ecor* Vdl. 11, No. 36 Thursday, September 12,1996 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents
j Briefs School board Stray cat attacks youngsters sets public meeting The Westfiekt Board or Edu- cation will hold a public meet- Parents upset with township after children undergo rabies shots ing 8 pjn. ..esday in the boardroom. 302 Elm St •y manmrz from the park. Before the department took the second attack was not the fault of the Meanwhile, as a precaution, both children Acting Superintendent of THE RECORD action, however, the cat attacked a 2-year- department began a cycle of rabies vaccination shots. Schools David Tuller will report old boy in the same spot on the evening of "After the first report came in, the secre- The cycle consists of five shots, which must on the results of the 1995 Scho- Two children were attacked by a stray cat Aug. 28. tary made a note of the attack, but by the be administered into the muscle. The girl's lastic Aptitude Test and the in Tamaques Park last week, and the actions The parents of the children feel the sec- time the inspector noted it, another bite was father called the shots, which each cost High School Proficiency scores taken by the Health Department have left ond attack could have been prevented if the reported," he said. around $150, 'Very adult size" and said four of Westfleld students. There their parents questioning the department's department took speedy action. The cat was picked up early the morning people had to hold down his daughter while will also be a review of the priorities. "I have concern that a second case oc- after the second bite was reported and they were administered. 1995-96 school performance ob- A 2-year-old girl was bitten by the cat, curred after complaint was taken," the sec- placed under quarantine, where it would be While health officials feel administering jectives as outlined in the Qual- which made its home under a park swing ond victim's mother said. 'The cat should monitored for symptoms of rabies. The incu- the shots before the cat exhibits symptoms ity Assurance Annual Reports, set, Aug. 27. Immediately after the attack, have been found immediately." bation period is usually 10 days, but theis an unnecessary precaution, both parents which will include a presenta- her parents contacted the Health Depart- Health Official Robert M. Sherr, who was girl's father requested it be extended to 14 were not willing to take the chnncc. tion of new objectives. ment in an effort to have the cat removed on vacation at the time of the incidents, said days. (Please tum to page A-2) The Facilities Committee will give an update on construction at Wilson and Jefferson el- ementary schools. Council The meeting is open to the public with time allotted for cit- izen input approves Back-to-school nights planned downtown Parents and guardians of stu- dents in the public schools are invited to attend back-to-school night at their children's schools. directors Thtf following schedule has been announced: • Sept 19: Jefferson School, 7:30 p.m.; Wilson School, kin- THE RECORD dergarten, 7:30 p.m.; The Town Council made another • Sept 25: Edison Intermediate step Tuesday night in its effort to School, 7 pm.; Washington rejuvenate the downtown area's School, second-fifth grade*, 7:90 historical quality, while also guid- p.m.; ing it into the 21 st century, • Sept 26: Westfteki High At its meeting, the council unan- School, 7;3O p.m.; imously approved the Downtown Committee's recommendation for • Oct. 2: McKinley School kin- the members uf the first Board of dergarten-third grades, 7 pjn.; Directors of the Westfloki Down- fourth-Qflh grades, t:90 pjn.; town Corporation, the management Wilson School, third-fifth corporation that will function in grades, 7:15 p.m.; first-second the Special Improvement District grades, 8 pm; Properties in this district, which in- • Oct. 3: Roosevelt Intermedi- cludes the central downtown area, ate School, 7 p.m.; Tamaques will be taxed to fUnd the corpora- School, 7*30 pm.; tion. The amount of the tax has not • Oct. •: Franklin School, first been determined. second grades, 7:30 p.m.; In addition to Councilman NeU • Oct 10: Franklin School, Sullivan, who will represent the third-fifth grates, 7 JO son. Town Council, the board will con- sist of two property owners, two Choral art group butintiis operators and two resi- dents. Twenty-six applications beglm rehearsals were filed with the committee to The Choral Ait Society fill the six civilian spots. New Jersey has begun Before naming the recommenda- Day qffirsts tions, Mayor Oarland "Bud" Potential members and solo- Boothe briefly discussed the com- ista ant welcome to audition in •Jgy of 9vnvoi Wai nti| nsw nsiBm* UTISM mittee's selection process. September and January. Re- MofUry and Thomai Rtlaton show th«4r cl«««room JmifMte lo Mt. "We interviewed all 26 for about hearaals are held • pjn. each 15 minutes each over four eve- Tuesday at Presbyterian nings. During these interviews, we Church, Weetfiekt After attend- sought to develop with each ap- ing a rehearsal, interested sing- plicant the extent of knowledge Town wages war on Mindowaskin rats about downtown issuirs, iu well as ers may make arrangements for perceptions of what the t>roblems an audition with Thomas The exterminator will check the park regu- Booth, musical director. might be and whnt the solution* "HopeAilty, It won't take long for larly to make sure the bait is being accepted may be." The Choral Art Society is a TtltftGOORD and to check the status of the population. Ad- community chorus of avoca- Tony Annese, a purtner in Den- If you're spending time in Mindowaskin Park the rats to eat the bait." ditional poison will be added as needed. ton Management, which owns And UonaJ singers whose member- "Hopefully, it won't take long for the rats to ship comes from 29 towns in in the next few weeks and notice some rats — Robert M. Shetr rehabilitates properties in West- making their home there, don't be alarmed. eat the bait," Mr. Sherr said. field, and Joseph S[«><-U>r, the Union, Essen and Middlesex Health official The bait dispensers, which have been In- counties. The Health Department is giving the pork's owner and o(**rator of 'Hie leader newest resident* the boot. stalled throughout the park, will not be a threat Store, will nerve tho inU?n>»te of The following events are to humans, Mr. Sherr added planned for the season: Immediately after last week's two vermin dltional fuod sources. pr«t*'rty OWIHTH tm tlw* txwtrd. sightings in the park, which buffers Town Hall, Part of the problem, said Mr. Sherr, is the "They are constructed so that children end Merchants' intcrcsta will rvprt' • Friday, Dec 13 - annual pets cannot tamper with them, only the rats Community ilng-along: Han- trie Health Department contacted its extermi- rats are finding an array of food sources in the sented through (Jerri (tildes, owner can get into them," he said. of JUXUI|MMM< (Jallfry, urn I Ted del's Mtmiah. nators. Health Official Robert M. Sherr said. park, including excess garbage, insects and Exterminators from the West Orangi*-baa«d food intended for the geese. Rats are unlikely to carry rubies, but they do SchloBtierK, the director of th« New • Saturday, Jan. IB - Men carry disease. So until the bait begins to work Jersey Workshop for the Arts on dalasohn's EHkih Nationwide Termite and Pest Control Inc. have "When the animals have other ways to get inspected for signs of rodents and plnceri poi- loud, what we see is the bait takes longer to and the rats disappear from Mindowaakin Park, Etut Ilrond Street. Itpnldi'nts Jen- • Saturday, April 12 — Han Mr. Sherr advises parkgoers to avoid the ruts nifer Ciirlsori .Iitni/.fl-jki mid Jph del's Jtphtha. son bait throughout the park. Mow long the bait take," Mr. Sherr said. takes to have an effect depends on a series of He encourages parkgoers to reduce the and report any sightings to the Health Depart- nlfcr Meeker Sutmnn will also • Saturday, May 17 •••• a con- ment. nerve on the IMKIKI. cert of a oappella works. factors. amount of litter and to not feed the geese. The Health Department strive* to keep the The Duwnttnvn (iimmittee, For more information, call The elimination of rats from the park will "These are Canadian geese and when they town pest population at a minimum, Mr. Shtftr which in
Ntw season, new home Check It out On the air What's available in the WHS ice hockey team Pirate broadcasters fall housing market? fund-raiser on Sunday plunder the radio dial Real Estate inside ••a Mpori; pag« A-t Weekend HUB pages Intldt September 12,1996, A-2 Westfield Record First Night Ex-resident Garrett pledges • j sponsors $100,000 to counseling service •'!» WESTFIELD - Robert Y. Garrett of Princeton, for- Garrett's generosity typifies the spirit of WestQek* are sought meriy of Westfield, has pledged $100,000 to the West- citizens who support its institutions, adding uiat sum- Geld Foundation for the benefit of the local Youth and generosity has brought the total foundation assets to- The First Night, Westfleld Com- g Family Counseling Service. mittee, is looking for sponsors for more than $4 million. "Supporters like Bob Garrett have given us the the first townwide New Year's Eve The money has been set aside in a special retire- celebration. ment account, which will be paid, along with any unused earnings, to the foundation at his death. At This nonprofit performing arts that time, according to his directions, the money will festival is intended for all people of director of the Youth an* be put into the Robert Y. Garrett III Family Fund and ^S praised Mr. GarretS all ages to be an alternative to the used without restriction by the youth service. gift traditional year-end celebration. Mr. Garrett and his wife lived in Westfield from "Our board and staff deeply appreciate Mr. Garrett's The visual and performing arts 1958-84. They were both active in community affairs. will be celebrated through music, gesture in selecting our agency as a future recipient * Mrs. Garrett founded Mobile Meals of Westfield in of the Robert Y. Garrett III Family Fund," he said. "If dance, storytelling, poetry, theater, 1968. After her death in 1986, Mr. Garrett created the symphony, mime, video, multime- is heartening that Mr. Garrett remen.'..- rs his earlier' Nancy S. Garrett Memorial Mobile Meals Fund, ad- years in Westfield and wishes to aid th*. community dia and multicultural activities. ministered by the Westfield Foundation. The income by promoting the emotional wellbeing of local indl* - Many local artists will perform from this fund is paid to Mobile Meals of Westfield. viduals and families." • , ; until the countdown to the mid- "Nancy and I enjoyed bringing up our three chil- Mr. Garretfs gift toth e Westfield Foundation is part night finale. dren in Westfleld," Mr. Garrett said. "We received of a fund he has pledged to benefit five charities with . So that the cost of the tickets many benefits from the town, and this pledge of which he has been associated. ». _,, can be kept low, the committee is money to the Westfield Foundation is a way of return- For information about the foundation, write V> _ requesting donations from indi- ing some of those benefits to Westfield." Betsy Chance, Executive Director, P.O. Box 229&; viduals and businesses. Contribu- Michele Picou, president of the foundation, said Mr. Westfield, N.J. 07091. ; tions of any amount are accepted. To be listed in the First Night 'Celebrate Life: The 21st Century Family' to be theme brochure and guide to the festivi- WESTFIELD - "Celebrate life: Theology at Concordia Seminary in of life/The Christian Walk, End of ties, which all attendees will re- The 21st Century Family" is theSi Louis. His topic will be "The Life/Medical Aspects and Infertik ceive, you may contribute in the theme for the fall workshop of the 21st Century Family: Its Faith and ity, and The Family and Made-to- following categories: friend, $100- New Jersey District-Lutheran Future." Order Babies: Faith or Folly? $249; donor. $2504499; patron. Church Missouri Synod (LCMS), Workshops include Euthanasia: The registration fee of $15 ir£ $500-$999; sponsor, $1,000-12.499; which will be held 9 a.m.-3 pjn. Death without Dignity, Challenging eludes lunch. The event ii open' td. site sponsor, $2,500-$4,999; street Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran Chastity in Adolescents (teen audi- the public. . •, sponsor, $5,000-17,499; and show- Church. The church is at Clark and ence), Challenging Chastity in Ado- For more information, call 232- 1517, or register at the church o/ cast sponsor, $7,5OO-$10,00O. Cowperthwaite streets. lescents (adult discussion). Health ; The keynote address will be Cart/The Christian Attorney, End fice by tomorrow. , •-, If your or your company would given by Dr. Robert Weise, chair- like to help, mail your contribution man of the Department of Practical to fcV Westfleld Y, 220 Clark St., WeHflekt, NJ. 07090. attention Making new friends Jutta Black. Checks should be Athbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Canter resident Peg PASS YOUR Devlin, formerly of Wee«leW, gives Evangel Day School stu- RENNARfi mad* payable to First Night West- EMISSIONS dent Khedy Jean, 4, of Placataway, a hug during a recent fleloVWestfteklY. WITHOUT A TUNE-UP! Al contributions are tax deduct- vttft at the Scotch Plains center. Swart Sp«cUliat* In Ladlca ible. Full and Super Size Apparel Sharing Talents and Skills seeks help lx through 8x / Rennar Boutique has a full line of Plus WESIVIELD - The Sharing STS volunteers are called on Last year, STS volunteers made and Super Sizes samples to try on. 