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152th — No. 21 HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE, MERCER COUNTY. NEW JERSEY, IHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1999 Price: Thirty-Five
SIGNS ARE UP Happy ThMiwaiviiig The signs ment of Transportation and the asidng motor Mercer County Eiepartment of EVERYONE ists to slow Tramportation. from down and dri According to police reports, The Gazette ve 25 miles Stockton Street is not the only per hour are up. They were stTMst that has heavy traffic. placed on properti^ over the Morrison Avenue and South weekend. Main Street are becoming very They range from along heavily trafficked. Motorists are Stockton Street from Main using North Main to go to Shop Street to the Walter C. Black Rite, and some motorists are School and the Grace Norton cutting through private {xoper- Rogers School. ties in Hightstown to go to the THIS SEASON TALK Sergeant Michael J. Eufemia supermarket. TO YOUR CHILD has noted that some of the mo Some homeowners in that torists are slowing down. ABOUT DRINKING area are requesting fences be put A number of neighbors have The holiday season offers an up by the borough to prevent excellent opportunity for parents stated some motorists are slow PICTURED ARE, left to right, Hightstown Mayor Amy Augh- trespassing and some individual to communicate with their chil ing down, but some are driving enbaugh, Councilmember Larry Quattrone and Mrs. Quat- owners have put up their own dren about drinking says Meg as fast, if not faster. trone. The photo was taken after Mr, Quattrone’s swearing in fences. Hanlon, Community Educator at Police Chief Kevin Hopkins last Monday for the one year term to finish out the original term Incoming Hightstown Coun- Mercer Council on Alcoholism said that motorists on Stockton td" Mayor Aughenbaugh. cilmember Nancy Walker-Lau- Street have been ticketed when and Drug Addiction. they go over 25 miles per hour. denberger at a recent meeting COUNCILMAN SWORN IN Children who live in homes This has been done all along, he thanked Dan Buriak for making where alcohol is not the focus of Larry Quattrone was swcaii said. Stockton Street return to the old Quattrone takes over the final holiday get togethers may be in Monday as the newest mem The large, yellow sign, 4 feet time neighborhood the street year in Mayor Amy Aughen less likely to grow up thinking by 22 feet, can not be pljuxd un used to be. Neighbors have ex- ber of the borough council. baugh’s original three year term. that drinking is the key ingredi til residents get permission to fnessed thanks to Mr. Buriak. Quattrone fills the seat for She successfully ran for mayor ent to having a good time,” ob put it up. If placed on a state He is a newcomer to Hightstown merly held by Democrat J. during her first year on the coun serves Hanlon. Parents should road, which Main Street is, w and wants to improve the town. Michael Vanderbeck. Vander- cil in 1998 and the council ap keep in mind that children are Stockton Street, which is a Neighbors so far think he has beck will return to the council pointed Vanderbeck to fill her very observant and may be more county road, permission must be made a big dent into civilized after Januaiy 1 when be starts seat this year. influenced by adult behavior received from the State Etepait- living and making it better. his first full three year term. Quattrone, 57, has owned than what parents actually tell Dorn’s Getty in the borough for them about drinking.” 35 years. He is pursuing the one Recent research even sug year seat as a test run to see if gests that holidays may be one his business schedule will environmental factor that can in permit him to seek a three year crease risk or confer protection seat. from alcoholism within families. According to the U.S. Depart SPECIAL MEETING ment of Health and Human Ser BOARD OF EDUCATION vices, alcoholism may become November 29 • 7:30 p.m. more harmful to family func tioning and more likely to be ROGERS SCHOOL BOARD passed to the next generation if CONFERENCE ROOM drinking interferes with such ac AGENDA tivities as dinner times, holi 1. CALL TO ORDER (Sunshine Law) days, vacations and other family 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE rituals. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Conversely, explains Hanlon, 4. RESIDENTS’ FORUM researchers believe that mainte 5.1998-1999 ANNUAL AUDIT nance of family rituals, even 6. AGENCY FUNDING through years characterized by 7. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION heavy drinking, may prevent al UPDATE - DISTRICT UNGUISTIC CENSUS REPORT coholism from being passed be 8. AUTHORIZATION FOR tween generations. In addition, EMERGENT HIRING PENDING detailed studies indicate that the COMPLETION OF CRIMINAL adult children may be at less risk HISTORY CHECK for developing alcohol-related 9. STAFFING problems if their parents delib 10. BOARD POLICY ON COMMUNITY erately engage in family rituals. SPONSORED ACTIVITIES “Successful holiday celebra 11. FACILITIES UPDATE tions should offer plenty of al 12. LEASE PURCHASE RESdUTION ternatives to drinking so that 13. INTERNET ACCESS AND guests will not be tempted to NETWORK SOLUTIONS 14. REVIEW DECEMBER AGENDA drink excessively and so that 15. BOARD FORUM non-drinking guests will not feel 16. ADJOURN left out,” she says. Non-alco holic beverages, food and activ FORMAL ACTION MAY BE ities other than drinking will TAKEN AT THIS MEETING help to ensure a safer, more in FROM THE GAZETTE FILES: HIGHTSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY clusive party.” STUDENTS GIVE CLINTON 58% OF VOTES IN MOCK ELECTION INDEX Instead of bringing a bottle of As part of a special election-year project sponsored by Fleet Bank’s Class of 2000 Program, stu alcohol to a holiday party, GAlSEtTEDESK... ™2 dents in Hightstown High School’s history classes gave Bill Clinton 58 percent of their votes in a guests should consider giving a -2 mock election recently held at their school Republican candidate Bob Dole garnered 24 percent of gift that everyone can enjoy, THE WEEK the votes such as a dessert or a holiday EVl^hfJi15,.».^., »■».*.*.***. In the photo, AUan Townsend and Darlene Quattrone, Hightstown High School students (2nd decoration.'This holiday season ttOpDAY and 3rd from left, r^pectively), cast their mock votes for the next president of the United States, take the opportunity to build SCHOOL. as political science teacher, Ray Clark, (right) and Judi Wischik of Fleet Community Relations lines of communication and do RELIGION. look on. things as a family. Spend time BUS.DIR/LEGALS. The above was in 1996. We wonder now what they think of President Clinton. Continued on page 3 Page 2 THE HIQHTSTOWN GAZETTE Thuraday, November 25,1999
