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OBSERVEMember New Jersey Press Association R VOL. 15, NO. 28 60 CENTS MARCH 16, 2012 Showcase to Feature Local Talent Come out and support South Plainfield's local talent at the South Plain- field Cultural Arts Commission fourth annual Talent Showcase on Sund.n; March 25 at 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Wesley SOUTH PUINFIEIO . , , ,. ,,, • , rnn r>i • r u A Cultural Arts Commissinn Methodist C .hureh, 11.00 Plainfield Ave. There will be an assortment of singers, dancers and musicians performing this year. Admission is free. BOE Welcomes New Superintendent He earned a master of arts, educa- tion/counseling in 1992 and a master of arts, administration in 2000 from Georgian Court University. Most re- cently, in 2010, he earned a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Rowan University. "It is an honor to have been se- South Plainfield High School Model UN Club delegation in Boston. lected for diis position. I am eager to learn more about the community of South Plainfield and lcx)k forward to developing strong relationships with Model UN Takes Students to Boston the faculty, staff, students and larger community," commented Genco. By Payal Sindha tlu students engaged in over 15 The SPMUN Club that went to He went on to say, "Through the hours of debate with Over 1,200 other Boston included 12 students: Tanya interview process, it became evident The South Plainfield High School delegates from all over the world for Joshi, Payal Sindha, Albert Vill, Shi- that the Board of Education cares Model United Nations (SPMUN) a weekend of debate and diplomacy.. vani Patel, Christine Geczy, Michael Dr. Stephen Genco deeply about creating educational op- Club embarked on a trip to Massa- With debate topics ranging from Grzenda, Rajath Kenath, Brian Nguy- portunities for all students. I believe chusetts on February 24 to attend the sustainable development and empow- en, Dcvang Patcl, Zach Goldberg, By Jane Domick that the doors open and close every eleventh annual Boston Invitational erment of women to cyber terrorism Kevin Belanger and Chris McNeil; day for our children and they should Model United Nations Conference and drone systems, the SPMUN Club and advisors (history teachers) Miten The South Plainfield Board ofEdu- always be the first ones considered hosted by the Boston University In- gained insight on global politics and Shall and Francis Flanncry. carion appointed Dr. Stephen Gcnco when making decisions. Moreover, it ternational Affairs Association. After gained" experience on how to be a After the debate, the students were superintendent of schools at a special has always been my belief that one of months of preparation and research, delegate in the United Nations. rewarded with a concert featuring meeting on March 5. Dr. GcQOO re- the most important characteristics of Boston University's a capella group places Dr. Gar)' R. Bowcn, who has an educational leader is to be open to ur_: Call for Entries: Women's History Month Essay Contest and a social dance for the hard work served as interim superintendent since all viewpoints and develop a collective the students put into the conference. October 2010. vision for the future. I am confident "Women's Education- The SPMUN Club also had the chance Genco received a bachelor of sci- that we will work together as a team to stroll in the Boston Common and ence degree in 1987 from West to achieve our goals on behalf of the Women's Empowerment" Public Garden, a beautiful public Virginia University and majored in students we serve." The Women's Committee, for its third straight park located near their hotel. There, applied sciences. He began his edu- Bowcn replaced former superinten- year, is sponsoring three events promoting Wom- they followed the Freedom Trail, a cational career as a science teacher in dent Jusc Negron, who was put on paid en's History Month in South Plainfield. Women's 2.5 mile brick trail di.u leads walkers Wall Township, which included ad- administrative leave in September 2016 History Month is a celebration of women's contri- to over 16 historical sites in Boston. vanced placement and honors chem- when his contract was not renewed. butions to history, culture and society. The theme The members also visited one of the istry and physics classes. He served in Genco resides in Point Pleasant of Women's History Month, "Women's Educa- oldest and most prestigious libraries various extra-curricular positions as with his wife, Susan, who is currently 9^((ltiOTUll'Women's doa-Womcn's Empowerment," is very fitting in America, the Cambridge library, a head coach and assistant coach for superintendent of schools in Cranbury. 'HistOTU ^Project f°l'ow'ng the release of a progress report from the and took a walk through Harvard the wrestling, softball and football He is expected to begin his new posi- (Continued on page 9) University's beautiful campus. • programs, and was inducted into the tion on Monday, April 16. Before returning to South Plain- Region Six Wrestling Hall of Fame field, the members were rewarded f< >r in 2011 for reestablishing the Wall their hard work and effort throughout wrestling program. the weekend. While all ofthc students From 2001-2008, Genco was did an exceptional job, a special con- the principal at both Wall Township gratulation goes out to Albert Vill and High School and Wall Township Zach Goldberg, who received the Best Intermediate School. In those roles Delegate award; Chris McNeil, who he facilitated the Middle States Ac- was presented with an Honorable- creditation process for the high school Delegate award; and I'ayal Sindha and and was closely involved in budget Kevin Belanger, who received a Verbal planning and developed a waiver Accommodation award. program for honors placement which allowed more students to have access When asked about the experience to advanced coursework. He also they gained at the conference, the served as assistant principal at Point students struggled to find words that Pleasant Borough High Schml from would accurately describe their week- 2000-2001. end. SPHS senior and first time Model Since 2008, .Genco served as as- UN delegate Tanya Joshi stated, "I've sistant superintendent for die Jackson always competed in sports, but never Township Sch(X)l District where he in such a prestigious academic compe- utilized his auricular expertise in tition. Boston Model UN showed me mathematics and science. During his what I am truly capable of doing." tenure, Genco directly administered Payal Sindha, also a senior at SPHS, the Human Resources Department, (Continued on page 9) including negotiations, litigation and K-12 professional development while . also managing student discipline mat- South Plainfield Girl Scouts marked the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting with a day-long celebration ters and policies of the district. last Sunday. See next week's issue for full story. 4 8 7 9 18848 •To subscribe to the South Plainfield Observer,call 908 668 OOIO • March 16,2O12

