Wayne Magazine Holiday 2016 | Page 12

OUR TOWN | POMPTON LAKES COMPILED BY CAROL BOTT JARGER HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE (219 Wanaque Ave., Pompton Lakes, 973-835-7714) has been the favorite place for coaches and players in all sports at all levels of play. Owner Steve Columbo says, “We’re soup to nuts for team business, and can satisfy any coach’s complete team needs. We fit players for uniforms, sell equipment they need, and at the end of the season get them trophies, plaques and awards,” making this a one-stop shopping experience. Sports enthusiasts will find equipment for football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, field hockey, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and cheerlead ing. “We probably have more equipment per sport than a lot of big stores and knowledge of those items,” Columbo says. PIPELINE CELTIC THEMES THE LURE OF CELTIC STYLE Owners Laura and Gerry Rooney of PIPELINE CELTIC THEMES (128 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, 973-839-4761, pipelinebagpipes.com ) have attracted pipers from far and wide. Bagpipe lessons and workshops will help perfect your chops, while kilt rentals will make sure you look the part. The Rooneys travel often to Scotland, Nova Scotia, and Ireland to bring back selections of kilts and jackets, and everything you need to go with it including kilt pins, cap badges, belts and buckles, knives, and rain gear. A selection of authentic Irish woolen sweaters, gloves and mittens, caps and woolen capes are offered for men and women. Children’s clothing includes small tartan items like jackets, robes, and pants as well as Irish sweaters. A full gift shop offers fine gifts, as well as jewelry and fragrances. “We also bring in Irish and Scottish foods like soda bread and sausages,” Laura says. 10 WAYNE MAGAZINE HOLIDAY 2016 CHERISHED BRIDAL LOOK LIKE A PRINCESS CHERISHED BRIDALS (217 Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, 973-706-6410, cherishedbridals.com) specializes in serving the bride who is planning her wedding on a budget. It is filled with sample bridal gowns and accessories from high-end bridal salons at discount prices. They are a small shop, so call for an appointment with Barbara, encourages Wayne resident and owner Michele Forrest. “There’s an affordable selection, and no sales pressure. This should be the most wonderful experience of your life,” she says. “Cherished Bridals is dedicated to my mom who opened up a bridal consignment store in her home when times were tough. She laughed and cried with every bride who walked into her home.” HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE: JOE SARNO; PIPELINE CELTIC THEMES: GENE MYERS; CHERISHED BRIDAL: ANNE-MARIE CARUSO ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE