Observer - South Plainfield Public Library

• • #SouthPlainfieldVOL 4, NO. 43 50 CENTS JUNE 29, 2001Bicyclists Hit By Car at Maple/Lakeview Avenue IntersectionRecent Rash of Accidents Cause ConcernThese photosshow that it tooka village toperform thegroundbreakingceremonies whichwere held lastWednesday.Members of theBoard ofEducation, alongwith twostudents fromeach school,performed theceremonies. All ofthese projectsare due to theapproval byvoters of thebond referendumpassed in April.School Board Ground Breaking MarksThe Start of Several School ProjectsLast Wednesday, the lawn of theMiddle School was filled with peoplewearing huge smiles on their faces.They were present to rake part in theground breaking ceremonies whichofficially kickoftseveral school boardspecial projects rhat were approvedby voters in this year's bond referendum.The Middle School was chosenfor the groundbreaking ceremoniesbecause it will be the first project tobe done. The Middle School will beinstalling new boilers this summer.The school has desperately been inneed of new boilers for some time.x school board projects coveredby the bond referendum are anew Roosevelt School, refurbishingthe old Roosevelt to become theCentral Office AdministrationBuilding, adding 10 classrooms toGrant School and upgrading theelectrical and technological infrastructurein the high school, middleschool. Grant Central and all elementaryschools. This is all part ofthe $19.2M bond referendumpassed in April. The state is kickingin $6.6M towards this project.Former Superintendent ofSchools Guy Ferri, who will be retiringin a few weeks, was on handwearing one of the biggest smiles.Board Member Frank Mikorskipraised Ferri's dedication and persistencein getting the referendumpassed and his endless work in gettingGrant Central Sixth Grade readyfor sixth graders last year. He workedday and night to see that die schoolwas done, spending his days, nightsand weekends, pitching in and doinga lot of the work along side theother workers.Speaking to the crowd, Ferri saidhe was going out on a high note—with the passage of the bond referendum,which will bring SouthPlainfield School's into the new millennium,he was leaving with thedistrict in good hands.The actual groundbreaking wasdone by two students from eachschool chosen to hold the symbolicshovels, along with the board members.They were high sch< x)l studentsKristyn Cialariello and Tom Doyon,Grant students Wael Kanj and NicoleBenek, Middle School students ToniQcda and Caitlin English; Kennedystudents Jorge Alvarez and JaredCzech; Roosevelt students NicolasJankoski and Erica Linick; Frankilnstudents Brittany Burton and ChristopherPennisi (Also Thomas B.Lcnahan Award Winners) and Rileystudents Robert Harrington andLinsday Fredericks.Special plaques were presented toTraccy Hartmann, for her hard workContinued on page 16The corner of Maple Ave andI .akeview has seen an increase in accidentsin the past few weeks. Fourchildren, two on bicycles and twocrossing the road, have been struckby motorists recently, alarming bomthe police department and MayorDan Gallagher. In fact there have beenover 11 incidents at that intersectionin recent months. The Mayor is askingthe Traffic Safety Advisory Councilto study the comer and recommendwhat can be done to improvesafety'.Traffic, both pedestrian and automobile,will be increasing at that verybusy comer, with the new Senior Centerabout to be constructed there.The children who were struck bycars could all have been severely injuredin any one of these incidents.Luckily none of these children wereseriously injured. Oddly enough,none of these accidents were the faultof die motorist.This week, students start summervacation and they will be walking,running and riding bikes all over townfor die next few months. Motorists areasked to be extra careful when drivingaround town and to keep an eye outfor the children in die roadways walkingor riding their bikes.Parents should take a minute andsit down and talk to their childrenabout safety, both riding bikes andcrossing sneets. Keep tabs on yourkids during the summer months andmake sure you know where they are.Last, week's accident involved achild riding a bike widiout a helmeton a very busy street, near a dangerousintersection. Remember, it is illegalfor children to ride a bicycle withouta helmet.Let's make tliis a safe summer forevery child in town!Police Chief Robert Merkler and Mayor Dan Gallagher cut the ribbon,opening the new PAL BuildingExpanded PAL Building CelebratesWith Gala Cfrand OpeningBy Patricia AbbottFifteen years ago tiie busy RecreationCommission found that theoriginal PAL building was well on it'sway to becoming inadequate to fill thegrowing needs of the town's youth, Amore spacious, modern facility wasneeded. The idea blossomed and thedream began. The Recreation Commissionset out on a vigorous campaignto add an extension onto thebuilding, along with many youthsports programs, did their share withongoing fundraisers. The yearscrawled by and the dream seemed tobe at a stand still. Yet like die fabledtortoise the steady push forward wassuccessful.The hard work of many people overa decade and a half was celebrated witha ribbon cutting grand-opening ceremony.An onslaught of rain kept theceremony inside. The expanded lobbywas filled with guests. CouncilmanRay Petronko opened the event. Heremarked on the early yean of the PALand spoke of the long road diat hadfinally reached an end. He offered recognitionto the many involved in thelong term project. The ribbon cuttingwas performed by Mayor DanGallagher and Police Chief RobertMerkler. Merkler also unveiled theoriginal plaque that dedicated theContinued on page 16

June 29,2001• South Plainf icld Observer •peopleMilestonesDouglas Tackach Graduates FromMiddlesex County Fire AcademyDouglas Tackach, a 2001 SouthPlainfield High School graduate, hasserved as a junior fire fighter since1999 with the South Plainfield VolunteerFire Department. Within thefire department, according to FireChief Joseph Abbmzzese, he receivedin-house instruction from a seniorfire fighter, and detailed sixteen weektraining in school. He then passedan intensive examination. As a resultof Douglas' dedicated work, trainingand hours of service with theSouth Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department,Douglas graduated from theMiddlesex County Fire Academy onTuesday, June 26. He will be certifiedby the state of New Jersey as a firefighter.Very skilled with computers, Douglaswas also one of the premiere designersof the South Plainfield VolunteerFire Department's website. Anotheroutcome attributed to his successwas that he was on the scene withthe South Plainfield fire fighters duringthe recent fire at Sullivan's AutoBody Shop.Dawn Jeffreys Earns "Master BoardMember" Certification ThroughSchool Boards AssociationDawn Jeffreys, a member of dieSouth Plainfield Board of Education,is among 93 individuals in New Jerseyto earn the "Master Board Member"designation through the NewJersey School Boards Association'sBoard Member Academy.The Association's Board of Directorsrecognized her achievement duringa special ceremony held on May18."The recipients of the MasterBoard Member designation show extraordinarydedication to their responsibilitiesas board members, asincere commitment to their communities'public schools, and a firmbelief in effective governance of thepublic schools through the localschool board," said NJSBA PresidentParti J. Pawling."New Jersey's Master Board Memberscompleted an advanced courseof study designed to enhance theirknowledge and competence in strategicplanning, negotiations and leadership,"she added."They also passed an NJSBA administeredexam to earn the advancedcertificate. 1 'Jeffreys previously earned theAcademy's Certified Board Memberdesignation. To obtain the masterboard member award, Jeffreys earned20 additional credits beyond the basiccertification. Core areas of studyinclude school finance, school law, laborrelations, board member ethics,strategic planning, group dynamicsand school-community relations.The NJSBA Board Member Academyprovides training to New Jersey's4,800 local school board members.The Association launched the BoardMember Academy in July 1992.Implementation of the Academy wasunderwritten in part by a grant fromthe Potential Foundation.Michael Chrysanthopolous WillExamine Field of MedicineRecently, Michael Chrysanthopolousof South Plainfield was acceptedto attend the National YouthLeadership Forum on Medicine(NYLF/MED), taking place inPhiladelphia from July 22 to July 31.NYLF/MED is a career developmentprogram for high school studentswho demonstrate academic excellence,leadership potential and aninterest in medicine.Chrysanthopolous will join 350other high school students fromaround the country.Throughout the ten-day forum,NYLF/MED will introduce Chrysanthopolousto a variety of concepts inpublic health, medical ethics, researchandgeneral practice, including site visits tomedical facilities and clinics.Students will be faced with Problem-BasedLearning, an educationalmethod familiar to most students inmedical school, where they are presentedwith a set of patient symptomsand must come to a diagnosis andprognosis for the symptoms."The National Youth LeadershipForum provides an invaluable perspectivefor students who participatein our medical forum," said DonnaWeldin, executive director of NYU."The relationship we forge withhealth care facilities throughout thecountry provide these young peoplewith ail eye-opening experience, introducingthem to the broad spectrumof medical careers."In addition to site visits to cuttingedge medical schools and clinical facilities,Chrysanthopolous will hearfrom and have the opportunity to interactwith leaders within the medicalfield. Students have up-close personalcontact with physicians, surgeons,researchers, scientists andmedical educators as they go behindthe scenes to view these professionalsat work.NYLF is a nonprofit educationalorganization that brings various professionsto life, empowering outstandinghigh school students withthe confidence to make well-informedcareer choices. In additionto forums on medicine, NYLF offersprograms for students interestedin law or national activity. Since itsinception in 1991, more than50,000 young people have benefitedfrom NYLF programming. For additionalinformation, visit them ontheir website at www.nylf.org.LarryRandolph'sHistoryProgram is"A Hit!"The "History of South Plainfield,"a program held at the South PlainfieldPublic Library on June 19, drew morethan 50 people.The hour long slide program, presentedby South Plainfield EnvironmentalCommission Chairman LanyRandolph, covered events from diegeologic formation of this area to themodern industrial era. Following theprogram, senior area residents reminiscedabout their childhoods in SouthPlainfield over the refreshment table.The success of the program maybe just the beginning of a series oflocal history programs sponsored bythe Friends of the Woods, a subcommitteeof the South Plainfield EnvironmentalCommission. We anticipatea walking tour of theBaptistown Cemetery on New MarketRoad, and perhaps an explorationof the Lcnape and earlier Paleoindianoccupation of SouthPlainfield.Residents should to be able to accessthe information covered inLarry's program by September. Awebsite on South Plainfield's historyis in development by Larry and FOWmembers Dorothy and Sarah Miele.Safety Bug Visits South Plainfieldto "Drive" Home SafetyIn celebration of National HomeSafety Week, June 10-16, the MSASafety Bug was at the South PlainfieldHome Depot on Friday, June 15, aspart of its cross-country trip through14 major U.S. cities this summer.The Safety Bug is a 1999 VolkswagenBeetle that's been customizedto resemble one of the company's keyproducts — a hard hat. During theevent, the Safety Bug staff presentedsafety demonstrations to help educatethe do-it-yourselfers about the importanceof home safety.Alarming statistics have motivatedthe Safety Bug program.• On average, every four seconds,a disabling injury OCCUR in the home.• More than 25 percent of all injuriesrequiring emergency room visitsoccur at home.• More than 8.4 million visits toemergency rooms are made each yeardue to accidental falls.• If you would like more informationon the safety stan'srics, please contactJennifer May, 412-456-3669.DMS SystemsRemains CrossingGuard CompanyDMA Systems will again be hiredto perform the crossing guards dutiesduring the next school year.This is me same company that washired last year. The Borough only receivedone bid for the service, but feltthat this company has done a goodjob and should be hired again thisyear.Emergency Blood Shortage Declared in NJNJ Blood Sendees has declared anemergency blood donor appeal effectiveimmediately due to the criticallylow blood supply. Anyone eligible todonate is being urged to call NJBlood Services at 1-800-933-BLOOD to make a donation appointmentat one of many convenientblood drives or permanent sites sponsoredby NJ Blood Services."Due to our low blood inventory,we were forced to cut shipments ofType O toNJ area hospitals six weeksago, and we have been chronicallyshort of Type B Negative blood sincethe beginning of the year. Followingthe July 4 holiday, we may have noType O and very little B Negativeblood to ship," explained JohnGiandelone, Executive Director of NJBlood Services. NJBS is the chief supplierof life-saving blood products tonearly 60 hospitals in New Jersey.Blood shortages severely compromisehealth care delivery and can resultin cancelled surgeries, emergencyroom closures, administering typemismatchedtransfusions to hospitalpatients or worse."We know donations in recentyears have been impacted by changingworkplace dynamics resulting inreduced workforces and increases intelecommuting and consulting. Wealso know lack of free time and convenienceare factors," pointed out Mr.Giandelone. "But mere is simply nosubstitute for donated blood."TAX RETURNS PREPARED • WILLS, CLOSINGSINDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS • PERSONAL INJURYWORKERS COMPENSATIONPAUL W GRZENDACERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTATTORNEY AT LAWHOUSE CALLS AVAILABLESO. PLAINFIELD OFFICE Tel.: (908) 769-8602Confusion over donor eligibilitymay also be a factor in this summer'sblood shortage. "We suspect donorsand potential donors are confusedabout who can donate given all that'sbeen reported about what is termed'mad cow disease' in Europe," statedGiandelone. "But at present any riskof transmitting the human form of'mad cow disease' remains theoretica),versus the real risk of no blood,and there are no changes in our currentdonor eligibility requirements."A more chronic contributing factorto this summer's blood shortageis the generally low donor participationrate in our community. "Lessthan two percent of eligible peopleactually donate blood locally versus anationwide average of five percent,"Mr. Giadclone pointed out. "Whilewe did see some donor increases lastyear, they have not kept pace and currentdonations aren't enough to meetthe growing demand for blood."NJ Blood Services, a division of NYBlood Center says demand for bloodis up two percent yet collections sincethe beginning of its fiscal year on April1 are five percent behind goal. Furthermore,the ability to import domesticallyis shrinking due to bloodshortages elsewhere throughout thenation, and European imports intothe New York metropolitan area havedeclined ten percent so far this calendaryear from last year.This increasing demand is not justa local issue. The National BloodData Resource Center projects needingan additional one million onehundred thousand pints of donatedblood to meet hospital patient transfusionneeds this year. An aging population,an increase in cancer cases requiringtransfusion support and moreroutine vet sophisticated surgeries(such as open heart and organ transplant)account for much of the increaseddemand."As the ability to import blood toclose our supply demand/gap continuesto shrink, we-simply must becomea self-sufficient community as regardsblood collection. The lives of eightmillion men, women and children areat risk. Thaf s why I'm urging all those17 or older, weighing more than 110pounds and in good general healthto 'Give Blood and Save a Neighbor'this summer," concluded Giandelone.FAST APPROVALS...GREAT RATES...PERSONAUZED SERVICEWe Specialize in No Cost RefinancingFree Pre-QualificationsPurchases • Refinance • Debt ConsolidationPast Credit Problems UnderstoodNo Income Verification LoansBorrow up to 135% of Value • LoansMixed Use and Commercial PropertiesMike DixonPresidentLicensed Mortgage Broker - NJ Dept. of BankingJe Habta Espano!908-822-00902325 Plainfield Ave. Suite 2E South Plainfield, NJ

South Plainf icld Observer • June 29, 200tYMCA Kids Place Holds2001 Spring FlingTrip to The Lion KingJuly 5The Rec Department is sponsoringa trip to Broadway to seeThe Lion King on July 5, 2001.The cost is $95 per person andincludes your ticket and the bus.Purchase your ticket at the PAL.The bus leaves at 4 p.m.OLC/Knights ofColumbus Blood DriveJuly 10Our Lady of Czestochowa Churchand South Plainfield Knights of Columbusare sponsoring a blood drive.It will be held at the South PlainfieldKnights of Columbus Hall onHamilton Blvd. from 3 to 8:30 p.m.on July 10.Contact Carolyn Yankoski at 908-755-2516 for more information.Polish National Home9th Annual GolfTournamentJuly 15The Polish National Home's 9thAnnual Golf Tournament will beheld on Sunday, July 15 at BunkerHill Golf Course. Tee offis at 11 a.m.$80 includes green fees, cart, sleeveof golf balls and refreshments. Abuffet is to follow at the Polish NationalHome. The deadline to paythe entry fee in full is July 1. Call(908) 668-9442 for more information.Knights to SponsorMom's Night Out DinnerJuly 20The South Plainfield Knights ofColumbus is sponsoring a "Mom'snight out all you can eat" dinner forthe family on July 20, from 5-7 p.m.at the Knights of Columbus Hall.Call 908-625-4843 or 908-755-6203 for more details.Submit your Events forAround Town:Mail or drop off stories andphotos to South PlainfieldObserver, 1110 Hamilton Blvd.,Suite 1B, South Plainfield, NJ :07080, or fax (908)668-8819;email ggnan@aol.com.9th Annual "Shotman"Basketball CampJuly 30 • August 3The 9th Annual "Shotman" BasketballCamp will be run from July30 through August 3, at die SouthPlainfield High School.For information, call Mike "Shotman"Lanza at (908) 754-2692.SPHS Tigers to Host 7thSouth Plainfield OpenAugust 8The South Plainfield Golf Associationhas announced plans to holdthe SOUTH PLAINFIELD CVEN onWednesday, August 8 at Bunker HillGolf Course. This is the Seventh AnnualGolf Tournament held for thebenefit of the South Plainfield HighSchool Golf Team.This year's entry fee of $85 includesgreen fees, cart, prizes, food& beverages. Check-in is at 7 a.m.,during which a continental breakfastwill be served. There will be a shotgunstart at 8 a.m. Prizes will beawarded for both men and women,including low gross, low net, lowteam score, longest drive, closest tothe pin, and a special hole-in-oneprize.Corporate sponsorships are available.All proceeds go to support theactivities of the High School GolfTeam and the SPGA's scholarshipprogram.Registration is on a first come basiswith a deadline of July 23. Formore information contact LynneGaspari (908) 668-1867, or DickDeAndrea (908) 755-1700.You can also register for the tournamenton-line and find out aboutthe corporate sponsor programs atwww.spga.org.Wesley United to HoldBible SchoolAug. 13 Aug. 11ALL ABOARD!!! Wesley UnitedMethodist Church 1500 PlainfieldAve., invites all children to journeywith us on a "Good NeighborsTour" of the Bible at Summer VacationBible School. The program runsAug. 13 through Aug. 17, weeknightsfrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Therewill be fun activities including crafts,music and snacks. Please call 908-757-2838 and register by Aug. 1.Twin CityPharmacy755-76961708 Park Ave., South Plainfield (Next to ACME)COMPLETELINE OFVITAMINS &MINERAL SUPPLEMENTSFeaturing Sotgar anft Hudson .,Today's modern pharmacy with old fashioned values• Free Delivery• We Accept Most Major Medical Plans• Hospice Care & Home Healthcare Needs~-• Diabetic Counseling & SuppliesDirect medicare billing tor medical goods and equipment.Hallmark Cards and GiftsCongratulationsSouth Plainfield. Graduates! .—Out of Town—HomeschoolingPresents ConferenceJune 30The Unschoolers Network will beholding their annual conference atBrookdale Community College inLincroft on June 30.Registration starts at 9 a.m. Keynotespeaker Michael Foglcr is an authorand stay-at-home dad. Therewill be workshops offered all day.For more information or a registrationform, contact the UnschoolersNetwork, 2 Smith St., Farmingdale,NJ 07727 or call Nancy at(732)938-2473.Middlesex WOWs HoldAnniversary DinnerJune 29The Middlesex East WOWsCarteret Chapter will hold a 20thAnniversary Dinner Dance on Friday,June 29 at St. Demetrius CommunityCenter, 681-691 RooseveltAve., Carteret, from 6-11:30 p.m.Admission is $30 and tickers are required.For more information, call(732) 969-1123 or (908) 757-0515.NJ Repertory CompanyPremieres PlayJuly 12 through August 5The New Jersey Repertory Company,Lumia Theatre, 179 Broadwayin Long Branch, presents the NewJersey premiere of Stan Lachow'snew comedy, Hatty and Thdma inthe Woods. Performances run July 12-Aug. 5, Thursdays through Saturdaysat 8 p.m. Sunday matinees is 2p.m. Tickets are $25, with discountsavailable for students, senior citizensand groups. For reservations, call(732) 229-3166. For additional information,visit www.njrep.org.Westfield Workshop ToPresent "Annie Junior"July 26-27We all know it's a Hard Knock Life,but join us at The Westfield SummerWorkshop and we'll show youhow a determined little girl changesher life to live on Easy Street. AnnieJunim' is an abridged version of theorigmalAnnie, but your favorite castof characters are still the same. Formore information on Studio One'sproduction or to obtain a brochure,call (908) 518-155.1.SPHS Class of 1980Plans PicnicAugust 11South Plainfield High SchoolClass of 1980 will hold a Family Picnicon Saturday, August 11 at MerrillPark, Grove lA,Iselin,NJ.RS VP by contacting Dayel JonesGiammarino at (908) 754-4255 orby e-mail at tlie8gs@aol.com orJackie DiDario Vill at (908) 757-0204 or at Vill@erols.com.KISMET Hosts Singles EventAugust 17KISMET will host an After WorkSocial For Single Professionals, onThursday, August 17, from 6:30p.m. to 10 p.m. It will take place atThe Inn at Mount Bethel, 161Mount Bethel Rd., Warren. $10 atdie door includes refreshments. Forinformation, contact (908) 232-8827 or visit www.rhatskismet.com.YMCA Kids Place, located on ParkAvenue, held their Spring Fling onThursday, June 21.Starting off the graduation ceremonieswas Director Cari Ann Flynn,who gave a warm welcome to all inattendance.President & CEO of the PlainfieldArea YMCA Ray E. Day was nextwith opening remarks.The program began with the Pre-K classes putting on a musical numberfor the audience. Their songs includedGood Evening, Did ...Come ToSchool Today, I Love You, and!Believe ICouldFly.Next, the spirited kindergarten classperformed their songs, I Wave MyFlag, Grand Old Flag, 'The RaindropSong, and The Letter People Song.Miss Adrienne then led the groupin dances to music from The LienKing.Miss Dianne ended the performanceportion of the ceremony withAll I Need to Know I Learned in Kin-The graduation ceremonies thencommenced with the distribution ofdiplomas for graduates of MissDianne's kindergarten class.Closing remarks were then madeby Director Cari Ann Flynn.Congratulations to the graduates!Franklin Students Study All50 States in Social StudiesFranklin School students and parentsrecently enjoyed a tour of all 50states without ever leaving the ThomasP. Lenahan Gymnasium. Theannual fifth grade Social Studies Fairprovided the trip of the USA via detaileddisplays of the states. Each childchose a state and began research.They had conferences with eventcoordinator fifth grade teacher Mrs.Nancy Donahue during each phaseof their project. The end results weredisplays ranging from simple to elaborate.The hard work of the student'sPolish NationalHome NowServing LunchThe Polish National Homekitchen is now open Mondaythrough Friday from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. serving hot and cold lunches,including daily specials. Take out anddelivery available. Call (908) 668-9442 for more information or toplace an order.was obvious. Within limited spacethey provided information on theirchosen state such as; major industries,capital, nickname, and more.This year the students added twonew features to the annual event - theydressed to represent their state andsome displays offered samples such asdieese from Wisconsin, pineapple forHawaii. The room was a beehive ofactivity as the lower grades viewed thedisplays. Fifth grade presenters werewell prepared with an overview oftheir state and answers to questions.Specialty Gift BasketsGourmet coffee, tea, popcorn,crackers and cheeses.Flowers & Fancy Foods2325 Plainfield Ave.So. Plainfield, NJ (908) 561-2808Corporate Accountants Welcome.Major Credit CardsPhysical Therapy Centerof South Plainfield• Orthopedic Rehabilitation • TMJ• Back & Neck Pain• Most Insurance Plans Welcome• Most HMO's / PPO's Accepted• Medicare ApprovedServing Union And Middlesex Counties For Over 15 YearsLynne Glasser-Sward P.T. Lic# QA023091110 Hamilton Blvd. • South Plainfield

June 29,2001• South Plainfield Observer •"But It Was Just A LittleFender Bender..."Whiplash... it's a scaryword... but it's evenscarier forthose who arcunfortunate to have beenin a car accident. Millionsof people have experiencedthe trauma andproblems associated withwhiplash, which is mostoften caused by auto accidentsbut can also occur as a resultof falls, or sports trauma.The Optimal AnswerChiropractic uses gentle, effectivetechniques that help adjust yourBoard of Ed.AnnouncesSpecial MeetingThe South Plainfild Board of Educationwill hold a special businessmeeting on Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m.in the Grant School Library onCromwell Place.The meeting was called to interviewconstruction management firms,several vendor issues and personnel.Action may be taken.Dr. Patrick M. Aiello, D.C.spine and bring it backinto alignment. Fromrelaxing your musclesand nervous system, torcprogramming yourposture and adjustingeach section of thespine (depending, ofcourse, upon the specificsof each individualcase), chiropractors offer a very effectiveway of dealing with thesetypes of injuries.But what exactly is whiplash! Well,it's a sudden, damaging wrench of thehead and neck. Muscles react to theinitial injury by pulling or reboundingin the opposite direction. If thehead happens to be turned in a certainway when that motion occurs,things can get complicated.Signs of whiplash are usually apparentimmediately following an accident.These are: headache, neckpain, soreness, stiffness, blurred vision,dizziness, arm and/or shoulderdiscomfort, lower back pain andreduced flexibility. Sometimes,however, these don't manifest themservesuntil days later. ^Thus, a lackof symptoms isn't a good indicatoras to whether or not an injury ispresent, or healing.And one should always investigate,since this type of injury causesspinal nerve stress and the spinalbones (vertebrae) to misalign (Uh oh,here comes that word "subluxation"again). This kind of pressure can irritate,compress, or stretch delicatenerves between the vertebrae.atrick Aiello, DResearch Supports Chiropractic& WhiplashIn 1996, Woodward and Cook,etal., published a study in the scientificjournal INJURY thatshowed "benefits... occur in over90% of patients undergoing chiropractictreatment for chronic 'whiplash'injury." In the Journal of OrthopaedicMedicine in 1999, Khanetal. found that "Chiropractic is dieonly proven effective treatment inchronic cases." These two studiesare but a glimpse into the effective-ness of chiropractic.Unfortunately, avoidance of theseinjuries is sometimes beyond ourcontrol. What we do when we'veexperienced them is another issue.If you've been involved in a car accidentor think you may have sufferedan injury similar to this, hereare some tests to see if you have anyremaining difficulties that need tobe addressed.(1) Look at yourself in the mirror:study how your clothes lay onyour shoulders, if your head is tiltingin a specific manner or if yourbelt line is uneven.(2) Feel the pressure: if yourshoulders and neck feel tense all thetime, these muscles may be w.orkmgovertime (and harder than theyshould) to support the ligamentsthat hold the spinal bones in place.(3) Watch your movements: doyou just not feel as flexible as youshould? Could be a problem with arestriction in your spinal bones. Goodtest for this is to ask vourselt, whenyou back up in your car, do you moveonly your head or your whole bodyto look behind you?If any of these are applicable, chiropracticis almost certainly a viable,and probably necessaiy, alternative.CapitalFunding C A P I T A L .0. ^|» F U N D I N GLicensed Mortgage BankersHomeLoansLet CAPITAL FUNDING-HOME LOANSWith Over 25 years ExperienceHelp You Decide if Refinancing Can Save You Money• Lower your monthly payment;• Reduce your loan term to save thousands in interest;• Take cash out of the equity of your home to pay costly credit cardbills, home improvements, college or retirement planning;• Move from adjustable rate to fixed rate mortgage to eliminate rate risk.•DEBT CONSOLIDATION • MORTGAGE • FREE EVALUATIONAnswers To Your Credit Problems!Phil Aiello, Jr.,Sen/or Financial AdvisorDucklings Make Themselves atHome in Middle School's CourtyardDucklings get ready to enjoy the water put there by the students.The Middle School had some surpriseguests appear on their property.One of the teachers noticed a ducksitting in the corner of the courtyardright outside his classroom.The duckwas alone and sat stoic for a coupleof weeks. They couldn't figure outwhether the duck was alive or notbecause it never moved.One day, when the duck was gone,they noticed there were eggs in a nest.The mother duck sat for several weekstaking care of her unborn babies. Thestudents took a chair and made ashady area for the eggs until theyhatched. Eventually the eggs didhatch and lots of ducklings began runningaround the courtyard.Since the little ones arrived, thelawn has not been mowed and thestudents were not permitted in thecourtyard. The children set up a specialarea with what looks like a birdbadi for the ducklings to drink from.The school is hoping that the mom,along with her offsprings will soonfly off to a new home which- will bettersuit their needs.South Plainfield Facade Program isAvailable to All Local BusinessesAn innovative approach to improvingthe physical appearance of businessesin Soudi Plainfield is availablejust for the asking. With the assistanceof Community Development BlockGrant Funds, and the support of ColumbiaSavings Bank, a combinationof grants and loans are available tobusinesses, to renovate their buildingsand storefronts. This, program fyillimprove the quality of our local businessstrucaires, as well as foster aworking relationship between thepublic and private sector.Councilwoman Darlene Pinto hasbeen attempting to get businessesaround town interested in this opportunity.There is $40,000 in CommunityDevelopment Block Grant Fundsfor individual grants and ColumbiaSavings Bank has committed$500,000 in me form of low-interestloans.Business owners can apply forfunding. The Borough will makeavailable matching grants up to$5,000 per application for exteriorfacade improvements. Applicants willprovide 50 percent of the total costof renovations and die grant will provide50 percent, not to exceed $5,000.Grant money docs not have to be paidback, except in certain cases of businessclosing or property sale.In addition to the grant money,additional grant money of up to $500is available to pay for architecturalfees.. •For more information or to receivea brochure explaining the program,call Councilwoman Darlcnc Pinto at561-1517.$80,000 Gift to Children's Specialized Hospital toFund Kohl's Parent Resource CenterThanks to Kohl's DepartmentStores, families at Children's SpecializedHospital will soon benefit fromthe Kohl's Parent Resource Center,made possible by a gift from theretailer's Kohl's Cares for Kids program.The resource center, which willinclude a medical library, is named inrecognition of Kohl's $80,000 gift tothe hospital. The funding will go towardrenovation of the current room,as well as providing Internet-accessiblecomputers, books, videotapesand other research materials for bodihospital staff and parents.Hospital executives and Kohl's representativeswere present on Tuesday,June 26 at their Mountainside location,to present the gift and announceKohl's diamond-level sponsorship ofthe 2001 National Junior WheelchairChampionships. The event featuresa special appearance by MargaretRedden, a 16-year-old wheelchair athlete,who will be competing at thegames. Children's Specialized Hospitalis hosting the Wheelchair Championships,which will be held atRutgers University in July. For moreinformation, please call TrishaYurochko, Marketing Coordinator forChildren's Specialized Hospital, at(908) 301-5424.The Kohl's Cares for Kids donationwas raised through the sale ofspecial items during the back-toschool,holiday, and spring seasons -with 100 percent of profits going directlyto the local children's hospitals.The gift to Children's SpecializedHospital was raised through salesfrom the 11 New Jersey stores.The children's hospital program isOne of several facets of the Kohl'sCares for Kids program, launched inJuly, 2000. In addition to raisingfunds for children's hospitals, theKohl's Cares for Kids program featuresfund-raising gift cards for localschools and non-profit youth groups,a scholarship program to recognizekids who contribute in special waysto their local communities and anemployee volunteer program to encouragevolunteerism to benefit localnon-profit organizations.Children's Specialized Hospital isthe largest pediatric hospital in theUnited States and is an affiliate memberof the Robert Wood JohnsonHealth System. Children's Specializedtreats children from birth to 21 yearsof age, through a network of servicesfor young people with and withoutdisabilities including outpatient services,acute rehabi litation, and long tenn307 OAK TREE AVESOUTH PLATNFIELD908-668-8397Tues~Wed~Thurs~Fri8am-4pmSaturdays—6:45 am-3 pniClosed Sundays & Mondayscare through its sites in Mountainside,Fanwood, Toms River, Elizabeth, Newark,and Union, as well as outreach programsin many communities.Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis.,Kohl's is a family-focused, value orientedspecialty department store offeringmoderately priced nationalbrand apparel, shoes, accessories andhome products.AIDA SANTOSASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTBRANCH MANAGERValley National BankDurham Ave. & Hamilton BlvdSouth Plainfield, NJ 07080(908) 757-5868Fax (908) 757-0494

South Plainf ield Observer • June 29,2001CongratulationsSouth Plainfield Middle SchoolToni Ciccia, Student Council PresidentAlyssa M. Maiorino, Co-ValedictorianKathleen A. Morgan, Co-ValedictorianMichael D. Benak, Salutatorian/"^^nJerain that soaked South Plainfield for several days was the deciding factor which forced the Middle School graduation to be held inside.' • Not even the dark douds could dampen die spirits of the SPMS class of 2001. Eightli grade students were all smiles as they filed into the highm school gym. The bleachers were packed with family and friends. Fans place at die doors circulated the warm air and the open back doors ofj^mr the gym also provided a bit of relief from die heat. Student Council President Toni Ciccia, Co-Valedictorians Alyssa M. Maiorino andKathleen Morgan and Salutatorian Michael D. Benak gave speeches tlianking dieir teachers and family, as well as encouraging their fellow students toremember the past years as well as the future years. The SPMS Class of 2001 had just officially become die SPHS Class of 2005.Tina Marie AboosamaraJoseph Louis AgrilloCarlos Alfredo Aguilar Jr.Nicole Lee AguilarJecsam A. AgiurreKyle Patrick AlligierDarshan J. AminShakellah Amini*David John AndesDanielle Marie AnthenelliPeter John Aquino*Bliss Ashley ArmstrongDanielle Elizabeth ArndtJonathan AscencioFelicia BacchusKristin Ann BadolatoChristopher A. Bakazan*Kyle Patrick BakerKaren Julieth BarrientosMichael D. Benak*Rose L. BenakDawn Nicole Besser*Shakera Danielle BeverleyAmanda BhiroAdam Robert Bianchi*Ashley Nicole BishopErika Lynn BlaszakChristopher Anthony Bojarski*Laura Jenny BoldoMatthew D. Boley*Jason Paul BosseKyle R.O. BostickJennifer BracoEllen Theresa BradleyAlex M. BravoDanielle Nakia BrownAlyssa Christine BubnickVijay M. BudhanJustin Rene G. Buendia*Gerry William Butrico*Nina Eliza ByardPasquale A. CantarellaMichael A. CapellaTrisha Marie CapparelliKevin Louis CarneyJustin Pierce CarpenaFabian F. Casteblanco*Nicholas B. Cesare*Amirah ChandlerTimothy ChengMallory Lynn Christ*Toni Marie Ciccia*Janine Nicole Clemente*Kristin Anne Coffey*Michael S. ColquhounPaul C. CorradoAnthony Michael CostanteJesse C. CribbKatie CrilleyFred C. CummingsRachel Ann CupidoNicholas J. CurcioLeonard Lee Cursi Jr.Robert Edward Cusick Jr.Jessica Ashley DabrioSeiichi I. DaimoLauren Jessica DarrAlissa N. DavisLaSheryl Regina DavisPeter James DeAndrea*Alissa DeCarloJacklyn F. DeLilloLouana DeLosSantosCrystal Ann DeSantisStacey Marie Diana*Heather Elizabeth DiBellaDouglas Thurman DietzoldChristina M. DiFrancesco*Allison Christine DiMeglio*Kaitlynn Ann Disch*Amanda Ashley DomzalskiJonathan B. Donahue*Vincent James DonateClaude A. DouglasMichael Scott DownesLori Ann DranchakMichael D. Duquette*Cassandra Lauren D'Urso*David A. Eichler Jr.Ashley Nicole ElliottJeffrey Adam Eng*Caitlin Ruth EnglishKaren Marie Valera Estonactoc*Stacy Nicole FeloucasShawn Patrick Ferguson*Eric David FernandezAnna Nicole FerrerHeather A. Flood-CrisitelloMelanie Brooke FoscoloStephen J. A. FoxJose Louis FranciaJordan Garner*Kimberly A. GaubKeenan W. Gaynor*John E. GeczyJohn Robert George*Usama Issa GhanemAllia Jamal GhanimMichael GhigliottyGrant Francis GianneschiCarolina Delos Angeles GomezTonya M. GravesKendall Niedner GreenNicholas Jon GregoJason M. GriebSara Ann Grille*Jeff S. Grubesich*

June 29, 2OO1• South Plaiiifield Observer •Class ofErin Mae GyurisinJoseph Thomas HafnerMelissa Anne HansenEmily Suzanne HarkinsLauren Marie Haus*Justin Thomas HeffernanJoseph J. HelgesenEdna Margarita HernandezCrystal Shannon HollowayEva Renee HumberPhu D. Huynh*Jennifer Latoya JacksonJoseph JaghabJamie Lynn JakubikPamela Suzanne JaniszakDestiny M. JazikoffNicholas JefferysJon J. JeglinskiLaToya Denise JohnsonVerne Brittany JohnsonEdward M. JohnstonChristopher Jeffrey JonesMarquis A. JonesMichelle Kalman*Colleen Laurie KamenElyse Rose KanaleyKatherine Mary Kelliher*Peter Kelly*Ryan Edward KennyThomas Joseph Kiczula Jr.*Robert M. KitlaszJessica M. KizmanGeorge Samuel KleinknechtVeronica Paige KonyaCraig A. KulickKevin Christopher Lahey*Phi H. LaiLinda M. Lee*Jonathan S. LeiblJarrett William LinczykGary Maurice Little Jr.lleana Denise LopezJohnathan David LopezJason Marc LoweKyle Thomas LuthmanNicole Yvonne MackKurtis Charles Maglaque*Victoria Lyn MaioneAimee Jean MaiormoAlyssa Marie MaiorinoRobert A. MaistickleBryan X. MaldonadoKrista Lynn MaleckiSilke L. MaioneChristine Marie ManfredoDanny D. ManningJessica H. Manning*Thomas Frederick ManolioErica Monique MapaJenny Elizabeth MaranonAshley M. MartinJohnny Emanuel Martin Jr.Michael T. MartinCharles Robert MartinezDavid Ryan MartinezNicole M. MartinezJoseph D. MatosAllan R Mazurak Jr.*Storm McDonaldKayleigh Elizabeth McGovernChristopher Ryan McKnight*Michael John MediciMehran R. MemonLissette Una MercadoWilliam Joseph MerklerJayne H. Merlo*Adam Francis MeyersAndrew E. MillerJessica Lynn MillerStefanie M. Miller*Alicia Marie MirandaSamantha Jean MitchellWilliam J. MoatesChristopher Kevin MooreRosanna Grace Mootoo*Krystal MoralesKathleen Ann Morgan*Matthew M. MosherKatie Marie MottJacqueline Elizabeth MugliaBrian James MurtaghJessica Lee MusolinoAnnie T. NguyenCynthia T. Nguyen*Huan K. NguyenPaul Charles NicolosiDebra Stephanie OuteiralWilliam Joseph Padula*Jean Reyes PagdonsolanEigil Joseph PantaleonAbby Danielle PapaValerie Jean Pasquarella*Deep R PatelDhruti S. PatelChristopher Joseph PattiMichael Alan PedersenKristen Marie PenkunasJaQuon John PickwoodChristopher Paul PineDaniel T. Piwowar*Danielle L. PlasseJeffrey Scott PollinJoshua Steven PrendergastLisa Marie PrimaveraAmanda Joy Prybella*Patrick M. Pryor*Dwight Vincent Quichua*Daniel B. RamosPatrick E. Reedy*AlexaAnn RehaJustin S. ReidAllyce Michelle RettbergEric M. RhodeMichael Brian Richard*Paul Richard RitcheyShannen A. RiversTodd A. RiversMayra A. RoblesJeremy Marquis RodasJohn Robert Roesch Jr.Julia A. RusselCristina E. SaDavid Andrew SanchezAna C. SantiagoNicholas Alexander SbordoneChristina Michelle ScavoneAlison L. SchmidtStephen Christopher SchrammJessica Lynn Senz*Rajiv SewdatBrian J. SheldonJaret U. Shelton*Justin Shelton*Lesley Ann SideckJulio C. SierraAlicia Rene SilasMelissa A. SilvaDarren SmithDerek SmithDominic SobersAlisha Marie StasenkoStephanie J. Stellakis*Darryl J. StevensonMelissa Ashley SticcoSara Gee Sukenik*Ryan Mathew SuleskiDarshan M. SutharNicole Elizabeth SutherlandHarold T. TateJoseph A. TellerKelly Michelle Thomas*Kurtia Faith ThomasTeresa ThorntonJeffrey M. ToolanMarybeth H. Tran*Quoc Kien TranAshlen Sprague UdellJennifer Marie VasquezVincente Ramon Velez*Erik Zachary Vesper*Viet Q. VoAmber Kristina WaldenKristine Elizabeth WernerKelly Anne WhitneyMichael David Williams*Coral Lyndsie WillisMichael Ryan WilsonLinda WongRyan A. WoodsRobert L YuillPhilip M. Zazzara*Brian Paul Zielinski*Presidential Award Recipients

