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1 November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.1 Amboy Guardian VOL. 4 NO P.O. BOX 127 PERTH AMBOY NJ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2014 THE *Weekly Newspaper* * * COMPLIMENTARY UP TO 10 COPIES/$1 EACH ADDITIONAL Outlet Sale! Page 3 Bill of Rights and Veterans Day - Front And Center Perth Amboy 11/11/14 PERTH AMBOY - It was apropos that the Bill of Rights was celebrated along with Veterans Day on 11/11/14. Over 1200 viewed the actual document, the Bill of Rights which was on display at Perth Amboy City Hall. The last time this important document was viewed was 25 years ago during the Bill of Rights Bicentennial Celebration. The weather cooperated with warm temperatures and clear skies which made for a perfect day of celebration. On this page and Page 11 are more photos from the Perth Amboy Bill of Rights and Veterans Day and Woodbridge Veterans Day Celebrations. Brody Zsiga of Cub Scout Pack 53 carrying a picture of his great grandfather, former Perth Amboy resident Steve Zsiga, a Purple Heart Recipient from WWII. *Submitted Veterans Day Perth Amboy *Photos by Bob Ned Veterans Day Woodbridge *Photo by Joe Bayona Bill of Rights *Photos by Paul W. Wang Thursday, 11/20/14 - Perth Amboy BOE Meeting 6 p.m. South Amboy City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

2 2. The Amboy Guardian * November 19, 2014 If It s Local - It s Here! South Amboy Business Meeting 11/5/14 SOUTH AMBOY - One of the items discussed at the meeting pertained to street opening permits vs. zoning applications. At previous meetings, residents had complained that they were paying fees for work that was not done on their property. Business Administrator Camille Tooker said, The City Attorney was asked to clear up the ordinance pertaining to work done by residents on their property. Some residents were given out Zoning applications by mistake which did not pertain to the work that was done. If the residents did not touch the curtain or apron in front of their property a zoning permit was not needed. They will get the difference of the overpayment of the incorrect applications that they filled out. Another resolution was approving emergency appropriation for Employee Group Health. B. A. Camille Tooker said, The C.F.O. said the emergency appropriation of $136,000 to the Employee Group Health was because of the hiring of new employees. Complaints about sewer and water payments discrepancies by two residents were explained and resolved. One complaint was from an owner at 271 First St. In September 2013 Middlesex Water replaced the meters and shortly thereafter the remote for the meters broke and they were unable to obtain any readings. The problem was fixed, but when it was repaired, the meter gave a reading for all nine months of usage per apartment instead of one quarter. A spreadsheet was provided by the resident. They believed there was an incorrect reading by Middlesex Water Company. Because of this discrepancy and the proof provided by the resident, they would get credit on their next bill. The NJDOT awarded the City a grant in the amount of $25, This grant came from the Highway Safety Fund/Safe Corridors. Additional road improvements were made. One improvement included line stripping. The total contract price had decreased by $ for a total contract price of $27, Unnecessary bid items were removed because of field conditions at the time of construction. Councilman Donald Applegate was absent. Letter From SDA Assumption Catholic School Meredith and Jacques Streets Perth Amboy Middle States Accredited NOW REGISTERING PRE-K (4 YR OLD) KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1-8 NOW REGISTERING FOR ACSSCHOOLOFFICE@GMAIL.COM

3 Public Notice PERTH AMBOY/SAYRE- VILLE- Effectively immediately and until further notice both the sidewalk and bicycle lane on the Victory Bridge are closed in both directions. Due to this change pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited in this area as per instructions from the NJ Department of Transportation. November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.3 Advisory: South Amboy P.D. Crime Prevention Bulletin SOUTH AMBOY - Due to recent burglaries of motor vehicles, the South Amboy P.D. would like to issue the following crime prevention bulletin: * Please lock your vehicle doors and refrain from keeping items of value in your vehicles overnight. *Please consider leaving an exterior light illuminated throughout the evening hours. *Please report any suspicious activity immediately via 911, or the department s main number at (732)

4 4. The Amboy Guardian * November 19, 2014 EDITORIAL A Whole Lot of History in and Around One Small Circle City Hall Circle During the Bill of Rights Celebration 11/11/14 *Photo By Paul W. Wang Published by Amboy Guardian LLC P. O. Box 127 Perth Amboy New Jersey (732) CRLYNMXWLL@AOL.COM (732) KMASS514@GMAIL.COM Carolyn Maxwell Acting Editor, Publisher & Advertising Manager Katherine Massopust Paul W. Wang Lori Miskoff Layout & Asst. Writer Staff Photographer Website Manager The Amboy Guardian will not be liable for advertising errors beyond the cost of the space of the copy. Notification must be made of errors in ads within one week of publication. Pictures may be claimed up to 3 weeks after publication, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with submission. Printed on 100% recycled paper Just looking down at City Circle, one can see a whole lot of history. Let s start with the Historic Elm Tree in front of City Hall. There was a battle to keep that Elm Tree alive. Planted around the 1840 s it has seen a lot of history. In 1863 it witnessed the first flight of the dirigible Aereon by Solomon Andrews in Perth Amboy. That Elm Tree saw the First African-American man to vote under the 15 th Amendment. Thomas Mundy Peterson was walking by City Hall when James Lawrence Kearny (son of Lawrence Kearny of the Kearny Cottage) asked Peterson to come up and vote. We have a replica of the Liberty Bell in City Hall Circle. It is mandated by law that the Mayor ring the Liberty Bell at 2 p.m. on July 4 th. The Commemorative Arch was constructed in honor of the Bill of Rights Bicentennial on Nov. 20, The Circle was initially known as Market Square. It was there that market and commerce took place in that circle. There are many historic homes on High Street, recently identified by a marker installed by the Historic Preservation Commission. One of the homes is the Governor Larson Home. Morgan