Want to stay informed about the business of your Council and BOE? Borough Council meetings air on Comcast Channel In My Opinion C~rv inrMI 96 Mondays at 7 p.m. BOE meetings air on FYI &BOE Thursdays at 7 p.m. Opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily Ihoss ol the publisher, nor do we guarantee accuracy. To purchase a complete copy of a council or BOE meeting, contact the Observer. To the Editor: and contentment that make her Submit Your Letters to the Editor (Check Comcast community bulletin board for last minute time changes.) On behalf of myself and my family, the dynamic person she truly is. In council' I would like to express our heartfelt April Joann will lose her job and her Send your letters to South Plainfield Observer, 1110 thanks and gratitude to the South medical coverage when the mayor and Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1B, South Plainfield, NJ Meets twice a month on Mondays, 'except where noted. 07080, or fax to 908-668-8819, or via email: Plainfield Police Department, Rescue council fire her. Their reason is simply Borough Hall Council Chambers • Questions? 908-226-7605 [email protected]. Deadline is Monday, because they can. Is this the way a Agenda Meeting Public Meeting Squad and EM'ls who responded to 5 p.m. Letters must be accompanied by a name March 19 March 19 loyal, dedicated resident should be my home on February 2. I would and telephone number for verification. Limit let- All Agenda Meetings begin at 7 p.m. followed immediately by the Public Meeting, unless particularly like to thank Officer treated? I know the answer; no! What ters to no more than 200 words. We reserve the otherwise noted. Meetings of the Governing Body are held in accordance with the N.J. Open Born and Officer G>urtney for their a shame to lose Joann because of her right to refuse a letter, to edit for clarity or length, Public Meetings Act (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.) in the Council Chambers at 2480 Plainfield Ave. support and kindness during that party affiliation. Who wins with this and to limit the number of letters submitted on planning difficult time. decision? No one! Who loses? Our the same subject. Submission is not a guarantee Meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 'except where noted. A special thanks to Ricky at Mc- community! of publication. We do not accept anonymous Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 Criskin-Gustafson Funeral Home for Joann, you are a caring, warm, letters..Letters are strictly opinion. March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 23*, his wonderful help and support. loving individual. You will be sorely Bill of Rights, a law that transcends Aug. 14, Aug. 28, Sept. 11, Sept. 25, Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, Dec. 11 THE THIEME FAMILY missed but never forgotten. party lines and brought Democrats MIKE ENGLISH zoning and Republicans together for the Dear Editor, Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month, 'except where noted. sake of our children. The physical and Borough Hall Council Chambers, 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7641 In a few weeks the mayor and To the Roosevelt School Families: emotional well-being of New Jersey's March 20, April 3, April 17, May 1, May 15, June 5, June 19, council will fire one of the most On behalf of die R(X)sevclt Student young people depends on that sort of July 3, July 17, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, Oct. 2, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 18 dedicated, competent public workers Council and myself, we would like progress. South Plainfield has ever had. to extend our sincercst thanks for all boardofeducation Ensuring the welfare of our kids is Joann Graf was born in South your support and donations during Meets Wednesdays at Roosevelt Administration Gymnasium on Jackson Ave. not a choice. When it comes to drugs Plainfield 61 years ago. She has the February Leukemia/Lymphoma Committee of the Whole meetings (begin at 6:00 p.m.) April 4. and alcohol, obscenity, child abuse, dedicated her entire life to make our fundraiser, "Pennies for Patients." Regular Public Meeting (begin at 7:30 p.m.) except where noted* March 21, April 11 and a whole host of other dangers to town a better place to live. In the Your donations have made a positive our young people, no one is looking early eighties she was the first woman difference in die lives of children af- the other way. Cases of harassment, Meets once a month at 4:30 p.m. in 2nd floor conference room, elected to the Borough Council. She flicted with leukemia or lymphoma. Roosevelt Administration Building on Jackson Ave. intimidation, and bullying in our served as the first woman president Roosevelt Elementary School was schools should be no different. of the council. Every time she voted able to contribute a total amount The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights is Meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, on a law she always looked to see of $2,840.70. First prize was tied more than just words; it is a promise Roosevelt Administration Building that it benefited the people of South between Ms. Boschen's kindergarten to every child in the state of New Jer- Plainfield. She never voted exclusively class and Mr. Bertram's third grade- cultural sey. It is a declaration that we will not down part}' lines because she was al- class. Both classes raised $249 and will Meets the third Tuesday of the month at the PAL at 7:30 p.m. condone harassment, nor will we be ways her own person. She started the receive a pasta party from the Olive March 20, April 17, May 15. June 19, July & Aug.-No Meeting, bystanders in the presence of intimi- Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 Cultural Arts Commission to make Garden as their prize. dation. For so many schoolchildren sure that every resident had the op- This fundraiser helps children with library across the state, it is a lifeline. portunity to participate and succeed blood cancers in Northern New Jersey Meets once a month on the second Tuesday, at the library at 7 p.m. The bipartisan enactment of this April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 in the arts. Joann was the first woman by supporting research, advocacy, to serve on the South Plainfield Rec- community service, patient aid and law was symbolic: right knows no recreation reation Commission. Joann ran her public and professional education. Be- party' or ideology. The fact of the Meets once a month on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August own business for decades in South cause of this kind of support, modern matter is that, for a student who PAL Building, Maple Ave. 7 p.m. Questions? 