• Soutli Plainfield Observer • June 29, 2001CongratulationsSouth Plainfield High SchoolThomas Cooper Doyon, Student Council PresidentGregory Ramos Ogonowski, Salutatorianle SPHS class of 2001 was challenged by die ever-changing sky. Their outdoor graduation was tentative up to the last minute, but it wentf on as scheduled. The evening before, dark clouds and a rainy afternoon chased die Middle School graduation class indoors. The sunny earlyevening sky slowly darkened and tile wind picked up as the graduation began. Speeches by Principal Tony Massaro, Superintendent Dr.' John Krewer and Board of Ed President Frank Mikorski were made widi one eye on the sky. Student speakers, Student Council PresidentThomas Doyon, Salutatorian Gregory Ogonowski, Valedictorian Alison Tietjen and Class President Cathy Nguyen each took a risk with dieimpending storm and took their time with their well-phrased parting words to die graduates and guests.The SPHS chorus featured the seniors singing together for the last time. The song performed was Heres to the Night by Eve 6. It was a verytouching moment, as was evident by the emotions showing on their faces. With body language ranging from handholding, to joy and tears, the soonto be graduates lifted dieir voices together for the final time.As diplomas were being awarded the wind picked up and more than one cap had to be retrieved. Names were called more quickly as the darkclouds continued to move in. Luck was with the SPHS class of 2001, which was the first official class of the millenium.When die the graduation ceremony came to an end, diere was a roar of applause. Caps were tossed into the air and family and friends armed withflowers and balloons rushed to the field to offer congratulations. Instead of rain, tears fell; instead of lightning, flashes came from the cameras.Laughter and hugs abounded as jubilant graduates headed towards cars decorated with balloons and green and wliite streamers. The SPHS Class of2001 had risked modier nature and this year they won.The 2001 Graduating Class of South Plainfield High School alongwith their academic award recognitions are:Manuel Joseph AcevedoNicole Marie AdornaNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SeniorCitizens/FLAScholarship, Presidential Award For EducationalAchievementManzoor AhmadPresidential Award For Educational AchievementLindsey Meredith AielloNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, PresidentialAward For Educational Excellence, Northeastern UniversityGrantSamuel Richard Alexander, Jr.Stephen Keith AllaraEric John AmbielliSouth Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop AwardKristin AndersonPresidential Award For Educational AchievementDavid Jose AquinoScholastic Honor Society, Academic Team AwardMargarita Maria ArbelaezJessica Leigh ArndtNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Vision 2001 ScholarshipSandhya Taruna BalkaranSpanish National Honor SocietyJason Paul BatailleNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, AdeledeLeuw Scholarship, South Plainfield Golf Association Scholarship,United States Army Reserve Scholar-Athlete Award,William Cady/PAL Scholarship, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellence, Rutgers University ScholarshipJames BechtleKimberly Nicole BensonScholastic Honor Society, Social Studies Department Awardfor Achievement, Rutgers University Scholarship AwardShannon Leigh BishopNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, The Plaintield's Chapter of UNIC0Scholarship, James and Doris Boyle Memorial Scholarship,Christian DeRose Memorial Scholarship, United States ArmyReserve Scholar-Athlete Award, Suburban Women's ClubScholarship, South Plainfield Parents' Ponytail AssociationScholarship, Rowan University Trustee ScholarshipAaron Tiron BlackwellEngine City Tech ScholarshipJonathan James BloodgoodNicholas James BloodgoodAndrew Kenneth BohlBrian Thomas BonnanoJohn Raymond BosseChe Thomas BowmanKyan Lea BowmanNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, AcademicTeam Award, Presidential Award For Educational ExcellenceKelly Jean BoyleRobert BradleyRosemarie Louise BrizakMiddlesex County College Wrigley GrantRenee Patricia BrooksAlison Marie ButricoNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, Susan BeithHayes Memorial Scholarship, South Plainfield Pop WarnerFootball Eagles Scholarship, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellence, University of Miami GrantDavid Anthony Butrico, JrSo. Plainfield Wrestling Club Scholarship, So. Plainfield PopWarner Football Eagles Scholarship, Springfield College GrantJohanna CaminoLeo Alexander CamposPerforming and Fine Arts Wall of Fame Award, David PasacritaMemorial ScholarshipMichael CardonaSpanish National Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society,Presidential Award For Educational ExcellenceDaniel James CarellaJustina Marie CarubiaChristopher Joseph CassioTricia Marie ChosneyKristyn Jean CiarlarielloJason Louis CiszAlicia M. ClarkCarlos Joseph CornishIvan David CorredorJesse Michael CorteseLincoln Tech Architectural Mechanical Design ScholarshipDavid John CupoScholastic Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society,Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar, Science DepartmentAward For Outstanding Achievement in Biology, MathematicsDepartment Award, World Languages DepartmentAward tor Outstanding Achievement in Spanish, PresidentialAward for Educational Excellence, Drew University TrusteeScholarshipCandace Jade D'AleoKayo Naomi DaimoNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, Vision2001 Scholarship, Doc Celentano Annual Scholarship, SouthPlainfield High School PTA Scholarship, Presidential AwardFor Educational ExcellenceThomas Jeremy DalySouth Plainfield Junior Baseball Club ScholarJacquelyn Kathleen DeAngelisJoshua Paul DecSara Kriff DennoRobert John Deschaine, JrEngine City Tech ScholarshipMichael Joseph DeSimoneJohn Goodson Memorial Scholarship, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary#6763 ScholarshipGraduation attire idetuijiec! membership in lite followingorganizations: National Honor Society-gold stoles andtassel, Scholastic Honor Society-purple cord, Foreign LanguageHonor Society-red cord, National Art Honor Society-royalblue cord and Class Officers-red stoles.

June 29,2OO1• South Plainfield Observer •Class ofAlison Elisabeth Tietjen, ValedictorianCathy Hang Nguyen, Class PresidentChristina Michele DeStefanoKeith Sal DeStefanoJessica Marie DietzoldCentral Careers School For Dental Assisting ScholarshipMichelle Ann DietzoldMark Wales DimacjeNational Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, PresidentialAward For Educational ExcellenceJesse Lloyd DowdyThomas Cooper DoyonPresidential Award For Educational ExcellenceLeigh B. DurnakEdward A. EcheverryPresidential Award For Educational AchievementMichael Stephen EdgecombRichard Craig Elliot, JrJoshua Patrick EnglishNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor SocietyCarlo EstonactocMatthew Jonathan EusticeChristian DeRose Memorial Scholarship, The University of VermontGrantSteven Raymond FelicianoRachel Elizabeth FellerNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, CE Science and Technology ScholarshipAwardJenna Leigh FerlazzoEric Christopher FerrarisDavid Louis FioreJohn Anthony FoscoloDrew Forgash Memorial Scholarship, South Plainfield WrestlingClub Scholarship, South Plainfield Athletic Boosters ClubScott Ribar Memorial Scholarship, Presidential Award ForEducational AchievementRonald Charles FranzRobert John Freeman IIIEmma Caroline FultonNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, FrenchNational Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Vision2001 Scholarship, James and Doris Boyle Memorial Scholarship,South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop Award,Presidential Award For Educational ExcellenceAngelique GanarisNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, Spanish-National Honor Society, The Jim Tiemey Memorial Scholarship,Presidential Award For Educational Excellence, LoyolaUniversity ScholarshipMatthew Carl GatiErich Joseph GaubRichard Dominick GebauerNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Jamesand Doris Boyle Memorial Scholarship, Physical EducationDepartment For Outstanding Achievement, South PlainfieldWrestling Club Scholarship, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellenceAntonio GiganteKristin Marie GilsonAlissa Nicole GittensNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, PresidentialAward For Educational Achievement, Morgan State UniversityRegents ScholarshipJanet Marie GolonPaul Julian GrossJaime Lynn GrubesichRichard Michael GuminaScott S. GundersenH_ m_^~__—,Ryan Michael HartyShannon Leann HechtJohn Goodson Memorial Scholarship, Christian DeRose MemorialScholarship, Presidential Award For EducationalAchievement, Katharine Gibbs School for Graphic Design,CE Outstanding Achievement ScholarshipPaul Michael HermannSouth Plainfield Golf Association ScholarshipKristen Marie HerzogIsidore Blank Memorial Scholarship, CE Outstanding AchievementScholarshipLisa Anne HewittStephen Richard HoromanskiStephen Anthony HuljackCE Construction Technology ScholarshipThanh Kim Duong HuynhScholastic Honor Society, Pres. Award For Ed. ExcellenceJacqueline Grace InnesMelissa Noel JamiesonNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellence, Morehead State University ScholarshipShelly Ann JankowskiPresidential Award For Educational Achievement, KatharineGibbs School For Graphic Design ScholarshipJenna Ursula JonesKelly Jane KouryMindy KovascyAmanda Marie KressChrislopner Thomas KulawiakDavid Geoghegan KupchoMathew KurilewVictor Lawrence KurilewClaire and John Graf Community Service ScholarshipChristopher LaferreraGary Michael LaFontaine, Jr.Lincoln Tech Architectural Mechanical Design ScholarshipHieu LamPresidential Award For Educational AchievementMichael Anthony LammiPaul James Larisch, Jr.Teterboro School of Aeronautics ScholarshipMichael Dennis LehmanMaria Antonella LeonardisDominick Michael LicciardoneRyan Matthew Lindgren .Edward LoweNicole Catherine LuthmanNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, FrenchNational Honor Society, Senior Citizens/FLA Scholarship, Vision2001 Scholarship, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellence, Emmanuel College President's ScholarshipAwardM , _ _ » _ _ _ _ ^ ^Naimah Dore MackErin Lee MackeyEnglish Department Award for Outstanding Achievement inJournalism, Presidential Award For Educational Achievement,Marymount University ScholarshipRajeeyah Fatrtiyyah MadinahJoseph Alan MaglaqueThomas Jonathan MagnerRichard J. Manfre, Jr.Sarah Marie ManfredoMonmouth University GrantEdwin J. Marrero. Spanish National Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society,Presidential Award for Educational AchievementRobert Eric MatosDesiree Lynn McKernanEuropean Academy of Cosmetology ScholarshipMatthew Christopher McKnightMegan Ann MelansonPresidential Award For Educational AchievementJulian Andres MeraEric T. MercurioPhilip James MerloJoanne Elisa MichalskiNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellenceMarilyn J. MillardCE American Legion ScholarshipSabina Marie MontanaroCE Science and Technology AwardN —~——__________Adrienne Mary NagyNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Alice Boffa Memorial Scholarship,Physical Education Department Award for OutstandingAchievement, Jerusalem Masonic Lodge No. 26 Scholarship,American Association of University Scholarship, MiddlesexCounty School Counselor Association Award, PresidentialAward For Educational Excellence

