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V Thursday, December 19,1991 Vol. 98, No, 51 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents GRANFORD • GARWOOD • KENILWQRTH Recreation may feel the pinch of budget cuts By BRIAN FLORCZAK which would eliminate the annual July 4th works display, the townshj^jwould save an park. fireworks display. estimated $7,000. Township committee THE CHRONICLE ' . .: Among the activities to be continued In addition, the township committee members agreed that the fireworks ex- would be the Jaycees Firecracker Run, chil- Cranford Township residents could be getr heard budget reports calling for a cutback hibition was benefiting not only Cranford residents, but hundreds of spectators from dren's races, canoe races and the annual ting a lot less bang for their bucks (literally) on library hours and the closing of the town- July 4th parade, which concludes at Me- ship's day tennis courts on Springfield Av- other towris aswelL under the proposed 1091-92 municipal bud- morial Park. get.. ./• .;.. . ••,-•• . .•• .••- •. . enue. Another program which could be dis- According to Frank D'Antonio, director of • The Township Committee heard a number continued under the new budget is- Volun- recreation and parks, the township would The fireworks display, according to Mr. of budget presentations Tuesday night, in- teer Recognition Night continue its July 4th tradition of holding D'Antonio,. draws 9,000-12,000 spectators an- -duding-one from the recreation department By cutting funding for .the-annual fire- picnics and other holiday, festivities at the (Please turn to page A"3) Consultants suggest A special first

Troop 1 swii receive holiday gift to seven-period day The red bags covering the town- ;' ship's parking meters are designed , By BRIAN FLORCZAK made in a staffing study released to save. Cranford shoppers some to-4he board by'the Fogelsville, Pa. THE CHRONICLE green. consulting firm. Continuing an almost two-decade , The elimination of six teaching In addition. Dr. Robert Fleischer tradition, the retail division of the , Becata* of tho faintest S*- positions and changing the school suggested to the board that it elim- Cranford Chamber of Commerce is day at Cranford High from eight inate one period per day at the offering two-hour free parking to periods to seven . . ' • high school those visiting the township. were among the - ' • . . . •'. and lengthen Approxunateiy 320 street meters, > . wddropcflwit* recommendations see related story the remaining plus 87 meters in Lot Seven (be-, w Kin Strwt 8(816 end of tb& hind Gentlemen's Corner on Miln parfc and Shop lot and «*3t8 made to the otl page A-5 classes by Cranford Board seven minutes. Street), will be covered until Christ- of Education By doing so, mas, i Monday niglit ~ —"*" Dr. , Fleischer The bags are purchased by town- Doll exhibit -SMp_retailers_at_a_-cost_of_$L75,, Fleischer Management Assod- told the board that a high school teacher's "daily contact time" with each. Then, two weeks before Dec. ates, Inc. told the board that it 25, the meters throughout Cranford could save $210,000 by eliminating their pupils would be increased by almost 10 percent are covered by store owners. • six teaching positions at the high "It's a gift to the shoppers," said schooL The recommendations were (Please turn to page A-3) Marta Person, assistant township administrator, when asked about the free parking. wxl abroad. The does > "We've gotten calls from West- In age from ftw. to 40 Will Family Care be able • field residents telling us they Eave even more of an abominable park- ing, siWfttion than we have. to irestfclf ^ TheyVe been telling us how nice the parking situation in Cranford is By CHERYL MOULTON HEHL stretch the neatly wrapped gifts that have been donated by the and how Westfield is now covering THE CHRONICLE more fortunate. Mrs. Sidoti sighs their meters," Ms. Person said. With just a few days to Christ- as she gazes around the two tiny The red bags are inscribed with mas, Silvia Sidoti is wondering rooms in the basement of the mu- the holiday message "Seasons nidpal building and wonders if this Greetings. Two Hours Free Park- how she will provide 96 families ing.*1 - and 112 children with presents; year will be the year the gifts do Girls roundbalt not stretch. 'Will there be a child or -BRIAN FLORCZAK But each year, despite the odds, family without presents under the Cougare she somehow does it She is hop- tree? Without a tree? •.> ' DAnYL8TONE/THE CHRONICLE ing the ghost of miracles past re- Ryan Albert, 7 months, met Santa for the first time when turns. Some 56 years ago the Family the big man took time off from his toy making duties to Tree decked Fund at 60% It is hard to imagine children not Care Association was established visit Cranford. Santa, a guest of the Cranford Jaycees, was having presents to open on Christ- by caring and interested residents spotted at the Community Center on Saturday. mas morning, but this' year Cran- who had the foresight to know ,. _. . ipwtterrt; ford Family Care is struggling to (Please turn to page A-3) with classic Pffts $206,000 0081 See page ornaments 4,000 Eastman Plaza earns accolades for design By BRIAN FLORCZAK area," said Adam Farrah, director of financial Wong's Ckjbvvt^ apon- By BRIAN FLORCZAK agement Corporation; Marta Person, downtown THECHHONICtB manager, and Claire Vecchio, junior engineer. programs for the Union County Economic De- THE CHRONICLE The Christmas tree at the Cran- w« presort $4,000 to According to Ms. Person, the award was a velopment Corporation. The refurbished Eastman Plaza ha3 been rec- tribute to all those who helped make the refur- "A renovation like this one makes a differ- ford Historical Sodety Museum is ognized for design excellence by a pair of New bishing of Eastman Plaza a reality. ence when you ask people what they think of attractive, but it's tiie ornaments Jersey organizations. "From a dilapidated park area in disrepair, Cranfotd," Mr. Farrah said. on it that make it unique. 5c0ut project The Union County Economic Development we now have a gem of an area to work with," The Downtown New Jersey Inc. organization For the 11th consecutive year, JofwOndrey of Troop 178 Corporation and the Downtown New Jersey Inc. Ms. Person said. "I'm really proud that we were presented its award to township officials Dec. 5. the sodety is spotlighting its an- organizations recently visited Cranford to able to win such an award." at its annual fall conference at the Gateway nual tree, which is decorated with * Scout Project H»* < Hilton in Newark. ornaments, some of which are over present awards to a number of township of- This is the first year that the Union County 100 years old. ficials. Economic Development Corporation has rec- Less than a week later, Meryl Layton of the Jbtf writer cftb»tw,S,S«atory« . ognized municipalities which it feels have con- No ornaments which say "Baby's ri h CCommunfty Bordering North Avenue and Eastman Street, organization made a formal presentation at the First Christmas" here. Don't visit photo on the Eastman n™._rhw I

A-2 News December 19,1991 December 19, 1991 News' A-3 Public safety budget IMaam (Continued from page A-l) , ment through summons and ar- had older downtown buildings He said some of the warning rests generates $500,000 per year which present another type of fire signs of under staffing in 1090 in- revenue for the town. The crime hazard: He said 'This isn't a job. clude calls stacking up, the need prevention unit worked on 2,433 We arc in this to do something to elicit the help of surrounding cases, with 114 arrests. proper." Police charge woman with stealing Weekend towns, lack of availability of back Chief Wilde said when he took Roselle Park man enters uj> cars, the assault of six police office that he would take the po- Mr. Guertin said of the proposed officers, 10 weapons offense ar- lice department Into the 21st cen- cuts that the morale of police and storm rests, and 44 resisting arrest of- firemen would be. impaired, public Christmas gifts from nursery school guilty plea in Cranford rape tury, but he was not "going to fenders. come in here and beat a drum for relations would suffer, productivity A HoseBe Park man pleaded Werthelrner In Elizabeth. By BRIAN FLORCZAK $5. The grab bags were brought by kindergarten and The police department investi- more manpower, I'm a realist" would decrease and the "overall guilty Monday to raping a Cranford razes trees mission of.providing 24 hour avail- TfCtCHRONICLE pre-kindergarten students Friday afternoon to the Eggleston now faces a maximum gative division had 690 cases per school, which is located «* the Episcopal Church on . woman at her home earlier this of 50 years In prison with no parole Chief Kiamie said 30 men re- - ability to respond to citizens' re- 1 By BRIAN FLORCZAK -*--ff- detective in 1990, with 494 arrests sponded to more than 800 fire A 44-year-old Elizabeth woman may be getting coal Forest and Hamilton streets. year.' .. .'' •'._.-,-. • ' •/; •. for at least 25 years. made. Each detective is on call for quests for assistance would be in her stocking this Christmas: " . Tyrone Eggleston, 27, admitted THE CHRONICLE ~~ ~ ~ calls in 1990, with more than 900 compromised." When the students returned for classes Monday On July 2, Mr. Eggleston held a 936 hours per year, presenting 200 expected in 1901, despite being Madeline Palmer of Elizabeth was arrested Tuesday morning, however, the bags were missing. he had raped three women during Cranford woman captive In her A number of Cranford roads cases a year to the grand jury. short two men. He said 14 people He said the reductions re- by the Cranford Police Department and charged with "The bags had Herahey's kisses in them, things a series of sexual attacks and bur- home where he repeatedly beat were blocked by downed tree limbs Without a full time narcotics de- stealing a number of Christmas grab-bags from the glaries over the past 12 months. died In fires over a 17 year period quested by the committee would which would interest a young child," said Barbara and raped her. The' Seaton Avenue and at least one house was. left tective, such investigations fell in Cranford, indicating one-man jeopardize grants totaling more Geraldine Nursery School. . Notarlie, a pre-kindergarten teacher whose classroom Two of the.attacks took place in resident was arrested July 11 at his without power as a result of the from 5100 to 185. Roselle-Park; cannot do the job of two. He ex- than $64,000. To reduce the budget The grab-bags, which included books, candy and was vandalized; .•/•••/ . home after a Joint Investigation by violent storm which rocked the plained that Cranford was unique by another $64,000 would cut two puzzles for the children, were stolen from the school the Cranford Police Department and the traffic division had 1,002 ac- . "The children were wondering this morning where A waterproofer for a Garwopd area Saturday night cidents, 30,000 Summons and 120 because not only did they have a additional personnel, for a total of last weekend. According to a teacher at the school; 12 their presents' went and we! had to explain it to them. company, Mr. Eggleston entered the Rosette Park Police Department Granford police officials reported large industrial complex with eight "This is totally unaccept- presents were taken. -.;'••• ± Also investigating was the Union driving while intoxicated cases. The kids who had their presents taken really didn't his guilty plea Monday before State six township roads had to be Chief Wilde said the police depart- multi-story buildings, but they also able," Mr. Guertin said. The top present, the teacher reported, was valued at understand why," Ms. Notarlie said. Superior Court Judge William L'E. County Prosecutor's Office. cleared of tree limbs and debris after the storm hit last weekend. under the 1992-93 budget where "everyone goes somewhere Police began a busy evening at The Cranford Public Library, else after 2 p.m. on Saturday." 8:07 p.m., when they responded to Budget meanwhile, would shorten its Mayor Force challenged Mr. Construction vehicle stolen from Kenilworth Boulevard site a call that a tree limb was blocking (Continued from page A-l) hours in order to save money in Murphy's claim, stating that more the roadway at South Union Av- nually. the proposed budget Monday, Dec 16: Saturday hours! would allow more Heathermeade section of the town- dent occurred when someone broken, according to police. The speed at 12:42 am. by Officer Chris enue and IincolnAvenue East If the committee chooses to do Currently open from 10 a.m.-9 A back hoe valued at $47,000 was ship were reported broken. The ju- family members to visit the library forced, open a basement window of 10-speed Fuji Mountain Bike, be- Chapman. Mr. Bryant was driving Another downed tree, blocked so, it would save $9,600 by closing p. m. Monday through Thursday, on their day off. reported stolen from a construction venile bureau is irlvegtigating the the residence and proceeded to longing to a 12-year-old, was val- on Centennial Avenue, near the traffic, on Spring Garden; Street site or) Kenilwbrth Boulevard incident ;— ' • ; the clay tennis courts oh Spring- the library would remain open Another disagreement arose take a tool box, a Craftsman hnrn- iw»ri i Garden State Parkway entrance, and also brought down a main field Avenue. The courts, which from 10 a.nv9 p.m. on Monday, sometime between 4 pjn. Dec. 13 nier, an electric drill and a circular when he was pulled over. . cable wire in the area. The Depart- when the committee heard a pre- were allegedly visited by tennis Tuesday,- and Thursday. However,, sentation .calling for the elimina- and 7 a.m. Dec. 16, The back hoe, a Walter Remgert,'58, of Colohia saw..The home owner Was not at Wednesday, Dec. 11: ... . ment of Public Works responded to . DAnVL8TONE/THE CHRONICLE 1086 Chase model, belonged to the legend Bill Tilden, have been a the library's hours of operation tion of Volunteer Recognition was arrested Dec. 14 and charged the residence at the time of the . • -»y«, '... the scene and removed the debris. Michelle Chlllnskl, a 5th grader at Livingston Avenue School In Cranford, ponders a ques- would change from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. F. Giaccione Construction Com- theft. Detective Russell Wilde is in- A 1984 Nissan Sentra parked in fixture in the township for over 50 Night, a program which salutes the with driving while intoxicated, front of a Holly Street residence A 1088 Fuji bicycle, valued at Springfield and Holly streets tion during a recent geography bee. The bee Is sponsored annually by the National decades. on Wednesdays and Fridays. pany of Kearny. . careless driving, and driving with- vestigating the incident $100, was reported stolen from a were also blocked by a".fallen tree 280 volunteers in Cranford. had its front driver's side window Geographic Society. The courts, which aren't actually Furthermore, the library would out a license. Police reported that •: -; .-4. ' . .•*•'* * • • •. Burnside Avenue residence some- "limb, as was the temporary bridge Committee member Ed Robin- smashed at 8 p.m. Police said the Other participants were Lauren Zuravnsky, David Nycz and Jeffrey Baer, 4th grade; cloy but a similar surface called be open from 10 am-2-p.m.-on Saturday, Dec. 14: officer Chris Chapman observed Several eggs were ' thrown time between Dec. 9 and Dec; 10. on High and Lincoln avenues. Po- son supported the retention of, brother of the car owner heard • '••*• A woman living at Lincoln Park Remgert making a careless right lice were called upon to clear both Michael Meier and James Doty, 5th grade; and Jeffrey Schulze, Aaron Wright and Debbie Har-Tru, would be closed for the Saturday, as opposed to its current Recognition Night, while com- against the door of a house at Lin- glass break at 8 p.m. and when he year. The lights on the courts hours of 10 a.m.-5 p.m. East told police that the tires of her hand turn onto the Garden State coln Park East last week. Police areas. North Avenue West was Noble, 6th grade. The winner, James Doty, will take a written exam and have a chance to mittee member Carolyn Vollcro 1983 Datsun were slashed some- looked out the house window he Two vehicles parked at 11 Com- win the national championship and Its first prize, a $25,000 scholarship. would remain oft" throughout the By cutting back on hours, the Parkway while driving at a high said thd owner of the residence re- saw a vehicle speeding up the closed from Orchard Street to Lin- felt the program was expendable. time between 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and rate of speed and subsequently ported the incident at 5 p.m. Dec. merce St were reported damaged coln Avenue by a downed tree. summer, no new clay for the township would save an estimated. roadway leaving the smashed car sometime between the afternoon of courts would be ordered, no per- $9,000, most of which pays for em- "I feel at Volunteer Night some 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14. The vehicle was pulled Remgert over. 12. She also reported that eggs had , Traffic was rerouted from 8:32 p.m. groups should be brought forward parked on the street at the time. window behind him. No estimate Dec, 6 and the morning of Dec. 9. sonnel would supervise the courts, ployees and utilities. been thrown at Her door on a num- of damage was reported. and 12:11 a.m. as Public Service and asked to stand up," Mr. Robin- No estimate of damage was re- Thursday* Dec 12: ber of other occasions. A 1986 Ford Escort and a 1991 Electric and Gas crews struggled to and the facility would be locked When asked by Mayor Edwin Ford Escort had their driver's side Family Care up. Force which day she would choose son said, "We should continue to ported. • • •'• . •'. *.•'•"".•'"..••'•. remove the tree and a downed Approximately $400 worth of the bills there is no money left for presents. She do this for them since they give up • • • Tuesday, Dec. 10: windows smashed. power line. (Continued from"page A-l) Under budget guidelines, Mr. to remain open longer if given the tools were reported stolen from a A bicycle parked at the bike rack doesn't have the heart to tell the children not to their time." Centennial Avenue residence A 40-year-old Roselle man was there would always be hard times for some, people. D'Antonio was told to cut $20,000 option, Library Director Penny The windshield wipers and radio at Hillside Avenue School was expect Santa this year. Ms. Vollcro, however, said the antennas of 12 cars parked in the sometime between 6:30 p.m. Dec. arrested and charged with driving Like the battered wife who is raising her children from the recreation department Brome said she would select Sat- damaged. Both rims on the bike alone. She has a new lire, but it's one fraught with With the help of local churches, organizations and township couldn't afford to keep 12 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14, The inci- were twisted and the frame was while intoxicated, careless driving, budget But even if the tennis,. urday. failure to exhibit credentials and difficulty. Money is more than tight She is wondering residents, Cranford Family Care manages to make courts are closed for a 12-month Township Administrator Edward Volunteer Night, stating she driving while on the revoked list how she will get a tree, and gifts Tor her children, miracles each Christmas, in addition to enabling resi- period, the option remains to re- Murphy, however, disagreed, say- couldn't substantiate such a pro- Police said David Bryant was ob- who are too young to understand why Santa may not dents who have come upon hard times to pay rent, open them the following year ing the library was like downtown gram to Cranford taxpayers. served travelling at a high rate of come this year. buy food, medicine and pay medical costs. This year, PRE-DANCE though, with the recession, Mrs. Sidoti is worried. Np us hcip kids with cancer Another resident, a single mother, was put out of tendance, however, appeared un- The brightly wrapped Christmas gifts in her office can deliver many of the things that the house by her parents and is living with a girl- Fleischer plan have been said and still deliver a willing to embrace the proposals. FOR 3YEAR OLDS'! friend. Upper respiratory problems keep her from will only go so far, and then she will have to turn every day of the year. MISSING PERSON away families. (Continued from page A-l) quality education." "I got very angry tonight," said working, but she must share expenses. This will be a Among the other recommenda- Diana Taylor, president of the rough Christmas for her and her small child. Each year, through the generosity of residents, and we plan to continue to Under Dr. Fleischer's plan, tions were: shortening the elemen- Cranford Education Association. 8 weeks...*44.00 families arc able to provide Christmas for children Cranford High would continue its Classes A "grandmother is raising three children for her who otherwise would wake up to nothing. tary school lunch program to 30 "The things they said here, they bring you quality dry cleaning daughter who is HIV-positive, and doing it on Social current curriculum of four to five Thurs at 10:15. Anyone who would like to provide presents this minutes; developing an interdisci- ought to go back to school. We Security benefits. By the time she buys food and pays required classes and one health- plinary program where "clusters" and 11:00 am and expert tailoring. year is asked to call 709-7235. physical education class; electives, could have written this thing." however, would be cut from two or of teachers from various disci- According to the study, enroll- Sat 9:30 am We serve Granford, Garwood, rate for the past 11 years. Ornaments three to one or two. plines would teach a "cluster" of ment in the district will increase Decorations in the museum students; reorganizing the ad- Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Roselle, Westfield, (Continued from page A-l) "We wanted to do something for were completed by the Green The results of the , eagerly- by El percent during the next five ministrative organizational struc- Linden and surrounding areas. The Cranford Historical Society Christmas and my wife suggested Thumb Garden Club of Cranford, awaited Fleischer Management years, reversing a trend which saw ajso made available to the viewing since we had all these antique ture; and eliminating a guidance while Dreycr's Farm of Cranford Associates staffing study were un- 1 enrollment decline by 11.3 percent public its World War II homefront naments ijwc^ ;b;ring. th.c$ out counselor's position, oho*"child DANCK STUDIO donated the tree this year.-In addi- veiled before a large crowd at the • sihce»10824B. 118 W«*nol Avarnj* "•*"" Tlie exhibition, which will Public and not keep Jlhcm in tion, Carl Peterson, former prcsi- Lincoln School. Not all the board study team and a number of caf- eteria aides. -'• • , Despite the decrease in enroll- be open through March, features closet any more,, Miy Fuhro said- dcnt of, the societyiy, , donated Jriis members, however, agreed with World War H memorabilia do- "Thc core collection came from Dr. Fleischer's proposals. J Dr. Fleischer later admitted that ment; the study showed that staff- * • Classes Beginning Now • • time helping design the World ing levels at the high school and in nated by Cranford and Union my grandmother. My wife, Laura, War II exhibit "I'm disturbed by this," said cutting the positions would be a This is 3-yoar-oldPeter. He's from Cranford and has one more year has built that collection up over feasible, but difficult, task. special services have increased in ot treatment ahead of him , County residents. The display is Admission to the museum is Schools Superintendent Dr. Rob- Mark Himebaugh open to the public Sundays, 24 the past 15 years to the point free, but keep in mind that the ert Paul. "I don't believe that you Board members and those in at- the past 10 years. ; LAST SEEN -3:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 p.m. where there arc now about 400 or- museum exists on donations and WESTFIELD AUTO WASH by his mother in Del Haven, Middle naments. We have about 100 of memberships. For appointments Township (west of Route 47 and For a few weeks, however, the those on the tree." The ECF1992 Calendar Wildwood ori Delaware Bay Bide) Cape Our look is new - but our prices remain the samel World War II exhibit may have to call Mr. Fuhro at 241-7829 or Pat May County, N.J. Wearing blue The oldest decorations date to Pavlak at 276-3789. ' You can turn a long year into 13. pedatric cancer. 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NJ 272-1660 Mttftitw r.x SAT scores exceeded the typical K-12 dis- Ewing, Pair Lawn, Livingston, Matawan- By BRIAN FLORCZAK cording to the study, the Cranford school trict scores by 69 points b verbal and 44 in Aberdeen, Montville, Moorestown, North The Cranford school district gets high district has more professionals per 1,000 stu- math. In ranking High School Proficiency Plainfield, Nutiey, Ocean Township, Ram- THE CHRONICLE marits according to the Heischer Man- dents than the typical comparable NeW Jer- Test scores among 16 comparable districts sey, Scotch Plains-Fanwood and Randolph. The flu bug that closed a num- agement Associated Inc. staffing study.but sey district The district's percentage of «col- throughout the state, Cranford scored fourth "Generally speaking, for every item they ber of Union County schools last o • results shgv there is still room for improve- lege-bound students, however, was slightly o * • o T" .-«>.••• ..•,.; cc o, •; j p ».,«-. .., in reading and fourth in writing. (Cranford) are below other districts, there is week has flown clear of the Cran- o ment. The hard times that have 0 lower than comparable districts in the state, o 6 O . ° o o . •.•'•.•» All totalled, the staffing study indicated an item which they compare favorably ford school district o ••»»••• 'Home forth e The study, which was unveiled to the pub- as was its percentage of 1985-86 ninth- that "Cranford is generally above the typical with," said Robert Fleischer, president of the i Schools Superintendent Robert 0 j 0 " c • ° o n ° lic at Monday's Board of Education meeting, graders who went on to graduate in 1989. •1 Union County K-12 district and/or compares Fogelsville, Pa., consulting firm, when asked D. Paul said Friday that attendance touched so many seem to 0 o ranks Cranford among the better districts in The study, however, showed Cranford to favorably with comparable New Jersey dis- about the survey results. 4 in the district is running close to ] ,'Ttti ° determined to hoaor ; house tours successful the county in a number of areas, including be well above average in a number of other tricts.* The study was an outgrowth of requests normal. percentage of 1985-86 ninth-graders who areas. . The study also concluded that the New by the Township Committee the past two elicit a spirit of helping To The Chronicle: throughout the day. graduated in 1989, and the number of stu- "We're running a little higher, Ghristmas in The tiue success of the house When comparing Scholastic Aptitude Test Jersey school districts Cranford was com- years following school budget defeats. The but we're not anywhere near the Season's greetings are expressed in so many ways at this my heart and o- In thes6 days of controversy, it dents, from the Class of '89 who went on to' (SAT) results, Cranford ranked third in ver- pared to would, be considered "among the Committee had asked for a management time of year. There are cards, toasts, sermons, lighted signs and 0 M is a pleasure to see cooperation tour goes to the homeowners who college. o number we would have to be at to graciously opened their homes for bal scores when ranked among 16 com- best in New Jersey, or for that matter, the study to determine if the school administra- close the schools...Oiir absentee letters among family members and friends, try to keep)M alltheyear. * within our community for a worth- Cranford, however, didnt fare quite as parable New Jersey school districts. nation." The districts were Bergenfield, tive staff was larger than average. while cause. I am speaking about, viewing. If they experienced any rate is about 7 percent, while the But actions speak louder than all the words. Here, in the 0 o schools that closed are around 19 o Ebeneezer Scrooge t « of course, the Home for the Holir inconvenience, we were not aware Spirit of wishing all a warm Christmas holiday, isasmall days house tour sponsored by the of it The Pyne, Pisecki, Murphy percent," he said sampling of the Good Samaritan activities that have occurred 0 , Schools in nearby' Clark, Wesk : :.' "•'=•*•...";•• ..•••. •• • o :. Cranford Junior Woman's Club on and Dennis families were, courte- field and Mountainside were or- throughout the tri-county area over this Itianksgiving- o o Dec 8, of which I am a proud ous, obliging, and understanding, Plans on hold for county animal control service Fund drive Hanukkah-Christmas time. May their example inspire us all; o • • . • • o dered closed by health officials last 0 o ."•'.- . • •..-,.. . „ member. Their patience throughouthroughput the been trying to get the information to go to the Elizabeth and Union were the only municipali- may their rewards come quietly and deeply; months of preparation showed in By BRIAN FLORCZAK Thursday with absentee rates soar- » , 0 • ,' ° O , There are several Cranford mer- mayors* but of course, with a change in admin- ties to. have their own animal control at the at 60 percent ing as high as 34 percent in some o 0 chants and organizations to thank the individual beauty of each o. • '».'••.,• •••••. ,-•• istration, we've been holding off on that infor- time. Cranford's United Way cam- cases. • The Cranford Junior Woman's Club raised $4,000 through its o ^^I for their wonderful and enthusias- horne. A hearty thank you is ex- 0 ."'.••"• Plans to begin a county-wide animal control mation," Mr. Hehl said. In addition to Garden State Kennels in Sfei> paign has reached 60 percent One-third of the elementary and Holiday House Tour for" Project Home, a non-profit organization © tic support Hiey include the Cran- tended to them. I applaud their o 0 o flj service have been put on hold for at least a few After hearing about the plan from the health ling, Associated Humane out of Newark is also oflte $205,000 goal, announced -middle school students in the which assists local residents who are homeless or in danger of ford Book Store, Geiger's, The Ar- generosity in supporting our efforts months. officers, it is expected that county mayors will Chairman Skip Winter. Clark school district reported sick 0 rangement Linda's Book Ex- to aid the homeless of our com- one of the more popular animal control services v losing their present housing because of a crisis situation. The °. - Voa „ o ^ ^ A number of municipal health officers are formulate a county-wide animal control service in Union Cd|h|y. "We are currently about last Wednesday. More than 400 Green Thumb Garden Club added its tasteful talents to boost change, the Kcker Shop, Martin munity. scheduled to meet with county mayors early resolution to bring before the Union County $7,000 behind where we were youths in three schools were ab- Project Home and its own charities. Jewelers, Hal-tig's, Duet, Nancy's Thanks cannot 'be complete next year to discuss the plan, which would Board of Freeholders. . Should the freeholders eventually approve at the same time last year," he sent that day with school officials Jo such a plan, only one shelter would be needed • Meeting at the Knjghts of Columbus in Garwpod, The Vin- Antiques, Anita's Material Things, without '^mention of the but- eliminate the need for contracting private ser- If approved, the county would then consider said. "Additionally, we are look- attributing the number to the flu Cranford Blorist and Jan's Anti- standing women of the Cranfoixi vices for animal control •• in the county. A definite location for the pro- ing to raise an extra $5,000 outbreak. cent Lombardi Lodge of tiie Sons of Italy in America collected o ° -%HT»tl A 'w/^Aft *•••'*'•- ^ building an animal care facility at a yet unde- posed shelter has yet to be selected, but one of ^l •• X\f£J • •'•' M^L' • " ques of Mountainside. Jtiriior Woman's Club. Their con- termined location. According to Mr. HehL it above where we ended up In While absentee numbers soared food for Crariford Family Care. o jWf MJ Cranford, for instance, pays close to $20,000 the sites being discussed by officials is the 1991. Despite the trend, we are The garden club's talent and ere- sistent enthusiasm and "energetic would take at least two years for such a facility" : in some school districts, Cranford's • In turn, Cranford Eamily Care is distributing food baskets, " MHBT annually to the Garden. State Kennels in Watchung Reservation. "optimistic that we will be able to toys and (Clothing for more than 100 needy residents on Christ- ativity gtfve the tour homes that spirit cannot be equalled They Stirling for animal control services, which in- to be compfeted. * ~~" numbers were around the 10 per- w\ W^^^R "" ° extra touch of beauty. The Green: were always there to lend a>helping According to Mr. Hehl the animal adoption r^eet bur goal, and meet the cent mark last week. mas Eye. ^ O i clude harboring animals, removing dead an- The idea of starting a county-wide animal needs of our agencies." Thumb Garden Club, Dig ahd^.hand and that enabled the project imals ftom the road, and euthanbdng arrimals. control service was originally discussed earlier rate at the Elizabeth and Union shelters is The highest rate of absenteeism •The Garwood lions dub raised ftihds through its pancake Delve Garden Club, and the Gar- to run as smoothly as it did. One of the special needs this ' / But by implementing a county-wide service, this year, but the idea has been delayed the down because of the size restraints at the two in the district last Wednesday was breakfast for the annual senior citizens picnic, scholarships and den Club of Cranford outdid them- - Because of all the community facilities. And since all the municipalities in the year, along with the Cranford at Hillside Avenue School with a organizations for the blind. ° ' • ™mF municipalities stand to save money, according past few months. Jaycees and other, organiza- selves to complete the success of support, the Cranford Junior to Cranford Health Officer Warren HehL In October 1990, the Union County Society county would be paying for the proposed facil- 13 percent absentee rate. • • Cranford B'riai B'rith members will volunteer their time in r the project Woman's club will present a check tions, was to help fund John "After business hours you have to pay extra for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals noti- • litical party each week, no en- JEANNINE R. ROWE Meeker Avenue residents To The Chronicle: prosecutor as being "immaterial," dorsement letters and particularly Plea Bargaining is not bribery in spite of my being under oath to 435 Brookside Place when a guilty individual is offered tell the whole truth. make known their opinions a reduced penalty to admit guilt Certification of the radar, and To The Chronicle: who, over the past eight years, has and avoid a trial; however, when the "super-human" infallibility of Opan Ctulilmu Cranford DPW did good job Eva The tenants of a local senior citi- proved himself completely trust- ail innocent individual is pressured State Police Officer Marks was O:00*m-10:00|>m Ch/ktmM Day zen a]partrnent complex have made worthy and totally deserving of to accept a reductipn in points and made part of the court record. l0:00»mloS.-00pm known their opinion of the recently their affection and support. A man fine for admission oTTguilt, that is My testimony and that of my repairing old street light reported chai^c*fay a female resi- who is, in their opinion, moraUy wrong! witness (sister) failed to convince To The Chronicle: time. If you look at the light now, dent of an alieged assault made incapable of committing the alleg- the judge that a speeding car (76 edly abusive act of which he is Recently prosecutor Peter Mus- Because we too often spend a lot you will see that the pole has been upon her sometime in August of cato in Woodbridge's Municipal mph) passed between the parked of time complaining abouCsitua- straightened, repaired and painted Enjoy Incredible Savings on Liquor & Beer this year. being so falsely accused officer and my car in a totally un- Stock Up Now For The Holidays They further state in their signed Court, offered me two points in- tions that we find annoying and and there is a new Victorian-style (Prlc»B Good Thru 12/22/lng RafVMtttt Exacutlv* Editor W««*c«nd Plus Edlor Gordon Davles Abarca Edvard Victoria Bombach Robort Roman YOUR PERSONAL JEWELER SINCE 1945 Fred Holub Juan Flores William Burke Judith Serna Elalno Buckelew Diane Klstullnoc Donna Peltier Qraphloa: Jim Haydan George Gannon Norb Gartvtt MlckJ Pulainalll Jeff Jakowlow Thomas Gentry Wayne Dafgard Mary Shandor Marleno Clarkaon Lynda Koch Mary Ralmondo Nancy Lengyel VIM Pratldwt, ClrcuUilon Director Extoutiv* Sporti Editor Danielle Lech Poter Hnasko Joanna Deslmono Herman Storms EnU«UJnm*nt Anthony Wldeman Brad Davis Linda LeBoeul Donna Scharnlkow Jill Slmonelll MurMIng Philip Malorca Thomas Hnasko Holon Zaaleboylo AoVwtUIng Dtootor Esther Rolmllngor Wayne Wright Scott Holes «nUU Cutty ««k • C««tl WoyJ. 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FAX:(908) 276-6220 Richard Thlrlon HOLIDAY HOURS: Dora Qlberaon Raymond Horan Joyce Musto Cranford, NJ 07016 Kathleen Clark Donlso Wagner Joan Phoenix Opposite Cranford Movie theatre . Christina Hanko Connie Mahonsy Jane Staohlo Rosemary Ruchlno Alan Boyden Jahot Rozolle Ttmrs., Fri. & Mon. 9:45-8:30 • Snt. 9:30-5 • Christmas Eve 9:45-5:00 VALUABLE COUWN^ 76405f4 I -Cranford Chronicle- A-6 News December 19,1991 December 19,1991 News A-7 Keiiilworth

Taylor is student of the month Borough honored for safety Municipal Robert Taylor, 17, is the Novenv ber student of the month at David Garvwxxi and Cranford were two of 61 communities school traffic safely programs to encourage children Brearley H«h SchdoL recognized by AAA New Jersey Automobile Club for to abide by traffic and bicycle safety rules. . court Robert, a Kenihrorth resident, their commitment to pedestrian safeiy. The police deparbrient uses the "left-right-left pe- plans to major in journalism when Garwood received the Pedestrian Safely Citation for destrian safety program in the schools, posts safety he enters college, and hopes to two years without a pedestrian fatality. reminders near the railroad trestles in town and has a specialize in sports writing and good relationship with the school PTA and PTO. "I attribute our town's safety record to high vis- Several fines were levied and someday own a newspaper. ibility of patrol vehicles and increased enforcement of •Without the ongoing safely efforts of communities Robert is ranked second in the like these, pedestrians would have a difficult time penalties imposed during recent senior class. He is a Rutgers Schol- speed zones^in intersections where there is high traversing our roadways," said Matthew Derharn, AAA municipal court proceedings before ar, won a 1901 best writing award pedestrian traffic," said Chief Warren Opie of the Gar- president "We're pleased to recognize the citizens of Judge William Boffe Jr. for a short story, and is currently wood Police Department Cranford and Garwood for their pedestrian safety Scott Baumann, 26, of 330 S. Writing a qualifying essay for his Cranford received the Special Citation for Outstand- achievements and encourage them to continue to Union Ave., Cranford, pleaded nomination for the principal's lead- ing Pedestrian Activities. make pedestrian safety a top priority." . _ guilty to driving while intoxicated ership award. Cranford offers specialized training for police offic- Since AAA began its Pedestrian.Protection Program and driving with a suspended li- Robert enjoys working with his ers in pedestrian and bicycle safety, has a traffic co- in 1937, pedestrian fatalities have decreased 54 per- cense and was fined a total "of personal computer, especially on ordinating committee to oversee pedestrian safety, $1,157. His license was revoked for statistical date, and is active in cent while motor vehicle travel has increased 688 two years and 90 days and he was stresses driver education in the schools and has in- percent three school sports - football, ordered to attend the Intoxicated wrestling and spring track. He is Drr JS Resource Center for 48 editor of the Bear Print, and re- hours. Judge Boffa sentenced Mr. cently participated in Guys and Post office Baumann to 10 days in the county polls, the spring musical ROBERT TAYLOR jail and 30 days community ser- vice. • . . • • ' • • • . ', • holiday hours Charges'against Mr. Baumann Students In grades 5-8 of Lincoln and Franklin schools Holiday service hours for postal " for refusing to take a breath test, Cross country ski lessons set used an official voting machine to elect student council units throughout the area were an- careless driving, possession of an Trailside Nature and Sdence winning film V You Can Walk.lt officers and representatives. Show above are the officer: nounced by Angelo Scanelli, officer * open container of alcohol-and driv- Center will offer an introduction to •there is enough snow, an outdoor Nina Pacchla, secretary; Llnwood Navarro, treasurer; Wil- in charge of the Garwood Post Of- . ing with no brake lights were dis- The Parent Teacher Organization of Harding School spon- cross country skiing, taught by cer- lesson will follow an indoor intro- liam Ives, president; Klmberly Castaldo, vice president; fice. The hours of operation at the missed as part of a plea bargain sored a workshop on positive parenting skills/which was tified; Nordic ski instructor John duction and vygkoover the basics of and their adviser, Mrs. Benc. Garwood Post Office, 202 Center agreement with the prosecutor. conducted by Robert Lento. Parents and teachers learned Hanst, former owner of the Pleas- this Nordic sport in the natural Set- St, are 8:30 am. to 5 pjn. Monday Mr. Baumann was arrested at to use positive reinforcement when dealing with typical ant; Valley Qyde and Ski Shop of ting of the Watchung Reservation. through Friday, and 8:30 am to 1 11:15 pjn. Oct. 6 on Center Street discipline problems. Shown above are Mr. Lento and Prin- Chatham and I960 Olympic Games An additional $15 fee will be pay- Charlene Norrls with her father, Fred. pm Saturday, The post office will by officer Thomas Mericle. cipal Fred Rica. engineer. Sessions will be offered able at class time if an outdoor les- dose at 12:30 pjn. Christmas and Separately, Shahied Pasha of Thursday, Jan. 11, from 7:30-9 pjn. son is given. Instruction and dem- New Year's Eve. Walnut Street, Elizabeth pleaded and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 10- onstration of ski basics include cor- Charlene Norris is this guilty to being an unlicensed driv- 11:30 a.m. rect falling, snowplow stopping, er and failing to make a turn. She Beginner skiers can register with striding and kick turns. Telemark year's homecoming queen Democrats hold was fined a total of $285. Judge Police blotter a $5 non-refundable fee, which will turns also be demonstrated if time The Americanism and Youth Committee of the VFW Ladles Boffa suspended any new license pay for an all-indoor program if allows. Charlene Norris of Garwood, a senior at DavkLBrearley High School, was honored as homecoming queen .for 1991-92 during half-time cer- annual meeting Auxiliary Bay Leaf Post 6807 recently had a poster coloring request for 180 days. Ms. Pasha there is no snow. The indoor pro- All participants must bring their The Garwood Democratic Club was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Oct 13 gram will consist of a lecture cover- own equipment Registration in- emonies at a recent BrearieyJohnson Regional football game in Ken- contest for first grade students. The posters were of the by officer Mericle. Bworth. held their annual Christmas meet- Statue of Liberty. The winners were: ing topics such as clothing, waxing formation: 789-3670 Monday- ing on Dec. 9. Incoming chairman Gregory Hetrick, 36, of Boa Pedestrian struck by van is and equipment, and the award- Saturday 9 Bjm.-S pjn. Charlene has been recognized for being outgoing, athletic, school- Mike Crincoli presented a token of In Mrs. Laura Smith's class: first, Kristen Rastelll; sec- Place, Hillside, pleaded guilty to spirtted and cheerful. She has been a member of the David Brearley the club's appreciation to Frank ond, Maria Foglla; and third, Angela Sytko. theft by deception and was fined a varsity gymnastics team and served as the Bear mascot for the Brearley Spera, the outgoing chairman. Dur- In Miss Linda fosunko's class: first, Jaclyn William; sec- total of $155. Mr. Hetriek had been hospitalized in fair condition cheeneading squad. In addition, Chariene participates In Trend, a student ing the presentation, Mr. Crincoli ond, Dale Coulter; and third, Kelly Reynolds. accused of presenting a $1 bill that A 25-year-old Roselle Park versified Specialties, owner of the organization that promotes the benefits of a drug- and alcohol-free cited some of Mr; Spera's ac- Winners received a cash prize and ribbons. All the first had been altered to appear like a woman was listed in fair condition van he was driving. No sum- fifestyte, and Project Joy, the Union County Regional High School Dis- Court trict's Intergenerational program. She also plays on the Brearley softball complishments, including nine graders were given Pledge of Allegiance pencils. These $20 bill to a Garwood business last Friday after she was struck by a monses were issued. years as a Garwood borough coun- week. team and participated in last year's school musical production of Guys awards were given at an assembly with the following VFW van Dec. 3 on N. 14th street Police are continuing to investi- and Dolls. A member of Who's -Who Among American High School cilman, . planning board chairman, Ursala Carthens, 24, of PMnfield, - The woman,-identified as Kavita gate- exactiy-how -Ms.-Modh was Auxiliary members present: Ann Guerrlero, Helen Kllburg, pleaded not guilty but was found Two men convicted of drunken driving Students, Charlene was the recipient of the 1989 and 1990 Brearley and chairman of Emergency MffifConnie Goodall and RaB Modh of Jerome Street, was taken struck but investigators believe the Booster Club Awardfor gymnastics. attorns* Mrur.r Crincolrvinmisi thankeihtmiro^di Mrmr-. i*onmo uooaeu ana nae guilty of shoplifting one pair of torrential downpour contributed to TTwo men were convicted in sep- by the court and had his license Judges were Lucille Varela, Barbara Yutz, Diane Varela shoes worth $49 from Shoetown on to University Hospital, Newark, inddents of driving 'while in- suspended for six months. Even with all of her school-related activities, Charlene still finds time to Spera for his years of dedication shortly after 5 p.m. by the Ken- the accident Police have inter- and service. Mr. Crincoli especially and Catherine Madara. South Avenue. She was fined a JKou- James-Cameron, 42, of Roselle hold two part-time jobs. She Is employed by Char and Sons Malnte- ilworth Rescue Squad with a frac- viewed one witness and-are-con ~nance, afemSy-owned business , and paints clothes for a deslgTTsfiJaicr thanked Mr. Spera's -wife, Pauline, Shown above are three winners, Kristin Rastelll, Maria total of $305. Ms. Carthens was ar- turning to seek others who may Park, was convicted on a third DWI rested Oct 31 oh a complaint by tured leg and head injury. ihvorth court reports, Vasile Milu, In Union. After her graduation from David Brearley in June, Charlene for her patience and understanding Foglla and Angela Sytko, and Principal Randy Pratt, Laura have seen the accident Anyone 30, of Union was arrested Sept 25 offense in Kenilworth and received over the years. Smith, Lucille Varela of the VFW, and Barbara Yutz. Shoetown employee Nelvja Monte- Investigators said Ms. Modh had plans to attend college and major In business. with information is urged to call for failing to stop at a stop sign. a $1,000 fine, a revoked license for ro. been walking home in a heavy rain headquarters at 276-1700. All 10 years, and must serve 30 days Charlene Is the daughter of Patricia and Fred Norris. A blko-a-thon to benefit St. Jude's-Research Hospital was when she was struck by a van driv- will be confidential. Subsequent investigation led toa n in-patient and 60 days outpatient sponsored by the Knights of Columbus No. 5437 In Gar" Wieir You WdhfTx>'lGet Serious Abotit The Arts.. en by Robert Haleck, 31, of Clark. arrest,for DW, He/wa$ finedv$406.alcohol rehabilitation treatment wood. Dennis Lesak, coordinator, said $2,281 was fbN Mr. Haleck is an employee of Di-• warded to the hospital. Shown above are Tina Pugh of Avenel and David Deschamps of Elizabeth, who won these bicycles for their efforts. The bikes were donated by Kings, Bradless and Pathmark. Advertise THE WESTFIELD SCHOOL OF DANCE in the TIMES HOME OF THE Christmas Eve Chronicle! WESTFIELD PERFORMING ARTS TROOPE LUNCHEON i2.4Dm DECEMBER 20-26 Ballet • Acting • Voice & U Tap • Jazz • Musical Theatre our Holiday Menu P DIGITAL DISPLAY Musical Productions • Acrobatics DINNER SEATING 5:30-8:00pm iMeghertz CAPSULE REVIEWS OF CURRENT FILMS IN Weekend Mid-Season Classes Begin Jan. 6 COMPLETE DINNER 5 State Coverage Featuring A New Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Rolls, Butter, * Personalized 95 Greeting & Slcy Children's Beginners Acting Class Choice of Steak, Filet Mlgnon, Chicken, Pager Available Seafood, Fish— Veal—Dessert.Coffee DIGITAL DI&AY PAGfSS ROM MIDDLESEX 11:40p.m. Wodnesday: 4:30 p.m., 7:30 through Monday, Wednesday, •Beauty and the Beast (G) Fri- 327 Chestnut SL, Union Wednesday 5:10 p.m., 7:20 & up p.m., 10 p.m. Thursday: -l-p;m.r3:15 p.m., day through Monday: 12:30 (908)964-9633 p.m;,-10:30 p.mr Thursday— Westfield School of Dance AMBWMULT!Pt.EX 'JFK (R) Friday through Thurs- day: noon, 3:35 p.m., 7:15 KENDALL PARK CINEMA 5:25 p.m., 7:35 p.m., 9:50 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 4:50 p.m., •Call theater (or showtimes. through Monday: 1 p.m., 3 Reservations & Information 908-233-5542 Routes 9 & 35, Sayreville p.m. Lato Shows except Tuos- Route 27, Kendall Park p.m. Tuesday: 1 p.m., 3:15 6:50 p.m., 8:40 p.m. Tuesday: GENERAL CINEMA p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:20 p.m., (908) 721-3400 402 Boulevard M MOTOROLA day at 10:45 p.m. •Trie Add- (908) 422-2444 p.m. 5:20 p.m., 7:20 p.m. 12:30 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 4:50 BLUE STAR 10:30 p.m. New Years Eve Open House mow SM W... 34 **> °* •Cape Fear (R) Friday through BRAVO with ams Family (PG-13) Friday •The Addams Family (PG-13) •The Addams Family (PG-13) p.m., 6:50 p.m. Route 22 West, Watchung •An American Tall: Flevel Goes M Thursday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 VIBRATION through Thursday: Noon, Friday, Saturday: 2:15 p.m., Friday through Monday, •The Addams Family (PG-13) (908) 322-7007 West29 (G) Friday through 789-3011 New Years Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet 14 Act Now& Receive p.m., 9:50 p.m. Late show Fri- available - 12:25 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:10 4:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8:20 Wednesday, Thursday: 1:20 Friday through Monday: 12:15 " •Cal) theater for showtimes. Tuesday: 1:20 p.m., 3 p.m. Froml2i00nOOtt 1 Mo, Service day, Saturday, Wodnesday and p.m., 9:20 p;m. Late shows p.m., 10:00 p.m. Sunday p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., p.m., 2:40 p.m., 5:20 p.m., LINDEN FIVEPLEX Wednesday: 5 p.m., Thursday We Pay Top $$ Thursday at 12:30 a.m. FREE! Friday, Saturday, Wednesday through Thursday: 1:55 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 9:50 p.m. Tuesday: 7:40 p.m., 10 p.m. Tuesday: 400 North Wood Auo., Unden Uirough Monday: I p.m., 2:30 (ask lor dclailtl •An American Tall: Flevel Goes For Your Trade and Thursday at 11:40 p.m. 3:55 p.m., 5:55 p.m., 8:00 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. 12:15 p.m., 2:40 p.m., 5:20 (908) 925-9787 p.m. West (G) Friday through Thurs- "Beauty and the Beast (G) Fri- p.m., 9:50 p.m. 'Hook (PG) p.m., 7:40 p.m. •Call theater for showtimes. •Beauty and the Beast (G) Fri- day: 12:00 p.m., 5 p.m. day through Thursday: Noon, 2 Friday, Saturday: 1:30 p.m., •American Tall II (G) Friday NEW PARK CINEMA day through Monday: 1:20 •Star Trek VI: The Undlscov- p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:20 SOMERSET through Tuesday: 11:30 a.m., 23 West Westfield Avo. ermj Country (PG) Friday 7:30 p.m. 9 p.m. Tuesday; 10 p.m. Late show Friday, Sat- p.ml Sunday, through Thursday: 2 p.m. 'Cape Fear (R) Friday Roselle Park through Thursday: 12:05 p.m., BERNARDSVILLE CINEMA 1:20 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:10 urday, Wednesday and Thurs- 1:15 p.m., 3:55 p.m., 6:30 through Monday: 4 p.m., 7 12:30 p.m, p.m., 2:30 p.m., Route 202, Bemardsvllle (908) 241-2525 xp.m., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday day at 11:50 p.m. p.m., 9:05 p.m. p.m., 10 p.m. Tuesday: 4 •Call theater for showtimes. 3:05 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:25 •Fez ttte Boys (R) Friday, Sat- (908) 766-0357 p.m., 7 p.m. 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (908)757-BEEP; CINEPLEX OOeON RIALTO TRIPLEX Thursday through Monday p.m., 7:10 p.m., 7:40 p.m., • urday: 4:45 p.m. Sunday: •Star Trek VI: The Undiscov- MENU) PARK GENERAL CINEMA 250 East Broad St. 1:20 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:10 WE ACCEPT PHONE ORDERSI 9:30 p.m., 10:15 p.m. lato 4:30 p.m. Sunday through ered Country (PG) Friday: 7:30 Main Level RUTGERS PLAZA SIX Wostfleld p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. "Star shows Friday, Saturday, Thursday: 8:10 p.m. p.m., 9:40 p.m. Saturday: 1 Wednesday and Thursday at Mcnlo Park Mall, Edison Easton Ave., Somerset (908) 232-1288 Trek W (PG) Friday through •An American Tall: Flevel Goes p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:20 p.m., midnight. 12:30 a.m. (908) 321-1412 7:30 p.m., 9:40 p.m. Sunday. - (908)828-8787 •Call theater for showtimes. Monday: 1 p.m., 3:10 p.m., West (G) Friday through Satur- •Call theater for showtlmes. WESTFIELD TWIN CINEMA 5:20 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 10 p.m. "For The Boys (R) Friday •Opens Friday, Dec. .13. Call day: 1:35 p.m., 3:10 p.m. 1 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:20 p.m., through Thursday: 1:45 p.m., theater for showtlmes. 7:30 p.m., 9:40 p.m. Monday: GENERAL CINEMA 138 Central Avo., Westflold Tuosday: 1 p.m., 3:10 p.m, Sunday through Thursday: SOMERVtLLE CIRCLE (908) 654-4720 5:20 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Wednes- 'HOMEOWNER 7 p.m., 10 p.m, GENERAL CINEMA 1:15 p.m., 2:55 p.m. 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Tuesday: •-30Bugsy (R) Friday through BRUNSWICK SQUARE 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. 7:30 , Routos 28 & 202, Raritan •Beauty and the Beast (G) Fri- day: 5:20 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 10 CREDIT PROBLEMS? •JFK (R) Friday, Saturday: (908) 526-0101 day: 7:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday through Mon- Thursday. 12:45 pLmo.,3i4S. . Brunswick Square Mall 2:05 p.m., 5:35 p:m. Sunday p.m., 9:30 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:55 p.m. Late . Route 18, East Brunswick p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:20 p.m., - "Call theater for showumos. Saturday: 1:30 p.m.; 3:25 day: 1 p.m., 3:10 p.m., 5:20 NO PROBLEM!! through Thursday:T£}5 p.m., MONTGOMERY p.m., 5:30 p.m;, 7:45 p.m.. .. shows Friday, Saturday, (908)238-2998 4:45 p.m., 8:15 p.m. - ' *• . 7:300 p.m., 9:40 p.m. prp CENTER THEATER 9:30 p.m. Sunday: 1:30 p.m!, SECONDARY Wednesday and Thursday: •JFK (R) Friday through Mon- •Cape Fear (R) Friday, Satur- BROOK THEATRE "Bugsy (R) Friday through Routos 206 & 518, Rocky Hill 3:25 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:15 MORTGAGE LOANS 12:35 a.m. day and Thursday: 11:30 a.m., day. 7:25 p.m., 9:50 p.m. 10 Hamilton St, Bound Brook Monday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m, 7 (609) 924-7444 p.m., 9:15 p.m. Wednesday: 7 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday: (908) 469-9665 p.m., 10 p.m. Tuesday 1 "Father ol the Bride (PG) Fri- •Black Robe (R). Friday, Mon- p.m., 9 p.m. Monday, Tuos- p.m., 4p.m., 7 p.m. Wednos Tuesday: 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. 7:10 p.m., 9:35 p.m. Admission $3 for all shows be- day through Thursday: 12:20 day through Thursday: 7:15 day, Thursday: 1:30 p.m., day 4:10 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:50 Borrow For Any Reason 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: 3 p.m., •My Girl (PG) Friday, Saturday: fore 6 p.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Grace & Peace Kenllworth Gospel Chapel p.m., 2:40 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 6:30 p.m. 10 p.m. p.m., 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 3:25 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:40 p.m. Thursday through Mon- St. Bernard's 7:30 p.m., 9:50 p.m. Late 1:40 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6 p.m., •Star Trek W: The Undiscov- p.m., 9:30 p.m. Newark Ave. & 23rd St., Konllworth • Home Improvement 'Fatter of the Bride (K) Fri- ered Country (PG) Fri(lay Sunday: 1:15 p.m., 3:16 p.m., day: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m., 108 Eastman St., Cranford. Fellowship Church ~sHows*Friaay,"Soturday, 8 p.m., 10:05 p.m. Sunday •Father of the Bride (PG) Fri- Catholic Church day through Monday and , through Sunday: 5:30 p.m., 8 5:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 9:15 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at through Thursday: 1:30 p.m., day. 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. "JFK (R) Friday through Mon 950 Raritpn Rd., Cranford, NJ 0701(5 (908)272-6131 • Bill Consolidations Thursday: 1 p.m., 3:15 p.m., p.m. Tuesday through Thurs- p.m. 276-2418 368 Sumner Avepue, Plalnfleld 12:10 a.m. 3:35 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 7:45 Saturday. 1 p.m., 3:10 p.m., day: 12:30 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7 Sunday, December 22nd 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 10 p.m. p.m.,,9:50 p.m, , day: 7:30 p.m. •Overseas (R) Friday, Monday 908*276-8740 (908)756-3393 • Judgements • The Last Boy Scout (R) Friday Tuosday: 1 p.m., 3:15 p.m., through Thursday; 7:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Tuosday: OMEGA CONSTELLATION Rev. C. Paul Strockbine, Pastor through Thursday: 12:05 p.m., •Bugsy (R) Friday, Saturday: GENERAL CINEMA p.m. Sunday 1 p.m., 3:10 12:30 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 7 Pastors Deart& Virginia Knudsen Christmas Eve 11:00 a.m. - Christmas Program • Bankruptcy 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. Wednos- 1:30 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7 p.m., BRIDGEWATEH COMMONS 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. ' IN 18K GOLD OR IN STEEL AND GOLD Rev. Christine Regan, 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:05 day: 3:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.. 5:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 7:25 p.m., p.m., Wednosday 3:40 p.m., Advent Worship Servlco 9:35 p.m. Sunday through Routes 22 « 202-206 Assistant Pastor 7:00 p.m. - vigil Mass with Quest Speaker - Dr. David Dunbar • Foreclosures p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:25 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 10 p.m. p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. 9:35 p.m. Wednesday 7:15 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Thursday FOR ALL YOUR SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS Sunday Docombor 22 at 10:00 am 7:10 p.m., 7:40 p.m., 9:30 Thursday: 1:15 p.m., 3:55 Bridgewater p.m., 9:25 p.m. Monday, through Monday: 12:30 p.m., Story Telling For Children President, Biblical Seminary GENERAL CINEMA (908) 725-1161 Docombor 24, 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service s Fast Approval p.m., 10:15 p.m. Late shows p.m., 6:45 p.m., 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 1 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. Tuesday December 24 at 6:00 pm 10:00 p.m. - Night Mass with Choir WOODUfllDQE 'Father of the Bride (R) Friday. "JFK

