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PRICELESS ISSUE NO. 43 DEC 05 published by Joe Renna for the Sons of Peterstown Sports Club ALL IMMIGRANTS ARE NOT ILLEGAL here is a big difference between someone who goes through the proper Tchannels to permanently settle in another country and those who flaunt the law to sneak in. Since both sets of people are foreign they tend to get lumped together. Its degrading to the legitimate immigrant wanting to be an American. There is criteria that one must follow to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. Adhering to these guidelines almost ensures that the immigrant will become a productive member of society. People entering the country illegally has reeked havoc on many aspects of our lives and causes the problems which over shadow the benefits of lawful immigration. The general requirements for administrative naturalization include: a period of continuous residence and physical presence in the United States; an ability to read, write, and speak English; a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government; good moral character; attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and favorable disposition toward the United States. These are high standards, indeed. Impossible in some eyes. In reality there are provisions and exceptions that make the transition more easily attainable. There is no argument that immigration has played an important role in the history of America and that the United States continues to have the (above) Mohammad Javed Abbasi, working at the Optima most open immigration policy in the world. Controlling immigration has Cigar store on Westfield Avenue in Roselle Park, been the responsibility of the federal government which took immigrated from Pakistan in 1996 and was granted a green the rights from the states after the civil war. Throughout time, card as a permanent resident in 2003. He is now waiting to changes in the laws governing immigration occurred continually, usually reacting to changes on a global level, for fulfill his dream of becoming a US citizen. instance, wars and economy. There was a spike in the number of immigrates that occurred in the early 1900's when almost 9 million people entered the country in the first decade alone. Unimaginable at it may seem, that number was surpassed in the last decade of the 1900's. This is without taking into account those arriving illegally. The earlier wave of immigrants caused the government to assign quotas based on national origins. The quota was based on the number of immigrants already in America. While some restrictions were lessened, others were introduced. For instance, quotas, introduced in 1921, limited the number of immigrants allowed from a certain country, later in 1965, priority was given to family reunification. The balance of immigration ebbed and flowed from year to year. The Refugee Act of 1980 granted boat people fleeing Vietnam asylum and in 1986 three million undocumented residents were given amnesty. In 1990 the number of immigrants allowed into the United States per year was 700,000. It was estimated by the INS that there were 300,000 illegal aliens entering the county at the same time and it was found that in 1996 over 2 million illegal aliens entered legally on a temporary basis but failed to lawfully depart. Immigrants entering America legally should be embraced and encouraged. By virtue of their adherence to the law they are deemed worthy of the privilege of becoming citizens. They will be woven together with those who have already arrived and who have already made their contribution to our culture. They will have the opportunity to contribute and make their mark for future generations to follow. (left) This Certificate of Naturalization was granted to Luigi Santillo in 1926 having complied in all respects with the United States’ naturalization laws since his arrival in 1912. LETTER POLICY Around About Peterstown welcomes Letters to the Editor at our postal, fax or e-mail addresses. Letters must include sender’s name, address and phone number (only name and town will be printed). Letters should be typed. Letters appear as space permits. We reserve the right not to print a letter Dec 05 without notifying sender. Around About Peterstown is published by Joe Renna. Fifteen thousand newspapers are printed and distributed bi-monthly, free throughout the County of Union and parts unknown and by subscription across the country. Although great care has been taken to ensure the information contained within is accurate, Around About Peterstown assumes no liability for errors or omissions. Around About Peterstown welcomes the comments and concerns of its readers put into writing and sent to: AROUND ABOUT PETERSTOWN 202 Walnut Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016 (908) 709-0530 Fax: (908) 709-9209 E-mail: [email protected] JOE RENNA Subscribers to Around About Peterstown may notice pioneering commander; and Lewis "Chesty" Puller, a five Publisher / Editor the stamp used to mail this issue honors New Jersey time recipient of the Navy Cross. TINA RENNA World War II hero, John Basilone. The issuance of the Basilone stamp is the result of a Editor/Advertising Sales Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone of Raritan was the six year campaign spearheaded by Peter Ippolito of first Marine to be presented with the Congressional Union, NJ, who worked with members of the Sergeant Medal of Honor for heroism in World War II. He was John Basilone Foundation. Ippolito is still petitioning for later posthumously awarded the Navy Cross after he was Basilone to have a single, stand alone, stamp in his killed in Iwo Jima. He was the only enlisted WWII honor. In the meantime the set was made available on Marine to win the Medal of Honor, the navy Cross and November 10, 2005 in limited supply to local post SONS OF PETERSTOWN SPORTS CLUB the Purple Heart. offices. Stamps can be obtained through the US Postal 412 South 7th Street Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Basilone is one in a series of four "Distinguished Service website www.usps.com. Marines" commemorated. The other stamps contain the Information about the Sergeant John Basilone JOHN SACCO portraits of Daniel Joseph Daily, who was awarded the Foundation, museum and the annual parade in Raritan President Medal of Honor two times; John A. Lejeune, a can be found on line at www.sgtjohnbasilone.com. JIM PALERMO Vice President UNICO HONORS PACIFICO AND IPPOLITO LOUIS L aBRUTTO ADVOCACY FOR BASILONE STAMP Secretary John Pacifico and Peter Ippolito were honored by Raritan, N.J. Annually, the September parades attract JACK LABRUTTO Treasurer UNICO on the sixteenth anniversary of Congressional units of uniformed former Marines from around the Medal of Honor winner, John Basilone's combat death county including several thousand area residents, all SAL PICCARELLA on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima. Basilone became the paying homage to this Italian American hero. Sergeant-at-Arms only serviceman in the history of the United States to win its two highest military honors. He first won the President’s Congressional Medal of Honor for actions on Message Guadalcanal in January 1943 and the Marine sergeant 2006 and later earned the Navy Cross for valor after being killed l is February 5, The Super Bow ain wn will once ag on February 19,1945. 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The stamp commemorating Basilone's you aren't a fo few new ones. even if nds, I've met a (above, l-r) UNICO District Governor, Angelo Boanno, eeting old frie d right heroism is being issued on May 21. Mr. Pacifico was Besides m ill feel welcome ds of friends w u s who are frien n outsider. If yo recognized for his continuous dedication in organizing presents John Pacifico and Peter Ippolito with Guy ever feels like a get go. No one ould love to from the ’t hesitate. We w John Basilone parades in the war hero's home town of Americanism Award of coming, don have an inkling have you. God bless. Thank you and SONS OF PETERSTOWN esident John Sacco, Pr SUPER BOWL PRESS RELEASES Press Releases that benefit the community of Peterstown are offered free of charge. Every effort PARTY! will be made to accommodate appropriate articles when time and space allows. Send any info in early. ADVERTISERS: CALL TINA RENNA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2006 908-709-0530 Doors open at 2:00 pm www. Visit our website. Leave a message St. Benedict’s Hall on our Peterstown Message board. (Amity Street - between 2nd & 3rd Aves.) $25.00 at door Printed on HOT & COLD BUFFET - OPEN BAR - HALF TIME RAFFLE Recycled Paper 3 Editor’s Opinion Dec 05 everybody has one - this is mine - by Joe Renna More than any other time in our country's history the The illegals that are already here are a source of number of illegal aliens entering the United States is another set of problems that burden states and local staggering.