1 South Plainfield Observer • June 29, 2001QassofJoseph Charles NappeArmi Anne Joharha A. NavascaNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, PresidentialAward for Educational ExcellenceCathy Hang NguyenNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, HobustelliFamily Foundation Scholarship, National Association of SecondarySchool Principal Award, Presidential Award for EducationalExcellenceHuy Khoa NguyenNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, MarySmyllie Memorial Scholarship, Presidential Award for EducationalExcellenceHuyen Thi NguyenNational Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society,Robustelli Family Foundation Scholarship, VFW and LadiesAuxiliary #6763 Scholarship, Presidential Award for EducationalExcellenceLam Duy NguyenNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, NationalArt Honor Society, Presidential Award for Educational ExcellenceJoseph Robert NicolayNational Honor Society, Presidential Award For EducationalAchievement, United States Marines Scholar-Athlete AwardBryan Thomas NovajoskyLincoln Tech Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration TechnologyScholarshipDaniel James NovajoskyNational Art Honor SocietyJennifer Marie OcsackGregory Ramos Ogonowski(Salutatorian) National Honor Society Scholastic Honor Society,Spanish National Honor Society, English DepartmentAward For Outstanding Achievement, Edward J. BiousteinDistinguished Scholar, Science Department Award for OutstandingAchievement in Physics, Academic Team Award,Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, Stevens Instituteof Technology ScholarshipAnthony Paul OliveriSarah Ann OppeltNational Art Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, EdwardJ. Bioustein Distinguished Scholar, Presidential Awardtor Educational Excellence, Hartwick College ScholarshipJennifer Stephanie PagalaVillamor Pagala, Jr.Joseph Patrick PainterJulie Lynn PalmerNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Edward J. Bioustein DistinguishedScholar, Academic Team Award, Presidential Award For EducationalExcellenceAnnette PapaChristopher Michael PaprckaDeVry College ot Technology tor Electronics Engineering TechnologyScholarshipElena Franca ParlatiKatharine Gibbs School Executive Assistant ScholarshipHarumi Roxana ParrenoCE Outstanding Achievement AwardJessica Nicole PascoSpanish National Honor SocietyBimal PatelESL Department Award, Presidential Award For EducationalAchievementDakshaben D. PatelPresidential Award For Educational AchievementMillie PatelNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Robustelli Family Foundation Scholarship,Thomas B. Lenahan Memorial Scholarship, SouthPlainfield High School PTA Scholarship, Presidential Awardfor Educational Excellence, Carnegie Mellon University GrantHeather Ann PedersenNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, PresidentialAward for Educational ExcellenceAngela Theresa PenkunasDavid John PenyakNational Art Honor SocietyJessica Lynn PersaJohn F. Kennedy PTSO Scholarship, Joyce Papp MemorialScholarshipRandall Stephen PetronkoMilady PichardoNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, WorldLanguages Department Award for Outstanding Achievementin French, Presidential Award tor Educational ExcellenceAnthony Frank PipoloCittone Institute tor Electronics Technology ScholarshipSteven Angelo PoppJohn Goodson Memorial ScholarshipStephanie Emily PrybellaNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, United States Marine Scholastic ExcellenceAward, Presidential Award for Educational ExcellenceMatthew John PulomenaNational Honor SocietyChristina Marie RaimondiRoberto Jose RamosSouth Plainfield Wrestling Club ScholarshipJames Michael ReedyShannon Rose ReganCE American Legion ScholarshipCaroline Lydia ReillyJennifer Lee ReynoldsScholastic Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society,Joyce Papp Memorial Scholarship, Presidential Award forEducational ExcellenceLauren Ann RichardsonNadia Marie RobertsAnthony William RowlandsCittone Institute tor Electronics Technology ScholarshipGraciela Margarita Morales RualesAnthony RuizPamela Anne RussoAlex Maurice SandersChristopher Jerome SangsterPresidential Award for Educational Achievement, CE OutstandingAchievement AwardMartin J. SchreckKarl James SchuetzSlyvan Learning Center ScholarshipTova Nicole ScottSomerset School of Massage Therapy ScholarshipJason Lamar SeayLezette ShillingfordCenter Careers School for Medical Billing ScholarshipEvan Jared SimsRutgers University College of Engineering ScholarshipKeyla SiscoMitchell Joseph SkolnickMark Joseph SkrzypczakJeffrey R. SmithThe Restaurant School of Philadelphia for Pastry Arts ScholarshipBrian Steven SnyderDevon Rhys SobersCittone Institute for Electronics TechnologyJessie Kate SpayderDoc Celentano Annual Scholarship, South Plainfield PopWarner Football Eagles ScholarshipKristin Mallory SpissoJason R. StokesPresidential Award for Educational AchievementDavid Bryan SuppaRyan Michael SztybelSouth Plainfield Volunteer Fire Company Scholarship, CE Studentof the Year ScholarshipJames TanzolaThe Restaurant School of Philadelphia for Culinary Arts Scholarship,Johnson and Wales GrantCarlton Taylor, Jr.National Association of University Women ScholarshipJohn Daniel TempeChristopher Adam ThalheimerPresidential Award for Educational AchievementAlison Elisabeth Tietjen(Valedictorian) National Honor Society, Scholastic HonorSociety, French National Honor Society, The Plainfield's Chapterof UNICO Scholarship, Vision 2001 Scholarship, SocialStudies Department Award tor Achievement, Adele deLeuwScholarship, Edward J. Bioustein Distinguished Scholar,South Plainfield Parents' Ponytail Association Scholarship,Science Department Award for Outstanding Achievement inChemistry, Richard ConklinlPAL Scholarship, Academic TeamAward, American Association of Univeristy Women Scholarship,MiddlesexCountyPTAScholarship, StarLedgerScholarAward, South Plainfield Athletic Boosters Club Scott RibarMemorial Scholarship, Stevens Institute of Technology Scholarship,Stevens Institute of Technology Women in EngineeringScholarship, Presidential Award for Educational ExcellenceJennifer Marie TillotsonAndrea Veronica TolentinoPresidential Award for Educational AchievementRaymond Joseph Tomei, JrThe Restaurant School of Philadelphia for Culinary Arts ScholarshipAdylia Star ToppinAnh Lan TrinhScholastic Honor SocietyKristin Alexis TurnerScholastic Honor Society, French National Honor Society,Elmira College Presidential ScholarshipDarren Marcel TysonV — — ^ _ ^......., »,.. • «...Amanda Elizabeth ValentePatrizia VolpeLacey Ann WalterKenneth Wieczorek, JrSouth Plainfield Junior Baseball Club Scholarship, Knightsof Columbus ScholarshipBrian David WilsonPresidential Award for Educational AchievementJustin Walter WooScholastic Honor Society, English Department Award forOutstanding Achievement in Journalism, Edward J BiousteinDistinguished Scholar, Academic Team Award, PresidentialAward for Educational ExcellenceEman Sabet YounesNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, Joe Prince Scholarship, AustinHuslage Memorial Scholarship, The Club at Ricochet Scholarship,Presidential Award for Educational ExcellenceJohn Francis Yuill, JrVeronica ZappiNational Honor Society, Scholastic Honor Society, SpanishNational Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Vision2001 Scholarship, South Plainfield Education AssociationScholarship, Presidential Award for Educational ExcellenceDavid John ZebrowskiQui Ping ZhangPresidential Award for Educational Achievement

June 29, 2001 • South Plainfield Observer •11;South Plainfield GraduatesWe wish you success in all future endeavors.Columbia Savings Bank620 Oak Tree Ave.& Case Dr.(908) 757-1055Presto Printing19 South Plainfield Ave.(908) 756-5337G&G Graphics, Inc1110 Hamilton Blvd.(908) 668-0010Twice Is Nice175 Front St.(908) 561-6151Here's The ScoopGolden Acres Shopping Center(908) 769-0016Congratulations Graduates!Hall's Warehouse &Transportation501 Kentile Avenue(908) 756-6242 Fax: (908) 757-2667South Plainfield Observer"Your Hometown Paper"(908) 668-0010Patrick DiegnanAttorney at Law2443 Plainfield Ave.(908) 753-7200The Club at Ricochet219 St. Nicholas Ave.(908) 753-2300Congratulations Graduates!Liquid Assets118 New Market Rd.(908) 753-0290

12 South Plainf ield Observer • June 29, 2001KE KIDS TREATED TCFifth grade DARK graduates from Riley, Franklin, Roosevelt, Kennedyand Scared Heart Schools gathered at die community pool recently for apicnic. DARE officers Joe Papa and Allen Lamonda were kept busy handingout ice cream donated by Haagen Daz. Teachers and chaperones strolled aroundthe grounds or along the pool side. A few even braved the cool water with thestudents. A DJ kept the a crowd dancing. In addition to eating and swimmingdie youths enjoyed volleyball, basketball, shuffle board and more. The highlightof the day die raffle tickets. Each child received one ticket when theyarrived. Those holding the right tickets won DARE lions, footballs, basketballs,DARE Beanie Babies, tee shirts, bags and more. Each child went homewith a DARE water bottle and a two pound tin of cooldes donated by HallsTracking. Over 400 tins of cookies were distributed. Halls and Haagen Dazhave been staunch supporters of the DARE program for many years."Is your business beingovershadowed by your bank?"Tony Feraro - PresidentLOOK WHAT'S NEW AT UNITY!Interest on Checking withOpportunity CheckingNow paying up to 3.50% APYBank on Sundays with FreeBreakfast Served9 am to 1 pm at Whitehouse • SouthPlainfield • Edison • Scotch PlainsSpecial Market Rate CD'sCompare. These rates pay top dollar!Full Service Mortgage AllianceWe'll get you the mortgage if others failyou.U-Vest Alliance-Alternative InvestmentsAnd Introducing—Recruiting Servicesand Career Counseling for Your BusinessNow available at competitive, affordablefees from Unity Bank.Opportunity Checking' Minimum balance required to open accounl and earn interest is$2,000. 512 service charge if accounl falls below $2,000. if occoun! is closed wilhin 90days of opening dale, o fee of $30 will be assessed prior to dose-out. Annuol Percentage"'••c-i;.s !'A= v : s i o'"sc,i^ -c dc c or p-ckd oi c:;d era s,i-|3f. o c^w»;s All olbis assubject to chonge wiihout notice Free gift for new accounls only Gill will be received ataccount opening. Must be opened wilh new money.A disinterested bank can stunt yourbusiness's growth. At Unity Bank, you'llfind interested bankers who'd likenothing better than to take you out of thedark and put your business in the black.For personal business or forbusiness on a personal basis.Come to Unity Bank.Working with you. For you. Unity.Call 800.618.BANKUnity direct at unitybank.comSBA Preferred Lenderr^*"Clinton • Colonia • Edison • Flemington • Highland ParkLinden • North Plainfield • Scotch Plains • South PlainfieldSpringfield • Union • WhitehouseEQUALHOUSINGLENDERBy Kenneth MorganFrom the South Plainfield LibraryBookmarksThere's a lot of ground to cover diisweek, so let's go with news from theSouth Plainfield Library.The Library will be closed onWednesday in observance of IndcpendenceDay.There will be no meeting of theFriends of the Library in July or August.Their next meeting is scheduledfor September.Turning to Children's programs(and lots of mem!), there's this year'sSummer Reading Club, "FlippingOver Book?." The Club's kick-off program,featuring folk singer Daria, isset for tomorrow morning at 11:00.Registrations for the Club ate nowbeing accepted; see a staff member fordetails. Book check-ins begin on Monday.Monday also starts our scries ofSummer Kidcraft programs for childrenages six and older. The programswill be held Monday nights at 6:30;please sign up in advance, so we knowhow many to expect. We're also offeringSummer Reading T-Shirts for $8each. All sizes are available; you canplace your order at die CirculationDesk. There's our usual schedule ofchildren's Storytime programs nextweek. The programs are held on Tuesdaymorning at 10:30, Wednesdayevening at 6:30 and Thursday afternoonat 1:15. They're forchildren agesthree and over; no pre-rcgistration isrequired. Finally, our Game Gang programreturns on Friday, July 6, at 11a.m. For more information aboutdiese programs, check widi Children'sLibrarian Linda Hansen.Turning to the Circuit collections,we're between groups on the CD,Video and Large Print Circuits todayThe next batch of items from theVideo Circuit will be available nextweek; new tides from the odier circuitwill be here in the near future.Meanwhile, the current selection oftides from die Audiobook Circuit willonly be available until tomorrow.Titles in this group include The Innocenceof Father Brown by G.K.Chesterton, Mars & Venus in Love byJohn Gray, Cat & Mouse by JamesPatterson and, on CD, The Falcon atthe Portal by Elizabeth Peters.The Library, in conjunction with dieMiddlesex County Health Department,is sponsoring a Baby SittingSeminar on Monday July 30, Tuesday,July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 2.Each session runs from 1-3 p.m. Thecourse is for young people ages 11 andolder and will cover subjects like nutrition,child development and homesafety. The coarse will be held acrossthe parking lot in the Municipal Building.Space is limited, so you must preregister.You can sign up at me CirculationDesk.We've recently played host to anumber of special programs, die mostrecent of which was the "History ofSouth Plainfield" presentation on the19. These programs have been on avariety of subjects (including literature,crafts and history) and have beenvery well received. If you're interestedin having the Library host your program,feel free to make inquires. Askfor Library Director Sundra Fenn.Lasdy, here's a reminder about ourHomebound Program. Through theprogram, and widi the help of volunteers,die Library is able to providematerials for those who are unable toleave dieir homes (or who would findit difficult to do so) due to age, infirmityor injury. This way, you can borrowLibrary items without leavingyour (hopefully) air- conditionedhomes. For more information, justgive us a call; as noted in the last paragraph,ask for Mrs. Fenn.Well, diat's all we have room for thistime. See you next week.

