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The South Brunswick school By Bernadette Yannacci About 20 people attended the district plans to rnove forward with Staff Writer forum. several construction projects and The December referendum hire enough teachers to keep pace, asked voters to allow the board to with growing enrollments as part Residents attending Tuesday night’s public forum on the .school borrow $20.5 million to build an . of ii proposed $73.2 . million bud­ 83,860-square-foot elementary get. building program that was defeat­ ed in a December referendum school that could house 650 stu­ The budget also; is designed to dents, to build an addition at maintain the district’s extra-curric­ complained that the school board has not been sufficiently receptive Crossroads Middle School to in­ ular programs including funds to crease its capacity by 200 students create/ new clubs and athletic to public opinion. The forum was conducted by and to replace the heating and air teams. It akso increases .staff to conditioning system at Upper Ele­ keep up with state Department of the New Jensey School Boards As­ Education mandates and an ex­ sociation on behalf of the South mentary School. pected 400 additional students. Brunswick, school board at the A second question sought ap­ high .school library. proval to borrow $1.2 million for The budget, which will go to . The board hoped to elicit re­ voters April 20, would reduce the., construction of six tennis courts sponses from the public regarding school tax rate by 1 cent to $1.65 and a 3,000-seat football stadium the type of information it had on at the high school.. per $100 of assessed valuation if the referendum and the way: it was approved. Under that rate, the received. See PLAN, Page 9A oWner of a house assessed at the township average of $171,100 would pay $2,823 in school taxes this year, down $17 from last year. Voters will determine the fate of Can EPA plan the $50.3 million tax levy. The school board will hold a public hearing on the budget Mon­ day at 8 p.m. According to school officials, for Route d2 the district took advantage of a $9,3 million windfall in state aid to create a budget that includes about 30 capital projects and reduces the stand scrutiny? tax rate by less than 1 percent. South Brunswick , will receive $15.6 million from the state in core .By Steve Bates curriculum aid for the coming Staff Writer ' school year. The aid increase is in­ tended to make up for the $14,5 South Brunswick officials want million in additional aid the_ district to know if a federally suggested al­ would have received in th e, ternative to Route 92 can work. 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 school The plan, floated by the federal South Brunswick Mayor Debra years had a “cap” on aid riot been Environmental Protection Agency Johnson has asked township pro­ in effect. The state lifted the cap last year when it nixed environ­ fessional staff to review the EPA this year for districts with large en­ mental permits for the limited-ac­ alternative before the federal Army rollment . Increases; District offi­ cess toll road, calls for upgrades on Corps of Engineers holds its hear­ cials Say aid levels next year Route 32 in South Brunswick and ing on the proposed highway should at least rnatch this year’s alterations to other intersections in March 29. .' level.. -'-'' staff photo by John Keating town and in neighboring Plainsbo- In addition, South Brunswick ro... The Aimj^ Corps is reviewing will receive a little more than $1 The EPA plan has been criti­ plans for the highway, which million in debt service^ aid for Jump, jive and wail cized by Middlesex County and would link Route 1 at Ridge Road to the N.J. Turnpike at Exit 8A, 1999-2000.^ Deby Carl, jamming away on the air saxophone to Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock & Roll,” was among Plainsboro officials as unworkable, because the EPA refused to issue , . The budget sets aside $60.7 those in attendance Friday night at the Monmouth Junction School St. Patrick’s Day dance. The but is supported by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, an envi­ environmental permits. The EPA million' for the day to day opera­ night featured some bid-time rock ‘n’ roll tunes, games, food — and a whole lot of fun. For more pho­ tions of the district. The plan dedi­ ronmental group that believes pub­ said the N.J. Turnpike Authority, cates $5.2 million to capital proj- tos, see Page 7A, lic money should be. used to im­ which is proposing the road, had ectSi $6.1 million for debt service prove existing roads rather than to and $1.2 millioriVor special educa- build new ones. See BJ.9Z, Page 8A ' tion, facilities acquisition and other special federal and\ocal projects.. . District officials say enroll-, ment is a primary jeason for the spending increasfeTnrOllrnent has A positive risen, steiidilyifom 4,7.31 students New owner in 1993-1994 to 6,671,. according to school Business Administrator Jeff Sco.tt. . role model Sec SPENDING, I4A for SB mall By Bernadette Yannacci By Steve Bates staff Writer Staff W riter Index 1 Ebonee Johnson is a young woman who believes The new owner of the South Brunswick Square in herself. : Capsules 11A Mall hopes to use its power as a shopping center com­ The charming, soft-spoken South Brunswick High IB pany to fill two empty anchor spaces and get the mall School senior hopes her example inspires other Afri­ Classified back on its feet, according to the mall’s former leasing can-American youth to .set goals and make them hap- Editorial 6A director. .pen... ^ The Route 1 mall was purchased March 9 by DLC The 17-year-old honor student credits her role as Obituaries 5A Management of White Plains, N.Y., from Lennar As­ the president of the New Brunswick Area Youth sociates of Atlanta. Council of the NAACP with helping her foster a sense Police 3A DLC become the fourth owner of the struggling of self-confidence and pride. 10-year-old mall, which has been without anchor The NAACP, which recently celebrated its 90th Schools 10A stores since Rickel Home Centers closed in 1996 and anniversary, has always been a big part of the Johnson Janiesway folded in 1995. Grand Union supermarket family. The involvement of her parents, Reginal and Sports 15A is the mail’s only remaining anchor store. Bernice, in tlie organization helped Ebonee become Anthony Stapleton, leasing director for Cogswell familiar with it. Realty Group Management of New York, which oper­ Ebonee first became involved in the NAACP at ated the mall for Lennar, would not disclose, the sale age 15 when she participated in its ACT-SO program. price. Representatives of DLC could not be reached ACT-SO stands for “Afro-Academic, Cultural, Tech­ for comment. nological and Scientific Olympics,” and is promoted Mr. Stapleton said DLC will work closer with by the NAACP as a sort of “Olympics of the mind.” merchants in the mall because the company is in the The program is open to African-Americans in grades business of running shopping malls, unlike the former 9-12. The students compete in a vast array of catego­ owner. DLC runs the Sea Court Pavilion in Toms Riv­ ries: music, dance, drawing, painting, mathematics, physics, photography, biology, dramatics, chemistry, er. . Yellow Pages “The former owner was a firiancial institution that oratory and entrepreneurship, to name just a few. Looking for a lawyer, a bought the mall as part of a package deal,” said Mr. Ebonee has competed in AGT-SO in the areas of drama and poetry. Once she got a taste of what ACT- car dealer, an old school Stapleton. “The new company is looking out for the SO and the NAACP had to offer African-American chum? Check out our mall’s long-term future. This is very good news for South Brunswick.” Staff photo by Bernadette Yannacci youth, Ebonee knew she wanted to get more involved. Yellow Pages, complete “ACT-SO gave me a lot of pride in who I was. It The mairs first owner, South Brunswick Associ­ Ebbnee Johnson, president of the New Brunsiylck Area Youth Coun­ with maps, at ates, built the shopping center 1989 and went bank- made me supportive of the NAACP because they real- www.packetonline.com. cil of the NAACP, in the living room of her Timper Ponds home. See MALL, Page 14A See POSITIVE, Page 14A V V- 2 A The Central Post Thursday, March 18, 1999 ■T

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Unless otherwise specified, all meetings are at the Municipal Building, Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. School board meetings arc in the South Brunswick High School cafeteria. South Brunswick Cable Television broadcasts meetings of the Township Committee, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjust­ ment live on channel 27 and the Board of Education live on channel 28. . ' ■ ' . ' ■

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Board of Education, public hearing on budget, 8 p.m. staff photos by John Keating WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Tending to the landscape South Brunswick Recreation/Community Affairs Advisory Board, 7:30 p.m. The Kingston Greenways Association helped spruce up a small section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Saturday. The associ­ ation kicked off its clean-up effort at the Kingston Locktender’s House on Route 27. Clockwise from above left: Charles Dieterich explains TUESDAY, MARCH 30 the clean-up project to Fred Rosefeld; Karen Linder and Martha Strunsky trek through the woods picking up litter; David Southgate holds a net used to fish debris from the water; Kerry goldberg walks along the canal picking up debris. Township Council, work .session/regular meeting, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 6

Township Council, work session, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7

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Board of Education, 8 p.m.

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Zoning Board of Adjustment, 7:30 p.m. South Brunswick Library Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m., Taylor Room of the South Brunswick Public Library St. Barnabas sells art for architecture TUESDAY, APRIL 20 By Steve Bates South Brunswick Senior Center is a great idea for fast growing Staff Writer Board of Education elections, polls open 7 a m. to 9 p.m. Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. It will towns with a lot of move-ins.’ Peo­ If you go Township Council, 7:30 p.m. be run by Marlin Art of Deer Park,: ple want art to decorate their N.Y., and will offer 160 pieces of Program : Art Auction spon­ Thi.s weekend’s Si. Barnabas homes.” . sored by St. Barnabas WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 Episcopal Church art auction will sculpture, paintings and. sketches ranging in price from $35 to $300. The art auction is one of many Episcopal Church, pres­ help the congregation raise money fund-raisers congregates have de­ Planning Board, 8 p.m. Marlin has been providing this ented by Marlin Art of New so it can rai.se the roof on a new vised since plans to renovate the York. South Brunswick Recreation/Community Affairs Advisory worsliip space. service for churches and organiza­ Board, 7:30 p.m. . existing church were drawn up, Date and time: Saturday, The auction will be at the tions around the metropolitan area .said the Rev. Hubbard. March 20, from 7 p.m. to for years, said the Rev. Francis 10 p.m. Hubbard, pastor of St. Barnabas. “ One pari.shioner raffled off Place: South Brunswick “The art is basically affordable some of his .season tickets to a Senior Center on Ridge slufl people can put up on their Rangers game to raise money for Road next to the Township walls,” he said. “Where a bake sale the project,” he said. Municipal Building. is a wonderful thing, we would St. Barnabas has beeirbi'eakin^' Tickets:$10 • ■ !■ n m v e only stand ito raise a couple hun-i attendance records'fermhe last sev­ Other information: Refresh­ ■Y r: dred dollars.. We. hope to raise en years, said the Rev. Hubbard. ments will be served and something around four figures.” The congregation plans to; file an door prizes will be given ■ ! application with the township for out. Major credit cards will , While a church art auction may be accepted. The event is sound a little unorthodox to some, plans to construct a new worship for adults over 21. Entire Stock the Rev. Hubbard said it made space for 276 people some time of Spring sense after he considered the rate this spring. The current worship South Brunswick IS growing. space can accommodate 155 peo­ parents find their .school clothes’ ple. “The first thing I thought was don’t fit any longer,” said the min- ‘hey we’re not Princeton, but this ‘We’re like a teen-ager whose ■ ister.,' ;:i; The existing worship space' Buv One ('«et One will be used a.s extrai classroom THE CENTRAL POST Versatile Custom Shelving System s space for the church-s Sunday' 397 Ridge Road . ■CLOSETMAIDV school and nursery care. Dayton, N J. 08810 Authonzed Dealer > Professional- Sketches of the new addition to, 732-329-9214 or Self Installations • The.Central Post (USPS. 557-660) is published • Vinyl Coaled Steel • the church will be on display at the . every Thursday by The Princeton Packet, Inc.. 300 • Custom Laminated ' Witherspoon Street, Pnnccion, NJ 08542. Periodicals • Continuous Sliding : art show. The event will begin"/ postage paid at Dayton. N.J; 08810 and at additional • Free Roptacemoni Warranty f~~ with a wine and cheese reception - 5 mailing office. Postmaster: send address changes to •Mivatlv Disfoimifil Prices The Central Post. P.O. Box 309. Dayton; N.J. 08810; ■ Wtuaki and preview. The actual auction* jHauta Call, • Mirrors ^ Mail Subscription Rates • Shower Enclosures will begin at about 8 p.m. A friend •One year S35. Higher rates for out-of-county avail­ • Modtcine Cabinets able on request. of the church, who attends the" All advertising publnshed in The Central Post is The School of Gulinary Arts in New subject to the applicable rale card, copies o f which arc Closet available Irom the advertising department. The Post Doctor York, will making, the hors reserves the nght not to accept an advertiser's order. Only publication, of an advertisement shall constitute 1-800-6-CLOSET d’oeuvres, said the Rev. Hubbard. , ' final acccpiande. 609 26B B340 Famous Label i Tha Original Closet Organizers • Since 19B0 DRESSES O pen Your D oor to Opportunity

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By Steve Bates 1998 levels. Under the ordinance, structure was introduced Jan.' I. discussion of the compensation taining abut 1,640 signatures to the percent of the 9,660 who voted in Staff Writer the mayor will be paid $6,500 and In addition to the repeal of the package. The committee should township clerk’s office Feb. 22. the last election where members of council members $5,000. pay raise, the citizen advisory meet today (Thursday) to begin the Kathy Thorpe, township clerk, the General Assembly election was Councilman Ted Van Hessen committee that reviews the munic­ review. The review should be told the council the petition was 45 in 1997. The Township Council offi­ Former township committee­ cially repealed a pay raise Tuesday did not attend the meeting. ipal budget and transportation is­ completed within two months, said signatures short of the 1,449 re­ The council, by a 4-1 vote, ap­ sues will review the council com­ Mr. Gambatese. quired to certify it. man David Schaefer, a member of that members had approved for the group that circulated the peti­ themselves in February. proved an ordinance Feb. 2 setting pensation packages, including The pay raise met criticism and Ms. Thorpe needed to verify The council voted 4-0 to adopt pay at $9,500 for the mayor, a 46 salary and health benefits. led to a petition drive that .sought that at least 1,449 signatures on the tion, told the council his group in­ two ordinances — one repealing percent increase over 1998, and at Councilman Frank Gambatese, to put the ordinance before voters petition belonged to South Bruns­ tends to submit an amended peti­ the 1999 council pay scale and a $7,000 for council members, a 40 who is the council’s liaison to tlie in a special election. The petition wick residents who are registered tion to “legally follow through second setting council salaries at percent increase. The new salary conimittee, recused himself from committee presented petitions con- to vote. The number represents 15 with the petition process.” School district may pooi Police crack down

By Nicole Trani School boards in South Bruns­ The energy deregulation 'bill participate and no need for indi­ Staff Writer wick and Monroe recently passed gained bipartisan support in Janu­ vidual school boards to prepare on passenger vans resolutions allowing them to enter ary, after two years of debate their own request for bids; and ef­ into a nonbinding agreement with among state regulators, the utili­ fective and timely information With energy deregulation ties and consumer groups. After an accident which in­ license is required to drive a com­ ■ACES. and advice on energy, which will scheduled to start on Aug. 1, area jured 22 commuter van passengers muter van. .;■ In all, 130 school boards school boards are joining forces Under the bill, consumers will be made available to schools on in 1996 brought the safety of those Safety violations included with the New Jersey School throughout the state are now en­ be allowed to chose their own en­ an ongoing basis. vehicles into question, it has be­ faulty brakes, lights, tires and ex­ rolled in the ACES cooperative Boards Association to scout com­ ergy suppliers beginning Aug. 1 come a major concern of the Po­ haust systems. Lt. Schmalz said petitive energy suppliers. pricing system agreement, Mr; and their natural gas suppliers be­ ACES, he said, allows schools lice Department’s Traffic Bureau, about 29 vans, minibuses and full- Belluscio said. ginning Dec. 31. Consumers will to “purchase energy as a group,” .said Lt. Ronald Schmalz. size buses were in.spccted. To assure that schools realize “We’re providing this as a see an immediate 5 percent reduc­ which allows schools to exercise In a spot-check in.spection on the full benefits of customer “As a result of our efforts, oth­ free service to our members,” he tion in their energy bills once Route 1 during the morning rush choice of electricity, the state greater market power and lever­ er communities'are now asking the said. “It is completely voluntary competition kicks in, and at least hour on March 9-10, the Police School Boards Association, the age in buying electricity. DOT to help them ensure the safe­ on the part of the schools to de? another 5 percent rate cut over the Department, aided by inspectors New Jersey Association of School ty of commuter vans in their area,” cide if they want to join” an ag­ next three years. from the state Department of Administrators and the New Jer­ “New Jersey’s public schools Transportation, took 10 commuter said Lt. wSchmalz. sey Association oif School Busi­ gregation group made up of other According to Mr. Belluscio, pay over $100 million for school districts with similar ener­ vans out of service for lack of in­ The Traffic Bureau plans to ness Officials have combined aggregation through ACES will electricity,” he said. “This repre­ gy usage patterns. surance, safety violations and the conduct spot checks on commuter their efforts and established the deliver a wide range of benefits to sents a large operational cost over lack of proper licenses — a CDL vans on Route 1 regularly, said. Alliance for Competitive Energy Mr. Belluscio said there is no schools, including more clout which schools — until now — Services to aggregate New Jer­ ; cost for school boards to jbin through a group purchase; energy have had little or no control. Cu.s- sey’s, schools and find them the ACES because any cost incurred that is priced specifically to trans­ tomer choice of power suppliers best deal for electricity, said by the ACES will be paid by the late the unique usage patterns of O’CONNORS Frank Belluscioi spokesman for state School Boards Association, schools -— low summer usage represents a significant opportuni­ BEEF’N CHOWBER HOUSE the state School Boards Aissocia- school administrators and busi­ when electricity costs are highest ty-to reduce the operating cost of 1719 Amwell Rd. Somerset, NJ 732-873-3990 APRIL 4th 1999 tion. ,, ,,, ness official associations. — into greater savings;-no cost to schools.” Reservattons are Required For Easter Dinner 3 WAYS TO ENJOY EASTER SUNDAY THE EASTER BUNNY WILL BE HERE ALL DAY! ADULT German company opens BRUNCH BUFFET AEROBIC CLASSES ■Adult$16.95 S0niors $13.95 Children $8.95 9:30am Til 12:30 U.S. office in ■ Ham , Roast Beef Carving Stations, Om elet Station,! Filet Tips, Hot Entrees, AT . Waffles, Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Desserts, Salad Bar, Chowder ALLSTAR DANCE ACADEMY Station, Sundae Bar, Coffee, Tea Juices & Morel By Steve Bates Construction on the twp-story The room, which will be DINNER BUFFET Staff Writer building began a year ago and a stocked with the company’s best Adults $20.95 . Seniors $16.95 Children $8.95 grand opening is slated for May ovensi dishwashers and kitchen ap­ A fun friendly alternative to 1:00 Til 7:00 18. Employees recently moved in pliances, may also be used for lo­ the big, expensive, impersonal Carving Stations—Roast Beef, Ham & Pork Loin, Uish Stew with Ldrhb, There’s a new kid on the block : • Seafood Newburgh, Stuffed Flounder, Chicken Scam pi. Tortelllnl: ; 4'’ from the company’s 15-year-old gyms and health clubs. of corporate complexes that grace cal community functions. Commu­ KID’S MENU Alfredo. Filet Tips, Pasta Dishes, Desserts. Salad Bar, Chowder Station, . headquauters in Somerset. Sundae Bar, Co ffee.Tea Juices 8t Morel Route 1 in South Brunswick. Mr. Loeffier said the company nity groups may be invited to use $ 8 .9 5 Classes 7 days a week Chicken Fingers, A LA CARTE MENU Employees from Miele, a had always intended to build a per­ the social space for special meet­ for men and women . Kid’s Hamburger, TW IN LOBSTER TA11.S 100-year-old German appliance manent headquarters in the United ings, said Mr. Loeffier. Spaghetti Marinaxa, T-BONE 20 OZ BROILED SALMON M ooarelia Sticks, PRIME RIB 14 OZ. FILET MIGNON 7 C company, have moved into their States. The grand opening will co­ CHICKEN BROCCOU ALFREDO CRAB CAKES new 31,400-square-foot national incide with the company’s centen­ The unusual orange, yellow Babysitting available during W/Beverage fic STUFFED FLOUNDER PRIME RIB &cSCA Sundae Bar headquarters on Independence selected classes CHICKEN MARSALA SHRIMP SCAMPI nial celebration. and blue building was designed by UNDER 3 FREEI Early Reservations Recommended 732-^73-3990 Way, near the intersection of The second floor of tlie build­ architect Michael Graves of -J Route 1 and Ridge Road. ing will be used to house Miele’s Princeton, a celebrity in the world The Marketplace Mali ' Miele Appliances, founded in coiporate offices. The first floor of architecture, said Mr. Loeffier. Rt. 27, Kendall Park, 1899 produces and sells high-end will be used to train sales staff on He has designed coiporate head­ home appliances such as dish­ the latest offerings from the com­ please call pany. However, the training floor quarters for Disney and the Dela­ washers and vacuum cleaners, (732) 297-9100 according to company spokesman suits another purpose, said Mr. ware River Port Authority in Cam­ Bob Loeffier. Loeffier. den. for more info & schedule

