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• VOL. 5 NO. 12 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2015 • Cameras to be Installed in New Police Vehicles First Airmail Delivery South Amboy to Perth Amboy By: Katherine Massopust new marked police vehicles PERTH AMBOY – Resolu- and two (2) sets of emergency July 4, 1912 Remembered tions: R-217-5/15 authoriz- lighting and equipment in the ing a contract with L3 Mobile new unmarked police vehi- Vison for the purchase of six cles under State Contract No. (6) rear seat cameras under A81336 in an amount not to State Contract NO. A81311 exceed $36,949.68. in an amount not to exceed Acting Police Chief Larry $31,192.20. Cattano stated that there is R-218 – 5/15 authorizing a a policy in place for regular contract with Patrol PC for the standard recordings. “Patrol purchase of six (6) Patrol PC cars have a rear camera. Cer- Rugged Fixed Mount Comput- tain things trigger the camera. ers under State Contract No. It’s turned on when we are A81300 T0106 in an amount transporting prisoners. It’s re- not to exceed $30,208.00. quired by law that any new ve- Acting Police Chief R-219 – 5/15 authorizing hicles – any vehicle whether it Larry Cattano a contract with East Coast be a patrol car or anytime we Emergency Lighting for the interact with the public (have stored. purchase and installation of cameras installed).” Cattano answered, “After a four (4) sets of emergency Council President Lisa Nan- year it’s purged.” lighting and equipment in ton asked how long the data is Pot Holes an Issue 5/27/15 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – During the Bill Petrick added, “We just public portion of the 5/27/15 purchase the equipment.” Council Meeting resident Department of Public Works Reinaldo Aviles stated, “The Director Frank Dann came City has the worst streets. You up to the Council. “We are don’t know when one is com- very receptive of pot holes ing before you. Why aren’t we by reports. We have a system ixing the pot holes? In New online. We have employees York one of the Senators is working. We’re pretty much nicknamed “Senator Pothole.” caught up. Every day we have He was famous for focusing that crew out. We can’t know on that issue. We should ixat all times. We have ability them immediately.” to patch potholes. We carry Councilman Bill Petrick coal patches. Sometimes the answered “We are the City (potholes) are very serious. Council. We’re not respon- Not only (this winter) we used Dept. of Pubic Works Director sible for that.” more salt than ever, we used Frank Dann “Should I be speaking to $10,000 worth of asphalt.” the Mayor about this?” Aviles Nanton added, “There’s a 63 trees had to be taken down. asked. “All I’m asking is when spot on the website to report It was a brutal winter. Our I drive I can plainly see it. You potholes. There are only 5 sets streets suffered.” should address the Council.” of eyes up here. After Sandy, Rock Salt Contract & Cisco Update For City Summer By Katherine Massopust more salt than every other year PERTH AMBOY – Resolu- in my career for snow and ice Fun tion R-226 – 5/15 authoriz- storms.” ing extension of the contract R-228-5/15 authorizing a con- Insert for rock salt with Atlantic Salt tract with CDWG for the pur- Co., in an amount not to ex- chase of Cisco Equipment for Inside! ceed $45,000.00. network upgrade in an amount Department of Public Works not to exceed $50,000.00. Director Frank Dann came up The City’s computers will to speak at the 5/27/15 Coun- inally get a much needed -up cil Meeting. “We’ve used grade. Perth Amboy City Council Meeting - Wednesday, June 10, 2015 - 7 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 First Airmail Delivery If It’s Local - It’s Here! *Continued From Page 1 SOUTH AMBOY - On Satur- day, June 6, the South Amboy Historical Society along with the City of South Amboy un- veiled New Jersey’s First Air- mail Flight Commemorative Memorial. The Memorial Site is located near Broadway Ba- gels. South Amboy’s Mayor, Fred Henry participated in uncover- ing the Memorial which was draped by an American Flag Bunting. The Historic Preservation Commission was joined by Broadway Bagel helped sponsor the event. *Photos by Joe Bayona residents, Asm. Craig Cough- lin under a clear, blue, sunny, by Broadway Bagel at the end Amboy Historical Society, fol- warm day. of the ceremony. low them on their Facebook Refreshments were served For more info about the South Page.

Windows Broken in Hidden Village II Residents Outraged

By Katherine Massopust den Village II). Conrail owns with Criael who has resided in PERTH AMBOY – During the the tracks. We don’t have the Hidden Village II for almost public portion of the 5/27/15 power to force anything (to 15 years. “We replaced the Council Meeting, Hidden Vil- put fences up). It continues to windows, the broken siding, lage II Resident Maritza Criael be a challenge.” the frame and screen. I spent a came up to the podium com- Pabon said, “I know a gentle- lot of money - over $6000 (be- plaining about kids climb- man who had an issue (simi- cause of the damage). We have ing on the railroad tracks and lar). It was with the school no reason to pay taxes when throwing rocks and breaking kids.” the job is not being done,” the windows in Hidden Village “I called the police. It was Criael stated. “My husband II. “You (the Council) are not two young kids. It was 2:15 is a DJ. One night (when he the government. You are the a.m. What can I do? We call.was coming home) they (kids) link between us and the gov- It’s a small community. You were here (throwing rocks). I ernment. Don’t say you are not are our eye. We have the called the police at 2:15 a.m. I the government. Last meeting problem every year. The City waited almost 40 minutes and I spoke with the B.A. Where should send some letters to they never came. We are pay- we live is a private property. Conrail,” Criael continued. ing taxes. We are concerned Why do we pay taxes? Years Council President Lisa Nan- about the City. I don’t know ago we complained about the ton said, “Can we send letters what else we should do.” water. All of you represent us. to Conrail to ask them to put Criael told the Amboy I don’t know why you are here fences up?” Guardian there is a meeting when you say we are on pri- “Is the police around - No!” with Hidden Village II Board vate property.” Criael said strongly. Members at 712 Holly Drive B.A. Jillian Barrick said, Nanton added, “Document on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 “We had a conversation. Kids every time you call.” p.m. Assumption were throwing rocks (at Hid- The Amboy Guardian spoke Catholic School Meredith and Jacques Streets Perth Amboy Back to the Drawing Board Middle States Accredited Council, Mayor, B.A. Discuss Changing Times NOW REGISTERING for Putting Out Garbage PRE-K (4 YR OLD) KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1 - 8 By: Joseph L. Kuchie council. “[After discussion] Councilman Tom Reilly not- SOUTH AMBOY - Recent we have no problem changing ed that many residents in his NOW REGISTERING FOR 2015 - 2016 concerns raised from residents the time to maybe 6:00 p.m.” zone wanted the time changed about the city’s garbage code One of the issues brought up to around 6:00 p.m. The en- 732-826-8721 sent South Amboy’s city coun- by Lanza was daylights sav- tire council agreed with the cil back to the drawing board ings time. The main reason time change and Lanza added [email protected] at last week’s business meet- that he will likely make a new WWW.ASSUMPTIONCATHOLICSCHOOL.NET why citizens disliked the 8:00 ing. p.m. take out time was because ordinance rather than amend Despite already making nu- they had to bring their garbage it because of the numerous merous changes to the garbage out in the dark, and during the changes to the original. codes over the past month, winter months it would still be All council members were the council heard complaints dark at 6:00 p.m. in attendance for the business from citizens about the 8:00 “What we can do is say 6:00 meeting. The next city council p.m. wait time to put their gar- p.m. for daylights savings time meeting will be Wednesday, th bage to the curb. After speak- and 5:00 p.m. for standard June 17 at 7:00 p.m. ing with Mayor Fred Henry, time,” Lanza said. Council President Mickey Gross, and Law Director John Lanza, Business Administra- tor Camille Tooker suggested that the city change the time to 6:00 p.m. Attend Public Meetings “You may recall [at the last meeting] we had people saying the time to put it out was too Have Your Voice Heard! late,” Tooker explained to the June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .3 Greek Festival, St. Demetrios Church, 5/29-5/31/15 *Photos by Paul W. Wang, Carolyn Maxwell &Angel Robledo 4. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE

The Garbage Patrol More The idea of “something for fects. Allow every municipal- Of all the complaints about walking down the end of one nothing” is a lure for those who ity to place slot machines in Perth Amboy made by resi- aisle looking at paper products Gambling don’t understand the odds. The their city hall. The proits from dents of Perth Amboy, the on the shelf. A woman on the failure of the casinos in Atlan- these machines could reduce most common is the garbage other side of the aisle started Casinos? tic City is an example of gam- high property taxes and serve problem. Even with the new hollering at me in Spanish Gambling has usually been bling’s toxic effects. a socially useful end. garbage cans, they ill up veryand gesturing wildly point- banned or restricted because Should NJ allow more gam- fast. Sometimes when they ing down to the loor. When of the harm it causes. Its asso- bling places? There is a way Ronald A. Sobieraj aren’t completely illed, peopleI looked down I was two feet ciated with poverty and crime. to neutralize its harmful ef- will put garbage on top of the from stepping into a deposit. cans creating a smelly mess. I don’t know if it was human When the garbage from or animal. I could not believe Keep Those Letters Coming! We Love to Hear From You! Perth Amboy is delivered to what I was seeing in an aisle of the landill in Edgeboro, thea store in the middle of the af- workers at Edgeboro can’t be- ternoon. You talk about nerve. lieve that this amount of trash I pity the person that had clean Chess Mates is only from Perth Amboy. that mess up. side of this dangerous Anti-Si- Fee: $40; $30 members. Prize At a City Council meeting I know the feeling because RAHWAY - On Sat., June 13, cilian Defense weapon against Department of Public Works I had to clean up a mess of a prior to Chess Mates’ Dr. Luz- Fund: 70% of EF. Prizes 1st, him. Director Frank Dann stated, deposit made by a dog. I don’t viminda Machan Open, Mi- 2nd, & Under prize based on The cost to view the lecture “Sometimes Perth Amboy has even own a dog. It was made chael O’Connor will be giving 8 players. Minimum $80 to more garbage than much larger in front close to the steps from a lecture on and a simultane- and participate in the simul in 1st. More or larger prizes if municipalities in Middlesex where I live. Disgusting! I ous exhibition with the Smith- $5.00 for Chess mates mem- there are more entries. Reg- County.” had the most pleasant chore – Morra Gambit. From 10 a.m. bers and $10.00 for non-mem- ister: 12:15 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Who are these dumping of- (NOT!) of doing the honors of until 12:45 p.m. Michael will bers. Donuts and coffee are Rounds: 1:00, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15 fenders? Some of the “dump- cleaning it up. be showing you how he de- included! p.m. Byes allowed, must com- ers” are from New York. Some We have the ambassador pro- feated National Masters with For the Dr. Luzvinminda mit prior to round 3. Informa- are from other New Jersey gram in downtown Perth Am- the Smith-Morra, covering IM Machan Open: Chess Mates is tion: chessmates@chessmai- towns and some are from Perth boy where the ambassadors Mark Esserman’s critical Nd5 located at 75 East Cherry St., tesnj.com; 732-499-0118 or Amboy. How many times have clean the streets and help shop- sacriice, and giving you the Suite 10A, Rahway, NJ 07065. 760-583-8429 I seen residents go to City gar- pers unfamiliar with the area. opportunity to take the Black Format: 4-SS. G/40 d5. Entry bage cans and put their own There have been many “City household garbage in them? Cleanups.” Thank you Royal Why do people illegally Garden Club. dump garbage – especially in The problem is that it’s only Perth Amboy? That’s the mag- treating the symptoms – not the ic question. cause. BLESSED ST. JOHN PAUL II, PERTH AMBOY 1.) One reason is that certain Possible solutions: RAFFLE WINNERS garbage is not accepted by the 1.) Open the Department of Department of Public Works. Public Works one Saturday of May 30, 2015 This may cause someone who each month. Accept more va- would dispose of this garbage riety of garbage to make waste Congratulations!!!!!! legally if the option was more disposal easier. readily available to dispose of 2.) Inform the public of every certain items. possible waste disposal contin- 2.) Fines for illegal dumping gency. are not enforced. People be- 3.) There should be a Garbage lieve they can get away with Patrol - perhaps several mem- dumping. Sometimes individu- bers of Code Enforcement, the als found dumping are given Department of Public Works warnings. Some ines are so and the Police Department. minuscule that they don’t leave Their only job should be to a dent in the wallet. drive around town from around 3.) Individuals and some busi- 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. and patrol for nesses can’t be bothered dis- illegal dumping, especially ar- posing of certain types of gar- eas which are hotspots or fa- $500 Gift Card Winner Colleen Young, Grand bage legally. vorites for the “dumpers.” Anita Pires & Rev. Waldemar Latkowski, Prize 2015 Chevorlet Cruz Winner Piotr 4.) The Department of Public 4.) Crackdown on illegal hous- CSsR pull the winning number Zuraw; Rafle Committee Chairs Anna Krol and Ana Zevallos Works is only open for drop- ing. As long as this problem off from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 is allowed to exist, Perth Am- days a week. The lines are long boy’s resources will always be and often cuts into time that depleted. 1st Prize: 2015 Chevrolet Cruze: PIOTR ZURAW could be spent working. 5.) Enforcement of laws on the 2nd Prize: Two round trip airline tickets: JADWIGA SMIESZEK 5.) The illegal housing problem books regarding dumping will 3rd Prize: Flat screen 58” TV: JULIO HERNANDEZ creates a signiicant amount of make a signiicant difference. 4th Prize: 15.6” touch-screen laptop: DIMITRIOS SOURSOS trash. 6.) Install cameras at hotspots. 5th prize: I Pad 16GB: SILVIA BARRUETO Once I (Carolyn) was in a K.M & C.M. 6th Prize: X-Box One: BONIFACIO CANELA store in Perth Amboy. I was 7th Prize: $ 500.00 Gift Certiicate Card: COLLEEN YOUNG 8th Prize: Home Theater System: JOZEF CHMIEL 9th Prize: 4 Burners Stainless Gas Grill: FLORENCE PIZZI 10th Prize: Microwave Oven: WALTER CUELLO

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Jun. 10 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. pital’s Perth Amboy Division, City Hall, High St. LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. THURS. Jun. 18 Board of Education, 6 p.m. PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. New Brunswick Avenue. PAHS, Eagle Ave. ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. To register or for more infor- SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. South Amboy mation, call (732) 324-5022. IN HOPELAWN: WED. Jun. 17 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. SOVEREIGN BANK ...... 571 FLORIDA GROVE RD. City Hall, N. Broadway IN LAURENCE HARBOR: Volunteer MON. Jun. 22 Board of Education, HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. Business/Public, 6 p.m. KRAUSZER’S...... 9 LAURENCE PKWY. IN MORGAN: Fireighters SA Middle/High School, SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. Harold Hoffman Pl. IN PARLIN: Needed DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. IN PERTH AMBOY: PERTH AMBOY - The Perth 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK ...... 145 FAYETTE ST. Amboy Fire Department: Vol- ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. unteer Division needs mem- AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. bers. Accepting men and AMBOY EYE CARE ...... 94 SMITH ST. AMBOY PHARMACY ...... 186A SMITH ST. women ages 18 years or older. ANITA’S CORNER ...... 664 BRACE AVE. Volunteers must be a Perth ASIAN CAFE...... 271 KING ST. THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. Amboy resident. For more in- BIZCOCHOS BAKERY & PIZZERIA ...... 475 STATE ST. formation please contact 732- C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. 442-3430 or 732-324-3505. CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. CRISPY CHICKEN ...... 223 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Vet’s Coffee DUNKIN DONUTS ...... 587 FAYETTE ST. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. House ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. FAMILY FOOT CARE ...... 252 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY - Attention FLOWERS ‘N THINGS ...... 69 SMITH ST. area vets of our Armed Forc- FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. INVESTOR’S BANK ...... 598 STATE ST. es. The Salvation Army Vet’s JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. Coffee House meets once a JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. nd KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. month, every 2 Thursday for LAUNDRY ON MADISON ...... 285 MADISON AVE. coffee, donuts and conversa- LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. tion. Time is 19:00 - 21:00 LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. located at the corner of Wash- LUIGI’S RISTORANTE ...... 93 SMITH ST. MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. ington Street and State Street, PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. Perth Amboy. We can be POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. reached at the Salvation Army PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. 732-826-7040. We look for- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. ward to meeting you. PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Food Stamps RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. Assistance SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. PERTH AMBOY - Every SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Wednesday there will be a SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. Food Stamps Assistance Pro- SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. gram 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.: JRF’s TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. Family Success Center fami- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ...... 615 AMBOY AVE. lies to come in and meet with a WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. IN SAYREVILLE: representative from the Com- BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. munity Food Bank of NJ to as- CARMINE’S ...... 330 BORDENTOWN AVE. SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. sist with food stamps applica- SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. tion and eligibility guidelines. IN SEWAREN: PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. For additional information SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. please call 732-638-5063 or IN SOUTH AMBOY: AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY visit our ofice located at: 149 BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY Kearny Ave. Perth Amboy ( BROADWAY BISTRO ...... 126 N. BROADWAY CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY Rear of Proprietary House). COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY Kearny KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY Cottage Open SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. PERTH AMBOY - Come visit WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY IN WOODBRIDGE: the historic home of Commo- MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. dore Lawrence Kearny. The REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. Cottage is located at 63 Ca- Do you or someone you know have ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. talpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and is Old Photographs or Documents? open on Mondays and Thurs- The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is Deadline for Print Ads: days from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Looking for Old Photos and Documents of the last Sunday of the month Perth Amboy, South Amboy, 7 p.m. Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by ap- Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) pointment. The Kearny Cot- For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents Ofice Hours: tage needs your help. Anyone will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. interested in joining the Kear- For more info please call 732-293-1090 ny Cottage Historical Society Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. please contact 732-293-1090. Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. We are on the web! www.Ke- arnyCottage.org www.amboyguardian.com 6. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 Festa di San Tax Appeals - 2015 APPEAL your Property Taxes Antonio Deadline to ile April 1, 2015 HOPELAWN - Good Shep- herd Parish at Our Lady of the SUSAN BATISTA Licensed NJ Real Estate Appraiser Most Holy Rosary Church, & Consultants 625 Florida Grove Rd., in the 30 years Experience Hopelawn section of Wood- • FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION bridge will be hosting its an- 732-423-2639 nual Festa di San Antonio Sat- Ofice Phone We accept VISA Credit Cards urday, June 13 from Noon to 8 p.m. in Msgr. Gambino Hall. The day will include Italian food and desserts (eat in/take out), rafles, activities and games for children and more. Elevator service is available. Festa goers are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the parish food pantry. For information call (732) 826-4859 or visit good- shepherdpanj.org. Whether you call it sauce or gravy come on by and enjoy some food, fun and fellowship. Let’s Crochet With Urian PERTH AMBOY - FSC has partnered up with NJIT - BRIDGES in bringing a cro- cheting class for beginners. This class will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 881 Amboy Ave. Perth Amboy. No registration required. Father’s Day T-shirt Project PERTH AMBOY - Saturday June 13th at 11:00 a.m. Radi- ance Church’s Father’s Day t-shirt project at the church located at 446 Market street in Perth Amboy. Fathers and kids come with white t-shirts to decorate for Father’s Day. LAW OFFICES OF Art supplies provided as well as a hotdog lunch. If interested ERALIDES E. CABRERA or have questions call 201- Specializing In 306-8764 ask for Spencer, Ra- diance Church Men’s Ministry • Civil Litigation Team Member. • Matrimonial Friends of the • Immigration Perth Amboy • Bankruptcy Free Public • Real Estate Library Meeting Ofices Located At: PERTH AMBOY - The 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732)826-5020 Friends of the Perth Amboy 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908)351-0957 Free Public Library will be meeting on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. at the Kearny Cot- tage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info call COMPLETE ACCOUNTING SERVICES 732-797-8074. Thomas M. Ploskonka & Company, P.A. Yoga Classes Certiied Public Accountants SOUTH AMBOY - Yoga classes at the Knights of Co- “My approach to the practice of lumbus in South Amboy, 308 accounting is different than most others’. fourth street, are ongoing. Accountants normally respond to their clients’ Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. to 7:20 Thomas M. Ploskonka requests and needs. I go beyond that.” p.m. A mat is required. Part Visit my Web page for a Free Consultation! of the proceeds beneit the Colombian Club council No. Web: www.ploskonka-cpa.com 426. Drop in rate is $10. Pack- 1149 Green Street ages available at a reduced Iselin. New Jersey 08830 rate. Pre-registration required. E-mail: [email protected] Please call Denise 732-525- Phone (732) 283-0114 Fax: (732) 283-3329 9536 or email healthandit- [email protected] June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .7 8. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 Summer at the Hook/Jersey Shore SANDY HOOK - Sandy Hook / fees for Gateway National Recre- entrance fee, so this pass is NOT only swim at guarded beaches 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Explore and Highlands History: Originally ation Area. But fees ARE charged sold at any unit of Gateway. You and wear life jackets when in tour Sandy Hook’s oldest disap- discovered by the famous Sea for expanded amenities. That in- must instead visit one of national boats. pearing gun battery, and the irst Captain Henry Hudson in the cludes beach parking to access parks charging entrance fees or Birding - Sandy Hook is a prime concrete disappearing gun battery early 1600’s, Sandy Hook was beach centers. From Memorial visit the USGS store online. spot for birding. Good viewing ever built in America, completed a beautiful, 1,665 - acre bar- Day weekend to Labor Day, an Passes are available at: Sandy locations include Plum Island, in 1895. rier peninsula within view of the expanded amenity fee for beach Hook Unit: Lighthouse Keepers the Spermaceti Cove boardwalk, Mortar Battery: Saturdays and Manhattan skyline. parking is charged per vehicle Quarters, 732-872-5970. (En- the Horseshoe Cove Salt marsh, Sundays, June 20- August Now, this picturesque 2,044 Collection hours vary; Fees post- trance station summers only.) and North Pond or the ields at Fort 30; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The acre barrier beach peninsula lo- ed here are for 2015; they will Staten Island Unit: Great Kills Hancock. The NJ Audubon So- 1894 Sandy Hook Mortar Bat- cated on the northern tip of the change in 2016. Visitor Contact Station (Wednes- ciety’s Sandy Hook Bird Ob- tery was Among the irst Endicott New Jersey shore offers a variety For most vehicles, beach park- day - Sunday), 718-987-6790; servatory has the latest birding era (1890 - 1910) concrete gun of environmental, historical, and ing is $15 per day or $75 per sea- Miller Field Visitor Contact Sta- information. They are located on batteries built on Sandy Hook, recreational resources. Featur- son. For oversized vehicles (more tion (Wednesday - Sunday), 718- Oficers’ Row in Building 20. as part of New York Harbor de- ing 7 miles of ocean beaches and than 20 feet), charge is $30 per 351-6992. The Gateway Museum Collec- fense against enemy attack from sand dunes, salt and freshwater day or $150 per season. Hours of How do I obtain an Interagency tion - The Gateway National Rec- the sea. marshes, hiking and biking trails collection are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pass?: AMERICA THE BEAU- reation Area museum collection Nike Missile Radar Site: Horse- and 264 acres of maritime forest, Does Gateway offer any Dis- TIFUL PASS SERIES: As of contains a great variety of objects shoe Cove, Parking Lot L; 12 Sandy Hook is rich in ecological counts or Free Beach Park- January 1, 2007 the old Golden ranging from artillery shells to Noon - 4 p.m. Saturdays, June 6 diversity. Historic sites include ing? - Yes. Access Pass (Golden Eagle and Golden Access Passes sea shells. Aircraft to insects, this & 27; July 11 & 18 , August 1 & the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest surviving lighthouse in the Access) and Senior Pass (Golden were replaced with a new series collection contains something of 29; Sundays, June 14, July 26, United States. Birding, hiking, Age Passport) holders receive a of interagency passes called the interest to everyone. The museum August 9 & 16; Guided tours of wind suring, ishing and explor- 50% discount. Please note that the America the Beautiful - National holdings relate to the history of the Integrated Fire Control (IFC) ing the park’s natural and cul- America the Beautiful Pass hold- Parks and Federal Recreational the park and include signiicant will allow you to see the inner tural resources are available year ers do NOT receive a discount Lands Pass. All Golden Access archival and historical collections workings of the facility where the round. on expanded amenities fees such and Golden Age Passports will related to the military, aviation supersonic nuclear armed Nike April 1 - October 31: The park as beach parking. As of May 19, continue to be honored according and recreational stories and sites Hercules missiles were controlled is open from 5 a.m.- 10 p.m. dai- 2012, Active Military Members to the provisions of the pass. Only throughout the park. These hold- and guided using Cold War era ly, except by permit or as noted who own an America the Beauti- paper Golden Age and Access ings also include an archeological computers and radars. While tak- below. Through the summer of ful Annual Pass will receive free Passports may be exchanged free and a natural history collection. ing a guided tour of this one-time 2015, there is a $15 charge per beach parking at Gateway where of charge for new plastic passes. Archival holdings include pho- TOP SECRET missile site, you day for beach parking from Me- parking fees are charged. Active The America the Beautiful Pass tographs, architectural drawings, will have the opportunity to meet morial Day weekend through La- duty military photo identiica- Series includes the Annual Pass, manuals, maps, menus, news- and talk with some of the veterans bor Day. Parking at Fort Hancock tion will be required at all times Senior Pass, Access Pass and Vol- papers and more. The history who actually worked on the Nike is always free. to verify ownership of the Annual unteer Pass and the free annual objects in the collection include Air Defense System. November 1 - March 31: The Pass. Vehicle Hang Tag is to be pass for active military and their a wide variety of items such as ONGOING EVENTS: park is open from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. displayed at all times. (Hang tag dependent families, introduced in uniforms, insignia, cups, plaques Canoe Program - Mondays - daily, except by permit. All navi- is issued with annual pass.) 2012. Please visit the USGS Store and jewelry. Through the gener- June 22 - August 31; Tuesdays gable marine waters within the Camping Rates and Details: website for more information or osity of the Sandy Hook Founda- June 23 - August 25; Wednesdays park boundary are open 24 hours. Effective immediately, rates are to purchase online. tion, the National Park Service June 24 - August 26;Thursdays Visitor centers and contact sta- as follows for all NEW reserva- Swimming - Sandy Hook has has been able to purchase items June 18 - August 27; Fridays June tions - open every day EXCEPT tions: $30.00 a night; $210.00 lifeguards on duty form 10 a.m. to and add them to the museum col- 19 - August 28; (weekly program) Thanksgiving Day, Christmas a week; $15.00 a night with the 6 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend to lection. Inquires about the Sandy from 9:15 a.m. - 12 Noon; U.S. Day (Dec. 25) and New Year’s Senior or Access Pass; $105.00 a Labor day at ive ocean beaches. Hook portion of the Gateway Life-Saving Station Parking Lot Day (Jan. 1). week with the Senior or Access The guarded beaches are South NRA Museum Collection can be (across from Spermaceti Cove) Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Pass. Beach Areas C, D, E, Gunnison made by calling 732-872-5953 or Take a two-mile morning paddle Lighthouse Keepers Quarters / Length of Stay: No day use, you and North Beach. The southern emailing [email protected]. to explore Sandy Hook bay from Visitor Center must camp overnight. 14 nights is portion of Gunnison Beach is Hangar B Closure: Due to ongo- an ideal vantage point—the water Lighthouse Tours: Offered irst the maximum number of nights clothing optional. For your safe- ing issues with the roof, Hangar itself. Angers guide you on a two come, irst served, from 1 p.m. permitted. Size limits: Up to six ty, please only swim at guarded B will be closed to the public, and and a half hour tour of the bay- to 4:30 p.m. Children must be at people may camp at a single site. beaches and follow lifeguard in- all public programs in the hangar side waters and Skeleton Hill Is- least 48 inches tall to climb the Larger families and groups will structions. Swimming and alco- are cancelled, until further notice. land. Free, call 732-872-5970 to tower. A video in the adjacent need to reserve multiple camp hol don’t mix. To protect nesting We apologize for any inconve- reserve. barn is always open. sites. Sites are large enough for shorebirds, pets are banned from nience. Seining - Mondays - June 29 Lighthouse Keepers Quarters/ one large tent or two small tents. ocean beaches from March 15 Sandy Hook Observation Deck through August 31, 10 a.m.