Naomi Spitz is bride Miss Wronski, Mr. Brown Eagle Scout candidate to distributeyVlals of Life plan summer wedding that he be awarded the Eagle of Mark Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wronski of BRIAN FLORCZAK Scout badge. Naomi Spitz, formerly of Cran- The couple honeymooned in An- Piscataway, formerly of Cranford TOECHRONICLE >u John came up with the idea of have announced the engagement ford, was married to Mark Jen- guttla and are presently residing in John Ondrey really distributing the Vials of life ear- - of their daughter, Barbara of nings of Birighamton, N.Y., on May Miami takes, Fla., to Craig Brown, wants for Christmas is to lier this year arid has spent the The bride is a pediatric nurse, earn his Soy Scouts of past few months raising $1,000 to- 26, 1991, at the Bretton Woods in son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brown wards the purchase of materials. RJT., and the groom is a civil engi- of Plantation Key, Pla., formerly of America Eagle Scout Morris Plains, neer and consultant badge. To meet that goal, the Cran- He recently bought the vials Cranford , ford resident may just sdve some- from a Garwood firm at a cost of Ms. Wronski is a graduate of the ofle'slife $850. The remaining money, John ? 1986 class of Cranford High School A 15-year-old Cranford High, said, will go toward publicizing the ; and a 1990 graduate of Rutgers School sophomore,- John will help project through the use. of such * University,! with a bachelor's de- distribute 3,000 so-called "Vials of items sis posters. gree in psychology. She is depart- life" Saturday at the Municipal 'TU be helping to distribute the- ment manager/buyer for "Bloomers Building flcom S ajn.r3 pjn. vials, the inserts and the stickers, Kds," Miami Lakes. The plastic vials include a paper Well be handing them out to resi- Mr. Brown, a graduate of the insert to be filled out regardingth e dents of Cranford and everyone 1986 class of Cranford.tligh School owner's medical history. The insert can come and get one." . received a degree in criminal jus- is then put back into the vial and Although just a sophomore at MARISA GIANNOBILE and JOSEPH LEFANO tice from St Thomas University, stored in a central location, typically Cranford High School, John is al- Miami, in 1990. He is a deputy in the owner's refrigerator. ready thinking ahead to college.; the Broward County Sheriffs De- TheJJ.& Naval Academy in An- May 1$?2 wedding is planned partment— Finally, a sticker is placed on the .._ A.. J\$$J2&, _J992_wedding_is vial owner's front door notifying res- napolis and Military Academy in BARBARA WRONSKI West Point are among the schools planned at the Church of the As- cue; crews of the vial's location in for Miss Giannobile, Mr. Lefano sumption, Roselle Park. case of a medical emergency. John is considering. : Alberino and Anella Giannobile County Vocational School arid is a And while John may earn an And, as a classical pianist, John- of Cranford announce the engage- hairdresser at Martin Wyman Gal- Chronicle policy for weddings, engagements Eagle Scout badge for his merits, is hoping

VHI^HI^ w p^fli imfpifffr '"^CBS^^^^VSP^^ Religion mm for a p*m«iftrt W0dair&. J^^^J^^SSS^SSs tled "Between,Understanding and ists are Jennifer Bobrowski of preach at the 11 p.m. service. tions in the United States and To Place St. Michael Parish Believing." Families are asked to Cranford and Christine Swensori of Music at this service will'include abroad mtim*ic St Michael Parish will celebrate worship together until 10:15 am,Westfield Instrumental soloists are the Calvary Choir's performance of Call 276-0936 for registrationr Carrying a large selec the Great Feast of the Nativity of when children are dismissed for Tracy Broughton, Nicole Maguire, lion of Bridal Gowns to Blow .Ye the Trumpet by Henry The $5 fee includes a continental v"suit every price range. Your Ad Here Jesus Christ. • ,'v^-.,-;^r^..v . • ' \ Sunday School Infant and toddler Ahna^Totdahl, Amy Wendel and Purcell and Star That Shone On breakfast a The local parish wMjbegin the care is available; : \ "-'•;''" Jennifer Woll^riberg. BeWeheyn. by Larry Shackley. of celebration with a family liturgy at Three services will be offered Thev 7:30 pjn. service will feature A festival service of Holy Com- 35 Alden St Call Annette otto** 5 pjn. Christmas Eve. The chil- Christmas Eve to meet the needs the combined junior and teen munion will be celebrated Christ- Cranford Alliance '•?• Cranford, NJ dren's choir will sing. At 7 p.m. the and interests of all ages. "Journey choirs and the Senior Ringers. The mas Day at 11 ajn. Pastor Regan Christmas Is Calling You Home, 201-276-2299 liturgy of Christmas Eye will be to Bethlehem" is the title of the 4 Rev. C. Paul Strockbine will will preach. Special music will be a musical combined with drama, at 231-6689 celebrated At 11:30 pan. a carol OPEN EVENINGS pjn. service designed for young preach. presented by Dolores Strockbine. will be presented at Cranford Alli- Tues & Thurs service will be presented by the families by church member Kath • At both Christmas -Eve services, The public is invited Call 27ft- ance Church Sunday, Dec. 22, at adult and handbell choirs, followed Riddleburger of Cranford. The con- Dolores Strockbine of Cranford, so- 2418. 6:30 pjn. The public is invited at t be by a period of darkness and quiet gregation will become part of the.prano soloist, will perform Brahms' no charge. In a warm and upbeat During this period of darkness, the story through pantomime, music Cradle Song of the Virgin, ac- manner, the presentation brings Christinas Proclamation will be and spontaneous readings in the companied by Calvary's director of Selling your skills home the essence of the "Call of proclaimed and the nativity scene sanctuary. The Cherub Choir, Joy- Learn to identify, package and wyRnancWAW music, G. Louise Glazer, on piano Christmas" by evoking the images blessed. Following these ceremo- ful Ringers and Singers will be fea- and Robert Glazer on viola. The sell your job skills at the "Next and memories of Christmas, and SHED POUNDS ^ rttUittt nies the liturgy of Midnight will tured also. Infants and toddlers are Step" employment assistance sem- postlude for both services will be -then turning attention to the love be celebrated. This liturgy will be invited Joy To The World, presented by inar Saturday, Dec. 21, at Cranford concelebrated by the priests of the United Methodist Church, Lincoln of the Christ Child The presenta- A traditional Christmas service the Senior Ringers. tion also will feature the Sanctuary parish with the adult and handbell of scripture and carols will take A half-hour of seasonal music and Walnut avenues. BARBARA PftTASHKIN M.S., Dietitian/Nutritionist choirs assisting. place at 8 pan. Soloists Rick and Guest speaker Adam Radzik, the Choir and a small children's choir 8 & 16 Week, personalized and group programs will precede the 11 p.m. service, under the direction of Ruth Kong. On Christmas Day, the liturgy Ruth Marsden and Prisdlla Miller presented by the Calvary Choir, chairman of the board of Radzik .-• Permanent Dietary Diabetes will be celebrated at 7:30, 9:30 and will be featured with the youth and Emek, Inc., is recognized for Cranford Alliance Church also Success MM) Planning d, Rotary C*ij,Am«fcari 10:30 am. and noon. The 10:30 lit- the Senior Ringers and instrumen- • Exercise Programs Eating Disorders handbell choir. The meditation pre- talists Ruth Schlenker of Ken- his expertise in sales and market- will hold a one-hour Christmas Eve • Cholesterol Stress Reduction urgy, will be concelebrated by the sented at this service by Mr. Miller - service-at;7t30 pan.r The-Ghristmas • Hypertension Overcoming Singing priests of the parish with the adult ilworth, clarinet and Louise Glazer. g~^nig h CftribnJ ^urttor Worrit* is called "Good Tidings to All." Soprano Lisa Domaratzky of which is geared to individuals in story will be told in gospels and choir singing. Child care will be provided for chil- with hymns, carols and music re- START A NUTRITIONAL DIETARY PROGRAM TODAY! Ant porikfattl Wk The church will be decorated, Springfield will perform Cantique all stages of career transition. He is dren 7 and younger. de Noel by Adolphe Adam. heard on the Business Radio Net- flecting the Christinas message. PERSONAL COUNSELING WITH OUR with wreaths, trees, large banners, A candlelight Communion ser- oil lamps and more than '60 red The Rev. Christine Regan will work, which broadcasts to 82 sta- The public is invited Call 276-1617. FMJEE PROFESSIONAL NUTRITIONISTS vice will conclude the service. Song CONSULTATION «^ QQO poinsettia plants. This will be in qf the Stable will be featured by the roA Parliamentarians contrast to the sparse decor of the A VAILABLE (90S) OO «f - Chancel Choir. Communion will be 346 SOUTH AVE., FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023 Advent season. served by college youth and Mr. plan During the days following the lit- The( Miller will present "Encounter" as urgies, services will be celebrated the meditation. «ro,tt» at the regular times. All are invited Rededication camber, but wfl meet Wedr** to attend any liturgies and services A celebratory service led by col-. dHyJaa22Membom«ludy lege and high school youth will be Have Your Holiday Gifts at the church, 40 Alden St presented Sunday, Dec. 29, at 10 am. The young adults will present First Presbyterian a "Look at Christmas Past Present Stuffed in a Balloon! The Rev. Bruce Williams of First and Future" before returning to Garden Club wln« Presbyterian Church will preach their colleges and schools. Sunday firing in your own gifts or purchase one third-place award* "Words of Christmas" Luke 2:8-20 School will be provided following G CM on Sunday. The 9:30 am. service family worship. in our store and we will "stuff" it will feature the Caroler Choir and The church is at the corner of in a decorated balloon for All things Gonsiplered, it's not what you know that matters. It's what you do nhe(>aJAaan8oteg^ Jubilee Bells. All choirs and bell Lincoln and Walnut avenues. Park- : Comprtiort. th» pttijM& m& choirs will perform at 11 a.m. The ing is available at the library. with what you know: creating solutions, forrnulating concepts, developing new dub Ptwktert Betty Htete, hud Chancel Choir, under the direction ideas, and expressing those thoughts to others. of Evelyn Bleeke will sing Christ- only bow entered by the <3att»w Calvary Lutheran Union County College has a full range of high quality programs that can give Cbbf NuJwyatarvAv mas Day and Angel's Carol. At 5 pan. there will be an all-church Calvary Lutheran Church, 108 Your choice of balloon, ribbon and grass you the knowledge you need. And they help you learn how to put that knowledge gp Christmas party in Bates Hall. A Eastman St has scheduled a vari- to work. Whether you want to sharpen your current skills or prepare for a new state tevot pot luck supper is planned. Fellow- ety of worship services for the or leave it up to us! ship and entertainment will be the Christmas season. career, UCC offers affordable education with convenient class schedules. On Sunday, the fourth Sunday To get your career moving in the right direction, call Union County College Awan) farttrrts i <3ub6 lor tht theme. i'tartki* The family service on Christmas in Advent will be observed at regu- GREAT FOR: today at (908) 709-7500. is at 4 p,m. Three Wee Kings, an larly scheduled 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services. At 9:45 a.m. the Akl Squad bufctna, and «* adaptation of the Magi who fol- • Candy • Plush Animals Spring Semester starts January 21,1992 b'ddirt lowed the star to find the king, is Sunday Church School will hold its the story which includes all the children's program in Fellowship • Cash • Perfume human and animal characters of HalL The young children's Alleluia • And More g the Christmas story. At the 9 and Choir will perform. • Jewelry 11 pjn. services, Mr. Williams will Three services will be held on union «the Earth Dey F.* *Ur*xi preach "God With a Human Face," Christmas Eve. A children's Christ; John i:lr16. A candlelight service mas Eve service will be held at 5 f>wnWCol«o«iDothP»Qh(* will be held at 11 p.m. pjn. Designed for young children OUNTY and parents, the service will in- Mirtero Moody and May clude simple carols, the reading of Helium Balloons COLLEGE United Methodist the Christmas story and the plac- Members of the Cranford United ing of the nativity figures by some and Gifts for all 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford Methodist Church invite the public of the children. occasions to a celebration .of song, bells, Candlelight services of Holy Cranford • Elizabeth • Plainfield • Scotch Plains drama, sermon and scripture. Communion will be held at 7:30 JOHN KEATING/THE CHRONICLE O Holy Night will be featured by and 11 pjn. Members of Temple Beth-El gather Dec. 8 to rededlcate their newly renovated chapel. PEACHIEi the Chancel Ringers at the 10 a.m. At 7:15 pjn. the junior and teen Shown In the chapel are Ben Gengalen, Murray Rose, designer Marsha Drechsler, Rabbi 208 Lenox Ave. We're your college. worship service on Sunday. The choirs and Senior Ringers Bell Ronald Hoffberg, Stuart Kaback and Lawrence Koh. E-E-NI 233-3837 Rev. Douglas Miller's sermon is ti- Choir will perform. Soprano solo- Westfield (ntl|iicenl to post ollico)

* " - Cranford Chronicle - A-10 Community Life .,, December 19,1991 December 19,1991 Community Life A-ir Seniorsi t TfieTroiTHorse^FreipP

Thursday Senior Club pressure reading, weight and counseling. By appoint- ment- ;.. V .. •• ' ..••.'• $ lano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pi- Today the Thursday Senior Oub will be entertained On Sale For Just l89" (Reg. *216") rano Christopher Nazzaro,, Danielle by the "Side by Siders" singing group. Tomorrow: 12:30 pjn. Wendy Kaplowitz, nutritionist Students honored Nazzaro.Lee Newmark, Christine etro Catalario, 16 MacArthur Ave.; from the Visiting Nurse Association, will present a Granford schools shine for anti-drug posters Pemoulifi, Lori Polito, Jason Pur- vice president, Sylvia Haller, program on "Happy Holiday Eating." . Nickel The elementary music de- Four Cranford students earned die, Kevin Reilly, Marc Ricci, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert - Friday Senior Club Monday: 12:30-3:30 pjn. Health Maintenance Pro- Howard Roach, Kathleen Ryan, Haller, 28 Georgia St; treasurer, Tpmarrottr the Friday Seniors dub will learn about gram includes free blood pressure reading, weight partment of Hillside. Avenue honors in the Union .County. Nar- ' Cdri FiarningoJ daughter of Mr. and Plate PTA convention School will perform their annual cotic Advisory Board's 12thAnnual Robert Sands, Gina Serpico, Re- "Happy Holiday Eating."«there is no meeting on Fri- and counseling. becca Severs, Peter Sevigny and Mrs. Frank Fiamingo, 331 Walnut day, Dec. 27. __. ' "v. Wednesday: The Community Center will be closed ; I All Cranford Public Schools sent vocacy for children for three years holiday program in the auditorium Drug Poster Contest for fifth grad- Ave.; secretary, Jennifer Slocum, today at 1:30 pjn. ers. In the "Best Slogan'1 category, Rebecca Taylor. for Christmas. There will be no Senior Citizen bus Special representatives to the 91st Annual in a row. Each year National and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George : Julie Bashioum won first place and Monday Senior Club "'service. •• •'•' . ' '• .. '' •••••.' $ Re $263 New Jersey PTA Convention in At- State PTA.andLWorid Book Cor- The 4th, 5th and etirgrade chb- Slocum, 615 Orchard St - On Sale For Just 234" < g- *) lantic Gty, where the schools won poration recognize one local unit rus, and elementary band and or- AndrewHubbisctff arid Kelly EcT Child Shield The Monday, Senior Citizen dub recently cel- Brass Ring Awards in four of five from each state for its ability to put chestra, will present a varied pro- monds tied for third place. In the program in effect ebrated the birthdays of a dozen members: Pat Dick, Wednesday Senior Club . challenge categories. "Children Krsf grarfi of traditional holiday music. "Most Artistic" category, Becky National Geography Emily DiVencenzo, Mary Hackett, Stanley Hrenhik, The Wednesday Group held their annual Christmas UONELVILLE CIRCUS SPECIAL (Not pictured) : Rwe major program challenges Included in this repertoire are Taylor won third place. More than Cranford's Child Shield Program, Rose Lang,r-Anna Iitwin^-Jane Pankuqh, Letti Pre- party; at the Westwood last Wednesday. Members cel- In 1989 Walnut Avenue School 1,000 posters were received and 21 in effect since 1972, is designed to Bee competition held cone, Mary Schott, Ruth Spurlock, Hectra Tutulis and $ w were set up for local units. The won the Advocates for Children Christmas Carol Cheer, light the ebrating December birthdays were Diane Capro, On Sale For Just 229" (Reg. *29l ) Candle, Christmas Polka, Twelve received honors. provide a means of assistance to Livingston Avenue School stu- Hazel Wagner. Any senior interested in joining, call Helen Grayce, Rita Gruss, Charles Hoffinan, Nadja four units Cranford shone in were: Award. In 1990, Livingston Avenue dents competed in the National i I 709-7283. - * the Safe Homes-Safe Families Pro- Days of Christmas, Hava Nagila elementary age children if an Josewitch, Grace Kiesling, Peggy Lahey, Elizabeth School won the same,award. Much emergency should arise when they Geography Bee at the Livingston Mellquist, John Mellquist, Frank Merlo, Gail Mcfldal gram, for which Hillside Avenue and music by Capbnegro, Brookside's students Avenue School auditorium on Dec to everyone's surprise Cranford Beethoven and WieloszynskL are going to or from school or play- and Helen Robertiello. . School won first place in the Chil- won the Advocates Award two 12. The nine finalists areijfth grade Cranford Community Center drtals' Day Award; the Inter- of the month ing in the neighborhood. The Child — Lauren Zuravnsky, David Nyci Cranford residents 60 years or older are welcome to years in a row. In 1991 when Hill- Shield program is coordinated by generational Program at Walnut side Avenue School won this November star James Johnson Jr., principal of and Jeffrey Baer; 5th grade — attend the following activities scheduled for De-Cranford Chapter of AARP Avenue School and the National Brookside School, presented No- the Cranford Jaycees, the Cranford Michael Meier, Michelle Ohilinsld cember at the Cranford Community Center, 200 The Cranford Chapter of the American Association award, being the third time for our awards at Orange vember Student of the Month N ParentrTeacher Council and the BTA Month Program at Hillside town, Cranford established itself as and James Doty; 6th grade — Jef- Blpomingdale Ave. Information: 709-7283. of Retired Persons (AARP) will meet at 10 ajn. tomor- November star awards at Orahge awards to the following: John Cranford Police Department For HOBBY SGflME Avenue School, both of which re- a true advocate for children. freySchuize, Aaron Wright and . row at Lincoln School A Social will be held at 9:30 deived second place awards; the Avenue School, Cranford. are:^ V; ' Babineau, Diana Barns, Patrick an application, contact the PTA Debbie Noble. Today: 1230 pjn. A medley of Christmas tunes will "This convention only polished Now you can get the highest quality trains and Community Involvement Program, Grades K-2: Bryan Goldstein, Either, Kelly Bramwell, Zachary safety chairperson in your child's . The wiijher of Livingston Av- > ^be sung by the Cranford Side-By-Siders. 12:30-3:30 The Hillside Avenue School Band and Choral group, for which Hillside Avenue School our image. It is an image that is winner of a gift certificate to Cran- Cohane, Christine Creanza, school, pjn. Health Maintenance Program includes free blood Lionel Train you've always accessories. And this year • due to the. work of hundreds of • enue School Bee will advance to «»11 perform Christmas and Hanukkah music. placed third; arid the Community ford Book Store for helping a class- Jonathan Decker, Clarie Dennis, the next level of competition, a wanted at a great price. we have even^ftiqre exciting Involvement Program, for which dedicated volunteers supporting mate find lost lunch mortey. Sophia Goluses, William Harriett, our youth," said Kathy Meier. written exarriinatipn^ All school " new Lionel train sets to Walnut Avenue School won an Grades 3-4: Philip Oricchio, win- Lindsay Hegna, Daniel Helmstet- NHS officers winners are eligible to win the na- For over 90 years, Lionel honorable mention. With competi- The convention. was held at ner of a gift certificate to Sweet ter, Sarah Hendel, Kathleen Hene- tional championship and its first *We Care' hotline open for help has been making electric choose from. tion from 940 units, Cranford's six Sally's Park Place, Atlantic City, Dreams CaHS foTf "finding book fair han, David Heuery Robert Hub- are elected prize, a $25,000 college scholarship, Dec. 3-5. Delegates representing buch, HoshiyuM Eida, Cheryl'.' "We Care," a non-profit crisis ness they think they are expected will get through the holidays. The train sets that are built to Make tracks to our store local units took 25 percent of the money on the playground and Robert Seyfarth, principal of r ' at the national finals May 20 arid: helpline, is anticipating an in-tofeeL" reversal of roles at home due to awards. New Jersey's 940 local units and bringing it to the office. Jacko, Andrew Kindler, Kevin Cranford High School, announced 21 in Washington, D.C. The creased volume of calls- for help for a complete selection of their 235,534 members attended Knight, Sara Marios, Meghan Another source of stress, Ciolino loss of a job unbalances a relation- last. From the : Orange Avenue School received Grades 5-6: Bryart Reppert, win- the following students were elected second-place winner will win a . again during the upcoming holiday ship, which becomes an additional recognition for its publicity book. this convention. Convention del- Maher, Mendy Malko, Raimi Marx, adds is that "many people try to highly-detailed and Lionel Trains and ~ ner of a gift certificate to Tony's as officers of the National Honor $15,000 scholarship and the third- season. "This is a traditional time make a holiday perfect in every stress," Pizzi-Benz states, Brookside Place School received a egates voted on resolutions to help Cafe and Pizzeria for showing in- Matthew Mihvicz, Samantha Mp- Society: president, Joanne Cata- place winner, a $10,000 scholarship for calls to be made because more powerful engines to the accessories. abolish festival settings at concerts, way including meal •preparation "A helpline such as Contact We second place award for its Parent terest and curiosity above and be- people have feelings of depression and gift buying. If it is not perfect, support a universal health care Care is very important for those authentic boxcars and Education Program on AIDS that yond all expectations. and anxiety during the holidays," they feel as if they let themselves experiencing feelings of stress and was offered in October for the en- plan and support Juice Box Recy- Grades 7-8: Mary Ellen Sweeney, says Milton Faith, executive di- and others down." The pressure of inner turmoil," says Ciolino. sturdy track, Lionel takes tire school district The Operation cling. The last resolution was pro- winner of a gift certificate to Cran- rector of the Youth and Family time, especially for a person with LIONEL Faith agreesk "someone who pride in offering you the Prom Graduation Award found posed to the convention by Cran- ford Twin Theatre for hard work BARNETT Counseling Center in Westfleld. an already busjr schedule; also (jranford High School in first place cares is always available to listen at Because no childhood should be without a train." ford's local unit at Hillside Avenue and long hours practicing the cello. They are focusing on the past as causes a great deal of stress. "How Contact It provides a strong sup- Spr its Annual Project Graduation School. their lives have changed." ironic it is that a time to be joyftil port system for someone ready to Party for graduating students. According to psychiatrist Charles becomes anxiety-provoking and express their pent-up feelings with- LIONEL AUTHORIZED SALES & SERVICE ; Cranford has also received Na- Ciolino, MJD., numerous sources of stressful," says Ciolino. out being judged" tional PTA Recognition for its out- holiday-related stress include a standing PTA programs and its ad- These feelings are universal," "It is not a sign of weakness to 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER "feeling of being bombarded with says Faith. "We can all identify call Contact," says Ciolino. "Give it vivid images of love and joy which with these emotions and situations a try. Many people have benefited So. Brunswick Sq. often does not match a person's and see part of ourselves." from it" Contact Helpline and HOBBY Highwood Plaza Chester Mall We have lots of gifts This Sunday 10-3 Route 24. US. Hwy. #1 Open Christmas Eve til 10 P.M. inner feelings." 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Rose Cecil Gaffhey, 95 Genevieve Galiardo at 82 John P. Lynes dies at 69 30-year Cranford resident member Catholic Daughters Church Western Electric systems analyst ^tose Cecelia Gaflhey, 95, a res- her husband, Prank, and John Genevieve Galiardo, 82, of Ke- Richard; a sister, Gloria Welch; and John P. Lyhes of Cranford died a swimming official for the Ama- ident of Cranford from 1927 to Duridn Jr. and his wife, Allison nirworth died Dec 15, 1991, in her 1 five ffmnncn I !• ^ffttt • •• Dec 5, 1991, at Overlook Hospital, teur Athletic Union, and a six-year 1958, died Dec 10, 1991, at the Jean, all of Rrcrest, Wash., and Ed- home. A Mass was offered Dec 17 in St Summit He was 69, volunteer at E.LE.S. of New Jersey Speed, experience home of her daughter and son-in- ward Duridn and his wife, Cora Mrs. Galiardo was a member of Theresa's Church, Kenihvorth, • Bom in'Elizabeth, he moved to in South Orange, an institute for law, Rose Lorraine and John Dur- Lee, of South Prairie, Wash.; and the Catholic Daughters of St after a funeral from the Higgins Cranford in 1954. Mr. Lynes was a the blind kin, in Seattle, Wash. 18 greatgrandchildren. Theresa's Church and the Ameri- and Bonner Funeral Home, TTHTB- systems analyst for Western Elec- Surviving are his wife, the : ,She was bom July 19, 1896, in Mrs. • Gaflhey 'Was a com- can Association of Retired Persons, beth. .••-•--, ,••:-, • -•• tric Co. in Kearny, N.Y;.- and New- former Marguerite Eymann; a son, key Cranford boys iWkskifl, ^.Y. and moved to Se- municant of Assumption Catholic Union. Interment was at Rosedale Me- ark for 42 years before retiring in Robert of Westfield; two daughters, attle following the death of her Church, Seattle, a.member of its Bom in Elizabeth, she moved to morial Park, Linden. • ' 1984. He was a member of Tele- Joanne Hoffacker of Cranford, and By SCOTT ZUCKER husband, Edward P. Gaflhey in Altar Socjejy, the Third Order of Kenihvorth many years ago. ' phone Pioneers of America. . Martha Walker bf Elizabeth; three 1957. Mr. Gaffhey, embloyed by Donations may be made to the THE CHRONICLE St Dominic, and of Seattle's St Surviving are two sons, John and Center for Hope Hospice. Mr. Lynes was a World War H brothers, Donald of Earlysville, Va, the Diehl Manufacturing Ca, was a Martin's College Mother's Club. Army veteran who Served in the Jerome of Bridgewater and Dennis The Cranford High School boys' We are working hard to well-known baseball and basketball 8th Air Force in England. He was of Madison; a sister, Elaine Susp of basketball team is hoping to break turn this program umpire in the area. Mrs. Gaffhey Recitation of the Rosary was wounded in action and received Fair Haven; and seven grandchil- from traditiori1.' was an active member of St Dec 13. A Mass of Christian Burial Mary Mikalonis Paskewich the Purple Heart He was a com- dren. • . The Cougars are coming off a around...we are vastly Michael's Parish while living in was celebrated Dec. 14 at As- municant of St Michael's Church A !Mass was celebrated at St 1 Cranford sumption Church in Seattle. Inter- dies Dec. 11 at age 104 difficult 3-19 season and the pro- improved over last year in Cranford where he was an usher Michael's Church on Dec 9 with gram has been struggling for the ment was in Calvary Cemetery, Se- Mary Mikalonis. Paskewich of ebrated her 105th birthday next for many years. interment in Fairview Cemetery, -, In addition to her daughter, she attle. Arrangements were by last few years. Second-year Coach — Coach Lafferty is survived by one son, Rev. Ed- Kenilworth died Dec 11, 1991, at month. In 1947, he graduated from Westfield In lieu of flowers, a do- Jot. Gertrude's THE CHRONICLE ple game plan for the. season open- and Leonard and Mary Kuniz of Kerry and Gregory LaVerda of sumption, Roselle Park, and a Culter bowled his gem In the Teens Culter, who had the Teens and will be the last time he sees 300. "Our overall speed is much bet- er. North Brunswick. Marguerite Linden announce the birth of a Cemetery. Bowling.a 300 game Is about as and Queens League In late November. member of its Rosary Society^ Queens first 300 game, said he really ter," said Lafferty. "We will run. "We are going to just try and do Kuntz is paternal great- son, Nicholas, at Overlook Hos- Contributions may be made to Dooley Funeral Service, common as seeing a Democrat In the She also was a member of the The Roselle Park Volunteer Fire The 15-year-old Cutter Is a member did not think about the perfect game but we won't sell out to the run. If what we do better than they do grandmother. White House. ! pital, Summit The baby weighed Ladies Auxiliaries of Roselle Park Department or* The Roselle Park Caring & Courteous Service to the of the Seton Hall.Prep varsity boyujlng.. unjil /jnaybe during the 1 pth frame."; 'No. I know thai I'll do it again some it, is not there; we will sot up and what they do. Our teams arc simi- 7 lbs. 9 oz. and measured 20 3/4 Volunteer Fire Department and;, • First Aid Squad. ..:.-• -„•.•,-,...;.• Perhaps It Is time for Mario Cuomo team. He began his bowling about; 10 Despite his heroics' his- loam Is-Itiir lar, but they shoot the three- Ridge family inches long. Maternal grandpar- Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 to make a move, because Cranford's years ago at age 5, although neither mired In third place. Personally, Culter out and do the same things." While stressing the importance pointer a little more." ents are Mr. and Mrs. Vardalis welcomes baby Michael and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank LaVerda of Cran- Bears boys Westfield On frozen Erin and Michael Ridge of ford DEDICATED TO DIGNIFIED Victories, like his foes, Westfield announce the birth of 556 Westfield Avenue hoops team their son, Michael Sean, 6 lbs. 14 SERVICE SINCE 1897. 233-0255 v'- pond (rink) oz., on Oct 25, 1991, at Muhlen- Joseph F. Dooley keep piling up for berg Hospital He joins. sister Manager strives for Caitlin. Maternal grandparents Skating havens are Jack and Nancy Millar. Pa- Cranford wrestler Frost ternal grandparents are James are few and record, with both of his losses com- consistency "and Marcia Ridge and great- Antiiorry-James By SCOTT ZUCKER ing at the hands of Union wrestler grandparents are Bob and Mar- far between THE CHRONICLE EricSwick. gie Millar. CONSTRUCTION. INC. By JESSICA BROOKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS . •••••• . ••^•^•••••.v-\-:-,'A--\\'~ •••.'I By ALLAN CONOVER Cranford youth wrestler Craig Frost Frost scored another first-place vlc- THE CHRONICLE After suffering through a. 5-18 Hrudowskis announce Wis/vJ/owUlla THE CHRONICLE Is pinning His way to _, tory this year at a Jemo// FREb H. GRAY, JR. Unless Central Jersey has been yet another title. tournament in East season in 1990-91, the David Brear- birth of Robert DAVID B. CRABIEL subjected Jo a prolonged deep- AS Well as being One Stroudsburg, Pa. He ley High School boys' basketball by team is not eyeing a state champi- ~ Christopher and Marie Dykstra -WIIMAM A. DOYLE Granford ftecze ^- a rclativcTy~ uncommon of the top young took top honors PAULETTE J. CRABIEL occurrence the past several years pinning three of his onship, but rather a strong, consis- Hrudowski of Towaco announce 218 North Avenue first place in the four opponents and tent season. the birth of their son, Robert 276-0255 — those individuals who like to ice wrestlers in the skate know they're going to have 1991 Mld-AUantlc was named "out- "We're just going to take it one Christopher, on Nov. 4, 1991, at Francis J. Dooley Jr. Nationals as a 75- Mid-Atlantic Region, standing wrestler" In game at a time," said Head Coach St Clares Riverside Medical Cen- to do some traveling and dip into Manager their wallets and pockctbooks if pound junior. Now Craig is also 'one of the Junior division. Mike Mancino, a Brearley alum. ter. ." WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. 233-0141 -he—has—taken—two- — The Bears-only-lost two starters woii/,//,V,t to CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave, William A. Doyle, Mgr. 276-0092 they're going to enjoy tKeir favorite winter activity. major tournaments in the top judo players to graduation last spring and all of "'"' ii//i/t', . "Ho goes out arid does it all hlrfv may be a difficult enough goal. tunate to have' the' partiully- he's won two more major competitions. encloscdWarinanco Park Rink on Last season, Frost notcnl&d a 105>-2 self. He doesn't need to be asked." Mancino placed New Providence, (Please turn to page B-2) RADIATOR DRAIN & FILL SERVICE (Please turn,to page B-2) OFF! OUR SERVICE SPECIALS GET YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER 1 Rodl&hw Drain ft Fill S«vk« PLAZA Including antifroexs (up to 2 gal») WINTERIZE TRANSMISSION 210 Gigantic Servile Bays * Factory trained Technicians {witli idit couponl ROTATE LUBE, OIL T PHARMACY Valid only ol participaling localioot lilted b«low. 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December 19,1991 •\\ Ice skating . Sports B-3 YOUTH SPORTS Send us your comments' (Continued from page B-l) P0BUCNO11CE PUBUC NOTICE Call in your scores: the Ellzabeth-Roselle border, but Altn: Sports Editor ratal -ttehfnlfc- Phone: (908) 276-6000 \M*i a'batobwJ olton«« vwa triggered by and onoe again cortroled tr» boards. Play- Fax: (908) 276-6220 MISCELLANY , David Becena(4), JMOfl maker Patrick Maher. chipped ki 11 polnta closerto "statei of"theart' have to Cranford, NJ 07016^ travel to places like Morris-Plains, .£,Mortgornery-(161)rC.lig(161).— — __-= > () The Cmntord BaMbal iMgue recortty BOXHOOFEDUCATVON SecondTeam; btazsrs. Chris Baran<16). and Jay West Orange, Princeton, Hamilton High Series: M. Chlllnskl (508),: E. Palmer •tartsd M airkial PotaMUa Sal* Mtti • phoiw scored 1 point apiece. HustHog Adam WU- CRANFORD, NJ. 07018 BrooksMe PXA. League High Series: Glen Evans (505), Ciufaftopher Brackle Reyes (Goalie) Scotch Plains Iwyad tM OOMIM and Tim 8tyler chipped In NOTICS AND INVITATION TO BIO MISCELLANY (499). K. Samowskr (485), K. Plowcha (480), C. bttz al fMitMa* ragWrnd In ttM toagu*-Sofne Kama grabbed marry rebound* and played fine Township and Old Bridge. Team Standings. Lefebvre (447), Joseph Sdplonl (439), Katie Greg Michaels (Mldllold.r) Cranford wO\ • key basket On defense Rob Segear, WINOOW REPAIRS AT CRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL. Montgomery (475)r P. El Koury j[454), M. Rimll Knlerlm (332). Denlse Wall (309), JennHer tenUM. howwvr. could not be contacted To defense to spark the Knlcks attack. The CeUcs The relative scarcity of skating . COMU. NO. 01-5323 Lucky Charms 18.5-11:6 " Third Team; Erie 8chretber. and Andrew Ced •« P««l»d The Crantord Basebal Loagua recently (456). Evans (286). order • plant plaaM all Kurt at Cranfcwd very weL It b hoped that bo«h teams can ttavMOafchko turned In ftnoltMr superb per- S«l«d propoeil* uu ba reoeUtt by lh» Cranfcud BoM ol started to annual Poinsetda Sato with a phonf Just Right „... 18-12 Erica Ruano (Forward) Scotch Plains formance!. In leading the CeHca with 13 points. arenas can be attributed to several BiuaiiOn tot »w tlnhl rap^l at CiBfivd Hflh Sdiool in 1 Notes: Star of the" week was K. Samowskl High Team Game: BlUnakas Bros. (711). Sunoco at 27Br1717 or Noreen at 272-4656. conUnue thla brand c4 batketbal CranlpnJ. NnvJ«My blitz aH tamlltei reglsterad hi the league. Some Nut n Honey : 16.5-13.5 factors. For one, the expense of (plus 24), while the Skunk of the week was M. High Team Seri.t: Garwood Fire Deol Honorable Mention: •.. • : *** . ', .• Sth-6th Grade Division Anthony DIOrlo pumped In 8 points and Terry families-, however, could not be contacted. To Froot Loops 16-14 Bids w» t» reoaivad up until 10O0 a,m.. navallind tlma. on Mundy (minus 28). (2049). Everett Beldler (Goalie) Franklin The Cranford JayceM and the Cranfqrd Bulets 38. TrattHazer* 32 Donovan scored 7 while grabbing many re- constructing such a facility is pro- order a plant, please call Kurt at Cranford Klx... ; , 15-15 bounds. Rounding out the Celtic scoring was January 2. 1902 and than opanad In public by ma Boarf *** Matt Schutske (Back) Franklin Parks and Recreation Department are sponsor- Th«LBuBets started their season on a ****«> hibitive, especially regarding the SacnlaiV far tha Cnmfoof Board of Education al tha Board Sunoco at 275-1717 of Noreeh at 272-4056. Trbu. ...„. '.:..,. 14-16 1 Byron Echevenia (Back) Franklin Kevin-Deslmoiw, with 2 points. Fine all- OUce locaod U <32 Thomas Street P.O. Box 648. Crantord. Cheerlos : .„,.. 13-17 Hillside Avenue P.TJl ' - Ing GMa Basktftbal Night on Friday In conjunc- ' . • . •*• • .'•-.• UNION COUNTY COLLEGE around play by Andy Mlnttelll. Mile* Daley. unrelenting recession now en- NewJertey.o?oie. Rice Krbples...... S:... 9-21 Team Standings Mike Alchus (Back) Scotch Plains tion with the Cranlord High School gMt' bea- coached Tfalbtaer team: Kevin Feeley led el The Crantord Jaycees and the Crarrford Ray Wekjal. and Ben Orad, conrtftxitod to the vdbping the region and the coun- High Qames: Barbara Hamett (214), Helen Hillside Angels .,..._ .'. 22.S-10.5 Alex Sobdlnow (Midfielder) Franklin ketbal team season opener. The vanity game acorera with 18 points. Abo scoring torth e SpacrScaUora, Propoaal Form.1 etc. may ba obtained Irom Parks and Recreation Department are sponsor- The Union County College Annual Owl Classic, CeHc team effort. the Architect* CKfceatu* Deoaniw, IB. 1991. • Baer (1B5, 142). Frahdne Leddy (180, 167, Rowdies „....• 19-14 Rob Grabko (Midfielder) Hillsborough begins at 730 and the J.V. game starts at 6 Bulets were Joey Muccla wkh 8 points and try. And, while itte a popular rec- Ing Girls BaskethaB Night on Friday In conjuno- Jeaturingjnen's and women's basketball tour- pjit Al Crantord gWs. grades 3 through 8 wffl 6th-6th Qrad* Division 140), MiryVendhtj (i75)7Uf>da Brlbloica (164, Chrts P6IH0 (Forward) Cranford Adam Bucdareltl and Chris VHBtoe adding 6 reational sport, it's strictly sea- The Bidding documenu have boon praoared by SW Uon with the Crantord High School girls' bas- naments, wfflTw played on Doc. 27-28. The be etatota tor a special haWme drawing. Providence 67. Seton Hall S3 158, 146), Pat Renaud (152,. 144), Barbara Mlsflts...... !...... ,...;... .: 16-17 AvI Horev (Forward) Scotch Plains points a piece. WRh the score knotted at 30 Splnelli/Perantonl AKodatoa: Architects & ptannar.. with an ketball team season opener. The varsity game tourney wU offer eight exciting games over a .. . . ' .W • . • • Providence's David The Hammer" Thorn sonal and also doesn't attract oOoe al 148 Wasl^End Ayenoe, Somerviila.'New. Jersey Sands (147), Donna O'Donnell (144), Amy Mighty Mas , 13-20 going Into the fourth period, strong defense *y begins at 7:30 and the J.V. game starts at 6 two-day period. Ralph Cerulo (Forward) Watchung Chris Vlttltoe, Kevin Feeley, and Adam Buo- pumped In 36 points for Providence, leading masses of people as do swimming, 0ea?6 and Talophone 201-725-7800. Biddina documents Caylcchloll (143). High Rollers ;....:.„ 12-21 A girts basketbal cDnlo tor grades 3 to 8 vvfl may be obtained dfocey trom Ins crtco d the arcHtact Upon p.m. All Cranford girts, grades 3 through B will Coach Fred Perry will take his Lady Owls dsrelll, along wkh dutch reboundlna. by Joey aU scorers Wi a high powered game against a High Series: Frandne Leddy (487), Barbara High Qames: Mary Carvalho (207), Barbara be held on Saturday, January 4 from 830 to bowling, softball, baseball and ten- teoelpl d B ihHy-fwo (»5) doW non-reluodohla doposil lea. be eligible for a •pedal haMHme drawing. Into the tournament with a 3-0 record, while the 10:15 am:-at the Crantord High School Girls Mucda, Tfmmy Bombad, and Alan Tr- tough Seton Hall team. Seven points and Check should ba drawn to (he order of Shk/e/SplnelH/ Perarv Hamett (473), Un^a Briblesca (468), Pat DaQulrto (178), Unda Vultagglo (166), RHa 1 Union County College men's team Is 2-2 on zuskosM made the dMerenoe In the game. A sharp: dribbang skUs executed by Plonn nis, among bthers. . ' tonl,& Atsodalas. Om^ngi and spacrScations ohaB be avail- Renaud (425). Barbara Sands (409). . Stiles (164), Debbie Qulnn (159), Donna Mete- Gym. Crantord Head Coach Gen* Meaeno, as- equally into public sessions, skat- able tor Imperial at the Architect'! Office trom BOO am. to the season. Al games of the Owl Classic will SPORTS wet balance* offense saw 6 TVattbtazem con- Ftagerald opened up the offense for Jerry tret (i59y,~Man/ Stolte (157), Nancy Alexo sistant coaches George Hull and Ian Matten But there's no doubt there are 4:60 p.m. Monday ttvoogh Friday. NoUa: Mary Vendtttl bowled a turkey. be held In the Campus Center on the Cranford and varsity players wB oondud the dWc. The tribute greafy. Chris Baran led the charge Tlemey. BlgXrlo La Peca. and Ryan Otoaky Rink guide ing schools, hockey and skating BOWLING ••• (154), Marguerite Manos (153). ' to work their rrtagk) for 6 point* each. Tough individuals who would be thrilled Bids *& baronderad I n acoorrianca vtith Chapter 107 KIJ.S. campus and are. open feTthe public free of CALENDAR dWc Is being sponsored by the Crantord Jay- with 15 points. Jay Whalen added 6. Andrew _clubs (such as the Crystal Blades). Monday Senior League High Series: Mary Carvalho (461), Unda Vult- defense and a*-around fkw play from Erie 1BA;1g« charge. cees and the Parks and Recreation Depart- Ced 4. James RlehardeBa 3, and Erio at the prospect of having to drive MENNEN ARENA Cranlord Bowling League • Team Standing*: . agglo (445), Mary Stolte (426). Nancy Alexo Patterson. Todd David, and the quick hands like, many facilities, it's open 24 Screlber and Tim Styler wkh two points a just a few minutes to a rink rather Morris Plains The Owner and Architect have determined, that only DBC Taam standings: 3C'sand 1 D. „..«"..:. 6TJ-31 (424), Marguerite Manos (423), Rita Stiles . "For all fans Who enjoy a fast-paced brand of Bin "The KM" Hanson combined for 8 hours most weekends, and those Trade daisUlcalion C0O7 General Construction Single Prime. piece. Showing «ne al around team play were Open skating, lessons, dub skating, Cranford Sunoco ; > 67-38 Who '.,.,..... , 57-34 (423), Barbara DaOuIno (419), Debbie Qulnn of basketbaJI, we Invite them to attend any or points and five steals. Seton HaTa powerful than planning an entire day COM General Construction Multiple Primes. COOS General aU of the eight contests scheduled In our an- Dec. 20-26 Rob Segar, Brian Reppert. and Mark Rlcd. Interschoiastlc coBeglate and open who Want t° P^C hockey often rent Construction Alteration and Additions and/or C012 Wndowi Seney Enterprises .'. 64-41 Bubbled 52-39 (412), Donna MeistreU (405). YOUTH BASKETBALL ==i- Sth-ethQrsde DMslon combo of Erio Measner and Mtkt Berley around the time and distance in- . are deemed dassXed to bid this projocL ••• - nual Owl Classic," Perry said. combined for 23 points In the flrst half. Dave hockey. Call 201-326-7650 for Infor- ice time in the early-morning Victor Dennis '. ;.....: 63-42 Polish Power...... :.. 49-42 Butlats 34. Laterals volved in.traveling north or south mation on hours and fees; call 201- Phoenbc Jewelers : 60-45 Ball Busters 48-43 Oarwood Woman's League Fri, Dec. 20 Cranford Recreation League) Bober poured In 14 points In the eecond ha9. hours, long before sunrise. Mennen The Owner ge&erves tha right to waive any Wocmaktios In. or The Bullets used a wel balanced attack to 267-1760 for Information on hockey reject any or aU bids, and to award contracts In whole or In Cranford Elks 59-46 Straight Arrow ; 45-48 Team Standings Indoor Track 3nMth Orade DMalon The rest of the team, Jon Huang, Luke to skate. win their second game defeating the Lakers BvaHabBBy.. . .' has a dual ice surface measuring part, as rnay bo doemod In Ihe baa Interest ol the Board of Just For Kicks. 59-46 We Don't Care... '.. 43^8 Marano Motors 67-31 FINAL FOOTBALL RANKINGS Michigan 37, Indiana 18 Weeks, Billy Hunt. Andy Job*, and Tom La Education. . - ..•.••• Union-Summit at Crantord, 4 p.m. 34-13. Jumping out to a quick lead with tena- For instance, Bridgewater's lise Hey You ..;.. ..42-49 A13 point performance by KeMh Qllbertson Gukllc*. al praduoed a fin* afbrt In second Location — East Hanover Avenue, 85 feet wide by 200 feet long. Reel Strong Fuel Jl...... ; 67-48 Jo Nik Carpets...... : 65.5-32.5 cious defense and team offense, the Bulets half scoring. The game was a exciting end to and Karin Gloede are members of Moms Plains. From Central Jersey, Bidders are required to Comply vwli the requirBments ol Clark Lanes ....,„... 56-49 Super Six ; ....4TJ-51 EX Sockets 62.5-35.5 Ranked by Sports In the USA Boys Basketball lead Michigan past Indiana. Tom Arthur gave The venerable WAMNANCO Chapter 127, Public Laws d 1075. and Chapter 33. Public had 5 player»score baskets. Scoring In double end contest enjoyed by al the Crystal Blades Skating Club, take Route 287 North toth e Motrlstown Horan Lumber ; 55-50 Hookers ...... 29-62 Garwood Rest... 56-42 NJ PIGSKIN GROUP I TOP 10 8 points and good defensive moves. Andy figures was Hobby Hubbuch and Kevin Fee- Law»f,o( 1977, snd to submit a Certificate or ProquaWcation Brearley at Now Providence. 7 p.m, Baush added B points, while Jeremy White, 5th-6th Grade DMalon which is based; at the William Men- area, take odt 32-8. Make a right at ftINK doesn't have all the ameni- and AlMetA asto tota l amount ol uncompleted contracts. Reynolds Plumbing 52^52 Pluggers ;. 29-62 K&B Welding 44.5-53.5 1T- South River (10-1) toy, wkh 12 points. Joey Muccla and Adam Lucky Girls.. ; ;.... 34-64 Koamy at Cranford, 7:30 p.m. and Matt VendttU added 4 each. Vlnce Deal- Pistons 38, Lakers 27 traffic Ught on Rldgedale Avenue, go to ties of other facilities but, from D&M Meats '.'.52-63 Lucky Strikes. i ....25^ IT-Woodbury(io-I) Bucdareltl netted 4 points, wkh Tlmmy Bom- hen Sports Arena in Morris Plains. second light, make a left onto East Ha- Each Bidder must deposit his bid, cocurlty In the amount of Toll Engel.... „.. 51 -«4 Odds N Ends 32-66 3-DufieHen(10-1) derlo atoo scored two forhi * team. Playing nad adding a basket Playing great defense The Pistons captured their seasonopener by mid-October.until early April, if s a not less than 10* ol the Base Bid, but In no case to esceed' GIris Basketball very wo* were Colin Stammer, Steven Bo- downing the Lakers. Joey McComb scored 12 Their schedule,; requiring four or . never Avenue and arena is about a $20,000 ki the term ol certttod chock or standard bid bond HuM Vied .,.;.... 49-56 High Games: J. Van Brarit (205). Fablb (177) Garwood lanes '„.....'.-.._ , 30.5-67.5 4 -Palisades Park (10-1) snd taklnftCTre of the bal handing duties was New Providence at Qroarty, 7 p.m. browskl. «nd Sean longo Indiana ptoyed Well- points and teammate Tom Uicash added 10 five long trips.JJp Route•; 287 per haKjrto download on left side. popular place for skaters from end subject to the coxitlons providedki lha "Irstiuction to Cathy's Ceramics 1 49-58 (201). Bob Blsha (192). Don Mueller (189). High Series-High Games: Dawn DINucd 8 - Brearley Regional (8-2-1) Chris ytttttoe and Andy Hubbuch. Contribut- Bidden.". , •_'• Cap-CadeCM;...... ; 48-57 Don Widdows (188), F. Mlmmlnov (180), Al (538; 190, 189, 159), Margaret Benkovklch 6-Mountain Lakes (10-1) . also, causing several turnovers. Ryan UcO- ing to the b^let.cause wkh key- rebounding for the Pistons. Other scorers lor the Pistons its 'toll..on the family Union County as well as Other Keamy at Cranford, 7:30 p.m. WARINANCofatl*"'-. A Pwirjrmance BcodJa.the amount d 10W, of the contract. MasonlJrnb.;..,..;... .,sil.^^...:...;...,. 47-58 Jdd (180), BID Simpson (177), Mary Zavlla (526; 186, 175, 165), Carol Rlely (515; 189.7 - Wellington (9-2) -••--- - rynn. Brad Semmfc*. and Brian Kaualskl snd One all anting effort were Mike Hyntck were Chris The*. Billy Harriett. Tom Unbh, . Elteabeth-Roselle nearby communities. and Eailsfactcjry In lorni, execution and sufficiency of surety, Modem Barber Shop ; 40-59 (174). High Serl«s: Fablo (534). J. Van Brant 167, 159), Carol Marano (515; 187, 172, 156). 8-Park Ridge (9-1) SaLD»c21 added 6,5. and 4 points respectively. and Alan Trzuskoskl. For the Lakers, Bobby Brian Gokton, and ban VaupeL Jason Cola- .car. WI berequired o f the succedu! bidder. Painting Plus...... ;...... 40-65 (523). Widdows (518), Judd (515). F. Vtteka Jean Barblnl (490; 187, 170), June Patten 9 - Pompton Lakes (9-1) Purdue 30, Illinois 16° Haber had 8 polnta wkh Brian Wslngsrt add- nerl and Brian Sunhran sparkled on defense.. While Mennen is an attractive, Open skating, family sessions, Inter- Warinanco Rink, built in 19IJ1* Wrestling A tightly guarded Purdue team used some The Lakers received 16 points from Bobby schoiastlc end open hockey. Call 90&- THE CRANTORD BOARD OF EDUCATION RESERVES THE Rowe's Sunaco 39-66 (604). (485; 173, 166), Janet Malko (479:178, 156), 10-BeMdere (6-3) Ing 4 points, and Brian Harley dosing out the top-rate site, Wolfgang Gloede arid has three walls and an enclosed RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS, TO WAIVE ANY •••• • •• Ellen Boyle (477, 165, 163), Evelyn Lawler Brearly at Sparta Invitational, TBA •at plays to defeat IllnoU In Ifa aecond lakerscoring-wtth 3 potats.-Shsun Johnson Haber, white Brian HaHey addes seven ma/V- 298-7849 for rink hours and schedules, Meeker Sharkey ,.... 36-69 his wifp,, Trirroirip, ctariaiiilly warming area. Unseasonably warm INFORMALITIES IN ANY BID, OR TO AWARD SEPARATE 600 Mrias: Jim Callander (172-258-214, 644), (469; 168, 158) Debbie Appezzato (460; 181. game of the season. Robert Sands leadTilT and Matt Walsh played great defense for • -—-Location—-Watinanco Park, off Un- CONTRACTSOR A LUMP SUM CONTRACT (AS AP- Uvlngsfbn-Walnut PTA Bowling League ALL STAR SOCCER TEAMS Cranford at Caldwell Tournamont, 7 scorers with 10 points with Ryan Schmidt, PUGABtEJrW-SLtCH-A-MANNER A3 SHAU. BE. W THE' Carl ThUl-(238-202-194, 627), Pat LaSahrla Team Standings - 162). Marge Kennedy (457; 167). Laker team that never seemed to give up. Rob 6th-7th-8th Qrsde Dhrlslon wouldn't mind having a rink a bit ~and-damp-weather may-affect-the lv«1. ALL STATE p.m. contributing 8 points and Ed Feetey addlrtg : INTEREST OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. DEEMED IH (245-196-186. 627), Ken Stelner (193-223-197, Crtep-X 64-20 • • • • ••• Hsnsen, Chris Wood, and Jonathan Karmoo Rutgers 42, UCLA IB closer to home. der. . THE BEST INTEREST OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALL IN BOYS SOCCER TEAMS ice at times, but it still doesn't 609), Jim Dbcon (226-166-211, 603), Joe sb. Mark Subadus and Kevin BoStel scored took care of the rebounding duties. Rutgers crushed a UCLA squad that was CONFORMITY WTTH THE LAW. Fruity Pebbles 53-31 Qarwood Young American (Selected by the Soccer Coaches Association Monday, Dec 23 thslr first points of the year with four and "We'd love to have some sort of close its doors on the skaters too Jeanette Flora Nuton Weber (221-193-187, 601), Al Hatbff (164-191- Triples '. 52-32 Bowling Alliance 7th-8th Orsde DMtlon missing several team members due to Hhess. SOUTH MOUNTAIN ARENA of NSw Jersey) Boys Basketball two respectively. Ms* Bonczek, Craig Karpln- often, ' . '•.' .•" . '••..•.,• : '•_. Board Secretary 245,600). Fruits Looped 52-32 Team Standlnga Syracuse 88, St John 37 Leading the Rutgers attack was Adrienne Pet- facility like that in Somerset Coun- West Orange Board of Education GROUP I sM, snd Jeff Batman plsyed team basketball rlno' who^scored 18 points. Adding to the Open skating, group lessons (now 200 games: James Hook (204), Mike Rug- Maglo Stars 51-33 Knights of Columbus 28-14 Roselle Park at Brearty, 4 p.m. Richie Horn scored 6 quick baskets off a ty," said Wolfgang Gloede, who $35.70 CC2B4-1t-Doc. 10. 1991 First Team: with quick passing and helping out on de- Knights' suocess were Kelly Schroeck (nine General skating sessions, are glano (201), Nick Rugglaho (213), Vic Mason Mini Buns 46'vloton/t>ver- Holy Trinity's 6'2" center Qalkowskl exploded Brick last Weekend at Warinanco Park. The wKh S, and Chris Sallee with 4. Brian TU- wtth 8 fourth quarter points helping his team to Christmas Vacation/ rRoute206 rowskl, Matthew Rausch, and Greg Winter game-winning'goal came when Will Kayhart . BOROUGH OP OABWOOD a 44-40 edge with two minutes remaining In placed a perfect, pass onto llax Langford's NOTICE played strong defensively. Jeff Ttemey lead PARKER Publlo notJco l« hwoby ojvon th« Ilia Mayor and Council of Prancer, Scrooged - Bedminster, NJ the contest The sparkling offensive and de- stick In front of the Brick net Defensemen the Bulls with 14 points on strong driving fensive tandem of Brandon Redd and Greg tttt Borouoh ol Qarwood, Now Joraoy will hold K» Sinn DIs Patrick Hlgglna, Will Humphries, and Lang- MwUnooMMI at 11:30 A.M, January 1,1092 In Ida Munici- layups, followed by 2 points from Ted Con- Dorset! helped St Mlcheal's regain the lead, we have them all. (908) 781-1260 nelly. Rood, Springer, and Pavtlck huasled ford played a near-flawless game allowing Just GREENHOUSE & GARDEN CENTER pal BuWno. Council Chambam, 403 South Ayonuo, Qarwood. with both players going the entire game. Bran- sbc shots on net Goalie Chris Stopero on defense. don Redd'a team leadership was solidified as Thi'r^OraanWoo Meodng of tha Mayor and Coundl pi sth-«tti Grade DMaion stopped everything thrown at him, Including a For All the Treasures And Trimming For A Wonderful Christmas 1M2 win bo Wd on January 1.1002 at 12:00 o'clock Noon In he scored 37 points overall, and the final four point blank shot on a spectacular save to tho Municipal Bullrjno, Council Chambora, 403 South Avonuo. Jazz28,Tra|lblax*rs26 points to break a 47 all Ue and seal the victory maintain the shutout The first tine of center VISIT OUR DESIGNER SHOWROOM *WKl5:F>WjOre<)y- DortaMdoro In a very Interesting and exciting game be- forStMlcheal's. 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Strong business sense helps IT WORKS! AD RATES PRIVATE PARTY COMMERCIAL Cranford went up for sale and came available. One such op- for non-payment of topes. Seeing tine Avenue Bookstore. Though the recession has put a" "I sold my dirt bike after advertising 1 •800*3 34*05 31 Meryl took the first step toward portunity occurred on Martine Av- the potential of such a location, ' She immediately held a half- dent in sales, people are still buy- just one, time in Fdrbes Newspapers. *3O.OO *39.2O By CHERYL MOULTON HEHL being a business owner and taking enue in Fanwood. The book store Meryl went to the auction and be- price sale to rid the shelves of old ing books, but not as many. Excellent Results!" for three weeks for three weeks (908)231-6610 THE GHRONICLB control of her own life Within a was Tip for saleat^public auction^: came" thenew owner" of theMar- inventory and began^restocking "WeTlways thoughtbooks were ----.-- •-.•• R.J.M:, Ringoes for four lines. Additional lines $1 each. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. year the store exceeded all expec- with the latest books. Before a year recession proof/' says the entre- PAY IN ADVANCE AND SAVE 1O%I Thursday & Friday 8:30 A.M.-8:00 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M.-1;00 P.M. Ask Meiyl Layton how she suc- was out, browsers filled the aisles preneur, "but this year has proven DEADLINES: Tha deadline (or cessfully manages spc bookstores tations. Please check your advertisement Employment Wanted. Wanted to : "It was just meant to be," she of the newly-stockedstore, and the different" .7 both classified display and the first week it' runs. Errors In Rent, Houses to Share or in six communities and she will store was turning a profit This year, people are "spending HOW TO straight classified Is 4 P.M. advertisements running more Apartments to Share.~AII ads AX: (908) 231 •1385 say "by the seat of my pants." says with a broad grin, explaining Monday than one .time must be corrected when moving, all ads to the store that had formerly been Following was a brand new store their money differently" because CANCELLATIONS: Accepted below the second Insortlon or addresses outside of New Jersey. But the secret to her success is they are "less frivolous, not as im- PLACE correction allowance cannot bo forbes Newspapers "teetering on the edge" turned in Sayreville, A likely Story, and up to 4 P.M.,KJonday prior to EXTRA CHARGES: A DWItlOU Qf ,011(1 IWC » * really in having an astute business pulsive and very thoughtfully look- A CLASSIFIED AD publication. made. Correction allowance for sense. around within a year. Meryl bought the latest venture in Summit this errors shall not excebd the cost • Blind Ads, $3^00 for. Box out her partner the first year and past September, named Camelot ing before buying," Merylliaid. ADJUSTMENTS: We make of the advertisement. Rental $2.00 mailing charge In 1978 Meryl, a divorced mother Books. Although the Sayreville op- However, despite the economy, • Gall 1-800-334-0531 every effort to avoid mistakes In (Box held for 30 days) of two, was without a job. A dental within six years was the owner of your Classified Advertisement. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE: All • All capital letters $1.00 per week Meryl Layton's customers keep re- » Mail to us at: elds for Garage Sales, hygienist by trade, she had'lost her her second store on Quimby Street eration is "struggling,"because of • All bold type faces $1.00 onr wnnk ; in Westfield, which was much like the economy, Meryl raves about turning year after year. Asked why P.O. Box 699 job and was thrust into the most she has succeeded, she smiles and Somervlile, NJ 08876 insecure time of her life Realizing the Cranford store was when Meryl her undertaking in Summit, which INDEX bought it she says is "dynamite." •v emphasizes the importance of ca- » Fax S08-231-1385 »80-Townh0US8J she needed more control of her .030 - Carpentry •••.'• 6090-Trucks and Vans Meryl's sixth business is Cam- tering to customers' needs, with 1000'! - PERSONAL 6090-Multi-Family Homes life, she set out to find a new ca- There was much to be ac- 1040 • Child Caio . •> 6100 • Automotive Financing ,- 1010 • Introductions ' 9100 -Lots.and Acreage complished in the Quimby Street eloHJooks, a newly-named store in strong emphasis on service and 1050 • Oeanloa Services 8110 Automotive Parts, Accessories reer. 1020- Singles Organizations and 9110 -Out 61 Area Property Bedminster. knowledge. Stocking the right Activities 1060 • Convalescent Caro I and Services ' • While pondering the possibilities, store, including a complete reno- 8120 - Automotive Repair 9120 -Wantedto Bu y books helps too, she maintains, ex- 1030 • Lost & Found 070-ElecWcal -. '_jU 9130 • Mortgages and Financing she began to scan newspapers for vation, but soon the business was "If a business is hot doing well 1040 • Personals 1080 -. Handyman Services ~~~? •• 8130 • Miscellaneous Automotive plaining the success of one par- HOWTO B200'i - MOTORCYCLES 9140 - MIscelianoous Real Estate businesses for sale. Not sure what flourishing and another success and I recognize the potential of an : 1050-Comlng.Event3 __ 4090; Heahh Care Services «200'« - VACATION PROPERTY ticular i&ease this Christmas. ~ ioeO-AhnounoSificnts U.00 - Home' Improvement. - 8210-ATV9 ;-~ . " -'- story was added to Meryl's list area, I'm going tpgrafiTit" With a 1 9210-Homes tor Sale she was interested _jnJL_ the confu- WRITE 2000 ! - FOR SALE 105 • Income Tax ••_. .8220..Moeedw^,., .._«mm sion ended the^day she visited a In: between running two thriving grin and a wink, she interprets the "The Sistirie Chapel" is a.special, 2010 • Antiques 4110- Instruction/Education 8230 • Ofl-Rgad Motorcycles p businesses, Meryl became very ac- results of the last 13 years as "hav- two-volume, limited release pack- A CLASSIFIED AD 2020 • Appliances • 4120-Insurance 8240 • On-Road Motorcycles 9230 -Resort Properties book store in Bebnar. 2030-Art 4130 • Landscaping and Tree Cars 8250 JWotoreyde Parts, Accessories 9240 -Waterfront Properties ing come a long way" from the aged in a fabric-covered box. It 9250-Lots and Acreage Although buying the store in tive in the Cranford Downtown THAT SELLS 2040 •Auctions. 4140-Legal Sorvlces andServlce . former dental hygienist who didchronicles the restorationo f Mich- 2050 - Clothing and Apparol 4150 • Loans & Finance 8260 - Miscellaneous Motorcycio 9260 - TlmB Shares Belmar didnt work out, the excur- Management Corporation (DMQ. 9270-Vacation Rentals • Start your ad with 2060 -Collectibles 4160-Masonry 8400'! - RECREATIONAL VEHICLES not know which way to turn when elangelo's famous ceiling, which 9280 -Weekend Rentals sion proved to be enlightening. It For five years she was an intricate what you're selling— 2076 ^Computers 4170 • Miscellaneous Services 841 O^Campars and Tralters 8400'! - RENTALS part of redevelopment efforts she lost her job. • had been dulled by hundreds of 2080 • Farm & Garden 4180-Painting ' ' . 8420 - Motor Homes was as she browsed through the • Be descriptive. List 9410-Homes 2090 -Flea Markets, Sales and 4190 • Party & Entertainment Services 8430 flV Parts, Accessories and which included major changes to Meryl finds great joy and satis- years of smoke, incense and pro- 9420 • Multi-Family Homos store and heard the owner speak of the best features of 4200 • Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Service Bazaars 9430 • Townhouses and Condominiums the downtown signs and facades. faction in owning and being a tective wax. Although the res- 4210 - Professional Services 8440 • Miscellaneous FW the joys of owning the shop, and your item first. 2100 • Free to Good Homo 9440 • Apartments 2110-Furniture • 4220-Roofing .. experienced firsthand the feelan d Not content to sit back and reap DIANE MATFLERD/THE CHRONICLE working part of her stores, not to toration was balked at the outset, 8600'! - BOATS 9450 • Rooms • Use Only standard 2120-GaragoSalos 4230 -Wallpapering the work was eventually completed 8810-Boats 9460 • Boarding smell of the books, that Meryl real- the benefits of two highly suc- Proprietress Meryl Layton outside the Cranford Book nlention the simple joy of loving abbreviations 2130 - General Merchandiso 5O0O'i - EMPLOYMENT 8620 • Power Boats 9470 • Apartments to Sharo and the true colors of the Sistine 2140 • Office FumHuro and Supplies. 5010 • Career Training and Sendees ized she had found her future. cessful stores, Meryl remained Store. Ms. Layton also owns book stores In Fanwood, what she does. One challenge she 8830 - Sailboats 9480 • Homos to Share • Always state the 5020-Child Care Wanted ' Chapel unveiled 2150 • Software . 8640-Motors 9490 -Wanted to Rent A week later a bookstore in alert in case something else be- Westfield, Bedmlnster, Summit and Sayreville. faces is in the books she stocks. price of a sale item 5030 • Employment Agendos . 2160 -Wanted to Buy 8650 • Mailnas 9500 -Miscellaneous Rentals 5040 • Employment • Domestic and, if you're flexible 3000's - PETS AMD LIVESTOCK 8660 • Rohtals and Charters 9600'l - COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 5050 • Employment • Genoral on price, include 3010 • Birds 8670-Slip'Rentals 9610 • Business Properties lor Sale 5060 • Employment • Health Caro 3020 • Cats 8680 • Storage 9620 • Professional Properties lor Salo "negotiable" in your 5070 • Employment -Managerial 3030-Dogs 8690 • Ball & Fishing Supplies 9630 - Retail Properties lor Sala ad. 5080 • PSrt-Timo Employment' a HlohUnd Park Harald 3040 • Fish 9640 • Warehouse Properties (or Salo • SomarMt UMaangar-Ouatta 5090 • Employment Wanted 8700 float Parts. Accessories and a Cranford Chronlela 3050 • Horsos 9650 • Office Rentals • Bound Brook Chronic!* • Be sure to include SonHco • HIUa-Badmlnater Praaa 3060 • Uvoslock 8710 • Miscellaneous Boating 9660 • Industrial Rentals • UkidlMM Chronfeb your phone number, BOOO's - AUTOMOBILES • Franklin Focua 3070 • Other Pots 9670 - Ftolail Rentals • South PUnfMd Reporter 8010 • Automobiles Under $1000 SOOO'l - REAL ESTATE • WaatfUd Hacord and times to call. 3080 - Adoptablo Pols 9680 • Warehouse Rentals • PbcaUway-DunaUan Ravtaw 8020 • Automobiles Undor $2500 9010 -Homos Undor $160,000 a Uatuchan-Edlaon Ravtew • Warran-Walchuna Journal 3090 • Boarding, Training & 9020-Homes (or Sale 9690 -Commercial Real Eslato Wanted a Naw Brunswick Focua • Including the word Grooming 8030 • Automobiles . a Graan Brook-North Ptehflald Journal 9030 • Farms 980O'« - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES aSornaraal Guide "please" in your ad 3100 .Miscellaneous Supplies nnd BO/.O • Anliquo and Classic Autpmobllo! a Scotch Plalna-Fanwood Praaa 9040 • Luxury Homes & Estates 9810-Businesses (or Sale a MlddUaex Guide increases response. Soivices 8050 • luxury Automobllos 9820 • Franchise Opportunities Display Classified 9050 • Mobllo Homos and Lots 4000'» - SERVICES 6060 • Sportscars 9830 -Licenses (or Sale Advertising Advertising Editorial Area Service 8070 • Family Vans 9060 • Waterfront Property 4010-Adult Day Cam 9840 • InvosSmonts/Opportunltlos 231-6627 231-6610 231-6631 4020 • Business Services 6080 • 4K4S, Sport and Ught Trucks 9070 • Condominiums

