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Mayor Matt Anesh readies to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the newly renovated public library. Members o f the Library Board o f Trustees, Borough Council members and local dignitaries join in the celebration. Library Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Facility; Members o f the Tiger Tech Robotics Drive Team at the Mt. Olive MARIFRC Dis­ trict event (L-R): Ahnaf R., Juan '3C" Carlos-drive captain, Johny K. and Ravi P. Festivities H onor Cat in the Hat Author

The official ribbon cutting for the cial stortfome event, which was hosted tertained in the adult area during Zero to Full Speed for the new public library held last Saturday by the South Plainfield Public Library the afternoon. was just the beginning of an all-day and Friends of the library, drew' a huge South Plainfield Hi,storical Society' Tiger Tech Robotics Team celebration. A large crowd was on crowd of both voung and old. President Dorothv Miele offered an imtu wimess t ^ cyri the ■_ tuibrmauve. legute on tltc In just two short years, the South Pi-oneers of Montvale, scored 135 ^8c?^?ffielronF^^rof1Sie‘nTO#■ps o f the newlv .^ffliesrreacfeguest reacfcrs were projeaed on a large. ^ the South Plainfield Librarv Plainfield High School Tiger Tech points over the Red Alliance Team’s renovated building. screen so the children could follow Names o f three lucky people were Robotics Team has gone from a staiuip 128 points. The ribbon cutting was attended along with the stories. Special readers, drawn to participate in the Blizzard of iMid-Atlantic Robotics (MAR)/FIRST® As the team looks toward another by Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan some in costumes, read several popular Dollars contest, sponsored by Unity Robotics Competition (FRC) Rookie MAR D istria Competition April 1-3 Jr., Mayor Matt Anesh, members of Dr. Seuss books. Bank. The first contestant was Coun­ Team with so much to learn about engi­ at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, the Borough Council, Library Board Library Director Linda Hansen cilman Ray Rusnak, who donated his neering, teamwork and a variety of au­ this win puts the team in line for o f Trustee President Darlene Cullen introduced the readers and led the chil­ winnings to the Friends of the Librar)'. thentic technical skills, full speed onto an invitation to the MAR District and Library Board members, Library dren in songs in between btxtk readings. There was a steady flow of visitors to a winning alliance team at the 2016 Championship at Lehigh University Direaor Linda Hansen and employees Children and parents enjoyed birth­ the library all day, some visiting for the Mt. Olive MAR/FRC District event. April 13-16. of the library. day cake and each child received a bal­ first time. They were able to tour the In a very exciting and close final During the team’s rookie season last The newly renovated library is almost loon and bag of goodies as they departed. facility, enjoy the day’s festivities and third match, Team # 5624 Tiger Tech year, founding members began without double the size of the previous space and Members o f the Plainfieids’ Chap­ browse for books, CDs or magazines. Robotics of South Plainfield, together knowing what to expect, what position features a much larger children’s section. ter of UNICO dedicated a book If you haven’t paid a visit to the with Blue Alliance Members, Team to take or how much time to commit, After cutting the ribbon, children shelf, which will display books newly renovated facility, consider tak­ # 1257-Parallel Universe of Scotch as they helped develop a culture and gathered in the multipurpo.se room to about Italy, some written in Italian. ing a tour to discover what your local Plains and Team #1676-The Pascack (Cmtinued m pa^e 10) celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The spe- The Silver Linings string quartet en­ library has to offer.

HISTORY 90Years& Counting:A CelebrationofSouthPlainfield Many dignitaries are expected to attend. Also, if any resident or long­ time business owner would like to talk about the early days o f South ® * Balloons • Face Painting • Tattoos • Mem' Plainfield, they are welcome to speak. Photos from the early days of South Plainfield are already on display on the walls at Borough Hall, courtesy of the South Plainfield Historical Society, and residents are invited to take a few minutes to view them. Historical Society members and members of the 90th Anniversary Com­ mittee will be reading short chronicles about the early history of South Plain- field. After the ceremony, children will be invited to sit in the mayor’s chair in front of the borough seal to have their photo taken of charge. Festivities will include a birthday cake, balloons, Yankees great Phil Rizzuto (second from right) took part in the PAL ground- ^ face painting, tattoos and memorabilia breaking in 1963. | on display. The Borough ofSouth Plainfield will Council Meeting beginning at 1 p.m. A buffet lunch will be served. The be celebrating its 90th anniversary' in the council chambers. event is free. on Saturday. The 90th Anni­ Present day councilmen will versary' Committee has been have name cards in front of planning a year-long celebra­ their seats with the name of tion starting yy'ith Saturdav’s a member o f the first coun­ reenactment of the first Borough cil. All are welcome to attend. % 4 8 7 9 "i To subscribe to tbe South Plainfield Observer, call 908-668-0010. ■ M arch 11, 2016

Visit Vimeo.com (search “South Plainfield Observer”) to view Borough Councii, BOE and other videos. 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 changes.) To m purchase a 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 Hail Councii Chambers • Questions? 