- Visitor Center: Open 9 a.m. to 5 What to bring: Your own tents through Labor Day. Areas along Closure: The Sandy Hook Ob- 11:30 a.m. Lot C- Bayside. Join p.m. daily. Rangers are available and sleeping bags. A pad under- the beach may be closed to park servation Deck is closed for safe- the ranger staff for some seining to answer questions, discuss the neath your sleeping bag may visitors as well. Open ires and ty repairs. to explore hands-on what marine natural and cultural resources of cushion you better for a better metal detectors are prohibited. Gateway Photo Contest Edi- creatures are lurking just beneath the park and sell Senior/Access night’s sleep. Bring sunscreen Multi Use Trails - The Multi- tion: I found my park! - Please the surface of Sandy Hook Bay. passes. Interpretive exhibits and a and insect repellent as well. Use Pathway (MUP) is a ivego to www.nps.gov/gate to get the Crustacean of the Day -Beach gift shop are available. The visi- What NOT to bring: Alcohol, mile paved trail that starts at the full contest rules. Tell your story Area E; Tuesdays - June 23 - Au- tor center phone number is 732- pets, and charcoal grills are NOT park entrance and ends in Fort by entering the contest. Contest gust 25; Wednesdays - June 24 872-5970. allowed at tent camping sites. Hancock at the ferry dock in submissions are during month of - August 26; Fridays - June 19 - Group Tours of the Sandy Hook Glass containers are not allowed front of the Chapel. It is shared July. This summer guide has one August 28; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Park Lighthouse: Reservations must anywhere in the park. by hikers, bicyclists, and in-line of the richest and most varied se- rangers reveal fun facts and pro- be made prior to the group’s visit Recreational Vehicles (RVs) at skaters. Hikers can also enjoy lection of activities we have of- vide a hands-on crustacean pool to the lighthouse. Floyd Bennett Field only: There the Old Dune Trail that begins at fered, A special focus this season to share with beachgoers of all Reservations must be made three are presently nine RV camp sites the Sandy Hook Visitor Center is on introductory programs spe- ages. Drop in at Beach Area E to weeks in advance of the requested with another 11 planned for the and South Beach Dune Trail that ciically designed for newbies. observe and handle creatures na- tour date. Maximum group size is near future. Water, sewer and winds to the north end of the trail Play by the Bay: Sunday, June tive to Sandy Hook Bay. 35 participants. Email us to make electrical hookups are NOT avail- and continues to Atlantic Drive. 14 by NYC Parks and National SPECIAL PARK & COOPER- a reservation. Go to: http://www. able. Tents are not permitted in Refer to the park map for more Park Service. Come to experience ATOR PROGRAMS: nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/san- RV sites. Neither Fort Wadsworth information. a range of demonstrations includ- Horseshoe Crab Walk - Ameri- dy-hook-hours.htm nor Sandy Hook can accommo- Fishing - Fishing is permitted ing camping, kayaking, biking, can Littoral Society, Lot B Beach Can I bring my pet to Sandy date RVs. at all beaches except when life- see live birds of prey, live music, Plaza; Tuesday, June 2 from 6 Hook? - Pets and their own- Showers: Showers are not avail- guards are on duty. An annual dance and storytelling. This event p.m. – 8 p.m. Get up close and ers may visit bayside beaches able at Sandy Hook. At Fort Wad- pass for nighttime ishing can beis designed to showcase activities personal with a living fossil. throughout the year. Pets can visit sworth, a cold-water shower is purchased at the Ranger Station you can do all summer at the vari- Take an evening walk at Plum Is- oceanside beaches from Labor available to campers during the or Visitor Center. ous park sites including our sister land on Sandy Hook to look for Day through mid-March only. camping season. Boating - Non-motorized car NYC Parks in Jamaica Bay. spawning horseshoe crabs. Learn Pets are not permitted on oceans- Locations to obtain passes at top boats can be launched from History House: Now reopened. about an animal that has survived ide beaches during the spring and Gateway: Visitors may obtain Beach Area C and Horseshoe Open daily from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. virtually unchanged for 450 mil- summer because that is when the Access or Senior Passes at: You Cove. Horseshoe Cove is popular An 1898 lieutenant’s quarters on lion years. Wear proper foot gear. threatened piping plover builds must instead visit one of national with recreational boaters. Land- “Oficers Row” overlooking San- Call 732- 291-0055 to make res- nests in those locations. Pets must parks charging entrance fees or ing on beach with a motorized dy Hook Bay is furnished to the ervations. always be on a leash. visit the USGS store online. boat is prohibited. 1940’s, the busiest time at Fort Stars of Sandy Hook - Lot E Beach Info: Please note: the America the Windsuring and Kite-board- Hancock. There are many pro- Beach Plaza, Saturday, June 6, Fees & Passes: Entrance fees? Beautiful annual interagency pass ing - Windsuring and kite-board- grams for kids. No. Parking fees? Yes, in theis sold only at parks with entrance ing is best on the bay across from Battery Potter: Open Saturdays Continued on Page 11 summer. There are no entrance fees; Gateway does not charge an Beach Area C. For safety, please and Sundays, June 20- August 30; June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Summer at the Hook/Jersey Shore

grow new antlers. This night hike your child and spark their interest Continued from Page 10 features night seining, which is about the marine world. Call 732- always an interesting adventure. 8:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Join a park 291-0055 to register. Bring a lashlight, bug repellant, ranger and the Amateur Astrono- Shore Birds and Wild Edibles and wear shoes you can get wet. mers Association to view Venus, Walk - American Littoral Society Free, but reservations required. which will be at its highest point. Parking Lot M Saturday, August 732 - 872- 5970. Also look for Jupiter, Saturn and 22; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join Litto- Coastal Explorers - American the Sagittarius clusters and nebula ral Society naturalists for a hike Littoral Society Headquarters, in the dark sky. Bring binoculars down a sandy path to one of the Building 18, Friday, July 31, 9 and/or telescopes. least visited beaches at Sandy a.m. – 1:30 p.m. During this one Bird Walk - Monmouth County Hook. Along the way we will day program, students in grades Audubon Society, Spermaceti identify some of the Hook’s ed- New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ 1-3 will enjoy seining, shell col- Cove U.S. Life Saving Station ible plants that were an important lecting, and coastal arts and crafts. Parking Lot (between Lot D and food source for the early settlers Memorial Foundation Ideal for children interested in Lot E) Thursday, June 11, 6 p.m. and Native Americans that once Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center learning for about the marine – 8 p.m. Walk along the bayside inhabited this area. We will have world, this handson, feet-wet Calendar of Events and ocean to look for Osprey, her- the chance to observe shore birds program will delight your child. ons, and egrets. Bring binoculars, feeding along the mud lats. Bring $40 for members, $50 for non- HOLMDEL - insect repellant, and wear com- binoculars, comfortable walk- members. Call 732-291-0055 to Saturday, July 6 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. FREE guided tours are fortable shoes. Free ing shoes, and lots of sunscreen! register. Lot E Cost: $5 per person, free for available the irst Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. and Campire on the Beach - Sunset Seining - American Lit- (southern chute) Friday, June 19; members. Call 732-291-0055 to 1:00 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum lobby. Tours last toral Society Headquarters, Friday, August 7; Friday, August make reservations. about an hour and reservations are not required. Building 18 Thursday, August 6; th st 21; Friday, August 28; 7:30 p.m. Founders Day 99 Birthday Monday, June 29 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.- 21 Annual Golf Out- Thursday August 20; 6 p.m.- 8 – 9 p.m. Sing silly Sandy Hook National Park Service - Visitor ing, Eagle Oaks County Club, Farmingdale, NJ Rain Date, p.m. Discover the diverse wildlife songs, and hear true stories from Center/Keepers Quarters - Tues- Thursday, July 2. inhabiting our coast. After a short days of yore surrounding the his- day, August 25; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. talk on the Society’s front porch, Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 11 a.m. -1 p.m. FREE guided tory and mysteries of the Hook. Celebrate Founders Day with the you will head over to Horseshoe tours are available the irst Saturday of each month at 11:00 Participants are encouraged to National Park Service, and par- Cove on Sandy Hook bay for a a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum lobby. bring beach blankets or chairs, ticipate in various NPS themed seining adventure. Participants Tours last about an hour and reservations are not required. snacks, bug spray, family and games/activities/trivia. Cake and are invited to help pull our 40 Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 3rd Annual “Tour for the Vets” friends! Free. Call 732- 872-5970 refreshments will be served in the foot seine net through the bay, for more info. Visitor Center. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of food and and experience the excitement of Coastal Naturalist Series - Sandy Hook Foundation End music at the Vietnam Era Museum presented by the South learning about the ish and other American Littoral Society, Build- of Summer Party back at the Central District Veterans’ Committee and the Red Bank Elks. critters caught. Wear clothes and ing 18, Friday, June 19, Mon- Beach! - Save The Date! Friday $20 pp. Children 13 & Under are Free! shoes you don’t mind getting wet. day, June 22, Wednesday, June September 11, 2015. Saturday, September 5 - 11 a.m. -1 p.m. FREE guided tours Free. Call 732-291-0055 to make 24; 9:30 a.m.; Re-discover New Iron Girl Sandy Hook Women’s reservations. are available the irst Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Jersey’s coast with professional Only Triathlon & 5K - Sunday, Battery Gunnison/New Peck and 1:00 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum lobby. Tours naturalists. Class meets at Sandy September 13, 2015; Gateway Preserved - Saturday, August 8 last about an hour and reservations are not required. Hook to explore the beach, bay, National Recreation Area - Wom- 12 noon - 6 p.m. The Army Friday, September 18 - 11 a.m. - 12 noon POW/MIA & marsh, and maritime forest. Learn en’s Only Triathlon; 1/3 mile Ground Forces Association is Gold Star Mother Ceremony to recognize plants and animals swim/15 mile bike/3 mile run; a volunteer group in WWII era found in coastal habitats. Series Triathlon: 7:00 a.m. Bike-Run Sunday September 20 - 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rolling Thunder uniform performing restoration includes: coastal botany, birding Only: 7:30 a.m. Women’s Only Motorcycle Ride for Freedom projects and interpreting Battery for beginners (binoculars pro- 5K Run/Walk Start: TBD. Iron Sunday, September 27 - 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. - NJ Run for the Gunnison/New Peck. Visitors vided), and estuarine ish and- in Girl aspires to bring women of all Fallen. One Mile – One Flag – One Hero, September 24-27, are invited to stop by to chat and ages together as a community by vertebrate identiication. Program learn more about restoration of 2015. In an apolitical relection of remembrance a team of is ideal for nature enthusiasts and offering a supportive, energetic Battery Gunnison/New Peck, and active duty military personnel from Joint Base McGuire-Dix- educators. Participants will re- and empowering environment Lakehurst and other bases across the country will come to- the historic time period of August for females pursuing a healthy ceive a copy of our coastal ield1943 at Fort Hancock. gether to embark on a 186 mile run that honors every NJ ser- guide. Cost: $99. Please call 732- and active lifestyle. Amenities Night Hike - Lot E Beach Plaza vice member killed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, 291-0055 to register. include: a post-race café, profes- Saturday, August 8; 7:30 p.m. - Summer Solstice Walk - Ameri- sional timing, personalized race Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and all Wars and Conlicts. 