History (accomplishment, honor, award, etc.). Do you Perkins should be proud of all her achievements, Month, and what does that mean? It means that have an event that you need help publicizing? and that she is an inspiration to her students and we’re talking about people who have impacted Then send Life In LInden your news! colleagues. our history,” Perkins said. “Mrs. Perkins has filled so many key roles in “And I’m elated to be a part of making history Call: 908-858-4012 her career in Linden,” he said. “It’s wonderful for someone.” Fax: 908-709-9209 Email: [email protected] SPRINGFEST! SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 Winter is coming to an end and that can mean and Dirndls – all in a Festhalle right in Life In Linden only one thing – it’s time for Bayern Verein Kenilworth, NJ! Newark’s SpringFest! Join us in kicking off the season on Saturday, is online at In Germany, Munich's Fruehlingsfest March 24, 2018 at the Kenilworth Veteran’s (Springfest in English) is the sister event to the Center, 33 South 21st Street, Kenilworth, NJ at 6 city's legendary beer festival held later in the p.m. Admission: $35 per person, $10 Children rennamedia.com year. The festival welcomes thousands of people ages 6-16 years; Under 6 years – Free, and to the Bavarian capital for more than two weeks includes a hot food platter, dessert and tea/coffee like us on of traditional celebration,. as well as imported and domestic beer, wine, soda And just like in Munich, our German festival and water throughout the evening. facebook.com/ will welcome Spring, complete with German For More Information contact Ralph Ehmann cuisine, pretzels, beer, wine, music by Bernie’s at (908) 265-1602 or [email protected] or Life In Linden Orchestra, as well as our own traditional German Betty Bunger at (732) 463-7855 or Schuhplattlers and Folkdancers in Lederhosen [email protected]. Advertise in this

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March is Women’s History month and the She is the former Mayor of Springfield, former was published in 2017. Ms. Rajoppi will be Crane’s Ford Daughters of the American Union County Freeholder and first woman presenting a power-point program on her most Revolution (DAR) chapter will be presenting chairman of the Freeholder Board, and former NJ recent book and copies of the book will be Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, with the Assistant Secretary of State during the Byrne available for purchase. National Society of the Daughters of the Administration. She has been an advocate for The public is invited to join us for the American Revolution “Women in American women running for public office, writing her first presentation with a reception to follow. The History” award on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at book, “Women in Office: Getting There and Crane’s Ford chapter will also be celebrating its noon at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Staying There” in 1993. 74th Anniversary, chartered on March 8, 1944. Walnut Avenue, Cranford, NJ. As an author, her first book published in 2013 The NSDAR is a volunteer women’s service The “Women in American History” award, chronicled the military service of her great- organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, sponsored by the NSDAR, is designed to grandfather during the American Civil War titled historic preservation, service to veterans and recognize worthy women, and celebrate their “New Brunswick and the Civil War: The meaningful community service. Membership is contribution to history, culture, and society. Brunswick Boys in the Great Rebellion” letters open to any woman 18 years or older who can Joanne Rajoppi is the first woman County he wrote to his family. She followed the story prove lineal descent from an ancestor who aided clerk in the 154-year history of Union County. with the Hamilton women after the war writing in achieving American Independence. For more her most recent book: “Northern Women in the information or DAR application please contact Aftermath of the Civil War: The Wives and our chapter Registrar, Patricia Campanelli at Daughters of the Brunswick Boys.” This book [email protected] WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FILMS AT LIBRARY