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^ A. > ...... '...... ^ ..... DEADLINES The deadline for news TEXAS ASM TRAGEDY one like Dr. David Martin of the to this day in what other SIGNS items and letters to the editor After viewing on television Peddie School who has written ways had those migrants Last night on Channel 12, is Tuesday at 12 noon, ex and in the newspapers the a number of books on this area been cheated. WHYY, there was an article cept for short legal notices Texas A&M collapsed pile of and the Civil War. It is not an easy life to fol on the Stockton Street signs which will be *x;epted until lumber that made up the tradi This course should cover a low the crops and how do and Nancy Walker-Lauden- 11 o’clock a.m. Wednesday tional stockpile for a football semester or at least a half a se kids get an education. berger was interviewed. tradition, we are amazed as to m ester. Even those who were not THANKS in an emergency. Articles received after why the students and faculty There is much history in this migrants during the Depres Thanks, Marcy from Talla and engineers did not see the area and Hightstown was one sion’s years, did not go be hassee, Florida. The labels those times will be put in the possible danger that could be of the first, or the first, munici yond third grade, even in the came Monday and will be put next edition if timely. involved in such an event. How pality in New Jersey to have its local schools. to good use. Articles may be sent to the stupid could all of them be? own municipal sewer system Some of the migrants Glad you still enjoy the Gazette by mail, in person, or Gazette that far away. We hate to say the disaster established in 1913. gave the area trouble, bad dropped in the slot in the Remember the days when was stupid, but it is one that This area has the best water trouble, but some of them front office door. you worked with Miss Edith could have been prevented. in the nation. were the sweetest people DEADLINES WILL BE Erving? Those were the days. College students do very There are many other facts who ever lived; and one of STRICTLY ADHERED Thanks again. Life will be strange things, like drinking un about the area that should be them was Harry Windham, TO. made a lot easier. til they a re a lm o st u n c o n sc io u s. pointed up. This area was the who came back in the Over the years, did not any potato capital of New Jersey 1960’s, and we saw him sit one realize the possible danger and surrounding territory. ting in a chair across the in such an undertaking? W e do One should be proud of street from the Gazette not care how many years this one’s community; and if one building, where the Sun has been a tradition. It w as and does not now have community Bank is now located. That is a dangerous tradition. pride, let he or she learn it and was then an open field just In one or two newspaper re brag about it. before the New Jersey Bank ports, it w as noted that at least Also, schools should be was built, in the early two engineers had warned of teaching lengthy courses in ge 1 9 7 0 ’s. the danger. ography. There have been so BANKS Why should 40, 50 or 60 or many changes in the nations Many people are an more or less students be stand around the world that one can noyed with banks and rightly ing on top of the pile? scarcely keep up with the so. Many do not give the We are sorry that anyone c h a n g e s. friendly, personal service was killed, and those families This writer could take the they used to do, but they will have to live with that loss same course. She had geogra claim they do. for the rest of their lives, and so phy in school, but so many The banks here in Hight will the friends of those killed. changes have taken place that stown are partly responsible Also over 20 students were o n e sc a rc e ly k n o w s it is the for the deterioration of injured. same earth. downtown businesses over How sad and how stupid. THANKSGIVING the ye a rs. WHAT’S IN A NAME? We knew this building as the Alonzo GENEALOGY Turkey is Thanksgiving and They took up space Dey Building on the comer of Mercer Street and Rogers Avenue Sunday's PARADE MAGA many of us have things for where a number of local before it was tom down during the Urban Renewal Development ZINE had an excellent article which we can be thankful. businesses were located. during the 1960’s. It was originally known as the Pearce Build about how one can trace one’s We have enough to eat. We Maybe we are slamming ing. Some also called it the Raymond McNamara Budding. It family tree. have warm clothing and heat in the banks too harshly, but held one of the best old fashioned meat stores. This is what the comer of Mercer Street and Rogers Avenue looked like before Along with the lengthy arti the house, and we can afford they took up space where cle, How One Can Save One’s medical care so far. other businesses were lo Urban Renewal and the realignment of Rogers Avenue in the 1960’s. Family Tree, there were nine But one of the most impor cated and did not replace summarized suggestions, the tant things is that we know how them with other shopping ar last of which states. “Support to read. eas which they had your community's historical so We feel sorry for those who promised to do. ciety." do not know how to read and to TAXIES To the Editor: quality of life. I look forward to That is an excellent idea, not write. Danny Glover has com I want to thank the voters of working with each and every only for the older people, but al W e were a clerk in the High plained that New York taxi Mercer County for the contin one of you. so for the younger generations. tstown War Price and Ration cab drivers will not pick him ued support and trust they have Once again, thank you for Oftentimes, the local histori Office during the Second World up because he is black. placed in me as County Execu your trust and support. cal society has information War. We found many migrants Many of the cab drivers tive. I also want to thank the Sincerely, about families and events that who could not read or write, are blad< persons from a many residents that gave me Robert D. Prunetti can be found no other place. and we had to read for them number of African nations. words of encouragement County Executive This also leads to the sug and write for them and witness In 1971, when we had to throughout the year’s cam gestion and fact that the local their signature which was an X. go to Memorial Sloane Ket paign. schools should be giving an ex We asked one man who was NATIONAL ARBOR tering Hospital in New York Together, I hope we will tended course in the history of an immigrant boss who took DAY FOUNDATION City for a second opinion, a continue to move Mercer Coun the town in which one lives. workers back and forth to work, cab driver refused to pick us ty forward. In the next four INTRODUCES NEW This applies to Hightstown and wasn’t he afraid he would be up until we told him to get years. I will focus on maintain PROGRAM East Windsor. cheated and he said no, no one back here and then the dis ing the county’s economic The National Arbor Day Founda We have suggested it to the had ever cheated him. patcher said, “Oh, do you strength, continuing to revital tion is introducing a program that school system here, and we To this day, we often think of want a cab?” W b said, “yes, ize our urban and suburban helps replant nation^ forests while shall continue to push it. those migrants, individuals and did you think we were going commercial centers, as well as letting people commemorate impor Every person should know crew bosses and how had they to a picnic?" doubling the amount of open tant events vflth the gift of trees. the history of his or her com made out not being able to We were trying to get a space throughout Mercer Coun Through the Trees In Celetxa- munity, and there should be an read and write, and if really no cab outside the Pennsylva ty. Additionally, I will continue #(xi program, 10 trees will be plant extended course, not just a few one had cheated them. nia Railroad Station where to seek ways to improve educa ed in the Targhee National Forest days or even a few weeks. We know of some local many cabs go back and tion and develop a new science for every $10 donated to the Arbor A definite course should be farmers during those years forth. and technology high school. Day Foundation. The program is mapped out for East Windsor who cheated the migrants by Some of the cab drivers Although Mercer County designed to reforest areas ttiat have and Hightstown, even if the not giving them decent hous can scarcely speak English. voters did not see fit to break been destroyed by tire, disease, school district has to pay som e ing. And we often wonder even Maybe some are afraid the the 7-0 Democrat control on the and other natural causes. The old ladies or others will not eimi.ICAnON n o . 