908-226-7716 Plainfield. Joann was instrumental in treatments have greatly improved cure fears going to class each day due April 10, May 8, June 12, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 reestablishing the plans to build an rates or remission duration for some to harassment or the possibility of taxpayers: alternate route on the south side. patients with leukemia and offered physical harm, party labels have no significance. The Taxpayers Advisory Group (TAG) meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at In 2002 Joann was appointed more hope than ever before to those The State of New Jersey has set an Borough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Ave. at 7 p.m. Questions? 908-769-0786. South Plainticld's Senior Center Co- affected with bkxxj cancers. example for generations to come in its ordinator. She was spectacular in this For more information regarding siteplan commitment to stand up for justice job. Even'senior became her number the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Meets once a month on the third Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. and equality for all people. And if one priority, from cooking lunches, to in Northern New jersey you can call March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 there is any single legacy for which setting up bus transportation, to or- (908) 654-9445. Thanks so much! environmentalooi our Legislature may be remembered, I ganizing trips, to arranging activities, SINCERELY, Meets once a month (second Wednesday) Borough Hall Conference Room, 8 p.m. would hope it would be its adherence to making sure that our seniors were MRS.MOSLEY, M. ED, MSW, LCSW Questions? 908-226-7621 to these principles. taken care of. In 2008, Joann was SENIOR COUNCIL ADVSIOR April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9 Educating our kids means giving asked to become die borough clerk. them all the tools they need to suc- business For almost two years she did both Dear Editor, ceed, from simple things like pens and Meets once a month (first Wednesday) Borough Hall Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m. jobs. She has been praised for her job As a parent, I have a responsibil- notebxxiks to the more complicated (No meetings July and August) performance and her dedication to ity to do all that I can to protect my peace of mind that comes with know- South Plainfield. She even finds time children. When I sponsored the state's ad hoc ing that evenr adult in the State of to bring communion to people who first anti-bullying law in 2002,1 did so To be announced. 7:30 p.m. in the Senior Center Questions? 908-226-7605 New Jersey stands with them against are not able to make it to church. for the same reason. It is the mast basic duty that I share with parents across bullying. We owed it to these children Joann has successfully beaten South Pluwfield die State of New Jersey. And when the to deliver. cancer twice in her life. She has met opportunity arose to act once again in BARBARA BUONO, SENATOR even' challenge with a sense of pride OBSERVER 2010, I sponsored die Anti-Bulhing 18TH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT The South Plainfield Observer is published weekly on Fridays by G&G Graphics Inc. How to Reach Us BRENDA VALLECILLA Attorney At Law ONE DOZEN

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Aninipot hopes people will come to ates, LLC has renewed his Adopt- felt from watching news stories of the recent South Plainfield fire that the fundraiser and try an activity that A-Spot agreement with the South t(H)k the lives of a grandmother and meshes contemporary dance moves Plainfield Clean Business Associa- four of her seven grandchildren, Liza and music with aerobics. tion for the next two years. He will Aninipot made a vow to help the continue to remove litter from die Aninipot, who has been an orga- survivors in the best way she knows preserved Open Space parcel on Bel- nizer of New Jersey's largest Zumba how-a Zumba fundraiser. fundraising events such as die Party in mont Avenue between Arlington and "I teach practically around the cor- Pink Susan G. Komen for The Cure Trcmont avenues. This forestedwet - ner from die fire. I can't bring myself Zumba fundraisers and the American land absorbs stormwater and carbon to drive in that direction on Clinton, Heart Association events coming in dioxide and provides shade, oxygen but I felt I needed to do something April, started emailing and calling and wildlife habitat. Unfortunately, The dredging of Spring Lake is now complete. instead of staying glued to the TV and nearby Zumba instructors asking for like most undeveloped land in the my computer," said Aninipot, who participation. Without hesitation, borough, it also accumulates litter and teaches at Combinations Martial Arts three nearby dance instructors signed attracts illegal dumping. Spring Lake Park Work Ends & Fitness Academy on Montrose Av- on to the project; Shamida "Mida" Robak first decided to adopt this By Libby Barsky "The people were really friendly," enue just off South Clinton Avenue. Coney, founder of the Zumba with said McNulty, who doesn't always spot in 2010 after participating in "A Time to Dance" Zumba fund- Mida Mcetup Group and Zumba Patrick McNulty of the Middlesex receive similar reception at some of the the South Plainfield Business Associa- raising event will be held on Sunday, teacher at Central Jersey Arts Charter County Mosquito Commission said other locations where he has worked. tion's adoption of the Lakeview Av- March 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 School in Plainfield; Anniely Acosta, goodbye to Spring Lake Park on enue overpass. He has his crew of four The question most often asked was, p.m. at BUF Health & Human Ser- a Zumba instructor at LA Fitness March 2. people working on the Belmont Av- "When will the work be finished?" vices, 403 West 7th St. in Plainfield. in South Plainfield; and Warren enue open space site monthly. This has During the past few months, Mc- Planning for a park in that area be- Minimum donation is $15 per person. Mayorga, a belly dance and Zumba made a big improvement in the area. Nulty has removed approximately 50 gan in the 1940s, but it was not until All proceeds will benefit the Clinton instructor at Curves on Stephenvillc The CBA is looking for more truckloads of soil as part of die project Green Acre fluids became available in Avenue fire victims. A check will Parkway in North Edison. adopters of undeveloped areas, such to rid the lake of the weedy islands the early 1980s that the county project be written to The Boyle Memorial "I'm excited because everyone is as the vacant lots on Sampton Avenue that have formed over the years on moved forward. Before the park could Foundation of South Plainfield. Those volunteering their expertise. BUF and Plainfield Avenue, and the head of both sides of the middle bridge. He become a reality, agreements had to be unable to attend are encouraged to Director Sondra Clark is allowing us Belmont Avenue on Mctuchcn Road. also removed some of the soil that had made between the Middlesex Water make check donations to The Boyle to use the preschool's facilities for free. accumulated in the stream area closest For more