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****«****«*««*Q ^.R J |_0T**C 026 c18 p18 s1065 ws6 Sp Public Library VBVfyfffFf f fffyffvfffB t M M 24U42484 KiainneiaPlainfield Ave ‘Southvy l/l- / £ XPlainfield L v /l L t L f L L V/L sS piamfieidPlainfield nNJ j 007080-3531 7 0 8 0 -3 5 3 1 OBSERVER MAY 17, 2013 VOL 16, NO. 37 Member New Jersey Press Association 60 CENTS NewRecycling Contract To Save Borough $60K The borough has contraacd with tic bags. Styrofoam and heav\', rigid Waste Management to provide airb- plastics such as flower pots, buckets side recycling pickups as o f May 1. The and toys, are not accepted. borough will save a rotal o f $60,000 “We hope that by giving people the over three years in comparison to opportunity to recycle more o f their what Republic Services (Midco), the household solid waste, they will be company formerly providing the ser­ able to reduce the amount o f garbage vice, was charging in its most recent thev need to have collected for dispos­ contract. Collection days will remain al in the landfill,” said Alice Tempel, the same, although residents might the borough’s recycling coordinator. see a change in the time of day the Republic Services held the contract truck arrives. for the past three years, charging Residents are encouraged to recycle the borough less than $13,000 a mandatory #1 and # 2 plastics, in­ month the first year and increasing cluding s(xla and water bottles, milk each year thereafter. The last year o f jugs and detergent containers as well the contract, the company charged $13,583 a month. Republic Services Cory Singer watches the reality show. The Kandi Factory, with his father, Jeffrey. as # 3 -7 plastics, which include yogurt containers, margarine mbs, prepared bid $12,728 for the new contract Singer Wins Bravo Music Competition food trays and all plastic botdes. Plas­ (Continued on page 2) By Mary Ann Bourbeau Guests were able to walk a small red her brother, and Singer, who has carpet behind a velvet rope and take Tourette’s and Asperger’s svTidromes, A crowd of well-wishers gathered photos with Singer beforc the show. dyslexia and other neurological dis­ lEJITIEMANIA at the Park Avenue Diner on May 5 Mayor Matt Anesh and members of orders. for a viewing party o f the ITte K an d i the borough council and board o f edu­ “My motto is, ‘Focus on your Factory, hoping to see if 18 year-old cation were in attendance, along with abilities, not your disabilities,’ ” Singer South Plainfield High School senior teachers, family members and students, said. “Music helped me discover who Cory Singer would win Bravo TV’s all hoping for a big win for Singer. I am and what I can do.” reality music competition The room “I’m so proud of him,” said Jeffrey Burruss wrote a personal song for erupted in applause at the end o f the Singer, Cory’s father. “He just loves each contestant. Cory’s song was LAST CHANCE FOR ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS episode as Grammy award-winning music. When he gets on stage, he’s so called I Can Do Anything, and despite singer and songwriter Kandi Burruss comfortable there. I really hope he can his struggles musically, which were announced that Singer had won out do for a career what he loves.” documented early on in the show, he “Beatlemania Now” to Benefit over his competitor, 25 year-old Kris­ In the show, Burruss, a former performed it flawlessly. Unlike many Volunteer Fire Department tin Duarte o f San Antonio, Texas. member o f the platinum-selling music cut-throat competition shows. Singer “From the moment he started, group Xscape, mentors aspiring musi­ and Duarte became close friends dur­ “Beatlemania Now,” a musical tribute to The Beatles sponsored by South there was no doubt in my mind that cal artists who dream o f stardom. ing the taping, and supported each Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department, will be held tomorrow evening. May he would win,” said Sara Reineke, 15, “Kandi is a very nice lady and a bril­ other throughout the experience. 18 at South Plainfield High School. who is a member o f the school’s drama liant songwriter,” Singer said. “She is “To see all that he’s been through The show brings the audience through a five-year pcricxl from 1964 to club with Singer. able to read people very well.” and for him to have that type of 1969 with four, sound-alike, look-alike musicians who capmre the spirit Singer remained humble after his The show highlighted the personal confidence is really inspirational for and energy of The Beatles. The band wears authentic costumes and use win was publicly revealed. He had struggles each has gone through- other kids,” said 20 year-old Precious instruments dating back to the Beatles era. (Continued on page 10) known the outcome since December, Duarte with the sudden death of (Continued on page 10) but was not permitted to talk about it. “Keeping in the results o f the show since December was a challenge,” Sing­ er said. ‘T in just very happy to share this experience with my fiiends and fam­ ily and everybody that came tonight.”

