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Dangerous Conditions Plague
Perth Amboy Streets
Too Close to Call
Unofficial Results - June 4th Primary
Complaints at Caucus & Council Meetings of 5/14/14 & 5/28/14
PERTH AMBOY - Resident
Jane Herron who lives near
the intersection of Groom &
Neville Street spoke before the
Council. Herron complained
about the heavy traffic on her
street, “There are too many
overweight vehicles traveling in that area.” She asked
the Council’s help on possibly
getting 4-way stop signs or
flashing lights to help alleviate
the problem in that area.
“That intersection is very
dangerous and there have been
several close calls of traffic
accidents.” (There was one accident involving a school bus.)
Herron came back again to
speak at the 5/28/14 Council
Meeting. “Nothing was done
since the last time I spoke at
the previous meeting. School
buses, tractor trailers and ambulances are still constantly
traveling Groom Street. I can
understand the ambulances,
but the tractor-trailers are a
constant presence. I’ve gone to
the Police, the Council and the
Mayor. I’m just asking to enforce the laws on the books.”
Garbage was another big issue at the 5/12/14 Caucus
Meeting. Heavily traveled
Convery Boulevard has had
a problem with garbage bags
and cans being blown into the
streets on windy days. The
Fred Henry
572 Votes - 49.91%
Council At Large
Mickey Gross - 693 Votes; Christine Noble 756 Votes
The Intersection of Groom & Neville Street is another heavily traveled dangerous intersection.
*Photo by Joe Bayona
part of Convery that had the
most problems would be the
area where the houses are closest to the streets.
Council President Joel Pabon was also concerned about
the connector from High
Street to Rte. 440 where trucks
have been dropping off rocks,
especially by Rudyk Park. “As
far as the Convery Boulevard
(Rte. 35) Garbage has not been
picked up and some residents
had stickers put on their cans.
These residents received no
warning letters.”
DPW Director Frank Dann
came up to answer the concerns of the Council and residents. He said Sanitation Supervisor Hector Palidura has
gone to residents in that area
of Convery Boulevard to warn
them about disposal of their
garbage.
Council President Joel Pabon said, “We need to take a
look at what is going on in that
particular area around Convery Boulevard.”
Business Administrator Greg
Fehrenbach said, “The Sanitation Workers complain about
the garbage problems on Convery Boulevard. Palidura documents complaints and will
take photos of the garbage that
he has seen.”
Councilman Fernando Irizarry commented, “The train station also needs a major cleanup.”
Councilman Gonzalez Answers Critics
Responds to Residents Siberry and Sierakowski Statements
PERTH AMBOY - At a previous Council Meeting resident
Stanley Sierakowski posed a
question to the city attorney.
That question was: “Is it illegal for a Council Member to
accept a position or another
form of compensation not to
run for re-election?”
The city attorney said, “I will
have to get back to you with
an answer.”
At a subsequent meeting,
Sierakowski posed that same
question, this time addressing
John O’Connell
569 Votes - 49.65%
the Attorney and Councilman
Kenneth Gonzalez.
The attorney advised Gonzalez that he did not have to answer that question since Sierakowski mentioned Gonzalez
when he questioned the lawyer
again. Gonzalez took the attorney’s advice.
Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez finally said at a meeting
held in late May that he was
neither offered a position nor
Continued on Page 4
Councilman
Kenneth Gonzalez
City Repairs, Trash Storage
Discussed in South Amboy
By: Joseph L. Kuchie
SOUTH AMBOY - Sidewalk
repairs as well as trash and
garbage storage were two big
discussion points at last week’s
South Amboy business meeting.
Councilwoman Zusette Dato
began the discussion when she
asked about an area at the end
of John Street. She explained
that workers put asphalt where
bricks should be and it was not
“aesthetically pleasing” for the
typically beautiful space.
Business Administrator Camille Tooker said she was not
familiar that they put asphalt
but told Dato that she would
look into the matter.
“I think what happened was
that they were out plugging
holes and they probably made
a misjudgment…it should not
be asphalt,” Tooker said. “I
will let them know that has to
be changed.”
Following Dato was Councilwoman Christine Noble,
who asked Tooker when applications for exterior grants
would be taken in town. Tooker explained that residents
could begin looking for those
applications in late August and
the funding would begin in
September.
“The funding should become
available in September…
we’re going to have something
on the website soon,” Tooker
said “Applications will not be
ready until August. It’s important to remember it’s first
come, first serve and that you
must have a code violation.”
Councilmen Mickey Gross
raised questions about the
sidewalks located outside the
South Amboy YMCA. He
questioned what was being
done about the broken sidewalks being blocked off by
cones, but Tooker said that
the YMCA, not the city, was
responsible for fixing the area.
President Connors asked
Tooker where the city was
with the garbage and recyclables being left on porches
and sides of houses. Tooker
responded by saying those residents were receiving tickets
for not properly storing their
trash bins, but Connors asked
to see the information.