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Now Visit our exclusive Boutique Council approves directors 586 Broadway • Bayonne, NJ WITNESS Call (201) 823-3043 (Continued from page Al) Boothcsaid. . for directions aad ippol«tptcntR tlMMUMil adopted Nail Sullivan, agreed a balance or to establish the Kimball Avenue approximately noontime, bttwtin intemb and sbillues and an abil- Historic District, whose architec- Livingston Ave, Lincoln Awe E.. ity to work together were impera- tural stylet are important histori- tive to the board, the mayor said. cally to both Westllcld and New South Union Ave., Cranford? Jersey. "The dlrecton we propose have The ordinance was proposed on If so, please call bs«n Involved with the downtown behalf of the Laws and llules 908-276-3898 after 6 p.m. from a variety of perspectives. All Committee. are willing to participate in the This will be the first historical downtown management process in district to be approved in West- the best interests of the entire field since allowance was made ha* bMn ravtnf aatowtl downtown community," Mayor for them in 1984. DIRTY DECK? AttractlonH Include Fed up with your old looking deck? • A unt«M. hnH • Get to the root of mold & mildew problems. Stray cat attacks youngsters Enjoy a clean deck • Restore Natural Wood Tones (Continued from page Al) held at a shelter in Newark, has L—01m Bt MM IIMMM 4 • Environmentally Safe • Cleans Roofs & Awnings lojjiiida v°u lo *• fCRFCCT "1 think any mother would make not shown any signs of infection N tha same decision if there was Does Your House Need a Paint Job •how) and was described as healthy and QlfU, avan a minute chance of Infec- playful. If the cat shows no signs of or does it just need to be cleaned? 4 \ MigaiineMiasimett ^r*. tion" the boy's mother Mid. V \ |1,000a in Show Slppe*^ J disease after the 14-day inrubntion • >Ditc.OKmli 4 0ooi Pntat^ The girl's father said he felt glv- period, which ends today, It will Rejuvinate painted, vinyl A Honeymoon Orand Cmt Drawing al Mch ing his daughter the shots could be put up for adoption. & aluminum siding, •how have been avoided. The second victim's mother said, CALL NOW FOP) A FREE DIMOI "I begged them to test (the cat)"I understand keeping the cut Holiday Inn, Clark, N.J. because it would mean my daugh- alive is ti state guideline, but it's ter wouldn't have to continue tak-not a law the department has a Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 7:00 RM. ing the shots. But for aomn odd choice. 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JENNIFER M. CHROPUUKA and EDWARD L. MARTIN The New York Cast Hnd Production of Miss Chropuuka A SONG For ESTHER If Rates Go Up After November 5th, plans to marry A musical drama which tells the story of three families who perished during the Holocaust, will come to the World's Election Special CD Gives You Mr. Martin Westfleld High School Auditorium for three Jtfr and Mrs. John Chropuuka of performance* only The Option To Move Your Money To Munrae have announced thf crt- Kligemfnt of thrlr daughter. Jen- "a remnrktilile evening of Inspirational family theater" nifer M. Chropuuka of Alexandria. A New CD At An Even Higher Yield.' Va., to Kdward 1* Martin of Norton, BfeaajaMajBB|Magpjah ^gat^iiHlajMgw^^^^^^ .^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^M^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ KlaMm ^^^S^^^^^^x^- MW, son of l>r. and Mm. Edward (£ Martin tifWestfteld. •HPHfl^HWMHHBOHaHaKjflaVM Ilia future bricte grn COURTESY OF JAMES V. HALL Jama* V. Hall, with glaataa, maata with Agancy for tntarnatlonal paraonnal during a dlnnar In Saigon. CHS grad records tales from Vietnam James Hall writes book based on experiences sty imww. Eft* a memorial dedication for Mr. FOHBES NEWSPAPERS Harker at the Class of 1948s 45th school reunion three years ago. ntil today, the Vietnam "Another character in my book War remains clouded in is military adviser Vince Luezza, controversy — a war named for another Cranford class- UAmericans least like to mate, John Luezza. There's also a remember, yet cannot forget. walk-on character named for town for one native son, whose life resident and friend Addie Vogel," path led him and his family to he said. The book's hero, Patrick Vietnam In the early 1960s, his Henry O'Kane, is fashioned after recollection of the most misunder- Mr. Hall's grandfather, Patrick stood yean in history remain vivid Kane. in his mind and soul. Beginning as a communications James V. Hall, a 1948 Cranford adviser with the Agency for Inter- Bj«h School graduate, political ac- nationa) (AID) in Bangkok in I960, tivist and professional writer, has Mr. Hall observed firsthand the put those thoughts to words in his communist insurgency in North recently pub- east Thailand A lished Vietnam scholarship sent War novel, To him to the E«st Win the Hearts. West Center in Ho- In this, his nolulu in 1962, Ant literary where he earned a work. Mr. Hal) master's in U.S. for- weaves an inti- eign ix)licy. Upon mate tale of graduation in 1064, kjve, hope, life he joinod A ID/Viet- and death in nam, traveling to Vietnam from his new home with 1062-75, amidst his wife and son. the politics or Arriving during a war on both surprise military nt- domestic and tack on Bien Hoe, international the Hulls were fWmts. greeted by the sight "It's a novel of hundreds of U.S. based on true casualties. The fam- happening* 1 ily wtis evacuated drew from my several months own experi- Inter because of COUHTFSV Of JAMES V. HALL ences In Viet JAMES V. HALL continuing Viet Mr. Hall trlaa to find tho remains of a friend at a crematorium in Vlatnam. nam," Mr Hall Cong terrorism, said. During th next two yours, Mr. Asia Training Center m Honolulu LiU-ration," and had the u\> Mr. Hall wns employed in Snipim in Southeast Asia Not forgetting his Cranford Hull's WMtilKh included ppress under u contnict between the norturiity to participate in the d*>- an the press officer to the high Mr. Hall is tin information spe- roots, the author IUHO incorpnruttul briefing officer, provincial reports Suite Department and the Unl lirirlln^ of mor«> thiin KM) Iran commissioner of the Trust Terrl cialist in the office of the mayor of hometown friends and hen*1* into olTkf>r, congressional escort offlcrr vcmlty of Hawaii. Trie center, sient Vietnam pnrticlptintit, imlud tory of the Pacitk Island* Hi* Honolulu. 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But across the lineup, the "We know we have a tough Blue Devils boast soccer players. schedule, but that's the way we "Absolutely, everybody who want it," said Kapner. "We want to win a state championship and to steps on the field for this team is a Seniors Fran Clavyo, Drew Stot- 'soccer player. Plain and simple," do that you've got to play against ler, Brian Priestly and Chris Keller the best competition." 'said Westfield Head Couch George are slated to play big roles this Kapner. "They all have the skills year, as are juniors Dan Todd, Nick If playing top-flight competition needed to bring the ball down and Pino and Peter Lau and sopho- equals success, the Blue Devils •play our style of soccer." more Bob Stroud. should have a memorable season, since they held a twoday tri- , "Our style of soccer" is coach- Stotler will get the start at goalie, jpeak for championship soccer. scrimmage against state powers St backed up by senior Jason Manso. Benedict (Newark) and Pingry last Jht Blue Devils won the Group 4 McGee will play sweeper with ftate title last year, and although weekend. Mike Baly back in his customary "It was a good chance to play hit year's two captains — Scott stopper role. Schulze will be a Mueller and Alex Schmidt - have against two of the best programs in marking back on one flank once the state and we did quite well," graduated, •even! top contributors again, while newcomer Dan Todd e back for a possible repeat title. said Kapner. "We had a rough time will man the other wing. the first go- around with St. Bene- f "We do have a good core of re- At mid/kid, Corcoran and Mans- juming players who know the dict but the team responded very field are back in the middle with well." down-and-dirty work, and the Fisher and Priestly one outside blood, sweat, tears and luck needed Tactically, most teams will prob- to win a state championship," said half combination, and Keller and ably try to shadow Dupre, the oak- Kapner. "But this is a new team, Stroud the other. Dupre will be legged junior with a nose for the and the chemistry remains to be joined up front by Clavijo. goal But while leaving Dupre to seen. I can say one thing. This "Corcoran, Mansfield and Baly his own devices is a sure recipe for team has the potential to do any- are all back in the middle of the disaster, overoompensaung on him thing it wants to do." field, and with Dylan up front and can be a bitter pill to swallow. Returning from last year's squad Schulze and McGee in the back we "Teams can choose to take away are juniors Dylan Dupre, Jason do have a strong nucleus back," Dylan and his reputation will prob- torcoran, Kevin Mansfield and said Kapner. "Then we just build ably lead to some of that," said kike Baly. Seniors Bob Schulze, around them and try to get a cohe- Kapner. "But this is not a one-man Colin McGee and Derek Fisher sive group working together." team. We can put the hurt on AUQUSTO F. MENEZESVTHE RECORD jmre also key performers for last Westfield won't have much time teams with our other players if that George Kapner and his WHS boya aoccer team dlacuat lo gal back to tho atata champion- year's state champs. to tinker as it travels to Scotch happens." ship final. Twin sisters Jen and Becky Matro compete for No. 1 spot on WHS varsity tennis team •y MaWfamLY and we'U have to see how they re- THE HECORD spond to the test There's really no telling how they'll react in tight Westfield High's top girl tennis matches. Well see." player will bo a Matro, the question Westfield opens at Ridgewood is which one? Monday, and the highly competi- TWm sisters Becky and Jen tive Union County Tournament fol- Mutro are lrK'ked in a battle for the lows a few weeks later in the first WHS girls tennis No. I singles slot, week of October. Governor Living- as Tin' Recttni went to press, with solid tenm " ston and Millbum are two other un till important challenge niatrh '[turd singles has been decided tough matches scheduled for mid- tin1 (Icciding factor and junior Meghan Corbett has October "Ilsat's thr way things are done gotten the nod. Corbett played sec- The untested nature of the team The two top players i'oin|>ete hi >i ond doubles last year, a team that has Tirono cautious about making challenge match and the winner went 23-3, including winning the any predictions for the year gets the position," said Westfield Wak'hung Conference and state "We're lacking experience just High Head Coach Ed Tiront- when sectional titles. about everywhere, so it's hard to askod about tho talented so{)ht>- The top two singles playen from say what my expectations ate," mores. "It's almost always a tough that squad — Heather Post and said T\rone "Sometimes I'd rather situation because you have two Laura Faulkner — have graduated, not have any expectations so we fine girls and only one can play as did the top doubles tandem. don't have any disappointment first singles But this year it's es- Timne is looking at several players What I do expect is for us to get pecially djffieult because they're to contribute in doublet. better every day. sisters They have to come down Thiw teams are now competing "We do have good players here, stuirs in the morning and hove for the two doubles position*, with and the better players really rise to breakfast together, it's u delicate senior co-captains Audra Majocha the occasion when faced with situation " and I.uiren Rudofsky In th« driv- tough competition and that's cer- 1 •4 On the bright side for tin l.uly ers seut. Junior Sarah Sharpe and tainly possible with this group." Devils is that however the chai sophomore Ilka Natrovoli are also Westfleld plays Its home match- i lrritfe match winks out, thr first battling for playing time with Jun- es at Tamaques Park courts and 1 two singles players will lie tough ior Caroline Tell and sophomore hosts Shabazz Sept 24 in the home Wosffletd High lea hockey player* Derek Fisher, Erik Lund, Ronnie Kashlek and Brendan "There's snme tension tliirc. us HcUvca Goldberg. opener. Hlokoy take a break from roller-bladlng Sunday prior to tho Blue Dovila' fund-rolaer at the youil ex|M>ct, bul I've spoken t'i ' For the most part we'll be pretty "Replacing four j>eople in one Weerfleld Armory. both girls and they realize (luit rumix'titive, but not quite as good season is a tall order for any team," oliee Ihis IH uvcr we tan n Division 4 boys soccer team take second in tourney I Thr- Westiietd Rockets kicked off the board with a pair • >f left-footed tnasso had great efforts in