POLICE BLOTTER EXPLORE OUR WORLD at South Brunswick Family YMGA Day Camps A Micro-Tech Scanmaker scanner cer discovered a bag of white-pow­ was stolen from the Brunswick der under, the driver-side seat, in We offer traditional camping experiences like smmming, Acres School library between plain view, police said. Mr. Hol­ sports, nature and arts and ert^ in an atmosphere that March 2 at 7 a.m,: and March 3 at 7 brook was released on $750 cash encourages caring, honesty, respect ami responsibility. a.m.i police said. A printer was put bail. in place of the scanner to avoid de­ For ages 3 to 17 tection of the theft. • Discovery Camp A bright-yellow Sony radio and a hand bag containing old pay • Sports Camp A gas station attendent told po­ stubs were stolen from a 1992 • Teen Havel Camp • Half-day Camps lice he was thrown to the ground Dodge Shadow parked in front of • o r Program and robbed of $300 at the Sunoco the Twin Oaks warehouse on Tow­ gas station on the comeer of Route er Road on March 11 at about 3:10 Space is filling fast! Cali today! 27 and Route 518 on Sunday about p.m., police said. The passenger-, 732-329-1 ISO BrM dc 12:52 a.m. side window had been smashed. ; The attendent told police he FAMILY^S^CA was approached by a man who asked for change for a five-dollar Wayne J. Duchmann, 37, of Ja­ bill. When the attend^t directed cob Drive in Chalmette, La., was h}m to the cashier‘at.the station’s arrested and charged with posses­ convenience store, the man pushed sion of under 50 grams of marijua­ him over and grabbed the cash he na on Friday at 8:56 p.m. after po­ was holding, police said. , lice searched his motel room at the Big League " Anyone with information Days Inn on Route 1, following a should call the South Brunswick tip that he had been traveling with Police Department Detective Bu­ a hand gun on the front seat of his f/ Fun in J999 reau at (732) 329- 4000, ext. 486. car, police said. Owning a swimming pool is like no other experience in the . Plainsboro police advised South Brunswick about the car and world, it s luxury mixed with family fiin. To experience it About $100 in exercise clothes OPEN HOUSE driver, saying a gun had been seen yourself you need to call Anthony & Sylvan Pools today. You was stolen from a 1995 unlocked on the front passenger seat, police Sun.; AAarch 28th 12 Noon to 3 PAA Toyota Corolla parked in * e said. Police found Mr. Duchmann can own the highest quality swimming pool for much less driveway of a residence on Virgin­ after matching a red station wagon ia Avenue in Brunswick Acres be­ NEW Multi-Level ' Preppys for 2 & 3 Year Olds than you’d expect. With more than 50 years experience in the parking lot with his name on > Mini Day & Midi Day for 3,4, & 5 Year Olds tween March 8 at midnight and the hotel sign-in sheet. 15,000 Sq. Ft. A/C building swimming pools, no other company can offer you March 9 at 8:30 a.m., police said. > Full Day 3 to 12 Year Olds Officers said they found a bag Arts & Theatre • Teen Travel 11 to15 Year Olds (2 programs) a Solid Gold Warranty, superior construction and unique of suspected marijuana in one of Complex • LITS - 10th Graders pool designs. Edward Bradley Jr., 44, of the four rooms Mr. Duchmann had brook Lane in Willingboro was reserved at the motel. UMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE EXPERIENCE isted and charged with posses- Mr. Duchmann was released Extended Hours for working parents our multi-media i of a controlled and dangerous after posting $250 cash bail. State of the Art Facilities presentation. stance March 11 at 6:10 p.m. „Tutoring Services • OptionsI Hot Lunch r police Stopped the 1988 mouth Voyager van he was A bicycle valued at $290 was Heated Pools • Mini Tours For Teen • Archery dng because a tail light out, po- stolen from a shed next to a house Call for Brochure • Video & Directions i.ulcil on .\.\M)AQ iiruici vvmhol l.SSF - said. on Mapleton Road in Kingston be­ Mr. Bradley could riot produce tween Jan. 1 and March 12, police river’s license and consented to said, The bike was a 21-speed blue 1 0 0 % FINANCING 0 jarch for some kind of identifi- racing bike with head and tail on in the vehicle, when an offi- lights. IVY LEAGUE PRINCETON, NJ ...... ;.(609) 921-7148 •FREEHOLD, NJ ...... (732) 536--1010 •GREEN BROOK, N J ...... (732) 752-0880 Library holds teen poetry contest DAY CAAAP • FAIRFIELD, NJ...... (973) 227-5850 • Pool on Display...... OPEN 7 DAYS A W EEK i In celebration of National Po- sue of Echo, a publication put out Visit us on the Wortd Wide Web • httpV/www.anthony-sylvan.com 123687 by the library’s Youth Advisory 732-446-7035 ejiy Month in April, the South RENOVATIONS 1-800-880-7 319 Brunswick library is sponsoring a Council. The top three winners teen poetry contest. will get cash prizes. 140 Gordons Corner Rd., Monalopan Operated by the Leiser Family Instructions may be picked up > The contest is open to students Accredited by the American Camping Assoc. I nr»al N»»wc "** «»®'Vone also , in grades 6-12. Those who enter at the library’s Information Desk www.ivyleaguedaycamp.com too." Fax us your facts 732-329-9206 liS fe ] have an opportunity to have their after M ^ h 22. All poems must be poem included in an upcoming is­ submitted by April 23. 4A The Central Post Thursday, March 18,199? The heart of the Irish still heats in South Brunswick

Bea McCluskey . Mclntire, an and cabbage the weekend before Kendall Park fire commission­ By Venecia A. Thompson er John McManus, also a first- Irish-bom citizen of the United and the weekend after the holiday. Editorial Assistant St. Patrick's Day is a "wonderful celebra­ generation Irish-American, said He States, s'aid that in Ireland, March These meals serve as an opportuni­ 17 is regarded as a religious holi­ tion of the Irish faith. It symbolizes that." ty for nearby family members to celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with "They came with faith to light day that honors St. Patrick, the pa­ celebrate together. family gatherings, eating the fam­ their wav..." tron saint of Ireland. “Everyone The Rev. Bob Lynam Jeff O’Brien of Monmouth ed corned beef and cabbage mepl and wearing green. He also enjoys St. Patrick’s Day, annually cel- goes to church,’’ said the Kendall Junction said he has honored his Irish music and other expressions Park resident, andfltere is a parade employment for Irishmen caused is taken quite seriously.— . ancestry by giving his children cbratcd on March 17 in the United (if Irish artistry throughout Uje States, often is thought of as an in Dublin, her birthplace. many of them to seek jobs as “fire­ Irish names—Shawn Patrick, Alli­ "They came with pride in who they son and Erin. He, his wife Carole year. Irish holiday in which individuals "They came with hopeful heart.'; men and polieemen,’’ low-wage ■ were..." and their children also traveled , of virtually all nationalities wear and willing hand.';... “ professions that were willing to ac­ Elaine McGrath, athletic direc­ cept Irish workers. Hence, the po­ Despite a sometimes arduous throughout much of Ireland two green and attend parades. Local For some local Iri.sh descen­ tor of South Brunswick High Irish-Americans, however, demon­ lice force and fire squads eventual­ experience on American shores bc- years ago because he wants his dants. St. Patrick’s day brings re­ School and the great-granddaugh­ strate that St.. Patrick’s Day has a ly consisted of a large proportion eause of their ethnicity, local Irish- offspring “to be connected to’’ flections on the history of the Iri.sh ter of Irish immigrants, feasts oh of Irish. Mr. MacCarthy believes Americans proudly cdlebratc St. their ancestral roots. . much deeper meaning. in the United States, and how this the high matriculation of the Irush Patrick’s Day and their culture in a Mr, O’Brien, whose father was “boiled potatoes” and dons green For the Rev. Bob Lynam of St. history has evolved into various clothing to celebrate the holiday.,,. Augustine of Ganterbury R. ;C. into the law enforcement and fire­ variety of ways. of Irish descent, celebrates St. Pat­ traditions. rick’s Day by enjoying a meal of Church in Kendall Park, St. Pat­ fighting professions continues to James MacCarthy, a Kendall Ms. Mclntire .said she used to corned : beef, cabbage, carrots, The enthusiastic response local rick’s Day is significant because it this day. make “green cupcakes and green Irish-Americans have tovyard St. Park firefighter, said both sides of Though the Irish experienced lamb stew and “fantastic soda honors the life of iSt. Patrick, the Jell-0’’ for her children to bring to Patrick’s Day and Irish traditions his family migrated from Ireland to discrimination when they first bread” made by his son, Shawn. In missionary who brought the Ghris- school for St. Patrick’s Day and underscore Ms. Meintire’s asser­ tian faith into Ireland. The Rev. Canada during tlie 1800s and even­ came to this country, Mr. MacCar­ addition, everyone in his family tually settled in the Hudson River hopes to continue this practice wears green to celebrate the hoji- tion that individuals of Irish de­ ^ Lynam— known to his parishio­ thy also stressed their strong tradi­ when she has grandchildren; She .Valley in New York state. Mr’ tion of being involved in the. politi­ ; clay. ' .' scent always have Ireland in their ners as Father Bob — whose pater- was also known to dress her chil­ hearts. It just never leaves them, ■ nal great-grandfather was an Irish­ MacCarthy, 59, recalled observing cal arena, noting the Kennedys of Eileen Fink, a first generation “INNA“— Irish Need Not Apply dren in green for the holiday when Irish-American from Monmouth she .said. man, said though he may wear a Boston, the Hagues of Jersey City they were smaller. < — signs as a boy and also remem­ and Hap Farley of Atlantic City. Junction, partakes of the traditional green sweater on March 17, he ob-- Excerpt.'; from Ed Cunningham’s serves St. Patrick’s Day as a “won­ bers that his grandfather could not Mr. MacCarthy. said this political \ Mr. MacCarthy has added vari­ meal of “corned beef and cabbage” "Gifts o f the Iri.'th” were used’in derful celebration of the Irish faith. find work because he was Iilsh. activity is a characteristic that ety to his St. Patrick’s Day com­ and Irish bread and attends a St. this article. It symbolizes that.’’ He explained that this dearth of came from Ireland, where politics memoration by eating corned beef Patrick’s Day parade in Bayonne. Other saints join Patrick in township’s testament to faith

four namesake churches in this gregation to use its patron saint as St. Cecilia’s, Church was converted, to devoting their lives Desmond. “It’s a constant call to By Steve Bates be focused on our mission. Staff W riter ■area. ' a role model. named after an early Christian to Works of charity. She was senr The church was named after martyr who lived in the fifth centu­ tenced to die because of her belief “The church, which has been „ The pastors of St. Augustine’s in Je.sus, .sajd the Rev. Desmond. located on the corner of Georges R.C. Church. St. Cecilia’s R.C. St. Augustine of Canterbury who ry, .said the Rev. Joseph Desmond, St. Patrick’s Day Was observed was the first missionary sent by church pastor. : St. Cecilia is the patron saint of Road and Kingston Lane since by Christians ; in churches, at par Church, St. Barnabas Episcopal Rome to bring Catholicism to Eng- music and musicians because “she 1^90, began as a missiona^ rades and in bars around the world Church and • St. Mary’s Baptist lancj. There was also a St. August-: St- Cecilia was born in Rome always sang God’s praises in her church of St. James R.C. Church in this week. Missionary Church helped explain ine of Hippo, who did similar work to a wealthy family and raised as a heart,” said the Rev. Desmond. Jamesburg in 1914, said the Rev. The litiliday marks ihe death of the origins of their churches’ pa-; in Africa, .said the Rev. Lynam. Christian. She was forced to marry The congregation celebrates her Desmond. It became an official the missionary who brought Chris­ iron saints. St. Augu.stme’s feast day is against her will, yet her husband feast day, Nov. 22, with a musical pari.sh in 1983. , tianity to Ireland. A number ol The Rev. Robert Lynam, pas­ May 23. It’s the congregation’s respected her desire to remain a service. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church saints have worked to bring Chris­ tor of St. Augustine’s, said Roman mission to spread its Catholic be­ virgin and also agreed to become a “Her life certainly inspires us on Sand Hills Road was named tian iciiching to South Brunswick Catholic churches are named by liefs throughout the area, said the. Christian. She inspired her hus­ to keep our hearts inspired to sing after the patron saint of encourage­ also. Their names can be found on the bishop, and it’s up to the con­ Rev; Lynam. band and his brother, Who also our praises to God,” said the Rev. ment, said the Rev. Francis Hub­ bard, pastor of the church. St. Bar­ nabas was the first leader of the Christian church , who was not a native of Palestine, — what is , thought to be the birthplace of Je­ sus, said the Rev. Hubbard, The name actually means the “son of encouragement” and was bestowed on St. Barnabas by the apostles. “I think it’s a delightful name for a church,” said the Rev. Hub- . imAXIPEDie JEWEL bard. St. Barnabas’ sense of encour­ ■ At Ihis price other stores give you their olf-brands, at agement _was most evident in the 40 Wints you get Simmons Maxipedic. A great value! W/IO%OFF time he spend with St. Paul who BETTER BEDDING - BETTER PRICES! had previously been a Harsh critic 1 TWN/ed f)C.... .Reg. $109,95..... $ 9 8 . 9 5 1 FUU/ddjx Reg. $159.95 ...... (143.95 of the church. St. Barnabas, had' a 1 OUEEN/sei , Reg. $329.95...... ( 2 9 6 .9 5 gift for seeing the spiritual poten­ 1 KING/^...... Reg, $549.95 ...... 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jEly Bernadette Yannacci The congregation began with Construction on the new build­ “shakedown .services” at the ne.w Staff W riter an initial group of about a dozen ing began at the ground-breaking building on Saturday at 9:30 and people but has grown to 750. It has service on Nov. 2, 1997. The struc­ 11 a.m. The.se practice services arc ll.v been worshiping at the Route 1 fa- ture was designed by Princeton ar­ being held aS a way of familiariz­ ■f! Princeton Alliance Church is ing the congregation with the new saying goodbye to its home on . cility since November 1989, rent­ chitect George Myers and was ing the building from the N.J. built by Horst Construction Com­ facility and the logistics of holding ,Jloute 1 in Monmouth Junction .services in the building. and is moving to a new Turnpike Authority. pany of Lanca.ster, Pa. The proposed extension of With the theme “ Building the The first official services in the 40.000-square-foot building locat- new building will be held on Palm 'bd on 22 acres in Plainsboro. Route 92 has forced the church to Kingdom, Together,” in mind, find a new building. , church members contributed $4.5 Sunday, March 28. It was on Palm The farewell service will be Sunday 198.3, that the church held held Sunday at the . former watch The Rev. Cu.shnian .said that million to help pay for the new .factory that has served as the epn- the Route 1 facility has, been func­ building. The Rev. Cushman .said its first official service in the The sign outside Princeton Aliiance Church on Route d reads; “Yea Princeton High School band room. ‘gregation’s home for the past nine tional but' inadequate. With low that a combination of prayer and years. ceilings and Styrofoam dividers God! We’re moving!” personal sacrifice allowed the con­ The Rev. Cushman .said, it is by .separating the Sunday school, the God’s providence that the church '■ The Rev. Robert Cushman said The Rev. Cushman said he remem­ church. Most of the folks at the gregation to come up with the •although the old building has Rev. Cushman said, “We’ve out­ money. will be marking another beginning grown this building. We’ve been bers how the move to the Route 1 church now only know that build­ on thi.s Palm Sunday. served the church well, most of the facility helped shape the burgeon­ ing..! think there’.s .so many mixed “People prayed and gave us ev­ congregation feels the move has pushed to the limit.” The dedication of the new ing church. emotion;?,” he said; erything they had,” he said. 'been a long time coming. Despite their eagerness to oc­ building will be held on April 25. “It was the first time in seven The new 9Q0-.seat Plain.sboro The Rev. Cushman said the The last service to be held in “They can’t wait to get into the cupy the new building, church fact that the congregants raised so members can still look fondly at years that we didn’t have to oper­ facility sits at the comer of Schalks the Route 1 building will be held Wew building,” he said. much money adds to the excite­ the Route 1 facility as the place ate out of the trunks of our cars Crossing and Scudders Mills this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Some '' Princeton Alliance Church is ment of moving. ; ^n evangelical church affiliated where they developed as a congre­ and bring everything; into the high Roads and will have a large wor­ members of the congregation will iwith the Christian and Missionary gation. From its inception in .school,” he said. ship area with .staterof-the-art “When you put that much testify about the impact the old ■Alliance, a Protestant denomina­ March 1983 until it moved to The Rev. Cushman .said he rer lighting, acoustics and video pro­ money into building a building, building ha.s had on theirlives. The tion founded in 1887. The alliance, Monmouth Junction in i 989, the calls the .special, early years in the jection. Also on the site will be a you’re pretty excited. It’s like buy­ service will end with those present headquartered in Colorado church had no building of its own Route 1 building. ball field, day-care center, octago­ ing a car, you, pay for the car and picking up their chairs, putting 'Springs. Colo-. has a .specific com- and held its .services in the band “Going to that building is when nal-shaped chapel, preschoof wing then you get to drive it,” he said. them in their cars and then pro­ .piitment to mnssions. room of Princeton High School. we really came together as a and playground. The church plans to hold ceeding over to the new building.

