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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.

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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. Some trips taken • Mention thi> ad and get 10% ofl' on a yearly subscription, only $67.50. 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Collection Launched For Needy Children Parlin Sailor Visits The 'Emerald City' WOODBRIlXiK The Those who wish to donate any "We want to help families Story by Cnythia Smith the people of Seattle a new per- Mayor's Advisory Committee of these items may do so at obtain much-needed items, Parlin's Robert [•. Hamilton, spective of the Navy. The ship has begun a campaign to col- Woodbridge Town Hall at 1 which they may have a hard aboard the aircraft carrier USS opened its doors and welcomed lect baby products for needy Main Street. time buying themselves," said Constellation (CV 64), spent the community on board for families in Woodbridge "These are items that are Sharkey. four days in Seattle where he tours. Township, Mayor Frank (i. usually not donated to food Any group that would like participated in the ? >rd annual "It gives the community a Pelzman has announced. pantries, but are needed to hold collections of baby Seafair event. chance to understand what we The effort, called "Teddy nonetheless," said Pelzman. goods for Teddy Bear's Closet Petty Officer 3rd Class do in the Navy and the sacrifices Bear's Closet," is in conjunc- "The people of Woodbridge can contact Joanne Bulla at Hamilton, the 27-year-old son of we make every day," Hamilton tion with Make A Difference Township have always been 732-636-3728 to arrange for a Joyce Nuzzi and brother of said. Day on Oct. 26. The Advisory generous, and I'm hoping they pick-up. Jonathon Hamilton, both of Committee is asking for dona- respond to this campaign." The Mayor's Advisory Parlin, is an electronics techni- Hamilton, a six-year Navy tions of baby food, baby for- Mayor's Advisory Committee is a group of indi- cian aboard "America's Hag- veteran, will have many oppor- mula, disposable diapers, and Committee Chairman Terry viduals whose goal is to strive ship," as the Constellation is tunities to visit foreign countries baby wipes. The items will be Sharkey points out that baby for the good of the community known. He maintains, operates all around the world. However, distributed to needy families products are among the most through public service proj- and repairs electronic equipment he doesn't always get a chance through the food pantries. expensive in a family's budget. ects. such as radars, radios and com- to visit different cities in the puters. United States. Since the Navy's Spodoro Swears In New Firemen And Promotes Others The Constellation pulled into primary focus is protecting our EDISON—Mayor George fighter in 1970, promoted to Doherty, Brian Stauder and Seattle on Aug. 1. During interests overseas through for- A. Spadoro was joined by the lieutenant in 1985 and captain Salvatore Dattilo. Hamilton's visit, the people of ward presence around the globe, Municipal Council, Fire Chief in 1988. Luminello is a graduate of Seattle treated him with a sense stateside port visits, such as this Robert Campbell and other He is a veteran of the U.S. Edison High School. He is of appreciation and gratitude. trip to Seattle, are a rare treat. Edison officials for the swear- Army and served in Vietnam. "I have always been support- newly married. He and his The Seafair provided ing in of four new hires to the Ambrosio resides in Edison ed by the general population. wife, Dawn reside in Edison. Hamilton and the community of Fire Department and the pro- with his wife Yvonne. He has Since Sept. 11th however, that He was a volunteer with Seattle a chance to better under- motion of three firemen in a three grown children and one support has turned into thanks Raritan Engine Company # t. stand each other. H also gave the ceremony in the Council grandchild. His son Anthony and praise. His father, John, Sr, is a lieu- "Emerald City" a chance to chambers. The new hires bring is an Edison Firefighter. People now understand why tenant with the Edison Police. experience a slice of Navy life the total fire personnel in Lieutenant Robert Sofield we are here and that comforts Doherty is a graduate of St. Edison to 134. The ceremony was promoted to captain. them knowing we are here to for themselves. Joseph's High School. He took place on Oct. 7 Sofield was hired as a fire- protect them," said Hamilton, questions joined me Unfortunately, she that it knocks out the pain. asked" Refund If Penetran Tails to couldn't golf because of a had Viola kunisiit, Tunis Kiver Relieve Your Pain!" esexcc.edu 4 ... THE ATOM TABLOID 6 C1T1ZEN-CAZET7E Visit us online it www.new-jersey.vs October 25, 2002 Fo submit items for the Community Calendar. asm e-mail them to LOCAL 7-DAY FORECAST [email protected] Thursday Thu. night ! Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday or fax them to 732-388-4143 *- attention Community Calendar ,."'•'''.; •* V : . ••*• * r" •* £ 4, .,* Items must be received at least 10days before desired publication date Mostly sunny Cold with Rather cloudy. Cloudy with Sunshine A few clouds. Rather cloudy Lots of sun. anclcool. [ patchy clouds. rain. with rain. COMMUNITY 57 39 j 55/42 I 57/42 58/38 56/46 62/46 61/43 CALENDAR THE WEEK AHEAD- NATIONAL SUMMARY THE WEEK AHEAD... October 26 -St. Mary's gh I Cold Canadian air will continue to Temperatures Precipitation School, Perth Amboy, class of !spill into the nation east of the •Rockies through the period. 1957 will hold their reunion at |Temperatures will average 10-20 the Victorian Manor, Edison. For i degrees below normal in the more info., call (908) 387-0001. [northern Plains. Storms will track October 26 from 9 a.m.-l across the northern third of the p.m.-Raritan Bay Medical I country bringing snow to the Great Center's Jacqueline M. & Robert j Lakes. Under high pressure, the N. Wilentz Cancer Center is nation's midsection will be dry. sponsoring a free Cancer Screening, Education and • • • • •_ Awareness Day to be held at Abovt Near Below Above Near Below Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal RBMC, 4th floor, 530 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy U.S. TRAVELER'S CITIES SUN & MOON WORLD TRAVELER'S CITIES Call (732) 324-5079 for more Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday l"~ '—Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday information. 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Mosf Workers Can Count A Tax Break Small Businesses On Social Security If They Become Disabled Don't Have To Labor For: by Dennis Mass pays about $545 a month to ment support opportunities The Welfare-To-Work fax Credit Social Security Manager eligible people who are dis- open to them. New Social AREA Small business most recent 18-month period; October is Disability Em- abled. Security disability programs owners shouldn't overlook the (3) members of a family who ployment Awareness Month. Medical Insurance: After and policies let people with Welfarc-to-Work (WTW) tax are no longer eligible for assis- Many Americans without dis- two years of receiving disabil- disabilities try to return to credit, according to the New tance alter August 5, 1997 and abilities may think this can ity payments, beneficiaries can work at their own pace, know- Jersey Society of Certified are hired within two years change in the blink of an eye, qualify for Medicare coverage. ing that a failed attempt does Public Accountants (NJSC- after their eligibility expired. and we never know what may Most people with disabilities mean loss of benefits. PA). The WTW program pro- To qualify for the first- and lie ahead. I see this every day who work will continue to In particular, our "Ticket to vides employers with incen- second-year tax credits, the when people come into our receive a little more than seven tives to hire and retain long- company must employ the office to file for disability ben- years of hospital and medical