information about the Company, whose wells are on the Memorial Foundation with "Clinton All the instructors, including myself, to die bridge near the approach from Adopt-A-Spot program, contact the property, and the U.S. Army Corps Avenue Fire Victims" and "A Time To arc volunteering. Combinations Mar- die parking lot oft* Maple Avenue. Clean Communities Coordinator at of Engineers, who had to approve the Dance Fundraiser" in the memo field. tial Arts & Fitness has agreed to be a (908) 226-7621. The dredging project, which began lake's water flow before DEP approval Checks should be dropped off during sponsor. Even our promotional post- in January because the cold would was given for the project since the lake the fundraising dance-a-thon. card by Red Ibis Hosting was done for Brayden Carr lessen the methane gas fumes emanat- is in a flood plain. Zumba is a follow-along dance ex- free. All this generosity will allow us ing from the ground, attracted quite Spring Lake Park was officially ercise program created by Columbian to stow our financial support to the Foundation Plans a few "regulars" who would stop to dedicated in March 1983 by the native Alberto "Beto" Perez while he family," Aninipot explained. watch and talk with McNulty and ask Middlesex County Board of Chosen Annual Fundraiser him questions about the work. Freeholders. Project Graduation Tickets Now on Sale In Brayden's Eyes, The Brayden The South Plainfield High School Call Traccy Hartmann (908) Carr Foundation, will hold its annual Volunteers Needed For Litter PTA will host the annual auction on 750-6194 for information regarding fundraiser, "Bray's Run & Fun," on Saturday, April 28, 6 p.m. (doors tickets and to reserveyou r table. For Sunday, April 15 featuring a 5K run Cleanup Week April 21-28 open) to 11 p.m. in the SPHS information or to make a donation, and 1.5 mile fun walk followed by a The South Plainfield Clean Com- vacant lots. Residents are welcome to gym. Profits will go towards Project contact Sharon Miller (908) 754- basketball game between the Rutgers munities Advisor,' Board will sponsor organize a crew, or to come on their Graduation for the Class of 2012. 6461. This is a great event for a very men's basketball coaches and alumni Price per ticket is $12. worthwhile cause. versus the South Plainfield PBA. a borough-wide cleanup the last week own. All volunteers are invited back in April. The main cleanup event to Borough Hall at noon for a free If you'd like to participate in the .will take place on Saturday, April 21. pickup picnic. run/walk, registration will be held Lunch Served from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. in the South Volunteers will meet from 9 to 10 For more information, call Alice 7 Days l2-4pm a.m. at the Municipal Building, 2480 Tempel, the Clean Communities co- KC's Korner Dinner Served Plainfield High Schcx)l gym. Registra- tion fee is $30 nin/pp; S20 walk per Plainfield Ave., to collect equipment ordinator, at (908) 226-7621, or email 100 Oak Tree Ave. ^f South Plainfield Mon 4-8 pm; Tue.Thur, Sun 4-9pm, family with children under 14; or $10 and cleanup assignments. They will [email protected]. 908.757.5306 Fri&Sat4-l0pm students with ID. Registration in- target roadsides, paries, streams and cludes free admission to the basketball St. Patrick's Day ~ Saturday, March 17 game, or pay $5 admission at the door. $£ Prudential Strength of Teamwork, mi-Vou-Can-Eat The run/walk starts at 10 a.m. and the the Reputation for Results. basketball game starts at 11 a.m. New Jersey Properties Corned Beef & Cabbage Platter $16.95 Moretti Division Andrea Lacerda, Jesse Lacerda Registration forms are available Also Serving A La Carte Sue Espin, Michele Leavy online, at the SPHS athletic and main SheperdsPie • Fish 'N Chips • CornedBeefSandwich offices, and at the Middle School. Joindy hosted by the Middle Sch(x>l PTO and the South Plainfield PBA, 100% of the net proceeds benefit kids Bus: (908) 755-5300 ext. 302 through various scholarships. 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Sacred Heart Church Elks Corned Beef and Franklin School PTO Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at Wesley Methodist SENIOR CENTER Lenten Fish Dinners Cabbage Dinner Auction/Raffle Church, 1500 Plainfield Ave. March 16, 23 & 30 March 11 March 24 There will be an assortment of sing- Calendar ers, dancers and musicians perform- South Plainfield Knights of Co- The South Plainfield Elks Veterans The Franklin School PTO will hold March 17-St. Patty's Day Luncheon lumbus Council #6203 and Sacred Committee, 1254 New Market Avc, its annual auction/raffle on Saturday, ing this year. Admission is free. food, entertainment-$17 p/p, sign Heart Church will sponsor fish din- is sponsoring its annual corned beef March 24. Proceeds will be used to up at the Senior Center ners on Fridays during Lent; March | and cabbage dinner on Saturday, fund several school programs. Columbiettes Spring March 21-Sands Hotel, Atlantic City 16,23 and 30. Dinners will be served March 17 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. All If you are a business and would like Fashion Show $28.50, sign up at the Senior Center from 5-7 p.m. in the Holy Savior you can cat, includes soda and dessert, to donate merchandise, a gift certifi- MONDAYS March 31 Crocheting 9:30-11:30 am Academy cafeteria (formerly Sacred cash bar. Adults, $12; children, $5. cate or make a monetary donation, The South Plainfield Columbiettes Yoga 10:30 am Heart School), 149 South Plainfield For more information, call Lou call Tara Rocco at (908) 668-1458. Art Class 11:30 am ' Avc. Peralta at (908) 756-6406. Tickets are now available by calling will host a Spring Fashion Show on Active Seniors 11:45 am Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to The menu features filet offish (fried, Jena at (908) 769-5849 or Tara at TUESDAYS broiled or parmesan), cheese ravioli, Free Medical Review (908) 668-1458. 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Bingo 10 am-2 pm Hall, 334 Hamilton Blvd. manicotti and linguini or pizza, fresh At Smile Pharmacy Ladies Social Group 10 am garden salad, rice pjiaf, French fries Girl Scouts Casual, business and dressy fash- WEDNESDAYS or macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, March 24 ions will be provided by Dress Barn of Exercise Class 8:45 am coffee, tea or cold drink, plus dessert. Pancake Breakfast South Plainfield and will be modeled Shopping 9 am Have you ever wondered about Line Dancing 10 am Adults, $9; seniors, $8; children what is the best time of day to take March 25 by members of the organization. Sand- wiches, salads, desserts, coffee and dif- Computer..10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm $5. Pay at the door. Take out available. your medication or which pills should The South Plainfield Girl Scout Crocheting 1 pm ferent flavored teas. Tickets arc $12. Stations of the Cross will be held or should not be taken together? The Community, in conjunction with Tai Chi 2 pm in the church at 7 p.m. answers to these questions will be the South Plainfield Elks, will host a For tickets, call Kathy at (908) 756- THURSDAYS addressed during a free medication pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 3772 or Nancy at (908) 561-5917. Active Seniors 9:00 am Blood Drive at OLC review at Smile Pharmacy, 1110 25 from 8 a.m. until noon. The all- Crafts Class 10 am Pilgrim Covenant Computer.. 10, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm March 16 Hamilton Blvd., (next to the Observer you-can-cat menu will feature pan- Exercise Class 1:15 pm office) on Saturday, March 24 from 9 cakes, eggs cooked to order, French Our Lady of Czestochowa Church Coffeehouse FRIDAYS a.m. to 2 p.m. toast, bacon, sausage, home fries, is sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, March 31 Bingo 10 am-2 pm March 16 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. in the The public is invited to attend. toast, juice and coffee. $6 for adults; Breakfast will be served from 9 to $5 for seniors; $4 for children 4-12; It's not just coffee! Pilgrim Cove- parish hall. Donors must be 18 or older. Senior Center is open daily 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. RSVP by calling (908) 756- three and under are free. The lodge is nant Church, 3121 Park Avc. will hold . For more information, call Dawn 4 p.m. Closed Saturdays & Sundays. located at 1254 New Market Ave. a coffeehouse on Saturday, March 31 at (908) 444-8994. 3232 ensure adequate time for each (908) 754-1047 patient. For more information, please call at 7 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the Sharon Reuter at (908) 791-1214. door. Adults, $7; children (6-11), $5; children under five are free. St. Patrick's Day Columbiettes Dinner at St. Francis Sacred Heart Easter Bunny Brunch VFWCountry Breakfast March 17 April 1 March 25 St. Francis Episcopal Church, Cfutrcft The VFW on Front Street will host 400 New Market Rd. in Dunellen, • The South Plainfield Columbiettes 149 South Plainfield Ave. a country breakfast on Sunday, April will host its annual St. Patrick's Day will host the annual Easter Bunny South Plainfield, NJ 1 from 8 to 11 a.m Come and pick dinner on Saturday, March 17 from Brunch on Sunday, March 25 in the lucky Easter egg to win a i'rec 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Corned beef and Rev. John Paul the Knights of Columbus Hall, 334 breakfast! cabbage, potatoes, carrots and des- Alvarado, Pastor Hamilton Blvd. Doors open at 10 For more information, call (908) sert. Tickets: Adults, $12.50; children Mass Schedule: a.m. Menu includes pancakes and 688-9751. under 10, $7. sausage, assorted rolls, muffins and Saturday Mass 9:00 a.nu, 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available now by calling pastries. There is no cost, but a good Sunday 3:00, 11:30 a.m. — Out of Town — (732) 968-6781. Daily 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday will basket will be available. There 7:00 p.m. Momfay (CfturcR), Thursday (Parish Center Chapel) will be games and prizes and the Easter Bunny will give out baskets to Ballet: Romeo And Pot Luck Dinner at Hoty Days 6:30 cm., 9:00 cum., 7.00 p.m. the children. Juliet at Kean Temple Sholom Reservations are appreciated by Sacrament of Reconciliation-Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. and at other March 16 March 17 calling Kathy at (908) 756-3772 or times by appointment Kcan Stage presents Moscow Temple Sholom of Fanwood/ Nancy at (908) 561-5917. Festival Ballet's Romeo and Juliet Scotch Plains welcomes the commu- SP Cultural Arts and Chopiniana on Friday, March nity to participate in a kosher-style 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Kean University's potluck dinner on Saturday, March Talent Showcase Wilkins Theatre. Tickets: $30: senior, 17 at 6 p.m. and Megillah reading at Lift Chairs March 25 student or child, $20. 7 p.m. Register for dinner in advance from Twin City Pharmacy Health Come out and support South For tickets, call (908) 737-7469, at www.sholomnj.org. Participants & Surgical Plainfield's local talent at the South visit www. keanstage.com or in per- are encouraged to come in costume. 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U-13 ARSENAL Submitted By Mark Resende JUNIOR BASEBALL CLUB Arsenal Open Spring Season With a Draw

Spring is definitely in the air... house. All parents The South Plainfield Soccer Club halftone. Edwin Rivas, Elijah Robinson, Kevin Preseason Work Detail-Here is the must complete a got their spring season underway this Real North Brunswick came back Solano, Wallace Trucsdale and goal- schedule for work detail. Please help us snack stand duty for each child playing past Sunday, including action that saw to take the lead in the second half with keeper Nick Plate all played well on this get the complex ready for opening day. in the SPJBC. Dates and times are on the U-13 boys team, Arsenal, play host three successive goals, one each in the day. Jason Belanger was the "Man of • J4arch 17 at 8 a.m.-Parents of 9 a first come, first served basis; so come to Real North Brunswick on Memorial 52nd, 55th and 64th minutes. Arsenal the Match," not only for his two goals and 10 year olds early. You can only sign up for yourself. Field. On the next-to-last weekend of withstood the pressure and came back but also for the leadership he showed • March 24 at 8 a.m.-Parents of 11 If you cannot attend, your snack stand winter, game time temperature was a quickly with a goal of their own in the on die field. and 12 year olds duty date and time will be assigned. balmy 55 degrees and there wasn't a 66th minute, and the second of the Arsenal's head coach is Dave Cieskie- • March 31 at 8 a.m.-Parents of 13 Be a sponsor for the opening day cloud in the sky-perfect weather for game for Jason Belanger. Both teams wicz, and his assistant coaches are Greg and 14 year olds program. Cheer your player or team soccer! battled to the final whistle to earn the Hoffman and Steve Belanger. Their • April 7 at 8 a.m.-Parents of 15,16, on. Check the Parents Handbook or Arsenal struck early with a goal by 3-3 draw. next game will be on Sunday, March 18 17 and 18 year olds download the form from the handouts Jason Belanger in the third minute off A total team effort went into this at 1:15 p.m. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Correction-Rutgcrs Certification section of our website. The deadline is of a corner kick. They would double hard-fought contest. William Arias, High School against their long-time Class: The lone class is Wednesday, March 31. their lead to 2-0 in the 17th minute Jason Cieszkiewicz, Caleb Kuberiet, nemesis, Vikings. Please come out March 21 in the SPJBC clubhouse be- Opening Day Countdown... April with a strike from Jake Hoffman and Jared Marks, Dylan O'Connor, Alec and support the team and the club. ginning at 6:45 p.m. Call the baseball 14 is only four weeks away. that would remain the score through Paez, Ricky Pellegrino, Mason Resende, Go Arsenal! club at (908) 754-2090 to register. The You can find all this and more fee will be waived for South Plainfield information on our website, www. The First Tee of Plainfield/Get Golf Ready residents. If you are interested in par- leaguelineup.com/spjbc. The First Tee of Plainfield will kick Many local groups participated in only new golfers, but better people. ticipating on die field with your child's "Baseball, it is said, is only a game. off the 2012 season by hosting an an- programs conducted at the facility last If you have ever thought about play- team, a SPJBC membership card and True. And the Grand Canyon is only a nual open house on Saturday, March season. Sonic of these groups were ing golf, then Get Golf Ready is for Rutgers certification are a must. hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, 31 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone students from the Edison, Plainfield, you. Whether you are a beginner at golf Snack stand sign-up is Wednesday, are created equal." -George F. Will is invited to tour the Plainfield West and South Plainfield school systems. or returning to the game, the Get Golf March 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the club- Nine Golf Course and its practice fa- Local organizations, including our local Ready program is designed to teach you cility, as well as register for upcoming YMCA and the Boys and Girls Clubs, in a few short group lessons. We include programs. are expected to join us. Hopefully, many everything you'll need to know to step Mets and Yankees Baseball Trip The New Jersey PGA and the NJ . additional organizatioas will participate onto a golf course and get out to play The Club at Ricochet is sponsor- at 4 p.m. The Mets Citifield has group Golf Foundation will sponsor the event. this year. with confidence. The Plainfield West ing two baseball trips. The first is parking in a beautiful park setting that Members of the PGA and our First Tec The First Tee of Plainfield is an Nine Golf Club is a leader in this new the Yankees vs. the Cincinnati Reds is excellent for tailgating. Anyone of Plainfield professional staff will be affiliate location for The First Tec PGA of America initiative. on Sunday, May 20. Cost is $70 per who would like to participate should providing instruction and discussing our Metropolitan New York. We arc a jun- If you know of any group or indi- person; game time to be determined. bring an appetizer or dessert to share upcoming season's schedule. Food and ior initiative committed to: teaching viduals who want to participate, please Bus will leave from South Plainfield and their drink of choice. The Club beverages will be available at no charge. juniors the game of golf and all its great pass this information along or contact three hours prior to game time. at Ricochet will supply food, tables, We want to thank Chick-Fil-A of values; offering youngsters through the Plainfield West Nine Pro Shop at The second is Mets vs. Chicago chairs, paper goods and utensils for Menlo Park and Woodbridge for their golf instructions a seamless exposure to (908) 769-3672. Volunteers are also Clubs with a tailgate party on Satur- all who participate. continuous support of our program life skills values; promoting the game needed for the event. day, July 7. Cost is $70 per person. To register for either trip, call and participating in this day. Look for as a family activity; and developing not Bus leaves from The Club at Ricochet Ricochet at (908) 753-2300. a special appearance by their famous Chick-Fil-A cow at the open house. 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Riley School second graders "Skype" with author Elizabeth Raum. Riley School Students Skype With Author Elizabeth Raum Read Across America Day is enjoyed work. Raum has branched out to the The March 2 Kennedy School assembly celebrated the students' accomplishment of reading 14,000 books. by children throughout the country. Ri- world of fiction, which she shared with ley School made this year's celebration the students at Riley School. Through even more special. Students in the sec- video conferencing technology, Raum Students Read 14,000 Dr. Seuss Books ond grade were able to come together shared her story, Coiric and the Dragon. and Skype with an author. The students were thrilled to be able to By Jane Dornick Coordinated by computer teacher hear her story through Skype. Kennedy School teacher Cynthia Desiree Noland with help from Princi- The advent of technology has broad- Severino challenged her fourth grade- pal Leo Whalen, the students were able ened the classroom for the students and classes at the beginning of the year to speak with Elizabeth Raum, a New allowed them to connect with people to read as many Dr. Seuss books as Jersey native known for her non-fiction outside of the walls of the sch(x>l. possible and then summarize one of his books. The catch was that die sum- maries had to be in poetic form, as Dr. Seuss would have written it. Students then put themselves in the poem as a • On Feb. 16 Mary E. Iaconc, 25, fusal to submit to breath testing, careless character from one of his books. The of Edison was arrested at Kohl's for driving and failure to maintain lamps. children worked in groups and decided shoplifting $236 worth of clothing. • A South Plainfield Avenue resi- how they would perform their poem • Yihua Liu, 52, of Green Brook dent reported that their unlocked and what they would wear. was arrested at Kohl's for shoplifting vehicle had been ransacked. Nothing Students perform their poems. three pair of running sneakers. was taken. An assembly held on Dr. Seuss' • On Feb. 17 Aisha Saleem, 19, of • A Middlesex resident reported the birthday, March 2, to promote the writ- for /III your Pest Contro/ Needs/ Piscataway was arrested at Kohl's for theft of two credit cards from his pants ings and the accomplishment of reading shoplifting men's clothing worth $407. that were in his locker at LA Fitness. 14,000'books began with die singing of Termites O Bed Bugs * Ants • The Police Athletic League re- • On Feb. 19 Kandyce N. Peterson, Dr. Seuss, We Love You, directed by music Bees/Wasps 0 Cockroaches ported that graffiti had been painted on 23, of Piscataway was arrested for driv- teacher Barbara Habeeb. The fourth the eastern side of the PAL building. ing while intoxicated. Raccoons o Mice grade reading classes presented their AND MORE! • On Feb. 18 Bernette Hobbs- • On Feb. 20 Kenny Moncada, 20, poems to the student body followed Danicls, 49, of Irvington was arrested of South Plainfield was arrested for pos- by a slideshoVe that was put together by for driving on a suspended license and session of a controlled substance. 2- Chris Piazza teacher Ann Witkowski. The pictures an outstanding warrant. • On Feb. 21 a Chambers Street were taken in library class by librar- 732-207-3012 • Sushim Mitra, 37, of Edison was resident reported that the rear window. ian Laura Zibro and then Witkowski email: [email protected] arrested for driving while intoxicated, re- of their vehicle had been smashed. combined them with music. www. OnTheSpotPestControl.com

