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VOL 18, NO. 45 Member New Jersey Press Association CENTS www.spobserver.com JULY 10, 2015 Josh Pauls Nominated for ESPY Award Voting Still Open for Local Sled Hockey Star

By Mary Ann Bourbeau “I won tw'O gold medals in the Para­ lympics and three world championship Despite being a double amputee. gold medals, so I wouldn’t change it Josh Pauls has accomplished more in for the world. Ir’s given me so many 22 years than many people do in a life­ opportunities.” time. He was part of the team that won He tries to keep a sense o f humor the gold m edi in the 2014 Paralympic about his disability as well. Winter Games in Sochi, Russia and “Sometimes I take off my legs on the Ronnie Spring the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games airplane and put them in the overhead in Vancouver, Canada. In Eebruary, bin, just to see people’s reactions,” he scored the overtime goal in the he said. Ronnie Spring championship game of the 2015 World Pauls, a 2011 graduate of Watchung Sled Hockey Challenge in Alberta, Hills Regional High School, is the son Canada. On May 3, Pauls also scored of Anthony Pauls of South Plainfield Named Acting the final goal for U.S. National Sled and Deborah Pauls of Green Brook. He Hockey Team, helping the team win also has a 19-year-old sister, Victoria. HS Principal a 3-0 victory over Canada in the gold- He is currently attending Lindenwood medal game at the 2 0 1 5 IPC Ice Sledge University in St. Charles, Mo., pursu­ The Board of Education appointed Hockey World Championships. ing a degree in sports management. He South Plainfield High School Vice Ice sledge hockey, also known as is back in New Jersey for the summer, Principal Ronnie Spring acting high “sled hockey” in the USA, is a fast- ’ coaching kids at a hockey camp at school principal at its June 24 meeting. paced, highly physical sport played Montclair State University. His appointment is effective July 15 by male and female athletes with a “Pm not sure what I w ant m do with and runs through June 30, 2016. physical impairment in the lower part Josh Pauls at 2015 World Sled Hockey Challenge in Leduc, Alberta, Canada. my degree yet,” he said. “1 know 1 want Teaching wasn’t the first career choice, o f the body. hosted on July 15 by comedian Joel email from the ESPYs,” he said. “I to keep hockey in my life, and maybe for Spring. After graduating from Because of these honors and more, McHale at the Microsoft Theater in guess I had a good enough season that be a coach. It’s a really great sport.” Johns Hopkins University in 1993, he Pauls has been chosen as one o f five Los Angeles. The ESPY (Excellence they picked me. It’s a real honor to be One day w'hen he was younger, received a juris doctorate from Rutgers nominees for the 2015 ESPY Award in Sports Performance Yearly) is an selected, and I get to go to Los Angeles Pauls’ mother saw a flier for a sled University two years later. After eight for Best Male Athlete with a Disability, annual award show that honors sports and hang out with some of the greatest hockey game and decided it might be years as an attorney, he decided to a contest sponsored by ESPN. The and athletic achievement, both on an athletes in the world.” (Continued on page 7) become a teacher. He began teaching winner will be determined by fan vot­ individual and team basis. Pauls was bom with no tibia bones, at East Orange Campus High School ing, which is going on now through The 2.2-year-old didn’t campaign and his legs were amputated when he and took education courses eventu­ Wednesday, July 15 at ESPN.com/ for the award, but is very honored to was 10 months old. Nominate a Parade ally leading to a master’s degree in ESPYS. The winner will be announced be nominated. “It’s just second nature for the most (Continued on page 11) at the ESPY Awards, which will be “I just woke up one day with an part,” said the Green Brook resident. Grand Marshal The South Plainfield Public Celebra­ tions Committee is seeking nomina­ Girls lOU All Stars Bum Up the Competition in Firecracker Tournament tions for honorary grand marshal for The South Plainfield Tiger’s lOU the 58th annual Labor Day parade. White Travel All-Star Softball Team If you know o f an individual you feel captured the North Edison Firecrack­ has contributed outstanding service to er Softball Tournament Champion­ the Borough of South Plainfield, send ship on July 5 by winning six straight the committee a detailed letter stating games and defeating top seed North the reasons why this person should be Edison by a score o f 4-1. considered. Include candidate’s "name, Facing the top teams across New address, evening phone number, your Jersey, the Tigers, led by the pitch­ phone number and detailed list of vol­ ing machines of Grace Colucci (3-0) unteer activities and accomplishments. and Tori Ferguson (3-0), proved Submit nominations by August 8. they were unstoppable entering Mail to the South Plainfield Public the quarterfinal single elimination Celebrations Committee, the Borough undefeated. o f South Plainfield, 2480 Plainfield On Sunday, the Tigers’ bats got Ave., South Plainfield, N.J. 07080, hot early and stayed that way, send­ Attn: Borough Clerk Amy Antonides, ing Livingston White and Livin^ton John Sorrentino, chairman. Red home quickly in the quarter and semifinals. SPBING LAKE In the finals. South Plainfield came out swinging, making North Edison play catch up for five innings. But, the CONeEBT SERIES Tigers prevailed, staying on top with Sandy Sasso’s Sw ingin’ a tight defease and aggressive base running to secure the championship Band to Perform Sunday trophy. Sandy Sasso’s Swingin’ Big Band, Team members are: Natalie Ri­ former singer with the Dorsey, Good­ vera, Sara Orlowski, Emily Cortes, man and Riddle Big Bands, will per­ Tori Ferguson, Grace Capparelli, form this Sunday, July 12 ftom 6:30 Alex Gibson, Gianna Parlapiano, to 8 p.m. Grace Colucci, Bridget Feeney, Ail concerts are ftee and open to Sara McNelly, Gianna Barbara and the public and held in the Spring Lake Rebecca Ortiz. Team coaches are Park Gazebo. Anthony Parlapiano, Chris Colucci and Neil Gibson and the manager is Mike Rivera. Girls U10 Traveling All Stars display their championship trophies. 3 8 4 8 To subscribe to tbe South Plainfield Observer call 908-668-0010 • J u ly lO, 2015 YOUR BOROUGH - YOUR LIFE In My Opinion R n r n i i n h www.spobserver.com to view Council, BOB meetings Opinions expressed in this coiumn are not necessarily those of the publisher, nor do we guarantee their accuracy. D U I U U y i 1 yj(j0os. Also, watch Comcast Ch. 96 Mondays C o u n cil at 7 p.m. BOB meetings air on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (Check A safer South Plainfield is no ac­ 8cB0E Comcast community bulletin board for last minute time Dear Editor, Submit Your Letters to the Editor n changes.) To purchase a complete copy of a meeting, contact At the last council meeting, I had cident. The new K-9 unit is just one Send letters to South Plainfield Obseiver, 1110 the Observer. a chance to make a key mayoral ap­ example of the innovative crime- Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1B, South Plainfield, pointment when I chose Police Chief prevention tcxjls the chief has brought council meetings NJ 07080, fax to 908-668-8819 or email: Jim Parker to be our town’s next to town. Increased use o f police tech­ [email protected]. Deadline is Mon­ Meets twice a month on Mondays (except where noted). Emergency Management coordinator. nology is another. I have already told day. 5 p.m. Letters must be accompanied by Borough Hall Council Chambers • Questions? 908-226-7605 Chief Parker is already a central part the chief that I’d like to see him bring a name and telephone number tor veiitica- July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 8 (second Tuesday), Sept. 21 (third Monday), Oct. 5, Oct. 19, of our town’s leadership, and he’s one the same type of up-to-date technol­ tion. Limit letters to 200 words. We reserve Nov. 9, Dec. 7, Dec. 21 o f the best chiefe in the state. I’ve seen ogy to our emergency management the light to refuse a letter, edit for clarity or All Agenda Meetings begin at 7 p.m. followed immediately by the Public Meeting, unless length, and limit the number of letters submit­ otherwise noted. Meetings of the Governing Body are held in accordance with the N.J. Open him in action for several years, and I operations, something he’s more than ted on the same subject. Submission is not Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 etseq.) in the Council Chambers at 2480 Plainfield Ave. can’t think o f anyone I trust more to capable o f doing. a guarantee of publication. We do not accept take on this role. Chief Parker has assembled a team anonymous letters. planning board Since becoming mayor, Pve watched that will make huge strides when it Meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month (^except where noted) in Borough Hall comes to emergency preparedness how our emergency services have Harry, Helen, Jeff, Jim, John and Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 and coordination among our first performed through several natural di­ Mike from Temco Services. July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 responders. The names should be sasters. We’ve weathered Superstorm The evening concluded with the fainiliar, because they all grew up in zoning board of adjustment Sandy, a huge catastrophic foe. Hur­ Class of 2015 Project Graduation town, are committed to keeping it Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month (*except where noted) in Borough Hall Council ricane Irene, two blizzards, and a host held at Metuchen SportsPlex. The safe, and have top-flight reputations: Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 o f other calamities. Based on these event was a success because o f all they are Capt. Charles Siedenburg, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 16* (Monday), experiences, Fve wanted to align our the hard work from South Plainfield Capt. Matthew Koep and Lt. Wen­ Dec. 1, Dec. 15 Office of Emergency Management High School p ro Officers Sharon dell Bom. board of education with the police department for some Miller, Barbara Mennuti and Patty time, something quite a few other There are few appointments for Meets Wednesdays at the high school, 200 Lake St, unless otherwise designated. Porzio-thank you for all you do for towns already do. In my opinion, it which the mayor is solely accountable. Committee of the Whole meetings (begin at 6 p.m.) our graduates! This is one of them. I wanted some­ July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 is the next logical step in providing a A special thank you to Mayor Matt one with top-notch credentials and Regular Public Meeting (begin at 6:30 p.m.) (*except where noted) better and more organized approach Anesh, Debbie Boyle, Jim Colapi- a proven track record. I don’t think July 22 (7:30 p.m.), Aug. 26 (7:30 p.m.). Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov 18, Dec. 16 to handling emergencies. etro. Councilman Derryck White, there’s a better choice than Chief Jim I realize that people who are friends Debbie and A1 Czech, Mr. R. Doerr, BOE curriculum/tech/student activities Parker. I know he will excel. with the former coordinator may be Det. Shaun Clifford and Det. Lloyd Meets once a month at 4:30 p.m. in 2nd floor conference room, Roosevelt Administration SINCERELY, unhappy. And there are some who McNelly, Mrs. Hclgesen, Sharon Building on Jackson Ave. MAYOR M AH ANESH want to use my decision to try to gain Padula and Mickey Wrublevski from BOE buildings & grounds a political advantage. Yet these people the Athletic Booster Club, who all are not the ones who oversee this Dear Editor, Meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, The Class o f 2015 was an amaz­ volunteered extra time to help out Roosevelt Administration Building position, and more importantiy, they ing class. They exemplified unity and the p r o with the event. To the many are not responsible for the safety of cultural arts commission compassion, along with excelling in parents and family members o f the the people o f South Plainfield. I am. their academics and athletics, A tme Class of 2015 and underclassmen who Meets the third Tuesday of the month at the PAL at 7:30 p.m. They are entided to their opinions. “class act.” Congratulations! volunteered at Project Graduation, July and August-no meeting. Sept. 15, Oct 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 But in the end, if s my responsibility, A very special thank you needs to thank you so much-the PTO could library board of trustees not theirs, to assemble the best, most go to the following for all of their help not have done it without your help! Meets once a month on the second Tuesday, at the library at 7 p.m. qualified team and to make our town at graduation and in assisting with the In closing, I need to thank Temco as safe as it can be. Thaf s why I chose Services again for their help with ceremony to honor this class : recreation commission Chief Parker. Georgeanne Cochrane from graduation and Project Craduation- Meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August at the Just look at the chief’s results in from set-up, moving chairs, transpor­ PAL Building, Maple Ave. 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7716 Mohn’s Florist, Donna and Mary the time he’s been leading our police tation, clean-up-your help was truly department. Crime is down not jiast from Sodexo Food Services, Rich taxpayers advisory group Mowrev-South Plainfield District appreciated! Kelly Richkus, you did this vcar, but for the past three years. The Taxpayers Advisory Group (TAG) meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at printer. South Plainfield Emergency a wonderful job organizing/nmning In fact, crime is down another 6.6% Borough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-769-0786 Management Services, South Plain- graduation this year; thank you! Dr. so far this year. What better gauge James Pedersen, Joseph Cirigliano, siteplan sub-committee field Police Department, South Plain- than that to judge Chief Parker’s abili­ Ronnie Spring and Roger Vroom- Meets once a month (third Wednesday), 7 p.m. *except where noted. field Rescue Squad and Billy, Diego, ties as a leader? thank you for your help and support environmental commission (Continued on page 10) Meets once a month (second Wednesday) Borough Hall Conference Room, 8 p.m. Ques­ ERA Suburb Realty Agency tions? 