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2 Police Report The South Plainfield High School Wrestling Team was honored with a proclamation at the May 6 Borough Council meeting. 3 Middle School Music Dept, wins 17 trophies 4 Events Around Town South Plainfield Wrestlers Honored For Excellence 6 The Rose Patrol Surprises By Libby Barsky with the SPH S wrestling logo and the Mayor Matt Anesh, Council Presi­ competing at the high school and to Local Moms words “State Champions” on the front dent Ray Rusnak and Councilman Scott DelVecchio, 2012 and 2013 Derrv'ck White presented proclama­ State Champion. 8 Sports The Board of Education honored and on the back was a huge number #1 celebrating the teams number one tions to the members of the team as Also recognized by the BOE and 9 Obituaries the members of the South Plainfield ranking in 2010, 2012 and 2013. they came forward. council were assistant coaches John 12 Milestones High School Wrestling Team at its regular April meeting. The Borough Coach Kevin McCann intrcxluccd The council also presented a plaque Foscolo and Steve Johnston; volun­ Cxiuncil also honored the wrestling the wrestlers at the BOE meeting as to Anthony Ashnault, State Cham­ teer assistant coaches Matt Anderson team at its May 6 meeting. they came forw'ard to receive their pion four years in a row for his and Craig Salvatore; team managers 4879 18848 The wrestlers wore green t-shirts certificates. outstanding record of 170-0 while (Continued on page 9) To subscribe to tbe South Plainfield Observer call 908-668-0010 M ay 17, 2013

From the South Plainfield Library Knights Thank Volunteers, Donate Fish Dinner Proceeds • On April 30 a resident of South The South Plainfield Knight of start-up expenses. By Eve Pasternak the rest o f the community know if you Plainfield reported someone attempt­ have found a real gem and use other Columbus Council #6203 raised The proceeds from the dinners ed to withdraw $ 2,400 from dieir TD D o you like to discuss interesting readers’ ratings to help you select your approximately $5,500 from their six will be dispensed as follows; Father Bank account. b(X)ks? I f you’re a quick reader, obtain next book or movie. Lenten Fish dinners. John Alvarado from Sacred Heart • On May 1 Abclino Lemits-Ala- a copy o f L ife o fPi by Yann Martel for There’s a section marked “Commu­ The Knights thanked all of the Church, $3,500; Holy Savior Acad­ volunteers with an appreciation din­ chan was charged with exhibiting the May 21, 4 p.m. botrk discussion nity' Tags” which you can use to help emy Principal Melinda Hanlon, ner at their hall on April 18. Knights $1,000; and Frank Stalilin and Au­ a fraudulent driver’s license at the or Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie create lists o f Ixxtks or movies to share member Joe McGeehan cooked a drey Ginda from the Sacred Heart DMV Flagg, for Thursday evening. May 23 with your friends. Add a short phrase great dinner, and 70 volunteers Church Social Concerns Qtmmittee, at 7 p.m. For next month’s Tuesday that will help you find a group of •On May 2 Soudi Plainfield resi­ enjoyed a relaxing evening. $1,000 to be used for parishioners group, read Ih e Aviator’s Wife by Mel­ items quickly. For an example, search dent reported the theft of a wallet The Knights would like to extend a and residents who need financial anie Ilcnjamin, which will be discussed the phrase “Tuesday book club” to see from a vehicle parked at the Italian special thank you to Rich from Presto help in paying bills or buying food. on Tuesday, June 18. Check at the what books the afternoon discussion American Club. TI tc wallet contained Printing for donating the costs o f the Chairman Bill Butrico would also library to find out what the Thursday group has read together. When you a Social Security card, an expired place mats and to Brother Knights like to thank all o f the Knights and evening group will be reading. are logged in, you will sec a space to driver’s license and a health identifica­ Rick McCriskin and Jim Gustafson volunteers who made the fish din­ If you go to the library’s online add a community tag. After you click tion card. from McCriskin-Gustafson Home ners a great success. catalog to see if copies o f any o f the submit, it may take awhile before the • Alma Joyce Sobrino, an