T. Larson was Governor of New Jersey from 1929 to There was a horrible tragedy in the City that took place in The Eagle Hose and Chemical Company lost nine men (including his two brothers: Lawrence and George) in a horrific accident when the firetruck collided with a train going through town. Governor Larson took in 7 children left behind by his those two brothers. He made sure that each child got a College Education and was well cared for. Larson was also instrumental in building the Outerbridge Crossing. City Hall itself is where the signing of the Bill of Rights took place. It is the oldest functioning City Hall in the United States in continuous use. It was also a Courthouse and City Jail until There was a fire in After another fire in 1765 it was rebuilt in In 1789 the Provisional Assembly first ratified the Bill of Rights. It s on the U.S. National registry of historic places. Next door is the Surveyor General s Office. Built in 1684 it was a meeting place and record archive. Thanks to all the meetings, New Jersey went from proprietary colony to royal colony to statehood. It s currently under renovation. K.M. & C.M. LOCAL PERSPECTIVE With the Deepest Love and Gratitude With the deepest love and gratitude, I want to thank my love Wendy Leonardo, family, friends, supporters, volunteers, donors, opponents and the City of Perth Amboy. Above all, I want to thank God for all his blessings. A Step Away From Civilization On November 13, the New Jersey General Assembly took a major step away from civilization and towards barbarity by enacting legislation promoting suicide. A.2270 authorizes physicians to prescribe lethal medication Thank You for the Opportunity Thanks to the voters of Perth Amboy, two years ago I was given the opportunity to serve as a member of this board. I decided to run because I had a goal of providing the best education for our children, which I believe should be of the utmost importance to all of us... not just parents. The future of this city and country is in the hands of our children. Unfortunately, by every available measure, we know that the schools of Perth Amboy have been at the bottom for a long time, and I wanted to help change that. I came onto this board with great hopes that we could work together to improve our schools. But instead of finding a group of community leaders committed to improving education, I found total chaos. This district was in turmoil all due to what I feel was a character assassination of the previous superintendent. Some may say that the problem was caused by her when she spoke to the media about the state of THE COMMUNITY VOICE To have thousands of voters and their families asking me to represent them and be their voice is truly awe-inspiring. With pride I look forward to continue to inspire our youth and serve this great City of Perth Amboy. Congratulations to all of the successful candidates Joel Pabon Sr., William Petrick and Fernando Gonzalez. My best wishes and blessing to the new city council. All the candidates overdoses by which a patient kills himself. The medical profession, which is about therapy and healing, would be fundamentally prostituted by this bill. Suicide is not therapeutic and death is not healing. Confusion about such basic ideas can be fatal. Proponents of the bill argue that this bill is about rights but it is society s first and foremost right and duty to protect people s most basic rights, which above all includes their lives. When direct killing of any kind becomes legally and socially acceptable, everyone s rights are threatened. This bill most directly threatens the most vulnerable: the ill, the aged, the disabled. It clearly sends the message: their lives are, at least sometimes, not worth living. our schools. I am of the belief that if we do not face the truth of what is not working, we will never be able to succeed. It is true that I am not a person who measures her words or is politically correct. It is also true that I am not a hypocrite, liar or one who sits back and allows illegal things to go on for political self-preservation. I still care deeply about our community and about the education our children are receiving. I still believe that we can change for the better. But I decided not to run this year because of one reason... Natalia, my granddaughter. I want to enjoy her at this time. for city council should hold their heads high; running for office is not easy. For me, it has been a very humbling, exciting and difficult experience. I am proud to have been one of you. Let s all continue to get involved and work together for the future of our city. Thank you and God bless you all! Sincerely, Jelmin Caba Such radical embrace of the culture of death should not come on the basis of a vote. To his credit, Assemblyman Craig Coughlin voted no on this bill. To his shame, John Wisniewski voted yes. As a fellow Polish-American, I find the description of such legislators coined by the contemporary Polish philosopher Zbigniew Stawrowski most appropriate: Wisniewski and his 40-other colleagues are sleek barbarians. I urge Senator Vitale not to join them. Sincerely (Dr.) John Grondelski My views are exclusively my own. Therefore I am not able to give all the time and energy this district will need to fight all that is wrong with this board. I encourage all people to be attentive to what they are being told and to ask many questions. I wish the new board members the best and hope they do get the answers they need to make positive changes. Thanks again to the voters who gave me this opportunity to serve. Maria Garcia Member of the Board of Education of the City of Perth Amboy The Holiday Season is Coming Up Soon! Please Make Sure You Send Your Community Events At Least Two Weeks in Advance of the Date that it Will Occur. The Amboy Guardian will be offering Special Pricing for All Upcoming Holiday Ads! Call Carolyn at For More Info Keep those Letters Coming! We Love to Hear From You! letters to the editor to amboyguardian@gmail. com or write to the paper at Letters to the Editor, The Amboy Guardian, P.O. Box 0127, Perth Amboy, NJ Letters must include your full name, address and daytime telephone number or cell phone number for verification. If you are a public official, please include your title. All letters are subject to editing or rejection. All submissions may be published or distributed by us in print, electronic or other forms. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are those of the writers and do not represent or reflect the views of the Amboy Guardian.