908-226-7621 y i / l a k e ^ Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, 2016 ERA G v n a Z a r r a business advisory group REAL ESTATE Realtor Meets once a month (first Wednesday) Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Office 908-322-4434 www.ginazarra.com Weddings emergency management Cell 908-715-2876 1773 East 2nd St. Email: gina.zarra(3era.com Scotcli Plains, NJ 07076 Sympathy The South Plainfield Amateur Radio Club meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Office of Emergency Management at 7 p.m. ______mg South Plainfield Resident ready to offer you Balloon Bouquets Personal Hands~on Rea! 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Underway The following took place at the • Authorized a Union County The Summer Parks Program in June 22 Borough Council meeting: Co-Op purchase o f cold patch from South Plainfield is underway. The • The mayor presented two Fanwood Stone Co. in an amount not program is held Monday through proclamations: one to congratulate to exceed $3,849. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Ma’Sonia McPherson for being • Accept the retirement notice of and continues until Friday, July 24. crowned Miss New Jersey National Patrolman David M. Franchak from The program takes place at the follow­ Teenager 2015 and the second declar­ the police department effective De­ ing schools: Riley, Kennedy, Franklin ing Amateur Radio Week, June 22 cember 1, 2015. and Roosevelt. through June 29. • Authorize the Plainfields’ Chap­ The Summer Parks Prergram is • Mayor Matt Anesh appointed ter of UNICO use of Borough Hall intended to be a “drop-in” activity. Police Chief James Parker as OEM on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7:30 a.m. FROM MIDDLESEX COUNTY FREEHOLDER DEPUTY DIRECTOR Day care services are not provided. Coordinator and Capt. Charles Sie- to 4 p.m. for its annual blood drive. Supervisors are employed to run safe, denburg and Capt. Matthew Koep • Approve the hiring of 2015 Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park enjoyable activities. Parents must des­ and Lt. Wendell Born as deputy seasonal help for the South Plain- ignate if a child will be picked up or coordinatprs. field Recreation Department parks Middlesex Coun­ the-Park. Children from • A bond ordinance totaling personnel. ty’s Plays-in-the-Park grades two through five allowed to come and go as they please. $309,000 was introduced for gen­ • Authorize an additional pay should not be missed! have an opportunity to If a child is designated to be picked eral improvements, including a street stipend on a per day basis to the mu­ For more than 50 years, show their creative side. up, that child will not be allowed to sweeper costing $282,100. A public Plays-in-the-Park has TTiey learn music, dance, leave. All children must sign in and nicipal judge, prosecutor and public hearing and final vote will take place been providing Broad- theater games, mime, sign out every day. defender for extra court sessions way-calibcr shows to clowning and dranutics. The staff leaves fix>m 11:30 a.m. at the July 13 meeting. added to the court calendar. the community inside Three, two-week long to 12:30 p.m. Children remaining • An ordinance providing com­ • Authorize T& M Associates to Roosevelt Park. What sessions run in July and through the lunch hour or after 3:30 pensation to borough employees for prepare as well as administer bids for began in a small shed August each summer. At p.m. will not be supervised. the years 2015 through 2018 was the capital purchase of a new street that was used for a the­ the end of the program a All schcK)ls will be open rain or introduced. A public hearing and sweeper for the DPW ater in the summer and performance is given for shine and be closed during lunch final vote will take place at the July • Temporarily appoint Carmela storage in the winter, Middlesex County Free­ fiiends and family. hour. Every child is encouraged to 13 meeting. Sutor to assist the payroll department is now housed in the holder Deputy Director Plays-in-the-Park also bring reading material with them. • Approve a one year extension for the months o f July and August at a Stephen J. Capestro Ronald G. Rios provides a program for All children must wear a shirt and school crossing guard services with monthly rate o f $750. Amphitheater, a state- children ages 12 to 15 closed toe shoes (preferably sneakers) DMS Systems for 2015/2016 in an • Authorized additional hires as of-the-art stage and facility that can which provides classes in acting, sing­ in order to participate in playground amount not to exceed $293,254.92. 2015 community pool personnel. accommodate large-scale shows. ing and dance, as well as what it takes activities. It is estimated that more than one to put on a performance from behind The Summer Parks Program is million people have attended the the scenes. The three-week long ses­ open to all South Plainfield boys High School Students Forming performances since the program’s in­ sion runs Mondays through Fridays and girls who have completed kin- ception. Plays-in-the-Park provides a in July and August each year. deigarten through sixth grade in the Charity Organization place where families enjoy an e\rning So let me take this opportunity 2014/15 school year. Students from South Plainfield Hu, are setting out to start book o f entertainment together as well as to encourage you to attend one of Proof o f residency must be pro­ High School are creating a charity drives around the area to donate to furthering the appreciation of the arts the outstanding performances by a vided when registering, such as a organization, “Generosity and Te­ places in need. They set a goal o f for our young people. dedicated production team, cast and driver’s license. Register at the PAL nacity,” where students can use their 1,000 books to be donated and need There arc three productions shown crew. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy building, 1250 Maple Ave. free time to better the community. A each summer. This year’s remaining a night under the stars. your help to reach the goal. Come completely student-run organization. productions are the classic O klahom a!, Note: Plays-in-the-Park is located help our future leaders improve the through July 18 and Jcstis Christ Su­ at the Stephen J. Capestro Amphi­ Generosity and Tenacity is predicated community, and donate to the Gener­ Get alf the news aboirt on the belief that young people should perstar , July 29 through August 8. theater in Roosevelt Park in Edison. osity and Tenacity Book Drive. your town, subscribe take the initiative tQ help others. For more information on how to You can get a backstage tour of Tickets are sold on the day of per­ to the Observer, Founders Karan Patel and Tyler donate books, visit generositytenacity the show by watching “Spotlight on formance only. Patrons are asked to Curtis, along with board members wix.com/gandt or www.spobserver. Middlesex County,” which is shown bring their own lawn chairs. Visit Neel Patel, Nick Ruzicka, and R.yan com for a direct link. on your local cable access station. www.co.middlesex.nj.us for more Check your provider for air times. information. This summer, Plays-in-the-Park is offering free admission for active service members and their families. It is a small way to say thank you for all they have sacrificed for us. During the fall, Plays-in-the-Park offers a children’s musical, which this year will be Disney’s A lad d in J r . 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Wesley “Church Wesley Vacation FRIDAY - JULY 1 0 SATURDAY - JULY 1 8 C a l e n d a r Without Borders” Bible School ATTENTION SENIORS! Authentic German Traditions and History of 2 0 T 5 M em bership is underway. Stop Wesley United Methodist Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, American Teepees in and update your records. Pay your 1500 Plainfield Ave., will hold a 1500 Plainfield Ave., invites all Biergarten in Clark dues and find out about the programs Church Without Borders outdoor children age four through 12 to its Deutscher Club of Clark, 787 The Middlesex County Board o f offered at the Senior Center! service on the church lawn on July 11 annual Vacation Bible School. This Featherbed Ln., will present an au­ Chosen Freeholders and the Middle­ • SANDSCASINO-Wed.,July15,$28. at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. year’s theme is G-Force; the children thentic German biergarten on July sex Cbunty Cultural and Heritage • RIVERIADY CRUISE-Friday, Aug. For more information, visit us will learn ways to show God’s love 10 fixim 5:30 to 10 p.m. Open to the Commission invite you to learn 21, $60 p/p. by moving, acting, caring, following more about traditional American at www.wumcsp.org or call (908) public, rain or shine. Large covered • ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC- 757-2838. and sharing. Cost: $10 per child or pavilion. VW auto show. Music by Indian dwelling known as the tipi, Wednesday, Aug. 26,11:30am- $20/family. Don Bitterlich. German and Ameri­ (or teepee) at a special lecture and 2:30 pm, $10 p/p. SUNDAY - JULY 19 To register, go to wumcsp.org/ can food and beverages available. No demonstration on July 18 at 2 p.m. For all special events, sign up in advance VBS. Send the completed form ivith outside food or beverages permitted. at the lodge inside Thompson Park, with Grace McGinnis at the Senior Center. Rescue Squad Car, a check made out to Wesley United No bicycles, skates, skateboards, located at 1701 Perrineville Rd. in Call (908) 754-1047 for more info. Methodist Church with the appropri­ scooters or glass containers allowed. Jamesburg. Bring your own blanket MONDAYS Truck and Bike Show ate fee and mail to the church. No pets permitted at any time. and lawn chair. Z u m b a G o ld ...... 9:00-10:00 am The South Plainfield Rescue Squad For more information, call the Admission: $2 per person, children C ro c h e tin g ...... 1 0 :0 0 a m Y o g a ...... 1 0 :1 5 a m will hold its eighth annual Car, Truck church office at (908) 757-2838 or SUNDAY - JULY 1 9 under 12 are free. Healthy Bones ...... 1 2 :4 5 p m and Bike Show on July 19 from 11 email [email protected]. For more information, call (732) A d v a n c e d ...... 1 :4 5 p m a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date July 26). 574-8600. EARTH Center TUESDAYS Due to coastruction, the car show will SATURDAY- JULY 2 5 Workshop Ladies Social...... 1 0 a m be held at the South Plainfield Senior SUNDAY - JULY 12 B in g o ...... 10 a m -2 p m The Rutgers Cooperative Exten­ Center, 90 Maple Ave. Food, music WEDNESDAYS Annual Downtown sion o f Middlesex County will hold a and 50/50. Trophies will be awarded. Racial Solidarity Exercise Class ...... 8 :3 0 a m free workshop on creating pollinator- Vehicle registration: $20. Registration Christmas in July Computer..10 am, 11 am, 1:30 pm friendly habitats. “Attracting Birds C ro c h e tin g ...... 1 2 :0 0 p m includes two hot dogs or hamburg­ The annual Christmas in July Services and Picnic 8c Butterflies to Your Garden” takes Zumba Fit and Tone ...... 1 p m ers. All proceeds benefit the South celebration will take place on July 25 Oasis-Church-NJ.com invites the THURSDAYS (rain date July 26). Event will include: community to “Takin’ It to the Park” place on July 19 at 11 a.m. at the Plainfield Volunteer EMS Squad. Active Seniors Exercise 9-9:45 am EARTH (Center located in Davidson’s For registration or vendor informa­ sidewalk sales, craft vendors, artwork, big top tent church service and picnic C o m p u te r ...... 10, 11:30 am, 1 pm Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South tion, call (908) 754-2259 or email entertainment, window decorating at O dar Brook Park in Plainfield on Y o g a ...... 1 0 :1 5 a m [email protected]. contest, dunk tank, face painting, a July 12 at 11 a.m. Free and open to Brunswick. Free, but registration is E x e rc is e C la s s ...... 1 :1 5 p m motorcycle show, Santa Claus and the public. Outdoor church service required. FRIDAYS much more. Food and beverages will and picnic. Huge playground area for To register, call (732) 398-5262. B in g o ...... 10 a m -2 p m JOE [email protected] be available from the downtown area the kids with a bouncy house. No “walk-ins” will be permitted. Senior Center is open daily 8 a.m . to "Nobody knows merchants. For more information, call (732) 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays b Sundays. SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 2 0 South Plainfield like To sign up for the window decorat­ 406-7821. (908) 754-1047 Joe Diegnan/ ing contest, email SPCAC.nj@gmail. com and include your name and WEDS. - JULY 15, 22, 29 Main St. Highland Park performers and vendors are invited BERKSHIRE | New.Iersey artwork theme. If you are interested HATHAWAY 1 Properties Arts in the Park Festival to participate. HonicServlcft* in being a vendor, email Jill Ryan at Free Community Join Main Street Highland Park The art show features cash awards (908) 612-2940 [email protected]. Barbeques for the 11th annual Arts in the Park (Call or text!) for first, second and third place in Oak Tree Presbyterian Church, 445 street festival, juried art show and arts (908) 755-5051, X 315 seven categories: painting, sculpture, S e n d Y o u r Plainfield Rd. in No. Edison, will Realtor-Associate & Lifetime and crafis sale in downtown Highland photography, fine crafts, “green” Joseph Diegnan joirfft Plainfieid resident Community Events to: hold free community barbeques on [email protected] Park on September 20 from 11:30 (recycled/found), graphics/drawing/ 225 Maple Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080 July 15, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m. All a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Artists, crafters. printmaking and mixed media. are welcome.

