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VOL 15, NO. 34 Member New Jersey Press Association 60 CENTS APRIL 27, 2012 GOP Unanimously Endorses Frank And Bengivenga Councilman Rob Bengivenga and first. They've been fighting to control Councilman Dick Frank arc the choice taxes and spending, and they've been of South Plainficld Republicans to be offering the right solutions for our their candidates for Borough Council town." this fall. The borough's Republican Council President Ray Rusnak committee chose die pair after an open said the two candidates have earned screening process, and local party lead- reelection. "Rob Bengivenga is one ers arc excited about their decision to of the hardest workers you'll find," seek reelection. said Rusnak. "And in his short time Councilman Alex Barletta, who serves on the governing body, Dick Frank as GOP vice-chair, pointed to the has shared a wealth of knowledge and pair's accomplishments when explain- experience." ing why they received the commit- When asked about his priorities, • tee's unanimous support. "Rob and Frank said he wants to continue to Dick are responsible leaders. They've keep taxes and spending under con- worked hard to get our town back trol. As an example, he pointed to the on track, and they've pushed to make new Pick-Ups on Demand program South Plainfield a better place for our as a way to both control costs and families." offer better service to residents at the Mayor Matt Anesh couldn't agree same time. LiesI Co performs at Carnegie Hall in New York City. more. "Rob and Dick put taxpayers (Continued on pnflc 9) Liesl Co Performs at Carnegie Hall Licsl Co, a fourth grader at is open to all instrumentalists, duets, activities such as music competitions, Roosevelt Elementary School, per- ensembles and vocalists. A contes- festivals and recitals. They give young formed a recital at Wcill Recital Hall at tant has to perform-by memory-a musicians die opportunity to perform Carnegie Hall, New York City selection of any composer (Baroque, as concert musicians and receive their LiesI earned this opportunity by Classical, Romantic, Modern) in el- first applause on the most prestigious winning first place at the Crescendo ementary or intermediate levels. Licsl concert stages in the world, such as International Little Mozarts Competi- auditioned along with hundreds of Carnegie Hall and Stcinway Hall in tion after auditioning at CaldwdJ CXJI- young musicians ages three to 14 at New York City, NJ PAC, and venues lege in Bloomfield on March 18. Caldwell College in Bloomfield. in Australia and Europe. LiesI performed her recital piece, Crescendo International Music LiesI is the daughter of William and Sonata in C Major, K. 545, Allegro Competition and Festivals is a certi- Marina Co of South Plainficld. She has by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on fied non-profit corporation whose a younger sister, Lauren, who is now April 22. mission is to discover and develop in Future Stars. Little Mozarts Music Competition young musical talent through various Rob Bengivenga Dick Frank Rotary Students of the Month Announced unteered her time with Taking Steps School Board to Spend for Literacy Walk, created military care packages, decorated hats for Valeric Fund cancer patients, Ronald $2M to Repair Roofs McDonald House and Relay for Life, to name a few. In 2009 and 2011, By Jane Dornick and the shop hallway. The increased Miranda visited Uganda, Africa with estimate includes the replacement her church group and worked with a The Board of Education voted in of the roof, windows and interior school for orphans. favor of hiring ARMM Associates repairs of the middle school gym for Allison has participated in softball, of Cherry Hill, a commercial roof an additional $700,000. field hockey and winter track while consulting firm, as the architect ARMM was the architectural balancing a 4.2 GPA, AP classes, to perform preliminary work in firm responsible for the "roof de- volunteering numerous hours with preparation of a "rc-roof design" for sign" for the entire school district local chanties and working part the high school and middle school 20 years prior and had agreed to time. She is an active member of the at the April 11 Committee of the charge their 1992 fee of $44,700 Juniorettes, Student Leaders, Heroes Whole Meeting. A formal contract for plans and specs for the high and Cool Kids, Spanish Honor So- for $112,150 was signed at the April school and $36,800 for the same ciety and National Honor Society. 18 public meeting. The only other at the middle school. The total Allison has volunteered her time with consulting bid was from the board's contract price includes an addi- the Valeric Foundation, Foster and Architect of Record, SSP Architec- tional $10,000 for infrared evalua- Adoptive Family Services, Catherine's Miranda Garcia, SPHS Vice Principal Kelly Richkus and Allison M. White tural Group, Inc. of Somerville. tions at all the schools, despite that Closet Foundation, Special Olympics, According to Buildings and several schools had evaluations Edison Rotary Club, and arc eligible South Plainfkld High School Children's Specialized Hospital and Ground Chair Carol Byrne, ARMM performed last August that cost the for the club's scholarship. Principal Dr. James Pedersen recently as a Keystone Community Residence estimates die total project will cost board nearly that much, as well as Miranda is a senior at SPHS with announced that the April Rotary volunteer. Allison plans to attend almost $2M-up from the previous S15,000 for a Maintenance Scope of a 3.8 GPA. Miranda has worked with Students of the Month are Miranda college in the fall, pursuing a degree estimate of $t.2M—and includes Work for all of the buildings other the Funiorettes and participated in Garcia and Allison M. White. Each in nursing. the replacement of approximately than the high school and middle many local charity events. She has month senior students are nominated 30,000 sq. ft. of roof and insulation school. There is also a charge of volunteered with the South Plainficld for their voluntecrism and community at the high school and roofing on the $1,200 for a Bidder's Tour; $1,200 Rescue Squad, Student Leaders and service. I*he students are recognized at main two-story part of the building (Continued on fmflc 9) a monthly breakfast organized by the Heroes and Cool Kids. Miranda vol- •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer,call 908-668-0010 April 27, 2O12
Want to stay informed about the business of your Council and BOE? BOCOUOh Council meetings air on Comcast Channel In My Opinion 96 Monda s 7 m C*rM mr-^il y at P - BOE meetings air on Opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those ol the publisher, nor do we guarantee accuracy. o DAC Thursdays at 7 Pm- & BOE To the Editor: R. Biribin-Attorney at Law, Detective FYI Submit Your Letters to the Editor To purchase a complete copy of a council or BOE meeting, contact the Observer. Boy Scout Troop 207 held its an- Jim Darby-residency officer at SPHS, (Check Comcast community bulletin board for last minute time changes.) nual spaghetti dinner on April 14 with Terr)' Robak-facilitator and life coach, Send your letters to South Plainfield Observer, 1110 council the boys serving over 280 meals. All Chrissy Buteas-former a mnci lw< mian, Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1B, South Plainfield, NJ Meets twice a month on Mondays, 'except where noted. proceeds from this event will go to Michael Grenniet-forensic computer 07080, or fax to 908-668-8819, or via email: Borough Hall Council Chambers • Questions? 908-226-7605 help the troop offset the cost of trips investigator, Karen Roman-Lincoln [email protected]. Deadline is Monday, "Special Meeting" and equipment. Technical Institute, Michael Castoral- 5 p.m. Letters must be accompanied by a name Monday, April 30,7 p.m. - Hearing on 2012 budget and tax resolution We would like to thank the follow- Soudi Plainfield Funeral Home, Aiinee and telephone number for verification. Limit let- Agenda Meeting Public Meeting ing for their help in making our event Stone-The Salon Professional Acad- ters to no more than 200 words. We reserve the Monday, May 7 Monday, May 7 a huge success: McCriskin-Gustafson emy, Marc Jeiinsky-TD Bank, Thomas right to refuse a letter, to edit for clarity or length, Monday, May 21 Monday, May 21 and to limit the number of letters submitted on Home For Funerals, Mohn's Florist, Lanza-Attorney at Law and Dcrryck the same subject. Submission is not a guarantee All Agenda Meetings begin at 7 p.m. followed immediately by the Public Meeting, unless Party City, Investors Bank, Ferraro White-South Plainfield councilman. of publication. We do not accept anonymous otherwise noted. Meetings of the Governing Body are held in accordance with the N.J. Open Foods, Target, Restaurant Depot, I would also like to thank Director letters, Letters are strictly opinion. Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) in the Council Chambers at 2480 Plainfield Ave. Columbia Bank, VA. Tramatano, Park of Guidance Elaine Gallo for her as- planning* Avenue Diner, Flanagan's Restaurant, sistance in planning Career Day and sive and ongoing efforts to improve Haisch's Bakery, Lou's Sub Shop, Principal James Pedcrsen for allowing recycling and solid waste management Meets second and fourth Tuesday ol the month, 'except where noted. Sherban's Diner, Rose Brand, Kendall the SPBA to present the program. Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 in our communities. Park VFW Post #9111, Salerno's Also, thank you to the high school for May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 23*, May all citizens work toward caring Pizza, Ciccio's Pizza, our parents donating die breakfast spread which Aug. 14, Aug. 28, Sept. 11, Sept. 25, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 11 for our earth and especially the part of and a special thank you to die South was enjoyed by the panelists. the earth we inhabit here in Middlesex zoning Plainfield American Legion Post for A special thank you to BOE Vice County! Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 'except where noted. sponsoring our troop. President Debbie Boyle who hel[>ed SISTER KATHLEEN ROONEY, SSJ Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 If interested in joining the scouting co-chair the event diis year. The SPBA PASTORAL ASSOCIATE May 1, May 15, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, Aug. 7. Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 18 program, please contact die scoutmas- is looking forward to sponsoring next ter at (908) 757-3369. year's Career Day. South Plainfield Residents, boardofeducation TROOP 207 NANCY GRENNIER, PRESIDENT I am writing to you to share a spe- Meets Wednesdays at Roosevelt Administration Gymnasium on Jackson Ave. DINNER COMMITTEE SOUTH PLAINFIELD cial event taking place during Mother's Committee of the Whole meetings (begin at 6:00 p.m.) BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Day weekend. On Saturday, May 12, May 9, June 6, June 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 12 To the Editor: NAMIWalks, the signature walk-a- Regular Public Meeting (begin at 6:30 p.m.) except where noted* I would like to rliank everyone who To the Editor: thon event of the National Alliance *May 9 at 8 p.m.*, June 13, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 participated in Career Day held at the On April 15 Sacred Heart Parish on Mental Illness, will be held at 11 high school last Friday. The program hosted a Climate Change and Caring a.m. on the Seaside Park Boardwalk. Meets once a month at 4:30 p.m. in 2nd floor conference room, was co-sponsored by South Plainfield for the Earth seminar. Sister Mar)' Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The Roosevelt Administration Building on Jackson Ave. High School and die Sourii Plainfield Elizabedi Clark, SSJ from Philadel- walk is five miles and the donations Business Association (SPBA). phia gave an inspiring presentation on received by supporters go toward the This year's panel contained the die teachings of die Catholic Church New Jersey division of NAMI, which Meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, most diverse group of professionals on environmental issues and climate is the largest education, support and Roosevelt Administration Building who have ever participated. The ju- change. advocacy organization that serves cultural niors listened intently to each panelist On the count)' level, David Sliker, the needs of all those whose lives arc Meets the third Tuesday of the month at the PAL at 7:30 p.m. as they spoke about themselves and compliance inspector from Middlesex- touched by these illnesses. NAMI's May 15, June 19, July & Aug.-No Meeting, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 how they ended up in dieir present Count)' Solid Waste Management, assistance includes persons with library profession. dirough a motivational and educa- mental illness, their families, friends, tional PowerPoint presentation, spoke employers and employees and the law Meets once a month on the second Tuesday, at the library at 7 p.m. Thank you to diis year's panelists on the five Rs of reduce, reuse, recycle, enforcement community including May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 Joyce Signorile-Central Jersey Federal Credit Union, Nya Patel-Smile Phar- reject and respect. Middlesex Comity policy makers. recreation macy, Greg Hcim-coin dealer, Renato is to be applauded for its comprehen- We, in society hear about Catherine Meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August Zeta Jones struggling with bipolar, PAL Building, Maple Ave. 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7716 Brix>ke Shields and her post-partum May 8, June 12, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 depression and Olympic Swimmer taxpayersao roup Michael Phelps being diagnosedwith ADHD at nine years old. These are The Taxpayers Advisory Group (TAG) meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at TRIBUTE CONCERT Borough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-769-0786. the famous cases-thc people who have Sponsored by behind diis walk is to help fight the South Plainfield \« ulli I lainfield stigma diat surrounds mental illness. Volunteer Secondly, it hopes to build awareness OBSERVER Hre. 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Carousel Hair & Body Works / 307 Oak Tree Ave.« 908-668-8397 April 27, 2O12 •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer call 908 668 OOIO • borough notes The council approved the following at the April 16 meeting: • Darlenc Pinto's appointment as the mayor's representative to the Library Board of Trustees. • Srilo Excavation was authorized to do the installation of supplemental drainage at 149 Durham Ave. at a cost not to exceed $14,093.50. • Christine Faustinas appointment as a full member of the Library Board (L-R) Richard Miles, Charlie Gonzalez and Maryann Acosta from Walgreensof Trustees, finishing the term of El- participate in the borough-wide cleanup at Pitt Street Park. eanor Haines. •Waived die $250 Senior Center Hundreds of Volunteers fee for the Education Foundation's Mayor Matt Anesh presents an ALS Proclamation to Michael Peller. Wine Tasting event on April 13. Join in Borough Cleanup • A change order and final payment Mayor Declares May ALS Month for the New Market Resurfacing Proj- Last Saturday's borough-wide platters, and Walgreens donated two Mayor Matt Anesh issued a procla- ALS is a disease of the motor neu- cleanup was a huge success. Ap- cases of bottled water. Pinto Brothers ect Phase 2, which had a net reduction mation declaring May ALS Awareness rons, muscle-controlling nerve cells in proximately 183 people were out will be donating the truck drivers, of $21,623.63 of die contract amount Month at the April 16 council meet- the brain and spinal cord that control collecting litter from 42 locations trucks and disposal costs to collect for a total of $261,418.64. ing. After reading the proclamation, voluntary muscle movement. The and filled 126 bags, totalling over the orange bags. Environmental • Awarded $4,015 to Waytck he presented it to Michael Pcllcr, cause is unknown, although genetic 2.5 tons, which does not include any Commission members, residents Sonic Wall Comprehensive Gateway whose wife of 28 years, Kathleen factors -arc thought to play a role. Each unbagged junk such as tires, bicycles and members of the governing body Security Suite. Dobozinksi, died of the disease diis year over 5,000 people in the United and a truck cover. helped distribute supplies, collect past January. States are diagnosed with this illness, • Authorized the traffic and parking An additional 143 people are reports, return equipment, set up and Kathleen was a lifelong resident of for which there is no known cure. scheduled to work at other spots dur- serve lunch. modifications for the OLC Fair to be South Plainfield. She was diagnosed In the advanced state, ALS care can ing the week and next Saturday which Watch upcoming issues of the Ob- held June 5 through June 9. eight years ago with the disease, and cost up to $200,000 per year, deplet- will make the final total of removed server for a report on total number of • Advertising for bids to purchase Michael was her caregivcr during her ing the financial resources of patients litter higher. volunteers and tonasrc collected. three lots owned by the borough. eight-year battle. and relatives. In addition to the loyal groups, businesses and individuals that vol- unteer each year, several new groups that had not previously participated joined in the cleanup. They included FISDAC (First Indonesian Seventh Day Advcntist Church), the Maria Luisa dc Moreno International Foun- dation and the Al Minhaal Academy. In addition to the many volunteers, several business made donations to the pizza party held after the cleanup. McCriskin Home For Funerals donated the cost of the pizza which Bruno's Pizza Factory provided at a discounted price. Hometown Hcros donated two gourmet sandwich Project Graduation Auction is Saturday It's finally auction time. The event you have all been waiting for is to- morrow. Ticket Infonnation-\\x arc sold Are you embarrassed by loose out. If you haven't picked up your tickets, call Traccy Hartmann at (908) dentures that slip? Uncomfortable 750-6194. Auction Informatiott-Awmon