5 Where to Find Us... IN CLIFFWOOD: A&P FOOD MARKET ROUTE 35 IN FORDS: BIGGS PIZZA & PASTA NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. COLONIAL RESTAURANT NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. METROPOLITAN CAFE KING GEORGE S RD. PUBLIC LIBRARY FORD AVE. ROOSEVELT S DELI KING GEORGE S RD. SUPER DUPER DELI III KING GEORGE S RD. IN HOPELAWN: KRAUSZER S FLORIDA GROVE RD. SOVEREIGN BANK FLORIDA GROVE RD. IN ISELIN THOMAS PLOSKONKA C.P.A GREEN ST. IN LAURENCE HARBOR: HOFFMAN S DELI... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. KRAUSZER S...9 LAURENCE PKWY. IN MORGAN: SOUTHPINE LIQUORS S. PINE AVE. IN PARLIN: DAD S ROYAL BAKERY WASHINGTON RD. IN PERTH AMBOY: 1 ST CONSTITUTION BANK FAYETTE ST SMITH ST. ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER BARRACKS ST. ALAMEDA CENTER ELM ST. AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE MAPLE ST. AMBOY EYE CARE...94 SMITH ST. AMBOY PHARMACY...186A SMITH ST. ANITA S CORNER BRACE AVE. ASIAN CAFE KING ST. THE BARGE FRONT ST. C-TOWN MAPLE ST. CAPITAL ONE BANK STATE ST. CEDENO S PHARMACY STATE ST. CITY HALL HIGH ST. COPA DE ORO SMITH ST. CRISPY CHICKEN NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. DUNKIN DONUTS FAYETTE ST. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS...87 SMITH ST. ELIZABETH CORNER HALL AVE. FAMILY FOOT CARE SMITH ST. FLOWERS N THINGS...69 SMITH ST. FU LIN SMITH ST. INVESTOR S BANK STATE ST. JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER... 1 OLIVE ST. JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER A HOBART ST. KIM S DRY CLEANERS SMITH ST. LAUNDRY FACTORY NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. LAUNDRY ON MADISON MADISON AVE. LAW OFFICES CARSON AVE. LEE S MARKET SMITH ST. LUDWIG S PHARMACY...75 BRACE AVE. LUIGI S RISTORANTE SMITH ST. MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC CONVERY BLVD. PETRA BEST REALTY SMITH ST. POLICE HEADQUARTERS NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. PORTUGUESE MANOR ELM ST. PROVIDENT BANK STATE ST. PUBLIC LIBRARY JEFFERSON ST. PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION FIRST ST. QUICK CHEK CONVERY BLVD. QUISQUEYA MARKET MADISON AVE. RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SANTANDER BANK CONVERY BLVD. SANTIBANA TRAVEL STATE ST. SCIORTINO S RESTAURANT NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SHOP-RITE CONVERY BLVD. SIPOS BAKERY SMITH ST. SUPERIOR DINER SMITH ST. SUPREMO SUPERMARKET KING ST. TORRES MINI MARKET BRUCK AVE. TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL SMITH ST. UKRAINIAN NATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AMBOY AVE. WELLS FARGO SMITH ST. IN SAYREVILLE: BOROUGH HALL MAIN ST. SENIOR CENTER MAIN ST. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT MAIN ST. VENEZIA PIZZERIA MAIN ST. IN SEWAREN: PUBLIC LIBRARY WEST AVE. SEWAREN CORNER DELI WEST AVE. IN SOUTH AMBOY: AMBOY NATIONAL BANK N. BROADWAY BROADWAY BAGELS S. BROADWAY BROADWAY BISTRO N. BROADWAY CENTER DELI N. STEVENS AVE. CITY HALL N. BROADWAY COMMUNITY CENTER O LEARY BLVD. KRAUSZER S N. BROADWAY KRAUSZER S BORDENTOWN AVE. PUBLIC LIBRARY HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO S HARBOR LIGHTS S. BROADWAY SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER BORDENTOWN AVE. WELLS FARGO BANK N. BROADWAY IN WOODBRIDGE: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE...91 MAIN ST. MAIN ST. FARM MAIN ST. NEWS & TREATS MAIN ST. REO DINER AMBOY AVE. ST. JOSEPH S SENIORS RESIDENCE...1 ST. JOSEPH S TERR. Deadline for Print Ads: 7 p.m. Thursday Office Hours: Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library Meeting PERTH AMBOY - There will be a meeting of the Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library on Wednesday, November 19 th at 7 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. All are welcome. For more info call Food Stamps Assistance PERTH AMBOY - Every Wednesday there will be a Food Stamps Assistance Program 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: JRF s Family Success Center families to come in and meet with a representative from the Community Food Bank of NJ to assist with food stamps application and eligibility guidelines. For additional information please call or visit our office located at: 149 Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy (Proprietary House). 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 or Citizenship Classes PERTH AMBOY - Every Wednesday: : FAMILY SUC- CESS 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. 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 We are on the web! November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.5 Community Calendar Perth Amboy TUES. Nov. 18 Library Board of Trustees, 5 p.m. City Hall, High St. UEZ, 6 p.m. City Hall, High St. THURS. Nov. 20 Board of Education, 6 p.m. McGinnis School, State St. MON. Nov. 24 City Council, Caucus, 4:30 p.m. City Hall, High St. City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. City Hall, High St. South Amboy MON. Nov. 17 Board of Education, Business/Public, 6 p.m. SA Middle/High School, Harold Hoffman Pl. THURS. Nov. 20 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. City Hall, N. Broadway Amboy Guardian Subscriptions are Only $65 per year for 50 Issues Mailed to Anywhere in the U.S.A. For more info Contact Carolyn at