244H80 Freeholder Board, I intend to Foundation wjH also send a gift cer g iv e them a tip. work in the spirit of cooperation tificate to the person being honored i E l j e ( g a g e t l i ? Som e of the transplanted with the board in the best inter or to the donor for person^ presen cab drivers are very nice. Kttlaliliiihotl June 30, 1849 ests of the citizens of Mercer tation. GEOROK 1*. I>ENNIS, Editor and Hubliaiher. I912-195.S One time we and one of our Additional information is avail r»EOK(«E FOST EK DENNIS, Killed in Action, County. Hopefully, the past Sc|Menibc-r I I . 1944 sisters took a cab and we confrontational stance of the able by writing The National Arbor m a y S. DENNIS. I'ubliahcr, 1955-I9H.S asked the driver from what W I AI.MER DENNIS — KATHRYN S. DENNIS. I'ttliUSHERS board will give way to a more Day Foundation, Attn: Trees In Cel Phone 609 448-0373 country he was and he said cooperative effort. ebration, 211 N. 12th St., Unedn, Entered an aecund class m atter at liiictitsItnMn, N ew Jersey, laatt office Sierra Leone. Our sister said I also want to congratulate N E 68508, or by calling the Founda the Act of Ctmoresa of March 3, 1879. Puldished evf?ry Thursday ■4 The Gaselle Building, 114 Rogers Avenue. Terms of subscription: on the Gold Coast and he all those who were elected tion at 402-474-5655. The Founda WO, sis months.$14,out of slate, $23, single copy, 35e : senior asked how did we know that. tion is a nonprofit education organi t:Hi«ens. $3.00 less. throughout Mercer County. We T H U R S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 25, 1999 The Gold Coast has been have significant opportunities zation dedicated to tree planting Postmaster: Send address changes to the Hightstown Gazette 114 changed to Sierra Leone. ------A ve.. P.O. Box 359, H ightstow n, N J. 0 ^ 1 ' to improve Mercer County’s and environmental stewardship. TlMinKfaiy. Novwnbar 25,1999 THE HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE P i g i S DRINKING WORLD DEBUT OF RUSSIAN from front page IMPERIAL TREASURES TO APPEAR AT NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM together—eat dinner, go sled A dazding coHectiOT of over 350 ding, cut down a tree, read to creation of foe distinguished Russ rare Russian art objects and jrt- ian America Comp»iy, whose early gether, play a game, attend ser facts is coning to ttie New Jersey activities in Alaska and Northern vices - show children that fan State Museum with the world debut California established foe basis for doesn’t require drugs or alcohol. of “Unseen Treasures: Imperial mutually beneficial trade, economic It's never too early to prevent Russia and the New World*, D e and cultural contacts between foe your children from trying drugs. cember 7, 1999 through April 16, two countries. Building protective factors, 2000. TrentcMi is the first of only The New Jersey State Museum, such as letting your child know three stops in the U .S for fois un- a division of foe Department of you care, with even the precedentol exhibition of prized m- State, is located at 205 West State youngest children, plays an im tifo:ts from Russia’s fanied State Street in Trenton, Founded in 1895, portant role in protecting them Historical Museum and the State the museum exhiWte collections in Archive of the Russiai Federation foe areas of archaeology/ethnology, from substance abuse,” she in Moscow. cultural histwy, fine art and nature says. “The State Museum is privileged history. Its four-level main building, Listen to their cares and con to host this milestone exhibition, the auditorium, and planetarium were cerns. Know what they are up first to chrwiicte the historic relatiov dedicated in 1965. to—what parties are they going ship between America and Russia,' Adm ission to “Unseen Trea- to, with whom, what will be says Leah Sloshberg, Director of sures“ is $10 for adulte; $8.50 for served. As your family comes the New Jersey State Museum. seniors, students and groups of 10 together this holiday season, “Museum visitors will follow this fas or more; and $6.00 for children un spend at least 30 minutes ex cinating story by viewing the rare der 12. The exhibition will be open plaining in simple facts to your and beautiful art objects and arti- Tuesday-Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; fa d s from the colledions of the Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and kids how drugs can hurt them Russian State Historical Museum dosed Christmas and New Yea^s GIRL SCOUTS from the Delaware-Raritan Girl Scout Council and destroy their dreams.” and Archive in the context of a his Day. Parking is available in the recently collected sweaters for the Mercer County Bar Associa What parents teach has an tory little known to rrost Ameri Cafxtd Complex Parking building. tion’s annual fall sweater drive. The girls participated in the pro impact on children. In fact, 45% cans." F a tickets please call 1-800-766- ject as part of the council’s Community Awareness patch pro of young people who smoked “Unseen Treasures’ will tell an 6048 or visit www.tickets.com. For gram. Here, EUeen Swingle and Cand Miller from the Girl marijuana in the past year say adventurous story of heroism, ro additional informatiai or to arraige Scouts, and Melissa Oemens and Chris Camelli flrom the Mer mance and spiritu^ enlightenment for group tours of 10 or more, they learned nothing about the cer County Bar Association, take a break after filling a truck through the experiences of real please call foe Museum at 609-984- risks of marijuana use from their with over 6,500 donated sweaters. parents, notes Hanlon. Only people who shaped American- 5687. 27% of young people who Russian relations in the 18fo and smoked marijuana in the last 19th centuries begfoning witti the formation of the Russian Americai year say tlwy learned a lot about Company in 1799 » d spaming a the risks from their parents. perfod of 200 years and 6,000 Spend at least a few minutes miles. From the Imperial Court of S t each day telling and showing Petersburg, through the Russian your children that you care. winter in Siberia, to foe New World Make sure they know you care of Alaska and Northern Callfbmia, that they are drug-free. Explain affid back to M o s c w for the corona to your child that you are always tion of Alexaider ii, foe ediibit fYO- there for them—no matter what sents historical sections represent happens. Make sure that they ing foe stages of foe journey amd its story. know to come to you first for The exhibition is f^esented by help or information. The ex foe American-Russian Cultural Co tended family plays a major role operation Foundation to awnmemo- in influencing a child’s life.” rate foe 2W)th anniversary of foe
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The postcard was produced by the Office of Legislative Services, Office of Pub spuoj:) aan^Hjadraoj »XBp aaj8ap, }o SJBaX s t Jo bisX|bub uy (9) t lic Information in Trenton. Page 4 THE HIQHTSTOWN GAZETTE Thuraday, November 25,1999 Bramble WHEATON VILLAGE sey State Bar Association Elder Gormley’s presentation will Playful Theatre Productions November 26-Jan. 2,2000 Law Section, she is currently give a historic look at the Jersey At Kelsey Theatre Novem Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5p.m. chair of the Hudson County Bar shore featuring the hunting ber 26 - December 5 Closed Christmas Day Association Elder Law Commit clubs, decoy carvers, boat “42nd Street’’ is a “Lullaby of and New Year’s Day tee and a member of the NJSBA builders, charter fisherman, and Broadway” - for those who have Wheaton Village Real Property, Probate and Trust the life on Bamegat Bay. We never gotten enough of its joy Rt. 55, Exit 26, Millville, N.J. Law Section. will learn about the progress of ous frenzy, it’s slam bang spirit, Festive holiday decorations, Sanford I. Ruden, of the law the Tuckerton Seaport and what CPR CLASS OFFERED its high-velocity pleasure; for weekend hands-on