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CLARK President WESTFIELD, N.J. 07091 Each week In Forbes ing male counterpart. of humor. My interests in-person w/a variety of In- WF beteween 30-40 with at home. Seeks honest offer It to you. I'm a di- Westfield FREE ESTIMATES LOST DOQ- Husky/Aklta, for us and all who invoke WESTFIELD Newspapers' INTRODUC- Reply to Ext 3300 clude baseball, bowling, terests. Flexible. Enjoy similar Interests. No drug attractive prof. S/ DWFvorce Jewish male, 49 (908) 789-3131 MEMBER PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS ASSOC. TIONS we read Intriguing years young (looks young- weighs 70 lbs, female, your aid. Amen. (Publica- 396-8100 233-3213 276-5752 3 ood picnics In the park, dining, movies, outdoors, danc- users. Box 3250 25-31, who Is outgoing, descriptions of people , '- ^ looklngr .dancing, '• movies, theatre er), educated, atlethlc, black & brown w/whlte tion must be promised. x ing, dining, etc.& Just SINGLE MALE— sincere, non-smoker, enjoys being This novena has never looking to meet people. hard working, new to & quiet evenings at home 0 slim with a love of the feet. Reward. 709-1268 Have you meet any inter- area, would like to meet with loved ones. Please being with someone spe- sensitive, sensible, smart, ^i.i^L «in^««JKi,? good things life has to been known to fail. This esting people? Wo'd like someone honest & calng. clal. Romantic, warm, sin- strong stable, stylish, & £2»i5«!? relationship. prayer is to be said for 9 BUILDERS FUEL OIL GLASS. PAINTING PLUMBING TREE SERVICE tell me what your Ideal Re ly ext 3148 offer. Divorce has dealt 1040 to share your story with Reply ext. 3100 evening out would be & cere, affectionate, caring, sophisticated single fe- * me K.O., but I'm ready to Personals consecutive days). My our readers - Intiials and DON'T BELIEVE THE maybe we could share It sense of humor. Seeking ma|e sought for straight- SWM, 26— looking for get up off the canvass. Liz prayers have been an- town only. Please write to: HYPE! Lets face it... per-together. I'm 33 yrs. oldSF of similar Interests forward speaking & shar- non-linear SWF, 21-30, to Taylor did it, so can you. swered:P.S. AUTD SAFETY N.M. (NICKI) PAINTING Donald S. Rockefeller sonal ads can be the w/2 children 5'8, auburn who would appreciate a |ng situation not strained share life of chaos & gen-Happiness is only exten ATTENTION: ATLANTIC REEfc-STRONG THANKSGIVING NOVENA CUSTOM Ellis Introductions . most impersonal & silly hair, brn. eyes, attractive Nice Guy & appreciates or SBt-apart, spoiled or eral confusion. 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Account- Ads In Classified es and punctuation as used. No phone or- Classifieds town Republic of Ireland FIREWOOD • SEASONED Formerly Packards Auc- 356-0775 after 6PM. AMERICAN FLYER- and made, great styles, great Ing & Tax Services avail- CLEANUP & LIGHT HAUL- GUTTER ft LEADER Upper Deck 92 Baseball- Carolina, won't fit, must tion now at Springdale fabrics, great prices. .Call dont cost — ING- off all types. Free CLEANING— Repaired & I necessary. Remember ders. For any ques- P.O. Box 699, ' plus numerous other 33, Score 92 Baseball- Split & Delivered sell, $700. 709-8927 NEON SIO.NS other toy trains. Collector able year round for per- Call Jack tions call: Items. Priced at $12,000/ $120/Cord Farm Market, off Hwy. Decorate your home bar. pays, highest prices. Call for appt. 908-234-9425 sonal & small to medium Thoypayl estimates. Reasonable installed. Quality service, I to include phone num- Somervllle, NJ. 08876 18, Proset Platinum II- 206, Andover Twp. For In- rates. Insured^ Call Tony Reasonable, prices, fully BO (for pair). 908 37.50, Stadium Club- Call 908-754-8044 DAYBED- white metal, Bud, 'Coors, Miller & 908-232-2350 or NEWSLETTERS- bul- size businesses. I ber. 4 line limit. 1-800-334-0531 _^_ ' |l 707-8427 like new, originally $450. formation 908-725-8299. morel Custom work avail. 635-2058 letins, brochures de- 908-781-0400 Insured, Call 654-5803. 272-8282 SALL *•**•* Selling for $250. Pis call BUMPER POOL TABLE- Call Bob 908-494-2993. sjgned, assembled, ready Firewood for Holidays 908-753-6578 PRE CHRISTMAS SALE Oak & Ash, 1/8 & 1/4 cord Card table top and plain OROAN- Baldwin En- ANTIQUE & USED- Fur- for printer by experienced 10%-50% off on all items. Picked Up Only 469-8136 DRESSERS- Empire 6 top - $110. WATER BED- core, 2 keyboards, good niture, Old DR sets and Macintosh layout artist. 2040 Hours: Fri. & Sat. llam-5 drawer oak-$125; Triple super single, mirrored BRs from 1800's to Reasonable rates, free COBWEB COLLECTIBLES FIREWOOD SALE pond., great gift. $325/ Auctions maple dresser. w/mlrror- headboard-$225. Call BO. 908-722-8946 l950's. Also misc. pieces. estimates. 908-396-1548 9 Walnut Avenue $12O/cord delivered OR $95. Call 356-6680 494-3110. 647-1959. Cranford, NJ you pick up $50 per Plck- ORGAN— Conn Organ, PROFESSIONAL WORD AUCTION Up. 369:8578; 359-3000 HOSPITAL BED- all OUNS, SWORDS, MED- PROCESSING- letters, 908-272-5777 excellent condition, will ALS, MILITARY ITEMS, HOME olec, used 1 mo. $2750 Advertise In the C/ass/f/ed/ sacrifice for $299. 469- term papers, resumes. THURSDAY & FRIDAY WEDGWOOD CAMERAS- NJ & Federal Laser prints. Reasonable 6:30PM FIREWOOD— all season new; sale $1200. Incl. 2289 or 563-0800 Dancing Hours bowl mattress, rails. 322-6916 licensed. Top cash paid. rates. Call 908-906-7988 Get 4070 CUSTOM RENOVATIONS INTRODUCTIONS... FILL DIRT/TOP SOIL- for MASON CONTRACTOR— PAINTING HEATING- start enjoying Packards Market White Insd, Black outsd hardwoods. Holiday spe- PHASE CONVERTER- House calls made. Bert WORK TO 41/00 the warmth & fuel savings Rt. 206 Hillsborough cial $100/ cord, all quan- HUTCH- Beautiful Ben- CARPET SPECIAL OFFER Efectrfcai Home hnprovement Your One Stop Home Im- A way for people to meet sale,' also machine Custom work. All aspects White figurines outside Rotary type, 1 to 15 HP. 821-4949 provement Co. Kitchens, people, every week in spread. Railroad ties & of mason work. Free esti- b of a new high efficiency Current retail $2995 tities & sizes, prompt • de- nlngton dark pine, Early Just completed another Call 526-5225 or eve- December & January ' ELWOOD G. HELLER & HIGH PRICES PAID- for Learn computer basics BE Baths, Basements, Sky- your local Forbes newspa- Belgian Block installed. mates. References. Call Exterior/Interior. Very rea- noat system now. Call •Make offer. 781-5081 livery. 908-424-1075 American, lots of room for large development. Over nlngs 369-3372 > ELECTRIC, ASPEN- All 1ST IN QUALITY lights* Tile. ______Driveways stoned, paved, sonable. References. Fully John at Professional ^ Auctioneers & Ap- tor gTgsi 950~yaTds~JeftrClose~ouf -quality—postcards,—sheet- WPBA— Lotus-or-DOS-fo^ honked per. The ad Is free, then 469-1223, please leave praisers.~For info, on auc- FIREWOOD- Completely ^IdBTitlatTii^s^rRraM—^liib^mi^Sl ~80BR287-8944 T^T^rrrHW7Z2PIB82~ message. nri5uTeo'r~35~yrs. of ser-—plumbing Services 908^ $1500; asking $500. Call $4.75/yd. Also available PHOTOORAPHERS DE- muslc, o|d toys, baseball only- $50. Call 908-253- —WIT— one call does it all! vices In this area. Please 725-2530 (MPL#8488) tlons or consignment 2070 seasoned. Cut, split & de- LIGHT- COMPLETE items, cameras, military, 0383 fans, smoke detectors, Additions, Dormers DECKS- $7.50 per ft. or 1-800-334-0B31 sales, Robert E. Heller, 469-323Q, ask for Joyce. Stalnmaster $8.88. Com- lighting, telephones, etc. Computers livered. Custom lengths. mercial carpet at $4.99. DARKROOM, package in- typewriters, TV's, Worlds Kitchens, Baths will beat any legitimate LANDSCAPING- All MASONRY & LANDSCAP- call 968-0467. __ OIL BURNER SERVICE (908) 236-2195; 704- Mark, 908-356-3327. HUTCH- buffet, chairs; SPECIAL OFFER- sign CLASSIHEDS Quick- response. Lie. Attic & Bsmt. Finishing *** INQ— Additions, porches, Shop at home. Call Eddie. cludes 2 enlargers by Fair, fountain pens. 272- offer. Custom work. Fully phases including Fall PAINTINO- $8B/room. 2 Bo||er & Furnace clean 0555 tables, couch, loveseat; Omega W/50 & 80mm 5777. up for MCI & get a free #7534. Call 356-3041; Architect Services IRON RAILINGS Cleanups. We'll beat any brick or concrete drive- room minimum. Call efficiency testing 286, 386, 486 SYS-FIREWOOD- full. Cord gift of worth $20. Call 873-0137. - Insured. Unlimited refer- ubf PUBLIC AUCTION $135; half $70. Split, de- white wood, blue velvet. 908-254-7904 lenses, timers, drum de- on Fully Ins. NJ llc#020564 ences. Color portfolio. legitimate price. Free esti- ways or patios. Landscape today. Licensed & In- emergency service calls, TEMS— all 1 yr. warranty. $675/alt/neg. 722-8388 velopers, stainless steel -WATCHES- All old wrist 908*220-6116 TO WORK Phllson Asaoc, Inc. mates. Call Jeff 908- tie construction, Full array Every Wed. night at 6pm. 286/12, $899. 386/SX, livered & stacked within watches & jewelry. Please * * * + Call now and save $$$. TRACEY'S IRONWORKS sured. J.M.C. Home Reno- heat & hot water In Harvln Auction Cantor reason. 908-806-7610 ROUND OAK TABLE- 6 * * + * developing tanks, stain- WORD PROCESSING- ELECTRICAL- All types (908)233-1281 908-526-0005. 753-6742 of masonry & landscape vatlons 1-800-734-8919 stalled. 722-8225 $1099. Systems Include CHRISTMAS TREES call 908-566-4205, Iv. services. Shirley Ave, Somerset NJ. monitor-, floppy- drive,. 40 pressed back chairs, oak less steel darkroom trays, Laser Printer, reasonable FOR YOU! residential/commercial. AL BREUCHE a SON 8AM-8PM 908-247-2036 PLUMBING A HEATING 1 electric"'prlnt dryer, dark- message.- '•'.'••• ••• -> rates, fast .turn-around, tlc.#2978. Cboney Elec- :,.;,; DID YOU ..: No-Job too small. • PAINTINO- ATB INC 908 834-9108 meg hard drive, plus FIREWOOD- Seasoned c'drher cablrtet, " $1200, the Home Improvement* KNOW... LANDVIEW LAND- PAINTING. $50/room. Ex- Low rates. Good service. $15 & up room lights, paper safe, WORLD'S FAIR-EXPO tric. 908-469-0281 Call 722-1977 908-5484720 mote._ CaJLMRM- Associ-oak. Call between 7PM & Mahogany DR table w/5 medical/legal transcrlp. Basement to attic, inside SCAPE— & Ground De- Drain cleaning. Free osti chairs, buffet & corner filters etc- ($800 value). ITEMS- Disney, toys, Call 908-253-0383 that an ad In this local J a J CONSTRUCTION- terior $700+. Wallpaper Quality consignment. ates, 908-272-2006. 8PM. Call 908-996-2076 ELECTRICAL WORK- & out Experienced w/ref- paper also goes into 1'4 Replacement windows, sign. Voted best land- $15/roll. Roofing & gut-mates. License #6461. china cabinet, $1600. Asking $600. Plese call ^ames, sheet music, Commerclal, residential erences. Free estimates. scaper In Somerset Coun- MASONRY- 28 years of Call John 968-8034 Mahogany dresser, $225. Douglas Fir, Blue Spruce, 908-234-1958. trains and anything col- other local papers? Reach seamless gutters & lead- experience. Steps, side- ters, free estimates. 908- 4040 and Industrial. Licensed, Reasonable rates. over 140,000 households ers, all types of roofing & ty. All phases of landscap- 914-0496 PLUMBING & HEATING Boston rocker, $135. Fraser Fir. Freshly cut. lectible. Herb Rolfes, Child Care big No. 9141, and Insured. 908-483.1773 ing & maintenance. Reli- walks, driveways, patios, IN PLACING A CLASSIFIED AD? Maple chest of drawers PIANOS BOUOHT A 534-5515; 534-5115. FIND: with one call) siding, storm doors & ad- bricks, blocks. No job too PAINTING- Interior $75/ —All big or small, reslden Free estimates. Call Vlnce able & Affordable. Call $150. Pier mirror, floor Wed-Sun, lOam-Spm SOLD— Musical instru- + •*••+ * 1-800-334-0831. dition?. Call 548-1434 small. Call Bill 968-0695. room, Exterior. Free esti- tial work. FREE Estimates ments & accessories. Santonastaso Electric after 6pm. Gary 722-4388 & Answers. Evening & CAU OR STOP 8Y OUR WESTFIF.LV OFFICE length, $175. Plus a store Cherry Hill Farm A-l CHILDCARE- Quali- 968-1609. BATHROOMS DRYWALL CONSTRUC- mates. Sheetrocklng & til- Connie's Music Center, 22 fied, reliable, insured ains • plumbers TION— Sheetrock and MASONRY- Concrete, weekend appts. for work- full of quality used furni- 25 Otto Road 000 ing. References avail. MONDAY - FRIDAY Davenport St., Somervlllo, FAMILY DAY CARE Is avail- ELECTRICAL WORK- FREE ESTIMATES taping, specializing in JFK CONSTRUCTION- TREE & STUMP EX- foundations, driveways, Ing families. License ture & household effects, . Neshanlc Station NJ. 908-725-0737 PETS AND LIVESTOCK PERTS— all types of tree Fully Insured. Patterson 8:30AM - 5:00PM tables, chairs, desks, able from MONDAY •tiandpen Complete electrical ser- Complete bathrooms small Jobs. T.A.F. Drywall Cranford, 908-276-0856. sidewalks, Belgian block. Painting, 908-72B-B997; #8488 John, 725-2530 lamps, mirrors, picture PIANO- Black,Ebony, MORNING INC. vice, service upgrades, vl- starting as low as $3995. Call 1-800-640-3969. All work guaranteed. 1 work, stump removal. Low Fully Insured, free esti- Licensed, insured, 10 yrs. contractor for all your Winter rates. Fully In- 1-800-780-8977. PLUMBING a HEATING— frames, etc. PRICED'TO 908-369-4016 Upright, Altenberg-llke 526-4884, 668-4884 olations corrected, ceiling mates. DMI Construction, PAINTING— interior/exte- water heaters, water fit 23! ELMER ST. 3010 you'll fans, new constr. "24 Hr. Experience. needs. Large or small, we sured. Free Estimates. 757-7929. SELL. Collins Corner, 23 new. Sells for $3000- BABY CARE- Birth to 14 • electricians E&M rior painting done with old ters, sump pumps, sewer 908-369-4077 $2000/BO, MOVING-MUST Birds Emergency Service," J.M.C. CONTRACTINQ do it all! AMERICAN WESTFIELD Dumont Rd. (opposite mo. in my Wostfleld 908-808-9354 fashioned pride. Benjamin & drain cleaning. All re- Bank), Far Hills. 908- CHRISTMAS TREES SELL. Call 276-8624 and Uc.#10318. 271-4049. Home Renovations Roofing, siding, decks, MASONRY- Steps, slde- pairs. Truppl Plumbing, lie home. Joan, mother of 7, 1-800-734-8919 KARL J.FRITZ Moore products used. 908-233-9696 234-0995. Choose & cut your own leave message. * * * * grandmother of 9, nursery ELECTRICAL- All types windows, interior & exte- walks, patios, extorior Window puttying/ glaz- #8707. Call 754-3750 Any Tree, Any Size $30 rior painting, all types car- CONSTRUCTION TREE * STUMP RE- POOL TABLES PARROT- Blue & Gold school teacher, nurses find of wiring, Service changes COMPANY drainage, all work guaran- ing. 15 yrs in business. TNT HEATING a COOL' Al's Tree Farm "down'the BATHROOMS REMOD- pentry work MOVAL —Is your stump a FAX SOFA ft CHAIR- Colo- free delivery, guaranteed Macaw, 1 yr. handraised, aid training, exc. refer- a dle n Addltl0 s remodeling, additions, teed. Free estimates. Call References. Free esti- ING— "We Blow the Com nial, like new, $350. Call lane" between Croton & very affectionate. Lge. contractors &.R i ,f S; " " ELED— Custom repairs. FREE ESTIMATES pain In the grass? Free 908-253-0827. 908-232-1621 lowest prices. All sizes & ences, have 14 mo. old 8 S e r Uc All trades incl. Free est. new construction of all estimates Fully insured. mates. D. Ve»uvlo, 861- petition away!" See our after 6PM, 753-1381 Quakertown NJ on Rt 579 styles. 90S- 968-8228 brass cage Incl. $1650. Grandson. Will consider ^Ji#6252.908-572-6750^ «o e -r -eft. - FULLY INSURED types. Commercial & resk 9B48 ad In the Business Direc- 782-4283 908-636-4954. ALL WORK CO., 359-3000 SEWAREN, NJ "JUST STUMPS" 634- POT BELLY STOVE- travel for day. or over in •buildeps ELECTRICIAN— Estab- dentlal. tory & Area Service Direc- CHRISTMAS TREES night, have experience BATHTUB a TILE (908)636-7508 1318. 4180 PAINTING— Let a woman 2120 Antique $125. Leather . 908-236-2671 do your painting. Neat, tory. (908) 494-5292 Garage Sales Cut your own. Todd Ave, taking care of children in Painting coat, blue fox collar, 3030 your home while parents FLOORS— New wood TREE MAINTENANCE- clean quality work. In- Peapack. Weekends only, small, $150, 494-6848 - roofers floors Installed, sanded & KITCHENS, BATHS- re- sured. Free estimates. 10-4. 908-781-2117 Dogs vacationr Have back-up ; modeling, alterations, T r^ .e—f-emoua Is ,_sJmib. SNAP ON PULLER SET- Plains, 756-1454 finished.''"Old wood floors 4230 NOTICE: All GARAGE S- CLOTHES- & shoes, like care. Call 908-654-3118. cabinet refacing, counter- pruning.. Commercial & ANTHONY'S PAINTINQ- ALES advertisements are CJ2000-$1000; Chicago ELECTRICIAN- Installa- BEFORE A AFTER HOME refinished. Free esti- residential. Quality work Interlor/exterior. Roofing, PAINTING- Tom new, Infant-4T, 75«-$3. * • * * BABYSIT IN MY H0ME-- - allOOl IMPROVEMENTS- Inside mates. ACCURATE , tops, formica, Corlan, tile PAYABLE IN ADVANCE rawhide wheel seal driver ROTTWEILER PUPS- M tlon of circuit breakers, work, skylights, .finished at fair prices-.rQver 20 yrs. gutters cleaned/installed. Hanson Painters. Interior/ Toys, etc. $i>$5. Rocking set-$15O; Matco timing by the hour-day-week, paddle fans, attic fans, & out & no Job too big or FLOORING, 968-4808 experience. Call 658- sified Department by cash, check, VISA or chair $35. Ladles shoes, & F, Good pedigreed, basements, drywall & tap- Free est. 908-7B2-6441. exterior & wallpapering. J a D ROOFING light-$50; Rockwell Im- part time - full time, days- other electric heat, recessed small. All work fully guar- 3266 or 321-0077 Free estimates. Please No Job to big or small. All Clas Master Card. For a quote S2.7, $2. 738-9775 Dedicated companion. nights, weekends • over- anteed. Free est. Call HOME Ing, decks. References on H be closed pact gun-$30. 757-6856 Excel. Watchdog. AKC reg- llghts, appliance wiring, request. No Job too small. JOHN MACNAMARA call Tom at 908-469- work fully- guaranteed. on cost, please call COUCH & LOVESEAT- night. Have fenced yard & Free estimates, Insured. Dave, 908-725-8879 or Alterations PAINTINO- Int. painting 5952 or 1-800-479- SNOWBJLOWER- AMF istered. 908-826-5146. playroom. Lunch Included. Free estimates. Fully In- Free estimate. Free gutter 1-800-334-0531. good cond., $250. 42" H | RONSON ELECTRIC, John, 908-685-1057. t & wall papering. Ext. 5952. maintenance with every .io. celebrate. l s| small or big. Free estl- mates. Interior/exterior. Call: • Wo copy changes Piscataway home. Ages , 908-968-7042 mates. Call 231-0141 WINDOW RESTOHA- Will work weekends. Call decorators. Call Adolo Leo 15 mos.-4 Yrs. Snacks. S. bl- TIONS- we re-putty/ Joe Kllngebtel at 908-231-0485. • Otter limited to noncommercial Installation Chris 873-1389 ^ads 908-463-3069. CARPENTRY^ All l glaze, caulk & paint old A-l WAYNE P. SCOTT- Additional lines, add $1.00 for each sembled. 908-249-7389. windows. 15 yrs In busi- quallty masonry services. 381-9656 ABSOLUTE PERFECTION MARTINSVILLE/PLUCK- M^im repairs Inside & PAINTING a WALLPA- PAPERINO a PAINTING • Selected merchandise Irom our EMIN Area- Non- out, and new work. Also SICHLER ness. Free phone esti- Free estimate. Refer- free Mtlmatos mate. D. Vesuvlo, 908- ences. Insured. 40 yrs. a PERING- Exterior/ Inte- Free ests. Many RefsVlns. For Sale classifications only. No smoking Mother will care MR. DO RIGHT- Will ceramic tile, sheetrock re- Pis call 908-233-9523 pairs, gutters cleaned, re- INSTALLATION 881-9848 family business. Every job rior, custom work. Com- Real Estate or Automotive ads. No for your child. Lots of TLC clean, repair, paint: walls, mercial/residential. FULLY 4200 & activities. FT to 5PM ceilings, porches, attics, ired and Inside paint- a specialty. 968-5230 PAPERHANGING "CHECK Garage Sales, llea markets, sales SERVICES Plumbing, HmtJng IL onlyl 908-231-9253, cellarsT Carp^nt SO MY SEAMS Rellabl©r«x- Fill In 1 character per box, allowing for spaces and punctuation as nocessary and bazaars, or pets. and Cooling THIS SPECIAL ON MERCHANDISE FOR SALE ONLY MOMSI- Exper. w/chll- "Master of the small Job" 4130 pert paperhanglng. Work Remember to Include phone number. No abbreviations, plensol • Otter valid only with this coupon •storm doors PAINTING (Ed Rellly) guaranteed. Certified by dren & mother of baby 908-968-7540. •replacement windows Landscaping Want to get rid of thai biko the kids have outgrown? How about that CERAMIC A MARBLE IN- and Tree Care MASON Interior/Exterior— Free BATHROOMS REMOD- The Paporhtmging insti- chair that doesn't match your now furniture? Or that trumpet vou girl. Welcoming only 2 ODD JOBS- GENERAL •closet organizers estimates. Custom work. more Infants/toddlers Into REPAIRS- Lt. hauling, CONTRACTORS ELED— all plumbing re- tute. Call Lynne at 908- haven't picked up in ages? If you're selling...wo can connect vou Kitchens & Foyers. Old & •shelving Very neat & references. pairs, carpentry & tile! 789-2127 my Piscataway homo. CPR brush cleared & removed. •fencing Specializing in all types of Sheetrock Repairs. Fully with a buyer and even bottor, we'vo got a bargain for you? & othor certifications, Call Expert Int/ext. carpentry, new. Repairs. 369-6610. ARBOR TECH work. Very reasonable Name. •mall box posts masonry: Brick work, Insured. 908-752-3767. rates. Lie. 1710. 908- PAPERMANGING- No Now you can run a 4 line For Salo ad in Forbes Newspapers for 2 Mall with chock or today 908-819-8749 painting, replacement •garage door openers A Full Service Tree Co. block work, concrete, etc. Job too small I Reasonable windows & decks. Tree CERAMIC TILE Winter rates 548-0052 ..ooks for only $7.50. Your ad will appear in 15 publications and Address READY SET GROW •colling fans Fully insured. Freo esti- rates. Call 276-1549. roach moro than 300,000 potential buyers. Romomber - someone is money order to: CHILDCARE- breakfast, work, log splitting, gutters Installation & Repairs •wallpaper 908-333-7720 mates. PAINTING, and WALLPA- COPPERHEAD PLUMB- cleaned. No Job too small. Commercial/Residential ING, HEATING, DRAIN WALLPAPERING BY FEM- looking for what you don't want. Wo connect buyer and sollor Forbes Newspapers lunch & snack, $50/wk. •many kinds of carpentry COMPLETE CARE YARD NO JOBS PERINO- Interior & ININE TOUCH- Reason- Phone _ 7:30AM-6Plv), ages lVb-5. Why break your back? If S.E. GERWER repair SYSTEMS— Tree service, exterior. Remodeling of CLEANING- Affordable able rates. Prompt ser- P.O. Box 699 Will toach basic learning you don't see It, ask. Call Free estimates lawn maintenance, land- TOO SMALL baths and kitchens. quality • freo estimates, us today for a FREE esti- (908) 752-2118 24 hour emergency ser- vice. Free estimates. No City State. Zip. Somorvllle, N.J. 08876 skills. Call Wendy 908- scape design. Fall clean- 369-5837 Decks Installed. FREE ES- Job too small. Call 231- 745-5873 mate. Our 17th year. Free Estimates CALL 908-534-1192 up. Insured, free es- TIMATES. Call Tom, 755- vice. License #8917. 0282. USE YOUR CHARGE B2B-BB3B. Fully Insured timate. (908) 874-5083. 6541. Please coll 752-8808. • VISA/NIC # _ Exp. Date: WEE PEOPLE SCHOOL- Offer expires 12/31/01 I Limited openings 2, 3, 5, Vi full & extended day classes. 908-469-7029 \ "\ 1 • . 1 - \ •> I I < I

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4170 4210 5020 5050 5050 5050 5050 Miscellaneous Professional Service* ChBd Can Wanted Employment • Employment • Employment - Employment • Services General General . General . Phone In: COUNSELING'- with a General : FOSTER HOME PLACE 1-800-334-0^31 SKIERS- HOitrwax~6r -P*ofa»»lotaat-4n Adoption, :MEttTrMEEDE0scrfQrrlfl * -FRANKUN TOWNSHIP ~ tVEir SECRET* Sharpened edges. $20. P depression, dlvorce^me- yr. old glr) from problem- money providing quality PUBLIC SCHOOLS EXECUTIVE:" dlatlon, geriatrics, grief & MARKETING MATERIAL- tex, pick up/delivery ad- atic family background. chlldcare for 1 - or more IMMEDIATE OPENINGS must be in good physical Great opportunities in.top ditional. Call Mike, 908 stress. Barbara Ronca Supportive services, I.e. children In your own Fortune 100 companies. Walk In: ACSW-BCD 218-9062 cohdUon & enjoy, walking: 745-0$44 ' therapy, case manage- home. MONDAY MORNING Clark-Typist: Approx. 4 hours/day. Sal- Immed'. need for secretar- SNOW PLOWING TRANSPORTATION ment & transportation INC, offers free insurance, Ability to.type 45 WPM - ary plus, bonuses. Office ies w/Wordperfect, Dec- 44 Franklin Street SANDINO- lots & drive- C. I. TRANSPORT provided by Catholic Char- referrals, equipment, General knowledge of of- In Watchung area. Call mate Hewlett Packard & ways. 24 hr. dispatch. ALL 24 HOUR SERVICE ities. Stipend available back-up & more. Union fice procedures. Salary John at 908-647-4917 Wangr Somerville, NJ County §68-4884; Sortler- WORK CO; 359-3000 -Local Area & Airports from DYFS. Call Allison commensurate with expe- REAL ESTATE CAREER Call 908-233-1715 Shoreyat 722-1881 seVCbuhty 526-4884 rience. We will provide FREE WINDOW VIEW- We WEIDEL REALTORS, HIII- training & cross training. PT NANNY OR PERSON- CLERK-' for busy bank sborough. We are looking To Advertise In Clean, windows for resl 2-Hour Duty Parapro- We offer top salary, Med/ dentlal only. Call for free Advertise to help mom (light clean Operations Department. for good people to Join Ing). 2-3 days a week. Pis Salary based on experi- fesslonal: Ufe Ins., Holiday/Vacation the all-new estimate. 908-753-1372 our sales staff.. Whether pay & excel, working con- In the Classified! call 908-271-4295 ence. For Interview call Supervise children during licensed or unlicensed, 908-234-0700 ext. 271.lunch hour. ditions. Call today. Forbes Newspapers WESTFIELD- Working we can get you started Ih MANPOWERjINC 4190 5000 Peapack Gladstone Bank, a successful Real Estate couple seeks experienced, equal opportunity em- Substitute Clerk-Typist. Cranford 272-9120 Patty A Entertainment EMPLOYMENT Career. Flexible hours, urv Services person to care for Infant ployer/. limited earning potential Edison/ CLASSIFIED n our home. Hours 8 to Substitute 2-Hour Duty and hands-on training. Iselln . 849-8880 4rMon; thru Frlr Please COLLEGE Paraprofesslonal. Call Judl Hltt, Manager, Somervlll* 7M-383B A COMEDY MAGICft FU N 5010 call .908-232-1835 after 908-359-7100 SECRETARIES W/W.P. SHOW— for Holiday, Of- Career Training 4pm. Ref. required. ' STUDENTS Please send letter of In- High Power Temps needs fice, Birthdays w/exotlc terest and resume to: REAL ESTATE SALES- 3 Dependable, Qualified ami Services WORKINQ COUPLE- In 5060 5O80T animals. CIJp_£d &• show need of child care for In- & HS SENIORS Franklin Township office firm, est. 1937Temporary Employees to seeks agent willing to de- Employment- boss. Call Mr. Magic fant daughter in our Edi- Natl. Corp; now Interview- Public Schools fill Job orders from our Part-Time NOW! 908-322-7077. • • ••••• "v son home, Mon.-Frl. 7 1755 AmWell Road vote Individual, personal- client companies in this HeaHhCare Employment COMPUTER TRAINING— Ing for a special 1-5 wk. ized attention to our cli- A VCR Is ALL YOU NEED am-6 pm.. Non-smoker. work- program during se- Somerset, NJ'08873 area. -• ' ' Learn database, wordpro- Refs. & exper. req. 908- Attn: Mr. W.B. Howard ents & customers. 60% to HIGH POWER TEMPS COOK'- nights, Buzzys to watch your homo mov- cesslng & spreadsheet. mester break. $10.25 million-$$ associates. No ies, slides 6r prints on TV. 287-9127. starting rate. No exp.Deadline: Jan. 2,1992 10B East Union Aye Restaurant, 200 Stelton One-on-One training. Rea- franchise fees. Fischer RN. Rd., Piscataway. Apply in We guarantee our film-to- sonable rates. Em 908- FlexVhrs. Gain Corp. exp. FRUSTRATED, FACING Realtors, Whitehouse, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 videotape transfers to be Interview now-began after LAY-OFF, RETIRED, OR 908-B60-91BB DIRECTOR person 4-6PM ask for 469-0623. 5040 Basking Ridge, Washing- Mike. of the highest quality Employment-Domestic finals.'Interviewing on PROFESSIONAL LOOK- ton, 908-534^4025 SECRETARY available. Free back- RESUMES DESIGNED TO Sat. & Christmas Eve. ING TO EXPAND YOUR DELIVERY PERS0N- ground music. Free pickup GET RESULTS- 10 yrs. 10AM-6PM 704-8555 HORIZON?- This very REAL ESTATE SALES — The Presiding Judge, Tax Medical.Personnel Pool in Retiree looking for a little & delivery too. We provide exper. Resumes/laser CLEANING,- Office In No. Well could be the last time Get Serious!. Now Is the Court of New Jersey, is Edison would like to meet income, local deliveries Edison. PT,. $5.00/hour, COUNSELORS (DAY- seeking a highly moti- you If you; are Interested transfer services for lead- printing. 968-2895 CAMP)— Teachers, col- you look in the paper for time to start a career. for Pharmacy. Must have Ing video stores. DEAL DI- For application, send self- an opportunity to make This is a no lay off, op-vated Individual, to per- and qualified to be pur Di- good standing driver's li- RESUMES addressed stamped enve- lege students- form confidential adminis- RECT & SAVE!! Call "Professionally serious PT/FT income. 20 portunity-filled industry. If rector of Health Care Ser- cense. Approx. 20 hrs. Daniel Peters Produc- lope to P.O. Box 5761,groupheads, arts & craft's positive, self-motivated you are willing to be . II" trative & secretarial du- vices. Responsibilities In- Prepared". assistant, nature, ceram- per wk. Call Laura 908- tlons, (908)231>0676. Slark, NJ 07066 people heeded. Husband censed, be trained and ties Including the taking clude market develop- 968-1481. Cover Letters & Envelopes ics, archery, movement, and transcribing of dlcta- —Interview-Tips— - - &wife teams work well to- work hard, _we will help, ment, quality assurance, A-l PONIES FOR PAR- canoe, waterfroht.- Inter- gether; What do you have you'achieve your goals. tlo'riV ThS. "selected candi- education arid manage- DRIVER—-• Newspaper 24 hr.'turnaround 5050 vlew-(908)647-0664 date will be Jnyolved , In vending route In the Fran- TIES- The-perifict enter- 908-753-7491 Ov to IbbSWeaiRoday' 908" -GaH-^Pat tor morg-informa-~ ment of field and staff tainment for birthday par- Employment-General COURT ADMINISTRATOR 494-4280, Mon-Frl, 8am- tton. 908-685-8200. both the trial activity and nursing personnel. klin area, 5-7am. Reliable ties, picnics, fairs & all needed Immediately for 6pm & Sat 8am-12 noon. the Tax. Court manage- vehicle a. must. Pis. call special events. 908-369- 5020 the Borough of Fanwobd. RECEPTIONIST/COLLEC- ment activity of the Pre-; 90S-769-0643 ADMINISTRATIVE TIONS- full time for Qualifications for this full 4856 or 534-5398 Child Cam Wanted ASSISTANT- P/T Immed. Exp, preferred. 35 hrs.Avk siding Judge, This position time position Include cur- LIBRARY ASSISTANT- Advertise in tho Classlfledl Medical office, late after- will require oefcbslonal BIRTHDAY PARTY EN- F/T near future. For detail, plus night court.. Health rent home care exp., aAdaptable person to work benefits. Call 322-8236 noon early evening shift. presence In the Trenton TERTAINMENT- For chil- AU PAIR— Tewksbury oriented person to assist' Experience nee.'$7.00 + background In supervision busy circulation desk. w/general office functions. office of the Talc Court. If and a knowledge of ser- Aproxlmately 20 hours a dren (4 & up). Fun filled family seeks responsible, DENTAL ASST-- FT, X-ray GYMNASTICS INSTRUC- benefits. Call 499-B606 you have five years of ex- magic show & balloon ani- loving person to care for 2 Knowledge of Word Per- license, expanded func- TORS-r no exp. neces-. vice marketing. Week, some evenings & fect & data/order entry RECEPTIONIST- full perience In the taking & every other Saturday. Call mals for all. Reasonable young school age children tions a plus. Mon.-Thurs. sary. Instructors course transcribing of dictation, rates. Call Constantino. for 5 days/wk. Light helpful. Great growth po- Friendly responsible per- being offered starting 12/ time for Medical office, We offer an excellent Westfleld Memorial Li- tential. Please contact Experience net. $7.00 + forward your resume to brary 908-789-4090, 806-7743. housekeeping. Live out. son for quality Middlesex 2/91. Call 561-8888 for Elaine M. Stoebonau, wage and benefits pkg. Must have own car. Refer- Indy, 908-272-4411. office; Excel, salary & further Info. benefits. Call 499-0606 IncT. Incentive bonuses Mrs. Kenney.' • • • • . #91-68, Judiciary Person- and a local and national ences. Non-smoker. AN EXCITING CAREER- benefits,,908-968-4644 RETAIL nel Office, CN-966, Tren- DIAMOND T- DJ Service. Speak English. Mother HAIRDRESSERS (2) & support system to assist Affordable, quality enter- Natlqnal Recruiter for In- DID YOU MANICURISTS (2) with fol- ton, NJ 08625. Applicants you. Send resume arid Advertise with young child OK. Call ernatlonal Co. seeking SALES may substitute a two year tainment. We beat every- 908-234-0033 KNOW ... lowing only need apply. salary requirements to: In the Classified! body's prices! 757-0209 career minded Individuals This little go1 can be read Work in prestigious north ASSOCIATES college level course In BABYSITTER- respon- to consult on color, fash- In more than 147,000 Edison area salon. Fun at- FULL-TIME secretarial science for sible person needed, my on, glamour. Unlimited homes In 15 publications mosphere to start the one year of the required MEDICAL KAKV TifnE Bridgewater home Mon., ncome potential, prof, throughout Somerset, New Year. Leave message experience. "EOE" PERSONNEL POOL TV REPRESENTATIVE 4210 Work for ANNE KLEIN Wed., Frl. 7:3Oam-4:3O raining provided. PT/FT Middlesex and Union at 908-388-2852. 25 South Main St. Ste.3 Responsible & depend- Professional Services. pm. Start Jan. Bring your 722-6583. OUTLET, an established able people needed to Counties? It caught your HEALTH CLUB- Exerwlse Social Services Edison, NJ. 08837 own chlld(ren) along. Non- attention, didn't It? designer apparel store. DIRECT CARE— to train work for TV Rental Com- APPOINTMENT SETTERS Woman Inc. has openings Fabulous opportunities for EOE smoker. 908-231-0759 Good phone voice & com- Call YOUR ad In today! for the following posi- developmentally disabled pany In New Brunswick • • •• 1-800-334-0531. Full-time Sales Associ- adulst s|n group home CERTIFIED NURSES hospital. Must have good ARCHITECT CRANFORD- FT, Mon-munication skills required. tions: Assistant Manager; ates. We are looking for AIDE- Part time 7AM- Frl. 7AM-6PM. Own Hours 6-9PM, Mon.-Frl. We Get Results! Aerobic Instructors. Call with daily living skills. All communication & math SPECIALIZING in residen- people who know what It shifts. Full time/ part 3PM, 3-11PM. Full/part skills. $6/hr to start. Paid tial additions and alter- transp. nee, ages 1&5. Salary plus bonuses. We DIETICIAN- (R.D.)/Food Cheryl at 908-218-1155 < means to give outstanding time 11PM-7AM. Only offer a paid Training Pro- time, weekends & subs. holidays & vacations. ations. Call Prank Creegan iood refs. Exc. salary. Service Director. 190 bedHOMEWORKERS NEED- customer service, have.an certified aides to apply. Flexible days 10am-2pm, After 6pm. 709-0047. gram to sharpen your Nursing Home. Salary Please call 908-236- 908-879-4149 ED—$2000 monthly eye for fashion, want to 2991 or 908-356-8725 Good working conditions lpm-5pm or 4pm-8pm. skills & help you to In- commensurate with expe- poss., assembling, prod-, bring fun and enthusiasm & good benefits. Raritan crease your earning po- For a local Interview call rience. Call FOOTHILL ucts at home. No exp.to our party, and truly be- • * * * Health & Extended Care 201-858-2316. tential. Dedication & the ACRES NURSING HOME, necessary. Details: Send lieve that, the customer al- STOCKBROKER Center, 633 Route 28, Nursins, RNs/GNs ' desire to be a Winner are Neshanlc, NJ. 908-369- SASE; S.W. Advertising ways comes first. Series 7 broker Interested Raritan, NJ 08869. Call PT MAID— morning hrs. pre-requlsltes. Office lo- 8711. P.O. Box 295A, Edison, NJ In earning $100K gross & 526-8950 Wkends or wkdays. Motel cated-In the Watchung Q8818-0295. We offer: upward under the supervi- exper. perferred. PINE area. 908-647-4947. sion of 25 yrs. exp. Con-NURSE- Phlebotomlst or MOTEL. 908-722-9520. INTERIOR DECORATING/ tact Mr. Kowltski medical ass't needed to RECEPTIONIST— for Medical - Surgical SALES— Mature-minded, •Excellent starting salary perform Insurance exam, ARUSTZ-MECHANICAL^ •A great-group-of- people FREELANCE with full pro- Itnmayt business-oriented Indiv. DlBOd~drawspEKGrrTravel to work with required, car necessary. Joann 908-709-1212 duction follow-through, In- Will train. 457-0738 •Paid Vacation - TELLER— Pluckemln of- cluding printing and sepa- fice. Dally 10AM-2PM, Flexible hrs. Join one of SALES REPS- FEMALE/ "junk" to you INTRODUCTIONS... •Medical/Life Insurance the nations leading insur- MALE, largest & oldest The Medical Center at Princeton, a 450 bed rations. Must be perfec- A way for people to meet •An outstanding em- Sats. 8:45AM-12Noon. community teaching hospital offers new grad- tionist with minimum 10 Salary based on exper. ance examining compa- water conditioning co. In people, every week In ployee discount policy nies. Call Kelly 1-800- NJ. seeks Reps, sales uates and experienced RNs an opportunity to years experience and ex- but your local Forbes newspa- •All of the training you'll For interview call 908- pert knowledge of full 234-0700 ext. 271. Pea- 274-0717 after 3:30pm background a plus. Flex, practice nursing in a friendly open atmosphere per. The ad Is free, then need to be successful schedule a must. Great which fosters creativity and promotes profes- color. Must be totally de- one call does it all! with us pack Gladstone Bank. RECEPTIONIST/SECRE- pendable and available Equal. Opportunity Em- commissions! Growth In- sional practice. Our 22-bod medical-surgical somebody is 1-800-334-0831 TARY— Rahway area, P/T, dustry. The Portaaoft as required" for as much Please apply in person to: ployer. 12-5pm Mon. thru Frl. unit offers: as 50% to occasional full KITCHEN HELP- De- Co., 908-2334300, aak pendable person wanted TEXAS REFINERY Send resume to Box 30, for Carol Smith. ' time on agency premises reading c/o "Forbes,Newspapers, • A Primary Nursing Philosophy (North Edison). Our clients to prepare lunch for com- ANNE KLEIN OUTLET CORP.— needs mature 60 Liberty Village person now In the CRAN- PO Box 699, Somerville, SECRETARY- Part Time. m Bedside Computers (Feb '92) require high standards pany employees. Good Township Administrator's Classified benefits. Apply in person Flemlngton, NJ FORD area. Regardless of NJ. 08876. • Self-scheduling (time off requests and would consider you training, write to: W. S. .Office. Good typing and part of our on-slte staff. at: ROMA FOOD, 45 Stan- 908-782-9646 telephone skills a must. honored) ford Rd., Piscataway. Hopkins, Box 711, Ft. 5080 Send' resume to: Advertis- Worth, TX 76101 Stenography a big plus. . • Job Shares Encouraged! ing Agency, PO Box 2237, looking for a LUBRICATION Buy It. Sell It. Part-Time Employment Applications available at: For information on the following openings... Edison, NJ 08818-2237 TECHNICIANS TYPIST/FILE CLERK- Township Administrator's "bargain." LUBExpress, a growing needed for the Borough of BAKER- Italian bread, PT Office, Cranford Township, • Unit-based per diem AUTO MECHANIC- 6 yrs. quick lube chain, requires Eindjt. Fanwood, 15-20 hrs. per Sat. night, oven work, ex- 8 Springfield Ave. 908- • Part-time-all shifts exper. Cars & light trucks. FT lubrication technicians week. Call 322-8236 porie.nced only. Call 709-7204. M/F/H/V. Diversified work & repairs. Vlnce, 908-756-1943 • Full time Evenings & Nights Electrical exper. Your own for a new store In So. VOCALIST- Female for SECRETARY- Part Time. Plainfleld/Piscataway, wedding & dance band. 4AM-2PM. and to inquire about our CLINICAL LADDER tools. FT/PT. Call 549- All in One Place? Township Community 0129. DRIVERS Call Tom 908-906-5628, BOOKKEEPER- part Counselors Office. 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EOE. 1-800-878-6166 seeking trainees for Emer- at 908-463-7500 . ford Township, 8 Spring- SALES Where tradition & innovation meet- ville, experienced through DRIVERS- for school MACHINIST gency Medical Techni- field Ave. 908-709-7204. Trial Balance. Knowledge Run lathes, cylindrical ADVERTISING SALES cians. Valid N.J. license M/F/H/V. athletic trips in PM. Bus Bright self-starter needed CIRCULATION CLERK ADP, general office du- license preferred or will grinders, mill, etc. Experi- required. Min. 4 hrs.Avk. THE MEDICAL CENTER AT ties, Safeguard System. for potentially lucrative Contact: Diane Holzmlller TELEMARKETERS train. Call Barbara at 908- ence a must. Self starter, J Must be reliable, self- $10/hrto start7~9=5:30- 658-4033 or Dohna^aT g]y pt at908-233-2501 —PART Mon-Frl. 908-722-9425. growing group of New Jer- motivafefinridivrauaT7~wlth 908-463-3433 Ing conditions, paid hospi- sey weeklies. 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EXTENDED HOLIDAY HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:45-8:30 • SATURDAY 9:30-5:00 tftlil 24 Eastman Street • 276 A Forbes Newspaper Supplement - December 19, 1991 - Union County Gift Guide - 4 - Union County Gift Guide - December 19, 1991 - A Forbes Newspaper Supplement Bakeries (Conmiued from page 4) demand. cup and saucer. One of themost popular anny's #•/'• C Casual Clothing* Bakers offer delectable Also popular is stollen, a fruit and nut- itemJtabta^^ which dates back to about / U i3 For the Entire Family! tins filled with butter crunch, Confection- 1400 in the city of Dresden, Germany. ery turtles, salted nuts or pretzels. The earliest gingerbread was made from cnilworth 19 N. Union Ave. One of the current trends is the popu- bread crumbs, honey and spices; gradually Cranford, N.J. 07016 276-3270 larity of Yule logs, long a European tradi- the crumbs and honey were replaced by JEWELERS.INC. tion. flour and molasses. Ginger, the pre- The noble fruitcake has become an ob- dominant spice in gingerbread, was used We're Not Just Jeans! for your pleasure ject of derision in recent years because of during the Middle Ages both as a preserva- its dried fruit contents, but the tide has tive and as medicine for a variety of ills.. BIG SAVINGS Featuring: turned at area bakeries. Because gingerbread did not spoil as Ethnic specialties at area bakers From the Polish people we have krus- quickly as other baked goods did in those Best Brand Watches, AH Types • Lee • Levl • Buster Brown • Cotler chekki, the delicious bits of fried dough days, it was thought tosbe somewhat magi- of Clocks Colibri & Cross Pen By CHRISTINE RETZ St., Westfield. Their list of Christmas con- • EJ Gitano • Healthtex • Wonderknit fections includes panettonc, an Italian cake topped with powdered sugar that are en- cal. In the 17th Century, gingerbread bak- Sets, 14k, 18k Gold, Diamonds SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT joyed by all ethnic groups. Kruschekki is a ing was a profession in itself and ginger- with several kinds of raisins and citrons. bread bakers alone had the right to make & Jewelry • LeTigre • Carter's • Tultex • Hanes Little Jack Homer sat in the corner, specialty of this bakery, which also is just- They also specialize in strujfoli, honey- ly famed for its 120 varieties of fancy but- it, except at Christmastime. • BVD • and Much More Eating u Christmas pie. covered balls of dough with a sprinkled top- ter cookies produced for the holidays. ping. Borella's also has ricotta pies, can- So if it's a holiday gift you need, or a • Layette • Infants • Toddlers He put in his thumb, and pulled out a Bakeries generally carry many types of something special to highlight your table, plum, nolis, and other Italian and French pastries homemade cookies, but this time of year your nose knows where to go. Follow that • Girls 4-14 • Boys 4-20 And said, "I'm glad for your gastronomic they expand production to meet the heavy delicious smelL Chris Retz didn't bake .._., , . , pleasure. • Ladies • Students • Men this." With area bakeries If chocolates are the As you can see by this producing mOUth-Watering holiday treat you want, refrain, baking and I part- ^nprteltitt 1hr the* patronize Brumrner's, "Our prices are real, not marked up" ed company a long time «J/-'CA''C»UC7O IKJI U /C? 125 E. Broad St, West- All Repairs & engraving done ago. But with the many holidays, you don't have field, can meet your on premises! Jackson Shapiro's needsr Owner George $ th-wateringP speda? to WotrY about What tO Brummer said that his 1!) X'orili I'nioii AWIUK-. Cniuliml. X.. ^ for the holidays, I S6IVe gUeStS Or What tO chocolate goodies range 699 in size from two ounces $1250 sugg. retail •J7(i-o270 what to^rve^'guests hring to the holiday party to 25 pounds. He also or bring to the holiday offers homemade candy 85.00 OFF party. canes, some fashioned into gift baskets or 482-484 Boulevard, Kenilworth Any I' sc ol'-S^n or Moiv If you are in the market for authentic other clever shapes such as a candlestick or Italian holiday treats you need look no far- Hours: from our Day hisi'ounlcd Price Dally 9:30-8:00 ther than Borella's Bakery, 101-3 E. Broad (Please turn to page 5) (908) 276-6513 Sal. 9:30-5:30 OIK- Coupon IVr lVrson. Sale Items Kxdiuk-d. i5th-&22nd- mot \K I'omliiiK'd with oilier discounts or coupons Fax (908)^76^3024" Sun. 11:00-5:00