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Bus Drivers Janice and William McKinley Retire By Libby Barsky be home for her sons, she found the an outside provider. After the two solution after chatting with her son’s married, William became a district Bus drivers Janice and William school bus driver, who told her that bus driver and has held the position McKinley, who are husband and South Plainfield needed additional for seven years. wife, were among 16 school district drivers. The only accident Janice had was employees whose retirement was Soon after her first interview, she eight years ago. A high school student announced at the June 24 Board of took the driving test and has been who was a new driver with friends in Education meeting. driving ever since. The first 30 years his car failed to stop at a stop sign and “Thank you for your 41 years in the district, her bus routes were hit the side o f her bus. of service,” said Board Secretary mostly within South Plainfield. In “We went to the hospital because I Alexandre Ferreira, as he presented the last four years,, her runs involved had some children in wheelchairs on each of them with a Certificate of busing children out of district with the bus,” she said. Appreciation. the assistance of a nurse and aide on William has been driving disabled For a combined 41 years, the board. students to the Development Learn­ McKinleys transported special needs “When I first got the job, it was ing Center in Warren. His passengers, students to their assigned schools, nice because I noticed all the garage who have autism, are in wheelchairs oftentimes walking them into the sales were on streets on my route, and don’t speak. An aide accompanies school. They also transported students and on Saturday I’d go back to see him on the bus. to the district’s summer programs. what was being sold,” Janice said. She “You have to know them [the chil­ “We care about your kids and all doesn’t do that now that her sons are dren] and you’ve got to know what Seniors strike a pose with their “mummy" at Project Graduation. the bus drivers do their very best to married and are living out o f state. makes them comfortable,” he said get them to school,” said Wilham She also has 19 grandchildren and The ride to Warren can be difficult. SPHS Class of 2015 McKinley. Wife Janice added that she four great-grandchildren William found tiiat on some days it considers the bus to be her passenger’s Janice recalled that it didn’t take was colder inside the bus than outside, Enjoys Project Graduation first contact with school. long to learn her route and to know and he had to open the doors to warm The children, who are ustially the all the kids on her bus and watch them up the bus. He admits that one o f the The South Plainfield High School Activities included designing white youngest students in the district, are learn the route as well. deciding factors to retire was the last Class of 2015 Project Graduation shorts and playing volleyball and transported to classes within and out­ “After a few weeks they’d get to two winters when there was so much celebration was held at Metuchen basketball; a “fun money” grab booth side the district. Some o f them are in know the route and if I went a differ­ snow and ice on winding roads, it SportsPlex on June 19. Students ar­ where the person who collected the wheelchairs. The McKinleys created a ent way, they would let me know by made driving very difficult. rived between 10 and 10:30 p.m. and most Monolopy money received a gift friendly atmosphere by handing out asking me, ‘Where are we going?’ ” Even though there are tough they remained at the locked facility card; musical chairs, a mummy wrap­ toys to help the children feel comfort­ After she started her new career as days, with weather, traffic or other all night. ping contest and a dance contest. able while wearing the required safety a bus driver, she met William, who problems on the job, Janice is still Upon arrival, students’ bags were Multiple activities continued belts on their journey. was working as a custodian for the enthusiastic about her job. checked by SPHS Principal Dr. James throughout the entire event, including Thirty-four years ago, Janice was Board o f Education. He was there for “Fve loved every second. Wouldn’t soccer games on the indoor turf, ping Pedersen, Athletic Direaor A1 Czech, looking for a job after a divorce left four years until the district disbanded have traded it for a minute,” she Debbie Czech and Police Detectives pong and air hockey games. Students her with three boys to support. Won­ its custodian department and sought said. Lloyd McNelly and Shaun Clifford. also received airbrushed tattoos. dering how she could work and still Car keys were placed in envelopes, Volunteers included members o f to be returned when Project Gradua­ the South Plainfield Rescue Squad tion ended at 5 a.m. on Saturday. and Police Department. Others who The graduates were treated to a donated their time to help out during Ja ck Pedersen variety o f food, soft drinks, fruits and the night were Mayor Matt Anesh, -REALTY breakfast during the evening in a safe Council President Derryck White vou bratere are the same, Dont Know Jack and secure environment, all provided and Councilman Bobby Richkus, Charles L. Decker Jr. free thanks to the fundraising efforts CFO Glenn Cullen, Dr. Pedersen, SALES ASSOCIATE o f the South Plainfield High School Ron Spring, joe Cirigiiano, Kelly Office 908-755-8300 I’TO. PTO President Sharon Miller Richkus, teachers and staff, who all Cell 908-902-9406 and PTO members, along with nu­ joined in to help out for the evening. 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Eugene Bong Named To Dean’s List Eugene Bong o f South Plainfield, an economics major, was among nearly 1,550 students named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List, which recognizes students for aca­ demic excellence, during the Spring 2015 semester. A student must have a grade point average o f 3.5 or better with a mini­ mum number o f credit hours to make the dean’s list.