“Can I see a list of those tickets? Because I haven’t see any
improvements since we’ve
talked” Connors asked. “You
shouldn’t walk down the street
and have to look at garbage
cans.”
All council members were
in attendance for the business
meeting. The next city council
meeting will be held on June
18th at 7:00 p.m.
Perth Amboy City Council Meeting, Wed. June 11, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
2. The Amboy Guardian *June 11, 2014
IF IT’S LOCAL
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Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremonies & Parades - South Amboy
& Perth Amboy Photos by Joe Bayona, Paul Wang, Katherine Massopust, Bob Ned
Mayor Fred Henry speaks in front of the Memorial at South Amboy City Hall. Boy Scouts and other
Members of the Community listen as a wreath is laid in remembrance.
Waiting for the South Amboy
Parade to start
Members of the 4th New Jersey Vol. Infantry
The JROTC of Perth Amboy
High School leads the parade
The Perth Amboy City Council and Mayor Diaz wave to the
spectators
Dept. of Public Works Danny
Cleaver
Laying the Wreath at the War Memorial in Perth Amboy
Watching the Ceremony at
Perth Amboy’s Waterfront
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Farmer’s Market
PERTH AMBOY - The Y is proud in hosting a weekly
Farmers Market! Be sure to stop by every Tuesday and load
up on fresh fruits and veggies for your family. Vendors will
set up on the parking lot in front of the Y, 357 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy on Tuesdays from 12:00 noon
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4. The Amboy Guardian *June 11, 2014
LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
EDITORIAL
A Shot in the Arm Proposal
Vintage Trolley *Courtesy of URHS
At the last Historical Preservation Commission Meeting on
Thursday, June 5, 2014, three
gentlemen came and spoke
about a proposal for a Transportation Heritage Museum
or Park for Perth Amboy. The
proposed location would be on
the East side of the NJ Transit
North Jersey Coast Rail Line
between Market Street and the
Raritan River. These gentlemen
represented the United Railroad Historical Society, a registered 501c-3 non-profit. Each
of these gentlemen spoke about
the importance of preserving
old trolleys, train cars, buses
and fire trucks.
Their collections are from
all corners of New Jersey and
they want to find an appropriate
location to display and operate
their vintage vehicles. These
men explored over 40 New Jersey locations over a period of
30 years. Their decision to propose to come to Perth Amboy
came about when they spoke
with Tracy Jordan who knew
that they were looking for a
centralized place to house their
best vehicles. Tracy suggested
they try Perth Amboy which is
geographically central to New
Jersey; it’s along the North
Jersey Coastline; there is the
proposed Transit Village; the
proximity of numerous major
highways and let’s not forget
- the historic district of Perth
Amboy which includes being
a part of the Coastal Heritage
Trail.
Perth Amboy has been described as one of the ten most
historic cities in the United
States. Our City is full of historic “firsts” as well as many
other significant historical
monuments. A Transportation
Heritage Park could be a part
of that. The trolley in Perth
Amboy was an integral part of
the growth of our City until the
1930’s.
The proposed museum would
utilize tracks along a narrow ½
mile section of dormant land
West of Second Street and parallel to the railroad. At first,
there will be only a few pieces,
then more would be brought in
as the museum achieves success over time.
This proposed Transportation
Heritage Park would be a positive step in revitalizing the City
of Perth Amboy. By creating
a Transportation Heritage Attraction it will generate tourism
and a reason for people to come
visit Perth Amboy for the entire
day. These tourists will then
patronize local restaurants,
discover our fabulous (in the
process of being rebuilt) Waterfront and visit the other historic
destinations in the City.
At the same time we are boosting tourism, we will be teaching future generations about the
history of transportation as well
as the importance of Perth Amboy in that history.
There is a ripple effect in
motion when someone takes
interest in your town. When
opportunity comes, one has to
grip onto it with both hands and
don’t let go! That opportunity
may only come by your way
once, so don’t let it pass you by.
We thank Bill McKelvey who
was able to answer our questions to make our article much
more comprehensive .
K.M.
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THE COMMUNITY VOICE
Going
Too Far
As we all know by now who
Mr. Edward Snowden is. If
you don’t know, I’m going to
wake you up. He was the man
that spilled the beans on what
the NSA (National Security
Agency) was doing over the
years. They were collecting
telephone data and e-mails
plus watching who was on the
internet in the United States
and overseas. They told us it
was for our own safety and to
catch the bad guys. Now the
telephones company which
were working with them like
AT&T, Verizon and many
more. After 9\11 in 2001 the
Bush administration started
this PATRIOT ACT in which
the ACLU said was about invading our privacy.
This is nothing new. In the early 70’s the CIA and FBI were
watching and wiretapping the
American people that was protesting the Vietnam war. Then
in 1971 the Washington Post
news paper broke the story out
what the CIA and FBI was do-
ing. Now many are saying that
the NSA is going too far and
they have a computer system
that collects millions of phone
records and other data. Is the
NSA more powerful then the
Obama Administration? And
where is Congress to protect
the American people’s civil
liberties? Whatever happened
to the Constitution and the 4th
Amendment? In fact, President Nixon had to resign from
office because he broke the
law on the 4th Amendment.
