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Questions Regarding Safety Issues at South Amboy Approves New Seaman Street School, Increase In Sewer User Charges Arguments Continue Over Kushner Properties, Amended Ordinance Increases and Awarding Bid Contracts Charge By 30% By 2021 8/12/19 Caucus & Council Meetings 8/5/19 Business & Council Meeting By: Carolyn Maxwell whole street (Rector) should be may have to push her car from By: Joseph L. Kuchie PERTH AMBOY – There was a done. out of holes.” SOUTH AMBOY - The South discussion involving Ordinance Irizarry spoke again, “I would Resident Alan Silber came up Amboy city council voted on No. 3 – Entitled “VEHICLES & have said a long time ago to take to speak about the DCA (Depart- and approve Ordinance No. 16- TRAFFIC” regarding: the performance bond money ment of Community Affairs). 2019 on Wednesday, which will • Parking Prohibited- South Side (from Kushner) if I knew it was “The Mayor should sue the DCA increase sewer use charges for of Seaman Avenue 7 a.m. to 5 legal.” because of their decision regard- residential units from $33.34 p.m. Monday to Friday. Resident and businessman ing the Mayor’s budget.” (Ac- per 1,000 cubic feet in 2019 to • Seaman Avenue – Easterly Di- David Caba came up to speak, cording to the Faulkner Act, it $44.24 by 2021. rection – one way between Au- “Kushner took a lot of pride only takes 3 members to change The ordinance also states that gustine Place and Ogden Place. when he talked about closing the Mayor’s budget. They had multifamily (over two dwell- Business Administrator Fred- on properties that he developed the votes, but the DCA did not ing units) and hotels will pay erick Carr explained that the in other towns. I’ve done clos- honor the Council’s request.) $74.96 per 1,000 cubic feet of School Administration request- ings at the Landings which are Silber then mentioned Ms. Per- water usage, and commercial ed this and there will be 4 po- at a loss. Do you think I would ry’s comments made about the buildings will pay $82.84 per take a millionaire client to Rec- portion of Rector Street that is lice officers assigned to the site. 1,000 cubic feet. “They will be there until the tor Street? They might buy a in awful shape. “I would also The current sewer rates haven’t lot of the units there for about add that Rector Street between Acting Municipal Clerk traffic lights are installed. The been raised in 11 years. Accord- $130,000 each and resell them Fayette and Smith is coming Laura Kemble-Kalantsis traffic (volume) will be high and ing to Ordinance No. 30-2008, there’s hardly any parking.” for maybe around $200,000. apart. Ms. Perry made a good the residential charges were During the public portion, They were originally $400,000 point about snow removal. If the $27.89 for the first 1,000- with cu some kind of sensible gun former Council President Ken to $600,000. Compare the val- City takes care of that portion bic feet and $34.08 per unit for laws,” Henry said. “There has Balut was agitated when he said, ues of the Jersey City real estate (belonging to Kushner), then the every 1,000 cubic feet of water to be something done, we can’t “You’re going to put 4 police of- market which is high compared City should also take care of the thereafter. just be blaming video games, to Perth Amboy which is lower.” paving. Maybe the Mayor pre- ficers on Seaman Street.” The vote passed 4-1, with other countries have video Carr explained, “The Board A resident from Market Street fers suing the Council instead of Councilman Tom Reilly the games with their kids, they have of Education will be paying for named Jeanette Perry came up Kushner because he (Kushner) only vote of no. Reilly ex- other things going on, but they their salaries.” to speak. She asked if the Land- may have more expensive law- plained in his public comments don’t have the mass killings that Balut replied back, “It’s still ings area was exempted when it yers.” Silber continued to talk that he didn’t believe this new we seem to have ever so often taxpayer’s dollars. It’s ridicu- came to road repaving. “We get about a staff member who worksordinance was fair to residents. in the United States.” snow removal. If we had that for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. lous how we are losing officers.” South Amboy is not the only “I think it’s about time some- There was a continuing discus- service, then the road should be “That person stepped down to town in New Jersey raising their body that is responsible take sion regarding Rector Street and repaved as well. It’s a nuisance work on her (AOC) reelection sewer user charges. Residents in up the challenge of trying to the Kushner Properties. to look at the open field.” Perry campaign. Our Public Relations Highland Park and Verona will do something, just to make our Resident and Businessman also mentioned that the part of officer and Chief of Staff should both have at least a 10 percent country safer,” he added. David Caba asked about the Rector Street that she had to increase in their charges this Wednesday’s meeting was the status of Rector Street Road Re- travel is so bad that she feels she *Continued on Page 2 year. last council meeting for Acting pairs. Back in July, Business Admin- Municipal Clerk Laura Kem- City Engineer Jefferey Rauch istrator Glenn Skarzynski men- ble. The city council conducted came up to respond, “We are Accident in Front of City Hall tioned that the city was “get- their final interview with the having preconstruction meet- ting hit with pretty substantial new Municipal Clerk during a ings with Z- Brothers Construc- repair bills” and that the sewers closed session at the 6:00 p.m. tion Company. We are looking needed to be upgraded. The city business meeting, and passed to repair Rector Street between chose to go with an incremental a resolution making the hiring Washington to Smith Street with increase over two years rather official at the regular 7:00 p.m. the exception of Commerce than immediately go to the in- council meeting. Street.” crease of $44.24 per year “Laura you’ve been with us a Council President William Pet- The council meeting began long time, you’ll always be part rick then spoke up, “We should with a moment of silence for the of the South Amboy family and put on their (Kushner’s) tax bill victims of the mass shootings I think I can speak on behalf of the part of Rector Street that is in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, the whole council, we all love their property that we fixed. If Ohio. Mayor Fred Henry urged you and think you did a great you have the grinder, then you the U.S. Government to step up job,” Council President Mickey should be able to do the whole and find a solution to end gun Gross said. street. If we can charge a senior violence in our country. All council members were in citizen to fix their sewer lines, “I’ve mentioned it once before attendance for both the business then we can back charge Kush- a couple years ago I believe, and meeting and regular council ner.” again pleading to Congress, the meeting. The next city council Councilman Fernando Irizarry United States, and the President meeting will be held on Sep- spoke up and said, “The City of the United States with these tember 18 at 7:00 p.m. should go after Kushner’s per- PERTH AMBOY - Accident in front of City Hall 8/7/19 mass killings to finally come up formance bond.” *Photo Submitted Petrick then reiterated that the

South Amboy City Council Business Meeting 9/4/19 - 6 p.m.; Perth Amboy City Council Caucus 9/9/19 - 4:30 p.m.; Regular 9/9/19 - 7 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * August 21, 2019 Questions Regarding Safety Issues at New Seaman Street School, Arguments Continue Over Kushner Properties, and Awarding Bid Contracts 8/12/19 Caucus & Council Meetings Resident Stanley Sierakowski plete design is a disaster.” *Continued from Page 1 asked, “Who is the defendant Stanley Sierakowski came and who is the plaintiff?” up to speak about R-332-8/19 step down at election time (if Council President William – Setting forth an interpretive they will be working on cam- Petrick responded, “We are the statement for inclusion on the paigns).” defendants and the Mayor is the November 5, 2019 General Resident Susan Batista came plaintiff.” Election Ballot regarding the up to speak regarding an update Law Director Peter King spoke holding of a runoff election. on the lawsuit she has against up and said, “Lawyers for the He asked, “What is the dead- some of the administrators and Council can be taken from the line to pass the resolution?” employees (past and present) list of approved lawyers from Law Director Peter King re- in the City. “People who are in- the City.” sponded, “The resolution would volved in lawsuits (defendants) There was a question about be to send it to the County Clerk have different interests. The Communication No. 14 – Mara- to put on the ballot.” - law firm of DeCotiis (represent ziti, LLP submitted a copy of Council President William ing the City of Perth Amboy) a letter submitted to the Local Petrick spoke up and stated, made it seem like it was a pack- Finance Board on behalf of the “This is to let the County Clerk age deal. Some of the people Perth Amboy Redevelopment know that we agreed with the (named in the lawsuit) are no Agency requesting that the hear- language of the resolution.” longer City Employees. They ing on the dissolution of PARA Sierakowski then wanted more should be paying for their de- be adjourned to September 11, details regarding R-324-8/19 fense out of their own pockets. 