908-226-7605 March 21, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, June 13 (Second Tuesday), June 27 (Fourth Monday), July 11, Aug. 15, Sept. 12 (Second Monday), Sept. 26 (Fourth Monday), Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov, 14, (Second Monday), Dec. 5, Dec. 19 A ll Agenda Meetings begin at 7 p.m. followed immediately by the Public Meeting, unless other­ wise noted. Meetings of the Governing Body are held in accordance with the N. J. Open Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) 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 March 22, April 12. April 26, May 10, May 24, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov. 29*, Dec. 13* zoning board of adjustment Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month ('except where noted) in Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 March 15, April 5, April 19, May 3, May 17, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, Aug, 2, Aug. 16. Sept, 6, Sept. 20, Oct 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 6, Dec. 20 Fourth grade Girl Scout Nicole Paris! presents bears to the "Charlie Squad" of the South Plainfield Police Department board of education Meets Wednesdays at the high school, 200 Lake St. unless otherwise designated. Committee of the Whole meetings (begin at 6 p.m.) Girl Scouts Donate Bears to First Responders March 16, April 20, May 11, June 22, July 20, Aug. 24, Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec. 14 More than 130 South Plainfield for the project is not new, as groups adult volunteers sewed all the bears Regular Public Meeting (6:30 p.m.) ('except where noted) Girl Scouts gathered in the Holy around the United States and United together, leaving an opening in the leg March 23, April 27 (2016-2017 Budget Public Hearing), May 18, June 22 (7:30 p.m.), Savior Academy cafeteria on February Kingdom have done similar events for the girls to do the stuffing. July 20 (7:30 p.m.), Aug. 24 (7:30 p.m.), Sept, 21, Oct. 19, Nov, 16, Dec, 21 21 S)r their annual community service for years. However, this was the first The service project day was split BOE curriculum/tech/student activities project. This year, the girls made over time the South Plainfield Girl Scouts into two sessions. At the first .session Meets once a month at 4:30 p.m. in 2nd floor conference room, Roosevelt Administration 200 teddy bears to donate to local and held tire ev'ent. the older scouts in fourth through Building on Jackson Ave. state first responders. The teddy bears Planning for this community tenth grades painted faces on all the BOE buildings & grounds are kept in police cars, ambulances service project started back in No­ teddy bears. They also cut out 200 red and fire trucks. When an emergency' vember with the purchase of about hearts to be placed inside the bears. Meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, arises which involves a child, tlie first 25 yards of fleece. During the months At the second sessions, die younger Roosevelt Administration Building responders are able to give the child of December and January, about 10 scouts in kindergarten through third cultural arts commission one of the teddy bears to help comfort adult volunteers cut out over 200 grade stuffed the bears and put the red Meets the third Tuesday of the month at the PAL at 7:30 p.m. them and to keep with them. The idea teddv bears from the fleece. Then two hearts inside. Then troop moms and March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21. July - No meeting, Aug. - No meeting, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, other volunteers sewed the bears shut. Nov 15, Dec. 20 Each bear was then placed in its own library board of trustees In M y O pinion Ziploc bag to stay clean and dry' in the trunks of first responder vehicles. Meets the second Tuesday of the month at the South Plainfield Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of the publisher, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 15, Dec. 13 nor do we guarantee their accuracy. While some o f the bears will stay within South Plainfield and neigh­ recreation commission Dear Editor, tivities and various other events. The boring communities, a large number Meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August at the PAL This past Saturday 1 had the op­ added touch of some artifacts from were donated to the New Jersey State Building, Maple Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7716 portunity to attend the grand open­ the Historical Society' gives the library' Police and will find nevt' homes up and taxpayers advisory group ing and ribbon cutting o f the new a real nice feel. down the Garden State. library. The committee that put this In my. opinion, the project was rmeets ffie fdarfft TUesd ■ T R e lM r PSiffibfd Gi-r! day together did a wonderful job extremely well planned and I must Borough Hall, 2430 Plainfield Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-769'0786 would like to thank all the women coordinating the events of the day. congratulate the committee who siteplan sub-committee who assisted with this project by And the facility' itself looks fantastic. worked on this over the past few years cutting out the bears beforehand, as Meets once a month (third Wednesday), 7 p.m. Along vtdth the adult and children’s on a job well done. well as the two women who sewed STEPHANIE BARTFALVI March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17. Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 section is a great addition of the all the bears together. We also recognize environmental commission purpose room for the children’s ac- and thank all the adults who helped Meets once a month (second Wednesday) Borough Hall Conference Room, 8 p.m. Submit Your Letters to the Editor the day of the event by sewing the bears closed after stuffing. And a big Questions? 908-226-7621 Send letters to South Plainfield Obseiver, 1110 Hamilton Blvd., Suite IB, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept, 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Jan, 11,2017 fax to 908-668-8819 or email: [email protected]. Deadline is Monday. 5 o.m. Letters must thank you goes out to the following business advisory group be accompanied by a name and phone number for verification. Limit letters to 200 words. We troops that participated in this proj­ reserve the right to refuse a letter, edit for clarity or length, and limit the number of letters submitted ect: 65006, 65031, 65042, 65057, Meets once a month (first Wednesday) Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. on the same subject. Submission is not a guarantee of publication. 65062,65063,65077,65088,65129, emergency management 65131,65135,65136,65137,65167, South Plainfield Amateur Radio Club meets first Wednesday of the month tor operational meeting ERA Suburb Really Agency 65199, 65268, 65305, 65388, and and fourth Wednesday for monthly business meeting at the Community Policing Building at the 65997. comer of New Market Avenue and Hamilton Boulevard. Both meetings start at 7 p.m. Gina Zarra The girls had a lot of ftiii working REAL ESTATE R ealto r on diis community service project, South Plainfield Office 908-322-4434 www.ginazarra.com and they all left happily knowing that OBSERVER Cell 908-715-2876 1773 East 2nd St. they would bring a smile to children Email: [email protected] Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 in need. The South Plainfield Observer is published weekly on Fridays For more information about join­ by G&G Graphics Inc. S; Ufehng South Plainfield Resident ready to offer you a • Persona! Hands-on Real Estate Experience ing Girl Scouts, email Jeanne Gruver H o w to R e a c h U s at [email protected]. Each ERA Office is Independently Owned and Operated Mention this ad and get a *free appraisal at dosing* t=r -Submitted by Carolynn Parisi ‘ Appraisal paid at time of closing as a HUD credit when using mortgage service through MLB Residential, LLC