activities, firm of Ruden and Cramer in to expect when it opens in April, those may have forgotten what it 2000. The State of New Jersey The Hightstown First Aid musical entertainment and spe Freehold, is a member of the believes it will rival the Mystic Squad is offering CPR training was like, and for those too young cial exhibitions including “A New Jersey and New York bars. to have known. Playful The Seaport in Connecticut. Those at it’s building at 168 Bank Century of the American Christ He has practiced law for more atre’s productions of 42nd Street who have heard John Gormley Street. Classes offered are Adult mas Tree”, in the Museum of than 30 years, concentrating in in the past have enjoyed his sin CPR (9-12 noon) and Infant is directed by Tom Baker and American Glass and “3rd Annu elder law, which includes the le choreographed by Tracey Ka- cerity, his charm, and his love of and Children CPR (1-4 p.m.) al Handcrafted Gift”, in The gal aspects of aging and matters tona. Baker’s cast of thirty stars the Bamegat Bay. Call Shirley on December 19. Advance reg Gallery of American Craft. of concern to older persons and Olsen 609-4488388 to make istration is required. Contact Jim Andrea Russell of Ewing NJ as $7 Adults, $6 Senior Citizens their families. Ruden is a past Jurgens at 426-1512 (fax 490- Peggy, Ken Ambs of Hopewell and $3.50 Students. Children chair of the NJSBA Aging and your reservation. The public is 5140) for further information. as Julian Marsh, Lisa Mosso of five and under are free. the Law Committee, now the El invited. JAZZ IN HIGHTSTOWN Lambertville as Dorothy Brock, Special “Family” rate of $15 der Law Section. SENIORS FREE PHONE The holiday season is ush Fred Gropper of Yardley Pa as every Sunday starting Novem The seminar is free and open CALLS ered in by the STRING TRIO Bert, Jim Azinaro of Hamilton ber 28 through January 2, 2000. to the public. Advance registra Merrill Lynch which is locat OF NEW YORK, in their pro as Billy, John McGinty of New No admission charge to shop. tion is required. To register or ed at 800 Scudders Mill Road is gram entitled “Wintergroove”, Hope, Pa. as Abner, Kurt Penney For more information, call 1- for more information on Foun inviting area East Windsor and on Friday, December 3, at 8 of Princeton as Pat Denning, and 800-998-4552. dation seminars, programs and Hightstown residents 60 years p.m. All performances will be a special treat, real-life choreog RIDER UNIVERSITY publications, call 1-800-FREE- and over to be able to make free held in the William Mount- rapher, Tracey Katona of HOSTING FINAL FALL LAW. This seminar was made phone calls to anywhere in the Burke Theatre on the campus of Lawrenceville as Andi, the OPEN HOUSE possible by funding from the world on Saturday, December the Peddie School in Hight choreographer in “42nd Street”. Rider University will hold lOLTA Fund of the Bar of New 4, 1999. The East Windsor stown. Season subscriptions cost Lights and Sound by Almyra the last of three fail semester Jersey. Township Senior bus is avail $30 for all three shows, a sav Gulch Productions. open houses on Saturday, De AUTUMN CLUB able to take seniors to Merill ings over the individual ticket Based on the 1933 Busby cember 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. in MEMBERS Lynch for $3.00/$ 1.50 PAAD. price of $ 15 per event. For a sea Berkeley film the classic story of the Student Center on the Uni Final notice for December’s Call Amy Bauman at 371-7192 son brochure or for more infor the chorus girl who saves a versity’s Lawrenceville campus. Holiday Luncheon - Deadline to make a reservation. mation, call 609-490-7550. Broadway show and achieves in The program will include for reservations is NOVEM AUDITION RADIO CITY stant stardom, by substituting for tours of the campus and will BER 28. Call Millie (448-2828) ANNOUNCEMENT CHRISTMAS the ailing leading lady on open give participants the opportunity or Janet (448-0972). The Pennington Players will SPECTACULAR TRIP ing night. Songs you’ll love to to speak with -faculty members HIGHTSTOWN-EAST hold auditions for The Lion, the The East Windsor Township remember are “About a Quarter from the College of Business WINDSOR HISTORICAL Witch, and the Wardrobe on De Recreation Department is spon to Nine”, “Lullaby of Broad Administration and the College SOCIETY HOLDS cember 11 and 12. Two girls soring a trip to see the Radio way”, “Young and Healthy”, of Liberal Arts, Education, and CHRISTMAS TEA. and two boys (ages 8-15) and City Christmas Spectacular star “We’re In the Money”, “Shuffle Sciences. Representatives from, Members and guests of the several adults are needed for ring “The Rockettes’’on Satur Off to Buffalo” and many others. Westminister Choir College of Hightstown-East Windsor His leads, other roles all ages. Per day, December 18th. A Char “42nd Street” opens at Kelsey Rider University will also be torical Society are invited to at formance dates are March 23, tered Bus Will Leave East Theatre Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. Per present. tend its annual Christmas Tea on 24, 25 and 26 (with daytime Windsor Municipal Building at formances Saturday, Dec 4 at 3 Information will be provided Sunday, December 5 from I-4 shows Thursday and Friday) at 3:00 p.m. and return approxi p.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, Dec 3 at on Rider’s financial aid and p.m. Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County mately 11:00 p.m. Cost is 8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. scholarship opportunities, in Lynn Wallace, chairman of Community College. Auditions $65.00. Tickets $12. Visa and Master- ternships, career placement, the festivities, announced that by appointment only. Call 609- Please reserve tickets at the Card accepted. Please call 609- study abroad prograins, and ad guests this year will be greeted 737-PLAY to schedule an ap Recreation Office in the Munic 584-9444 for tickets. missions procedures. Current on the front steps of the Ely pointment. ipal Building or call 443-4000 to SENIOR CLUB students will also be on-hand to House museum, 164 North Main ACCLAIMED JAZZ TRIO have a registration sent to your The East Windsor/Hight- discuss extra-curricular activi Street, Hightstown, by a brass PERFORMS AT PEDDIE home. stown Senior Club will hold ties, student organizations, and ensemble, “The Certain Sound’', Jazz Fridays at the Peddie VFW POST 5700 their Holiday Luncheon on campus life. composed of Dr. Edgar Thomas, School ushers in the holiday BLOOD Wednesday, December 15 at Reservations and more infor Pat Bohrs, Ed Szczepanik, and season with the STRING TRIO DRIVE DECEMBER 4 12:30 P.M. at Glen’s Place lo mation on the open house can be Roger Suttmeier. Other high OF NEW YORK in their pro Veterans of Foreign Wars cated on Applegarth Road. obtained by calling (800) 257- lights of the afternoon will be gram entitled WINTER- Post 5700, Hightstown, will host Choice of menu. Price of lun 9026 or (609) 896-5042. Those “The Madrigals”, a choral GROOVE Friday, December 3, the Community Blood Council cheon; Members, $13.00 Guests wishing to find out more about group, led by the Rev. Fred 1999, 8 p.m., at the William of New Jersey for a blood drive $18.00 per person. Rider University prior to visit Doscher of the First Presbyter Mounl-Burke Theater in Hight on Saturday, December 4, A gift grab-bag exchange will ing shoulo visit the university’s ian Church, followed by the stown. This special Winter- from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., at the Post be held if you care to participate. World Wide Web site at Peddie Glee Club. Dr. Edgar groove program will include Home located at 140 Dutch Reservations and payment http://www rider.edu. Thomas recently donated to the John Coltrane’s Spirituals, Neck Road, in the upstairs ban MUST be made by December NEW JERSEY STATE