Orlando “Wildman” Perez.
Kenneth Gonzalez
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was he offered any compensation to not run for re-election.
Resident John Siberry read a
letter a the 5/12/14 City Council Caucus Meeting where he
accused Councilman Gonzalez with unethical and immoral behavior.
Siberry mentioned Gonzalez’
illegal use of a handicapped
placard in 2012. That case
was closed in 2012 in court
in Woodbridge because of the
statute of limitations.
In 2012 Siberry produced
photos and documentation as
evidence against the Councilman to state his case.
In the statement that Siberry read at the Council Meeting dated 5/12/14, he accused
Gonzalez of being offered a
judgeship position in exchange
for not running for re-election.
Besides this issue being discussed in that statement, he
also accused Gonzalez of representing clients who received
grants from the City of Perth
Amboy in real estate closings,
while he was a sitting Councilman.
The Amboy Guardian decided to contact Councilman
Gonzalez in reference to the
statements that John Siberry
has made against him.
Gonzalez’ statement sent to
the paper said: “The City Attorney has issued a legal opinion in 2010 citing no conflict
and permitting me to represent
real estate clients who apply
for City first time home buyers
grant funds since the Council
has no say over who gets the
funds. The decision is made
based solely on who meets the
criteria. The identity of the at-
Stanley Sierakowski
John Siberry
torney who represents the person plays no role in the process. Mr. Siberry is aware of
all of this but he is seeking to
malign my character for political ends. Mr. Siberry continues
to harbor a personal vendetta
against myself and my family
for reasons unknown to me,”
The City Attorney Mark
Blunda was unavailable at
those meetings. Another attorney from his firm was present who advised Mr. Gonzalez
about the matters discussed in
this article.
Environmental Essay Contest Winners
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Press Release 6/8/14
PERTH AMBOY - Four students from Perth Amboy Catholic
Upper School wrote winning essays for the annual Environmental Essay Contest, sponsored by the Middlesex County
Divisions of Solid Waste Management and Environmental Health. Joshua Joo, Grade 6, and Emmanuel De Jesus,
Grade 8, each placed third in their grade category. Trisha
Ponik, Grade 7, claimed second place for her grade level,
while seventh grader Laurie Jimenez won first place for her
essay. Awards will be presented in July.
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Correction
PERTH AMBOY - In the
6/4/14 issue of the Amboy
Guardian it stated that
BID Member Yvonne Lopez voted “No” against
the interim budget. This
was incorrect. Yvonne Lopez voted “Yes” for the interim budget. The Amboy
Guardian regrets this error.
Volunteer
Firefighters
Needed
PERTH AMBOY - The Perth
Amboy Fire Department: Volunteer Division needs members. Accepting men and
women ages 18 years or older.
Volunteers must be a Perth
Amboy resident. For more information please contact 732442-3430 or 732-324-3505.
Kearny
Cottage Open
PERTH AMBOY - Come visit
the historic home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny. The
Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and is
open on Mondays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and
the last Sunday of the month
from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Kearny Cottage needs your help.
Anyone interested in joining
the Kearny Cottage Historical
Society please contact 732293-1090. We are on the web!
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Monthly
Book Club
SEWAREN - There will be
a monthly book club at the
Sewaren Library, 546 West
Ave, Sewaren. For more info
call 732-634-7571 or email
sewarenlibrary@gmail.com.
We are looking for adults to
join a book club starting in
November. Please fill out the
attached form if you are interested in joining us. Day and
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Defending Jacob by William
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6. The Amboy Guardian *June 11, 2014
National Days of Remembrance Holocaust Commemoration Ceremony
*Photos by Joe Bayona
Shua Kessin and Chaim Weintraub with the Harmonics Band sing the National Anthem.
By: Joe Bayona
PERTH AMBOY - On Monday May 19th a Holocaust
Commemoration Ceremony
was held in Perth Amboy. It
started with the raising of
the Israeli flag at city hall
circle. Afterward there was
a lecture given in the council chambers by Holocaust
survivor Fred Heyman. Mr.
Heyman is a NJ resident and
member of the Holocaust
Council of Metro West in
Whippany, NJ.
In his talk Mr. Heyman
recounted his memories of
the Holocaust as a child,
from its very beginning.
Mr. Heyman’s talk portrayed the Holocaust from
a slightly different perspective. When he asked the rhetorical question, “Could it
happen in this country?” He
said, “Yes it can,” pointing
out that between WWI and
Hitler’s take over, Germany
was a Democracy much like
the United States.
Another interesting point
was made by Mr. Heyman. He asked the audience if anyone had heard
of Dachau. About half
the audience of 40 people
raised their hands. Dachau
was the first concentration
camp built by the Nazis,
and served as the model for
all future camps. But when
they were building it no one
paid attention. Like when
we see a condo project or
shopping mall going up.