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6 - Union County Gift Guide - December 1.9. 1991 — A Forbes Newspaper Supplement t 1 >• * tr-«r,« A Forbes Newspaper Supplement - December 19,1991 - Union County Gift Guide - emotem Florists' offerings a eaacmcm stt. cnaupQRp MO-. 07016 "' (908) 272-O785T en any room Holiday Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 12-5; Christmas Eve 10-5 By CHRISTINE RETZ look is popular now in interior dec- orating, and has really come to DIANE MATFLERD/FORBES Claddagh itches SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT fore this holiday season. If this NEWSPAPERS 00 I must confess, that I don't usu- motif is what you're looking for, Holiday floral arrange- ally think of florists when plan- you can find it at any of the four ments are made by Sak H9 ning my holiday gift giving. All Rekemeler's Flowers and Gifts., lo- Camllle Andacht with that" has changed since I inter- cations in mid-New Jersey. tender loving care at viewed a number of florists for this Rekemeier's Florist in Cranford. article. I didn't realize that many Stanley Lapinski, headquartered Irish Heritage lovely things that are now offered iri their Cranford location, told me ~ Brass by local florists. "The language of that this prevailing Victorian Collection flowers" has certainly expanded. theme is being carried out in a Urnaments An old-fashioned "Victorian" (Please turn to page 8) Claddagh, 20*OFF Shamrock, Piper &. Celtic Cross COLLECTION Large selection available Irish Made $700 f including favorites such as the f each Quiet Man Cottage *l "¥f\(\ J . Large Selection available 8 Prospect St. $ Open Tues.-Sat.* 1/\J\J and many more! Westfield 10 till 6 654-3490 Jl ** ~ GolStartind & gSilve at r Bring Us Your Christmas List Thurs.tiH9 $ $ 18and 49 Fine Homemade Chocolates i Homemade Chocolate Novelties GALWAY 1 IRISH CRYSTAL Sugar Free Chocolates Gift Baskets eeLtlc IrapoRts Ito. Fink product*jrx>m Ireland, Scotland andWales - Featuring Claddagh Celebrate Christmas We Ship Any where Ring*, Tara Earrings and Broocluu, Thutleware, Prickly,Pottery, Hand DIANE MATFLERD/FORBES NEWSPAPERS Knit Sweaters and Mohair Scarve$ and Throun - At well OJ Perfumes, Books* With An Irish Tradition Topiary trees (courtesy Rekemeler's Florist) make an unu- 125 E. Broad St., Westfield Tapes, Prints and Potters - Plus a varied assortment of Food, Tea and sual yet lasting gift. ^hone-Orders ftiscu'a items -Sb~do~ptanonTibp~ping in,we'lodkfdnnard to seeing you! Always Welcome 232-1904 r?

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FLOWERS and GIFTS Give A Gift "We are more than a Flower Shop" Of Photos $ •-4s"- ^ "^ *4fr> "4fr* *4^ • '< This Holiday 20Off A&. Order Now For Your Personalized Holiday Greeting Cards purchases over $100 DANDEES PETS Custom Framing and Matting 217 Hamilton Blvd. • South Plainfield $ for $25* or less Stocking Stutters FILM PROCESSING 755-3077 $ l0Off When you give a Gift SAVE 1.00 purchases over $50 Gift Certificate Subscription to your local Photo Plates 12 EXPOSURES $ COUPONS AVAILABLE Forbes Newspaper, you, Magazine Covers SAVE 2.00 (Choose from a wide selection are giving 52 weeks of 24 EXPOSURES Dried Flower Wreaths, Swags, Arrangements local news, sports and 20 OFF Brass Frames $ shopping information. To 'ANY PURCHASE SAVE 3.00 • Silk Flower Arrangements • Crystal Giftware 5 EXTERIOR WASHES order a Gift Subscription, 1 Picture Statues 36 EXPOSURES • Framed Prints • Unusual Gifts for Home or Office call 1-800-423-0107. Excludes Live Stock & Sale Items i_ Offer expires 12/31/91 J Expires 12/24/91 Photo Buttons No wire service with coupon *ln-county 00 Ornaments Coupon must be presented at time of purchase S0 *20 SAVE *7 Besides The Large Selection of Holiday Photo Albums Coupon valid thru 12/25/91 - Coupon valid in Cranford only UDJuB Pet Needs Under *25 Children's Photo Books ULTRA MODERN - BRUSHLESS We Also Have FOTO S F ICE • Disposable Cameras l^L ?I SX VACUUM SYSTEM AVAILABLE Cockatiels For '39 f u.iily 8 to 6 p.m. • Sun. 8 to 6 p.m. For Parties Stfvl* HOURS: Dally 10-a, FINISH FLOWERS and GIFTS 819-0105 Sorvcc Slriiiom Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-6 North Ave. West • Cranford Y Y T T Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-6, 700 Boulevard • Kenilworth 276-4700 Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-3 908-241-2021 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 9-1 (11/31-1/5) I A -• r«&»* >:«• -isrJnuKniQ yrnuoO noinL) - 8 8 - Union County Gift Guide - December 19, 1991 - A Forbes Newspaper Supplement

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• ••--wsTJ!n&-CSTr2K2? (Continued from page 7) line artificial tree, perfect for an apart- variety of ways, including adding old- ment or small room. They are not nar- fashioned Santas and cherubs to center- row, but their slimness combines per- pieces. A most popular, yet unusual item fectly with their height, drawing the eye upward for a beautifiil effect that they are carrying is topiary trees. Cut into various fanciful animal and dec- Anothe^^ r vaipar „t wo fUI thet „ artificia UMVmM, l^ green —ws _ of- orative shapes, the trees can be adorned ferings is a selection of wreaths that the with Christmas ornaments. And because artistically gifted can blend with holly of the great interest in our environment, and berry "picks" and a plethora of other the animal shapes are the most often accessories to good advantage. Those like We carry a . asked for, particularly myself who are not tal- moose. ented can discuss large selection Christmas wouldn't be their needs with the © Rekemeier's, now in florists, who will de- of its third generation as Chrisimast without sign a wreath to the a family business, will poinsettias, which come incustorner's specifica- Formal & Informal also custom decorate tions. The same ap- your home or office. allsi^s many beautiful plies to/their swags. Gowns For your home they shades will create a beautiful , "you are looking Headpieces A Harley* New Year effect for your mantle for that special center- and HarlBy-Davldson* Truck or chandelier, and for your office that piec_^ v ^^ ^^ e.^^ o-^^ ^r tableton -~m- — p»— decoration-. — — — — ,g florists mayV Specidl Gifts For Special People special effect for your mantle or chan- have just the thing. They carry carolers, Bridesmaids Dresses delier, and for your office that special collectibles from a Dickens village, and German nutcracker collectibles. For a really new spirit of Christmas presents, turn this season into Happy Harley* Days with gifts corporate entrance way. 9 In addition to the traditional red and Christmas wouldn't be Christmas with- Men's Eagle from under our tree. We've got ideas for everyone, like Harley-Davidson MotorCiothes" and green combinations that we associate out poinsettias, which come in all sizes Hamess™Boot accessories for riders of all ages. Cologne and playing cards. Barware and books. Jewelry, from with the season, popular colors this year and many beautiful shades. 35 Alden St., Cranford are mauve and blue (again sounding the Aunt Margie said recently that she bracelets to brooches and earrings to watches. Kids' stuff, and much more. Victorian chord), and the jewel tones — cant" absor-*-—*-b an y more collectiblesii~«ui~~, AA per- . . (off North Avenue) Come in today, and catch the Harley Day spirit. amethyst, teal and the azure colors. Area fect solution to the problem of "Now florists have everything you need to turn what can we give her?" is a fruit basket your home into a veritable bower. One of These are readily available from area flo- 276-2299 FEEL THE DIFFERENCE III "HARLEY" Bulova® Watches the most popular holiday items is a slim rists* (Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 11-9; Wed., Fri'. & Sat. 9:30-5:00)

COUPON ing Women's Hugger™ Jacket updated Men's Fat Boy* Jacket Distinctive Men's Springfield Jacket Captures leather jacket with traditional detailing. Features embossed Fat Boy* tank logo on back, dual-zip the feeling ol simpler times. Leather sleeves, trim sleeve zippers, knit collar and a metal sleeve nil»&*ip High Prices? front zipper with adjustable panel,-zip-oul liner medallion surrounded by HarleyrDavidson*- r special Harley-Davidson* waistband studs. Anniversary logo on front, more on back. leltering. .. .^ Capital offers 100 Off every gallon of A complete Selection Of oil. PLUS: 2 years of burner service Harley-Davldson Clothes, Collectibles and Accessories including ALL parts and labor at tre at m^ If You're Into Harley-Davldson, Come Into This Store r—.r*^ jfrr

No Cost 10-GUEST Hurry In & Harley-Davidson of Edison Receive v Call now to "Capitalize' PASS 399 Hi. 1, Edison, Family Owned on the savings. (Southbound Lane Between Plalnfleld Ave. &The Rt. 1 Flea Market) Ask about our March 31. Passes *^| for over cannot be used AllJP.urchases low, low oil prices some schedule programs 908-985-7546 55 Years and 4 pm-6 pm. Purchase passes at the complex.'^"' •-^ HH For more information, Call 709-7260. We now offer massages "WE SELL MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE" by a certified CRANFORD INDOOR massage therapist ON SALE Holiday Hours: POOL COMPLEX Children's 272-8587 Gift Certificates BEGINNING Mon. & Tues. 9-6 401 Centennial Ave. • Cranford Available Gifts & Clothing ALLJWAJOR_CREDIT Between 4 PM - 8 PM M-F Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9-9 © 1991 Harley-Davidson, Incj CARDS ACCEPTED FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 709~726Q NOW Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-5 Available An American Legend

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& £ HOLIDAY HOLIDAY I TREAT TREAT "Tis The Season PARKER GREENHOUSE I ]Have a Safe and Happy Holiday & GARDEN CENTER f. To Give Jewelry From 1325 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Parker Greenhouses)] I KIWANIS We Have More One-of-a-kind Once again, Christmas is at the Inn m Gift Ideas Than blooming at Parker Greenhouse i LUMINARIES at the Any Other Jeweler and Garden Center. Share in the Stage House In The Area excitement of miles of poinsettias and holiday plants. Enjoy selecting nature's 14K Jewelry g15 and up. finest Christmas trees, wreaths, and The Kiwanis Club is garland. Browse through our Diamond Jewelry *90 and up. Park Avc. and breathtaking designer showroom where distributing Christmas Luminaries front Street Scotcfi Plains your gift and holiday dreams come true. from the Fanwood Municipal Garage frariouf JDiitin$\ 908-322-5552 (across from Fanwood Library) 322-4224 lake m% Off Viewing the Watchung Mountains 9 AM - 3 PM DANCE CLASSES L All Watches. December 7th, 14th, 21st, and 22nd The Moderne Academie fjf?^ of Fine Arts & Still Only 30tf for Candle 1820 E. 2nd St. Scotch Plains Layaway for the Holidays We Build Confidence & Fond Memories Bag and Sand • College Graduate Teachers • Class Size Limited e Beginner thru Advanced • 20 yrs. Experience e Scholarships Available • Pre-School thru Adult Westberg Jewelers ^ 5 Hours Open Bar #< Please Bring a Container for the Sand • Competing Dance Ensemble • Dance Exams Cocktail Hour • Member Dance Masters Assoc. Dance Teachers 417 Park Ave., Scotch Plains 322-4819 7 Course Dinner, Tiered Wedding Cake Silver Candelabras and Flowers CALL NOW 322-4249 or 369-3215 AMEX M/C VISA DISCOVER All Donations to Charity • To be the BEST take from the BEST Flaming Jubilee Show, Private Bridal Rooms, White Glove Service FROM Now Under Ownership of Warren Chang HALF PRICE GIFT WRAP Per Person J&st Winds For help in From Our Factory to You ! Over Fifty Patterns of Christmas and 'eaturlnq Szechuan, Hunan, Peklnq & Cantonese Specials i Award from Channel 5/NY D< " your holiday Hanukkah Gift Wrap to choose from. Authentic Chln«s« cuisine by pro- • ••Record 9/3/89 ' Ream Rolls available for Store use? Fmo Review N.Y. Times 2/12/R9 Ifessional ch«f$ from China, Taiwan ***Slar Ledqer 8/14/89 and Hong Kong. Also featuring Gloria ****Wine& Dine News 6/8/88 Rose's delicious Gourmet Health advertising: SHRIMP COCKTAIL J •••Journal 5/20/87 Menu, NO oils, fats, extra salt, sugar the special rooms for pariius up io 200 or MSG added... first time in New SOUP Jersey and recommended by N.Y. & SALAD BAR Times, Star Ledger & Courier News. Paper 1 OPA-OPA DRINK Help Fight Recession! PIANO LOUNGE FRI. & SAT. NITES Call: amotiS 1 DINNER FREE SIN'IITVS w/purchase o< (ENTREE ONLY) another CHILDREN'S dinner of equal or greater value. Limit 1 Pedlar 2377 Rt. 221 West, Sc,otch,Plains 376-3385 coupon per table. Not to be combined with MENU any other coupon. Max. $9.00 value. 889-4979 Diane Kistulinec 681 Morris Turnpike, Springfield, NJ. Expires 12/31/91 FN Tako-out service also available Between Short Hills Caterers & Shop Rite \ Make Reservations Now (908) 231-6655 From Short Hills Mall: 2 Miles East on Rt 124 (Morris Tpke.) Park & Mountain Aves., Scotch Plains 322-7726

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12 - Union County Gift Guide - December 19, 1991 - A Forbes Newspaper Supplement uide to recession-proof gift giving Martin Jewelers offers ••• •• JN- Si v .• JS. -/j'\ '•'j \ /j\ /\ ,•• ^S. /\v .'5% /i\ s'$\ • /j\ .-''5 . . items priced to sell in a slow market one-stop shopping By CHRISTINE RETZ season has been interchangeable CHRISTINE RETZ have a great deal of merchandise ing N.Y. Giants-licensed sweat- SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT jewelry. This high-fashion style SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT priced to move fast. There is some- shirts and baseball caps embla- starts with your basic good hoop thing in every price range, I was zoned with the logos of NFL If you appreciate the conve- earrings, necklace or bracelet, and Let's face it — money is tight assured. teams. The store also carries caps nience of one-stop shopping, then change its look entirely by adding lese days for many people. This If you, or someone on your gift with college team logos, as well as you will love your trip to Martin different jewelry elements, such as the first recession in which my list, loves sports, the Cranford a wide selection of AL and NL Jewelers, 12 North Ave. W., Cran- beautifully crafted beads or stones riends have been directly affected. Sports Center (100 N. Union Ave., baseball teams. Russell and Umbro ford. They are one of the largest (sometimes called findings). |Some of their jobs have been elim- Cranford) has-just what you're are but two of the brand names of jewelers in the area, withji full two And with so many women ated or are in dire peril. Under- looking for. Owner Patrick Mack wearing apparel that the Cranford floors of exciting merchandise to going from business meetings Istandably, their holiday gift giving told me that they have a wide va- Sports Center carries. satisfy every budget, from jewelry to elegant, but personal, din- to fine china and crystal. \?/ :* \?/ >i;; .;.?/ \|-' •••*£ .\^ <;*^. \"

Under The Tree of Earrings a Watch or ,•$•••• Get A Head Start On A Happy New You! SMITH I CO RON IV ?•••• Gold Chain & Get the 2nd 3o;FOFF PERSONAL WORD PROCESSORS 364 North Avenue • Dunellen Entire Stock of 3 Weeks Reducing 14K Gold, Cultured Pearl 1/2 PRICE Lose i'0-15 Lbs. PWP-3200 GRAND OPENING SALE Diamonds & PLUS FREE REGISTRATION 25% OFF All Regular Priced Items Stone Earrings Strands |\ of equal or lesser value Center Not valid with other promotions/ PERSONAL The coupons. Valid only at Diet Con- Offer Expires 12/24/91 tor ol Westfield. MUST be pre- WORD PROCESSOR Fine Selection of Gold, Silver, Watches If you think of a diet as a sented at time ol purchase. Limit Prices Starting from $25 quick fix, think again. At Diet one coupon per customer/cou- pon. Expires Jan. 31,1992. All repairs & Holiday Gift Items •'•J Center* you'll learn how to WE SPECIALIZE IN; Sterling done on eat right for life. By eating, n On Special • 14 KT., 18 KT. & 22 KT. GOLD JEWELRY Jewelry premises REAL HEALTHY FOODS. Wit' EXCHANGE DATA hout getting bored, without "b7TfdP At Competitive Prices mandatory food purchases. 6 Weeks Reducing .AM.I. WITH A PC! • Chains, Rlnga, Earrings, Bracelets 4.-- And without restricting your Lose 17*25 Lbs. 459.00 • Also available - Pearls, Corals, Crystal wendelfl life. Let us change your PLUS FREE REGISTRATION Diamond Rings mind...and your life. Make a Not valid with other promotions/ coupons. Valid only nt Diet Cen- • Gold Jewelry REPAIRS DONE Appraisals, COMMITMENT to yourself and call us TODAY! ter ol Wostfield. MUST bo pre- • Watches Repaired & Batteries Replaced Gemologlst sented at time ol purchase. Limit ALLIED BUSINESS MACHINES JEWELERS and Xmas 401 E. Main St., BOUND BROOK 625 South Avenue W. • Westfield one coupon per customer/cou- (908) 424-0708 •* Rutgers Plaza, Eastern Ave. Engraving •x- (908) 654-7820 pon. Expires Jan. 31, 1992. Office Machines/Computers Somerset, N.J. Done on 356-2737 (1st Floor) Premises V L__ I 247*4454 DISCOVER 7% OPEN 6 DAYS & 2 EVENINGS 301 South Ave. West • Westfield • (908) 233-0811 • Sales-Rentals-Service ^ iSi ^ i^ -ii ^ i!i •••:|\ /j\ -^-s /?•-. -^\ .-}•-. lA-vXv 'SA' W' i'.. ..'••:':'. ./:•".•:'.. .!'•?.. .N).-*'' W.V*VV AN •£' -Vi. %\ X ^ *W Ai. <• * • Dept. 56: Snow Village # # Need A Fruit Basket Dickens Village f ?:>• *•> *?:• •% S-. SS) ftiv for the Holidays North Pole Village • Precious Moments Where Else But © Hummels • Annalee-Dol.ls "~ THE FLORIDA FRUIT SHOPPE Joanne's 226 South Ave., Fanwood 322-7606 506 Boulevard Baskets For Every Occasion Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Best to order ahead during the holidays j^ (908) 276-2198

j 3231-A Rt. 27, Franklin Park NEL HAIR DESIGN IU 218-1110 Fashion Glamour Portraits BIG, RUGGED TRAINS. A TRADITION SINCE 1900 • Complete Mak*ov«r • Hair Styling • Aceassorl«s • Photo Sswlon 225 Demott Lane, Somerset "A TRADITION THAT WELL LAST A LIFETIME. reg. '14'11 873-0070 VISIT OUR COMPLETELY REMODELED STORE & s (1 - OFF 57500 Quality Professional Hair Salon BE THE ENGINEERS ON OUR OPERATING LAYOUT. Now 10 " Exp. 1 31 92 lJ> HOLIDAY)) SOUNDS j> K GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAIUBLE for women, men and children We carry a full line of Lionel • LGB • K-Llns Ho • N • Area's Largest Lionel Train Selection of • Die-Cast Vehicles • RC Cars • Slot Cars & Accessories Haircuts ^ /fl ^^^ Scl» Starling at Win a $300.00 Train Set. M wl«!iW?»dy XI At OFF 260-262 RADAR DETECTOR CQ510 PANASONIC REMOTE CAR ALARM ((oriiu'iiy of ' North Avenue, T*FREE>2b%6if"I (R*mol«) Digital Cassette Player Stop in to ontor our drawing (No Purchaso Nocossa/y) Dunellen. NJ '.95 Cuinniiind Pcriormanci'l Exp. 1 31 92 ^ Bottle of Nail Polish . Yniii- Firct MaxxonSer. 10 with Auto Reverse TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF WITH THIS AD. ^ w/Manlcure lUUI rirjjl $4993 $9900 ^ Gift Certificates Available I 1 1 Vr. Wtfrtrtty Millburn Train & Hobby Center WUi Kilt Ad • EifibH DM. HJMt 1325 Prince Rodgers Rd. Hftin AND SKIN CAflE and Pedicure " FACIAL We buy and sell old trains • Authorized Sides &. Service Under New Ownership Bridgewater 968-4060 or 1-800-794-0937 j 158 Spring Street, Millbum • 379-4242 Gift Certificates Available for All Services Hourjs Tuej-Thur* 10-8, U\ A Sat 10-A prr An urchase Holiday Hours starting Nov. 29. Daily 10-9* Sat. 9 *6- Sun. 1 - 6 •with this coupon 10% OFF not Includinvg •»! P» H«m» «">>• 11/25/01 hiREDKEl u>l N AUIMUP04 \M0HN 14 - Union County Gift Guide - December 19. 1991 - A Forbes Newspaper-Supplement A Forbes Newspaper Supplement, - December 19, 1991 - Union County Gift Guide - 15 When buying for the unemployed, 'Don't let the crunch steal Christmas' Gifts that will last a lifetime Recession-proof gifts By CHRISTINE RETZ the market for a word processor, Sistine Chapel. Published by (Continued from page 13) found at the Florida Fruit pleasant, if not happier, according to Phyllis SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Agnes Story, manager of Allied Raftdom House, this "exquisite" you like to My "factory direct" By ROZGERKEN include an answering machine, a subscrip- boosting gifts, ranging from over-the-calf Business Machines, 301 South two-volurne set has wonderful and save accordingly, you can find Macklin, a career consultant with Minsuk, black socks, a shoe shine lat or travel iron, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT tion to voice mail, an answering service, the Not everyone has been hit by this Ave. W., Westfield, recommends reproductions of Jhe chapel's great deals at the three Leather Owners Gladys and Walter Macklin, Stein & Associates of Princeton. service of a secretary, photocopy center or to an emergency kit containing needle and recession. Some people do have any of their line of Brother prod- painstaking restoration. Some Coats, Etc. outlets in the state (Ed- Essex also stock delicious Florida "Don't let the crunch steal Christmas" resume writer, or printed stationery and thread, safety pins, emery boards, spare but- funds set aside to spend on re- ucts. Especially popular this pages fold out to four feet, to ison, Fairfield and Flemington). In navel oranges and grapefruit for tons, and, if appropriate, pantyhose. your eating pleasure. These items haring and caring are traditional advises Ms. Macklin. This is not the time to stamps. ally fine, or unusual, items this year, she said, is the Brother give the reader a bird's eye view the $50 and under price range, "Job seekers have to put most of their of the chapel in all its glory. This they stock men's and ladies' leath- can be bought by the "quarter- or parts of the holiday season. For give gimmicks and gadgets, she warns. In- year. I invite you to go on a, PowerNote Notebook Work Or- An attache case, a fountain pen or a busi- time and energy into a job search; so any- mental shopping spree with me ganizer. This laptop model fea- gift set can be yours for only er wallets, gloves and slippers (for half-bushel in mesh bags, or in those dealing with the double trau- stead, people who have lost; their jobs need ness card holder are "practical and profes- thing that saves time is usually appreciated, explore the myriad of upscale tures full-function word process- .$1,000 (no, that's not a typo) kids, too!), men's belts and ladies' large boxes," Mrs. Essex noted, S such as babysitting, walking the dog, run- adding that they also have ready- ma of a layoff and a job search, the practical presents to help boost their job sional," perfect for the job-seeking execu- possibilities available this holi- ing, a spread sheet calculator, from the Cranford Book Store, handbags. ning errands or even helping with repairs," 32 North Ave. W., Cranford. made gift packs of assorted food holidays can be tough. prospects and their morale, she notes. tive. day season. the Tetris arcade game and pull items for immediate purchase. But loved ones of unemployed people can she adds. More and more homes are ac- down menus. Manager Meryl Layton told me Fruitcake is making a strong Ms.'Macklin suggests a gift certificate to Since self-image plunges during unem- that the store has just one copy, comeback in popularity today. One And they will gladly ship fruitcar - do a great deal to make the holidays more "The best gift of all," Ms. Macklin con- quiring their own word process- And, for the really good boy/ help pay the phone bilL Qther possibilities ployment, Ms. Macklin suggests image- cludes, "may be your time and loyalty." so you had best hurry there if of the best brands on the market tons anywhere in the eastern ing capacity, and if you are in girl on your gift list, there is The you want it! is Claxton, and it can readily be United States.

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SANTA SAYS...GET A JUMP ON CHS1STMAS...SH0P EARLY! Women's Fashions Sizes to 4$ :»*> ENTIRE STOCK REDUCED! *•>; The Flower Famous Double-Sided KIDS' EASEL Gallcry^Pamily Two back-to-back 20" x 23" drawing surfaces. For one STUDIOCOMBO^ and a green board for colored chalk. Roll of paper Table, chair, and lamp combination. *Must present this ad for 25% discount feeds out for the hyper-creative. Trays on each Perfect for the studio, home office, A. Duffle Bag $(QT\ D. Lined Leather Qloves $ f Q F. Ladies Hand Bag is large enough to handle your orders, yet small side hold the artist's tools. $48tfG" enou Alterations Available 16 South Main Street QnQ 0Q4 nroo or workshop. Ci>mpareat$l25 \JZr Compute at $2} XO Compote at $25 3b to give you individual attention, FREE CHRISTMAS BOXES or FREE GIFT WRAPPING TrlangtePHco: $39.95^ * AM thre* $9&95. B. Attache $ • arrangements for the holidays Men s/Ladtes/Kids Qenuine- "Where Shopping is Friendly and Personal" Pick up a copy of our Compare ai $120 Compafe a( $22 • grave blankets - & pillows Lunch 11:30 to 3:00 Holiday Gift Guide In the store. 609-883-3600 Sheepskin Slippers HOLIDAY HOURS: 11:30 am to 1 am KITCHEN, 7 DAYS A WEEK Hours:Mon.-Frl.8:30-9 C. Belts Compare $f\99 -4 J gg M-Men's Fashion Jacket $ Starting Dec. 9th, 1991 - Dally Specials - Takeout Available - m Since 1939m Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5 Compart' Flower Gallery Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - QualttyValue at Low Prices fli$!6-J8 210 South Main St. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Drive Route 206 or Route 1 South m TIis Ramlnfllon Cenlor, Roulos 202 4 31. Flomlnglon, NJ 08822, 908-788-9300 Manvllle, NJ South Main at Rosalie triangle to a new universe of creative gifts! • Edison Industrie Center, Route 1 South, Edison, NJ 08817,0O8.S4B-10O0 M Anwrt:an Way Mall. 636 Route 46 East, Falrtlold, NJ 070O4, 201 -808-8778

0F "" i72~Price~Luiich" Alt. Rt 1 at Darrah Lane • Lawrenceville, NJ Opti 7 day* a wak - •Wum *ta coupon Utot, Jmttry j. 1M> (908)526-0303 *» 1tt <* toy tad* • hd& m i2L 2mi. S. of Ouakerbridge Mall between Princeton & Trenton ——*^ 1..=.. —FT.-.- , - - ...... MANVILLE artcentet .1 NO RISK LAY AWAY PLAN' ' 10% Dapoul n«qutf*d v •f) -J\ -, A r?e:- e. K\ 16 - Union County Gift Guide - December 19, 1991 - A Forbes Newspaper Supplement A Forbes Newspaper Supplement - December 19, 1991 - Union County Gift Guide - 17 Area restaurants prepare holiday fare Hunger makes good sauce (Continued from page 16) No one wants to babysit a moun- them. tions that plague us alL And in a watching the balance books close- special — prime rib — from 4-5:30 tain of dirty dishes and greasy public setting, people are more ly, cost is a factor. And withtdrink- p.tn., especially designed to ap-plates when the excitement of So people turn to restaurants likely to exercise restraint in their ing being strongly discouraged Area restaurateurs present varied menus to soothe harried shoppers peal to shoppers who will be pa- Christmas is in the air. for a nutritious meal, as well as to demeanor, which can only be con- across the board, businesses will tronizing the nearby mails," said lean toward holding luncheons By CHRISTINE RETZ with Santa" Dec. 22 at WyckofTs, 932 South shopping, I can think of nothing more to eat-in or take-out. Since time immemorial, families ducive to better communication Ave., Westfield. Sure to delight children of pleasant than going out, suitable refreshed, Dwight Newell, manager of O'- all over the globe traditionally among family members. where liquor consumption will be SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Connor's Beef & Ale, 705 Moun- lighter than when the workday is all ages, the brunch wiH be served from to such an elegant restaurant, especially as If it's a quaint colonial flavor and quiet came together at the endo of the Holiday hours A big boon for the restaurant noon-2 p.m., during which time pictures the prices are most reasonable — $35 for a charm that you're looking for, then you may tain Blvd., Watchung. work/school day for a relaxed, sit- business these days is the corpo- done. And with an afternoon of with Santa will be taken. A magic show will prix fixe dinner. And let's face it — youwish to sample the fare at Colonial Farms, down dinner where the triumphs/ rate market Companies are re-work ahead of them, people will n his 1605 immortal Don Quixote de to The reasons why people eat out on page 18 imbibe lightly, if at all. Whatever Mancha, Miguel de Cervantes knew his premiere at 2 p.m. that day, noted owner deserve it after battling the crowds! 1745 Amwell Road, Somerset Their all- are as varied as the menus. I was tragedies of each person's day warding their employees for their Doug Wyckoff. encompassing meny includes a wide se- your holiday plans and pocket- inns and what would encourage trade surprised to learn that eating_out could be recounted in a sup- efforts of the past yeai; with a ca- book are like this year, there is no when he penned the line, "There's no Delightful dessert and that American clas- lection of dishes ranging from Oysters portive atmosphere. This noble tered affair on-site or on the res- I At La Fontana Ristorante, 120 Albany St., is quite popular, despite the gen- shortage of restaurants in every sauce in the world like hunger." sic — the diner — go together, I've found. Rockefeller as an appetizer to a variety of erally weak economy. For onepractice has gone the way of the recapture the idea of "time out" taurant premises themselves. New Brunswick, its promotional material 'This "tradition" is as strong as ever at the price range to please you. Take From the traditional diner to the most steaks and chops, all the way through to a thing, people just don't like to one-horse shay, I'm afraid. You from the demands of the world Luncheon parties — not dinners some time out to enjoy a good states that, "For lovers of Italian cuisine, La Plaza Diner, 2066 Route 27, Edison. Simply variety of seafood delicacies, including Col- cook! This seems to be par-know how it is in you own Ufa and "time in" for some mutual or cocktail buffets — are in vogue, elegant restaurant, there is a plethora of Fontana Ristorante evokes* traditional Old scrumptious desserts, including pumpkin meal with friends or family. The central New Jersey eateries ready to serve lage with Lobster and Rainbow Trout. ticularly true during the franti- There are always four things to be support Adults and children can perhaps because luncheons are season will pass but not your World elegance, while recreating the ro-cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake and Cal- cally busy holiday period, when done after work and preparing a less expensive than dinners and, you, especially at this busy holiday season. mance of turn-of-the-century European din- ifornia fruit pie having a custard base and a listen to each other in a peaceful memories of good times shared to- "In December we feature an early bird there is so much else to be done. nice, balanced meal isn't one of setting, away from the daily fric- with corporations of all sizes gether in a good atmosphere. There will be special "Christmas Brunch ing." After a very long day of Christmas topping of seasonal fresh fruit can be head (Please turn to page 17)

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LAST 6 DAYS • . ••..•• ~\ ...r Closing ,.._ a great place to look! FOREVER! at area^esrtaurahts Gift ^guide listings yield a bonanza ALL SUITS Union County (Mostly Cricketeer) New New of innovative ideas for presents . Christmas Christmas Year's Year's Restaurant Eve Day Eve By CHRISTINE RETZ would be having a pony at your but enough of a novelty to make Cortina's Open - more closely. "i SPECIAL child's party, "Hi ho, Silver" and the movie's shooting in color an training and real insights like gen- Cranford CORRESPONDENT all. Top that one! added plus. Last year, at our Girl Scout Fun uine psychics. I wonder if I can do $ $ Repettis Day, my Brownie troop told for- an internship before this year's Reg. 350 to 395 Lunch Open love reading classified ads. I WhCn A r TILT %?£* ™f? ,** was so enchanted by the movie tunes to their peer group; while Fun Day. Kenilworth Only don't care if they are for jobs, WoM in 80 Days premiered. I for- ^ r determined to g0 on a real true love, or lost puppies, they get just what about it was such a,,,- ., J »m. A J their leader, "Zoltan, King of the , ,, .-.—7. -°~' "~~ """ ~ ALL SPORTSCOATS 3 Brothers Open Open 5-9:30 PM balloon ride some day. That day ~ . „ . , ' ,,° ,, plethora of boutiques at every mall Iprovide a relaxing few min- Kenilworth presented itself many years later Gypsies' took care of the older offerin T_sh^ ^ ^ ^ utes when I can let my mind $ when I took advantage of the girls. I didnt know any of them people would emblazon to your lik- Wyckoffs Open Open stretch far and wide and escape chance to go about 200 feet up in but at the mere mention of a "new m j^ long ^ it ^^^ ^^y out. Westfield from the daily grind. Anything to boyfriend in your future, possibly rageous, they would put on any- postpone doing the dishes. the tethered Forbes balloon at the 49 to 99 Stefano's Open Open Somerset County Fair. I felt just in the summer" their eyes lit up. I thing you like. Well, I've always With this in mind, I decided to Reg. to $225 Fanwood like David Niven, I tell you — at knew I had hit upon a winning fantasized about someone making take a sneak peak at today's ads to least until the basket got about formula. If only I had professional up a T-shirt for me, proclaiming Caruso's Open get some last-minute gift ideas, EVERYTHING ELSE Open two feet off the ground. But I'm that "I Found the A-Team." Re- even if only in my imagination. Plainfield always willing to try it again some member that opening monologue IN STORE — about how they would help you Lily Greenfield Open Small children's birthday parties time. Open can be handled nicely at the local if you could find them. Well, do I Now here's a great idea •— holi- Plainfield burger, emporia, where patient, ever need help! I could keep them 1/2 PRICED day babysitters. Why didn't I profitably employed for weeks. Snuffy's Open Open Open trained teenagers can cope with Except All Scout Merchandise Open think of it myself? There is always But, as my old Irish mother used Scotch Plains the youngsters. But this type of >_._, 20% OFF party entertainment wears thin someone who, quite undetstand- to say, "If wishes were horses, beg- East Winds Open Open after a while and the tykes get ,. , , , , » „ . , .. . ably, doesn't want children any- gars would ride." So this particular THE Scotch Plains bored quickly. "What, McKing big deal, but I think it was because where ^ ^ ^^ ^^ rf shirt will have to remain part of again? I was there last week," they of the size and/or shape of the ^e Lenox china. I wonder if they my imaginary wardrobe. Hunterdon County^ lisp. screen, with a special sound sys- j^ Q^Q available on St Patrick's Now, if only they had an ad for SPORTSMAN'S SHOP tern thrown in forHgctod-measurer—ttnyT-^ \ gaas^ateedJ£ea(x~(m-Earihf-Good-~ Something really different Witt to Men — it would be a per- "Where Service Counts and Friendliness Abounds" Coach & Paddock Open Open Open Open Color movies were nothing new Hmmm...I must check into that fect holiday. 103 N. UNION AVE. CRANFORD 276-1099 Perryville Inn Open Open HOLIDAY HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 9:30-9; Sun. 11-5

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h, the holiday party^uch-hopes^such dreams. The guests-—M^Hyer also suggostg eombkig the Will be raving about it for years, the tables crammed with as centerpieces. "Look around the house and set what you have. Let's COUPON delectable viands," the atmosphere comfortable enough to say you have a collection of Hummel dolls or some small china, produce hours of jocundity and spright conversation. pieces — put them in the center of the table. I have some pretty Pop! goes the vision as Ihe actual planning transforms antique coffee cups that I'd never dream of servin&coffee in, but they the nice bubble into a nightmarish vision. The linens are stained, the make lovely vases." goose is fatty, the conversation is flat and the food has run out before Kevin Tabaac, director of operations at Branches Restaurant in the last of the guests has; arrived. North Branch, suggests potpourri or candles and soft holiday music Fear not Entertaining at home for the holidays doesn't have to be to set a fonnaL yet relaxing, atmospherei the stress-inducing, protiem-prpdudng source of tension headaches His favorite heyday event, he said, is a tree decorating party, Mr. /s ff/Vwflf away thousands of lift tickets now!!! and stomach turmoil that people often Tabaac said, is a traditional party that Lithograph by Currier & Ives fear it to be. Parties planned and or- people enjoy. Stop in store and get yours today. ganized in advance can actually befun "You can ask people to bring their fa- theFarmer'sHume — Winter for the hosts. vorite ornament It's a lot of fun and it's If this is hard to believe, professional like having a little something from all SKI PACKAGES Print courtesy of Montclair Art Museum party consultants, area chefs and res- your friends in your house." Hart Gremlin Jr. SKI CLOTHING MarkarM-18 taurant owners are quite willing to per- Mr. Tabaac pointed out that it's impor- Poles SAVE Books^..,...... ,...... 10 Mounting UP TO suade you otherwise in sharing some tant to serve non-alcoholic beverages. A vQOlIIU9 "••»"•»•••••••••«•••••••••••••••«•••»««••••••.»»«». O hints for successful parties — from champagne punch with soda and orange Hart Supra WHEN CASHIER DEDUCTS pre-party planning to decorating the SALE ADDITIONAL 20H OFF sherbert can be just as tasty with Ariel, a Marker M-27 WllID miX ••••• ••*>• •••••«• Ha••• s•*•••««<•••(•• xn.iiia.ua... X5 Poles table to cooking'the meaL non-alcohol champagne available in any ' Mounting *259 ALL JACKETS liquor store. WVVCr 5>liMrjfaa»i(a«»aaaiia».«»»«»i,a«iiBBad«BBa*a»a»M«»«»»»»a»« O Mrs. Hyre of Mormtpwri, a rhember COMPLETE ONLY WITH THIS FLYEH , of the New York Association of Cook- '•When I give parties at my house I KasUePWI Rc ...... a...... a...... i ..,...... 17 Marker M-27 SALE fwCM is known f« having the MtST ll- B l( TY ing Teachers who has lectured exten- tend to do odd things," said Harry Braun, Poles seledlon ol reasonably priced ski (ash' Mounting Ions In New Jersey. Choose from over 15 executive chef at Ellington's in the Em- $299 lop names like OESCENTE, OB^R- sively, particularly stresses the impor- MEYER, COLUMBIA, C.B., HEAD bassy Suites Hotel in Piscataway. COMPLETE TYROUA AND WHITE STAG, to name a tance of. organization. The best advice PREPARING THE MENU, Kastle RX12 "You can do wonders with food — at Marker M-38 SALE Happenings.,...... :...... :.^ .,,13 she can give is to plan ahead. _ "Do a THE "MoDmimr =$399= If you're going to have a New Year's CET C/^TTAT/^* A T'XJVU/V most important A homemade cehterr COMPLETE J PEAK OUnDTSL Movies 8 I Ev3vee pariyi start planning now. What O-C-L-C Vj 111\ Lr /i 1 JTlljMlJ piece out of vegetables attracts people, Salomon 667 SALE SKI RESORT can you do this week? Remember to relaxes the room and starts conversa- Poles tt&rlley Utt Sate Places to go...... ,,..,...... ^^.^...... 14 Mounting K2Comp 375" IW» do the little things — feed the dog, tion." $499 TnN8KHXX©8KI3ffl£» Dynamic VR 27 AND EVEN ENJOYING £ COMPLETE Dynastar794 Shopping.. 7 feed the kids, cut the lemons, make There are a "million ways to make 350M »9» •% Fisher Pro Tec SL 385» 229* the ice." YOUR HOLIDAY flowers" out of vegetables for center- SNOWBOARDS Olln Zero Gravity 395" «9* Singles ...... ;i...Q^.£ji\.iTOB.....l...,i, 13 pieces or for garnishing food, he said. Olln DS101 330°° U900 ,;i,HjeiKajacre other suggestions from I BOARD Hart Supra H ! "DEMO MODELS" Plus Many Other Areas 350" I75*» One way is to place long toothpicks ONLY Rosslgnoi Open Mrs. Hyre: CELEBRATION KEMPER RACE 375» 199* I 99" Rosslgnoi 7S 485 WP» into scallions, which are the flower AVALANCEACGEL 99" ~AI6ffilo3p aa...... „ ..... •.rfiVktfi^iv^...... 12 • Choose ypurtime of day carefiiUy, BURTON ELITE Knelsjl White Star "stems;" Place^a shaved carrot, sliced BAR FOOT 48500 379* accotixfiHg~fo~lne age^oflhe guests^nd 99* Elan 763K 325" 199* very thin, in water, so it becomes rubbery INITR0162 EFT BlluardOualtro Advertisers index...... ,t..~:.;;....:...... 11 their^occupations. '"You wouldn't want I7S» 9 Ways to get free tickets: 42500 JJ9« ByZORIERUSSO enough for the shavings to be formed KEMPER FREESTYLE 165 199" Pro 850 I to start at six o'clock if you know cou" NITRO PYRO 153 199* • Simply drop name in basket. Drawings every VolklW-Cup 35000 1W» into petals and then stick on the end of KEMPER RAMPAGE 160 WlklPER-55 pies who have children who will need Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. No purchase 49500 the "stem:" A twisted piece of lemon rind KEMPER RAMPAGE 150 m* Kastle RX1S to get a b^byatter and put Hie kidsVfo. BURTON PJ KtetleRX12 I7S" necessary. One entry per person. may be used to form the inside of the 'v*,!* IMISTRAL t-59 175" Jbed_OT who dorVt get out ot work until • Buy a hat with an Insulated Jacket:" BURTON M-5 FREE mounting with thl$ f/jrer I six O'dbck." SIMS FREESTYLE 7 ~"~ •_Buy.a-skUote orski bag with any new ski packaqe; WeekendPlus is a feature of Forbes Newspapers, a Division of Forbes ^ vt __ ~-—~——r—-—-——-: ••—— -—Thesc^^canalsobe carv^ *OO I10OM TO ABOVg «uca FOR BINDtMOS • Buy snowboard gloves with a snowboard. PLUS MANY MORE MODELS Wu« Unity OMMM- Uodtlt • Buy cross country socks with a cross country ski. THOUSANDS IN STOCK Inc., and appears weekly in The HiJIs-Bedminster Press/Somerset Mes- cording totheage and interest of the guests and structure the menu flower. At the white portion of the scallion, make several thin slices I SCT^™* —Petlcmrtss— • Buy a pair of sQ(^or-beBt-bag-with-any-newrstd- -sex^r^Gazettey--ftanlnd Brook Chronicle,. Middlesex- to include any young children, "Po^'t a^^^pt t" fip^y^^ g f^iiH^n fnvm white in green, place thf in ice water where the slices boot. boots, bags and Chronicle, Metuchen-Edison Review, Piscataway-Dunellen Review, South elegant food; chicken nuggets or pizza in the family roorn is perfect will separateand open up toloo k like flowerpetals , New Jersey's • Buy two binding covers with a car rack. Plainfield Reporter, Highland Park Herald, Green Brook-North Plainfield for kids while the adults have filet" Mario Russo of Russo's Continental Catering in Bound Brook said best se/ect/on • Buy knew & wrist pads with In-line skates Journal, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Press, Westfield Record and Cranford • Don*t plan a buff^^^ dinner\for^ more people than tiie house can that in-home holiday parties should be "simple and elegant" o/snowboard • Purchase Kastle skis Salomon SX42 I Salomon SX72 3io» Chronicle. comfortably seat "A buffet is a sitdown dinner eve^^ "People should try to be creative, conversationaL Display some- clothing. Dolomite 475 27500 WE TAKE TRADE-INS -PLUSOTHER WAYS- Polbmlte775 35000 199* Letters to the editor, press releases, photographs and announcements at a table. They still need a place to sit and to put a knife and fork thing with a little mare art involved, do something that people wont ANDQIVEOUT Nordic* 657 anddrink." nonnally see all the time." FREE LIFT TICKETS SKI TUNE UP MunariMR-28 23500 149* of future events should be sent to Steven Hart, WeekendPlus Editor, • WNTAL8 AVAILABLE BOTTOM FILE Ai 00 DacustelnV2 350M P.O..Box 699, Somerville, NJ, 08876. The WeekendPlus telephone • Try to mesh the food and decor; "If you're doing to informal Iloyd KJEsmble, executive chef, and Don Eberhardt banquet man- I HOT WAX f 1 UngeXRI 4O0«i JHly* Bauer $' -3 decor, go with informal food. It*s disconcerting to have spaghetti and ager at Septembers on the HiU in Watchung, agree that a good host SHARPEN 15 Sanmarco Bltr 20000 79» number Is (908) 231-6639. The FAX number fc (908) 526-2509. Rollerblade RalchleJR 10000 79* To subscribe to your local Forbes Newspaper, call 1-80O-423-0107. meatballs with Waterford crystal but it's equally so to serve filet or hostess will "give the impression that they are at ease with the SEASON RENTALS THOUSANDS IN STOCK mignon or beef Wellington With paper plates and paper napkins." affair. To do this everything must thought out Good planning is the SKIS • BOOTS • POLES "OUR BEST" WE TAKE TRADE-INS • When planning decor, multi-colors or bright colors are more best way toaccomplis h that end." I STONE GRINDING* ROLIER8LAD£* ANt» BINDINGS 4 HOTWAXINQ f 2900 Zoira 303 Adult T Steven Hart informal. "Monochromes are more formal - silver and gold, white on Edward Stone, executive chef at the Bernards Inn, BemardsviUe, KMT Htm, RETURN APRIL '92 24-HOUR SERVICE In-Llno Skotos USED BOOTS Malcolm S. Forbes Jr. ROLLHBLADE' 0000 white, white and black." prefers to keep his kitchen open to guests. SEASONAL SKI LEASE Adult EDITOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF • If renting equipment, absolutely insist on picking up rentals 24 "I think to have some food laid out on the kitchen counter, some ADULT JUMWH ln-Une Skatos ' I SNOWBOARD ROLLERBLAOE* 9 hours before the party to make sure you get what you wanted. champagne, helps to bring some warmth, keeps converstaion going, TUNE UP .} 129 *69 BIGGEST SELECTION • Don't over-dean. "This isn't the time to dust the moldings. When what's .planneF-^ d for nigh„ t. break. s the ice, keep. peopl, . e moving around W ROIIM D*rby Micki Pulsinell. #260 89 r«Q. 13000 IN NEW JERSEYU Charles A. Lyons an the guests are in your house they won't see it anyway. Don't waste whole house, play Christmas music." Here are some favorite holiday 25* ENTERTAINMENT 4^ PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER your energy." recipes: owners of Coach 'n Paddock in ADVERTISING DIRECTOR • Don't indulge in cute themes. "They're always more clever when Elfrlede and George Meyer, • * \ you're thinking about it but they're never quite right when you Kathleen Lanini actually do them." (Please turn to page 4) I GRAPHIC ARTIST VICE PRESIDENT, EDITORIAL WE MAKE SKIING AFFORDABLE RT. 22 RT. 10 RT. 18 Sharon Wilson WHITEHOUSE MORRIS PLAINS Jim Hayden 908-534-2534 EAST BRUNSWICK 201-267-0964 908-254-5115 CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING "THREE MEGA STORES WORTH THE TRIP" George Gannon Roger Silvey # CIRCULATION DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