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Gbntacting the Aritiy Gof^^ existing county and local roads. studi^ on the no-build plan, and and .said the EPA’s no-build sug­ Continued from Page lA Residents wishing to contact the Army Corps of Engineers to , The improvements included instead! will analyze the no-build gestion would not work. materials the EPA included in: the “You’re talking about traffic offer input on Route 92 can: ^ ^ , ■ , , not demonstrated that the need for widening Route 32 from four to ■ Attend the Army Corps public hearing scheduled for March the highway outweighed the loss six lanes and modifying the inter­ report the agency issued last year, light timing to addre.ss pur traffic section of Route 32 and Route 130, said Mr. Kunze. problems,” said Mayor Cantu. 29 at the Princeton Marriott at Foifestal Village in Plainsborp. Two of wetlands. “Frankly, our conclusion would be , sessions are scheduled, one from 1 to, 5 p.m. and another beginning “I think our professionals which would alleviate congestion He said South Brunswick Is that the alternative would be im­ at 7 p.m. Residents, state; agencies and local government officials should evaluate the no-build alter­ at the Friendship Road/Route 32/ dedicated to improving traffic in Route 130, Route 32/ Herrod the area, otherwise it would not possible to implement. You would will be allowed to speak for a approximately five minutes each. native,” said Mayor Johnson. “We basically be retro-fitting .some very B'Write the Anny Corps at The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, agreed to support this but we need Boulevard and Route 32/ have worked on Route 522. How­ Cranbury-South River Road inter­ ever, if the no-build alternative old roads.” New York District, Eastern Permits Section. Jacob K. Javits Feder­ to know what this plan looks like.” Mr. Ververides said the EPA’s The Turnpike Authority says sections. The plan also calls for a ever became a reality, the Town­ al Bldg., Room 1937, New York, N.Y. 10278-0090 through April right-hand-tum lane on the south­ ship Council would have to de­ study fails to take into account the , 8.. , , ' 7.,- ,. the road is necessary to t^ e re­ amount of development that will gional traffic off local roads. It west-bound lane of Dey Road at termine the extent that South B Telephone the Army Corps at (212) 264-6731 through April the intersection of Dey and Scud- Brunswick would be involved in occur near Turnpike Exit 8A — • 8at5p.m.' ■ • ■■,,' says its plans have minimized the namely warehouse construction number of acres of wetlands that ders Mill roads in Plainsboro. It building the necessary road im­ B E-mail the Army Corps at’james\[email protected] provements the plan would re­ that would lead to additional truck would be destroyed. The plan had also would alter the timing of sig­ traffic. He said those warehouses through April 8 at 5 p.m. nals at the intersection of Schalks quire. called for 18.4 acres of wetlands to make the construction of Route 92 be filled, but in response to EPA: Crossing Road and Ridge Road in “There are budgetary con­ cerns,” said Mr. Kunze. necessary. concerns the Turnpike revised South Brunswick. Route 287, which runs east- plans for the road in January, cut­ The EPA also said traffic con­ George Ververides, director of planning for Middlesex County, west in northern Middlesex Coun­ ting the amount that would be lost ditions at several intersections and ty and then runs north to the New Township won’t use to 14.4 acres. on several roads would not be im­ said his office remains very con­ cerned about the proposal because York state border, serves the same j After the EPA’s decision, the proved by either Route 92 or the purpose that Route 92 would, he ^proposal was referred to the Army alternative, such as local roads, it would “impact those roads with a lot more , traffic than they can said.. JCorps. The Arrny Corps generaly running through the village of “ We feel there needs to be ^becomes involved in the permit Kingston south of Route 522 and handle.” The Middlesex County Board east-west movement in this part of . ^process if the state and federal the intersection of Route 130 and the county, not just north and By Steve Bates road, and that cheaper, less-de­ jagencies cannot agree. The state Stults Road. of Freeholders and the county south,” .said Mr. Ververides; Staff Writer structive alternatives existed. Planning Board have endorsed sDepartment of Environmental Prp- The South Brunswick township Janine Bauer, executive direc­ The township submitted the planners office and No 92, a grass­ Route 92. '. S ■. study to the EPA, which eventual­ jtection has not acted on state per- tor of the Tri-State Transportation South Brunswick will not be Imits, passing Vjnrisdiction to the roots made up of environmental “Already.' if you drive down ly refused to issue wetlands per­ Campaign, said the county’s crit­ repre.sented by a consultant at the ■EPA. The Army Corps has said it groups and local residents group .those roads during'peak hours you mits for the road. icism of the EPA\s no-build alter­ March 29 public hearing on Route (will not decide until the DEP de- opposed to the road project, will can see they are overtaxed,” said Route 92 is now under review native is a prime example of a cir- 92 sponsored by the federal Army icides the fate of state permits. review the EPA’s no-build plan, Mr. Ververides. He identified the cular argument. by the Army Corps, which itaid i t .: ; When the EPA made its rec- according to Richard Kunze, act­ intersection of Dey and Scudders Corps of Engineers. , will not is.sue a decision on wheth­ The county believes the only Three council, members who fommendation, it suggested an al- ing township manger. Mill roads as a problem spot; way to fix traffic problems is to er to issue federal environmental demative it said could do the job of For now, the township does not Plainsboro Mayor Peter Cantu were present at a special meeting permits until the state Department build a highway, and because the Tuesday decided the price was too ;Route 92 using improvements to plan to conduct additional traffic agreed with the county’s concerns alternative plan does not include a of Environmental Protection high: for a battle that will certainly makes a deci.sion on state-level highway, the county believes it go on beyond the hearing. will not work, she .said, permits for the road. The Army , Kiinley-Horn, the Oregon- Corps has decided to hold the Tri-State advocates the'repair based consulting firm that prepar- . and renovation of existing roads to hearing to receive public input. ' ed a study of the propo.sed limited- If hired, Kimley-Hprm would , solve transportation problems, access toll road for theVownship which is why it is .supporting the not be able to create any new writ­ last year, would charge $^5,000 to ten material for the township until alternative plan and is adamantly speak bn behalf of South Bruns­ opposed to Route 92, she Said. 10 da/s after the public hearing, “I aih very passionate about wick at the hearing. The company Avhich is very’ close to the Army specializes in environmental stud­ killing this road,” .she said. Corps April 8 deadline for receiv­ The. no-build alternative, or ies, planning and roadway and ing correspondence from the pub­ “partial-build” as M.s. Bauer calls bridge design.. lic on Route 92, said Mr. Kunze. it, can meet the objectives of Route ' For .$25,000, Kimley-Horn “ I’m not sure we should spend 92 without have an impact on wet­ would evaluate the N.J. Tumpike’.s $25,000 now,” said Councilwoman . lands. , , rev i sed proposal for the construc­ Carol Barrett. “This public hearing ' Ms. Bauer said her organiza-. tion of the 6.7-rnile limited-access is going.to be a rehash of what has, tion acknowledges that there will toll highway, evaluate the federal already been said and there’s going be warehouse development around Environmental Protection Agen­ to be more fights down the road.’’ Exit 8A — "we actually think it’s cy’s “no-build aiternatiye” to She said the township would becoming an inland port.” But Route 92, reiterate points made in be better served by organizing: a Route 92 will not help keep trucks its report and offer testimony re­ rally at the State House in Trenton off local roads. Rather. Route 92 garding Route 92 at the public in an attempt to “get the gover­ would increase the amount of truck hearing, said Rich Kunze, actjng nor’s attention.” Gov. Christie traffic because the road will attract township manager. Whitman has gone on the record in new trucks to the area, she said., Kimley-Horn charged . the support of Route 92. “If you don’t give businesses township $50,000 la.st year to pre-. Ms. Barrett said the township the road capacity it wants, the pare a study of Route 92 that con- should have- the rally -some time roads won’t be as popular with eluded; there was not enough eyi- after.the March 29 public hearing, businesses,” said Ms. Bauer. dcnce to support a need, for the , Councilman Frank Gambatese ' said.he didn’t think hiring Kimley- 600 LEGALS' Horn to throw something together .lake notice that Joseph' and in -the next two weeks would help Karon Burke have appitod to the 70NING BOARD OF ADJUST- South Brunsvyick. 4 MAYTAG . MHN.r ol Hio Township of South Brunswick lor approval ol a Bulk Mayor Debra John.son agreed, Variance to increase and enclose , the rear porch deck bl The one, saying Kimley-Horn was “oyer- - slory dwolling at Ihe Iront ol Iho QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED • property and increase the lloof . pricing US;’” ; ' area ol the one. story dwelling also oncroaching rn Urn side yard : Kingston resident Steve Masti- ; setback and which is tlio existing coi'a urged the council to hire Kim- ROUTE 1 second dweiting'how located to­ ()/H ‘ il ~ D e h 's wards the rear ol Iho piopoly and ; Icy-Hom. MRS. G TV & APPLIANCES has beon.prcviQusly used a a Uv* M oi).-rri. 9ani-9|>m 1/2 mile south ing;space on the property shown ■ “"We have one shot at this. If 2960 Rtmte 1, Lawrcncevillc, NJ as Block 96. Lot 21.11 on (he Sal. 9anV-(ii)m Suuth Brunswick -lownship cur-', we blow it,, we’11 have to deal with o f Rt. 95/295 .nriuRN DArr. ■ - ■ SUPERIOR COURT. rent fax map duplicate Said .Sim . I laiii-Sp in 609-882-1444 will lAM H Wf-Al l.lSTFR.S JDWATEnnURY. i. . property Is also commonly known the brunt of.the road,” he said. Mr. KAREN McALLl.SICn - . as 37.64 Highway 27. South 'V. ■ , • ■■ AT W AlERnU fiY' ■ • Brunswick. N.J.- Masticola said if the township GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES ‘ MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED • CONVENIENT PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE • FAST DELIVERY (SAME OR NEXT DAY) r-RT. OF rn n o E n ic K n s h c h y - I EnnUAHY 22.4999 A hearing on said application will doesn’t hire Kimley-Horn, it xr.t. or MARGAIUN V. SUCHY • f . • - . ■ . , bo held by the ZONING BOARD ESI 01- nUlH WHIIE SUCHY , •• ./ •• OF ADJUSTMENT on April 8; should “get its act in .shape’’ before EST OF' BhAI nice. E. .SUCl «Y AKA O G A in icr C, HAMMACK AUD 1999 nl 7 30 p m in Iho Munici­ IHFlR.nFPnESENTAnveS. CneOlTORS. Y/IDOWR-. WIDOWERS R pal Building. 540 Ridge . Road, attending the public hearing. MGIRS Mo'nniouth Junction. New Jersey ■ ORDERFORHEARINGANDNOTjCE:, ' ,- 08B52; at which time you may The mayor ,plan.4 to hold a To any Ptopei Ofiieer. .• ■- ■ • • • : appear, either in person or. by Urn (ompoinp I’oiition linvinq he.en piesonlod lo the Coufl. il ts-MPfO , agent or by ailorney. and present press conference with officials by ordofod iMal n Moannq.pe fiold. ifioieon ol the S»ipcfio»’Coui1 to bo any comments you rnay have re­ held within nntl Inr the Jud'cmt DiSmct ot Waioitjury nl 30D. Grand garding this application, , from Montgomery, at the South StMioi. Wateibuiy. Conhochcul on tho ?9th day of Marcli. 1999 at 11 00 . AXopy of Ihe maps and docu-. Brun.swick Municipal Building a Ml and lha! the Pelinonoi give ndiice ol the pnndpricy ol said Pelitipn menis lor '.which approval is C o m m u n i t y E d u c a t i o n and 61 the time and place where .'i will be. heard'.iu'tho above named sought are on lile in the oflicos ol March 27 at 9:30 a.rn. in opposi­ Dolcnaants and Iheif. Reprhsenialwes. Credilors. Widows.. Widowers Ihe above Board lor public in- and H.eirs wiiose Iasi known.ro.'hdences aio appended heinlo at Schod-. speclron during tegular business, tion to Route 92. Representatives • ulo B. by pubhshinq a hue and alicsiod copy ol IMir. oidei in a newspa hours 18:30 AM 4 30 RM). Mon.-, ;.pof .in mo area whem the Delendanis. their Reprosoniaiivos or. Hens, day through Friday, except Holi­ from Hillsborough . and. Frahklin not just a program - .are most likely to.he orjce a.week lot two succossivo.weeks cominenc ' days. have been invited, she said. , ' ing on or botoro.March 1,8. 1999. and Ihai duo return ol such service be • Dated..3/12/99 / ' made'lo the Court Karen Burke “We hope to hear from Hills­ it*s our commitment to you and your family. Dated at Waterbury. Conhecticul . , . . = • ■ • . ■ 37G4 Highway 27 By the Couft Princelon. N.J. 08540 borough;” said Mayor Johnson. Date: March 2. 1999 CP; 3-19 99 It . Richard L. Haas F ro: $14.57 Franklin officials did not return Deputy Chiol Clerk CP; 3-18-99 21 calls,.she said. ■ Fee: S39.6S m m “Heartsaver” Basic Life Support Course March 19, 6:00-10:00p.m. One-person CPR and methods to assist choking victims are demonstrated. A course participa­ tion card is awarded upon completion. Cost: $30 ($20 for seniors) Registration required. (609) 497-4480

m m “More Than Skin Deep: The Latest News on What Cosmetic Surgery Can Do for You” March 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Speaker: Marc Drimmer, M.D. Cost: $5 Registration required. (609) 497-4126

“Safe Sitter” Babysitter Training Course k March 29-31, 8:30 a.m.-l2:30p.m. For 11-13 year-olds interested in babysitting. Teaches sitters how to handle • " I , emergencies when caring for young chilren. Cost: $40 Registration required. (609) 497-4442

“It’s Not All in Your Head: Effective Tips for Headache Prevention and Treatment” Murc/i 57, 7;'00- 8:30p.m. Speaker: Ian Livingstone, M.D. Cost: $5 Registra­ n tion required. (609) 497-4480 LaaUing Ta Supplem ent “Stroke Prevention and Treatment; What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You” April 28, 7:00-8:30p.m.. Yaur Incnm e Or Replace Speaker: John Vester, M.D. Cost: $5 Registration required. (609)497-4480

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Continued from Page lA cept 80 percent to get the 20 per­ There was a lack of a scn.se of ur­ ions as to whether there was vote on the referendum (either in ■ What do you think is the .sin­ cent you want,” he .said. gency. A great majority of the pub­ enough information regarding the persjni or by absentee ballot)? If gle most important thing the dis­ lic thinks that everyone else will public forum. Some residents said not, why? trict would do to gain more sup­ “My mission from the board Mr. Sheps also said he is afraid port for another referendum. was to find out the kind of inform­ the community will be perceived vote,” said Mr. Sheps that they- did not see any informa­ ■ From your opinion, or opin­ tion about it in the newspaper. ions that others have shared with proposal? ation about the referendum that as being anti-education. Joe Spataro of Common Sense Ms. Larsen said that the results Others said they got their in­ you, why would you say that some went out in December,” said Car­ said that communication about the . of the questionnaire would be in-, “ This township is pro-educa­ formation from handouts sent people were against the proposal? ole Larsen, senior field service tion. I would be sickened to think issues was not the problem. corporated into a report she will, representative for the New Jersey home with their children or ■ From your opinion, or opin­ compile and present to the board. that people think we are saying no “ Nobody was hiding anything. through district p r o and PTA rep­ ions that others have shared with School Boards Association. to education,” he said. Those that wanted to vote did, In addition to the public forum,. resentatives. you, why would you say that some Board members Marci Ab- those who didn’t, didn’t bother,” the school boards association is Several audience members said people were in favor of the propos- schutz and John Oliveira attended he said. Participants were asked to an­ helping the board by conducting that they moved to South Bruns­ swer the following questions that ■:ai? the meeting in order to observe. Mr. Sheps said that those who small focus groups this week at all wick because of its outstanding appeared, on a confidential ques­ ■ If the scope and the cost of of the district’s schools along with Ms. Abschutz, the board president, school system and that the board is were opposed to the referendum participated only when she clari­ tionnaire: the proposal were reduced signifi­ the rnayor and chamber of com­ doing a good job on academic is­ launched a bigger campaign than ■ How familiar were you with cantly, how do you think 'this merce, the citizen’s organization. fied questions about the budget sues. those who were in favor of it. and the availability of the minutes the school facilities referendum would change the level of support Common Sense, and visitors at the, from board meetings. Many people said that public “My opinion is that people and the issues related to it? or outcome of the vote? Senior Center. The .same question­ who were against it did a better “I’m here as a board member apathy regarding the referendum B Did you feel you had enough ■ Given everything you, know naire is being distributed to the.se was also a factor in its defeat. promotional job than those who to hear what the community is say­ information about the referendum about the December referendum, focus groups and the responses ; were for it,” he said. ing,” she said. “The people who were in favor to cast an informed vote? what do you feel was the single will become part of the associa­ ■ In December 1998, did you most important factor in its defeat? tion’s report. The meeting was run with Ms. of it did not come out and vote. There were conflicting opin­ Larsen acting as facilitator,

