The Drowsy Chaperone Opens Thursday, August 3

CO N3 CO CO * O = T3 2 ■o * o O Toss a pie at the mayor & council to benefit Social Services Saturday at Christmas in July. =- >r -A ^ C S c^ * o V * o * o — 2 > c * - n * fUlNFIELD PUBUC UBRAB'' == g ? r * n * CD * INFIELD AVE. f ^ * ^ b a > * IFIEUD, N.J. D * 0708 ° > b 5 * ~ o <: > ^ ' * ::z 03 rn X ^ * o "< *n * — w * — C/? CO * =; CO * * * > X1 73 -H r O * * o 0 N) 01 VOL. 20, NO. 47 75 CENTS WWW.SPOBSERVER.COM Member New Jersey Press Association JULY 28, 2017 New BOE Policy Restricts THE DROWSY CHAPERONE OPENS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. FOR MORE, SEE THE CENTERFOLD. Members From Exec Boards The Board of Education BOE member enters a school, approved a policy last week re­ it could possibly cause teach­ stricting members from serving ers and administrators to feel on an executive committee as an intimidated. officer in a school-connected or­ Another reason for the new ganization such as a PTA, PTO, policy, as explained by Board parent or booster club. President Bill Seesselberg, was The policy was introduced at that it would give parents a chance last month’s BOE meeting and to serve on the executive board. was tabled until the July 19 meet­ BOE member Douglas Chap­ ing after a two-hour discussion. man, who said he was originally Currently this policy will only against the policy change, said affect two board members, Sha­ he felt it was best if a board ron Miller and Debbie Boyle, member not serve on an execu­ who serve as officers on the high tive board to prevent any ques- .school and middle school PTOs, don of impropriety. respectively. One of the comments from One of the reasons given an audience member was that if for the new policy' was that if a (Continued on page 10) 5th Annual Christmas In July This Saturday South Plainfield’s fifffi annual games and activities for children Christmas in July celebration throughout the day. will feamre two new events, a car The Ugly T-shirt Contest will race and an Ugly T-shirt Contest. take place at 1:30 p.m. All are The race will feature cars invited to come wearing their bearing logos and names of lo­ ugliest T-shirt and join in the cal businesses. The cars will race fun. There are two age groups: The Drowsy Chaperone crew members Doug Veit, Miguel Rojas-Argueta, Brian Sesta and April Nguyen take time out fora photo. around the track using remote infant to age 12 and age 13 and controls. The race will start at up. Prizes will be awarded. 10 a.m. and is free and open to Christmas in July will take Summer Drama Presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” everyone. Immediately after the place this Saturday, July 29 from Performances of the 2017 favorite recording of a musical “SPSDW is a South Plain- one ticket, get one half off” car race, the pie throwing con­ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date is South Plainfield Summer Dra­ and it comes to life on stage, field tradition, 46 years strong, sale that runs through July test (the mayor and members of July 30.) Please note that the ma Workshop’s (SPSDW), U e along with a host of characters that brings the opportunity for 28. Tickets can be purchased the council will be the viaims) roads in the downtown area Drowsy Chaperone, are sched­ including a couple on the eve of our kids, starting in sixth grade, any night prior to the show at will start. There will be plenty of (Continued on page 10) uled for Thursday, Friday and their wedding, a bumbling best to be a part o f a professionally- rehearsals, which are heldiat the Saturday, Aug. 3 to 5 at 7 p.m. man, a desperate theater pro­ run musical theater. We hope high school from 5 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. ducer, a not-so-bright hostess, you will join us for a wonderfol Tickets will also be available at All performances are in the two gangsters posing as pastry night of musical theater right the box office on performance air-conditioned high school chefs, a misguided Don Juan here in our own town,” said nights. auditorium. and a tipsy chaperone. In other Will Mott, president of the For more information, check The Drowsy Chaperone is the words, all the ingredients for an board of SPSDW out the South Plainfield Sum­ Tony-Award winning “musical evening of madcap delight. This Ticket prices are $12 for mer Drama Workshop Face- within a comedy” about a tired musical comedy is appropriate adults, $10 for .senior citizens book page. chaperone who puts on his for all ages. and students. There is a “buy

NationalNi^t Out to Honor Police, First Responders

South Plainfield’s fourth annual “Na­ Transportation, Flanagan’s Restaurant 8c tional Night Out,” honoring police, fire, Pub, Investors Bank, JFK Health, KLK The Jack Pedersen Realty car is ready for racing at Christmas rescue squad and emergency management Trucking, McCriskin-Gustafson Home in July on Saturday. personnel, will be heldTue.sday, Aug. 1 from For Funerals, McDtrnald’s, Paraco Gas, St. 6 to 9 p.m. The event, which will lae held be­ Peter’s University Hospital, Sakoutis Broth­ iellOJDOOR OONCERT SERIES eONTIKVEL j hind Borough Hall and the South Plainfield ers Disposal, South Plainfield Amateur Library, is geared to the whole family. Radio Club, South Plainfield Cultural Arts Spend your .summer evenings ” National Night Out is an annual com­ Commission, South Plainfield Education enjoying free live music in Spring munity-building campaign that promotes Foundation, South Plainfield Business Lake Park during Middlesex police-communitv’ partnerships and neigh­ AsscKiation, Target, Unity Bank and the County’s annual Music in the borhood camaraderie to make our town saf­ United States Army. rOMOl • MUTMIMIIIM Park series. Next up on Sun­ er and a better place to live while enjoying a National Night Out is made possible by day, July 30 is The George fun-filled, family evening, free of alcohol and Tickets are already on sale. South Plainfield Police Department, South Krauss Memorial Band-Shall drugs. The National Night Out program is Also on hand will be first responders from Plainfield Public Library, Borough of South We Dance? held annually on the first Tuesday of August. the police department, re.scue .squad and Plainfield and Governor’s Council on Alco­ All you need is your favorite lawn chair and your love of the Kids will be able to enjoy Ausome fire department; South Plainfield Amateur holism and Drug Abuse. arts. The .series has a new time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. The schedule of Balloons by Eddie Lin, sparkle tattoos, a Radio Club and police department K9 dogs, For more information, call Police Chief upcoming performances are: bounce house, obstacle course and crafts. Kaiser and Blitz. Police officers will provide Jim Parker at (908) 226-7677, Ray Rusnak • August 13-The Broadway Pops Big Band-Music from the Mr. Ray will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the fingerprinting for the .safety of your children. at (908) 561-7076, Stephanie Bartfalvi at Great White Way library. Face painting by Moogie will take There will be plenty of food and bever­ (908) 510-6183 or Debbie Bovle at (908) • August 20-New York State of Mind-The Music of Billy Joel place inside the library The library will be ages, DJ Matt Victoria, Car Nuez Muscle 803-1573. • August 27-The Garden State S\TBohonic Band-Marches, open for National Night Out until 9 p.m. and Classic Car Show and much more. Mu-sicaLs, Movies & More The Friends of the Library will be holding Games, prizes and giveaways will be a 50/50 raffle that will be drawn at 9 p.m. presented by AristaCare, Bett-A-Way 4 8 7 9 *1 8 8 4 To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer, call 908-668-0010. ■ July 28,2017

View Borough Council, BOE and other videos on our website, www. sjrpbserver.com. Council meetings air on Comcast Ch. 96 Mondays at 7 p.m, and BOE meetings air on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (Check Comcast community bulletin board for last minute time ohanges.}lo purchase a FYI copy of a meeting in its entirety, contact the Observer. council meetings Meets twice a month on the first and third Mondays (except where noted). Borough Hall Council Chambers * Questions? 908-226-7605 July 31. Aug. 14, Sept. 5, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct 16. Nov. 6, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec, 18 All Agenda Meetings begin at 7 p.m. followed immediately by the Public Meeting, unless otherwise noted. Meetings ot the Governing Body are held In accordance with the N.J. Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 etseq.) in the Council Chambers at 2480 Plainfield Ave. planning board Meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month (*except where noted) in Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 12 zoning board of adjustment Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month (*except where noted) in Borough Hall Council (L-R): South Plainfield Borough Councilman Joseph Wolak, Council President Derryck White, Mayor Matt Anesh, Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 Middlesex County Freeholder Deputy Director Charles E. Tomaro, Freeholder Director Ronald 6. Rios, State board of education Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak and Edison Councilman Leonard Sendelsky break ground for improvements to the Oak Tree RoadIWoodland Avenue intersection. Meets Wednesdays at the high school, 200 Lake St. unless otherwise designated. Committee of the Whole meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. (except where noted) Aug. 23-6 p.m., Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 Regular Public Meeting (6:30 p.m.) (except where noted) Groundbreaking Held for Oak Tree Road/ Aug. 23-8 p.m.. Sept. 19, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20 BOE curriculum/tech/student activities Woodland Avenue Improvements Meets once a month at 4:30 p.m. in 2nd floor conference room, Roosevelt Administration Middlesex County, Edison and South Plainfield Mayor Matt Anesh, critical infrastructure,” said Rios. “As Building on Jackson Ave. South Plainfield officiaLs broke ground Councilman Joe Wolak and Council part o f our master planning, we as­ BOE buildings & grounds July 19 for improvements to Oak Tree President Derryck White. Also at­ sess our roads, bridges, sports fields, Road and Woodland Avenue on the tending were Middlesex County Eree- buildings, educational facilities and Meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. 2nd floor conference room, border of South Plainfield and Edison. holder Deputy Director Charles E. parks. We do all this to ensure the Roosevelt Administration Building The $2.2 million project will Tomaro, Ereeholder Director Ronald safety' and well-being o f onr residents, cultural arts commission widen, mill and pave the roadway, G. Rios, State Assemblyman Robert our employers and those who com­ Meets the third Tuesday of the month at the PAL at 7:30 p.m. improve drainage, install new curbs Karabinchak and Edison Councilman mute into the county for work.” Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov, 21, Dec. 19 and sidewalks and install a traffic Leonard Sendelsky. “This project will certainly ease library board of frusfees light, which will improve traffic flow “The project is part o f Middlesex congestion through the area, and and safety' for drivers and pedestrians County’s Capital Improvement Mas­ more importantly' make the roadway Meets the second Tuesday of the month at the South Plainfield Public Library at 6:30 p.m. through the area. ter Plan for 2017, the product of a safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestri­ recreation commission Attending the ceremony were systematic program to maintain our ans,” said Tomaro. Meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August at the PAL Building, Maple Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7716 taxpayers advisory group The Taxpayers Advisory Group (TAG) meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at Borough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-769-0786 siteplan sub-committee • On July 12, Eliza S. Bayne, 20, at approximately $77.91 into a black the store and entering her vehicle, she of New Brunswick was arrested for bag and leave the store without pay'ing. immediately realized the phone was Meets once a month (third Wednesday), 7 p.m. shoplifting hardware, home goods, • On July 13, a resident of Del- gone and returned to the store. The environmental commission stationery' and other miscellaneous more Avenue reported that someone phone’s last known location accotxling Meets once a month (second Wednesday) Borough Hall Conference Room, 8 p.m. items valued at $184.31 from Target used his name and Social Security to the “Eind My Phone” app was Park Questions? 908-226-7621 in Hadley Center. Bayne was also number to file a fraudulent tax return Avenue and Nevsky' Street. Aug. 9, Sep. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec, 13, and Jan. 10,2018 charged with shoplifting shoes, a shoe after receiving a letter from the IRS • On July 15, Vincent B. Crowley, business advisory group rack and light bulbs valued at $115 advising him of the incident. 56, of Edison was arrested for shop­ Meets once a month (first Wednesday) Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. from a previous incident on July 6. • On July 14, a resident of Edison lifting four boxes of fragrances valued reported that she inadvertendy left her at $245.79 from Target in Hadley emergency management • The owner of Party City on Hadley Road reported a shoplifting cell phone on the counter of Dunkin’ Center. Crowley was also^ arrested South Plainfield Amateur Radio Club meets first Wednesday of the month for operational meeting incident from July 11 whereby he Donuts within the ShopRite on Park on several outstanding warrants and and fourth Wednesday for monthly business meeting at the Community Policing Building at the witnessed the suspea on surveillance Avenue after purchasing a coffee and transferred to Middlesex County corner of New Market Avenue and Hamilton Boulevard. Both meetings start at 7 p.m. video place store merchandise valued paying with the phone. After exiting Adult Correction Center.

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SPBA Hosting Networking Book Launch Event at the Highland Woods Nature Reserve

South Plainfield Business Asso­ 40 guests who attend Plainfield’s past. ciation (SPBA) will host an event to the event. Refreshments As president o f the launch a second book detailing the will be served. Historical Society, Miele history of South Plainfield entided, Dr. Veit’s first book, oversees the artifacts and “South Plainfield in the 20th Cen­ entided “South Plain- historical memorabilia on tury,” on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. field,” was published display and stored at the SPARC • at the History Center, located in the in 2002. Veit teaches history center. She was Highland Woods Nature Reserve, in the Department of instrumental in compiling 115 Sylvania Place, just off of South History and Anthro- , the history of South Plain- South Plainfield Clinton Avenue. pology' at Monmouth ■ field for the borough’s 90th The book is co-authored by Dr. University. Trained as birthday celebration event Amateur Radio Club Richard Veit, Ph.D. and South an archaeologist, he held last year. Plainfield Historical Society President has researched, excavated and This event will give visitors Dorothy Miele. All are invited to at­ written about numerous historic sites an opportunity to see the vast amount SPARC members prepare to make contact from Spring Lake Park with Boy tend this event courtesy of the SPBA. in New Jersey and adjacent states. o f historical artifacts, including pho­ Scouts participating in the National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia. Veit, a lifelong resident and expert In “South Plainfield,” Veit com­ tos, costumes, books and newspapers, on South Plainfield history, and Miele bined vintage photographs-many located at the center. Visitors will be SPARC Participates in Boy Scout will be on hand to give a short talk previously unpublished-from the surprised at the amount o f items the about the new book. There will be a collections o f South Plainfield His­ historical society has amassed. National Jamboree on the Air book signing at the end of the talk. torical Society and local residents, For more information on the The Boy Scouts of America Ama­ gazebo in Spring Lake Park. Several The SPBA has graciously agreed to with fascinating historical text to event, call Nancy Grennier at (908) teur (Ham) Radio Station K2BSA contacts with scouts at the Jamboree give copies of ± e book to the first create a detailed snapshot o f South 668-0010. were on the air during the 2017 were made on the 20 and 40 meter National Scout Jamboree, July 18-28 bands. at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve SPARC encourages the South Plays-in-the-Park Presents Disney^s ^^Mary Poppins^^ in West Virginia. The K2BSA opera­ Plainfield community to learn more Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the- (60-1-). Children 12 and under are other PIP performance at no addi­ tion demonstrated amateur radio to about amateur radio. Join them to Park (PIP) will perform the third and admitted for free. tional charge. Ticket stubs are valid several thousand scouts to fulfill the experience the fun of amateur radio final production of its 2017 season, The Middlesex County Freeholders up to one year after the cancelled Radio Merit Badge requirement for while making new friends. Disney’s Mury Poppins. The musical offer complimentary admission to ac­ performance. contacts (QSOs). For more information, call Marvin is based on the beloved Disney film tive U.S. military' service members and There will be audio description, Last Saturday, South Plainfield Bronstein at (732) 887-0875. and PL. Travers’ stories about a nanny their immediate families. Proper ID sign language interpretation and Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) joined Submitted by H u m Chiovurou, who brings a troubled family together is required when picking up tickets. open captioning at the following in on the fun. They operated from the KC2PGX using her own special brand of magic. Complimentary tickets are also performances: The show runs August 2-12 (no available for veterans and a guest Audio Description-Friday, Aug. 4 County Schools, Youth Groups Donate show on Sunday, Aug. 6). All per­ on the Monday and Tuesday perfor­ (Rain date Saturday, Aug. 5) formances begin at 8 p.m. and are mances o f each show. Call the park’s Open Captioning-Monday, Aug. 7 Over 64 Tons of Food to Food Bank staged at the Stephen J. Capestro office for more information. (Rain date Tuesday, Aug. 8) Middlesex County Food Organiza­ of food. Another 16.5 tons of food was Amphitheater located in Middlesex Audience members must provide Sign Language Interpretation- tion and Outreach Distribution Ser­ collected by 13 schools and organiza­ County’s Roosevelt Park in Edison. their own seating. All chair backs Wednesday, Aug. 9 (Rain date Thurs­ vices (MCFOODS) has announced tions at other times during the year. The play is directed by Alan Van must not exceed 40 inches high. day, Aug. 10) the success of its latest series of Freeholder Blanquita B. Valenti, Antwerp, with choreography by Me­ Go to www.middlesexcountymj.gov Plays-in-the-Park has been a unique school and youth organization food chair of the Community Services gan Ferentinos and musical direction and search Plays-in-the-Park for infor­ collaboration between community the­ drives. M CFO OD S is the county Committee, said, “MCFOODS has by John Brzozowski. mation about the box office and seating. ater and local government since 1963. food bank. had another series of successful collec­ “Maty Poppins looks to be a fun If a performance is cancelled due Plays-in-the-Park’s mission is to From 2016 to 2017, 141 schools tions thanks to the county’s students. and impressive ending to this year’s to inclement weather, you can save recreate tlic quality and intent of the and youth organizations donated a It’s especially good to know that the season of Plays-in-the-Park,” said your ticket and use it to attend any original Broadway productions. total o f 135,000 pounds (64.5 toas) number o f participants has increased, Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios. of food. This includes contributions with eight more schools participating “1 know the cast, crew and staff will made during the spring school drive, this year. This allowed for six ad­ make this a show to remember for all Ttustedfor Experience, traditionally the largest drive o f the ditional tons of food to be collected. our residents. Break a leg!” Respected fo r Results. year. 1 hope even more donations will be Tickets can be purchased only on Helping buyers and sellers the night o f performances. The box Approximately 128 schools par­ collected in the years to come.” make the right move . . .. ticipated in the 22nd annual Spring For more information, visit office opens at 5:30 p.m. on show for over 22 years. \ School Food Drive, donating 48 tons www.mciauth.com and click on nights and closes at 8:30 p.m. Tickets Call the Lacerda Team today! ' ■ * “MCFOODS.” cost $7 for adults and $5 for seniors

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South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST PRESENTS • Emma Ballinger [Reporter/En- Sara's second year with SPSDW. She semble) This is Emma's second year has been seen in the SPMS produc­ with SPSDW. She has played several tion of Hoodie, Grant School’s The roles, including Young Nala (The Lion Lion King Jr. as Nala and as Willy King Jr.), Jane (Tarzan), Kathy (Singin' Wonka in the Middlesex County Col­ in the Rain Jr.) and Lady in Waiting lege arts program in the class of (Once Upon a Mattress). musical theatre.