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event tor the South Plainfield Music noon in the parish hall and The Great FRID AY - T H R O U G H M A R C H 18 Cultural Arts Annual Boosters on March 15. Eat in or take Easter Vigil that evening at 8 p.m. SENIOR CENTER Talent Showcase Lenten Fish Dinners out between 4 and 8 p.m. Mr. Subs Easter Sunday masses will be held at C a l e n d a r will donate 15% of sales to the Music South Plainfield Cultural Arts 8 and 10:30 a.m. in English and at At Sacred Heart Boosters. You do not need a flyer. Call Commission is hosting the eighth 12:30 p.m. in Viemame.se. Membership ($10/yr.) is underway Come enjoy the fun and check (908) 444-8634 to place your order annual Talent Showcase at Wesley For more information, call (908) The South Plainfield Knights out all the new programs. of Columbus, Council #6203 and for pick-up. The event supports the Methodist Church, 1500 Plainfield 756-1333. • Sands Casino-Wednesday, Sacred Heart Church will be sponsor­ music program’s Disney Trip. Ave. The show starts at 2 p.m. and TUESDAY - MARCH 29 March 16, $28 ing their world famoas Lenten Fish For more information, call Terri will feature quite a few very talented Veit at (908) 822-8747. residents singing, dancing and playing • St. Patty's Day Party- Dinners on March 11 and 18. Tuesday, March 22, $10 musical instrumeiiLs. As of presstime, Night With the The dinners take place in the Holy • Learn to Control Your SATURDAY - MARCH 19 there are 15 performances in this Savior Academy cafeteria, kxated at New Jersey Devils Diabetes-Sign up for free six- 149 South Plainfield Ave. from 5 to 7 year’s show. Admission is free and “A Night With the New Jersey week program, April 1-May 6, p.m. each Friday during Lent. Boy Scout Troop 309 light refreshments will be served. 9-11:30am. Register by calling Devils,” a fundrasier for the seventh The menu will feature filet of fish Follow us on Facetxxtk for more in­ Karen Hale at (732) 955-8148. Clothing Drive and eighth grade smdents’ Washing­ (fried, broiled, parmesan), cheese formation about upcoming events. All special events must sign up in Is it time for spring cleaning? Boy ton D.C. trip, will be held on March ravioli, manicotti and linguini or advance with Grace McGinnis Scout Troop 309 will hold a clothing 29 at 7 p.m. at the game between the pizza; fre,sh garden salad and choice SUNDAY-MARCH 20 at the Senior Center. drive at Wesley Methodist Church, Devils and the Boston Bruins. Cost is Call (908) 754-1047 for more info. of rice pilaf, French fries, macaroni 1500 Plainfield Ave. on March 19 $45 and includes ticket to the game, and chee.se, cole .slaw, coffee, tea or Lions Club Annual MONDAYS from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clothing, shoes group welcome on center ice rock Zum ba G o ld .9:00-10:00 am cold drinks, plus dessert. (individually-wrapped), handbags, Gourmet Breakfast vision board and authentic Devils Crocheting...... 10:00 am Cost is $10 adults, $9 seniors and Y o g a ...... 10:15 am toys, linens, baby accessories and The South Plainfield Lions Club water bottle. Discounted parking $5 for children. Take-out orders are Healthy Bones...12:45 pm small and medium bikes will be col­ will be holding its annual gourmet pass is $20. also available. A dvanced...... 1:45 pm lected as a fundraiser by the troop. breakfast on Palm Sunday; March 20 For tickets, call Debbie Boyle Stations of the Cross will take place TUESDAYS Need a pickup? Call Erin at (908) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the South at (908) 803-1573 or email her at Ladies S o cial...... 10 am in the church at 7 p.m. 361-9645. Plainfield High School cafeteria. [email protected]. B in g o ...... 10 am -2 pm The menu includes pancakes, eggs, WEDNESDAYS SATURDAY - MARCH 12 Annual Recreation omelets (widi choice of the follow­ WEDNESDAY - MARCH 30 Exercise Class...... 8:30 am Com puter...... 10 am ing fillings: cheese, onions, peppers, Elks Hosting Annual Easter Egg Hunt Yoga...... 10 am spinach, mushrooms), ham, sausage, Grilled Cheese Crocheting...... 12:00 pm Corned Beef Dinner The South Plainfield Recreation bacon, juice, coffee and tea. All for Fundraiser Zum ba Fit/Tone...... 1 pm and Police departments will hold the Tai Chi...... 2:00-3:00 pm The South Plainfield Elks Veterans only $8. The Easter Bunny will be annual Easter Egg Hunt on March The South Plainfield Elks Lodge THURSDAYS Q)mmittee is spoasoring its annual there, so bring yoitr cameras. 19 at 1 p.m. at the PAL Memorial # 2298 Motorcycle Committee will Active Seniors Exercise 9-9:45 am corned beef dinner on March 12 from Purchase tickets from any Lions Field. Residents age one through 10 be sponsoring a grilled cheese fund­ C o m p u ter...... 10 am 4 to 9 p.m. Dinner is all-you-can-eat, Club member or pay at the door. Zum ba G o ld ...... 10:15 am are welcome. Please bring a bag for raiser on March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. with soda and dessert. Veterans with Follow the club on Facebook at Lions Exercise Class...... 1:15 pm your eggs. Cost: $7 (sandwich and soup); $5 prtK)f of ID will lx: served for free. South Plainfield. FRIDAYS Attendees will have the opportu- (just sandwich). Price includes one B in g o ...... 10 am -2 pm Adults: $15; children $5. nitv to meet Officer Bullock and his FRI. SAT. SUN. - M AR 25-26-27 free topping-choice of tomato, bacon Questions.^ Call Lou Peralta at Senior Center is open daily 8 a m. to K-9 partner Blitz and enjoy a compli­ or pork roll. Additional toppings: $1 (908) 315-6659. 