2019. – The litigation of the Mayor Each side in the case had to ex- Sierakowski questioned, “Why vs. Council. Petrick responded, change discoverable evidence. the delay?” “The Mayor wanted to increase There was a chain of custody Law Director Peter King re- the taxes and we disagreed. The that had to be signed off. Yousponded, “This was necessary to taxpayers will bear the cost (of have no witnesses. I’m suing for make sure all the people neces- the lawsuit).” pain and suffering.” sary could be at that meeting.” Resident Alan Silber came up Resident Stephanie Márquez- Sierakowski then mentioned in reference to R-357-8/19 – Ex- Villafañe came up to speak, Communication No. 2 – Mayor tension of a contract with B&W “The City needs to advise the Wilda Diaz notifying Roman Construction company of New - residents of any new traffic pat McKeon of his permanent ap- Jersey for emergency repairs terns regarding the area around pointment to the rank of Police to the collection system in the the new Seaman Avenue School Chief retroactive to May 13, amount of $275,178.18 to pay (Rose Lopez School). She also 2019. Sierakowski stated that for the emergency repairs on mentioned that she lives in the Deputy Police Chief Larry Cat- the brick sewer main on Gor- King Plaza apartments, “That tano is appealing the Mayor’s don Street and to line the brick building has 6-digit water me- decision. sewer main from a manhole on ters. The water meters can only There was a question regard- Water Street to a manhole on read 4-digits.” ing R-352-8/19 – A contract Front Street for a total contract Business Administrator Fred- with Suburban Consulting Engi- amount of $825,178.18. erick Carr responded, “We are neering for a survey design bid Silber asked, “Didn’t they al- getting into the King Plaza phase and construction adminis- ready have a contract with the building to change their me- tration services related to the 4 City for emergency work?” ters.” gate locations within the public Carr explained, “The second Luis Perez Jimenez Director of safety complex in an amount not repair work will exceed the Operations at the USA-PA (Util- to exceed $17,300. contract amount and we did not ity Service Associates (Perth Resident Ken Balut stated, have to go out for bid.” Amboy) Middlesex Water Com- “That’s already been designed.” Silber disputed the no-bid. pany) stated that the new meters Council President Petrick re- “This is a lot of money not to go will be able to read 6-digit num- sponded, “The gate on Augus- out for bid.” He asked the Coun- bers. tine Place was too far forward.” cil to consider that before they Other discussions at the Cau- Balut continued, “We have all vote on this resolution. cus Meeting included R-343- this money for designing, but Businesswoman Sharon 8/19 – A professional services we can’t afford our police- Hubberman of came up and also contract with SOR Consulting ficers. Why don’t you askquestioned our R-357. She told the Engineers for a sub-surface in- Deputy Chief about the number Council, “In 2012, there was vestigation in connection with of officers who left our police a consent order involving the the relocation of a concrete force?” sewer infrastructure. That con- pad in an amount not to exceed The Caucus Meeting was sent order said there will be a $13,500. over at 6:50 p.m. so the Coun- completion date of 2016. The B.A. Carr explained, “Pub- cil could go into closed session. Council should refer back to lic Works drilled 70 feet. They The Regular Council Meeting that resolution. When it comes found a poor sub-surface and followed and began at 7:20 p.m. to the infrastructure, all of those conditions called for them to put During the first public com- contracts should go out for bids. pilings in it. This is just to find a ments on agenda items only, On that consent order, it was for solid place to put the pad.” Resident Ken Balut came up to all the streets and sewers.” She There was also a question in- speak first and referenced Com- then referenced R-324. “The volving sewers separations and munication No. 13. An anony- Council and Mayor can’t see mains. R-346-8/19 was about mous letter regarding the con- eye-to-eye. The Council is a leg- sewer separation and the area tinuing behavior of residents at islative body. The lawsuit will bounded by James Street, State 490, 491, 492 and 494 Neville enrich certain departments. We Street, Parker Street, the Out- Street. He stated, “I heard that are a litigious city rather than erbridge Crossing to Maurer Bernie Sanders is coming to working things out. Our prob- Road. Neville Street. Will the streets lems are with the water, sewers, Perez Jimenez stated, “This be repainted?” He then refer- and police. There is $200 mil- would be to eliminate some of enced R-352-8/19 (gates in pub- lion underfunded in our pension the overflow.” lic safety complex). We should plan.” - Jimenez also fielded any ques have the Rutgers Students do There was a discussion involv- tions regarding R-347-8/19 – A this instead of us paying all of ing Ordinance No. 5 – Garbage, contract with Oswald Enterpris- this money. It’s so crowded in Rubbish, Refuse. Former Coun- es for the TV inspection of vari- town now that there’s no place cilwoman Lisa Nanton wanted ous collapsed sewer mains in an to move. Even with PILOTS our more details. amount not to exceed $24,425. taxes went up. You should dis- Council President Petrick re- “We are in the process of pur- solve the PARA. They are the sponded, “This is changes so chasing cameras to look at these problems. I heard they are in dis- that commercial business own- problems,” stated Jimenez. cussions with Kushner. Kushner ers will have to get their own There was a question regard- bragged about his properties private haulers, or they can pay ing R-324-8/19 which was part which are garbage. We keep get- of the closed session. Item No. ting scammed. All of a sudden, 3 pending litigation - Mayor vs. *Continued on Page 7 there is bond money. The com- Council. August 21, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .3 RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA Competitive Sleep. Eat. Library. Repeat. Press Release The first day of school—Sep- Aquatics take SWIMMING to the Next Level SOUTH AMBOY — It’s finally tember 5—will conclude with Continue Your Child’s Love of Swimming by September, and school is back Welcome Back Icebreakers in session! Not sure what to do from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Joining a Competitive Team Today at the end of the day? Perhaps Dowdell. Students are strongly Press Release 8/19 development,” said, Steve Jobin, YMCA Short Course National you’re super-intending to visit encouraged to return the day af- the Dowdell Library, a world- ter, Friday, September 6, for a PERTH AMBOY – Known as CEO, RARITAN BAY AREA Championship, 2019 YMCA class facility with all its facul- Party Game Party from 3pm to “America’s Swim Instructor,” YMCA. “Through competitive National Diving Championship, ties intact. Don’t fall behind this 4:30pm. more than a million children aquatics programs, participants 2019 YMCA Masters National autumn: find a group of friends Finally, from September 23 and teens learn to swim every experience achievement, feel Meet and the 2019 YMCA Long that cliques, let no setback lesson to September 30, kids, tweens, year at the Y. Once completing a sense of belonging and build Course National Championship. your enthusiasm, and take full and teens can enter the library’s swim lessons, many kids enjoy supportive relationships.” To get involved in competi- advantage of the extracurricular Banned Book Week Emoji Con- the water recreationally for the The Tsunami Swim Team is tive swim, contact Coach Darian opportunities at your local li- test! Decode the emoji message rest of their lives. For those who holding open tryouts on MON- Russell, [email protected]. brary! to discover the title of a famous want to take their swimming to DAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH and About the Y The Y is one of First off, a few announce- banned book. 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Masters programs begin at 2,100 registered coaches and tion’s health and well-being, and Tuesdays, and Thursdays; 10am experiment every week between age 19 and have no age limit. 