central the J;J1 season with a sivotul-plaee bullets for si-ores defense, and Monui and Gately finish at the Bridgewator Classic John Boyd hla/ed ;i cannon to tixik no prisoners on the flanks. l:ist weekend. the back of the net, and earned Matt Delanoy started tho first The Division 4 lx>ys soccer team several assists with fine crosses. scoring play with a neat cross to topped the Cranlbrd Ajax 6-0. the Matt SolUa. who pulled double Bridgowater Warriors 1-0. and the duty by playing .some fullback, Amadi 'niiani, who rammed hotnu Mount Olive Magic 2-0, before fall- flashed his spool lor the final tally the winner for a 1-0 lead. David ing in the tournament final to the in the win. Flynn was dangerous throughout Scotch Plains Highlanders 1-0, set- the insurance man at sweeper as The next match was against the the game and never wavered in his tling for second placo. he continued to dominate frus- hometown Warriors of Rridgewater attack. Sofka then nailed a left* The airtight Rocket defense trated strikers attempting to break and was settled with a first-half ft .toted volley for another score fof yielded just one goal in four games free. goal 10 Alex Barrett came up with the insurance goal. despite losing star fullback David Taylor Hogarth and Chris Mac- a filly-fitly ball and fired a cross 'Hie Rockets were forced to settle Lama to a broken wrist. Richie Donald were the dynamic duo ininto the box to lloyd, who settled it for second place against Scotch Moran and Mark Gatoly were up to goals, coming up with one big save down and fired a howitzer off tho Plains in a game shortened by the task, aggressively marking alter another to anchor the team. goalie into the net. lightning at the bediming of the high scoring forwards all weekend Both players also chipped in at Newcomer Mike Hubcr needed a und continually stopping charges haltback, helping to spark the of- sivond half. game to get comfortable, but fit The Rockets made a good run at at midfield to keep the Rocket of- fense, which wus controlled by Jeff into the Rockets" offense with good fense fijcled. Nusse. sjieod at left wing. The defense was the fioal and had a direct kick lined Stopper Matt McManus was a The Rockets began the tourna- superb again in recording the shut- up 25 yards from the goal when RANDALL MILLER/THE RECORD tiger in the niidfield, combining ment with thorough victory over out. Hogarth and Macl\»n;ilti each the officials called the game. All in Good form tireless elTort with great foolwork Cranford 00, as Rasmus Thomsen stopjxxl hard shots as well. al.l it was a another strong showing Fanwoods Sue Mills follows through on a drive In Ash Brook to lead charges from the midfield nailed two goals as he left the de- The Rockets then faced Mount for the strong Rockets team, whic^l with a wonderful display of of-fense frozen with some beautiful Olive Sunday, winning 2 0 in a is continuing to flourish under thp Women's golf action. See Scoreboard for latest results. fensive skills. Lee Toniasso was moves, Hogarth then jumped on physical game. McManus and To- tutelage of coach Steve Rothschild, S( ORllUWRl) G>oij, 6 Paula Long, 7. Rita Wmnickar. B Do Low Gioss - Anna Chung, Rahvway 85 Second Low Not - Carole Kate. 36 PBA GOLF OUT1NQ how many t.moa II can be used until rta TNNIS LADDtHS lores Schmidt. 9 Ann Latartara. 10. Georgia Fifil Low Net — Estelle Hillur, Union 65 Third Low Net - Claire Knaua, Union 37 Tho Wcsliiold Policeman's ilenevolont Ai- lion data ol 12 31-96 The cost or the cardtfi Aquiia. 11 Susan Pjrdoi. 12 Thoo Tarn Second Low Nat Mariano •e.ira, Clark 68 sociation, Lucal 90, Hnnouncai tltoir second $10. and is available from players In the *a< MEN'S SINGLES Third Low Net - Jane Jonos Fan*OOd 69 Flight C aniHi.il yoll oulinfl will bo Monday, Oct 7 at sociatlon, or can be orderfld by sendinfl j« Low Gross Maura Guillaume, WtistliukJ bf tho (HostK)ious Echo Lnka Country Club In Baton* ate the tinai standings ol tho VVestfiold check oi money order payable to SPFYBA, jp MEN S DOUBLES LADDEfl FUghl B Fust Low Net - Maura Guilljumo 34 Wustfiuld Tennis Association Men's Stngioj Ltdder ro- PO Box 264, Scotch Plains. NJ. 07078 j Tho followim) lisli teams l.n.il standings (oi low Gross -- Joyce BukuMicc and Ethel Sncand Low Not • Elena Hastolli. Mnpio This iHittng nltords tetsidantn, business par- •acting !f*# 36 mattes completed through tho WTA Mon s Doubles. Lacktor through Sspl Ai.neo Cl.vk 34 wood 35 sons nnd trio piolosmonal community of West- September 2 WOMAN'S TENMIS r Quairfitid tii.vns Ail! be notified e) their first First Low Net - Evplyn Coppola. Kunilwonh Thud Low Nal - Crttiy Blalt, Fanwood 36 liold trio oiHK'Munity to omoy n day of Qoff and - Only We top 16 player compiet ">g a mini- The Scotch Plain* Recreation Department At round playoff matches. Ail scores should bo and Eleanot Mulholu. Wostttoid 67 Low Putts - .(.mice Lawyer, Marga ftuff and aocialu'o with 'numbers at tho WestiieW Poltco mum ol 9t$h\ matches ruvc qu.i'' ed foi irie P, i- •TEfe^'T -^-* 101 1 0 1 11 BECKS ' ZIMA IBEEFEATER SINGL" *E"* MAL*T With $O9O 9 ! mi, $23" IrV/W) SOO1 < I (Unipnn afcl^aF Coupon mm%9 v«r 1 500 V«hicl«i K««tJ I f /r» 750 ML SIUI«7, For Immediate Delivery! f «|iii»«Wtf'«l a|liri« «I'/W f- I M'HV < 'lil H September 12,1996 A-10 Westfield Record l roroes •/»• at- C Ill INTRODUCTIONS * ^,,Jiil lassifw iCentral New Jersey's best choice for meeting some- HU (908)231 one close to home. See Weekend Plus IN-COLUMN RATES ANNOUNCIMENTS FOR SALE SERVICES GENERAL POLICIES & SERVICES I advertising placed in Forbes Newspapers I* subject lines to tm*l approval by the Publisher. We reserve the right to ootrmctty edit or 2.00/each additional Una classify copy,to reject or cancel any advertisement at any time. BaxaiaHMttL. Accepted up to 2p. m. Monday prior to publication. 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Call Tolt-lne IHTH 25 South Main St., Phon«: 90t-356-8500 •xt. 338 Edison, NJ 0*837 Fax: 908-356-S821 equal Oaaxmunity tmp»O*»* 1-S00-654-0936 / • 4 e**B*s driving rwcord Chooaa ENTKMfniSE, where growth I* a raalily. g (It's a lit am 9Ui £*eeurtv» MtnapeYMftf is a (Mttci ntu* of «tir pfomote from mSrun policy} EXIC. 8KCIWTAIIV- for mVIHCCOFNIWJtlSIY To find out mow, plaaw caJVfax your ratuma to tmaH aalaa taam of larga Equal Opportunity employer ' our Human Aaoource* Dapt. at: global corp. Someona To natp ua build tha bual- Pirate broadcasters offer more eclectic programming Two broadcasters on a pirate shortwave station talk live to their listeners. B>fMMD££VIN shortwave radio. Some? pirate sta- mittedly smaller pool of listeners to zarre. One station, identifying itself erated during the l!!!!(k. Oilier sta- "We wanted to be something Wdehend Plus writer tions have an axe to grind, be it draw on than commercial radio as as "Orbital Mind Control," claimed tions support a sjnviik" M;*cty, such people would tune into and sny Editor's note: The names of the two political or religious; other pirate a whole. Because their activities to be broadcasting from a UFO and as WGOP or Uailio T;iii^enni', m 'Wow! This is Rrcat!' " saiil Thomp- Pennsylvania pirate radio broad- stations exist solely for the enjoy- are illegal, they seldom adopt a using radio waves to alter listeners' anarchist station. son. "We absolutely don't want to casters in this story have been ment of their broadcasters, often regular broadcast identity, thus minds, leaving them unable to Still, most pirates do not iwiw ;m be a disruption — we want to be an changed to protect their identities. engineers or DJs at a licensed op- avoiding the FCC's attention. On change the frequency on their agenda — political or utlu'iwisi1 alternative to the |licensed stations) ccording to Philip Roberts, eration who simply want to enjoy the other hand, a pirate broadcast- radio. On the bright side, listeners when they hit the airwaves, except in Uie area." executive director for the themselves in ways not possible on ing from Somerset, Middlesex or were given the ability to turn FCC to enjoy themselves. Thompson insists his station, Big New Jersey Broadcasters the job. Union County would have little dif- agents to dust. "I'm doing this Ixxr.nise it's n lot Radio, is not disruptive. He AAssociation, commercial The exact number of pirate sta- ficulty being heard by pirate radio Other pirate stations exist for po- of fun," says Chuck Thompson, i-heckrd the frequencies already in radio stations, particularly in the tions is difficult to nail down, for listeners across most of North litical reasons. There are stations who with partner Dave Sharp, lias use, not only around his station, Northeast, have something to offer obvious reasons. Andrew Yoder, America. such as KNBS, which advocates le- been operating an VM pirate sin !>i it throughout his broadcast area, every listener. No matter what author of Wrote Radio: The Incred- Broadcasting ranges from typical galizing marijuana; or the Voice of tion in Pennsylvania for almost which he estimates to be about 20 kind of music or talk show you ible Saga of America's I/nder- commercial-radio fare to the bi- Tomorrow, a Nazi pirate station op- five years. (Please turn to page 7) like, he says, a licensed station that ground, Illegal Broadcasters, pub- plays it is out there. lished by HighText, estimates reg- "There's a radio station for every ular pirates on the FM band num- taste," says Roberts. "There's no ber only in the hundreds, although void." this figure could be substantially This is, of course, quite true, pro- higher it' it included occasional FM vided the listeners are interested pirates as well. only in the more popular musi- Although there are fewer pirates cians or talk show hosts in each on shortwave radio than either AM genre. Listeners with more eclectic or FM, they are by far the more tastes may find conventional radio, significant members of the pirate with its limited playlists and nar- community. In legal radio, as well rowly defined programs, too stale. as the pirate variety, AM frequen- To them, Roberta's advice is sim- cies aft by far the least listened to. ple. There is a much greater "aware- "If you get too narrow in your ness" of FM radio than of AM. tastes, you should try another As a result, the FM band is venue than commercial broadcast- crowded, particularly in the North- ing. Broadcasting is broadcasting, east Thus, pirates who broadcast not narrowcasting," he says, sug- on FM frequencies are almost cer- gesting such listeners purchase a tain to draw attention to them- CD or cassette player. selves by disrupting a legal sta- Fortunately, CD players are not tion's signal. The station, after re- the only option open to radio fans alizing what is happening, would who want more varied program- call the Federal Communication* ming. For just $5O-$200, the aver- Commission, and the pirate would age American citizen can begin a be shut down. new hobby of listening to radio sta- In those areas where the FM tions that broadcast on shortwave band is not as crowded, the pirate'* frequencies in defiance of regula- station is still unlikely to attract tions that require station operators many listeners. Most people who to have a license to broadcast. listen to the radio already have Such a person would have just their favorite stations pre-selected enU'red the world of pirate radio. on the car radio or the stereo at Pirate stations, also called "free home; listeners rarely "»urf' the radio," may broadcast on the AM radio to see what Is playing. or FM bands, although most air on Shortwave pirates have an ad- This transmitter is bnllnved to have boon used by KFAT, a pirate station from southern California that closely Imitated a licensed On the air: Pirate radio's topics station with tho samn call letters. mmm9m • tjippf *>• Inside Theatrics 2 Events 3 What to do .....4 Ricks.... 5 Dining Out 6 Antiques .....8 Itm AM, f.O. Marion, Kant. Welcome U» th*> SrpU'mhfr 11-13, 1096 edition otWmktnd P.O. aw Flu*. 