Society a grand piano that was Ellington’s Heaven, Traditional quet hall. 3rd. BAR FOUNDATION TO originally Dr. C. Dunn Spirituals such as Wade in the Call the Post Canteen at 448- For information call Lorraine SPONSOR FREE Williams’ piano. This piano has Water and Go Tell It On the 9738 after 2 p.m., or 448-7056 (609)426-4498 SEMINAR ON been placed in the Sara Hutchin Mountain, selections from anytime (leave message) for di ROCKY BROOK FINANCING LONG-TERM son West Educational Center Vince Guaraldi’s Peanut ‘s rections, more information or GARDEN CLUB HEALTH CARE and will be used for the first Christmas as well as hip walk-in. The Rocky Brook Garden The New Jersey State Bar time by the choral groups. Soci arrangements of other holiday SCROOGE Club will celebrate the holiday Foundation wilt present a free ety ladies dressed in period cos favorites. A uniquely wonderful Bordentown Ballet Theatre is season with their annual Christ public seminar on “Financing tumes will be serving delicious way to celebrate the season. proudly presents the debut of a mas party at Shirley Olsen’s Long-Term Health Care” on homemade Christmas cookies Tickets Tor the concert are $15, children’s production of home December 9 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999 from 1 and hot apple cider to add to the reserved seating. SCROOGE. Members will share their cre to 3 p.m. at the New Jersey Law holiday celebration. The public VANCE GILBERT AND The show will be on Satur ative ideas in making and ex Center, One Constitution Square is invited. ELLIS PAUL day, December 4th changing Christmas tree orna (off Ryders Lane), in New JANUARY PROGRAM Saturday, December 4 The show times are 2 and 7 ments using natural materials. Brunswick. Hightstown-East Windsor 8 p.m. • $12 advance/ $15 door p.m. Holiday refreshments will be Two attorneys, Jo-Anne He- Historical Society will hold its Grace Norton Rogers School It will be performed at Bor served followed by the tradition rina Jeffreys and Sanford I. annual dinner on Sunday, Janu Theatre, 382 Stockton Street dentown Regional High School, al grabbag gift exchange. Ruden, will discuss a variety of ary 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the Coach and Oak Lane, Hightstown 50 Dunns Mill Road, Borden HIGHTSTOWN topics including Medicare and and Four Restaurant in Hight Ellis Paul is helping to define town, NJ 08505. WOMAN'S CLUB Medicaid funding, health care stown. John Gormley, Executive a new brm l of American song Price of Tickets is $8. Group The Hightstown Woman’s directives, health care powers of Director and Founder of the writer. Each of his songs bears sales of 10 or more are $6 for or Club will celebrate the holiday attorney, trusts, and long-term Bamegat Bay Decoy and Bay- the imprint of a human life, in a ganizations. For Tickets: Call season by hearing the Schola care insurance. A question-and- men’s Museum, will present style normally associated with Jazabal Dance Studio (609) 291- Contorum from Hightstown answer period will follow the what promises to be a most in short fiction. 9767 High School, directed by Mrs. presentations. teresting program about the mu Songwriter Vance Gilbert’s 42nd STREET Tina Petri, on December 1 at the Jeffreys, a certified elder law seum and the Tuckerton Seaport pop-friendly melodies support Music by; Harry Warren, First Baptist Church. Suzanne attorney, practices Hoboken, project. John is most passionate keenly crafted, hard-hitting Lyrics by AI Dubin, Book by Speer, Club president, will pre concentrating her firm in the ar about conserving the Baymen lyrics. His guitar is supple, his Michael Stewart and Mark side over the business meeting. eas of elder law and estate plan culture and initiated the concept warm tenor honest and gently THE HOLIDAYS AT ning. Past chair of the New Jer of a Baymen’s Museum. Mr. acrobatic. Thuraday, Wovgmber 2 5 , IftW THE HIQHTSTOWN GAZETTE P t0 « 5 GO WILD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: ADOPT-A-MANATEE Go wild this holiday season have been chosen as adoptees. Environmental Protection, and and give a lOOO^pound gift to Blue Spring maintains a year- several of them winter at the someone you love. Adopt a round temperature of 72 degrees warm water discharge area of manatee from Save the Manatee and is a winter refuge for mana Tampa Electric Company’s Club (SMC), and you can help tees who need warm water to power plant. Elsie, Jemp, Rag- ensure the survival of an endan survive. Some of the manatees tail, Vector, and Ziggy are all gered species. You can’t really featured in the Blue Spring pro frequently seen in the Tampa take a manatee home for the hol gram include Brutus, Howie, Bay area of Florida. Elsie is eas idays but, for a $20 annual Lily, and Phyllis. Brutus is one ily identified because her tail membership fee, each “parent” of Blue Spring’s larg^t mana has been badly mutilated from receives an adoption certificate, tees. He weighs about 1,800 an encounter with a boat pro a photo and biography of their pounds and has been a regular peller. Ragtail is also known for adopted manatee, a membership park visitor since 1970. Howie her disfigured tail. She has win handbook featuring manatee is a very gregarious manatee. tered at Tampa Electric since photos and information, and a One time he tipped over the re 1993, and she likes to hang out personalized holiday gift card. search canoe with the researcher in Tampa Bay in the summer. In addition, adoptive parents re in it! Lily is one of the few adult Jemp and Vector are traveling ceive a newsletter four times a females who regularly winters at manatees. Jemp has explored a year that features updates on the park. She has returned each wide range along Florida’s west their manatee. If you adopt a year since 1974 and is the moth coast, and Vector has been manatee for a school class, the er of several calves. Phyllis was tracked as far north as the GIVE THE GIFT OF INDEPENDENCE: annual fee is only $10. Proceeds originally nicknamed “Blimp- Suwannee River. Ziggy is a fre RAISE A PUPPY FOR THE SEEING EYE from the Adopt-A-Manatee pro ette” because she is so round. quent visitor to Tampa Electric Give the gift of independence gram go toward conservation ef Five manatees are also avail and likes to hang out in Crystal For order information, please this holiday season by raising a forts to protect manatees and able for adoption at Homosassa River in the summer. Ginger is call 973-539-4425, extension Seeing Eye puppy. The love and 862. their habitat. Springs State Wildlife Park also in the Tampa Bay program, training you provide will help Since its founding in 1929, The Adopt-A-Manatee pro (HSSWP) in Homosassa, FL. although she frequents an area enhance the life of a blind or vi The Seeing Eye has matched gram is the primary source of Adoptive parents can visit their south of Tampa Bay. She has sually impaired individual in the mwe than 12,000 specially bred funding for SMC, a nonprofit adopted manatees at HSSWP been seen every summer since United States or Canada. and trained Seeing Eye dogs organization established in 1981 year-round and see them up 1994 in the Marco Island area. The Seeing Eye, the oldest with blind and visually impaired by U.S. Senator Bob Graham close in the underwater viewing Sbe has had at least two calves - dog guide school in North individuals, enhancing their in and singer Jimmy Buffett. Funds room at the park. Amanda, one of them is nam ^ Ale! America, is in need of volunteer dependence, dignity and self- firom the Adopt-A-Manatee pro Ariel, Betsy, R<»ie, and Star all Only about 2,4(X) manatees families to raise Seeing Eye® confidence. A philanthix^y. The gram go toward education and live at Homosassa Springs State remain in the U.S. today, and puppies. These puppies, born in Seeing Eye receives no govern public awareness programs; Wildlife Park. Amanda was