We know something is being built but never question
what is being built or why.
After the lecture Mr. Heyman sat down and answered
questions from a group of
young interested students.
For more information on
the Holocaust you can go
to the website of Holocaust
Council of Metro West at
http://jfedgmw.org/page.
aspx?id=254523
Mayor Diaz, Herschel
Chomsky, and Fred Heyman raise the Israeli flag
over city hall circle.
The Israeli flag flies
over city hall circle
Irving Lozada, Lisa
Nanton, Joel Pabon
and Abraham Pitre at
flag raising
Mayor Diaz presents Fred Heyman with proclamation
Lighting of the ceremonial candles
Herschel
Chomsky
welcomes the attendees
Lighting of the ceremonial candles with a
student from McGinnis School
Lighting of the ceremonial candles with
Msgr. Gordon
Guest speaker and Holocaust survivor Fred
Heyman
Lighting of the ceremonial candles with
Rabbi Ari Saks from Cong. Beth Mordecai
Lighting of the ceremonial candles with
Elder Rodgers from Cathedral Int.
Shasbi Ganzweig gives
the benediction
Lighting of the ceremonial candles with a
Police Chaplain Corps Member
Fred Heyman answering questions from a group of
students
Mayor Diaz with the
Harmonics Band
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Wednesday, June 18
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cost $10 - Full Buffet
Everyone attending will receive 20% off
on their next visit to The Barge
Drawing for gifts.
Bring plenty of business cards.
RSVP a must.
For more info call Milton Paris 732-306-0040
Shabbat by
the Sea
PERTH AMBOY - Friday
June 13th 6:30 p.m. Mark
your calendar to join us at
Congregation Beth Mordecai,
224 High St., Perth Amboy.
We meet at the synagogue and
walk two short blocks to the
park overlooking Raritan Bay.
Enjoy the sweetness of Shabbat in the open air as the sun
sets & the cool breeze sails
in. Please RSVP for dinner afterwards, $18 per person. For
more info call 732-442-1373.
June 11, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian .7
The Wizard of
Menlo Park
WOODBRIDGE - Raconteur
Radio presents “The Wizard
of Menlo Park” on Tuesday,
July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Raconteur Radio returns to the BAC
this July commemorate the
350th anniversary of the state
of New Jersey by celebrating
one of its most notable residents. A staged radio drama
that details the life of Thomas
Alva Edison, complete with
costumes, lighting & sound
effects. Reservations Essential 732-634-0413.
Installation of
Officers
Communication
From the Office
of Senator Vitale
5/30/14
WOODBRIDGE - Members
of the Kevin J. Reinhard Detachment of the Marine Corps
League held their induction
ceremony at the Elks Club recently. Bill Wilson, Past Dept.
Commander congratulated the
new officers for the increase in
membership.+
The new officers installed
were: Bernie Shafer, Commandant; Robert Hilliard, Sr.,
Vice Commandant; Ernest
Stoukas, Jr., Vice Cmdr; Phil
Crocker, Judge Advocate;
Paul Coleman, Adjutant; John
Bodnar, Paymaster; Harold
Mann, Chaplain; Manny Simoes, Sgt. at Arms; James
Hamilton, Chief of Staff; Jack
McGreevey, Public Affairs
and Joe Ruiz, Aide de Camp.
Paymaster Bodnar reported
that the detachment contributed over $12,000.00 to the
Wounded Warrior Fund and
Marines helping among others charities year to date. He
stated that, “With our Commandant being reelected, our
detachments are in very capable hands and will continue
to prosper under his leadership
and direction while keeping
alive the finest traditions of the
Marine Corps.”
Ask the Rabbi
EDISON - On Thursdays,
Rabbi Saks from Congregation Beth Mordecai, Perth Amboy is available for any and
all questions from everyone at
12:10 pm at the food court in
Menlo Park Mall in Edison.
Learning
with the Rabbi
WOODBRIDGE - Every
Thursday, Rabbi Saks from
Congregation Beth Mordecai,
at 9 a.m. will be in the Woodbridge Panera Bread across
from Wegmans.
Local Band
Thursday
WOODBRIDGE - Woodbridge Bands take the stage at
Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge. FREE
Parking at NJT Parking Lot.
Live Entertainment Featuring
LOCAL Bands and Musicians.
Enjoy Great Music “Under the
Stars” and “On the Lawn.”
Show time at 7:30 p.m. FREE
ADMISSION with a donation
of Nonperishable Food Items
for “We Feed Woodbridge
Food Banks” Beer & Wine
for sale by Riffy’s. June 19 Smoke & Mirrors. Inclement
weather hotline - 732-6026045.
8. The Amboy Guardian *June 11, 2014
Happy Father’s Day
Mayor’s Fluke
Tournament
WOODBRIDGE -The Mayor John E. McCormac Fluke
Tournament will be on Saturday, June 14 from 6 a.m. to
5 p.m. at the Sewaren Boat
Launch. $125 per boat. Mandatory captains meeting at the
Woodbridge Elks, 665 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge on
Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. For
more info call the Rec. Dept.
at 732-596-4048. The proceeds will go to seven year
old Megan Knight Manheimer
who is diagnosed with an optic
glioma, an inoperable brain tumor and a seizure disorder.