9 p.m. Explore various parts of can Littoral Society Headquar- bibs, new custom inishers med- Each mile is dedicated to a NJ Hero and their family. The Sandy Hook’s ecosystem. This ters, Building #18, Sunday, June als speciic to the event, age run team will stop at each Hero Marker presenting a lag and night hike is the Ranger’s Choice 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Take a two mile group awards, performance shirts personalized biography to waiting loved ones and comrades. Hike, so the question is, “Are stroll on the Hook on the longest sized just for women, post-race A 186 mile memorial trail will be created across NJ. “NJ Run you feeling adventurous?” Bring day of the year. Society natural- giveaways and more. Register for the Fallen” will kick off Thursday, September 24th at 8:00 a lashlight, bug repellent, andNow! www.active.com ists will identify coastal lora and shoes you can get wet. Free, call a.m. from the Cape May Lighthouse. The Run will end at fauna, as well as the history of NY Beach Ferry - Spend a day 732-872-5970 to reserve. the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial (exit 116 off the Garden Sandy Hook. A special tour inside relaxing on the beach, swimming, Fort Hancock Bike Tour - Ferry State Parkway) on National Gold Star Family Day, Sunday, a gun battery may be included. sun tanning, bird watching, ish- Landing, Sunday, August 9; Sun- September 27th. For more info go to: http://www.njrunforth- Cost: Free. Call 732-291-0055 to ing (check with local laws), or day, August 23; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. efallen.org/ make reservations. sightseeing in Sandy Hook and Bicycle with a ranger on a guided Holly Forest Night Prowl - Lot Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. Saturday, October 3 - 11 a.m. -1 p.m. 11 a.m. -1 p.m. FREE tour highlighting the batteries, E, Saturday, July 25; 7:30 p.m. - Ferries will depart from Pier 11, guided tours are available the irst Saturday of each month at historic structures and beaches of 9 p.m. Explore the Sandy Hook www.newyorkbeachferry.com. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum Sandy Hook. Bring a helmet and Holly Forest on this sensory walk SeaStreak Ferry - SeaStreak lobby. Tours last about an hour and reservations are not re- call 732-872-5970 to led by a ranger. Family fun for America, Inc. is a leader in revi- quired. make reservations. everyone! talizing fast high-speed catama- Bird Walk - Monmouth County Thursday, October 29 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Annual “Night All-Women Lifeguard Tourna- ran services in the New York met- Audubon Society Spermaceti at the Museum” Gala ment - 31st Annual NPS Event ropolitan area. Visit their website Cove U.S. Life Saving Station BEACH Lot E, Wednesday, July at www.seastreak.com. Parking Lot (between Lot D and 29, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Come cheer on Big Mohawk Party Boat - The Lot E) Thursday, August 13 - 6 the women in this exciting annual Big Mohawk NJ Party Boat, lo- p.m. - 8 p.m. Walk out Fisher- competition, representing beach cated in the Jersey Shore town of man’s Trail to the ocean to look patrols from the East Coast and Belmar, Services also provided www.amboyguardian.com for Piping Plover and migrating elsewhere. These women are out- are Private Charters and Burials shorebirds. Bring binoculars, in- standing role models and we are at Sea. www.njpartyboat.com sect repellent, and wear comfort- hopeful that seeing them in action able shoes. Free. will encourage other women to E-Book Help Coastal Explorers - American consider surf-lifeguard work in SOUTH AMBOY - There are Tricky Tray Littoral Society Headquarters, For More the future. free E-Book Help on Thurs- PERTH AMBOY - Tricky Building 18, Friday, August 21 Night Hike- Full Buck Moon - days from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 Tray Auction Sunday, June 21 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. During this Lot E; Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m. Info Call p.m. at the Dowdell Library, Doors Open 3 p.m. Admission one day program, students enter- - 9 p.m. Explore various parts of 100 Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, is $5 place: St Peter’s Episco- ing grades 1-3 will enjoy sein- Sandy Hook’s ecosystem during Sandy Hook pal Parish House, 183 Rector ing, shell collecting, and coastal South Amboy. For more info the full buck moon. At this time Street, Perth Amboy. arts and crafts. This hands-on, call 732-721-6060. of year is when bucks begin to feet wet program will delight 732-872-5970 10. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 Perth Amboy Waterfront Arts Festival, Sadowski Pkwy, Perth Amboy 5/23/15 *Photos by Katherine Massopust & Carolyn Maxwell

Youngsters are happy to be here Artists pose with part of their mural to be displayed at Former Tom Grifin, Owner of Fajjis Ice Cream Celotex Property on the corner of Smith St. & Convery Blvd.

Kerry Dyke stands by her artwork A large crowd enjoys the afternoon Recreation Dept. Sold T-Shirts for the Festival

Segunda Quimbamba The Rollbacks Knottyrocker

The pig roast sold out early Looking at art work Council Pres. Lisa Nanton (R) looks at Lorraine McCarthy’s Jewelry June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .11 8th Annual Cathedral CDC Summer Puerto Rican Weekend Enrichment Comedy Show Program Featuring: Smokey Suarez, Gina Brillion PERTH AMBOY - For chil- Mike Troy, Edgar Rivera dren ages 5-13 - July 6-August Hosted by Ron Snipes - Music by DJ Hayes 28, 2015. $1120.00 will pro- vide your child with 8 weeks Mi Tierra Restaurant, 315 State St., Perth Amboy of fun. Before and Aftercare Friday, June 12, 2015 hours provided from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for an addi- Doors Open 8:30 p.m. Show Time 9:30 p.m. tional fee of $50.00 per week. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. A $75.00 non-refundable reg- For tickets and reservations text or call 732-585-7733 istration deposit is required. Registration begins May 15, Casual attire is a must- 18 to laugh; 21 to drink. 2015. Early registration: de- 2 drinks or 2 item minimum. Rafling off 2 r/t tickets to posit fee waivered if paid in Puerto Rico. Drawing will be after the show. full before June 24, 2015. Winner need not be present. Line up subject to change. Payment plans are available for your convenience. Child care vouchers accepted. FREE Breakfast, snacks and Lunch Poet’s Wednesdays for campers!!!!! Camp hours WOODBRIDGE - Barron Art’s Center, 582 Rahway Ave., are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon- Woodbridge at 8 p.m. -10 p.m., Workshop 7 p.m. - 732-634- day - Friday. Our summer pro- 0413. Free Admission. gram will be held @ our Cam- pus located at 277 Madison June 10 - Michael Young Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. July 8 - Open Reading Come learn while having fun, August 12 - James Reese, Raymond Hammond & Aman- visits to museums, amuse- ment parks & various places da Bradley of interest. For more info call: September 9 - Rick Kearns Damaris Ramirez - 732-826- 8206 or Juana Kearney – 732- For more info, contact Poetry Director Deborah C. 442-1546. LaVeglia at 908-272-3141 or Email: [email protected] website: www.poetswednesday.com WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM

Blessed St. John Paul II Parish, St. Stephen’s Church Carnival, Perth Amboy 5/14 - 5/16/15 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell & Katherine Massopust

Stocking of Willow Pond, Perth Amboy 5/23/15 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell

PERTH AMBOY - Participants of Stocking of Willow Pond. Coordinators inc. Former City Employee and avid isherman Mike Keller, along with Ron Nicol, Pres. of Raritan Bay Anglers Club and other members of the club, Dept. of Recreation Director Kenny Oritz along with other staff members and the Perth Amboy Youth Alliance. Photo (far Right) shows all the participants along with Mayor Wilda Diaz. The ish were purchased by the club from the Musky Fish Hatchery in Asbury NJ. 12. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 Woodbridge South Amboy Plays in The Park Township Summer Concerts Young Frankenstein Fireworks Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jun. 17 through SEWAREN - Annual Indepen- All Concerts are FREE dence Day Fireworks! Thurs- Saturday, Jun. 27 Call 732-745-3936 for more info day, July 2. Alvin P. Williams No Sundays - 8:30 p.m. Raritan Bay Waterfront Park , O’Leary Boulevard Memorial Park, Sewaren. Live South Amboy/Sayreville Beach Front Music. Gates open at 4 p.m. *Concerts will take place rain or shine (see below) Park is closed all day. No Re- Oklahoma JULY served Seating. No Alcoholic Wednesday, Jul. 8 through 1 – Sandy Sasso’s Swingin’ Big Band – past singer with Beverages permitted. Bring Saturday, Jul. 18 the Dorsey, Goodman and Riddle Big Bands your lawn chairs and join us No Sundays - 8:30 p.m. 8 - Walt Wagner & The Serenaders under the stars. 