Bayshore Insta-Care at South Amboy Welcomes Neighbors
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Woodbridge/Woodbridge Township • Edlson/Metuchen • Perth Amboy • Carteret • South Amboy/Sayre TABLOID Incorporating the Atom Tabloid, South Am fay Citizen & Perth Atnky Qmtte Your Neighborhood In Print Since 1882 CitV/1ULZCH ® 2002 Devine Media Enterprises, Inc. 732-574-1200 • P.O. Box 3095, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Middlesex County Edition VOL 121, NO. 43 Friday, October 25,2002 500 MKDIA Edison Hero Recognized STATE—On Oct. 17, the in Edison earlier this year. for his bravery in the June 16 back inside looking for his chil- arship fund was established to General Assembly honored Assembly Majority Whip incident at the Magic Fountain dren. Feliciano helped honor Christmas, the Seton Louis Feliciano, who single- Peter J. Barnes Jr. and As- Ice Cream Stand on Amboy Durando, who had sustained Hall University student who is handedlv rescued two teen- semblyman Patrick Diegnan Avenue. serious burns, out of the service credited with saving lives and agers erupted at Jr., sponsored a resolution sal- "Every day we hear stories window, and waited for para- helping many students avoid his en earn store uting the 21-year-old Feliciano of young people who commit medics to arrive. Durando died serious injury during a tragic terrible deeds while the stories one month later from his dormitory fire in January 2001. injuries. of young heroes are often "We owe Mr. Feliciano a ignored," said Barnes (D- "Mr. Fcliciano's exceptional debt of gratitude, and we can Edison). "Feliciano's strong courage in the face of great risk repay that debt by honoring character is best exemplified by to himself is admirable," said him with the Dana Christmas his refusal to accept the title of Diegnan (D-South Plainfield). Scholarship." said Barnes, a 'hero'." "His fearlessness, de- former Hdison police director Feliciano was serving cus- termination and unwavering and retired F.B.I, agent. "As a tomers in the front of the store willingness to risk his life to true hero, he could ask for just when the fire broke out in the help others in a dangerous situ- back, blocking the only exit. ation provides a model of valor about anything Feljciano just He pushed the owner's two and selflessness worthy of wants to go to college." children, 16-year-old Doriana emulation." Feliciano also received a and 13-year-old Nicholas, In addition to the resolution, nomination for the scholarship through the 16-inch-by-16-inch Barnes and Diegnan have nom- from Edison Fire Chief G. AS3EMG ELICIANO—Pictured (L-R.) are Assemblyman service window. The owner. inated Feliciano to receive the Robert Campbell, who spoke . Patrick ».._<,..».., .» Fire Chief G. Robert Campbell and Assembly Frank Durando. had exited the Dana Christmas Scholarship on behalf of the young man at Majority Whip Peter J. Barnes Jr. and honoree, Louis Feliciano. rear of the building but went for Heroism. The college schol- the Assembly ceremony. Bayshore Insta-Care At South Amboy Welcomes Neighbors SOUTH AMBOY — that has adopted a new concept management, and new strategies Corporation-affiliated with ed in the building that was once Bayshore Insta-Care at South in medical practice based on an in treating and controlling hyper- Bayshore Community Hospital. the emergency room at the for- Amboy held an open house to integrated delivery system," tension using recently estab- Holmdel-will provide manage- mer Memorial Medical Center. welcome the community and according to K. George Younan, lished national criteria and ment services. When you need quality care introduce its services. Staff MD. "In addition to having weight control." "Our goal is to stress not just but can't wait for an appoint- access to immediate primary care The integrated system of spe- quality primary care services, but members were introduced and ment, visit Bayshore Insta-Care free health screenings and give- services in the area, patients will cialists and primary care profes- also to make sure they are avail- at 540 Bordentown Avenue. aways were available to all par- have access to a variety of spe- sionals are teaming up with able when it is convenient for the Appointments are available, and ticipants. cialized services. Bayshore Health Care public, that is why we will be walk-in arc welcome. Medicare "Professionally, Bayshore These services will include Management Corporation which open evenings and weekends," assignment and most of the Insta-Care is part of Claremont cardiac and pulmonary rehabili- will bring to the project the explains Thomas Goldman, pres- major insurance plans are accept- Comprehensive Health Care, tation sleep disorder studies, expertise of a hospital based ident and CHO of Bayshore I.I.C. a professional corporation asthma, cholesterol control, dia- organization Bayshore Health Community Health Services. ed. For more information, call betic counseling, teaching and Care Management Bayshore Insta-Care is locat- (73.