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QladKora, NJ 07M4 M«M|td hf Hw AWIquai Cmmrll, liw lo h*wfM A* IMwul SutM tl4|tMllrlM M»m, 3 r September 11-13,1996 Series asks you to give poetry a second chance BUtterfield readings promise an introduction to the art By NATHAN SHASHOVA War-era history of the New Brun- enjoy," Dutch lays. "People who vWsetend Plus editor swick-Highland Park area against had poetry in school feel it's hard uly touching poetry en- its current developed state. to understand. This is something thralls listeners and read- Kolumban, who just published a you can understand without a ers with the way it ex- new volume entitled Surgery On course. It makes sense on the first presses its concerns Afy Soul, puts you in the place reading, and it's good poetry." Highland Park poet "Dutch" ur- where important things happened The next ButterfieW reading, 8 gaftizes a poetry reading series at to him in the past From this vol- p.m. Wednesday, Sept 18, will fea- th&Butterficki Deanery cafe in ture as the main reader Brcndn N& Brunswick which chooses fea- Moossy, a founding member of the tu(fed readers whose work focuses 'This is (poetry) you can Ozark Poets and Writers Collective oi\ a new theme each month. understand without a who represented the Arkansas col- Digtch books accomplished pv>els lective in the 1995 National Poetry who deliver compelling, thought- course. It makes sense Slam. Like Friedman, Moossy, a provoking material. first generation Lebanese- '^Place can be anything iti a on the first reading, and American, works to help people poem," he says, introducing the it's good poetry.' with AIDS. She coordinates a nurs- theme at last month's reading. ing program to treat those with "Very few will use particular — Dutch (named) places. H's unusual to ft ml Highland Park poet HIV. one that puts it to good use." The reading will also include a The poets reading that niftht. short feature by Sharon Bailer, ume, he reads a poem contrasting who runs a series at Chapter One Somerv'Llle's Nicholas Knkimban small town America with the small and Highland Park's Sam Fried- Books in Highland Park on the last towns of his youth in Hungary. Thursday of each month. Starting man, brought their mvn ap- Fur this month's reading, Dutch proaches to the theme of place. in October, Butterneld's readings has temporarily put themes aside Friedman, :m AIDS ivsv.uvher, will be held on the third Tuesday reads a poem in which hi? amtmsls to bnru: in poets he believes will of the month. his itile as a speaker ;it an AIDS pique the interest of those who "Come on out and give poetry a conference in Spain with the his- weren't interested in poetry before, second chance," is all Dutch asks. 1 (>r were turned off by it. tory and imagery nf iht Catholic NATHAN SMASHOUA/WEEKEND PLUS church where he spoke Another of "This reading is poetry people far mat* infermaUon, call the Somarvilla poet Nicholas Kolumban relates aoma of his parsonal history between poems In last his poems plays the Revolutionary can come and understand and ButterfleU Bcaiwry at MM9M. month's reading at Buttarf(aid's in Naw Brunswick. Insurance actuaries twist themselves into comedy writers B> VAl£f* DmCH WE/OMAN designed, published and marketed VVteefcend Pfus cart^i-vn^r it themselves at a cost of ubuut t's probably safe to say that We would have talks about everyday life and $5,000. Both have given up their not too many books have the emphasize our points with proverbs and quotes. Then self-described creatively dry jobs as distinction of being born from actuaries to pursue more inspiring Ithe philosophicjil conversa- one of us would say, "If so-and-so were alive today, careers. tions of two insurance company nc- he or she would say it like this," ' Liu, a mathematics tutor, plans tUSries. However, this is exactly to write self-help hooks and ulti- how Pmveibkil 1Vt.su not written, - Paul Uu mately publish ii novel, Vasst'lli is aacording to its authors, Paul I.m Co-author, Proverbial Twists now a cr.ips and blackjack dealer aad Robert VasstHi in Atlantic City, where he says he *Ftobert and t winild have talks comedian on a Itqukl diet" die in a haystack" translates into spends loo much time on the beach to keep in touch with his old about everyday life," Liu suvs, "and "We came up with two or three "It's like airport security trying to emphasize our points with prov- actuary colleagues. dozen quotes straight out of our find explosives in a knapsack," the erbs and quotes. Then imp of us heads," Liu says. "For the rest, we book becomes a sad reminder of would say, if so-and so wrte alive Proverbial Tivitt* sells for f&Stt today, he or she would &ay it like went to various sources, including the state of our fears this summer. and is available al bookstores and this.1 " the Bible, Bnrtlett's and history Last summer's obsession is also gift shops throughout the area. •Each page of Pmvciiriul Twists books." represented: Karl Marx's observa- Uu and Vamclll will read from has an original quote smith* up- ^Jthouth Uu calls his small, red tion, "Religion is the opium of the people," becomes "OJ. Simpson dated twist Liu and Vassdli have s^jlcover creation a book of humor, p written. The anticipated quote he does admit that the modem media coverage is the opium of the Hooks-Mustc-Cafe In Brldgewater "Hell hath no fury like a woman adoptions of the ukl proverbs do people." and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at scorned" is recast as "Hell hath no have a cynical edge. When "It's Provmbk* TwiMts has brightened Borders Hooks-Music-Cafe In RANDALL MHiEfVWEEKENO PLUS ~ 1 fUry Uke a well knowri overweight like someone trying to find a i the UVBB of Uu and VasaeUi, who Short Hills. Paul Uu proudly displays his book, Pnvrbtml Twist*. ' J PUSUCMHOWSf •Clwntar muMc mmH>. AiMtt ItO. Raymat H>0\ Sttvnt 111 MwriSI , Chottnr cHtom and IMHM %»• 10H Stifling fid.. Warn>n (908)8/9 68/8 Nover 7 1MB, Satutrtay*. • p.m. &UkiM*/.U#. 21 •Musjcdl trve tfwt t«»» no roUIKin In lha RASCALS COMfOY CLOS Og*Vi MtmorM Chunh Man PcpkNMW, ftnody Snndlm, Mark SMrw, 1500 Route 35. Ocran ROUW 134, Ctetfttm Marty Grou urxl IW AM K>O A Moait. Supl. 1H. Comedy show Nancy Redman and Buddy Flip, along with Mlka Epan (not pJoturad), wNI amusa you at tha "Naw York Comedy Show" al McAtaar's Rastaurant In Somarsat on Friday, Sapt 20. For mora In Concert Information, coll 469 2522. •AROQUI MUStCAL IHCATtR ...Then you'll lovr Hp.m. toiurday, r,op(. ?l Surhurhim . MMWtU.'S WI AiirtiliKkim, UriMiriity Over I ,OOO I liidro ((KW) ^'»« law editions (201) 79S-4OS4 •Wt»V* !;< (imiifln Ir.'ilf iKM ttiWvWI *»l NIK) •VrianlWW tmMh, f)W PMy 7>am«, Sapt. 13. IM IkxriMir, parrVxMKirf try C«nn*rl Dnytil wtth The ( olhu tor's Platr •fha Kaajaft, 9«rwy flow. Hntty Ho#jar>. S«pt, Princeton \to MtHik:« Roliitad Hr;Him / p.m M. AdiJlt* V/'J. tin; Vmlr-nl* »*i. •«a#y 0m 0000. Rarry Dnm«y, Vpi 10. IMf CAST Or 'tWAtirMAMIA' •Sob Itormonjw Sanded, Sept. 1 r II p.m. "inlnntiry, 'ifpt IA M/'x O Community Uwmiin •Tmt/ JOhnajwi, 8*p4. TO, 21. 100 Ht*i»\ 11., Miirrhilfiwn Qamoloulata 1201} 5.W WXJfl 116 Mut Hunt Stiff I CAMSRIPOT IWN •ft* l»tt r«ir'» nontp m ttfirin liy Uw t:»nt irf 19 R«irrmi«.itrt« 1*1, #-.|> • St*m wttx Ii pfiHj ifilrulii lit il*ni AriirriufcHi »'l«lnflrl(t. Nfw lvrtr> t«W| 211 ;4rt) Naw irunawMk •Mm EMdaia, Baiit. 71 170. Irl <*0H 7Wt 1774 M 3 l«t«, n*H 1 WWW STWCTT OOrrtlMOOM COMTOV IN fMf ROUND /••mr milv t*-. S»l« U« •thf ffMh Miwartrtw, Mad Dtddyt, Sapt 14. FvM BIWTflaw Chufflh flpm Mtifilny, W< 71 A RlftlNQ KIAR Mrmri M'III Sal Ilium Myall THtHiDMWAV y A r,wilw Benrta 1. Wr**l Wln*wr (90«>KrS-lM9 Cln In, Wnti lim>ii •Andrew noMn, Sept. 14, Wl 01W l y p •Don* IW> wny Hi I.«X"1 li*m Mi Manamlri. rnnh Mav»rtcK», S^H 13 MWSTMI COmiHOUM tort M(WI WMI NiwK-y Umlrnan. AitmHWin •)<». COWMOV 1UNHICII •t)#v*l flnmrw*. 3*t>t ? iA«K O'CONNOR » Swtuwai County tfMrwvnarXat Mutation Canlat, 190 lort 8)trttri(| Hd , Ba*lun« WW#B H |»Wh, nnturrliiy, 'infrt 14 tUWWNI UHfl Itrtuta n, (301) 335 MN Cumrt Oat* ttwdti* •OpunaMgi, Sapi. 11. n/D MunrrMNitFi '•< . Mnl ll«* (SOI) »B) Wrtl* lyncli trto fNirtfkiyt, •Tha Amaru incrMiWM, fwia 1ort>r»>, <^pl twiFiii wlili It (<»'h riff *t«ii iraill I (Hi «kto« 3 20. •TayttM t1»/na, bdX, I*. 0HWWW AWKI't Krwl f»rrait"i I"fiwwit lnrm"| 04 i atkjaann* Cd*h, ftofrt, VO >r Hntuint limit K)litn% Dining Out? 11H VaJHy Ad,. JAOIMU rrt 71 0US tW Tiffrt N<4 , tartth hMm Ojwn Jim, ID) tftjut# 1 r 1, >4om(*lnfi I September 11-13,1996 - 4 £.** i At toft, a watercolor of a gentla cougar by Anna Olson, an axhIMtor In tha Waterloo Am * Crafta Fattival 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday In Stanhopa. At right, Tom Watzal, anothar i th« festival, makaa tha back aplndlaa for an Amarlean Wlndaor eholr."" " — //r Concert K/dSPuff OMAHOUtOf LOVE •Sfww of Muatanst, Oataie 500a and «he» 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 ' Ford-powered can. itafflng 9 a.m. Sept IS. (W WMtfleM Community Ployhouw. 1000 North Rah «BM Sept. 32. Free admtaton. •Of, oaj cwatum aa» u» unlrwWed on a TV A*. West, WMtneU (MS) 232-1321 •Cabaret revue with John Schwesta and Sh»- ran O'Neal. Mmlnlon $15. (201) 328 7828 Speakers - 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 groMn In ff» Oerofm State, Sept. 13-19. free ClMCtnl Avenue admtaahm; caNtor eac h day't noun. PretbyterMn Church 716 Watchunf Ave . PlabVmW (»1> 2«3 0040 AND MUSIC raanvAi •IQOMnfce choir with hnjori from Maw York City and Nowark. Admtwkm \\7. (201) 4202207 MMEH SMITH •Atorm the mam drag o( frw* Srnalra't birth- 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 n,Sept. place, 11 a.m..0 p.m. Sept. IS. F»e ad- Wttchung Am Confer 18-32. Watchuna; Circle, Watehung mlHton. (breach (808) 753 0190 MMSM rCtTIVAi. AMD f«CMW day's hawn. Rev, 8HVAM i. 1MAT8JV •Ml pJanltl perform* In the round. AdmtMkm Amwlcan U#an, 34 I. VtotifkHd torn., I •10. 7:30 p.m. FMa*. 8aat 30 tmwt twtTMM r (008) 341-7341, 484 9074 OHl 7;3O p.m. Friday, S«pt. 20 •10» annual benefit lot the MWaAWMh 1 Sarron Art* CenMr Foundation, 18 p.m. Sept. lft. A*nieuon UilO8,f«a«aw* 613 Ranway Ave.. Woodbrkiai tl8 per ptfton, 930 per temriy. (•08)847 3348 (808)034 0413 uvtHatM •Afro CerrbbMn group perform* on tha cen- ter1* town (Indoors * rain). Five admruion; AHT8 AMI rwtvatlon* required if ram. HMKMIM Home 10, Panlpoany 4 p.m. Sunday, S«pt. 15 (201) 840-1188 •"Httpanc \A*ton» Cathedral of the Sacred Hurt. tun *5 p.m. Sept 23 WRiiaJt St., Newark *B'*r»ipaMBjpn# (Va •»rW> —i "Am and Crani" mp, mm>mm P (301)484 4»O lury," Sept, 32 New. 10. •Organ recital with an aamocIsM orgtnKl from 21, 23. 8ymaMkim MO. auction on% 110. Sept 32. 8t PaHtok'l Cathedral In Manhattan. Ad Gfafla wr tpe/ 88* aafnttnatlan HCIMKI IMf mi* Huamwoow cowwry mHitonllO. eaum (tea MtMWW) waMMe. CaN lor each nuMmu VON MM* evont'thtin. (90S) 788-1444 Champion country dancars Tony and Yvonna Outsell wW oonv 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 Open during kferary hour*. pata In tha Marlboro Country Nights Danca Showdown Thara- Richardson AudMorkim, •"OoMon Taiant*.' entry level eate*. la Sept days, 8apt. 19 and 26 at tha Colorado Cafa In Watchunsj. $m Princeton University 30. Tmmwt n*oa*° »tailon (800) 298 5000 •Ott painting* by Dorothy Haman, Mam Laval CH+Mix. •Mouo soprano perform* In a benefit let the rteuM 28. FanMMjtf flattery, to Sept 30. Prtnceton Child Development kiitHuW. Ad (•08a 331-3831 r UHM Oaaery, to Seat 30. 18-30. mkieton $39, Benefit ticket* »500 1100; to- •FoaaNi. tewa*v ani othi tao«inwna, 10 elude* reception. am. 4:30 p.m Sett. 14, Ham data teat. IB. •00 MM Una, i IMMOAi.'VANMOVIC Frea edmlttton. (8081483 1833 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 NM OfHvV) By O *u*g Bbrary hourv mm 7ta-i4i7 State ttwalrn, 19 UvingMon Ave . Now Brun- •"Oart O»a>" af Pan Am rKght 1O3, kMn t*tck •"Art QuM»," Hi Oat, 8. Haeaailon %•% e.m, lo Seat 30. i ksott Hat end Ford Hal. to late S«t> (•08)246-7460 (301) 828 8868 •Parody mutlcMn who's taken on Michati •Walking tour of 18th century iron m*** Jaekaon, "Qanguer'i Paradise" and fom-j town, (lanint 10 a.m. Sept IS. Tour bagna 100 fi*j—ood M.. Undan Gump. Admluton $22. from Mount Hope Hock Product*. Mount Hope (U08» 1*40413 B)W8 I3S83SK0 11 em. 4 pm Monday fflday, 3 4 p.m. Sun Opendu mg ktvary hour Road, Rocfcaamy I me ethntaslon; wgMtratlort day. Free e»m»«otv •UMon County Teen Art* touring arMM, to 1808) 334 3349 •Photograph* «y Abmham Vara and vmeent sept lft, •;30 a,m_ 3 p.m. Monday rrklay, 0:30 a.m. SerWn, to Sept. 13 SINC naari keturdey. Loantak* NeMivation ^PrWNMBDfV By PHCTKMM •nMM0 Sopi. 13 Oct. AmtOAM- CMCA a HOOTAOC ninvAL South SI., J u. (201) 833 8839 I, 8emer«e»Me Haute 208, SMftman I8JW •aOOU MUJRV PNC Dank Arts Center 7884118 Oarden State Parkway •Ouktad tout new the duck pond in the park, (809) (HU 8093 31 TtM MM PM., PenMnglon EMN 118, Holmdal 9 0:30 p m. Sept IB free admiunn; Open durMf ttore hour*, 1734; •Nancy Plcchi on nangMmg tha World vwm ntmgg t tryy Cat Hwt, te Sept. 14. (008) 442 BJOO vitKni raquwed, W*», 10:30 am. Sepi i j. noon Sept l» MAfHWM tWUXWV •African dance, \m bunds. «o»pel ensemble*, P8TCNK1 SHOWCAM 10 a.m. »p.m Wedn— uin u;f In Ttm Spltttn Grill, Alison Elliott teams the finer points of food preparation front Moreto Gint you don't Weekend flbs*no*c by the warden of Percy's prison, see coininj* Iroin half a stiitt? nwny. hen a movie Is touted as asks Hannah to offer Percy a job. There isn't a line ol'Hiutiv'.uc Mint catering to everyone Hannah is a crusty old bird with i\ diM'sn't sound like it wi^ polishrd who cherished Fried bad hip who tells the sheriff tluit to it fiup gloss liy :\ bad jXK't, WGreen Tomatoes, you she "don't owe you no favors," Writcr/diitx-tor I^H1 1 )aviil Zlutoff is have two options. You can give in then gives her the job. 