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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 29, 2012 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 29th day ot March 2012. 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 will 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 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1k-6 et 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 prior owner or operator of the site. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows:

TAX SALE LIST

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3 43 STUBBS. JOYCE 425.28 139 19 ROSADO. WILFREDO 238.88 304 5.01 A.STANLEY MUNDY AND COMPANY 9,863.99 6 13 CORDONA, JAIME & MARTHA 425.68 144 14 CHRYSANTHOPOULOS, PAUL & SARA 425.68 306 2 BORN.KIMBERLY& COLVIN.SHANNON ETAL 4.236.22 7 16.02 STANLEY, JIMMY & CAROLYN 425.28 146 4 DRESS, DONALD M. & KULA. USA A. 425.20 308 12.03 2259 SOUTH CLINTON LLC 544.23 7 27 BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL INC 412.76 148 6 DURAN, NUMA P 1,594.90 308 12 04 2279 SOUTH CLINTON LLC 2,515.05 7 , 31 KOONCE. MARTIN & VICTORIA 245.97 148 19 BROWN, DANIEL & ANNETTE 425.20 308 12.05 2201-2239 SOUTH CLINTON LLC 23,057.71 7 34 FONT ANA. GREGORY & YVONNE 1,197.91 151 12 SMITH, GARY & LISA 238.88 308 39.01 104SYLVANIALLC 3,934.60 7 51.01 LOUCAR INC 238.88 152 50 KONE, LACINA & CISSE, AWA 425.68 308 49AC0001 CHIN, THOMAS W B 426.94 7 51.02 GAMBACORT. LOUIS V. 238.88 152 99 WROTNY, JASON 238.88 308 51 \C00Q1 SMITH.CHRISTOPHER & CRAIG.MECHELE 424.26 7 65 MILLER. 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By Danielle Aronowitz Tuesday mornings at 10:30, Wednes- day nights at 6:30 and Thursday after- Jennifer Nguy Named This Week's Junior Journalist Get involved with your library and noons at 1:15. The Babytime program become a "friend"! We are looking to for children up to two years old is Jennifer Nguy, Roosevelt School weekly winners and their families. A restart the South Plainfield Friends of held Friday morning at 10:30. These third grade student, is this week's win- $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond is awarded the Library group. This group wili hold programs do not require registration. ner in the Junior Journalist program. to one student by Hometown Heros; fundraisers that help the library', and Please try to get to the Storytime pro- Her poem, "Books," has earned her additional U.S. Savings Bonds are also have special programs. All arc welcome grams on time because it can get very dinner for her family, courtesy of awarded. Students are recognized by the to join; you don't have to be a resident disruptive for Miss Linda and Miss Hometown Heros. mayor and the state assembly as well. of South Plainfield. Our first "Welcome Mija and die children if you arrive in to the Friends" meeting will be held the middle of the program. The program, which encourages For more information, call the on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. at the smdents to express themselves through Observer at (908) 668-0010. For more information about the library. This meeting will outline the programs, call (908) 754-7885 and ask creative writing, is a joint cooperation Books general plans for the group. For more between Hometown Heros and the for Miss Linda or Miss Mija. By Jennifer Nguy information, see the library staff. Miss Mija is now showing a kids South Plainfield Observer. Books I see you everywhere in the We held classes for those people who movie every Monday morning at Students should submit their original library, home, school, and more. recently bought or received an e-reader 10:30. No registration is required. Call works to their teachers, the Observer ox I think you give great ideas. such as the Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet. the library for title availability. to Hometown Heros. Winners are se- You give me knowledge and inspire me If you were unable to make the classes On Wednesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. lected weekly; students and their works to read more. and would like help in learning how to there will be a special program, "Move are published in the Observer. Home- To me, books are fun to read and to use it to be able to download e-books • Along with Mr. Scott the Music Man." town Heros makes arrangements to discover every day. for free from e-libraryNJ, please feel free This is a sing along program. Regis- deliver dinner for the winner's family. Books make me want to try new things to come to the library and make an ap- tration is not required, so bring your At the end of die school year in May, every step of the way. pointment with Chris, Danielle or Eve. friends. In lieu of an admission charge, Junior Journalist winner Jennifer We would be happy to help you learn Nguy with teacher Mike Bertram. Hometown Heros and the Observer Books are outrageous! adults should bring a new, unopened host a banquet celebrating all of the In every way! how to use your e-reader. non-perishable food item for each per- On Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. the son attending. Donations wilJ go to the library will be showing new DVD re- Middlesex County Community Food "Women's Education-Women's Empowerment" leases. Everyone is welcome to attend; Drive. This program will be held at the no registration required. Some movies South Plainfield Senior Center. (Continued from page 1) Plainfield residents in grades 9-12. The Court, South Plainfield, N.J. 07080 or will be PG-13. You can call the library White House that found that young- committee is delighted to sponsor an The library is open seven days a to [email protected]. Please for title availability or come by and er women are now more likely than essay project that celebrates the life of include name, address, grade, phone week except on holidays during the check out our list of movies and the school year. Hours are Mondays, their male counterparts to hold a col- one of our country's influential wom- number and email address. dates that they will be shown. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to lege degree, and that the number of en's activists, Gloria Steinem. Contest In keeping with the theme of Wom- We will be following our regular 9 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. men and women in the labor force participants are asked to take advantage en's History Month this year, Women's schedule for the children's programs. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; has nearly equalized. But much more of this opportunity to examine the life Education-Women's Empowerment, The Storytime program for children and Sundays, 1:30-5 p.m. work still needs to be done. While of Steinem, learn about the ideals that the committee is also very excited to age two and three is held Wednesday For information, call (908) 754- some progress has been made, wom- fueled her passion, and explore avenues host a young women empowering and Thursday mornings at 10:30. 