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Our Fourth Annual Spring Dust-Off was a complete success. Beautiful sunshine worked wonders in dispelling the chill of the last day of winter/first day of spring. This list of attendees resembled a who's who of the Raritan River Region.

One of the stars of the show was Joe Puleo, who arrived (accompanied by Ray Koziol) in his beautiful 1959 Fleetwood. Other notables in the parking lot were Rich and Marion Nalavany's 1938 LaSalle Coach, George Scott in his 1941 Series 61, Dave Carney (with his guest Michael Casio) arriving in Dave's stylish 1970 Coupe DeVille. Other notable cars and drivers were Bob Rankin, 1980 Fleetwood, Andrew Monahan and Rose Mary Spicuzza in their 1988 Brougham and Bernie Cooney in his stunning 1985 Seville. Arriving via more traditional transportation were Jeffrey Montgomery, Jeff and Mary Hookway, Bob Crimmins, Lynn and Tony D'Agostino, our president, Jay Raskin, Nick Medici, Roger and Marilyn Love, Bob & Ann Losco, Pat Caruso, Mary Caruso and Dora Sargenti. But the real stars of the show were Joe Manna, who came with the RRR's youngest (and most alluring) member, Veronica. Veronica's natural ability to entertain young and old alike made her a real hit.

This year's menu was a break from our usual breakfast buffet. In addition to traditional breakfast fare, the HomeTown Buffet also added brunch items, with carving stations for roast beef and ham. There were no complaints about not having enough food. And with a group like us, there was no shortage of conversation. A short stroll to the parking lot was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Where will we go for next year's dust-off? All things are possible, so we'll just have to wait and see. One thing is certain: When the RRR gets together socially, the outcome always demonstrates what a wonderful group of people make up our Region.

Beauty and fashion combine to complement George Scott's Series 61 sedan. Pictured are Dora Sargenti, Rose Mary Spicuzza and Mary Caruso.

The real star of the show, Veronica Manna. She is still our region's youngest member, but is growing by leaps and bounds.

This is what style is all about. Bob Rankin's 1980 Fleetwood.

The only way to describe this is a rose between two roses. There is no mistaking the tail fins of Joe Puleo's luxurious 1959 Fleetwood.

When was the last time you took a LaSalle out to breakfast? Rich Nalavany's 38 LaSalle Coach typifies its era. Side mounts, running boards, and Rich beautiful wife, Marion make for an unequalled driving experience.

In the 1980s Cadillac played their ace in the styling hole. The result: a bustle back Seville. Pictured is Bernie Cooney's 1985 Seville Roadster. Not every one liked this styling when it first appeared. Nowadays these tend to bring back fond memories.

Dave Carney is justifiably proud of his 1970 Coupe DeVille. What a magnificent car. Of course Dave is a pretty straight-up guy as well. Is this a case of birds of a feather?

In the late '80s Cadillac knew they had a winner. Andrew Monahan's 1988 Brougham has all the styling of a collector car, and all the accoutrements of a modern car. This is a great ride when you feel like being pampered.