be- with the way your dentures fit? gins at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Tables will be reserved for all ticker holders in the name of one person from your group. There will be paper products on the tables (plates, cups, napkins). You may want to bring ex- t tras as well as utensils. As far as fcxxl goes the sky is the limit. You can bring anything from snacks and desserts to complete dinners. Non-alcoholic beverages only are permitted. We will OPEN HOUSE have a small amount of water, sixla and cookies for sale as well as coffee Saturday. May 12 and tea (at no charge). Plastic bags to hold your tickets will be provided at Come in, tour the facility the door. Remember, no one under 18 will be admitted. Call Sharon & meet the staff Miller at (908)-754-6461 for infor- mation or questions you may have. Costumed characters! Volnntecrs-iK still needed. If you Drawings for prizes! volunteered to help set up, we are meeting in the gym at noon. If you Giveaways & more! would still like to help set up, but did Lab On Premises • Implant Dentures not sign up, we will be setting up until around 3:30 p.m. If you volunteered Same Day Relines & Repairs to help sell tickets or work at the front desk, please arrive by 5 p.m. To everyone attetiding-Evcr}' ticket • We participate in most you buy could be a winner, so the more tickets you buy, the better your Cosmetic Dental Associates insurance plans chances of winning. But remember at the end of the night, even if you don't • Interest Free Financing win a physical prizx (and many of us 908-753-9901 Programs don't!), you will still be a winner in the eves of SPHS Class of 2012, because • Walk-Ins Welcome you will have helped give them a fun 4917 Stelton Rd. Hadley Center/S. Plainfield and safe graduation night. We hope • Emergencies Seen Same Day everyone has a great time and we wish Cosmeticdentistnewbrunswick.com • New Patients Welcome you all the best of luck. Submitted fa Sharon Miller •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observercall 9OK-668-OO1O April 27, 2O12 Around Town First Baptist Church Ecumenical Hymn For reservations or information, call Kathy at (908) 756-3772 or Out of Town SENIOR CENTER Garage Sale Sing at Sacred Heart Nancy at (908) 561-5917. April 28 April 29 Upscale Singles Calendar Water, Earth, Wind & First Baptist Church of South The South Plainfield Association Dance Party May 2-Taj Mahal $20pp. Bus leaves at 9 Plainfield is holding a garage sale of Christian Churches will host its a.m. Sign up at Senior Center Fire Fashion Show April 28 on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. second Ecumenical Hymn Sing on May 1 May 17-Bally's Atlantic City $20pp to 3 p.m. at the parsonage next to- Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Steppin' Out Singles is hosting Bus leaves 8:30 a.m. Sign up at the church, 201 Hamilton Blvd. Heart Church. Time-honored hymns The Salon Professional Academy an upscale singles dance party on Senior Center Household/kitchen items, furniture, will be sung from the faith traditions will present Elements 2012 Water, Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m. at the May 20-23-Trip to Wildwood (trip children's and baby items, records and of Wesley Methodist, St. Stephen Earth, Wind & Fire Fashion Show Woodbridge Hilton Grand Ballroom, is full) to benefit the Erika Lynn Foundation 20 Wood Ave. South in Isclin. Ages holiday items. Lutheran, First Baptist, Pilgrim Cov- MONDAYS For more information, call (908) enant, Rescue House of Prayer and (www.erikalynn.org) on Tuesday, May 40 and up. No jeans/t-shirts/sneakers/ 1 at Studio 901, 901 Montrose Ave. shorts. Admission: $17. Zumba Gold 9:30-10:30 am 753-2382. Sacred Heart Cadiolic Church. The Crocheting 9:30-11:30 am event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a tricky For more information, call (732) Yoga 10:30 am Wish Upon A Hero tray. Tickets are $10. Show starts at 656-1801. Active Seniors 10:45 am Walk for Autism 7:30 p.m. Art Class 11:30 am Cycling Fundraiser Woodbridge WOWs TUESDAYS April 29 April 28 VFW Country Bingo 10 am-2 pm The South Plainfield Squirettes Open Dance Ladies Social Group 10 am The Club At Ricochet on St. will sponsor a "Walk For Autism," in- Breakfast April 29 WEDNESDAYS Nicholas Avenue will host Wish spired by Richie Romano on Sunday, May 6 Exercise Class 8:45 am Upon a Hero's 'Be a Hero 4.28.12' Woodbridge Widows Or Widow- April 29 at Putnam Park (by A&P). Shopping 9 am nationwide cycling event on Saturday, South Plainfield VFW, 155 Front ers will hold an open dance on Sun- Line Dancing 10 am Register 1 p.m.; walk starts 2 p.m. April 28 beginning at 9 a.m. Regis- St., will hold a country breakfast on day, April 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Computer..10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm Cost: $5, 16 and under; $10,17 and tration fee: $25; register online at Sunday, May 6 from 8 to 11 a.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, Morrisey Crocheting 1 pm over. All proceeds go to the Hope Tai Chi 2 pm www.bcahcroevcnt.com. NJ 101.5 For more information, call (908) Ave. in Avencl. Refreshments served. Autism Foundation and the Daniel will provide music and giveaways. 668-9751. Everyone is welcome. Admission: THURSDAYS Jordan Fiddle Foundation. Active Seniors 9:00 am Proceeds benefit the Wish Upon a $10 members; $12 guests. For more information, call Myrna Crafts Class 10 am Hero Foundation. Fire Department For more information, call (732) Computer.. 10, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm Morales at (347) 834-1819. For more information, email Jill Benefit Concert 381-3255 or (908) 757-0515. Exercise Class 1:15 pm Pavel at [email protected] or May 12 FRIDAYS call (732) 423-2070. Sacred Heart Trip to DuCret Annual Bingo 10 am-2 pm The National Shrine The South Plainfield Volunteer Spring Art Show/Sale SPHS Project Fire Department will hold its annual May 1 benefit concert on Saturday, May 12 April 29 Senior Center is open daily 8 a.m. to Graduation Auction Sacred Heart Altar Rosary Society at 8 p.m. at South Plainfield High DuCret School of Art will hold the 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays & Sundays. (908) 754-1047 April 28 is sponsoring a trip to The National School in the auditorium. Annual Spring Art Show & Sale on Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa The auction has been sold out. If This year's show is a Johnny Cash Sunday, April 29 from 2-4 p.m. at in Doylestown, Pa. on Tuesday, May Teams must register by April 21. you have not picked up your tickets, tribute featuring Terry Lee Goffee. 1030 Central Ave. in Plainfield fea- 1. Buses leave from the church park- turing the artwork of students. Meet The cost per team is S200; each team please call Tracey Hartmann at (908) General admission: $16. Tickets avail- ing lot at 8:30 a.m. and return at and help support duCrcr's emerging is guaranteed diree 30-minutc games. 750-6194. Doors will open at 6 p.m. able at the door. approximately 5 p.m. artists by purchasing one-of-a-kind Register online at www.tms.czfacility. (SPHS gym). Cost of $50 includes bus, driver's rip, pieces, including sculpture, jewelry, com/OnlineRegistrations. For additional information, please SPHS Class of 1962 snacks on board and lunch at the shrine. stained glass, photography oil, pastel, If you can't participate, but would call Sharon Miller at (908) 754-6461 Activities at the shrine include tour, Plans Reunion mixed media, acrylic and watercolor like to contribute, make checks pay- or sec the related article on page 3. movie, Mass and time on your own May 16 paintings. Live musicians and refresh- able to die Boyle Memorial Founda- Thank you for joining us in support to visit the gift shop and Ixjokstore. ments. Free admission. tion. In the memo line, please write of the Class of 2012. This is a great South Plainfield High School Class If time permits, included is a stop at For more information, call (908) "Clinton Avenue Fire Victims" and event for a very worthwhile cause. of 1962 is holding a 50th reunion on Peddler's Village in Lahaska, Pa. 757-7171. "Metuchen Benefit Basketball Tour- Together we can make a difference. 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Tickets school-ago children may sit in on age- are $15 in advance and $20 at the appropriate classes. Drawing supplies door. Refreshments available after available for younger children. the concert. For more information or to RSVP, Call Gcrda at (908) 369-3359 for call (908) 889-4900, email Ellen more information. [email protected] or Michelle Shapiro Abraham at educa Metuchen-Edison tor@sholomnj .org. Women's Club Mtg. Upscale Singles May 2 Dance Party The Metuchen-Edison Women's May 12 Club will hold its next monthly meet- More than 50 women attended the kick off of the Senior Center's Zumba Gold classes, the newest addition ing on Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Steppin' Out Singles is holding to the center's weekly offerings. Instructors Lisa Angie (pictured on the stage) led the high energy class and at the Heritage Clara Barton, 1015 an upscale singles dance party on demonstrated modified moves. The class is offered every Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Amboy Ave. in Edison. Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. at the Marvin Schlaffer, director of the Woodbridge Hilton, 20 Wood Ave. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute South in Iselin. Ages 40 and up. No Licenses Required for Sale of Used Items at Rutgers University, will introduce jeans/t-shirts/sneakers/shorts. Admis- educational non-credit programs sion: $15. By Ubby Barsky services to be rendered in the future mation for each employee. Terms of designed for individuals over 50. No For more information, call (732) or to take orders for any goods, wares, the license require maintenance of The Borough Council voted unani- tests or grades; just a willingness to 494-6200. . merchandise or service to be rendered records describing each item with their expand your experiences. Join us for mously to amend the ordinance in the future within the Borough of distinguishing marks when purchased entitled, "Peddling and Soliciting" an informative evening. The program Temple Sholom Hosts South Plainfield or for any transient and sold. The secondhand dealer who is free and open to the public. at the meeting of the mayor and merchant to engage in a temporary receives items that might have been council held on April 16. Originally Casino Night business, without first obtaining a lost or stolen is required to notify the For more information, call Diana introduced on April 2, the purpose of May 12 license therefor." Chief of Police in writing with infor- at (732) 548-0925. the amendment is to prevent residents "The police asked us to amend the mation on how the item was received Temple Sholom of Fanwood/ from purchasing used items including original ordinance," said Council- or purchased and the date and time of Open House at Scotch Plains, located in the Fan- jewelry, gold, silver, clothing, house- man Alex Barletta, who also said that such transaction. wood Presbyterian Church, 74 South hold articles or electronic devices such Morristown Airport used cell phones and other popular Violations for any provision of the Martine Ave., will hold a casino night as cell phones or iPads from transient items were being sold at unlikely ordinance will result in a fine of $100 May 5 fundraiser on Saturday, May 12 at 7 dealers. American Flyers Flight School at p.m Roulette, poker and blackjack, locations. with a maximum fine of $1000, or According to the amended ordi- the Morristown Airport, 50 Airport and auctions for goods and services. To receive a license, the applicant imprisonment in county jail for a term nance, "It shall be unlawful for any Rd., will be hosting an open house Tickets are $36 for $100 worth of must list his name, age and residence of 30 days, or both, at the discretion peddler, solicitor or other person to and lunch on Saturday, May 5 at casino chips. Use chips for gambling and the purpose and location of the of the judge. solicit funds or goods or to buy, sell noon. Free and open to the public. and to buy tickets for prizes. Refresh- business along with the same infor- ments included. Benefits Temple or dispose of or offer to sell or dispose For more information, call (973) of any goods, wares, merchandise or 267-3223 or visit www.americanfly Sholom's community, educational and Vets Assistance Group Forming religious programs. ers.net/about/aviationseminars.asp. A volunteer group is forming to put their lives on the line for us, our For tickets or more information, Compactor help the South Plainfield Veterans of loved ones and the United States of Open House at call (908) 889-4900, visit www. Foreign Wars. The group will help America; now we can do something sholomnj.org or email office@sho- Open This Temple Sholom with property maintenance and other nice for them. lomnj.org. programs the VFW may need help May 6 Saturday If you would like to participate The compactor on Kenneth Av- with in the future. or would like more information, call Temple Sholom, a Reform Jew- Send Your Community Events to: enue will be open Saturday, April Dennis Scalera, who is organizing Scalera at (908) 222-2683. ish congregation, will hold an open 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the group, feels that our veterans have house for its religious school on spobserver@comcast. net Sunday, May 6 from 10:30 a.m. until for /III your Pest Con fro/Needs/ noon in the lobby of Union Catholic- High School, 1600 S. Martine Ave. Termites ft Bed Bugs 0 Ants Call larrapino Heating & Cooling Bees /Wasps 0 Cockroaches Raccoons a Mice Event Photos for a free in-home estimate! AND MORE! 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Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. On and Off Dinner: Mon-Thur 4:30-9 p.m., Fri & Sat 4:30-10 p.m. Premises •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer call 908-668-0010 April 27,2O12 Celebrate South Plainfield! milestones Partesi Named To Castleton's President's List Kristen Partesi of South Plainfield was named to the Castleton State Col- lege President's List for the Fall 2011 semester. To qualify for diis highest aca- demic honor, a student must maintain South Plainfield Business Association panelists at Career Day at high school. full time status and a semester grade point average of 4.0. SPBA Hosts Career Day at SPHS Located in Vermont, Castleton is small enough to be a community where The sixth annual Career Day Pro- employment opportunities from a panel South Plainfield Business Association every student matters, yet offers more gram sponsored by the South Plain- of professionals. President Nancy Grennicr, BOE Vice than 30 academic programs, 20 inter- field Business Association and South This year's panel of 16 were South President Debbie Boyle and Director collegiate spons and over 40 clubs and Congratulations to Allison Wag- Plainfield High School held on April Plainfield Business Association mem- of Guidance Elaine Gallo introduced organizations. The college stresses com- ner, South Plainfield High School 20 introduced students to a variety bers who volunteered to talk about how die panelists and fielded questions from munity service and provides exceptional senior and member of the SPHS of professions and offered them the they ended up in their present careers. the students. programs for first year students. Winter Guard. Allison won the chance to learn about various careers, Almost 300 high school juniors partici- The variety of occupations held by Mid Atlantic Indoor Network including education requirements and pated in this year's program. the panelists provided many interest- (MAIN) Winter Guard 2012 Mary ing stories about how they each ended Vokral Elected VP Dennison Scholarship. The schol- up at their present jobs. Most did not Of the NJAEO arship was presented at the Main find their present career until years after Championships on April 21 held graduating from college. Each panelist Jim Vokral of South Plainfield was at South Brunswick High School. told students they should keep an open recentlyTC-elected as the first vice presi- • On April 12 a Chambers Street for driving while intoxicated, failure to mind about their careers and college dent of the New resident reported that a large decora- maintain a lane and using a cell phone course choices. Jersey Association Eric Rhode Earns of Election Offi- tive Easter egg that was on their lawn while driving. Before the students returned to class, cials (NJAEO) at Honors at Kean was thrown at the rear windshield of • Giuseppe DiPietro was arrested they were able to speak to the panelists their annual con- their vehicle. for driving while intoxicated and reck- one-on-one to ask questions. University • A South Plainfield Avenue resi- less driving. ference in Atlantic This year's panelists were Joyce Eric Rhode, a graduate of South dent reported that their Discover card • Isiarh Smith was arrested for driv- City. It is a non Signorile-Central Jersey Federal Credit Plainfield High School and a film had been fraudulently used at nine ing while intoxicated and careless driving. paid position. Union, Nya Patel-Smile Pharmacy, Greg major at Kean University, has earned stores. • On April 15 Kwame T. Talley was Jim Vokral This associa- Heim-coin dealer, Renato R. Biribin recognition from Kean University's • On April 13 Jexiel Aviles was arrested for simple assault. tion is a state-wide, non-profit group and Thomas Lanza-attorneys, Detective Lambda Alpha Sigma Academic Hon- arrested for driving while intoxicated, • On April 16 German Sauz-Garcia consisting of election officials from each Jim Darby-residency officer at SPHS, ors List for 2011. This award is based careless driving and failure to maintain was arrested for endangering the wel- New Jersey county. Members work to- Terry Robak-facilitator and life coach, on high levels of academic excellence a lane. fare of a child. gether to share information to provide Chrissy Buteas-former councilwoman, at Kean University for the Spring and • Jonathan R. Tomassi was arrested • Andre G. Key was arrested fdr safe and secure elections. Michael Grennier-forensic computer Fall 2011 semesters. for disorderly conduct. driving on a suspended license and an investigator, Karen Roman-Lincoln Jim is the administrator of the Mid- • Frederick M. Galek was arrested outstanding warrant. dlesex County Board of Elections which Technical Institute, Michael Castoral- To submit a milestone, email for lewdness. • Amira Y. Chitalia was arrested at South Plainfield Funeral Home, Aimee is responsible for managing all elections, spobserver@comcosinet or mail to • On April 14 Michael K. Tucka was A&P for theft. Stone-The Salon Professional Academy, voter registration records, voting ma- 1110 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1B, South arrested for driving while intoxicated • On April 18 Quick Chek on Samp- Marc Jelinsky-TD Bank and Derryck chines, poll workers and other election and reckless driving. ton Avenue reported receiving two White-South Plainfield councilman. activities within Middlesex County. 