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays & Sundays. mentary cup of hot chocolate. each. Cash bar. Good Friday, Easter (908) 754-1047 The Elks Lodge is located at 1254 TUESDAY - MARCH 1.5 Bring a camera to take photographs Services at OLC witli the Easter Bunny and/or in a New Market Ave. $20 and includes lunch, fashions bv - -Oiir Ladv of Czestochowa* RC' SUNDAY - APRI In die event of inclement weadier Church, 807 Hamilton Blvd., will prizes, basket/gift raffles, 50/50. Booster Fundraiser on the day of the hunt, call (908) hold Good Friday services on March Benefits National Alliance on Mental Rescue Squad Mr. Subs, kxated on South Plain- 226-7657 after 9 a.m. 25 at 3 p.m. The blessing of Easter Illness/New' Jersey and Suburban field Avenue, will hold a fundraiser ftxxl will take place on March 26 at Com edy Show Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund and local charities. The South Plainfield Volunteer For tickets, call Lucy Hudson at Rescue Squad will host a comedy (908) 755-5065. show at the Stress Facton; 90 Church St. in New Brunswick on April 10. SATURDAY - APRIL 23 Doors open at 5 p.m.; show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include Holy Savior Academ y buffet and comedt' show. Cash bar. Tickets are available at Mr. Subs or Annual Tricky Tray by contacting Julie at (908) 917-7920. Holy Savior Academy will hold its second annual Spring Splendor Trick)' SUNDAY - APRIL 17 Tray on April 23 in die sclKxal’s cafete­ ria, 149 South Plainfield Av'e. Dexxs THIS AD. Suburban Woman’s Club And so are m any others in South Plainfield! open at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 pp if pur­ Luncheon/Fashion Show chased by April 4; $20 pp thereafter. Admission includes one .sheet of level The Suburban Woman’s Club of one tickets, complimentary dessert, South Plainfield will hold a luncheon/ South Plainfield coffee, soda and water. Cash, check fashion show' on April 17 from 2 to and credit cards accepted. BYOB 6 p.m. at the South Plainfield Senior OBSERVER and food. Convenience packs can be Center, 90 Maple Ave. Donation is purchased. 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Tom Seiz presents his painting of Spring Lake Park to Library Director field High School Projea Graduation to 3 p.m. in the Parish Recreation For more information, call Jody at Linda Hansen and Library Board o f Trustees President Darlene Cullen. Auction to be held on April 30 at 6 Center cafeteria. Cost per 10x10 (732) 991-6063. p.m. (doors open) to 11 p.m in the space is $25. SPHS gym. Information regarding To become a vendor and reserve SUNDAY - APRIL 10 Tom Seiz Donates Painting of tickets and reserving a table will be your space, call (732) 735-5472. available soon. Historical Production Spring Lake Park to New Library For additional information, call SATURDAY - MARCH 12 At Beth-El Local artist and $outh Plainfield months, those who lived near the lake Sharon Miller (908) 230-4936 or native Tom $eiz donated his painting could hear the spring peepers and later Barbara Mennuti (732) 549-6703. Paint Ukrainian The Sisterhood of Congregation entitled “Spring Lake Park” during the bullfrogs serenacUng their mates. Beth-El, 91 Jefferson Blvd. in Edison, We forward to you joining us Easter Eggs the new library’s donor and patron Spring Lake Park was not always in support o f the Class of 2016. To­ will host a historical production of night on February 26. Seiz’s paint­ so beautiful. Many years ago it was gether, we can make a difference. The Middlesex County Office of Titanic on April 10 at 3 p.m. Perfor­ ing depicts park visitors relaxing in slowly growing smaller as eutrophica­ Culture & Heritage and the Folklife mance by Alisa Dupuy Enjoy dessert the gazebo with Spring Lake in the tion was taking place. Then, with the SATURDAY - MAY 14 Program for New Jersey will present and fresh fruit buffet, coffee, tea and background. Green Acres ftogram, the lake was a program entitled. How to Paint soda. Cost; $18 in advance; $20 at Having grown up in South Plain- dredged and the fish and other wild­ Culturai Arts Presents Ukrainian Easter Eggs on March 12 the door. field, Seiz remembers fishing and life returned. Wild irises, egrets, ring Romeo and Juiiet from noon to 2 p.m. at East Jersey For more information, call (732) skating on the lake. He recalls the neck pheasants and mallard ducks, to Olde Towne Village in Johnson Park, 819-7812 or email tootaloose@ bonfires that were lit to warm the name just a few of the varied species, The South Plainfield Cultural Arts 1050 River Road, Piscataway. optonline.net. hands o f those skating the narrow have made the area their home. Commission and Middle School PTO Registration; $15 materials fee channels that went all the way to Today our beautiful park is enjoyed are co-sponsoring the Shakespeare SUNDAY - APRIL 17 must be received prior to the program Cedarbrook Avenue. When the lake by many. Walking, rollerblading, Theatre of New Jersey’s performance to reserve your space. was frozen, it allowed students to take fishing or just relaxing in the gazeto ofRomeo midJuliet at the South Plain- To register, call (732) 745-4489. Jews and Baseball a short cut to the high school instead makes the park a perfect place to field High School. The performance Temple Sholom, 1925 Lake Avenue of walking all the way around the lake. briefly get away from the stresses of begins at 7 p.m. and will include a SATURDAY - MARCH 19 in Scotch Plains, will present Jews and During the spring and summer ever)'day life. discussion period afterwards. Admis­ Baseball with Ron Kaplan on April 17 sion is free and light refreshments will 4H Hosts Breakfast at 7 p.m. April is the beginning of the be served. baseball season. It’s also a great time Follow us on Facebook for more in­ With the Bunnies to learn some history o f Jews and Barbara Cirigliano formation about upcoming events. The Middlesex County 4-H Junior baseball. Admission is free thanks to proven professional” Council invites you to have Breakfast a grant from the Ruth Rutenberg fiind WED.-FRI., JUNE 1-3 . Witii tile Buiinit^i parents aiid Weichert's President's Club at Temple Sholom. dren age two to eight on March 19 at Resident o f South Plainfield Light refreshments will be served. the 4-H Youth Center, 645 Cranbury Lancaster Sight and Please keep this fund in mind when Rd. in East Brunswick. Tickets: $8/ (908) 917-9540 (cell) Sound Show Trip considering fiiture charitable giving. ages four and up; $6/ages three and ____ (908) 561-5400 (office) The Senior Center is sponsoring a under. Includes pancake breakfast, WeSdlMort ^ , [email protected] trip to the Lancaster Sight and Sound meet the 4-H Bunnies, egg hunt and Are You Still Paying Too Much BeemaseWeDoMon Show from June 1-3. Cost; $330 pp hin children’s activities. 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PUBLIC NOTICE

TAX SALE NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES,

ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS

Public notice is hereby given that I, Kimberly Clifford, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, will sell at public auction on, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the South Plainfield Municipal Complex, Council Chambers. 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 am or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. as computed to the 24th day of March 2016.

Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid. not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order, or parcels wilt be resold. Separate checks are required for payment of property taxes and for sewer fees and partial payments will not be sufficient to remove these items from the sale. Properties for which there are no purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of South Plainfield at an interest rate of 18%.

At any time, before the day of the sale, I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 etseq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act {N.J.S.A. 13;1k-6et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prtor owner or operator of the site. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows:

BLOCK LOT/QUAL AMOUNT BLOCK LOT/QUAL AMOUNT BLOCK LOT/QUAL AMOUNT 3 4 ARMSTRONG, JOSEPHINE 354.27 140 9 NGUYEN, QUANG & TRAN, CAU 466.27 281 2 FORSTER, DARYL & SUZANN E 269.35 3 11 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC 257.76 146 4 DRESS. DONALD M. & KULA, USA A. 466.27 281 6 RIVERA, CYNTHIA 257.76 3 15 CHERY.JEANSENECK & FEVRIN. KERLANDE 174.82 147 8 FOSCOLO, JOHN A. & ELYNE 466.27 281 11 HARTMAN. BRIAN & ROBERT 932.85 3 36 VANCE,LEONARD & LINDA 450.53 147 21 WYBER, ROBERT & O'DONNELL, MICHELE 466.27 282 43 MARTINEZ, MANUEL F & FALU, CHRISTIE 120.08 3 53 MODRZECKI, JOHN E & JESSIE L 464.26 148 17 YOCUM. FRANCIS & JAYNE 466.27 282 74 CRINCOLi, DOREEN 4,303.88 3 60 MARTINEZ, ORLANDO & ROSA & AMAYA.G 263.48 152 11 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC 864.50 282 79 CHEN, WEI CHING & HUEY DIH 233.32 5 8 UBA, CHIZOBA 257.76 152 35 REiaY DENNIS & JUDY A. 256.79 298 4 PATEL. SANJAY 1,760.65 7 7 BARRY DANIEL & HEATHER 120.76 152 99 WROTNY JASON 466.27 308 12.03 2259 SOUTH CLINTON LLC 17,093.07 7 16.02 STANLEY JIMMY & CAROLYN 466.27 158 13 BOHN, STEVEN D & DOROTHEA F 466.27 308 12.04 2279 SOUTH CLINTON LLC 28,842.75 7 18.02 LEACH LOUIS & HELEN 257.76 159 3 WALSH, MINDY 257.76 308 49-00001 - CHIN, THOM AS W B 326.37 7 19 BICKUNAS, DAVID & DECILLIS, JULIANN 466.27 159 4 BOHN, STEVEN & DOROTHEA 466.27 310 31-C0001 -MONTALVO, ROBERT W, &LEYDA 257.76 7 31 KOONCE. MARTIN & VICTORIA 466.27 160 3 COLAPIETRO, JAMES & TRACY 466.27 311 7 WRAIGHT, WILUAM M 1,126.34 7 33 MARTIN, DAVID 10,515.43 160 9 KAPLAN, ADAM J & CHARLOTTE A 257.38 311 11 O ’S H A U G H N ES SY ARIETTA M. 235.44 7 49 HARBUTT, MARTIN W. 464.35 161 19 DEFREES,MYRTLE & CUNEDINST.BONNIE 257.76 311 13 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC 464.35 7 51.02 GAMBACORT, LOUIS V. 1,725.43 164 8 AIELLO. LAURA & MICHAEL & TRISH 666.41 311 51 BRELAND, ST EPH EN & ALLISON N. 466.27 7 53 YUREK. RICHARD & H.THERESA 3,546.50 169 18 RYAN. DIANE & ROBERT 3,522.57 313 4 HANDWERGER, JOHN F (LE-MARGARET(DW) 265.64 8 2 MCCRAY RONALD & MICHELE 212.15 170 34.02 VIZCAINO,VICTOR & TERESITA 466.27 314 4 TITTLE, SCOTT 257.76 8 11 SAUNDERS, DANYEUE M & ODOM, JOAN S 466.27 170 35 NEAL, EARL WIUIAM & DEBORAH LEA 466.27 315 11 DUNGEE. DOROTHY 864.33 9 24 BROWN. SUZANNE P 257.75 171 31 EODICE, ROBERT A (SV) 5,614.32 315 26 SUAREZ, EDW ARD & LUZ M. 868.61 10 7 OFFIONG, ANIEKAN E. 466.27 173 31 CORTIESE, JESSE M & MELISSA 466.27 315 28 GONZALEZ, DENNIS 1,494.90 12 3 HSBC BANK USA NA-TRUSTEE 80.20 175 8 EUASEN, WALTER F (V) & IRENE W 1,644.04 318 13 RICE. DONTE & TAMARA 466.27 12 6 INGRAM.NAKIETIA & WILLIAMS, JERMAUL 466.27 177 4 MATOS. CHARLIE & TATIANA 265.90 322 2.01 NATT, SH ELAH & FREEM AN, VELM ON 466.27 12 18 ADAMS. SAMUEL O & RO SE 384.99 177 8.01 QUINN, MARIBETH & SULEWSKI, STEPHEN 257.76 323 3 CONNELLY DANA & HUNTER. COUN 465.22 12 37 AMIN, KEYURKUM AR K & INA K 257.76 180 7 HUNTER, R O SE M. 257.76 324 3 BENSON, HAROLD(V) & ALETA 466.27 12 45 OGBEVOEN, NUGGET & SUNDAY 166.91 181 8 KELLY TIMOTHY A & KAREN M 257.76 327 5 BALKARAN, RAMGOOLAM & CHANDRAWATI 257.76 13 4.05 C O LBY JA M E S (DV) 265.16 182 1 WERRLEIN, DENISE A 257.76 328 12 SHERROD.JR, BENJAMIN 270.29 14 18 FASANO, JENNIFER 449.07 182 2 KRIEGER, CHRISTINE & CH AR LES 257.76 329 11 SMITH, DANIEL D & JENNIFER J 466.27 14 36 PAYNE. CLAUDE E & ROSA A 466.27 184 12 ALVA, MARVIN MONT 257.76 330 9.01 RIVERA, JOHN E & ROMAN, JESSICA 257.76 15 7 POSTOL.COLLIN & KATHLEEN & MARTfN,D 257.76 186 4.02 PAULS, SAMUEL J 466.27 331 1.01 POLISH NATIONAL HOME 12,332.70 15 8 SOTO, MICHELLE 466.27 187 1.01 LMJ REALTY LLC 6,469.19 331 1.022-C0001- -HODGE. BARBARA 466.27 16 6 MOTT, CHRISTOPHER & MELANIE 376.04 188 44 U PPE L, EVERETT H 466.27 332 8 TOTH, AN G ELA & STEVEN 257.76 17 13 BIGELOW,KATHLEEN C & EVERMAN.DREW D 464.61 188 63 HARRY-SCOTT,VICKY & SCOTT, DAVID 257.76 335 5 OBREGON, JOSUE & TRICIA 257.76 22 1.01 VALCOURT, VIVENS & CHIOMA 257.76 189 4 HOFFLER, TONYA 257.76 336 1.03 DAVIS, WILUAM & ANGIE HUNTER 312,22 22 9.03 KOLENSKI, ANDREW R 79.06 189 5 SILVA, ELINA 466.27 336 12.01 ZEG ARRA, M ANUEL H & NADIA P 354.47 23 19 JOHNSON. OTIS S & HERMITT. HOPIE 249.15 189 7 PIERCE, SADIE 346.33 337 13 RUIZ. JULIO C. & IRIS 868.61 23 25 SH EA, JA M ES J. & GAIL M. 258.13 190 1 ARGUETA, ANA C 257.76 338 3 ROSADO. ALEX & MICHELLE 466.27 24 18 WILLIS, ROD NEY (V) & SHEILA 1,377.04 191 8 DELACRUZ, JAIME 2,510.16 338 13 CABRERA, KARINA & RAMOS, SANDRA 466.27 26 3 RIDDLES, AN N E E. & REED, D