June 29, 2001 • South Plainfield Observer • • 13-Park Karate Students Win World & National AcclaimOn Friday, June 8, MichaelMcHugh of South Plainficld (picturedin the center) competed in theAmerican Tac Kwon Do Association's2001 Tournament of Champions fordie top ten world competitors of the2000-2001 Tournament Yean'n LittleRock, Arkansas. Prior to this WorldCompetition, Michael competed inseveral regional and one national ATAtournaments securing a spot as thethird place competitor in die Top 10for sparring and received a personalinvitation to compete for a world title.In the Tournament of ChampionsMichael competed against the othernine first-degree black belt top ten finalistsfor sparring and placed fifth.The ATA Tournament of Championshosted top ten competitors fromcountries around the world, such as,the US, Canada, Argentina, Korea,Brazil and Paraguay.14-U12-UOn Saturday, June 9, Michael competedin the 2001 World Championships,the first ATA National Tournamentof the new 2001-2002 competitionyear. Michael moved up inage and competed as a first-degreeblack belt for 9 and 10 year olds. Heplaced first in sparring, winning hissecond national title, and third informs demonstration. Michael hasbeen studying Tae Kwon Do since hewas four years old under the instructionof Mr. Vincent Raimondi (picturedon the left with Michael), fifthdegreeblack belt and owner of "ParkKarate" in Roscllc Park, NJ.Also appearing in the picture on theright is Jorge Lee of Roselle Park, seconddegree-black belt and Top TenCompetitor for Men 17 &18 yearolds. Jorge also studies Tae Kwon Dounder the instruction of Mr.Raimondi and is an instructor for"Park Karate." After competing in theTournament of Champions on Friday,Jorge secured a bronze medal for athird place World Title in sparring anda fifth place in Forms Demonstration.Jorge has recently graduated RosellePark High School and will be goinginto die US Marines in September.Batters BexBy Sharon MillerEdison Tournament —June 29Our 12-U (Bosse) and 10-U teams will be partidparingin the North Edison tournament on June 29, 30and July 1. Please come out and support our teams. Best ofluck to both players and coaches.Edison Game ScheduleDate Time Field Opposing TeamJune 30 (Sat.) 8 a.m. 4 Edison AngelsJune30 11:30a.m. 4 NorthHuntertonStarsJune 30 3 p.m. 3 Wall WizardsJune29(Fri.) 6 p.m. 1 Freehold TornadoesJune 30 (Sat.) 8 a.m. 1 Brookfield Ct. ThundercatsJune 30 l.T5p.m. 6R Sparta White Diamonds10-U June29(Fri.) 6 p.m. 9 N. Edison Blue Devils AJune 30 (Sat.) 8 a.m. 9 West Jersey WitchesJune 30 4:45 p.m. 7 Edison AngelsThe game schedule for July 1 (Sunday) will appear in the Batter's Box andwill be posted on our website as it becomes available from the coaches.All-Star Tri-County Season—Week of July 2 The All-Star Softball team isin full swing.Our 14-U team will be playing North Edison on July 2 at the Pitt Street ParkComplex. On July 6 the game will be against Bound Brook in Bound Brook.Our 12-U (Bosse) team will be playing our 12-U (Reichert) team on July 5 atthe Pitt Street Park Complex.Our 12-U (Reichert) team, in addition to the above game, will be going againstWatchung on July 3 at the Pitt Street Park Complex.Our 10-U team will be playing Watchung on July 3 in Watchung. Pleasecome out and join us for another wonderful season of All-Star Softball. Goodluck to all players and coaches for a great season.The complete team schedules can be found on our website.Steve Kania's Championship Softball Camp — July 2-July 6—CoachSteve Kania will be hosting a-girl's Softball camp at the Soudi Plainfield HighSchool ball fields on July 2,3,5, and 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $125.For additional information, or to obtain an application, call (908) 755-0679.SP Summer Softball Sports Camp — July 16-July 20—The SoudiPlamhcld recreation department will be running a summer Softball sports campfor girls ages 8-15. The camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July16-July 20 at the South Plainficld High School ball fields. The cost is $35 andincludes a T-shirt. Applications arc available at die PAL Recreation Center.For additional information, please contact recreation director Mike English.Ponytail Softball Association Meeting — July 24—The South PlainficldPonytail Parents' Association will hold dieir next meeting on Tuesday, July 24at 8 p.m. in the South Plainficld Middle School Library. If you are interestedin becoming a member and being involved in girl's Ponytail Softball, pleasejoin us on July 24. New members are always welcomed.Ponytail Softball Online—You can now visit Ponytail Softball online anytimeat our newly created website...SPPONYTAIL.com. You will find thelatest news/events, team rosters/schedules, game highlights/pictures, informationon our Parents' Association, and All-Srar teams. Please feel free to contactus by keying on the email link WEBMASTERSPPONYTAIL.com found onour home page.AielloJL JLChiropractic Center, PC.Your Hometown Source for Health & Wellness2201 South Clinton Avenue, Suite HSouth Plainfield, NJ 07080-1471On the corner of New Market and South Clinton755-2289Congratulations to Michael and Jorgefor their world accomplishments.Congratulations to Michael for hissecond national accomplishment.June 30Deadline forShotman CampDon't look now, but the deadlinefor registration for the 2001 ShotmanBasketball Summer Camp at SouthPlainfield High School will is rapidlyapproaching. June 30 is the last dayto register for the camp widiout beingassessed a late tee.Mike "Shotman" Lanza, Directorof Shotman Basketball Camps will begiving kids pointers on shooting, freethrow shooting, ball handling, passing,and defense as well as mental concentration,conditioning, and preparation.This year's summer camp willrun from July 30 to Aug. 3, from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. for boys and girls ages11 to 18.The price is $125 for the week'sactivities, but you must register byJune 30, or you will have to pay a$25 late fee. So either print out anapplication at our web site, or registeronline at active.com.... InSouthPlainfield!Send a check or money orderfor $25/one year (outof-town-$30)payable to:South Plainfield Observer,1110 Hamilton Blvd., Suite1B, South Plainfield, NJ07080. Or order your subscriptionvia email atnancyg@spobserver.comand send your check to theabove address.By Tony CassanonotesCongratulations 2001 Champions - SFA-Astros, SFB-DiamondbacksSFC-Devil Rays — Our annual in-house double elimination tournamentwas completed earlier diis week in our Small Fry leagues'. This years tournamentand each of the games leading up to the championship games/seriesfeatured outstanding defense, pitching, great offensive comebacks and somebeautiful weather. Games were closely played and very competitive. Our fansseemed to be on the edge of dieir scats on each pitch and overall they got achance to see some exciting baseball games. Congratulations to all teams ineach league and especially the teams diat played into the championship roundhowever there can only be one winner at die end and they arc the SFA Champions-Astros,who defeated die Reds 5-1, SFB-Diamondbacks, who defeateddie Devil Rays 4-3, and SFC-Devil Rays who defeated die A's 8-6. Listedbelow are die players and coaches from the winning teams. Champions ineach league will be awarded trophies at diis years annual picnic scheduled for.Saturday, Sept. 8. Pony tournament games continue and will be completedshortly and the champions will be announced in the not too distant future.SFA - AstrosAdam BarlettaJeffCianfroccaJonathan DegutdsHarrison DonahueLauren FryGarrett LakeBrandon MadaloneDernard SmithChris StalloneMike StalloneBrian WieckowskiMng-Mr. StalloneC-Mr. LakeC-Mr. BarlettaSFB -Diamondbacks SFC - Devil RaysDougAveryJustin De OliveiraJoseph Dacchille Stephen Lan7,aJoseph Daddario Andy MuhlgeierChris Dc Oliveira Mason PclezVincent Fazio Freddy ReichertDarius Harris Chris RichardJoseph Laccrda Michael RomanoJonadian Marcoux Nicholas RossDaniel Pompilio Bobby SacksAndionySimone Mike WagnerRyan Szumski William WhitcfleetCurtis Wilchek Seth YocumMng-Mr. Marcoux Mng-Mr. RomanoC-Mr. Pompilio . C-Mr. ReichertFALL BALL REGISTRATION - FRIDAY July 13 and SATURDAYJuly 14 - As previously mentioned, the SPJBC will have a Fall Ball league thisyear for die first time. The first registration dates have been set for Friday, July13 and Saturday July 14. Cost will be $50 per player and will include t-shirtand hat. The age groups will be 9/10,11/12, and 13/14 (*bascd on next yearsplaying age). Teams will be formulated and out of towners are welcome. Gameswill start in September. For any additional details, please contact our Fall BallCommittee of Lee Flanagan, John Polizzano or Jeff Marcoux.SPJBC All-Star Tournament Starts Tonight (volunteers needed) The 28thAnnual SPJBC Invitational All-Star Tournament will start tonight and gameswill be played throughout the weekend and for the majority of the month ofJuly. Teams from all over the tri-state area will be bringing dieir best travelingall stars in a winner take all round robin tournament to be held at our complex.The SPJBC will be entering teams in all age brackets (8's,9's,10's,ll's,12's, 13's, and 14/15's). Volunteers are needed in die Snack Standsand for work details on the weekend. Please lend a hand if possible but moreso, please come out and support your friends and our teams during the tournamentwhich will run daily through the month of JulyUPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTSJune 29th - Invitational All-Star Tournament Start DateJune 30th/July 1st - Work Detail (Sat @ 7:00am, Sun @ 8:00am)July 2nd - Monthly General Membership Meeting - 8:30pmJuly 4th - Happy Fourth of July - no games scheduledJuly 7th/8th - Work Detail (Sat @ 7:00am, Sun @ 8:00am)July 14th/15th - Work Detail (Sat @ 7:00am, Sun @ 8:00am)There'sa lotgoing on.South PlainfieldObserver908-668-0010Subscribeto theObserver!T* r~| Please send me home delivery of the Observer.rtJAPPRE55.N0M13ER