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Fleiuiiigton, NJ SMU-2 / Forbes Newspapers iuide September 11,12.13,1996 T-bird owner loses reimbursement by not saving receipts while, and when I took it in to but haven't heard anything. lf front-wheel drive cars are A few years ago, my friend Jack By BOBHAGIN have it inspected, the owner of the A I've passed your letter on to the Qsupposed to be better for road Doo wrote a book called The Front- *TOJiUKS NKWSI'AI'WIS Automotive brake shop told me there was new •""Ford P.R. folks, but don't hold holding, better in icy conditions Wheel Driving High-performance information regarding the front your breath. The cardinal rule with and cheaper to make, why do they Advantage, and in it he described My 1992 Ford Thundcrbird all kinds of racing venues. Jack Qwith about 00,000 miles has an OSLA brakes on ail late-model rear- new cars is always to have your still make rear-wheel-drive cars? wheel-drive Fords. The earlier complaints documented on a deal- A If you examine most (but not was an accomplished showroom ongoing brake problem. While stock driver using his trusty GTI- slowing from highway speeds, tho brake rotors are two-piece units er's repair order and keep it filed. all) of the current crop of really small amount of chatter when the based Volkswagens. car and the steering wheel chatter prone to warp, even if the wheel If the problem isn't resolved, give high-performance cars, you'll find brakes were applied and blamed it so hard it's difficult to control. lugnuts are torqued to the proper the dealer another chance, then that they drive the rear wheels. Personally, I'm not fond of high- on improperly tightened lugnuts. I Since the beginning, I have yone specs. complain to the factory. Corvette, Camaro, Mustang, Por- performance front-drive cars be- through three sets of pads on the never went back, and later when I had updated rotors installed If an independent finally cures sche plus almost all the police cars cause they invariably produce front brakes, although the rear the problem got really bad, I took and the chatter has all but van- the problem, have the mechanic in service and the "exotics" drive torque steer (the steering wheel brake shoes are relatively unworn. it to an independent mechanic. He ished. I kept no receipt* and my detail what was found and how it either the rear wheels or all four. pulls to the right under power or Originally, I took it to a Ford replaced the pads and resurfaced original complaint to the dealer- was cured. Never let a new car's There are no front-drive cars in on wet streets), although I know dealership and was told it was the the front rotors. ship shop was not recorded. I've warranty expire without a fix, even NASCAR and both IndyCars and several drivers who think front- nature of these cars to have a This cured the problem for a contacted Ford for reimbursement if you have to park it. Formula cars drive the rear wheels. wheel drive is great Dealership fights birth defects EDISON — Ray Catena Motor Car grams of research, community service, Corp. Authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer education and advocacy. joined the battle against birth defects The tournament was held at with the presentation of a check in the Metuchcn Golf and Country Club, and amount of $3,300 to the March of Dimes 140 members competed for a chance to ;Birth Defects Foundation Central Jer- advance to regional competition. Win- sey Chapter. ners were Mr. Barone, Mr Mate, Mr. • The donation was made in conjunc- Gumina, and Mr. Romano, all from the tion with the Mercedes Dealer Champi- Metuchen area and all members of the .onships, a nationwide golf program in- Metuchen Golf and Country Club. : volving more than 100 individual Mer- These players will comprise the four- cedes-Benz Dealers that selected the member Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz • March of Dimes as its designated chur- Team that will compete against teams " ity this year. from similar dealer tournaments at the Ray Catena Mercedes-Benz spon- Regional Finals at the Seaview Marriott sored its tournament July 28 and do in Atlantic City on Sept. 27-29. The win- nated the event's registration fees to ning team at the Regional Finals will the local chapter of the March of then advance to the National Champi- Dimes. The check was presented to the onship in January at La Costa Resort Murch of Dimes Aug. 14 at the Kay and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., held in con- Catena dealership in Edison. junction with the PGA Tour's first The March of Dimes is a national vol- event of the year, the 1090 Mercedes untary health organization dedicated to Championships. •Improving the health of babies by pre- The total amount generated for the venting birth defects and infant mortal- March of Dimes by all dealerships par- ity. Through its Campaign for Healthier ticipating in this program will be an- Babies, the March of Dimes funds pro- nounced at the National Championship. Announcing An Opening You Might ha 1996 Nisun SwMra OXE gals 30 mllM par gallon In MM city and 40 on' highway, for an avaraga of 38. Sentra meets criteria Want To Poke for successful sedans trunk space. But the "port" through tht Your Head Into! HES CORRESPONDENT reur sent restricts the height and width of cargo passing through. Designing and building o successful •tnall sedan is no easy task. It must de- On the road liver decent handling und performance yet A I (HiU'r inline four cylinder engine fat affordable and ocononik-al. Interior untk-r Scntra's hixnl It BporU twin IQOmliu'HS is it must, but outride ilimrn NHl i-utnshulls «ml 16 valves, wHich slonH must tw Hmnll enough for good It I If) lu)ret'jx>\w>r and 108 pounds around town inancuvt-nnn ami easy purk- l*>r foot of tortiur AlUmugh not as quick ttlj. It also must utilize a dttvnt level of us some of it.t conipt'tition, St-ntro'i power- hicnl sophistication. Fortunately for truiu Klvcs {itk^iuuU* rvspontw* and enough mm, its Srntru Hcdtin meets the ulxivc U» cjuU'kly ntutin tb><>wny np«eds. a-ttiK inn't .St'iitru's mission, but tOW Kent™ is offered four wnys (\M'I stn'tflnnn is IIH Ntron^cfit point $«*(', XK. (JXK itiul top lim< (11 .K Our tost I'VluiptMnl with tht' stundunl fWe-spevd k canu1 tx'hirul the wlu>cl of the well nuinual traii.sims.sion, as WIIH OUT test ve- l UXH, which nffrra lots ol stand hicle, illi inpK uv« Th« 1996 Chrysler Serbring Convertible gets 20 miles per gallon In the city and 28 on the highway, for an average of 25. 2 dr. 4 cyl, pwr strng/brks. 5 spd man trans, dual air 9 bags. AIR, AM/FM. till, full spare, soft top. VIN#VP4O?143, MSRP $1«.666. $400 collogo Sebring Convertible 'just fine graduate rebate. and MATT HAGIN But the car is a couple hundred pounds heavier than either the Cirrus sedan or the Sebring coupe, so to my mind the best engine choice is the VO. Though Convertibles iiave a fun-in-thcsun reputation and not a whole lot bigger than the four-banger, it puts being extremely multi-faceted, the Chrysler Corpora- out more torque, which gives better off-the-line power tion is in the thick of Oiis market niche urith its new and makes merging into highway traffic easier. Sebring Convertible. The test team of Matt and Bob I would hove preferred to see Chrysler stay with the Hagin tried the twnu drop-top for a week. While Bob three-liter displacement it used on the older VB en- thought it just /trie, Matt found the back seat a bit gine, though, because it would have given the new car dumped firr a fxitn/ seat. 77M? suppt'stecl n-tail price is just a bit more jump and throttle response. |24,675; as tested, $25,755. BOH — The Sebring Convertible wasn't designed to MATT — If it weren't for the tact the Sebring name l>e a street-racer, Matt It's the kind of car you use for vm holds a certain mystique* for Americans, this new car cruising around resorts or the beach with the top should have been called the Chrysler Cirrus Con- down and the sound system playing cool tunes. The vertible. About the only thing it shares with the So- interior has an amazing amount of space and the bring hardtop is the badge below the tail light back seat provides enough room to keep passengers When the company decided to replace its aging l/s in back from being cramped. fiaron convertible, it found altering the Sebring coupe The top action is pretty slick, too. Just flip a couple filatform involved too much hassle to get an open car of latches to cut it loose, push a button and the top • * ITO «jn the market quickly, so the design team opted for slips into a cavity behind the rear seat. And to make tjie more versatile Cirrus hardware. In fact, the com- sure it doesn't get tangled up with the windows as it's 4 dr, 4WD, 6 cyl, auto Irans, pwr strng^brks, AIR. cruise. 4 dr.4Wt). •> ryl. rtuio tf.ms, JIAT itriKtlirks/windi'lpcKs Alfi, r/def, AM/FM stereo cass. sunscreen glass, 26 E pkq. onit-u) AM/KM stficn VA) nliiyor. thp Uiilgato gLiss, VIN pany capitalized the won I "convertible" just to make being lowered, the side glass drops a bit automatically V)N»TL231233, MSRP $22,216 Pymts Based on a 36 mo #IC.114!"k;, M. MS" SH4J91 Pyrots. hasRt) on a S9 mo dosi'J sure there was no confusion that the Sebring and the to make sure everything clears. closed end lease w/ 12,000 mi/yr & 15e thereafter $0 und IIMSO w/10.000 mi/yr & IBc'nn Ihcroaftor $0 down. $4?/ Sebring Convertible are different cars. MATT — The front shoulder belt systems are built down, $290 1st mo, $495 bank fee, $300 rei sec ctep ~. 1st mo . $495 kink lee, S4bO ret soc dep = $1372 duo at lejso I BOB — If you check out the specs of both cars, the into the front seats. You don't have to thread yourself $1065 due at lease inception Purch op = $13,200 Total inception Puich opt T $L'0.!)00. Total pymts - $16,663 Total differences become obvious. The Convertible is anpast a harness to get into the rear, which is a phis pymt = $10,440. Total cost =$11,235. cost = $17.59B lessee ft'spnnsible for excess wear & tear inch wider and several inches longer than the hard- when you have to strap a baby into an infant seat top. Most of the dimensions match the Cirrus sedan, back there. But the section between the front and rear mechanical The front seat slides forward automatically when 4ssemblies had to be changed for the ragtop. A lot of you pull the seatback levers, and thb makes life back (enforcement bracing had to be added in front of the there lots easier as well. With the top up, it's really eowl, the floor pan und in the section below the doors. more of a two-door sedan than a coupe. Even the rear • Structural rigidity is a problem in convertibles and window is glass and has a built-in defroster system. Chankfully, Chrysler engineers have a pretty good That would sure come in handy during the winter bundle on making Sebring Convertible sturdy enough freeze. But the seal isn't perfect - I heard some wind to resist rattling itself to pieces over rough roads. 1noise coming in at the top of the side windows. throve over some of our roughest local roods, and it BOB - Matt, 1 never noticed that the windows had felt solid. PQMOND'Sl any wind noise around them. I MATT — Trie Convertible comes in two trim levels, MATT — Maybe it has something to do with the Pad. The JX is the base model and uses a high-tech fact that you always put the top down when you had 158 |.4-liter four-cylinder engine, while the JXi packs a Vt> the ear, Dad, even when it got cold. SECOND SX that's just a little bigger nt 2.5 liters They both use a IK>B - Well, I drew the line at having it down in PLAINFIELD 75^2460 •bur-speed automatic transmission electronically op- the rain but at my age, you have to look cool as often Pricts include aH cost» to b« patd by a consumer encepl lor licence, tog. n •: > A Nol responsibte tortypographica l errors.. feaUxi and wtiooth a§ «iik. as possible. 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It develops 205 capable horsepower and 230 Pontiac's largest, most luxurious sedans, but it has pounds per foot of torque, more than enough to push lost some girth over the years, along with the massive even a large car such as Bonneville. V8 powertrain of yore. Its design stems from the old days of engine de- The '90's version — available four ways, is V6- sign, with a single camshaft buried deep inside the powered and filled with the latest in comfort and motor, and pushrods operate two valves per cylinder. convenience features. It is built with a sporting flair, With this engine, we averaged 24 miles per gallon, with the best European sport sedans aimed squarely with nearly 30 miles per gallon coming with frugal 5 TIME in its sights. driving. Power proved more than adequate with the stand- WINNER! Outside ard engine, but those wanting neck-snapping ac- Of The Prestigious Chairmans Long and wide, Bonneville's outside dimensions celeration will look to the optional supercharged ver- Award Vor Outstanding don't come close to that of its predecessor of 30 years sion of the same engine. Pushing 240 horsepower and ago, but these days, the BonneviHe is about as large 280 pounds per foot of torque, it delivers more than Customer Service! as large cars get. The Euro-look; used by Pontiac many "muscle cars" of today and is available as an stylists on Bonneville over the last five or so years, options package on all Bonneville models. has been sculpted and rounded, while new styling for An electronically controlled, four-speed automatic 1996 includes a freshening of the front and rear fas- transmission is the sole gearbox available, and pro- PREMIERE cias, body moldings, headlamps, and tail lamps. vides seamless gear changes at all speeds. WINNER! We liked its optional rear spoiler, which is fitted North American Customer tightly against the trunk lid. SE models come stand- Behind the wheel Excellence Award for The ard with styled wheclcovers and smallish, P215/65R15 Four-wheel independent suspension has been re- Highest Customer tires, but most buyers will opt for one of two available worked for 1996, and is now tighter and produces less SatlsftKtion! alloy wheels and