When Ms. Larsen said that the BENNY’S PIZZA • EVERYTHING board wants to find out the reasons YOGURT • SOUTH PHILLY STEAKS BANANAS • MARKET MEATS behind the failure of the referen­ Princeton Market Fair, W. Windsor, NJ dum, Dayton resident Larry Sheps Packet Preferred PACKET FR E E 16 oz. soda w/any $3 or more purchase. • . . said that the board should ask itself n # ______I s r i i s r why it failed. PrSTGrrCCl ^ r < a k i > CAFE CAPUANO/CAPUANO RISTORANTE ITAUANO “The underlying factor is that it Oardliolflers: 2025 0ldTrentonRd,.WestWlndsor- Your Name 17 Clarksville Rd.. West Windsor was a poor job and they are licking $1.50 O FF large pizza pie. $2 O FF check their wounds. They need to look at Your Town, State, Zip over $25 (eat iri or take out), $3 OFF Look Here for check over $30 (eat in or take out) and $5 what they did wrong, not what the OFF check over $40 (eat in or take out). community did wrong,” he said. Acct. # 0000000000 E xp .12/31/98 CARRETTINO RESTAURANT Kingston resident Norman Be- 590 Arhweil Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 908-369-3663 ,, rens said that the board needs to be 10%, O FF entrees. Can’t be combined more, innovative when considering SAVINGS! w/any other offers or specials. a building plan. COSTA DEL SOL >600 W. Union Ave., Bound Brook, NJ “I don’t hear new ideas. I don’t ANTIQUES QYMBOREE OF CENTRAL N.J. HEALTH & BEAUTY UNIVERSAL ACHIEVERS, INC. LOCKSMITHS 732-560-0620 hear imagination,” he said. Hillsborough and Bound Brook . 609-448-6364 $10 oft second dinner, $3 off second BartMni** Uniqu* Antlqu« Boutique 908-369-PLAY ARUEN’8 HAIR STUDIO FR E E consultation (hypnotherapy, stress & • KEY IMAGE LOCKSMITHINa, INC. . lunch. Not to be cornbined with any Mr. Berens, along with Kings­ 35 East Railroad Ave., Jamesburg, NJ 10% OFF registration for 1st time enrolleesonly. 154 Hightstown Rd., Princeton Jet., NJ $5 motivation programs) plus 50% O FF from . Noshanlo, NJ • 908-369-0328 other offer. 732-521-9055 : OFF Perms or Colors. 1 st visit only. initial therapy session. 15% OFF all services Including SHADY BROOK FARM CRANBURYINN ton residents Joan Murray, and Bob 10% OFF storewide except ‘‘pink dot” iterns automotive, commercial and.residential. 931 sioney Hill Rd.. 212-968-1670 • ANGEUC HANDS NAIL SALON 21 South Main S t , Cranbury, NJ “$5.00 OFF CHRISTMAS TR EE S Wiedis, were part of a group that S.Church St., Allentown. NJ HOME ITEM S F R E E glass of champagne w/lunch, TOMATO FACTORY ANTIQUES • 6ff or taller* • . 10% O FF all services. dinner, champagne brunch. ^ . presented the idea of using build­ Hopewell. NJ. 466-9833 ALTENBURG PIANO HOUSE Lawrenceville, NJ ings year-round to the board last 10% O FF purchasei of $10.00 or more PLA8TERPIECE PAINTING FORSGATE COUtmY CLUB ' " BEST OF HEALTH 5% OFF purchase of any piano or organ. PETS, SUPPLIES, except sale items, and items marked A MORE, INC. Jamesburg :' ' ' ■ , year. They said that they were dis­ 'Firm’ with participating dealers in Mountain View Plaza, Belle Mead, NJ . 335 Princeton Hightstown Rd. . Exc. special sales. • . West Windsor, NJ & S E R V IC E S Buy 1 entree in The Dining Room or .' couraged by the fact that their pro­ 35 member,co-op. 908-904-9244 ^ The Grille & get 50% off 2nd oritree of Birthday child free w/party pf 10 or more. J 0% O FF vitamins & sports nutrition. Can’t BAY TILE COMPANY AMERICAN MOBILE PET GROOMING ‘ be combined w/other offers^. equal or lesser value. M-F. Excl. early ; posal was not given a second look. AUTOMOTIVE $2 O FF purchase of $10 or more.- • 2797„Brunswlck Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ AND FLEA CONTROL 10% OFI= tiles excluding sale Items; irilrd specials, holidays 8, special events. ' j CAPITOL CAR WASH e09-695-777Z- 'J ' Ms. Murray called the year-round BEAUn CONTROL SKIN CARE A 1617 Princeton Ave.. Lawrenceville, NJ '10% O FF grooming and pest control. GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE C p . THE MAGIC OF ED SMOOT IMAGE CONSULTING BED-TIME MATTRESS CENTER option a smart economic choice. $1.50 OFF any car wash. Quakerbridgs Mall, Lawrenceville. NJ 732-297-3351 . Michael's Plaza . . ' Plainsboro, NJ AQUARIUMS PLUS 25% O FF Ig. pan size i$ med. round . “What ,corporation would build .10% OFF rnagic show for children’s or 609-936-7335 , Mercer St., Hightstown. NJ. Lawrence Shopping Ctr. cookie cake. Buy 12 cookies, get 4 free. EDISON QENERATOR TIRE adults’ birthday parties, banquets, etc. ■ Free consultation Including color analysis, 5%OFF. Can't bo combined w/olher offers. a big building and use it only Lawrenceville, NJ a AUTO, INC. skin condition analysis, and make-overs. CAPITOL UQHTINQ 10% O FF all merchandise, exc. dog & HJ.RIBACO. three-quarters of the yeair? Educa-: 2276 US Rt. 13. Dayton. NJ WHOLESALE FOR KIDS ■■10% off first product order. 2851 Route 1, Lawrenceville,NJ 145 Rt. 31 North; Pennington, NJ cat food. tank set-ups & livestock. . 10% O FF anything over $100- ROUTE 130 SOUTH 443-9191 , 10% OFF all purchases exc. sale or • - Buy 1 lunch and receive.Va O F F 2nd tion is our most iriiportant busi­ 10% OFF'enlIre purchase -’valid with other BA8ICM.LY BIRDS BORDENTOWN HOUSTIC CENTER discounted items. , ‘ meal of equal or lesser value. Valid M-F ; KARL MEY*8 COLU8ION , promotions - East Windsor Location only Mercer Mall,- Lav^rencevllle, N J;. ‘ ness,” she said. 609-29B-8870 . ’til 4pm. E xc. holidays Awknds. & PAINT CENTER 319 Farnsworth Ave., Bordenlown, NJ CENTS-A-TEMP, INC. 10% O FF all seed & bird supplies. However, Mr. Sheps, who has Route 130. Windsor. NJ 08561 56 Old Camplain Rd., Somerville, NJ - HIGHTSTOWN DINER 20% OFF first massage therapy session. 1-800-Karl Mey ‘ , GALLERIES/FRAMES two children in district schools, re­ .908-575-0100 • PAWS PET GROOMING : Mercer Street, Hightstown,. NJ $115 O FF Jobs - $1500;and.up ALLENTOWN ART A FRAME ,2 F R E E water panels with purchase of • 10% O FF total check. Not.valid w/other $40 O FF Jobs of $500 and up , BOYD'S PHARMACY -190.5 Rt, 33, Hamilton Sq;, NJ • sponded strongly to the idea of us­ Tho Old Mill. Aprilaire Humidifiers. .' $3 OFF.any dog or cat complete ■ offers. 20% OFF Labor - on company fleet work 42 S. Main St.. 306 Broad St., Florence, NJ and ing the buildings year-round. 118 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ . grooming (haircut, haiis, ears, bath & LA GONDOLA RESTAURANT Allentown, NJ EZ GLASS A MIRROR •• corhb out) Can't be combined w/other SUPERIOR AUTOMOTIVE 10%'OFF all merchandise except, 378 Mercer St., Hightstown,'NJ 762 Boebling Aye.Ti%nto,n, N J' -V • “I haven’t heard of anyone “10% OFF custom framing" ■offers. • 1137 Rt. 130 North, Robbinsvillo, NJ proscriptions, tobacco & liquor. 609-371-2830 20% ,O FF lunch or dinner-M-th. only, with a child who is in favor of 609-208-0111 10% OFF total purchase. (exc.'alcohol, lax & gratuity) Not to be 10% O FF any purchase over $100. Free oil A PERFECT PICTURE year-round schooling,” he said. BRASS SCISSORS PRECIOUS PETS combined w/any other offers. change with complete tune-up. . . Monroe Twp/Cranbury area • 625 Mercer St.. Hightstown, NJ 609-395-1521 '. .2118 Genesee St., Trenton. NJ . ISLANDER POOLS MANHATTAN BAGEL Buy 1 Paul Mitchell hair care product, get 3303 Route 1.' •1510 Pennington Rd., Trenton,.NJ Kendall Park resident Diane VE8PIA*STIRE Free pickup & dellveiV Lawrence Shopping Center • . Lawrenceville, NJ 1091 Rt. 130S., Burlington, NJ Princeton, Hamilton Sq., Somerset, E. ' l0%-20% of on custom framing 2nd of eq. value or less at 1/2 price. Rt. 1. LawrenccvUlei, NJ Heimlich also has two children in Additional 10% OFF pool toys, chemicats 10% O FF ever^hing exc. dog & cat .. Brunswick, N J - up to 50% off on framed art Buy. 12 bagels get 6 free; Buy 6 gel 3 dis.trict schools and would like to and pool fillers. - food,_&-fl8h tank combos. 10% OFF tires & dl automotive services. CHARLES LOUIS HAIR SALON •■■free'.’" hear the reasons why the board has PICTURE FRAMING PLUS PerinytownShpng. Village, PATIO WORLD, HREPLACE A HEARTH fyiANHAHAN BAGEL Village Shopper, RI. 206S . 145 Rt. 31, Pennington, nJ R08EDALE MILLS 3303-C Route 1. Lawrenceville, NJ Nelson’s Corner Shpng. Ctr. • not seriously considered the ap­ CAMERAS/PHOTOS Montgomery Twp.f NJ • FR E E nail care.kit w/any nail service. Route 31,’Pennington. NJ FR EE bottle of shampoo w/any hair care 10% O FF In-Stock fireplace tools, 4 POUNDS F R E E of ’’Exclusive’^ dog Hillsborough, NJ proach. DONNA’S PLACE - PORTRAIT STUDIO 15% O FF any framed art off the walls, at andirons, gas logs & bellows.. 11 Twin Rivera Dr. North, ■ time of purchase only. Cannot be service.- ' food with any $15 or more purchase. 908-281-6199 ■ “I would like to see an investi­ 609-448-7719 combined w/any other offer. Buy 12 bagels get 4 free; Not to be - gation. All I’ve heard is ‘You 2 F R E E 5x7 color portraits. ELECTROLYSIS BY JUNE SWEENEY LAWN A GARDEN SOUTHnELD PET CENTER combined vy/ahy other offer. PICTURE PERFECnON C P E . ' Prirtceton Hightstown Rd. ACE TOPSOIL A MULCH THE MERCANTILE don’t want to have it.’ .1 want to Mountain View Plaza, Rt. 206, Princeton, NJ, 609-520-9632, West Windsor, N J ' ;, NATIONAL CAMERA Belle Mead, NJ 1-906-431-1010 486 Keefe Rd., E « p r « sso b W a A rt G allery .$5 OFF any service of 15 min. or more. 10% O F F all merchandise except dog&- know why,” she said. , 1020 Rt. 18, East Brunswick, NJ 10% OFF custom framing not to be . Lawrencevillo, NJ 7 North Main St.^ Lambe^ille, NJ 25% O FF camera & video repairs, video Buy s cu. yds of top soil, get 6th FREE. cat food and tank setups. combined with any other offer. ; $1 O FF any one pound of coffee. Ms. Heimlich said she has transfers, instant passport photos. , . HEALTHY HABITS 2 1 142 Farnsworth Ave!, Bordentown, NJ PETERSON’S NURSERY OLSSON'S FINE FOODS WILD BIRD HABITAT friends Who live out-of-state who 609-298-9200 ■ 3730 Lawrenceville, Rd, Princeton, NJ The Farmer's Market 1225 Rt. 206 N.. Princeton, NJ GIFTS FOR ALL 20% OFF every Tuesday.. 609-924-5770 ; , . speak highly of the plan. She also 10% O FF any purchase. Can't be 960 Spruce Street, Lawrenceville, NJ - CLEANING SERVICES • 10% of non-sale items 10% OFF.all purchases including wheat & said that she Wants the board to ex­ BAUOONS A BEARS combined w/other offers. BAQUVI’S CARPET SERVICES 10 Schalks Crossing Rd, JOSEPH'S OF LAWRENCEVILLE gluten free products. - ' plain why other options cannot be ' 56 Winchester Dr., East Windsor •. ‘ Plainsboro, N J . . . / 185 Franklin Corner Rd. PASSAGE TO INDIA 509-799-2399 ; . 10% O FF purchase of $10 or more (exc/ Lawrenceville, NJ LAWYERS J explored. 15% O FF carpet cleaning.. PROFESSIONAL Lawrence Shopping banter, Beanie Babies). Not to be combined w/any $10 O FF all foil highlightings , : ASHBY A 8TRICH, L.LC. Lawrenceville, NJ 0B648 - other offers. . LAW OFFICES A MEDIATION SERVICES “ I would like to see them fol­ COUNTRY CLEANINO 10% O FF eat-in lunch & dinner checks.. 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NJ Mr. Sheps said that the board Evaluation may be done In your home. wilt never get what it wants if it , PRIMO CARPET GARDEN PLEASURES 10% O FF any purchase. Not valid w/any a UPHOLSTERY CLEANING 28 S. Main SL, Allentown. NJ EAST COAST CARPET AND other offers. 609-895-0742 continues to disregard public opin- 10% OFF all live & silk plants. Excludes UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS SWISS BAKERY A DEU 20% O FF total Job. ' . card is ■ rion. wreaths & special orders. .609 393-6141 2791 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ niailed to all new and renewing siihscrihers of 2098 Liberty St. Trenton, N J ! FR E E med. soda w/sandwich.! , “ If they want to be a closed COMPUTERS HANDCRAFTERS KORNER, INC. $20.00 off all services over $200.00 TASTE OF MEXICO 736 Livingston Ave:, No. Brunswick,NJ . $10.00 oft alt services $60.00 to $100.00. ■group, they’re going to. lose,” he AMERICAN MICRO TECHNOLOGIES a Packet Piihlication! to this 301 N. Harrison St.; Princeton, NJ . .10% OFF any purchase except sale items. Can’t be combined with any other ofters. ;-,said., Hillsborough, NJ • . 10% O FF total purchase of $10 or more. 908-359-6415 detailed listing each week for over 100 ways EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS Not valid w/other offers. Many participants also said the 10% O FF select no name brand Ink-jet HOMEBREW UNUMITED 13 Village Square, Logan Sq., . cartridges & premium re-mariufactured 2 6 ^ Nottingham Way, Hamilton, NJ $5 you can at merchants and services New Hope. PA • 1-215-862-5205 TO M A SE U O WINERY 'board should have considered a laser toner cariridges. Free.delivery on OFF beginner setup. Inci. ingredients & Free Investment Cdnisultation 32 Bridge St. & Union St. orders exceeding $50.00. equlprhent ‘ Lambertville; NJ long-term building plan. The non­ - in your neighhorhood and thronghoiit Central 10% O FF wine &'giftware. partisan group Common Sense op- TONY V’S PIZZA A PASTA THE MICRO HOUSE, INC. HAR PARTY A VARIETY New Jersey and western Bucks, Pa! / -posed the December referendum, • Gold Authorized Computer Service Center 40 Rustic Mali, Manville. NJ Windsor HIghts Plaza, Rt; 130, 89 No. Main St:. Milltown. NJ ^ 10% OFF all rherchandlse exc. cigarettes East Windsor $2.00 O FF ($10 min.purchase) Tsaying it should have beein larger (800) 442-8644 and sale items. To suhscrihe and receive yonr Packet i,^ ;in scope. Kendall Park resident 10% off total Invoice; Incl. labor, parts & INDOOR AIR CLEANERS VICTOR’S RISTORANTE A PIZZA plckup/delivery service Bordentown, NJ, 609-298-8112 INVITATIONS BY BARI 450 Amwetl Rd., Hillsborough. NJ Ted Munday agreed the board Preferred Card, call its at 609-924-3244 Thunderstorm fresh air throughout your 908-359-6364 Robblnsville, NJ 08691 business or home.. ' 10% oft any purchase. Pick-up or eat-iri only. • should have considered a long- PC CITY . 60g-2Q8'0393 / , . 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Lawrenceville, NJ come up with a plan every few T H E B A a m N or FedEx sWpment. with any other offer,, 908-707-0050 SPORTS • 10% O FF .all purchases. No limit! ;years?” he said. 28 South Main St., Allentown, NJ FR EE consultation and computerized SAVE YOURTUB 10% O FF all merchandise, exc. sale Items muscle test (SEMQ) electromyography. ECONOMY BICYCLE SHOP KRISTINA'S KEEPSAKES Pennington, NJ SCHOOLS According to state policy, the & prior layaways. 1276 Lawrence Rd!, Lawrenceville, NJ ($120 value.) '31 George Dye Rd., 609-737*3822 10% O FF the orig. price of any wreath or Hamilton Sq., NJ $20 Off Bathtub Reglazing M0NTES80RI 8CHOOLHOU8E ; state Department of Education will 10% OFF parts, accessories & labor BAGS PLUS floral arrangement. ' . s k i HEARNO A AIR CONDITIONINQ Titusville. NJ * 609-737-9231 charges. Not valid w/other offers. •not approve plans based on project Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville, NJ . MATSON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER Millstone. NJ ♦ 1-908-359-5602, Ffee.Schoolhouse tote bag or t-shIrt tor Extra-10% OFF (in addlUon.to regular LA FEMME BO im O UE 25 Rl. 31, Pennington, NJ EVERSON’S KARATE INST1TUTR $20.00 O FF Installation of Humidifier; each child’s enrollment.' . -tions that exceed a five-year peri- discount of 30-50%) all briefcasas, • . \MarketFalr, West Windsor, NJ ' 50% O FF initial exam & consultation. Excl.:. St. #1075 Washington Blvd. • $100.00 O FF any now Heating Systems; handbags and small leather goods. WINDSOR HAPPY SCHOOL .iod.V ' 15% O FF any purchase exc. Mia items. X-rays, lab tests or other adv. diagnostic Robblnsville. NJ $25.00 O FF Installation of Electronic Air 217 Clarakvilte Rd., LawrencevlHe, NJ Tensions were raised at the procedures. 10% O FF oiir 12-week program Cleaners; 10% O FF Heating or Air Condi­ 609-799-3990 CAPEZIO* DANCE-THEATRE SH OP OFF THE WALL tioning check out. Not to be combined with $25.00 registration fee meeting when some participants Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville, NJ ■‘RioOldMill,42S.MainSt. NANCY-PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER THE GALAXY OF DANCE any other offer. Twin Rivers Shopping Ctr., B. Windsor 10% O FF regular priced merchandise. Allentown, NJ 609-936-1841 •said that citizens who do not have 10% OFF all art glass (perfume bottles, FR E E fitness evaluation arid 10% oft 1st & 375 Rt. 130 North, E.WlfKlsor ROBIN KEVIES-NECOWITZ, M.ED.CAC TELECOMMUNICATIONS Rte. 27, Kingston, NJ /children are often overlooked as DRESS FOR LESS Tiffany lamps, paperweights, vases & hour of personal fitness training.- 1 FR EE dance class per person only. PRINCETON CELLULAR A PAGING 609-520-9337 by app't. only stained glass.) Exc. special orders & '609-688-1359 HOMEBREW UNUMITED Couples and family therapy! 375 Rl. 130 Suite 5,.E. Windsor, NJ voters. Ms. Murray said that these $5 O FF any purchase $50-$99: $10 OFF layaways. OFF YOUR ROCKER Glenroc Shopping Center 2563 Nottingham Way Free phone consultation. and 43 Prlnceton-Hlghtstown Rd. anything over $99. residents care about the schools Scotch Road, Ewing, NJ . Mercervillo, NJ Princeton JcL, NJ . RABBIT PATCH GIFTS WILDUFE REMOVAL 15% OFF vitamins,'nutritional supplements FR E E hops with beer kit purchase. and summed up why the board nSCHER'S FOOTWEAR Allentown, NJ 908-725-9896 ; FR E E coll phone & accessory with now & medical equipment. ' actl\aUon on select plMs. . , ,, should not ignore them. &8HOEREPAIR 10% O FF customized gift baskets and JAZZERCISE V !10%,OFF any wildlife removal.. . Lawrence Shopping Center hand painted slates. Cannot be combineid Hillsborough YMCA, Hillsborough. NJ WORD CENTER PRINTING “They vote,” she said, Lawrenceville, NJ with any other offers. PRINCETON FITNESS CENTER 732-548-2047 10% O FF shoe or acce^ory purchase. Princeton Shpng Ctr., N. Harrison SL, 1905 Rt. 33, Hamilton Sq.. 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NJ • 609-6M-5678 LANG’S SKI AND SCUBA ALFONSO’S PIZZA Therapeutic massages by appointment the referendum because he be­ WE8T1ES TOMORROW’S TRAO m O NS 1757 North Olden Ave., Ewing, NJ 415 Rt:206, Hillsborough- FR E E “Discover Scuba* class yv/advance 908-359-2727 Plainsboro, NJ 2665 Main St.. Lawrenceville. NJ only. 50% OFF first massage. lieved a building plan was needed, , registration. $25 value. 609-275-8827 10% O FF candles, cards & cookbooks. 10% O F F total bill of $6 or more. • but he did hot agree, with it in its 15% O FF any shoe purchase other than SPLIT ENDZ HAIR, NAIL A TANNING MILLSTONE KARATE FOR K ID S / AUON’S PIZZA clearance Items. Cannot be combined with VILLAGE STITCHERY A GIFTS Bordentown. NJ BLACK BELT ACADEMY Windsor Plaza. 64 Route 571. entirety. any other coupon or offer. 37 South Main SL. "10% OFF Initial services." . 480RT.33 Princeton Jet. Allentown, NJ 609-298-5900 “People are not against educa- West, Millstone, NJ 10% O FF any purchase. 10% discount on all yarns, needlework 10% OFF six-month program. THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CENTER ' tion, they are against being force- FUN STUFF FOR ALL supplies & Instruction books. . THE BAGEL EXCHANGE ' 527 Chestnut Ave., Trenton, NJ fed. I happen to disagree with a lot FA IflB A U . $10 OFF first visit (1 hr. 15 min. session), 217 Clarksville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ WISTERIA 115 Main St. * Forrestal Village Full body, deep muscle massage. ■ 6 F R E E with purchase of dozen. 2 FR EE of the line items, but you must ac­ Princeton, NJ 10% O FF all Hems $10 or 28 S. Main St., Allentown, NJ with purchase of six. more. Excluding sports cards. 10% O FF all teas & cookies.

V Dayton-Deans School

Thursday, March 1 8, 1999 SCHOOLS1-OA . Th«S Central Post Students have ‘booming’ good time when mascot visits