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; (Continued from page 4) Let simmer arid cook for hour. Strain in case cloves come . Chicken Rochambeau T Apple-walnut cinnamon crepes (Continued from page 3) add 6 oz. raisins and stuff mixture inside goose using skew- while roasting. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and out of the orange. Serve in punch bowL (for 10 people) Clinton, said that serving a holiday goose is an old German ers 8 oz. cutlet split : add chopped carrots, onions and celery. From Branches chqfde cuisine, Bob Grambor : 8 eggs. tradition. Here is hbw his wife," Elfriede, prepares, ihe Roast for 3 hours. Because goose is fatty, break the skin ih two and pounded Cook at 400 for one hour and 15'ininutes.-Serve whole /This is a real nice dishu The venison comes out tender goose and a soup constimme with dumplings as an ap- in spots with a fork to let the fat cook off. \ 2 large croutons and garnish with red leaf lettuce ahdjhe apple fritters are a^riice complement 1 oz. vegetable oil petizer: For gravy, rnk 4 or 5 Tablespoons of the pan drippings 2 slices Canadian bacon 1/8" thick v Applejack Venison Scalloplnl 1/2 cup milk Maik Idoesschensuppe (mamnvbone dumpling) and add a chopped onion, chopped celery stalk and saute in 1/2 cuphoUaindaise sauce ; From Chef Ed Stone of the Bernards Inn "This is a nice (serves six) Mix until you get a pancake batter consistency. To prepare the dumplings you will heed: drippings. Add 2 or 3 Tablesppohs of flour or corn starch 1/16 cup chopped parsley item for a buffet" 21/4 lbs. venison loin or round Addlo batten About 4 oz. of beef marrow and let cook for 20 minutes. Saute Canadian bacon and chicken breast until done. Heat Asparagus vinaigrette < cut into 2 oz. medallions 1/4 cup sugar from butcher or supermarket. Chef Floyd Kemble of Septembers on the Hill, croutons; until warm, cehter heated croutons on platp With Belgian endive pounded thin between plastic wrap 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs Watchung, thinks a good punch can really add to the hoJi- v< Canadian bacon over croutons and place chicken breast 6-10 pieces asparagus, peeled . Dredge in flour and saute in vegetable oilabout a mintite Grease pan with vegetable oil and pour in batter so that if about 5 oz. breadcrumbs day fare and he also has some easy ideas for desserts. over bacon. Ladle hollandaiset sauce over top and sprinkle forms 8-inch round circles. When the top surface_of the 1 teaspoon salt ~ "Keepi things traditional — that's what people expect" - 2 heads_Bel©ah endive :"~" on each side> then remove. Add: with parsley. 1 bunch chives, 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots crepe begins to dry, flip over for a few seconds and them 1 Tablespoon of sauteed chopped onion and parsley Holiday punch . takeoff heat dash pepper ~"" 3 quarts apple juice . Poached salmon with Vodka cteam sauce 2 tsp. shallots, minced ' 1/4 cup pine nuts r 2 tsp. fine herb Apple walnut filling: . 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ~ ^_ two quarts ginger ale 10 oz. salmon filet, Brown shallots and pine nuts slightly in same pah, then Can use store-bought, basic apple pie filling or canned Take marrow out of bone at room (will slide out if kept at 15 lemon slices, poached infish stock salt and pepper to taste remove and deglaze with about 2 oz. of Applejack whiskey Vinaigrette: apples. room temperature) place in cold water and knead until 15 lime slices loz. Julienneof carrot, blanched and place back on flame. The alcohol will make the mixture Mix 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/ blood is out Mix marrow and all ingredients in a bowl and green and red maricchione cherries 1/16 oz. black or red caviar 8 oz. pure olive oil flammable, so be carefuL Then add: 2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well and spoon enough for a thin form dumplings no more than lyQ-inch in diameter. Test Mix: just before the party; garnish with lemon and line sauce: 1 oiip jBshstock 2-3 oz. Balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup apple cider layer over crepe and rolL Crepes should be served with two or three dumplings to make sure they don't fall apart and top with the red and green cherries. Vermouth or 1/16 cup beet juice 1 Tablespoon cold water 1/4 cup raisins whipped cream. by placing in boiling water and let simmer for 10 minutes. champagne may also be added. 1/16 cup vodka salt and pepper to taste 2 cups venison or beef glase, which is made from beef or Mike Smith of Villa Piancone Restaurant said that grilled If they fall part, add more bread crumbs to the mixture. 1/16 cup heavy cream Place asparagus in a pot large enough so tinat the tips do venison bones browned in the oven in oil. Add to it carrots tuna with a special sauce makes for an "impressive main Put dumplings in refrigerator for about one hour to chill. Red and green Christmas parfait loz; butter riot break. Boil f$ to 8 quarts of water and pour boiling water celery and onions, a couple Tablespoons of tomato paste, course." In the meantime, place bones in cold water, add two In a parfait glass, put 1 Tablespoon of creme de mint, salt and pepper to taste over asparagus and bring back to a boil as quickly as season with bayleaf, thyme and dash rosemary, one or two Tuna del Re (tuna for a king) stalks of celery, cut and to a one-inch pieces; 1 medium then scoop in vanilla ice. cream. For red colorig, pour 1 Reduce fish stock, beet juice and vodka by one-half. possible. Cook until al dehte. Remove froni boiling water, cloves. Cover with cold water, bring to boil, then turn_back with strawberry champagne buerre blanc onion, 2 cloves garlic, and a small leek. Bring to boil and Tablespoon of grenadine over ice cream. Top with whipped careful not to break tipsf Place immediately iit an ice bath. to simmer and let cook for few hours, strain and reduce cream and cherry. Finish with heavy cream; butter, salt and pepper. Ladle (For 8-10 guests) - turn to simmer for about an hour and a half. Strain the sauce onto bottom pfplace. Center poached salmon filet on Remove from ice water when cooled and place on serving down by half and add two Tablespoons unsalted butter, 8-10 tuna steaks, sauteed in pan or broiler approximately broth and let it boil again. Add dumplings and let the soup Snowball : plate. Arrange julienne of carrot on top of salmon filet. dish and refrigerate. Julienne endive with sharp knife, season with salt and pepper 2-3 minutes on each side. barely simmer for about 10 minutes Pour a small amount of grenadine in champagne glass. Place caviar on both sides of julienne of carrot wash and dry thoroughly. Set aside. Place venison in sauce with juices to reheat meat and Strawberry champagne buerre blanc Roll one scoop of vanilla ice cream in toasted coconut and Alex Vo^as, executive chef at The Barge restaurant, Mix olive oili balsamic vinegar, col water, salt and pepper serve with warm apple fritters. 2 lbs, fresh strawberries Holiday goose and top with whipped grand marnier and; heavy cream. suggests a ham or rack of lamb for a holiday entree. "Lamb with a wislc Pour over cold asparagus. Apple fritters 1 bottle champagne Preheat oven to 325. From Chef Harry Braun, Ellington's in Embassy Suites, is one of my favorite dishes," he said, "It's simple and it From Kevin Tabaac, Branches Restaurant: "Cooking Peel arid core 6 apples and soak in a brandy, sugar and 2 lbs. butter 10-12 lb. goose (enough for six people), Piscataway...'•,.. ...'•,'• ••'••.:, • ".V-•'x\ ."• • " ..."'•..• ..•-••• tastes great" this will fill the home witii a nice aroma." water mixture, enough to cover approximately 1 oz. shallots wash and dry with paper towels "There are so many different vegetable combinations, for Rack of Lamb Spiced elder Meanwhile, beat 2 egg yolks 2 oz. sugar Salt and pepper to taste in and out, instance saute sausage and squash and puree it It makes a As many gallons of apple cider as you want For every l/4cupsmilk lemon Peel and slice about 4 to 5 apples different sort of vegetable dish with various entrees.*' Whole rack of lamb for 10-15 people. Keep lamb whole (Please turn to page 5) gallon add four whole cinnamon sticks and add in a pot: ., 1C flour Saute shallots and butter, add frech strawberries, sliced finT^oirer^^ ^n^Hhe^h&T^^T*^^ pinch nutmeg Beat until smoothe then fold in two well-beaten egg Puree in blender, return to pot and add sugar. Over low 3 shots dark rum whites. Dredge the apple slices in sugar and cinnamon, dip flame whip in remaining amount of butter until thick and 3 shots light rum in batter and deep fry until golden brown. smoothe, making sure not to boil. A shot and a half of Triple Sec From Mario Russo of Russo's Continental Catering. Place sauce on bottom of plate with tuna on top. Garnish Antiques and Collectibles whole rim with strawberry halves and lemon slices. or Cointreau . ._.<• J _ , , "This is good for a holiday breakfast or brunch." 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AROUND THE WORLD •Dec. 29: Dr. Dotfttte's Cfrcos by 1978 smash hit, ongoing. Shop Kid stuff- Sunday, Dec. -29,/2 p.m. , Paul Peabody's Marionette The- THECLARIDGE NJ. State Museum ater at 2 p.m. Boardwalk & Indiana Ave. H O I 20.5 West State St, Trenton •Dec. 30: Cplontal Kid Peter and Atlantic City (609)292-6310 : the IVo^narrated by Wjlllam... (800) 752-5HOW- •-- talk THE ART MUSEUM •Comedy from Romania. Ameri- , Brenner at l:30"p.m. and 3:30 HARRAHS; MARINA and pieces from Japan, Yugoslavia, Princeton University ca, and Russia, and a drama p.m. • . 1725 Brigantine Ave. (609) 258-3788 from Mexico, all told by the STORY SALAD V Atlantic City Czechoslovakia and Poland. Pekun i v> Gallery talk for children 6-12 Shoestring Players. Admission Friday, Dec. 27,-2 p.m. (800) 2-HARRAH is offering a 25 percent discount at 11 a.m. Free admission. $3.50 in advance, $4 at the N.J. State Museum MERV GRIFFIN'S RESORTS on their entire selection of crystal. y RVAA show •Dec. 22:'The Gifts 6f the door. 205 West State St, Trenton Boardwalk & Magi," Marianne Grey. HANSEL AND GRETEL (609)292-6310 • North Carolina Ave. Guaranteed to bring a smile to CRAIG BABCOCK Dec. 21, 22,28. and 29. •Nine short stories for kids, all Atlantic City the face of even the grumpiest and sale Friday, Dec. 27,10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. .:, set to music and dance. Admis- (600) 344-6000 friends or relatives are Willet Car- The Raritan Valley Arts As- North County library Fine Arts Theatre sion $3.50 in advance, $4 at the THE SANDS 93 Beaver Ave., Annandale Rider CollegB, Lawrenceville door. -Boardwalk & Illinois Ave. ousel music boxes. Small porcelain- (908)730-6262 (609)882-1234 Atlantic City and ceramic miniature carouser Friday, Dec. 27,1:30 p.m. •The Grimm's fairy tale, set to (609) 441-4000 horses are modeled after those now Hunterdon County Library ' music by Engelbert Humperdinck SHOWBOAT w the interesting Route 12, Remington and performed by the Princeton Casinos Boardwalk & Delaware Ave. from actual world fairs and amuse- undeiway at the Somerset (908)788-1432 Opera. Adults $15; children, se- Atlantic City ment parks. County/Brldgewaterl •Mime explores movement for nior citizens, and students $12. SALLY'S GRAND (609)343-4000 people you know . Kingdoms of English pewter col- children 5-up and for adults. OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Boardwalk & Providence Ave. •Good Times Variety Show, on ByVALERIDRACH Free admission; tickets re- AT WATERLOO Atlantic City going. lectibles celebrate King Arthur's The sale, wnfch quired. Waterloo Pavilion (609) 340-7111 TAJ MAHAL WQDMANN ••".•. Court with medieval soldiers, wiz- FIAKEYTHE Route 80, Exit 25 •Heavenly Bodies, revue, on- Boardwalk & Virginia Ave. Bmw$er-at-Laige . ards and maidens. Mythological through tt» month of Decem- MAGIC SNOWMAN Stanhope going. . Atlantic City sar after year do you find ber, features works by over 20 Saturday, Dec 21,10 a.m. (201) 347-0900 SALLY'S PARK PLACE (609)449-1000 r figures in pewter are also available. Somerset County Library •Village open Tuesday throu^i Boardwalk & Park PI. •That's Comedy, revue, nightly yourself buying the same If you know someone who might local artists In wat&coJor, on, North Bridge St&Vogt Dr. Sunday throughout December Atlantic City except Friday. gifts for the same people? enjoy having a small village thrive pastel and acrylic Bridgewater (except Christmas Day) from 10 (609) 340-2000 TROPWORLD ReUei is here. Eelax. You (908) 526-4016, exL 126 a.m. to 5 p.m. and decorated in CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY Boardwalk & Brighton Ave. in their home, Lilliput and David The association, organized in •Jean Maljean performs magic holiday fashion. Admission Boardwalk & Missouri Ave. Atlantic City never have to buy another paisley Winter cottages are popular and tricks to warm the winter cold. $7.50, $5 for the elderly, $3 for Atlantic City (609) 340-4000 . tie, set of handkerchiefs or cheap 1939t promotes the arts In thQ Free admission; tickets re- children 6to 12 . (800) JS77-SHOW TRUMP CASTLE endearing collectibles. Capodi- quired. •Dec. 28: Aladdin by Pegasus *Bany Manllow Presents Co- bottle of perfUttie. In a corner of monte porcelain flowers from SomerviBd area and meets | , FOLKTALES FROM Puppets at 2 p.m. pacabana, revue based on his Pleat* turn to page 13 The Pegasus Puppets troupe will perform Aladdin Dec. 28 at the mall or but onyour ovyn main Italy, Royal Tara bone china from eveiy monfb at the Somerset Waterloo Village In Stanhope. street there are stores with unique Ireland and quaint M. I. Hummel Count/ library, for /nomin- :. selections, helpful shopkeepers; figures of cMdren frorn Germany moderate prices and delightful at- beick to me potential collector in mospheres rondutive to findm^ allofus. Opening the perfect gifts. For-those who like American CaWs, comics CD MATURING? themes, Disney's Mickey Mouse, hen Kathie Campeace Snow White, Cinderella and Pinoc- j§anford Ketcher left the cor- chio sing, dance and frolic on show and sale porate world after work- musicboxes by SchlnidTPrices ~ The Spnngjfekf Base&aB Cai^ WANT HIGHER INCOME ing in sterile office envi- begin at $25. Josh Pekun, who and Conuc Book Convention Is «- ronmentsfor 20 years she wanted opened his shop four years ago, is set for Sunday, Dec. 29, trom '• from Turkey and has always had a knowledge of and fondness for JLAJ /€ off any purchase up to $300 to create a shop she could look forward to entering every morning. 10 a.nvto 4 P-m- at the Spnng- FROM YOUR SAVINGS? So in a cozy corner of the busy Bridgewater Commons she designed crystal. It is rumored that at some time during his family's history there mix) fC off any purchase over $300 Plantanimals..a^lu^h miniatureJungle with every conceivable ceramic, was a crystal factory. 86 West Main St., Somerville. (908) 707-0202. TAX DEFERREE) wood or doth'aniinii^^ selection of live airs Done On Premises vegetation — all for sale. \ f you crave decorative American art and traditional craft objects Thousands of old and new Custom. Designs Margaret's Craft Shop in Highland Park will be a haven to you. Branohburg PIOZ EARNING Real bonsai, cactus and ivy plants shade tiny lions, tigers, rhinoceros, comiq books» collectibles and uiohburtf TaM elephants--^^cx3nlplete^th authentic manes; fangs, stxipesalicl :: Tom FreiiTer Agency 1 baseball cards will be on display ! Harrahs J Call: husks captured by a craftsman's eye. I plates, unusual gadgets, toys and clothing, it will remind you of the 298)725- 1205 Easton Avenue shbpsyoamightJind-in Woodstock or: on-quaint countryiroads...... and for sale. Admission- is $2 at CASINO HOTEL (908)246-1330 The fresh flowersrroses^and lush green plants (all are for sale), found *f ATLANTIC CITY mm Somerset, WD8873 flounshmglij»and^domtiie aisles, give off a fresh outdoor scent. Soft Its history is as interesting as its contents. The owner has gathered the door. T THREE DAYSATWO NIGHTS T lighting makes you feel that a canopy of trees are protecting you from the handiwork of^^ craftsmen from across the country and around the For more informalton, caU 1 world. YbTxcan~even^ndthe^vorkTof local-New Jersey artists. When : Amv« Sunday thru T harsh suriBgM ^^ ~~ ~ ~"~" r~^^ "~ (908)788-6845. __ T#St3nmiaTsis"alranl^1in^ Margaret"Rolnick~drHigMaind~PaTk^^ Your visit will Include: i animals, sea creatures, birds, a very popular Australian section and store on Raritan Avenue in October of 1989 she went home and pro- • D«luxt Hot*! Accommodations Including tax^ar vocatively asked her husband, "Why don't we open a shop?" He just as • A casino BONUS PACKAG^Of • Have You Always Dreamed deeper into the menagerie, more domestic and whimsical animals. 'Whimsical' • $10 Caih Bonus t§ * • $15Tfcka».toth»ShowatH»rrah'a • There are 55 breeds of canines made by Sandicast, an artist Ms. Ketcher provocatively answered her, "Sure, why not." In a few months they mm • CoirttaMlalBraaWast Dally m^ of Learning to Ride? said captures the expressions of dogs better than anyone, regally guard were open, stocked and in business in time for the holiday season, craft»show Y ' Thursdsy arrival Is $25 p.p. addHIontl • who is ako a ma^^ ayat tnqulr* as to 1 and 3 Night Packagta ^m OYS... theheart of her^ Last Minute Shopping Idea tiger, elephant orpanda bear, are •.• • :•'• •••::•.•.: •-:'•'•••.. . - . •• ;• • -.'-• y • •• '• _. volvediin crafts in one way or an- •Gift. Certificates- i always hurigry for new items, Ms. You'll never have to buy another paisley tie, box of other. She's thrown many a pot on VCasmo Tours Ltd. IncT INFANT f GRAFTS W MAGIC Ketcher said. handkerchiefs or cheap bottle of perfume awheel and stitched quilts that can ? (908) 3814971 y Animal lpvers or collectors will be folded up and used as pillows MUSIC AL INSTRUMENTS find this shop irresistible. Rrices . called ^uillows which she sells in ! r for an inanimate pet or live plant ••• •••• •:• - • •• •• •• • '.'•'•'. v" "' .""—":— ^—"—! '• ' her shop.' . ERECTOR W BREYER HORSES range from $3.99 to $450:with an average of $20. (908) 725-8526. Her husband, Jerome Rolniok, who is an mternist and cardioloqist, enjoys woodworking and makes toycradles , high chairs and other Youucscivc C^ 0. PLAYMOBIL T TOMY Satin fL Laoe C CfL&y n 1851 the Sir Joseph Paxton's Crystal Palace drew thousands of objects for children which are sold in the shop. For many years they Europeans to witness the wonders of the world gathered in this vast have vacationed in tne Adirondack Moiitains where they have run into •BRAS'Ordla • Nunlng Bras •Teddy* XC. TIMBER T PUPPETS glass exhibition halt Although Somerville's Crystal Palace Gal- many craftsmen, a good number of them reftigees of the corporate •Stocking* • Putties • tioyvns I leries, which is owned by Josh Pekun, does1 not claim to house the world. > Complete Lingerie Needs' AND MUCH MOkE.. winders of the universe, it does have a vast selection of collectibles Ed Palmer of Edison can change the atmosphere in any room with •FVwonal Attention "Expert Fitting Stop in and enter to win one of 4 $65.00 Teddy Bears! ftom every^corner of Europe, Dcanmatihg the sh^ artistic stained glass lamps (about $200), and he will also design win- Drawings on November 30, December 7,14, and 21. crystal c^tle, foreshadcAidrig dows for houses. Art Baird, who does live in the Adirondacks, is the No purchase necessary! tobe fouhdinslde. The taste and feel of Europe is in the air. Revolving maker of Acorn Pottery, which specializes in wheel thrown salad bowels _ JUSJMalrLStreeLBcdmlnstcr- "A Great Gift Idea For Christmas glass cabinets display crystal rabbits, owls, butterflies and other favorite and casseroles that look like works of art John J. Hart's wooden (90S) 234-1444 Call 1-800-544-9508 M-Thuis,l&-5:30 Fri tiU 6 Sat 10-5 traditional subjects of Aiistrian crystal craftsmen. sculptures of soccer players, mailmen and other interpretations of pro- "If a child^corhes in withi$10 in their pocket to spend, we can find fessionals all have clever moving parts and have been included in the H them a crystal,** Mary Pekun said. "Or if someone comes in with $500, Smithsonian Institution. M , EA SKYDELL'S , ™& T^ we also have quite a selection for them." The cozy shop has an endless supply of handmade jewelry, wind-up n 11 JP T^ starttng November 29th Mrs. Pekun also pointed out that crystal made in America by such toys, clever copies of Victorian omtraptiwissu^ as viewing jars and ' , L»OllS&loys Friday until 9:00 p.m. companies as the Crystal Zoo is much more whimsical in character. kaleidoscopes, leather goods and craft items from around the world 476 Union Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846 including Chechoslovakian niarionettes, and traditional Russian dolls I-Qflfi "XK& KAf\n Open Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. Castles, unicorns and flying horses are sorhevof the American fantasy x ?UO-33O-:*HIII Monday thru Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. pieces you can find side by, side with more sedate Swarovski Crystal called Matrushkas.4J3 Raritan Avenue, (908) 247J210. x€ Weekend- ^ Weekend

Continued from page 18 STAR TREK VI: THE (908) 766-0357 O V I E S i/ideo FOR THE BOYS UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY BROOK THEATRE •Bette Midler and James •like Its cast, this final entry 10 Hamilton St, Bound Caan co-star as bickering in the frefc series is paunchy, Brook - • Review revue rewind USO performers whose ca- slow-moving and more prone • (908) 469-9665 reers span four wars. (R) to talk than action. The GENERAL CINEMA HOOK preachment-heavy script BRIDGEWATER COMMONS •Elaborate fantasy adventure transposes the collapse of Routes 22 & 202-206 mmmmmm in which the grown-up Peter the Soviet Union into the fu- Bly'd Bridgewater Pan (Robin Willams) must ture, whenfi Kirk, Spock and (908) 725-1161 rescue his children from his company must save a plan k* not good GENERAL CINEMA archenemy Captain Hook to resolve the conflict be- RUTGERS PLAZA SIX ^;^«'?^p>i^«|?P;'!n&:KS'!i I*;' Xptfii (Dustin Hoffman). With Julia tween the Klingons and the Easton Ave., Somerset spirit Roberts as Tinkerbell. (PG) Federation. Starring the (908) 828-8787 HOUSE PARTY 2 usual gang plus Christopher GENERAL CINEMA 1 1 •Kid'N Play (a.lca. Chris Reid Plummet , and Kim Cattrall as SOMERV1LLE CIRCLE Spielberg's 'Hook ; and Christopher Martin) re- Spock protege — their mlnd- Routes 28 & 202, Raritan prise their roles from the melding scene is one of the (908) 526-0101 original: this time Kid is pur- kinkiest moments In the se- MONTGOMERY deserves to get one suing college while Play ries. Directed by Nicholas CENTER THEATER By STEVEN HART chases fame as a rapper. Meyer, the man behind Star Routes 206 & 518 With Full Force and Queen TreklllTheWrathofKhan. of WeekendPlus Editor Rocky Hill Latlfah. (R) • (609) 924-7444 roody Allen used to tell a LITTLE MAN TATE THEATERS r joke about going to see a •Jodie Foster's surprisingly A listing of showtlmeS In UNION bland filmmaking debut, re- Union, Somerset, Middlesex, |J|||)|^J||lE|i^p^^i| production of Peter Pan deemed mainly by the fine CINEPLEX ODEON CRANFORD Morris and Hunterdori county 25 North Ave. West with Bessie Smith in the performance of Adam Hann- movie theaters appears In Byrd as a 7-year-old genius Cranford lead role — "the chains kept this week'* Issue of your (908)276-9120 whose welfare may depend local Forbes Newspaper. breaking" was the punch line. So on his being able to leave FIVE POINTS CINEMA do the very costly gold chains sup- home. With Dianne Wiest 327 Chestnut St, Union porting Hook, the much-hyped (PG) MIDDLESEX (908) 964-9633 GENERAL CINEMA MY GIRL AMBOY MULTIPLEX Steven Spielberg dud that starts BLUE STAR •Coming-of-age comedy Routes 9 & 35, Sayreville with what must be the least invit- Route 22 West, Watchung f^^KliSiiiiiilP about a tomboy (Anna (908)721-3400 (908)322-7007 . ing premise ever conceived for a Chlumsky), her boyfriend GENERAL CINEMA UNDEN FIVEPLEX (Macaulay Culkln) and a wid- BRUNSWICK SQUARE children's fantasy — Peter Pan 400 North Wood Ave., Lin- owed mortician (Dan Ayk- Brunswick Square Mall grows up into a workaholic, life- den royd).(PG) Route 18, East Brunswick (908) 925-9787 denying corporado — and builds it OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY (908)238-2998 NEW PARK CINEMA into a junky toy mountain. Over- •Wall Street's most ruthless GENERAL CINEMA - 23 West Ave. corporate raider, Larry the WOODBRIDGE bearing and underimagined, at Roselle Park — I pity she has to,rulhlt all by Liquidator (Danny Devito), Caldor Shopping Center least 30 minutes too long and (908) 241-2525 trying to act As the mama's boy goes after a New England Routes 1-9 & 35 iHISHiiMISS^Sii^8iBBW smothered in the usual grandiose company. With Gregory Peck Woodbridge RIALTO TRIPLEX Time etvens sinks her hooks jntp, 250 East Broad St. John Williams score, Hook is too Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) is re-introduced to Peter Pan (Robin Williams) in Hook. and Penelope Ann Miller. (R) (908) 636-4566 ita KENDALL PARK CINEMA Westfield heavy to hoist and too unwieldy to really enjoy. Touted throughout the THE PEOPLE J Not that Spielbgrpg g has ^^^g^^gj^jJMB^ 0NDERTHE~5TATR5T~ i—Route-27rKendall-Perk —(908)-232-l-288 (908) 422-2444 WESTFIELD TWIN CINEMA !~afthe "" ITI •The latest horror movie Ibout as llnkerbeTITJulIaTloberts at one point turns big enough to look 138 Central Ave., Westfield theaters, it is now the leading contender for the title of Movie That Left from Wes Craven (A Night- MOVIE CITY 6 ' JlStilil^^ Peter in the face and give him a good kiss, but our hero turns his back (908) 654-4721 transfpirnatton Info righteous njare on Elm Street, The Hills Oak Tree Center the Biggest Crater in the Hollywood 1991 Christmas Season. 202-31, Remington on this full-sized example of the joys of adulthood without even pausing Have fcyes) Is about a young 1665 Oak Tree Rd., Edison It is accurate, though not complimentary, to call Hook a Peter Pan for fighter fes o appealing ym dan (908) 782-2777 to gulp, and she quickly reverts to rinky Tink scale. When one of the burglar who runs into some (908) 549-6666 HUNTERDON THEATER the '90s. Faced once again by his old enemy Captain Hook, who's Lost Boys gets run through by Hook — calm down, it's obvious from nasty surprises during his .o kidnapped his kids in order to bring him back to Neverland for one last first break-In. (R) £fiH ! Route 31, Remington the start which kid's slated to kick the bucket — it's forgotten after Hadley & Stelton roads (908) 782-4815 fight, sobersides Peter is given three days to rediscover the ebullient barely a couple of minutes. Considering that Spielberg's attention span PROSPEROUS BOOKS boy within him, thereby enabling him to vanquish Captain Hook and •Peter Greenaway (The Cook, South Plainfield l^BiiWiiBiiii^Biiiiii^^ is shorter than the lifetime of the average subatomic particle, it's odd The Thief. His Wife & Her (908) 753-2246 MORRIS become a better man in the process. Peter Pan, meet Robert Ely. Quite that he allowed Hook to bloat into something twice as long as the Lover) does a Felllniesque AMC HEADQUARTERS 10 ^iplilil^pSliiiliiiii^^ by accident, Spielberg has come up with the capper to this year's trend: average kid can comfortably sit through. take on SMKeware's The SOMERSET 72 Headquarters Plaza Yuppies regaining their souls. Considering the decline in box office Tempest. With John Gielgud BERNARDSVILLE CINEMA Morristown The title of Hook is misleading, since the villainous captain is hardly as Prospero. Route 202, Bemardsville (201) 292-0606 grosses that has accompanied present for most of the action, but Spielberg's attempts at adult state- Dustin Hoffman is slyly amusing ments (The Color Purple, Empire of Steven Spielberg's much-hyped dud starts with what must be as the manicurist's worst night- the Sun, Always) the director must the least inviting premise ever conceived for a children's mare. (His djrawling delivery and have found plenty of personal as- fantasy snsyggle^tooth grin are pure William CUBA FOOD WAREHOUSE sociations in the theme of a F. Buckley Jr.) As the greeivclad --TH^SSAT SAVE CASH! wmxmi wealthy father trying to reclaim his flyboy turned corporate raider, tytMve a&vays muted Robin Williams only becomes un- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC There are a lot of other secondhand elements in this hash. The Lost convincing when he rediscovers the eternal boy in him — a problem, Classes start We carry a full line of decorative holiday party supplies Boys are unpleasantly reminiscent of the kids from Tfyfe Goonies, a given that this is the point of the whole movie. In fact he's so good as at the the beleaguered adult that when the Lost Boys start pelting and pum- HATFIELD COUNTRY MADE COHEN'S FAMOUS HORS D'OEUVRES Spielberg production; when they get all cow-eyed and murmur "He is following Quiche Lorraine the one, true Pan," we are wrenched from Neverland and tossed into meling him through the regimen to reclaim his boyhood, you start locations: SMOKED BONELESS HAM wondering if Peter might not be better off leaving his kids with old 39 atoioib. $O39 Sliced At The Greatest Story Ever Told; when Hook sets to work courting Peter's 1 Pf Box of <<9 Ib. Doll Station Sausage P\aa Rolls Hook. Maggie Smith is on hand to lend a touch of class to the proceed- -Highland Park YMHA Other Varieties Available 40 Plteet EXTERIOR alienated son Jack, the Star Wars parallel is obvious and grating. (Stripped of his wig and flouncy hat at the climax, Hook even recalls ings, with Old Blighty beating out New Hollywood Blight quite handily. January 13 CASA Dl BERTACCHIITAUAN PRODUCTS FURMANO'S CONCENTRATED the de-helmeted Darth Vader.) About the only thing you aijen!t *£- ^ The film occasionally lumbers within trumpeting distance of the -Scotch PlainsYMCA Stuffed Sfi'felfe - ALL PURPOSE CRUSHED TOMATOES Manlcotti minded of here is Peter Pan. ^ original story's charm, particularly in the early scenes: the opening shot January 15 Made From Fresh Tomatoes of Peter and his family watching a grammar school production of Cheese Ravioli Por 3 lb- 9S With its massive, obviously expensive yet fake-looking sets, Hook has (108 or) P«r C«*« CARWASHi the feel of a badly planned amusement park. "Visual consultant" John Barrie's play, and the ensuing visit to snowy London, have a playful, -New Brunswick YWCA MADDALENA'S GOURMET CHEESE CAKES Par #10 Can |*13I 8#10 Can. r low-key air of enchantment that holds out promise of better things. January 21 PLAIN OR FRUIT Napier has devised sets for Neverland and the Lost Boys rumpus area Lar£« Small HERR'S POTATOE CHIPS With Self Service That promise is never realized, but Hook does perform an unexpected, $ 95 $ 95 Ripple or that would not be out of place among his production designs for Cats, unintended public service. With its laborious spectacle of people who -Westfield YMCA Vacuum Systeni Miss Saigon said Les Miz. It's very much a boy's game here: Maggie January 23 10 I 4 Regular ought to know better huffing through tiresome games of make-believe, 4 3LB.BOX 4-12 oz. Bags Banning, Peter's 7-year-old daughter, never loses faith in her Pops and Hook is a first-rate advertisement for adulthood Did you ever expect FRESH FRUIT BASKETS as a reward gets put on the shelf for most of the movie. -MetuchenYMCA SUNSHINE something like that from Hollywood? January 29 Large i Small KRISPY SALTINE CRACKERS 95 $•11195 300 Pack* 19 10 of 2 Film capsules $ 14-16 lbs 6-8 lbs - Avg. wgt. 50°°0FF 9 INCH FOAM PLATES UNCLE BEN'S Course Fee 1 Compartmont 3 Compartment INSTANT CHICKEN FLAVOR STUFFING MIX Ultra Modern - Brushless (Ra/n Man, Avaton). (R) with this ad!! OPENINGS •A tame, disappointing one- who wants to reunite her es- Cleese. (G) $449 Packed 28 oz BUGSV FATHER OF THE BRIDE cement can't be all bad, and tween the operatic Godfather Joke film featuring the agreeably tranged parents for Christmas. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Pack of SO Platos ' Case of 500 Plates O Packago •Steve Martin start in a remake this low-key gangster tale — series and the grimy stupidity of State of the Art Equipment •The life and times of Bugsy twisted dan created by West- (G) of the 1950 comedy about a •Madame de Villeneuve's fairy adapted from E.L DoctoroWs Scarface. With Dustin Hoffman Siege), the gangster who made field's favorite son, Charles AN AMERICAN TAIL: man trying to organize a lavish tale gets the Disney treatment overpraised novel — Is actually as Schultz, Nicole Kidman as OCEAN EXPLORERS located: Hwy. 27, EdlSOti (at Highland Park/Edison border) Las Vegas what it Is today. With Addams. With Raul Julia. An- FIEVEL GOES WEST BOULEVARD WHOLESALE FOODS wedding, With Diane Keaton (G) pretty good. The decline of De- Warren Beatty, Annette Bering jellca Huston, Christopher Lloyd his moll and, In a crucial cast- OPEN M0N. TIL 6 PM "A WAREHOUSE OF SAVINGS' and Martin Short (PG) •The further animated adven- BILLY BATHGATE AQUATIC CENTER to the and Harvey Keite). Written by and Thing, (PG-13) pression-era gangster Dutch Ing mistake, bland-faced Loren CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY CALL FOR EASY DIRECTIONS tures of Revel Mouskewitz. •Any film that opens with Bruce 871 Rt.••), Edison Place - Hours: Mon.-Wcd. 8-6 Servlco Statlort James Toback {The Big Bang) CURRENT FILMS ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS Schultz as viewed through the Dean as the protagonist (R) 900 Lincoln Blvd. With the voices of James Stew- Willis being chucked off a boat Thure. & Fil. 8-8 908-469-8401 and directed by Barry Levinson THE ADDAMS FAMILY •Holiday tale about a little girt eyes of a young hanger-on, the Edison 287-2822 Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 9-5 Wo Accept MasterCard, Visa and Food Stamps Middlesex, NJ iiHHK art Dom DoLulse and John with his feet planted In a tub of film steers a middle course be- Please turn to page 9

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Weekend Book marks Everyday MUSIC works in progress. Donation $3. AMAHLANDTHE THE NUTCRACKER everyday unreality NIGHT VISITORS Tchaikovsky's holiday chestnut, Book store's Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. (Continued from page 10) unreality performed by: State Theatre Mysteries of Harris Burdick (1984, $14.95), a collection of 14 drawings ' American Repertory 453 Northampton St. with one line captions, that probably contain all of our collected fears first chapter Ballet Company Van Allsburg's Easton, Pa. and fantasies. Each illustration provokes the imagination into creating "Ithong^Uflcouldmakert (215) 258-7766 Dec. 20,21, 22 State Theatre, New Brunswick stories. They include an ocean liner trying to squeeze through the books place fantasy "Gian-Cario-Menotti's holiday canals of Venice, birds flying off of wallpaper and a comfortable do- musical, presented w/carols from (908) 246-7469 many nations. Adults $15; senior Dec. 27,28, 29 mestic scene with a blob crawling under a carpet in familiar settings hetter," safcfffthaiti Salfen- citizens, students, and children McCarter Theatre, Princeton The premise for this ByVALJERIDRACH whose Chapter One is $12.50.. (609)683-8000 book Is that an illustrator WHDMANN the area's newest book store, AMERICAN BOYCHOIR New Jersey Ballet left these drawings with a Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Through Dec. 23 publisher and then never WeekendPlus Writer gte the nos board game that turns a Trinity Episcopal Church Paper Mill Playhouse returned with the finished 801 West.State St., Trenton Brookslde Dr., Millbum material. quiet house in a jungle. A Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. boy who learns to sail his (201)376-4343 Richardson Auditorium •Call for times and ticket prices. His other books include Aboat above treetops. As Princeton University The Stranger, (1986, $16.95) Chris Van Allsburg himself ac- (609) 924-5858 the story of an unusual knowledges, there are "no lepre- •Traditional songs and carols. visitor at a farmhouse, and Adults $12, children under 12 $6 Happenings chauns or dragons" in any of his his latest, The Wretched 12 illustrated books for children, In Trenton; adults $18 and $12, Folk singer Elaine Silver . children under 12 $8 in Prince- ARTISTS AND WRITERS Stone ($17.95), which he but his stories nevertheless usher performs Friday, Dec. 27, calls "a quintessential sea readers into worlds where fantasy ton. GROUP OF FLEMINGTON BART HARIS tale" but has a bit of the merges with domesticity. at Waterloo Village in Stanhope. _(908) 782-3445 Saturday, Dec. 21 (908)707-1034 didactic strain from Ben's "When reality is altered, when Waterloo Village sion $22.50, $20, $17.50. •Folk singer performs in the Wa- •Creativity and casual conver- Drearn. you let the surreal creep into the Route 80,. Ext 25 ORCHESTRA OF terloo Pavilion. Admission $7.50 sation for writers, held In Three In it, a captain notices Stanhope everyday, uncertainty is created ST. PETER BY-THE-SEA for adults, $5 for the elderly. $3 Bridges at 7 p.m. Dec, 20. some gruesome transfor- (201)347-0900 and that uncertainty is scary," said Sunday, Dec. 29,3 p.m. for children 6 to 12. Free admission; call for direc- mations in his crew after •Organist performs Christmas Van Allsburg. St Matthew's Church tions. Author-illustrator Chris Van Allsburg relaxes at home: He wants what he calls "non-passive" music in church setting. Village he takes aboard a strange A good way to create that uncer- readers. 81 Seymour Ave., Edison DANCE GARDEN STATE glowing stone. It doesn't admission $7.50, $5 for the eld- (908) 985-5063 tainty, he added, is to banish STAMP SHOW erly, $3 for children ages 6 to •Scholarship fund benefit, con- GIFTED AND TALENTED take a genius to note the adults. Wayne Manor 12; .-•••• . •• ducted by the Rev. Alphonse Ste- PERFORMING ARTS resemblance between the Route 23, Wayne "Fantasy becomes alive when adult perception is removed," Van bed to a dismal future where smog, noisy polluted highways and giant LOUISE MANDREU phenson. Admission $20. DANCE PROGRAM stone's glow and the light A recent Van Allsburg title. smokestacks ruin the earth. (908) 247-1093 Allsburg said. "When kids are left alone, the safety parents represent is Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m. ELAINE SILVER Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. emitted from a certain gone." Ben's Dream (1982, $8.95) is a much more whimsical tale about a boy Union County Arts Center Friday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m and 3 Somerset County Vocational •18th annual statewide stamp- household appliance that many children spend too much time in front who gets to see all the great landmarks of the world from the comfort- 1601 Irving St., Rahway p.m. and Technical School collectibles show, 11 a.m.-6 Nowhere is this more true than in his second book Jumanji (1981, _^^SP^^^fl|c^^^^^^^^hj^^c|SL ^HTi^Cvtftt^h^Jfr iH^tjU^^fc M~ Ajh ^Lk^b "pTmrJanr3i'10a."m;-5 p.m. of. _He also illustrated Swan Lake (1989), a retelling of the_venerable-lale. $15.95), a Caldecott Medal winner, about a brother and sister who find able perspective of his own arm chair — a metaphor for reading itself ^ (908) 499-8226 Waterloo Village by novelist Mark Helprin (Winter's Tale). 9 •Holiday show w/the country Route 80. Ext 25 Bridgewater Jan. 4,10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. a board game that turns their serene living room into a treacherous "It is quite a luxury to fish off of your porch as Ben does as he sails Jan. 5. Adults $2, children Although he receives 50 letters a week at his Rhode Island home jungle complete with lions, stampeding rhinoceros, monsoon rains and past the Taj Mahal," Van Allsburg said. hope7 (908) 526-8900, ext. 277 author Barbara . (201) 347?09Cl0 "Informal concert, featuring two under 12 free. from his young readers, it is really only one child that he writes for. "I volcanos. The biggest surprise of all from this master of surprise is that he seeing out tteJx^$«fce<$ from write for the child I used to be," Van Allsburg said. As dangerous as things become, Van Allsburg allows the children a almost didn't become a children's author. chance to restore normalcy without adult intervention. Van Alsburg entered the University of Michigan as a law student His Natasha's Stars "The older sister blazes a trail," Van Allsburg said. "She convinces first art class changed that, and in 1972 he was graduated with a her brother to continue" degree in sculpture. After getting his M.FA from the Rhode Island ARIES (March 21-AprH 19) You get to show here and there). You may'miss a special pers< Index of just how much you've got it together this week. this Christmas until the weekend. Then, Lib Just as Van Allsburg likes his characters to continue even as he School of Design (RISD), he worked as a part time sculpture instructor You're heavy into standing under the mistletoe can be found beaming all weekend long. places them in terrifying situations, so does he prefer what he calls where he displayed his drawings at a faculty art show. Without ever (who can blame you?) as you roll into publishing an illustration he was offered a permanent teaching posi- Christmas. Be nurturing as the week comes to SCORPIO (October 23-Noveinber 21) You ai "non-passive readers" capable of threading their way through his clues advertisers a close. Another mistletoe attack: let another likely to be the happiest of all signs right nov | and inversions of realty. tion at RISD. lead you down the trail to bliss, Seems like Santa knew what was on your wis [ «wd stocMf otyfetan's books. 1 list.y-and be the spiritual or physical, you Accordingtp VaiLAlJsburg, all his books are in a sense cautionary '" He^elcTded tojJUjbl^ TAURUS (Ap.rjl_201May _20)_Don t put ^ a UnneedeH pressure oh yourself as [he week -indulge-all-week long^-You-are-not-to be-fouiul' tales. He sees the world as a dangerous place, but not a place to avoid Gasazi ($16195)7 a Caldecott Honor Book, because he felt guilty about American Repertory 15 begins. Play it low keyed; stay close the roost. this weekend. Playing with your toys again! or escape. The frightening quality he highlights in each yarn is the very teaching in a medium he was not involved in professionally. Like the Boulevard Food .....9 A loved one lets you know how much they care thing to which readers are attracted. However, sonieroThis characters this Christmas. Both of you may hear sleigh SAGITTARIUS (November 22-Dccember 21)- retired magician Abdul Gasazi who can change dogs into ducks, Van Branchburg Clock 5 bells for a long time. Take some special time Reach out to another at a distance. Change suffer from not being careful Allsburg can turn children's books into instant best-sellers, not an easy just for you and company this weekend. your plans if that's what you want to do. Your enough in strange places. Brass Lantern 15 perkier side comes out toward the weekend. feat in a juvenile market where it GEMINI (May 21 - June 20) Make a point of You are very happy, and it seems you've made Casino Tours 6 calling friends that you don't contact often at a friend especially happy as well. Your holiday usually takes years to build a pop- the beginning of the week. You make a magic appears to be contagious. Two Bad Ants (1988, $16.95) lit- When you let the surreal come into the everyday, difference. Get into the flow of the season. erally get a taste of adventure ular title. Cub Liquors 13 Drop anchor Christmas Day. Rest up because when they leave the safety of the uncertainty is created and that uncertainty is scary' Dine Out With Micki 17 time for you enter a special weekend with a special elf CAPRICORN (December 22 • January 19) As Although he claimed "to not in your life. the week begins, lasso in a special friend and nest to explore the world of hu- Tom Fueler Insurance 6 XA make them your holiday gift. This exchange know as a young boy that he would CANCER (June 21-July 22) You may be has your samts soaring Christmas Day. Boy, do mans, specifically a kitchen sugar dumbstruck at the cost this holiday season. ,pr iTS-'Z r ^ be drawn to the jllusioitp.f artj^his,.,.. ^ uuu otciiy, van /vusourg gives us an insect's per- ^ favorite reading material certainly •you. Intimate conservations, brisk walks and g all weekend long. spective on the threats posed by normal domestic objects: a cup of Klmberly Supply Bam 6 tender moments fill the remainder of the week. pointed him in the right direction. Alice Through the Looking Glass and You vanish into your shell for the coffee, a toaster and a water faucet such 1950s favorites as Harold and the Purple Crayon and Mad maga- fc#i priority Misty Valley 5 weekend...with whom or for what, we don't AQUARIUS (January 20-Fcbrunry 18) A know. special person shoots their Cupid's arrow and A young sailor in The Wreck of the Zephyr (1983, $15.95) also leaves zine, all gave Van Allsburg a peek at places where life was a little odd. Moonstruck 4 hits the bull eye. Don't worry about explaining the safety of his familiar world to take on rough seas, despite the It doesn't take a magician to guess what his favorite childhood televi- DISCOVER CHRISTMAS VIRGO (August 23-Septcmber 22) . You may why you cancelled all your Christmas Day Natasha's Starcast 11 be rather mysterious to others before the plans and the next day's plans. The poet in you warning of his elders. sion show was The Twilight Zone. AT WATERLOO holiday. You reveal yourself and nre in full comes out this weekend. Nature's View 4 bloom this Christmas. Others are drawn to you: He benefits from his recklessness by discovering a seaside village As much as Van Allsburg likes to have his readers visit magical and your magnetic ways zero in on just the where men have learned to sail their boats through the sky. Although country sides, he always likes them to bring back something with them. North Branch General Store 13 right person. Gift giving of all forms occupy PISCES (February 19-March 39) The Fish you even through the weekend. may be swimming everywhere as the week the boy, at least for a few short moments, breaks free of the earth, his A little memento of the absurd that leaves them thinking. P&K tern wxte of cfcssfc fit- Ocean Explorer 9 The trees are strung. The boughs are tying. There's cin- begins (trying to get everything done). A late foolhardiness destroys his dreams and his boat The tale is rendered «rature.Hi8caemteteat^apter namon in the air. So come back to a real old-fashioned Christmas LIBRA (September 23-October 22) - With lots Christmas Eve, but it's all worth it as you and with breathtaking pastel views of sailboats gliding through the stars Even his alphabet book The Z Was Zapped, (1987, $16.95), is not an Pelican ...2 of bases to cover, you are the last minute associates discover. Celebration and intimacy One Includes tow^Bfs, Judges in the 200-year old village of Waterloo. There'll be carolers and shopper. You really get into the festivities - egg intertwine. The weekend is exclusive and just and clouds. ABC book that features passive apples and pears. It is dedicated to the Personally Yours 6 crackling fires. Puppeteers and storytelling. Bell choirs and brass nog here and there (kisses under the mistletoe for.,.oh well...some people have all the luck, very active demolition of the 26 letters of the alphabet Van Allsburg Playhouse 22 There are rewards for venturesome spirits, however. No one is more thought children might like watching the alphabet being destroyed, concerts. CALL Natasha's Starcast! rewarded than a young boy who is given the gift of a ride on The Polar after all they are made to tediously memorize it He also thought they Princeton Airporter . 5 It's a Christmas you'll never forget. 10 to 5 Tuesday through Express ($17.95, published in 1985 and winner of the Caldecott Medal). might more easily remember the letters by verb rather than noua Restaurants 18-28 Sunday now through December 31. Just off Exit 25 on Interstate 1-900-454-4543 Van Allsburg said that the inspiration for the book was a vision he ("The B was badly Bitten, The C Was Cut to ribbons.") 80. Special holiday rates available. For rates and schedule of • Daily Forecast had of a train stopping in the middle of a snowy forest Faith is the Round Trip Collectibles 4 Paul Sarrfbrd Jewelers 6 events, call 201-347-0900. • Monthly Forecast ticket that allows you to ride Van Allsburg's mysterious night train that And if Van Allsburg was trying to mutilate the letters, they almost • Compatibility-see if you and runs only once a year and with one destination: the North Pole. 'ground him into dust" He actually made real scale models of the Bea Skydells 6 vour partner are a match! Sometimes you don't even have to get up out of bed to visit one of letters from clay, plastic or wax, put them on a stage he also nailed Somerset Air 4 ' 111!!!!! The Spoken Tarot- Van Allsburg's strange universe's. Walter, a young boy in Just A Dream together and then drew each letter as if it were a separate stage actor. State Theatre 13 powerful 3-card reading (1990, $17.95), a story Van Allsburg calls his most didactic, travels on his Tnd the ultimate challenge he offers to his readers can be found in The 99< per minute • 24 hours a day! (Please turn to page 11) Waterloo Village 11 Touchtone or rotary phones A Time to Remember A Service of Forbes X comes Newspapers December 18-20, WMWWWXiWW Weekend Stage T A G E Continued from page 6 (908)704-8480 •Hike at Manasquan Reservoir, South Plalnfield Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. DANCE (201)376-4343 Brigaritine Blvd. •Christmas party and dance at Howell, 11 a.m. bee. 21. Meet (908) 755-6161 Richardson Auditorium GIFTED AND TALENTED •Call for times and ticket pric- : Jted BaronJounge, Howard _.. in commuter lot at Garden •Singles dance-and buffet, 8 Princeton University PERFORMING ARTS ~ - e& •••- •••••- • . • right Johnson rtwtel, Garden State State Parkway Exit 105. Mem- (609) 924-5858 p.m. Sundays. Cover charge DANCE PROGRAM Atlantic City Parkway Exit 135, Clark, 7-11 bers $3. non-members $4. $5; proper attire required. •Traditional songs and carols. (800) 284-TRUMP Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. p.m. Dec. 22. Members $5, SINGLE PACES Adults $12, children under 12 Somerset County Vocational 'Hollywood to Broadway, Happenings Sitcom non-members $7. (908)238-0972 $6 in Trenton; adults $18 and and Technical School revue, nightly except Thursday. •Dance party at Red Cafe, Call venue for directions. $12, children under 12 $8 in TRUMP PLAZA North Bridge St & Vogt Dr. 1271 Route 22 West (next to *Dances at Hilton hotel, Par- Princeton. Bridgewater ARTISTS AND WRITERS Boardwalk & Mississippi Ave. Soundings Best Western Red Bull Inn), sippany, 9 p.m. Dec. 21, 28. LOUISE MANDRELL (908) 526-8900, ext 277 GROUP OF FLEMINGTON Atlantic City Bridgewater, 9:30 p.m. Dec. Cost $9. Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m. •Informal concert, featuring two (908) 782-3445 on stage (800) 759-TRUMP MUSIC 27. Members $5, non- •Dance at Sheraton hotel, Ise- Union County Arts Center works In progress. Donation (908) 707-1034 AMAHL AND THE ' members $7. lin, 8 p.m. Dec. 22. Cost $9. 1601 Irving St., Rahway $3. •Creativity and casual conver- NIGHT VISITORS JERSEY JEWISH SINGLES •Dance at Van's, Freehold, 9 (908)499-8226 THE NUTCRACKER sation for writers, held in Three Not Simon's best, Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Singles (ages 30-55) pjn., Dec. 28. Cost $9. •Holiday show w/the country Tchaikovsky's holiday chestnut, Bridges at"7 p.m. Dec. 20. State Theatre (908) 753-0263 •Dance at Hilton hotel, Short singer and sister of slnger-cum- performed by: Free admission; call for direc- or George Street's CATHOLIC ALUMNI CLUB (908) 232-0651 Hills, 8 p.m. Dec. 29. Cost 453 Northampton St. author Barbara Mandrell. Ad- American Repertory tions. . OF CENTRAL N J. •Dinner at Sherban's Diner, . $10; jacket required. Easton, Pa. mission $22.50, $20, $17.50. Ballet Company GARDEN STATE Call phone number in each 222 Front St., South Plalnfield, SOLO SINGLES (215) 258-7766 ORCHESTRA OF Dec. 20,21, 22 STAMP SHOW for that matter listing for directions. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. (40-plus) •Gian-Carlo Menotti's hqliday ST. PETER BY-THE-SEA State Theatre, New Brunswick Wayne Manor By ALEC M. ADAMS •Mass and brunch, Dec. 22. REPETTTS •Rap or bridge, Central Presby- musical, presented w/carols Sunday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m. (908) 246-7469 Route 23, Wayne WeekendPlus Theater Reviewer Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Berna- 572 Boulevard, Kenilworth terian Church, 70 Maple St., from many nations. Adults St. Matthew's Church Dec. 27, 28, 29 (908) 247-1093 dette Church, Old Bridge; (908) 276-7775 Summit, 6:30 p.m. Sundays. $15; senior citizens, students, 81 Seymour Ave., Edison McCarter Theatre, Princeton «18th annual statewide stamp- hile it's not one of Neil brunch at Peter Pan Diner, •Singles night w/live orchestra, Donation $2. (908) 665-2686 and children $12.50. (908) 985-5063 (609) 683-8000 collectibles show, 11 a.m.-6 Simon's strongest works, South Amboy. (908) 721- 8 p.m. Thursdays. Proper attire or (908) 766-1839 between 6- AMERICAN BOYCHOIR •Scholarship fund benefit, con- New Jersey Ballet p.m. Jan. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. I Ought to Be In Pic- 8463. preferred. Cost $7. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 8 p.m. ducted by the Rev. Alphonse Through Dec. 23 Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2000 PARK AVENUE Trinity Episcopal Church Stephenson. Admission $20. Paper Mill Playhouse Jan. 5. Adults $2, children tures, now playing at the CENTRAL JERSEY SHORE SINGLES W iiliiiiiifcl^MtfE TALL SINGLE FRIENDS (908) 291-2763 2000 Park Ave. 801 West State St., Trenton Brookside Dr., Millburn under 12 free. George Street Playhouse in New „ ,..._.ri..iii: Brunswick, is not without its charms. m __ The show concerns libby, who arrives in Hollywood to rebuild the 'A Viennese New Year brudge burned 16 years before, when her father Herb Tucker The music- of Strauss, Rossini, Donizetti, Offenbach and walked out The years have not Lehar will fill New Jersey's premiere concert hall on been kind: though he has a girl- friend named Steffy, Herb is a New Years Eve. The romance of the waltz, has-been screen writer who is the. merriment of the Merry Widow, and the comedy of Die need of inspiration. Fledermaus will take us to old Vienna to celebrate the arrival of In addition to the trademarked the New Year, with time for champagne and Auld Lang Syne. Simon one-liners, I Ought to Be in Pictures is suffused with blatant New Year's Eve - Tuesday, December 31, 1991 sentimentality and sitcom aspects Dorrie Joiner and John P. Connolly In / Ought to Be in Pictures at the George Street Playhouse 13teM*^ttl£flf& seas that the director Gregory S. Hurst in New Brunswick. opens with Tennessee Williams' 9:00 p.m (who is also GSFs producing artis- ca/ ttel #tog2^$ For ticket information call (908) 246-7469 tic director) does nothing to counteract. His direction is uneven and forgive. Her scene in Act two where her act of _self-confidence fails and sometimes careless. Though credit must be given to him for casting a she finally opens up to her father and lets him see the scared child comedy Much Ado About Notfi- Dinner/Theatre Packages Also Available black actress, Suzzanne Douglas, in the role of Steffy, Hurst fails to within needs to be set up better to be really effective. As it is the scene, /(3£p£pMM ) explore the ramifications this move creates for the show. Libby, a 20- while moving, smacks of exploitation and cheap sentimentality. ThQ'1992 season ends with a ON SALE NOW THRU CHRISTMAS year-old raised in Brooklyn, would undoubtedly go through a few holiday offering to run from mid- changes upon discovering Steffy, but Hurst ignores this. John P. Connolly, as Herb Tucker, gives a fine performance. After struggling a bit with the sitcom direction in the first scene, he comes November to mid-December. With that said, it is unfortunate that Suzzanne Douglas does not give back with a full character. In his hands, Herb grows in complexity and Several plays «us_under.consld: a stronger performance as Steffy. Though not helped by the direction, richness with each scene. Connolly, with the exception of the opening eration._ .The seafcbn begins previews Busch....;...;...... $099 T-H-E'A'T'R-E her opening scene with libby seemed rushed and forced. It was also scene, holds off both the sitcom and overly sentimental. Budweiser, Miller case cans difficult to see what attarcted her to Herb. Although she states several on June %Q, with a gala opening 19 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 times in the show what a wonderful person Herb is, little of that seems I Ought to Be in Pictures seems a curious choice for George Street's celebration June 42* Subscrip- Coors $ 99 Dewars..... expressed in their scenes together. holiday show. It is not one of Simon's best, nor one of George Street's tions are now available. case cans ~.. best. 11 1.75L For more information, call $ 9 Dorrie Joiner accurately captures libby's struggle to. come to terms I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES Through Dec. 28 at the George Street Playhouse, Seagrams 7...... 1199 Carlo Rossi...... v...,?6^ with her feelings for a father whom she needs to love but can't quite "9 "Livingston Ave.r New Brunswick; (908) 246-77177 1.75L 4_L ' • Smirnoff. $ 1299 Baileys Irish Cream... 14" Curtain times 1.75 L 750 ML SO49 $ Andre *2 AmarettoDiSaronno 13" me discover the charm and tradition of a country Christmas! 750 ML White, Blush, Cold Duck 750 ML November 29 until December 22 OPENINGS Ju^Sundays at 7:30 p.m. New Brunswick Sale Ends 12-24-91 Open Christmas Eve 9-6 BACKSTAGE PLAYERS ~ Mon. - Sat. • 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.~ Tickets $12, $15 for New (08) 246-7469 Performing Arts Center performance. "/ Ought to ee In Pictures, Neil c Sun • noon - 5 p.m. [NOW PlAYING Specialty Christmas Gifts * Fresh Greens "Antiques • Theme Rooms (908) 689-5841 drunken Hollywood writer vis- CROSSROADS THEATRE »A Christmas Carol, musical 7 Livingston Ave. ited by the daughter he aban- version of the Dickens classic. Get a photo New Brunswick doned 16 years before. Kegs and Dec. 20, 21 at 8 p.m., Dec. 22 with Santa (908) 249-5581 Through Dec. 22. Tuesdays Beer Balls at 2 p.m. Tickets $5, group dis- *Black Orpheus, the story of Dec. 7th counts available. through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Available Orpheus and Eurydice trans- 11-4 pm! Sundays at 2p.m. and 7 p.m. planted to Trinidad during Car- VILLAGERS THEATRE nival time. Through Jdn. 5. Tick- 475 DeMott Lane CUD ets $32 to $19. HUNTERDON HILLS LOOK FOR Franklin Township PLAYHOUSE OUR Municipal Complex FORUM THEATRE UNADVERTISED (908) 873-2710 Route 173, Perryville 314 Main St. SPECIALS! »Tho Adventures of the Country 1-8OO-HHP-7313 Metuchen UOUORI Mouse, children's musical by (908) 548-4670 •Wake Up, Darting, comedy All Beer Warm or Cold Same Low Price!! Feather Schwartz. Dec. 21, 22, *The Grand Tour, Worid War II performed through Dec. 21. 28, 29 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. musical about a Polish colonel McCARTER THEATRE 242 LINCOLN BLVD. • MIDDLESEX (Next to Pathmark) 356-3929 Tickets $6, $5 for children and a Polish-German-Austrian- 91 University Place WHILE SUPPLIES LAST under 12. French Jew trying to reach Lon- Call Princeton 'Prices cllcctlvc thru December 3,1991 PLAY 3 miles from "Drop Dead, farce about a don. Tickets $24 to $18, $25 VISA and MASTERCARD ACCEPTED the Somervillc 725-7358 group of actors whose murder- for New Year's Eve perform- (609) 683-8000 OPEN M0N. TO SAT. SUNDAY PICK-IT! Circle, West on for information. mystery rehearsals are coming •A Christmas Carol in a new 9 A.M. TO 10 P.M. NOON TO 6 P.M. ance. Rt. 28, next to uncomfortably close to reality. We reserve tho right to limit quantities. Not responsible far typographical errors, Parking at the Firehouse production directed by David the General Store. The carnival goes on In Black Orpheus, a musical recasting of tta tegiS'tf^SJeus Dec. 20 through Dec. 31, Fri- GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE Thompson. Through Dec. 24. and Eurydlce now playing at the Crossroads Theatre In New Brunswick. days and Saturdays at 8:30 9 Livingston Ave. I Tickets $29, $24, $22. 13 l Vdrfaes Newspapers J ' December 18-20," l^l Oi:^fi. vyi.vvwt'v'j Weekend V E N T S Club mix