Work" program helps benefici- term welfare recipients by individual for a minimum of efits. insurance under Medicare, aries find training, rehabilita- offering valuable income tax 400 hours or 180 days each with no premium for the hospi- tion services, job referrals and Studies show, in fact, that a credits as much as $8,500 per year. If the employee does not other employment support young person has a one-in-five tal insurance. After premium- new hire. The program is work out, there is no risk to the from a "provider" of their chance of becoming disabled free Medicare coverage ends available to businesses in a employer. The company can before age 65. But it's some- due to work, some people can choice. This program is being variety of industries and par- separate the individual from thing we tend not to think buy continued Medicare cov- gradually put into effect ticularly to companies that hire employment, just as it would about...until it happens. If you erage, as long as they remain nationwide, and the first 13 entry-level people. any other employee. should become disabled, medically disabled. states began participating in Established by the Taxpayer Applying For The Tax would you have income to see For SSI beneficiaries, the program in February. As of Relief Act of 1997, andCredit you and your family through a Medicaid coverage can contin- November, the Ticket to Work extended earlier this year by Employers must pre-screen long-term disability? Would ue even if their earnings program will be available in an President Bush, the tax credit applicants for tax credit eligi- you have the contacts and become too high to get an SSI additional 20 states and the applies to new hires who begin bility prior to the job offer. resources to retain for a new cash payment. And some states District of Columbia, and it work after December 31, 1997 This can be as simple as incor- career if you wanted to try may provide Medicaid to porating IRS Form 8850, Pre- will be available in all states and before January 1, 2004. going back to work? workers who lose that cover- The business need not be screening Notice and Certi- by the end of 2003. The truth is that most work- age due to medical improve- located in an empowerment fication Request for the Work Social Security also has a ers do not have private disabil- ment, but who still have a zone of enterprise renewal Opportunities Tax Credit ity insurance....but nearly all severe impairment. special website for people with community to be eligible. (WOTC) and Welfare-to-Work have Social Security. Vocational Rehabilitation: disabilities, which includes Establishing Eligibility Tax Credit, into your standard And here's what we pro- The National Organization on special information for To qualify for the WTW tax application process. Form vide: Disability estimates that about employers at www.ssa. credit, the employer must hire S850 can be downloaded from Cash: The Social Security three-fourths of people with gov/work. Anyone who would a long-term welfare recipient. http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs- disability program pays about disabilities would rather work like more information on these Long-term welfare recipients (continues on page... 12) $815 a month to an average given the opportunity. But less work incentive programs, are defined as (I) members of wage earner who becomes dis- than 1 percent of people who including information on spe- a family who received aid abled. An average wage earner receive disability benefits from Temporary Assistance BENEFITS LLC cial tax breaks for employers, with a spouse and two children actually return to work. In an for Needy Families (TANF) or Professional Services should check it out. And any- who becomes disabled would age of expanding opportunities from Families with Dependent for Bookkeeping & one who wants basic informa- hiuman Resources receive about $1,360 a month for people with disabilities, Children (AFDC) for at least Quickbook Advisor from Social Security. more needs to be done. tion about the Social Security 18 consecutive months before UuzliulinQ QB Pro or SSI disability programs the date of hire; (2) members & Premier The needs-based Supple- One goal of Disability Robin Fotopoulous mental Security Income (SSI) Employment Awareness Mon- should visit the website at of a family who received Books and Benefits program which is administered th in October of each year is to www.ssa.gov or call the toll- TANF or AFDC for at least 18 866-603-0107 • 732-603-0107 FAX 603-316-0348 by Social Security but which is make people with disabilities free number at 1-800-772- months and are hired within •mail: paid from general revenues, more aware of the employ- 1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). two years after the end of the [email protected]

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nion sa\ed her from a life o( POPCORN cocaine, boo/c and topless "White Oleander" dancing. And although ihe pro- Presents A Bouquet of Thorny Issues fessedly sa\ed gal's own daugh- ter emharrassedl} rolls her eyes if W popcorns ' * By Michael S. (ioldber^, at mom's pontificating. Astrid, Popcorn, Poor • T»« Popcorns, rail • Three Popcorns, dmid • Four Popcorns in search of something to align If looks eonki kill, this screenwriter Man, Donoghue's with, is initial!} receptive. Bui review of director Peter fine adaptation o\' Janet Fitch's just wait until visiting Jay when Kosminsky's "WhiteOleander" novel, what then follows is Natural Mom gets wind of said would not be possible. For sure- rather Dickensian. But as Astrid proselyti/ation. Spotting the ly I would have been smitten at gets bounced from pillar to change, an outraged Ingrid the Bijou. Slain by the cold, icy post, her plight might also informs that she didn't raise her stare that Michelle Pfeiffer's remind you of Anna Sewell's child to become the spiritual Ingrid Magnussen issues as cherished children's classic. experiment of "Bihie-thumping effort that "White Oleander" This go-round, her sponsor is instinctively as a cat's hiss. She "Black Beauty" (1877). Only trailer trash." sprouts another shoot of inter- Rena (Svetlana Efremova), a does it to display her displeas- this time, instead o\' a 19th But no matter. Astrid's brush est in addition to its muckrak- Fagin-like Russian emigre who ure. And since Ingrid is the Century horse's fate at stake, it's with organized faith turns out to ing assessment of the foster utilizes her state-supplied mop- iconoclastic artist personified. a contemporary teenager's lot be academic. For her sojourn care system. In exploring Ingrid pets to run a second-hand she is displeased quite that's being bungled by a socie- with Starr and company soon Magnussen's motivation, which clothes racket. Extolling her often...especially when her ty either unable or unwilling to ends, and quite drastically at she contends is solely to make love for the capitalist system, to daughter's current foster care provide the humanitarian care that. And if we didn't know any Astrid strong, the concept of Rena money is everything. She arrangements don't jibe with necessary to a healthy upbring- better, we might be inclined to evil creeps its way up to center couldn't care less about reli- her philosophy of life. ing. believe that it was the bad vibes stage. Asserting that wicked- gion, love, power or the nature Actually, it is quite surpris- There is a darkly humorous sent out by Astrid's mother that ness lurks in everything, the of evil. And Astrid finds the ing that Ingrid Magnussen wait- side to Astrid's sad spook house caused the young lady's stay convicted murderer declares simplicity of Rena's obsession ed until the beginning of this ride from one less than propi- there to be so short-lived. that only the free and independ- refreshing. But it isn't long movie to become a murderess. tious living situation to the However, we have little doubt ent thinking minds of artists can before things once again We can only assume that the next. Providing the opportunity of the influence Ingrid wields as defend against it. We begin