7885, visit our Facebook page, or visit en still earn less pay for equal work; for continuing her activism. event for students at South Plainfield Storytime for ages three and up is held us at www. southplainfield.Iib.nj.us. they represent less than 15 percent of The topic for the essay is as follows: Middle School in conjunction with corporate executives and board mem- Gloria Steinem is known for advocat- Principal Hajduk and Vice Principal bers at top companies worldwide, ing on behalf of women's rights in the Grier-DuPiche. The committee has Model UN Takes Students to Boston and only three percent of Fortune United States. Discuss a specific event invited various women leaders from (Continued from page 1) "To see students so dedicated towards 500 CEOs are women and women or accomplishment of Gloria Steinem's the area to discuss how they succeeded said, "Every time I attend a Model UN such a cause is one of the greatest re- are vastly unrepresented in elected life that is significant to you. How in reaching their professional goals and conference, it never ceases to amaze me wards of teaching. They adjusted and government positions. did her action impact the women's aspirations and to encourage our local how it brings out the very best in stu- adapted themselves to the conference, For this reason, the committee, movement and do you believe more students to strive to reach their fullest dents, both academically and socially. ultimately succeeding." comprised of Chrissy Buteas, Debbie advocacy needs to be done in thaf area potential. It has made me into a better student After a huge success in Boston, the Boyle, Nina Rohrer, Nancy Stillman- and why? The essay should be between Additionally, recognizing that wom- and it is truly one of the best things I SPMUN Club prepares to attend the Pender and Pamela Stcfanek, have 500-700 words and is due by March 30. en comprise over 50% of the popula- have ever done throughout my high Rutgers Model Congress conference been sponsoring events to empower A $250 American Express gift card and tion yet have been unrepresented in school career." in April and a smaller one-day regional girls and women to reach their full recognition in the local newspaper will government leadership throughout Another senior, Albert Vill wished conference in May. Over the course he had another year to do it all again. of the year, they hope to host various potential and bring awareness to the be awarded to the winner. Additional history and have only-been granted Other members generally agreed athletic tournaments and fundraisers in contribution women bring to our so- awards will be sponsored by Chrissy the right to vote less than 100 years that it was an "intellectually reward- an effort to support their cause and to ciety and borough. Buteas, The Boyle Memorial Foun- ago, the committee is hosting a voter ing experience" and "a fantastic time." help members of the club truly recog- For the third consecutive year, the dation, Columbia Bank and Fulton registration drive to register women When club advisor Miten Shah was nize what the Model United Nations committee is sponsoring an essay Bank of New Jersey. Essays should be and other individuals interested in asked about the conference he stated. Club is really about. contest which is open to all South submitted to Chrissy Buteas, 434 Lucy registering to vote. 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She is also survived by at Perth Amboy Center, Saturday, Born in Auburn, N.Y., Margaret seven grandchildren and eight great- March 24 and April 21 at9 a.m.; New was a former resident of Berkeley grandchildren. Brunswick Center, Wednesday, April Heights and Scotch Plains prior to Funeral services were held at South 4 and 18 at 6 p.m.; and the Edison settling in Oxford in the late 1970s. Plainfield Funeral Home. Campus, Saturday, April 14 at 9 a.m. She had assisted her husband for In lieu of flowers, donations may To register for a Workshop, please many years at their business, E. An- be sent in her honor to St. Judc Child- call the location that is convenient derson Lawn Mower Service Shop of ren's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude for you: New Brunswick; (732) 745- Scotch Plains. Place, Memphis, Term. 38105. 8866; Perth Aniboy (732) 324-0700; She enjoyed knitting, working on or Edison (732) 906-3450. ceramics, spending time with her fam- ily and, more importantly, spending Roman Kravetsky, 88 time with her grandchildren. SPHS Business Ed Her husband, Eugene, died Octo- Roman Kravetsky, beloved hus- ber 1, 2003. band, father, grandfather, brother and Teacher Receives Margaret leaves behind three sons, uncle, died peacefully on Saturday, Allen and wife Cathy of Piscataway, March 3. Tenure Certificate Brian and wife Patricia .of South Plain- A resident of By Libby Barsky field and Philip of Scotch Plains. She South Plainfield for will be missed by four grandchildren, 86 years, Roman South Plainfield High School Allison and husband Eric Dobos and moved to Jackson, teacher Susan McAndrews received their son Kyle, Mark and wife Yulia Wyo. to be near tenure at the February Board of Edu- Anderson and their son Sergio; Dawn several of his loving cation meeting. She teaches finance, Anderson and longtime companion children and grand- Roman Kravetsky accounting and business law in the David Summers and Paul Anderson. children. high school Business Department. Also surviving is a sister, Carolyn Roman, a decorated World War II Volunteers from the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch veteran, served in the U.S Army and Plains with prepared gift boxes with groggers, treats and traditional McAndrews, is a Montclair State McKinlcy of Washington State. earned two Bronze Star Medals and hamentashen cookies delivered to the entire congregation before the University graduate, taught for 14 Funeral services were held at Mc- Jewish holiday ofPurim on February 26. Pounds of hamentashen were years in Cranford and Wallington Criskin-Gusiafson Home For Funerals. the Purple Heart. Upon returning also donated to Jewish and non-Jewish residents of AristaCare at Cedar School District when Interim As- In lieu of flowers, donations may from the war, he worked as a tmck Oaks, a nursing home in South Plainfield, through the Jewish Federa- sistant Superintendent of Schools, be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan driver for Moore's Trucking in Pis- tion's Chaplaincy Program. Pictured with Purim gift boxes are (from Dr. Frank Cocchiola, was the super- Memorial Foundation, 99 Sparta cataway until his retirement. left) Audrey Grossman and Robin Sabony, co-chairs of Congregation intendent there. Ave., Newton, NJ. 07860, in support Roman was predeceased by his Beth Israel's Purim outreach project. She and her husband owned Ge- of their butterfly release. wife, Mary, and by a daughter, Mari- rard Steel Corporation in the Harris anne (Ken) VanOstenbridge. Steel complex in South Plainfield. 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