6 6. The Amboy Guardian * November 19, 2014 Harvest Fest Perth Amboy 11/8/14 *Photos by Bob Ned Perth Amboy Caucus/City Council 11/10 & 11/12/14 Meeting PERTH AMBOY - R /14 Authorizing a one (1) year contract with Colgate Paper Stock Co., Inc., New Brunswick, NJ for the marketing and processing of recyclables. Department of Public Works Director, Frank Dann gave a detailed explanation of this resolution at the 11/10/14 Caucus Meeting. Colgate Paper Stock Co. was contracted for this one year contract because two of the former recycling plants we used went out of business. The Colgate Plant in New Brunswick was the closest in our area. Our recycling has gone up a lot. Colgate Paper Stock Co. would rather we bring dry paper to their plant. Colgate will test the moisture in wet paper. If it exceeds their tolerance, we will not get credit. We monitor consumer price marketing. Councilman Kenneth Gonzalez said The contract gave Colgate first preference to rebid after the one year contract ends. At the 11/12/14 Council Meeting resident Alan Silber recalled that an owner of another recycling company warned the City that commingling recyclables would not be good. Colgate Paper Stock Company was awarded the contract for one year. The resolution was moved by Councilman Bill Petrick and seconded by Councilman Fernando Irizarry. R-548 passed. Former Councilman Kenneth Ballut took exception with Resolution 571. R /14 - Approving of the Raritan Bay Area YMCA s Alteration of the Perth Amboy Community Complex gymnasium exterior to add a plaque in honor of the late Jack Cerulo. Balut brought up the fact, The YMCA still owes almost a million dollars to the City and when will the Y be turned over to the City? He brought up the name of Tom Zambrowski who worked on the campaign of the Diaz Team. Balut said that the late Cerulo and Zambrowski were members of the UEZ. How can the Y still owe us money when they get all these funds from different organizations who use the facilities? Tell me the last time the UEZ did something about the downtown? He told the Council, You grapple over a $10,000 water bill and neglect a million dollar bill. YMCA President and CEO Steve Jobin said, Cerulo was a great leader and served the community well over the years and deserves this honor. The Resolution was moved by Irizarry and Seconded by Petrick. R-571 passed. City Not Conducive to Small Businesses PERTH AMBOY - Businessman Pedro Wilson was concerned about the parking payment machines and high water bills. In Perth Amboy we have no way to win. If the parking machines are not working, it should be noted. Instead the Parking Utility are giving us parking tickets. Who is going to spend all day in court to defend a $30 ticket? People can t be bothered. They just go and pay it. A business came in from New York to open up a business in Perth Amboy and they were hit with a $10,000 water bill. We ve had no elections of Chamber of Commerce Officers and they had to sell their property on Smith Street. Perth Amboy is not friendly to the small business community. I don t go to any of the events of the Chamber or PAMA. There are almost 2000 foreclosures in Perth Amboy. Half of them are bank owned and the other half are due to owing back taxes. Attend Public Meetings Have Your Voice Heard! Election Over But Complaints Continue 11/12/14 Council Meeting Concerned Residents and City Employees listen as speakers voice their concerns at the 11/12/14 Council Meeting *Photo by Carolyn Maxwell PERTH AMBOY - Some residents were still upset about the elections. Resident David Caba had a folder with over 500 ballots that were challenged by the campaign manager of Perth Amboy United. Caba lamented the fact, A lot of votes were trying to be suppressed and most of those votes were minorities. One ticket spent $100,000 and the other $20,000. This was an insult to Democrats. Resident Alan Silber said, The campaign manager for Perth Amboy United worked for a campaign in Asbury Park and they tried to suppress the votes there, too. Imagine if you are a first time voter and your vote was thrown out. The County Clerk (E. Flynn) was at their campaign headquarters as well as all the Freeholders. I m not saying there s anything wrong with that. They wanted to support the Perth Amboy Democrats but didn t want to count the votes. Resident Iris Rodriguez warned the candidates that they have to be more vigilant in their campaigns and not have your campaign manager take control. We need unity. That means all of us, 100%. A lot of the votes that were challenged were Perth Amboy residents.