grippicr Mi-inch ixibber. body roll. Bonneville soaks up all but the most jarring bumps, which can be expected since its suspension is Come in and experience the Inside tuned with a sporting flair. High-end Bonneville mod- Inside, Bonneville is a very comfortable place to els can be equipped with an electronic load-leveling difference Thomas Lincoln- travel. Interior space is abundant, with plenty of head feature which keeps the car at an even keel as weight Mercury can make for you! and leg room, and six can be seated with room to is added to the rear. spare inside Bonneville SE models equipped with the Improvements have been made to the steering as standard front bench seat Most buyers will choose well, with its optional electromagnetic variable-rate front bucket seats, however, which are deeply con- steering, which allows low steering effort at slow toured and very comfortable, though a bit wide for speeds, such as during parking, but becomes suffer at PRICE! SELECTION! SERVICE! the slender set. highways speeds, which makes the car feel more con- Its lengthy list of standard interior features in- trollable. cludes air conditioning, power windows and door Bonneville uses front discs and rear drum brakes locks, variable speed intermittent wipers, cruise con* for stopping duties, although we would much rather "I LINCOLN trol and an overhead console. see four-wheel disc brakes as either standard equip- Our test car featured optional six-way power seats, ment or as part of an options package. An anti-lock a power antenna, power outside mirrors, leather- braking system, (ABS) however, is standard. wrapped steering wheel and keyless entry. Bonneville is equipped with convenience items such as auto- Price in \\ i i \si-w i-srin-.i n 1M (>S00 matic-on headlamps, called 'I\vilight Sentinel, and a The manufacturer's suggested retail price is feature that inn activate its outside lighting at night $21,905. as tested $22,190. DIFGO( xus s, Shadow Rose Leather. i6.767'Mi HUM' I ml ()l Modi I \i\ir ('ppoMiini 79947S4OO Lexus, Black, Sunroof . - QS3OO hi-I nii'M I ii\iirv I'.ii" In Ihv World Leather, Memory Lexus, Silver, Sunroof L*&g[> faction. ' 1993 47,582 Miles The Lexus LS 400 Lexua, SancUuMH, aur rther, Traction. 5.616 Miles. Over 70 Available! 199S Leather, Memory CD' Toyota, 7674 Miles. 39,fi30 Mi •tr And A liu Mini's \\ ,11 1,1 I'll \lM FIT". BRIDGEWATER, NJ CAUU 1 - © O O - l_e X US September 11,12,13,1996 Forbes Newspapers / SMU- 7 High-price-tag, low-pressure sales Consumer Reports is best Blackhawk Collection holds annual car sale on Monterey Peninsula for used car information By BOBHAGIN on the small side too, but then it is great for car in Italy and other countries. By BOBHAGIN short trips where speed is of the essence: its top TORHESCXmllESrONDKNT KORBES COKKK.Sl*ONDENT It only needs the addition of fenders, a wind- Automotive speed is somewhere in the neighborhood of shield with wipers and lighting both front and l've about had it with front- Remember that old joke you should never 200-plus mites per hour. back to make it a fine weekend fun car. Q buy a usctl car from a dealer who operates out wheel drive cars and the extra O&A Although its engine is somewhat small at As-is, it is selling for $850,000. maintenance costs whenever the f of a tent erected in a field? The implications only 3 liters, it puts out around 375 horsepower. Unusual — '48 Cadillac series 62. A far cry needn't be described. mechanic has to t;ct under the Its former owner was actor Steve McQueen, from the run-of-the-mill '48 Cadillac con- hood. 1 am considering purchasing the probable cause was the "pin" Recently I was at a used car lot that was, who kept it in fine shaped and never finished vertibles, this car was custom-built by Jacques a Camaro or Firebird within the broke. The clanking and clanging indeed, in a tent and on a field, but with a worse than third any time he drove the car. Saoutchik of Paris. The chassis, powertrain and 1990-1992 model range. remained in the drive train. I 6UR- difference. The "field" was a fancy golf course, Priced to sell at $995,000. instrument panel are standard Cadillac, but the gested another transmission, but the sales technique was the antithesis of the Do any model years stand out as Full-sized - '31 Bugatti Type 41 Royale rest is strictly French curves around a simu- good or bail for that particular car the shop declined. A second Chelv high-pressure boiler-room system, and the com- Binder coupe De ViUe. Don't let the "coupe" lated wicker body. The rest of Ihe ooachwork is rolet dealership only told me .to bined worth of the cars shown might well in terms of reliability, maintenance name fool you. This car has room for two pas- finished in chrome plate with a bit of French problems aiul cost, new automotive take it back to the selling dealer. match the national budget of some of the poor- sengers up front with the chauffeur and at least blue paint work. An independent automatic trans- er third world countries. innovations, manufacturer's recalls three ^nore inside the closed part of the body. Unlike some foreign cars, this car can be and customer satisfaction? mission shop suggested I pursue It was the latest version of the Blackhawk Be prepared to enlarge your garage at home serviced by Cadillac dealers from coast to const. A The best source of information the dealer/factory warranty policy. Collection's annual sale held in conjunction since this Bugatti is the largest production car A bargain at only $475,000. **"*"on the reliability of any nonciur- ever made with a wheelbase of 15 feet and * * • with the posh Pebble Beach Concours d'Eleg- Cheap — "56 Lincoln Continental Mark III. rent-year car is the annual auto is- : ance on California's Monterey Peninsula. The weighing in at around 7000 pounds. A I'm surprised the seeond riehl- For those on a limited budget, there are a few sues of Ct»isumer Reports. It ership told you to get lost, sirico salespeople were helpflil, although they dis- Originally built for Armand Esders as two comes out every April and is ex- creetly stayed in the background and allowed inexpensive "work" cars available too. This Lin- any Chevrolet dealership (or any seater open roadster, it was later rebodied by coln was driven by a little old lady (Mrs. Merle tremely comprehensive in that its us shoppers to "kick tires" (figuratively speak- the folks at the Binder body shop as a closed other make, for that matter) is Norman, founder of Merle Norman cosmetics) findings are based on reports sent obliged to take care of warranty ing, of course) to our hearts' content car. Rumor has it that it was done at the insis- in by CU members. tence of Mrs. Esders to avoid having her hair and only on her estate in Arizona, so there is no problems and is paid for the job^by The cars on the lot were too numerous to fear of body rust. count, so I have simply listed the major catego- mussed up by the wind. In its April '9!> Auto Issue, CU the factory. 1 hope you kept all^hc ries and the most outstanding examples in each At a special price of $12.5 million, you can be In addition, this gleaming white beauty has says to avoid Camaros up to '93;service repair orders that detailed group: assured of being exclusive since only six or had a complete rebuild. It features a factory- but I have found the later the the problems you're having wjith seven were made. installed AM/FM radio, genuine Lincoln air model, the fewer problems they are your Chevy truck. {[ Old - '06 Ford Model K. One of the first prone to experience. Fords made, this big red beauty is a bit short Compact — "27 Cooper special "Indy" car. conditioning, and can be driven away for only I suspect the decision not to.re - $75,000. When powered by the 5.0-liter place your transmission came from on weather protection, but there is room for the Even more exclusive than the Bugatti (the only V8, they seem to be considerably whole family, and then some. one left of three built), the Cooper Special is a A special section of the tent had been put the factory service representative aside for taking care of the finance details; but more reliable than the same car who may want to keep his Q^her The car is tall enough to prevent a lady from bit small for family use (again, a single seater). with the little V6 under the hood. having to show much ankle when entering and But it is light and nimble, and its 91-cubic- again, it was strictly low pressure. Only a few of warranty ratio down in oitttfr to the cars on the lot had licence plates attached; The transmission seems to be look good to those higher upk If powerful enough to almost reach 60 miles per inch engine has lots of pep, having been copied more rugged too. Since the Pontiac hour with the windshield folded flat. from the famous Miller cars of the same era. It so registration may be complicated. Don't forget you can't get your car fixed'Cor- that in California, there is a sales tax on used Firebird is a viitual clone to therectly, you might look into your Priced new at $2500 90 yean ago, it was is modern with front-wheel drive and an ad- Caniaro, the same advice applies. vanced multi-quarter ecliptic spring system up cars. state's Lemon Law, although these being ottered at a reasonable $225,000. The problem is finding one that Late model - TO Ponchc MMi Spyder. A front I'll have to use a calculator to find 8.5 ;>eieent usually go in favor of the factory of the price of that Bugatti Type 41. I can't is in good shape and hasn't been I'll pa»3 your letter on to;the nice car, although a bit cramped for space since Earl Cooper himself drove it in Europe with whipped by its former owner. it only seats one person. Luggage space is a bit his friend Peter Kreis, and made a hit with the figure that high in my head. public relations department of When you find one you like, have Chevrolet. Sometimes a little upnfn- it evaluated by a mechanic of your vorable publicity gets the whjecls own choice and not one that's been selected by the seller. rolling. " Car maintenance good for environment • * • * « • Everyone who has purchased an and technical triumphs — the cat- much as 50 percent of the pollution the auto manufacturers will keep My 19D3 Chevrolet WT 1500 VG Qln 1990, I bought a new Nissan automobile during the past 20 alytic converter. problem. These vehicles nre typi- your emission control system Qhas a three-speed automatic Axxess from a dealerslUjl* no years and has kept that vehicle in Challenge* remain. Despite the cally very poorly maintained. working effectively. transmission and 23,600 miles. At longer in business. It has been good working order is part of a re- enormous progress in reducing The American driving public can Under no circumstances should 7,500 miles, the drive train devel- very reliable, but the paint is now markable environmental success motor vehicle emissions, highway help make a real contribution to anyone tamper with their emission oped a clanking noise and on occa- in extremely bad condition. It story — the U.S. motor vehicle pol- vehicles continue to be one of the clean air by properly maintaining control systems. Not only is it sion a loud clang when it down- started peeling last August apt has lution control program. primary contributors to air pollu- and using their vehicles. against the law, but with today's shifted from third to second gear been getting worse. Is thertr any What's behind the auccea story. tion in the U.S. Undergoing a periodic emissions sophisticated automobile tevhnol and pressure is applied to the ae- way I can get Nissan to repatnt the Today, emissions of harmful pol- In many cities, motor vehicles inspection in areas with inspection ORy, emission controls have hw*n celerntor. car? lutants from new cars are a frac- often are still the biggest contribu- and maintenance (I/M) programs optimized to maximize ftiel econo- It doesn't hnpprn when the - I've written them, but haven't tion of those emitted from cars tor to uiban smog. And in the next will ensure your car's emission my and performance. transmission is locked in D-l or IV gotten any response. A Auto makers would rath«r walk made in the 1960s. As a result, the decade, the growth of VMT will control system is functioning prop- National Car Care Month, ot> 2 The selling dealership dis- begin to outpace the emission re- erly. In addition, the U.S. El'A esti- served each October, serves HS an sembled the rt-nr-end assembly **-on burning coals than repaint a air we breathe is much cleaner used car, especially one they pro- ductions achieved by vehicle turn- mates trie type of maintenance important reminder to us all that twice and droptxnl the trans- than it was 25 years ago. duced five years ago, so I'm not Of equal importance, these sig- over from older, dirtier vehicles to needed to correct excess pollution proper vehicle maintenance is im mission pan once, mid said nothing was wrong. The drivrshaft univer- surprised you didn't get a re- nificant pollution reductions were newer, cleaner ones. problems can improve fuel ef- portant to clean air, as wt'll ;is en sponse. The driving public can make a ficiency by up to IS.percent. ergy conservation and vehicle s ACCORD LX AUTO 4DR AUTOMATIC ONI IN THOUSANDS •TOOKt 22,999 mnibk Discounts! V-«l Alf Conditioning. 