BINGO'S through Dec. 29. •Rich Meyer, Dec. 28. FAST LANE II Hub City Jam, Sundays — bring Dec. 28 (band). 29 (acoustic). New Brunswick A family Christmas Regal Inn (formerly Sheraton) •Larry Miller, Dec. 31. CORNERSTONE 207 Fourth Ave., Asbury Park an instrument and sit in w/ •J.B. Rhythm Band, afternoon Klngsbrldge Rd., Piscataway CHARLEY'S UNCLE 4908) .249-3784 25 New St, Metuchen . (908) 988-3205 house band. Dec. 29. (908)469-5700 415 Route 18, East Brunswick Orangeman, Tuesdays. (908) 549-5306 The Outcry, Mr. Reality, Gary TTo, Mondays. •Swirled Whale, Dec. 31. BIRCH HILL NIGHT CLUB (908)254-4226 MINE STREET COFFEEHOUSE •Wharrert Chiasson Quartet, Wednesdays. •Pandora's Box, Dec. 31. LITTLE APPLE CAFE First Reformed Church at Waterloo Village Route 9 South, Old Bridge Uve comedy every Friday and Dec. 20. 99-cent dance night, Thursdays JACK O'CONNOR'S Route 206 South (908)536-0650 Saturday starting 10 p.m. Nellson and Bayard streets •Joe Temperly Quartet Dec. and Saturdays. QUALITY BEEF AND SEAFOOD Hillsborough Male revue, Thursdays. THE CHURCH New Brunswick >lk music, hand bell choirs Brenner will narrate Colonial Kid 21. •Backwoods, Dec. 20. 1288 Route 22 East (908) 359-0088 •Pajama Party, Nas-T Boyz, l and seasonal music are part Peter and the Wolf, a Yankee vari- Church St off George St. •Ken Peplowski Quartet w/Lynn •UVE. D&. 21. Bridgewater Uve entertainment Wednesday (908) 699-0570 Cynthia, Johnny 0., Dec. 3L of the Waterloo Christmas ation on the familiar tale, Dec. 30 (next to parking deck) Arriale, Dec. 27, 28. •"Psychotic Christmas Bash," (908) 725-1500 through Saturday. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. BRIGHTON BAR New Brunswick •John Cocuzzl Quartet, Dec. Dec. 22, 23. No cover, no minimum. Uve comedy every Sunday, •Merrle Mates (Yuletide songs), Festival* now taking place at at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 121 Brighton Ave. (908) 828-8385' 31. •Where's the Love, Dec. 29. Piano brunch w/Gladys Rich- 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21. the restored Village of Waterloo in Long Branch CITY GARDENS COURT TAVERN •The Brotherhood, Dec. 31. ards, Sundays. LOOP LOUNGE •Kenny & Tzipora (traditional in- Weekend and Christmas Week (908) 222-9684 Stanhope. 1701 Calhoun St., Trenton 124 Church St GIGGLES COMEDY CAFE Kevin McArdle, Tuesdays. 373 Broadway, Passaic struments), Dec. 28. admission to the vilage is $7.50 for •I Kill Me, Baby Seal Club, New Brunswick (609) 392-8887 Clarion Hotel & Towers Willie Lynch Trio (Irish). Thurs- (201) 365-0807 NEST AT PHEASANTS' LANDING Open through the month of De- Eve's Plumb, White Out, Dec. "Bad Religion, The Vandals, (908) 545-7265 adults, $5 for the elderly and $3 for 2055 Route 27, Edison days and Dec. 28. Dance party Friday, Saturday. Amwell Rd., Hillsborough cember from Tuesday to Sunday 20. Dec. 21. Reggae night Tuesdays. children ages 6 to 12. Weekday ad- (908) 287-3500 •Raised on Blues, Dec. 20, 27. Women admitted free Wednes- (908) 359-4700 •Laughing Soup Dish, The In- •Special headllner (call club), "Love Shack" dance party, Uve comedy every Friday and days. (except Christmas Day), the re- •Lost River Hellcats, Dec. 21. •Delivery Boys, Dec. 20. mission is $6 for adults, $4.50 for somniacs, Tryptics, F.F., Dec. Dec. 27. Thursdays. Saturday starting 10 p.m. •C.C. & Gault, Dec. 31. Techno night w/free admission, stored 18th century village will be a n$w Eftgish •Leftovers, Dec. 21. the elderly and $3 for children 21. •Mudhoney, Monster Magnet, THE COVE GOLDEN SADDLE JOHN a-PETER'S Thursday. translation by the director, Sue •Stolen Hearts, Dec. 27. decorated in the seasonal spirit CARTERET HILL BOWL Dec. 29. 108 Chestnut St., Roselle Buckelew Aw., Jamesburg 96 South Main St MAX'S SPORTS CAFE ages 6 to 12. •Pedestrians, Dec. 28. and made the setting for a variety A- Robbins, Hansel and Gretel 569 Roosevelt Ave. CLUB BENE (908) 241-1226 (908) 521-0310 New Hope, Pa. Piscataway Towne Center of performances. For more information, call (201) features Ffecataway resident Carteret Route 35, Sayreville Dave LaRue, Mondays. •Penetraterz, Dec. 20. - (215) 862-0823 1282 Centennial Ave. OLD BAY RESTAURANT (908) 969-1515 (908) 727-3000 •Worst Case Scenario, Dec. 61-63 Church St. 347-0900. Denlse Mihallk as Hansel. •Justin Tyme, Dec. 21. Free admission Saturday, Sun- Piscataway This Saturday, Dec. 21, organist Open-mike night, Thursdays. •Molly Hatchet. Dec. 20. 20. HAVANA day afternoons. (908) 562-1588 New. Brunswick Bart Haris will perform Christmas the opera will be performed •Shotgun Love, Dec. 20. •The Machine (Pink Floyd trib- •Dan Kidney & The Pulsations, ' 105 South Main St. Open-mike night, Mondays. •Public Notice, Dec. 31. (908) 246-3111 music, while on Sunday, Dec. 22, •Free Drinx, Dec. 21. ute), Dec. 21. Last Train Out, Marty & The New Hope, Pa. •Castle Browne Band, Dec. 20. MAXWELL'S "Benefit for Elijah's Promise Dec-21,22,28 and 29 at 3 Martians, Dec. 21. the United Methodist Choir will go CATCH A RISING STAR •Danger Danger, Dec. 27. (215) 862-9897 •Pond Scum, afternoon Dec. 1039 Washington St soup kitchen w/Hollls Donald- p.m. tickets are $15, $12 for Hyatt Regency Princeton •Alexander O'Neal, Dec. 29. CROCODILE CAFE Comedy night, Mondays. 21. Hoboken son & Friends, Dec. 21. 1 caroling. Each program starts at 3 children , students and the eld- Route 1 & Alexander Rd. •Physical Graffiti, Jan. 4. 1979 Route 35, Sayreville Open-mfke night, Tuesdays. • "Paul Plumeri Band, evening (201) 798-4064 •Night Train, Dec. 31. West Windsor •Larry Seth (Elvis tribute), Jan. p.m. and is followed by a fellow- (908)727-7777 Open jam, Wednesdays. Dec. 21. •Slaves of New Brunswick (w/ ORPHAN ANNIE'S erly. 1609) 987-8018 11. Karaoke night, Thursdays. ship period New York Comedy Night, •The Razorbacks, afternoon Glen Burtnick of Styx), Health & 1255 Valley Rd., Stirling For more information, ball Headline comedy Tuesday •Steve Forbert, Jan. 24 (re- Wednesdays. •Doug Markley, Dec. 20. Dec. 22. Happiness Show, The Del- (908) 647-0138 In the days between Christmas through Thursday and Sunday scheduled from Dec. 13). Ladies Night, Thursdays. •Mosaic, Dec. 21. "The Shoes w/Bobby Baltera, •* evantes, Dec. 20. 1600)737-7664; "" Open-jam night, Sundays. and New Year's Eve the activities at 8:30 p.m., Friday at 8:30 COCKTAILS DJ. dance music, Fridays, Sat- •De Funk Club, Dec. 27, 28. evening Dec. 22. •Sweet Uzard Illtet, Invisible •Neighborhood Blues, Dec. 20. intensify. Hand bell soloist Frank and 11 p.m., Saturday at 7, 51 Main St., South River urdays. •Ellen Brittbrt Band, Dec. 29. •Heads of Men, Dec. 25. Culture, Dec. 21. 9:15, and ll;30 p.m. College •Far Cry, Dec. 21. Bowker will perform Thursday, (908) 257-8325 THE FAR SIDE J. AUGUSTS •Down to Earth, Dec. 26. "Mudhoney, The Lyres, The Singles hike Night every Tuesday and Sun- •Public Notice, Dec. 20. 789 Jersey Ave. 19 Dennis St., New Brunswick •Cairo, Dec. 27. Mummies, Dec. 31. •Barbecue Bob & The Spare Dec. 26, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Folk day. •Tumstyles, Dec. 21. New Brunswick (908) 246-8028 "Willi Bobo & The Meat Men, •The Unrest, Jan. 3. Ribs, Dec. 26. singer Elaine Silver appears Dec. •Mark Schiff, through Dec. 22. •Cats on a Smooth Surface, (908) 246-9414 Dance party, Fridays, Satur- afternoon Dec. 28. MELODY BAR •The Fairianes, Dec. 27. 27 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at state park "Larry Amoros, Dec: 24 Dec. 27. Open-mike night, Mondays. days. •Danny DeGennaro, evening 106 French St. •Dog Eat Dog, Dec. 28. Three children's events end the Shore Singles has scheduled year at Waterloo. On Dec. 28, Pe- . a hike Saturday, Dec* 28, gasus Puppets will perform Alad- through Cheesequake State din, a life-size puppet pantomime, Park In Old Bridge. '"//V/u/ou* on^ at 2 p.m. On Dec. 29, Paul Pea- The fee is $4, $3for mem " Santa can) ,ut/j MJOIHJOI aiujtltiiuj; body's Marionette Theater pre- bers. For more information, call sents Doctor Dolittle's Circus at Above, hand bell soloist Frank Bowk- (008)671-9633/ S/do all ntij nlmhbimj at the iforaw 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. William er. At left, Doctor Dollttle's Circus. .(unlern. fjfi/vm .(antern, HPherc , IJOII will always Jutd itnhjae fjijh Places to go •Our- for the most diwnininatiiuj I axle Slea&une! See this issue of WeekendPlus for holiday for /tonic andjainih/. MUSEUMS EAST JERSEY OLDE TOWNE MIDDLESEX COUNTY MUSEUM •"Contemporary Works from the coupons, specials and information on over o/J\ dm a fees cC- ANIMAL ART MUSEUM River Rd. and Hoes Lane Cornelius Low House Collection," through Jan. 12, St Hubert's Giralda Johnson Park, Piscataway 1225 River Rd., Piscataway 1992. 50 restaurants in the tri-county area. 575 Woodland Aw., Madison (908) 463-9077 (908) 745-4177 ""Storybook Visions," illustra- (201)377-5541 village composed of relocated Daily (except Monday) from 1< tions from children's books, J YFOI> ffColiihuj .V- 7> Animal art from the collection 18th century structures set near 4 p.m. Free admission. through Jan. 12,1992. of Geraldine R. Dodge. Open the headquarters of the county ""Home Front USA," life in New •"Rutgers Archives Prints," Please allow • \1iopbini] Cfic/ . tlcUielwn Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday park police. No tours offered at Jersey during World War II, through Feb. 9,1992. Forbes Newspapers J/on.lLnffri. / from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. present. Gift shop open Wednes- through July 14,1992. "Paintings by William T. Williams, . /O-6' ./// THE ART MUSEUM day through Friday from 10 a.m,- MILLER-CORY through Feb. 23,1992. Princeton University 3 p.m. HOUSE MUSEUM "Bronze sculpture by Jonathan to pick up the (609) 258-3788 ENVIRONMENTAL 614 Mountain Ave., Westfield Scott Hartley, through March 8, Tuesday through Saturday from EDUCATION CENTER (908) 232-1776 1992. check...for your 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 1- 190 Lord Stirling Rd. Furnished farmhouse started in •Prints from Currier & Ives, 5 p.m. Museum shop closes 4 Basking Ridge 1740 by Samuel Miller, originally through April 12,1992. dinner, for the p.m. Western European paint- (908) 766-2489 part of 100-acre farm. Sunday ""Highlights from the Native •••***•••**•••••••*•*•• ings, sculpture and decorative art "Introduction to cross-country from 1-5 p.m. Adults $1, children American Collection," through . movies, for your from 19th and 20th centuries. , skiing. 1 p.m. Dec. 21. Cost $3. 50 cents. June 7, 1992. Pre-Columbian art and Art of the JANE VOORHEES ZIMMERU MINIATURE KINGDOM MORRIS MUSEUM Give the Gift of Americas reopened. ART MUSEUM Route 31 South, Washington 6 Normandy Heights Rd. NOW CLINTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM Rutgers University (908) 689-6866 Morristown entertainment. Music for 56 Main St., Clinton George and Hamilton streets Miniature European city cre- (201) 538-0454 (908) 735-4101 New Brunswick ated by Arthur Thuljs depicting fa- Monday through Saturday from and Laughter NEW YEAR'S EVE Daily (except Monday) from 10 (908) 932-7237 mous castles, cathedrals, battle 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 1- a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $3, senior cit- Monday through Friday from scenes, railroads, people and an- 5 p.m. Admission free for mu- Look for a Forbes "JERRY'S izens $1.50, children $1. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday and imals. Open daily (except Mon- seum members. Non-member GIRLS" CRANBURY MUSEUM Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Closed day) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults admission: adults $4, senior cit- ALL TICKETS are MO ambassador to CHINESE BUFFET 4 Park PI., Cranbury Wednesday. Free admission. $4.50, senior citizens $4, chil- izens and children $2. HOLIDAY SPECIAL •CHAMPAGNE TOAST (609) 395-8525 •"New Directions" In Russian dren 5-18 $3.50, children under ""Evolution to Revolution," on- FAVORS going exhibition of lamps and visit at random State Theatre Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Free ad- and Soviet art, through Feb. 25, 5 $1.50. ALL DANCING mission. 1992. lamp accessories from 19th- 27 MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM s New Brunswick, NJ century America. one of the fine person "Antique "Planes, Trains and Au- MACCULLOCH HALL 3 South Mountain Ave. Get 4 tickets for 30 SHOWS "Sculpture by Michael Malpass, tomobiles," through Jan. 26, HISTORICAL MUSEUM Montclak Dec. 20 • 7:30 pm through Jan. 5,1992. businesses that 1992. 45 Macculloch Ave. (201) 746-5555 MUSEUM OF EARLY Dec. 21 •2&7:30pm DRAKE HOUSE MUSEUM Monristown Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday JERRY'S GIRLS • BROADWAY BOUND TRADES AND CRAFTS advertise in 602 West Front St, Piainfield (201) 538-2404 and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 Dec. 22 • 1 & 4:30 pm Main St and Green (908) 755-5831 Saturday, Sunday, and Tues- p.m. Thursday and Sunday from Village Rd., Madison WeekendPlus. House built in 1746 and fur- day from 1-4 p.m. Adults $3, se- 2-5 p.m.; second and fourth * -SOUND OF MUSIC-CHICAGO £ $20, $18, $16, $12 (201) 377-2982 nished with articles of the period. nior citizens $2, students $1. Thursdays of the month from 2-9 reserved seating Tuesday through Saturday from One lucky patron Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Donation METLAR HOUSE p.m. Free admission for mem- 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 2- * For Gift Certificates or Tickets 254-3939 $1 for adults, free to children. 1281 River Rd., Piscataway bers. Non-member admission: AMERICAN Box Office: (908) 246-7469 5 p.m. Adults $1, children 50 will be our guest. EAST BRUNSWICK MUSEUM (908) 757-1144 adults $4, students and senior Open: Noon to 6 pm cents. 16 Maple St, East Brunswick or 752-4178 citizens $2, children under 18 *EAST BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY PLAYERS* N J. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Drinking Contest Between DIonysos and Hetakles, a Roman REPERTORY Group Sales: (908) 249-1254 (908) 254-7329 Piscataway Township historic free. •*• M^ia^llfV *%** 210 DUNHAMS CORNER RD Saturday and Sunday from museum. Weekday tours by ap- 230 Broadway, Newark mosaic from the early third century AD, is among the works "Prints by Martin Levine, through (201) 483-3939 1:30-4 p.m. Free admission. pointment. Jan. 4, 1992. on view at the Art Museum, Princeton University. ^PLAYHOUSE22 EASTBRUNSWICK * Ploaso turn to pago 16 Forbes Newspapers The same performances as seen at McCarter Theatre, Princeton; & State Ttieatje, Ea.stqn, PA. ********************* ** r 14 WfeekendT -orbes Newspapers December 18-20, 1991 December 18-20, 1991 orbes Newspapers Weekend

p.m. Also by appointment I mission. . ING (908)782-8235 Continued from pa£a14 •Paintings by Roy M. Steinberg, •Prints and drawings by Fausti- Wednesday through Saturday Wtednesday through Friday *• . through Dec. 20. ' . - no Quintanilla, through Dec. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., third Sat- NEW JERSEY CENYER from noon-5 p.m. 30. urday"Of the month*om-10 FOR VISUAL ARTS sauce. There are seven different a.m.-4 p.m. Guided tours by THE ART STUDIO SWAIN GALLERIES 68 Elm St., Summit sauces to choose from, such as to- Union County Arts Center Horn of appointment Admission free 703WatchungAve., Plainfield (908) 273-9121 . mato, marinara, red or white clam for society members, $3 for 1605 Irving St., Rahway Gallery hours Monday (908) 756-1707 sauce, bolognese, pesto, Alfredo or non-members. (908)815-1605 through Friday from noon-4 Monday through Friday from •'Tender in Years: Childhood in Gallery hours Tuesday, garlic and oil. 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday Wednesday, Friday, and Satur- p.m., Saturday^ahd Sunday plenty Entrees include four veal 19th-century New Jersey," on- The Frog and The Peach from 2-4 p.m. Free admission. from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. through going. • day from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; choices ($9.95), five chicken ($8,95), •Juried exhibition, through Dec. In New Brunswick Is offering a NJ. MUSEUM Thursday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23. Free admission. 31. Lots to choose two eggplants ($7.95 to $8.25) and wine course on Monday nights, OF AGRICULTURE •Holiday show, through Dec. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER •Abstract etchings by Sergei Ts- -five seafood ($8.50 to $12.95). The beginning Jan. 6 at 7-p.m, Call College Farm Rd. near Route 1 31. 18 Stirling Rd., Watchung CIRCLE GALLERY vetkov, through Jan. 16,1992. choices are'all the traditional dish- (908) 846-3216. New Brunswick (908) 753-0190 at Abbondante (908) 249-2077 284 Woodbridge Center ' NORTH EDISON LIBRARY es such as marsala, parmigiana, At Branches In the North 777 Grove Ave., Edison Monday through Friday from Friday and Saturday from 10 (upper level) francaise and piccata for the veal Branch section of Branchburg, (908) 548-3045 10 a.m.-l p.m., Sunday from in Somerville a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from Woodbridge and chicken, rollatihe and parmi- singer vie Tabaac will perfoim Exhibit open during library By MICKI PULSINELU noon-5 p.m. Adults $3, chil- (908) 636-7710 2-5 p.m. giana for the eggplant, and mari- hours. Dec. 21, Dec. 28 and New dren 4-12 $1, children under 4 •Original animation eels by •Four artists' "Alternative Land- Culinary Correspondent •Drawings, paintings, and nara and fra diavolo for the sea- Year's E\te. Call (908) 725* free. "Friz" Freleng, alumnus of Walt scape," through Dec. 29. oday you can go to most piz- Disney and Warner Brothers sculpture by Nicholas Pierro, food. 7632 for more information. NJ. STATE MUSEUM WESTERGARD LIBRARY through December. zerias and order anything " 205 West State St., Trenton and creator of Sylvester the There are several not so tradi- Remember the old Clinton PARGOT GALLERY 20 Murray Ave., Piscataway^'' from pasta to seafod And (609) 29'2-6464 Cat, Speedy Gonzales and Yo- tional, nightly specials. The Point Inn? It's now El Ran- . Jewish Community Center (908) 752-1166 while in my day they were Tuesday through Saturday semite Sam. Through Jan. 5. T evening we dined the specials CnvfO and serves authentic * "«„ • of Middlesex County Exhibit open during library from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Sunday CLAREMONT GALLERY frequented by young high school 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison were scallops with brandy and Mexican food. Open seven days from noon-5 p.m. Free ad- Clarence Dillon Library hours. students, today's pizzerias are fam- (908) 494-3232 dijon mustard sauce ($9.95), polio a week from 11 a.m.-l^m,; mission. Lamington Rd. •Hummel figurines from the ily places. Sunday through Thursday valpostano which is chicken, pro- flaaa time fe from 4-7 pm; Planetarium shows Saturdays Bedminster Mildred Siangan collection, You can feed a family of four for (908) 234-2345 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday sciutto, fontana cheese and a bran- live music begins 6:30-10:30 and Sundays, admission $1; through December. less than $20 with pizza. And, if call (609) 292-6333 for times. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday dy demi-glace sauce ($9.95) and p.m. 8 Ranchero offers family. •"Raccoons for the Holidays" •Early porcelains by Edward from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday from 1-5 p.m. the parents are in the mood for from the Mary Piekarski collec- tortellini alia Michelangelo (peas, Marshall Boehm, through De- from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday •Paintings by Anne Van Blar- something other than pizza (you prosciutto and onions in a heavy ($5£9£$18.9$); New games cember. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. com, through Jan. 7,1992. tion, through December. know the kids will be ordering it), RABBET GALLERY cream sauce) $7.95. The specials keepthekkteaswetfastte : •"American Abstract Art: "Paintings, drawings and etch- the choices are plentiful. : Ings by Emanuel Haller, through 120 Georges Rd. came with a salad and garlic bread adults entertained: Anew pack* 1930s to the Present," through ZOOS One place that comes to mind is December. Jan. 2,1992, North Brunswick My husband and I shared an age store and plenty of banquet GALLERIES des ARTISTES TURTLE BACK ZOO Abbondante in Somerville. Once •Ink drawings by Allan Rohan (908) 828-5150 order of clams oreganato ($4.50) . faciifes fbr any occa^on am\. Crite w/a Christmas theme, 18 Main St, Madison Wednesday through Friday 560 Northfield Ave. known as Somerville Pizza, this and linguine with red clam sauce avaifabfc,(908) 735*867$: (201) 377-1631 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday through Jan. 5,1992. West Orange Italian restaurant took its new ($4.45). The clams were fresh, and Saverio'*, Route 22 in , NEWARK MUSEUM Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also by (201) 731-5801 name because in Italian, it means from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. appointment. the stuffing was moist and light. Green BrooH, now has ar liquor 'r 49 Washington St., Newark Zoo devoted to New Jersey "abundance" and the owners want- (201) 596-6550 •One-of-a-kind original art, •Works by Reginald Neal, At the advice of our waitress we license. (908) 424-0067. wildlife, along with cougars, ed people to know that there Tuesday through Sunday through Dec. 31. through Dec. 20. ordered pasta with two plates, and The Exchange Restau- deer, sheep, llamas and from noon-4:45 p.m. Donation. GALLERY CONTEMPO RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY would be plenty of food. we were glad she did it that way. rant in Bridgewater offers wolves. Monday through Satur- Largest museum complex In the 1955 Route 1 South COLLEGE ART GALLERY Abbondante has a more contem- Happy Hour Monday-Friday from North Brunswick Served as an appetizer, the quan- state. Permanent exhibits in- Route 28 & Lamington Rd. day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun- porary decor than the traditional tity was just right! The sauce was 4:30-6:30 p.rjv Also check out clude "Africa-The Americas-The (908) 821-8178 Branchburg day from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday pizzeria. In fact it's like walking delicious. It was spicy and filled Sunday and Monday football Pacific," "Design in Native (908) 218-8871 Adults $6, children 2-12 and from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday into two different restaurants in drink specials. American life," "American senior citizens $2.50. Open with clams. Painting and Sculpture," Nu- •Neo-realism paintings by Peter from noon-3 p.m., Thursday the same building. Bucky's, 609 Main St, year-round, weather permitting. Our large salads, which came mismatic Gallery, Asian Gal- Ho, through Dec. 31. from noon-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. They have the pizzeria in the with our order, consisted of two Bridgewater.. Come back to JAMES HOWE GALLERY leries, Ballantine House and the ELIZABETH ANNE SETON front with a modem ceramic tile different greens, cucumbers, car- Bucky's! Leisure time at the bar Mini-Zoo. vaughn-Eames Hall MEMORIAL GALLERY STARGAZING Kean College, Union floor. Here you can order pizza to rots, onion and tomato. The lettuce with rolled-back prices on beer •'Teapots and Coffeepots," St. Peter's High School (908) 527-2347 SPERRY OBSERVATORY through Jan. 19,1992. 175 Somerset St go, or by the slice at the counter was crisp and fresh. .'-and fine hors d'oeuwes. Morn Monday through Thursday Union County College OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM The Acrobats, an animation eel by Isadbre "Friz" Freleng, one New Brunswick service. For entrees, my husband had "dayhight, pasta, all you can Barrack St. (next to from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 of many examples of the animator's work on display at the (908) 846-8046 1033 Springfield Ave. The back dining room has the the scallops special with the light eat, $5.95- Tuesday night, chow p.m. Friday from 10 a.m.-noon. State House complex) Gallery hours Monday Cranford traditional booths but at Ab- rneiti, all you can eat $4.95, Also by appointment. Circle Gallery in Woodbridge Center. dijon sauce. The scallops were Trenton through Friday from 8 a.m.-3 (908) 276-STAR DIANE MATFLERD/WEEKENDPLUS •Works by faculty members W. bondante they are oak-trimmed ta- fresh, not over cooked, and the Special corporate discounts on (609) 396-1776 Carl Burger, Martin Holloway, bles with hunter green backs. The Kerry Onesko flips a fresh pie at Abbondante in Somerville. lunch and dinner. Revolutionary War museum. 620 Route 9, Freehold dyon sauce was very good. and Bernard Upscomb, through Tuesday through Saturday from (908) ,7.80-0800 walls have two different coverings I ordered the seafood combina- Bobby and jy Dec. 20. Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday from (burgundy and mauve) separated tion marinara with linguine ~c¥tSvay'(s~featuiflngal)asta HUNTERDON ART CENTER from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m. Donation $2 for with an oak chair rail. There are tables in the middle and planter 7 Center St., Clinton hoursTby appointment ($12.95) from the regular menu. This consisted of shrimp, calamari, test Monday and Tuesday. adults, $1 for students and se- dividers throughout The day we ate there several customers were dams and mussels sauteed in a light garlic, plum tomato sauce. There Lunch and dinner, all you can nior citizens, 50 cents for chil- (908) 735-8415 •Group exhibition at both loca- dren under 12. Thursday and Friday from tions, through Jan. 4,1992. seating themselves in the back instead of in the front; our waitress were also scallops served with this, but not mentioned in the menu.- The eat pasta, $4.95 adults, $3.50 •"Hail the Conquering Hero noon-4:30 p.m., Saturday and THE MEDICAL CENTER Donna told us that weekends are so busy that back booths are used for seafood was fresh, not rubbery, and the marinara sauce was delicious. children under 12. (908) 752- Comes: George Washington's Sunday from 1-5 p.m. AT PRINCETON just that purpose. > Pizzerias are not what they used to be. They are becoming friendly 4474. Triumphant Entry into Trenton," •"Mythical Dreams," works by 253 Wltherspoon St neighborhood Italian restaurants where the food and the prices are Shogun 27, Kendall Park Dorothy Gillespie, through Jan. Princeton Abbondante's menu has seven hot and cold appetizers ($4 to $11 for a through March 31,1992. outstanding. Abbondante in Somerville is a good example of this. has a regular comedy show. •"Of War. Law and the Third 5,1992. (609) 497-4191 hot antipasto for two), two salads ($2 to $6.75) and one soup of the day Amendment," through June 1, •"Between the Sheets," exhl- Exhibit open during cafeteria ($2 cup, $4.50 bowl). You can order clams, casino or oreganato ($4.50), or ABBONDANTE PIZZA AND PASTARIA, 42 West Main Si, Somerville. (908) Buy one admission, get one tree 1992. . bition.of "everything that hap-. hours. mussels marinara for $5. (Friday night onry). (908) 422- - pened in bed" ckjrjng the 19th •\i/orttsj>y Lee Sto REEVES.REED ARBORETUM ' Century, through Jan.^, 1992. Sally Stang, through J 165 Hobart Ave., Summit -MlckJ Pulslnelll R "Paintings by children from 1992. (908) 21|-8787 regular pasta at $4.45 and five baked ones for $4.95) and pick your own In the area. It Is not a review. around the world, through Jan. MERWICK Gardens open daily from 5,1992. 79 Bayard Lane, Princeton dawn to dusk. •;/-

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Fine Italian Restaurant Chef Owner ITALIAN HOME PRODUCTS Pasquale Caruso A REAL ITALIAN DELICATESSEN FEATURING Rated ••• EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE YOVR HOLIDAYS COMPLETE > Storemade Fresh Moatzarclla • Loccatelll Romano WINE & DINE-STAR LEDGER "Caruso's is something to sing about In Plainfield Basket Cheese • Reggiano Parmaglano ami'i « ^-.-i . _ .* —Courier News Hand Stuffed Sausage • Semolina Bread AB Major Credit Cards Accepted E INTO • • •. • .1 Sioremade Salads • Cannolles 757-2244 Valet Parking THE NEW YEAR Calamari • Pastries 1370 South Ave. Plainfield (Near Fanwood Border) With Excitement and Fabulous Scungilll • Store Ground Coffees Closed Mondays Reservations Suggested Dining at The Armory Pitta Breads • Tomatoe Sauce elebrate in elegance. Dine and dance to Rlcofta • Marinara Sauce CViolins, Jazz, 1940's and top 40's. Call Imported Cheeses • Clam Sauces Now Under Ownership of Warren Chang today to reserve your table at The Armory Aurlcchlo Provalone Restaurant. • Candy • Six Course Dinner • Cocktails Gift Baskets • Olive OH last Winds i. •Champagne Toast. All Italian Cold Cuts • Italian Soda Including: Cocktail Hour In The Piano All BOMS Head Cold Cuts • Storemade Manicottl featutlnq Szechuen, Hunon. Peklnq & Cantonese Bar From 8:30-9:30 p.m. Continuous Dinner Award from Channel 5/NY Daily • * Service begins at 8:30 p.m. Limited seatings. Parma Ham • Storemade Stuff Shells News for'hoalih menu, 11/16/89 .Authentic GtinsJe aiiiine by pro- • ••Record 9/3/89 l.festional chefs from China, Taiwan Music for your dining and dancing pleasure Bacala • Storemade Ravioli Fino Review N.Y. Times 2/12/B9 and Hong Kong. Also'fealuring Gloria with all the pizazz of a shipboard New Years ***Slar Lodger 8/14/89 Roie'i "dalldouj GourmoJ Health • * * * Wine & Dino Nows 6/8/Q8 Eve, Party-Hats, NoLsemakers, Open Bar, These are just • few of our Items - So come on In and f OUR DINNER MENU Menu, NO oils, fats, extra salt, sugar • •••Journal 5/20/87 Champagne Toast, and a Continental Spocial rooms for parties up to 200 or MSG added... first time in New visit otir deU for all your home needs & gift items. Soups Appetizers Jersey and recommended by N.Y. Breakfast Times, Star Ledger & Courier News. $95.00 per person plus tax -YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID- Cream of Broccoli $3.75 Shrimp Cocktail $6.50 Help Fight Recession! PIANO LOUNGE FRU SAT. NITK Black Tie Optional. MERRY CHRISTMAS New England Clam Chowder $3.75 Clams Casino $6.75 i DINNER FREE Tommy & Frank Marinated Seafood Salad $6.50 w/purchase of (ENTREE ONLY) another French Onion Soup... T.".'$3.75 dinner of equal or greater value. Umtt 1 2377Rt.22Wost, Septch.Plains 266 We Union Ave. Stuffed Mushrooms $5.50 coupon per table. Not to be combined with 889-4979' Bound Brook, NJ Soup du Jour $3.75 any other coupon. Max. $9.00 value. Tako-oul service also available Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto Expires 12/31/91 FN | 4*9-4552! Fax 469-4920 and Roasted Peppers $5.75 .-Wed. 10:00-6:30, Th«tr«. & Frl. 10:00-9:00 Sat. 9:00 - 6:30, Sun. 9:00-5:00 Angel Hair Pasta in a Shallot Cream Sauce $5.75 Entrees

•> Veal Chop ,.$18.75 Ranchcro for Stuffed Flounder w/shrjmp & scallops in a garlic & leek cream sauce ..$14.75 Clinton urn Broiled Scallops $17.25 Make it Mexican Authentic Mexican Food Rack of Lamb ....$18.25 for the Package Goods also Filet Mignon $18.50 Holidays Shell Steak.... $15.75 Open 7 Days 1 APPETIZERS Shell Steak au poivre Lunch Dinner & Cocktails • Game Room & Guitar Music Shrimp Cocktail' Rack of Lamb w/peppercorns in a brandy cream sauce $17.75 r Located on Center Si.. Baked French BrkT with mint jelly Clinton Twp. COUPON Tortellini Alfredo $12.50 735-8679 in phyllo dough ^ Surf £ Turf Where Rls. 7B. 22 Grilled Swordfish $17.50 arwl 31 meet. $10 OFF $5 OFF with tomato basil sauce Dijon Beef lettderioln purchase of any 2 purchase of ony 2 ^/Oyster Bar seating from 5:00 p.m. Sausage Baked b Puff y with Bordelaise sauce Cavatelli with garlic and broccoli in olive oil $11.75 rcg. entrees or reg. lunch entrees Early Bird Specials • 12 noon - 6pm Ala Carte Menu —- Dressy To Casual. with djjon mustard Baked Stuffed Salmon Shrimp Scampi $16.75 Olfer good with coupon expires 12/30/91 Baked Stuffed Oysters Rockefeller & Sole Combination Veal Marsala $17.50 Please Call Now ForJReservations Lobster Medallions over with Crabmeat & Shrimp Half Roasted Chicken , .". .$13.75 Black & White Fetttidnl TWin Lobster Tails wldraum butter 908-326-6000 with lobster cream" sauce 20 oz. Delmonlco Steak • Stuffed Pork Chop.:.l... :...:....:;:::.::...... :.. ..::...':v.:.;....::!:.:^::$15.^ Tbrtellini in Brodo Veal Medallions topped with wild Chicken Francese $14.75 Lobster Bisque mushrooms, bacon & asparagus Pan Roasted Salmon...:...... $17.50 All entrees accompanied by a house salad, potato and vegetables our SALADS DESSERTS Ibssed Garden Greens Cheesecake with May Y Spinach & Mushroom strawberry sauce CALL ABOUT WEEKDAYS 4:00-7:00 holidays be blessed with hot bacon dressing Poached Pears with almonds OUR SPECIAL Relax In Our Lounge On The WUterfront Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato & raspberry sauce NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION Hot & Cold Hor D'Oeuvres s with basil vinaigrette Chocolate-covered Strawberries Reduced Drink Prices with hope and good cheer, 200 Front Street, Perth Amboy, NJ. 08862 Caesar Salad Chocolate Mousse Cake plus our thanks and wishes PRIX FIXE Call For Reservations NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER

sSss for a Happy 227 West Union Ave. • Bound Brook, NJ :S§8 New Year! DINNER SERVED FROM 5:00PM (908)356-0052 wmmmm ,• • Defeembei' 18^20,4991 .>.•:.••-•.• • • .-,.:•••,:-. December 1,8-20,1991 Forbes Newspapers Family Owned . BASKING RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB'S NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS

Tuesday Evening, December 31,1991 NORTHERN & SOUTHERN 2000 PARK• AVfc (Rt 531) SO. PLAINFIElD, N.J. ITALIAN CUISINE BLACK TIE GALA IRONWOOD DINING LOBSTER LOVER SPECIAL &30PM-U30AM £ Scatingsat5:30,6:30,7:30 and 8:30PM $90.00per person ^ PRIX FIXE NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU IV2 Ib. WHOLE MAINE STUFFED LOBSTER r inn Season 1 Come Enjoy a Wonderful Selection Open Bar, Reception, Dinner and Dancing \-?-.... Champagne Toast MENU $ " of Fine Italian Cuisine From „ Lobster Bisque Includes Our Ala Carte Menu Lavish Assortment of Hot and Cold Hors D'Oeuvfes Salad, Potato & Vegetable Presents Mirror Display of Imported and Domestic Cheeses A Salad ofMache, Endive and Bibb Lettuces Including and Pates garnished tuith Sliced Fruits • RESERVE NOW FOR OUR A New Years Eye Celebration Homemade Pasta, Delectable Veal, and Assorted Crackers Choice of Entree featuring Superb Seafood & Tender* Chicken Dishes Grilled Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail $34.50 Lobster Bisque SUPER NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Early Bird A LA CARTE SPECIALS Choose From The Freshest Vegetables Breast of Chicken with Serrano-Chile, • 5 HOURS OPEN BAR • 5 COURSE SURF & TURF DINNER & Assortment of Salads Salad ofMache, Endive and Bibb Lettuces Sundried Tomato Pesto $22.75 from 4:00 - 7:00 Plus Much More Pan Roasted Filet of Salmon $26.75 • Champagne Toast d Late Dinner Seating Tournedos of Beef with Foie Gras Medallions of Veallronwood $26.00 • 2 Live Oldies Bands • or • y 9:00 pm Relax 8t Enjoy The Fireplace In Our Lounge Roasted Rack of Lamb with • Non Stop Music Lobster Thermidor ^ Natural Juic]es (for one or two) $27.00[$54.00 • Continental Breakfast /A A Open Mon.-Fri. For Lunch 8t Dinner Bouquetiere of Vegetables w including: ""11:30 un-3:30 pm & 5:00 pm-ll:00 pm Potato Galette All Entrees Accompanied by Chef's Choice of • CONTINUOUS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR DANCING Saturday — Dinner Only Ala Ourtc 5:00 pm-12:Q0 am Potato and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables • Champagne Toast at midnight Sunduy — Sot Dinner Menu 12 noon - 4:00 pm Fresh Raspberry Tart Super Lunches at Choice of Dessert Alu Carte 5:00 pm-1 J:00 pm Unlimited Champagne J) • Hats & Noisemakers Open Bar Serving Premium Brand Liquors Raspberry Tart Super Prices • Complete Four Course Dinner $At\00 Hats, Noisemakers and Party Favors Chocolate Hazelnut Marjolaine _ -Verdi's Set Sunday Dinner served from 11:30 am 0 Hrli per person © Your Choice Of: AntJpasto Posta or Soup Tax and Gratuities Included ™ Tax and Gratuities not Included MAIN COURSE: Veal Plccata, Chlckieiv Marsala, Veal ParmJglann, n Call for reservations 685-0444 Chicken Franccsc, Drolled Fillet of Sdlf, Shrimp MorUiura FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 908-766-8200 ENTERTAINMENT IN OUR LOUNGE " 1270 Route 28, North Branch

DISSERTS & COFFEE: Spumonc. Tortortl, Cake of the Day, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY-ALEX ON PIANO •£*• Espresso, Tea or Regular Coffee FRIDAY & SATURDAY-THE FABULOUS CLASS OF 57 will§ Reservations Necessary for Parties of 6 or More Casual AlUre - All Mnjor Credit Cml» Accepted 2000 PARK AVE. (Rt 531) SO. PLAINFIELD, NJ. • 755-6161 63 Mountain Blvd., Warren (908) 755-7086 RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED R.S. V.P. BY DECEMBER 26,1991 185 Madisonville Road, Basking Ridge, N.J. 07920 Conveniently located Vi mile from Route 287 i jfcffiaj£ffife«^^ The Bridgewaier Manor and The Emmanuel Cancer *®»*** 755-; any denomination 75 People lipIP Join us for our Fabulous Pre-shopplng Holiday Brunch: * (Prices to chango after Dec. 29th) To make reservations, call Adults Seniors Kids Ages Under 3 The Bridgewater Manor at .Rt.. 206 South | Hillsboroiigl; $9.96 (62 & over) (8-12) (3-5) FREE (908) 653-3000 4^m $7.95 $4.95 $1.99 Try Our Other Outstanding Restaurant ROSINA'S Located At, 440 W. Union Ave. Bound Brook/NJ

Decem^r$&% 1^ Celebrate New Year's Eve New YEARS 3221 Route 27 -* Formerly 'A ' •?•>»•• ^—II H—~m > Franklin Park / Kitchen Serving: Prime Rib RESTAURANT (908) 297^2882 or 9879 1| • Filet Migrion • Lobster <7 featuring the OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 4:30-9:00 • Surf & Turf • "Stuffed Flounder, GREEN GROCERY SALAD BAR LOBSTER & STEAK HOUSE Barge Speciality" • South African Serving our Regular Menu & 3s; Continental^ CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET Lobster Tails • Chioppino Many Traditional Italian Served from 5 pm until 10 pm- • Broiled Seafood Seafood Specialities Including abundant entrees in Flaming Chafers, Virginia Ham and 1V4 LB. Any Style Top Round at our Carving Station, and a plentiful ... and more! cannot be combined with any other offer selection at the Dessert Station Remember: Early Bird Specials New Years Eve Celebration ENTERTAINING $ 95 $ 95 Mongolian Bar-B-Q Adults 12 Children Under 12 6 7 Days- S7.95 - $9.95 • Antipasto • Special Salad NEW YEARS EVE? and 16 item buffet & salad bar & soup CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY • Choice of Filet Mignon, Call About Our THURSDAYS IN DECEMBER Lobster Tail Dorato or Veal Danielle All You Can Eat (With Lobster Add'l. $3.00) NEW YEAR'S EVE • Dessert & Coffee New Years Eve Special •• . — _| . Special Holiday Menu 2 FOR I Hors D'Oeuvres Platters RATED BY • * * * Princton Packet • * * Home News S Seatlngur4:30, 6:30, 9:00 pm ( 14 Max. off on 2nd Dinner) 5:30 Dinner - $25.00/Person Choose from a Our regular menu & take out service also available Prime Rib, Lobster Tails, NY Strip Steak, Fresh Swordfish, Exec; Spec, w/coupon Exp. 12/31/91 wide variety of Major Credit Cards Ilonbrejd Seafood, Chicken and Veal, and much more Dinneij.Pnly Reservations taken for any number of people LOBSTER FEST - , >' °^ ^ \ '>y 4v % * % Culinary Delights V LOVE BIRD DINNER

Hil l On the Waterfront Intimate Cocktail Lounge s $ 95 $ 95 Wang's Kitchen mt Adult 8 Children under 12 3 • Wedding Packages from $20.95 OPEN 7 DAYS - CALL FOR RESERVATIONS I exp. 1/3/92 I •> r. DINNER SERVED FROM 2 PM X Route 27 z Recommended by CUE 229 Bound Brook Rd. Wine & Cocktails A&P Wang's Foodtown 600 E. Main Street, Bridgewater Middlesex, NJ Lunch & Dinner Major Credit Cards 536-1420 442-3000 (908) 968-7777 t~ ,' -nmftiYtnuH Illlll o»- o To you and - i

your family, iilpl we wish peace, joy and cheer throughout this seasc|§j HHHH'JHIHHffff a nd in the New YeaJll Restaurant • Lounge & Banquet Center

CALL (908) 272-4700 The Place to Season's Greetings COACH r PADDOCK firm R0UH 7t (E30T13) 4 IUM WMt of CUKTOH.IU. ; THE 1991 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHRISTMAS EVE- WyckofFs Tues., Dec. 24th tiEWYENR V 932 SMh Avenue, West Westfie1d.NJ -CHRISTMAS All prices Include tax Wednesday, Dec. 25th MONDAY {•SHRIMP COCKTAIL Come Have Brunch with Dinner Only 1:00^6:00 Holiday Menu TUESDAY • Otm FAMOUS PRIME MB OF BEEF DINNER BREAKFAST BREAKfAST SERVED WITH WINE From 9 PJ4. -NEW YEARS EVE- Bagel with Plain Cream Cheese gs« • DANCING TO THE SUPER SOUNDS OF ' Tuesday, Dec. 31st Bagel with Butter 4^ Sausage or Pork Roll & Cheese on a Barrel $1.69 : 4t)C -RICH KE1XY* AND )*BENNY TROY" LUNCH LUNCH Lunch 11:30-4:00 • CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT Dinner 4:00-9:00 Holiday Menu Nova Scotia Lox, Cream Cheese, Onion & Ham & Cheese Or Ham, Salami & Provolone Sandwich with a cup of Soup $4.49 > PARTY FAVORS AND NOISEMAKERS Eiypy }NydsofP$ femous Sunday Brunch and N.Y. Eve. Pkg. Dinner Dance Tomato on a Bagel $3 go • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOLLOWING 8:30-1:30 $65.00/Person Bagel with Cream Cheese and Olive Spread"!!; $159 CELEBRATION have your picture taken with Santa on Dec. 22 -NEW YEARS DAY- WEDNESDAY Wed. Jan. 1st, 1992 ( Brunch starts at 11:30AM BREAKFAST THURSDAY Pw Coup** Champagne Brunch 1:00-3:30 $13.95 BREAKFAST Bacon. Egg & Cheese on a Bagel $1.99 150. indudesAI Taxes Santa will be here from NOON to 2Mm Bagel with Cream Cheese & Olives.„ .,...$1.59 Dinner - Regular Menu 1:00-8:00 Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese. $1.59 Our Safe Overnight AndGratudiftJL LUNCH Bagel with VegetabferCremtme&se. . =,'" $1.69 Route 78 (exit 12) 4 miles west of Clinton, NJ LUNCH Gala Celebration Includes: "Reuben" Sandwich .$4.00 ConpW* Gala dUbaton padc^e'pluj owmgW accommodation* to (908) 735-7889 Half Meatball Hoagie or Half Sausage & two. along *MD< out ltd dwduwl, lunch . Dlnn»r. Cocktail* . Weddings. Binqtwlt • P.m« lor all oecailont Pepper Hoagie $3.50 FRIDAY IndudttAITuM Serving Christmas Eve Dinner till 8:00 P.M. BREAKFAST 225, AndGnkitiet Bagel with Butter & Jelly or Honey 69* 285 Route 22 East GARDEN STATE PKWY. EXIT 136, Make ^our reservations now at (Corner of Cranmer Avenue) Bagel with Walnut-Raisin Cream Cheese !!!.'"'$} .6$ , CRANFORD, NJ PHONE 908-272-4700 •908-272-3657,, ww, LUNCH Green Brook I wj Eorly Roorvotiofu Suggettod [^ m m m (908) 654-9700 Chicken Parmiglana Sandwich or Fish Fillet Sandwich on your .choice of Bagel, $2.50 752-5566

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:w: v-: 318 William SL, Ptecateway NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY 752-4474 at WEEKEND DINNER SPECIALS • Broiled Mixed Seafood $11.95 BOBBY & MARY'S • Stuffed Flounder w/crabmeat...... $8.95 318 William Street, Piscataway 752-4474 New Year's Eve Five Course Dinner MUSIC BY: Joe Rocco & Legacy A\ $34.95 — • HATS • NOISEMAKERS • CHAMPAGNE TOAST HOT BUFFET • COFFEE & DESSERTS • CASH BAR -^- -».*. —^. ^ cAotce gf appetizer, w/ac acconthaniwf 611 •«i. Soup, Salad, Choice of i, -* Entree", Dessert, .{toe entertainment am/ i/)a/w'/KF Champagne Toast RESERVE EARLY Goc/itail d>i//i// />e/>e aoaila/t/c $17.95 of/ie Family Dinner: Clowns, Balloons & Special ChUdrens Champagne Juice- Toast 7:00 & 9:00 Seating^ Also Available...$19.95 •Entree Choice of 24oz. Steak, Seafood, Hot Chops, Chicken Christmas Eve OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE UNTIL 8:00 PM Open from 11:30-8:30