• Justin Bell (Robert Martin) ]\istin • Katherine Dzioba (Ensemble) will be taking on the role of Robert Katherine is a freshman at JP Stevens Martin. He was previously seen in the High School. She is returning for a ensemble for the SPHS production second year with SPSDW. Her past Legally Blond. He fell into the world performances include Peter Pan Jr. of theater after playing violin for the (Nana and the Crocodile), Beauty and SPSDW production Once Upon a Mat­ the Beast Jr. (Narrator 1), Once Upon a Mattress (Ensemble) and Cinderella MUSIC/LYRtCS BY BOOK BY BOB MARTIN tress and found how breathtaking the show was and immediately wanted to Jr. (Town Crier 1). LISA LAMBERT & GREG MORRISON & DON MCKELLAR join the cast. • Christopher Dzioba (Man in Chair/ Jackson Dalton, Jam es Buchanan- Narrator) Christopher is a senior at • Amanda Bermo-Merchan (En­ Gangsters T H € C A S T semble) This is Amanda's second JP Stevens High School. This is his year in SPSDW. Last year she acted • Allison Buchanan (Ensemble) first year with SPSDW. Past perfor­ mances include Heck Tate (To Kill A Man In Chair...... Christopher Dzioba Gangster #2...... Jackson Dalton as Princess 12 and in the ensemble Allison is entering sixth grade and in Once Upon a Mattress. She has also is pleased to be performing in the Mockingbird), Roger (Rent), Gravedig­ Mrs. Tottendale...... Maty Lee O'Dell Aldolpho...... Gabriel Soto been seen in Grant School’s produc­ ensembie of The Drow^ Chaperone. ger (Hamlet) and Brad (Hairspray). Underling...... David Irizarry Janet Van De Graajf....Stephanie Heim tion Annie)r. as Annie and the SPMS This is her first year in SPSDW. She • Samantha Dzioba (Ensemble) Sa­ Robert Martin...... Justin Bell The Drowsy production Fearsome Pirate Frank has performed in Grant School's pro­ mantha is going into seventh grade at George...... Justin Billich Chaperone...... Megan Garretson as Esmeralda Effington. She has also duction of Singin'in the Rain as part Woodrow Wilson Middle School. This participated in Gems choir in both of the ensemble, and she plays piano Feidzieg...... Adam Casaliggi Trix the Aviatrix...... Jasmin Santiago is her second year with SPSDW. Her years of middle school. Kitty...... Hailey Medina Superintendent...... Colin Campos and violin. other performances include Cinder­ Gangster #1...... James Buchanan • Justin Billich (George) This is Jus­ • Jam es Buchanan (Gangster 1) ella Jr. (Luke) at Holy Savior Academy, tin’s first year in SPSDW. He stumbled James is entering eighth grade and The Wizard o f Oz Jr. (Glinda), Shrek the Musical Jr. (Gingy) and Once Upon €NS€MBl.€ upon SPSDW when some friends is performing on stage for the first told him to try it out on the night of time in SPSDW. James plays piano a Mattress (Ensemble). auditions. Justin will be a sophomore and cello and has performed in many • Fallon Garretson (Ensemble) This at SPHS this year. He has been in concerts across New Jersey. He has Emma Ballinger, Amanda Bermo, Becky Birath, Allison Buchanan, is Fallon's first SPSDW production. Colin Campos, Victoria Dembowski, Nina DeSimone, Sara DeSimone, chorus, orchestra and the Gems choir performed in various ensemble roles She has previously been in numerous in middle school. in Grant School's production of The Jenna Almasry, Anisha Gael, Fallon Garretson, Rebecca Hollo, Sarah Housel, musicals, including Anh/e Jr. as Miss Sound o f Music and played Adult Christa lazetta, JakaiJohnson, Cassidy Leonardis, Aiden Mackenzie, • Becky Birath (Ensemble) This will Hannigan, Guys and Dolls as Rusty Simba in The Lion King Jr. Charlie, Footloose, 9 to 5 and many Lesly Mayta, Anika Melkate, Ashley Olson, Cassie O'Shaughnessy, be Becky's eighth year in summer drama. • Colin Campos (Ensemble/Super- others. Gianna Parlapiano, Alyssa Rivera, Jerry Shang, Gianna Tomei, Samantha Zelek intendent) This is Colin's first year • Megan Lynn Garretson (The with SPSDW. He’s performed in Grant Drowsy Chaperone) This is Megan's School’s production of The Lion King first year with SPSDW. Some of her and SPMS production of Hoodie. previous roles include Chiffon in • Adam Casaliggi (Feidzieg) After Little Shop o f Horrors, Janet Van de two years behind the spotlight, Adam Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone and is excited to make his SPSDW stage Alice Beineke in The Addams Family. debut. He appeared in the middle • Anisha Gael (Ensemble) Anisha is school production of Hoodie this past a very interesting 12-year-old who spring as Dr. Lou and Flim Flam. enjoys music and art. She plays three • Jackson Dalton (Gangster) Jackson instruments: violin, clarinet and is excited to be a part of SPSDW for piano. the third year in the role of a gangster • Stephanie Heim (Janet Van De in The Drowsy Chaperone. Jackson Graaf) Stephanie is excited to be was King Sextimus in iast year's returning to SPSDW as Janet Van De Once Upon a Mattress and appeared Graaf. Her previous shows include as the guard and the coroner in The Legally Blonde, In the Heights, The Wizard ofOz. Jackson has previously Addams Family, Sound o f Music, Guys appeared as Mr. Darling in the middle and Dolls and Thoroughly Modern scliool production Peter Pan, Coach Millie. Throughout high school, she Bolton in CDC’s High School Musical, was involved in Rutgers High School Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Sandy Musical Theater Academy, a college in Annie, the Caterpillar in Alice in preparatory program directed by Wonderland and the Big Bad Wolf in Stephen Agosto. The Three Little Pigs. • Sarah Housel (Ensemble) This is • Victoria Dembowski (Ensemble) Sarah’s third year in Summer Drama. Victoria is a 13-year-old who lives in She has also been seen in Grant Hillsborough. This is Victoria’s third School’s productions of The Sound o f year in Summer Drama. She has been Music as Gretl and an orphan in Annie, in The Wizard ofOz ensemble and as well as the middle school produc­ appeared in Once Upon a Mattress as tion of Hoodie. Lady H. She also played Rizzo in the Hillsborough Middle School produc­ • David Irizarry (Underling) This is tion of Grease and ensemble for The David’s first year with SPSDW. Some Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe (also shows David has performed in are the for Hillsborough Middle School). Saint Joseph High School production of Les Miserables and Saint Francis • Nina DeSimone (Ensemble) This Cathedral School production o f Alad­ is Nina's first year in SPSDW. She din, The Little Mermaid and Annie. has performed in the Grant School Drama Club production of Singin'in • Jakai Johnson (Ensemble) This is the Rain and the Middlesex Drama Jakai’s second year with SPSDW. He Summer Camp production of Mary has been in the Grant School produc­ Poppins. tion of The Lion King (Simba) and

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Singin'in the Rain (Broadway Melody The King and I, Little Shop o f Horrors This is her first year in SPSDW. She Host). He also played the title role and Legally Blonde. has performed in the Grant School in Kids in the Park's production of productions of The Lion King and • Anika Melkote (Ensemble) This is Tarzan. Singin'in the Rain as well as the Kids Anika's first year with SPSDW. She in the Park production of Tarzan. • Cassidy Leonardis (Ensemble) has performed in many vocal perfor­ Cassidy is excited to be performing in mances and has acted in Around the • Jasm in Santiago (Trix) This is her third SPSDW production. She ap­ World in 7 Plays. Anika plays guitar, Jasmin’s fifth year in the SPSDW peared in the ensemble in last years’ violin, cello, ukulele and piano. program. She has been in Rent, The Once Upon a Mattress and the previ­ Addams Family, Once Upon a Mattress, • M arylee O'Dell (Mrs. Tottendale) is ous year's show. The Wizard ofOz. A The Unexpected Sizzle and more. junior at SPHS, Cassidy sings alto in entering eighth grade at the middle both the chamber choir and chorus school. This is her third year with • Jerry Shang (Ensemble) Jerry has and plays the viola in the school or­ Summer Drama. She has previously participated in 2015 production of chestra. She has also appeared in five been seen in other shows such as The The Wizard ofOz. Sound o f Music (Maria Rainer), The productions for the Cedarcroft Bible • Gabriel Soto (Aldolpho) Gabriel will Chapel Drama Club. Wizard ofOz (Ensemble), The Lion Ensemble-Gianna Tomei, Gianna Parlapiano, Cassie O'Shaughnessy, Victo­ King (Rafiki), Once Upon a Mattress be