By Sarah E. Needleman Social Editor

The crowd of second-, third- and The following was cdnipiled by fourth-graders at Dayton School main­ a staff member at Dayton School: tained an uneasy silence as Andy Freed, The “mad scientists” of Dayton director of media and public relations for School have been busy, exploring theTrenton Thunder minor league baseball the wonders of physics and chem­ team, made a special introduction. istry. Under the direction of third- The students were hushed except when grade teacher Jeffrey Spear, 60 called upon to answer a question. Their students at the school participated hands courteously stayed by their sides in an after-school club that pro­ even when hearing about an exciting con­ vides them with the opportunity to test. And they kept their cool throughout work in smalt groups to uncover Mr. Freed’s speech despite knowing that scientific principles. A generous behind the teal blue curtain above the donation from SVC International, gymnasium stage awaited a very special a con.sulting firm headed by Day- creature. ton parent Ashek Pawar, funded Then, all of a sudden, boom! It was this enrichment program. time to scream the name of their favorite feathered friend. ^ Kindergarten and first-grade “Boomer!!!” they shouted. .students at Deams School initiated Boomer, the Trenton Thunder teani a mailing to their buddies at Day- mascot, was in the house. ton through the Wee 6eliver Post Standing about 6 feet tall and sporting Staff photos by Sarah E. Needleman Office. Students at Deans compos­ the portly figure of a stuffed turkey, the Above, Boomer and Andy Freed talk to ed letters to their buddies, decora­ Trenton Thunder’s go^d-luck charm ted them, and sent them through Boomer invoked a gymnasium-full of students about reading; right, Boomer the mail. Students also worked as laughter and cheers. hugs second-grader Kelsey Rene after postal employees to check address, Showing his affection like only a cud­ shiB correctly answered one of Mr. Freed’s stamp postmarks and deliver the dly and friendly mascot could do. Boomer trivia questions. letters. Dayton students will be re­ dived into the crowd, landing beak first at sponding shortly, much to the de­ the front row of his giddy fans. light of the students at Deans. Despite his wacky, ticklish behavior. Boomer presented a serious message to students along vvith the help of Mr. Freed. “The program is to encourage kids to Trenton Thunders to receive their prize.; book bag with a green handle, plus a base­ ' easy to understand.” , ^ read outside of school,” explained Mr. when students could shout out Boomer’s . “What do you like to do in your free nam e; Dressed in a Trenton Thunder un­ ball poster featuring all the major and mi­ With the aid of Boomer, who Mr. Freed.' time?” asked Mr. Freed during his opening nor league baseball teams inside. . Freed: described as “an accomplished In cooperation with die New Jersey iform bearing, the team number “00,” the remarks prior to Boomer’s debut. mascot appeared from behind the curtain Winners.posed with Boomer for a few r Shakespearan actor, winner of four Acade­ Education Association, the Trenton Thun­ Students came up with ah assortment pictures taken by teachers to capture the ders are promoting a program called and danced around the entire gymnasium my Awards and two Golden Globes,” Mr. of responses including playing outdoors, moment. . ■ .' “Book Buddies ’- The incentive is to award on his golden yellow feet. He shook stu­ Freed read die poem aloud as Boomer videogames and Legos, arid watching tele­ dents’ hands and even gave hugs to some “Name one player that played for. the acted out related .scenarios. . ' students who read books outside of school vision.; ; Trenton Thunders,” requested.Mr. Freed. for their personal enjoyment with tickets blushing teachers. Kathy Eikenberry, resource teacher id “Who likes to read in their .spare A bit awkard on foot, this gargantuan The answer, came from fourth-grader- the school also helped bysholding up signs to a Trenton Thunder baseball game. If ' time?” Mr. Freed asked next. Phillip L’A,moreaux who correctly replied, students complete 10 books beyond their blue-feathered fowl tripped several times telling students to shout out words to AIT hands suddenly flew, into the air. and walked, beak-finst into some walls. 'John Barnes.”’ embelish the poem at various times. ., required classrooiti reading, they will re­ Then students needed to come up with Luckily for Boomer, a tough, good sport “How rnany innings are in a baseball Finally, Mr. Freed explained the rule.s ceive two. tickets to see the Trenton Thun­ three reasons why they like to. read before game?” Mr. Freed continued. ders play ball on either Sunday, May 16, of a fellow, he managed to recuperate of the “Book Buddies” program to the stu­ Mr. Freed would reveal Boomer hiding " N in e innings,” ariswefbd fourth-grad­ or Monday, June 21. . from his cluirisy greeting. The, students er Max Gheco. dents. and passed out- the special book-, After finishing a book, students need backstage. . and staff however, were in an uproar of, marks for the contest. Then it was time for Students responded with several expla­ laughter that took a tew minutes for them For the. second part of the assembly, . to write a one-page summary about it and Boomer to say goodbye. to regain their usual breathing pattern. Mr. Freed read the classic 19th Century then submit the summary to their teacher. nations; " Boonier made one last bump into a Students will be required to write the titles “You can leant from books,” third- I , After the initial exciternent faded, even verse called“ Casey at the Bat.” It’s about grader Breanna Twiggs said. _ more excitement was sparked j^M n Frged an overly corifldent bfsebdl^playe,ri•■''^^''''''-:■viwall. at the rear of the gymnasium during of each book they read on a special book- “'his ■grah'(^;exit.” Sttidehts Tdtirfd-.dHiS-’filhh'r inark distributed at the assembly, and have Third-grader Julie Sears cried, '“They: and Bodmer handed out priz^ tq students Mr* Freed said'he'chose i-hd'verse-Bef'' exercise your brain.” who were able to answer triyia questions. cause “it had words that kids would under-' . airiusing and they' let out a few nidfe ‘ gtgj-; their teacher initial it. 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OOMlUliJNITY CAPSULES Mother Goose Bereavement SB residents coaches will teach basic softball skills with an emphasis on .sports­ program returns program can ski for less manship and fun. Modified games Toddlers can have fun at the at St. Cecilia's The Department of Recrea­ will be played toward the end of South Brunswick Public Library An eight-week program for be­ tion and Community Affairs is the .season. Players will meet Mon­ by registering for Mother Goose, a reaved people will be held from offering discounted ski lift tickets day evenings at Royal Oaks field. program of nursery rhymes, finger- April 5 to May 24. The rneetings to the following ski areas: Mon­ ■ The T-ball Baseball League plays, stories and songs for chil­ will be held on Mondays from tage Mountain, Shawnee Moun­ is designed for children ages 3 to dren 18 to 36 months of age and 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the St. Cecilia tain, Jack Frost/Big Boulder, 5. Parents of 3- and 4-year-olds their parents/caregivers. Parish : Center on 10 Kingston Mountain Creek (formerly can register their children for the The program is designed for Lane in Monmouth Junction. This Vemon/Great Gorge), Camelback, Tuesday morning program, which one-on-one participation between a rion-denominational program Windham and Blue Mountain. will begin April 14, at 10 a.m. at adult and child, (in extreme cir­ open to the entire community. Snowboarding and snow tubing Sondek Park, or Wednesday after­ cumstances up to two children per Register by March 26. For more discounted tickets are available for noons at 5 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. at adult will be allowed). Arrange­ information, call Lorrie Quinlan at Jack Frost/Big Boulder. Royal Oaks,field. Children ages 4 ments need to be made for the care (732)821-8447. A savings of $3 to $20 off reg­ and 5 meet on Saturday mornings of siblings/children older than 36 ular admission price can be ob­ at the Upper Elementary School at months. tained depending on the type of 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11, a.m. or noon. Registration for the March 24 Afterschool program daily ski lift ticket or ski package The first few weeks will provide to April 28 Mother Goose began with arts and crafts purchased. Discount tickets are instruction in the basics of Trball on March 17. Each person must made available through the New by YMCA coaches, followed by register in person in the Children’s The South Brunswick De­ partment of Recreation/ Jersey Recreation and Parks Asso- modified games in the remaining Room of the library and present a : ciation. Community Service Ticket weeks with review of skills each valid South Brunswick Public Li­ Community Affairs will be hold­ ing an after-school arts and crafts Program through local recreation week. brary card bearing the name of the departments. These tickets are ■ The Indoor Soccer League adult or child participant. program for the spring session for kindergarten through second- good for the winter 1999 ski sea- will run from through May 1 and Classes will t^ e place on ■ son. . ■ will be held ht the Deans school Wednesdays at 10:15 and 10:45 grades called “Making Things.’’ The program lasts six weeks Money orders and personal gym. Children ages 3 to 8 will a.m. and 2 p.m. Each class is checks are accepted; no cash is ac­ learn the game of soccer through limited to 15 children. Children and is scheduled from April 21 to May 26. The program time will be cepted, Driver’s license number, modified drills and gamesby expe­ may only be enrolled in one of date of birth and phone number is rienced YMCA coaches. Dynamic donation these sessions. from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Registration begins Friday, required on all checks. For transac­ ■ Kindermusick will run The Delaware-Raritan Girl Scout Council received a $1,000 dona­ Phone registrations will not be March 26. Cost is $^0 for resi­ tions over $175, only, certified from through May 8 for children tion from the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce accepted. Call the library with any checks or money orders are ac­ ages 3 to 7. Introduce children tb questions at (732) 329-4000, ext. dents. Non-residents may register Feb. 15. The donation was raised by the Chamber’s “Worlds Larg­ two workirig days prior to the start cepted; for transactions larger than the joy and wonder of music with 285. est Networking Party” held at the Hyatt Regency in New Bruns­ of the program is space is available $175, personal checks are not ac­ certified instructor, Lisa Kinder- for$25.-. cepted. vatta. She is a Westminster Choir wick in September. Above, Ruth M. Macdonald, president of the Morning coffees ^ For more information, call the To obtain tickets, visit the De­ School graduate will lead pre­ Delware Raritan Giri Scout Council board of directors, receives a Recreation Office at (732) partment of Recreation and Com­ schoolers through singing, dancing $1,000 check from Bernie Cohn, president of the board of direc­ for special parents ‘ munity Affairs office at the Com­ 329-4()00, ext. 671, weekdays and playing. Children ages 4 to 7 tors of the MCRCC. South Brunswick parents and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. munity . Center on New Road will explore the many facets of the guardiains of children with disabili­ weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and musical experience by. playing in­ ties and special needs meet month­ Register for 4:15 p.m. For information, rates struments, singing, dancing and ly over coffee. Information about and to cpnfirhrllcket availability, more. Call for details. , , special events and programs are Bright Staris call the Department of Recreation ■ Aikido runs through April and Community Affairs at (732) WEEKEND PICKS supplied. Insights and experiences The Department of Recrea­ 26 for children ages 8 and up. are shared. The meetings are open 329-4000, ext. 671, Monday Classes are held Mondays from 6 'to all. \ . tion and Community AB’airs wil 1 through Friday, 8;30 a.m, to 4:3Q Ghildren in kindergarten hold spring registration for Bright to 7:30 p.m. and for children and St. Barnabas The next meeting will be held through second grade may register Starts, 45-minute parent/tot and • P-ra.:' from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for adults at art auctibn bn Thursday, March 25, from 9:30 pre-ldndergarten programs, Thurs­ Indian Fields School cafeteria. Ai­ for the 1 to 2:30 p.m. tea. Children to 11:30 a.m. Call Vicki Garland at Diseuss books kido, is the martial ait of nonresis-. in grades three through six are in­ (732) 274-1606 for directions and day, M arch 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. tance. If taikes; the aggressors force ; St. Barnabas Episcopal vited to attend between 3 and 4:30 further details. at SB Library Registration will be held at the arid momentum and transforms it Church will hold an art auction on p.m. A parent or adult should ac­ Join the debate at the South Community Center in Woodlot into a defensive throw. Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the company younger children to pro­ Ladies Auxiliary Park. Registration is open to all Brunswick Public Library by ■ Tai Chi classes for adults vide help with the craft projects. participating in the library’s ongo­ South Brunswick Senior Center. spring egg hunt residents of South Brunswick. will run through April 26 on The auction, run by Marlin Art of Non-residents may register two; ing Bopk Discussion Group. A Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. at Indi- ; Children who are too young to New York, will offer 160 pieces of The Kendall Park Volunteer days before the programs begin if new list of books have been seleCt- an Fields School. Tai Chi is a, form attend the tea are invited to a Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary space is available. ; ed for, 1999 and meetings are slat­ of moving meditation. It offers, a art in many types, styles .and prices announces the fourth annual spring ed for the first Monday of every “South Brunswick Girls” storytime Register in person on a first-; 'calm awareness of the spirit, a re­ ranging from $35 to $300. Admis­ at il a.m. The stqrytime will fea­ egg hunt. It is scheduled for Satur­ come, first-serve basis. Choose , month beginning at 7:30 p.m. ; laxed alert mind and a flexible sion is $10 per person. The eve­ day, March 27, at 11 a.m. in . The upcoming book for discus­ ture snacks and ;a craft project in one class with a second choice in strong body.; It is used to improve ning is for adults over 21 -years old; addition to a story. Woodlot Park on New Road in case the first class is full. If the sion is “Perfonal History” by health and increase longevity. In­ Kendall Park. Registration is from Katharine Graham. only. Refreshments will be served Child’s birth certificate is not on structor Judith Sachs leads stu­ and door prizes will be included. These programs are sponsored' 9:30 to 10:30 a.m, file, bring a copy with the registra­ ; New members are invited to dents through 16 graceful and re­ by the Friends of the South The hunt is open to children tion form. Children must meet the join and no registration is neces^ laxing postures. . under 10. More than 15,000 sary, Books can be purchased The event w ill: benefit the Brunswick Public Library. Reg­ age requirements by April 30. , ■ Karate classes will be held church building fund. The public is stuffed qggs will be hunted. Ap- Numbers will be handed out at through the library by contacting Saturday mornings through May istration is required for all events. ; proximately 60 prizes will be , the registration on March 25. Refer Assistant Director Carl Heffington, l . at Deans School. Beginners to invited. For more information, call; Space is limited. Register iri''life handed out. to the spring/summer brochure at (732) 329-4000, ext. 286. intermediate students. ages 6 and the church at (732) 297-4607. children’s room or by calling the The rain date in Sunday, mailed in March for information or . up will learn martial arts skills and library at (732) 329-4000, ext. 285. March 28, at l p.m. Registration call (732) 329-4000, ext. 671, Sponsors needed basic self-deferise techniques from Girls tea party will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 weekdays between 8:30 am. to for baseball season our nationally recognized seventh- Brunswick Acres p.m. There is a $2 registration fee. 4:30 p:m. degree black beltinstructor. ; ^ at SB Library The South Brunswick Athlet­ ; ■ Dance programs run ice cream social )H6rse around; ic Association is seeking sponsors through • April 27. Song and VFWPost91il ^ for the 1999 baseball season, More All South Brunswick children learn how to act seeks new members Dance is for children ages 2 and 3. in kindergarten through sixth grade An ice cream social will take than 1,000. boys and girls will be The instructor will lead parents registering and the majority o f the place on Friday from 7 to 9:30 The 4-H Club is offering two Veterans of Foreign Wars and children through songs and are invited to celebrate Women’s money needed for the program . p.m. in the Brunswick Acres new programs: Post 9111 is seeking eligible veter­ dances to develop strength and co­ History Month at the “South Gold Spurs 4-H Horse ans for membership. All veterans comes from registration fees and Brunswick Girls” tea. This; “Arrier- School gymnasium. The program sponsor contributions; ordination; is .sponsored by the Brunswick Club meets the second Wednesday who served in Korea since 1949 Intro to Dance teaches chil­ ican Girls” style tea will take place of each month at 7 p.m. at the 4-H without an official campaign med- The sponsor feeds $200. Any­ Acres PTO. Admission is free. one desiring to sponsor a particular dren ages 3 to 5 the basics of bal- . on Saturday in the main meeting ' Center in East Brunswick. During al are eligible. This includes the let, jazz and creative movement. Cost of sundaes is .$2. There Will the meetings, members will learn five armed forces. team or a team in a particular room at the South Brunswick Pub- be games arid snacks. league or age group will be accom­ Ballet I is for children ages 5 lie Libraiy. It will feature crafts, about the care and understanding Meetings are held the second ; to 8 and combines ballet and crea- of the horse, and will visit veteri­ and fourth Tuesday of each month. modated as best as possible. food, prizes and . special book dis- For more information, call Make. checks payable to the narians, equine hospitals and faim Call Scott at (732) 438-9822 or the Sce CAPSULES, Page 12A Mariann Long at (732) 422-4819. andhofse shows. Post home on Henderson ROad at South Brunswick Athletic Associa­ Rainbow Rider 4-H Club prep (732) 297-9823 for more informa- tion and mail them to South Bruns­ members (grades one to three) will tion. ' wick Athletic Association, c/o meet the third Monday of each Gary Marianp; 13 Waverly Place, month at the leader’s home. Prep Take; a bus trip Monmouth Junction, N.J. 08852. members will learn the basics Anyone with, suggestions or ; about horse and horse care. to Atlantic Gi^ comments can contact Mr. Maria­ Regular members (grades four The Knights of Columbus, no at (732) 329-8426. to 12) will meet the second Mon­ Council 7046, will be running a day at the 4-H Center. Members bus trip to Atlantic City on Satur­ ERA real estate i will take trips to veterinary hospi- day, April 17. For tickets and in­ holds coat drive ; tals, volunteer at a handicapped formation, call Vinnie Tavormina ; riding facility, ride trails and at­ at (732) 329-8659 or e-mail him at ERA Cross Country Realty tend horse shows. [email protected]. of South Brunswick will use its For more information on the office in the Kendall Park Shop­ TEST DRIVE OUR ■ 4-H Horse Club call Laura Bovitz ping Center oh Route 27 as a col­ ; at (732) 745-3446. Dayton V ill^e lection point for the annual drive ■ ' *** Citizens Coalition for clean, usable winter coats. ; The Acting Academy 4-H Club Anyone interested in topics in­ Drop off coats between 10 a.m. is looking for new talent. The Act- volving the village of Dayton can and 5 p.m. throughout the winter. ■ ing Academy performs skits, plays attend the meetins of the Dayton Collection and distribution will be ; and talent shows for their club and Village Citizens Coalition at the handled by local church and chari­ ; outside groups. The club has future First Presbyterian Church of Day- ty organizations. ton. The remaining meetings are Individuals and organizations ONUNE MALL plans to perform for comniunity may participate by contacting Fran 'service, activities. Members will scheduled for: April 20, May 18, ■ leam about voice projection and : June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. Lapera at (732) 940-1300. " will attend musical productions by 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21. '' the New Jersey Repertory Theater. For more information, call (732) Sign up for The club will meet at the Pioneer 274-3431. sports and more . Grange Hall in Dayton. at the YMCA An open house will take place Comcast to honor on Monday, March 22, from 7:30 school seniors The South Brunswick Family i i i i i S i , to 9 p;m. at the Pioneers CJfange; high YMCA is now accepting registra­ / Hall in Dayton. The evening activ- Comcast, a cable television tion for spring programs. For more / • ities will include information on company, will award $50,000 in information, call (732) 329-1150. / ilil ! the Acting Academy 4-H Club, the scholarships to college-bound, Scholarships are available on a soon-to-start clowning project, high school seniors living in one of limited basis for those in need. community service activities and the 143 Comcast communities in ■ March Madness Basket­ ; theater games. Refreshments will New Jersey including Middlesex. ball League began March 11. ; be served. The scholarship program, now Players ages 4 through 9 with be­ Zero to the finish line in no time flat: For more information, call in its 16th year, is a state-wide pro­ ginner to intermediate skills meet ; Dottie Vicej at (732) 521-2630. _ gram that financially, assists de­ Saturday mornings at Cambridge that's the exhilaration of shopping serving students who demonstrate School for eight weeks. YMCA online at our moll. See for yourself. 'Project Graduation academic achievement and finan­ coaches combine instruction and cial need, among other qualifica­ games. : Tricky Tray Auction tions. ■ NFL/Nikc Flag Football <. The Tricky Tray Auction spon- A student and/or his or her program will be held Tuesday eye- www.princetonemali.com i sored by Project Graduation will family does not have to subscribe nings from April 13 to June 1 at ; be held on Friday, April 16. Doors to Comcast cable television service the Royal Oaks field in Monmouth • will open at 6:30 p.m. with calling to be eligible for the scholarship; Junction for children in grades kin­ Pocket Online Princeton E-Mail 1 to begin at 8 p.m. A donation of $3 Scholarship brochures, which dergarten through eight. This pro­ www.packetonline.com • is requested to attend and all pro­ detail requirements on how to ap’ gram, presented by Nike and the NFL, is the official non-contact ceeds will support Project Gradua­ ply, are available from the guid­ 5-X PO I N T ^ S H O P. tion for the South Bninswick High ance director’s office in high league of the NFL and emphasizes School class of 1999. For ticket in­ schools in the Comcast communi­ one-on-one attention and participa­ INTCMNET COMM£RC:i WITH A POINT. formation, call Eileen at (732) ties. The deadline is April 16. tion by all. 329-6419 or Lorie at (732) For more information, call ■ The Softball League will Point & Stiop Is a trailematk ot internet Tradeiine, Inc. 01999 Internet Tradeilnejnc. 821-8447. (908)851-6853. begin April 14 for beginner to in­ termediate players. YMCA '12A The Central Post Thursday, March 18,1999

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Matthew Tremel of Kendall ■ Third-place winners Mary kirkpatrick. Their coach is Priscilla Park has been named to the Dean’s Kate Hesson, Danielle Katcher, Soriano. . ■ list at Providence College for the Meghan O’Neill, Meghan Ragany, fall 1998 semester. To achieve J.J. Schwartz and Allison Shultz. ■ Caitlin Zadek, Kathryn Nel­ Dean’s list status, a student must Their coach is Karen Anderson. son, Carly Toth, Tatian Twerdows- ky, Tracy Guerra, Amy Pospiech attain a 3.25 or higher grade point ■ Stephanie Zucker, Amanda average on a 4.0 scale, with no Leigh Ryan, Anthony E. Calvano, and Jacqueline Morelli. Their grade lower than a “C.” Swati Vagani, Arjuna Sathianathan coach is Peggy Sciallis. and Alicia Tamayo. Their coaches are Kara Horton and Heidi Zucker. ■ Victoria Boccumini, Kristen The Odyssey of the Mind Re­ Bondi, Christie Piemonte, Stefanie gional Competition was held on ■ Third-place winners Christo­ Strameli, Constance Chen, Jona­ March 6 at Ewing High School in pher Socienski, Erik Kuhn, Nisha than Monteiro and Cedric Haddad. Ewing. The competition was dived Sundaresan, Jazmin Zelaya, Chris­ Their coach is Joanie Yepez. into two divisions, one for fifth- tian Ginez, B.J. Olson and Vivek graders and one for sixth-graders. Gupta. Their coaches are Ray So- ■ Third-place winners Jennifer Four teams competed in each divi­ cienski and Tom Kuhn. Cole, Lisa Cosumano, Shrayani sion and each team solved its own ■ Kimberley Spataro, Benja­ Durbhakula, Sarah Lasky, Udeshi- problem. min Lee, Saha Brown, Michael ka Mendis and Christine Pennac- Out of the eight Upper Ele­ Lee, Busola Baoku, Danielle Davis chio. Their coach is Jeanette Hab­ mentary School teams that com­ and Stephanie Lau. Their coach is er. peted, four won and they will com­ Debra Katcher. Super scientists pete at the State Competition on The sixth grade teams are as Fourth-graders Sarah Twiggs of Monmouth Junction and Heidi Woodworth of Princeton conducted Saturday, April 24, at Paramus follows: Jennifer M. Englert and High School in Paramus. “sink or float’’ experiments and demonstrations for the Lower School Science Fair at Stuart Country ■ Fourth-place winners Chris­ James P. McDonnell of Mon­ mouth Juntion have been named to Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton. The fair was held on Feb. 18 and 19 and featured approxi­ Lynne Fox and Gary Yepez are tina Amato, Jennifer Hearon, Sar­ mately 100 science projects. . the coordinators. The fifth grade ah Mitko, Shweta Desai, Timothy the Dean’s list at Boston Universi­ teams are as follows: ' Hickson, John Morrone and Kyle ty for the fall semester.