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Die HH. Forbes Newspapers MNnng«r4at*ttf Hilli-B«dmiftit«r Pr«M, Bound Brook Chronicle Tht Chroniclt, Matuchtn-Edison Revte* Piscataway Review. South Plamfield reporter, Franklin Focus, Qfttn Brook-North Rainfitld Journal, Wtrrtn-Watchung Journal. Highland Park Herald. Crantord Chronicle. Scotch Plaint Fanwood Prttt, Wtttfitld Rtcord, Buytrt Guide To Subscribe to Forbes Newspapers call: 1-800-300-9321 • To advertise call: 908-722-3000 Nothing is like The Gatehouse at The Hills The (inks Wentwxirth & Dillon [M\\\ at the Gatehouse, und lit the "We unk luiine buyers to invest.! (tonnerly 18A) Ui Uie Hills Drive Group is always pleused to show foundry nmm «s wll. H eomiKirai)lc commuuitirs and jiitihuiulk onto 202/200 Nortl) 1 lin experience home buyer 'Hit Kxtenois are Hnishul with west see if nil of the amenities we offer lkMrnnht onto the 1 287 North Ai tiiitihousc at the Hills in lluskinK i-rn nil ittlat siding in a ilioice of nre ,ivall.ili|r us standard You'll 1 cess liuwl l\mi right onto Schlev Kkige That's txvuuse the home 12 solideolor stain sehemes, and undoubtedly diwovet tlmt Uiey'n Mountain Kntd, which buyer who Ims linked into other hotnemvneiH aisu have the option not 'Plus is ulso tlie snrt of sjn^'tat l*ommunitie*t will particularly «|> of nh alternutiv(» faemle of luiek community ntic would e«|iect t<» Allen Ruvl Make the fourth priAUiU the value inherent ui this sutiited stiH'l exterior doors, 'liu'M1 homes an1 also graced with linii (ivciloftkifiK Far Milh mid nn Allen Itoiitl onto HuiKsont K "Anyone will \r pleased by the damp prooflnK on wnils mid lioors All hntnrs oO'er ^tandtmi itmmt rustic inNiuty of Inrest* and furms," erty HrtdKe Kcwil. Follow the 1 of ptiured eoiwi'ete, and 2!) year tlistiinilvi bemity of the (lute I us, tiuiuding twiuar ^ai.i^s, d U'A I^HMtllilli to the mm lei complex watTimtet* fltwKlitM roof shingles house hocmiM* you won't find Hourrne! inland kitchen* with 's me priced fmin $iltM),IMM) uk 1 Krtim sotiUilxAind 12H7, those deiign* anywhere else," said Dtirtitnlity is nuitelunJ In every breakfast area *, formal dining are five flftor ptjinn tn KKit V. (formerly fecit 1H). I Mttry lionrmnn, vice president of wt»y by tiemity ttimti^b the use of nwtm and many ruuns with tray Onm. ench with tin «sv» Itill'h anil marketing for The (itil<\ nntshitiK np|)oinltneuts Homes in or volume enlinus Hume huyitN emin to Uie ju«h«mllr onto W«ntw«rth & Dillon Group "Hut (tther communities m«y have WOCM! will fils^i appriHtrttt' tbn etiinfoti of '11it> Hit!'; m ttn IHlMUciv tvn\ South DrivT* under I 287 und tiike BI1 nliirntml eye is www upt tn fliH)rs in tlu* entry loyer and living two/one heating and air condi tlentml enclave in fteilrmtmter timl the fast H turn (1287 Nifflh A> 1 pcteeive the nilMtiinlinl clifTrremi room, Init Immi's at 'Hie (Jute humidtHrr and wtwHl iiti'tuMiU Township mure Umn tvim Riiiul). y\m\ right onto Schley house have select jjrtide tnnjjue in i|tmlity U'twitu 'Hie tintehou.se Hrrplan' mmplete with ;i.:ilKi I'nntllit^ cull humc ItenidenU MountAtn lUwd, which fihd » cnin|nintl)|c iMtmimmity" and groove ivd oak wood fli Mirw marble stimmtu) etyoy jiWiminiti^, tctinm and othn Allen Iduul. Make a right lk(iiuse thi' homes are plant led throughout nil Rtsi HIHH ^-nnal A nnuplete UiiilwttplnK J^ekage tuiiiMiuuily f*nilities aiuiii a cnun Allen Himd *»nli> Hunwrni lUwd. to lint n lifotlmi' and mote, they livtnj; nii'ii, as well m kiteiieu, \H provided that includes sodded Iryiitlr liwation Wntk in now iin then make u right onto Ulnly WC Iniltt With the littlest (|llillttv front and side van Is, sprinkler 'iciWStV (ill ill) Illhitlc (Julf cnui^r such H*J 'hdl'n'Dri vva y ami hiill; tem and planting plan tiiilored fit 'Hie lllll,, It. tr nimpletnl iti Kidge liofiil 1 I1itslu' INYOURNEIGHBORHOOD JarobftOn, (Mdfnrtt & Tnn/mnn CALL COKDVVKM, BANKKR t: -fowl commeirtol IVH! r Ifyouwttnt tohuy ni M'lliiliniiir, flit IHUrtd — whnr ihrtc\ H Wills. thcrrV n way, Ken Wordrti limn PnUunn Cdk&, Is n Pul a real estate supcrsiur lo worfe/uryoul .IIKI Murk yi'»r vftrrHit of tliti rrtil estate (irwn. UP hws bad [UP dttn Ih Cliudta can be ivarlu-d al W)H-7f)6-2900. mmlHflloii lheornr> n\hiv •i iif (Vntttrv 21 P93, find has Imrn kmnml with COLDWCLL Woiden St. thr Centurion ftoles Awnrtl, only io thn tup twu \wrm\\ of i.i»mp*inywl»ipt four Chm Hynn REALTORS* Al Hnl- AI Holding hm u\m bwn « top 1 ns ihrlr CHRIS RYAN qwielnfi for lhi» (•nmpnriy many tofts top selling times. Mr MraMliig'n professional tifttmta for the month of July, for background Include! a tetvywr their feint Bnmiwick offlt*. hlnUiry tifl a trttdicr And fllno head- Mr, Ryan, a graduate from Wli (w>arh for the fbotball U^mn. A Forbes Newspapers Supplement 11,12,13,1996 RealEstate Forest Gate an ideal location Junes M. units Jan, 1- for new homebuyers in Jersey June 30. Ma. Woichcrt, presi- North Brunswick is one of the ing establishments, area shop- a truly custom house. dent, has an- Sherwood is a most popular locations in New ping centers, top-rated schools, a "Forest Gate at Farrington nounced Karen 20-year veteran Jersey to purchase a new home, host of medical centers, and Rut- Lake's convenient and scenic lo- Van Horn has of the real es- cation offers tlie privacy and tate profession. due in large part to its ability to gers, The State University of offer something for every taste New Jersey. Middlesex County functionality that buyer* are Woichcrt, Real- She has also seeking today," said track man- and need. also offers to residents many tors us corpo- specialized in agers Shelley Strauss and comforts and conveniences. rate relations new home de- One such new neighborhood is FJaynr Rubin of Century 21 velopments, Forest Gate at Farrington liake, Hanging in living space si/e, Worden & Green, "Buyers will Ms. Van Ms, Thicvon an enclave of distinctive homes from 3100 square feet-3600 KAREN PAT appreciate that in addition to its Horn, who for- was honored as priced from $339,900. square feel, each home is packed prime location, Forest Gate at VAN HORN BEBBINQTON merly owned top production Forest Gate at Farrington Uke with standard amenities in- Farrington Lake offers in- und unrated in listings for is offering the five remaining cluding two-story entrance foy- novative home designs, attrac- Karen Van Horn Realtors in Cald- the same period of time. Ms. Thie- home sites of a 17-lot com- ers, full-poured concrete base- tive prices and a setting like no u Well, brings 22 years of real estate wh() marke,_ munity among North Brun- ments, Andersen windows, ce- other community in the area. sales and management experience swick's finest, All home sites are ramic-tiled bathrooms, 8-foot To visit Forest Gate at Far- located on a cul-de-sac, which ceilings on the first floor, two- rington Lake, take Route 1 As cuqiorate relations manager, ,msband pauj will provide privacy and luxury, zone heating and cooling, up to South then Route 130 South. Ms. Van Horn will be working to Past the si!cond light, make a who SDeclali2es' adjacent to Farrington Uke. five bedrooms, four baths, a fire- establish and strengthen the com- P loft onto Old Georges Road (at Forest Gate offers close prox- place, TJI silent floors, library, pany's relationships with othrr Nino's Plaza) to Church Lane. At "S imity to many major highways, Jacuzzi, sitting rooms and brick urea brokers to serve the real es- Church Lane, turn left and go I fronts. tate needs of the public in north- including Routes I, 9 and 130; reaching the site on em New Jersey. Her office will be Interstate 287; the Garden State Best of all, buyers can talk fit Weichcrt's central headquarters. Parkway; and the New Jersey with the builder to customiie the • * * Elayne Rubin, ^ gv\ more information call urul Chris Turnpike, and to recreational fa- homes to meet their specifica- the site number at 422-2450, or cilities, historical sites, fine din- tions or bring their own plans for (800) 944-SALE. of Martinsvtlle Ryan of Cen- BIAVM. has joined turyZlWorden ClAYNR Burgdorff, Re- & Green. Ms. RUBIN iltow aa a sales Bebblngtan Mioeiatein the was awarded for the most listings, Buyers attracted to Forest Gate firm1* Warren Ms. Rubin for the most homeB Office sold und most gross commissions brought to Century 21, und Mr A lifelong Ryan achieved all tlin*e awimls. homes in Hillsborough township New Jersey res- ident, l^ynne Uw starting prices and incred- Routes 287, 22, and 7fl, the Garden "First-time nnd step-up home Vincent Cardinal, an nssoeiate grew up in ible value have convinced many SUite Parkway and New Jersey with HPVMAX Inferred Profes buyers are originally attracted to huinlirld and LYNNE first-time home buyers and step 'iWnpike, I be community is tilsu sionals in HridKcwater, has rutiked hus lived in BIQQS tip buyers to select Foivst Gate at Somerset Gnjnty because of the in HK/MAX of New Jersey's Top 50 near both the Someiville and Prin- Martinsvlile for list for highest dollar volume dm Hillsborough Township IVA the ceton 'IVuin Stations, providing aflordttbility of homes In the area the past 20 yews, Prior to her real place to call home when they visit Forest Gnte at Clinic career, she studied at the public tranaportatloo to New York dollar volume year to date through "First-time home buyers can't Newark School of Fine Artn and City and HilUborough," suid Rubin, July. His outstanding i)erfonminee Mirve that they can afford to buy worked as a lentil secretary, a eon- places him at the top of more than affoiri specialist and m nn a totally now home at Forest Gate 790 Itf'VMAX professionals at HlllstMH'ouHh for only $2M,t)0f)," • • • the summer tion to liotior A Long Time Coming Century 21 One of tlie Inifjest botnes In ate nstimlslnM t«> diwijvi'r that Bfllcs ii^fK'lntrs MillHlK)ioui;h Uwtisbip hainimte ii eaeli home eomes with a lengthy (br 1hnir nfj'nrts bisUiry. 'Hie «,i>IM) Htnimf leet mi\ U%[o f U)|)n ,^ll( H|mu|al,| lltlM,nJ. ttocttnt lum te.n,H»rary hn» bc« i i i I t t t * I v A Forfcw Newspapers Supplement Stpitmbtr 11,12,13,1988-7 HURRY THIS WONT LAST! CUSTOM BUILT in oondfton. frartly pairttad cap*M often waH to waH Lowly homa m ttcaManl con^ion, LR tw/Vpl. dan w%u* tn madia carp* Mr hftfMl Art, aaf m Mohan,ftjrmal DM, 3 ipacioui BRt, canlar, lab M«ch»n } M Hia BRl, Lndry rm, 7 5 Mr», hil bWfl ml >WeMtd Mhi,hu«tcrMn«0 porch and much mor* for only wat bat «nd any walk to NYC inns & norw in Qanwod for %mm PAflK-LIKE PROPERTY SOMETHING SPECIAL (wound! m tovafr 3 Bfl apfe kwat homafeaturing hardwood Brick I fcama colonial w/tou of New England cttarm, LR w/tel. ton, WWw/haHMrt.dac* indmoraiocaiadoniquftttiiaal htdwd flra, mom panad mrnkm, CAC, 3 WH, 1 5 Wm. FDfl, EM, tPtt* " looiladon aguitt, tw Knad Mraat cloaa to icnooi* I bam in TNI # 11RA OF 1M3,1W4,191 SERVING ALL OF OUR COMMUNITYS REAL ESTATE NEEOf COME VISIT US AT OUR NEW LOCATION AT: COME TAKE A LOOK A TRUE DELIGHT * ont o* Crantonfa moat churning tomat w/optn frort pofcri, Uniqu«c«ntar hiR Tudor w/larga roomi. baauiiKiily dac wiiad LR n*fHM Lit wflpi, M, dm rm. tro icrain porch, i Bffi ? 9 MM and Dfl, EIK, 4 Bn kinporth, 1MI (am im, 1 hill 15 had Wh« 1 ff •IICINTRAL AVI., WMTFIILD. onpfof Indacpdlot Whk WE8TFIELD OFFICE 600 North Avenue, West • Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 654-3300 (906) 2330065 rForbes NEWSPAPERS EACH OVER In Ufttofl County 100,000 UNION UMMM PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP 9UNNY9IDE RAISED RANCH fiuni Ihh wnll mtuitflinml HiaiMi n«w iMrnj fwttut* I It M *1 I mm FW N«wly fiiintwi lfi(«fK>r urui flirtftfiot NKIB in l fl(Ar CIIKI« 3 BtVi, I 5 twthn, family room urMilkirt ofi flmt fkKjf, flrtlahaxl hwt«n#ml w/w«l h«r f .A HOUSEHOLDS! H \mVMt\ ynftl wllh (itivw«Nf (rnlio lOMIIISIT, MIDDLIIIX A UNION COUNTIIf CALL MICHAEL HORNYAK, FORBES NEWSPAPERS UNION MHWAY REAL ESTATE ALL BRICK EX CAPE PLENTY OF TIC 1 ig»ftii§ 3 fltt, ? hulh (.i»l (.lull. Mirtlur ft w/tf , njn.rifi R«ntl vtowwl lull rmtfn [yam Htm, 4 fr ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE !*•» y«t<) Mundy tu tw»v»(tt (908) 722-3000 ext. 6201 RealEstate A Forto* N**spap*s 8upp*tm«m Wildfl Rid c Just a few short months ago, ties such as bicycling or hiking, Sunrise Community ranks home construction to WUdflower able In Villa* C at WUdflower i!^^ R^i!L^ ^^ e*CeUent lh°Ppil11 ind CUltUril **** *** ^^ neW haW ^^ "*•" ^ ^ • wdI *•* "**• making **» ™ * HWlk'tnit btiBenienta, which tire -i *< ivmlable In (rrtiiin locution* U*w- *Vert the pricing or them* new home litffi \\m increnml to relVn't the mlded frtiUitvn Iluyerw Inter 6*ted In thh community me i-n to VIMH now timl tJtc in I ufthr |n leiiiK in VilliigeC Wildl1«Wer Mltlgt* nl Six Mile Run flttrni't.3 u wide vtn ii'lv of > i home1 ttiiycm (iniwing fmnilN MOTIVATED TO SELL OPEN HOUSE 1-9 PM •njoy thff ciHnmuiilty'o RpiiU nf YOUR OWN IN TOWN OASIS nt(). t'tJiloiM :ol 411M j >\ W\ f'teitiiei I % Pitch !iM OtCM Pi AIAIM NuNutt MMM minroninirttfllminronin y '••» iliiny ruit/(?