playing the role of Aldolpho. This ria Dembowski, Nina DeSimone, Anika Melkote • Aiden MacKenzie (Ensemble) This (Ensemble) and Hoodie (Layla, Bailey is Gabriel’s first show with Sum­ is Aidan's second year performing and Charlotte). She has participated mer Drama Workshop, but his third with SPSDW. He has performed at in many choirs, such as CJMEA re­ show overall. Gabriel has performed the State Theater in New Brunswick gional choir, SPMS choir. Our Lady of as Captain Ben in the 2016 SPMS with Joanne’s Dance Studio in several Czestochowa’s choir and Gems choir. production The Fearsome Pirate productions. He also appeared in last Frank and as Carlos and an ensemble year's Once Upon a Mattress. • Ashley K. Olson (Reporter/ member in the 2017 SPHS production Ensemble) This is Ashley's third year of Legally Blonde. • Lesiy Mayta (Ensemble) Lesly is with SPSDW. She was in the ensemble delighted to be part of SPSDW pro­ for both her first and second year in • Gianna Tomei (Ensemble) Gi­ duction this summer. She has been The Wizard ofOz and Once Upon a anna is enjoying her third year with seen in the SJV production, Seussical Mattress. SPSDW. She has also sung and danced the Musical, Beauty and the Beast through The Wizard ofOz as well as and Shrek and SPSDW's production of • Cassidy O'Shaughnessy (Ensemble) Once Upon a Mattress. Gianna dances Once Upon a Mattress. This is Cassie's second year with at Spotlight on Dance and sings in her SPSDW. She has performed in the school chorus. • Hailey Medina (Kitty) Hailey is Grant School productions The Lion 17 years old. This is her fifth year in King and Singin’in the Rain as well as • Samantha Zeiek (Ensemble) This is Summer Drama. She has previously two fashion shows in 2014 and 2016. Samantha’s third year with SPSDW. appeared in Once Upon a Mattress, She has been in The Wizard ofOz and The Addams Family, Rent, The Wizard • Gianna Parlapiano (Ensemble) Once Upon a Mattress. She has also ofOz, The Legend o f Sleepy Hollow, All Gianna will be attending seventh been in the SPHS production Legally Ensemble-Anisha Gael, Cassidy Leonardis, Becky Birath, Sara DeSimone, Shook Up, CyberMare, Guys and Dolls, grade at the middle school in the fall. Blonde. Allison Buchanan

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Chris Abbott (Set Design) Christopher • Christopher Kastner (Vocal Westfield Public School District, where is excited to be returning for a third Director) This is Mr. Kastner’s fifth she teaches band in the elementary year as set designer for SPSDW. He endeavor working with SPSDW and schools. She is also involved with performed as a student in 11 consecu­ his second year as vocal music direc­ district musicals, play productions, tive SPSDW productions. He is cur­ tor. He has an extensive background chamber groups and jazz bands. Past rently employed by Middlesex County as a pit performer, pit director, vocal performing groups include Freelance College as a carpenter and electrician director and director/producer for Ensemble Artists of NJ, Plays-in-the- for the theater department. He has over 30 different drama productions. Park, Surflight Theatre, Garden State also designed sets for community He has been involved in multiple Ballet, Choral Arts Society of NJ, NJ theaters throughout New Jersey. productions of Hello Dolly, Guys and Intergenerational Orchestra and her Dolls, In the Heights, 42nd Street, Woodwind Quintet. She currently • Raven Dunbar (Choreographer) Cinderella, Footloose, Les Miserables, teaches piano, oboe and flute privately holds a BA in theater/K-5 elementary Man o f La Mancha, Fiddler on the Roof and has worked with Wharton Music education from Kean University. She Once Upon a Mattress, Into the Woods, Center as an adjunct piano profes­ is the founder of Artistic Visions Fame, Jesus Christ Superstar, lolanthe. sor and vocal accompanist. Coaching Dance Company. Some past choreog­ Mikado, Die Fledermaus, Anything chamber music and instructing mainly raphy credits include SPSDW’s (Once Goes, The Fantasticks, DearEdwina, woodwinds, Minogue has worked with Upon a Mattress), Cranford Dramatic The Addams Family Grease, 9 to 5, various summer camps, bands, choirs Kyle Kelly-trumpet Club (The Drowsy Chaperone), Circle Working, Sweeney Todd, Little Shop o f and orchestras. She also works with Players (The Fantasticks), Middlesex Horrors, Bye Bye Birdie, My Fair Lady MSU Preparatory Center for the Arts, County College (Into The Woods), Tal­ High School Musical and many others. where she is an oboe teacher and sum­ ent Time Players (Seussical), Rutgers ORCHESTRA Currently the director of bands and mer camp music instructor at Stokes University (Show Up and Dance), Vil­ chorus at North Arlington High School State Forest. lagers Theatre (Pinocchio) and (New for the past 16 years, Kastner has a Year’s Eve Cabarets). Sara Dabul (trumpet) • Sean G. Hack (trumpet) long career as a freelance professional • Katie Mott (Director) is a gradu­ ate of Shenandoah Conservatory • Sarah Gwiazda (Assistant Choreog­ trumpeter. Tommy O'Brien (clarinet) • Joseph Paglia (keyboard) Class of 09’ (BFA in musical theatre). rapher) This is Sarah’s fifth year with • Emily Kastner (Assistant Director/ During her time there she performed Bella Rochford (saxophone) • Rhea Rajpal (percussion) the SPSDW. Sarah was previously seen Stage Manager) is a music teacher some of her favorite roles and was in SPSDW productions of Guys and Harrison Anesh (saxophone) • Clay Beyert (trumpet) at North Arlin^on middle and high part of some of her favorite produc­ Dolls, All Shook Up, The Wizard o f Oz schools. This is her sixth year with tions, some of which include Sweeney Jay Buchanan (double bass) • Margaret Fatsis (clarinet & alto sax) and Once Upon a Mattress. In addition, SPSDW. She is heavily involved with Todd (Ensemble), Batboy (Ensemble), she was also seen in the SPHS produc­ Taylor Goodson (drums) • Kyle Kelly (trumpet) the music and drama programs in Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider) and A tions of Legally Blonde as Vivienne North Arlington at both the high and New Brain (Homeless Woman). It Courtney Lee (flute) • Dan Minogue (trumpet) Kensington and The Addams Family. middle school levels. She has been is there where she was able to dip She has been dancing at Spotlight on Jessenia Moreno (clarinet) • Scott O'Brien (trombone) music directing two shows a year at her hand into directing as well. She Dance for the past 13 years and is both schools for the past 10 years. She directed a student produced produc­ Aaron Ritchie (saxophone) • Jessica Sevavia (percussion) also a member of their competition plays for several high school musicals tion of Neil Simon’s God's Favorite and company. Amanda Senatore (percussion) • Matthew Schmidt (oboe) throughout the Bergen County area; assistant directed on various other • Rosalind Heim (Vocal Intern) is a most recently she was involved with projects. Right after she left Shenan­ 2015 South Plainfield High School either music directing or playing in doah she was a performer at Kings graduate who is excited to return to The Lion King, (Junior Edition), Guys Dominion in the park productions of and Dolls, Cinderella and The Addams Feelin' Groovy and Hot Island Rhythms. CREW SPSDW for this year’s production. Pre­ viously, she was a Hot Box Girl and the Family. She has enjoyed being a part of the Vil­ Sarah u/s in SPSDW’s Guys and Dolls lagers’ production of Hair (Tribe). She • Marisa Minogue (Orchestra Direc­ had the honor of playing Sister Robert April Nguyen • Kevin O'Brien • Miguel Rojas-Argueta (2013) and Alice in Thoroughly Mod­ tor) is a graduate of Montclair State Anne in Nunsense and Nunsense ll: ern Millie (2012). She has participated University, where she received a Brian Sesta • Doug Veit in the inaugural and second years of The Second Coming at The Bickford bachelor’s degree in music education. Theatre. She has been a part of the Rutgers’ High School Musical Theater This is her third year with SPSDW. Academy. national tour of Mooseltoe the Moosi- Minogue is a music teacher in the cal for the past five holiday seasons. 8 - •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer,call 908-668-0010 Ju ly 28,2017 SPORTS