employee For Funerals for donating money for books are in, you will sec this sum­ tags arc searchable. at Hobby Lobby, was caught stealing mary' o f Tbe Aviator’s Wife: “A story If you prefer to ase the classic cata­ assorted jewelry valued at $50. inspired by the marriage between log view, you can still rate books, but New Recycling Contract • On May 3 Laura M. Bellini was Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh you cannot add or view community' charged with shoplifting jewelry (Continuedfrom page 1) have to be tied up. South Plainfield traces the romance between a hand­ tags. The links to additional informa­ valued at $ 1 0 7 from Kohl’s Depart­ some young aviator and a shy ambas­ with no annual increase but Waste residents recycled 58 percent in 2010. tion, such as the Pete the Cat song, are ment Store. sador’s daughter whose relationship is clearly visible. For the author biogra­ Management’s bid came in lower The data for 2011 arid 2 012 is not yet • Payal N. Patel was charged with marked by wild international acclaim.” phies, summaries and reviews, click at $11,907. Two other companies available. The percentage will likely shoplifting several pieces o f cosnime Summaries are just one of the extra on the image of the book cover or on submitted bids that were higher than be higher now that items # 3 -7 will jcwelrv’ from Kohl’s Department Store. pieces of information found in the the box marked “Media Information” both according to Tempel. be in the mix. • On May 4 Roshawn Sinclair catalog. Many records include reviews, under the resources label. In addition to the borough saving While more items arc being re­ Perkins was arrested and charged with biographies of the authors, excerpts, Other events this week include a money on its recycling, residents can cycled, the total weight o f recyclables driving while intoxicated, reckless and more. You’ll find the links at the session o f the adult crochet class on save a few dollars by recy'cling more is down compared to a few years driving, failure to observe a signal bottom o f the record display labeled Thursday at 2 p.m. Sign up in advance o f their solid waste, which may allow ago. This may be due to a depressed as “extras” or “annotation.” Other to learn what materials to bring. them to reduce their garbage pickup economy as people buy less things. and maintenance o f lamps after being records have links to additional infor­ Monday night movies are continu­ from twice a week to once a week. Also, products that used to be ob.servcd driving erratically. mation or a related site, such as ad­ ing throughout the summer. Come in “I get a di,scounted rate fiom my gar­ sold in glass are now packaged in • A South Plainfield resident re­ ditional questions linked to the record to find out what’s showing each week. bage hauler because my husband and plastic, and plastic drink bottles and ported finding a MasterCard in the for some test prep books. Ixx)k up Pete All children’s programs are cancelled 1 set out our garbage can only once a aluminum cans are lighter than they area o f Clinton Avenue and turned it the C a t for a great cxamplc-you’ll hear for the next three weeks. While Miss week,” Tempel said. “Actually, because used to be. over to police. an original song based on the text of Mija is in China. Why not come and see we also compost our food scraps, we While the borough does not make • On May 5 Jes.sica M. Ruiz was ar­ this popular picture bttok. our many books on China? You’ll find often go a week and a half, but un- money by selling its recx'clables, the rested and charged with driving while While ytxi’re lottking closely at the lxx)ks about famous sights, Chinese formnatelv, there is no rate for that.” state gives tonnage grants for materi­ intoxicated, reckless driving, failure to catalog records, you’ll find two places history, food, folk tales and even books The Middlesex County Division als the town documents that were stop or Geld and failure to maintain to add your voice to the catalog. Once to help you learn to speak Chinese! of Solid Waste Management has a recycled instead of dumped in the lanes after being stopped for driving you have signed in with your library The library will be closed on Sun­ recycling goal of 60 percent. Resi­ landfill. South Plainfield is paid $2 erratically. card number, you will be able to add day and Monday, May 26-27, in honor dents have been recycling more since per ton for curbside recyclables, so • A South Plainfield resident a rating to the record of any item. Let of Memorial Day. single-stream recycling was introduced every extra pound coUeaed helps. Last reported the theft of a set of golf Be informed about the