«ffmfiti! [ItiNiuflnwwKMin MfiWmrhuKl, where hnrltvurd nfi CM Iliiv* l#*]lny lo lnl Km li KIIIIV , it amtfM 1. I I • ' J I I ( 1 I A Forbes Newspapers Supplement RealEstate September 11,12,13,1986 -9 Do your homework when selecting a home builder With housing prices and interest with such things, take a knowl- policy regarding emergency re- hind the warranty obligation if the when the house is sold (during the rates at affordable levels, many edgeable person along with you. pairs? builder is unable or unwitting to do 10-yw period following the origi- residents of the Garden State are AKvays keep value in mind When choosing a bulkier, take so, and offers a proven, effective nal ckM^setttament date), is au- once again thinking about pur- when looking for a new home. Just the time to be thorough, and ask dispute resolution procedure to re- tomatically transferred to the new chasing a new home. If you are in because a home is lea expensive plenty of question* solve disagreements between the <""*" the market for a new home, you than another doesnl mean it's a Get as many specific* as pot- homeowner and the builder over For mo* information about the should shop for your builder as better value. likewise, a more ex- side and take notes, lemember, issues of warranty coverafe USA-HWC Home Warranty Pro- thoroughly as you shop for your pensrve home dontrt necenarOy buying i new home l| probably Wamnty/insurance protection |wn,orforaft«oopyofthe'Se- 1 home. assure a higher quality. the latest single purchase you on ^ j^^ tt automatically Meeting A Builder checklist, send a Whether you are considering a While a home is primarily a wtB make in your lifetime. By transferable to subsequent owneri 8etf*WressetJ. *t«nped (10) en- townhouse, condominium, or cus- place to live, it is also an important doing your homework, you will be T **•velop*e to:to :US USAA Hom Homee tom-built single-family home, the investment As such, consider the able to choose a home with a Corp., 3 Stephenville Parkway, Kd- quality of your home will be deter- appreciatkm potential of any tense of confidence and knowi- ison, mined by the quality of the build- home. Be concerned with the e4p. er. value you are letting for your If you have additional questions Once you've decided on the type money regarding housing supply, about selecting a bulkier, the local of house you want and general lo- location, housing demand, and Homt Buikfcn Association in your cation where you'd like to mfefc, other market fccton. ana can help you find the an FIND YOUR the question that must be an- Another Important ajpect of swan, swered is where and how should value is design qpftitty. When Even in the most carefully butft you look for a builder? viewing each horn*, determine home, a defect may occur. That U DREAM A good place to begin is the real whether it lends itself to the type why builders provide their buyers estate section of your newspaper of lifestyle you tetd. wHh a ten-year warranty and in- HOME Here you'll learn which builders Look at the amount of interior suranc* plan such as the USA are active in your area, the types living space and how efficiently Home Warranty Corp, (USA-HWC) of homes they are building, and the space is used: Are there Home Warranty Program, Under tin prices you can expect to pay. enough bedrooms and bathrooms? the USA-HWC Home Warranty In addition, local Home Builder Is there enough closet space? b Program, registered builders war- Associations may have a list of space sufficient to accornmodate rtnty their homes tor one yew builders who construct well-built special interests or hobbies? Does ftgtinst faulty workmanship and products. Local real estate agents the builder incorporate itat*of- materiali and for two years against may ulso be able to assist in your thcMul energy features? Think major structural defects and de- search. Asking frlcndi and rela- about the amount of upkeep n> tecti in major systems (electrical, tives for recommendations is an-quired both indoors and outdoors, plumbing, heating, cooling and other source of leads for reputable Consider the iocs«ion of the pro^ mMhantesl systems), builders. Ask them about builders crty: Is it convenient to schools? In the third through tenth yean, they have dealt with directly or shopping? transportation? work? buskters carry insurance to cover ask for the names of acquaintan- An Important criterion for se- the cost to repair major structural ces who have recently had a good lecting a builder ii the warranty defects (ai defined in the warranty/ experience with a builder provided on the home. Ask to see ifwuranoi document*) in the a copy of the builder's warranty, nome. IN FORBES Once you've developed a list of Then read it to understand what A builder who offers the USA- builders, it Is important to find out protection you would receive. If HWC Home Wurranty Program CLASSIFIEDS ntx >ut their reputations and theyou have questions about cover- has own screened for financial quality of their work Recording all agt>, or about the iniuranw com stability, has (kmonntrati*l a such information, as well m your puny iUndlng behind the bulksVi «w«H of Wr <^^n$n with cus> own impmaions, about aptdflc warranty, ask the builder or con- town, and construction compe- builders and homos in a notebook tact the warranty company. (Keep ten*, has an Insurer to stand hrlpn to make comparisons liter, in mind that In New Jersey, all T\w best w*y to learn about bulldm of nrw, forttle residential It tNi 4 btdroom horn* wNh tamHy builders \% to visit homes they (instruction aw rpquinnJ to pro- bf(t)i,lsfg« brick pstlo ~TNthorrwItthtontlor hove built, or are building, and to vide w»fTftnty protection on all you .Bit on • bwtuilM vwooitf lot snr«k with the owners Ask build- homr f wilt.) Cwitury i \ Ww4m I Qrstn (008) 874 ITS on your list lor the uddnws of their recently-Inillt homes or Find out from each builder what xutxllvlsion* kind of mnvlw you can thr salr. Ask the toiiltlrr Al the very liwrf, drive by and a brirf trvrnrtew of his HW if the homes «re visually ftp Umm wrvir*' nrganlmtlfln. prnlltiK. H'H Iwl to visit on « M mil whether thi* bulloV urtlay morning when |i«iple we all nervier wml mpalra or tutu outride doing ehntw or errands. nmUinirnt (tmtwi Muhoontrar- Ihtimluiv yourself nnd s«y thill dlrw.'Uy. Wh«t in the you we considering buying n hurnr from thn bulkier who mn Pranklln Twp. $211,000 stmeti'd their home Ask if they AffordaW* luxury urn happy with their hmne, if the 4 twInio'M,; $ tMtlt ColonMI on 1/7 n* AR*OV Nubaa! ftaat wuui vmn 1WJWJ 1 3 K* ftS.t.^ IH JO »i FIX I . 0 »\ eooiyi 8« 3 70\ Mdtyt /I Urif!)( | 0 IS lOci*y« It NEW9MPER9 1!\ ?0\ ttfcp 104 (0 (A) 41 CWWHTH C«*» fcfNwn NJ 0WI REAUYGUDE ['or* mw-n\ inonpap ifmcr inin 10* HI ttJS 3 J0 fill kA iS SS WdM HA f ^P*\ BW^^T l^W 4 DltilT tOOl 1p ARM iVih a \tr* MM 14* un***«l (Ap 1W A*** A«* H*m NJ NS1S-NII AllaiMk H«nr Mortar (wp. mU-MV NtfiMftl FutiHf Stortpr 'VI '•# ION f 01 (A) lan| , Mi it* tm (A) IM MonMrnm Raid. fttmtr^vWi NJ OflM Commonwealth Saving Rink South Rtrfrn Sa^iRfi Rank bm* it* f * AIM ' '• 441 R1 mH»'l cinoviMi '»rrSUI«Ml|r. 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TOGETHER |tl) HI M»W V* *l*t«t Ni rhflnp «^il >v^i W - *flm«i fvrM|qi fUd N A - * • • • * • • A Forbes Newspapers Supplement RealEstate September 11,12,13,1996-11 THE FORBES REAL ESTATE MARKETS HOURS Monday* Friday 8:MM-9:00p« KmkOm 300fi90Ktakn Adviriu In Forbtt Cltusifitd THE RESULTS MIDDLESEX HILLSBOROUGH YOU EXPECT PROF/EXEC SPECIAL OFFER OFFICES | *55O FORBES NEWS WE| It flKtg mi fit ?H. with parktngtor M<«m M« ttd m lt*Bft wMh Ovrrviifd luxurious (j^fdeii Ap*rimrnt\ 1RKDROOM Am* intrmra I MM INCLUDES HEAT * HOT WATKR • VRI.E HEAT j ft or INQUIRE ABOUT LARGER Arm, • Substantial flaygrouiul wtthlow SIIM Office • Ur^^t ^wlm Clul) in Area at Hrlp-ISfllof 276^70 1 Nominal f* ? ung Vullty BROOKSIDE 908-874 6644 or 359 7180 409-2800 OWNER FINANCING GARDEN APTS. M p •OK j»/|fy OMUon on Clvt! TO rtiohti W1 W Stilt 6t. Hv^MV IV MPI; U9 Mercer S( Somirvllle, NJ Trtnlon, NJ 0tft1« QUALIFIED tr Phont L WUITOM- Ffinti tn Twp Cuilom built MM. S4 M, 2 bith, PLUMWTQH *d« fmetd yd, I mag- lurnliKtd offlctl inf tUleinl wnpiround Convtftlinit lion, terteh. Owrttr trim- Vidio, Diw Itudjo, tnid. HJOO/mo Avill FIND YOUR Trtvtl A^cy, prof 0/1/H C«ll (41?) 100 poM. Low ftni MNMiUW- 3 rm. of- Act, 700 14. ft High vis- DREAM M iOOUtU- Coty f«n- ibility, bui. Hdton. Mutt •yplO HCHTW, Kit, Lft, t Mil lUOVmo, IN-2M3 IN, ippli, full biml HOME J«nvm. lo thopt, HUilOftOUOH >lMp lultibl* for J TIMqfl is P*«I $isot mm. 2M •0MH-N7] MANVIUI HOMO rt~ Busy Intircitlon I7S0 NONTH MUMWICK- tar lite ln •0 HU and 1311 ftq.Ft. n*» ^ k Ird ft. of bMuiiful 9 MO. ^UmfllLO Vic- 'HW»O Prol/M*dicil Bldg Ht floor. 3 otflctt, liv., Kit., •rnlly houM. L| Cm, (t (oflan, 3rmi. 1 UN, tits HOUTM PLAIWIILO- TNINTON, ITATI rteipp. 4 dull rto, W/O, W », Drfvr Incldi hut k H/W, eir HOOfl LOCATION, ot- 1,000 SP oMlc«/com- AmpAd d phah . IItMi Fart or W urllng. Cloit lo ptild NO PITI Piol Itflng 4,999 t/sf with mircitl bldg. tor i«li. mtlpuk. HM( | Hot f futty rtnovittd 1IM; On III. 13113IS 2,500' /•• on thi tint two Mtl'lMifWHl^PM. tf No call or dou floor* tor ItMf Idial fot .31 icrt; ? HwlM; AC; nr AIL ITOHI U/1/N. MM/me, of It, ^|. IW, ntw cir- thi tobbyHU, liwytr MM Ptneid yird/pirtilng; p« I pllnt, MID Hook- profmlonil with Im- kfM(for|«rv«o«Co. IN FORBES OPPORTUNITY 9*' No m IMS i iHMflAiAftS ftlstA MAI feftA A/^4 DAVID CjOWHIIW CO. - tnd It ctn. Call lor iddiliotiii 1278 iq.ft, Buiy IndriK' RH, lilh toMHriii lion. To hilp you Mt HI'WMIM CLASSIFIEDS sarpM, «w«. off $1 •lirtid 1/3 nnt tor Brtt • lit rUBKiHI nf, tie. Contt Coty 1 bdr tff M MI MM. nMft*Hant*U Mf U1HI. m mo ite fwt for line* In 2 Um MM. hAi«M HOUSE 3r«|l{ nit, no home* no i«H 1191H/ WWW ITfBwWlf'W \m, Nov, CM HWIrwl U MT$ * MilM HMIMI HUNTING? 4,000/T.QOO tq fl Of MM. HlM^Miiaa Offlei/Wiffhoust, •O. WiilWfU- Cw loading docM, on Km Dup*#«, S IR, J^ USE FORBES DMCHIITIR In SM I, Tnffk) HoW io. tMlhi, |«mt GAC. O«r IMitoWinM CLASSIFIEDS! cm f HOUSE HOUIIlomtrvllli No ptd HJM/mo nliii IM •OI'/ttMMf Avtll Luiury to/i High RIM HUNTING? IftVltor Aplrtmtnti 722-9177 SELLING? SHARING? RENTING? IMIo IHANCHIURO- &ass M fO«ffl I Ml. MUU0HOU0M- Al gllh »«nl«t •OMIHV1UI it rm ^-^ /\ ftr I1 mmMfMA i|,ooe11,000 .• 4o,o81,00w0 rooo MfO p,«o NO rUAlWWLD \ mt ipi. »om«f••) it, molttn cut Advertise in the All MMCN. HINTALR Rdv«rtl*«mpriti art FORBES NEWSPAPERS REALTY GUIDE. PAYAflt P IN ADVANCI hy oMh, rhick, 1-800-559-9495 FORBES REALTY GUIDE 9 mm I tfith MMI I or Mi*i«r Uitrit rot fmn wl'lfi l!4 ttW ^dt! nn wit, Fax 908-231-9638 help you get it togetherf the wall, b»lf enf oi II mi ir I (*;i( ;>• nn ;i hnit'i it wii'i nm first hitine Nnw. ',*.'?, yeani and four born*1?; »i mil (llf;l"i Dim IHMI in imi.iKihml oti Itiiiimlnys try 1 n, inllvlqinii iitroihntlti! 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No property appraisal family dwellings, and nonowner- at Country Corner in Hilliboroufh, nounced the company will intro- will be required, and a loan can oecupied properties will be eli- one of the area's new home com- duce a financing program for be closed in just Uiree days. gible for Ivy Mortgage's home munities. loans up to $40,000 or more, "We at Ivy Mortgage are improvement program, even if For a limited time only, the VU- backed by the U.S. government, pleased that our new, govern- they have no equity in the prop- zoni Group is offering a personal which will enable homeowners buyers to those moving up or seal- ment-backed program will pro- erty. No appraisal is required for choice incentive, a special pro- ing down, Country Comer offers to finance a wide variety of vide homeowners with such an the loan, monthly payments are gram, allowing fast-acting home the best of both worlds - a setting home improvement projects. excellent opportunity for beauti- low, and homeowners have up to buyers to choose one of several op- that boaiti privacy and charm and Beginning this month, borrow- fying, upgrading and repairing 25 years to repay. tions for their new home at no the convenience of a location close ers may obtain loans from Ivy their homes," said Mr. Wallace. Interested homeowners are cn- charge. to all suburban comforts. Mortgage to finance the entire "Soon, homeowners will be able rnuruged to call for additional in- Buyers may choose a fireplace, a Although Country Corner's cost of a broad array of home to make their homes more at- formation on the financing pro- whirl|xx)l tub or a rear deck for backdrop is Somerset County, its improvement projects, including tractive, safe und efficient by grams by contacting their local outdoor living to be Included in Itx'ation in Hillsborough allows adding ;i new heating system, tackling many projects that they Ivy Mortgage office. I heir new home at no additional easy access to commuting high- carpeting, air conditioning, roof- formerly had to |x>sipnne." Kor information, please call cost ways, such us Intei'statcs 78 and ing and even such im- Owners of single-family BOll-IVY -I.KNI). Currently, \nvconstruction |»ric 287 and Routes 201), 202,22 and 31. i.*s ; 11 so aiv in riled, starting from Business centers, shopping ven- $200 WO. ues, recreational facilities, cultuial Designed with urduta'turul m choices and historical districts, t'.ctiuitv. tlir collection ofhontes ul houses of worship and health ('are Country Corner features designs facilities are all within a short und details not typically found nt drive. Several parks und play- such nt tractive prices. An abun- grounds, as well us the public li- Put Claudia 'inn