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You are 7 to 9:30 a.m. The tournament is on the course at hole 2, 5 and 17. The proceeds from this golf outing from 1 to 3 p.m. required to pay for at least one home open to all golfers and the $20 reg­ Gxst is $225 per golfer, or $900 per will allow us to make sure that we can If the dates or locations of the and one away game jersey (You can istration Ice includes greens fee, golf foursome. Prizes will be awarded for offer the be^t possible education to tryouts have to change because of purcha.se more than one of each). cart and prizes. closest to the line, longest drive and those that wish to learn in a Catholic inclement weather, the changes will • Parents are required to assist in For more information, call Bill lowest team score. religious school setting whether it be posted on our Facehook page and your age group’s home tournament Ciastner at (908) 769-3672. Sponsorships arc still available. be elementary or high school. It also website. Pre-registration will take by volunteering for snack stand duty, Platinum: $1,500 donation in­ supports the advancement of technol­ place on opening day or you can field preparation and other various cludes foursome, corporate banner, ogy which powers the systems and register the day of tryouts. The sign- duties throughout the weekend. Registerfo r sign on the first tee. operation of our parish infrastructure, in process will be 30 minutes before Volunteering duties end when the Gold: $1,300 donation includes evangelization and our ministerial each tryout. Tryouts will start at the tournament director has assigned you P op Warner foursome and a sign on the 18th outreach. above times. Please be on time for the “off-duty,” not when your child has finished playing. tee. For more information, log on to registration. The birth year for eligibility for • You will be required to provide Football, Cheer Silver: $650 includes twosome and www.churchofthesacredheart.net and each age group is as follows: the basic softball equipment for your a tee sign on the tee of your choice. click on the golf flyer. To register, Don’t he left out! It’s not too 14U: Bom in the years 2003 or child based on the position that she All of the above .sponsors will be email golf@churchofthesacredheart. late to register for the uixoming 2004; 12U: born in the years 2005 may play, i.e. glove, approved helmet recognized at the luncheon. net or call (908) 822-5893. 2017 South Plainfield Tigers Youth or 2006; lOU: bom in the years 2007 w/chin strap and face mask, bats F(x)tball and Cheer. The 2017 .sca- or 2008; and 8U: bom in the years must be ASA approved, catcher’s .son begins on Tue.sday, Aug. 1. SENIOR GOLF LEAGUE: THE RESULTS 2009 or 2010. equipment (if applicable), masks for V'isit our Facehook page at About Tryouts: It is recommended, pitchers and infielders if you choose South Plainfield Tigers Pop War­ but not required, that you attend both to wear one. Senior Center Golf League mem­ Mike Buggey...... 32 ner F'(x)tball and Cheer and click tryouts to ensure the evaluators have • For the summer travel sea,son, bers enjoyed a surprisingly c(K)1 73 Walt Feeley...... 32 on die “Sign Up” link to register the oppominity to review the players’ once teams are chosen, practices degree day on the links. A1 Lepore...... 36 today! skills twice to obtain a better rating. and games will start in May and go Dennis Doughert)'...... 36 Don't have Facehook? Visit Get)rge MacDonald and Jim Caro­ Numbers will be issued to each par­ through to the end of July. our new website at http://tshq. villano tied for first with a score of Tom Turner...... 38 ticipant. DO NOT wear a numbered • It is important that each player is blucsombrero.com/sptigcrspw 31 each. Herb Brooks...... 35 jersey to trt'outs as this may cause available for every team practice and The golf league meets every Tues­ to register. Here is the rest of the standings: the evaluator to incorrectly score that game. The days and time.s of practice Questions? Call or tc.xt jenniter Frank Fidell...... N/C day at 8:30 a.m. at West Nine. participant. as well as tournaments and leagues All are welcome! $20 includes C a irra( > at (201) 306-1713 or Abra Jim Lenox...... N/C The girls will be observed and rated are chosen by each individual team 1 lodge at (732) 803-5780. Herb Bright...... 37 golf and cart and official Senior Golf on the following skills: manager. Terry McCreesh...... 35 League T-shirt! Throwing, cutching, hittiu^j, run­ • Games may be duriitg die we<;k Ray Q)sta...... 41 For more information, call (908) ning and game knowledge: In each or weekends; tournaments arc itsually /)ii/ro/iicr oiir lulvnliscrs. Herbert Bowles...... 42 754-1047 with any questions.. of these categories the player wiU be on the weekends. rhex i/Z/inr us to lu ini; rated for proper mechanics o f the • Travel to these games or tourna­ you the news! Lloyd Dowdy...... 34 listed skill, strength, accuracy, at- ments is usually local, within a one- timde, foais, hustle, ability to listen hour distance. Some tournaments to direction. may be further or even out of state LEGAL NOTICE Basic information for parents: The special tournaments. Tournament parents also have some responsibility locations for each age group may PUBUC NOTICE Orlando, FL 32802 808 Brightwater Circle to the Tigers Travel Softball program not be determined at the time of the 100% Member of Management Maitland. FL 32751 Take notice that a change has occurred in the if your child is chosen to be on a team. tty'O U tS. ownership of Red Lobster Restaurants LLC, d/b/a Officers of Intermediate: Thomas W. Gathers, Executive Vice President and Please be aware o f these responsibili­ Before the tryouts, we need an Red Lobster #379 ("Licensee'), holder of Plenary Kim Lopdrup, Chief Executive Officer Chief Procurement Officer Retail Consumptkm License No. 1222-33-007-004, 1900 Gipson Green Lane ties so you can determine if you can account setup for each player on our 5026 Kenneland Circle for premises located at 7500 Hadley Road, South Winter Park, FL 32789 Orlando, FL 32819 fulfill these tasks. website: http://tshq.bluesombrero. Plainfield. NJ 07080. As a result of such owr^rship William Lambert, Chief Financial Officer com/spppanj. Members of Seafood: • The SPPPA requires a registra­ change, the following persons are the officers 1341 College Point Red Lobster Master Holdings, L.R (“Master") and members ownir^g 1% or more interest of the Winter Park. FL 32789 Licensee: c/o Golden Gate Capital Sail! Setta, President One Embarcadero Center, Suite 3900 LEGAL NOTICE 8913 Southern Breeze Drive San Francisco, CA 94111 Thomas W. Gathers, President Orlando. FL 32836 100% Member of Seafood NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT which mortgage was assigned to the plaintiff, Ditech 5026 Kermelarxl Ckcie Financial LLC, by Assignment dated ; and (2) to Oriando FL 32819 Horace Dawson, III, Vice President and Secretary Partners of Master: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY recover possession of, and concerns premises 808 Brightwater Circle Golden Gate Private Equity Investment Funds CHANCERY DIVISION Horace Q. Dawson, lit, Executive Vice President commonly known as 102T Rudyard Drive, Perth Maitland, FL 32751 c/o Golden Gate Capital MIDDLESEX COUNTY ttnd Sc< fetary Amboy, NJ 08861. Lot; 5 Block: 397.17. One Embarcadero Center, Suite 3900 DOCKET NO. F-013736-17 806 Bnghtwater Circle MembOT ownlna 1% or more Intereat of San Francisco, CA 94111 If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Maitland. FL 32751 IntermedlatB; (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Georgia you may communicate wrth the New Jersey State Red Lobster Holdings LLC (“Holdings") 51% Partner of Master Roman, his/her heirs, devisees, and personal Norma Rrvera. Vice President and Assistant Bar Association by calling 1-732-249-5000. You RO. 00x6508 Thai Union Investments North America LLC representatives, and his, her, their or any of Secretary may also contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the Orlando, FL 32802 (“Thai Union") their successors In right, title and interest 9*32 Woodbreeze Boulevard County of venue by calling 1 -(732) 828-0053. If you 100% Member of Intermediate 72/1 Moo 7, Sethakrt 1 Road, Tambon Tarsrai and Juan Tirado, his^er heirs, deirisees, and WwKi*vmere. FL 34786 cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate Mueang Samut Sakhon, Thailand 74000 personal representatives, and his, her, their or Officers of Holdlnos: with the Legal Services offices of the County of Oougl*is C Wentz, Vice President and Treasurer 49% Partner of Master any of theirs Kim Lopdrup, Chief Executive Officer venue by calling 1-(732) 249-7600. 