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<« FARM FRESH E. Main St., Bound Brook, 908-356-0189 "1991 Celebration" Additional Parking Courtesy Archie's Men's Shop NEW Open 7 Days • Banquet Rooms Order Your Fruit Baskets The tradition continues - Colonial Farms would like to end this terrific year with a night of celebration and thanks. We are offering some YEARS Prime Rib Crown Roast Dry Fruit Trays exciting .specials and packages to kick-off the new year. We at RISTORANTE SAT. NITE Colonial Farms iffvtte you to spend a memorable evening of dining EVE Rich at the Piano & vocals by Bobby Goose, Hams, and and dancing to the sounds of the Steve Mottola Orchestra. COACH I THURSDAY & SATURDAY NITES — . Make_your-reservation-ancLcelebtate_199J-M/itb-us! L and Homemade Pies Early-Bird TREAT ANOTHER COUPLE TO DINNER FREE PURCHASE YOUR TWO ENTREES AND RECEIVE THEIR TWO ENTREES Specialty From 4:00 to 7:00 I Dinner Specials For The We offer our first dinner package. In addition to our regular menu, we Seatings at iVew Year's Meats Now! Holidays offer a dinner for two feast for only $49.95 per couple. FREE The dinner feast includes: a champagne toast • chef's soup • 5:30 & 7:00 WE WILL DEDUCT THE TWO ENTREES OF LESSER VALUE FROM YOUR CHECK. A Gratuity of 15% Will Be Added To The Total Bill Before The Deduction. garden fresh salad • Fettucine alfredo appetizer and a choice of COACH II at WE SELL MEAT, POULTRY & SEAFOOD WHOLESALE entrees including: Cannot be combined w/any other promotions. Expires January 30, \W2 • Filet Mignon • Prime Rib • Broiled Lobster Tails • Prime Rib and Complete Dinner — COUPON . — Fresh Ground Thumann's Lobster combination. Starting At -trx Chuck Chop Meat Complete your dinner with Bananas Foster, or a variety of parfaits, and FRIDAY NITE: 6-9 PM "GRAND BUFFET" TALK OF THE TOWN Llverwurst & Bologna coffee or tea. ^10 Featuring: All the shrimp your can eat, Plus - Roast Beef Carving Station: Roast go bythelbT'' Opos; Veal Dishes: Seafood Dishes: Plus We offer our second, dinner package for our giant celebration..This Cash Bar Ballroom reservations 95 -LIVE ENTERTAINMENT- spectacular dinner begins with lobster bisque or fettucine alfredo. Cannot Be Combined Seating at/ Full-course dinner per person Filet Mignon Appetizers of Shrimp Cocktail or Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, and Ceasar (Children 10 & undor $5.50) With Any Other Offers Salad. ' " • 10:00 featuring shrimp cocktail and $349 Then choose between six delicious entrees including: Prime Rib **\>$ Broiled Lobster Tails • Chicken Charlemagne. • Poached Salmon Prime Rib Dijon creme, Filet Mignon or Shrimp Scampi. New Years Eve Couples NiteU! Champagne cocktail, of course FREE CHAMPAGNE & PARTY FAVORS AT MIDNIGHT WE SELL PRODUCE & DELI WHOLESALE TOO? Top it off with,Bananas Foster or a variety of Holiday parfaits for • o Unlimited drinks • Hats and nolsemakers dessert. TREAT ANOTHER COUPLE TO DINNER FREE I Also included is an OPEN BAR ol your favorite cocktails, • /;,./ OPEN BAB 9 PM. - 2 AM ' PURCHASE YOUR TWO ENTREES AND RECEIVE THEIR TWO ENTREES I wines, and champagne thorughout the evening! Dancing, 5 party favors, taxes and service charges are included for per couple FREE only $65.00 per person. WE WILL DEDUCT THE TWO ENTREES OF LESSER VALUE FROM YOUR CHECK. Ask about our newly $90 Includes gratuities & tax A Gratuity Of 15% Will Be Added To The Total Bill Before The Deduction. HISTORIC Reservations Required CCannot t be ccombined w/anv otheher promotions. VValid Dec. 31,1991. Forbes. expanded catering service The MoAteers main dining room will bo open L COUPON 136 So. Plainlield Ave. Colonial to tho public all evening for dining So. Plainlield 1714 Easton Ave., Somerset Reservations are required...Ca!l today: Route 527 off Interstate 287 755-Food (3663) 873-3990 1745AmwellHd. (908) 469-2522 2991 Hamilton Blvd., So. Plalnfield 755-3660 (Deli) (Off Route 287) 561^722 Fax #755-2620 Middlebush/Somerset, N.J. >*V o "24 1 l'8:2O,°i991 25 }> <,

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A 'well-kept' offering located in a friendly neighborhood CRANFORD - The Kiamie window treatments finish off the the warship U.S.S. Constitution. Agency of Cranford is understand- list.. •'. .. . ., ..-. . • ' • The town's official tree, a pep- ably enthusiastic about this home Cranford was first settled in the peridge, still grows at Lincoln Park at I Aberdeen Court : early I700's by descendants of the on Lincoln Avenue. It is one of the Elizabeth Towhe Association. It be- last great trees of the old penman came known as Cranes Mills, a U N 0 N estate and, at over 200 years old, is part of the township of Westfieid one of the largest pepperidge.trees HOUSE TOURS and then took the name of Cra- in the northeast United States. nevffle in 1849. Finally, in 1871 it Throughout Cranford there are became chartered as an autono- According to Yvonne Kiamie, many older Victorian and Tudor mous town known as Cranford. homes, There are lots of pizza par- broker, the.offering is a "lovely Throughout its history, the town well-kept home on a quiet cul-de- lors, variety stores, gift shops and a has been a center for patriotism, movie theater. saa.in a great neighborhood for volunteerism and beauty. During children." , the Revolutionary War, Cranford '.. For a fascinating trip down The house is a split-level priced was the frontline headquarters for memory lane, people can tour the at $221,900 and is situated on an the Continental Army. During the CranfoKi Historical Society and 85-by-118-foot lot It includes a 33- War of 1812, tirnber from the Den- Museum, located on isWatnion Av- by-13 foot living/dining room man estate located west of the enue behind the municipal build- combo, an eat in kitchen with re- Rahway River was used to retrofit ing on Sundays from 2-4 pqrrK fiigerator and dishwasher, a large entry foyer, and an ll-by-17 foot Florida room. The masteir.bedroom rrteasures &b^f4teet arid has a" full bath...... DARVLST0NE/F0RBE8 NEWSPAPERS Two additional bedrooms are each Klamla, Realtors.of Cranford is marketing this well-kept home which Is located on a cul-de- lQ-by-13 f(3etfTOe^unily room has sac at 1 Aberdeen Gourt. ;•--;• - ; '• ' .-•!.• ::-:' .-•-— -..-".:• .:. .- -- .-:•,•-.••• ;„•" a bathroom arid a wet bar and : v v measures,27-by-ll feet while there is also a full basement A one-car attached garage, central air condi- Toys and books for kids tioning, hardwood floors, attic stor- age, oil-fired force warm air heat, attic fan, and all appliances and Property sales tiansen et al, 428 Downer St, $91,250 CRANFORD Anthony & Carol Archambault to Nicholas Archanv Albion I. Dole Jr. to Michael & Janet Ellenbacher, 30 bault, 120 Park St, $5,000 . . Omaha Drive, $168,000 Robert J. & Mary C. Conroy to Michael A. & Robin L John A, & Lois T. Urban to Thomas R. & Theresa Leach, 69 Sandy Hill Road, $206,500 Whetstlrie, 13 Onelda Place, $170,000 John K Parsell & C.L Wl'lcher to James H. Heflernan Estate of Richard J. Anderson to Kurt & Lynn III etal, 115 Wells St. $208,000 Petschow, 3-5 Hawthorne St, $265,000 Emilia Rapuano to Joseph & Nina Calavano, 356 KtarjoHjH s HHand to Ernest E. tJndlar, 8 KfiWiooms First St, $75,000 , St., $145,000 Eugene G. & Lois A. Calvert to Ismalel & Jolanta Robert M. & Jean C. Messlnger to Alan & Deborah Alchaidbl, 627 Fourth Ave., $240,000 Clark, 520 Orchard St., $223,400 .English Village Associates to Frederick T, Parsons, 217 Prospect Ave., $125,500 DUNELLEN Marlon L Sahagan to Steven P.. & Lori A. Skuropackl, Anthony Romano to Nestor Gonzalez et al, 506 1032 Raritan Road, $137,000 Center 8t, $130,000 Gilbert C. & Ellen M. Hummer to Joseph Collcchlo & Madolyn McMahbn to Douglas & Linda Coleman, P. Vogler, 706 SprJiigfte!d-AV6.,$152,0G0 ' 405 Jefferson Ave., $110,000 Clayton & Margaret C. erasing to Ira & Oznat Alex- Egeo De Domlnlcls to Francesco Gonnella, $605-09 ander, 330 Stoughton Ave., $136,000 A drive Is now under way at the Westfieid office of Coldwell Banker Schlott. Donations of North Ave., $173,500 Robert B. & Donna Krahnert to Michael E. Chin & C. stuffed toys; games, puzzles, coloring books new or nearly new, are all welcome. They will Comelato, 16 Woodslde Ave., $178,000 C. Edward & Susan Brock to William Clesllk, 710 be given to needy children In the area. All gifts may be left at the Coldwell Banker Schlott, first St, $115,000 Realtors office at 246 East Broad St., Westfieid. For more Information, call 233-8555. FANWOOD Louis Curdo et al to Charies Glllen et al, 815*817 Pictured here are PattI Pomeroy (left) chairman of the drive and Marilyn Kelly, manager. Taras G. & Maria M. Borkowsky to David Q, Sheridan & LA Hayes, 133 BeMdere Ave., $163,000 Sprlngbrook Drive, $200,000 : Barbara Nelldin to Joan Sutphen, • Woodbrldge Sean K & Sherron E. Boyea to James B. & Diane S. EDISON Michael & Barbara Zudonyl to Thomas & Patrida Na- St, $98,500 Kontra, 132 S. Qlenwood Road, $163,000 George & Joan Schroll to Tal Chung Hwa & Nlan pura,no, 91 Stratford Circle, $249,000 Christopher W. Blumhard to Danny R. & Rhoda Byne, Chun, 6 Adrian Way, $252,000 Neal Axelrod to Mitch Carpen, 17 Sunflower Court, 84Oakwood Court $210,000 Rlcardo Ramos to Narendra Gumanl, 18 Boxwood $1,300,000 Craig & Usa Boydman to Cary & Evelyn PISCATAWAY Basil & Elizabeth Bourque to Charies R. & Margaret Circle, $186,000 Berman, 57 Teaberry Drive, $164,000 Haresh Patel to Sandip Chokshl, 26 Atlanta Ave., Barbee, 192 Second St, $162,000 Margaret Rogers to Walter & Susan Williams, 286 Gary & Dorothy McWhorter to Michael Johnson, 26 $171,000 :..•'•.. Nilsa Syh/ester to Matthew D. & Sylvester White, 493 Central Ave., $140,000 Westgate Drive, $163,000 Michael & Janice FIsHer to James Metz, 45 Canter- Terrill Road, $90,913 James & Paula Yukna to Timothy & Suzan Gregan, 26 Caroline Macler to Carhil Corp., 481 Wood Ave., bury Court, $88,000 Andrew G. & Tracy J, Tedesco to Thomas R. Palasrts Cottonwood Drive, $233,000 $105,000 Proctor & Gamble Mfg. to Avhlsh Patel, .174. Davis et al, 143 VIntoh Circle, $174,000 Mn & Zelda Polllk to Arrf Rahman, 9 Country Lane, Bal-Long Tsai to Mau Chwan Chang, 103 Wood- Ave.,, $160,000 $30,000 bury Road, $140,000 Brandt Aragonaetux. to Jagdish William & Brenda Jefferson to Safety Ween Corp., 147 GARWOOD Donald & Elizabeth Walp to Harold & Patricia Nevlns, Khatiwala, 29 Woodfern St., $140,000 Dunellen Ave., $146,500 . Theodore F. Drtullio to Hello Dos Santos, 219 Fourth $733 Denver Boulevard, $217,500 , Commons at PI to Walter Jordan, 103 Jess© Way, Ave., $110,000 John & Josephine Lord to Eugenlusz Gruca, 1 Fred $79,990 -• ' ' ' Beatrice M. Buckley to Grac Held, 71 Fourth Ave., Place, $150,000 HIGHLAND PARK Commons at PI,to Thomas & J6an Yerves, 2902 $1111,000 Richard & Judith Glass to Gall Stockier, 5507 Hana John & Shelley Herochik to Adelaide Baughman, 49 Jesse Way, $1.01,990 ' . ., Road, $128,000 Lincoln) Ave., $134,000 Commqns at PI to Ronghao Chen, 2910 JJesse Jack & Susan Meola. to Joel & Nk/edita Drugana, Raritan Fin. Group to Jill Gentile et ux., 217 N. Third Way, $101,990 KENILWORTH 7302 Hana Road, $127,000 Ave., $150,000 . ... Per-cret Const. Co, to Joseph & Mary Soljan; 14 Michael & SuzanriB Zinna to David & Mlchela Q. Seri? ., .:,, MichaeLA Jerri ..OsLto... JamaL Akhtart_39 Hanson- Kroeger' Lane; $295;800 ------~ do, 654 Bloomlngdale Ave., $153,000 Drive, $237,000 ~"~ IVIETUCHEN Per-Cret Const. Co. to Thomas & Helen Boban, 19 Edward Lions et ux. to Mohammed Mlrza, 1246 Kroeger Lane, $282,000 SCOTCH PLAINS Inman Ave., $185,000 , - • .. Joseph & Denlse Harbarta to Henry & Suzanne Gatlin, Kenneth & Elizabeht Larsen to Gregory Miller, 430 Fleet Finance to Ramadhar Mahara] et ux., 23 E. 51 Carson Ave., $157,000 Metlars Lane, $147,000 John J. & Patricia A Weber to Jerold & Francine L Knolhvood Drive, $83,000 Mark & Bette Daniele to Annette Erickson, 17 Colo- Edward Ivans, to Daniel & Aryda O'Connor, 28 8. Grupp, 2231 Edgewood Terrace, Scotch Plains, Estate of Dorothy Manfra to Emest & Unsa Custor, 12 nial Court, $205,000 Nelson Ave., $100,000 $290,000 Leland Road, $144,000 Mary Qulnn to Brian & Joan O'Connell, 21 Desser Sang & Kyuwon Rhee to Perry & Karen Papanler, 112 Eugenia D. Zardecki to Nicholas J. Dazzo & S. Gockel, Place, $142,000 Westgate II Dev. to John & Elizabeth Santiago, 66 New Brook Drive, $174,450 1202 Woodslde Road, Westfieid, $180,000 Unda Lane, $154,990 Robert & Kathleen Powell to Harriet Wyatt, 20 Halsey Glm & Yue T. Lee to Tinh & Thu La, 1795 Olive St, Walter L & Dolores M. Lelb to Yellagondahalll Ja- Westgate II Dev. to Paul & Jodl Kaplan, 76 Unda St, $134,000 . • / nardhah et al, 16 Allenby Line, $485,000 Lane, $159,990 Stephen Genzer to John & Janice Reilly, 63 Kemp- $118,000 „ •••••;: . ' Starpoint Dev. to Warren Bronsnlck, 83 Orion Road, Marie A, Tedesco to Warren K, & Sarah Churoln, Westgate II Dev. to Florette Applebaum, 77 Unda son Place, $143,000

, , awcr at x Sve., $160,C 26 Peabody St., $219,900 ParfcAve., No. 320, $500,000 273 McKJnley Ave., $205,000 Adam & Pamela Schoenfeld to Craig & Ann Major, Diane A.L & Frank Marfnl to Marguerite A. Behrens, John & Ethel Kutko to Joseph & Karen FHzpatrick, 48 107 New York Ave., $175,000 Starpoint Dev. to Andrew Taffin et ux., 31» Pegasus 359 Parkview Drive, $166,000 Melbourne St, $139,900 Stephen & Unda Trnosky to Richard & Geraldlne Fred- Road, $142,990 Ronald C. Behrena et al to Michael S. & Ellsa H. Irving & Jacqueline* Singer to Emil & Susan Coscarelll, ericks, 15 School St, $129,500 John & Betty Henchenski to Cesar & Arcadia Valencia, Starrier, 350 Rolling Knolls Road, $178,000 48 Meredith Road, $180,000 Harry & Miriam Christensen to Larry & Adela Lam, 18 3 Rachel Terrace, $123,000 Per A & Connie Rasmussen to David J, & Jennifer L John & Sally Boyle to Peter & Doris Shla, 44 Merker Smith St., $171,000 Donald & Lorraine O'Brien to Scott & Karen Sachs, Mahler, 1196 Woodslde Road, $165,000 Drive, $230,000 Richard & Sydney Kaplowltz to Leonard & Anna 5093 Wade St, $170,000 John & Joy Amato to Lorraine Colro, 819 Orlando Cohen, 392 Wakefleld Drive, $222,500 Stephen & Janet Gerwer to Steven Cicero et ux\, 315 St,$105,500 Donald.& Eleanor Schutt to Richard & Carina Thomp- William St., $126,000 WESTFIELD Paul & Doris Ip to Loh Sinn Yuan et ux., 10 Pad- son, 29 Whitman Ave., $155,000 Dime S/B to Andrew Racaza et al, 152 Eighth *t, Kathleen P. Melllna to Walter A. & M.D. Korfmacher, dock Court, $230,000 $132,000 252 Haxel Ave., $178,000 Frank & Claire Oolnick to Uriel Trk/ino, 123 Park Raul F. & Elena J. Barroso to Roger H. & Nancy Gate Drive, $126,000 MIDDLESEX Erwell, 917 Pennsylvania Ave., $195,000 Konica Photo Service to Irv Cyzner, 28 Parsonage Barbara Thomas to Peter & Bethany Petruzela, 136 SOUTH James P. & Elizabeth 8. Horn to Anne Bosswl, 31 Road, $139,050 Coleman St, $131,500 Stonelelgh Park, $690,000 Konica Photo Service to Irv Cyzner, Parsonage Estate of Eugene Cicero to Gladys Hernandez et ux., PLAINFIELD Eric R, Printz to Stephen A & Anne P. Suriano, 818 Road, $139,050 415 Giles Ave., $136,500 Kathleen Halupka to Mary Parauda, 2007 Orant- Washington St, $190,000 Motaslm Blllah to Lane Jue & Manshla Pu, 4 Patriot Sergio & Edith Cariet to James & Margaret Farley, Ave., $114,000 Herbert & Beverly Paskow to Peter J. & Usa C. Her- Court, $188,000 171 Misty Lane, $162,000 Holly Park Dev. to Kevin McCann et ux., Herbert zberg, 1040 Wyandotte Trail, $518,250 Proctor & Gamble Mfg. to John & Maria Mortenson, 7 Charles & Dorothy Stapleton to Donald Graham et ux., Place, $149,900 Michael M. & Mary K. Zaklan to Anthony & Dennis Pod Place, $180,000 439 Runyon Ave., $137,000 John &, Dorothy Fallon to John & Leslie Sanchez, 541 Anneso, 200 B, Broad St, $475,000 John Boomer to Andy Hsu, 18 Peru St, $19,000 Kenneth Prince to Melvin Clark et ux., 338 Second ODonohue Ave., $138,000 Stephen R. & Debra L Hood to Tarns G. & Maria M. Angela Fllocco to Theodore & Teresa Sprinitis, 339 St, $141,000 James & Sherry Lemmon to Timothy Parello et ux., Borkowsky, 211 N. Chestnut St, $339,250 Plalnfleld Ave., $155,000 2051 Perry St, $140,000 Ruben A. & Ramona B. Reeves to Samuel & Shelly M. Jeffrey Wlttmann to Peter & Kristlna Vasllakos, 71 NEW BRUNSWICK Mary Perelra to Fred Olsen, 121 Redding Ave., Gruen, 723 Coleman Place, $250,000 RIederRoad, $183,250 Bernard & Patricia Schrum to Jack Levy, 24 Lafay- $135,000 Charies J. & Arfene M. Murray to Jung-Wen Pal & Mel- First Dublin Corp. to Elizabeth DMnagrada et ux., 25 ette St, $202,000 Dlglan Land & Dev. to Wayne & Unda Wong, TOO Yu Lee, 50 Doris Parkway, $190,000 Scotland Ave., $157,000 Alexander & Alice Craig to Lawrence & Stacla Grant, Splcer Ave., $217,00 Alexander Taylor & G. Johnson to Douglas A Chris- Robert & Elaine Castello to Peter Slderis, $3407 36 Mitchell Ave., $75,000 PageU-2 Guide December 18, 19, 20, 1991 advertised In this newspa- 9440 9000 8020 9020 9020 94X0 December 18, 19. 20, 1991 per are available on an 90*0 Apartments REAL ESTATE equal opportunity basis. MDCPW Homes for Safe Horn—-fejr 8a|» Homos for Sal* ReaJEstateGiiide $150,000 ELIZABETH- Atth: Prof; Complaints of dlscrlmlna CRESTWOOD- Whiting, MONTGOMERY TWSP- WASHINGTON TWP- SCOTCH PLAINS- beau- CLARK- 4 bedrooms, 1 DORCHESTER 9650 EQUAL tlon In housing on the MANVIUI— immaculate Warren County, Distress tiful new 2 BR, IVi bath, bath, finished bsmt., ga^ Medical. 2200 sq. ft. o NJ for active adults 55 + Spaclous 3 BR Ranch, fin. HOUSE yipcup bns[t_9JLjacej , color Capey comer lot. 3 BR *** »•••'••• • J/DWbo full btmt ^•ger-on-qulet^tre^t. Cal 1HOJUSUUL , ••nai. * " ~* '••• * •*- T—••••— -• - ,r. - f •as- 4bBthbth r n -kitchen v 1 car garrsmall complex, 9 08 -381 -30 77" da y s j 8om«rvlll«v >k>. WJUNFIELD- don't SOMERVILLE- Great lo- space Tri well "maintaine ~ OPPORTUNITY^ creed,- ancestry,-mantel congestion. "40 styles 1.3 ac, movfl'Tri cond. sessment. 3 yr. old 8 rm, PSYCHOLOGIST- Need! status, sex or handicap gas, large detached shed close to trans. $124,900, 908-272-4305-eves. .^•..•J-Irl •••••. rniss this sweet spacious catioh. Court house area, secure building. 10 mln WESTFIELD- South Ave. Best Wishes for a All real estate advertised from $25,000 to Bridgeport Historic Olst. 4 BR Colonial, 2 acres. office space in Psyco from Newark Int.' Airport. should be made to New with electric. $145,900 $159,000. Beautiful, se- $225,000. 874-7659 $179,900. Fisher Real- 908-322-8877 • '•'•'• Luxury & comfortable i BR, easy walk to stores, 3 rooms, lavatory & stor- In this newspaper Is sub- EDISON- Near NYC newly renovated, 2nd fir therapy or medical suite Centrally located on site age. $6OO/mo. includes ject to the Federal Fair Jersey Division on Civil 908-707-0988 rene, secure. FREE PIC- tors, 908-534-4025 trans., 2 story duplex, 2 schools: 2 BR, full bath, In Highland Park Monda \ JOIN A WINNING TEAM I Rights, 363 W. State St. MORRIS TWP.- By High Rise •_• apt In 2 family, Inc. quiet EIK, wall to wall carpeting. prkg. Call Mary at 908 heat Call 908-232-2057 Happy Holiday Season Housing Act of 1968 PI»C*TAWAY- By TURE BROCHURE. HEART- owner.. 8 yr. old Colonial WESTFIELD- First time 9100 BR. W&D, DW, AC, attic neighborhood, W/W carpet only. 908-247-5112. 289-4700, Trenton, NJ 08618. Phone Owner. 3 BR, 1 bath LAND REALTY ASSOCI- Lots and Acreage storage, bsmt., yard, Elevator Apartments Off street parking. $700/ after 5pm, . • which makes It illegal to (609) 292-4605; on quiet residential offered. Lovely Cape Cod In LR, breakfast bar, tiled from advertise any preference Ranch. E I K , D W ATES, REALTORS: P.O. street, professionally |n quiet neighborhood shed, no pets, $850 + 722-9177 mo, 1 mo. sec, share of REFINEP BUSINESS QARWOOD- 2 small of- bath, full attic & Central heat. Avail. Imm. Call Rod COUPLE desires 2BR spa- limitation or discrimina- $129,900. 752-3908 Box 0, 480 RT 530, Whit- landscaped lot; 4' bed- close to school. .'Features ONION. OALB, PA.- va- utilities. Avail. 1/92. Call air. $610/n(to. Inc. most fices, exc. central loca- 9660 tion based on race, color, Ing NJ 08759. 1-800- rooms; 2 1/2 bath, car- Include 3/4 bedrms., eat- 908-548-0229 908-524-6815 days clous apt. w/use of garage tion. 2nd floor avail. Jan. Industrial Rentals PltCATAWAY- Ranch cant 9 plus acres suitable StUdiO : utll. No, pets. A must see. or driveway, Cranford, religion, sex or national 9010 style home, 3 BRs, LR 631-5509. peted, panelled family in-kitchen, 2 full baths, for home located on pond FRANKLIN TWP- 3 BR • 1 & 2 Bedrooms . for the right single or prof. SOMERVILLE- Spacious 1, lower level w/prlvate tillage origin, or an Intention to NORMS Under room w/flbor to celling finished bsmt., refinlshed 1 bdrm. apt. close to pub- Westfleld, Clark or Scotch entrance avail. Immed. PR, EIK, 200' deep prop DID YOU with views foreLK MT, PA. house, bath, kit., LR, DUNELUEN-2 BR apt. In couple. 908-757-0588 Plains. Reasonable only. PLAINFIELD- In Urban make Bny such prefer- $190,000 orty w/detatched garage KNOW... brick, enclosed fireplace hardwood floors & much 50,000. Great location. yard. $900/mo. Pay own lic trans. & shopping. Off Fully furnished. Utlls. &. £rrterprizeZone, tax ad- Condominiums and beamed celling,, ceil- more. Asking $174,900. finest residential area! NO. PLAINFIELD- sm. 3 Call collect 718-966 fading Cor Fhon»i, Car Alarrra, ence, limitation or Many,extras, must see to that an ad In this local 908-234-1958 utlls. No pets. 937-6687 Spacious closets and street parking, cent. A/C & secretarial services Incl. vantages, 1350 sq:' shop, 217 Prospect Ave. discrimination. appreciate. $116,500 ing fans and window No agents, bays 908- rm. apt,, 3rd fir., avail. 1/ heat, balcony,' laundry 6788J .•'.:• Call 908-232-7997. Window IMIng, CorPctoUng. paper also goes: Into* 14 treatments throughout. 722-7123, eves, LOPATCONQ TWP.- 5 Storage. 908-757-9279. 15, $485 + security. office, 1/2 bath, drive-in ondAcouori** AJ Atalm Cranford, NJ + * + * . ••'• Call 752-1993 other local papers? Reach room, for Info 526-5128 Single, prof«««lona QREEN BROOK— New of door, fenced In parking. Ipitafll Alio Unoipftanch)wt CRANFORD - Reduced. Alarm systems Included; 908-232-2127. 9110 BR, 2*4 bath, LR, DR, kit., DUNBLLEN- 3 rooms, 968-8700, Bill; 968-3621 man— with 'cat seek! This newspaper will not RARITAN- 3 BR home, 1 over 140,000 households large deck. Convenient to FR w/frplc, laundry roo'm, SPRINGFIELD- Moun- flee cOndo, Route 22, pri- $600/mo plus utll. 908- Sales Office — 276-0370 By Ownar. Low rntce., 273 Out of Area Property 1 convenient location, laun- reasonable 1 BR apart knowingly accept any ad- bath, EIK, CAC, great with one call! Rt. 287, 202, 24, etc. WESTFIELD- Split Level, 3 car gar ., CAO, $1100/ NORTH PLAINFIELD, tain Manor. LR, DR, new vate office, share large 549-1829 BR Colonial on quiet St. dry facilities in basement. GREENWOOD OAR! 1 ment In Bridgewater- Included: vertising for real estate neighborhood. $145,000. 1-800-3S4-0831. Call - owner for appoint- 4 BR, By Owner. DR glas»* mo. Vn mo. sec, Avail. kit, Florida rm., 1 BR, 1 common area & equip- Limited coverage during Holiday Season which is In violation of the Sale or trade plus cash Cair908-722-0117. wall view over. deck to UNION DALE PA.— On Avail. Immed. Call 201- DENS- W«|'|. bath, CAC, 1st floor. Somervllle area. Call Bill, ment, private bath, $375 'SM* location Ajtktoncf for larger family house. ment. Priced to sell at Dec 1. No pets, Refs. 575-6225. n(908)231-6857, eves. 9670 •Training . . law. Our readers are'In- DUNELLEN— 4 BR, IVi $335,000. (204.) 984 deep lot. New offering. Golden Pond- Contempo 908-722-5876 maintained 1 BR *ard»n $10OO/mo. + heat. per month includes utlls. Please leave a message and $147,500. 276-9033 SO. PLAINFIEID- 2 t rary home on over 100 ft. Retail Rentals Unvtnlorf '• . ' formed that all dwellings bath, LR, formal DR, eat- 2828; Weekdays after 'Northslde Cream Puff, . + • • * . apts. $680.4]/mp. A 2 908-273-8192. S, ; SOMERVILLE/ BRIDQE- 908-424-0800. story Colonial; Aluminum In kitchen, garage, large Extras. $209,000. 908- of shoreline on private METUCHEN- By Owner, BRs $780.41/mo. In- we will return all calls for appoinments 6:00pm, ; ,; EASTON, PA.- 1.24 3 WESTFIELD- 3 bed- WATER AREA— looking •lum-Xtf Operation siding, 3 BR, full base- lot; patio, pool* large tool 233-2774. trotft filled pond.' Out- 5 BR, 2V6 bath Bl-Level «'•«*•• hsat * HW. NO for an apt? So am II Will- HIQHLAND PARK- 500 CRANFORD- Ground fir. ment, patio, 2 car over- ort 80x100 lot. EIK, for- BR apts. & Townhouses, rooms w/2 full baths, con- sq. ft office' on the Main shed. $160K. Calf 968- standing views of nearby Luxury garden apts w/easy PETS. 780-1187 Iv m*g ing to share w/respon store and/or 3 -rm, offlee sized garage. Just re- Elk M't. Ski Resort. 2 mal DR, LR, den w/fplc, venlorjt to center of town. Street (Raritan Ave.) of suite, center.of town, Call: • 968-6318; • . •• •. 9040 access to Rt. 22 & mins. PISCATAWAY- 1 BR Landlord pays for heat & slble, professional female. Highland Park. New facil- duced from $119,900 to Advertise bath, three bedroom CAC, prof, landscaped, Call Elaine .719-7992 North Union Ave. near $110,900. Call 908-757- FAR HILLS— This charm- Luxury Homes deck & screenedrln porch. from N. J. Low, low, Pa. apt., private home,' nice all other utilities except ity with' parking in excel- 1(908) 9Q6-1995 ing village colonial fea- In the Classified! kitchen, family "room; rents. Call 215-559-1411 neighborhood, off-st. 9AM-5PM. municipal bldg. & lot. 4382. & Estate* deck, 2.9 acre $82,500 $229,000. Call 549-2368 electric. Available: im- lent, location. Available Store $800/mo., office tures LR w/plne floors, eat •*.*.••*'* prkg. fo> prof, non- FOR INFORMATION additional 9 acre mediately. $1225/mo. Immediately. Call 719- $525/mo. Call 201-822- SOMKRVItLE- Perfect In country kltoheri w/ NO. EDISON— 4 BRs, smoker. Call after 5PM, 908-232^9045 bet. 9-5. 9500 7985, 9-5 ask for Blllle Starter. 2 bdrm., 1 bath walnscoat, 3 BR, small of- HILLIPSBURd- Invest WARREN TOWNSHIP- $50,000. 908-234-1958 EDISON— 2 bedrooms, 2475. Got an Item REDUCED 2% baths, LR, DR, FR, heat & hot Water In- 752-0463 • Miscellaneous Rentals Davis. • ''.•;•.' Cape. 50x140 lot. Quiet fice, AC, lVi baths, small In this Immaculate low AUTHENTIC FARM eat-In kit., W/W carpet, 2 cluded, Year lease. Avail, HAHWAY- 1st. floor, 2 •••+.* •:• •• •-; NORTH BRUNSWICK- area. Move-In cond. Re- oldflsh pool, garage. maintenance 2 family HOUSE)- 1+ wooded 9140 car garage, CAC, fenced HILLSBOROUQH- Pro- 1st floor, 600 sq. ft. $10/ 9840 - duced to $114,000. Call home featuring an over- acres, 4 BR, LR, OR, fam- now. No pets, lVi mo. family, 3 BR, LR, DR, w/w PUINFIELD-1 BR apart- BRIDQEWATER- garage fessional office building. Investments! To Sell? 197,500. Walk to vll- Miscellaneous In back yard. Walking dis- sec. Call 908-287-0661. ft. Ample parking. Please 908-722-1418. jge, store, train. LANCE sized 2 car garage, lovely ily room, eat-ln-kitchen, tance to Metro Park. Ex- carpeting, bath, kit, bsmt. ment near hospital. New for rent. 10' x 20' 2200 sq. ft. Rt. 206 % Opportunities Real Estate No pets.. $850+ utlls. kitchen, bath & carpet call 908-297-8686 or REALTORS-F.A.I.R. Old- yard, vinyl siding & full sunroom, 3 frplc's, wid- cellent schools. $1600/ FANWOOD AREA- large Locked garage. Avail Triangle Rd. at traffic 908-246-8510. >srrit. priced to sell at 908-381-5157 . $625 includes heat & hot 4 9020 Wick, NJ (908) 439-2434 ows watch, 20x40 pool, mo. + Utlls. 908-906- 2 BR, 2 bath In beautiful Immed; thru June 1. $45, light. Available im- BAD CREDIT? No Credit Homes for Sale $99,900. 2 mln. to Rt. plus mu c h morel PINE RIOQE- Adults elevator bldg. Near stores water. Off-st-parklng. Gall mo. Call 231-1391 mediately. 908-218-1100 SOMERSET- Route 27. 0533 after 5PM RARITAN- 1BR. 2nd 1400 sq. ft, fenced-in- Status? Regardless of . LLSBOROUQH- 22/78, 30 mln. West of $389,900. Call owner, (55 + ) Sacrifice! Estate & trans, $825. 757-0899 >floor» carpeted, refrlg. XVi 908-647-3613. Rt. 287.. Lapel Realtors, READINOTON— Hunters SOMERVILLE— Garage KENILWORTH- 1600 sq. yard, ideal for store or of- vour credit history we can BRANCHBURO $355,000/brlng offerl 908-580-1184. Sales from $15,000. Free mos. sec. Refs. No pets. space, 10 x 22 for stor- 908-889-2204 brochure. Open daily 11- Crossing. 3 bedroom, 2 HIGHLAND PARK- 1&2 ft., great location, great fico. Call 908-846-4983: help. .Froe information.' NEW LIStiNQ Derelco, Inc. presents a bedroom apartments. $625, heat. incl. Avail. 9450 age. Available Im space, new building, w/w Write to: JVD Assoc, 60-3 5, closed Sundays. 1- bath, all apliances. Avail. Feb. 1. For appt. call 908- Rooms 4 BR, 2 bath Bl-Level on 1 new custom S BR Farm INE RIDQE- Adults 9050 1/92. $975/mo. No pets. $700/$800 + utilities. mediately.. $85 per rno carpet, easy aqcess to Prospect St., Metuchen, acre treed lot. Big family House with 3 car garage, 55+) SACRIFICE! I Estate 908-350-9000, P.O. Box 725-2758 Call 908-369-3791 . 9680 Mobile Homes 3, Rte. 530, Whiting,. NJ Call 908-788-7438. Century 21, J.J. Laufer, parking & major hl-ways, NJ 08840. rm., 1 car gar., great stunning views on 2Vi tales from $15,000. Free Realtor. Please call 908- 908-272--B090. '•'• Warehouse Rentals and Lot* 08759 80M ERVILLE/B RI DOE RARITAN- 2-'room'Of- QREENBROOK— Fur- Former NUSKIN exec- area. $180,000. Century Wooded acres. Open Sat. irochure. Open dally,-11* 249-7/17. flclency. Kit., BR, prly. nished. Working female 21 MeCU* Realtors, WATER— 4 bedrooms, 2 LEBANON- Rt. 22 @ Rt. now • in more fair and lu- & Sun. 1-4PM. 908-359- . Closed Sundays 1-900- bath, newly renovated; over 25, non-smoker, refs 78 exit, modern office. SCOTCH PLAINS- Cen- 90«-S2e-4440, 1035 Rt. 7500 or 908-295-2704. B0-9OOQ. P.O. Box 3, NO. BRUNSWICK- dou- 9200 car gar., Good location HIOHLAND PARK- 3 crative plan. 24 hr. heat & utlls. incl. $550/ & security. 908-968-4319 1235 sq. ft. Set up for ter of town.' 1100 sq. ft. record'g. 908-561-3945. 202, Branchburg :T. 530, Whiting,. NJ ble-wide on large lot. 3 VACATION PROPERTY $1500 +. Call 725-5729 room apt. Private en- HUNTERDON CTY- trance, close to public mo. Call 908-722-0161 doctor, chiropractor; warehouse, w/overhead 8759 BR, 2 full baths, fplc, WANT TO SELL/BUY HILLSBOROuaH- Furn. door, pvt. office" w/lava- INFORMATION AUDIO CRANFORD BRIOOEVVATER- Ranch, Union Twp., Colonial tran$p,_Ava!l; Jan. 1. 908- RARITAN— 3 '..rooms..& rm.. w/bath, USJB. Q(: kit,, other. CAC, ample park- 3 BR, CAC, Crlm Road; CAC,~f rdnt • deokr^all "new FASTI— A*e specialize In tory, high celling, on site TAPE— Harmful Effects of Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2%bathspl't level. Eat- Cape, jfe&acres, 3 BR, 2 windows, large cement 819-8157; 572-3496, bath,' 1st floor, couple laundry. Off-st prkg. For ing. Ideal for space shar- Drug Use In Pregnancy & Estate Sale, $259,000. stall barn, field, wood I80ATAWAY- Owner 9260 ' matching motivated '.' 9620; '. ing. 908-687-1273, 9-5. parRlrjg. Suitable lite In kitchen, living room, formal dining-room, fam- patio, w/shed, refr., stove ••liar* with qualified HILLSBOROUOH- roorn preferred; Available Jan male. 908-359^0238.' '. Professional mfgr., dlstr., lab. Call Mr. Nursing. $9.95 J&S DRUG 908r526-0212. streani, 2 mln. to Rt. 78, mxlous to sell. Contem- Time Shares 1st. 908-526-0118 908-322-9498, 7-9pm. ily room, central air, new furnace, muqh morer' iorary Cape 5 yrs. old, & Washer, $68,000/neg. buyers. 1-800-486-2955 &/or- apt. Large, remote. MANVILLE- 1 rm. w/pri- Properties for Sale Stein 908-322-9351. INFO.,. 922 S. Wood- CRANFORD- By owner. Exit 12. Asking $185,000. 908-422-0740. $100/wk. Possible work RARITAN- 4 rtns. & vate kit. & bath, male pre- • ***•• bourne Rd., Suite 136 Colonial on dead end St. ^all flQ8-730*-9273. Ivor Road area, 3 METUCHEN- 2-3 room * + * + drms., 2V3 baths,, fire- TIME SHARE UNITS A lot pa>tTentr359-3000. bath, 1st floor, w/bsmt. & ferred, $100/wk. 722- Levittown, PA 19056 2 BR, DR, LR, huge deck; CAMPGROUND MEM- 9430 parking. $690Am>. + 6962. NORTH BRUNSWICK- offices, prime location, SO. PLAINFIELD- Up to 195,000 patio & pool. Park-like MILLTOWN- 4 BR Colo- lace, CAC, 2-car gar,, 9070 Townhouses MANVILLE- 1 BR ef- Professlonal office space near train & bus, off 5000 sq. ft. warehouse JOBS IN AUSTRALIA- eck, 100x100 fenced Condominiums: BERSHIPS- Distress ficiency w/ bath, all utili- utlls.* Lease & refs. req. Exciting Employment Op- FOR SALE BY OWNER setting. Exc. cond. nial. Beautifully land- sales- Cheap!! Worldwide and Condominiums Avail, now. 369- 6481 1500 sq. ft.: 2 floors, .2 street prkg. 548-6400. space with inside loading $159,900/neg. 908-272- scaped. $225,000: Call t. Asking $169,9Q0. Call ties supplied. $550/mo. MIDDLESEX- Efficiency. baths plus, basement Ex- dock & option of offices portunltes. 40% to 60% Call for Appt. 609-497-0389 selections. Call VACATION Furnished, w/bath. Mature 1668 or 201-643-5653. 908-828-1409. 08-463-7640. ~ CRANFORD TOWERS Call 725-2867 after 6PM RARITAN- L& upstairs, 2 cellent parking. Selling at MIDDLESEX/SOMER- or offices only. Minutes Higher Salaries. Paid Trav- NETWORK U.S. & Canada A PROFESSIONAL REAL- female. $1107wk. Call VIULE- 200 & 500 sq. ft. el & Housing. Call 1-516- CONDOMINIUM- 18 1-800-736-8250 or 305- BR, LR, DR,_kit Business cost. Gene Kelty. 908- from 2877We cater to the TOR— will help you obtain MANVILLE- 1 rm. eff., couple pref. No pets. 1 560-9235 246-3846. Rt. 28. Excellent location. small business person. 261-6160 Extension 101, Springfield Ave. Luxury 2 566-2203. Free rental In- 526-3661 or 526-0694. : a rental to meet your w/bath, all utlls Incl. $475 mo. sec, $750 + . Avail. PISCATAWAY- Room in Call 908 753-0200 SERIOUS BUYER LOOK- BRs w/1 & 2 baths from formation 305-563-5586. needs. Fees paid by land- $139,900. Spacious per mo. Call after 6pm. Jan. 1. Call 725-9040 private home. Avail, PISCATAWAY- OFFICE ING FOR INSURANCE lord. Call.John today at 725-2867. 9650 rooms 4- the finest amen- READINQTON- Fur- Jrnrrted. Kit. privileges. OR RETAIL 6,000 SQ. FT. 0800 AQENCY- to by life & pc * 9270 RE/MAX Partners Realtors, Non-sjfnpker. Call 752- Office Rentals WILL DIVIDE. FORMER or life only. Wiling to ne- ities, Model open Frl. to 908-534-5052 MANVILLE— 2 bedroom nished, Kjtchen, LR/bdrm, BUSINESS Sun. 11AM-5PM. Office Vacation Rentals apartment, 2nd floor, 1st floor, private prkg; & 0463 after 5PM BANK AND DENTIST OF- gotiate. Write to P.O. box OPPORTUNITIES #272-1143 or B/K Real EDISON REALTOR modern and clean. Kitch- entrance. $60O/mo. Incls. SO. PLAINFIELD- Single • FICE. 981-1313. 824 Belle Mead, NJ tors, 908-686-1800. NOKOMIS, FLORIDA NO RENTAL FEE en, living room with natu- all. 908-534-2770; 908- or couple. Quiet area, CRANFORD- 1000-1500 SCOTCH PLAINS/WEST- 08502, list pone number Between Sarasota and ral brick wall, tile bath, 968-1220 laundry facility, kit. privl- sq. ft. In well-known build FIELD— pvt. exec, suites 9810 ••••. Call us first for Condo/ Wald to stores and shop- Venice. Available 10/1-3/ ROSELLE PARK- 1 leges. 908-756-0192 Ing. Parking available. from $375/mo. Secretary Businesses for Sale "SEVEN FUND RAISING AdverUsBln tha C/ass/fled/ Townhouse rentals. . ping. $685 plus utilities, CALLXOIDWELL BANKER 31, $500 Includes utili- bdrm. & Efficiencies. Heat Utilities supplied, reason- office & phone support/ IDEAS Your Non-Profit Middlesex County IVi months security. NO SOMERVILLE- Nicely ties. Local phone and & hot water supplied. New furnished room w/refrig. able. conferehce/dupllcator/fur- Community Group Should cable TV, double bed, eat Somerset County PETS. Available Jan. 1st. 908-789-8961 niture avail. Open space * + * + Know." Booklet explains DeFrala & Stanley Call 7 2 5-47 10 or w/w carpet, painted, nice Non-smoker, male pref. MIDDLESEX— SUB CRANFORD- $40K In kitchen, shower and bldg. Private parking. No Sec. $75/up. 725-6470 CRANFORD- 1200 sq. from $15 sq. ft. everything In detail. Send Call 1-800-334-0531 below cost. Modern Ig 2 bath, Sundeck, 1 mile to Realty 819-0004 725-3391 ft, office or retail space. C.E.O. EXEC. SUITES, HOP/DEU ful|y equipped, $10 to: R. Glassman, P.O. pets. Call 241-6869, after good location.; Serious in- SCHLDTT REALTORS BR, 2 bath, elevator, prkg, the beach and fishing! "let us bring you home" MANVILLE- 4 RMs, 2 4PM or leave message 112 North Avenue West INC. 808-322-9351. Box 4586, Metuchen, NJ and relax! walk RR. Adj. park, Deluxe Secluded! • EDISON- Spacious 1BR 9470 Off-street parking. Avail. quiries only! call after 08840 BR, heat Incl, refrigerator. 494-1617. SOMERVILLE- 2 office 3pm, 908-968-8399 bldg. Sacrifice $139K or S08-386-3047 Condo, newly decorated. $650/mo, 1 mo sec, no Apartments to Share Immed. 908-276-8364; prof, suite. Pafiellng, AC, BO. 908-709-1540 P0CONOS BIO BASS Heat & Water Incl. $650. pets. Adults only. Avail SCOTCH PLAINS- 5 908-276-1193. Carpeting, Private Park- FORBES NEWSPAPERS 908-632-8663; 9820 Ads In Classified MIDDLESEX- Master BR LAKE— Resort Com- Jan 1st. 908-722-0905 rooms, 2nd floor, residen- BRIDGEWATER- Room- CRANFORD- Center of Ing. Call 908-725-6660. w/walk In closet, PR/sec- munity. Winter Getaways, PI8CATAWAY- Soc. Hill tial area. Prof, couple. No town: 2nd floor, neat Franchise dont cost — CLASSIFIED WILL DO THE WORK METUCHEN- Beautiful 2 mate wanted: prof, fe- 1 WATCHUNO- Approx. ond BR, LR, eat-ln- free skiing, 3BR lakefront, Twnhse.end unlt,2BR, 2Vi bedroom apartment avail- pets. Avail. Jan. 1. Call male to share w/same, small office. Good for any Opportunities kitchen, close to shop- cable, VCR, lodge w/pool. bath, storage, CAC, W/W, 908-322-6478. business. Great starter of- 500-1375 sq. ft. In pro- They pay! able immediately. Please large apt./condo, fully fur- fessional bldg., ample FOR YOU! ping, bus & trains. Re- Wknds, wkly, Christmas, appls, $1100. 699-9146. call 908-549-2855. SO. BOUND BROOK- 3 nished. Avail. 1/1. $425 & fice. Across from Munici- FRANCHISE SERVICE Mld-wk. specials. Reason- pal parking. $395/mo. parking, easy access to duced to $75,000. Please SOMERSET- 2 BR, 2Vi rm. apt., 1st fir., all utlls. Vi utlls. 908-722-3904 or routes 78 & 22 . Avail, BUSINESS FOR SALE, call 908-968-53,99'. ! able. 201-992-4903 bath twnhse. Ea. BR has supplied, adults pref., 231-1583. 908-277-2226 or 908- $5495 TO $60,000 + . MIDDLESEX- 1 bdrm, 273-2152. •••;..,• immed. Call 908-561- PRINCETON HOME- 3 POCONOS- REASON- Separate bath,' w/w car- 2nd floor, CAC, heat & hot 359-6174 WESTFIELD- Profes- 2600, 908-232-9323., Guaranteed sales, train- bdrm, 2Vi baths, condo ABLE RATES. 3 bedroom pet, CAC, washer/ dryer, Ing, equipment and pro- water inc. Private deck, SO. BOUND BROOK- sional malo to share 2 WESTFIELO— frlme lOca- townhouse, fpl, dock, with ranch,,, wd, stove. Se- many upgrades, tennis, entrance & parking. Attic Lge. 5 rooms, 2BRs, quiet BR, 2 bath apartment with tected territory. Minimal appls. $108,000. 609- cluded wooded lot. Near pool. $1000. 914-279- tlon. Modem office suite, peratlng capital re- storage, W&D. $650/ mo area, w/w carpeting, busi- same. $400/mo. Eves. & Advertise 700 sq. ft. on 2nd floor. 924-4889 after 7pm and Big Boulder & Jack Frost. 2051, 914-969-7682 + sec. Avail. Jan. 1. Call ness couple pref. $750 + weekends 908-232-4192. uired. 24 hr. income 215-427-7578 daytime. Avail, wkend, wk., or mo. In the Classified! Off street parking. Please troam. Call 1-800-451- between 6 & 9PM 908- utils. 201-825-2179. call 908-232-2470. Please call for brochure. 9440 469-6633. (371. • * * * 908-722-5537 ***'*. SOMERSET- Quallbrook Apartments 9480 MIDDLESEX- Mid' SOMERVILLE— Spacious Homes to Share 2 BR Condo, all appll- POCONOS— Weekends, dlasex Village. Spa- 1BR garden apt. Free ances, upgrades^ through- Weekly, monthly or sea- BOUND BHQOK~ 1 BR, cloua-1 BR^larden apt, —heat-& HWr-mlns—from out, low taxes & malrite- sonal. Five minute's to sr off-street parking, near $675/mo. Includes heat Bridgewater Commons BRIDQEWATER- house nance, $S^^00. Call or fish. Please call 908- transp. Please call 287- A HW. NO PETS. Pool $200 move-In rebate. Call w/pool, AC, neat male, 908-873-0514. 709-1731. 2778 for more Info. avail. 356-5550 Iv Wig 908-725-2596. non-smoker, professional, HOUSE OF WESTFIELD- Wychwood, BOUND BROOK- 4 NESHANIC STATION- $430/mo. including utll. Call 658-4029 FANWOOD $189,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $349,900 Ideal slnglo/nowlyweds, 9280 rooms, 1st floor of 2- spaclous 1 BR apt. THE WEEK large 1 BR Co-op, pool, Weekend Rentals family. Quiet neighbor- ground floor. $625/rno + HILLSBOROUQH- Prof. F A quiet tree lined street is the setting for this Split iByel In one of Scotch Plains most popular new kit., storage, W&D, hood, off-street prkg. No utll, Please call after 7PM SOMERVILLE to share 3BR twnhse; pri- spacious 3 brm, 2Vfe bath home. Huge family locations. Large living room with brick fireplace, $68,5O0/B0. NY Bus. POCONOS- Mountain pets. $650/mo, plus utlls. 369-8328 vate bath & bdrm, many room for entertaining, updated kitchen w/sliders master brm. w/balcbny, 4 brms, 3Vfe baths, 1 car 232-1464 LUXURY APTS MOUNTAINSIDE Chalet, luxuriously fur- 1 mo. sec, Avail. Jan. 1. NEW BRUNSWICK- 2 extras. $115/wk. 908- to deck,, hardwood floors throughout, c/a/c, 2 car attached garage -• 2'^ car detached, new roof & nished & Conveniently lo- Please call 908-469- BR, LR, 1 bath, large Top area, 1, 2 & 3 281-7098; 281-9896, Iv. $239,900 garage & more. Walking distance to NY Inground pool. Many extras. A must seel 30S0 cated tp Ski Areas. Re- 5028, after 3:30 pm kitchen. Please call 908- bdrms, air condi- msg. transportation. SPL 1524. SPt;i530 ' MOUNTAINSIDE $375,000 CRANFORD $259,900 Townhousos serve wknd/vacatlon time BRIDOEWATER 297-8686 or 908-246- tioned. Heat, hot OLDWICK - Country set- Custom 3 bedroom ranch on almost 2 acres of early! 908-231-1445 8510. ting, 97 acres, BR w/ fplc, the owners of this 4 bedroom, 21/2 bothCape Cod are Interested in o quick sale Wall to wall spaciousness Inside & out. 3 bdrms, 2V6 GRANDVIEW water and cooking and closing! There's a cozy living room fireplace, with dentate, molding - (perfect property. Living room, formal dining room,; family bthg, new CAC, loaded w/extras. Orange Av school BRIDOEWATER GARDENS privacy, full use of house. 9400 NO. PLAINFIELD- 1 gas included. Balco- $500/month + V3 utll. Pis for the holiday cntertalnlngl) The dining room has a Dutch door lo the knotty pine room, 2 baths, WSF3399. NEW LISTING paneled enclosed porch and the dlne-ln kitchen has a picture window. Paneled area. WSF 3398. RENTALS 1 & 2 Bedroom Town- block to NYC bus, 6 nies, country setting, call 908-439-3484 3 BR Townhome, marble ooms + sunporch w/ basement recreation room w/bar + a covered patio & fireplace In shady backyard! floor entrance, beautiful houses. Central air, Indi- wajk to town, stor- PLAINFIELD,- Female vidual storage. Walk to view, bsmt. & garage. kltoheri, 2Vi baths, fire- $825 + utilities. Please age. Cable TV op- wanted to "Share house, place, CAC, $138,900. park & tennis courts 9410 722-6740 call 908-561-4560. tional. $620 when outside Sleepy Hollow Call Century 21 McO.ee Homes available. area. Large yard. $350/ Realtors, 908-526- BRIDQEWATER- 1st NO. PLAINFIELD- 1 BR, mo. plus half utils. Call 4440, 1035 Rt. 202, floor, 1 BR apts, adults heat & water Included. No 722-4444 Barbara 908-756-6539 Branchburg A PROFESSIONAL REAL- preferred, no pets. Sec & pets. Socurty req. $610. SOMERVILLE- 1 BR apt, TOR- will help you obtain refs. Call 908-526-1632 Call 908-647-5470. ROSELLE PARK- Prof, ii EDISON- reduced better a rental to meet your prlv. home, LR & kit, bsmt male to share 2 BR than new! 2 BR, lVb bath, BRIDOEWATER- 2 bed- NO. PLAINFIELD- 1 BR w/hook up for W&D, walk- Twnhse. with same. W&D, needs. Fees paid by land- room, $720/mo. iVi mo. apt, Somerset St. $500/ walk to train & stores, lord. Call Johrjtoday at Ing dlst. to train & shop- IVi bath, kit., LR, storage WESTFIELD'- Leaded windows decorate_ PLAINFIELD -—-$189,000 SGOTGH-PtAINS^—-$3 59,000 $105,000.-287-0665 W0*-No-pBts.- Gall-908- month -t-utilities. Pis call plngr ist~floorr$630/mo7 &-parklngr" $450/mo"" TT th^GT^affcehW^Tra(w7f(feplicoriay Colonlal has shaded & fenced rear prop- RETMAXPaHnersRealtors, 647-9450 NO. BRUNSWICK- Park 908-534-5052 908-561-126,8. Avail. Dec 1,1% mo dep. utll. Call Bob Dorer, 908- window in the FDR w/Dutch door to Flori- erty. There's a family rm, formal DR & the Gracious Center Hall Colonial In excellent Be creative! Wake up this 5 bedroom, 2'/4 bath req. No pets. Call 725- 241-6605 or 908-688- da room. 4 BRs, 2M BAs. Cherry kitchen's kitchen open to a deck. New front steps & location. Central air conditioning,..large den off Colonial featuring natural trim & hardwood floors. Terrace. Unique 10 unit 8003 or 359-6869 complex. Builders close BRIDQEWATER- Lovely 9430. eating area overlooks patio & park-like walkway. Walk to town/traln/shopplnn. kitchen, enclosed porch, domestic quarters & Gas furnace is 5 years old. Lots of potential. out. 3 BR, 2Vi bath, ga- 2 BR cottage, IVb bath on Everyday, people have prop. $425,000. . $169,900 more. Don't miss this onel SPL1525. Come seel SPL1526. rage. $139,900. Give us mini estate. 1 yr lease, an offer we cannot refuse. $1200/month. Excellent something to say... r " " Please call Louise, 908- location. Pis call Linda 254-6300 or call builder 908-725-1555 days or "Look! I found it in the Classifieds." WESTFIELD $185,000 SCOTCH PLAINS $599,900 direct at 908-297-1825. 526-5598 eves Gracious colonial in move-In condition. New kitchen, 3 Unique manor house sqt on almost 2 acres. Huge bedrooms, 1 Vfe baths. Walk to schools. A must to see living/great room With a vaulted ceiling, massive WSP3460. fle(dstone fireplace, balconied second floor and pool plus patio, gscape the ordinary. Come see. WSF quiet cul-d«-sac with a WESTFIELD* - Lovely cathedral celling 3458. FIXED RATE GUARANTEE view of the reservlorl Flagstone entry to, living room', parquet floor In the FDR, [hiLXlifirn^Jiltcl S&TES2E2S SJ raea 4 BRs, 2Vz•_.. patio, fenced yard, dbl. bsmt has EIK, LR, 2 BRs, BA & Indry you to gar. $315,000.- Deck, dbl gar, $289,000. the Great Rate Guarantee. EDISON . $249,900 SCOTCH PLAINS $299,000 Apply by December 31, 1991 and Royal Will Guarantee the Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home. Master Suite Make all* your Holiday dreams come true. w/jacuzzl, walk-In closets & skylights, large eat-In Magnificent 4 brrn, 2Vi bath home ne9tled on a rate which you locked at application or Royal's rate at the time kitchen, sliders to Inground pool, dining room, wooded lot irj Southslde of Scotch Plains. Be the den, full basement. Make your Holiday wish first to preview this immaculate home. SPL1474. of your loan approval, whichever is LOWER. come true - call today. SPL 1516.