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KieuiL By Kenneth Morgan of information was collected, and what South Plainfield Education Founda- search tools and resources .ire available tion held its annual Wine "lasting, one We've got a lot of ground to cover to help you organize that information. of the most popular fundraisers of the this week, so let's get right to the news (Gads, how did people live without Ex- year. 'Hie event took place at the Senior from die South Plainfield Library. cel back then?) Both the movie and the Center on April 13. First of all, be advised that the notary census programs are being presented Approximately 17 vendors offered a will be unavailable next week on Tues- free; registration is requested for the wide variety of alcoholic beverages tor day, Wednesday morning, Thursday census program. guests to sample, straight or mixed with and Friday. (Sorry, I can't be two places For those of you who want to ac- juice or soda. In addition to die huge-as- at once and I'm otherwise occupied.) tively support our efforts here (which sortment of wines and beers from across Next, our children's programs will is quite a lot of you, I understand), the country and around the world, there be somewhat abbreviated next week. the next meeting of the Friends of the were liquors for every taste, such as (Sorry, Director Linda and Miss Mija Library is scheduled for Thursday at vodka in all flavors, including whipped can't be two places at once and they're 7 p.m. (You'll be in a different room cream, cherry whipped cream, lemon, otherwise occupied.) We'll still have than the census program.) Both mem- vanilla and tangerine. Alcohol was pro- Sue Ashnault enjoys a sampling. the Monday Morning Movie for pre- bers and non-members arc welcome vided by Dan Ratti of Oak Tree Liquors schoolers at 10:30 a.m.; however, to attend. on Oak Tree Road. the Tuesday and Thursday Storytime Here are a couple of upcoming In between sampling, guests enjoyed programs and both Time for 2s and 3s events you might be interested in: first, assorted food provided by Hometown programs have been cancelled. But the we'll be having a program on research- Heros and Flanagan's. In addition, Wednesday storytime, for children ages ing your family tree (genealogy, for the the Boyle Family provided food from three and over, will still be held at 6:30 scientifically-inclined) on Thursday, Paulo's Barbeque. p.m. Also, the Babytime program, for May 17 at 6:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, About 70 people attended the fourth children ages two and under, will be May 22 at 2 p.m. Second, we'll bere- annual Wine 'lasting. Proceeds from the held at its usual time on Friday at 10:30 starting our scries of classes on basic event go towards scholarships the Edu- a.m. We've also got a new program on computer usage with "Introduction to cation Foundation provides to graduat- the schedule: Friday Fun, a program the Internet" on Wednesday, May 16 at ing seniors. A 50/50 raffle drawing was for children ages seven to 10. It fea- noon; Monday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. held, which had five winners. tures stories, games and a craft activity. and Thursday, May 24 at noon. Please The Almost Famous Players held a Like our other children's programs, it's call formor e information or to sign up. tricky tray raffle in the lobby during presented free of charge and you don't Be advised that space is limited for the the wine tasting. The raffle had been need to register. computer classes. postponed from a coffeehouse held in And, so you adults don't feel left out, We have room for a quick advisory: February. Organized by Patricia Abbott, we've got some programs for you, too. we've moved our collection of non- set up by Chris Abbott and Shannen Guests peruse the Almost Famous Players raffle offerings. The Monday Night Movie, featuring fiction videocassettes and DVDs back Rivers and manned by Diane Conroy, the presentation of a recently-released downstairs. The VHS tapes are now the raffle offered over 35 gifts ranging film on DVD, will be shown at 6:30 shelved next to our ABR/ESL collec- from Flanagan's gift certificates, a three Bag Pipe Player Needed For Memorial Day p.m. Please check with us regarding tion under the windowsill in the main foot sub from Hometown Heros, pool The search is on for a bag pipe player for the 2012 South Plainfield Memorial title and content information. (Due room, while the DVDs are shelved next service by DiNizo's Pools, gift baskets Day Ceremony. Vincent Perry; commander of the South Plainfield Veterans to performance rights issues, we're to the videogames, at the front end of from Debbie Boyle and Carousel, a lot- of Foreign Wars post, thought it would be nice to have a bag pipe player at not supposed to print that info here.) the rest of the DVD collection. Check tery basket from Twin City Pharmacy, the ceremony this year. And, following some adjustments to with the Circulation Desk if you need informal portraits, pizza dinners, gift If you would like to play or know of an individual who may be interested, our electrical and media systems, the help finding a title. certificates from Mohn's, Sportworld, call Dennis Scalera at (908) 222-2683. movie will be shown in the main room That's all for now. As always, please Muscle Maker Grill, The Salon Profes- at the library, where the seating won't call us at (908) 754-7885 for further sional Academy and Kake Queen; tick- be so cramped. (Still no stadium ar- details. You can also check the website ets to Edison Valley Playhouse, Summer rangement, though.) at www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us or look Drama Workshop, NJ Renaissance Come bake it On Thursday at 6:30 p.m., we'll have us up on Facetxx)k at www.facebook. Faire, Roxic and Dukes in Dunellcn and shake it our program on the 1940 U.S. Census. com/southplainfieldlibrary. See you and much more. with the Pat-a-Cake We'll give you some tips on how to ac- next Friday. Both the wine tasting and the raffle cess the newly-released data, what sort were a huge success. Bakery! SEARS HOME APPLIANCE CENTER 4910 Hadley Center South, South Plainfield (9O8) 757-5948 • ALL KENMORE Home Appliance Showroom COOKING APPLIANCES SUNDAY, APRIL 22"° HMD • 1 L • | TH SATURDAY, APRIL 28 , 2012 ^0 m • OFF I ALL KENMORE AND KENMORE ELITE WALL OVENS WITH Need One less Thing ft Do? YOUR SEARS CARD' • WITH SEARS CARD WITH SEARS CARD WITH SEARS CARD WITH SEARS CARD d. Kenmore* microwdve-wali WITH SEARS CARD WITH SEARS CARD a. 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(A) bus 2:30 3:45pm V Tennis-Middlesex (H) 4pm Fr Baseball-Monroe (A) bus 2:30 SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Golf Outing 4pm V & JV Baseball-Monroe (H) Memorial Golf League 10am V Lacrosse-No. Brunswick Join the South Plainfield Education WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 LEAGUE STANDINGS JV/11:30 bus 8:30 Foundation and the South Plainfield 1 lam JV Baseball-Middlesex (H) 3:45pm BV Track-GMC Relays @ S. American Division National Division Business Association for a fun day of 1 lam Fr Baseball-Middlesex (H) Bruns (A) bus 2:00 4pm V Baseball-Middlesex @ No. Bruns 3:45pm GV Track-GMC Relays @ S. W L T W |_ j golf and networking with delicious Com bus 2:30 Bruns (A) bus 2:00 2 Buds, 2Dubes 2 0....0 Italian-American 2 0 0 food and drink on Tuesday, May 8 from B V Track-Millburn Relays (A) bus 3:45pm V Tennis-Colonia (H) 6:45am Fr Track McCriskin-Gustafason 2 0....0 S. Plfd Funeral Home 1 1 0 3 toSp.m. atCranburyGolfClub,49 THURSDAY, MAY 3 KC'sKorner 1 1....0 Sport & Social 1 1 0 Southfield Rd. in West Windsor. MONDAY, APRIL 30 3:30pm V Golf-East Bruns @ Tamarack Altie's Boys 1 1....0 Windows Plus 0 1 1 Proceeds from the event go to local 3:45pm BVTennis-Monroe (A) bus 2:30 (A) bus 2:30 Unique Sports 1 1 ....0 Dirty Harry & Friends ..0 2 .0 scholarships and other charitable causes. 3:45pm V Golf-Old Bridge (H) 3:45pm BVTennis-Sayreville (A) bus 2:30 Twin City 0 1....1 Witty's Liquors 0 2 ...0 Entry fee of $150 includes 18 holes 4pm V& JV BasebaH-Monroe (A) bus 2:30 3:45pm V & JV Sofrball-Colonia (H) of golf, use of locker rooms, greens fees 4pm Fr Baseball-Monroe (H) 3:45pm V Lacrosse-Old Bridge (H) and cart, continental breakfast, corn- JV/5.