res they are listed as endangered. to a special destiny, stay with ment aid and is supported manatee research, rescue, and cued on Christmas Day in 1973 Manatees have a low reproduc volunteer families in New Jer through the generosity of its rehabilitation efforts; and lobby after she had suffered severe in tive rate. In addition, titany man sey, eastern Pennsylvania and members. ing and legal effcMts to help pro juries from a boat propeller. She atees are killed e ^ h year by wa Delaware for about a year and a tect manatees and their habitat. is the mother of Ariel, Star, and tercraft collisions. They are half. Families provide warm, IS SANTA In 1998, 87% of funds from the Betsy. Rosie is very gentle and crushed in floodgates and canal loving homes for their puppies, Adopt-A-Manatee program is known as “The Babysitter” l(x:ks, and they become entan BRINGING A teach them basic obedience and went directly to manatee pro because she often looks after the gled in fishing gear. The greatest expose them to a variety of so PUPPY TO grams, with only 13% going to younger manatees at the park. long-term threat to manatees, however, is loss of habitat. For cial situations. SMC administrative and fund In addition, six manatees fre YOUR HOUSE? more information on manatees, Kenneth Rosenthal, President raising costs. quently seen in the Tampa Bay With Christmas fast ap the Adopt-A-Manatee program, of TTie Seeing Eye, says, “Puppy SMC has three manatee area and along the west coast of proaching, many families are or for a free manatee protection raising volunteers provide an in adoption programs located in Florida are up for adoption. thinking about adding a puppy tips packet for boaters, write valuable service. A dog raised in Florida. Twenty manatees who These manatees have been fol to the household. Unfortunately, Save the Manatee Club at: 500 a kennel doesn’t have the firm lowed for years by researchers many dogs are bred without regularly winter at Blue Spring N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL foundation of love and trust or considering the long-term health State Park in Orange City, FL, from the Florida Department of 32751 or call 1 -800-432-JOIN the wide exposure to different of the puppies, and since a pup (5646). You can also visit the daily stimuli like traffic, stores py is a 10-to-15-year commit SMC web site on the Internet at: and people as does a dog raised http://www.savethemanatee.org. ment, it’s important to choose a by a nurturing family in a home. breeder wisely. H olidoy Cnterlairiing;^ THE TREE HUNT Without puppy raisers, we To help families make sure would not have the caliber of they’re really ready for a puppy, If you are planning to cut Seeing Eye dogs that our gr»Ju- Delaware Valley Golden Re Brunch ideas For The Holiday Season your own tree, check the ates enjoy today.” triever Rescue (DVGRR) is of (NAPS)—During the holidays, “Choose and Cut Christmas Seeing Eye representatives fering a free brochure, “SO many of us have more people visit Tree Guide” issued annually by than at any other time of the year. stay in close touch with the vol YOU WANT A GOLDEN RE the New Jersey Christmas Tree We often seek out easy-to-serve unteers to help with the puppies’ TRIEVER PUPPY.” Included in foods that look special, but don’t Growers’ Association. The care and handling. The Seeing the brochure are 25 questions to take a lot of time. guide will help you find a farm Here’s a sweet idea: consider Eye pays for all veterinary bills ask before choosing a breeder. syrups. They can dress up break that’s nearby and grows your fa- and provides a monthly al While the brochure focuses on fast, brunches and even late-night vewite kind of Christmas tree, in snacks with a festive touch—with lowance for food. After about 18 Golden Retrievers, the guidance addition to giving you travel di out taxing a hostess. months, the dogs return to The it provides is applicable to most Beverage syrups come in a vari rections, the hours of operation, Seeing Eye to begin their formal ety of flavors including chocolate and any other seasonal items breeds. malt, strawberry, dark chocolate training. At the end of a four- The brochure is available and even a light version. One line available at each location. month training period, each dog FREE by sending a self-ad of syrups that continues to grow Remember to dress comfort in popularity is from Hershey. is m atch^ with a blind person dressed, stamped business size ably and warmly. Christmas Here are some quick and easy and this new team trains togeth envelope to DVGRR, PO BOX recipe ideas using the syrup; trees are grown in fields or on er for 20-27 days. • Chocolately Mochacccino: 2321, Sinking Spring PA Here's a hot Idea for the table: hills and mountains, so always For information on becoming In large mug or cup, stir together Gourmet drinks made with 196080321 ATT: Puppy equal amounts of hot milk and wear low-heeled shoes or boots. a puppy raiser, call The Seeing chocolate syrup.______Brochure. The copyrighted bro strong hot coffee with 2 to 3 table Select a tree with the height, Eye at 973-539-4415, extension chure may be printed from the spoons Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup. cream is stiff. For Strawberry shape and density that best suits Sweeten to taste. Tbp with steam ^ Whipped Cream, substitute cup 769. website www.dvgrr.org. milk or whipped cream and a sprin Hershey’s Strawberry syrup and your needs. Think about where THE SEEING EYE’S kling of cinnamon. Serve immedi use no sugar. Serve immediately it will be located in your home ately. One serving. over fruit, waffles, pancakes, HOLIDAY CARDS NOW • Rich Hot Chocolate: In pound cake or other easy desserts. and the kind of ornaments you AVAILABLE Adopt-A-Manatee large mug or cup, stir together 1 • Special Strawberry French have (large and heavy or small Spread the warmth of the sea Ymi’I rM»iv« a pksto u d biofrapky of cup hot milk and 2 to 3 table Toast: Serve prepared, hot waffles and light-weight). “yomr" mommtom, m tmtUkmtm, spoons Hershey’s Chocolate with Strawberry Whipped Cream son with The Seeing Eye’s 1999 Remember, in the field, the ■ad ■ a»b*r*hlp baadbaak. Yaar Syrup, Hershey’s Chocolate Malt and Hershey’s Strawberry Syrup. holiday card. One of each of our caatrlbattaa gatemard affarti la Syrup or Hershey’s Special Dark • Brunch-Time Chocolate sky is the ceiling so trees always cadaagMrad a u a a in i aad tbair babkal Maple Syrup: Stir together equal brm ls regally pose in haniess Syrup, Serve with marshmallows, appear smaller than they actual if desired. Serve immediately. One portions of Hershey’s Chocolate before The Seeing Eye’s festive Save the M uatec,Oab serving. Syrup and maple-flavored pan ly are! fireplace, surrounded by bright 5M N .M attbad Ava. • Easy Peanutty Spread: Stir cake syrup. Serve with pancakes For best needle retention, se MaHlaad,FL 327SI together equal portions of creamy or waffles. ly wrapped presents. A portrait arww.abiKlUalu.«aaVaiaaaMc lect a pine - Austrian, Scotch, e peanut butter and Hershey’s • Designs By You: Dress up of Buddy, the first Seeing Eye® 1-800-432-JOIN (5646) Chocolate Syrup. Spread on nut any simple cake, ice cream or fruit white and Mexican border - or a dog, hangs above the mantle. breads, bagels, croissants or fruit. dessert by driiiling on the serving • Two-Minute Flavored plate with Hershey’s Chocolate or Douglas, concolor or Fraser fir. The inside reads: Greetings of Whipped Cream: In deep bowl, Strawberry Syrup Colorado blue spruce has very the Holiday Season. beat together with mixer 1 cup Hot chocolate drinks can also good needle retention while cold whipping cream, Vi cup Her be a fun way to get more calcium Cards come boxed, 20 cards shey’s (Chocolate Syrup and 2 into the diet, especially when it Norway and white spruce hold and envelopes to a box. Each 'dTJianfegglllng tablespoons powdered sugar until comes to children. their needles moderately well. box costs $13. THE HIGHTSTOWN GAZETTE Thur»d«y, November 25,1999 I MCC COLLEGE NEWS |
MERCER COUNTY present its annual winter concert SCHOOL OF in the college’s Communica PERFORMING ARTS TO tions Building, Room 156. The HOLD AUDITIONS chorus will perform a variety of Dance and drama auditions music including works by for admission to the Mercer Pitoni, Mozart, Lutkin and oth County School of Performing ers, and will feature student Arts will be held on Saturday, soloists. Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Funding has been made pos Kelsey Theatre on the West sible in part by the Mercer Windsor campus of Mercer County Cultural and Heritage County Community College. Commission through a grant High school students who are in from the New Jersey State the tenth or eleventh grade this Council on the Arts. For further year may apply. Applications information call (609) 586-48(X) for auditions may be obtained ext. 3735. For a complete listing from high school guidance of of events at MCCC visit the col fices throughout Mercer County lege website (www.mccc.edu). or through the Mercer County School of Performing Arts of EPILEPSY fice. The deadline for applica FOUNDATION THE GRACE NORTON ROGERS SCHOOL honored its “October Students of the Month” on tion submission is December 3. October 22, 1999. Pictured with Principal Joseph Chibbaro are: (back row) Reena Parikh, Tara Forty students are now at MAKES SCHOOLS Bower, Sukhjinder Sing, Sandra Johnson, and Marjot Singh; (front row) Lyda Balogh, Julian tending the School of Perform SA FER FOR Fonseca, Alyssa Lunning, Victoria GavUa, and Eric Trast. ing Arts, which is open to stu CHILDREN WITH dents from any public, private EPILEPSY — EWRSD DESIGNER WEAR — or parochial school in Mercer County. Tuition is free and in During November, the Do you want to show pride in schools loga imprinted on them. The six mascots are enclosed cludes transportation to and Epilepsy Foundation and its af your school district? These items would make neat in a circle which states East from the school. Although filiates around the country are Would you like to buy for gifts for self, or friends, or rela Windsor Regional School Dis classes are located at Mercer initiating a campaign to make yourself, or friends, or relatives tives, or all three. trict, Hightstown, New Jersey. County Community College, the nation’s schools seizure some neat designer wear? The school mascots are: The following items are the program operates as part of safe for children with epilepsy. The East Windsor Regional High School: Ram available, and an order wOl be the Mercer County Area Tech As part of its “Be Seizure School District through the dis Black School: Dolphin sent during November. nical Schools. In addition to Smart” campaign, the Founda- trict’s School Community Rela Kreps School: Cougar regularly scheduled daily class lion is offering school person tions Council is selling a num Drew School: Dragon For questions or to get an or es in drama and dance, master nel nationwide s ^ ia l training ber of items of clothing and a Rogers School: Bull Dog der form, call Jill at 443-7844, classes are conducted by distin in seizure recognition and first golf umbrella with the six McKnight School: Mustang. ext. 7. guished guest artists and profes aid. r r i ~ rT T i:ri I i i i 11111 i i txx 1 1 1 1 I i i i i i I I I I 1 I I rnrni-rTTi T T r r i i 11 i t t sional companies. Students fol “Every teacher is likely to low a shared-time schedule, have at least one or more stu EWRSD DESIGNER WEAR ORDER FORM spending half the school day in dents with epilepsy in class at their respective high schools at sometime in hir or her career. Name: ______School: WCB PLD EMK GNR MHK HHS tending regular classes and the The training reduces fears, dis other half of the day at the Other: TRANS ADMIN MAINT STUDENT SERVICES pels myths and empowers School of Performing Arts teachers and students to re Telephone: (Work). ______(H o m e )______studying drama, dance, voice, or spond calmly and appropriately COST T O T A L C O S T working in small classes with when a seizure happens in 1. Navy blue quality folding golf umbrella with logo $20.00 talented professionals. school,” says Steven C. After completing their stud Schachter, M.D. chairman of 2. Navy blue with red tim logo tote bag $20.00 ies, students receive a regular the Foundation’s Professional high school diploma, plus a 3. T-shirt with large logo (100% cotton Beefy T): Advisory Board. diploma from the School of Per Basic seizure first aid do’s Navy with white logo L XL XXL $10.00 forming Arts. For further infor and don'ts: Tan with navy logo L XL XXL $10.00 mation, contact the director of the school. Dr. Jeanette Purdy, DO Jeans light blue with red logo L XL XXL $10.00 at 586-3550. • Cushion the child’s head. • Turn the child on one side to 4. Long sleeve denim shirt with logo (100% cotton) MCCC CELEBRATES THE keep airway clear. Color. White Natural Stoned Bleached Blue Denim SEASON WITH FREE • Time the seizure. If the CONCERTS seizure lasts more than five S M L XL XXL XXXL $34.00 Two winter concerts, free minutes, call for medical 5. Outer Banks 100% cotton polo short sleeve shirt: and open to the public, will take assistance. • Remain with the student until Color: Red Navy Black White Royal Blue place at Mercer County Com munity College’s West Windsor full consciousness returns. Slate Sweatshirt Light Gray campus, 1200 Old Trenton DO NOT: Road. S M L XL XXL XXXL $29.00 • Put anything in the mouth. The Mercer County Commu This may cause broken teeth, 6. Hooded, zipper sweatshirt with logo nity College Jazz Band will per lacerated gums, a punctured form on Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 8 S M L XL XXL pallet or worse. p.m. in the Kelsey Theatre. Di • Panic. Color. Gray Navy $30.00 rected by James Kelly, the Jazz Band will present a “Mostly • Give oral medications during the seizure Ellington” program to com TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED. memorate the centennial of this • Restrain or hold down. Doing j:i 1111 111 1111 i-T i-i-i I r n -¥-i T-ri r i-TTT-rT-i i i i 11 r i x g:rTix:f r iT J X i great African-American com so may cause pulled and tom THE ROGERS SCHOOL PRESENTS poser’s birth. Selections will in muscles and can result in clude Ellington classics such as broken bones. A CENTURY OF MEMORIES: DECADES IN HISTORY ‘Take the A Train,” “Ek)n't Get • Give food or drink until the During the 1999-2000 school school on October 28th, music. Students will receive millen Around Much Anymore,” and person is fully conscious. year the students and faculty of the On Nov. 23rd, the 4th grade nium T-shirts provided by ttie PTA. “It Don’t Mean a Thing”. All Rogers School will be exploring the made a presentation of the years Dates of future presentations selections will feature outstand IMMUNIZATIONS news, science, entertainment, and 1930-1959. are: ing student soloists displaying An appointment for chil sport happenings of the 20th centu In addition to the historic study, Dec. 10th 3rd grade presenta their improvisational skills. The dren entering kindergarten ry, Besides aeating a time line the new wing will be officially tion of the years 1960-1969 college invites all to join this who need physicals and im throughout the school, each grade opened in a dedication ceremony Dec. 20th 2nd grade presenta celebration of one of America’s munizations can be made by on December 7th. The first day of tion of the years 1970-1979 greatest musical artists. level will highlight their decade for calling the “Well Baby” Clinic the school as a presentation during school of the new millennium will be Jan. 27th 1st grade presentation On Sunday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m at the Hightstown - East