Pender Family Performs at Gospelfest The Pender Family performed at the Award-winning producer A. Curtis 2015 McDonald’s Gospelfest,“When Farrow, McDonald’s Gospelfest is a the Choir Meets the Quartet,” on talent competition that features rising stars of all colors, ages, cultures and Police Detective Chris Coiucci presents the 2015 South Plainfield May 9. Police Athletic League (PAL) scholarship to Holly DeLair and Chris­ faiths. It was organized by the owners Tliey performed on the stage at the topher Graves. Holly will be attending the University of South Caro­ Prudential Center in Newark with the of McDonald’s restaurants as a way to lina, majoring in international business. Christopher will be attend- Greater Central Jersey Community give back to the community. ing the University of Maryland, majoring in computer engineering. Choir under the direction of Brother The Penders say they also like to David Kirkwood. They sang one song give back to their community and Two Residents Named To Widener for the competition and three songs say thank you. They feel this is a as back up singers for Gospel artist wonderful way to express their love University Spring Dean’s List for God, thank the community and Donald Malloy. Rina Bhalodi and Navneet Goraya, the Widener experience. A compre­ also McDonald’s. Produced and directed by Emmy both o f South Plainfield, were named hensive doctorate-granting university, to the dean’s list for the Spring 2015 Widener is comprised of eight schools R iley H ubner G raduates from The Landmark Conference has an­ semester at Widener University in and colleges that offer liberal arts and sciences and professional and T he U niversity o f R hode Island nounced that Drew University stu­ Chester, Pa. The dean’s list recognizes dent-athletes Patrick Boyle, Richie full-time smdents who earned a grade pre-professional curricula leading to Riley J. Hubner of South Plainfield pioneering research extends the Poland and Jonathan Rodrigues, all point average of 3.5 and above for associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s received a bachelor o f arts in com­ university’s influence well beyond from New Jersey, have been named the semester. and doaoral degrees. The university’s munication studies with a minor in its coastal borders, while its unique to the 2015 Landmark Conference Widener University is a private, campuses in Chester, Exton and Har­ general business at The University of interdisciplinary courses provide its Spring Academic Honor Roll. The metropolitan university that connects risburg, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., Rhode Island 129th commencement 16,637 undergraduate and graduate Landmark Conference recognizes curricula to social issues through civic serve approximately 6,000 students. May 16-17. Approximately 3,200 students with global opportunities in all spring sophomore student- engagement. Dynamic teaching, ac­ Widener is proud to be a tobacco- undergraduate and 660 graduate an intimate environment. athletes with a cumulative GPA of tive scholarship, personal attention, free university. Visit the university’s students became the university’s new­ The university now has more than 3.20 or higher. Patrick is the son of leadership development and experi­ website, www.widener.edu, for more est alumni. 120,000 alumni worldwide. Robert and Debbie Boyle of South ential learning are key components of information. The University o f Rhode Island’s Plainfield.

