The Record from Hackensack, New Jersey • 56

mmm urn? nikmm I JIMIAV IS rr 'A' 1 Jamooway founder boosts fund for children ByKaetSaks Correspondent The Valerie Fund has a Mend in Herbert Fisher, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the Jamesway Corp. The fund, which supports six centers throughout New Jersey for the treatment of children with cancer and blood disorders, honored Fisher at its first dinner-dance last fall Fisher, who lives in Oradell, was cited for his "personal commitment to the work of the Valerie Fund" and "his corporate leadership in inspiring volunteer-ism among Jamesway employees." Although business is taking up more of his time this year, Fisher said he expects to continue his support of the fund in 1992. Ed and Sue Goldstein of Warren established the fund in 1976 in memory of their daughter, Valerie, who died at age 9 of bone cancer. Summer camps also are among the programs it sponsors. Fisher, who began his career packing merchandise at a salary of $12 a week, opened the first Jamesway store in Jamestown, N.Y., in 1960.

"I needed 10 years to get myself organized as a person, before devoting myself to charitable works," Fisher said. Those were the years following his service as a sergeant in the Army Air Force during World WarH. His hands-on management style has carried over into Fisher's charitable work. "I visited the Valerie Fund's children's center at Overlook Hospital recently saw firsthand children suffering from leukemia and Hodgkin's disease and lymphoma," Fisher said. He spent time visiting the children and their families and arranged for Jamesway to supply toys, sports equipment, clothing, and snacks for the children and to sponsor benefits for the Valerie Fund.

Fisher said he had heard of the Valerie Fund from a former business associate involved with the fund. This year, Fisher is focusing on his work as national vice president BERGEN COUHTY The Jewish Community Center on the Palisades and the YM-YWHA of Bergen County will be hosts for Israel Independence Day celebrations. A memorial ceremony, folk dancing, and a performance by Israeli singer NomJ Shemer are planned at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the JCC, 411 Clinton Tenafly. For tickets, at $10 for adults and $5 for children and senior citizens, cal 569-7900.

A ceremony at 4:15 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., and show at 6:30 pjn. will be held April 18 at the 605 Pascack Road, Washington Township. Tickets for members are $15 for adults and $10 for children. For non-members, the cost is $18 for adults and $12 for children. Admission for the show only is $7 for members and $10 for others.

If planning to attend, call the at 666-6610. Both programs will be co-sponsored by the Israel Programs Center of the United Jewish Community of Bergen County. Bergen County chapter of the Bran-dels University National Women's Committee plans a day trip to the Pearl Buck estate In Lahaska, Pa. The bus will leave at 8:45 a.m. April 25 from Riverside Square man in Hackensack.

The cost of $45 Includes lunch and a guided tour of the estate. Reservations: 261-2032. FORT LEE The Jewish National Fund has awarded a plaque to the Jewish Community Center of Fort Lee for Its members' support of the protect to plant trees in ters-el. The presentation was made at a breakfast benefiting Operation Promised Land, a project to raise money for housing for Russian Jews Immigrating to Israel HO-H0-KU3 The Friends of the Hermitage have a treat for mystery buffs. Whodunit evenings coming up hi Apr! and May at the Hermitage, 335 N.

Franklin Turnpike, win feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, and Intrigue. A prize awaits the guest who guesses the murderer and the motive In ptot, which Involves the French government, a 1913 award ceremony, and a large ransom. Admission is $40. For reservations, can 445-8311. LEOMA Free fertilizer is available from 9 a.m.

Herbert Fisher's company provides supplies for the children and sponsors benefits for the Valerie Fund. to pjn. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Overpeek Riding Center, 40 Fort Lee Road.

Those Interested should bring shovels and buckets. Appointments for large quantities to be loaded onto a truck or trailer may be made by calling 944-7111. See COMMUNITY Page 4 al retail chairman for the State of Israel Bonds. Fisher received the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award from Israel, and in 1982 he was elected to the Discounting Hall of Fame. He credits his wife, Florence, and their three daughters with providing vital behind-the-scenes support For recreation, he says he enjoys romping with his three grandsons, boating, and playing tennis.

of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and as a member of the board of governors of Hackensack Medical Center. Fisher also has served as Ora-dell-River Edge chairman for the United Jewish Appeal and nation ADDRESS: 150 River Street Hackensack, NJ. 07601-7172 EDITOR: Matt Puree BUSINESS 9 HEALTH 9 REAL ESTATE SALES 9 SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK 6 SCHOOL NOTES 7 SPORTS 11 STUDENT FORUM 6 Cffifsida Park Edgcv.atcr Fcirviov Rrt Lcs Lccnia Morth Bsrgen Pdissdss Perk Rldgsfisld SCC2UCSI3 v)rci vui'J'i Editorial Assistants: Marion Pagan, Trudy Vvalz Correspondents: Everyn Lauer, Kaet Saks, Otia Sileo Editorial Assistant Scholar of the Week: Vera Lavrtor, Pearl Park FAK3.Y RECORD: Weddings, Engagements, Births: 646-4353 CmCULATtCft 648-4270 RIGiOHAL HANAGERS: Mike Hrbek 777-0773 CULSS7SZD ADYntnSStS: Jieoev.643r4500 '-V'--'- REPORTERS: Mary Jo Layton, John coney, Lisa Rein, Peter Sampson POLICE REPORTERS: Michael O. Allen, Caroline Herzfetd KEW3 646-4100 TOWN SPORTS: Gregory Schutta, 646-4100 SSJ5S5SAH CCFARTSnX' Suburban Editor. Lorraine Watys Harriet Schor, Susan KeJemen, Enen Zttis.