7 LAW OFFICES OF ERALIDES E. CABRERA Specializing In Civil Litigation Matrimonial Immigration Bankruptcy Real Estate Offices Located At: 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ (732) E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ (908) COMPLETE ACCOUNTING SERVICES Thomas M. Ploskonka & Company, P.A. Certified Public Accountants Thomas M. Ploskonka My approach to the practice of accounting is different than most others. Accountants normally respond to their clients requests and needs. I go beyond that. Visit my Web page for a Free Consultation! Web: Green Street Iselin. New Jersey tploskonka@comcast.net Phone (732) Fax: (732) Train Show WOODBRIDGE - The Barron Arts Center presents the 24th Annual Holiday Model Train Show.. A running layout of Lionel 027 Gauge Model Trains from the Collection of Michael Gelesky. On view from November 29 thru December 28 (Closed 12/25) Exhibit Hours: Mon.- Fri. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission; Donations welcome. Available for schools and groups. Reserve your group s preferred time and date by calling the Barron Arts Center at Benefit Concert SOUTH AMBOY - Benefit Concert for Jaclyn and Baby Nicholas, Sat. Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 308 4th St., South Amboy. $25 minimum cash donation at the door. Free Buffet, Cash Bar, Raffles and 50/50. There will be performances by 9 different bands starting at 3:20 p.m. Jaclyn Suillace Olsen, daughter of Ron and Denise Morgan, is a 26 year old new mother to Nicholas. She was 5 months pregnant when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer. All proceeds raised will be used for ongoing medical expenses and other expenses so that she can concentrate on winning this battle. Prayers and Positive Energy are much appreciated. Any questions please contact Denise Morgan at Sponsored by the Sayreville Education Association Pride & K of C Council 426. Cookie Walk PERTH AMBOY - St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church located at 404 Division St., Perth Amboy is having a Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 20th. Gourmet items are handmade also ethnic food! For more info call (Please call between 9 a.m. 1.p.m.) Christmas Bake Sale PERTH AMBOY - St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church located at 404 Division St., Perth Amboy is having a Christmas Bake Sale from December 1st to December 5th call between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to place your order. All gourmet items are handmade. Cakes: Nut, poppy seed, apricot, raspberry and prune Cost $11. Pickup dates are December 9th 11th at the church hall. HSE (GED) Classes PERTH AMBOY - Interested in obtaining your high school equivalency (HSE formerly known as GED) diploma while getting paid to learn? If so, please contact the Civic Justice Corps program at (732) Ext. 102or Ext. 100 or visit us at 149 Kearny Ave. Room 401 Perth Amboy, NJ CJC is a project of the Jewish Renaissance Foundation. We provide academic, leadership and career support to males between the ages of years old. We also offer a modest stipend to all our participants. Get A Job! SOUTH AMBOY - December 3 (11 a.m.) Effective Job Search Techniques, all presented by Garret Gaga at the Dowdell Library Of South Amboy, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. For more info call comments@dowdell.org Free! Sign-up to reserve a seat. Kidz Wii Club SOUTH AMBOY - The Kidz Wii Club will meet every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza,South Amboy. Ages 5 and under For more info call Woodbridge Center Shopping Spree Raffle WOODBRIDGE -Mayor John E. McCormac, Woodbridge Community Charity Fund, and Woodbridge Center Mall have teamed up and purchased three gift cards in the amounts of $5000 (1st Prize), $2,500 (2nd Prize), and $1,000 (3rd Prize). Raffle tickets are $5 each to individuals through the Mayor s office at the Woodbridge Municipal Building. The Shopping Spree Raffle will be drawn on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 8 p.m., Center Court at Woodbridge Center Mall. Winner need not be present to win. Pizza Fundraiser AVENEL Tired of Turkey? Sick of stuffing? The solution is simple! The First Presbyterian Church of Avenel s Youth Mission Group is holding a Restaurant Fundraiser at Anthony s Coal Fired Pizza, 80 Parsonage Rd., Edison (in front of Target) on Monday, December 1st. 20% of all receipts for that day will be donated back to the Youth Mission Group. You do not need to bring in a flyer. Just mention our group to your waiter/waitress. Each summer for 1 week our group goes to an area in need and provides assistance repairing homes for those who cannot afford to do so themselves. This year we will be going to Sunbury, PA. The Cost for each work camper to go is $625. All of the money raised goes toward our trip expenses. Not only are you getting a great meal but you are helping us to help others. Our 2015 youth mission group would like to thank you for your support. November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.7 GIFT AUCTION/TRICKY TRAY Sunday, November 23, 2014 St. John s Church Hall 404 Division Street, Perth Amboy Great Prizes! Raffles! Door Prizes! Free Cake, Coffee and Tea Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Drawings begin at 1:15 p.m. American and Ethnic Food Eat In or Take Out Tickets $5 in Advance, $7 at the Door No one under 18 years old admitted No outside food allowed For Tickets/Info Call Cindy Eleven Grand Opening, Perth Amboy 11/1/14 *Photos by Joe Bayona PERTH AMBOY - 7-Eleven located on 502 Smith St. held its grand opening on Saturday, November 1. Members of the Mayor s Office and Business District welcomed the latest addition to Perth Amboy s business district. Council President Joel Pabon presented the Mayor s Citation to the owners and representatives from Corporate Headquarters.

8 8. The Amboy Guardian * November 19, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving! from the Perth Amboy Democratic Party Chair: Leslie Dominguez-Rodriguez Vice Chair: Martin Arroyo Secretary: Barbara Sottilaro Treasurer: Linda Lester Sgt. At Arms: Anthony Bermudez Sgt. At Arms: Milady Tejeda Director: Fernando Gonzalez Deputy Chair: Victor Collado Deputy Chair: Diane Crawford Paid for by the Perth Amboy Democratic Party Thanksgiving Dinner Meal PERTH AMBOY - The Knights of Columbus - San Salvador Council #299 Cordially Invites the Community for a Free Thanksgiving Dinner Meal on Sunday, November 23 at 228 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ from 1 p.m. To 5 p.m. For more information contact John Jordan at (732) Happy Thanksgiving From the Staff of the Amboy Guardian

9 Happy Thanksgiving! November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.9 Rainbow Loom Club SOUTH AMBOY - Thursdays in October at 4 p.m. at the Dowdell Library of South Amboy, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. For more info call All Ages! OLV Knights Of Columbus Blood Drive PARLIN - Our Lady Of Victory Knights of Columbus located at 775 Washington Road in the Parlin section of Sayreville will be holding a blood drive on December 7th from 8:30am till 1:30pm. Please give the gift of life this Christmas. The Council home phone number is if you need more info.