•14' • South Plainfield Observer • June 29, 2OO1Stella (Baculis)Cirigiiano, 76Stella (Baculis) Cirigiiano of SouthPlainfield died on Sunday, June 24 atthe Muhlenberg Regional MedicalCenter in Plainfield.Bom in Elizabeth, she was a formerresident of Plainfield before movingto South Plainfield 50 years ago.In the 1970s, Stella worked atRoosevelt School and South PlainfieldHigh School as a cafeteria assistant.She was a member of Sacred HeartChurch.She was predeceased by her husband,Leonard Cirigiiano, who diedin 1984.Surviving are two sons, Salvatoreand Mario Cirigiiano, both of SouthPlainfield; a sister, Eve Lakowitz ofBelle Mead; a brother, Joseph BacilusofPhoenk, Ariz, and a cousin, JosephineTiemeyer of Washington, NJ.Funeral services were held at dieJames W. Conroy Funeral Home.McCriskin Home For Funerals.In lieu of flowers, memorial donationsin his name may be made to theSouth Plainfield Resale Squad, 2520Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield.Dorothy StojekWeingartner, 76Dorothy Stojek Weingartner ofSouth Plainfield died on Monday, June18 at her home.She was bom in New York City andwas a former resident of Plainfieldbefore moving to South Plainfield 33years ago.She was predeceased by her husband,Joseph Weingartner, who diedin 1999.Surviving are her son, Robert Weingartner,and his wife Dawn, of Orlando,Fla.; a brother, John Stojek ofNewburgh, NY and a sister, RuthWhite of Laurel, Maryland.Funeral services were held at theJames W. Conroy Funeral Home.Chester! Konkowski, 76 Medio (Joe) Schiavi, 87Chester J. Konkowski died on Friday,June 22 in die Haven Hospice atJFK Medical Center in Edison.He was born in Perth Amboy,where he grew up. He lived inMetuchen and Plainfield and had residedin South Plainfield since 1970.Mr. Konkowski had worked for theShell Oil Co., in Seawarren, for over40 years. Through his career withShell, he held various jobs and at thetime of his retirement in 1986, he heldthe position of shipping inspector.Chet was a long time member ofOur Lady of Czestochowa Churchand enjoyed visiting Monmouth Parkin Freehold. He was an avid bingoplayer, playing most frequently at St.Francis in Metuchen and otherchurches in the area.He is survived by his wife of 51years, Celia (Juva) Konkowski; foursisters, Steffie Kilyk of Carteret, FlorenceVadja and Frances Knapp, bothof Fords, and Dorothy Fraind of PerthAmboy; sisters-in-laws and brothersin-law,Alice Blaszcak of Oxford, AdeleSimpson of St. Petersburg, Fla.,Victoria Evans of South Plainfield,Stanley Juva of South Plainfield, andJohn Juva of Edison.He is also survived by many nieces,nephews, great nieces and nephew.Funeral services were held at theMedio (Joe) Schiavi of SouthPlainfield died on Monday, June 25 athis home.He was bom in New York City, wasraised in Sterling and was a formerresident of Plainfield, before movingto South Plainfield 37 years ago.Mr. Schiavi was retired from the USCoast Guard as a Chief Petty Officer.He served during WWII and retiredin 1956 after 22 years of service. Heworked as a bartender at the SchwaebischAlb in Warren for many years.He was a devoted member of SacredHeart Church. He was an avidgardener and enjoyed trips to AtlanticCity He loved his family and neighbors.Surviving are his beloved wife,Inger Bryhn Schiavi; two daughters,Michelle and her husband AnthonyPascarella of Morris Township andRenee and her husband Paul Dimayugaof Woodbridge; a son, FrankSchiavi of South Plainfield; a sister,May Fedicaro of Bound Brook andfive grandchildren, Virginia Schiavi,Ann Marie Madden, DominiqueSchiavi, Victoria Pascarella andZackery Marcus Dimayuga. Also survivingare three great grandchildren.Funeral services were held at JamesW Conroy Home For Funerals.ROBERT HUNTER JR.Owner-Manager756-28002456 Plainfield Ave,South PlainfieldHOME FOR FUNERALS2425 PLAINFIELD AVENUESouth Plainfield, NJ 07080FAX (908) 561-6744RICHARD W. McCRISKIN, Pres., Mgr.William C. McCriskin,. V. Pres., Dir.James A. Gustafson, Dir.James F. Connaughton, Assoc. Dir.Central Sixth Grade Pool F&rtyNOTICE TO ABSENT DEPENDENT(L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY To: Hearthwoodat North Brunswick Condominium Association,Inc.YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIREDto serve upon GOLDBECK McCAFFERTY &McKEEVER, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION,plaintiffs attorneys, whose address is Suite 420;Sentry Office Plaza; 216 Haddon Avenue;Westmont, NJ 08108, phone # (856) 858-3242, ananswer to the Complaint (and Amendment toComplaint, if any), filed in a civil action, in whichCountrywide Home Loans, Ing. is plaintiff, andRoslyn Y. Russell is the defendant, pending in theSuperior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division,MIDDLESEX County, and bearing Docket No. F-6136-01 within thirty-five (35) days after June 29,2001 exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so,judgement by default may be rendered against youfor the relief demanded in the Complaint (andamendment to Complaint, if any). You shall file youranswer and proof of service in duplicate with theClerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, HughesJustice Complex - CN 371, Trenton, New Jersey08625, in accordance with the rules ol civil practiceand procedure.This action has been instituted for the purpose of(1) foreclosing a mortgage dated October 25,1996,made by Roslyn Y. Russell as mortgagor, toAccubanc Mortgage Corporation recorded onNovember 7,1996, in Book 5185 of Mortgages forMIDDLESEX County, Page 586, which mortgagewas assigned to the plaintiff, Countrywide HomeLoans, Inc., by Assignment recorded on April S,1997 in Book 671 of Assignment of Mortgages forMIDDLESEX County, Page 380; and (2) to recover •possession of, and concerns premises commonlyknown as 3815 Birchwood Court; North Brunswick,NJ 08902.If you are unabfe to obtain an attorney, you maycommunicate with the New Jersey State BarAssociation by calling 1-732-249-5000. You mayalso contact the Lawyer Referral Service of theCounty of venue by calling 1-732-828-0053. If youcannot afford an attorney, you may communicatewith the Legal Services offices of the County ofvenue by calling 1 -732-249-7600.YOU, Hearthwood at North BrunswickCondominium Association, Inc., are hereby madea party defendant to this foreclosure action byreason of the following amendment liens; a) Lienrecorded November 24,1997 in Book 5404 at Page328 to secure the sum of $1,417.92; b) Lienrecorded November 24,1997 in Book 5404 at Page331 to secure the sum of $585.58; and c) Lienrecorded August 15, 2000 in Book 6347 at Page578 to secure the sum of $2,625.25, and for anylien, claim or interest you may have in, to or againstthe mortgaged premises.$88.00 June 29, 2001"BeautyHillside Cemetery's gentle slopes aredotted with stately trees andevergreens. Flowering trees and bushesaccent the grounds. The serenelandscape is meticulously attended andrenow ned for its care and upkeep. Alllots are fully developed areas andinclude perpetual care. Located onWoodland Avenue in Scotch Plains, anon-profit organization. 908.756.17293-[iCCsicCe Cemeterywww.hillsidecemetery.comStudents from Grant Central Sixth Grade enjoyedan end of the year pool party before taking offfor summer vacation.Legal NoticesPLANNING BOARDBOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD2480 Plainfield AvenueSouth Plainfield, New Jersey 07080(908) 754-9000June 22, 2001PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:That the undersigned has made application to theBorough of South Plainfield Planning Boardseeking a preliminary and final site plan approvalto add approximately 161 new parking stalls onproperty known as One Cragwood Road, SouthPlainfield, New Jersey (Block 528.01, Lot 45.08),located in the M-2 Zone.The application includes a request for preliminaryand final site plan approval, together with any othervariances the applicant may require for approvalof the proposed site plan.Said property is within 200 feet of property ownedby you or you are otherwise required by law to benoticed of the hearing.A Public Hearing has been ordered for Ju!y 10,2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at theBorough Hall, 2480 Plainfield Avenue, SouthPlainfield, at which time you may appear andparticipate in the hearing in accordance with theRules of the Planning Board. This notice is sent toyou on behalf of the applicant, by order of thePlanning Board.Information, maps, site plans and the applicationare available for your inspection in the Office ofthe Borough Clerk at Borough Hall, 2480 PlainfieldAvenue, South Plainfield, and may be reviewedMonday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Very truly yours,Lindabury, McCormick & Estabrook53 Cardinal Drive, RO. Box 2369Westfield, NJ. 07091Tel. (908) 233-6800Attorneys for Applicant, CfN Southfield, LLCBy Stephen A. Santoia, Esq.$77.00 June 29, 200BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELDPublic Notice is hereby given that the followingaction was taken by the Zoning Board ofAdjustment at its meeting held on June 19, 2001.A. Case #29-01—Arthur Collazo—Block 426; Lot10; R-10 Zone—Applicant's request for a sidesetback variance to construct an addition, washereby GRANTED.B. Case #35-01—Mark DeVito—Block 122; Lot 75;R7.5 Zone;—Applicant's request for a rear yardvariance to construct a wood deck was herebyGRANTED.C. Case #32-97/S—Harry Popik—Block 265; Lot27; HHDZone—Applicant's request for preliminary& final site plan for the construction of a threefamiliar dwelling was hereby GRANTED, withconditions.Janice J. MuccilliSecretary/Zoning Board of AdjustmentBOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELDORDINANCE 1565ABE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODYOF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD,MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, THAT:Ordinance 1565A entitled: AN ORDINANCEAMENDING CHAPTER 169 OF THE CODE OFTHE BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELDENTITLED "SOIL DEPOSITS" be adopted on firstreading and advertised in The Observer on Friday,June 29, 2001 and that a public hearing be heldon Thursday, Juiy 19, 2001 in the MunicipalBuilding, South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080Chapter 169AORDINANCE NO. 1565ASoil Deposits and Stockpiling169A-1 Permit required; soil defined.169A-2 Application; map required.169A-3 Fee.169A-4 Method of Deposit.169A-5 Use ol streets.169A-6 Exempt.169A-1. Permit required; soil defined.No person, company, firm or corporation shalldeposit permit or cause to be deposited within thelimits of the Borough of South Plainfield soil inexcess of forty-five (45) cubic yards from anypremises unless and until a permit therefore hasbeen issued by the Borough Engineer. No permitshall be issued unless and until all municipal taxeson the premises upon which the soil is to bedeposited are paid. Said permits shall become voidtwelve (12) months after date of issuance. Thestockpifing of soil shall be prohibited.Soil is hereby defined as all unconsolidated mineraland organic material of whatever origin that overliesbedrock and can be readily excavated, andincludes biologically stable organic material suchas humus or compost.169A-2 Application; map required.Any person, company, firm or corporation desiringto deposit soil onto premises located in theBorough of South Plainfield from other premisesinside or outside of the Borough in excess of fortyfive(45) cubic yards within any 12 month period,shall first file with the Borough Clerk an applicationfor such deposit. Said application shall be signedby the person, company, firm or corporationintending to perform such deposit, and by theowner of the premises to which the soil is to bedeposited and shall be accompanied by a map ofthe premises to which the soil is to be deposited,showing the proposed quantity of soil to bedeposited and where on the parcel same shall bedeposited. The Borough Engineer may requireadditional information including but not limited tothe proposed grades and existing topography inorder to assure that the proposed deposit will notnegatively impact the property upon which the soilis to be deposited or contiguous properties.169A-3 FeeThe following fee shall be paid to the Borough Clerkby the applicant at the time of application;Quantity Deposited Fee(cubic yards)Less than 100 $100.00101-500 5200.00501-1,500 • S300.001,501 and over $400.00A properly approved and properly signed permitmust be displayed on the premises which thedeposit is to be made while the work is beingperformed. A separate permit to remove soil frompremises located in the Borough of South Piainfieldmust also be obtained in accordance with Chapter169 of the Ordinances of the Borough of SouthPlainfield.169A-4 Method of DepositAny such operation shall be conducted so that thearea shall be properly leveled off, cleared of debrisand graded to conform to the approved grades forproper drainage.169A-5 Use Of StreetsIn the deposit of soil, only such streets within theBorough of South Plainfield shall be used for suchtransportation as may be designated for thatpurpose by the Borough Engineer, and such streetsshall be kept free from soil resulting from such soildeposit.If necessary, the applicant will be responsible tohave the streets cleaned of any soil resulting fromits transport.169-A-6 ExemptAny person, company, firm or corporation whichhas received approval from the Planning Board orBoard of Adjustment and/or has a certificate ofoccupancy for a business use which requires thestorage of soil is exempt from the provisions ofthis Chapter.Daniel J. Gallagher, MayorATTEST:Vincent Buttiglieri, Municipal Clerk$115.00 June 29, 2001