Wind a school assembly. Fifth grade stu highlighted by a celebration that will of the years 1980-1989 The MCCC Community Col sor Planned Parenthood Cen dents studied the years 1900-1929 feature Brett Gash, a local DJ, who Jan. 28th Kindergarten presen lege Chorus, under the direction and a presentation was made to the will coordinate two shows filled with tation of the years 1990-1999 of Professor Paul Scheid, will ter - 609-443-4000. Thuraday, November 25.1999 THE HIQHTSTOWN GAZETTE HISTORICAL I AREA RELIGIOUS LISTINGS I COMMISSION’S ASSEMBLIES OF GOD telephone 448-1113. PROGRAM ON THE • Calvary Assembly of God cor METHODIST HISTORY OF ner of Bank & Mechanic St., • First United Methodist RELIGION IN N Hightstown, New Jersey (609) J. Church of Hightstown, 187 443-8348, Sunday worship 10:30 The New Jersey Historical Stockton St, Hightstown, 448- OxTtmission, a (fiviskm in Cultural a.m. and evening worship at 6 0041, Fall/Winter Worship Ser p.m. with the Rev. Daniel R. A flars in the D^iartm ent of Stete, vice: 10:30 a.m.; Church School Schafer. Wed. Bible Study 7:(X) will examine the history d r e H ^ 9:15 a.m.; Nursery Provided; p.m. in New Jersey at its 1999 Annual Handicapped Accessible; Com BAFTIST Conference. The program, "None munion Service First Sunday of S h ^ Be Hurt..for His...Practice in the month; Pastor, Rev. Kathryn • First Baptist Church, 125 S. Worship Towards God'. Religion in Avery. Main St, Hightstown. 609-448- New Jersey History, will be on Sat 0103. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. • S t James A.M.E. Church, 413 urday, December 4, at Princeton with Nursery and Toddler Care; Summit S t, Hightstown, N.J. University. Sunday School 11 a.m. for all Rev. Ronald Green, Pastor. Sun The featured speaker will be ages. Youth Groups at 12:30 p.m. day School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Raidall H. Balmer, Barnard Cd- and 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday Bible Service 11 a.m.; Wed Night ST. JAMES A.ME. CHURCH ON SUMMIT STREET: This is lege, Columbia University, who will Study and Prayer Meeting at 7:30 Prayer 7 p.m.; Bible Service 8 the old S t James A.M.E. Church which was destroyed in the ear present the Annual John T. Cun p.m. Sanctuary is handicapped ac p.m.; TTiurs Night all choirs re ly 1970’s. If we are wrong, let us know. The present church is lo ningham Lecture. He will present cessible. Sunday transporation is hearsals, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m.; cated on the same spot available. Pastor: Rev. Robert S. Bible Institute, Mon & Fri. 6,7, & overview of the history of reli Coats. 8 p.m. gion in New J« se y, wife particular attention to the rise of evangelical • Hope Baptist Church, 419 Im- N(R9-MMMVIINATICWAL Ji TJfian^giving Letter ism. Professor Balmer is an award laystown Road, East Windsor, • Hightstown Christian Assem winning historian who specializes Dear Friends, Sunday School 10:00 a.m.. Wor bly, Hightstown-East Windsor in both the history of American reli On a recent morning, I was hurrying into church, thinking of ship service 11 a.m., Prayer Meet YMCA, 230 Mercer Street Sun gion and the coloniai period. He is all the things I needed to do that day. I entered the red door and ing 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. day - 10:00 a.m. Worship Meet Larry Schmalback, Pastor. widely published and he has wit- paused at the “intersection” — straight ahead was the sanctuary ing, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School, ten and produced tW3 documen and to the left was the office. Usually, I go straight. I step into •Emmanu-El Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Ministry. taries for television. His book Mine our wOTship space and spend time with God, giving thanks for 116 Broad St, Hightstown, N.J. Thursday - 7:M p.m. Bible Study. Eyes Have Se«i the Glory: A Jour my life and committing my day to the Lord. On this day, 08520, 11 a.m. Morning Service, Park in rear, meeting on second 10 a.m. Sunday School, 6 p.m. floor. For further information call ney into the Evangelical Subculture though, I turned left. My notebook reminding me of things to do Evening Service, 7 p.m. Wednes 448-1984 or 443-1673. in America (1989), was made into a was bulging. three-part documentary for PBS. “Later,” I thought, ‘Til pray later.” day Service. Dr. Dean W. Penzo, • Gospdl Mission Corps of the His second documentary, Cru As I put my things down, I had a vision, sort of like a scene Pastor. American Rescue Workers at sade. The Life of Billy Graham, ap from a dream, except that I was awake. The vision was of Jesus • M t Olive Baptist Church 21 Windsor and Hightstown: Sun peared on both PBS aid A & E’s and the lepers he healed (Luke 17:11-19). Ten lepers were Rev. Wm. L. Powell Drive (for day Morning Worship and Biography series. mally John St). 609-448-0832 Preaching Meeting, 11 A.m. in healed, but only one came back to give thanks to Jesus. In my The Cunningham Lecture will Fax: 609-448-5223 Sunday Calvary Chapel, 24 Church St, vision, I was one of the other nine. The vision faded, but its im Church School 9:45 a.m.; Wor Windsor, Sunday Evening Wor be followed by two slide presenta pact was still upon me; I turned and headed back to the sanctu ship Service 11:00 a.m.; Monday ship and Preaching Meeting, 7 tions CXI sacred achitedure. Con ary. Night Bible Study 7:00 p.m.; p.m. in Gethsemane Chapel, 212 stance M. Greiff, Heritage Studies, Later, I looked up the story of the ten lepers. Jesus had told Wednesday Night Bible Study Mercer St., Hightstown; Bible and Princeton, will discuss the develop them to go and present themselves to the priests, which was nec 7:00 p.m.; Sanctuary is handi Prayer Meeting & Youth Group, ment of religious achitecture from essary for them to be declared clean (i.e., healed of their dis capped accessible. Transportation Friday Evenings in Bethany the seventeenth to the early nine ease). All ten lepers were cured but only one of them was told, is available. Chapel, 144-146 Stockton St, teenth century. Mark Alan Hewitt. “Your faith has saved you.” He was the one who responded with CATHOLIC Hightstown. Tel. 448-2503 or AIA, Architect and Architectural a thankful heart. While the other nine followed Jesus’ instruc 4526; Address: P.O. Box 175, Historian, will focus on religious ar tions and went about fulfilling the legal requirements, it was on • Saint Anthony of Padua Hightstown 08520-0175. chitecture from the end of the Civil ly that one man who thought about giving thanks to God right Church, 251 Franklin Street War to the presenL where the grace of God found him. The footnote commentary in Hightstown, N.J. Priests of the PRESBYTERIAN Fee: $22 per person, including Parish: Fr. Patrick J. Castles, Pas •First Presbyterian Church of my Bible reads, “Such is the faith which saves and transforms tor and Fr. Javier Diaz.. Rectory Hightstown, 318 North Main breakfast, lunch, and an informa us. Among the many people asking God for healing and favors, Phone 609-448-0141. Masses: Street Hightstown. Pastor Rev. tion packet $17 for students and how many will really come to love God?” Sat 5 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9:00, & Frederick C. Doscher; Rev. senior citizens, information; Mary The holiday of Thanksgiving has become distanced from the 10:30 a.m.,; Daily Masses: 9 a.m. Suzanne Schafer-Coates, Associ R. Murrin. NJ Historical Commis spontaneous acts of a grateful heart. Overeating and watching Mon - Fri; Misa en espanol, ate Pastor. Education Hour 9:15 sion, PO Box 305, Trenton, NJ football are more easily the priorities of the day. Our culture re Domingo 12 noon; Holy Days: 9 a.m.; Family Worship 10:30 a.m. 08625-0305; (609) 292-6062, fax wards us for being productive rather than faithful. Giving thanks turn. & 7:30 p.m.; Confessions: Nursery is provided for both; 633-8168, email