Women’s History Month is celebrated begins an affair with the town’s new doctor internationally each March. (Nathan Fillion), who is the only one who The Linden Public Library, 31 East Henry knows her secret. The film was the basis for the Street, Linden, New Jersey, proudly presents a hit Broadway musical from 2015. series of films portraying women in a variety of MARCH 23: “A QUIET PASSION” (2016), positive female roles throughout history, both in PG-13; 125 MINUTES. fact and fiction. Please join us as these films will Featuring award-winning actress Cynthia be presented free of charge in the Columbia Nixon in the lead role, this film tells the story of Bank Room at 1 p.m. American poet Emily Dickinson for her early MARCH 9: “THE ZOOKEEPER’S WIFE” (2017), days as a New England schoolgirl to her later PG-13; 127 MINUTES. years as a reclusive, undiscovered talented artist. Based on a true story, this film is set in As she maintains close ties with her family Warsaw in 1939. World War II begins and throughout her life, Dickinson is completely Poland is overtaken by the Nazis. Antonina uninterested in fame as she becomes a prolific Zabinski (Jessica Chastain) and her husband, Dr. poet and disciplined writer, whose work was Jan Zabinski (Johan Heldenbergh) run the largely unrecognized until after her death in (above) Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk Warsaw Zoo. It flourishes under Jan's 1886 at age 55. LIBRARY CELEBRATES FAMOUS stewardship and Antonina's care. Jan and MARCH 29: “DOWN WITH LOVE” (2003), WOMEN FROM UNION COUNTY Antonina are forced to report to the Third PG-13; 101 MINUTES. Reich's newly appointed chief zoologist, Lutz In 1962, feminist Barbara Novak (Renée The Linden Public Library is proud to sponsor Heck (Daniel Bruel). The Zabinskis covertly Zellweger) pens a best-selling book that details a discussion by John Prescott of the Union begin working with the Resistance and put plans the drawbacks of love. She encourages women County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. into action to save the lives of hundreds of Jews to forgo serious relationships with men in favor from what has become the Warsaw Ghetto. of independence, workplace achievements and Prescott will talk about the important MARCH 16: “WAITRESS” (2007), contributions made by famous women such as satisfying sex. Despite her success, many men PG-13; 108 MINUTES. Zora Neale Hurston, Meryl Streep, Judy Blume, are taken aback by her progressive views, and Carol Blazejowski, all of whom called Jenna (Keri Russell) works as a waitress in a including slick writer Catcher Block (Ewan Union County home during their lives. diner in a small Southern town and is a genius at McGregor), who decides to expose Barbara as a The hour-long talk will be held on Monday, creating luscious desserts. Her marriage to an fraud by making her fall in love with him. March 26, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the Columbia overbearing lout (Jeremy Sisto) makes However, his plan has unexpected consequences Bank Room of the Linden Public Library. happiness impossible. When she discovers she is in this hit romantic comedy. All are welcome for this event. The library pregnant, she plans to skip town before her Visit the Linden Public Library at: has free, off-street parking. Light refreshments condition becomes obvious. However, she lindenpl.org/ or call 908-298-3830. will be served and provided by the Friends of the Linden Library. Founded in 1928, the Library celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2018. READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY Join the Linden Library on Monday March 5, A MEANINGFUL CAREER 2018, 3:30 p.m. for Read Across America Day. Get paid for helping families solve financial problems. There will be a celebration of the birthday of Dr. Great earnings potential. Set your own hours. Seuss with guest readers sharing some of his For more information, call stories and a special appearance by The Cat in the June Lazaro, Financial Representative Hat. The program is hosted by the Friends of Office (732) 845-0006 / cell (908) 930-8310 Linden Library. LIFE in LINDEN • Page 9 • March 2018