30 YEAR FIXED RATE 15 YEAR FIXED RATE WESTFIELD*-. Custom bulit,ranch vu/tlla CRANFORD* -This 3 BR ranch, has,new entry to sunny LR w/brlck wall fireplace + oak kitchen cabinets, now driveway, newer a don to the end. porch. Picture wind. In wall to wall carpet + a freshly painted FDR, greenhouse wind. In EIK. Private Interior. LR fireplace, formal DR + fenced MBR BA, rec. rm, OAC + recently palnt- backyard. On a quiet dead-end slrcel! edextorlor. $289,900. $198,900,

WESTFIELD $209,000 PLAINFIELD $239,000 • Hates are for loans to $202,300 owner-occupied homes Slv ) No need to touch a thing, it's perfectl 3 bedrooms, Investment opportunity. Mult) family, all updated, \ • 60 day rate lock new kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors. This one freshly painted 4 apartments, additional Income w/3 f We are available 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. 7 days a week to serve you won't last long so hurry. WSF 3.577. garages. Terrific location. WSF 3408. * Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Ask About Our Full Range Of Home Financing Options SCOTCH PLAINS $244,900 PLAINFIELD $179,000 A UU1II Of TUI MAM NtUNCUI. MtWOtH CRANFORD* - Spacious 5 BR, 3 BA WESTFIELD*- Totally remodeled! The fa- 4 bedroom, ,2Vfe bath Colonial in convenient Gracious older Colonial. 9 rooms, flroplace, The Have YOU homo has a FR, bath & laundry rm add!-' mily room has a picture window, wet bar location. Beautifully decorated loft type foyer, hardwood floors, wrap around porch, stained Ion. Enclosed & heated front porch, FDR, & sliders to a heated pool, hot tub & park- natural, woodwork, kit. w/dlshwasher, dining glass windows, - 2 car dotachod garage. Well COLDUieU. jak eat-in kitchen, natural woodwork, dbl Great like property! White formica cabinets & room, & den. Ready to move In. SPL1512. maintained - como sool SPL1503. Read the garage, C/AC & 175' deep property. Closa ceramic tile In new kitchen & now 3V5 WESTFIELD OFFICE HOURS: Kte !o school! $254,900. BAs! $325,000. 264 E. Broad St. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. SCHLOTT HI MORTGAGE 233-5555 Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 175 South St. Call: (201) 984-5900 Classified 232-8400 REALTORS* CORP. COLDUieU. Morrlstown, N.J. 07960 (800) 551-5552 REALTY,^ we. 44 ELM ST. CALL...COLDWELLBANKIIR BANKGR WM Cnl.tw.IJ HinJu-r KiThJdmtUJ Ur*lEuUle AJI l^ual Opportunity t\ifli|uiiy SHIIWOJflmi hwW\,wmltnityOwiinl andOp#rtWj, UuniMd MortflaflB Bank«r, N.J, Dopt. Of Banking D-H 21801 This Week? iM r T WtSTFIBLD, NJ •AI.TOK.S •; ," ••••"' i" <•' •• • i—' r ' REALTOR .SCHLOTT u, 310 Park Ave.; Scotch Plains — 322-9102 December 18,19, 20,1991 Page U-1 Page U-2 Forbes Newspapers December 18, 19, 20, 1991 for the automotive buff ByBOBHAQIN somewhat akin to an evangelist tool, the .quality is low and not only Besides Car and Driver, Road 8c bought most of them at our local' your car's paint chemistry) while FORBES NEWSPAPERS saving a souL are they breakable but dangerous, Track and the rest of the auto pe* generic auto parts store. others are more general (Turtle Another friend I'd label an en- too. Craftsman (Sears) Snap-on, riodicals you find on newsstands, POCKET TOOLS — I never, ever Wax, Simonize, Meguiarls, du Pont, Christmas Bhopping started early thusiast collects logos that are at- Mac and several other brands are there are magazines like Special go anywhere without one of my etc.) and less expensive. The kits this,year in my area - before tached to the front end of various guaranteed for life and you're sure Interest Autos (historical), British many Victorinox (Swiss Army) are handy as they have a little bit Thanksgiving Day, to be exact I cars. They range from Lambo- they'll be around if one goes bad. Car (only English cars, modern and' pocket knives. From the big oneof everything; cleaner, wax, guess that in view of the present rghini to Crosley and are all But be careful to buy tools that are vintage). Muscle Carileview;(very~that needs a sheath to the tiny chrome polish and sometimes even economic well — "difficulties," the mounted on custom-made walnut useful (Tve never used even one of American), Motor (classy technical black one that goes with my tux,the applicator. retail merchandisers want to get a plaques. - ^ . ' my torex screwdrivers, for In- trade journal), Low Rider (no com- theyVe all been immeasurably use- AUTO ART — Auto calenders are head start on getting things hum- Another is in my opinion (if not stance) and get advice before you ment), and Sports Car In- fuL Tve used the scissors to trim run and useful Paul Oxman Pub- ming and who can bkme them? As in hers) an enthusiast simply be- buy high quality but useless topis. ternational (glitzy and urbane), Be gaskets, the magnifying glass to in- lishing (On Track magazine) has it happens ever year, I get lots of cause she spends almost one entire CLOTHINO - Most of the auto sure you understand your recipi- spect small flaws and to take spark them for race enthusiasts; Hem- letters (well, two or three anyway) day of her weekend cleaning and makers (Ford, Chrysler, Chevrolet ents' interests, however. plug readings, the awl to poke mings Motor News makes vintage from people who want to buy polishing her first>ever new car.etc.) merchandise jackets, polo INTERIOR STUFF - My wife holes in cans and sheet metal and car calenders; Pirelli Tires makes This year marks the arch an- something for the auto enthusiast It's her pride and joy. She may not shirts and caps that are embla- doesnt consider herself an En- the file to trim off occasional rough one that is rare and — well - al- niversary of the introductidn of. the on their list. always be ah "enthusiast?' but she edges. On the other hand, a friend most erotic (you know how those zoned with their own logos and thusiast but her Camry is her con- Italians are). Auto posters come in Honda Civic and, incidentally, the People who consider themselves certainly is one at the mdmeht So while I could never get next to stant companion/ During the past alway.. . s carries a many-tools-in-on. e u fifth year of the current model. w all sizes, price ranges and proclivi- Auto Enthusiasts are as varied as you gift buyers might do well to wearing someone's advertisement couple of years we've bought her a device that unfolds into, pliers and ties. Framing Bhops usually have a -i What really made most Ameri- the cars they drive. I have a friend view everyone on your list as a po- II- on my shirt, lots of enthusiasts like, fuzzy steering wheel cover (her fa- wire cutters as well as the usual selection from vintage stuff tocon - cans aware of Honda in general who considers himself one and his tential recipient of an auto-oriented the idea. My local Toyota dealer vorite item), sheepskin front seat blades, files and tweezers. He says and the Civic in particular was the temporary. Make sure that wall o greatest pleasure in life is to stum- gift Someone who you may least has a complete display of covers, a dash board coyer (the my Victorinox is top fragile. But first generation model that arrived space is available, however. Tl ble on some inexpensive escapee expect might find your auto gift Toyowear in the lobby of his parts PVC on the dashboards leave a again: buy good stuff. There's lots on our shores in the mid-70's. A from a scrapper's yard and to It would be as impossible to the most popular in his or her department Porsche, Ferrari and scum on the windshield in the sun of poor imitations. cover all the gifts available for o great number of them were yellow nurse it back into sellable shape. cache. Here are some that you Rolls-Royce stuff is available from two-door models that cost a little without it), and a visor-mounted CLEAN-UP KITS - There are Auto Enthusiasts as it would be to The amount of time he spends on might consider: ^ ' i shops that advertise in the back document organizerwhich is lots of cleaner, wax ahd chrome list the types of Auto Enthusiasts • ti over $3,000 and utilized a stratified- it is in no way commensurate with pages of auto buff magazines. charge engine that ran on regular TOOLS — I've seen discount packed with paraphernalia. Being trim cleaner kits on the market themselves but a bit of forethought his financial gain and so I guess stores-sell 50-item tool kits for:$26. —SUBSCRIPTIONS--—•-' Which practical,: she only retains-these Some are very expensive^ (Zymol into their gifts will make a pasting gasoline_and didn't :require a_cata- that his automotive enjoyment is r lytic converter. These little Needless to say, at fifty cents, per brings up magazine subscriptions. things because they're usefuL We wax Which is custom blended for impression. econoboxes almost became cult cars, and many are still on the road today. Since then Honda has con- tinued to grow and add new mod- els, but the Civic is still its bread- and-butter car. Now Honda has mid-western manufacturing facili- IwantforCh^^ ties in Ohio where the Cjvic sedan is assembled, along with the Ac- ByTONYSAKKIS cars so dont start thinking about the suspension, disc brakes, horn, lights, (13 rrtph) and a seating arrangement petition In this area however. •. . a used car that only a few select folks cord wagon. In addition, its en- McLaren MP/4 or the latest Bob Rlley signals, windshield, adjustable seats, which leaves your child's date strand-- Then we start stepping up big-time gines are cast and manufactured FORBES NEWSPAPERS can fit into. designed Intrepid Actually, they only mirrors, and Is powered by a four- ed (only one seat In this tub, baby, with the Formula 936 Racecar. This b The ultimate is the Ferrari F<40 Col- there, and a great many of its com- . Have you got a problem with a have one real race car. But heck, Derek Bell's Le Mans winner, still lector's Edition, listing at $38,000. ponents are produced in Ohio and precocious little one who needs a most hot-shoes got their start in equipped with the Jules sponsorship nearby states. unique X-mas gift? Spoiled brat, per- Showroom Stock anyway. These cars aren't some of those cutesy little plastic decals arid appropriate striping. The Frankly, I didn't have the emotional Much 6f Honda's success has, haps? or Just an eocentrio youth? You Let's get the list out, check it twice- - engine output has been doubled for wherewithal to ask about it, so I can't been generated by its reputation say the little tyke has a votary for and see Which car the kid gets;* even of/s>0sab/e $50Jobs.These are classics andean the Porsdhe, and wtth a 5-HP Briggs tefl you much except that It costs al- for quality, reliability and content speed? You say his affinity for racing though everybody knows he can act bedrh/en for many years provided the little fella (or and Station engine, It cantop out at most 88 much as a new BMW 625i, The "92 Civic is banking on these can only be quenched by his own anyway he wants 'cause dad has 1 The Honda Civic EX sports a 1.6 liter, 4-cyllnder, single overhead cam engine with multi-port fuel Inlectlon and variable nearly 30 mph. Again, it has aU fiber- dhd onlyhokJs one BtttekJd. factors as well as its new styling to racecar? Scoff not, Parent-Breath, enough money to buy him a good gal) doesn't gow any glass, eta But this has racing tires valve timing. All In aO, these are good cam for continue the positive trend. A week there is hope for Junior." character anyway. In order of dollar and great looking racing wheels. behind the wheel left me with Care For Children, Inc., Is here to value, what we have Is this: stroke Honda 2-2 HP gas engine ca- and you're hoofing It). Quad headlights and dual mirrors fin- what must be considered soorttobe these thoughts and impressions: bother. large trunk with a small deck lid, sports a 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder, single the driver's side door and ignition pable of a top speed of 17 rriph. It The Off Roader looks like any troubled kids. Anybody who gets a COMFORT: The top-of-the-line save Christmas. And these cars aren't Starting at the bottom rung of the ish the racer and, of course, this all- APPEARANCE: The logo on and much more. overhead cam engine with multi- locks. Add more sound deadening some of those cheesy, cutesle, little ladder is the 560 SL, a Faux- has two seats and can comfortably Jeep-Land Cruiser-Willys combo and business machine only holds one oc- $36,000 toy needs a good beating by the' hood is the same as the origi- EX is a far cry from the earlier ROADABILITYi For a family point programmed fuel injection insulation to the engine area, plastic disposable $50 jobs. Nope. Mercedes cabrio. This is the new hold your child and his or her signifi- Is a re-body of the Blmmer, holding cupant This barge lists for $5,500. nal, but that's about it What's new Civics in the area of comfort and car, the Civic offers a good tight his schoolmates. However, as we and variable valve timing. The lat- ECONOMY! EPA averages are These are classics, and can be driven body style and It has all the Im- cant other. That car - the bottom of only one tot and cruising at 13 mph. Next we have a Lamborgriinl Coun- plebs well understand, when Dad's is the smooth sloped nose, con- convenience. Four additional inch- ride. The double-wishbone suspen- ter mechanism is complicated, but 27 city/34 highway. I averaged 314 for many years, provided the little fella provements of its slightly larger sister the barrel -runs somewhere along the From there the list tilts upward with tach and a Ferrari Testarossa. Great got that kind of money he can always toured front bumper and large air es in length give added interior sion has been modified and the simply put, at low rpms one of the mpg. (or gal) doesnt grow any. • (although I doubt the retractable roll the Jaguar E Type at $2,800. This car intake, spacious cabin area and space, and about the only items lines of $2,000. cars, and look just like the originals. body has been made more rigid, two intake valves per cylinder is CONCLUSIONS: The newest Now Cars For Children, located bar and air bag Is standard equip- Next we have the 3251 Junior, was not available at the time of review But for $18,000 they'd better. These buy Junior the type of friends who short, high rear deck. All glass is that aren't standard are the air plus, for safety the EX has disc and bypassed for fuel economy, and at wont beat him Insensible when h« flush or nearly so, and the only conditioner and the upgraded Honda Civic is hardly a basic car, naturally enough in Los Angeles ment), it comes with an all-fiberglass which is Just slightly more expensive, so we can give you ho competitive are enclosed cars with hard tops, so anti-lock brakes all around. Power- higher rpms it is reengaged for especially the EX version. This . est in this category. It's a compact doesn't have a great selection of race body, rack-and-pinlon steering, full but which boasts a lower top speed data I suspect there Is little com- when little Chip grows up you'll have tells them what he got for Christmas. bright trim is around the side win- sound system. Both of these are assisted rack-and-pinion. steering power. A four-speed electronically car replete with large car comfort, dows. The wrap-around head and model is equipped with the latest easy to use and are effective. allows quick response on the road. controlled automatic transmission in safety features: driver's side air convenience and safety features. tail lights merge with the rounded Standard gear includes a driver's All-around vision is good but wind gets the power to the front wheels. bag, anti-lock brakes, disc brakes, PRICE AS: TESTED: $15,485 8030 8030 8030 8030 8040 8080 body sides, the side mirrors are air bag, power to the moon-roof, noise is noticeable; as are the I found third gear best for merging 8030 8030 large and the plastic hub caps give three point seat belts. It also has with air conditioning and upgraded Automobile* Automobiles Automobile* Automobiles Automobiles Antiques mnd Classic Luxury AutomobBe* door locks, windows and mirrors, a sounds coming from the engine and passing and fourth for high- Automobile* the appearance of aluminum sports high-tech features that improve stereo, ••'..•••••' tilt steering column, beverage hold- and the road. way cruising. FORD- 85 Mustang LX, CADILLAC— 85 Fleet- M«UA*-84*85XJfl.l ,wheels without the expense or ers, fold-down rear seat with lock, performance and fuel economy, BASE PRICE:. $14,325 includ- HONDA- 88 Accord LX, MERCURY- 85 Topaz, 2 PONTIAC- 79 Trans Am, VW- 90 Corrado, 22K ml., * * * * PERFORMANCE: The Civic EX SUGGESTIONS: Add lights to variable valve timing being the lat- AC, AM/FM, 7Ok ml., new gray, 5 spd., loaded, 1 dr., auto, 42k miles. Ex- 403 eng., all power op- sunroof, ABS, red. 5-spd., FORD- 83 Mustang GLX CADILLAC- 72 Eldorado wood Brougham, All CREAM. 1 SILVER, BOTH ing automatic transmission. motor, good cond., $1975 owner, excellent cond., cellent condition. Please tions, all orlg., new tires, $12,750/80. 908-249- convertible, loaded, 53K Coupe, P/steerlng, brakes, power option*, powder W/RED INT: LOADED, IST 908-753-161 j. ask for service records, 59k call 908-572-4300. brakes & exhaust. Asking 9785. 526-3583 miles, V-6, 1 of a kind. seats, windows & locks, blue w/wnlte, blue Inte- $6750: 2ND $79»5. CALL 8020••'.;•••" Nick or 908-561-4329. miles. $8300/80- Must $2500. Call, P«uL908- Asking $4650. 908-271- brown w/brown Int 23K rior, new tires. Excellent 246-2055 NEIL 8030 MERCURY- 86 Grand ; • • '• >'8OS0 «;*•• sell. 609-655-7414, Iv. .•725^4923 •• V •"•• '>S 0939 or 231-0240 original miles. Very clean, cond. $6,000. Please call UMOUSIHM-84, 1 CA- Automobiles Automobiles Automobile* FORD- 87 Taurus LX, Marquis IS, 4DR, loaded, VW— 86 Sclrocco, Good 908-233-2934; under $2500 sunroof, loaded, new tires message. ^____ excel, cond. $4900/80, PONTIAC— 86 Grand AM, Condition, 5 speed AC, new tires & battery. DILLAC/1 LINCOLN. & brakes, AM/FM cass. + + + + 908-359-7374 4 cyl., 53k miles, excel- 95K. $3,000 B/O. (908) 8040 $7200/ BO. Call 201 CHRYSUR— 82 LeBaron WHITE. LOADED, MOON 8020 AUDI- 86 4000, new ' + * * * $4600. 908-238-7370. HONDA- 88 Prelude SI, lent cond. Call 908-709- 968-8289. Antiques and Classic 716-0362 Convertible, white w/Mark ROOF, EXC. COND., BUICK 80 UEOAl clutch/tires, super clean, CHEVY- 81 Citation, 2.5 MERCURY- 88 Cougar, Cross Interior. All power, PHONE, ASKING $9,500/ Automobiles Beige, 2dr, 54,000 ml FORD— 88 Tautils, excel- white, 5-spd, 69K hl-way 1731 after 5:30pm. Automobile* under $1000 phone. $3950/BO. Please eng., 125K ml., AC, auto., mi., 5 yr warr, $8900/B0. 6 cyl, loaded, balance 6 excellent cond. $2600. $10,800. 248-2685 NEIL AM/FM, PS, $2000 or call 201-893-5658, 908- lent condition. Loaded. PONTIAC- 87 GRAND VW- 89 Cabriolet, Wol- Call 908-233-2934. front wheel drive; new; ex- 42K miles, $7200. Call Excel cond. 234-1920 yr 6OK ml, Ext warranty JAOUAR- 73 XKE 2+2, LINCOLN- 87 Town Car, best offer. 271-9484 233-5380. with full malnt. Asking AM, MINT, $3500, 2DR, furg edition, 37k ml., AC, CADILLAC- 53 Coupe haust, water pump, air 201-895-8043. HONDA- 90 CRX SI, sun- CALL 548-8155. PS, AM/FM Cass., Exc. DeVIIIe, 2DR hardtop, V-12, auto, AC, new Red leather Interior, full BUICK- 85 Riviera, V8, CADILLAC— 83 Coupe S8KrtibS8K rti; :b0Bl _ MM ppT &fL pp^g $8595.-908-722.4352 powtrAM/i -53K—mlrr-loadedr"blackr "DeVIIIe, 9TK71oadd FOND- 90 Mustang 6T, roof, AM/FM ca~ss, AC, corid.^ $12i60070BCvCBll 166a«irfarwltrpart8TJaalrt { palntrlt ^ V rttfrttful BUICK- 84 Riviera, $500. Call 722-0J.96 or 31MPG, 25K mi., excel MITSUBISHI- 91 Galant SUBARU- 85 GL10 4 after 6pm. 526-3765. 15400/BO, 359-7157 $22,000. 908-233-5380 coach roof, wire wheels. gray leather, last year of many new parts. Must Beauty Id & out, fully 707-8389 garage kept, Immaculate $8500.908-247-0200. see. $2450/B0. After cond., loaded, 13k ml. cond. First $7500 takes GS, 14k miles, Sspd, AC, wheel dr. station wagon. style. $4995. 271-0939 loaded, excel, running CHEVY- 87 Monte Carlo, It. 908-704-3467 PS, PB, moon roof, AM/ MKRCIDIS- 91 190 CADILLAC- 78 Broug- 6PM,72l-097O cond. 69K nil. $4750. bright red, $ll,500/B0. Very good cond. P/wln- V6, auto, transmission, Call 297-1019 FM stereo cass, fully load- dows/locks, sunroof, trip 2.6, loaded, mint condi- ham, 100K, well main- CADILLAC- 83 Coupe 908-548-7668 76k miles, bucket seats, ed. Asking $13000. Call tion, black 4 grey Interior, tained, minor work need- INTRODUCTIONS... computer, stereo, 70k DeVIIIe D'Elegance, 78K BUICK- 83 Riviera, full garaged. $4900/80. 908- HONDA- 81 Accord, A way for people to meet 908-906-6386 miles. $3,000. Call 908- 2000 miles. Alklng ed jL895/BjO._eaJL_9QB ml., loaded, 4 brand new 874-7170.- - 138K ml., needs brake $27,800Ma$Mtlbl«90^ 755^3908 powerr-burgundy-w/surr- pebpTeeveTyweekbT~veTy~week~ln ~3S:09*417"~ " tires, new. brakes, $2175/ roof, exc. cond., 1 owner, job, otherwise servlcable. your local Forbes newspa 271-0390 days or 201- SO. 908-753-1611 ask CHRYSLER- 87 LeBaron $260. 908-463-0484. NISSAN- 86 Pulsar, 5- CHEVY- 74 Monte Carlo, $3000/B0. 548^6741 per. The ad Is free, then spd. manual, black w/ TOYOTA- Camry LE 87 343-5386 evea New exhaust system & for Nick, or 561-4329 2 dr. Coupe, auto, 40k HONDA- 84 Civic, 5 one call does it all! Al Cond., Auto, AC, OD, BUICK- 86 Le Sabre, miles, loaded. Excellent gray Int., sunroof, AC, AM/ good tires. $500. Please CHEVY- 66 Impala 283 39k ml., AC, p/steer- spd., 4DR, AC, PS. PB, 1-800-334-0831 FM cass., exc. running Cruise, all electric, 1 •080 call 908-499-9133 or condition. Call 908-572- AM/FMeass., new clutch/ owner many extras, 77K 4DR,. excel, cond. one Ing.PB. stereo, good 4300. MAZDA- 86 RX7, good cond., dent in driver rear Spoftaoma 908-602-0319. owner. Garage kept. Ask- cond., $4300. Call 572- tires. $2700/80. 908- cond., moonroof, alarm panel, 98K ml., $2000. Ml. $4100 or best offer ing $1500.. Call 908- 0006. '• . CHRYSLER- 87 Lebaron 828.3239 system, 57K ml. $5800. Call 359-3500 908-549-8575 " CHEVY- 81 Camaro 359-0180 eves. . Coupe, exc. cond. 54K CHIVROUT- 83 COR- Black, hit In front, flxable, HONDA- 85 Accord, fully 924-0466 NISSAN- 87 Pulsar, ex VETTE, AUTO., LOADED, CHEVY- 85 Cavalier, 4 ml., leather Int. Loaded. loaded, sunroof, cruise, VOLVO— 80 240 DL Die- LOADED! $900. Please Ads In Classified $6000. 908-561-3786 MHRCEDES- 88 300TE cellent condition, T-Top, sel, new _ sport wheels, BLUE MATALLIC, MANY call 908:232-3310. door, $2100/80. Good allpwr. $3500. neg. 721- Wagon, exc cond., 48K A/C, 5spd, twin oem, 16 NEW PARTS?$7995. CALL running '"condition. Must CHRYSLER- 89 New .7654. :••• - , :. new tires, exc. fuel mile- FORD-' 68 Mustang don't cott — ml., ABS, smoke silver. valve. $6600. Call 908- 246-2658, NEIL sell. 908-548-0231 Yorker, 4-dr, loaded, excel $29,500. 908-234-9426 276-2520 age, garaged kept, 4 dr., Coupe, 6 cyl., auto. They pay/ condition, garaged, 57K 6 cyl. $2750/80. 908- DAMUN-81280ZX, 2 + $1000/BO. Please call CHRYSLER- 85 LeB- Ada In Classified MERCURY- 85 Grand 2, auto, fully loaded, ex- aron, 69K, exc. cond., en- miles, $7900. Pis call OLDS— 86 Delta 88, sil- 233-4839, Rod. „ 908-679-5351. 908-276-7482 after 6PM dont cost- Marquis, 4DR fully load- VOLVO- 85 240 DL, ex- cellent condition, run* tire :brake system re< *••* * * ed. Very good cond. ver, 3.8 liter, V6. exc. great, $2000/B0. Call FORD- 79 T-Blrd, auto, newed & serviced, $2200. BUICK- 87 Grand Na- They pay! cond., 1 owner/driver, cellent conditon. $5000/ full power, runs & looks DID YOU $5000/80. 908- 80. 908-874-7040. 908-302-1219 908-321-4763 days; tional, fully loaded, mint KNOW... 937-4825. $4900. 908-232-3997 great, $1000/80, Call 908-985-7668 eves. cond., 26K miles. rORD-. 85 Mustang LX, Rich 908-885-1329 that an ad In this local auto, air, 76K ml. $2200/ SUBARU- 82 GL Wagon, $15,500,908-526-8368 :.,nl&Qufi0.es.,lnto.,l4.. FORd—80-Falrmountr 4 BUICK- 87 Regal, T type BO. 908-654-1973 West- '4WD7"S7K~mlles7 PS/PB/ other local papers? Reach fleld. cylinder. 2 door, auto- PW, cruise, $1100/B0. AC, PS, PB, AM/FM cass., over 140,000 households NEW 1991 matic, $500. Call 908- 908-668-7341 aft 6pm. $9000/B0. Please call with one call! MAZDA- 85 RX7 GSL- 218-0657 , 908-469-2642 1-800-3340631. SE, metallic brown, leath- LEASE TOYOTA- 78 Celica, er Int., loaded, alarm, per MERCURY-. 80 Zephyr, 4 hatch, 5spd, 137k mi., BUICK- 89 Century, 4 DODOE— 64 Dart con- sunroof, many extras. Ex. SPECIAL EDITION FOR: cyl., 4-dr., clean, runs well maintained, $1100/ door, mint condition, vertible, new top & tires, RA cond. $3800. 908-704- 27,000 miles, V-6, tilt ACU Every day throughout the country mo. well. $450. After 6PM, BO. Must sell! call 201 push button trans., needs 3491 449 721-0970 467-6293 ask for Robert wheel, cruise control, battery & body work. Nice Auto trans w/overdrlve, 16 valve.4 cyl, A/C, power locks, auto, AC, MAZDA- 87 RX7 GXL, 900 TURBO TOYOTA'- 83 Tercel, 3- car to restore. $600. Call P/Brakes, P/Steoring.Elec Fuel In), Leather PLYMOUTH- 70 Duster, asking $8500. 908-231- 469-0876 after 6PM millions of people read the Classifieds.. 2+2, 5-spd., charooal, Good running condition dr., AC, auto., tan, clean, 0240 or 908-271-0939. 80K, »xo. cond. $7700. CONVERTIBLE Bucket Seats, Cust Int. Cust Wheels, Cruise, Asking $800. Call (908) 51K -miles, $1700. Call DODdE- 85 Aries Sport 908-494-6807 ••_ Tinted Glass, P/Wlndows, P/Locks, P/Seats, 359-7532 908-381-9564 CADILLAC 84 Eldorado pedal edition, ^DR, full Loaded, many new parts, power, tilt wheel, 48k They know that's the best place to NIMAN- 87 Pulsar NX, Rear Defrost, AM/FM Stereo.Cass., P/Antenna, PLYMOUTH- 75 Valiant TOYOTA— 84 Corolla, 4- leather Interibr, 95,000 miles orlg., excellent New Jersey's Volume Acura B8K ml., PS, PB, AC, Brougham, 6 cyl, auto, dr., auto., AC, PS, PB, 5»pd; Black, T-topt. Driver-Side Front-Wheel VIN #M60093G7. MSRP: $35,812. PS, PB, oew.Jntflrlor,. runs ml., $3000 or best offer. cond. In/out, new-tires, AM/-FM steroo.-new tlrGSt Must" sell. $2760/B0, CaJI " - si?...««*-Moo/So.. well. $375. 84&4M2; • ; : $2000^a08i654£69" iww- v-v- • • , ^^ •'••• • -• •• - 84 Clrriarrdn, 7S0-4614 p» leate Anti-Lock Loasa .pymt based on 48 month closed-end PONTIAC— 80 Lomans, Silver, auto, 4DR, 70K, all DODOE- 91 Spirit, 4-dr, NISSAN- 87 Pulsar NX, Seats leaae. For total, mult. 4a x $449 + down pymt or 4-dr, .PS/PB, Auto, AC, Advertise power, good cond. 58K ml., PS, PB, AC, 99K miles, $500/80. air bag, 5-spd, loaded, LEGENDS $3000. 908-233-7427, at a price they want to pay. And they • Thick Automatic Braking trade-in equal to $2,500 cap cost reduct + refund, 908-526-3535 after 5pm. In the Classified! Immaculate, 1 owner, rea- Bspd, Black, T-topa. Roof eec. deposit equal to 1 mo. pymt In adv. + 1 mo. pymt after 6pm. sonable. 908-359-1923 Excel, oond. $5000/mu«t In adv. $.10/mi charge for ml exdlng 55,000 In 4 yre. sell. Call 908-273-3634 VIGORS know th^ir friends and neighbors NISSAN- 90, Maxima OXE, auto., air, 90K ml., $9000. Call Jim 257- A SAMPLE OF OUR HAND PICKED USED advertise in the Classifieds for 0300, 9-4 wkdys. 1986 BMW 325es INTEGRAS SAAI- 87 900 S, Mint 1984 BMW 325e 1988 SAAB 9000 Turbo oond., loaded, custom air Used, Auto trans, 6 cyl, A/C P/B/ Used, Auto trans, 6 cyl, A/C P/B/ Used, Auto trans w/overdrive, 4 foil trim kit, AM/FM oass., S/W/L, Sun roof, Leather bucket COMING... the same reason. Millions of people S/W/L, Sun roof, Leather seats, all power, heated seats, seats, Custom wheels, Cruise, cyl,A/C,P/B/S/W/L, Cust. int., Cust. Wheels.Tinted Sunroof,Eleo. fuel inj., Leather sunroof, 78k miles. Tinted glass,Rear defrost, AM/ glass, Rear defrost, AM/FM ste- $9,000. 908-232-0941. FM stereo, Cassette, P/antenna, bufcket seats.Cust. wheels, Tilt can't be wrong. Classifieds sell! reo, Cassette, P/antenna, 70,310 wheel, AM/FM stereo.Cass, Rr 51,345 mi.,VIN #61681219 mi., VIN#E1O1O412. 8070 dfrost, 51,330 mi., VIN SAVE THOUSANDS FmmUgVmns *1O,995 #J 1009430' * _ _ *7,99S Period* FORD— 86 Aerostar, con- *12,995 FINAL CLEARANCE • 1991 MODELS version, LOADED, high hat, running boards, etc. OR GOING.. • 1' New trans., high ml., but Special Lease Incentives Still Available runs like new, babied. Is owned by meohanlo. Must sell/buying house. $8000/ Call us at: 1-800-334-0531 BO. MOST SEE. 7074W? SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • BODYSHOP ACURA OF SOMERVILLE Buying or Selling... Route 22 West Forbes Newspapers You Can't Beat The Deals In Brldgewater 201-379-7744 MON.Pftl 9-9 SAT 9-6 391 Route 22 E., Springfield, NJ 07081 Quick And AutomotiveGuic] Classifieds Convenlentl Prices Include all costs to be paid by consumer exc. tax, lie & 'eg. fees. •„•*•

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•yTOWtAKKW various auto manufacturers have there are "premiere" sites. The plays for their products. They're wheeL As the brochure states, what I do — wander around until their "stars" that they want to major shows in this country are in long on technical information and "..one size does not necessarily fit, you're exhausted .whibh is usually i FORBES NEWSPAFXRS headline and sometimes these take Los Angeles and Detroit, I'm told, if they look bored, it's only because all" dose to the refreshment stand. ].-' While I have to be honest and the form of the centerpiece of although the promoters of thethey've been on duty since the CHECK OUT AU. THE CARS - 'TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GIVE* i'say that my.favorite type of auto mini-musical production numbers shows in Chicago, New York and show season opened. So going in you're determined that AWAYS — No, they don't give f show is one that features street that feature small bands, dancers elsewhere would no doubt take me PREPARE BEFOREHAND - the new Cadillac Brougham or Lin- away free cars as samples but if i rods, custom cars and other as- and Ught shows — and usually on to task if they read this. I can't "Determine what kind of car you're coln Town Car is the only type car you like brochures, bring a shop- : sorted automotive "freaks" (and I a turntable that has room for the speak from actual experience as looking for before you arrive" says for you. Better check out the new ping cart Otherwise you'll have to car to be featured and not much the. only one I've been to (aside the pamphlet. Unfortunately this is Chevy-Camaro 350 RS coupe or carry all that stuff around for a C; use that word with affection), new couple of hours; !>car shows are a dose second. else. These car makers want to from the ones in San Francisco) all academic since once you getthe Ford Mustang 5.0 liter GT con- WHAT TO DO WITH THE CHIL- ;: Tjhlfice specialty cars shows, con- make sure that their theateris ap- was in Los Angeles and then only there, the aim is to dazzle you with vertible, too. You may not be as old for a few minutes. But I do get allthe fancy specialty cars. Practical- as you think. DREN — The pamphlet gives some jcours d'elegance, race car exhi- preciated by as many potential ' suggestions but I have my own. If ; Motions and other forms of static buyers as possible and move the of the press releases from, all the ity goes out.the window. PARKINO — Only in Lps Ange-' shows and one that I recently got they aren't old enough to have a i" automotoeentertainment, new car extravaganzas from town to town.. BRING A NOTEBOOK AND les would valet parking be offered driver's license, get a baby sitter. ;r shows can; by definition, only be And there are indeed lots of neiv from the Los Angeles event bears WRITE DOWN COMPARISONS - at the car show! My own sugges- passing on. It's a step-by-step pro- New car shows have been y- held when the cars to be displayed car shows around the country in Maybe this works with the engi- tion is to leave nothing of value in around a. long'time - the first one 1-are "new." By tradition, this is various metropolitan, areas and in cedure, oh how to-attend.a new car neer-types who attend the shows the car and borrow someone else's show and While it doesn't give being held in New York by ama- :.'• soiilewhere in the neighborhood of my own case it's the jJarj Francisco but most people I've \vatched at jvehicleif ...your own^ has;:,a fancy teur enthusiasts around the turn of JfOctober 1 6T tiiepreceding year International Gar Show'that always exact detailson how best to bar- shows are to busy having fun and stereo system; Arid make a map of the century, over the years. Lots of ; and this has been the case since opens on Thanksgiving Day. Tve gain with the salesmen on duty or watching the dancers. where you parked your car — youbrand names have Come and gone; >time immemorial — or at least been going to it for more than 25 where to.locat e the bathrooms, it SIT IN ALL THE CARS - Since may never find it again if youHudson, Glas, Hino, Checker, 5;since I was a little guy. years (it was originally called the does tell how to use the shows 'to Utor,anatomy changes as we ma- dan't . •'.•• '.• . '../• Packard and dozens of others have j"; Obviously all the new car shows "imported" car show) find I don't best advantage: ture.the sportsters that are so at- ORIENT YOURSELF WHEN bitten the dust just in my own life- :; .can't come off at once since just think that IVe missed more than a GET DETAILS FROM FACTORY tractive from the outside may have YOU GET IN —' You can get a map time. Better take in the new car '^setting a car on the display haU couple since then. REPS ON HAND- These guys are all the creature comfgrts of an Iron of the hall and do a "methodical shows before many more of them £ .floor isnt all there is to it Hie As in all. theatrical promotions, usually posted at the various dis- Maiden when you're, behind the perusal of the place or. you can do slip away.

r,. •• 8080 8090 8110 8330 8400 4x4», Sport and Ttvckt and Vana Off-Rood MotorcydoB RECREATIONAL Automotive Part*, VEHICLES f-* U&iTntdn Aeeaaaorlaa and CHEVY- 79, C-30 Roll- Sarvkaa HONDA- 81 CB G50, ; CHBVY- 76 Suburban,back wrecker, new en- good condition, $700/BO. ;• Auto., 360 V8; full-time gine, trans, AM/FM CB, Call 908-526-0116 5pm- 8420 £>4WD, 8 ft. power angle AC, very nice; $5500; Call WANTID junk cars and 9pm '•• .-..• 7~- • /Motor Homes .", plow, new exhaust system 879-7823 trucks removed free. ;--.& brake lines, only CHEVY- 82 Tow Truck, 8*60 EDISON- 68 Princess •;• 29,000 miles & NO EMIS- MR arena Mobile home 12x50, w/w 350 motor, AC, PS/PB, Towtng S*rv1a« M/sce/fanvous W H O DLA. KSIONS CONTROLKRuni 41K miles. $4500. Pis carpet, W&D, 2 ACs, Re- y great, but body needs call 908-752-0466 S0S-484^44S Motoreyclo frlg., elec. range, IVi C'some cosmetics. $2300/ baths, porch, shed. Partly ; 53K mi., 4x4, short bed,766-2642. Automotha •" - exc. shape. $6000/besl goffer* 725-8017 CHEVY- 89 Pick up Sil- INSURANCE 8600 verado, 6 cyl., 4-wheel DID YOU ••: DATSUN- 81 Pick-up drive, AM/FM cass, equal, KNOW... BOATS v 4WD, king cab, Z-englna, Alr/CR, bed "finer that an ad In this local For Any Type !" moon roof, needs work, ($10,500/B.O;) 25,000 paper also goes Into 14 • • $9*0. 3S6-B8B1 ml, Red. 908-245-4666. other local papers? Reach Of Motorcycles 8620 over 140,000 households Powar Boats •. DODQE- 89 Raider V6, DUMP TRUCK- 72, F350 with one call! ?: 5-apd/4WD, AC, PS/PB, w/12' diamond plate bed. 1-S00-1S4-0I31. Also Personal V 27K miles, excel cond $2600/BO. Call 722-3235 Watercraft SBAR8- 12 ft. Alumi- ; Selling, due to company ask for Mike. INTRODUCTIONS.,. num, with Honda 9.9 .-car. Below book value A way for people to meet Insurance motor, $1000. Call 722- ; @$8800, 231-9551 FORD- 82 Ecortollne people, every week In 350. Extended bed, good yourlocal Forbes newspa- 8026 : FORD- 86 Ranger Pick cond.,. 89k miles. $900/ per. The ad Is free, then A complete ;.' Up, 4- cyl., 5-spd., cap, BO. Call 908-422-2603. one call does It all! 1 selection of I rebuilt motor, exc. cond. FORD- 87 F150, 6 cyl., 1-800-3344)831 DON'T SETTLE FOR J- Asking $3500. Please call I: 908-873-3749 74k miles, AC, new tires, clothes $5500. 908-381-7123 8200 I FORD- 87 F-150 Super- MOTORCYCLES collectibles ?,- cat XLT, 8 ft bed, 8 cy!!n I der, auto, AC, AM/FM and accessories. 5; tape, captain chairs, load- 8110 Ved with extras. Sacrifice Automatism Part*, 8210 Got The #1 Soiling Car '$7500. 908-549-3017 i aorf AIYa Harley-Davidson ...of UMCI but still ! FORD— 87 Ranger W/cap, uaeabla Item Is jvXLT pkg., many extras. HONDA- ATV, 3 wheeler, advertised In In The USA At A Special I Great shapel 64K. Asking ABSOLUTE 110 automatic, $400/BO. ofEdison dastlfied. When .}.; $5500. 722-8581 Call 722-8026 you're looking for a CASH TOR YOUR CAR 299 Rt. 1, Edison - rORD— 88 Bronco, 5.8 WE BUY ALL METALS bargain, get the LOW DECEMBER PRICE litre, Eddie Bauer, 5IK 488-2202 classified habit. miles. $10,500. Please ALL CARS WANTBD- (908)985-7546 call 908-874-4946 any car old, new or junk. 908-248-0213. Towing 7 IN STOCK: JEBP- 83, CJ7 "BLACK : BEAUTY" NEW BEST TOP, avail. SIX CYL. 4SPD. PS/ PBALLOY WHEELS— W/stud- -:,GOOD MILEAGE $4295 ded snow tires, 4 hole • 1992 Civic Hatchbacks • 1992 4-Dr Civics VJ246-2855 NEIL P17570R13. $125. Call — 86 Cherokee, V6, 873-5610 • The AU New Totally Redesigned 1992 Prelude >, 4WD, roof-rack, AC, ;< AM/FM, tow pkg, excel AUTOWAXINO I : ' cond, $5500. 699-1530 At your home or office by DIRECTORY prof, dataller. Call- 90S-1 ;JIBP—-89= Cherokee Urn- : AUTO BODY tilted, new cond., low mlle- 757-821Crfor brochure NEW CAR SALL S Ky*age, all options, allJUNK CARS WANTED- (<-'• power, leather, great Late model wrecks & :. -; price. 908-685-0373 trucks. Top $$$ Paid, 908-548-6582 12 ACCORD Coupes 8090 JUNK CARS/TRUCKS 4 ^aa^^ aaai waM BHBI amal wal ' - aawaMMi MMM WMM\ ^^ ' ^i^Bk GOUKK3M NEPAM Truck* and Vina WANTED- any cond., 7 94 DumontRd. r days, flat bed service. Call rarHllli.NJ. 699-1053 StimaStrHm Since 190? N*rih n*i»n«id. PIRONE'S AUTO SAL- 7S4-8SC4 ' VAQ.E— cars & trucks NEW wanted. Highest prices paid. Free pick' up. Con- TO ADVERTISE tainer service available. CALL 276-6000 41 ACCOM) 4-Drs wwil GMC 563-1630 ;;>:."1 DAILY!

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Thursday, December 26,1991 Vol. 98, No. 52 A Forbes Newspaper 50 cents CRANFORD • GARWOOD • KENILWORTH

By BRIAN FlORCZAK "I dont know where I'll go from with. No street comer discussions still like to see accomplished in the one will grab the bull by the horns here," Mr. Force said, Tve had of- with residents to hear their con- township. and go with it" THE CHRONICLE fers (to-run for state assembly or The* need for township officials : As is the case with most munici- Cranford Township Mayor Ed courify freeholder), but Fll sit back In less than a week, however, to decide on a health family pack- palities in the state, Cranford must Force said he's stepping away from now and see what happens.. Mr. Force's title changes from age is one of the things Mr. Force deal with difficult financial deci- mayor to former mayor. The long- hopes will be accomplished early sions in its future. Mr. Force, how- politics for awhile because he "I don't rule out politics in my time Cranford resident said he's next year. Seeing the township needs a break. Time to ever, said he's pleased with the, future, it's just that this hoping people will look back on his produce an employee's handbook township's progress in ^preparing catch his breath. Time to can start to rule your life. term as a successful one. is another, as is developing a cen- its 1992 budget look back on what'he's You get to the point "I would say that Cfanfowi is a tralized purchasing system in the accomplished. "_^ where you start to put off better place to live now than it was township. "Something that Mr. Force has But when you listen to family and business be- six years ago," Mr. Force said. "The For better or worse, however, Mr. had a huge part in. Mr. Force talk about pol- cause you want to do the quality of fife has stayed the same, Force won't be giving any more "This year is the first time we've itics, you get the feeling job''-'right I did agonize and in a lot of ways the quality of opinions as an elected official. had our first budget hearings com- his rest period isn't over not running for town- the downtown area has improved Something he admits, will take pleted by the end of the year," Mr. going to be a long one. ship committee again and the quality of life here. some getting used to as he pre- Force commented. "Some of these Maybe just a quick nap it wasn't an easy decision.' 'Tm happy with the job I did. I pares to join the private sector. budgets will need review, but now before throwing his hat This becomes part of your hive some regrets, but riot a whole "I would never want to become a people will have the thine to do back into the political ED FORCE life.". lot of'them. When I look back on town crier and be at every meeting that arena. It's hard to imagine the the past six years I'm satisfied. I've asking 'Why did you do this?' and "The problem with the; township i portion of the ©c- > Ah arena that Mr. Force is quite mayor without a cause to cham- given this all of my energy." •Why did you do that,?' "Mr. committee is that they don't stay familiar with, having served on the pion. No Rahway Valley Sewage While six years may' have used Force said "Cranford should be focused and they get 6£f on tan- mm* \ . township committee for the past Authority to deal with. No Hartz all of Mr. Force's enthusiasm, there proud of what's going on here. If gents and don't deal with the prob- six years, the last three as mayor. Mountain company to negotiate are a number of projects he would there's a need in Cranford, some- , (Please turn to page A-3) Assistance Early deadline Gillespie assists «r. The next ' group seeks pa»wvvi be printed on New Y9af-sEvBandcit.Mxrted in search for work salary raise Thursday, Jtott Z This means an eater ers stand the chance of losing their marked patrol units to our streets Also slated for slashing under driver's license, watching their in- with special emphasis on detecting the proposed budget are: funds for surance rates skyrocket, and wak- and apprehending the intoxicated office equipment ($350, as opposed ing up the next morning with a driver," said Police Chief Harry to this year's $400); travel expenses wicked headache and sick stom- Wilde. ($350 for 1992 as opposed to $375); MvwekofJamjafy.Thernu- aclt "This is the time of year when and telephone costs ($850, down ts,opeofrwn24rwnfoo But, if you're stupid enough to everyone celebrates and there are from $900). operate a vehicle in a drunken stu- office parties and private parties. The Public Assistance Adminis- por on New Year's Eve, be advised This time of year we're often vis- tration is a joint administrative ar- that the police will be on the look- ited by tragedies due to drunk ..•'-. DIANE MATFLERD/THE CHRONICLE rangement by the township and out for: you. driving and we set up patrols to try More than 30,000 color lights and a front yard filled with the Cranford Family Care Associa- 8th graders to f for instance, the Po- (Please-turn to page A-3) hand made decorations, among them nine reindeer and - tion.- The_pair_.has a financial at visi Santa Claus, attract hundreds of visitors each year to this -rangement in which Public As- Colby Lane home. sistance and the Family Care Pro- gram are jointly financed through Township population the municipality. WasNngton, D.C. ft the opring The Public Assistance Program fcrtheirgwluatiofitrip.The ' Morris lights holidays provides basic living cost and med- B^tg recently shows 20-year decline ical services to a single or childless The so-called Fleischer Report couple. The program is adminis- By BRIAN FtORCZAK with 30,000 bulbs tered by the municipal govern- was a staffing study requested by ment Family Counseling the Cranford Township Board of Under the state's Poor Law, any After experiencing growth for Education. The results of that By BRIAN FLORCZAK ' offers program THE CHRONICtiE individual who cannot afford nurs- four decades, Cranford township study were unveiled to the public ing home care is also the responsi- has seen its population dip over last Dec. 16 at a board meeting. When George Monte turns on the switch to illuminate the Christmas bility of the welfare director. the past 20 years. According to the Fogelsville, Pa. vices (CXS) in Union County te decorations In front of his Colby Lane house, two things light up: almost The Cranford Family Care As- firm, the population in Cranford in- 30,000 bulbs and the faces of the children who regularly gather to see one of offering a parent educational According to statistics provided sociation provides services to any creased from 11,126 in 1930 to Cranford's newest traditions. program to help parents &*m in a report conducted by Fleischer local resident under stress and Management Associates Inc., Cran- 27,391 by 1970. That trend has Qamished with 1,500 strands of lights and enough hand-made decorations emergency situations. It services, ford's population has decreased by been reversed in recent years as to make Santa smile,.the Monte household Christmas display draws visitors counsels and refers for direct aid. from throughout the township. ^ y ^ 4,758 residents sincb 1970. That re- the township's population has fall- In the case of the director's "ab- en to 22,633. Mr. Morris started decorating his house In 1984 as a present to his for Effective Parenting (STEP) fe versed a trend which saw Cranford sence, the part-time secretary, who more than double its population Among the other data revealed granddaughter and the display has grown larger through the years. In is paid by Cranford Family Care, fchft between 1930 and 197vO. (Please turn to page A-3) (Please turn to page A-3) fills in. .

aixJ p»ac«k^ approach tt) meet- Ing the thaUdrtgoa ofratsng A look back at what happened in Cranford during 1991 children today. Infexmatfon: 3S5- Eastman Plaza renovation be- est" in Cranford's history, calling it The school board advertises for last two as its president gins. "horrendous." new attorney. CBAC presents financial evalua- Journalists talk By CHERYL MOULTON HSEHL The governing body faces esca- The United States and Cranford Town sewerage bills increase 64 tion to governing body, culminate THECHHONKXE lating fixed costs and declining ready for war in the Persian Gulf. percent, edging cost per year to $1 ing six weeks of work. about business Following is a look at what took revenues in the 1991 municipal The Planning Board prepares to million. Waldbaums hearings continue. j place in Cranford in 1991. budget grant approval to Hartz Mountain Four candidates announced bids Governing body agrees to lease Silk and AHart Sloan wSl be Ihe The school board weighed $26.7 Industries $15 million plan to re- for this year's school board elec- Hanson house to Historical Soci- featured epeake** «the second January: million in spending requests for develop the 31-acre former tion. Incumbents Edna Silvey and ety. annual economic outlook eoih Ed Force begins his third year as 1991-92, nearly $5 million more Beecham site, after the developer Richard Nlcholls, and newcomers ferencaetttwW, PaUStttnan mayor. than in 1991, or a 23 percent in- conformed to a new ordinance Thomas Bonhag and George March: , Sdiod.of Business at Seton The Township Committee con- crease. down zoning the southeast corner Young, vie for three open seats on Board of education directs school siders a request to allow the ftUs- Waldbaums continues their bid bf-the township. the school board. administration to come up with al- Jd^UniveraJtyonWednewlay, ternative sets of reductions in bud- y V torical Society to occupy Hanson to build a 46,000 square foot super- Township health benefits soared OuttaOkibr house on Springfield Avenue. market February: 64 percent, or $385,000, with no get The county will remove paving School board attorney Irwin The town is bedecked with yel- easy remedy available. Mayor Negotiations for police and fire 1992" wi bo h**Jfrom 8:15 union contracts are at a standstill pokthM|U illegally done by the county De- Weinberg relinquished his 17-year low ribbons in support of troops Force called it a crisis. partment of Public Works. The 27 post, dting a year of public dis- serving in the Persian Gulf. CBAC lists savings of $1.5 mil- with both sides of bargaining table of tteSshcp Dougherty Stu- by 120 foot extension of Riverside plays of hostility with board mem- Residents of County Park Drive lion for 1991. contending the other is at fault for dont Center on the South Or* Drive will be allowed to revert back ber James Van Horn as the cxpla- try to shoot down proposed plans Board of Education is ready to lack of progress. to natural habitat . nation. by the county to move trap and begin negotiations with 24-member Gulf War is over. fay th» Cranford Administration and Su- Efforts continue on consolidation and the New Jor- The IRS denied approval for tax Citizens Budget Advisory Com- skeet facilities closer to their credits to fund a portion of the sec- mittee (CBAO began evaluating homes. pervisory Association (CASA). of the police and fire departments ond senior citizen housing project, the township municipal budget Hartz Mountain Industries gets School board president Ellen under one public safety director. sending the $7 million venture Township finance director said the go-ahead for a $15 million re- Heller resigns unexpectedly after Rank and file police and firemen back to square one. the 1991 budget will be the "tough- development project serving six years on the board, the (Please turn to page A-2)