business of your Borough Council and BOE in 2012, in which items do not have year, the tonnage grant was more than clubs from a car parked at Sal’s Spirit to be separated and newspapers don’t $86,000, Tempel said. Shoppe. The vehicle’s glove box was Borough Council meetings air on Comcast also rummaged through, but nothing Channel 96 Mondays at 7 p.m. Council JIM else was missing. & BOE BOE meetings air on Thursdays at 7 p.m. • Curtis L. Jones and Marais W Scheck were arrested and charged with To purchase a complete copy of a council or BOE meeting, contact the Obsener. the theft o f metal auto parts from KSI (Check Comcast community bulletin board for last minute time changes.) Trading on Wade A\’cnue. councilmeetings COh5TRUCTIOh • Karl V Brown was arrested on an Meets twice a month on Mondays, *except where noted. outstanding warrant and charged with Borough Hall Council Chambers « Questions? 908-226-7605 MASONRY ♦ SIDEWALKS ♦ BRICK PAVERS failure to iaspea and driving while on Agenda Meeting Public Meeting CONCRETE ♦ STONE WALLS a suspended license. May 20 May 20 • On May 6 police rc.spxjndcd to SOUTH PLAIHFIELD June 10 (Monday) June 10 (Monday) a report of the theft of an iPhoneS All Agenda Meetings begin at 7 p.m. followed immediately by the Public Meeting, unless 908-230-7636 valued at $600 in the parking lot o f otherwise noted. Meetings of the Governing Body are held in accordance with the N.J. Open Ciccio’s Pizza. The victim had placed Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) in the Council Chambers at 2480 Plainfield Ave. an ad on Craig’s List and the buyer grabbed the phone as he approached South Plainfield the car and drove off. OBSERVER • A resident o f Pine Street reported receiving a harassing phone call. The South Plainfield Observer is published weekly on Fridays • On May 7, The Little Store by G&G Graphics Inc. owner reported the front door of the H ow to Reach Us store was pried open and 60 packs of cigarettes and a bag containing South Plainfield approximately $ 1 3 ,0 0 0 in cash was High School stolen. 200 Lake Street 1110 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite IB, South Plainfield, N J 07080 • Carl A. Deandrca was arrested Ph: 908-668-0010 • Fax: 908-668-8819 Sponsored by for attempting to steal a grocery Email: [email protected] store U-boat from the rear of Bravo WWW. spobserver. com South Plainfield Vol. Supermarket. Fire Dept. EDITORIAL • Crystal G. 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Middle School Music Department students display their trophies at the Music Showcase Festival. Middle School Music Dept. Wins 17 Trophies Pizza Stop owner Vic Jordao and son Justin present a check for $ 1,420 Members of the South Plainfield rating of superior, the highest rat­ Middle School Jazz Band won a first to Brittany DeNitzio's dad. Bill. The check represented the money raised Middle School Music Department ing possible. Additionally, Stephanie place trophy with a rating o f superior. during a fundraiser held for Brittany at the Pizza Stop on April 15. participated in the Music Showcase Heim received a soloist award. The Larry Lenau won an outstanding Festival in Allentown, Pa. on May 10. eighth grade concert choir won sec­ soloist award for his alto sax solo in The students performed exceptionally ond place with a rating o f superior. B irdlan d, and the brass section, the sax Zoning Board Approves well. The musical ensembles played Marteese Jones, Sara Roman and Kim section and the rhythm section won for adjudication in downtown Bethle­ Ortiz also received awards for their outstanding section trophies. Variance for Pulaski St. Business hem and then spent the rest o f the day outstanding solos. Mr. Veiss, Mrs. Bolds and Miss By Libby Barsky them the opportunity to state any at Dorney Park at the festival. The Middle School Concert Band Maddolin and the administration objections or protests against the The Middle School Orchestra won won second place in the Concert Band of the middle school are proud of When Charlie George Landscaping granting o f the appeal. first place with a rating of excellent division with a rating of superior. the students’ accomplishments and owner Charlie George sought to rent “They run a clean operation. What in the Full Orchestra category. In Additionally, the trumpet section re­ expect them to continue to do well the vacant garage at 302 Pulaski St. they are talking about is a very restria- addition, the string bass section was ceived an outstanding section award in the future. for his landscaping trucks and trailers, ed use and no fertilizer,” said Board awarded best section. and Benjamin Shcaffer and Samantha The public is invited to attend