15 - Zydeco-A-Go-Go - New Orleans style Rhythm & Jesus Christ Superstar Blues, and 40’s Jazz & Swing Wednesday, Jul. 29 through 22 - The Cameos - New Jersey’s Favorite Oldies Group Saturday, Aug. 8 Raritan Bay 29 - Bernie Goydish’s Jersey Polka Stars – Polka and No Sundays - 8:30 p.m. Variety Music Cruisers Car AUGUST Aladdin Jr. 5 - The Tim Gillis Band (The Greatest in Country Music) 12 - Irish Night featuring The Perry Brothers Irish Band Our 23rd Annual Indoor Show 19 - Danny V’s 52nd Street Band – A tribute to Billy Joel Children’s Musical Oct. 10,11,17, 18 & 24 WOODBRIDGE - Starting on at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. Tuesdays, May 12 – Sept. 29 26 – The Robert Murdock Band (A Classic Rock Tribute Adults: $3.00; from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Weather to the 60’s 70’s & 80’s) Children 12 & under: $2.00 Permitting, Pizza Hut, Rte. 9, Woodbridge, (Wal-Mart Park- *In the case of inclement weather, you will be directed to the ing Lot). Trophy’s Awarded. South Amboy Middle/High School Auditorium by Park Rang- All Summer Performances Begin at 8:30 p.m. For More Info Call 732-585- ers. Shuttle bus service will be available every week courtesy No Performances on Sunday 7365 of Middlesex County Area Transit. Adults - $7.00, Senior Citizens - $5.00, Children 12 and Under Free Shows play every night of the week at 8:30, except for Sundays. Tickets are sold on the day of performance only. No advance sales. WE ACCEPT CASH ONLY at our box ofice for our sum- Classic Sandy Hook Beach Concerts mer shows. Plays-in-the-Park is located 1 block south of the Wednesday Nights 6:00 P.M. Menlo Park Mall off of Route 1, in Edison, N.J. The turn off is Beach E called Grandview Avenue. At the top of the short hill make your Car Show FREE irst right on to Pine Drive and the Park Rangers will guide you SAYREVILLE - Blast from 2013 to a parking spot. Fax:732-548-1484 • Phone: 732-548-2884. the Past Classic Car Show: ______Please bring a non-perishable food item to beneit less fortunate Saturday, September 12, 4 residents through M.C.C.F.O.O.D.S. This program is funded in p.m.– 8 p.m., located in Ken- June 17 Brian Kirk & The Jirks part by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the nedy Park on Washington June 24 Steve Reilly & The Rain Band Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission with as- Road. Refreshments available July 1 British Invasion Tribute sistance thru a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on at the Food court. Admission July 8 Tim McLoone & the Shirleys the Arts/Dept of State. is free to spectators. To enter July 15 The Carl Gentry Band a classic car, please provide 2 July 22 Motor City Review non-perishable food items for July 29 Pat Guadagno & The Candle Brothers the Sayreville Food Bank at August 5 The Haven COUNTRY SUNDAYS the registration table. For Info (with special guests The Sam Sims trio 5:30 start) at Parker Press Park call: 732- 390- 7092 / 7096. August 12 The Shots 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge August 20 Rain Date SHOW TIME at 6:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION* Brought to you by the Sandy Hook Foundation *With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for WWW.SANDYHOOKFOUNDATIONNJ.ORG “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks” Frog Hollow In case of rain, decision to cancel July 12 - Ellen Jewell made after 2 p.m. on day of concert July 19 - Moot Davis & the Good Americans 5K Run & Call 732-291-7733 for recording July 26 - Front Country August 2 - Amy Helm Health Walk August 8 - “A Tribute to Patsy Cline” Press Release 5/14/2015 August 16 - Cricket Tell the Weather SOUTH AMBOY - Frog August 23 - Spirit Family Reunion Hollow Swim and Tennis August 30 - Girls, Guns and Glory Club’s 38th annual 5K Run and Health Walk will be held Sayreville Community Events Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 Saturday, June 27th. Proceeds Independence Day Celebration - June 28th at 4:00 p.m. will beneit the city of South Amboy’s Fire and First Aid Kennedy Park, Live Entertainment, featuring: 2U the Worlds nd Warren Park Mini-Theater departments. There will be a 2 Best U2 Show 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Almost Journey Sundays, 6:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m. free youth Fun Run, awards, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m, also appearing Chris/AAron R&B Duo, from All Concerts are FREE t-shirts, post race picnic, and 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Activities all FREE from 4 p.m. to 8 Call 732-745-3936 for more info all day swimming and tennis p.m. include: Children’s Rides & Games, Food Court, Pony Florida Grove Road, Woodbridge for race participants. Entry fee Rides, Hot Dog eating contest and culminating the day’s JULY is $20 in advance and $25 day events a spectacular Fireworks Display starts approximately 5 - The George Krauss Memorial Band - Lights! Camera! of race. For more information 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5th Music from the Big & Small Screens - Barbara Krauss or to download a registration Santoro, Leader form, go to www.froghollow- Blast from the Past Classic Car Show & Concert - Sept. 12 - Irish Night featuring The Perry Brothers - Ron Dolce, Leader swim.com or register in per- 12th 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Food court, Classic Cars & Motorcycles 19 - Sandy Sasso’s Swingin’ Big Band - past singer son at the club 7:30 AM on to view, awards given in many categories. Call the Rec center with the Dorsey, Goodman and Riddle Big Bands race day. Fun Run steps off at to enter at 732-390-7092/7096. Admission is free! 26 - Mark Heter and His Band – Merry Melodies - music of 8:30 AM and the 5K Run starts classic Warner Brothers cartoons by Raymond Scott at 9:00 AM. The Frog Hollow Sayreville Day - September 13th Kennedy Park 10:00 a.m. Swim and Tennis Club is lo- - 4:00 p.m. Sun., Contact Patti Burch. Community participa- AUGUST cated on Ferris St. off of South tion children’s games, rides, foods from around the world, 2 - The Broadway Pops Big Band - Classics from The Great Pine Ave. in South Amboy, entertainment, craft vendors, and much, much, more. White Way, Greg Giannascoli, Leader NJ. For additional information 9 - Bernie Goydish’s Jersey Polka Stars - Polka and call race director, Danny Mc- For more info call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096 Variety Music Crone at 732-721-6592. June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .13 Mayor’s Summer Concert Series - 2015 Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” and “On the Lawn” at Woodbridge High School, 25 Samuel Lupo Pl, Woodbridge EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IN JULY & AUGUST Bring Out Your Lawn Chair or Blanket SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION* Summer Concerts at PNC Bank Arts Center *With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks” Exit 116, Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733 June 29 - Duprees July 6 - Bronx Wanderers 732-203-2500 July 13 - The Happenings July 20 - The Brooklyn Bridge Fri., June 5 - 7 p.m. - Lady Antebellum: Wheels Up 2015 Tour with July 27 - The Fabulous Greaseband Hunter Hayes & Sam Hunt August 8 - Jersey Sound Wed., June 10 - 7 p.m. - A Very Special Evening with Dave Matthews Band August 10 - The 1910 Fruitgum Company Wed., June 11 - 6:45 p.m. - Journey & Steve Miller Band August 17 - Cameos Sat., June 13 - 7 p.m. - Boys of Zummer Tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa August 24 - Emil Stuccio & the Classics Sat., June 27 - 7 p.m. - Train: Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour 2015 August 31 - The Infernos Tues., June 30 - 6:45 p.m. - Kid Rock Presents: First Kiss: Cheap Date Tour Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 Wed., July 1 - 7:30 p.m. - Brian Wilson With Special Guest Rodriguez Sun., July 12 - 7:30 p.m. - Idina Menzel World Tour Tues., July 14 - 7 p.m. - Kelly Clarkson With Special Guest Pentatonix Sat., July 18 - 7 p.m. - Tim Mcgraw: Shotgun Rider Tour Woodbridge Wednesdays With Billy Currington & Chase Bryant 2015 Summer Concert Series Sun., July 19 - 11 a.m. - Vans Warped Tour Presented By Journeys www.woodbridgeartsnj.org Tues., July 21 - 1 p.m. - Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” and Fri., July 24 - 7 p.m. - Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour “On the Lawn” Sat., July 25 - 7 p.m. - Def Leppard Bring Out Your Lawn Chair and Relax Wed., July 29 - 7 p.m. - The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson: With Live Music Every Wednesday The End Times Tour SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. at Parker Press Park Thurs., July 30 - 7 p.m. - Bryan Adams “The Reckless Tour” Rahway Avenue at Main Street Fri., July 31 - 7:30 p.m. - Rascal Flatts Riot Tour 2015 FREE Parking at NJT Parking Lot Sat., August 1 - 7 p.m. - Steely Dan & Elvis Costello FREE ADMISSION* Sun., August 2 - 6:35 p.m. - Sublime with Rome / Rebelution Mon., August 3 - 6:30 p.m. - J. Cole: Forest Hills Drive Tour *With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for Tues., August 4 - 6:15 p.m. - Incubus/Deftones 2015 Tour “We Feed Woodbridge Food Bank” Wed., August 5 - 6 p.m. - SLIPKNOT: Summer’s Last Stand Tour June 24 - The Quebe Sisters Band Fri., August 7 - 7 p.m. - Toby Keith Good Times & Pick Up Lines Tour July 1 - The Four Legged Faithful Presented By Ford F-series July 8 - Red Molly Sat. August 8 - 8 p.m. - Joe Bonamassa - Three Kings Tour July 15 - The Black Lillies Sun., August 9 - 7:30 p.m. - Van Halen July 22 - Yarn Fri., August 14- 7:30 p.m. - O.A.R. July 29 - Brother Sun Sun., August 16 - 6 p.m. - The Australian Pink Floyd Show August 5 - Guy Davis Tues., August 18 - 7:30 p.m. - Chicago And Earth, Wind & Fire - August 12 - Ari Heist Heart And Soul Tour 2015 August 19 - Joe D’Urso and Stone Caravan Thurs., August 20 - 7:30 p.m. - Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Fri., August 21 - 7:30 p.m. - WDHA/WRAT Presents - Nickelback: August 26 - El Caribefunk No Fixed Address Tour September 2 - Kenny White Sun., August 23 - 8 p.m. - Santana: The Corazon Tour Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 Fri., August 28 - 7:30 p.m. - The Doobie Brothers and Gregg Allman Sat., August 29 - 7 p.m. - Counting Crows: Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour with Citizen Cope Local Band Thursdays Sun., August 30 - 7:30 p.m. - 5 Seconds of Summer: Rock Out With Your Woodbridge Bands take the stage at Parker Press Park Socks Out Tour 400 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge FREE Parking at NJT Parking Lot Live Entertainment LET’S ROCK! Fluke Featuring LOCAL Bands and Musicians Tribute Bands Come To Woodbridge 2015 Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” and Tournament “On the Lawn” ROCKIN TUESDAYS PERTH AMBOY - The 2015 SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. at Woodbridge High School, 25 Samuel Lupo Pl, Fluke Tournament is sched- FREE ADMISSION* Woodbridge uled for Saturday, July 18. *With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks” FREE ADMISSION* Beer& Wine for sale by Riffy’s *With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for June 18 - The Tim Gillis Band “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks” June 25 - Saloonatics June 30 - The BStreet Band - Bruce Springsteen Tribute Mayor’s Fluke July 9 - Love Revolution July 7 - Forever Ray - Ray Charles Tribute July 16 - Steve Stone July 14 - The British Invasion Tournament WOODBRIDGE - Mayor John July 23 - 9 South July 21 - Scarborough Fair - Simon and Garfunkle Tribute E. McCormac Fluke Tourna- July 30 - Smokehouse July 28 - Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles ment will be on Saturday, June August 4 - Back to the Garden - Woodstock Tribute August 6 - Smoke n Mirrors 20 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the August 13 - The Kickback Band August 11 - The Glimmer Twins - “Rolling Stones Cover” Sewaren Boat Launch. $125 August 20 - Smokin Catish August 18 - Introduction - “The Chicago Experience” Per Boat ($100 if paid before August 25 - Beatles Faux Sale June 1). For more info call the August 27 - Marty & The Martians September 1 - Abba Girlz Recreation Dept. at 732-596- September 3 - City Hicks Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 4048. Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 14. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .15 Lego Toddlers Comedy Night HIV Testing SOUTH AMBOY - Ages 2-3 SOUTH AMBOY - South New Jersey’s Tall Ship, the yrs. old. Mondays at 1:30 Amboy Knights of Columbus Program p.m. at the Dowdell Library of Council 426 host a Comedy PERTH AMBOY - National AJ Meerwald, Offers Sails South Amboy, 100 Harold G. Night Saturday, June 20 from HIV Testing Day Presented Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 308 Fourth by Health Oriented Youth out of Perth Amboy For more info call 732-721- St. South Amboy. Cost of $45 Program. Take Control! Take 6060. Come build with us! includes three comedians, buf- the Test! Thursday, June 25 fet dinner, and refreshments. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Blood Drive Proceeds go to the Knights of First St., Perth Amboy. FREE! PERTH AMBOY - In Hon- Columbus Scholarship Pro- HIV testing, vision screening, or of Oficer Robert Zisko.gram in memory of Sean and high blood pressure screen- Wednesday, June 10 from 2 Jack McCarthy. For more in- ing. After school registration. p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Alexan- formation call 732-721-2025 GIVE ALWAYS! Sponsored der F. Jankowski Community by PRAHD. For more info call Center, 1 Olive St., Perth Am- LIVESTRONG at the 732-638-2846. boy. Make an appointment to YMCA donate blood at: www.tinyurl. 12 Weeks of Healing com/RobertZiskoBloodDrive SOUTH AMBOY - The South Edison AARP Walk-ins welcome! Please re- Amboy Y is offering a FREE EDISON - Edison AARP member to eat, drink & bring 12 week program for cancer Chapter 3446 will meet on ID! For information about eli- survivors. The program will Monday, June 15, 2015 at gibility: Call 1-800-933-2566 begin Tuesday, June 2nd and 12:00 pm for their annual or Visit www.nybloodcenter. ends Tuesday, August 18th. installation of oficers and org. Anyone donating blood Extensive research has shown luncheon. The meeting will The AJ Meerwald receives a Buy One - Get One that exercise for individuals be held at “The Rosewood” *Photo Submitted Free Coupon from Fajji’s Ice recovering from cancer can located at 2863 Woodbridge Cream. help reduce fatigue and loss of Avenue, Edison. Entertain- Press Release 6/6/15 Meerwald Background strength. The program meets ment will be provided by The PERTH AMBOY - The AJ The AJ Meerwald was twice a week, Tuesdays and Elderly Brothers. For tickets, Meerwald, New Jersey’s Of- launched in 1928 as an oyster Writers Group Thursdays 6-7pm, and will call Rose at 732-738-8013. WOODBRIDGE - In coopera- icial Tall Ship, will be com- ishing vessel, operated along give participants a gradual The following are a list of tion with The Barron Arts Cen- ing to Perth Amboy’s munici- the Delaware Bay. In 1942, approach to exercise as they scheduled trips and programs: ter, the Woodbridge Writers pal marina on Thursday, June she was commandeered by work hand in hand with our July 13-14: AARP Driver Group is a forum for writers of 18th, to kick off a Father’s the Coast Guard to serve in experienced trainers and staff. Safety Program at the Stelton all levels to share ideas, voice Day weekend of public sails the World War II effort as a There will be a focus on car- opinions, and develop skills. Community Center, Plainield along the Arthur Kill and Rari- ireboat. Returned to her own- dio exercise and progress into Avenue, Edison. July 28-30: We are aiming to cultivate an tan Bay. ers in 1947, the ship was sold weights, stability and endur- St. Lawrence Boat Cruise. For environment of trust and posi- The series will start with a to a new owner who adapted ance. For more information, information on both programs, tivity designed to help local public open-deck reception on the vessel for dredging, and contact Cindy Vazquez at call Bob at 732-885-1789 or writers reach their goals, large Thursday afternoon, June 18, renamed it the Clyde A. Phil- 732-553-9622 or email cindy. visit www.edisonaarp.org. or small. The door is open to where people can learn more lips. The ship was sold again [email protected]. about the 115-foot restored in 1959, operated for a time all participants, whether you oyster schooner, tour its deck as a clam dredge, and then write as a hobby or have an eye and talk with the ship’s crew. left idle. The Bayshore Cen- toward publication, and we Movie Beginning on Friday, a series ter at Bivalve (bayshorecenter. host a wide variety of genres. Book Fair There is no entry fee or long Matinee of 3-hour morning, afternoon org), a nonproit organization SOUTH AMBOY - South term commitment to join this and evening cruises with vari- established in 1988, acquired Amboy Knights of Columbus Fundraiser is an ongoing program with PERTH AMBOY - The ous themes will depart from the ship as a donation. They Council 426 sponsor a free new topics and material each Friends of the Perth Amboy the marina: transported the vessel to Bi- showing of the inspirational session. Our group is an open Free Public Library in par- Friday, June 19 – 1pm sail valve, NJ, and began the pro- movie “Courageous” Sunday, forum, so we invite you to ticipation with the Perth Am- narrated by the Raritan River- cess of restoration. In 1995, June 14 at 308 Fourth St. South bring any work you’d like to boy schools are joining with keeper, Bill Schultz; 5pm sail the restored schooner was re- Amboy. Popcorn, desserts, and share. For more information, Barnes & Noble of Edison with NJ singer-songwriter christened and launched as the coffee provided. Pizza and hot please email Brooke and Beth for a day of fun, festivities Christine DeLeon AJ Meerwald, and listed on dogs also available. For infor- at woodbridgewritersnj@ and fundraising on Saturday, Saturday, June 20 – 9am chil- the National Register of His- mation call 732-721-2025. dren’s sail; 1pm sail with toric Places. The organization gmail.com June 20th. There will be story speaker Dr. Beth Ravitt on ef- now offers public sails, char- PAHS Class of times, performances, arts and forts to reestablish the oyster ters, family and youth camps, crafts, local Perth Amboy au- ishery in the estuary; 5pm sail and other educational events No Booza 1960 Reunion thors and more. These events with local folk singer Spook around the Delaware River PERTH AMBOY - The PAHS are scheduled between 11 a.m. Handy and Bay, and along the Atlan- Palooza Class of 1960 will be hold- – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21 – 9am sail tic coast. ing their 55 year reunion at A percentage of purchases featuring a Father’s Day pan- ANJEC Background Teen Festival the Hotel Woodbridge at Me- made that day will go to the cake breakfast served by the ANJEC (www.anjec.org) was PERTH AMBOY - Washing- tropark in Iselin, NJ the week- Friends of the Perth Amboy crew; 1pm sail with histo- established in 1969 to support ton Park on Friday, June 19, end of September 18th, 19th and Free Public Library. You must rian Douglas Aumack telling New Jersey’s many municipal 2015, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 20th. We have a Friday get to- present a voucher prior to the story of pirates that once environmental commissions No Booza Palooza aims to gether, Saturday dinner dance making your purchase. You roamed the Raritan Bay area. and other local boards and of- promote healthy choices by and Sunday brunch. You are can also show the voucher on The sails are hosted by three icials as they work to protect providing entertainment and able to come to any or all of your smart phone to the sales New Jersey nonproit organi- natural resources and environ- socialization without the pres- the events. We have accom- person upon checkout. Vouch- zations in collaboration with mental health in their com- ence of alcohol or drugs. The modation arrangements with ers will be available in-store, the City of Perth Amboy: The munities. The organization event targets high school aged the hotel for the weekend. can be downloaded at www. th th Association of NJ Environ- provides training, networking youth in grades 9 -12 . We For any further information, paps.net or by contacting the mental Commissions (AN- sessions, publications, grants, will have music, interactive en- please contact Linda at 732- Friends at friendsofpertham- JEC), Crossroads of the Amer- a staffed resource center, and tertainment, local vendors and 826-6794. [email protected]. If you ican Revolution, and NY/NJ a comprehensive website tai- teen-friendly activities. We are We are looking forward to cannot make it to the store, Baykeeper. For fee informa- lored directly to the needs of asking organizations to assist a great reunion. Your being visit BN.COM/bookfairs from tion and to register for a sail, the state’s local environmental us by sponsoring activities for there will certainly add to the June 20 – June 24 by enter- call ANJEC at 973-539-7547, commissions, which number attendees, i.e. equipment rent- enjoyment!!! It’s always great ing Bookfair ID 11627015 at or Crossroads at 609-341- about 350. al, interactive activity. Your to revisit with you every ive checkout. Proceeds of this 3246. organization can also recruit years, but we’re also anxious event will beneit the Perth staff volunteers to assist with to visit with those of you we Amboy Free Public Library. the event. Join us in our efforts haven’t seen in a longer time Barnes & Noble is located to provide an amazing event - some not since 1960! Let at 419 Menlo Park Mall. The for Perth Amboy’s youth. For this be the year you make the Friends of the Perth Amboy more info call Yamillet Febo commitment to join us. Please Free Public Library is a regis- www.amboyguardian.com Gomez at 732-324-2114 x120 don’t let another reunion pass tered 501(c)(3) non-proit or- or email: [email protected] you by. ganization. 16. The Amboy Guardian * June 10, 2015 Latino Professionals Inspire Youth to Dream at Princeton Youth Conference June 5 Conference to Focus on Role Models and STEM Careers, Will Feature Award Press Release 6/5/15 PRINCETON -Hispanic pro- fessionals will share their personal and professional journeys with middle school students during a youth con- ference themed “Take Action! Achieve your Dreams” at Princeton University on Fri- day, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is the 15th confer- ence and the 7th at Princeton University by Hispanics In- spiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA), a nonproit that connects His- HISPA Conference in 2014 panic role models and middle *Photo Submitted school students to empower The keynote speaker, Peru- ward.” In “Better By Design youth to work hard, gradu- born physicist Luis Delgado- - Let’s Build a Rocket” AT&T ate high school, and go on to Aparicio, Ph.D., from the HACEMOS and the Society higher education. The confer- U.S. Department of Energy’s of Hispanic Professional Engi- Me Time Knitting Club ence is co-sponsored by the (DOE) Princeton Plasma neers will help students build PERTH AMBOY - FSC has SOUTH AMBOY - There will Ofice of Human Resources, Physics Laboratory (PPPL), paper rockets and learn about partnered up with the AUL be a Knitting Circle on the irst Diversity and Inclusion at will surely inspire all. He re- engineering. During “Big Charter school in bringing a and third Tuesday each month Princeton University. Students cently won a highly competi- Dreams Laboratories,” spon- Parent Support Group to the at 6 p.m. at the Dowdell Li- will come from Elizabeth, rd tive Early Career Research sored by Bristol- Myers Squibb community. They meet the 3 brary, 100 Harold G. Hoffman Hackensack, New Brunswick, award sponsored by the DOE’s OLA, students will wear lab Thursday of every month from Plaza, South Amboy. Teens Perth Amboy, and Princeton. coats and learn about careers 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at 333 high St. & Adults. For more info call “Outstanding role models Ofice of Science. The ive- year, $2.6 million grant will Perth Amboy. 