10 10. The Amboy Guardian * November 19, 2014 Final Pieces of Trolley Tracks Removed *Photos by R.J. Kawka Kerry Dyke Recruited By Rutgers *Photos Submitted PERTH AMBOY - 2 nd Photo: Perth Amboy s own State XC Champion Kerry Dyke signs with Rutgers University, flanked by MSMA Director Sister Lisa Gambacorto & Athletic Director Denise Materia. Kerry is a New Jersey Cross Country Champion with recent 1 st place finishes at the Great Adventure Six Flags Invitational, Adidas Jersey Coaches Invitational, & the NJSIAA State Preps. 1 st photo: Kerry takes the lead & wins the NJSIAA State Preps Championship for the 3 rd year in a row. Kerry also holds the course record. PERTH AMBOY - Rose Weikel and Ray Kawka Sr. stand on Davidson St. as the final pieces of the trolley tracks are removed. The photos were taken on Oct. 25, The final pieces were removed on Tuesday, Oct. 28, Raritan Bay Cruisers Help Raise Funds For the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy News Release 10/12/14 PERTH AMBOY - With the theme Cruising for Kids, this weekend s classic car show at the Perth Amboy Waterfront was a success. The Raritan Bay Cruisers, a local classic car club, selected the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy as their charity of choice. The Cruisers and the Boy & Girls Club hosted the show that brought in over 60 cars, jeeps and bikes. Through their efforts and all the drivers who came out, the Raritan Bay Cruisers were able to raise and contribute $1,400 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy. All proceeds will be used will support programs that encourage kids to stay in school and aid them to succeed academically while reducing destructive behaviors and fostering Vet s Coffee House PERTH AMBOY - Attention area vets of our Armed Forces. The Salvation Army Vet s Coffee House meets once a month, every 2 nd Thursday for coffee, donuts and conversation. Time is 19:00-21:00 located at the corner of Washington Street and State Street, Perth Amboy. We can be reached at the Salvation Army We look forward to meeting you. character and leadership development. Today s youth are tomorrow s leaders, and they need the support of every community, business and elected official in order to succeed. It is because of partnerships and dedicated individuals and organizations like the Raritan Bay Cruisers and Santander Bank, our event sponsor, that we are able to keep our doors open and provide top notch services to the kids who need us most, said Tashilee Vazquez, Chief Professional Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy would like to send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all the members of the Raritan Bay Cruisers and to our event sponsors Santander Bank. Pasta Night SOUTH AMBOY - Come for Dinner, Stay for Music at Open Mic Night. Friday January 30, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. hosted by the Columibettes at the South Amboy Knights of Columbus, 308 4th St., South Amboy. Pasta Night - Spaghetti or Baked Ziti, Meatballs or Sausage, (1) beer, wine or soda, salad/bread/dessert and coffee - $10 per adult $7 per child - children under 5 yrs old free...please call Maria for tickets E-Book Classes SOUTH AMBOY - There are free E-Book Classes on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Dowdell Library, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. For more info call Tricky Tray SOUTH AMBOY - Tricky Tray at Memorial Hall, 529 Washington Ave. South Amboy (across from Sacred Heart Church) December 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets will be drawn beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission tickets are $20 per person and include (1) sheet of tickets, complimentary coffee and cake. For tickets contact Coach or Coach Brenda Christmas in the City PERTH AMBOY - The Royal Garden Club by the Bay and The Proprietary House Association are pleased to present the It s Christmas in the City house tour! Sunday December 7th from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Proprietary House, 149 Kearny Avenue. Perth Amboy. This tour will showcase Perth Amboy s most historic and prestigious homes at the most festive time of the year. Starting at the only original Royal Governors Mansion in the country, the tour is sure to delight history buffs and enthusiasts of fine architecture alike. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25 or at the door when the tour begins at the Proprietary House for $30. Please send all checks to 32 Gordon St. Perth Amboy, NJ payable to: The Royal Garden Club, along with your phone number. For more information call Lisa Nanton: (732) or Betty Crews: (732) 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 p.m. 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. Loving Lifting and Liberating a Congregation for 31 Years Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Celebrates 31 st Pastoral Anniversary at Cathedral International News Release 11/13/14 PERTH AMBOY Love, Lift and Liberate were the three things the new 26 year old pastor did as he took his place as senior pastor at the Second Baptist Church in Perth Amboy, NJ. Loving, lifting and liberating was the care this congregation needed as they had just undergone a church split, said Lead Pastor, Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. That was the scene in 1983, the beginning of a pastoral journey that has encompassed more than he and the congregation could have imagined. This month, Bishop Hilliard celebrates 31 years at the helm of Cathedral International, the former Second Baptist Church, with locations in Perth Amboy, Asbury Park and Plainfield. The celebration begins on Friday, November 14, 7:30pm at Cathedral International with a night of worship and celebration. On Friday, November 21, anniversary guest speaker is the Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant of Empowerment Temple, Baltimore, MD. Rev. Dr. DeForest Soaries of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Somerset, NJ has been a close friend to Bishop Hilliard during the entire pastoring journey and will be guest speaker on Sunday, November 23 at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Both Soaries and Hilliard recently completed three month sabbaticals from their churches. Rev. Dr. Jeffery Williams of King s Cathedral, Providence, RI will speak at the 11 a.m. service. One of the many highlights of the 31 year journey occurred in 1995 when Bishop Hilliard was consecrated as Bishop. Today, he serves as the Presiding Bishop and Founder of the Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship and Cathedral Assemblies, Inc. In this role, he is the spiritual advisor and mentor for pastors and churches across the United States and West Africa. Visit the following websites for a detailed report of the many accomplishments of the 31 year journey of Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr.: org and Jr.org. Everyone is invited to the 31st Anniversary services taking place at Cathedral International, 277 Madison Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ. Photographs to accompany printing or electronic display are available by contacting Carole Dortch-Wright at caroledw@thecathedral.org.