Home
Gardener’s
Contest
PERTH AMBOY - 2014 Perth
Amboy Home Gardener’s
Contest Sponsored By The
Royal Garden Club By The
Bay. Contest is open to amateur gardeners only. Apply by
June 30, 2014. Contact: The
Royal Garden Club By The
Bay; C/O Betty Crews, 557
Neville Street; Perth Amboy,
New Jersey 08861. For Additional Info call: Betty Crews
(848) 203-4642. All winners
must agree to have their names
and gardens used in publicity about the contest. Judging
Dates: July 14 and July 15,
2014. Prizes: First: $100.00;
Second: $50.00; Third: $25.00.
June 11, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian .9
Happy Father’s Day
The 37th Annual
Frog Hollow
5K Run &
Health Walk
SOUTH AMBOY - “The Run
Through the Streets of South
Amboy Hills & Flats” The
event will be timed and there
will be 2 water stations. There
will be a free youth Fun Run,
awards, t-shirts, post race picnic, and all day swimming and
tennis. The run will be held
on Saturday, June 28. Rain or
Shine! $20 Advanced Registration, $25 at the Gates. Frog
Hollow Swim and Tennis Club
is located on Ferris St. off of
South Pine Ave. in South Amboy, NJ. For more info call
732-727-9094 or go to www.
froghollowswim.com.
7:30 a.m. -Registration Begins
8:30 a.m.- Fun Run Starts
9:00 a.m. - 5K Run Starts
9:15 a.m. - Health Walk Starts
10:00 a.m. - Awards
11:00 a.m. - Picnic Begins
All proceeds will be given
to the South Amboy First Aid
Squad and South Amboy Fire
Department evenly.
Senior Fashion Show - Seabra’s Armory - 5/21/14
*Photos by Bob Ned
10. The Amboy Guardian *June 11, 2014
Happy Father’s Day
Citizenship
Classes
PERTH AMBOY - Every
Wednesday: : FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER is offering
a free course to assist those
who plan on taking the USCIS Citizenship Test. All details will be discussed at the
meeting. All who plan to take
the course must attend Orientation. Call or visit the office
to register. 149 Kearny Ave.
(Proprietary House) Perth
Amboy.
Learn How to
Speak Up and
Get Results
PERTH AMBOY - On Tuesday, June 17 at 6 pm, The Citizens Campaign is hosting a
free workshop on how to get
the word out and make an impact in Perth Amboy on issues
you care about.
Learn the basics of citizen
journalism and find out about
free tools available to anyone
interested in promoting what
is happening in your community. The workshop will cover
how to write an article, letter
to the editor, the use of social
media, and other ways you can
effectively reach your community.
The “How to Get the Word
Out Workshop” is part of the
ongoing Impact Perth Amboy, an initiative of The Citizens Campaign to develop a
network of citizen problemsolvers who are committed to
making a difference in the City
on matters concerning the arts,
economic development, education, the environment and
more.
The “How to Get the Word
Out Workshop” will be held
on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:00
pm at Middlesex County College Perth Amboy Center at60
Washington Street. This is a
free public event. Perth Amboy residents, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners
are encouraged to attend.
The Citizens Campaign is a
community of problem-solvers
– government law and policy
experts, business people, citizen journalists, civic leaders,
students, teachers, parents, artists, entrepreneurs and more –
dedicated to empowering citizens through civic leadership
training in innovative problem
solving to meet today’s challenges and provide an alternative to dysfunctional politics.
Our mission is to catalyze a
cultural shift from a structure
based on who has the power to
who has the best solutions.
LAW OFFICES OF
ERALIDES E. CABRERA
Specializing In
• Civil Litigation
• Matrimonial
• Immigration
• Bankruptcy
• Real Estate
Offices Located At:
708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732)826-5020
1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908)351-0957
Vendors
Wanted
PERTH AMBOY – we are
looking for vendors for the
Flea Market at the Perth Amboy High School Cafeteria.
The Flea Market will be held
on Saturday, June 14th. Set
up time is 8:30 a.m. The Flea
Market will run from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. We are located at
300 Eagle Ave., Perth Amboy.
Spaces are available for $10 a
space (bring your own table),
$15 for a space with table or
2 for $20 w/table & space and
tables are limited. For information please contact Irma @
maiadi@aol.com, or cell/text:
(732) 585-8322
June 11, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian .11
Perth Amboy High School PTO
Annual Spring Flea Market
Rain or Shine
Saturday, June 14, 2014 - 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Perth Amboy High School (Main Campus) Cafeteria
300 Eagle Ave., Perth Amboy
$15 per table…2 for $20…$10 per space (Bring your own table)
Contact the Perth Amboy High School PTO for details
Irma’s email: maiadi@aol.com or cell/text: (732) 585-8322
Knitting Circle
SOUTH AMBOY - There will
be a Knitting Circle on the
first and third Tuesday each
month at 6 p.m. at the Dowdell
Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. For
more info call 732-72 1-6060.