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Penny Wars at Roosevelt School Benefits Feeney Family Josh Pauls is Nominated Roosevelt School teacher Sarah Schulte coordinated the Roosevelt For ESPY Award Sch(X)l Penny Wars for Bri fundraiser (Continued from page 1) that was held at the schcxil during a good option for her son. His father the week o f June 8-12. All money loved the idea since he and his family raised was donated to the Feeney are big hockey fans. F'amily, who are in need o f a handicap- “1 tried it, but 1 didn’t really like it assessible van in order to safely trans­ at all,” Pauls said. port daughter Brianna who was born A few years later, his parents urged with Pallister-Killian syndrome. him to give it another shot and this Nineteen teachers and staff mem­ time he really took to the sport. bers from Rcx)sevelt School volun­ “On the sled, no matter who you teered to have a bucket with their are or what your disability is, every­ one is on even ground,” he said. name on it displayed in the school. Top row (L-R): Mike Bertram, Sarah Schulte, Shannon Brace, Ryan Curtis He played on the New York Rang­ Students were told that they could and Principal Robert Diehl; bottom row: Mahek Wadood, Brianna Feeney, bring in as many pennies, nickels, Yug Kumar, Genevieve Pope, Aiden Medina and Mirwais Amini. ers Junior Sled Hockey club team dimes, quarters and dollars that they from 2002-08 and moved up to the wanted and put the money into the Rangers club team in 2008, the same bucket o f a teacher or staff member to year that he made his first U.S. Na­ Josh Pauls cast their “vote.” The top three staff tional Sled Hockey Team. In 2011, thing come about? Josh said, “I look members who had the most money in Pauls joined the Disabled Athlete like him. I guess that’s true. We both their buckets would get a pie in the Sports Association’s St. Louis Blues have interchangeable parts.” face at the end of the “war.” sled hockey team. Pauls gives a lot o f the credit for his At the end of the week, all the These days, Pauls is in the weight success to his parents. money was counted and the school room three times a week and trains “They taught me to never let raised a little over $2,000 for the rigorously on the ice. While that anything stand in my way,” he said. Feeney Family. surely is part o f his winning strategy, “I try to live that way every day. My The “winners” were announced he also depends a bit on luck. Pauls mom was a big influence on me. She on June 15, with third place going to was once given the gift of a Mr. Potato made me the man I am today. My third grade teacher Shannon Brace and Head doll, and it has become his good dad pushed me to be the best I can teacher’s aide Ryan Curtis with $183 (L-R) Mike Bertram, Sarah Schulte, Ryan Curtis and Shannon Brace. luck charm. be, lx)th on the ice and off. They’re in their bucket; second place went “I face it toward the opponent’s were also very excited to meet the for being the first place winner. It was pretty awesome people.” to first grade teacher Sarah Schulte locker room before each game,” he special little girl who would benefit very messy; however, it was a lot of To vote for Josh, visit the Observer with $270 in her bucket; and in first said. “It has worked so far. We win from the money they had raised. fun and for such a wonderful cause. website at www.spobserver.com to place was third grade teacher Mike for the most part.” The students who donated money click on the direct link. Bertram with over $500 in his bucket. When asked, how did this whole had their names placed into a lottery, On June 18, Patti Feeney attended where a winner from each grade was the big “pie event” along with her selected to put the pies in the teacher’s daughter Brianna and thanked the faces. Each of the teachers got a pie in Roosevelt School administrators, the face, and Mr. B received two pies teachers and smdents. The children Barbara Cirigliano

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BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINRELD, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF AUDIT REPORT FOR PUBUCATION SUMMARY OR SYNOPSIS OF 2014 AUDIT REPORT OF BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINRELD AS REQUIRED BY N J .S A 4flAAZ

COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE COMBINED COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS SEWER UTILITY OPERATING FUND

DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED 2014 2013 DECEMBER DECEMBER ASSETS 31. 2014 31.2013

Cash and Investments $ 10,160,756.87 $ 9,953.844.63 REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Taxes, Assessments, Liens and Utility Charges Receivable 1,424,178.03 1,570,151.18 Fund Balance Utilized $ 380,000.00 $ 128,100 00 Property Acquired for Taxes-Assessed Value 4,714,000.00 4,714,000.00 Collection of Sewer Use Charges 6,754,638.07 6,970,38614 Prospective Assessments Funded 152,170.08 152,170.08 Miscellaneous 214,465.97 449,161.91 Accounts Receivable 515,939.71 1,105,178.28 Fixed Capital - Utility 14,330,994.35 14,234,994.35 TOTAL INCOME $ 7,349,104.04 $ 7,547,648.05 Fixed Capital Authorized and Uncompleted - Utility 815,000.00 841,000.00 Deferred Charges to Future Taxation-General Capital 15,664,002.13 14,611,084.77 Deferred Charges to Revenue of Succeeding Years 5,000.00 259,000.00 EXPENDITURES General Fixed Assets 37,446,916.00 37,344,416.00 Budget Expenditures: TOTAL ASSETS $ 85,228,957.17 $ 84,785,839.29 Operating $ 5,978,000.00 $ 5,994,925.00 Capital Improvements 25.000. 00 10,000.00 Deferred Charges and Regulatory Expenditures 503,500.00 527,000.00 LIABILITIES. RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE Debt Service 75.000. 00 71,000.00 Bonds and Notes Payable 15,423,068.56 $ 15,240,171.20 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 6 ,5 8 1 .^ .0 0 $ 6,602,92500 Improvement Authorizations 1,656,593.58 1,913,557.01 Other Liabilities and Special Funds 6,972,158.28 6,643,704.76 Excess in Revenue $ 767,604.04 $ 944,723.05 Amortization of Debt for Fixed Capital Acquired or Authorized 14,575,514.35 13,987,994.35 Reserve for Certain Assets Receivable 6,190,216.93 6,641,765.34 Fund Balance, Beginning 1,055,059.39 738,436,34 Fund Balance 2,964,489.47 3,014,230.63 $ 1,822,663.43 $ 1,683,159.39 Investment in General Fixed Assets 37,446,916.00 37,344,416.00 Less: Utilized as Anticipated Revenue TOTAL LIABILITIES. RESERVES AND FUND BALANCE $ 85,226,957.17 $ 64,785,839.29 Sewer Utility Operating Fund 380,000.00 128,100.00 Current Fund '500,000.00 500,000.00