11 November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.11 Veterans Day and Bill of Rights Celebration - Perth Amboy 11/11/14/Woodbridge 11/9/14 *Photos by Joe Bayona, Bob Ned & Paul W. Wang

12 12. The Amboy Guardian * November 19, 2014 St. Stan s Annual Pierogi & Blintze Sale SAYREVILLE - St Stan s Rosary Altar Society will be selling pierogies and blintzes. The pierogies are sold 12 per package at $4.95 per package. You have your choice of cheese, (cottage cheese $5.50), potato, potato & cheddar cheese, potato & onion, sauerkraut and sauerkraut mushroom. The blintzes are sold 3 per package at $5.50 per package. You have your choice of cheese, apricot, blueberry, cherry, and strawberry. You may call the following numbers for orders: Yvonne , Rose , or you can mail the order to St Stan s Rosary Altar Society, 225 MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, NJ Orders are due by December 7 th. Pick up dates are Friday December 19th from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday December 20th from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Please use back door of school cafeteria for pick up. Military Assistance Center WOODBRIDGE - Sansone Auto Mall and Woodbridge Township are sponsoring a Military Assistance Center, 3rd Floor, Town Hall. Ronald G. Davie, Coordinator ext Ron.Davie@twp.woodbridge. nj.us Sayreville Police Auxiliary Recruitment Drive SOUTH AMBOY/SAYRE- VILLE - Attention South Amboy/Sayreville Residents: The Sayreville Auxiliary Police are seeking new members to join its volunteer force. If you are interested in a future in law enforcement and have a desire to serve your community, this is a great opportunity! Interested applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be able to pass a criminal background check and possess a valid New Jersey driver s license. Interested applicants can download an application from: org or send a letter of interest to: Sayreville Police Department, Attn: Auxiliary Police, 1000 Main St., Sayreville, NJ Include your full legal name, address, phone number and a brief summary about yourself. Food Pantry SEWAREN The First Baptist Church of Woodbridge is offering a free food program for families in need of food assistance. To register, please complete the application form on the day of distribution and present one form of identification. Acceptable forms of ID are: Driver License, Non- Driver ID, Photo ID, Other ID. Food Pantry Hours: Wednesday s 9 a.m. 11 a.m. For More Info Call: Deacon Jones or Trustee Jones The First Baptist Church of Woodbridge is located at 130 Sewaren Ave., Sewaren, Rev. Neva Lawson, Pastor If you need we feed. Breakfast With Santa SAYREVILLE - The Sayreville United Methodist Church will be having their annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, 2014 from 9:00 am to 11 am at the Sayreville United Methodist Church, 406 Main St., Sayreville. Cost: Adults: $5.00, Children under 12: $3.00. Breakfast Includes: Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Coffee, Tea and Juice. Please join us for Fun, Fellowship, Food and Gifts. Bring the whole family. Please contract Winsome Melvin at (732) for more information. Edison AARP Chapter 3446 EDISON - A package is being offered to Resorts casino in Atlantic City for their Holiday Branston Show on November 19. Call Mary Ann at for reservations. For reservations to the December holiday luncheon, contact Adele at Canned food, metal can tabs, eyeglasses, as well as holiday gifts for the veterans home will be collected at the meeting. For additional information visit our website at www. edisonaarp.org. Health Coverage PERTH AMBOY - The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people enroll in health coverage. From November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015, the Jewish Renaissance Medical Center at 275 Hobart Street can help you apply for health coverage through the Marketplace. Plans cover essential health benefits, pre-existing conditions, and preventive care. Our Patient Navigators are available to help. Call us at 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 Holiday Stroll on Main Street WOODBRIDGE - In Celebration of Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a Holiday Stroll on Main Street. Attractions include: horse drawn carriage rides, holiday carolers, DJ, special performances, crafters, vendors and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Donate your canned foods and new toys to those in need! Charity Games for Needy Families SOUTH AMBOY - On December 20 the Friends of South Amboy will be sponsoring a night of charity basketball to help needy families in South Amboy The basketball games will feature teams from Cardinal McCarrick and South Amboy high schools. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a boys JV game, followed by girls varsity at 5:30 p.m. and boys varsity at 8 p.m. All games will be played at South Amboy high school located at 200 Governors way in South Amboy. All proceeds from the games will go to the needy families. For tickets and information on donations please contact Tom Reilly at K Run & Family Fun 1 Mile Run/Walk SOUTH AMBOY - We invite you to join us for this inspirational event on Saturday, November 22, 11:00 a.m. at the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. All proceeds from the run will support the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, a physical activity and wellness program for cancer survivors. Pre-registration is $25 and race day registration will be $30 beginning 10am. Visit our website www. ymcaofmewsa.org for more information on fundraising and 5K sponsorship opportunities. Any questions, call Lois Griffin or lois.griffin@ymcaofmewsa. org. Together we will accomplish miles that matter. Inaugural Charity Alumni Game Set for Nov. 26 th at 6 p.m. 70 former football Perth Amboy Panthers and Carteret Ramblers to participate in football game as Boys & Girls Club fundraiser News Release 11/12/14 PERTH AMBOY (November 12, 2014) When Rodger Balton played Tight End and Safety at Perth Amboy from Carteret was the team s biggest rival. On Wednesday, November 26th, Rodger Balton and about 70 players will have an opportunity to meet up again in their first alumni game between the two football teams. Kickoff for the event will be at Waters Stadium and is set for 6 p.m. Players, who will take the field, graduated from one of the two high schools between 1980 and The alumni game has a greater purpose than recreating the