to become complicated. With her often perturbed and more often for some tine supporting per- concern's the teenager's next question just who's who and appeals trial approaching. indignant artist heretofore formances, the motley cast of stopover. what's what. In the meantime, Ingrid wants Astrid to testify on either controlled her temper or pinch hit parents dramatically All looks just hunky-dory prior to her next stop, Astrid her behalf..to lie that is. And in was simply able to evade scruti- highlights the inherent foibles when Astrid first washes ashore makes a brief return to a youth return, from resources Mom has ny from the authorities for her of the foster care system. at the Pacific Ocean manse of facility she had previously vis- at her disposal, Astrid will be transgressions. Maybe because Fitting under the category of movie director Mark Richards ited between foster homes. It is assured funds for her college she is so beautiful. Bui when opportunists, the first square the (Noah Wyle) and his would-be there that she reconnects with education. Only thing is, the first we meet her. in addition to protagonist lands on is the actress wife, Claire, effectively Paul (Patrick Fugit), a kindred teenager wants something else her general anger and intoler- California mountainside home portrayed by Renee Zellweger. spirit who prefers the institution for her testimony. And the ques- ance, she has just recently presided over by Starr Thomas. The couple, unable to have to the helter-skelter of the foster tion is, can Mom deliver? become a woman scorned. The Played with stunning precari- children, have been contemplat- home roulette wheel. A budding Granted, the film has its mixture proves lethal. And ousness by Robin Wright Penn, ing adoption. Providing care for artist, he informs that he was troubles. Once too often direc- now, after meting out punish- Starr makes ends meet by sup- Astrid is seen as a way station born with a heroin addiction. tor Kosminsky injects a mysti- ment to her betrayer, she's pay- plementing income from her to that goal. And because Mr. "What was that like?" asks cal note amidst the harsh reali- ing for it the maximum security live-in boyfriend (Cole Mauser) Richards is so often away on Astrid. ties without satisfactorily rec- way. with slate funds received for location, a very lonely Claire "I don't know. I was six onciling it. Plus his movie occa- taking in homeless kids. Whilst This leaves her teen-aged seems to flourish with the new months old when I got out of sionally has that overly on a shopping spree meant to daughter, Astrid, exquisitely responsibility. But then Ingrid rehab," he replies. The two bleached, Southwest look that make Astrid more like herself, portrayed by Alison l.ohman, a wants to meet Claire. What fol- dreamily discuss what they'll do made portions of "Traffic" the tackily attired Starr vocifer- ward of the state and subject to lows is eerie. after they are emancipated. But (2000) so distracting. And ously explains how finding reli- the wiles thereof. Detailed by It is at this point in filmmak- then it's time for Astrid's next while its purpose is to suggest DIVINE MEDIA ENTERPRISES, Inc. er Kosminsky's well-crafted adventure. tension, an all too self con- week of. 10/13/02 10/19/02 scious background score is at best unnecessary; a more musi- WINNING PICK-3 WINNING PICK-4 JERSEY CASH-5 GABLE/TEL, ln cal accompaniment may have SUNDAY, Oct. 1? C SUNDAY. Oct. 13 made for a better package. But Mid-Day 281 7383 (9O8 10-16-22-30-36 Evening 914 .1227 then these are minor annoy- MONDAY. Oct. 14 MONDAY Oct. 14 2-5-21-29-38 ances. Ultimately, solid direc- Mid-Day 404 2605 TUESDAY . 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Thompson Introduces Measure To Crack Down On Internet Child Pornography that violates the provisions of this STATI- Assemblyman "Child Predators prey on measure would be guilty of a Samuel I). Thompson has intro- unsuspecting children and those duced legislation that would pictured on internet sites arc the fourth degree crime, punishable require internet sen iee providers most vulnerable o\' all," said by a term of imprisonment up to to disable access to images that Thompson, R-Middlesex, 18 months, a fine of up to $ 10,000 Professional Services depict a child engaged in a sexual Monmouth. "These children need or both. "Child predators must be act. to be protected from the individu- Thompson said the measure, als seeking them out the most. denied any access to vulnerable Premier Medical Laboratory "A-2863. is designed to protect "I am confident that disabling children and adolescents," said 35-37 Progress Street • Suite B6, Edison children being exploited by inter- access to these documents and Thompson. "Removing these net pornography and prevent child images is the best way to offer images sends a clear message that Accept oil Major Insurances predators from gaining access to that protection," Thompson said. New Jersey will not tolerate • Medicare * Medicaid • Horizon BOBS • Magnacare young victims. An internet service provider exploiting children." For Any Kind of Blood Work Senator Ronald Rice And Assemblyman Gerald Green 1-888-231-6821 Open weekdays 9am - 7pm 908-754-4300 Receive Honors At Governor's Housing Conference STATE -Senator Ronald reception in their honor. abandoned buildings, provided Rice and Assemblyman Gerald "Senator Rice and Assem- financial assistance to urban and Green were honored at the blyman Green are committed to rural communities and assessed Governor James E. McGreevey making a real difference for New penalties to owners of aban- Conference on Housing and Jersey residents. With their guid- doned buildings for violations. EDWARD f. DUSCHOCi Community Development for ance, the State has established Assemblyman Green is sen- ATTORNEY AT LAW their contributions to building a policies that expand housing ing on his sixth term in the 22nd • Social Security Disability * Ordinary & Accidental strong future for New Jersey's opportunities, preserve urban Legislative District. He is • Workers Compensation Disability for Public neighborhoods. open space and eliminate the Chairman of the Assembly Employees Senator Rice and Assembly dangers of abandoned sites with- Housing and Local Government 732.738-5517 Green received the Governor's in our neighborhoods," said Committee. Commissioner Levin. "New 629 Amboy Avenue, Edison Excellence Award in recognition During his ten years of serv- of their advocacy efforts and suc- Jersey is proud of their dedica- ice, Assemblyman Green created cess in establishing policies that tion and service to the citizens of bills that increased the supply of ANDRAS PETER, MD improve the quality of life for the our State. It is my honor to cele- affordable rental housing and Internal Medicine Specialist State's families and communi- brate their accomplishments." supported issues of sprawl and • New Patients are welcome ties. Senator Rice, 28th District, is open space preservation in New • All insurance accepted Department of Community the Co-Chair of the Senate Jersey's urban areas. In 2002, the Affairs Commissioner Susan Community and Urban Affairs Senate released his bill that • Saturdays available Bass Levin presented the awards Committee. His list of accom- would prevent landlords from • Night calls Plaza 35 1030 St. Georges Avenue to Senator Rice and plishments includes the creation inflating rents for displaced, nat- Suite 103 A Avenel, New Jersey 07001 Assemblyman Green at the of bills that helped demolish ural disaster victims. • 732-306-3436 Cohen Assails Insurance Industry STATE —Assembly Banking medical malpractice insurers had given testimony that they were and Insurance Committee has now vanished. "Refusing to satisfied with the premium struc- Chairman Neil M. Cohen recent- appear before the legislative ture for that sector of insurance. ly assailed New Jersey's medical committees is a stinging slap in "The unwillingness of insur- /AXA ADVISORS malpractice insurance providers the face to physicians and patient ers to take part in this process Building Futuns of being "more interested in alike," Cohen said. leads me to believe that the cause skirting accountability than Cohen, who would have of availability and cost problems achieving reform" after industry Antonio Garay presided over the hearing with encountered by doctors and other representatives refused to testify Planning Associate Assembly Health and Human at a joint committee hearing on health-care providers centers on Phone (732) 326-5291 Fax (732) 326-5307 services Committee Chair- the questionable business activi- C«H (732) 599-1546 Home (732) 382-1020 the so-called "med-mal crisis." woman Loretta Weinberg (D- ties and poor planning of the The joint hearing by the Bergen), said today's hearing medical malpractice carriers, Fee-Based Financial Planning Assembly Health and Human was supposed to examine the most notably the MlIX Insurance Mutual Funds & Other Investment Product! Services Committee and the medical malpractice insurance Co., " said Cohen. "MIIX is Personal & Business Insurance Assembly Banking and In- business in an effort to determine Estate Planning surance Committee had been how underwriters set their rates. especially suspect because the Retirement Planning scheduled, but was cancelled He said the hearing would have company told its participants in after medical malpractice under- given insurers a chance to give April of this year that it was The above named indi\ idual is a registered representative and investment writers turned down requests to financially sound. But four to six advisor representative of AXA Advisors, LLC (90 Woodbridge Center their side of the story. Drive, 7th Floor, Woodlmduv. N,J 07(195, (732) 326-5291), (Member NASD provide testimony. Cohen said lawmakers were weeks later, a crisis arose. and SIPC |, a broker-dealer and investment advisor "The head-in-the-sand pos- interested in finding ways to "Now we can't ascertain GE-O0-265a(7/00) ture of medical malpractice bring more medical malpractice whether the crisis was real or a insurers forces me to conclude insurance underwriters into New manufactured excuse. You can t that they are content to he the Jersey. He also said committee help but ask: How are we sup- ATTENTION: root of the problem rather than members had questions about posed to address the medical Accountant*. Allorncvs, Phv-sidana, Etc... part of any solution," said (ohen what recently triggered enor- malpractice insurance issue il (D-Union), the Assembly's — Our render* could heroine nw ni.«loincr«'~ mous spikes in medical malprac- insurers don't want to be part ol Deputy Minority Leader. Cal! 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ASSEMBLYMAN open flames. At Halloween JOHN WISNIEWSKI'S (heir costumes add just anoth- (Readers Commentary Report er risk of catching fire. From Children should never carry Trenton candles or pumpkins with can- i. V* J A Tale Of Two Headlines dles in them to light their way. Dear Editor, the guy who tried to kill my daddy" (his words). Leaves, corn stalks, and hay Two headlines in the news on Oct. 11 puts The second headline notes the awarding of Halloween bales arc dry materials which the lie to the often voiced opinion that "there is the Nobel Peace prize to Pres. Carter, will burn when ignited. Keep no difference between the two parties" Yes, world, there is a BIG difference! all these holiday decorations One headline gives permission to Pres. Bush Philip M. Peck Safety Tips away from candles and other to wage the war he is so eager to get into to "kill Woodbridge open flames. For a kid, Halloween is one Trick-or-Treating: of the greatest days of the year, Veterans Urge You To Vote Never allow children to go second only to Christmas. out alone after dark. Dear Editor, Day, Nov. 5, and casting their you cast your ballot for on Children are rewarded with Smaller children should be Voting is the most powerful ballot for the candidate of their Election Day — vote. Do not candy and treats for merely accompanied by an adult. If choice. throw away your most basic knocking on doors while in way for each citizen to make a this is not possible, an older, costume! What could be bet- difference. Veterans who Many people around the right. ter? responsible child should fought preserved that right for world still do not have the Donald Patterson While our little witches and accompany smaller children. you, and I urge all citizens to freedom to make a difference Commander goblins are out having fun, we Have a route plan so that acknowledge their gift by in their government. So, no VFW Post No. 4699 as parents need to beware. you know the homes your going to the polls on Election matter what issue or candidate Sayreville Along with costumes and child is going to and where candy, safety needs to be your child will be. Shamrocks Need A Home Children should have the another important clement of Dear Editor, agenda or closed-door deal commend the council for Halloween. Let's make this ability to call home if they I have been a resident of made with anyone. It would be working long and hard toward Halloween a safe one! need to contact you. Either Edison for 37 years. I have hard to be a resident in Edison this project. They did exten- This can be accomplished give them enough change to witnessed many controversial for the past seven years and sive research on the feasibility through the implementation of call home or let them carry issues and projects that were not be aware of this project. and financial impact of the a few safety tips in three cate- discussed in this town. There The positive effect that the your cell phone. project. This project is no dif- gories: costume safety, fire has never been a project dis- organization has on the young If you are driving on ferent than any of the athletic safety, and safety measures for cussed more in the newspapers children of the North Edison Halloween, take special care programs in the township. It trick-or-treating. or at the council meetings than community should be applaud- to watch out for trick-or- benefits the children of the Costume Safety: the field for the Shamrocks. ed. The multicultural and treaters who are too busy to community who are the future Halloween costumes should It surprises me to hear resi- diverse environment of the watch out for you. dents of the community say Shamrocks is an example of of society. be light in color so your chil- If you are planning to have they were not aware of this many different people working It would be a travesty if this dren will be visible to trick-or-treaters come to your project. The township pur- together for a common goal. It project were not completed. motorists. If the costume is house, remove any garden chased this property with the is a great learning experience During a fight such as this it is not light in color, parents can hoses, lawn ornaments, or stipulation it would be dedicat- for the children to experience always the children who suf- add reflective tape that will ed for Green Acres and the and grow by. The members of other obstacles that could pose fer. Let's not use the children glow in a car's headlights. home of the Shamrocks. Green the community should visit the a hazard to those walking to of the North Edison communi- Avoid costumes with a low Acres property is accessible to Shamrock organization to see ty and put them in the middle. hem or baggy sleeves. your door. Keep your porch all members of the community, first hand what they are Let them get what they have Costumes which drape on the light on so that those who just like the all other athletic accomplishing. been waiting for many years. ground can cause a child to approach your door will be fields in the township. The Members of the community trip and fall. Fixing a hem can able to see. developer named the street have been attacking the coun- Andrew Petruzzi prevent a fall. Baggy sleeves The most important Shamrock Way and displayed cil members for following Board of Education can come into contact with Halloween Safety Tips are the the field on the project site. through on a project that was President There has never been a hidden candles or other flames. They most basic ones. Instruct your initiated many years ago. I Edison can also get caught and cause children to stay on the side- injuries. walk. Let them know that they Avoid masks which impede should never go inside a your child's ability to sec. stranger's home. And tell them We Want To Know! Children can't avoid dangers that you need to check their they can't see. Make sure that candy before it gets eaten to all masks fit securely and have make sure it hasn't been tam- Do you support the large holes for sight and pered with. breathing. proposed ban on using hand-held If you would like more Be sure their costume information on Halloween cell phones while driving? accessories arc made out of Safety lips, a free informa- soft, flexible material so as to tional brochure is available avoid injuries. Fire Safety: from my office. Please call Take our poll at Not just at Halloween, but 732-316-1885 to have one www.new-jersey.ws mailed to you. at all times, be sure to keep or email us: [email protected] children away from candles, Have a safe and happy cigarettes, stoves, or other Halloween! Oct