the his application was denied by 2foning Vice Chairman David Miglis. The Gems won first place in the Reo received awards for high-quality solo and ensemble concerts on May 23 Officer John Pabst, who cited that a “I don’t want fertilizer, rocks or Women’s Chorus division with a solos during their performances. The in the Middle School cafeteria. landscaping storage contractor’s yard grass clippings on the property. They was not a permitted use in a M -3 zone. (George) did a great job in cleaning SPBA and SPHS Guidance Dept. Sponsor Career Day The space was previously utilized for up the electrical items from the area,” The South Plainfield High School storage of electrical appliance equip­ said neighbor Dan Thornton. and Virendra Tavathia-Amogh As­ president o f South Plainfield Business Guidance Department and the South ment since 1979. The Zoning Board approved the ap­ sociates LLC, Vicky Ferrara-Human Association, Debbie Boyle-board of George sought to appeal the deci­ plication with the condition that there Plainfield Business Association held Resources, Mike Dixon-Erika Lynn education member and vice president sion and requested a hearing for a would be just one tenant and that the annual Career Day for the junior Foundation, Debra Ann Leporino and of the Boyle Memorial Foundation. variance from the Zoning Board. He the business must keep ever^Thing- class on April 18. Richard Auslander-AIMS Education, Career Day is held each year and advertised the date of the hearing to including lawn mowers, shovels and Each panel member gave a briefhis- Michael Castoral-South Plainfield geared toward the juniors, who are adjoining property owners to afford blowers-stored within the garage. tory o f what it took to arrive in their Funeral Home, Heather Van Kleef- contemplating future careers and Also during the May 7 Zoning present occupation, including the edu­ Senior Probation Officer, Frank related education. Board meeting, Enrico Pigna of cation and experience needed. Most Licato-Frank Licato Insurance Agen- Special thanks goes to SPHS Prin­ CORREaiON Scotch Plains submitted a proposal panelists admitted they did not start q ; Diana Joffe-president of South cipal Dr. James Pedersen and Director In the May 10 issue of the Ob­ to erect a two-family residence at out in their current careers. A question Plainfield Education Association and of Guidance Elaine Gallo, who both server, the article, "Troop 207 2323 Park Ave. on a lot in the R -10 and answer period followed. high school teacher, Dr. Vikki Shekk- assisted in formulating the Career Day Hosts Seventh Spaghetti Dinner," zone. The propertv is adjacent to Rite Panel members participating in­ Plainfield Animal Hospital, Nancy program and to all who participated the last paragraph should have Aid Pharmacy; the former home of cluded Dr. Steve Genco-South Plain- Grcnnier-So«r/i P lain field Observer and in the event. read, "Troop 207 meets at the field Superintendent of Schools, American Legion Post #243 on Bandy’s Ice Cream. Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m." The board rejected the application Councilman Deny'ck Wliite, Miguel We regret the error. on the basis that R-10 zoning desig­ Cart'alho and Trellice Johnson from The Strength of Teamwork, nates an area of single-family homes. 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ti dinner on May 18, June 15 and July School, 305 Cromwell Place. and rocket launch. FRIDAY - MAY 17 20 at 5 p.m. All are invited to attend. Girl Scouting encourages girls to For more information, call Kelly SENIOR CENTER Blood Drive at OLC For more information, please call develop their leadership potential by Mack at (908) 616-0783. (908) 757-7598. discovering the world around them, C a l e n d a r SATURDAY - JUNE 1 Our Lady of Czestochowa Church connecting with others and taking ac­ WALGREENS WILL HOST BINGO will host a blood drive for N J Blood SUNDAY - MAY 1 9 tion to make a difference in the world. Friday, May 17, 9:30am. Must Services on May 17 from 3:30 to 8 For information, call Jeanne Gruver Tigers Football sign up to attend. Free Blood p.m. All donors will recieve a coupon Paws In The Park at (908) 917-6168. TGI Fridays Fundraiser Glucose Screenings for a Chick-fil-A sandwich. Please Pet lovers are invited to bring their TAJ-June 5-S20 pp Bus leaves The South Plainfield High School at 8:30 come out and give blood! best friend for a walk in Putnam Park THURSDAY - MAY 2 3 Tigers Football Team has scheduled For more information, call Dawn at the corner of Oak Tree and Park THUNDER OVER THE BOARD­ a fundraising event on June 1 from WALK AND BEACH-Atlantic Tomei at (908) 444-8994. avenues on May 19 from 12:30 to 4 Murder Mystery 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at T G I Fridays in City, Wednesday, June 26. Sign p.m. Girl Scout Troop #65883 wants Show and Lunch Piscataway. This will help pay for the up at the Senior Center Rock Darfur Concert to join people and pets for a great Plainfields’ UNICO will sponsor end of the year party', as well as any MONDAYS At the PAL day outdoors. Dog, cat and rabbit Zumba Gold...... 9:15-10:15 am a murder mystery show and lunch other expenses that may come up. rescue groups will be on hand with Crocheting...... 