RELIGIOUS NEWS Christine F. Reed is minister of re­ church’s new 22-acre location at Me programs at the JCC of the tact Karen Kellner, 2708 Sugar The Rev. Ariel Hidalgo is pas­ Maple Court, Monmouth Junction, \ Christ the King tor. The church is located at the Pi­ ligious education. the comer of Schalks Crossing and North and South Brunswick Nurs­ Lutheran Church oneer Grange Hall ,410 Ridge The church is located at the Scudders Mills roads in Plainsbo- ery School has begun. Sponsored N.J. 08852 or call (732) 422-8452. by Congregation B’nai Tikvah, the ■Jit** ■ *■ Palm Sunday services of Holy Road, Dayton. For information, comer of Route 206 North and ro. The new 40,000-square-foot call (732) 274-0252, Cherry Hill Road in Princeton. For church will have room for 900. ; nursery school is now registering Worship services are held on ’ Communion, including distribution children ages 12 months and up for ■ of palms and reading of portions of further information or directions, Saturdays at 5 p.m. and on Sun­ call the church office at (609) the Mommy & Me nursery school days at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. and '"St. Matthew’s passion story, will Fresh Ponds programs. , be held on Saturday, March 27, at 924-1604, Monday through Friday, at noon. The Rev. Robert G. Ly- Gospel Mission between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. B'nai Tikvah The following programs ‘ will nam is pastor. 5 p.m. and bn Sunday, March 28, be offered; All New Mom & Tot (a at 9 and 10:30 a.m. The Fresh Ponds Gospel Mis­ The Men’s Club and the Yom St. Augustine R.C. Church is sion Chapel holds an evening wor­ HaShoah Candle Committee are first nursery school, experience for located at 45 Henderson Road in Holy Thursday (Maundy Georges Road ages 12 to 18 months); Mommy Thursday) will be observed on ship service on Sundays at 7:30 cosponsoring the annual Yom Ha­ Kendall Park. For furtlier informa­ p.m. The Rev. Robert Turton is Baptist Church Shoah Holocaust Remembrance and Me (18 to 27 months); and tion, call the church office at (732) ; Thursday, April 1, with a covered Gne Step. Up! (27 months and up). dish supper and. table-centered pastor. Georges Road Baptist Church : Program at Congregation . B’nai ;297r3000; 7 7 The church is located at the offers Christian educatibn classes Tikvah on Monday, April 12, at All programs are nonsectarian . worship service in the parish hall and include crafts, music, story at 7 p.m. ' corner of Fresh Ponds and David­ on Sundays at 9:45 a;m. Worship 7:30 p.m. People worldwide will Bunker son Mill roads in South Bruns­ services are held at 11 a.m. The be lighting yellow candles in mem­ time, play time, and snack, The The Good Friday service of Nursery School is located at Con­ Lutheran Church c^Shadows and- the reading pfSt. wick. For further information, call Rev. James A. Brix is pastor. The ory of Holocaust victims. The can­ (732) 360-1069 or call the Rev. church is located at 440 Church dles are a reminder that if the Ho­ gregation B’nai,Tikvah, 1001. Fin­ The Bunker Hin Lutheran *;r|k4atthew’s crucifixion account will negan’s Lane., For information of f|'|e held Friday, April 2, at 7:30 Turton at his home :at . (609) Lane in North Brunswick. For fur­ locaust is forgotten, it can happen Church holds morning worship 448-2503. ther information, call (732) again. to register, call the Nursery School services at 11 a.m. The Rey. ,SJ:p.m. ■. at(732) 297-0295. 7 On Easter Eve Day, Saturday, 297-0867. This year’s guest speaker is Charles Ewan is spiritual leader. plipril 3, there will be activities for . Kingston United Holocaust survivor Hugo Prinez. Sunday School begins at 9 a,m. !-J;children including an egg hunt and Memodist Church Miller Memorial Bom in Slovakia in 1922, he iS the Israeli dancing Ls held every MOPS, Mothers of Pre- IjJgames on church ground beginning Presbyteriah Church son of a naturalized U.S. citizen. Sunday at 7:45 .p.m. at Congrega­ Schoolers, meets twice a mpnth at ??!|t;10 a.m. Kingston United Methodist Mr. Prinez and his family were ar­ tion B’nai Tikvah. the church. Call the church for spe­ fxj Easter services of Holy Com- Church holds worship services on Miller Memorial Presbyterian rested by the Nazis who ignored Israeli dance instructor Sara cific times. Home Bible studies are C^munipn will be held on Saturday, Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Church ' in Monmouth Junction their U.S. passports and Visas. All Alter leads the daficing and assists on Sundays at 6 p.m. Call ahead '»'!^pril 3, at 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Adult Bible study- is at 9:30 a.m.- holds worship services on Sundays six members of the Prinez family beginners. Ms. Alter has been for locations. «*;^pnl 4, at 8 and 10:30 a.m. A light Sunday School is at 10:30 a.m. at l i a.m. Sunday School meets at were sent to the death camps of teaching Israeli dancing for six , The Bunker Hill Lutheran ("breakfast of breads, meats and fruit Child care is available during the 9:30 a.m. Treblinka and Jvlajdanek. years. Her fpeus is pp .making Is­ Church is located at 235 Bunker 1 wUU'be served between the serv^ 10:30 a.m. service. , Refreshments and fellowship , Mr,' jPrihe^,spent three years in raeli dancing.. easy.;. and, fun., ,J^e iHih i Road in Griggstown, For in­ ^ 'ices. „ . Kingston UnitedU-'Methodisl follow each service in the Sunday six different camps including Da-, program is open .to all folk-dahclrig formation, : call the church (908) ' : The public, is. welcome to at- , Church is located at 291 Church School room. Child care is avail­ chau and Auschwitz, and was the enthusiasts ages 13 and older. 359-6302 or call the Rev. Charles ‘ tend each of these events. St., in Kingston. The Rev. Carole able during services; The Rev. only member of his family to sur­ Synagogue, membership is not Ewan at home at (908) 359-4231. E. McCallum is, pastor. For more John H. Maltby is pastor. vive the Holocaust. Liberated by required. Cost is $3 per person or information, call (609) 921-6812. Miller Memorial Presbyterian Christ the King Lutheran' an American tank division in-19.45, $5 per family. For information or Community Church is located on Ridge Road he immigrated to the U.S. a year' directions, call Arie at (732) ^Church is an inclusive community in Monmouth Junction; For more Presbyterian of faith in which people of all ages Mount Zion later. 422-1495 or Judy at (732) information, call (732) 329-6719. , For ' additional information, -297-7055; ■ - The church offers a five7mo,m- and backgrounds are welcome. It A.M.E. Church ing pre-kindergarten class with a is a mernber congregatibn of the contact Arthur Cederbaum at (732) Mount Zion A.M.E. on Old 821-8162. ' . 7 ; , : built-in exterided-care option for Evangelical Lutheran Church in Road holds worship services on Princeton Congregation B’nai.. Tikvah , 4-year-olds. America. The church building is Sundays at 11 a.m. Holy Commu­ Alliance Church holds Shabbat services on Fridays Classes are Monday through located on Route' 27 in Kendall nion is held the first Sunday of the . Congregation . B’nai TikVah at 8 p.m. An Oneg/Kiddush fol­ Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. For a , Park. ■ ■ ■ On Sunday, March 28, Prince­ will renew four of its five Torah month. Holy. Baptism is held on ton Alliance Church will hold lows services where worshippers small additional hourly fee, en­ Holy Communion is celebrated the third Sunday of the month. . scrolls on Sunday, April 25, from , can meet Rabbi David Eligberg, rolled children can be accommo­ services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. in the 10 a.m! to 5 p.m. on Saturdays at 5 p;m, and oh Sun­ Sunday School; is at 9:30 a.m. new church building at the comer Cantor Josh Schron, members of dated for additional time between days at 9 and 10:30 a.m- Child care and nursery school is at 9:30 a.m. Rather than write a new Tbrah, the congregation arid other Jewish 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Full time is of Schalks Crossing and Scudders which would Cost more, than is . available during the 10:30 a.m. Bible study is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mills Roads in ;Plainsboro. The families in the area. also available. service. An open Bible study js on the first, third and fourth Tues­ $30,000, Congregation B’nai Tik­ Congregation B’rial Tikvah : For more information, contact 40,000 square, foot building is lo­ vah has retained the services of, held on 'Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. days of the month. Prayer meeting cated on 22 acres and seats 900. and the JCC of .North and South director Laura. M. Trancredi at For further infoimatipn, . con­ . is from 8:3b to 9:30 p.m. also on , trained scribe Rabbi A. M. Eisen- Brunswick is located at 1001 Fin- (732)940-1515. , tact the church office at (732) the first, third and fourth Tuesdays bach of Manhattan to perforin the negaris Lane. For directions or in­ The Princeton Alliance Church necessary repairs and corrections. 297-1200. ' of every month. formation, call the synagogue of­ The Community Presbyterian The Rev. Bertha E. Williams is is located at 4315 Route 1 in Mon­ Individuals and families have fice at (732) 297-0696! / ' . mouth Junction. Sunday worship the opportunity to help underwrite Church of the Sand Hills holds one {^ith Lutheran the church’s pastor. For more in- worship service at 9:15 a!m. Nurs­ TormatioUj call the church at (732) services at-are 8:30, 9:30 and 11 the restoration by “paying for” the : a.m. • Christian; education classes repair of a variety of Torah parts, St. AugustineA u e i ery care is provided. Children ages tfchurch 297-5153 or the pastor’s residence 3 through third grade are excused Faith, Lutheran Church is a at (732) 329-1990. - are held at 9:30 and 11 a.m. from as little as one word to as R.C. Church ' The church is affiliated with much as all five books of the To- for Junior Church after a children’ s member of the Missouri Synod, St. Augustine R.C. Church in message. A fellowship time with The church welcomes families, the Christian and Missionary Alli- ,-rah.7 77- Kendall Park hosts meetings of the Unitarian For information about the To­ coffee, juice and cookies follows children, college students, singles • ance, a- Protestant denomination parish’s support group, for the service. with national headquarters in Col­ rah restoration project, contact and senior citizens in the commu- Liniversalist seijarated/divorced Catholics on The! church is wheelchair ac­ orado Springs. For more informa­ Committee Chair Arthur Ceder­ -.nity.-’ The Unitarian Uhiversalist Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Au­ cessible and located at 57 Sand Congregation of Princeton holds tion, call Bonnie Gay at the church baum at (732) 821 -,8162 or Rabbi gustine Room in the Parish Center Hill Road in Kendall Park. For fur­ . Sunday School is held every David M. Eligberg at (732) •Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Services, in­ Sunday worship services and Sun­ office at (609) 520-1094. on Henderson Road. The group is ther information, call (732) day School at 9:15 and 11:15 a,m. ***" • . 297-0696. : . r ^ ' primarily educational, information­ 297-9182. ; i ' cluding a children’s sermPn and . Holy Communion, are held at The Rev. Dr. Paul S. Johnson is Starting Sunday, March 28, ^ al, spiritual and social in its scope. 10:15 a.m^ Sundays. the parish minister, and the Rev. ; worship services will be held at the . Registration for the Mommy & For further information, con­ See RELIGIOUS, Page 13A

RETAIL DISPLAY Continued from Page llA pointment.. days are needed to process forms. year’s books and the number of There is a $40 family registration discounts for many coupons has live movement. Before-, after-school fee per family. been increased. Books will' be ADVERTISING DEADLINES Jazz 1 is for children ages 6 to For tuition assistance, call available on a first-come, first- 12 and teaches how to move to program sign-up (732) 940-2000, ext.' 278, for an served basis. For more information music while' developing coordina­ Registration for the Before application. or to order books, call Evelyn at MONDAY TUESDAY tion and an appreciation for dance. and After School Program is un­ (732) 297-5062. ■ Classes meet on Tuesday after­ der way for the 1998-99 .school Join the local 1 : 0 0 P M 4 : 0 0 P M noons at Dayton School or Satur­ year. The program operates in the Food pantry day mornings at Deans School. Woman's Club TEMPO - Mereer Co. Ed. Fri'day Princeton Packet district’s seven elementary schools and the Upper Elementary School. The Woman’s Club of South posts nours Lambertville Beacon Cranbury Press Take free adult New for mis year is the After Brunswick, which is part of an in­ The South Brunswick Food - Mes.senger Press Windsor-Hights Herald School Program for Seventh-grad­ ternational organization of women, Pantry will be in operation by ap­ basic skills classes ers at Crossroads School. is an active group that meets from pointment only on Tuesdays be­ September through May each year tween 1 and 3 p.m. and on Thurs­ 4 : 0 0 P M South Brunswick Communi­ The programs are offered to FRIDAY ty School offers free classes to children of working parents while on the first Tuesday of the month days between 9:30 and 11:30 a,m. ‘ Bordentown Register-News help people learn English as a sec­ the parents are working or going to at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyteri­ In advance, call (732) 329-4000, Central Post 1 1 : 0 0 A M ond language; prepare for U.S. cit­ school full time. This is the second an Church at Dayton. Meetings ext. 672, 676 or 677. The food izenship; improve reading, writing year for Club 56, a program for discuss buriness, follow a program pantry is located at the South Hillsborough Beacon Tuesday Princeton Packet and madiematics; and prepare to fifth-, sixth- and seventh-graders to and include refreshments. Brunswick Senior Centelr on Route Hopewell Valley News Time Off take die GED exam to qualify for a be held at the Upper Elementary The Woman’s Club of South 522 in the municipal complex. Lawrence Ledger Greater Princeton Extra New Jersey high school diploma. School. The program is new to Brunswick is community friendly, All classes are small and the sevenfliTgraders who will be es­ offering time and money to many Manville News South Somerset Extra All-you-can-eat teachers are experienced educators corted to the Upper Elementary for organizations in the local commu­ Cranbury-Hightstown Extra who love teaching adults. Glasses this program. nity, county and sate. - breakfasts served South Middlesex Extra are held in South Brunswick, The Before School Program is For further details, contact The VFW Post 9111 and the North Brunswick or Monroe. Free from 7 a.m. until the start of Ruth N. Wilson at (732) 297-0135. Ladies Auxiliary host all-you- 5 : 0 0 P M child care is provided in South school. The After School Program can-eat breakfasts the first Sunday runs from the end of the school of each month at the post home at TEMPO - Brunswick. Entertainment books New students are now being day until 6 p.m; and a snack is pro­ 11 Henderson' Road. There is a Middlesex/Somerset Ed. accepted. Registration and evalua­ vided. A sibling discount and a now on sale breakfast menu and takeout is tion for new students is held most sliding-scale tuition are available. Orders may be placed for En­ available. Breakfast is served from Monday and Wednesday evenings Call (732) 940-2000, ext. 269, tertainment _^99 discount books 8 a.m. to noon. There is a $4 dona­ at 7:30 at South Brunswick High for registration information. En­ through the Friends of the South tion per person. For more informa­ ^Publications y School. Call Nancy Kinal at (732) rollment is based on space avail­ Brunswick Library. Many new tion, call the post home at (732)' 940-2000, ext. 258, to make an ap­ able at the student’s school. Three features have been added to this 297-9823 after 2 p.m. The Central Post 13A ‘ Thursday, March 18, 1999

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Continued from Page 12A September. Tickets, or reservations The “Mommy and Me” group .loycc Indik of Monmouth The show is spon.sorcd by the Un­ ing in Monmouth Junction re­ ■ ■ iC ■ ■ for the play, which must be reserv­ of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Junction will perform in “Butter­ limited Potential Theater Com­ ceived donated IBM computer Kendall Park ed in advance, go on sale in May. meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on flies are Free,” by Leonard Gershe pany, a project of Very Special equipment from United Way of The tour is scheduled for June Mondays at the church. The group at the Stephen J. Capestro Theatre Arts New Jersey. Central Jersey. The Allocations Baptist Church 20 to 30, and will be conducted offers Christian fellowship, stories, in Roosevelt Park, Edison, on Fri­ For ticket information, call Ms. Committee for the 1998-99 IBM Indik at (732) 745-3885. Equipment Distribution Program Kendall Park Baptist Church under Journey’s Unlimited spon­ songs and playtime for children day and Saturday at 8 p.m., and on ■ selected the agency from its Needs holds a momftlg worship service at sorship. under 5 and their mothers. The Sunday at 2 p.m. Sunday’s per­ 11 a.m. and an evening fellowship Contact the Rev. Heinsohn at group is free and open to non- formance will be .sign-interpreted. Citizens for Independent Liv­ Assessment Application. service at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. (609) 921-7271 for more informa­ members. The mother or caregiver Each service has a nursery. In ad­ tion or call the church office. must attend with the child. The dition, there is a regular midweek program is coordinated by a team SENIOR HAPPENINGS prayer meeting each Wednesday at St. Bainabas of mothers with the assistance of 7 p.m. Sunday School begins at Episcopal Church the Rev. Francis A. Hubbard. The bus leaves the South The South Brunswick Chapter 9:45 a.m. with classes for every For more information on the South Brunswick Brunswick recycling area at 8:45 of the AARP’s Tax Aide program, age; from nursery to adult. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church church or on any of its services or Senior Center a.m. For reservations, call Pat Tusa which provides assistance in prep­ The AWANA Youth Club will hold three communion serv­ programs, call (732) 297-4607. at (732) 297-4884 or Chuck Rei- aration of income tax returns to The church is located at 142 Sand “Meditation with Trime” is meets every Friday from 7 to 8:30 ices on Palm Sunday, March 28, at held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. cherter after March 14 at (732) seniors with low and moderate in­ Hill Road in South Brunswick. p.m. following the school calendar. 8, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Palms will There is no fee. The program fol­ 329-4558. comes, will be held every Thurs­ Newcomers are welcome. The en­ This program, for children age 3 be blessed and distributed at all lows tai chi at 9:30 a.m. day and Friday (except holidays) trances to the church are wheel­ through sixth grade, emphasizes three services. The ReVi Francis A. Take a trip to Biloxi, Miss., The East Brunswick Chapter until April 1 at the South Bruns­ memorizing verses from the Bible. Hubbard will preach at all three chair accessible. and New Orleans from April 25 to and the South Brunswick Chapter wick Senior Center. Appointments The Teen Youth Group meets -services. May 2. Call the Senior Center for of the AARP will co-.sponsor a trip are required and may be obtained Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with activi­ The earliest service will not South Brunswick details. to the new Millennium Theater in by calling (732) 329-4000, ext. ties throughout the month. feature music. The 9:15 a.m. serv­ Strasburg, Pa., to see a perform­ 670. ice will start with a parade (weath­ Christian Fello Wship The Kendall Park Baptist For more information about the ance of “Noah” that features a set­ ■■■,*** ■' ; ■ ■ ■ . . Church is located at 3583 Route er permitting) from the rear park­ The iSouth Brunswick Christian ting of real and animatbnic animals ing lot followed by Sunday School Fellowship is a nonrdenomination- Senior Center, call (732) 27, opposite the Kendall Park 329-4000, ext. 675. on a 300-foot stage; The show wil I AARP’s “55 Alive” mature Shopping Center. The Rev. Daniel for preschoolers, sixth-graders and al, Bible-teaching church. Sunday be seen on Thursday, April 22. driver’s course continues to be giv­ R. Brown is pastor. For more in­ Nursery Care. worship is at the Liberty. Mall, Lunch is family-style at “Plain and en at various locations in the area. formation, call (732) 297-4644. The 11:15 a.m. service, will in­ Suite 209, 485 Georges Road in South Brunswick Fancy.” . •' For detailed information, call Don clude the reading; of the Passion Dayton. Services and children’s AARP The cost of $68 includes every­ Robbins at (609) 395-1061. Gospel in parts and an anthem by church begin at 10:30 a.m. St. Mary's Missionary The South Brunswick chapter thing. The bus leaves at 8 a.rn. the Senior Choir. The congregation offers a vari­ from the Sears lot on Route 1 in Baptist Church The iStations of the Cross serv­ ety of study, prayer and fellowship of the AARP is sponsoring a tripi to the Taj .Mahal Casino in Atlantic New Brunswick. For reservations For information regarding ice will be held on Monday, March groups. Children’s church is avail­ St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist City on Thursday, April 15. The and further details, contact Lee chapter membership which is not 29, at 7:30 p.m. On Maundy able on Sundays for children ages Church holds worship services at cost is $16 with a return of $10 in Larson at (732) 257-6842 before restricted to South Brunswick resi­ 4 and up; youth group meets bn 11 a.m. on Sundays. Communion Thursday, April 1, communion coins Which includes a free musi­ March 25. dents, call Judie Weber at (609) is held the first Sunday of each will be celebrated' at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays for, ages 12 and up; cal show, “Broadway Best.” 655-4075. month and Sunday School, for after a simple fellowship meal at 6 Wednesday evening Bible study ages 3 and up, takes place at 10 ..p.m. begins at 7:30 p.m.; the Founda­ a.ni. on the first and third Sundays On Good Friday, St. Barnabas tions class for New Believers BIRTHS of the month. There is Bible study will host, the annual ecumenical meets on Fridays at 8 p.m. and In­ Good Friday, April 2, service, from tercessory Prayer is offered on the Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ton has announced the following Jones of Monmouth Junction bn noon; to 3 p.m. Worshippers may last Friday of each month at ,7:30 Kimberly Ruth was born to The Rey. Elizabeth Jordan is James and Tammy Cooper of Ken­ births: March 6. . ' ■ pastor and the Rev. Willie Earl come for all or any part of the p.m. A boy to Stephen and Donna A boy to Murtaza and Tasneem For' more information, or for dall Park on Feb. 5 at St. Peter’s Imes is co-pastor. The Rev. Joseph service. There will be traditional Napoli of Kendall Park on Feb. 23. Cassim of Monmouth Junction of locations of and directions to any University, Hospital in New Bruns­ Taylor and Evangelist Rose Aider- hymns sung by the congregation as A boy to Ted and Yvette Ru- March 10. v of the groups or classes, call (732) wick. man are associate niinisters. part of the service, as well as mu- dich of Monmouth Junction on A girl to Chard and Kristen ;274-221L;7 The church is located at 193 ric by the Contemporary Choir of Feb. 19. Colesworthy of Monmouth Junc­ Broadway Road off Route 130. St. Augustine’s R.C. Church di­ The Medical Center at Prince­ A boy to Michael and Barbara tion on March 11. ' For more information, call (609) rected by John Seber. Stanley L. South Brunswick 275-0004 on Sundays only. Tate, Interim Minister of Music at St. Bamabai will play the organ Assembly of God and the service, will be led by the South Brunswick Assembly of First Presbyterian Rev. Francis A. Hubbard; A free God is a gospel fellowship. The Church at Dayton will offering to benefit the chap­ congregation meets at the Prince­ laincy of the Medical Center at ton Glory Presbyterian Church, A new members class will fee Princeton will be taken. 115 Sand Hills Road in South held Sundays beginning Sunday, The Good Friday service is de­ Brunswick. M ^ch 21, at 9:30 a.m. For further signed for families with children Sunday worship service is at 9 information, call the church. and will be held at 4 p.m. It , will a.m., including children’s church, . . ***' last about;45 minutes. The Episco­ a teen class and a nursery class. On The First Presbyterian Church pal.Good Friday service will be at Thursday evenings there is a Bible at Dayton holds worship services 7:30 p.m. study/prayer for adults and a youth at 11 a m. on Sundays; religious group (ages 12 to 16) that meets at V school begins at 9:30 a.m. Nursery 7:30. Once a month there is inter­ St. Barnabas will celebrate 4315 US Route One care is provided during worship for UNITED P h Y it* I'.ii PRINCETON -Easter^ith four, communion serv­ cessory prayer ^ and evangelism Monmouth Jet., NJ 08852 children ages 6 and under. r :! lAM'r. ices; 7:30 p.m,,. Saturday, April 3; outreach. . METHODIST ‘ 609-520-1094 UNITED T^^ is located at 362 and 8, ,9:30 and 11:15 a.m. on Eas­ For more information contact CHURCH Stmday IVorjftip 8:30. 9:30 METHODIST Georges Road in Dayton. Fof rnore & 11:00am ter Sunday, April 4, the Rev. Larry Cochran at the Cicorge St. at Uving-ston Avc. ChruuanEiiui.auon9 70 <£ / / 00am information, call the church office CHURCH The Easter Eve service, Tlie church Office at (609) 466-2490. New Brunswick 908-545-8975 Rev. Robert Cushman, Senior Pastor at (732)329-2463. Great Vigil of Easter, wili include Rev Travis Oscrstirel. Pastor of Corner of Nassau St. I Worship and Vandeventer Ave. a candlelight beginning to the Eas­ St. Cecilia's . 9:30 am Church School Glasses Rev. John Edgar Caterson, 11:00 am Morning Worship I Sr. Associate Pastor REJOICE! 609-924-2613 Six Mile Run ter season, readings, Holy Bap­ R;G. Church Rev Bud Smythe.Associaic Pastor Rev Warren BmJ, Ass; to the tism, a sennon by the Rev. Francis Growing in the Spirit All Are Welcome! Reformed Church Pastoral Staff A. .Hubbard, music by the Senior St. Cecilia’s R.C. Church, lo­ Sharing God's Word- Showing Christ’.s Love Sunday services at Six Mile cated bn Kingston Lane and [ Dr. Al Hickok, Director of CouscUng Choir and ; the .first communion of Rev. Dr. Sydney S. Sadio ' Mrs Janiccc Baker, Run Reformed Church convene at Georges Road in Monmouth Junc­ I Director of Childrens Ministries Easter. Traditional Easter hymns Pastor Sunday Schedule 9:30 a.m, with the Rey. David Ris- will be sung Saturday night and at tion, holds a Saturday Mass at 5 seeuw preaching. Sunday School the later two services on Easter p.m.; Sunday Masses at 7:30 a.m,, I Worship...9:30am & 11:00am begins at 9:30 am, with children ■Sunday; ■. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. andat noon; and Nursery Care Provided attending the first part of the wor­ The 8 a.m. Service will be a weekday Mass at 8 a.m. The pas­ Church School at 9:30 & 11:00am ship service. A nursery for chil­ •Without music; The 9:30 a m. serv­ tor is the Rev. Joseph Desmond. resfj^nuiii Adult Education at 9:30 & 11:00am dren up to 3 years of age is pro­ ice will be designed for families Anyorie who is unable to at­ Youth Club 6.00 - 8-OOpm ... vided. Fellowship hour runs from tend Mass but would like to re­ Ridge Rd. & New Rd. with children and will include the ( u s n' 10:30 to 11 a.m. There is an eld­ reading of the Easter story for chil­ ceive Communion on Sundays Monmouth Junction er’s meeting at 11 am. should call Barbara and Bill Stolt-: dren by the Rev. Francis A. Hub­ NASSAU 9:30 - Sunday School Building Handicapped Accessible ■ Adult study groups continue to ing at (732) 329-6634 to arrange bard as well as a sermon. Nurseiy PRESBYTERIAN 11:00 a.m. - Worship James H. Harris, Senior Pastor. meet On Sundays from 11 a.m. to care wilf be available. The 11:15, for a Eucharistic minister to bring CHURCH 12:00 - Coffee Hour Margaret G. Pullman, Christian Ed. Dir. noon and bn Wednesdays from a.m. service will include music by , Communion. Pastor John Maltby David P. Welton, . noon to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 8 the Senior choir. The Sacrament of Reconcilia­ 61 Nassau St., Princeton, ; 732-329-6719 Assistant Pastor '.'.p.m; tion is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. 609-924-0103 The Six Mile Run Reformed ' until noon in the confessional (Ramp entrance on right of building) St. Barnabas Episcopal Church TOE GEORGES . Church is located at 3037 Route 27 will hold an art auction on Satur­ room. 8:00 a.m: Radio Broadcast in Franklin Park. For more inform­ The church offers religious ed­ (WHWH.1350AM) ■ S A ROAD day from 7, to 10 p.m. at the South 9:15 a.m. Service of Worship / : ation, call the church office be­ Brunswick Senior Center. The auc­ ucation for children in grades pre- S. R BAPTIST CHURCH _ tween 9 a m. through noon at (732) kindergarten through eight. Education for All Ages Old Georges Rd. «& Church Li;. tion, run by Marlin. Art of New 11:00 a.m. Service of Worship North Brunswick, NJ 08902 297-3734. ; ^ : York, will offer 160 pieces of art During the school year, pre-K, 732-297-0867 ' kindergarten and first grade meet (child care beginning at 9;00am) Rev. Dr. James Bnx, Pastor : inm any types, styles and prices 9:45am Clirutinn Education Classes • All Ages at 8:50 a.m. Sundays. Grades two Clarence B. Ammons, Intenm Pastor Kingston ranging from $35 to $300. Admis-, 11:00am- Sunday Worship Service . siOn is $10 per person. The eve­ and three meet at 10:15 a.m. Sun­ Jean N. Seitz, Intenm Associate Pastor Pre^yterian days. Grades four and five meet Lisa K- Nichols, Dir. of Youth fe Young Adult Mmistncs (Nursery Care i Children's Primary Church Available) ning is for adults over 21 years old Joyce MacKichan Walker, Director of Christian Education Wednesday ; The Kingston Presbyteriah Tuesdays from 5:45 through 7 p.m. Kenneth B. Kelley, Director of Music Ministry only. Refreshments will be served Ladies Prayer & Bible Study 9:30 am Church holds a contemporary wor­ and door prizes will be included. Grade six meets Wednesdays from Sue Ellen Page, Dir. of Choirs for Children & Youth 5:45 to 7. p.m. Grades seven and Adult prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm ship service from 8:30 to 9:l5 a.m. The event will benefit the A Warm, Friendly Church fo r 155 Years ^ It is a less forinal service and of­ church building fund. The public is eight meet Wednesdays from 7:15 fers sermon dialogues, contempo­ invited. For more information, call to 8:30 p.m. All classes are held in CHRIST THE KING rary music and more personal shar­ the church at (732) 297-4607. the Parish Center. ing. Regular worship is at 11 a.m. For more information on St. CHURCH • '*** To Advertise with refreshment following. Child Cecilia’s, call the parish office at , St. Barnabas Effecopal Church 3330 Highway 27 ( care is provided. (732) 329-2893. For information Kendall Park .s' holds two services of Holy Com­ In The Religious Church School for all ages on religious education, call the re­ (908) 297-1200 ■ munion (Eucharist) each Sunday at ligious ' educatibri office at (732) “A Supportive Community of Faith j meets at 9:30 a.m. Tbe Rfiv. John 8:30 arid 10:30 am. The earlier Directory, Heinsohn is pastor. 329-1141. for all People” service is quieter and more medita­ Sunday School 9:00am ' Hispanic services begin at tive and does not include music. Please Call 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Carlos Rivera Holy Communion 9:00am & 10:30am .! The later service includes tradi­ To include your service in The Saturday Evening Worship 5:00pm ‘ is pastor. The church is on Main 924^244x376 tional hymns. Post's Religious News listing, send Open Bible Study Wedne.sday 7:30pm . Street in Kingston. For further in­ Sunday School starts at 10:15 or fax. a press release to Religious A Congregation of the Evangelical formation, call (609) 921-8895. a.m. and includes classes for chil­ News, do The Central Post, P.O. Lutheran Church in America dren in pre-school through grade Box 309, Dayton, N.J. 08810; HOUSE OF A 10-day European Reforma­ six. There is a toddler program for (732) 329-9286. You may also UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST HOPE BIBLE CHURCH tion Tour with the Passion Play at 2-year-olds and. nursery care is send your listing via e-mail to CONGREGATION OF Worship Service - 9:30am Sunday Morning Oberammergau is being planned available for younger children. [email protected]. Press PRINCETON Wed. Evening Prayer Service 7pm by the Rev. John Heinsohn for Youth Group for those in grades releases must be received at least Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road June 2000. The Passion Play is of­ seven through 12. All activities are one week before intended publica­ 609-924-1604 fered every 10 years from May to free and newcomers are welcome. tion date; March 21th, 1999 “Pounding Mothers o f Liberal Religion' Rev Christine F. Reed, M .R£ Ck^bUNEPOLICY Worship Service: 9:15AM & 11:15AM Church School: 9:15AM & 11:15AM '*Flndtng Purpose and Child care provided Power for Living The release, complete with the pub.com. through the mestage We encourage submissions to The Rev. Paul S. Johnson nouse Flope?P® ofJesuMChriMr The Central Post. time, date, sponsor and place of Press releases should include BIBL E •CH U BCH the event, should be sent to: Sarah the writer’s name and daytime To have your community an­ E. Needleman, social editor. The phone number. CentralPost, P.O. Box 309, Day- nouncement printed, a typed press Photos submitted to The Cen­ release must be received by our of­ ton, N.J. 08810. Letters may also FAX your CLASSIFIED ad to 609-924-6857 be f^axed to (732) 329-9286, or de­ tral Post should include a stamped, fice a week before the announce­ self-addressed envelope. Include 24 hours a day, 7 days a week , ment is to appear. livered to our office, 397 Ridge Road, Dayton Professional Center, with the photo a description of the 365 days a year The release must be received Suite 4, Dayton. You may also photo’s contents. Do not send irre­ no later than 5 p.m., Thursday. email letters to sneedleman@pac- placeable photos. \ Thursday, March 18, 1999 14A The Central Post Spending.