732-721-6060. are joining us,” said Ivonne in the pharmaceutical ield. fund his research on eliminat- Students will hear about Díaz- Claisse, Ph.D., president ing a key barrier to developing “Life after High School” from MIY and founder of HISPA. “Re- fusion power as a safe, clean, 21 university student partici- search shows a strong correla- Step Into and abundant source of elec- pants in the NJ Governor’s Thursdays tion between students having SOUTH AMBOY - MIY tric energy. Hispanic Fellows Program co- a role model and their pursuit Thursdays – SADIE’S STU- Fitness Students will choose from sponsored by the Center for WOODBRIDGE - Walk the of higher education. We want DIO Programs at the Dowdell STEM- focused workshops Hispanic Policy, Research and Middlesex County Greenway these students, many of whom Library, 100 Harold G. Hoff- - Development and HISPA. Rod Join Mayor John E. McCor- will be visiting a university sponsored by non-proit orga man Plaza, South Amboy. nizations and corporate em- Colón, a motivational speak- mac & The Woodbridge Well- for the irst time, to see irst- Come and join us as we Make, ployee resource groups. “So er and radio show host, will ness Campaign. Date: Tues- hand the power of education Create, Innovate! Ages 7-17 You Want to Build a Game moderate the panel. The day day, June 16, 2015 Time: 6:00 and to envision a life of pos- Enjoy fun hands-on electron- App,” funded by the Veri- will wrap up with nationally- p.m. at Middlesex County sibilities.” She credits her own ic projects! Recycled Bead zon Foundation and with the renowned dynamic speaker Greenway ~ Dudash Park En- doctorate in mathematics to a Bracelets Doodling Robots support of Verizon HSO and Carlos Ojeda Jr., President trance: May Street at Fords/ role model whose upbringing Kinect Remote Control Cars “Fun with Fractals” sponsored and CEO of Coolspeak, and Edison border. was similar to hers. Learn Coding- RPG Combat by Educational Testing Ser- inspirational bilingual singer Founded in 2008 in New Coding & Frozen Coding Lit- vice, are two examples. “The Verónica Kole. Jersey, HISPA has had many tle bits, Smoothies and MUCH beauty of mathematics will be HISPA 2015 Youth Confer- notable successes. To date, MORE! For more info call obvious to students when they ence sponsors are: Education- Ukrainian it has recruited more than 732-721-6060. learn about these geometrical al Testing Service, PSE&G, 2,000 Hispanic Role Models Cultural Bristol- Myers Squibb, Com- and has organized over 450 igures called fractals,” said Díaz- Claisse. cast, Verizon, Siemens, and DVD Role Model visits to schools Festival Princeton University Profes- - in New Jersey, New York the Ofice of Human Resourc PERTH AMBOY - Assump- sor Edward Belbruno, Ph.D., es, Diversity and Inclusion at & Recorded and San Antonio, Texas. “We tion Catholic Church located will share his story in “Paint- Princeton University. HISPA’s have reached more than 6,000 Media Drive at 684 Alta Vista Place, Perth ing My Way to the Moon.” corporate 2015 Annual Part- students,” says Díaz-Claisse. SOUTH AMBOY - Your Amboy, NJ will hold its An- PSE&G´s Hispanic Employee ners are Educational Testing “And our research shows that spring cleaning is done and nual Ukrainian Cultural Fes- Resource Group, Adelante, Service, Verizon, ESPN, Com- we have moved the needle on you’re wondering what to tival on the parish grounds on will present “How Energy cast, and Southwest Airlines. attitudes toward higher educa- do with all of those unwant- Saturday, June 27, 2015 from is Moving New Jersey For- tion.” ed DVDS, CDs, and Video 12 noon until 9 p.m. Based games. How about donating on last year’s very successful them to South Amboy’s Sadie 2000+ attendance by people Pope Dowdell Library? The from the local communities, Civil War Library Foundation DVD and we expect an even greater turn- $100 Groceries Media drive is on-going, with out this year. The festival will Classic Car for $39 Library collection boxes at Madura feature dazzling performances PERTH AMBOY - $100 of Pharmacy, and the library. at 1:00 p.m. and at 3:00 p.m. Groceries for $39...Does That & Research This is an on-going program in the school hall showcasing Cruise Night and your generous contribu- traditional Ukrainian dances. SOUTH AMBOY - South Interest You? The Jolin Food Center box program is designed to tions enable the library to in- There will also be delicious Amboy Knights of Columbus WOODBRIDGE - The Rob- crease its resources for the homemade Ukrainian food, Council 426 hold a Classic provide families with nation- ert E. Lee Civil War Library ally branded food products at residents of South Amboy. All Ukrainian beer, delicious des- Car Cruise Night Friday, June and Research Center, located donations are fully tax deduct- serts, vendors, a church tour, 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the wholesale prices. On behalf at 94 Green St., Woodbridge, of the Cathedral’s Community ible and the Dowdell Library live music throughout the K of C parking lot 308 Fourth is open Saturday mornings Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) event, a Beautiful Baskets St. South Amboy. Owners Development Corporation, the at 10:00.The library has one non-proit corporation. Please rafle and 50/50 Money - Ruf of antique and classic cars, Jewish Renaissance Founda- of the largest collections of tion’s AmeriCorps is helping call (732)721-6060 for library le. Admission to the festival trucks, or motorcycles invited. books, magazines, and news- hours. To schedule a pick-up is free. No Outside Food or Bring a non-perishable food promote the Jolin Food Box. papers in New Jersey. You Check out https://jolinfood- for larger collections, please Drink Allowed. For vendors item and receive a free hot can also ind us on Facebook.contact Grace at 732-721- or more information call 732- dog. For more information call box.com/Home_Page.html or Our address is www.facebook. contact us at 732-376-6642. 6592. Your support is greatly 826-0767 or visit us at www. 732-721-2025. com/releecwrtlibrary appreciated. assumptioncatholicchurch.net June 10, 2015 * The Amboy Guardian .17

Novena to St. Rita Valerie Fund Walk and JAG Senior Scene O holy protectress of those petition, provided it be for the who art in greatest need, greater glory of God and my Physical thou who shineth as a star own sanctiication. Guide and Happenings of hope in the midst of dark- purify my intention, O holy Therapy 5K ness, blessed Saint Rita, bright protectress and advocate, so Perth Amboy mirror of God’s grace, in pa- Run that I may obtain the pardon VERONA - Valerie Fund WED. Jun. 10 Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, tience and fortitude thou art a of all my sins and the grace to Walk, Saturday, June 13, Ve- Florida Grove Rd. model of all the states in life. persevere daily, as thou didst rona Park, Bloomield Ave. • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. I unite my will with the will in walking with courage, gen- & Lakeside Ave. Registration THURS. Jun. 11 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., of God through the merits of erosity, and idelity down the 8:30 am • Opening ceremony Family Life Center, Madison Ave. my Savior Jesus Christ, and path of life. (Mention your re- 9:30 a.m. • Walk begins 10:00 • Ukrainian Assumption Seniors, 12 Noon in particular through his pa- quest.) a.m. • Awards 11:00 a.m.; Church Basement, Alta Vista Pl. MON. Jun. 15 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., tient wearing of the crown Saint Rita, advocate of the im- Cost of Registration: $25. In Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. of thorns, which with tender possible, pray for us. memory of 9 year old Valerie TUES. Jun. 16 Holy Spirit Seniors, 12:30 p.m., devotion thou didst daily con- Saint Rita, advocate of the Goldstein who succumbed to Church Hall, Brace Ave. template. Through the merits helpless, pray for us. cancer. Funds raised will help • Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., of the holy Virgin Mary and Recite the Our Father, Hail children with cancer and blood Presbyterian Center, Market St. thine own graces and virtues, Mary, and Glory Be three disorders. For more informa- WED. Jun. 17 Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, I ask thee to obtain my earnest times each. K.M. & C.M. tion: visit www.thevalerie- Florida Grove Rd. fund.org/walk. • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., Flag Day Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St. Atlantic City THURS. Jun. 18 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Celebration Family Life Center, Madison Ave. Bus Trip PAHS Class of South Amboy SOUTH AMBOY - The South PERTH AMBOY - The month- WED. Jun. 10 South Amboy Seniors, 12 Noon, Amboy Elks #784 will cel- ly trip to Caesar’s Casino will ebrate Flag Day on Saturday, 1970 Reunion Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. be on Thursday, June 4th. Bus PERTH AMBOY - P.A.H.S. June 13 at 601 Washington MON. Jun. 29 Sacred Heart Seniors, 12 Noon leaves 12 Noon from Knights CLASS OF 1970, “45th Class Ave., South Amboy, at 4 p.m. Memorial Hall, Wash Ave. of Columbus, 228 High St., Reunion,” October 3, 2015, Refreshments will be served. MON. Jul. 13 St. Mary’s Seniors, 12 Noon, Perth Amboy. Cost $30 per The Forge, Route 9, Wood- Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. Come and celebrate with us, bridge, NJ 07095, 6:30 p.m. all are welcome!! For more person. Receive a $30 slot - 11:30 p.m., Gourmet Buf- info call 732-727-7170. card. For more info call Joe at 732-826-0819. fet-5hr open bar-DJ, $80 Per person. Payment due in full Attn: If Your Club changes Your by August 1, 2015 –(sorry no Schedule due to the Holidays or if you have refunds). Accommodations: Community Events to Submit Hampton Inn, Route 9, Wood- bridge, NJ 07095. Mention Please give us two weeks advanced notice! PAHS REUNION & receive 732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610 special rates (732-855-6900). [email protected] Contacts: PAHS1970@aol. Answers com, Tom:732-583-3527. Mail From Puzzle & Address checks to: PAHS On Page 19 CLASS OF 70, 10 Hamble Rd. Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE!

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