Atlantic City
Bus Trip
Do you or someone you know have
Old Photographs or Documents?
The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is
Looking for Old Photos and Documents of
Perth Amboy, South Amboy,
Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area)
For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents
will be scanned into digital format & returned to you.
For more info please call 732-293-1090
PERTH AMBOY - The
Knights of Columbus Council #299 will be holding a Bus
Trip to Atlantic City Trump Taj
Mahal on Saturday, June 14,
2014. Bus will depart at 1pm
from the Knights of Columbus
Hall on 228 High Street, Perth
Amboy, NJ. Tickets are $30
get back $20 casino voucher.
Food and refreshments will be
served along with door prizes.
If you’re interested in going
please contact Ed at (732)
535-2562.
Dominican
Festival
PERTH AMBOY - The United
Dominicans of Perth Amboy
will be having a Dominican
Festival on Friday, August 15
from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.; Saturday, August 16 from 1 p.m.
to 10 p.m.; Sunday, August 17
from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Parking available in the Municipal
Parking Lot (Next to Wilentz
School Field).
Ladies
Auxiliary of
Sayreville
#4699
SAYREVILLE - The Ladies
Auxiliary of Sayreville #4699
will hold their monthly meeting on June 24, at 7 p.m. at the
post Hall. All auxiliary members are invited to come to our
meeting. Bring your ideas and
suggestions to our meeting.
For more info call 732-2643041.
COMPLETE ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Thomas M. Ploskonka & Company, P.A.
Certified Public Accountants
“My approach to the practice of
accounting is different than most others’.
Thomas M. Ploskonka
Accountants normally respond to their clients’
requests and needs. I go beyond that.”
Visit my Web page for a Free Consultation!
Web: www.ploskonka-cpa.com
1149 Green Street
Iselin. New Jersey 08830
E-mail: tploskonka@comcast.net
Phone (732) 283-0114 Fax: (732) 283-3329
Edison AARP
Chapter 3446
EDISON - Edison AARP
Chapter 3446 will meet on
Monday June 16, at 12 noon at
The Rosewood, 2863 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, for a
luncheon and installation of
officers for the coming year.
“The Elderly Brothers’’ will
provide entertainment. We
will be collecting food for the
Middlesex Food Bank and eye
glasses at the luncheon. Visit
our website at www.edisonaarp.org for additional information.
Cat Pajamas at the
Resorts Casino Trip
SAYREVILLE - Sayreville
Seniors Thursday Club Presents Cat Pajamas at the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City,
Sunday, June 22. $25 pp.
Show ticket plus $10 slot play.
Bus Leaves Sedlak Parking
Lot at 11 a.m. and returns approx. 9 p.m. Any questions
or for reservations please call
Jack or Ann at: 732-254-7263.
Please make checks payable
to: Jack Floersch, 12 Nimitz
Place, Sayreville, NJ 08872.
None Members Welcome.
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12. The Amboy Guardian *June 11, 2014
Family Fun
Night
SOUTH AMBOY - The South
Amboy Youth Athletic Association (SAYAA) is planning
a trip to see the Somerset Patriots. Tickets on sale now $10
each. Game - Wednesday, June
11. Time - 7 p.m. at TD ballpark in Somerset. Contact Valerie @ 732-254-2808 to order
tickets or for more information
visit website www.league lineup.com/sayaa
Perth Amboy High
School 1979, 1980
& 1981 Class
Reunion
PERTH AMBOY - The PAHS
1979, 1980 & 1981 Class Reunion will be held at Avenel
VFW, 60 West Park Avenue,
Avenel, NJ 07001 on Saturday, July 12, 2014 7 p.m. to
midnight, Cost - $60 per person; includes cocktail hour
and buffet dinner. Music by
Tony “Bojo” Negron!! Lodging: Holiday Inn Express,
874 U.S. 1, Avenel, (732)
726-1900 Class Contacts:
Class of 79- Bernice Mary
Gorman, Joan Marciniak Betancourt, Linda Soto, Becky
Tirado, James Kaposztas, Ed
Velez; Class of 80 - Marianne
Gumaer-Campagna;Class of
81 - Michele Sandrik. For further details contact the reunion
team with Facebook or Joan
Betancourt at 732-409-2418
for tickets and reunion/hotel
information.
Connections
Program Seeks
Volunteers
MIDDLESEX COUNTY The Connections Program of
Catholic Charities, Diocese of
Metuchen, a voluntary child to
adult match program is seeking adult volunteers to provide
a positive friend relationship
to children and youth that has
suffered a loss or has special
needs. These children reside
in Middlesex County and
Franklin Township and are in
desperate need of a positive
role model. Adult Volunteers
are being sought to make a difference in the lives of children
and youth through one-to-one
activities.