EBO RA A. 464.26 192 2 WILLIAMS, DOROTHY 546,83 339 13 NAUFERDEEN, MOHAMED A & LEBBE, N 1 257.76 29 1 CALLES, CARLOS 466.27 192 4 MOORE, TH OM AS T(V) & EVELINE 416.40 342 1 PTAH.JELANI & EVETTE 163.12 32 6 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO 257.76^ 193 12 MOORE. JAMES G. & SHARON D. 464.26 342 6 MEMBRENO, DILCIA 466.27 ■ w r - 466.27^ 194 8 TfNDL^KJITH “CUSHr^lE i,890.'65 343 3 TRINH, PHUC & DANG, NHAN 914.58 33 12 CALDERONE, JOSEPH M & RUTH M 466.27 195 3 RO BJO HNS, ROBERT G & ROBERTA F(S) 2,821.27 347 8.07 DEANDREA, RICHARD J 9,212.77 34 10 YUILL. JO H N F & CATHERINE 1,733.60 195 24 DUHAMEL, JAMES J.,ill & TRACEY L. 254.77 348 14.01 CORSINO, TITO & DAMARIS 465.40 35 1 COCHRANE, W & BECHTLE, B 465.22 195 26 HEILMAN, JAM ES L. & BARBARA A. 466.27 348 17 STRAZ HENRY(V) & BEVERLY 7,286.91 35 2 VENITELLt. 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He spent his time on this earth living Walker and Grant Lewis. Rev. John Graf Jr., 57 and loving life and will be missed by Funeral sendees will be held on all. His love of theater and the arts Monday, March 14 at 11 a.m. in the rBy Kenneth Morgan all ages. It features stories and activi­ Rev. Joh n was an important part of his lEe, as ties on Saturday morning at 11. These Graf Jr. died South Plainfield Funeral Home, fol­ well as his beloved sports teams, the Well, now that we’re open open, we are all presented free of charge; no suddenly on lowed by burial in Holy Redeemer hope you’ll stop by and visit the South pre-registration is required. Sunday, March Scarlet Knights Ladies Basketball Cemetety in South Plainfield. Plainfield Library. Here are some of We also have some special chil­ 6 at home. Team and the South Plainfield High Family and friends may join in visi­ the things we have going on here. dren’s programs coming soon. We Rev. Jo h n School Wrestling Team. tation on Sunday, March 13 from 2 to First, just a reminder that Daylight have Lego building programs for Graf Jr. was a He was predeceased by his parents, 5 p.m. and Monday, March 14 from 9 Savings Time starts at 2 a.m. on Sim- various age groups set for later this 1981 graduate John and Claire Graf ■ to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. day morning. Remember, “Spring month. (Space is limited for these of American Surviving are five siblings, Joann Forward, Fail Back.” This is very im­ programs and you must register in- University in Graf, Cathy Russo, Rudy Graf and Jimmy Graf, all o f Florida and his portant, because we don’t want you to person here at the library.) We’ll also Joh n G raf Jr. Washington Cassie (Snyder) be late for any of our programs. have a couple o f afternoon family D .C. and has twin brother, Robert Graf of South There’s still time to sign up for the movies, as well as a remrn appearance been performing non-denominational Plainfield; and many nieces, nephews Forgash, 92 first session of our tw'o-part Saturday and great-nieces and nephews. by Mr. Kurt on Wednesday, March 30. weddings, baptisms and funeral ser­ Cassie (Sny­ crochet class, scheduled for tomorrow A Funeral Mass will be held on Sat­ And, starting April 1, our Friday Fun vices throughout the metropolitan der) Forgash (March 12). It starts at 10 a.m. and is urday, March 12 at 10 a.m. in Sacred program will be returning. (No, that’s area for 20 years. Named one o i “The passed away at for adults and young people over age Heart RC Church. not a gag; we wouldn’t joke about K fw tV best picks for wedding offici­ home on what 14. The class focuses on basic crochet Family and friends may join in that.) For more information, please ants and The Wedding Wire’s top wed­ would have techniques. Please call for information visitation on Friday, March 11 from call and ask for Miss Mija. ding officiant, his ceremonies range been her 72nd on needed materials. Be advised that 3 to 8 p.m. at McCriskin-Gustafson Next, following a long, construc­ from civil, spiritual and religious and wedding anni­ pre-registration is required. tion-related hiatus, the library’s covered all faiths. Home For Funerals. versary on Sun­ The next “Monday Night Movie” knitting and crocheting group has Prior to becoming a minister, A second memorial service will be day, March 6. will be shown this Monday night returned. They meet here at the Rev. Graf’s 35-year career in public held on Tuesday, March 15 at 10:30 B o rn and at 6:20. (Please note the early start library on Thursday nights at 6:30. relations and fundraising garnered a.m. in St. John’s Episcopal Church, raised in Plain- time.) It’s being presented free of It’s a friendly, informal group where him many awards and recognitions 158 West High St., Somerville. Cass/e Forgash field, Mrs. For­ charge. No pre-registration is required attendees work on their own projects including National Jefferson Award In lieu of flowers, donations may gash resided in South Plainfield for and we’ll provide the popcorn. Please at their own pace. It’s for both begin­ recipient in 2009, Somerset County be made to Somerset Treatment Ser­ the past 62 years. call us for title and content informa­ ners and experts and you don’t need Business Partnership’s Citizen of the vices, 118 West End Ave., Somen'ille, A homemaker