Fund Balance, Ending $ 942,663,43 $ 1,055,059,39

COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - CURRENT FUND COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE SWIMMING POOL UTILITY OPERATING FUND

YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER DECEMBER 31. 2014 31.2013 YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER DECEMBER REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED 31.2014 31.2013

REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME REALIZED Fund Balance Utilized $ 1,382,407.08 $ 880,000.00 Miscellaneous - From Other Than Local Fund Balance Utilized Property Tax Levies 7,855,061.84 7,517,575.02 $ 1,000.00 $ Collection of Pool Membership and Fees Collection of Delinquent Taxes and Tax Title Liens 1,205,271.63 1,056,575.37 173,516.25 174,473,00 Miscellaneous Collection of Current Tax Levy 76,454,716.18 74,424,222.30 12,130.85 9,650.09

TOTAL INCOME $ 86,897,456,73 $ 83,878,372.69 TOTAL INCOME $ 186,647.10 $ 184,123.09

EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES

Budget Expenditures: Budget Expenditures $ 26,126,325.11 $ 25,327,759.69 Operating County Taxes 14,706,008.61 13,974,042.18 $ 248,780.00 $ 239,211.00 Capital Improvements Local District School Taxes 44,293,131.00 43,138,070.00 500.00 500,00 Other Expenditures 166,294.29 141,527.38 Deferred Charges and Regulatory Expenditures 10,020.00 10,200.00 Debt Service 200.00 7,500.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 85,291,759.01 $ 82,581,399.25 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 259,500,00 $ 257,411.00

Excess in Revenue $ 1,637,632.58 $ 1,220,659,14 Adjustment to Income Before Fund Balance: Deferred Charges to Budget of Succeeding Year $ 5,000.00 $ Fund Balance, Beginning $ 3,243,330.30 $ 2,517,632.58 Realized from General Budget for Anticipated Deficit 67,852.90 73,287.91

Less Utilized as Anticipated Revenue 1,382,407.08 880,000.00 $ 72,852.90 $ 73,287.91

Excess in Revenue Fund Balance, Ending $ 1,860,923.22 $ 1,637,632,58 $ - 0 - $ - 0 -

Fund Balance, Beginning 3,000.00 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000,00

Less: Utilized as Anticipated Revenue 1,000.00

Fund Balance, Ending $ 2,000.00 $ 3,000.00

RECOMMENDATIONS

That a complete encumbrance accounting system be maintained.

A Corrective Action Plan, which outlines actions the Borough of South Plainfield will take to correct the findings listed above, will be prepared in accordance with federal and state requirements. A copy of it will be placed on file and made available for public inspection in the Office of the Borough Clerk in the Borough of South Plainfield.

The above summary or synopsis was prepared from the refx>rt of audit of the Borough of South Plainfield, County of Middlesex, for the calendar year 2014. This report of audit, submitted by Suplee, Clooney & Company, Regis­ tered Municipal Accountants and Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the Borough Clerk’s Office and may be inspected by any interested person.