Any individual 18 years old or
older, of any ethnic, religious
or economic background, who
is interested in making a positive impact on a child’s life
is eligible to become an adult
volunteer mentor.
All adult volunteers will be
screened, receive training,
staff support and other services
as needed. If you are interested
in learning more about Connections Adult Mentoring Program, please contact Jeanette
Cullen at (732) 738-1323.
Play Trip
SOUTH AMBOY - The South
Amboy Seniors are planning
a trip to Hunterdon Playhouse
on June 17, 2014, for a dinner
and show (Better with a Band)
a summer musical. Cost is
$82. Bus is leaving from the
South Amboy Senior building
on Stevens Avenue at 9:00 am.
If interested call Mary Ann at
732-721-3894.
Atlantic City
Bus Trip
PERTH AMBOY - P.A.R.O.
is sponsoring an Atlantic City
Bus Trip on Saturday, June 14.
Departs at 12 Noon from the
Train Station to Showboat Casino. $30 pp. Get a $20 Casino
voucher. For more info please
call: Reyes Oretega 732-9046844 or Ivonne Pierantoni
732-874-4154. Refreshments
and snacks will be served. Gift
baskets will be raffled.
David’s Touch
Fundraiser
WOODBRIDGE - The David’s Touch Foundation will
be hosting its second annual
Billiards Tournament fundraiser at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St.,
Woodbridge on June 12 at 9
a.m. Trophies will be awarded
t the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winners. Breakfast and lunch
will be provided for all supporters. Spectators welcome.
This event is being held in
honor of 6-year old, Sasha - a
little girl from Plainfield who
is battling lymphoblastic leukemia. All of the proceeds will
go to her and her family. Minimum Donation - $10 - Checks
only - No Cash. Along with
over 50 players, both Mayor
McCormac from Woodbridge
Township and Mayor Diaz
from The City of Perth Amboy
will be participating.
Vendors
Wanted for Artisan Craft Show
SOUTH AMBOY - The South
Amboy YMCA is looking for
vendors to participate in an
artisan craft show on Saturday June 14th from 10am-3pm.
Local artisans will be selling
their unique and hand-crafted
creations – including jewelry,
knit wear, quilts, beads, chocolates and much more! Table
registrations will support the
Y’s Strong Kids Campaign,
which provides scholarship
assistance to members of the
community. One table: $25,
Two tables: $40. For more information or to register please
contact Roxanne DeVoe at
732-316-8217,
Roxann.devoe@ymcaofmewsa.org
or
Lois Griffin at 732-316-8219.
livestrong_southamboy@
ymcaofmewsa.org
Car Show
WOODBRIDGE - Raritan Bay
Cruisers Car Show starting
on Tuesdays from May 13 to
Sept. 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Weather Permitting at Pizza
Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge (WalMart Parking Lot) 50/50s &
Trophy’s Awarded. For More
Info Call 732-585-7365
Swearing In of New Police Officers- Perth Amboy
*Photo by Paul W. Wang
Outdoor
Flea Market
WOODBRIDGE - The Barron
Arts Center Annual Outdoor
Flea Market will be on Saturday July 12 from 8 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Rain or Shine! Benefits
the Woodbridge Township
Cultural Arts Commission &
future programming at the
Barron Arts Center. For Vendor info call 732-634-0413.
Newly sworn in Police Officers: Anthony Garcia, Jennifer Morales
and Tyrone V. Burch II pose with Police Personnel Capt. Lawrence
Cattano, Chief Benjamin Ruiz and Capt. Luis Guzman and Mayor
Diaz
Swearing In of New Firefighters - Perth Amboy
*Photo by Paul W. Wang
Saint Stan’s
Carnival
SAYREVILLE - The Parish
Carnival Grounds located on
Main Street and Macarthur
Avenue, Sayreville, Wed.,
June 18th from 6 p.m. to 10
p.m.; Thursday June 19th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, June 20th; Food Tent
Opens At 5 p.m. Carnival is
open from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.;
Saturday June 21st is Alumni
Night - open from 5 p.m. to
11 p.m. Tickets are available
in the Church Lobby before
and after Masses. Food, Fun
and Entertainment for everyone. Radio Broadcasts. For
more info call 732-254-0212.
Newly sworn in firefighters David Bonilla, Thomas Macri, Joan Munoz
and Freddie Vazquez pose with Chief Pitre, Mayor Diaz and Council
Members Lisa Nanton and Bill Petrick.
Joshua Bishop-Mbachu Honored- Perth Amboy
*Photo by Carolyn Maxwell
DVD
& Recorded
Media Drive
SOUTH AMBOY - Your
spring cleaning is done and
you’re wondering what to
do with all of those unwanted DVDS, CDS, and video
games. How about donating
them to South Amboy’s Sadie
Pope Dowdell Library? The
Library Foundation DVD and
Media drive is on-going, with
collection boxes at the South
Amboy Y, Madura Pharmacy,
and the library.