Chamber Offers Seminar For Business Community EDISON—As part of an South in Edison. It will run Hdison Chamber of • William Naglc, CPA, a • Arnold Lubin, President of ongoing commitment to the from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Commerce. "We feel this will partner and director of tax Majestic Financial Services, business community of Edison includes breakfast. Tickets be an important forum to bring services with the Edison will provide information on and surrounding municipali- range from $75-$ 125.00. the Edison business communi- accounting firm Lipman, financing a small business. ties, the Edison Chamber of Advance registration is ty and surrounding areas Sclznick & Witkowski, will Michael Vesuvio, Commerce is organizing a encouraged; walk-ins are wel- together in a way that can present information on the President of Emerald Financial half-day seminar titled come. Call (732) 738-9482 or financially benefit everyone." impact of New Jersey's tax Resources, will cover "Emerging Economic and visit their website, www.edis- The speakers are: laws. Succession Planning. Business Issues." onchamber.com. • George Taber, Founder and • Gail Eagle, Assistant Sponsors of the seminar are The event, which is open to "The purpose of this semi- President of NJBIZ, New Regional Director of the the public and features five nar is to educate organizations Jersey's weekly business Mercer/Middlesex office of the Clarion Hotels & Towers, guest speakers, is scheduled on emerging economic and newspaper, will discuss the SBDC/SBA Association, Etienne Aigner, Sir Speedy for Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the business issues," said Gloria Business Issues Affecting New will cover the topic of small Printers and United Parcel Clarion Hotel, 2055 Route 27 Dittman, president of the Jersey. business development. Service. Entertainment Books Now Available EDISON- The Friends of Bookmobile. Cash or checks Beat the cold this winter the Edison Public Library are are acceptable. Checks should selling the 2003 be made payable to the Entertainment Book for $30 Friends of the Edison Public with a new gas furnace! each. They are available at the Adult Circ-ulation desks of all Library. For further questions, three branches and the call (732) 287-2298, ext. 2. Old Ship Of lion Musical Program Trust your family's comfort to the area's METUCHEN-The Willing ditional gospel music, spirituals most trusted name in home heating Workers and the Senior Choir of and hymns. Members of New New Hope Baptist Church will Hope's choirs, as well as mem- present a musical play, The Old bers of the church and communi- Ship of Zion,' on Saturday, Nov. ty, will perform the play. Elizabethtovm Qas 2 at 5 p.m. It will be held at the There is no charge, but a free church, 45 Hampton Street, will offering will be collected. Metuchen. 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A Tax Break Small Businesses Don't Have To Labor For: Measure Making Racial The Welfare-To-Work Tax Credit (continual from (nigc. .5) $ 10,000 in wages earned dur- Profiling A Crime Advances pdf/885(hpdf. ing the second year, for a The form requires the job maximum tax credit of STATE —Delivering on a The legislation stems from practice, we send a message applicant's name, address and $5,000. Thus, the maximum promise by Assembly Demo- recommendations made in that we will no longer tolerate answers to four simple ques- tax credit is $8,500 over a cratic Leadership, the As- 1999 by the New Jersey such inexcusable behavior." tions. If the applicant sembly Law and Public Safety Legislative Black and Latino two-year period. The WTW According to an analysis of responds "yes" to any of the and the WOTC cannot be Committee today released a Caucus in "A Report on State Police traffic stop data four questions, the employer claimed for the same individ- committee substitute for legis- Discriminatory Practices with- should complete the reverse compiled between November ual in the same tax year. (The lation that would outlaw racial in the New Jersey State side of the form and mail it WOTC pertains to a similar profiling. Police." The report sought to 2001 and April 2002, African- within 21 days to the State program that encourages The measure (A-1308/ correct, remedy and prevent Americans were involved in Employment Security Agency employers to hire from eight civil rights violations and 23.1 percent of Turnpike's (SESA). The SESA is respon- 342/2140) sponsored by As- targeted groups. For more employment discrimination in sible for verifying that the semblyman William D. Payne, traffic stops although they new hire has met eligibility information on the WOTC, Wilfredo Caraballo and the State Police. constitute only 12.5 percent of visit http.V/ows.doleta. requirements. Gordon M. Johnson would "We must confront this the motorists using that high- gov/employ/wotcdata.asp). criminalize racial profiling, form of bigotry, hate and bias If the job applicant has way. been referred by a participat- Public-Private Effort making it a third degree crime that constitutes a pox upon our ing agency (or by a SESA), Provides Win-Win Benefits punishable by up to 5 years in society," said Caraballo (D- The Assembly Law and the employer also must com- By actively recruiting wel- prison and $15,000 in fines. Essex). "Our proposal reforms Public Safety committee plete and send within 21 days fare recipients not only can The legislation is one of will make the State Police a released the committee substi- of the new hire's start date, you earn valuable tax credits four bills the committee more responsive and responsi- tute 4-0-1. The measure is the one-page Department of but you help move long-term released to curtail discrimina- ble public agency." scheduled for a floor vote in Labor ETA Form 9061, assistance recipients into pri- tory police practices in the Additionally under the Individual Character is tics the Assembly on Oct. 17. vate sector jobs and economic state. measure, police officers who Form. This form is available The committee also self-sufficiency. If you have "The time has come to violate an individual's civil at hup:// released the following bills questions concerning the finally put a stop to the rights based on race, color or workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/ WTW tax credit, consult with heinous, humiliating and national origin would face dealing with racial profiling: cmploy/pdf/eta9061.pdf. a CPA who can show you how criminal charges. •A-1305 (Payne/Johnson) Calculating the Tax degrading practice of racial your business can save valu- Credit profiling," said Payne (D- The problem of racial pro- -would require quarterly stud- able tax dollars. The Welfare-to-Work Tax Essex). "Until this legislation filing came to the forefront ies of every State Police motor If you would like to receive Credit is 35 percent of the is enacted, minority motorists after the 1998 State Police vehicle stop (4-2) more information on