5,100 trained officials are partprovide of opportunities to give to 5pm Wednesdays and Fridays; 1pm and 2pm! Stop back later “YMCA competitive swim- competitive swimming and div- back and support neighbors. and 12pm to 4pm on Saturdays. that day to participate in All- ming and diving teams are the ing at the Y. Additionally, 1,200 Anchored in more than 10,000 Sadie’s Study Hour runs from Ages Origami from 3:30pm to natural progression from Safety Ys have a competitive aquatics communities, the Y has the long- 2:30pm to 3:30pm every school 4:30pm, where you’ll make a Around Water and Y Swim Les- programs and more than 250 standing relationships and phys- day from Monday to Thursday different shape every week. and 2:30pm to 3pm on Fridays! As always, Wednesdays are for sons, encouraging children and YMCAs have a Masters Swim ical presence not just to promise, Take advantage of free Wi-Fi and 3-D Printer Magic, where expen- teens to continue their love of Program but to deliver, lasting personal fast ethernet, computer-based sive machines meet cheap plas- swimming while providing an Each year, swimming and and social change. www.rbaym- and wireless printing, a quiet tic. Receive a pre-printed object ideal environment for cognitive, diving culminates in four na- ca.org workspace, and knowledgeable or design your own in Sadie’s physical and social-emotional tional events. Including the 2019 librarians for every assignment. Studio between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. Big ticket events are scheduled for every Thursday in Septem- ber. September 12 is Throw- back Thursday, with Playground Games and late oughties music from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Sep- tember 19 is Throwback Thurs- day II: Electric Boogaloo, with Retro Gaming from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Last but not least, September 26 is MIY Pancake Palooza from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Each of these activities is fol- lowed by 3-D Pens from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Fridays are Club Days! Op- tions include Anime Club, Art Club, Board Game Club, and Videogaming Club. Meetings are planned for every Friday and will run on a drop-in basis from 3pm to 4:30pm. No registration is required; please contact the li- brary for additional information. And what about adults? No worries—the Dowdell’s got plenty planned! Looking to ex- pand your mind? The Dowdell’s Yoga Series is chugging along with Yoga for Beginners on Thursday, September 19 from 6pm to 7:30pm and Medica- tion for Beginners on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Have a tech question? Bring your device to the Digital Café, available Monday through Friday from 12pm to 2pm and Thursdays from 6pm to 7:30pm. Additionally, this month’s Adult Tech Corner will focus on cou- poning websites and smartphone apps every Thursday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Be sure to check out new art exhibits from Joshua Lisojo and Laura Adomunas while you’re here! Curious what else is going on at your local library? (We can never fit everything here!) Stop by in-person or visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and view adult and children’s activ- ity calendars, which are updated on a monthly basis. Comments, queries, com- pliments? Please visit www. dowdell.org, or contact the Li- brary at 732-721-6060 or com- [email protected]. The library is located off John O’Leary Blvd, adjacent to South Amboy Middle High School. Summer hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 10am to 8pm; and Wednes- day and Friday from 10am to 5pm. 4. The Amboy Guardian * August 21, 2019 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE

The book ‘Newtown’ ex- The Voice of Reason Mass Shooting plained how armed guards pre- A Division That Needs to be Healed Today vented an attack on the high There were no mass shoot- school. Should school person- Turmoil in the world is noth- news.com Michael D. Groote, grandstanding than doing what ings until after World War II, nel provide armed protection? ing new. When I was 13 years 2/7/11) is right for our country. and few before the 1968 Gun Do “Gun Free Zones” attract old, I remember the Hostage Because of Reagan’s policies, Countless celebrities have Control Act. They seem to have shooters? Crisis in Iran where 52 Ameri- eventually the Soviet Union col- voiced their opinion on politics increased in the 1980's. Did the can diplomats and citizens were on both sides. Even athletes lapsed. The Cold War ended. 1968 Gun Control Act have un- Ronald A. Sobieraj held hostage for 444 days from The Berlin wall, the physical get into the picture. Look at the foreseen consequences? November 1979 to January 20, symbol of communism was Woman’s Soccer Team and their 1981. This was after the Shah eventually torn down in Novem- World Cup Victory. Co-Captain of Iran was overthrown in the ber 1989. The grip the Soviet Megan Rapinoe spouted that sions were based only on one’s Legal Thievery base salary so that the legal Iranian Revolution in 1979 and Union had in the world crum- she would not go to the White Real heroes are motivated by thievery so many enjoy is put to Ayatollah Khomeini became the bled, and their nuclear missiles House with Trump in office. – ! selflessness not selfishness an end! Those of us who know new leader of Iran. were left to rot in their silos. While I agree with Rapinoe that Right now, many are calling Back in the 1980's, the Olym- (wink!) know of the chicanery Ronald Reagan was proud to women should be paid the same those who were victims of their pics were political. On February be an American; subsequently, as men when doing the same that goes on to increase public own greed heroes when nothing 22, 1980 there was the Miracle he inspired the people in the job, I don’t think it’s right to dis- pensions, the tricks of the trade could be further from the truth. on Ice, when the College ath- United States to feel proud to be respect the flag and your coun - shouldn’t be tricking anyone. I Those who worked solely to letes that made up the U.S. an American as well and there try (e.g. kneeling during the na- dream of the day when our gut- make overtime to pad their pen- Hockey Team defeated the pro- was a resurgence in patriotism. tional anthem). She should show less politicians we elect stand sions and then retired are not fessional athletes of the Soviet The economy improved. The some dignity for the country she up to the unions and stop being worthy of the same sympathy Union in an upset that rocked country was a happier place. In is representing. Young girls are so liberal in doling out our mon- as those who gave of their time the world. The United States fact, Reagan was such a popular looking up to Rapinoe, and she ey. Not all taxpayers are mo- went on to defeat Finland to President, when he ran for re- should be aware of that. and effort freely and voluntarily. rons, some of us realize when win the Gold Medal in Hockey. The illegal immigration prob- Staying in the same river but election in 1984, the only state we’re being fleeced! It was that spark, that feeling to vote for his opponent, Walter lem is nothing new. People have taking a different tributary; that the United States defeated Mondale was Mondale’s home been crossing the border illegal- though it’s not likely to happen Sincerely, the Soviet Union that caused state of Minnesota and The Dis- ly for a long time. There should it’s about time that public pen- a surge of patriotism. It helped trict of Columbia (which always be a bipartisan committee to Michael J. Rusznak Americans begin to feel proud votes for the Democratic candi- make some sort of effort to of their country once again. date). solve these problems instead of During this time, Germany A lot of people voted for Don- having shouting matches or end- CASA of Middlesex County was divided into East and West ald Trump because they wanted less social media posts for both Germany. The Cold War con- to have another Ronald Reagan sides. Elected officials should Information Center tinued. The Soviet Union was in office. They wanted someone realize that it’s time to put their MIDDLESEX COUNTY - CASA of Middlesex County is seek- still strong under Mikhail Gor- who would stand up to terrorists constituents first, stop the mad- ing volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused or bachev whose glasnost policies and to help improve the econ- ness, and work together for the neglected. When a child is in foster care, having a CASA means were making a last-ditch effort omy – to put America first andgood of the country as they were they are more likely to find a permanent home, spend less time in to save communism. speak up for the little guy who elected to do. foster care, and perform better in school. Champion one of these I remember the last days of is struggling. However, many It’s as if some evil mastermind children from your community and safeguard a child’s well-be- when Jimmy Carter was Presi- people do not care for the way and their followers are manipu- ing through advocacy in the court today. dent of the United States. Al- Trump presents himself, espe- lating hatred on both sides to Join our next information session on Saturday, August 24th 10- though President Carter is a cially on social media. further divide the country – try- gentle, moral