-15 TUESDAY, MAY 1 To celebrate being in first place in Italian-American Club. Chris "The plimentar^ bc^ngc cart hot dog and 4pm V & JV Baseball-Governor Liv (A) the American Division after hammer- 3:45pm V & JV SoflbalWFK (A) bus 2:30 Hawk" Dillon shot a 37 and Ted Stamk ^ at ^ * baf (bee ^ bus 2:30 ing Alfie's Boys on opening night, 3:45pm V Lacrosse-Rutgers Prep 4pm Fr Baseball-Governor Uv (H) and Mark Bamnck posted a pair of 39s ^ soda) ^ RBQ lunchmn JV/5:15{A)bus2:30 Dale Dube came to the course nattily for Unique Sports; respectable scores, ^ fomat k a four man 3:45pm GVTrack-GMC @ $. Bruns (Aj FRIDAY, MAY * attired in a peach-colored golf shirt— to be sure but not quite good enough ^ a ^ ^ ^.^ ^ ^ bus 2:00/Fr Track 3:45pm V Golf - S. Brunswick (H) with matching shocs-and generously when you re giving away a significant , , ° , , , i awarded tor r team low gross, team low provided his playing partner, Chris numbe r orf strokes. . , . , f ' , . , , . , , . , net, longest drive and closest to the pin Nuzzo, with a matching shirt. They T In the battle forbraggin g rights on ,„ ? TT , • • , easily won the Fashion Award for the „..-,,. ,, , „., JT i n and Par 3 contest. Hole in one wins a car night, but they left it up to their team- Plainfield Avenue, Mark Mr. Steady _ . . . mates, Jeff Orth and Don Hall, to lead Chichvar was his usual steady self and . Registration "* continental break- the way to a 17-3 pounding of Sport came through with a solid round of 37 fot at 8 am' wth shot&jn *art ar 9 with lovely bird.es on the fourth and am-°Pcn^**&**«2p.m.followed & Social. Orth and Hall shot a pair of b the BBO luncheon and awards 39s and Scott McDonald also had a 39 eighth holes. Steve Schock pitched y - " in with a 39 as McCriskin's won the The following corporate sponsor- for Sport and Social in a losing effort. Eagles Scholarships Available match overthe South Plainfield Funeral shlPs « available: Platinum $1,000; The South Plainfield Eagles are guidance office at the high school or Dube and Nuzzo, looking beautiful, Home, 13-7. John Dominic, Wayne gold $750 ™d Sllver $500- Corporate pleased to announce that they will once were happy to pose for photographs Lavender and Matt Ward all had 41s underwriters include: event sponsor on our website at www.leaguelineup. 500 again be offering four $500 scholar- com/speagles. after their impressive win. in going down to defeat. $ ; breakfast sponsor $250; bever- ships to graduating seniors who have All applications must be returned to Alfie's Boys came roaring back after To demonstrate that he can hit a age cart sponsor $250; lunch sponsor the whipping they endured last week participated in the Eagles program the South Plainfield High School Guid- driver, Mike Bchr responded to some $250, tee sign-first and 18th tee box and demolished Witty's Liquors, 16-4. taunts on the first tee and pulled his $175 and tee sign-second through 17th for a minimum of three years who are ance Office no later than May 14. Bill Tankiewicz earned the medal for Big Dog out of his bag and promptly green $125. continuing his/her education. -Submitted by Abra Hodge, the victors with a nice round of 37, and crashed his tee shot a long way straight To register, visit www.spba.biz. Applications are available at the Cheer Commissioner Danny Griffin chipped in with a 38. For into the right rough. He then placed a For more information, call Shannon Witty's, Kevin "Boom Boom" Bickunas warm fuzzy cover over the Big Dog, Jefferys at (908) 757-1055, Thorn Calling All High School Senior posted the low score with a 40. put him to sleep for the night and Lanza at (908) 753-6010, Bob Longo When a team with low handicaps has proceeded to shoot a nice round of at (908) 753-7004, ext. 106, RickMc- Girls-It's Scholarship Time to give away a lot of strokes, they can 37 to spark his KC's Korner team to a Criskin at (908) 561-8000 or Marge The Parents' Ponytail (Softball) and Ponytail All-Stars for a minimum be sure they're in for a tough match, 15-5 win over Dirt)' Harry & Friends. Reedy at (908) 561-5800, ext. 302. Association is sponsoring four $500 of three years. All-Star players may ap- even when they shoot very well. That Behr got some nice help from Efrain college scholarships for girls. Appli- ply for both the recreation and All-Star certainly was the case with Twin City Solis who registered a 38. For the LEGAL NOTICE cations are currently being accepted scholarships; however, a player is only Pharmacy. Captain Guy "The Hustler" Dirty Harry squad, Kevin McCormack earned the medal with a 38. LEGAL NOTICE and can be obtained from the South eligible to receive one scholarship. The Severini fired a sparkling round of 33 to earn medalist honors for the night. Jay In American Division action next BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD Plainfield High School Guidance Of- application must be received no later COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY Copolla was extremely sharp and just week, Dale Dube and his first place fice. To qualify for the scholarships, the than Monday, May 14. ORDINANCE 1962 one stroke higher as he aimed in a ter- teammates will take on Twin City applicant must be a high school senior All completed applications can be AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT rific 1 -over 34 and Joe Diller added a 39. Pharmacy, led by the red hot Jay Cop- graduating this June and a current mailed to APPPA Scholarship, P.O. AND REVIEW ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF THE Unfortunately, all that good golf was just pola and by Guy Severini who is on BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD resident of South Plainfield. To qualify Box 441, South Plainfield, N.J. 07080 good enough to gain a 10-10 tie with fire. Ear plugs will be available for the for one of the two recreation scholar- This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final or returned to the high school guid- Windows Plus who got a nice perfor- teams that have to tee off before and passage and publication according to law. This Ordi- ships, applicants must have played for nance published herewith was introduced and passed ance office in a sealed envelope labeled mance from Dave Ramano who had a 37. after this match. a minimum of four years in the South SPPPA Scholarship. Verification of upon first reading at the regular meeting of the Borough The Italian-American Club had the Low scores for the night: Guy Severi- Council of the Borough of South Plainfield held on April Plainfield Recreation Department's school enrollment is required prior good fortune of getting a lot of strokes ni, 33; Jay Coppola, 34; Mike Behr, 37; 16,2012. tt will be further considered for final passage Ponytail Softball League. To qualify after a public hearing to be held on May 7.2012, at the to funds being awarded. Get your ap- in their match and they needed all that Mark Chichvar, 37; Bill Tankiewicz, 37, for the Ponytail All-Star scholarships, plications and submit them as soon as Municipal Building, 2480 Plainfield Avenue, NJ at 7:00 handicap help to gain their big win Chris Dillon, 37; Dave Romano, 37; p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. applicants must have played recreation possible. Best of luck to all of you; you over Unique Sports Accessories, 16-4. Danny Griffin, 38, Kevin McCormack, at which time and place any persons desire to be heard softball for a minimum of four years are all winners in our scorebook. upon the same will be given an opportunity to be heard. Jeff Gross had a 39 for the first place 38; and Efain Solis, 38. Copies are available free of charge at the Municipal Clerk's Office prior to the public hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 1962 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF <@a(( today for THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD WHEREAS, (he Borough Zoning Board of Adjust- ment has determined that a schedule is necessary to your comp&mentaru establish variance plan requirements for certain types of applications that do not currently have site plan consultation! SJ requirements; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer and Board Attorney have prepared a schedule of proposed variance plan requirements for the types of applications that currently John Butler DMD do not have site plan requirements, which has been approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and which requests that such requirements be included in ORTHODONTIST the Development Review Ordinance: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Govern- Specialty Permit #06001 ing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Code of the Borough be amended to include Appendix C to the Development Review Ordinance to include variance plan Traditional & Clear Braces requirements for the following types of applications: a. One or two-family bulk variances (existing dwelling) Premier Invisalign b. One or two-family bulk variances (new construction) c. One or two-family use variances Provider d. Bifurcated use variances The Appendix shall be in the form attached hereto. Most Insurances Accepted This Ordinance shall lake effect upon final passage and PEN HOUSE publication in accordance with New Jersey law. 'No Interest Payment Plan Amy Antonides, RMC/CMC Saturday* Municipal Clerk Tour thef $44.57 April 27. 