1025 Via Tuecany Oaks Way 1900 Gipson Green Lane Membeta o¥wiinQl%Of more IntereslolThal Union; YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED W ir ^ Park. FL 32789 YOU, Georgia Roman, his/her heirs, devisees, Winter Park, FL 32789 Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (Pub­ to serve upon KML Law Group, PC, A PROFES­ and personal representatives, and his, her, Q w ninq 1% or more t n t e f s t of licly traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailaid) SIONAL CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN WillKtfTi Lambert, Chief Finar>cial Officer their or any of their successors in right, title and (“Thai Public") PENNSYLVANIA, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose ad­ 1341 College Point interest, are hereby made a party defendant to this Red Lobster Management LLC fManagement") 72/1 Moo 7, Sethakit 1 Road, Tambon Tarsrai dress is Suite 406; 216 Haddon Avenue; Westmont, Winter Park, FL 32789 foreclosure action because of a judgment entered PO Box 6508 Mueang Samut S^hon, Thailand 74000 NJ 08108, phone # (609) 250-0700, an answer to Salli Setta, President by you against Edwin Perez in the Superior Court of OrtaiKkh n 32802 100% Member of Thai Union the Complaint, filed in a civil action, in which Ditech 8913 Southern Breeze Drive New Jersey on June 18,1991 known as Judgment 100^ ktember of AfH^kcant Financial LLC is plaintiff, and Edwin Perez Jr. A/K/A Orlando. FL 32836 Shareholders holding 10% or more interest of No. J-165160-91 and Case No. CS 106471 49A to Edwrin Perez his/her heirs, devisees, and personal nnifiiri nf iinninunt Thai Public; secure a debt in an amount of that varies from date Horace Dawson, Hi, Vice President and Secretary representatives, and his, her, their or any of their I o^’d'up. Chief Executive Offtoer Thai NVDR Co., Ltd. to date, and for any Hen, claim or interest you may 806 Brightwater Circle successors in right, title and interest and Josefina lOOU Green Lane The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building have in, to or against the mortgaged premises. M«Mand,FL 32751 Perez A/K/A Josefina A. Perez, h/w his/her heirs, W riter P-Hik FL 32789 93 Ratchadaphisek Road, Dindaeng. Dindaeng devisees, and personal representatives, and his, YOU, Juan Tirado, his/her heirs, devisees, and Bangkok, Thail&xi 10400 5al!» f her, their or any of tiieir successors in right, title personal representatives, and his, her, their or HokfifWiS: 13.68% Shareholder of Thai Public 13 Southern Breeze Orfve and interest , et al are the defendant(s), pending any of their s, are hereby made a party defen­ Red Lobster Seafood Co.. LLC ("Seafood") OfteKiQ. PL 32836 The remaining 86.32% sfweholder interest is held in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery dant to this foreclosure action because of a PO Box 6508 t.amhen Chief Fina'^ciai Olicer and by numerous shareholders, each holding less Division, Middlesex County, and bearing Docket No. judgment entered by you against Edwin Perez Ortwrdo, FL 32802 than 10%. F-013736-17 v^hin thirty-five (35) days after July 28, in the Superior Court of New Jersey on May 24, f \ecutive Vjct Ptesidint 100% Member of H o ld tr^ 2017 exclusive of such dale or if published after July 2005 known as Judgment No. J-130497-05 and 1341 C Poff* Any infonnation concerning tt>e qualifications of Officers of Seafood' any of the current officers and members reported 28, 2017 (35) days after the actual dated of such Case No. L-003181-04 to secure a debt in an Wmiei PaiK f L 3 2 ^ K»n Lopdrup Chief Executive Officer above should be communicated in writing to; publication, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do amount of $30, 406.04 and for any lien, claim Hewaup DaxwfrCtfi, W. Executrve Presideik! i 900 Gipson Green Lane so. judgment by default may be rendered against or interest you may have in, to or against the Ms. Amy Antonides. Borough Clerk and W-itPr P^k. FL 32789 you for the relief demanded in ttie Complaint. You mortgaged premises. 806 >righiwat»f Borough of South Plainfield shall file your answer a x l proof of service in dupli­ Michelle M. Smith, Clerk Me«and , F i 32751 Se'ii Setta. Preskiwil 2480 Plainfieid Avenue cate woth the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Superior Court of New Jersey 8913 Scuthem Breeze Dnve South PtT.i'.field, NJ 07080 Thomas W o rfham. Eaecueve v ee PresKler* and Jersey. Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, Orlando. K 32836 $57.80______July 28, 2017 Chwf PfOCuremar« OAoar Bed Lobster Restaurants LLC, Licensee New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the rules of 5086 KermelMXt Ckcka Pa.il D. Strauchter, Esq. governing the courts. W iK vrt Lou>oe-l. Chiof FinaiTCiZu 0*t*cer and POST. POLAK, GOO DSEU Olw ido. FL aSBie The action has been instituted for the purpose of (I) Exer^t'xe vK'e prestderit & Str3urh!e>', RA. foreclosing a mortgage dated Jur>e 16,2015, made It’s your right to 13*1 Coflege Poinl *25 Eagle Rock Averuje - Suite 200 by Edvrin Perez Jr. A/K^A Edwin Perez and Josefina m im Pmk. fl '>osa?arxl. New Jersey 07068-1717 LLC Perez A/K/A Josefina A. Perez, h/w as mcKtg^or(s), Ifoiow. Be Informed, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems. Inc., Homce Dttiwon. in Ekeci.^93.71 July 28. 2017 i as Nominee for Pinnacle Mortgage, Inc. recorded arvt Secfcnry on June 24,2015, for Middlesex County in Book#: lead Public Notic 16036 Page; 889 of Mortgages for said County, July 28, 2017 •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer,call 908-668-0010. ■

SPORTS OBITUARIES Notes from the Jim Walter Stayvas, 67 the Rock 8c Roll Hall o f Fame 25th Football Practice Anniversary Concert), and watching Pomovets Walter Stay­ Law 8c Order. His favorite character Sessions Starts vas passed away was Munch. Memorial GoH League on Friday, July He was predeceased by his mother, 21 at home Catherine; his father, Walter; and LEAGUE STANDINGS August 7 surrounded his beloved miniature dachshund. South Plainfield School Distria by his family Stumpy. W L T W L' T football praaice begins at 9 a.m. and bolstered He is survived by his wife of 41 McCriskin-Gustafson Home Fischer Contracting...... 4.. ..5...1 on the following dates according by the love of years. Dee; a son, Scott and a daugh­ For Funerals...... 8.. ..2...0 KC’s Korner...... 4.. ..5...1 to level of play: all those who ter, Robin; his sisters-in-law and a Unique Sports Accessories. .7.. ..3...0 Sport & Social Club...... 4.. ..6...0 • August 7 - Varsity and JV supported him brother-in-law; and many cousins, Alfie’s Boys...... 5.. ..2... 3 Italian-American Club...... 3., ..7...0 • August 14 - Freshmen W a lte r Stayvas on his cancer neighbors and friends. 2 Buds, 2 Dubes...... 6,. ..3...1 Windows Plus...... 2.. ..7...1 • August 21 - jMiddle School journey. Funeral services were held at Twin City Pharmacy...... 6.. ..4...0 Hose Heaven ...... 2.. ..7...1 Born and raised in Irvington, he McCriskin-Gustafson Home For Witty’s Liquors...... 4., ..4...2 For more information and to obtain the necessary forms, go to moved to South Plainfield in 1966 Funerals followed by a funeral Ma,ss the high school Athletic Office or and graduated from South Plainfield at Sacred Heart Church. Interment By Bob Nilan on from there to play fluidly without email Coach Cassio at gcassio® High Schcxtl in 1968. He was drafted followed at Hillside Cemetery in any major errors and lead Twin City spboe.org. into the United States Army from Scotch Plains. Mother Nature provided gor­ Pharmacy to a 12-8 victory' over an 1969-1971 and deployed to Vietnam In lieu of flowers, donations may be geous weather, the West Nine course Italian-American Club team that pro­ where he .sen'ed as a gunner on an made in Walt’s name to the Vietnam presented superb conditions and the vided a real challenge. Former Player- M-42 duster. He was awarded the Veterans of America-Central New golfers in the Tuesday night league re­ of-the Year Jay Coppola left a few out SPGA 23rd Army Commendation Medal with a Jersey Chapter 233, PO. Box 10251, sponded with some outstanding golf there but still managed to card a 39. “V ” device for valor in combat. He New Brunswick, N.J. 08906. that included five even-par scores of For the Italian-American Club, Jeff Golf Tourney later became a founding member of 33 and a host of other fine rounds. Gross played his best round of the the Vietnam Veterans o f America- Capt. Chris Dillon