various shooting of three minority first $10,000 in wages earned will not feel safe traveling • A-1307 (Payne/Watson by the new hire during the financial matters, subscribe to state roads." men on the New Jersey Turn- Coleman)-would create an first year of employment, for E-CPA, the NJSCPA's free, Payne said the bill also will pike. The troopers involved Independent Prosecutor to a maximum tax credit of monthly e-mai! newsletter. To encourage minorities to be- pleaded guilty to official mis- investigate State Police mis- $3,500. It also provides a subscribe, visit www.njscpa. come part of the State Police, conduct and giving false state- org./fi nances. credit of 50 percent of the first making the elite force more ments. conduct (4-2) representative of the state's "While racial profiling may • A-2399 (Johnson/Steele) population. He says with a not be as prevalent as it once -would require State Police to more diversified force, racial was, it is still a problem that maintain and make available erodes the minority communi- profiling cases would dissi- certain records for at least pate on their own. ty's confidence in our state's vSeven years (6-0) Racial profiling is the act of law enforcement system," said The measure now heads to initiating an investigative traf- Johnson (D-Bergen), an un- fic stop based on the driver or dersheriff in the Bergen the Assembly Speaker, who passenger's color, race, eth- County Sheriff's Department. decides whether to post them nicity or age. 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With {erroneously} believed Lindsay 1 Reprehensible r SOAPS Brooke's arrival at Taylor's didn't know about Joanna ,or 112 13 4 Rather's home. Sheihi pulled the trigger about Lindsay \ plans to shatter ALL MY CHILDREN employer 15 and bolii Brooke and Taylor his world. With his own suspi- 7 "Good House- As l.co fought with Vanessa were seriously wounded, with cions about Jen's due date, keeping" 18 20 21 at the cliffs edge. Trey over- I avlor later undergoing hopeful- Cristian was startled to learn Al award I _ 22 24~ 2S 26 27 came his vertigo and rescued ly life-saving surgery. Wait to also wanted to know when the 11 A Baldwin (irecnlee. Adam ;ieeepted l.i/a's 13 Milwaukee See: Ridge faces a terrible truth. baby will be born. Bo arrived 28 29 30 32 offer to help him be ;\ heller product DAYS OF OllR LIVES with Jessica's DNA results. Wait 1 father to JR. Maria saved Sam 14 Frat party outfit 33 34 35 36 After getting good news from to See: Viki asks an unlikely from choking. Afterward, she 15 Pop choice • her doctor, (hloe made a deci- person for answers. Starr helps 3? |38 40 had a brief Hash of David bury- 16 Cauldron sion about her future. Nicole Todd to see Jack. 17 From the 143 ing something on the beach. vowed to avenge herself on •41 42 PASSIONS beginning Meanwhile, Brooke wondered if Sami and Kate. Bo told Shawn 18 Lends a hand 144 46 47 48 49 As Theresa cradled the Tad was involved with Maria's the upsetting news about Hope's 20 Rudely abrupt unconscious Ethan on the eleva- 50 51 !52 53 !54 •55 memory loss. Wait to See: failure to arrive in Salem as 22 "Be thou as tor top, the plummeting car sud- Green lee is unable to accept expected. Rex and Cassie, the etiaste as -": •58 denly stopped, sparing her, 56" real it v. David is moved by Gemini TwinvS, began adjusting Shak Ethan, Julian and Whitney from 24 Kitchen gadget 59 60 61 Anna's compassion. to life in the DiMcra mansion. A certain death. Tabitha was 28 Etemaf • AS THE WORLD TURNS shocked Belle learned what moved when Chanty thanked 32 Horrify Carly and Craig made a deal Philip did to Brady in Dry 35 People in 33 On the briny puter example in exchange for Rosana's Creek. Meanwhile, Isabella her for giving her Timmy's 8 1 billion years general 34 It goes on for 58 Lyricist's sub- silence. Jessica rethought her urged Brady to act on his feel- heart. Sam was in shock over 9 Season 38 Westheimer hours ject ings for Chloe. Wait to See: Grace's declaration of love for 10 Perry Mason's subject decision. Aaron wound up in 36 Fanatical 59 Woods' supply David. As Tabitha prepared to field 40"- Doubtfire" jail. Katie and Simon burst Hope learns the identity of her 37 Dashboard 60 Take a whack avenge Timmy's death, she and 12 Profits 42 Suitable Henry's bubble. Wait to See: kidnapper. array at Cracked Connie waited eagerly 19--fi 45 Go with the Bonnie leams the truth. Barbara GENERAL HOSPITAL 39 California food 61 Started eagles to hear Miguel tell Charity about fish 21 Scale mem- gets an unwelcome blast from Sonny told Carly that Brenda 47 Off base Kay. Beth's mother lashed out at 41 Peril DOWN bers the past. doesn't pose a threat to their 48 Narthex 43 Swiss canton 1 "The Art of 23 Conclusion her for her wicked actions. Wait neighbor THE BOLD marriage and that he feels obli- 44lineofsynv Fugue" com- 25 Molten rock to See: Julian confesses his love 49 Turned blue? AND THE BEAUTIFUL gated to make her remaining metry poser 26 Green acres to Eve. 50 Suitable After rejecting Erica's seduc- time as easy as possible. The 46 R.E.M. song 2 Burn remedy 27 Hire a decora- 51 Bom tion attempts. Rick was stunned paralyzed Jax refused to be a PORT CHARLES 50 Oppositionist 3 Farmer's tor 52 Place-kicker's when Ridge revealed her true burden to Skye and said he When Frank and Karen 53 Bush league? place 28 "Shane" star 55 Vacationing 4 Upper limit 29 Largest of the pride identity. Erica then admitted wanted a divorce. Lucky and revived Livvie in the hospital, 56 Unskilled 5 United nations seven 54 Practice dili- Sheila was holding Amber in her Nikolas discovered Scott's Tess also regained conscious- gently laborer 6 Arrangemeni 30 Actor Penn apartment. Meanwhile, Amber damning information about ness in the woods. Jamal was 7 Lincoln, for 57 7001" com- 31 Hiatus distracted Sheila long enough Alexis but failed to reach her suspicious of Joshua, who 2002 King Tenures Synd., Inc. for Massimo to break down the before the debate. But both offered Marissa and Ricky a door. Amber later thanked Bobbie and Carly were able to briefcase full of money and a discredit Scott. Later, Carly told contract for their song. Back in »Y HOCIIS-IOCUS HEMRY tOLTINOPF Sonny he's the real father of •the woods, as Tess searched for N Alexis' baby. Courtney urged her "baby" (her rag doll) she Jason to go to Elizabeth, but he \ hummed a Stephen Clay tune, i insisted she's better off without "Naked Eyes " Rafe told Alison him. Lucky received a copy of c that her father died months ago Luke's will in the mail. Wait to IS and that Elizabeth was suspect- i See: Jason and Brenda reveal ed in his death. Wait to See: shocking news. /Jr. Livvie and Tess come face to GUIDING LIGHT face. Eden risked her life for Gus. THE YOUNG Reva and her family prepared flUISSIUi SI 9 AND THE RESTLESS Find tt ItMt six dtffercncM In (Mais btwn pmtfc uo S Oufssiui «| Mil * for the worst. A startled Lizzie ui \\OQ z Nick was upset that Victor walked in on Beth and Bill. knew about Sharon's affair with During their confrontation, Alan Diego and that Victoria wanted vou CAN Y~^- -BUT PONT didn't realize that Alexandra had so IN wow,) STAY TOO to reconnect with Diego. LONG.' an ace up her sleeve. Danny Meanwhile, Nikki told Sharon went off on a mission. Frank said no to Ben's request. Wait to of Grace's reappearance in See: Marah expresses her feel- Nick's life. Isabella's father, ings to Reva. Ricardo, turned down Paul's ONE LIFE TO LIVE invitation to surprise Isabella by Viki reassured Natalie of her coming to Ricky's baptism. VA PONT LOOK SO T HAP »T v\.. JES' WMEN YT love, even if Jessica also turned Michael ordered Lynn and Mary GOCC- FWA'5 iVOTTM 6AJ IT FLU HITS VA AGAIN/ arrested when they were caught going through his files. Olivia felt guilty about watching t0 Puzzle Ashley's tape and learning that Victor is Abby's biological father. Meanwhile, Ashley turned down Victor's offer to AN'WHEN VA /.. IT TAK&S FINALLY GIT OP. VEO i XA GIT YbR STR6NT tell Brad thai she's sorry her ill- V BACK THA'S WHY ICAM6 ness caused her to be unpleasant to him. Wail to See; Olivia decides to talk lo Ashley.

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Tillie E. Zanzalari Albert E. Bell, 93 Elizabeth Gileta, 80 John P. Guinane, 80 Robert J. Dalton, 53 of Perth Amboy of Edison of Carteret of Metuchen of Metuchen Mrs. Tillie E. Monti Mr. Albert E. Bell of Edison Mrs. Elizabeth Gileta, 80, Mr. John P. Guinane, of Mr. Robert J. Dalton, 53, of Zanzalari of Perth Amboy died died October 12 at JFK of Carteret died October 12 at Metuchen died October 16 in the- Bunker Hill (formerly of October 12 at her home. She Medical Center in Edison. He Roosevelt Care Center in JFK Medical Center, Edison. He Metuchen) died October 15 in was 92. was 93. Edison.She was 80. was 80. the Department of Veterans Born in Florence, Italy, she Born in Highland Park, Born in Paisley, Scotland, Born in New York City, he Affairs West Virginia Health lived in Perth Amboy for the Mich., he resided in Union she resided in Carteret most of moved to Metuchen 51 years ago. Care Center at Martinsburg. past 90 years. and Mountainside before her life. He worked for Bristol-Myers He was 53. She was employed by the moving to Edison 21 years Squibb, New Brunswick, for 43 Born in Jersey City, he City of Perth Amboy as a book- She was an Army veteran of ago. years before retiring in 1985. lived in Metuchen before keeper/telephone operator for World War II, having served in He was a 1931 graduate of He was an Army Air Force moving to Bunker Hill more 15 years, retiring in 1976. the Army as a sergeant. New York University with a veteran of World War II and than 10 years ago. She was a former First Ward Mrs. Gileta was employed served in the Pacific Theater with bachelor's degree in electrical He was a freight conductor Democratic Committeewoman as a counter person for Super the 418th Night Fighter engineering. with Conrail in Harrisburg, in Perth Amboy. X Drugs in Carteret and The Squadron. Mr. Bell retired in 1974 as Pa., for 10 years before retir- Mrs. Zanzalari was a com- Cookie Jar Bakery in Mr. Guinane was past grand vice president of Purolator ing four years ago. Previously, municant of Most Holy Rosary Woodbridge for many years. knight of the Knights of Products, Rahway, where he he worked for Conrail in New R.C. Church in Perth Amboy She was a communicant of Columbus Council 3272 at St. had worked for over 40 years. Jersey. and a member of the church's St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Francis Cathedral, as well as past He was an Army veteran of Mr. Dalton was a Marine senior citizens group. Church in Port Reading. faithful navigator of its Fourth Corps veteran of the Vietnam She was introduced to bowl- World War II. Degree Holy Innocents Mrs. Gileta was a member War who served from 1968 to ing in 1929 by her lifelong His two brothers, Robert Assembly. He was also an usher of the Ladies Auxiliary of 1970 and fought in the Tet friend, Alma Pucci Korneski, and Harold Bell and his sister, at the church. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Offensive. He was a member and continued to bowl for 64 Myrtle Murray, are all Surviving are Agnes, his wife 6061 inColonia. of the American Legion, years. Besides bowling in vari- deceased. of 55 years; two daughters, Joann Her husband, William Metuchen, N.J., and the ous leagues and tournaments, Surviving are his wife, Morin and Virginia Markgraf; Gileta, died in 1985; a son, Veterans of Foreign Wars, she also participated in the Edythe (Tomboyll) Gerow three sons, Joseph, James and Daniel Gileta, died in 1997; a Edison. WIBC Nationals Tournament Bell; two sisters-in-law, Frank; 12 grandchildren and a sister, Margaret EHiassen, died Surviving are his wife, for 28 years. She instructed the Mildred Bell of Manchester, great-grandchild. in 2001, and two brothers, Sherry; a son, Shaun; a daugh- children of the Perth Amboy Conn., and Elsa Bell of James "Scotty" McDade, died Maple Lee Rice, 42 ter, Tara; brothers, Thomas, Children's Bowling League at Bricktown; two nieces and in 2001, and Walter McDade, Paul and Bryan, and sisters, Majestic Lanes for 20 years. two nephews, three grand- of Perth Amboy who died in 1997, Dianna Taran and Donna Her husband, Peter nieces, five grandnephews, Mrs. Maple Lee Rice of Perth Survivingt are three daugh- Herrara. Zanzalari, died in 1966; a and numerous great-grand- Amboy died October II at ters, Eileen Gileta of Perth grandson, Guy Madi, died in nieces and great-grand- Broadway House in Newark. She Yaritza Lopez Amboy, Elizabeth Callanan of was 42. 1971, and a brother, Albert nephews. Born in Warrenton, N.C., she of Perth Amboy Monti, is also deceased. Edison and Helen Higgins her resided in New Brunswick from Surviving are two daughters, Sam Colombrito husband, Robert of Pleasant Yaritza Lopez, newborn 1962 until one year ago, when she Loretta Madi of Long Valley Garden, N.C.; a daughter-in- daughter of Yaritza Miranda of Sayreville moved to Perth Amhoy. and Claire Bialecki of Perth law, Sandy Gileta of Toms and Jose Lopez of Perth Mr. Sam "Vit" Colombrito Her parents, Do/.ier and Mary River; seven grandchildren Amboy, died October 10 at Amboy; a son, Gerald Peter of Forked River (formerly of Lee Rice, are deceased. and a great-granddaughter. Raritan Bay Medical Center, Zanzalari of Newtown, Pa.; four Sayreville) died October 15 at Surviving are three daughters, Perth Amboy Division. grandchildren, Marc Madi, Dr. Community Medical Center in Frank S. Grabowski Shamoina, Shanieka and Timothy Bialecki, Peter Toms River. He was 81. Shelreece Rice, all of Perth In addition to her parents, Bialecki and Victoria Zanzalari, Bom in Newark, he lived in of Sayreville Amboy; a son, Charles Benson of she is survived by her grandfa- and five great-grandchildren, Sayreville before moving to Mr. Frank S. Grabowski of Perth Amboy; a sister, Marie R.H. ther, Julio Miranda of Puerto Matthew, Rachael and Danielle Rico. the Forked River section of Sayreville, died October 16 in Faines of Warrenton Bialecki, Kyle Madi and Marc Lacey Township in 1988. Robert Wood Johnson Uni- Madi Jr. Mr. Colombrito retired in versity Hospital, New Bruns- 1988 as director of engineer- wick. He was 77. MID-DAY Leona L. Porter, 79 ing with the Buddy L. Corp. in of Carteret New York City He was a lifelong resident "HOUR OF Mrs. Leona L. Porter of He was a parishioner of St. of Sayreville. Pius X R.C. Church and a Mr. Grabowski worked in Carteret died October 12 at Perth POWER" Second Baptist Church Amboy Nursing Home. 