2012 Cosmetic Dental Associates For all the news about 4917 Stelton Road (Hadley Cente Now Accepting New Patients your town, subscribe to South Plainfield • 908-753-9901 the Observer. April 27, 2O12 •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observercall 90H 668-OO1O School Board Roof Repairs (Continued from page 1) and is rolling over another 5600,000 + Obituaries for a Bid Evaluation; SI,750 for a Pre- in state aid from the 2011/2012 budget Construction Conference and S 1,500 into this year's budget. Staffing posi- for a Final Inspection. tions that were cut in the previous two field; and a brother, Steven Danik and rection of McCriskin-Gustafson Home The board can also request the years are expected to be brought back Assunta (DiMartino) wife Lynne of Milford. Also surviving For Funerals. services of an ARMM full time con- with the additional monies. are six nieces and nephews. struction monitor at $3 jiOO for a 40 A "Design/Bid Construction Sched- Basso, 90 Funeral services were held at Mc- hour work week for the duration of ule" prepared by ARMM calls for Assunta (DiMartino) Basso died Criskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals. die project. the "details, drawings, specifications on Monday, April 16 at JFK Medical Carmella M. (Erimne) and bid forms" for the project to be In a letter from ARMM President Center in Edison. Frank Moore to Business Administrator completed by May 9, at which time Alparone, 82 Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Anna "Toots" Jim Olobardi dated March 21 reiterat- they plan to advertise forconstructio n Carmella M. (Erimne) Alparone died bidders. A Bidder's Tour will take place Assunta was a lifelong resident of ing their willingness to keep plans and on Tuesday, April 17 at home. specs at the same cost as 20 years ago, on May 11, and the project will be open Brooklyn. (Pornovets) Deering, 89 Born in Bound Brook, Carmella Moore stated, "The main focus at this for bid on May 30. ARMM anticipates A beloved mother, grandmother Anna "Toots" (Pornovets) Deering grew up in Middlesex and settled in time is to 'put our finger in the dike' a week for the bids to be evaluated, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Basso en- died on Friday, April 20 at the Mill- South Plainfield 52 years ago. for an approximately two-year period and the board should award a contract joyed crochetting and for several years house Nursing Home in Trenton. An avid bingo player, Mrs. Alparone at which time it is hoped additional by June 6. donated receiving blankets she made Mrs. Deering was a lifelong resident enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, her daily Rinding becomes available." The work on the buildings is sched- to the maternity ward at JFK Medical of South Plainfield. She enjoyed spend- scratch offs and playing cards with her The board initially allocated S1.2M uled to begin shortly after the school Center in Edison. ing time with her family, was an excel- family. of excess surplus from the 2010/2011 year ends on June 20, and should be She is predeceased by her husband, lent story teller and loved to cook. In budget for the project; however, completed by August 24. Adam; a son, Paul; and several siblings. addition, Toots liked going to the track She was a devoted wife and mother additional money will now be com- According to roof repair invoices Surviving is a daughter, Florence to play the ponies. who cherished the time she spent ing from reserve accounts that, as of requested for the past 10 years from with her grandchildren and great- Mancino and husband Larry of South She is predeceased by two sons, June 2011, include another S2.5M. the business administrator, the board grandchildren. Plainfield; a sister, Connie Adinoffi of Raymond J. Jr. and John T and by all In addition, the board adopted a spent $43,766 between April 2007 Carmella is predeceased by her hus- Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Nicholas of her siblings. 2012/2013 fiscal budget at $55,281,383 and March 2009 for repairs on various band, Edmund J. Sr.; and a brother, Matonti of Long Island, N.Y.; two Surviving is a daughter, Beverly Straz last month, which includes an almost buildings by three different roofing Dominic Ermie. companies. Robert Walker was the grandchildren, Peter Mancino and wife and husband Hank of South Plainfield; 3% hike costing taxpayers approxi- Surviving is a daughter, Helena mately $108 more a year on an average director of buildings and grounds Elisa of Middlesex and Adam Mancino a son, Dennis Deering and wife Bonnie Alparone of South Plainfield; two sons, home assessed at $122,900. The district around that time; however, his position and wife Lisa of Hoboken; and four of Fla.; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Glenn J. DcAngelis Sr. and wife Mary is expected to receive S735,000 more in was eliminated. No receipts since 2009 great-grandchildren, Antonio, Eliana, Ali, Raymond Deering, Stacey Straz, Ann of Hillsborough and Edmund J. state aid towards the 2012/2013 budget were obtained. Graziella and Vittoria. Ryan, Todd and Lindsey Deering and Alparone Jr. and wife Ellen of North Funeral services were held at Mc- Tim and Kelly Smith; and 12 great- Brunswick; a sister, Dolly Lang of Flor- Criskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals. grandchildren. GOP Endorses Frank and Bengivenga ida; two grandchildren, Glenn J. DeAn- Funeral services were held at Mc- gelis Jr. and wife Claire and Anthony J. (Continued from page 1) enue this year, as well as several other Criskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals. "We saw how we could save money streets," he said. We're also planning DeAngelis; four great-grandchildren, by having our Public Works Depart- additional work to enhance our parks Paula L (Danik) Holly, Devon, Joseph and Hannah ment take over the pick-ups," Frank and keep them in top-notch shape." DeAngelis. Also surviving is her dearest explained. "At the same time, we made Bengivenga is seeking his third term Ryan, 64 Georges Choueiri, 89 friend, Timmy Alparone. the service better by letting residents on the council. He heads the council's Paula L. (Danik) Ryan died on Tues- Funeral services were held at Mc- choose when was best for them." public safety committee and served as Georges Choueiri passed away on day, April 17 at Saint Michael's Medical Tuesday, April 17 at Woodcrest Health Criskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals. When asked about his biggest ac- council president in 2008. Center in Newark. complishments, Bengivenga first Frank was elected last fall to fill Care Center in New Milford. Born in Elizabeth, Paula grew up He was born in Beirut, Lebanon pointed to the 2010 tax cut. "I was a one-year term created when Matt in Rosclle Park and settled in South happy I could join my follow council Anesh became mayor. He chairs the where he spent the majority of his life Plainfield in 1985. members in voting to lower taxes in council's health, welfare and environ- before moving to Brookyln, N.Y. in the TlOMETOWNHEROS 2010," he said. ment committee. Frank is a former Paula worked as a conference coor- 1990s. In 2003, Georges and his family Bengivenga also believes it's vital Marine and has served as head of both dinator for UMDNJ in Piscataway for moved to Somerset. 5SND-A-PLATTS, to invest in the Gown's infrastructure, the American Legion and the Marine several years prior to her retirement. Georges is survived by his loving We will send to any especially our parks and roads. "We'll Corps League. She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, wife, Wassila; four children, Charles home a beautifully be reconstructing part of Sampton Av- camping and being surrounded by and wife Birgit, Katia, Elias and wife arranged and wrapped her family. Assorted Sandwich Tray Thank you South Pfainfield for your valued business. Clarines, and Michael and wife Carol; It's the Experience* Mrs. Ryan is predeceased by her with two of our homemade and eight grandchildren, Pamina, Dan- salads-^ny bay-Any Time, serves 8-10 husband, Phil Ryan; her father, Frank ielle, Rachid, Sophia, George, Emily, Danik; and a brother, Greg Danik. 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Memorial Care 1O •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observercall 908 668 OOIO April 27, 2O12 SPHS Music Boosters Music NOTES Attention Seniors: The scholarship leaving the Boosters in June, and we any wine with a Wine Master sticker application has been posted. Deadline need members to fill much needed and Oak Tree will donate $ 1 for every is today. Late applications will not be positions. If you would like to be bottle sold up to $19.99 and $2 for considered. Copies of the applications considered or have a nomination, ever)' bottle sold from $20 and up. Students from the SPHS Choir and Jazz Band performed with the NJAJE can be accessed on our website at please email Donna Teller at rteller3@ Tell the cashier to mark the sales to Region II Jazz Choir at Princeton HS on April 22. The students auditioned www.sphsmusicboosters. webs, com comcast.net. "SPHS MUSIC BOOSTERS." on March 19 and were selected to be in the group which rehearsed at or on the music department web- Remember, in order to vote in the Important Music Booster Dates to the Middle School and Princeton High School. The students had the site at www.spboe.schoolwires.ner/ May Music Boosters election, you Remember opportunity to work with students from all over Central Jersey, and were domain/140. Completed applications must be a member and have attended • 4/27-Scholarship applications able to get a chance to improvise or "scat". (L-R) Marc Stasio, Jonathan must be returned to Mr. Vroom, Mrs. three meetings. Membership is $3 must be returned to high school music Reyes, John Delacruz, Rusty Teller and teacher Joan Stasio. Stasio or Mr. Mikolon today. Late ap- individual or $5 family. teachers. plications will not be accepted. The Music Booster banquet is • 5/2-Music Boosters general APRIL IS AUSTIM AWARENESS MONTH The SPHS Boosters of the Musical scheduled for Friday, June 8 at 6 meeting, 7 p.m. in the high school Arts 2012/2013 Executive Board p.m. at the Italian-American Club Chorus room A Sister's Acceptance - 3y Christina Romano The annual elections for the 2012/ in North Plainfield. Imitations for • 6/6-High school spring concert he event that was difficult for me was when my parents finally explained 2013 Executive Board will be held the banquet have been mailed out. • 6/8-Music Boosters banquet that my brother was autistic. This explained why my brother was differ- on Wednesday, May 2 at the Music The RSVP deadline is May 11. Any To keep informed of all Music Tent from other brothers. I was 7 years old. I didn't understand why my Boosters general meeting. If anyone questions, please email Laura Conrad Boosters activities, we welcome and brother acted differently than other brothers so I was embarrassed of him. I is interested in leadership opportuni- at njconrads(S>comcast.net. encourage all parents to attend the didn't want to tell my friends about my brother. I just wanted him to disap- ties, please come to our next meet- Current Musk Booster Fundraiser monthly meetings throughout the pear. I asked myself, "Why do I have an autistic brother and my friends have ing. Many of our senior parents and will be held at Oak Tree Wine & year. normal brothers?" I pretty much ignored him because he acted so differently, executive board members will be Spirits, 902 Oak Tree Ave. Purchase and people always looked at him. I just wanted to hide in a hole. Eventually, I learned from my parents that we all needed to be patient with him. My brother didn't ask to be this way, and he really couldn't help his speech SCHOOL DOARD H0TE5 or behavior. I started to understand that he was doing the best he could. "Was I doing the best I could?" I asked myself. As my parents forced us to experi- By Libby Barsky 6:30 p.m. The board approved an agreement . The board approved the resigna- with ARMM Associates, Inc. to ence the world, I wanted to hide instead. Things that were fun for any family The Board of Education approved tions of Laurie Hall, supervisor of provide administrative services for were a nightmare for my family. Vacations and restaurants were so incredibly new times for the scheduled monthly Special Services; Sheryl Lawrence, a roof design project for the South hard for my parents, but even more for my brother. It didn't stop as though. meetings of the Committee of the special education teacher at Kennedy Plainfield High School and Middle My mother taught us that we deserved to experience fun and enjoyment just Whole (COW) and the Regular School; Stacey Clostcrman, social Sch(X)l. The architects total project fee as much as the next family. We just needed to change our attitude towards the Public Meetings which meet on the studies teacher at the high school; and (exclusive of optional hourly services) situation. You see, Richie doesn't like change. He gets nervous at amusement second and third Wednesday of each Allison Schneider, elementary teacher will be $112,150. The architect will parks, restaurants and hotels. He would cry until we got home, because home month; however, both meetings at Grant School. also provide full time construction was comfort for him. Vacations could only last three to four days. How I hated in May will be held on Wednesday, monitoring for a 40-hour week for a him for my summer and my life. May' 9 with the COW meeting at Forty-five high school students fee of $3,800 through the completion 6 p.m. and the regular meeting at 8 have been receiving math instruction Today, my attitude to my brother is improving. My disappointment towards of the construction phase anticipated p.m. From June until December, the two days a week since February 12 him is turning into love and acceptance. I understand, with the help from my from two teachers, Kyle McElroy and to last between 10 to 12 weeks. family, that life with an autistic brother will not be easy. I will still be embar- COW meetings will be held at 6 p.m. and the public meetings will start at Nicholas Curcio, to prepare them for rassed by his outbursts and behaviors but instead of being sad, I will explain state tests. to my friends that he has autism. Autism shouldn't make a person fearful. To me, if you know the facts, then the knowledge makes you powerful, enough to Shopping local for products and services supports locally owned businesses overcome the fears. I no longer am afraid of people looking at me differently which employ local workers, use local resources & primarily service local consumers. because of my brother. 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By way of service projects of South Plainfield, the parents of the and fundraising ventures, they hope- late Brayden James Carr. to provide athletic, social, rehabilita- The Big East basketball conference tive and academic opportunities to Natalie and Jim Can join the teams that faced off to raise money for In Brayden's Eyes: Rutgers Men's Basket- is where Jim calls home for the past children with seizure conditions and ball coaches and alumni against South Plainfield PBA. 13 years. He has been a staple in the their related physical needs, as well as By Jane Dornick school Jeans for Teens fundraiser. Parada, Gary Cassio, Chief Jim Parker, Rutgers University men's basketball to provide humanitarian support and The student male winner of the 5K Ahmad Stuckey, Jay Culver and Lloyd program, through various posi- relief to their parents. The South Plainficld Middle School run was Charlie Butrico, 16, and the McNclly. Rutgcr's alumni were Brad tions, and is currently the director of Donations for the event came PTO and the South Plainfield PBA female winner was Dianne Ferraro, Wachtel, Tyre Grccr, Marquis Webb; basketball operations for the Scarlet from Underground Printing, Bimbo #100 hosted Bray's Run & Fun 5K 13, both from South Plainfield. Corky McMullen, Mike Coburn, Knights. Natalie is a former athletic Bakery and Pepsi. Run and 1.5 mile Fun Walk along In the adult category, Ben Forrest Grant Billmcicr and Juel Wiggan. trainer, coach, local teacher and the "It was a nice day," said Natalie. "We with a basketball game between for- of New Brunswick had the fastest Referees were Fred Leo and Tom mother of Brayden. wanted to do something family-ori- mer Rutgers Men's Basketball coaches time for the men and Monika Leh- Curtis and the timekeeper was Megan Brayden was an adorable two ented within the community. I would and alumni versus the PBA on April man of South Plainfield had the best Boyle. Borough Council President and a half year-old boy whose life- like to thank the 300 guests, friends 15 at the high school. woman's time. Ray Rusnak attended the event as well was much too short. Out of horrific and family that attended the event and The event raised over $5,000, Participating in the hour-long as Councilman Rob Bcngivenga. tragedy in May 2011, the Carr Family the businesses that donated items." which includes private donations, basketball game from the PBA were In Brayden's Eyes, The Brayden dedicated their fives to honoring their Proceeds from this event will go money raised from the event and a Daryl Strothcr, Pete Leonardis, Mike Carr Foundation Inc., is a 501(c)(3) son's indomitable spirit and infectious toward funding high school scholar- 51,200 donation from the middle Sikanowicz, Joe Glowacki, Ken non-profit charitable organization enthusiasm for life through positive ships for the PTO and PBA. Middlesex County Unveils Robust Community Notification System The Middlesex County Board for us as a county but for our munici- as large or as small a group as needed. for us and our municipal partners to in making this the most effective noti- of Chosen Freeholders tonight in- palities as well," said Rios, chair of die Those notifications can be targeted communicate important information fication system it can be is to get resi- troduced the Middlesex County Administration Committee. to a specific geographic area because to our residents," said Freeholder Di- dents, business owners and those who Community Notification System. During Hurricane Irene, the coun- the system uses GIS or Geographic rector Christopher D. Rafano. "And work in Middlesex County to register." This statc-of-thc-art communication ty on behalf of Dunellen, Hclmctra, Information System Technology. 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