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respected and loved by students and In lieu o f flowers, donations may husband Bradford; and several nieces • On June 24, a resident o f New Ernesto Edward staff alike. be made to JFK Haven Hospice & and nephews. Market Avenue reported fraudulent Labate, 92 Ernesto also delved into magic, Palliative Care in Edison. Funeral services were held at activity on her debit card in the becoming an amateur magician in his McCriskin-Gustafson Home For amount o f $105.95 at a Walgreens E r n e s t o 60s, performing at many children’s Funerals. in Garden Park, N.Y. The transaction Edw ard L a ­ events. He entertained his family with Albert J. Kolvites, 87 In heu of flowers, donations in was declined. bate passed magic, poetry recitations and story­ Albert J. Kolvites passed away his memory may be made to the • A resident of Selene Avenue away peace­ telling at all holiday gatherings. peacefully on Thursday, July 2 at his Alzheimer Association. reported that a dump truck belonging fully at home As a ranked chess master, Ernesto borne. to M. Oliveira out o f Newark parked surrounded was a three-time recipient of the West- Born in Wellsburg, W Va., Albert on his property, damaging wooden Annette (Levin) by family on field Chess Club Olympiad, and was first settled in Belle Mead before mov­ beams and the tie that was keeping the Monday, June president o f the chess club for seven ing to South Plainfield in 1957. He beams in place. Video surveillance of Tenney,f , 9 0 29, one day years. He also played chess by mail, served his country proudly in the U.S. the incident showed the dump truck after his 92nd Ernesto Labate and most recently, via the Internet. Navy during WWII. Annette (Levin) Tenney passed striking the beam at approximaely birthday. Whether in chess, judo, archery, He was later employed at Bell away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6:40 a.m. on June 23. He was born and raised in the oil painting, magic, poetry, prose, Labs in Murray Hill as a draftsman 1 in Sellersville, Pa. • Raul S. CastiUo, 34, o f Newark Bensonhurst area o f Brooklyn. He weightlifting, body building, garden­ and designer for 34 years prior to his She was born to the late Sarah was arrested on an outstanding war­ attended Alexander Hamilton High ing or a sundry o f other interests, retirement in 1987. (Noon) and Samuel Levin on January rant and is.sued summonses for main­ School in Brooklyn, the Ames Elec­ Ernesto always disciplined himself An active member of the South 2 6 ,1 9 2 5 in Albany, N.Y. tenance o f lamps, failure to exhibit tronic Institute in Tucson, Ariz., the to master anything that interested Plainfield Knights of Columbus She and her late husband, Sidney, registration and no insurance after a RCA Institute in New York and the him. He was endlessly fascinated Council, American Legion Chaumont traveled due to his job to the Ameri­ motor vehicle stop on Spruce Street. USAF Electronic School at Chanute with everything around him, and Post # 243 and the Tin Can Sailors, can Southwest as well as Mexico, • Police were dispatched to Jersey Field in Illinois. keenly interested in everyone. He led Albert was also a life member of where she lived for several years. An­ Oil on Park Avenue on a report of He resided in South Plainfield from by example and encouraged others the Polish National Home where nette also resided in South Plainfield three juveniles throwing rocks at the 1957 until his death. to excel. he served as an officer. He was also for over 40 years prior to settling in gas station windows. The juveniles, Ernesto was a proud and honor­ Ernesto and his late wife, Carmela, a longtime communicant o f Sacred Pennsylvania with her daughter. described as three black males approx. ably discharged veteran o f the United were communicants o f Sacred Heart Heart RC Church. A'graduate of Albany High School, 15 years of age with masks covering States Army Air Corps 410th Bomber Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed volunteering his time Annette worked as a secretaryJ to the tbeir faces, snuck around the north- Group, 645th Bomber Squadron, a He was predeceased by his adored coaching little league, serving as a director of the N.Y. Department of side of the gas station and smashed a reconnaissance squadron fighting in wife o f 58 years, Carmela; and two Boy Scout leader and supporting his M otor Vehicles. She was active in window valued at $130. the European Theater of Operations brothers, Anthony and Michael. children when they were younger, fundraising for the Deborah Hospi­ • On June 25, Alejandro Reyes- during WWII. He flew five combat Surviving are three children, Don­ as well as trips to Atlantic City later tal; a den mother in Cub Scouts and Flores, 36, of Woodbridge was missions in an A-20 bomber. na Burnham and husband John of in life. a troop leader in Girl Scouts. stopped for tiperating a dump truck He was a research scientist for South Plainfield, Michael Labate and He was predeceased by his loving She was predeceased by her hus­ above the 8,000 lb. max. load on AT&T Bell Laboratories in Murray wife Catherine of Sausalito, Calif, wife o f 55 years, Janet; a son, Paul; band, Sidney; and two brothers, Hamilton Boulevard near St. Nicho­ Hill for 34 years, retiring in 1987. and Jacqueline Labate and husband and five siblings, Helen, Peter, An­ Arthur Levin and Edwin Levin. las Avenue. He was arrested on an He is credited with four patents, one Robert Mandatta ofTopsham, Vt.; a thony, Theodore and Victor. Surviving are two children, Laura outstanding warrant and issued a notably for semiconductor crystal sister, Antoinette Sojak o f New York; Surviving are two sons, William Tenney Rutkowski and husband Mark summoas for driving while saspended films. Ernesto was part of a team that and two brothers, Vincent Labate ancf wife Colleen o f Barnegat and and Matthew Tenney and wife Kim; and violating Borough Ordinance was instrumental in the development of California and Emilio Labate of Robert and wife Janine of South two brothers, Harvey Levin and 1748 prohibiting trucks over four o f the first metal oxide semiconduc­ Florida. Plainfield; a daughter, Lori Mac- Melvin Levin; and numerous nieces tons from certain borough streets. tor field effect transistor (M OSFET), He was loved by 14 adoring grand­ Manus and husband Colin o f Warren; and nephews. • Dalvin Dejesus, 40, o f Plainfield which is the basic component in children, eleven precious great-grand­ and seven grandchildren, Anthony, She will also be missed by two was issued summonses for failure to electronics today. children, and he was thrilled to know Kimberly Jones and husband Rusty, grandchildren, Sophia Spector and inspect and fraudulent inspection Ernesto volunteered for many years he had another great-grandson on the Adam, Bobby, Dylan, Carly and Max Tenney. sticker after a motor vehicle stop on at the YMCA teaching self defense, way. Besides his immediate family, Ashley. He also leaves behind his de­ Funeral arrangements are private Clinton Avenue. karate and judo, and entertaining at Ernesto is survived by his caregiver voted caretaker, Sarah Halm Majette; and under the direction o f McCriskin- • Michele Daniels, 45, o f North the Y’s annual carnival. In recognition and dear friend, Kathleen Brown; a sister-in-law, Helen Johnston and Gustafson Home For Funerals. Plainfield was issued a summons for o f his sersace, the Business Men’s Club and numerous nieces and nephews failure to inspect. o f Plainfield awarded him an honor­ who looked to him for guidance, ac­ • Blake Luna, 24, o f Edison was ary lifetime membership. ceptance and encouragement. t f arrested for possession o f marijuana In 2000, Ernesto was honored He truly was a man “larger than Mn.RS FOR MRLO under 50 grams and possession of drug with “Ernesto Labate Day” from life.” In Loving Memory of paraphernalia after police noticed a sus­ the Office of the Mayor of Plain- Funeral services were held at Mc- picious vehicle parked on Ryan Street. field, recognizing him as a “world Criskin-Gustafson Family o f Funeral Cannelo James Del Rio • On June 26, Melissa C. Wade, class chess player, helping to train Homes. 7/11/12 35, o f Edison was arrested for shop­ a number of Olympic judo teams, Family and friends will be walking 7 miles (round trip) lifting merchandise valued at $150.95 and countless hours o f volunteerism, to Melo’s resting place - Hillside Cemetery - Sunday 7/Yl from Target in Hadley Center. including the Special Olympics.” HOMETOWN HERDS • On June 27, a resident o f Car­ Ernesto began judo and karate Thank you for taking this walk for me... mine Avenue reported that someone lessons at the age of 32; he achieved Up in heaven today I’ll be three. was throwing rocks at his house, his first degree black belt at the age of We will send to any Please don’t be sad, and weep or cry... smashing a side bedroom window, 52. Through fierce competition and home Q beautifully Remember some crawl and others fly- a glass top patio table and tearing contributions to the sport he eventu­ arranged and wrapped CJD the front screen door. Damage was ally progressed to 5th Dan, which Assorted Sandwich Tray estimated at $700. he earned when he was 69 years old. with two of our homemade Forever in our hearts baby boy • An employee o f a business lo­ During his competitive life, Ernesto salads-Any boy-Any Time. Happy 3rd Birthday in heavenll We loveyoull cated on Helen Street reported that took first place in a national judo 909-755-HEM (4376) Mommy, Daddy, Niko, Nena and Pita the windshield o f his vehicle was competition o f over 50 fighters. He smashed sometime after he arrived was a Sensei at the Cranford Judo at work in the morning. and Karate School, and was highly Hillside Cemetery your time of loss, trust us for the dignity Regarded as one o f the most beautiful cemeteries in the East and guidance your loved one deserves. 1401 Woodland Ave., Scotch Plains 908.756.1729 www.hillsidecemetery,com