This is an on-going program
and your generous contributions enable the library to increase its resources for the
residents of South Amboy. All
donations are fully tax deductible and the Dowdell Library
Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit corporation. Please
call (732)721-6060 for library
hours. To schedule a pick-up
for larger collections, please
contact Grace at 732-7216592. Your support is greatly
appreciated.
Councilwoman Lisa Nanton reads a proclamation from the Mayor
and City Council recognizing Joshua Mbachu on his achievement
of reaching Eagle Scout. Looking on with pride are his mother and
sister.
Ernest Hansen Auxiliary Recognizes Nurses
*Photo by Joan Zaleski
PERTH AMBOY - The Ernest Hansen Auxiliary gave each Nurse’s Station
in Raritan Bay Medical Center a Jade plant for Nurses Recognition Day. L
to R Susan Kaczmarek, Marcella Massopust, Barbara Durgin
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Novena to St. Rita
Petition to St. Jude
Petition to St. Jude
O holy protectress of those
who art in greatest need,
thou who shineth as a star
of hope in the midst of darkness, blessed Saint Rita, bright
mirror of God’s grace, in patience and fortitude thou art a
model of all the states in life.
I unite my will with the will
of God through the merits of
my Savior Jesus Christ, and
in particular through his patient wearing of the crown of
thorns, which with tender devotion thou didst daily contemplate. Through the merits
of the holy Virgin Mary and
thine own graces and virtues,
I ask thee to obtain my earnest
petition, provided it be for the
greater glory of God and my
own sanctification. Guide and
purify my intention, O holy
protectress and advocate, so
that I may obtain the pardon
of all my sins and the grace to
persevere daily, as thou didst
in walking with courage, generosity, and fidelity down the
path of life. (Mention your request.)
Saint Rita, advocate of the impossible, pray for us.
Saint Rita, advocate of the
helpless, pray for us.
Recite the Our Father, Hail
Mary, and Glory Be three
times each.
K.M. & C.M.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved
and preserved throughout the
world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude worker of
Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude,
helper of the hopeless, pray for
us.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved
and preserved throughout the
world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. Jude worker of
Miracles, pray for us. St. Jude,
helper of the hopeless, pray for
us.
Say this prayer nine times a
day for nine days. It has never
been known to fail. Publication must be promised.
Say this prayer nine times a
day for nine days. It has never
been known to fail. Publication must be promised.
Thank you, St. Jude
J.T.T.
Thank you, St. Jude
G.T.A.
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City Wide
Yard Sale
Correction
SOUTH AMBOY - The
City Wide Yard Sale will
take place on Saturday,
June 21 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. All South Amboy
Residents can participate
at no cost just by flying blue
and white balloons at their
home to alert shoppers! No
registration necessary! For
more info email events@
southamboynj.gov. Sponsored by the City of South
Amboy.
Ukrainian
Cultural
Festival
PERTH AMBOY - Assumption Catholic Church located
at 684 Alta Vista Place, Perth
Amboy, NJ will hold its annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival
on the parish grounds on Saturday, June 21st , 2014 from
12 noon until 8 p.m. Based
on last year’s very successful
1000+ attendance by friends,
families and local communities, we expect an even greater
turnout this year. The festival
will feature church tour, live
entertainment, dancing, family
activities, vendors, traditional
Ukrainian homemade food/
beer, raffles and more. Ukrainian dancers will perform at
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the
school hall. No charge for admission. No Outside Food or
Drink Allowed . For vendors
or more information call 732826-0767 or visit us at www.
assumptioncatholicchurch.net.
Senior Scene
Happenings
Perth Amboy
WED. Jun. 11
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THURS. Jun. 12
MON. Jun. 16
TUES. Jun. 17
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WED. Jun. 18
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THURS. Jun. 19
Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m.,
Williamson Hall, High St.
Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, Florida Grove Rd.
St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St.
The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m.,
Family Life Center, Madison Ave.
Ukrainian Assumption Seniors, 12 Noon
Church Basement, Alta Vista Pl.
St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m.,
Fellowship Hall, Commerce St.
Holy Spirit Seniors, 12:30 p.m.,
Church Hall, Brace Ave.
Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m.,
Presbyterian Center, Market St.
Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m.,
Williamson Hall, High St.
Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, Florida Grove Rd.
St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St.
Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m.,
Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St.
The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m.,
Family Life Center, Madison Ave.
WED. Jun. 11 MON. Jul. 7
South Amboy Seniors, noon,
Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave.
St. Mary’s Seniors, noon,
Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave.
South Amboy
Attn: If Your Club changes Your
Schedule due to the Holidays
Please give us two weeks notice!
732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610
Please Submit Community Events
2 Weeks in Advance!
LOOKING BACK
Stories From Perth Amboy
PERTH AMBOY – 1957 Perth Amboy High School Senior Prom: Kay & Bobby, Irene & Joey and
Barbara & Mike.
Photo Courtesy of Kay Shaffer Fodor
PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine
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Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine
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