rivalry. Players, referees and coordinators will volunteer their efforts to support the Boys & Girls Club of Perth Amboy and Carteret. Funds will benefit numerous BGC programs including Diplomas to Degrees, a college readiness program, which provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for postsecondary education and career success and Project Learn, which reinforces the academic enrichment and school engagement of young people during the time they spend at the Club. Studies show that students do much better in school when they spend their non-school hours engaged in fun, but academically beneficial, activities. It s about two communities coming together and rallying to ensure our youth have the opportunity in becoming responsible and caring citizen, said Tashilee Vazquez, Chief Professional Officer for the Boys and Girls Club. Studies show that young people who engage in fun, but academically beneficial activities and service afterschool they do much better in school, maintain positive relationships with adults and avoid risky behaviors. Perth Amboy Mayor, Wilda Diaz, is excited for the game and the wager between the communities, including community service in the winner s city and a donation to their local food bank. I have been a supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy since its inception eight years ago and I respect the work that they do with our students. They ensure our kids have a safe place to go, but more importantly this organization provides an environment that surrounds them with great leaders for brighter future, said Mayor Diaz. The BGC programs in Carteret have proven effective in our community. We have teamed up with BGC to serve over 700 Carteret kids and families and look forward building our campaign that great futures start in our communities, said Mayor Dan Rieman of Carteret. About Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy & Carteret For the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy & Carteret, there is one persistent dream a world where every child is given the opportunity to succeed in life and experience a brighter future. We serve with one purpose to enable all young people especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Established by the Jewish Renaissance Foundation, one of New Jersey s most established nonprofit corporations ( the Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy & Carteret is a part of a unified nationwide affiliation of more than 4,000 Clubs who in all 50 states (and Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) serve over 4 million children and youth every day. We are part of a national movement with over 100 years of changing and saving so many young lives. In Perth Amboy and Carteret, over 700 children and youth, ages 6-18, of all races, ethnicities, and income levels are served by our clubs. For more information visit bgcpa.us com/bgcperthamboy or CofPERTHAMBOY

13 Novena to St. Rita 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. Answers From Puzzle On Page 15 Atlantic City Bus Trip PERTH AMBOY - Trip to Caesar s Casino every first Thursday of the month. Bus leaves 12 Noon from Knights of Columbus, 228 High St., Perth Amboy. Cost $30 per person. Receive a $30 slot card. For more info call Joe at Bingo News Samsung LED SMART TV 40inch Giveaway PERTH AMBOY - The Assumption Catholic School at 380 Meredith St, Perth Amboy, NJ bingo committee is giving away 2 Samsung 40 inch Smart LED TV s! Purchase an admission to Bingo and receive a FREE ticket, the more times you attend Bingo, the more tickets you get, the more tickets you get the better your chances to win!!! Free Tickets will be given out during Wednesday night and Friday night Bingos starting November 12, Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Two drawings will take place, one on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 and one on Friday, December 19, Winner MUST be present and present ticket to win! For more info call St. Stan s Christmas Grave Blanket and Wreath Fundraiser SAYREVILLE - The St. Stan s Rosary Altar Society will be taking orders for grave blankets and wreaths. Additional bows will also be on sale. This sale will take place the weekend of November 22 rd and 23 th. Samples will be in the main lobby and the elevator lobby. Three sizes are available. Pick up date is Saturday, December 6th from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the parking lot behind the School, 225 MacArthur Ave, Sayreville. Payment due when order is placed. On your check on memo line please write grave blankets. Deadline for orders is Nov. 30, If you need more information please call: Bernadine ; Alfreda ; Julie Thank you for your support! Flu Shots Available PERTH AMBOY - Don t Let the Flu Be Your Costume. Get your vaccination at the JRMC. Schedule your appointment today at one of our locations. Perth Amboy, 275 Hobart Street, (732) or contactus@jmc. us. In Newark - 5 locations (973) or newarkhealthcenters@jrmc.us November 19, 2014 * The Amboy Guardian.13 Senior Scene Happenings Perth Amboy WED. Nov. 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. Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St. THURS. Nov. 20 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Family Life Center, Madison Ave. MON. Nov. 24 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. TUES. Nov. 21 Holy Spirit Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Church Hall, Brace Ave. Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., Presbyterian Center, Market St. WED. Nov. 22 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. THURS. Nov. 23 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Family Life Center, Madison Ave. South Amboy MON. Nov. 24 MON. Dec. 8 WED. Dec. 10 Sacred Heart Seniors, 12 Noon Memorial Hall, Wash Ave. St. Mary s Seniors, 12 Noon, Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. South Amboy Seniors, 12 Noon, Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. Attn: If Your Club changes Your Schedule due to the Holidays or if you have Community Events to Submit Please give us two weeks advanced notice! or AmboyGuardian@gmail.com LOOKING BACK PERTH AMBOY - Art Show *Photo by Charles Cap This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission Stories From Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig s Department Store, 195 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine at or call the Barge at or Fertig s at A Great Gift!

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