who took pride tion. We can say that it’s the latest to sign up in advance. Year in 2002 and Business Volunteer N.J. 08876. in caring for and raising her family, James Bond movie and the tide is not Finally, a note regarding notary' o f the Year in 1999. He was also Cassie was a loving wife, mother, pronounced “spec-tree.” services. Please be advised that our recognized for his volunteer service grandmother and great-grandmother. We’ll follow our usual schedule Notary Public (who occasionally by Alternatives Inc., Somerset Valley Frieda Ann Walker, 94 She enjoyed sewing, knitting and o f children’s programs next week. writes this column) follows a varied YMCA, Bridgewater-Somerville Ro­ Frieda Ann Walker died on Satur­ making clothes for her family. Storttime, for children age three and schedule, depending on the week. tary and Somerset Treatment Services. day, March 5 at Oak Lawn Nursing & Mrs. Forgash graduated from over, will be held on Tuesday morn­ While it’s not necessary to make an Rev. Graf was appointed by former Rehab Center in Louisville, Ky. Plainfield High School in 1941 and ing at 10:30, Wednesday evening appointment, we suggest you call New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine Born in Upstate New York, Frieda was a member of the Trinity Re­ at 6:30 and Thursday afternoon at ahead to check on his availability for to serve as a member of the Raritan resided in South Plainfield for 90 formed Church in North Plainfield. 1:15. Toddler Time, for children age any given day. Valley Community College Board of In addition, Cassie was an avid fan two and three, is held on Wednesday That’s about all for now. If you’d years before relocating to Louisville Tnastees (2009-2013) and was named of the N.Y Mets as well as Rutgers and Thursday mornings at 10:30. like more information, you can check with her daughter, Karen Torsky. to the South Plainfield High School University athletics. Babytime 1.0, for children under age our website at www.southplainfield. She worked as an assistant to an Alumni Hall o f Fame in 2011. She was predeceased by her hus­ two who can’t walk on their own, is lib.nj.us, our Facebook page at www. oral surgeon in Plainfield for over He started his career as coordinator band, Andrew J.; and a son, Drew. held on Friday morning at 10:15, facebook.com/southplainfieldlibrary 20 years. of community relations for Somerset Surviving are two daughters, Da- with Babytime 2.0, for children tm- or just call us at (908) 754-7885. Frieda was a member of the South County Vocational and Technical vida Sacco and husband Joe of South der age two who can walk on their Thanks for reading and for those Plainfield Suburban Woman’s Club Schools in 1986, followed by a six- Plainfield and Stephanie Cuda of Take own, follows at 11:15. Each of the.se of you of Irish descent, Happy .St. for over 50 vears where she served year stint as director of college and programs last from 45 minutes to ah Patrick’s Day next week. (Well, we as president and in ocher capacities wife Bonnie o f South Bruaswick; a hour, and features stories, songs and honored the Welsh, recently, so equal community relations at Raritan Val­ over the years. She enjoyed playing ley Community Qtllege until 1995 daughter in-law, Shetty Forgash of a craft activity for older kids. We also time and all...) cards and belonged to a bridge club have our new Saturday Storytime for when he went to work for Governor in South Plainfield and was playing New York; and six grandchildren, Christine Todd Whitman as public gin rummy every day for the past Joseph and Todd Sacco, Andrew information officer at the New Jersey two years. Forgash, Jill and Drew Forgash and Enjoy a Gourmet Breakfast Department of Transportation. After, She was predecea.sed by her first Dylan Albun: Also surviving are five he returned to Somerset County Vo- husband, Frederick Force, who died great-grandchildren, Joseph, Jenna, Tech until 2005, when he was named in WWII and her second husband, Jordan, Alexandra and Victoria. And Support the Lions chief executive officer/president of Howard L, Walker. Funeral services were held at Mc- Just as spring rolls around each pancakes, eggs,. omelets (with your die Somerset Counrt' United Way. At Sun'iving are two children. Batty Criskin-CiLstalson Home For Funerals. year, the South Plainfield Lions Club choice of the following fillings- United Way, he raised nearly $20 mil­ Walker and wife Debbie of Florida will be holding its annual gourmet cheese, onions, peppers, spinach and lion dollars as CEO. Rev. Graf .stepped and Karen Torsky and husband John breakfast on Palm Sunday. The Lions mushrooms) ham, sausage, bacon, down in 2007 and continued to work of Louisville, Ky; four grandchildren, Club has been serving breakfast on juice, coffee and tea. Another tradi­ on his ministries fiill time. Michelle Lewis and husband Robert, IHOMETOWNHEROS Palm Sunday for over 45 years. tion is pictures with the Easter Bunny; During his ministries, he served Todd Walker, John Torsky IH, Chris­ This year the breakfast will be held .so bring your cameras. the community that he loved for topher Torsky and wife Amanda and on Sunday, March 20 from 8 a.m. to All proceeds go toward scholar.ships