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John Bruett Named to Board Of Student Run PR Agency

Aberson Narotzky & White Unveil New Offices in Town NEW OFFICES... Hal Narotzky, right, and his wife Shelly Aberson, center, cut

the ribbon at the grand opening of their new offices with Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, also center, and Anthony Schilling, left, a Real Estate Broker with Relocation Realty. Aberson Narotzky & White recently moved to 649 Central Avenue in Westfield.

WESTFIELD — Aberson Narotzky & White, originally located in New York City before relocating to Westfield in 1992, recently moved to new offices at 649 Central Avenue in Westfield.

“Our new location offers additional space for our employees and much needed parking for our customers, as well as a display room for our many promotional products,” said Hal Narotzky, Chief Executive Officer.

Aberson Narotzky & White was founded in January 1989. The firm specializes in promotional items for major corporations, companies and advertising agencies.

‘We represent hundreds of manufacturers who develop and produce

promotional items for our clients. We work directly, both overseas and domestically, with the appropriate factory on production of each promotional piece,” said Shelly Aberson, company President.

Ms. Aberson began her career as the Promotion Director of WMCA Radio in New York. When she opened Aberson Narotzky & White, she designed and developed promotional events and programs for the radio station. Mr. Narotzky spent many years in the advertising and promotion fields, including positions at Media General Broadcast Services, SKR Resources and General Sales Manager of KSRF Radio in Los Angeles.

SUPPORTING YOUTH… Bob Cristiano of Westfield, right, a reinsurer, receives a check for $5,700 as the first prize winner in the FanwoodScotch Plains Rotary Club’s annual “ShareinYouth” fundraiser. The second and third prize winners were Grant Buttermore of Westfield and Dr. Mike Rosa of Long Island, respectively. The Rotary club raised $9,500, which will be distributed among six youth organizations. Pictured at left is Dr. James Checchio, fundraiser CoChairman.

WILKESBARRE, Pa. — Recently, Wilkes University, located in WilkesBarre, Pa., held the grand opening of an innovative studentrun public relations agency, Zebra Communications.

Westfield resident John Bruett has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the agency. John, who also serves as the agency’s Webmaster, is the son of Ann and Vincent Bruett and is a 1997 graduate of Westfield High School.

John is one of 18 advanced public relations students who work with selected small businesses and nonprofit organizations on public relations, marketing and advertising projects. Twelve clients signed on with Zebra Communications before the agency held its opening.

“We work with organizations and companies that might otherwise not be able to afford public relations and marketing services,” explained Dr. Jane ElmesCrahall, Faculty Director of Zebra Communications.

John, who designed the agency’s Web page, agreed that, “There is a need for our services. Nearly half of our clients are requesting help with web page design or critique.”

With an interest in the Internet, John is finding his work with the agency to be a positive experience.

“To be part of this group from the very beginning has helped build my confidence. I enjoy working with the other students. We all have put our blood, sweat and energy into making the agency as professional as possible. I am anxious to see where it goes from here,” he commented.

In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, John is Account Team Manager for a small business that

provides video streaming on the Internet.

Professor ElmesCrahall feels the students are doing professional quality work in part due to their strong backgrounds, including internships.

“John brings technical skills and the experience he gained while interning last summer with the Webmaster at FAO Schwarz in New York City,” she said.

John is also on the executive staff of the campus radio station, WCLHFM, and does live sports coverage at university games. He will graduate from Wilkes with a degree in communications in May 2001.

Students in Zebra Communications receive academic credit while enrolled in a threecourse public relations sequence at Wilkes. The Zebra Communications Web site that was designed by John can be found at: http:// wilkes. edu/~ zebra.

Westfield Y Announces Aquatic Open House

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield, will hold an Aquatic Open House this Saturday, February 26, at 3: 30 p. m.

The twohour event will include a tour of the Y facility, an opportunity to meet with Y lifeguards and swim instructors and a free family swim from 4: 30 to 5: 30 p. m.

Balloons, facepainting, a makeyourownsundae bar and a chance to see Willy the WYSE Owl will also be available.

For more information, please call the Westfield Y Aquatics Department at (908) 2332700, Extension No. 223.

Scotch Plains Library Seeks ‘AdoptAShelf’ Volunteers

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Plains Public Library, with assistance from the Friends of the Library, is reorganizing its Volunteer Program in honor of the library’s 200th anniversary year.

Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of two hours per month to the library’s “AdoptAShelf” program, in which participants survey shelves and rearrange books that are out of order.

Individuals or small groups (such as a family or group of coworkers) may accept responsibility for keeping the materials in order in a particular area on a weekly or biweekly basis. Certain areas get heavier use than others and thus require more attention.

Other volunteer opportunities are also available, either on a regular schedule or on an asneeded basis, such as helping with children’s programs.

An orientation meeting for volun teers will be held on Wednesday, March

1, at 7: 30 p. m. at the library. Further information may also be obtained at the Reference Desk or by calling the library at (908) 3225007.

Book Discussion Slated At Fanwood Library

FANWOOD — The Fanwood Memorial Library will present a book discussion on Thursday, March 9, at 7: 30 p. m. at the library, located at North Avenue and Tillotson Road.

The event will be a book discussion led by librarian Ruth Ahnert on “A Lesson Before Dying” written by Ernest J. Gaines.

Interested individuals are encouraged to read the book before the meeting date. Anyone requiring the book may pick up a copy at the library.

For more information, please call the library at (908) 3226400.