Continued from Page lA trict plans to hire enough teachers cent under the new budget, from New construction New playgrounds will be in­ Other exjpenditures to accommodate enrollment that is 184;4 full-time equivalents in stalled at Brunswick Acres School expected to arrive later in the 1998-1999 to 192.3 in 1999-2000. and purchases and the UES. Windows will be re­ The school district has been ■ The district is expecting 417 placed at Greenbrook, Monmouth able to fulfill about $571,731 in new students for the 1999-2000 school year rather than wait for the Administration staff will in­ The 1999-2000 budget in­ .students to arrive, because itwill cludes $5.2 million and allows the Junction and Brunswick Acres Special requests made by school school year, which would bring the crease from 36 to 37 under the new principals, said Mr. Scott. help to ensure that average class budget. The director of technology school district to conaplete capital schools. total enrollment to 7,088 students. “A lot of these projects are Elementary enrollment (grades K- sizes will not approach 30. The will receive $86,000 annually in • projects put on the back burner in, The district’s K-4 schools will di.strict would rather have teachers the newly created position and will the past, said Mr. Scott. one-time expenses,” said Mr. receive new fourth-grade math 4). is expected to rise by 20 stu­ Scott. “We won’t need to replace starting the year in September with oversee technology implementa­ There was an attempt to spread books and $12,838 for the creation dents next year; enrollment at the the roof at Crossroads for another a classes of 23 students and have tion dlstrictwide. the building improvement projects of new student clubs. Upper Elementary School (grades 15 years.” 5-6) is expected to increase 139 that number increase, than have The starting salary for a teach­ across all the district’s schools. The high school will receive students; enrollment at Crossroads teachers start with 26 students and er in South Brunswick with a The district plans to construct $53,000 for new biology text Middle School (grades 7-8) is ex­ have that number rise, he said. bachelor’s degree and no experi­ six tennis courts at the high school Extra-curricular books and to replace the ninth- and pected to ri.se 66 students; and high The district instructional staff ence is $33,250; the benefits pack­ on Ridge Road, and install bleach­ activities 1 Oth-grade English text books. ers, lights and a concession stand school enrollment is expected to will increase 7 percent from 524.9 age for employees of the distriet is South Brunsvvick special edu­ at a cost of $1.2 million. Both proj­ Mr. Scott said the district plans increase by 187. full-time equivalent positions to' valued at about $6,500. cation will create a new child ects were rejected by voters in the to increase extra- and co-Curricular The enrollment increase means 561.5, under the new budget; study team at Brunswick Acres Though the district’s staff will December referendum. spending from $672,250 to a need for more teachers to keep 41 0.8 full-time equivalent spe­ increase next year, figures recently School at a cost of $127,350. A While no estimates are avail­ $874,580. Of the propose spend­ class sizes down and an increase in cial subject positions in the dis­ released from the state show South ing, $322,326 is proposed to be child study team is responsible, the number of clubs arid sports to trict’s seven elementary schools; able for the other capital projects, under federal laWt for detertnining Brunswick spends less total per the, most costly includes replacing spent on activities such as band keep the percentage of participa­ B 10.1 full-time equivalents at pupil — $7,386 — than the state and school clubs, while $552,254 whether a student requires special the roofs at Crossroads and Green- tion up as enrollment increases. the Upper Elementary School, in­ average of $8,210 for the would be spent on athletics. education classes. The team evalu­ brook schools. The district also will need four cluding extra time in art, music, 1998-1999 .school year. Only 18 Mr. Scott said the district ates students, makes teaching and Four new classroom trailer? new trailer classrooms at the Up­ physical education and other spe­ school districts in South Bruns­ needs to increase the amount of behavioral suggestions to parents per Elementary School, because cial .subject classes; , wick’s enrollment category — K- will be added to compensate for extra- and co-curricular opportuni­ and teachers and tracks the pro­ additional enrollment. Mr. Scott the building’s expected population 12 districts with more than 3,501. ties for a growing student body if it gress of students placed in special . B 5.7 full-time equivalents at said trailer classrooms are always of 1.138 .students far exceeds the Crossroads; students —- spend less per pupil, wants to keep the percentage of education classes. : building’s 825-student capacity, expensive the first year because of B . 15 full-time equivalents at according to the state Department participation stable. Therefore re-, Special education will also of Education Comparative Spend­ installation costs. Their mainte­ quests for new clubs and activities the high school including art,mu- nance costs drop dramatically after create a new speech and language ing Guide for 1999. received extra consideration when Staffing levels . sic and.special education; , the, second year of use. specialist position that will cost, Mr. Scott said many district the budget was prepared.' $42,450. A 12-month secretary The district expects to employ­ B five full-time equivalents not The heating system at Bruns­ The UES will receive money, ee about 923 full-time equivalent assigned to a particular school — teachers are one of the first three wick Acres School will be con­ will also be hired at a cost of steps of the district’s pay scale and for four additional club advisor sti­ $31,200. employees — 40 hours worth of four new foreign language teachers verted from electric , to gas. Mr. pends and part-time special math work time — during 1999-2000, for grades three and seven and a that accounts for most of the dif­ Scott saidmost of the conversion The technology department ference in per-pupil spending. teacher for accelerated students. 57 more than last year. , distfictwide speech teacher.. ebsts were covered by rebates from The Crossroads School will re­ will receive $968,376 this year for The di.strict uses full-time The paraprofessional staff will “It make the average cost per Public Service Electric & Gas. ceive funds to create bowling and a number of districtwide projects, equivalents for budgeting purpose? increase 8,8 percept from 100.3 pupil less,” he said. There are spots on the exterior tennis clubs. said Mr. Scott 'The district will because some jobs are part time full-time equivalents in 1998-1999 ; Of the $4,410 per pupil the dis­ of the Constable School building Gheerleading and girls lacrosse hire its first technology director at and others are combined. to 109.2 employees in 1999^2000. trict spentpn classroom instruction where bare cinder blocks show will be offered for the first time a cost of $86,000 and a high Mn Scott said all categories of Support staff , secretaries, for the 1998-1999 school year, through. It will be covered with during the 1999-2000 school year. school technology coordinator at a employees will see: an increase, bookkeepers, cu.stodians, bus driv­ $4,187 of that goes to teachers in brickface to better insulate the The clubs will receive $14,401 and cost of $42,000. District elemen­ with new teachers making up the ers. and other noninstructional po- the foim of salary and benefits. building and give it a “more com­ $31,490 respectively. tary schools will replace existing lion’s share..Mr, Scott .said the dis­ silioms. — will increase, by 4.3 per­ plete look,” said Mr. Scott. The high school will receive computer equipment with 200 $20,000 for musical instruments iMac computers and 150 printers. and $23,000 to install three new T he technology department will music practice rooms giving the install four computers and a printer school a total of six. in 13 additional classrooms at a cost of $80,000.

Wliicli exe(*iitive cliscovei ed ho>\ Positive. Continued from Page lA top two choices are Clark College . Packed Online e*onld help diein in Atlanta, Ga , and Howard Uni­ ;ly reach out to the youth of this versity in Washington, D.C. widi dteir Inieriud plan and savi country,” she said. Ebonee’s favorite classes are This school year is the first Peer Leadership and IPLE, which Ebonee has served as president of stands for Institution for Political eoinpany money? the Youth Council, a role she re­ and Legal Education. In addition ceived by appointment. to studying politics and the law, As president; Ebonee sets up IPLE students also compete in the meetings and serves as the mock trials with other high Youth Council’is representative. schools. South Brunswick recently This year, Ebonee will represent won the competition for Middlesex the - New Brunswick. YouthCouncil County. Ebonee, said she has en­ a t a NAACP regional Conference joyed playing the role of defense in Delaware. The NAACP is trying lawyer in these trials. to increase the Youth Council Ebonee also works part-time at membership from its present 12 to a clothing store and one day a 300. Ebonee hopes she is setting a week at the Monmouth Junction . , good example for other youhg peo­ School ’ s after-school program. ple to emulate. W, E. B. DuBois and New Jer­ ‘T ve tried my best to be a role sey’s new secretary of state, the model to everyone, especially, kids Rev. DeForest “Buster’’ Soaries, "younger than me,” she said. are two of her role models. Ebonee 'The performances Ebonee has did a research paper on DuBois, acted in usually take the form of who in 1896 was the first African- dramatic monologues she has writ­ f i American to receive a Ph.D. from ten herself. The topics include the Harvard. “1 thought he was just story of a seemingly confident girl who gets beaten by her boyfriend. amazing,” she said. Last summer was an especially Ebonee also has been inspired exciting time for Ebonee. As part by the story of the Delaney sisters, of a performance of show called both of whom lived to be more , “Bring Back our Children,” by than 100 years old and had a great Paterson-based KGT Productions, many accomplishments. Ebonee played the role of Celee, a However, Ebonee said she young girl whose boyfriend’s in­ most hopes to emulate her own volvement in drugs and alcohol two sisters: 2p^ar-old Allegra leads to her own tragic spiral into and 30-ye!ap=olh-Dawn. drugs and prostitution. "The play “My sistei^have influenced Answer: ran for three weeks in New York’s me a lot,” she/^d. National Black Theater and in Pat­ With_awc in her voice, Ebonee "Mie smart exeendve on the erson at Passaic County College. praised^eir intelligence, dedicat­ In addition to acting, Ebonee ion ana involvement in many ac- rii>]it. Regardless ol* voni’ has been writing poetry for two tivities; She credits her own suc­ All you have to do to years. The poems explore topics cess in oratory and drama to close to her heart, including one Allegra’s activity in those areas." budget, we’ve i»ot an Internet about her grandfather, who disap­ find out how easy it “If it wasn’t for Allegra, I peared eight years ago. Her favor­ probably wouldn’t be involved in ite poets are Langston Hughes and plan til at fits yoin- needs and acting today,” she said. really is contact Nikki Giovanni. : Ebonee is a member of the stu­ Ebonee said self-image is one biidaet... and delivei s resnhsi Thomas Fritts, Web dent council at SBHS and is in­ of the most important things that volved in several extracurricular African-American youth need to Sales/New Media, activities. Along with being the foster. “They really need to have vice-president of Unlimited Few, pride in themselves at this age,” at 609-924-3244, the African-American club at she said. school, Ebonee is also co-founder While Ebonee said acting is ext. 326 or by and co-president of Affinity, a club one of the key elements to her suc­ that promotes multi-cultural under­ cess, she said young people can standing and cooperation. find a sense of pride in any arena, E-mail at With graduation just a few as long as they have a passion for months away, Ebonee is looking something positive. [email protected] forward to starting college in the “If they have a goal and a fall. She is still waiting to get the dream, they can accomplish it,” results of her applications, but her she said. Mall. # Continued from Page lA spaces. One anchor is attached to main section; the other is free­ / a rupt soon after. Chase Manhattan standing. Bank, which financed the mall’s The empty free-standing space construction, sold the mall to Len­ oh the, northern side of the proper­ nar, which sold it to DLC last ty, which used to be Rickel Home week. Centers, is 50,000 square feet. The Cogswell management took former Jamesway storefront in the control of the day-to-day opera­ southern wing closest to Wynwood: tions of the mail from another Drive is 70,000 square feet. management group. Pennsylvania- Although most department wHniii.packetonllne.coni based Montgomery Affiliates, in stores look for 100,000 square feet 1997. of retail space or more, Mr. Sta­ The occupied space at the mall pleton said he’s confident DLC now includes 29 stores in the main will secure merchants for the two building and two free-standing empty spaces. Mr. Stapleton sug- buildings, Rumbleseats Restauranlr^gested a discount department store and Trust Company Bank. There^?)would draw the heavy foot traffic jssrwsew are also seven empty storefronts on which smaller stores in the mall OlBiP IW lP 85j K i 80S 9i i a 4 ^1 g and the two empty anchor store rely. A* Sports Editor: Rich Fisher SportsFax: (732) 329-9286 Sports VoiceMaii: (609) 924-3244, ext. 702 Sports E-Mail: Rfisher&pacpub. com