man, many crit- Our country is now more di- ing to create a second civil war 11 AM and learn what it takes to be an advocate and change a ics considered him to be a poor vided than ever, and hate is and destroy America. The sad child’s life forever. RSVP to Nora Siklosi Szabo, at nora@casa- President. To slap Carter in the spreading from both sides of part is some of these officialsofmiddlesexcounty.org face, the hostages in Iran were the equation. Whatever rift from highest to lowest are fall- Where: CASA of Middlesex County office, 77 Church Street, released the day Ronald Reagan that began in the country under ing for it hook, line, and sinker. New Brunswick took office as President. President Obama seems to have It’s the 21st Century. By now, we When: Saturday, August 24th 10-11AM When Reagan became Presi- escalated under Trump, and is should be beyond pettiness, ha- For more information: http://www.casaofmiddlesexcounty.org/ dent, he had a different approach getting worse and worse. Social tred, racism, misogyny, cruelty, volunteer to government. As a former Media doesn’t help much. Nev- greed, and so forth. actor, he knew how to pres- er before in my life I have ever November 4, 1991: Richard ent himself to the public. Most seen a President hated as much Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Volunteers Needed to Help of all, the Soviet Government as Donald Trump. Whether it be Carter, George H.W. Bush and was terrified of Ronald Reaganposts on Facebook, podcasts, or Charlton Heston were present Children in Foster Care and Reagan knew it. People newspaper stories, there are nu- when Reagan spoke these words Press Release 5/30/19 admired Reagan because he merous politicians, celebrities, at the dedication of his Presi- MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Court Appointed Special Advocates wasn’t afraid. He never backed etc. who hate Trump. dential Library in Simi Valley, (CASA) of Middlesex County is seeking volunteers to advocate down. He challenged the Soviet It’s not popular to be patriotic. California. It is also inscribed on for children in foster care. On any given night, about 250 children Premier when he said, “Gen- It’s popular to criticize and/or his tomb. The full quote in con- from Middlesex County are sleeping in foster homes or other out- eral Secretary Gorbachev, if you hate Donald Trump and along text was: "In my eighty years, I of-home placements due to abuse or neglect. Court Appointed seek prosperity for the Soviet with him - America. It’s popu- prefer to call that the forty-first Special Advocates (CASA) are working to serve more of these Union and Eastern Europe, if lar to criticize people for things anniversary of my thirty ninth children each year. you seek liberalization: Come they said or did 20 years ago (in birthday, I've seen what men can CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to speak for a child’s here to the gate! Mr. Gorbachev some cases over 100 years ago). do for each other and do to each best interests. They meet with the child and learn about their cir- open this gate! Mr. Gorbachev It’s popular to scream, yell, pro- other, I've seen war and peace, cumstances, then share information and recommendations with tear down this wall!” in his fa- test, and yes – spread hatred. It feast and famine, depression and the judge. CASA volunteers come from all walks of life and di- mous speech in Berlin on June seems like many elected offi- prosperity, sickness and health. verse backgrounds, with no special experience or education need- 12, 1987. (Source: www.deseret- cials are more concerned with I've seen the depth of suffering ed. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, pass background and the peaks of triumph and I checks and have compassion, objectivity and commitment to know in my heart that man is children. good, that what is right will al- CASA volunteers work closely with an abused or neglected ways eventually triumph and child or sibling group, advocating for their best interests. Es- that there is purpose and worth sentially, CASA volunteers “speak up” for these children in the to each and every life." (Source: court, making sure they are safe and well-cared for, are getting the services they need and are placed in a permanent, safe, nurtur- Published by Amboy Guardian LLC www.deseretnews.com Michael D. Groote, 2/7/11) ing home as quickly as possible. P. O. Box 127 • Perth Amboy • New Jersey 08862 If you are interested in volunteering, or need more information How are we going to stop this Carolyn Maxwell - (732) 896-4446 visit our website, casaofmiddlesexcounty.org/volunteer. madness? Stop the shouting Katherine Massopust - (732) 261-2610 matches. Stop the hatred. Start CASA of Middlesex County is non-profit dedicated to standing [email protected] up for the needs of children living in foster care, advocating for communicating. Listen to the these children through the hard work of trained volunteers who Carolyn Maxwell voice of reason. Give one kind are assigned to a child or sibling group. Publisher & Advertising Manager act at a time, and so on… K.M. Katherine Massopust Paul W. 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All submissions may be published or distributed by us in print, electronic or other forms. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor are Printed on 100% recycled paper those of the writers and do not represent or reflect the views of the Amboy Guardian. August 21, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .5 Volunteer Community Calendar Firefighters Perth Amboy Needed THURS. Aug. 22 Historic Preservation Commission, 7 p.m. PERTH AMBOY - The Perth City Hall, High St. Where to Find Us . . . Amboy Fire Department: Vol- THURS. Aug. 29 Board of Education, 5:30 p.m. unteer Division needs members. Perth Amboy High School, Eagle Ave. Accepting men and women MON. Sept. 9 City Council, Caucus, 4:30 p.m. IN FORDS: ages 18 years or older. Volun- COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. City Hall, High St. LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. teers must be a Perth Amboy • City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. resident. For more information City Hall, High St. ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. please contact 732-442-3430. SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. South Amboy IN HOPELAWN: WED. Sept. 4 City Council, Business, 6 p.m. KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. IN LAURENCE HARBOR: Proprietary City Hall, High St. HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. WED. Sept. 18 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. IN MORGAN: House Open City Hall, N. Broadway SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. PERTH AMBOY - The Pro- *Check our website www.amboyguardian.com for updates on IN PARLIN: DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. prietary House, the last officialmeeting times and places IN PERTH AMBOY: Royal Governor’s residence 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK ...... 145 FAYETTE ST. still standing in the original 13 ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. colonies, is open every Wednes- AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., ANDERL & OAKLEY PC ...... 309 MAPLE ST. for tea and tours. Tea is served ANITA’S CORNER ...... 664 BRACE AVE. THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. in our atmospheric candle-lit BAY CITY LAUNDRYMAT...... 738 STATE ST. wine cellar, and includes our de- Please Submit Your Events C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. licious homemade desserts and to [email protected] CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. assorted teas. A $10 donation, COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. $5 for children under 12, covers DULCE'S SWEETS...... 222 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. DUNKIN DONUTS ...... 587 FAYETTE ST. both the tea and a mansion. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. Although the house is still in ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. the process of being restored, FAMILY FOOT CARE ...... 252 SMITH ST. FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. some rooms have been newly HY TAVERN ...... 386 HIGH ST. decorated. Go back in time and INVESTOR’S BANK ...... 598 STATE ST. JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. learn about William Franklin JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. and other residents of the house. KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. It’s a perfect way to spend a LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. pleasant afternoon. The gift LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. shop is also open. MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. Groups are welcome, although PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. PETRICK’S FLOWERS ...... 