June 29, 200X • Soutli Plainf ield Observer • •15ireport• On June 19, a Hopkinson St.resident reported several holes inhis aluminum siding, which weredone by a BB gun.• An employee of the MiddleSchool reported scratches on allfour door handles of her car, whileit was parked in the lot.• A North Brunswick residentwas arrested for the theft of$25,000 worth of American ExpressCheques and laptop computersfrom Airborne Express onNew Durham Rd.• On June 21, several employeesof Odd Job on Helen St., reportedseeing a co-worker ripopen a sealed box and remove aportable hands free speakerphone system and put it down hispants. The suspect was apprehendedin the parking lot but didnot have the device on him.• An employee of Flexpac onHadley Rd. reported that the passengerside back window of hercar had been smashed and herCD player and $100 in cash fromher purse were missing.• A North Plainfield residentreported that his locked vehiclehad been parked at 100 KentileRd. The driver side door was brokeninto and a Kenwood radio,Sony CD changer, and twoKenwood 400 watt amps wereremoved.• On June 22, an employee ofInnovative Folding Co. onDurham Ave., reported that hervehicle's vent window had beenbroken and a pair of jumpercables were missing.• A Park Ave. resident reportedthat there was damage on thepassenger side rear quarter panelof his vehicle while it was parkedon Oakmanor Parkway.• A Plainfield man was arrestedfor shoplifting $14 worth of medicinefrom Krausers on Oak TreeAve.• On June 23, a Norwood Ave.resident reported having his secondfloor bedroom window brokenby a small piece of iron.• On June 24, an Elliot PI.women reported that a hole hadbeen dug near the walking pathat Highland Woods Reserve. Theresident also reported seeing agroup of youths making afire ringand had a campfire burning.Motorcycle tracks were also observed.• A Hillsboro man and his passengerwere assaulted by threemen on motorcycles on Lake St.The bikes had stopped in frontof the driver. The bikers claim thatthe driver of the car was blowinghis horn and driving too close.• A Clinton Ave. resident reportedseeing a man lookingthrough his rear window. Whenthe suspect saw the homeownerhe took off on his bike.• A Clinton Terr, resident reportedreceiving harassing e-tnail.• A male entered Sal's SpiritShop on Park Ave., lookedaround, left, and came back severalminutes later. He grabbedtwo bottles of cognac and ran outof the store towards Burger King.• On Monday, an employee ofDollar Tree on Stelton Rd., reportedthat someone had removedher wallet and other personalpapers from her pocketbook.The purse was inside herunlocked locker in the storageroom in the rear of the store.mC !sTo place an ad calll.m. on Monday, 908-668-0010.Rates - 3 line minimum-$11, $1 ea. additional line.HELP WANTED PART-TIME • APARTMENT FOR RENTSURVEYERS HELPER—SATwork. Total station, electronic datacollection and sketching. Will train.Start at $10 per hr. Opp. for advancement.Local in So. Plfd. Call908-753-5730.THERAPY AIDE—Part-time,South Plainfield area. No experiencenecessary/willing to train. Send resumeto: SP Observer, Box PT, 1100Hamilton Blvd., Suite IB, SouthPlainfield, NJ 07080.HELP WANTED FULL-TIMEMEDICAL ASSIST/RECEPTIONIST—Near Muhlenbcrg Hosp. F/T, flex,hrs, computer experience preferred.Fax resume to 980-755-9204.FURNITURE FOR SALEBABY GRAND PIANO, WHITEgood cond. $2500.; bedroom set forteenage girl, $500; desk; vanity withtop, toilet and tank, school desk andmore, call (908) 754-0989.CAMPER FOR SALE1985 TOYOTA CAMPER-14 FT.RV motor home, sleeps 4, 85,000miles, fair to good cond., needs somework, $2,500. Call (908) 754-0989.SOUTH PLAINFIELD—3 Roombasement apartment. Call after 7 p.m.(908) 753-6559.MULCH/TOPSOIL/STONEMULCH/TOP SOIL/STONE,pick-up or deliver, Mon thru Sat. KLKTrucking, 265 Ryan St. 908-757-4434.LANDSCAPINGLAWN MAINTENANCE Cleanups,Lawn Repair, Mulch, ShrubPruning, Aerating, Jeff Pellagrino,908-226-9547.MAINTENANCE SERVICESFLOOR WAXING, CARPETand Window Cleaning, PowerWashing. 908-668-8676.GUITAR LESSONSGUITAR LESSONS: ACOUStic,Electric, Beginner Specialists.755-6882.COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,Residential. 908-753-4222.COMPUTER INSTRUCTIONLGUITAR LESSONSPERSONALIZEDCOMPUTER INSTRUCTIONFOURHOMEOROFFICEMICROSOFT CKRWIRD PROFESSIONALCall MarthaTHE PATIENT ONE[ 732-494-5826 jGENERAL CONTRACTORThe Best Quality & Service Available35 Years ExperienceCALL FOR SUMMER SPECIALS• Patios • Brick Pavers • Sidewalks• Masonry Work. Retaining WallsResidential & CommercialConstruction & Renovations(9081 7S4-5730CELL PHONES[OPS COMMlNICATIONlINC.$ i4.99/mo*560 mins.60 mins weekly-500 min WeekendFREE Phone908-222-2188•After RebateGolden Acres Shopping Center3600 Park Ave. South PlainfieldGUITAR LESSONSAcoustic ||Electric ff755-6882CONTRACTORSBeginnerSpecialistBUILDER &GENERAL CONTRACTORNJ DCA LIC #019771Since 1981Lordina Builders908-753-3850Office Renovations| FREE ESTIMATES ~|LANDSCAPINGFHEE ESTIMATES - FULLY INSUBEDw• Lawn Maintenance • Clean-UpsLawn Repair • Mulch• Top Soil • Shrub Pruning• Aerating • FertilizingJEFF PFLLEGR1NO, Prop. • $PHONE (908) 226-9547PAGER (732) 570-0305HOUSE FOR SALE3 BEDROOM, LIV RM, KIT,1 bath, finished basement, vinylsiding, 2450 Willow Ave. Asking$210,000, Call (908) 756-2558:CONTRACTORSBUILDER, CONTRACTOR,Additions, Kitchens, Bathrooms,Office Renovations. 908-753-3850.CELL PHONES$14.99 MO., 560 MINS. Call908-222-2188.MORTGAGESFAST, APPROVALS, GREATrates, personalized service. 908-822-0090.SATURDAY,JUNE 30(RAIN DATE SAT. JULV 7)9 AM TO 3 PM131 JEROME AVE.(OFF PARK AVE.)COMPUTER INSTRUCTION • PHOTOS FOR SALEONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL-IZED instructions in your home ormine. 732-494-5826.CALL BY MONDAY,5 P.M. TO PLACE ACLASSIFIED AD9084684010.MULCH/TOP SOIL/STONE[callKLK Trucking for!Top Soil, Mulch, Sand, InfieldMix, Decorative & Crushed StoneI Sanding • Salting * Snowplowing IPick up or Deliv., Mon. Lhru Sat908-757-4434265 Ryan StreetSouth PlainfieldFASTMORTGAGESADDITIONS-KITCHENS -BATHROOMS-APPROVALS-GREAT RATES...PERSONAUZEDSERVICE.^908-822-00902325 Plainfield Ave. Suite 2ESouth Plainfield, NJSe Habla EspanolSUSHI RESTAURANTNOW OPENI MONTANA 4-Hours:Sunday thru Thursday -11:45 a.m. -10 p.m.Friday & Saturday -11:45 o.m.-l 1 p.m.3600 Park Ave.(Next to Hong Kong Supermarket)908-668-1808COLOR COPIES OFOBSERVERPHOTOS(prom, concerts,graduations.)for sale.Call Pattie for proofsheet and prices,756-8011 or 668-0010.To advertise,call908-668-0010ROOFINGJ.I PENYAlROOFING CO.COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIALRESIDENTIAL908-753-4222FAX 908-753-4763124CAMDEN AVE.SO. PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080PRINTING/TYPESETTINGInvitations'Brochures'Resumesfly ersG&G GRAPHICS1110 Hamilton Blvd., Suite 1BSouth Plainfield, NJ 07080908-668-0010-Fax: 908-668-8819email: ggnan@aol.comSWEDISH MASSAGESOLARISHolistic HeaithCenterSWEDISH MASSAGE"Specializing in Hot Stone Massage"THE PERFECT GIFT CERTIFICATE FORMather/Fathers Day * Birthdays*Anniversaries * Special OccasionsRoxanne Cortese, C.H.P.Complementary Healthcare Provider2701 Park Ave. So. Plainfield, NJ(908)561-1511

. • • • • : • / . : :Juno 29,2OO1-• South Plaiwfield ObserverExpanded PAL Building CelebratesWith Gala Grand OpeningLeft to right is Mayor Dan Gallagher, Joseph DeAndrea-architect, RobertKarabacnick-builder and James Curcio- Recreation Commission President.Above Frank Mikorski presents plaques of appreciation to Tracy Hartmann,Pam Mocharski and Carol Byrne. Pictured right is Superintendent ofSchool Dr. John Krewer addressing the crowd.School Board GroundbreakingMarks Start of Several ProjectsContinued from page 1and dedication as Public RelationsChair for the referendum, PamMocharski, for the long hours, themany signs and her help with the referendumvote and Carol Byrne, for hervolunteer work producing the manypublications and newsletters duringthe past year.The biggest thank you made byevery speaker was to the residents ofSouth Plainfield for coming out andapproving the bond referendum by a2 to 1 margin. The residents supportmade the project a reality.908-561-0051 Oak TreeDiscount Wine & Spirits902 Oak Tree Road, South Plainfield (Across from A&P)Mon. Tues. Wed. 9-9Thurs. Fri. Sat. 9-10Sun1068UD1/I/EISER"The place forpeople of great taste"The new weight room with new equipment.Councilman Dennis Cerami, Recreation DirectoDan Gallagher.Continued frontpage Ibuilding to former Police Chief AndrewA. Phillips. Recreation PresidentJames Curcio unveiled a new plaquededicated to the members of the BoroughCouncil and Recreation Commission.Architect Joseph DeAndreaand builder Robert Karabinchak wereCouncil Notes• Joseph B. DeAndrea has beenawarded the contract to perform architecturalduties associated with therenovations to the Municipal Building.Renovations will include a newlunch room for employees and expandingthe Police Department, usingspace that was used by the EngineeringDepartment and no longerneeded.• South Plainfield Fire Engine #56will be loaned to the MiddlesexCounty Fire Academy to be used fortraining purposes.• Digman & James Auction companywill conduct a sale of municipalproducts no longer useful to the Borough.• The Borough will be processing2002 NJDOT grants for the repairand replacement of sidewalks alongPark Ave. and the widening of DurhamAve. from Hamilton Blvd. toBushwick Ave.• Brian English has been hired as apart-time recreation attendant.and Mayoron hand for the festivities. Those inattendance were able to tour the newfacility. The once cramped office areais now part of the lobby. The weightroom and small meeting rooms are unrecognizableas die spacious new officearea. Recreation Director MikeEnglish proudly showed offeveiy inchof the facility. The Walk of Life Patiois the next step for the Chief AndrewA. Phillips Recreation Complex. Thepatio area is located in-between thebuildings. Bricks bearing a residentsname can become a permanent partof the patio for a donation to the complex.Mike English is excited about a newprogram that will enhance the outsideof the complex and provide yet anodierform of recreation. English envisionsa rose garden in front of thebuilding. Donations of rose bushes aresought along with gardeners to helpmaintain the plants. The PAL has alwaysoffered non-sports related activitiesfor people of all ages and Englishsees this as an ideal extension. Residentsinterested in participating in thenew rose garden are asked to call thePAL at (908) 226-7714.The 14,000 square foot additionmore than doubles the size of theoriginal building. It includes a multipurposeroom and a new weightroom. The building boasts a concessionstand, showers and lockers. Theevent was celebrated with a buffet dinnercatered by Hannagans, held in thehuge multi-purpose room. Music wasprovided by DJ Kevin Murtagh.ENTER TO WINtwo tickets to theRolling Rock TownFair Concert at yourlocal Buy-Rite.! C/ll/JT• PIN0T1GRIGI0um-J\199750MLMUffllO1.75UTERTHIS WEEKS BEER SPECIALSLONG TRAIL ALE AND ALL TYPES 12 OZNRBTLSOLD MILWAUKEE REG OR LIGHT 12 OZ CANS 8" mSHARP'S (NON-ALCOHOLIC) 12 OZNRBTLS OR CANS ... .9" CJSEMICHELOB REG OR LIGHT 12 0Z CANS 9 " imR JBASS ALE 12 0Z NR BTLS -|-|9912FAK |MILLER LITE OR GENUINE DRAFT „„12 OZ NR BTLS OR CANS 2/12 PAK CASE 13 39YUENGLIKG TRADITIONAL LAGER OR BUCK 4 TAN ., .12 0Z NR BTLS 14 9SDAB ORIGINAL OR DARK 12 0Z NR BTLS 17" mHEINEKEN, HEINEKEN DARK-moots12 0Z NR BTLS 4/6 PAK CASE 19"t> 33 mPAUL MASSON GRANDE AMBER ogg BAILEYS IRISH CREAM 1 eggBRANDY 750 ML O 750 ML 13FLEISCHMANNS A n 99 SEAGRAMS V.O. -j oggV0DKA175 LITER $2MFGREBATE I U 1.75 LITER 10IMPERIAL -M 99 SOUTHERN COMFORT -ings1,75 LITER $3 MFG REBATE ..I I 1.75 LITER 1 3FLEISCHMANN « 4 99 HENNESSEY VS 9999GIN 175 LITER $3 MFG REBATE I I COGNAC 750 ML £.£.RON CASTILLO SILVER, GOLD 1 nog THOR'S HAMMER 9099 IRUM 1.75 LITER I t VODKA 750 ML tO |INVER HOUSE A A gg GLEMDIM SINGLEMALT 9cgSCOTCH 1.75LITER$3MFfiREBATE . 1 1 SCOTCH CDEARLY TIMES A egg KETEL ONE O799I1.75 LITER I O VODKA 1.75 LITER . L ITHIS WEEKS WINE SPECIALSSUTTER HOMEKENDALL-JACKSON COLLAGEWHITE ZINFANDEL 750 ML .3.99 CAB/SHIRAZ BLEND 750 ML .7.99COOK'S BRUT OR EXTRA DRY MOUTON CADET750 ML 4.99 RED OR WHITE 750 ML .7.99CORBETT CANYONROSEMOUNTMERLOT 1.5 LITER 5.99 CHARDONNAY 750 ML ... .7.99RENE JUNOT ROUGE & BLANC PETER VELLA1 5 LITER ... .5.99 CHAB, BLUSH, BURG, RHINE,SANTA RITA 120 DEL RED 5 LITER BOX ..8.99CAB SAUV 750 ML .... .5.99 CARLO ROSSI CHIANTI ORSTOCK SWEET OR DRY WHITE ZINFANDEL 4 LITER 8.99VERMOUTH 1.5 LITER ..6.99 M&R ASTITALUS 750 ML 8.99MERLOT 750 ML 6.99 ALMADENRUFFINOCAB, CHARD, MERLOT, WHITECHIANTI 750 ML 6.99 ZIN 5 LITER BOX 10.99CASA LAPOSTOLLEW000BRIDGESAUV BLANC 750 ML .. .6.99 CAB SAUV 1.5 LITER 11.99BV COASTALBERINGER STONE CELLARSCABSAUV75OML 7.99 CHARDONNAY 1.5 LITER 11.91,BERINGER FOUNDERSPIPER HEIDSIECK BRUT OR EXTRA DRY ICHARDONNAY 750 ML .. .7.99 750 ML •. .23.99I A C I F R R A ZESTY, RIPE FRUIT COMPLIMENTEDLH oicnnn BY TASTY OAK, HINTS OF SPICE,CKARDONNAY AND THE WARMTH OF VANILLA ARO-15 $C99 MAS. RICH AND LUSCIOUS ON THELITER D PALATE E WITH A SMOOTH FINISH.PRICES EFFECTIVE WED., June 27THRU TUES. July 3, 2001.All prices subject to sales tax • We reserve the right tolimit quantities • Not responsible for typographical errorsUORA«IP£.«ITHJAMMYBIACKBERBY AND CHERRYMM FLAVORS, PICKINGUP EARTH AND ANISEFLAVORS.MSfl"SBCASEBEEFEATERVODKAMIST11.5 *lUTER