SPORTST h e C e n t r a I P b s t Thursday, March 1 8, 1999 Flantzer gains soccer scholarship to LIU The newly formed South Brunswick Bombers LIU is also a good fit as far as 11-and-under baseball By Carolyn M. Hartko tournament team is seeking Sports Writer Julie’s parents, Howard and Su­ players for Sunday games san, are concerned. Both parents from mid-May through mid- have been very supportive of South Brunswick High their daughter’s high school ca­ June to prepare for play in School senior and three-sport ath­ Central Jersey tournaments reer, attending soccer, basketball lete Julie. Flantzer has signed a and softball games on a regular from late June through the national letter of intent to play end of July. For further in­ soccer for Long Island University ba.sis. Howard Rantzer works in formation and details call A1 next fall on a partial scholarship. lower Manhattan, just one sub­ Breese at 297-1596 or Flantzer, the SBHS Scholar-Ath­ way stop away from the LIU 297-1868. lete for the fall of 1998, is one of campus in Brooklyn, so he plans * * * . y ■ two keepers recruited by the on making most of Julie’s college The Princeton Athletic Blackbirds for’99. home games. Club’s men’s rugby team “I don’t know about starting “It’s very exciting, very sur­ seeks new members for its or anything like that,” Flantzer prising,” Mr. Flantzer said at the spring season. No expenence said of her prospects at LIU. signing ceremony held at SBHS is neccessary. The team “They’re bringing in another last Friday. “It’s something we practices Tuesdays and goalie and there’s already one didn’t expect early on. You have Thursday nights at the there. So, jt’s going to be tough to attribute it to the hard work Crossroads Middle School in competition. But I’m hoping to that Julie put in. She really South Brunswick. Games are get in. They pretty much told me worked hard — not necessarily played on Saturdays at 1 that I will get some time. I don’t for the scholarship —- but the p.m. against teams from the expect to sit all season.” scholarship came as a result of tri-state area. For further in­ Flantzer is joining a fledgling the efforts that she put in.” formation, call the club hot­ Division I program. The Lady line at (732) ;656-1308 o f, Blackbirds went 1-16 in their in­ Like most moms, Susan., visit the website at augural season, 1997, and im­ Flantzer has a long list of advice www.princetonacrugby.com proved to 7-9 last fall. for her daughter as she heads off “They’re definitely moving to college. But top on that list is The South Brunswick up,” Flantzer said of her new Photo by Carolyn M. Hartko balancing studies and academics Men’s Modified-Pitch Soft- team. “I really liked the team and with the extra-curricular activi- ball League is seeking new the coaches. They’re very opti­ South Brunswick High senior Julie Flantzer is front and center as she signs a letter of intent to play ■ ties. teams for the 1999 season. mistic about next season and the soccer at Long Island University. Flantzer is flanked by her mother, Susan, and her father, Howard, “Julie’s done that successfully It’s a Friday night league be­ future iri general.” while (back row, froth left) SBHS athletic director Elaine McGrath, girls soccer coach Jaymee Boehmer here, playing three vairsity ginning May 7. Anyone in­ The Viking senior was also andPrincipalTdmKietryslookon. sports,” Mrs. Flantzer said. “And terested should contact Ke­ attracted to LIU for its acaderiiic I hope that she continues along vin at (732) 329-8827 or Bob programs, Flantzer plans to major Flantzeri who was pushed season. Flantzer posted a goals Viking head coach Jaymee those lines.” at (732) 274-9080: in physical therapy. into the nets as a sophomore be­ against average of .087 (17 goals Boehmer said. “It’s a culmination J. Flantzer still has one iriore “I liked the school in general, cause South Brunswick needed a allowed in 19 games), and she of four years of hard work that season at SBHS before she turns because the physical'therapy pro­ The Kendall Park Roll­ goalie, received alLDivi.sion hon­ was named to the all-division and got us here. And Julie’s a kid in her black and gold for the blue er Hockey League has three gram is strong,” Flantzer said. all-county tearris. who’s worked hard her whole ca­ “And the scholarship they of­ ors that first season, and the next. and white. Softball begins the new. programs. The league is reer. She deserves this, and I first week of April, and the Vi­ taking reseiwations for its be­ fered, compared with all the other Her senior year, she presided over “I think Julie getting a schol­ ginner clinic, entitled Roller schools that I was interested in, eight shutouts, helping the Lady arship to a Division I school is think she’s going to do great in king first baseman is already Hockey for Rookies”. The was really the best fit.” Vikings to a record setting 16-3 excellent for the entire program,’’ college.” working hard at practices. event will be held at the Kendall Park Skating and Hockey Facility on Route 27 and New Road March 21 at 10:30 a.m. Certified coaches Stellar will introduce children ages 5 and above the basics of roller hockey. Players need : winter for roller blades arid a helmet. Cost is $20. The Gentleman’s Roller SBHS girls Hockey league, open to men 30 and up, begins March 29. The non-checking league is By Carolyn M. Hartko accepting individuals or en­ Sports Writer tire teams. Registration will be held March 20, 24 and 27 For the past several years, the at the, j rink,Men age list of accomplishments for the 30-and-up may join, and fees girls winter track program at South are $110 fof an 8-week ses- :: s o n s ...... Brunswick High School has been Photos by Bill Hartko impressive. The 1998-99 sea.son The w ow (Women oh was no exception. Wheels) program is open to By qualifying for the NJSIAA Swimming and Diving Championships, senior Dan Ricker (left) and sophomore Ed Lui symbolized the strides taken The Vikings went 4-0 in their women ages 14 and up: Cer­ by the second-year SBHS swimming program this season. dual meet season, finishing up as tified coaches and referees the undefeated Greater Middlesex provide training in this Conference White Division Cham­ 8-week program which starts pions. They took first place in the this month and runs on Vikes establish themselves quickly GMC Relay Championships, and Thursdays. came in second in die GMC Indi­ For further information, vidual Championships. And South call Dbrina Dawe, program placed fifth as a teani in the NJSI- coordinator, at (732) Late win streak gives swim team a winning record in second season 418-1993. . ; The Roller Hockey By Carolyn M. Hartko Young, Erin Kelly, Anna Maro- League begins its fourth ses- Sports Writer witz and Kari Mendenko. Harding TRACK& FIELD son on April 7 arid lO. Chil­ is also looking for sophomores dren ages 5 thourgh 17 may Kelly O’Toole (free and breast­ The arenT many new sports stroke), Nick Kaminsky, Alisa join. Registration ruris from AA Group IV meet. March 24 through March 27. programs that can boast of a win­ Santowasso, Jesse Saffner and ning season just two years out of Greg Grochowicz to step up. South Brunswick had four girls ; Call 329-8829 for informa- qualify for the NJSIAA Meet o f; ’ tiori.'; the gate. So when the South Bruns­ Freshmen who impressed this year : Jje * wick High School swiiri team post­ included Fasanello (breast stroke Champions in seven) events, four,; ed a 6-5 record for the 1998-99 and free), Kelly Debow (anywhere for the Eastern State Regional: The New Jersey United . meet held at the 168th Street Ar- i States Field Hockey Associ-) season, up from 2-4 iri ’97-98, it she was needed), Nathan Parker, was quite an accomplishment for Rachel O’Holla (backstroke and mory in New York City, and three : ation “Futures” Program is girls also qualified for die national i all involved. free), Chris Tiffany (free and fly), holding field hockey tryouts high school championships in Bos- ■ on May 2 for selection and “At one point we were 2-5,” Steve Myer, Rob Accettura and Jeff Young. ton. . '' i entrance into the 2000 USF- Viking head coach John Harding At the individual level, junior ; HA Futures program. Try­ said. “Then we. won four riraight • ; “I’m really excited about next year because we’re only losing six Jillian Stein set a new meet record ) outs will include testing, to change a pretty dismal sounding in winning the two- mile race a t; record to a winning record. From seniors;” Harding added. “We are drills and open play. Players the GMC’s, placed 6th in that ; should come dressed to play there our momentum just built, and losing some excellent swimmers, but with the way bur ninth and event at the Eastern States, and fin- ; with mouth guards, sticks we just kept getting faster and fast­ ished 10th overall at New Jersey’s ■ and sneakers or turf shoes. er, dropping times and improving. tenth grade crew looked this year, you canT help but be excited. Most Meet of Champions. Senior Step-: Goalies must bring their own We were able to pull out those vic- hanie Bergman \yas 15th' in the ; equipment, Pre-registration ’ tories and gain a lot of momentum of the girls that scored points at the Photo by Bill Hartko GMC’s this year, the major con­ state in the 55 dash, and I7th in the ■ is mandatory and must be goirig into the GMC champion- high hurdles. Bergman also took a • done by March 25 by calling tributors, were all in 9th and 10th Sophomore Kelly O’Toole is one of many young swimmers coach John sixth- place medal in the hurdles a t; (609)799-8773. grade: And we have,a lot of juniors The Vikings rode their four Harding is looking for to step up next season. coming back, like Devries, Pasca­ Eastern States. , ; The South Brunswick meet winning streak at the end of rella and Robinson.” Another junior, Ja’Nai O’Con-; the regular season to vastly im­ state. , ,' : ; ■ iors who graduate in June. In addi­ Rounding out the 1998-99 nor, won the GMC tide in the shot ) Athletic Association is “ They both did extremely tion to Ricker, the Vikings are los­ seeking sponsors for the proved performances at this year’s swim team were juniors Maryam put, then went on to take second in ; GMC championships on both the well,” Harding said. “I think it was ing freestyler and co-captain Rich Mehdizadez and Regina Vinitsker; both die NJSIAA MOC, and East- ■ 1999 baseball season. Over Domotor and Billy DiTuro, who 1,000 boys and girls will be boys’ and girls’ sides. a great experience for them to be sophomores Emily Holody, Jorda- em States. Earlier in the season,.' there. They were the first two peo­ was a part of several relay teams. registering and the majority The wiriter began as well as it na Koffler, Rosemary Wassef, Lar­ O’Connor set both a meet and ven-; ended for the Vikings with South ple from South Brunswick High The girls who are graduating are issa Luca and Erika Nothsteiri; and ue record when she won the shot of the funds needed for the co-captain Erin Sterenson (butter­ program come from registra­ Brunswick beating Metuchen School to ever be at that meet. Ed freshmen Laura Kaminski, Carin put at the Hispanic games, also' tion fees and sponsor contri­ 51-43 on the road in the season finished ahead of Chris Shott, the fly and relays), Sharon Compotello Muchanic and Erika Miller. held at the 168th Street Armory in" butions. Without sponsorship opener. kid (from Piscataway) who beat and Kristen Fisher. For some swimmers, the end of NYC. - ’ “We’re going to miss all six of feesf the cost to each partici­ “Th It kind of set the tone,” him at the GMC’s. So he was hap­ the high school season didn’t mean O’Connor capped her winter) pant would increase dramati- Harding explained. “And since we py. It was a good way for Dan to the seniors because they all con­ they were done for the winter. For season last weekend by finishing ; tributed in their own ways,” Hardi­ cally, only won two meets last year, it finish his high school career, and example, Domotor is a member of first in the 16th National Scholas- ■ 'The sporisor fee is $200. \^as nice to not only win qnother Ed, hopefully, will be making an ng said. “Especially BUly and Rich a swim team for athletes with spe­ tic Indoor Track and Field Cham-; Anyone desiring to sponsor a one, but to beat a team we lost to appearance there again next year.” and Erin. I certainly see a lot of cial needs. That.team is competing pionships at the Reggie Lewis; particular team or a team in a by a very close margin last year.” Harding also pointed out that potential in the underclassmen. If in Perth, Australia from April Center in Boston.. O’Connor cut particular league or age The Vikings scored another his 2(K) medley relay squad could people are willing to work — es­ 7-21. : loose with a personal best throw of' group, will be accommodat­ first this year when they sent two have held their own. Ricker, Lui, pecially if they’re willing to work “The high school team helped 45-1‘A ■■■: ed as best as possible. Make representatives to the NJSIAA Mike Fasanello and Matt Pascarel- as hard as this group, they’re going me train because I’m going to For Viking head coach Brian - checks payable to South Swimming and Diving Champion­ la were just .39 of a second short to make the same Idnd of impact Australia for swimming in a cou­ Jost, who agreed to resume the) Brunswick Athletic/A'ssocia- ships earlier this month. Although of qualifying this year. ^ on the team by the time they’re ple of weeks,” Domotor said. “It leadership of the winter program; tion and send to South Dan Ricker and Ed Lui did not “With some of the times that seniors.” helped me to train and kept me in after eight years as an assistant, the Brunswick Athletic Associa­ qualify to return in the evening for were done there in the preliminar­ Lui, of course, will be the shape for that.” • year was a perfect welcome back. tion, c/o Gary Mariano, 13 finals, each swam his best high ies, our guys could have,actually team’s anchor next year. Other Domotor swam the 100 and “I was very pleased,” Jost said,; Waverly Place, Monmouth school time at the big meet, setting beaten five or six teams,” the people expected to increase their 200 free for the Vikings, but ex­ “I thought that the kids responded Jet., NJ 08852. Anyone with new school records. Ricker, a sen­ coach said. “It’s a good sign for contributions next season, pro­ pects to be competing in the 50, well at the beginning of the year. . suggestions or comments can ior, swam a 5:09.73 in the 500 the future that we’re not really far vided they do some work over the 100 and 200 free plus the back­ We had a large turnout, and there; contact Mariano at freestyle race. Lui, a sophoiriore, off where we want to be.” summer, include juniors Aaron stroke and butterfly in Australia. were only two coaches. So, we had ■ »• . < 329-8426. clocked 1:04.17 in the breast­ The future of the SBHS swim DeVries (sprints), Cindy Cox, Ty­ stroke, finishing 24th overall in the team will not include the six sen­ rone Robinson, Pascarella, Kim See SVim, Page 16A See TRACK, Page16A Thursday, March 18, 1999 16A The Central Post Track.

Continued from Page lSA The boys are losing .six .seniors, including co-captains Victor Alva­ rez (shot), Chad Jones (sprints, to depend on the girls doing a lot pole vault), Jason .Mandato (high of the work themselves. And they jump, 55) and Darrel Pearce (dis­ really came through. They were tance). Also graduating are dis­ Confessore, Keller, help Blaze win spring soccer opener u very mature about it, and knew tance man Amjad Jalil and shot ^ that neither one of us could be ev­ putter Chris Kennedy. Aitliough added to the front-line pressure. Excellent erywhere at all times.” The under-8 Blaze, South Brunswick Soc­ the Somerset'ISizzlers as Caroline Tuttle, this was their first winter track sea- midfield play came from Kelly Andrews, The year started out with ju.st ■son, Jones and Mandato brought cer Club’s only first flighted team, began the Christine DeVito and Carly Berger were all Ashley Foltiny, Lisa Koblin, Kristin Cuccia Jost and assistant coach Dave Ku- .solid spring experience with them. season with a* 2-0 victory over the Greater outstanding on offense. Goals carne from derka. In January, Pat Leary, who Sara Fedorczyk, Meghan Gerard and Dana and Erin Dillon. Monica Kadia, Eve Mizerak, Another newcomer to winter Flemington Wildcats. Troy Confessore and Saphia Ziani, Roquemore and Mastronardi has been with the spring track prri- track was junior Chris Dailey. The Bryan Keller had the goals while Keller Ceruzzi, with assists from Lisa Hayes and gram for several years, joined the Emily Hansen. Allison Hillas and Danielle controlled the defense in front of goalie top scorer on the Viking soccer added an as.sist. Tyler Zenda, Robbie Powers winter coaching team. DiMeglio were strong on defense in front of Courtney Snyder. team this past fall, Dailey easily and Matt-Bonfiglio helped on offense, and Editor’s note: Please fax spring soccer Bergman was another trans­ converted his speed on the frpnt- Jimmy Mikedes and Joey Rettino' fueled the goalie Alexis Conklin (five saves)'. ^ plant from spring to winter for the TJnder-11 schedules to 732-329-9286. Also, please be lirie to success on the track. Fellow midfield. Brian Haydon and Tim Lewis were advised you may e-mail results to rfi- first tinie this year, and her experi­ junior Jeremy Look is emerging as defensive anchors in front of goalie Evan The Stars opened thieir spring season by ence strengthened the sprint and the team’s utility man, showing coming back to tie the North Brunswick Tor­ [email protected]. Results must be submit­ Beck, who played well in the nets. ted by 5 p.m. Monday to make it in time for hurdle squad. Also graduating are capabilities in the hurdles,, and Under-13 nadoes, 1-1. Logan Roquemore scored the Stacey Tone (hurdles), Tracey sprints up to the 400. Two other Stars lonegoaV.-Karissa Silva, Jessica Mastro- that week’s edition. Anything later will ap­ pear the next week. V Yeager (distances and high jump) juniors expected to step up next The Princeton Pride took a 3-1 win over nardi, Jordan Confessore and Carly O’Neill arid Susan McGrath (distances). year are shot pujters Ryan Ricker All four seniors acted as co-cap­ andEdHelfry. tains this year. But there are also some rising “Those four seniors will be stars, among the underclassmen. Stonkus, Feinberg lead PAL hoopsters to playoff victories hard to replace, but we have a lot “ I think Bryan Kelly certainly showed a'wide range of ability Against North Edison, Matt Hart came off South’s busy weekend began, with a 51 -26 of younger kids that hopefully will Danny Stonkus and Steve Feinberg came step up a little,” Jost said. “They from the 80() all the way up to the up with season-high .scoring totals at the right the bench to score 10 points while Nick Bar- win river Clinton in the opening round of the . 3200,’’ Jost said. “He spent part of Mid-Jersey Youth Basketball League. Fein­ got a lot of experience this year, time as the South Brunswick PAL Under-12 talone and Frinberg added nine and eight, re­ which was good. Nriw they, know the season eoncentratirtg on each basketball team picked up wins in the first spectively. Bartaione added 11 and Stonkus berg led a balanced attack with 11 points tyhat big meets are like, and they and he ran each of those events well, and he’s only a sophomore.” two rounds of the North Brunswick March had.seven in the win over Old Bridge, Also, while Hart, Rogan and Bartaione had six should do OK.’’ “Matt Randal arid Scott Yeag­ Madness Tournament. / scoring in the tourney were Kyle McKen- apiece. Brian Goy and McKendrick added Stonkus scored 24 points in a 61-53 open- four apiece while Travis Srnith and Travis .The sprints will remain strong. er, two freshmen, did well in cross drick, Colin Rbgan. who had five assists country, and they did very well in mg-round win over North Edison, while Fein­ Smart each had two. Brian Davy and Ken Junior Kim Boardman took third at berg had 23 in a 58-57 win over Old Bridge against North Edison, Ken Smith and Travis the state GroupTV qliampipnships, winter track also,” the coach con­ Smith also played well. in round two. Smith. and sophomores Roslyn Johnson tinued; “They learned a new aspect and Lisa Palkiewicz had break­ of distance running on the track.” throughs in the shorter races this The distance squad was the year. Juniors Samantha Dredge largest in the prograiyfhis year. In . PAL wrestlers Wadiak and Clancy win gold at Metuchen and Tanya Santana, should be con­ add^ition to those already men- tioried, the Vikings have juniors Compitello all finished undefeated. Credit tributors, and freshman Monica Representing the South Brunswick PAL place, while Evan Nathanson, Joe Perrine, Ryan Ardigo, Gavaskar Balasing- also goes out to the reserves who showed up Manguel will be a help in both wrestling team. Kevin Wadiak and Matt David Amrhein and Kevin Stankcwicz placed sprints and hurdles. am and Mike Falkowski; sopho- ; third and Chris Laurita fourth. Also wrestling for each practice and gave the front-line wres­ Clancy each pinned their way'to champion­ “Even, though Monica wasn’t a mores John McGee and Mehul Pa­ well were John Prodromo and Casey Wall. tlers all they could handle in preparation for tel; and freshmen Ron Bhavnini, ships in the Metuchen Grapplers Tournament. upcoming matches. hurdler, she certainly helped us out The PAL Gold team finished its season in the relay meets,” Jost said. “And Adam DeVries, Jared Milrad, Tom Wadiak won the 43-pound weight cla.ss and Poorten, Mike Gogolin and Dan; with a 4-5 record while the Black team ended if she spends more time rin the hur­ Clancy copped first at 102 pounds. The PAL wrestlers extend special thanks ,Klag. ■/ ^ - . up 3-4. Both young teams showed improve­ to coaches Rich Dougherty, Dave Shelcusky, dles, she’ll be good at that. As a Junior Brandan Phillip. IS a sprinter, she’s already there.”. Dan Segal, Bryan Howell, Nick Perrine ment throughout the season. Dave Johnson, Greg Amrhein, John Yuhas', strong sprinter. The underclassmen , Rob Howell and Mark Wadiak O’Connor win be back in the and Kelley Lyon each finished in second Daniel White, Steven DiPane and Nick Iboking for tirne in those fevents.in­ shot, and with freshrhan Rebecca clude sophomores Norman .Chow, Dezan already throwing over 30 Shah Dodwad, Amit Misra and feet, they should be a forriiidable Ralph Nevchas. pair for relays, next year. In addi­ There is also; plenty of depth in tion to shrit, Dezan is also showing the shot With sophomore Anup ■ promise in the high jump, hitting Dashputre and freshrrien Mike Fa­ 4-4 this winter. Sophomore Laura zio, Peter Gioello and Patrick No- Chmielewski is South’s other high lan. jumper. , Rounding out the 1998-99 With Stein returning, the dis­ hoys team were hurdlers Daigo tances will also remain strong. Ishikavva (junior), freshman hur­ Juniors Meghan Lemli and Sara dlers Robert Ghoffi and Chris Vahabi, and freshmen Digvi Kapa- Tone, and sophomore high jumper si and Sejal Patel added depth. Brandon Kennedy. Kristyn McGrath was a stopper in “Even though we kind of took the middle distances, and Anne our lumps this, year, we certainly O’Rane can run anywhere she’s can look forward to the future,” needed front the 400 to the 160C)., Jost concluded. “This team; had a Freshman Jen Gaze broke six min­ lot of character, and it .showed in utes in the mile this winter. the meet against Sayreville. They This was somewhat of a re­ rail their hearts out and it waij. tak- COMPACT, IMPORTS & FULL SIZE Tl building winter for the boys squad. ■en away from them, but they didn’t They did well as a team, finishing do anything immature. They han­ ^~ ^«dweer Limited * f o i L c h a n g e ! their dual meet season 3-1 in the GOOD BETTER f WeiTSntyf^ dled it very well, arid I think that’s White Division, but there were np something that stands outi” : j FILTER & LUBE j| individual superstars. Junior dis­ For both teams, the experience tance runner Eric Slayton came the gained from traveling to invitation- TIRES TIRES I I TIRES closest with a wild card bid tri the als will help everyone to be a bet­ 4 ’sFOR *109 FOR “ fo r MOC for the 1600, ter competitor in the spring. 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We had was certainly a highlight of our a lot of good performances there.” GOOD ^ wi.— season,” Jost said. “Everyone real­ FOOTPRINTS; The Vikings TRENDSETTER " " 4 w h e e i ly performed that day. Unfortu­ placed 14, people pn the all-White t a s i i w B se I.*''II T” I Reg. 2 5 % Reg. 2 5 % nately, we got disqualified in the team this winter; Bergman, Board- fi. Low O F F A. LOW wi-r*. Low O F F mile relay. Otherwise, the boys man, Stein, O’Connor, John.son, Size Price Price SiZG Prico Price Size Price Price I ALIGNMENT M P175/70R13 *43 *3 2 P175/70R13 ‘49 .‘37 P175/70R13 *63 ‘4 6 would have gone undefeated also. O’Rane, T. 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