710 PFEIFFER BLVD. reservations are required for POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. groups over six people. The PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. Proprietary House is located at PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. NJ. Tel. 732-826-5527 E-mail: QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. QUICK STOP DELI ...... 814 AMBOY AVE. [email protected]. QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. Follow us on our website, www. QUISQUEYA LUNCHEONETTE ...... 259 MADISON AVE. theproprietaryhouse.org and or/ RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Facebook. SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Kearny SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Cottage Open SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY - Come visit SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. the historic home of Commo- TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. dore Lawrence Kearny. The WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. ZPA ...... 281 GRACE ST. Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa IN SAYREVILLE: Ave, Perth Amboy, and is open BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. on Mondays and Thursdays SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and the IN SEWAREN: last Sunday of the month from PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment. SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. IN SOUTH AMBOY: The Kearny Cottage needs your AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY help. Anyone interested in join- BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY ing the Kearny Cottage Histori- BROADWAY DINER ...... 126 N. BROADWAY CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY cal Society please contact 732- COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. 293-1090. We are on the web! KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY www.KearnyCottage.org KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY Historic Surveyor SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY General's Office IN WOODBRIDGE: PERTH AMBOY - The His- CITY HALL ...... 1 MAIN ST. MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. toric Surveyor General's Office, NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. which is adjacent to Perth Am- REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. boy City Hall, is now open for ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. tours. At one time, this structure was the meeting place of the East Jersey Board of Propri- etors & housed their records. Presently the Surveyor Gener- Attention! Our Newspaper is available at Deadline for Print Ads: al's Office is displaying artifacts Shop-Rite, Perth Amboy at the Courtesy Counter! from the John Watson (1685- 1768) archaeological site along 7 p.m. Thursday with other items from Perth Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz Amboy's rich history. Perth Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and NJ Office Hours: Amboy history DVDs are also We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, em- available. phasize that it is important: Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free tours are available IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!! Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fri- Report Suspicious Activity - Be Vigilant - STAY ALERT! Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 Do not think that any call or report is too small p.m. Clubs, classrooms & Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life groups are welcome. Come & Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1 view this newly restored build- FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400 ing! 6. The Amboy Guardian * August 21, 2019 XTReme Jeep Show, Sadowski Pkwy, Perth Amboy 7/20/19 *Photos by James Erwin

Information Submitted by Perth Amboy BID PERTH AMBOY - Photo #1: Trophies that were presented to the most awesome Jeeps at the show.; Photo #2: For first time, Jeeps were parked on the beach during the Xtreme Jeep Show. While show was held during record-breaking heat wave, Jeep owners and visitors enjoyed the cooling Raritan Bay breezes.; Photo#3: More than 400 Jeeps rolled into Perth Amboy. Most of the Jeeps were parked along Sadowski Parkway and some all-wheel drive vehicles were parked on the lawn. Photo #4: Xtreme Jeep Show featured the most tricked-out, over-the-top and gear-loaded Jeeps including all models and vintages. Jeep doing a “go anywhere, do anything” maneuver.; Photo#5: Benito Lopez, president of the Perth Amboy Jeep Club, presented Jeanette Rios with a plaque of appreciation for creating, organizing and promoting the city’s successful Xtreme Jeep Show for three years in a row. This is the largest Jeep on the East Coast.; Photo #6: Mayor Wilda Diaz with members of the Perth Amboy Jeep Club, which the largest organization of its kind in New Jersey. The club has more than 35 members and they displayed 40 Jeeps at the show.; Photo#7: A Jeep owner; Photo#8: Each of the Jeep owners who received awards and King of King trophy, for the most outrageous vehicle in the Xtreme Jeep Show.

Peruvian Flag Raising, City Hall Circle, Perth Amboy 7/20/19 *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell August 21, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Questions Regarding Safety Issues at New Seaman Street School, Arguments Continue Over Kushner Properties, and Awarding Bid Contracts 8/12/19 Caucus & Council Meetings speak. “I remember when the “Once a vacancy is filled, loud old music and a lot of traffic.”“I attended the Puerto Rican *Continued from Page 2 Planning Board approved the applications are not kept. (So, Councilman Irizarry spoke up Festival at Rudyk Park and we Greek Orthodox plans for their you have to reapply).” and asked, “Do you have some- were frisked. When I attended the City the cost for pickups.” property on Wisteria Street. I am Maria Vera from 81 Madison one to measure the sound?” the Dominican Festival, no one When it came time to vote concerned about the movements Avenue came up to complain DeJesus answered, “I will was frisked.” on the resolutions, Council- of large trucks will be a danger about the Dominican Festival have to talk to the stage guy Resident and former Council- woman Milady Tejeda asked to to the roads. The vehicles are and questioned, “Where do they about this. It’s hard to know woman Lisa Nanton came up pull R-357 (extending contract exiting through High Street. get the money to pay for 25 art- about everything going on.” to speak. She questioned why with B&W construction regard- There is waterflow underists the to perform? How does this Resident Stanley Sierakowski the Local Finance Board was ing repairs on Front & Gordon roadway. Make sure people are benefit the City? It’s not a festi- came up, “I heard there’s a ru- moved to 9/11/19. She stated, Streets) out to be voted on sepa- protected, especially those using val – it’s a concert! It took them mor going around that there’s a “When I was on the Council, I rately. She asked, “What are the the waterfront.” until 1 a.m. to clean up, and lack of parking in the new Sea- had emails, letters, and voice- consequences if we hold off on Resident Sharon Hubberman the police left the area at 11:30 men Street School. The City has mails concerning dissolving this?” came up next referencing Com- p.m. People who attended came land they can sell to the Board PARA. I was getting informa- Carr answered, “The contract munication No. 12 – regarding with backpacks, coolers, (fold- of Education that is close to tion up until just before I left the that B&W had with the City ex- Frederick C. Carr, Business Ad- ing) chairs. We (neighborhood the building for parking. It’s a Council. I have photos taken at a ceeded the emergency funds.” ministrator submitted a copy of residents) couldn’t find parking.safety concern to have a school political fundraiser with one of Law Director King spoke up, the notice involving Perth Am- They can’t make it small – then there.” the members who is on the Lo- “We’ve had prior work done by boy’s drinking water. “We did don’t do it.” Law Director King responded, cal Finance Board.” Nanton also B&W.” not get a copy of this letter.” After Vera spoke, the Presi- “It would have to be a 2:1 land wondered, “How come bottled Carr spoke up again, “The Carr explained “The letter will dent of the United Dominicans swap. It’s a Greenacres proper- water is sent to City Hall (if our $210,000 was for emergency be going out this week.” of Perth Amboy and one of the ty, and the State is a 3rd party.” water is safe to drink)?” cost for the Gordon Street sink- Hubberman continued speak- Organizers of the Dominican Business Administrator Carr A Council Member remarked, hole. The lining that was men- ing, “We have impending sewer Festival, Fermin DeJesus came spoke up and stated, “The prop- “The water fountain on this tioned in the resolution was to issues. What funds have been up to speak, “I’ve helped run the erty is contaminated, which floor here is filtered water. The prevent another emergency. applied to the debt? I had an festival