of Unique season, a splendid even-par 33, to tie Central New Jersey Chapter 233. Martin Harris Aipert, 73 Sports Accessories gathered his quar­ for medalist honors for the night. Is August 3 He married Diane (Dee) Mar- Martin Harris Alpert, a longtime tet of Kumbaya Kiadets in the parking League-leading McCriskin-Gus- The South Plainfield Golf Associa­ gulski in 1975 and settled in South lot, and they held hands and sang a tafson Home For Funerals didn’t tion’s 23rd South Plainfield Open will resident o f South Plainfield, passed Plainfield, where they raised their few verses oiBridge Over Troubled Wa^ have their A-game and that’s what’s be held on Thursday, Aug. 3 at Gam­ away on Saturday, July 22 at JFK ^ children. ter and then went out and walloped needed when you go up against a bler Ridge Golf Club. The annual Medical Center in Edison. Formerly a mechanic at Royal Sport and Social Club, 16-4. Singing really competitive team like 2 Buds, tournament is held for the benefit Mr. Alpert served in the U.S. Army. Foods, Walt worked at Thermo King really works! Who knew? Chris was 2 Dubes. Capt. Dale Dube and his o f the South Plainfield High School He was stationed in St. Louis, Denver East as the sales manager for 31 approached by other golfers after the buddies rose to the occasion and came Golf Team. The tournament will be and Korea. years, where he made many lasting winning round who wanted to join away with a 13-7 win. a scramble format. He graduated with honors from friendships. the Kumbaya Kadets and sing with Grillmeister Mark Van Name at­ The entry fee o f $115 includes Rutgers with an MBA in account­ Along with his devoted wife, Walt them before play begins next week. tributes his recent success on the links greens fee, golf cart, prizes, food and ing. worked hard to maintain a beautiful Ted “Ole Reliable” Stanik led the to his new Thumann’s liverwurst diet. beverages. Check-in is at 11 a.m. Martin enjoyed riding his bicycle, home, send his kids to college, take blowout with the first of five even-par It worked again as Van Name earned Lunch will be provided from 12 to 1 kayaking the Delaware River and, trips rounds o f the night, a flawless 33, and them on vacation and fund their every the medal for his squad with a nifty p.m. There is a shotgun start at 1 p.m. on his motorcycle. Chris Dillon chipped in with a 38 that artistic, athletic and leisure pursuit. A 36 that included a speCTacular eagle on Dinner and awards take place from 6 He volunteered his time as an included a pretty birdie on number quiedy brilliant man, he could give the eighth hole. Van Name now joins to 8 p.m. Food and beverages will be accountant for the Plainfield Area eight as Unique Sports bounced back directions to any location in the NY- President Pete Gustafson of Witty’s as provided throughout the tournament. Humane Society for several years. from some setbacks to move into NJ area and could design, build and the second member of this season’s Prizes will be awarded for low team He is survived by his wife of 52 second place, just one game behind fix anything including cars, houses, Eagle Club. score, longest drive, closest to the years, Elayne; two daughters, Andrea the leaders. plumbing and appliances, not to men­ Dave Mancini pitched in with a 37 pin, closest to the fine and a special and Rachel, both of Pennsylvania; and For Sport & Social, Bob Laing tion his kids’ many school projects that featured a birdie on number eight. hole-in-one prize. a brother, Phillip of Plainfield. continued his solid play, posting a 38 Dale Dube stroked a magestic beauty and investment dilemmas. Players can register for the tour­ Funeral services were held at Mc­ with a birdie on the eighth hole. on the fifth hole and drained a 10- Walt believed in financial literacy', nament online at the association’s Criskin-Gustafson Home For Funer­ Danny Boy Griffin was in his old footer for a birdie on his way to a 39. proper car maintenance, careful website: www.spga.org or print out als. A private cremation took place Player-of-the-Year form, crushing McCriskin’s Steve Shock' birdied research, family dinners and no free and mail their entty forms. on July 26. parabolic beauties off the tee and the eighth hole on his way to a 38 to lunch. For more information about the Contributions to the Plainfield lofting lovely wedges to the greens, earn the medal for his team. Despite In his spare time, he enjoyed mak­ tournament, spon.sorships and entr\- Area Humane S(Kiety, 75 Rock Ave., but he couldn’t sink any o f his birdie the loss, McCriskin’s maintained its ing home improvements, cruising forms, call (732) 259-0591, (908') Plainfield, N .J. 07063 in Martin’s chances until he got to the eighth place on top of the league, one game with his family, chatting with his 755-1700 or (908) 754-4766 or name would be appreciated. hole. There he put his drive on the ahead of Unique Sports Accessories. Matis Street neighbors, attending green and two-putted for his lone visit the a.s,s{Kiation’s website at wwvt'. In the final match o f the night, VVA meetings, drinking Gentleman' birdie of the night. His sparkling spga.org. . Vinny Welch led Fischer Contracting Jack, listening to music (especially 33, however, was only gtxtd enough out of their recent slttmp and looked to earn a tie with an inspired Hose good in shooting a solid 38 to spark tjometownheros Heaven squad. his team to a 13-7 victory. Capt. B o b . Charlie Oates and Wayne Kelly Nilan assured Mrs. Fischer, the team’s fired a pair of 36s as the cellar- sponsor, that his squad will once again Hillside Cemetery .We will send to any home dwellers put up a real battle to earn work out for the company during the Regarded as one o f the most beautiful cemeteries in the East 0 beautifully arranged a 10-10 tie. week to keep them in gtxtd shape for and wrapped Assorted In a substitute role for Alfie’s Boys, their next win. 1401 Woodland Ave., Scotch Plains Sandwich Troy with two Steve Dvorak filled in beautifiiUy arid Windows Plus is struggling with­ of our homemade salads- carded an impressive 2-over 35 with a out the inspired leadership of Capt. 908.756.1729 Any Day-Any Time. $ 4 9 9 5 nice birdie on number three. Mattie Frederickson who is recuper­ www.hillsidecemetery.com FTrain Solis, like Danny Griffin, put ating from his recent surgery. 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New BOE Policy Restricts From the South Plainfield Library Members From Exec Boards (Continuedfrom pa^e I) tion while .serving on the BOE. By Danielle Aronowitz Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn with dynamic storytelling to cre­ board member entering a school, “We have spent a great deal of time (Duncan) whose plans for her grand­ ate a unique and highly interactive maybe die policy should include any on this subject when there are many When you need a break from daughter threaten to separate Fraitk program for kids. Set sail with the member who has a student in the other things that need to be fexm-sed outside on those hot summer days and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Ro­ Sciencetellers on a thrilling action- district since a teacher could also feel on... My feeling is that this is all very in July and August, check out two berta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and packed adventure about a crew of intimidated by a parent who is also a personal,” Miller said. new electronic resources, “Qello best friend. The movie is rated PG-13. quirky pirates marooned on a desert board member. “Our ftxns .should be on our chil­ Concerts” and “One-Play Down­ The movie that is shown on Monday island. With mutiny and high-tide “1 voted in favor of policy 9210,” dren. That is our number one prior­ loadable Video Games” to keep cool night will also be shown again on the looming, they must rescue their salty said BOE member Chere Glover af­ ity when we run. We have a $23M inside. Qello Concerts is the only subsequent Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. captain and find a way to build a new ter the meeting. “I received multiple referendum that we need to focus place to watch over 1,700 of the Stop by and pick up a schedule of the ship before all hope is lost... at sea! contacts from parents who have chil­ on,” said Boyle. most amazing live moments in music. movies being shown. Throughout the story, volunteers The policy passed by a vote of 5-3. dren in our sch(x)ls who want to get It’s the world’s largest