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Jason Johnson, owner of I9 Sports is preparing for his Spring season. I9 Sports provides youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 and older in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Their age appropriate curriculum is designed to teach children to learn the sport, develop skills, and most of all, have fun. All programs teach sportsmanship so that kids can learn not just the game but life skills also. The local I9 Sports programs are held in Nomahegan Park in Cranford, and Rutgers Avenue Park and in Hillside. The Spring season includes a Baseball Instructional Program on Sundays from 3pm - 6pm for boys and girls ages 3 - 6. Flag Football Instructional Program on Sundays for boys and girls ages 4 - 10; and a Soccer League on Sundays for boys and girls ages 3 - 10. Reigstration can be done online at Photos from I9 2017 season can be found online on the Cranford Monthly page on i9sports.com or by calling 908-212-3200. rennamedia.com and on the Cranford Monthly page on facebook.com. LIFE in LINDEN • Page 11 • March 2018

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The doctor will say, officer with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, old, get his hands on heroin laced with fentanyl?” ‘Take two every six hours.’ But now the person spent several days between January 8 and 22, Smith said. “So, we in Union County decided to is popping three, four, five or six, and the body is 2018, giving classes information about these put a program together to make sure you guys are becoming dependent. dangerous drugs so that they could make well informed on the opioid epidemic.” “The second way is through experimentation, informed decision about how to stay safe. Union In partnering with law enforcement, Linden especially in the younger generation. Parties, County suffered 102 overdose deaths in 2017, Public Schools are better able to educate students friends, peer pressure. All that stuff is associated according to the county Prosecutor’s Office. on how to stay safe. with how we see addiction start to happen.” There were also 180 deployments of Narcan, a “These officers face the opioid crisis every Though the painkillers are legal, their abuse medicine used to save someone who has day,” said Superintendent Danny A. Robertozzi, can lead to addiction, which in turn can lead to overdosed. Twenty-seven of those were in “so they are able get past the myths and tell our far more dangerous drugs. Linden. students exactly what the impacts are if they “When you can no longer afford prescription Smith stressed that her presentation, which she make bad decisions. Heroin and opioid abuse is opioids, people turn to two of the deadliest delivers around the county to students in sixth a threat to our communities, but the best defense narcotics,” Smith said. “That’s heroin and through 12th grades, is not meant to be preachy is to make sure our students are educated.” fentanyl. We see people who try heroin for the or judgmental, but just to lay out the truth. Smith told students what some kinds of opioids first time and get addicted. Or worse, they “You guys are going to need this information are, including illegal drugs like heroin and its far overdose, and they pass away.” so when you go out and have to make real-life more potent cousin fentanyl, as well as She told students to ask her whatever questions decisions, one of those things might be about prescription painkillers like codeine, OxyContin they may have, or if they didn’t want to ask the drugs,” she told students of various grade levels and Percocet. 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Epicor / Mercer 1414 / 1410 East Linden Avenue LIFE in LINDEN • Page 23 • March 2018 TWO LOCATIONS Witty’s Fine Wine and Liquors 1179 WEST ST. GEORGES AVE. 870 ST. GEORGES AVE. (RT. 27) LINDEN, NJ 07036 (RT. 27) RAHWAY, NJ 07065 732-381-6776 email:908-925-1770 [email protected] email: [email protected] www.wittyswine.com Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9am - 10pm Sun. 12pm - 8pm Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/metrolinden and Facebook.com/wittyswines Hours: Mon. thru Wed. 9am - 9pm, Thur. - Sat. 9am - 10pm, Sun. 10am - 7pm VISIT THE STORE FOR MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS

Ballantine WHISKY $28.99 COGNAC & BRANDY CORDIALS ...... 1.75L ...... Camus V.S. $21.99 Bailey's Irish Cream $21.99 Buchanan's 12yrs old $28.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... 750ml...... Cardenal Mendoza $38.99 Bailey's Irish Cream $39.99 Buchanan's 12yrs old $54.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... Courvoisier V.S. $24.99 Kahlua $19.99 Bushmill's Irish $40.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... Courvoisier V.S. $44.99 Kahlua $36.99 Canadian Club $19.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... E & J V.S. Brandy $ 9.99 Krupnik $13.99 Canadian Mist $17.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... E & J V.S. Brandy $20.99 Licor 43 $20.99 Chivas Regal $28.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... 750 ml...... E & J V.S.O.P. Brandy $10.99 Licor 43 $39.99 Chivas Regal $58.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... E & J V.S.O.P. Brandy $22.99 Patron XO Café $22.99 Chivas Regal 18 yrs old $72.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... 750 ml...... Leroux Blackberry $12.99 Patron XO Café $29.99 Clan Macgregor $11.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... Leroux Blackberry $19.99 Southern Comfort $19.99 Crown Royal $26.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... Martell V.S. $27.99 Southern Comfort $28.99 Crown Royal $47.99 ...... 750L ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... Paul Masson Amber $ 9.99 Dewars 12 yrs old $24.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... Paul Masson Amber $20.99 RUM Dewars 12 yrs old $44.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Bacardi Light & Gold $11.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Paul Masson Peach $ 9.99 ...... 750ml...... Dewars White Label $19.99 ...... 750ml ...... Bacardi Light & Gold $19.19 ...... 750 ml...... Remy Martin 1738 $49.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Dewars White Label $32.99 ...... 750ml...... Captain Morgan Spice $25.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Remy Martin V.S.O.P. $39.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Gentleman Jack $29.99 ...... 750ml...... Malibu $17.99 ...... 750ml...... Remy Martin V.S.O.P. $76.99 ...... 750ml...... Gentleman Jack $52.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Malibu $25.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... Glenfiddich 12 yrs old $43.99 ...... 750ml...... VODKA Glenmorangie 10 yrs old $40.99 Absolut $19.09 TEQUILA ...... 750ml...... (regular)...... 750ml...... Avion Silver $38.99 Glenlivet 12 yrs old $41.99 Absolut $29.09 ...... 750ml...... 750 ml...... (regular)...... 1.75L ...... Casa Noble Silver $34.99 Glenlivet 12 yrs old $82.99 Belvedere Vodka $27.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... Deleon Blanco Tequila $29.99 Grants $13.99 Belvedere Vodka $44.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... Deleon Blanco Tequila $59.99 Grants $23.99 Ciroc $29.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... (all types) ...... 750ml...... Jose Cuervo $18.99 Jack Daniels $25.99 Ciroc $57.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... (all types) ...... 1.75L ...... Jose Cuervo $33.99 Jack Daniels $44.99 Finlandia $15.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... Patron Silver $39.99 Jack Daniels Fire $25.99 Finlandia $24.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... Patron Silver $82.29 Jack Daniels Fire $44.99 Grey Goose $26.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... Jameson $28.99 Grey Goose $49.99 ...... 750ml...... (all types) ...... 1.75L ...... Jameson $49.99 Ketel One $19.99 Becks BEER $23.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... (12oz) 24pk...... 24pk...... Jim Beam Whisky $32.99 Ketel One $39.01 Bud and Bud Lite $20.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... cans ...... 30pk ...... Johhnie Walker Blue $179.09 Luksusowa $22.99 Bud and Bud Lite $18.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... loose bottles ...... 