for 14 years. I also work would be good reason to cap it.” water on the main floor of City Luis Perez Jimenez agreed with OPRA Request, but I had to at Comcast. I’ve asked people to A resident from Andrews Hall is bottled water.” me. This is a specialized repair put the dates and the contract give us feedback on the festival. Drive in Perth Amboy came up Mayor Diaz came up to speak that B&W has expertise in.” numbers that I wanted on the re- Only 2% of people I’ve talked to speak about the Heat Bar on and was happy to report that When it came to vote on the quest. Don’t politicize our water to complained. We have big Convery Boulevard. She stated, Home Depot will be taking resolutions, R-325 thru R-356 concerns. Our Business Admin- companies and clubs as spon- “There are a lot of problems over two warehouses at the old and R-358 thru R-367 was istrator went to a paper to politi- sors (that donate money). Peo- with people urinating outside Gerdau Ameristeel site. These moved by Councilman Fer- cize our water problems. I don’t ple come and see how beautiful the building, loud noises, fights,projects are through the PARA nando Irizarry and seconded by think it’s appropriate or appreci- the waterfront is. We pay Public and people crossing Convery Agencies. Our unemployment Councilwoman Milady Tejeda. ated. I submitted applications to Works as well as the police for Boulevard where it’s not safe. rate has dropped. I want to thank For Resolution R-357, it was be put on the Zoning, Tenants, security. We are more than will- The bar has no windows at all.” Business Administrator Fred- moved by Councilman Irizarry and Planning Boards.” ing to listen to everyone’s con- A resident from Smith Street erick Carr for sending out the and seconded by Councilwoman Council President Bill Pet- cerns. We take these concerns then came up to speak also letters about our water. I respect Tejeda. rick responded to Hubberman’s to our meetings. Some of those questioned, “Why can’t the Do- everyone’s opinion. We are During the public portion, question about status of her concerns that people have com- minican Festival be moved to Vince Mackiel came up to applications for these boards. plained about have dealt with Rudyk Park?” She also stated, *Continued on Page 8 8. The Amboy Guardian * August 21, 2019 South Amboy Questions Regarding Safety Issues Law Office of at New Seaman Street School, ArtFest SOUTH AMBOY - South Am- ERALIDES E. CABRERA Arguments Continue Over boy Arts Alliance and The City Kushner Properties, of South Amboy will be hosting ARTSFEST on September 22nd Abogado and Awarding Bid Contracts on Broadway with a Rain Date Specializing In 8/12/19 Caucus & Council Meetings of September 29th. Food and comments, “We tried to accom- Craft Vendors, Entertainment, • Immigration *Continued from Page 7 modate those who had trouble Dancing and Art Exhibit at the with the festival in the past. Broadway Gallery as well as We are bilingual and have offices at: complying with all of the DEP This is a City of different- comkids activities will be featured. 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 requests.” She then addressed munities and we try to tolerate Save the Date! Vendors and Art- the resident who stated they ists of all Media should contact Phone: 732 - 826-5020; Fax: 732-826-6646 and communicate with others. 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 were frisked at the Puerto Rican I have lived here longer than I the Arts Alliance at 732-754- Festival. “Because of the Outer- did in my country. I also want 7913 or email southamboyart- Phone: 908-351-0957; Fax: 908-351-0959 bridge Crossing, which is part of to congratulate the Board of [email protected] for addi- Email: [email protected] Homeland Security, extra pre- Education and Schools for be- tional information. cautions have to be taken. This ing recognized by the State. We is for safety purposes, especially are seeing the fruits of what was Tea Rooms & because of what recently hap- done by those that were in the Book Sale pened in Ohio and Texas.” Board of Education prior.” Taverns PERTH AMBOY - The Friends of the Perth Amboy Free Public During the Council comments, Irizarry then spoke again, “I WOODBRIDGE - Lecture: Tea Library have a book sale every other Saturday from 1 p.m. until Councilman Irizarry asked to meant to ask about the mobile Rooms & Taverns August 20, 3 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center at the corner get the police reports on all fes- bathrooms on the waterfront.” 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at of Brighton Avenue and Sadowski Parkway in Perth Amboy. The tivals. “The police should be Carr said, “They still are lo- the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rah- schedule for the summer is as follows: Saturday, August 24, Sep- working with the Public Infor- cated in their original locations. way Ave., Woodbridge. Over the tember 7, 21. Paperbacks are $.50, hardcovers are $1, $5 for a mation Officer on these reports.”Before we can take any further years, women have sipped tea bag full, no limit to size of bag except no lawn or garbage bags. Irizarry continued, “We have action, we have to get the mon- and men have frequented taverns We have best sellers by popular authors that are like new. The focused too much on foreign ey from the State.” for a beer or two. Learn about money we raise goes to support the library with providing pro- threats. We need to focus more Council President Bill Pet- the development of tearooms, grams, promoting literacy or to provide funds to the library with on domestic terrorist groups. We rick stated, “We are here to hear taverns, hotels, restaurants and their needs beyond their budget. For more information email us need to carry out mass shooting you voice your opinions.” He other social establishments in at [email protected], or call us at 201- drills. I want to congratulate the thanked everyone for coming New Jersey especially in Mid- 381-1903 and like us on Facebook. Dealers are welcome. Dominican Community on their out. dlesex County and Woodbridge The Friends are also sponsoring the Lizard Guys on September festival.” Councilmen Joel Pabon and Township. Presented by Tea & 28 at 1:00 p.m. in the children's room of the Perth Amboy Li- Councilwoman Milady Tejeda Helmin Caba were both absent Food Historian Judith Krall- brary. Mark your calendars. (who is a Dominican Festival from both meetings (excused). Russo. FREE admission (with Committee Member) made her suggested donation). Limited Seating. Reservations Essen- tial. Call 732-634-0413 About A.C. Bus Trip Tip a Pint the "History Alive: New Jersey SOUTH AMBOY - The Friends Marian San Salvador Seniors of South Amboy will be hosting & Beyond" Arts Series This se- PERTH AMBOY - The San Sal- Friends of ries coincides with Woodbridge a tip a pint at Murphy’s Sham- Celebration vador Seniors are sponsoring a rock located at 147 S. Pine Ave., SOUTH AMBOY – The Ro- Township’s sesquicentennial; bus trip to Caesar’s Casino in Perth Amboy th South Amboy, on Thursday sary and Holy Name Societies 350 Anniversary celebration. AC on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. of Sacred Heart Church, 531 The series is sponsored by The night, September 26, 2019 from Free Public Bus leaves 12 Noon. Bus will 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Beer, wine, Washington Ave. will honor the Woodbridge Township Cultural depart from behind St. Stephens Library Meeting Blessed Mother on her birth- Arts Commission with the sup- soda and food. $20 pp. All Church parking lot on Mechan- proceeds will go to Pat Leon- PERTH AMBOY – The Friends day, Sunday, Sept. 8th at 1 p.m. port of Mayor John McCormac. ic Street, Perth Amboy. (New of Perth Amboy Free Public Li- All are invited. Devotions will This program is made possible ard and his family. For tickets Location) Cost 30 pp. Receive please call Dave Kales at 848- brary are having a meeting on include Benediction and Reci- in part by funds from the Mid- $30 back in slot dollars. For dlesex County Board of Chosen 565-0140. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 at 6 tation of the Scriptural Rosary more info call Joe at 732-826- with Reflection on the -Nativ Freeholders/Office of Culture & 0819. p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Heritage and the NJ State Coun- Public Library (Children's Li- ity of Mary for the Strengthen- ing of the family. Refreshments cil on the Arts/Department of Raritan Bay brary), 196 Jefferson St. Every- afterward in Memorial Hall. State. one is welcome to attend. For Ample parking. For further in- Meet The Cruisers Car more info, call 732-261-2610. formation, call Terry: 732-727- 6770 or Mike: 732-406-8966. Show Lizard Guys WOODBRIDGE - Tuesdays PERTH AMBOY – The Friends May 14th thru Oct. 1st from 6 of the Perth Amboy Free Public p.m. – 9 p.m. at Pizza Hut, Rte. Library are happy once again to 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Park- host The Lizard Guys on Sat- ing Lot). Weather Permitting. th Candidates: There are Limited urday, September 28 at 1 pm Rock & Roll Music, Trophies, Dates to Send Your Platforms! in the Children’s Room of the Kids Games - Just Family Fun. Perth Amboy Public Library lo- For more info call 1-732-407- cated at 196 Jefferson St. A.C. Bus Trip 2396. th The Lizard Guys, now a di- Last Print Ad Before Election is Oct. 16 vision of Juniors' Venture, Inc., St. John Paul II No Attack Ads for Oct. 16th Issue are a New Jersey based edu- Seniors Only Letters of Support for a cational entertainment group PERTH AMBOY – A trip to the Candidate will be Permitted for Oct. 16th Issue that provides live animal pre- Resorts Casino in Atlantic City sentations with lizards, snakes, will be held on. Wed. Aug. 28, turtles, frogs and various bugs. 2019. Cost $35 pp.; $25 back in Call us for Website Ad Pricing for One or Find out more about them by slot play. Bus will depart from Multiple Weeks When Paper is Not Printed visiting their website at http:// behind St. Stephens Church (St. Cruise Nights No Attack Ads on Website One Week Before Election www.thelizardguys.com John Paul II) parking lot on Me- This event is sponsored by chanic Street at 9:30 a.m. Call on Broadway the Friends of the Perth Amboy Bobbi to reserve a seat: 732- SOUTH AMBOY - Come join Free Public Library, a 501(c)(3) 636-2867. us for fun,music, prizes, 50/50's, non-profit organization. For in- great people and their cars! All formation, contact the Friends Cars are Welcome! The third Call for Our at (201) 381-1903, e-mail at Friday of every month from Special friendsofperthamboylibrary@ A.C. Bus Trip May to September (9/20) from gmail.com, find us on FacebookHoly Rosary Seniors 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All Parking 9-11 Remembrance on visit us on-line at www.folp- HOPELAWN – The Holy Rosa- on Broadway. May, July, and erthamboy.com ry Seniors are sponsoring a bus September parking from Au- Rates Friends encourage the love of trip just to Golden Nugget Ca- gusta Street to First Street. June reading and independent learn- sino in Atlantic City on Thurs- and August parking from Au- ing, play a role in community day, Sept. 12, 2019. Cost is $30 gusta Street to Henry Street. WEEK of Sept. 4, 2019 involvement, sponsor special and $25 back in play $5 food Bring the Family! For addition- programs, raise funds for spe- voucher. Bus leaves Church al information please contact: DEADLINE: Aug. 30, 2019 cial projects, equipment and parking lot at 10:00 a.m. For [email protected] materials in excess of the gen- any questions - please call Ron- or 908-930-3497. Sponsored by Call: 732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610 eral Library budget. nie at 732-442-5252. the City of South Amboy. August 21, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Pets of the Week Miniseries Review: Infinity Train By: Anton Massopust III “I'm stuck on a train - a really big train! What’s in the next train car?” - Tulip The miniseries “Infinity Train” just concluded on Car- toon Network. It’s probably the best animated series I’ve seen in a long time. For those of you who are not in the know, “Infin- ity Train” is an animated mini- series about a young girl named Tulip Olsen (Ashley Johnson). The series was created by Owen Dennis. Tulip has problems Of course, every great sto- been given. Can an animated with her parents who are di- ry has a great group of vil- series such as this make you vorced. Because of a schedul- lains. There’s “The Cat” (Kate feel great about the characters? Mulgrew) who seems to have Heck yes! You can’t wait to see ing conflict, she was supposed to go to video design camp, but her own agenda. She’ll help what happens. All through this you, but for a trade. Then, miniseries I couldn’t wait to All for the Paws's kittens and can’t. She tries to go on her own and ends up on a large mysti- there’s the Conductor, and a hear what happens next. cats were rescued from the Creator Owen Dennis stated streets of Perth Amboy or sur- cal train that seems to go on mysterious shadowy figure who seems to be controlling every- he was inspired by “Doctor rendered. We desperately need forever. Each boxcar contains a thing, and a giant white-faced Who” to make this series. Orig- Fosters or adopters. Each cat different world. Along the way lives in a loving foster home. she meets two brave compan- multiarmed robot who does the inally the series was a pilot put They're looking for someone to ions: a little robot which is half Conductor’s building called online. Many fans voted for it give them a chance. They are happy and half depressed One- “The Steward”. to be made into a regular series. fixed, vaccinated, tested nega- One and a talking Corgi, Atticus “Infinity Train” is wonderful. Cartoon Network obliged and tive for FIV and Leukemia, (Ernie Hudson). As Tulip goes Each world is unique with its showed us the first episode of a have been dewormed, and are on this journey, and on her hand own style. What really sells the while ago. The miniseries just fully vetted and healthy. Adop- is a mysterious green glowing show is the characters. Tulip is concluded. In the conclusion, tion application and a donation number which changes every her own resourceful hero. I like we will see more of Infinity fee apply to cover some of the time she learns a little more the way the concept of divorce Train in the near future. vet expenses. ADOPT. SPAY. about herself. Her quest is to is handled. It doesn’t go for This show is for kids, but NEUTER. LOVE. Allforth- the usual stereotypical tropes. parents and kids can enjoy the find the engineer and look for a epaws.org www.paypal.com What’s compelling and wonder- show together. Hop onboard for way to get off this train and find ful are the characters. They pull - her way home. Each car is filled “Infinity Train!” Check out Car [email protected] no punches and give us a hard toon Network and On Demand Donations are welcomed and we always need cat food for our Fos- with adventure and real danger. You never know what will hap- look at real life and that you for episodes. ters and our outdoor TNR colonies. Contact Virginia at 732.486.6382 have to live in the world you’ve to foster or adopt a fur baby. pen when the next door opens.

Have a Special Pet? Tom's Tax Tips E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@ gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject Basic Customer Retention line and explain why your pet is special. Please Questions You Need to Answer include Name and Phone# for verification. Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. 1-800-801-1099 Your business's ability to retain customers is one of the most important components to sustain growth and profitability. Here are the three retention questions every business owner should be able to answer: WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM •What percentage of your customers return each year? The first step to understanding retention is to know your customer retention rate. First, take your total customers from the end of a period and subtract the total customers you added during the period. Then, take that number and divide it by the total customers from the start of the same period. The result is your retention rate for that period. That rate by itself doesn't tell you much, so you need to compare it to the same time period 2019 Historic Perth Amboy last month and for prior years. A rising rate means you are on the right track; a shrinking rate means you need to make changes. According to the Harvard Business Review, a 5 percent increase in your Calendars retention rate increases profits by 25-95 percent! Example: Cut'em Nail Salon starts the year with 700 active clients. They add 300 new customers during the year, and their active client base is 800 at the end of the year. On the surface things look good, right? This increase of 100 clients is over 14 percent! But when you calculate the retention rate, it is 71.4 percent (800 clients minus 300 new clients means 500 of last year's clients still use Cut'em. 500 divided by 700 equals 71.4 percent). But Cut'em doesn't know if this is good or bad news, as it only makes sense when comparing it to the last few years' retention performance. •What percentage of your revenue comes from returning clients? Core customers almost always contribute the most to your profitability. But how much? To figure out your returning customer rev - enue percentage, start with a list of revenue by customer for the last 12 months. Identify the return- ing customers and add up revenue attributed to them. Divide that number by your total revenue. Use this information to balance your spending between new customer acquisition and retaining your core customers. If you are like most businesses, you will realize there is tremendous value in spending more time and effort on retention, even when your business is full!Part 2 Cut'em Nail Salon Ex- ample: Assume the nail salon's total revenue is $1 million and the revenue from the 500 returning clients is $900,000. In this case, the core customers represent 90 percent of the revenue but only 62.5 percent (500 divided by 800) of the customers! •Do you know who your most valuable customers are? Now identify which customers spend the most and buy the most often. Odds are, many of your top customers have similar characteristics. In the end, your goal should be to keep these customers happy and get more just like them! Part 3 Cut'em Nail Salon Example: In the example above, the average revenue per client is $1,250 per 2019 Historic Perth Amboy Calendars are now available client or over $100 per month ($1 million divided by 800 clients). 