collection of The library will present, “Give from the audience will help them Voting in favor were Bill Seesselberg, involved. I have often heard it stated full-length concerts and music docu­ Your Child Financial Strength,” a explore the incredible science behind Chere Glover, Tom Cassio, Douglas that parents felt ‘shut out’ and didn’t mentaries streamed on-demand to program for parents on Saturday, July clouds, combustion, air pressure and know how or where to start to be Chapman and Jim Giannakis. Voting just about any digital device. It’s like 29 at 1:30 p.m. Topics that will be more. This program will be held at the part of the organizations. When the against were Kimberly Anesh, Deb­ a never-ending concert ticket. Qello discussed are: The difference a college Senior Center, 90 Maple Ave. community speaks to me as an elected bie Boyle and Sharon Miller. John carefully curates the live performances education can make in your child’s We will be following our regular official, it’s my job to be their voice Farinella was not present. that matter. The greatest concerts and future, how much a college degree schedule for the stotytime programs. on the board. I personally could not After the vote, Seesselberg said, music documentaries are right here. costs today-and what it may cost Storytime program for childen age .see how this px)licy would negatively “After consultation with the attorneys, With new releases every week, from tomorrow, things you can do now 2 and 3 is held Wednesday and affect the distria. Our dustrict is on its nobody’s rights are being .stepped on iconic stars to today’s best artists, to make sure you’re ready and places Thursday mornings at 10:30. Story- way to doing great work. I feel our or violated. Everybody can still be you’ll never run out of amazing shows you can turn for help. John D. Begley time for children age 3 and up is ftxnis needs to be on the work ahead a member of whatever group they to watch. Watch Qello Concerts on (CFP, CLU), Life Product consultant held Tuesday mornings at 10:30, of us, .so that we may continue to live participate in any way, but not as an your big screen with Apple T y Roku, o f New York Life, will present the Wednesday night at 6:30 and Thurs­ up to our mission statement.” executive board member” Chromecast, Amazon Fire T X Sony seminar. There is no registration day afternoon at 1:15. We have two Miller reminded the board that the To watch the BOE meeting in its ’ and more. OnePlay offers a digital required for this program. sessions of Babytime on Fridays: ethics board has already ruled that a entirety, visit www.spobserver.com gaming service, where users can We’re excited to be taking part 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. We now board memlxr could .serve as an of­ and click on “Videos.” instantly download and play unlim­ again in National Night Out, an also have a Saturday family storytime ficer on a sch(X)l-connccted organiza­ ited Android and PC games for free. annual community celebration to at 11 a.m. for children o f all ages. OnePlay includes over 2,000 games promote police-community partner­ Summer reading is in full .swing from more than 75 different publish­ ships on Tuesday, Aug. 1. (See related and our summer reading program is 5th Annual Christmas ers. There are no holds, no waiting. stoty on page 1.) more popular than ever. This year’s Download the games you want to On Saturday, Aug. 5 at 2 p.m., the theme is, “Build a Better World.” The In July This Saturday your computer and play them when­ library welcomes back Dr. Michael program runs for seven weeks and ever and wherever you are, no internet Norris o f Armchair Art Tours and encourages children to set aside time (Continuedfrom pa^e I) its popular photo booth again. required (once you’ve downloaded former museum educator at the each week to read. Each child will be will be closed to traffic starting at Entertainment will be provided the game). Parents can set a different Metropolitan Museum of Art. Mix given a booklet to record the titles of 7:30 a.m. Handicap parking will be by the South Plainfield High School password from the account to ap­ the following ingredients together books/magazines/books on tape/CDs available. Marching Band, Summer Drama prove activation of game. There are for an overview o f the Impression­ that they read/listen to (the majority Workshop and the South Plainfield More than 65 vendors have signed 1,500-f- PC titles and 500+ Android ists: Influences from Japanese art, a o f materials that are used should be up. Some t)f the vendors participating Color Guard. Also, radio station Mag­ titles. Patrons can log in at the library, fascination with daily life in modern borrowed from our library). Each are: Argan Beauty Supplies, Bamtxx) ic 98.3 will be on site the entire day. at home and on multiple devices. To France, and new bright colors in paint week they come in with their book­ Pillows and Quilts, Cutco Cutlery, The Cultural Arts Commission access these resources, go to www. tubes to more easily paint outside. lets and check in with Ms. Audrey at .Scentsy, Fabric Dog Q)llars, Farmers will be spoasoring a window paint­ southplainfield.lib.nj.us and click on Add artists such as Frederic Bazille, the summer reading desk, and they Insurance, handmade crafts and cro­ ing contest. Everyone is invited to “elibrary” and follow the instructions Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir will be awarded a small participation chet items, Mary Kay Qxsmerics, .soy decorate a window. It could be a for each resource. and Alfred Sisley. Tliis is part one of a prize and will have die chance to carfl candles and jewelry. Touchstone Crys­ fun activity for the entire family. Did you miss a movie that you series of four talks. The next talk will more prizes based on the amount of tal, to^-s, bcading/jewelrv; wreaths and If interested, email spac.nj@gmail. wanted to see in the theaters and be on Saturday, Sept. 9 and is entitled, reading they complete. There is also trees and women’s clothing. com and provide your names, ages don’t want to pay to rent it or for “Impressionists on the Water.” Norris a young adult summer reading club The downtown area will be deco­ and number o f windows you would the DVD? Come to Monday Night got his B.A. in classics from the Uni­ for students entering fifili through rated in the holiday spirit courtesy of like to paint. Movies at the library. We show brand versity of California at San Diego and twelfth grade. There will be prizes l\ileo International. A giving tree with An information booth will be new releases every Monday night and his M.A. in classics and Ph.D. in art for this program that will be young hanging tags listing sch(X)l supplies ItKated within the South Plainfield we will provide popcorn for all who history at the University of California adult oriented. We don’t want the will be on display at the Puleo lxx)th. Business A.ssociation bcx)th on South attend. This week’s movie stars Chris at Santa Barbara. He spent 20 years at adults to feel left out, so we also have The very popular tricky tray Plainfield Avenue and Front Street. Evans, Lindsay Duncan, Mckenna the Cloisters Museum and the Metro­ an adult summer reading program. sponsored by the South Plainfield Plenty o f signs will be visible to help Grace and Octavia Spencer. Frank politan Museum of Art in New York If you have any questions, please see High .Schtxil Music Boosters will visitors navigate the event. Swag bags Adler (Evans) is a single man raising and has lectured on trips all over the our library staff. be located near Mr. Subs. First ftir adults and children will be handed a child prodigy-his spirited young world. This program is free; registra­ The library hours are: Monday, Baptist Church will also sponsor out at that booth. niece Mary (Grace)- in a coastal town tion is required. Register by calling Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal (908) 754-7885 or stop by. 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. View Council Meetings and more at school life for Mary are foiled when The Sciencetellers are back on to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 www.spobserver.com . the seven-year-old’s mathematical Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 6 :3 0 p.m. p.m. We are closed on Simdays until abilities come to the attention of They combine exciting experiments September.

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