9:30-11:30 am The Help Darfur Now Club will be To obtain the flyer you must pres­ information. The event is free, but a on May 23 at Peddler’s Village in Y o g a ...... 10:30 am sponsoring the annual Rock Darfur ent when paying, call Kim McCarthy donation o f two or more pet items is Lahaska, Pa. (near New Hope). Zumba Class ($7)....7:30-8:30 pm Concert on May 17 from 6:30 to 9 Tickets: $67pp include bus, mys­ at (732)742-1371 or Alicia Torchia requested. Raindate is June 2. TUESDAYS p.m. at the PAL building. Tickets will at (908) 294-1702. For more information, please email tery show and lunch in a private room. Bingo...... 10 am-2 pm be sold at the door for $5. Food and [email protected] or call After the show, shop at teautiful Ped­ Ladies Social Group...... 10 am club merchandise will be available at “ O ut o f Town (732) 343-3896. dler’s Village. Bus leaves the Senior WEDNESDAYS the concert. Center at 10 a.m. and will leave Ped­ Exercise Class...... 8:45 am dler’s Village at 4:30 p.m. SATURDAY - MAY 18 Computer..10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm SATURDAY - MAY 1 8 TUESDAY-MAY 21 For more information, call Mary Crocheting...... 1 pm at (908) 668-4876. Funds raised Terra Nova Garden Club Tai Chi...... 2 pm Beatlemania Now Tri-County Networking Zumba Class ($7)....6:30-7:30 pm benefit Plainfields’ UNICO Scholar­ Yard and Plant Sale Concert at SPHS Event at KC’s Korner ship Fund. THURSDAYS The Terra Nova Garden Club of Active Seniors...... 9:00 am The South Plainfield Volunteer A meet and greet business card FRIDAY - MAY 24 Edison will hold its eighth annual Crafts Class...... 10 am Zumba G old...... 10:15-11:15 am Fire Department is sponsoring the exchange, hosted by KC’s Korner, 100 plant and yard sale on May 18 from 8 Computer.. 1 0 ,11:30 am, 1:00 pm story of The Beatles, told through Oak Tree Ave., will be held on May 21 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 50 Livingston Ave. in Kidney Smart Class Exercise Class...... 1:15 pm song, costume and anecdote and ftom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary Edison. Over 100 homegrown peren­ FRIDAYS performed by “Beatlemania Now,” snacks, cash bar. Any business donating At Senior Center nials, native plants, herbs and bulbs for at South Plainfield High School on a door prize will have an oppportnity to Bingo...... 10 am-2 pm The South Plainfield Senior Center sale along with many yard items for Zumba Class ($7)..,.6:30-7:30 pm May 18 at 8 p.m. speak about their businesses. will host a kidney smart class spon^ sale. Proceeds will benefit scholarships Tickets, $18 in advance or $20 RSVP to jillr)'[email protected] Senior Center is open daily 8 a.m. to sored by Davita Healthcare Partners for high school students from Edison. at the door, arc available at www. 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays b Sundays. or caU (888) 900-5344. Inc. on May 24 at 9 a.m. mycasytix.com or by calling (877) (908) 754-1047 Class includes information on how Together North 840-0457. W ED N ESD AY - MAY 2 2 kidneys function, causes of chronic Jersey Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the kidney disease, medications, diet and Free Spaghetti New Brunswick Middle School, 1125 nutrition, and what treatment choices Come join the discussion about Discover Girl Scouts Livingston Ave. Can’t make the work­ are available. Light refreshments. “Where are we now?” and “Where Dinner at Cedarcroft Parents and girls are invited to shop but still want to provide input? Sign up at the senior center or call are we headed?” as Together North Cedarcroft Bible Chapel, 1715 discover more about girl scouting on Visit www.engagcnorthjcrscy.com. (908) 754-1047. Jersey works to develop a regional Kenyon Ave., will hold a free spaghet­ May 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Grant plan to connect people, places and For more information, call (848) 932-2876. 