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I'eeney of Long Branch; a Betty .lane Marcinko, Susan 205 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, NJ brother, Thomas Carter; a Surviving are a son, Richard Fortunato and Nancy Rains- Porter of Chicago, III.; her sister, grandson, Vincent Sbarra; a ALL ARE WELCOME ford; a brother, John; nine Mrs. l-velyn Stevens of Carteret; granddaughter, Auilra Sbarra, • Bishop Donald Milliard, Jr., Senior Pastor grandchildren and two great- a niece, Cheryl Davis of and two great-grandchildren, • Dr. B. (ilover-VVilliiuiis, K.xccutivt' Assistant Pastor grandchildren. Franklin, anil two grandchildren. Alyssa and Austin Sbarra. Call (7M) 826-5293 for more information October 25, 2002 16 ... THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE Visit us online at www.new-|ersey.ws :.>;£•; we s in The Classifieds accept CAIL 732-574-1200 TO PIACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD TODAY! REAL ESTATE BUSINESS USED CARS & TRUCKS MISC. FOR SALE MISC. 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graduated from basic infantry tions and lac(ics and cxperi. training at Fort Bcnning, encing use of various weapons Columbus, da. and weapons defenses avail- During the eight weeks of able to the infantry erewmem- training, the soldier received bers. training in drill and cere- He is the son of Leslie monies, weapons, map read- ing, tactics, military courtesy, Dominguez-Rodriguez of military justice, physical fit- Perth Amh°y and ness, first aid. and Army histo- Colon of Lakeland, Fla. ry, core-values and traditions. Colon is a 1999 graduate of Additional training includ- Perth Amboy High School. Salgado Graduates Hospital Corps School PERTH AMOBY Navy ments to fleet Marine forces Seaman Apprentice Marylin and medical administration Salgado, a 1994 graduate of offices. Perth Amboy High School, Graduates' newly acquired recently graduated from the skills and knowledge will LOCAL COMPANY MAKES DONATION TO UNITED WAY-Elisse Glennon, Chief Executive Officer of Basic Hospital Corps School enable them to help provide United Way of Greater Union County, accepts a generous $1,750 donation from Rich Krema, Vice at Naval Hospital Corps quality health care to Navy President of Finance of L.A. Dreyfus. The Edison-based company's donation will help United Way School, Great Lakes. III. and Marine Corps personnel power services that support local children and youth, seniors, people with disabilities and families During the 14-weck course, and their families. Salgado's in crisis. For more information or to make a donation to United Way of Greater Union County, Salgado learned a wide range first assignment after school please call (908) 353-7171 or visit www.uwguc.org. L.A. Dreyfus is the world's leading manufactur- of medical procedures used to will involve direct patient er of chewing gum base. provide first aid and assist care, but with her training. Navy doctors and nurses. Salgado can work in several Local Student Enrolls At Earlham College Salgado also received an intro- areas, including first aid and RICHMOND, IND.—Julie Earlham is a selective, lib- sciences, humanities and ductory instruction for service assisting with minor surgery, Ferreira, daughter of Octavio eral arts college in Richmond, social sciences. More than 60 in a variety of medicai onvi- pharmacy and laboratory and Maria Ferreira of Perth Indiana. Engaging students percent of Earlham's graduates ronmenfs. from ilcel hospitals analysis, patient transportation Amboy, has enrolled as a first- with a changing world, Earl- pursue postgraduate study; and shipboard medical depart- and food service inspections. year student at Earlham ham is dedicated to the devel- many will go on to earn doc- College. opment of effective ways to toral degrees. Earlham is a ire to get the. Ferreira is a graduate of integrate international per- National Collegiate Athletic Bishop George Ahr High spectives in education. The Association Division HI :ATOM TABLOID School. College offers 31 majors in the school. Lages Graduate* In Carteret NJ Transit Improves Clipptr't D*li 62 Carteret Avenue Military Training Cold Cut Ctnttr of Carter* 1291 Roosevelt Avenue Fencing In Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY-Aif Tho Lunch Box 1514 Roosevelt Avenue Force Airman Laura J. Lages * Post Office -.1214 Pershing Avenue deter vandalism and tres- (continued from front) has graduated from basic mili- In Edison passers from crossing or walk- go 'back to basics' by repair- ing along the tracks at this tary training at Lackland Air Donna's HomotownDtll 1018A Amboy Avenue ing or installing fencing along Force Base, San Antonio, Mlddlttox County Cdltft ....•».... Bus Stop location. A standard chain link NJ Transit rights-of-way," said fence already exists today at Texas. State Assembly Transportation In Rahway this location on the North During the six weeks of Committee Chairman John S. DtvintMtdia ..."•. .492 West Grand Avenue Jersey Coast Line-installed by Wisniewski (D-Sayreville). training, the airman studied the In South Amboy '<.•,•; "In so doing, they are promot- a predecessor railroad-but has Air Force mission, organiza- Krauzsers North Broadway ing the public's safety," not proven to be an effective tion, and customs; performed Krauzsers 200 North Broadway Wisniewski said. deterrent to trespassers at- drill and ceremony marches, Krauzsers (Food Exprwa) Raritan Street "One of NJ Transit's main tempting to illegally cross the Center Deli 250 North Stevens Avenue and received physical training missions is to operate a safe railroad right-of-way to access Child's Sub Shop Pine Avenue and special training in human and secure railroad," said NJ residential areas, ball fields or Quick Plk Pine Avenue relations. In addition, airmen Tarallo't Bordentown Avenue Transit Executive Director a nearby school. who complete basic training In Woodbridge Warrington. "Today's an- NJ Transit will continue to nouncement reinforces that earn credits toward an associate Convenient Deli ,... »M0 King Georges Rd , Fords monitor this location to deter- commitment to deter people degree through the Community Dee's Deli • 280 Dekalb Avenue mine the effectiveness of the from crossing the tracks College of the Air Force. Garden Dell 37 Gill Lane. Iselin new fence and its potential except at designated pedestri- •Post Office 60 Mam Street She is the daughter of Donna an crossings and to protect application at other locations Quick Out Food Stores 1111 St. Georges Ave . Coioma Lages of Perth Amboy. our basic infrastructure.'" where frequent vandalism and 'newspaper box located outside of business Lagcs is a 2000 graduate of NJ Transit will install four trespassing incidents may To sell the paper in your store, thousand feet of eight-foot-tall occur based on funding avail- Central Regional High School, M4 |_«. 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