24pk ...... Johhnie Walker Blue $379.99 Majorska $ 8.99 Coors Lite $13.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... (24oz) cans...... 12pk ...... Johnnie Walker Black $29.09 Majorska $13.99 Coors Lite/Miller Lite $18.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... loose bottles . 24pk ...... Johnnie Walker Black $59.09 Pinnacle $12.99 Coors Lite/Miller Lite $21.99 ...... 1.75L ...... (all types)...... 750ml...... 30pk...... Johnnie Walker Double Black $35.99 Pinnacle $15.99 Corol Beer $17.99 ...... 750ml...... (80 proof) ...... 1.75L ...... 24pk...... Johnnie Walker Red $19.09 Skyy $21.99 Corona/Corona Lite $27.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... loose bottles .... 24pk ...... Johnnie Walker Red $32.09 Smirnoff Vodka $11.99 Dab $21.99 ...... 1.75L ...... (80 proof)...... 750ml...... (16oz) cans...... 24pk ...... Knob Creek 9 yrs old $32.99 Smirnoff Vodka $19.29 Heineken/Heineken Lite $27.99 ...... 750ml...... (80 proof)...... 1.75L ...... bottles ...... 24pk ...... Knob Creek 9 yrs old $58.99 Sobieski $11.99 Land Shark $23.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... 24pk ...... Macallan 12yrs old $52.99 Sobieski $18.99 Lech $28.99 ...... 750ml...... 1.75L ...... (500ml) ...... 20pk ...... Makers Mark $29.99 Soplica $ 9.95 Modelo Especial $24.99 ...... 750ml...... 750ml...... cans...... 24pk ...... Makers Mark $54.99 Stolichnaya $29.09 New Belgium Fat Tire $31.99 ...... 1.75L ...... (all types)...... 1.75L ...... 24pk ...... Old Smuggler $19.99 Svedka $11.99 Pabst Blue Ribbon $17.99 ...... 1.75L ...... (all types) ...... 750ml...... cans...... 30pk ...... Redemption Rye Whisky $25.99 Svedka $19.29 Pilsner Urquell $28.99 ...... 750ml ...... (all types) ...... 1.75L ...... 24pk ...... Seagram V.O. $19.99 Tanqueray Sterling $19.99 Sam Adams Boston Lager $30.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 750ml...... 24pk ...... Seagrams 7 $17.99 Tanqueray Sterling $29.99 Stella Artois $27.99 ...... 1.75L ...... 1.75L ...... loose bottles...... 24pk ...... Woodford Reserve $39.99 Three Olives $19.99 Dogfish Head $33.99 ...... 1L ...... (all types) ...... 1L ...... 60 min...... 24pk ...... Three Olives $24.99 Yuengling Lager $17.99 (all types) ...... 1.75L ...... cans and bottles.... 24pk ...... Traveler's Vodka $11.99 Zywiec $19.99 Beefeater GIN $35.99 ...... 1.75L ...... (11.2oz) ...... 24pk ...... 1.75L ...... Bombay Saphire $36.99 ...... 1.75L ...... Seagram's gin $16.99 “Cold or warm Beer = Same Price” ...... 1.75L ...... Tanqueray $19.99 ...... 750ml ...... “Visit the store for more In-Store Specials!” Tanqueray $34.99 ...... 1.75L ......

ABC prices prevail other prices, limited to store inventory. Not responsible for typographical errors. Prices valid till March 31, 2018. q t y ] LIFE in LINDEN • Page 24 • March 2018 TWO LOCATIONS Witty’s Fine Wine and Liquors 1179 WEST ST. GEORGES AVE. 870 ST. GEORGES AVE. (RT. 27) LINDEN, NJ 07036 (RT. 27) RAHWAY, NJ 07065 732-381-6776 email:908-925-1770 [email protected] email: [email protected] www.wittyswine.com Hours: Mon. thru Sat. 9am - 10pm Sun. 12pm - 8pm

Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/metrolinden and Facebook.com/wittyswines Hours: Mon. thru Wed. 9am - 9pm, Thur. - Sat. 9am - 10pm, Sun. 10am - 7pm VISIT THE STORE FOR MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS q t y ] WINE Alamos Malbec $ 8.99 ...... 750ml ..... Louis Jadot Beaujolais $ 9.99 Andre $ 5.99 ...... 750ml .... (All Types)...... 750ml ..... Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages $ 10.99 Apothic $ 9.29 ...... 750ml ... Red ...... 750ml .... Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse $20.99 Avalon $ 9.99 ...... 750ml .... (Cabernet Sauvignon)...... 750ml .... Luna di Luna $13.99 Barefoot $10.39 (All Types)...... 1.5L ...... All Types ...... 1.5L ...... Mark West $ 9.39 Bartenura Moscato $10.99 Pinot Noir...... 750ml ...... 750ml ..... Mark West $17.99 Barone Fini $10.99 Pinot Noir...... 1.5L ...... (Pinot Grigio)...... 750ml ..... Martini & Rossi Asti $11.99 Beringer $ 4.99 ...... 750ml .... White Zinfandel ...... 750ml .... Menage a Trois Red $ 8.99 Beringer $ 8.69 ...... 750ml .... White Zinfandel ...... 