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And be assured you can reach “political.” Wlien the Democrats ran to participate. It is a team that pulls graduation and out to me along with other council things in South Plainfield, they doled Hello everyone! First, renovation On Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 project graduation together. This members for complete support. out lucrative jobs to fonner mayors continues in our Kids’ Room; howev­ p.m., we will present Mariah’s Amaz­ team is simply the best! COUNCILMAN and council members like they were er, we still have a limited collection of ing Puppets. The theme will be about THANK YOU, RAY RUSNAK handing out candy on Halloween children’s books available to borrow. litter and recycling and is recommend­ TERI PILEGGi (including spots as recreation director, If there is something you need that we ed for children from pre-K through Dear Editor, senior director, borough clerk and do not have available, come see one fifih grade. Pre-registration is not Dear Editor, I could not help but notice the o f our reference librarians, who can required. The program will be held at borough administrator). At the Borough Council meeting recent letter by Gary Vesce, Democrat request the book from another library, the Senior Center, 90 Maple Ave. The current administration, by on June 22 the mayor appointed a candidate for Borough Council. or direct you to a local library that has Our Monday Night Movie on July contrast, has not appointed a single new OEM team for the borough. It seems that Vesce does not know the book. We thank everyone for their 13 will be about Maria Altmann, an member or former member o f the Before I go any further I would like much about the position for which patience during this time. octogenarian Jewish refugee who governing body from their party to a to thank the previous team for their he’s ranning. This is understand­ Our storytimes and crafts for takes on the Austrian government to single spot. Not one. years o f service to the residents o f children are continuing on their recover artwork she believes rightfully able, because with one exception he The tone o f the letter Vesce signed new schedule and held in the Court belongs to her family. The movie stars South Plainfield. As far as the mayor’s has not bothered to attend a single is also telling. In his first letter to the Room at Borough Hall next door to Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds decision I am in total agreement with covmcil meeting since announcing his paper since announcing his candidacy the library. Storytimes and crafrs for and is directed by Simon Curtis. The the change. candidacy. Maybe if he had attended docs he lay out a positive agenda for ages three and up will be Tuesday the movie is rated PG-13 and begins at The new team of Chief o f Police these meetings he would be more South Plainfield? No, he trots out the 14th at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday the 6:30 p.m. Jim Parker, captains Matt Koep and informed. old SP Dem name-calling tactics: 1) 16th at 1:15 p.m. Storytimes and The Tuesday Book Club wiU meet Chuck Siedenburg and Lieutenant Vesce apparently does not realize accuse your opponents of playing crafts for two and three year olds on July 14 at 4 p.m. to discuss / S h a ll Be Wendell Bom are a great choice for a that the council has no say in the ap­ “pohtics,” 2) say they “dismissed” will be Tuesday the 14th at 1 p.m. N ear to Tou by Erin Lindsay McCabe. variety o f reasons. Their expertise in pointment he criticizes. Yet without your concerns, and 3) end by call­ and Thursday the 16th at 10:30 a.m. Lastly, we will be closed on Sun­ handling emergency situations and offering even a hint o f reasoning, he ing them “arrogant.” Usually they Storytime for babies will be on held days for the summer. Sunday hours the resources available to them will accuses the council o f being “politi­ also accuse the mayor and council of Friday the 17th, with the first session will resume in September. ensure the safety of the residents, cal.” What in the world does that even laughing when members o f the public running fix>m 10:15 to 11 a.m. and For more information, visit our along with the safety o f the students mean? I doubt he knows. The reality: speak. I guess they foigot that one this the second from 11:15 a.m. to 12 website at www.southplainfield.lib. when school reopens. The mayor appointed someone with time, but I’m sure it will turn up in p.m. Also, sign up for the Summer nj.us, call us (908) 754-7885 or find I would like to congratulate these no political ties whatsoever to a spot a letter soon. Reading Program which has already us on Facebook. for which the person is eminently We’ve heard this all before. 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Memorial GoH League Vince Powers and Jim Lenox tied for first, Arnie Savin and Carmen LEAGUE STANDINGS Sylvester came in second and Wayne Lavendar and Ken Evetts tied Lloyd American Division National Division Dowdy and Tim Dialphoaso for third ^ W L T W L T at the golf tournament at the Plain- Twin City Pharm acy...... 5 ...... 2 .....2 Unique Sports Accessories 7 ...... 1.....1 field West Nine. Bruce Gann had the Alfie’s B oys...... 5 ...... 4 .....0 Windows Plus...... 7 ...... 2 .....0 fewest putts and Lloyd Dowdy was IVIcCriskin-Gustafson...... 3 ...... 5 ..... 1 Witty’s Liquors...... 5 .. ..3..... 1 closest to the pin. KC’s Korner...... 3 ...... 5 ..... 1 2 Buds, 2 Dubes...... 5 .. ..3.....1 Tournaments are held every Wednes­ Italian-American Club...... 3 ..... Sports Social...... 3 .. ..6....0 day with starting times fiom 7 to 9 a.m. Retro Fitness Edison...... 2 ....7 ...... 0 Dirty Harry & Friends...... 2 .. ..7.....0 and are open to all golfers. The $20 fee By Bob Milan game as he birdied the fourth hole on includes greens fees, golf cart and prizes. his way to a l-over 34 gem to spark For more information, call PGA Twin City Pharmacy only fielded Unique Sports Accessories, the team Professional Bill Castner at (908) three golfers and, in the past, play­ with the best record in the league, to a 769-3672. ing with a man short usually meant 12-8 triumph over Sport & Social. a sure loss. Not so this season with Captain Chris Dillon pitched in the league’s new blind-man scoring with a 39 to help his team maintain system. It also helps when the cap­ their place at the top o f their divi­ SUPPORT SMAI tain, Guy Severini, shoots a superb sion. Team McCriskin (L-R): Rich McCriskin, Tim Fech, Vic Kurilew and Frank BUSINESSES. even-par 33, highlighted by beauti­ For Sport & Social, Dennis Bibby Gaspari came in first at the annual South Plainfield Education Foun­ ful birdies on the seventh and ninth and Scott MacDonald shared the dation and South Plainfield Business Association Golf Outing held SHOP LOCALI holes. Jay Coppola contributed a solid medal with a pair o f 43s. June 23 at the Cranbury Golf Club. (Proceeds from the golf outing 36, and Don Stanzione had a 37 as In an interesting match-up, three go toward high school scholarships. first place Twin City crushed KC’s golfers on Windows Plus shot 39’s: Korner, 16-4. Matty Frederickson, John Greenwald, The final score is somewhat mis­ and Dave Romano; two golfers on leading since KC’s Korner played Witty’s Liquors did the same; Petey Gambler Ridge Site for SPGA 21st Annual Tournament very well: Efrain Solis tied Severini Gustafson and Jim Parker. It was that More than a decade ago former greens fee, golf cart, prizes, food and ties of the SPHS Golf Team as well for medalist honors for the night with extra 39 that did the trick as Wmdows Coach Mike Kavka began taking the beverages. Check in at 11 a.m; lunch as the SPGA’s college scholarship pro­ his own sparkling even-par round of Plus, with a litde handicap help, came South Plainfield High School Golf will be provided fixim 12 to 1 p.m. gram. Platinum sponsorships include 33 with an impressive birdie on the away with a huge 17-3 win. Team to Myrtle Beach, S.C. This with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Din­ this year’s tournament entry fees for tough sixth hole. Billy Capparelli add­ Unique Sports has the best record event has evolved into an annual ner and awards will be held from 6 one foursome. Gold, silver, bronze, ed to his string o f nice performances in the league, and Windoyvs Plus is spring training trip which prepares to 8 p.m. Food and beverages will be hospitality and beverage sponsorships with a 36, and Jeff Pryor added a 37. right behind them with their seven the team for its upcoming golf sea­ provided throughout the tournament. are available. Information is also avail­ Ordinarily these results would be victories and 2 losses. son and provides an opportunity for Prizes will be awarded for low team able on the website. more than sufficient to gain a win, but In the final match of the night, personal growth for every member score, longest drive, closest to the The SPGA has also established an they were just not enough against the Dirty Harry Combe strode into the o f the team. pin, closest to the line and a special annual college scholarship program Twin City powerhouse. clubhouse holding his score card To continue the tradition, Coach hole-in-one car prize. for graduation seniors, another great Irish Danny Griffin and Jim Gash triumphandy over his head, beaming Kavka stated the annual South Plain- Registration and payment is due bonus fixim the SPGA. played beautifully together for Alfie’s with delicious delight, knowing that field Open which will be held on by Wednesday, July 22. Please sign up For information about the tourna­ Boys and posted a pair o f 35s to lead his team had soundly whipped their Thursday, Aug. 31 at Gambler Ridge early to secure a place in the tourna­ ment, sponsorships and entry forms, their team to a 12-8 victory over the arch-rivals, 2 Buds, 2 Dubes. The final Golf Club. This is the 21st annual golf ment before all of the available slots call Mike Alvarez at (732) 259-0591, Italian-American Club. Griffin had a score that left Dale Dube in shock tournament sponsored by the South are filled. Players can register for the Dick De Andrea at (908) 755-1700, lovely birdie on the eighth hole, and was 15-5. Plainfield Golf Association (SPGA) tournament online at the association’s Matt Ward at (908) 963-6338 or Gash did him one better by nailing Charlie Oates once again spurred held for the benefit of the high school website (www.spga.org) or print out visit the association’s website at www. birdies on both the seventh and eighth his team to their impressive win golf team. and mail their entry forms. spga.org. holes. Teammates Mike King and BiQ with a roimd of 36 and earned him a The tournament will be a scramble Corporate sponsorships are avail­ Mann shot a pair of 36s, and Alfie’s free evening at Sal’s, courtesy o f his format. Entry fee o f $115 includes able. All proceeds support the activi­ Boys needed all four of these fine ecstatic team captain, “Big Spender rounds to pull off their close win. Harry Combe.” The Italian-American Club put Mark Van Name had a 38, and up a tough fight as Frank Capparelli Jeff Orth came home with a 39 for 2 / r. 7/ ^ CallHgaav fired a 36, Sal Capparelli had a 37, Buds, 2 Dubes. C t i U f 4 L - / foracompli^St^^^Sit^stimate and Rich Pelligrino chipped in with In next week’s feature match. a 39. Unique Sports Accesories with the Properfy Mainfensncze, L_1_E: 732 ISS o ^ 9 3 5 6 Vinny Welch had a long tiring day, best record in the league, will take but a Coors Magic Elixir revitalized on Alfie’s Boys who are coming off" Lawn Cutting him on the first tee, and he went on their best team performance of the Service Starting ^ ■ ' to post a 39 to earn the medal for his season. 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