*!) 553-1555. ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC THOMAS M. PLOSKONKA NJ Transit Improves tenting In Perth Ambey CENTER y WOODBRIDGE C.P.A., PA. PERTH AMBOY Con- $500,000 project is aimed at — A Total Service C.PA Firm •• sistent with its "Back to reducing the number of van- INDIVIDUAL' CORPORATION Basics" approach to managing dalism and trespasser incidents Complimentary PARTNERSHIP • ESTATES • TRUSTS DAYLIGHT Consultation NJ Transit, the Corporation that occur at the location, just TAX PLANNING north of Hall Avenue. SAVINGS 1030 Si Georges Ave. BUSINESS PLANS announced it will install a FINANCIAL SIATfrMKNTS *'\ applaud this effort by high-security fence at "Wood" TIME ENDS EVALUATION OF BUSINESS Transportation Commissioner 732-634-2666 MF.NGEHS ANI > ACQUISITIONS interlocking to replace an OCTOBER 27 Jamie Fox and Executive www.drtetro.com existing fence on the North DOf>'Hoi(jt"'H(> •,('! y< M I l.iji (•' 732-283-0114 Director George Warrington to Participating in over 80 HMO's & PPO's 1149 GREEN STREET, ISELIN Jersey Coast Line. The (continues on backpage) 2 ... THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE Visit us online at www.new-|erscy.ws Octolwr 25,2002 freellertlo B Da Info Line Awarded Grant To Expand v * * AREA- Middlesex County's For more information or to MIDDUSl X tOCMV Info line of Middlesex like at W'lC programs and food Area Wide Transportation register for transportation, con- —Following a 43"<> increase- in ( ouni\ ul>o supports the work pantries. We'll now he available System (AWTS) wilt provide tact AWTS at 1-800-221-3520 call volume in 2001. Into I me o\ community .social service weekdays between () a.m. and 5 free transportation to the polls no later than Friday, Oct. 25. of Middlesex I'ounh ha>. heen professionals In providing them p.m., and around the clock on The transportation program is awarded a two-\ear grant from with immediate referrals for on Tuesday, Nov. 5 between 10 weekends and holidays." sponsored by the Middlesex the Robert Wood Johnson their clients. a.m.- 2 p.m. for seniors (60 and Funds from this grant will Foundation. Incentive Director Lisa Zittis over) and disabled residents of County Board of Chosen Info Line is the only toll-free says. "The huge increase in our also he utilized to perform out- Middlesex County. Freeholders. (1-888-908-4636), county-wide, call volume in 2001, compared reach in high-need communities, Support for World Trade confidential helpline. It is to the previous year, shows us create and distribute a county- B'afznti At JFVS designed to connect callers to a that there is a growing demand wide health and social service Center Survivors Continues MIDDLESEX COUNTY - MIDDLESEX COUNTY - wide variety of community serv- and need lor Info Line in director), and make community B'atzmi means "with independ- Jewish Family and Vocational ices, including financial assis- Middlesex County. needs data available on the Info ence." B'atzmi is a social pro- Service of Middlesex County tance, legal guidance, mental We are grateful to the Robert Line website: www.info-line.org gram for young Jewish adults health sen ices, substance abuse Wood Johnson Foundation for (JFVS) continues to offer an The Robert Wood Johnson with developmental challenges. programs, services for senior the opportunity to expand our ongoing support group for 9/11 Foundation, headquartered in It is offered to the community by citizens, healthcare and much reach in the communities that Jewish Family & Vocational survivors and displaced workers. Princeton, is the nation's largest more. United Way of Central we serve. The grant will enable Service (JFVS). Although more than a year Jersey is one of its largest fund- us to improve our accessibility philanthropy devoted exclusive- The purpose of this program has passed, the stress and trauma ly to health and health care. ing sources. both on the phone and on-site. is to promote independence and continue for many. JFVS is able PoliticsNJ is New Jersey's leading source of Bereavement community integration. B'atzmi to help you through these diffi- Politics news. members meet twice per month. cult times, help you to under- Once with a social activity and stand the reasons your usual to PolittcsN.1 Kax and you'll get a fax delivered Group Starting the other time with a Jewish edu- Cue Ja\s a week, before your morning coffee MIDDLESEX COUNTY ways of coping don't seem to be cational component. enough and help you to develop Included are daily news briefs, tracking of candidates for —Jewish Family and Vocational (iovernor and even other office, and fresh, our weekly Service (JFVS) is holding an These programs increase new ways to cope. The group Duck Walk column, and independent Rasmussen Research| open-ended Bereavement independence, Jewish identify offers participants the opportuni- polling. and a sense of belonging to the Group. The group meets ty to join with others struggling community.