1.5L ...... Merry Vale $49.99 Black Box $19.99 (Cabernet) ...... 750ml ..... (All Types)...... 3L ...... Mezzacorona $12.99 Blackstone $13.99 Pinot Grigio...... 1.5L ...... (All Types)...... 1.5L ...... Mi Amore Red $ 8.99 Bogle $ 6.99 ...... 750ml .... (Chardonnay and Merlot) ...... 750ml ..... Moet Imperial Champagne $39.99 Bolla $12.99 ...... 750ml ...... 1.5L ...... Noble Wine $10.99 Caymus Napa Valley $75.99 337, 667...... 750ml ..... (Cabernet Sauvignon)...... 750ml ..... Papi $10.98 Carlo Rossi $13.99 (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... (Chablis, Burgundy, Sangria, Blush)...... 4L ...... Real Sangria $10.99 Carnivor $10.99 ...... 1.5L ...... (Cabernet Sauvignon)...... 750ml ..... Rex Goliath $10.99 Casal Garcia Vinho Verde $ 5.99 (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... 1L ...... Robert Mondavi Private Select $ 8.99 Cavit $13.99 ...... 750ml .... (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... Robert Mondavi Private Select $16.99 Chateau ste Michelle Columbia Valley $13.99 ...... 1.5L ...... Cabernet and Merlot 750ml .... Rodney Strong Sonoma $15.99 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley $ 9.95 Cabernet & Merlot...... 750ml .... Chardonnay ...... 750ml .... Rodney Strong Sonoma $11.99 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley $ 8.99 Chardonnay ...... 750ml .... Riesling ...... 750ml .... Rombauer $30.99 Clos du Bois $19.99 Chardonnay ...... 750ml .... Chardonnay ...... 1.5 L ...... Ruffino $ 7.99 Clos du Bois $ 9.95 Chianti ...... 750ml .... Cabernet, Merlot...... 750m ...... Ruffino $13.99 Cockburns Ruby and Tawny Porto $10.99 Chianti ...... 1.5 L ...... 750ml .... Ruffino $11.99 Concha Y Toro Frontera $ 8.99 Pinot Grigio ...... 1.5L ...... 1.5L ...... Ruffino $30.99 Coppola Diamond $13.99 Chianti Gold ...... 750ml ...... Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ...... 750ml ..... Ruffino $19.99 Coppola Diamond $11.99 Tan label ...... 750ml .... Chardonnay...... 750ml ..... Santa Margerita $20.29 Corbett Canyon $ 7.99 Pinot Grigio...... 750ml .... (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... Senor Sangria $11.99 Cupcake $ 8.99 (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... (All types, except Prosecco and Moscato) ...... 750ml .... Silver Oak Alexander Valley $70.99 Dom Perignon $149.99 Cabernet ...... 750ml ...... 750ml... Simi $12.09 Dreaming Tree $11.99 Chardonnay...... 750ml ..... (All Types) ...... 750ml ..... Sonoma Cutrer $20.99 Ecco Domani $ 8.99 Chardonnay...... 750ml .... (Pinot Grigio) ...... 750ml .... Sutter Home $ 8.99 Fish Eye $ 9.99 (All Types)...... 1.5L ...... (All Types)...... 1.5L ...... Tom Gore $ 9.99 Flip Flop $ 9.99 (All Types) ...... 750ml ..... (All Types)...... 1.5L ...... Woodbridge $11.49 Franzia $13.99 (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... (Crisp White, Blush, Sangria, Chilable red)...... 5L ...... Yago $14.99 Freixenet $ 9.99 Sangria ...... 3L ...... 750ml .... Yellow Tail $11.49 Gato Negro $ 9.99 (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... (All Types) ...... 1.5L ...... Gazela Vinho Verde $ 5.99 ...... 750ml ..... VISIT THE STORE FOR Ghost Pines $15.99 (Merlot and Red Blend)...... 750ml ..... J. Lohr $11.99 Cabernet Sauvignon ...... 750ml .... MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS Josh $13.99 Cabernet Sauvignon...... 750ml ..... Joseph Carr $22.99 Cabernet Sauvignon ...... 750ml ..... We specialize in Kendall Jackson Vintners $12.09 10% OFF 15% OFF Chardonnay ...... 750ml .... hard to find items Any purchase of Any purchase of Kim Crawford $13.99 (Sauvignon Blanc) ...... 750ml .... and custom orders, 6 bottles of wine 12 bottles of wine Korbel $11.99 Non sale items only. (Excludes RED & Non sale items only. (Excludes RED (All Types except Natural and Organic) ...... 750ml .... just ask! YELLOW TAG items.) Sale items do & YELLOW TAG items.) Sale items do La Crema Sonoma $16.99 apply towards purchase requirement. apply towards purchase requirement. Pinot Noir...... 750ml .... Liberty Creek $ 7.99 Visit our facebook page for news of next tasting event: facebook.com/metrolinden (All Types) ...... 1.5L ......

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