the last 20 years performing mar­ two great-grandchildren, Danielle We will send to any 1 p.m. in the South Plainfield High for South Plainfield residents who will riages, baptisms and funerals as “The home 0 beautifully be attending college in the fall. Once Ministerman.” He continued his arranged and wrapped School cafeteria. Honor your loved one As in the past, die cost is only $8 again, thank you for your support. charitable donations witit the assets Assorted Sandwich Tray with two of our homemade per person. You can purchase tickets Follow the club on Facebtxik at he received from his ministries when with a memoriam ad. he established the Claire & John Graf salads-Any Doy-Any Time. from any Lions Club member or Lions Soutii Plainfield. Call 908-668-0010 Family Foundation. pay at the d(X)r. The menu includes: 909-755-IIIRO(4376) John was a caring, fun loving and for information. gentle soul, always giving o f himscE

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Franklin School fourth grader Lily Ha is the 18th winner in the 12th an­ nual Junior Journalist Contest. Lily’s personal narrative earned her the top spot dais week. Co-sponsored by the South Plain- field Observer and Hometown Heros, weekly contest winners are surprised in their classrooms. Their works are published in the Observer and they are Junior Journalist winner Lily Ha treated to a dinner for their families with teacher Kiley Squier delivered to their homes courtesy of $500 gift card. Members of the Tiger Tech Robotics Team #5624 at the Mt. Olive MAR/FRC District Awards Ceremony. Hometown Heros. South Plainfield smdents in grades In addition, students are celebrated K-12 are encouraged to submit their at an annual banquet held in their original works to their teachers, the Zero to Full Speedfo r the Tiger Tech Robotics Team honor. This past May, 21 winners Observer or Hometown Heros. Win­ (Continued from po0 e I) effort and guidance of team advisors ondary schools and universities and received recognition that included ners are selected weekly. maintain the team’s objective; “To and professional industry mentors. scholarships to majors that achieve trophies, gift certificates and cash For more information, call the prizes. One lucky winner received a foster a love for STEM (Science, The number o f hours and late nights future careers paths in the engineering Observer at (908) 668-0010. Technology, Engineering and Mathe­ between January until now is count­ fields, computer sciences, marketing, The Leprechauns matics), as well as build upon authen­ less, but the incredible real world business, public speaking and graphic tic 21st Century skills for students to experience is immeasurable. Through design to name just a few. become technological leaders in our this experience, SPHS Tiger Tech For more information, visit the BYULYHA community and beyond.” Robotics Team members are afforded FIR ST website at www.firstinspires. When I woke up this morning, I I saw them. There were all different I'hey’ve come a long way in such outstanding directions toward their org/robotics/fre. saw a leprechaim outside of my bed­ kinds of leprechauns-all different a short time. None o f which would future goals. Opportunities have room window. I quickly got dressed shapes, sizes and colors. One lepre­ have been possible without the time, opened to those applying to sec­ and ran outside. Waen I got outside, chaun came walking over to me. He I tried to catch the leprechaun. I ran was the Leprechaun King. County Offers Program of Traditional Irish Song, Music and Dance through my neighbor’s bushes and The Leprechaun King said that I The Middlesex Qaunty Office of airs and songs and will be accompa­ this special event.” ruined their garden full o f flowers could stay and rest for die night and Culture and Heritage invites you to nied by scan n6s (Irish “old-style”) “Music is a great way to bring and vegetables. I fell on the ground tomorrow I would have to go back to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at a special dancing. The group’s instruments people together and allow them to and scraped my knee while I was tty^- my world. In honor of my visit, the performance featuring the talents of include fiddle, uilleann (Irish) pipes, gain a better understanding of differ­ ing to catch the leprechaun. I wasn’t Leprechaun King said that we were the Daoine Irish M ask Band. btxlhran, button accordion, whistle, ent cultures,” said Freeholder Kenneth really looking where I was going and going to have a feast. All of the other “An Evening of Iri.sh Music, Song flute, bouzouki and banjo. Armwood, chair of the Business De­ I somehow chased the leprechaun leprechauns yelled and cheered! & Dance” is scheduled for 7 p.m. “This annual event honoring tra­ velopment and Education Commit­ into a hole. The feast was amazing! We ate, on Tuesday, March 15 at the South ditional Irish culture is a great way tee. “This looks to be another fun and The hole was very dark, but sud­ danced, played and listened to music. Amboy High School Auditorium, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” said interesting program from the Office denly I saw a light. 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