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Bourbeau Family Adopts Tompkins Stream Crossing r o t m d W m vn Mary Ann Bourbeau has signed a new agreement to adopt the stream Community Yard purchased at the door. Handicap ac- crossing at Tompkins and Maltby av­ CC.SS and bathrooms. enues for the next two years. She and Sale Fundraiser For more information, call (908) her family will clean the roadside and The Friends of the East Bruns­ 756-2468. the stream banks. Three people will be wick Library Community Yard working on a quarterly schedule. Sale will be held on May 18 from Danish Home of The stream runs through backyards 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at East Brunswick Edison Open House from the Plainfield border down past High School on Cranbury Road. Baker Avenue and Tooz Place. It is Danish Archive North East in Food vendors welcome. Double piped underground to join with an­ conjunction with the Danish Home parking spaces: $ 20; single parking other stream that emerges through an of Edison, 855 New Durham Rd. spaces: $10 (first come, first serve). outfall into Walnut Street Park. These in Edison, will host an open house Regi.ster online at www.cbpl.org. streams have been negleaed for years on May 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. The For more information, call (732) until recently. Residents have joined Danish Home has been a part o f the 390-6767. forces to clean up and restore native community since 1914. Originally vegetation and flow. The Bourbeaits’ a retirement home, it is currently Spring Yard Sale Kennedy School staff at Denim and Diamonds MotherlSon dance. work upstream has been helping in this a facility devoted to preserve the The Ladies Auxiliary o f the North effort, by removing litter before it can history, culture and heritage of the Stelton Volunteer Fire Company will Denim and Diamonds Mother/Son wash into the stream bed. Danish immigrants and their families hold its annual spring yard sale on The Bourbeaus became interested who settled in the northeast United Dance Held at Kennedy School May 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the in adopting the stream crossing after States. The staff at John F. Kennedy hole displayed drinks for all those North Stelton Volunteer Fire Com­ observing the work of the Zielinski For more information, please call School sponsored its annual mother/ parched throats. pany, 70 Haines Ave. in Piscataway. Family on the Tompkins Avenue Open (732) 287-6445 or (732) 287-9855, son dance on April 26. The theme this Under the JFK Ranch sign, cow­ Spaces available for $15 each. Rain Space parcel. While out walking, they or visit our website at www.rootsweb. year was Denim and Diamonds. hand deejay John Limyanski rounded date: June 8. observed that an accumulation of lit­ ancestry.com/~njdane/index. The school gym became a real up the “dazzling moms and their For more information or to reserve ter spoils the appearance o f otherwise western scene. Cactus center pieces handsome sons” for dancing and fun a space, call Lisa at (848) 565-6946. pleasant wooded areas, and that regu­ MONDAY - MAY 2 0 were beautifully designed with cow­ activities. To preserve the memories lar cleanups can make a real difference boy silhouettes, barnyard doors and of this special event, photos were in the neighborhtxxl. Giant Yard Sale a sign for the Chuck Wagon for taken and candle favors were given Girl Scouts to Host For information about the Adopt-a- The Friends o f Vermeule Mansion the treats that were so gcneroulsy to each family member. Golf Classic Spot program, call (908) 226-7621. will hold a giant yard sale on May 18 donated by the staff. The watering Submitted by Carol Christatos from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey grounds of the Vermeule Mansion at (GSHNJ) annual golf classic will be the comer o f 614 Greenbixxjk Rd. and held on May 20 at Fiddler’s Elbow Clinton Avenue in North Plainfield. Country Club in Bedminster. Regis- Rain date is May 19. tration/lunch, 11 a.m.; shotgun start, Vendor spaces, 10'xl0'-$15. N o re­ 1 p.m.; women’s golf clinic, 4 p.m.; funds. Food items will be available for sale. cocktail reception, 6 p.m.; dinner Vendors arc not permitted to sell food. and awards, 7 to 9 p.m. Cost: $350 To register as a vendor or for (includes registration, green fees, additional information, call Peggy cart, lunch, snack, open bar cock­ Glicklich at (732) 868-6940 or Man' tail reception, dinner and awards). Forbes at (908) 755-8198. For more information, visit www. gshnj.org, email [email protected] or SUNDAY-MAY 19 call (908) 947-1713. Program of Memorial Day Week American Music Dance Party Music of the American people re­ Steppin’ Out Singles is hosting a flecting the American experience will Memorial lYay weekend singles dance be presented by the Crescent Singers party on May 25 at 8 p.m. at the on May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Crescent Woodbridge Hilton, 20 Wood Ave. Avenue Presbyterian Church, corner South in Iselin. No jeans/shorts/t- of Seventh Street and Watchung shirts/sneakers. Admission: $15. Avenue in Plainfield. 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By Bob Nilan his visit last week to Planet X and was 3:30pm VB Track-Rondolph Relays SATURDAY, MAY 25 Standings based on players play­ back in his old form, carding a lovely (A) Bus 2pm 9am VB Track-St. Sect @ Millburn (A) ing a minimum o f three events: A team that has to give away a lot 2-over 35, to lead his team to victory 4pm Fr Softball-Bridgewoter (A) Bus Bus 7am o f strokes just can’t afford to make very over a Windows Plus squad that played many mistakes, and that was precisely 4pm V Lacrosse-Ranney JV/5:30pm 9am VG Track-St. Sect @ Millburn (A) Plaver Events Ave. alot of whack-thwack golf Bus 2:30pm Bus 7am the challenge that Twin City Pharmacy Captain John Gaven had a 37, and 4pm V Tennis-Woodbridge (H) V Softball-GMCs (H) I. Bill Gammel 4 37.4 faced when they teed off against last Mike King contributed a 38 to help 2. Chico Perez 3 39 season’s league champions, the Italian- Alfie’s Boys maintain the top spot in 3. Mike Kavka 6 39.3 American Club. the American Division. 4. 'Vinny Welsh 4 39.5 Kylie O ’Neill and Danny McCreesh For Windows Plus, Tom Higgins Tickets Available for Mets Baseball 5. Wayne Lavendar 3 40 o f Twin City Pharmacy were certainly earned the medal with his 42. The Club at Ricochet and the South Plainfield 6. Mark 'Van Name 4 41 up to that challenge as they both turned The golfers on Witty’s Liquors are so ’ Adult Schcx)l are sponsoring a trip to the Mets vs. 7. Wayne Kelley 3 41.3 in sparkling Emerald Green even-par involved in other community activities Philadelphia Phillies baseball game on Saturday, 8. Vince Powers 4 42 rounds o f 33 to lead their undefeated that sometimes Captain Kevin “Boom ; July 20. 9. Walter Frye 3 43 team to a convincing 13'/2-6V2 tri­ Boom” Bickunas has to spend a lot of Bus will leave from South Plainfield High 10. Rich Sangiamo 7 43.7 umph over the Italian-American Club. time on the phone to put together a full School parking lot at 10 a.m. for 1 p.m. game. I I . 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Also sur­ to school, finished her education and (Ryan) Gula, he viving are a host of extended family became a real estate agent, working for lived m Kearny Joseph Gula III members, the Polish National Home Century 21 in Edison. for eight years family and dear friends. She enjoyed gardening and was prior to moving to South Plainfield Funeral services were held at Mc- known as the “flower lady” in the in 1984. Criskin-Gustafson Home For Funerals. neighborhood and enjoyed volunteer­ Scott DelVecchio and Anthony Ashnault display their plaques with Council­ Mr. Gula attended Middlesex County In lieu o f flowers, donations in her ing during her children’s younger years man Derryck White, Mayor Matt Anesh and Council President Ray Rusnak. College and was a manager for Metro memory may be made to Susan G. while they participated in organized Marketing in Howell for three years. Jo­ Komen Central and South Jersey, 2 sports. 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Borough Hall. 2480 Plainfield Avenue, BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD, MIDDLESEX BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY South Planfield, New Jersey at 7:00 p.m. COUNTY, NEW JERSEY MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Sahith Nagireddy, Jackson Nguyen, LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The files and documents pertaining to this appeal LEGAL NOTICE Alexandria Obregon, Haley Olsen, are available for public inspection in the Planning/ An appeal has been filed by Derek and Tessa Browne An appeal has been filed by Andrea and Leon Pop- May 8,2013-Public Notice Is hereby given that the fol­ Jade Orth, Kelly Ortiz., Genesis Ortiz- requesting a variance from the requirements of the Zoning Office in Borough Hall between the hours of lowing action was taken by the South Plainfield Board ovych requesting a variance from the requirements of Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of South Plainfield Samayoa, Amit Patel, Harshit Patel, 8:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. of Adjustment at its meeting held on May 7, 2013. the Zoning O rdinance of the B orough of South Plain- to permit a proposed addition which lacks 20' rear Mauiin Patel, Roshni Patel, Shea Price field to permit a proposed construction/use is contrary $38.50 May 17, 2013 setback: 11.5' is proposed; and other variances that A. 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