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Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. The Red Army reaches the Polish-East Prussian border on August 18, 1944. Summoned from France to Berlin to meet with Hitler, German Field Marshal Günther von Kluge — believing he has been implicated in the “July 20 Plot” to assassinate der Führer (he wasn’t involved, although he was aware of the plan) — commits suicide after writing to Hitler, affirming his loyalty and warning that the war in the West is lost and that Germany needs to stop fighting. Von Kluge is replaced in Normandy by Field Marshal Walter Model. In the Pacific, the Imperial Japanese Navy has a bad day. The troopshipTeia Maru, carrying reinforcements to the Philippines, is sunk in typhoon conditions by a wolfpack of U.S. submarines (USS Redfin, USS Rasher, USS Bluefin and USS Spadefish) — 2,665 passengers and crew die. The escort carrier Taiyo is sunk by a torpedo from Navy sub USS Rasher that causes an aviation-gasoline tank to explode; Celebrating the the vessel sinks in 28 minutes, killing 790. Off the Philippines, the light cruiser Natori is sunk by the submarine USS Hardhead; 330 crewmen go down with the ship. Sesquarcenten- Elements of the U.S. Third Army on August 19 reach the River Seine near Mantes-Gassicourt, 30 miles west of Paris. Inspired and emboldened by the Allies’ approach to the Seine, the French Resistance in Paris begins an open rebellion against German occupation nial at “The Old forces — 600 Germans are taken prisoner. Police in Paris side with the Resistance and seize the Prefecture of Police, raising the French tricolor flag. White Church” On August 20, the Soviets launch an offensive into Romania with 900,000 men (96 divisions), 1,400 tanks and 1,700 aircraft. Ad - Historical Association vances up to 12 miles are reported as the plan to surround 23 German divisions (360,000 men) takes shape; five German divisions are defeated the first day. Japanese resistance on Biak Island, New Guinea, ends. The Japanese incur 4,700 killed and 220 captured. Ameri - of Woodbridge can casualties are listed at 2,550. Vichy French head of state Marshal Philippe Pétain is arrested by German troops in the town of Vichy Township for refusing to leave with them for an area safe from the Allied advance. By order of der Führer, Pétain and his staff are interned “for their safety” at Belfort, a city in northeastern France between Lyon and Strasbourg. WOODBRIDGE - Join the The German Sixth Army — fighting Soviet Marshal Rodion Malinovsky’s 2nd Ukrainian Front on the Black Sea coast — on August 21 Historical Association in cel- gets separated from the Romanian Third Army. Col. Gen. Johannes Friessner orders all German units to withdraw as the Romanians not ebrating the 350th Anniversary only are failing to fight but, even worse, begin changing sides. Farther north, the Germans, with naval support, open a coastal corridor of Woodbridge Township at 10 to 12 miles wide for Army Group North, but Hitler refuses to order evacuation of the Baltic States. In France, Allied forces advance the historic First Presbyterian northeastward in pursuit of the retreating German Army. In Washington, D.C., the Dumbarton Oaks Conference begins, attended by the Church with music, readings, foreign ministers of the Allied countries, to set up the framework for the United Nations and to discuss postwar international security. and keynote speaker Timothy As of August 22, the Japanese are in total retreat from their ill-fated invasion of India. Off Akuseki-jima, an island in the Ryuku chain Hart, President of the League that stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the darkened, unmarked, Japanese cargo-passenger freighter Tsushima Maru is sunk by torpedoes of Historic Societies. Monday, launched by the submarine USS Bowfin, killing 1,784 civilians, including 747 schoolchildren being evacuated from Okinawa. (The September 23, 2019 @ 7 p.m. crew of Bowfin would only find out 20 years later that the Japanese vessel was transporting children.) In Japan, the government intro- at First Presbyterian Church, duces a measure to draft females between the ages of 12 and 40 for war-related work. Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge King Michael I of Romania on August 23 stages a coup d’etat. He dismisses Marshal Ion Antonescu, the pro-Axis head of state, breaks Township. The topic Mr. Hart with Germany, surrenders to the Soviets and joins the Allies. Henceforward, Romanian troops will fight against Axis forces. Many of the Romanian troops that were part of the German Sixth Army have already deserted or crossed over to Soviet lines. Allied troops cap- will address is “The Importance ture the port city of Marseilles, France. The last Japanese resistance on Noemfoor Island, Papua-New Guinea, is overcome by American to Remember and Celebrate.” troops. Members of the French Resistance control most of Paris after heavy fighting. The Old White Church, as the On August 24, Romania officially declares war on Germany. The Luftwaffe bombs Bucharest, the Romanian capital. The French 2nd First Presbyterian Church is Armored Division, part of the U.S. Third Army, reaches the outskirts of Paris. Elsewhere in France, American troops capture Cannes, commonly known, was built at occupy Grenoble and take Arles, south of Avignon. In the occupied Dutch East Indies, British carrier-based planes raid Padang, in the center of Woodbridge across southwest Sumatra. Joseph Goebbels, Reich Minister for Propaganda, orders all theatres, music halls, drama schools and cabarets in from the Kirk Green in 1675. Greater Germany to close. Artists, writers, musicians and students are to be conscripted into national service. A work week of 60 hours Originally this landmark was a is mandated, and all holidays are canceled. Meetinghouse-Church reflect- Paris is liberated on August 25, 1944. Gen. Charles de Gaulle and Free French troops parade down the Avenue des Champs Élysées, ing the culture of the early Puri- ignoring occasional German sniper fire, fighting in Montmartre Cemetery and bombings around the city. The German military governor tan settlers. During the week, the of Paris, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz, has disobeyed Hitler’s direct orders to burn the city and destroy landmarks, supplies and commu- building was a meeting house nications equipment. Choltitz instead surrenders everything unharmed. He justifies his action by stating that: the destruction orders have for public affairs and on Sunday no military value; he loves and admires the French capital; and he believes that Hitler has gone insane. In the south of France, Allied a house of worship. However troops move up from the Riviera and liberate Avignon. Finland’s government, led by Carl Mannerheim, enters secret negotiations with the diverse worship services the Soviets on the possibility of a cease-fire. In Budapest, the German-installed Hungarian government, led by prime minister Döme changed when the congregants Sztójay, decides that it will continue the war as an ally of Germany. voted to join the Philadelphia Hitler orders a withdrawal from Greece on August 26. In the Balkans, Soviet forces reach the Danube east of Galati, Romania. The Presbytery in 1710, becoming thrust is southwestward toward Bucharest. Bulgaria, until now allied with Germany, withdraws from the war and declares its neutrality. the third oldest Presbyterian The government announces that German troops within its borders are to be disarmed. Church in New Jersey. The his- The British Eighth Army renews its offensive northward on Italy’s eastern coast on August 27. Slowed by rain and mud, the British launch an attack toward the Gothic Line at Pesaro, just north of the Foglia river. In the skies over Germany, U.S. B-17s and B-24s at- toric burial ground is adjacent to tack: airdromes at Anklam, Grossenbrode, Neubrandenburg and Parow; Luftwaffe experimental facilities at Peenemünde and Rechlin; the church and holds over 3000 aircraft-components factories at Lübeck, Rostock, Schwerin and Wismar; an oil-industry target at Politz; and several other targets of graves, including enlisted men opportunity. and officers of America’s wars. In France, elements of the U.S. First Army cross the Marne River on August 28. In the south of France, the Germans surrender at Tou- lon. Elements of the Soviet 2nd Ukrainian Front move over the Carpathian Mountains toward Transylvania, in Romania. In Budapest, popular pressure forces the resignation of prime minister Sztójay and a new Hungarian government takes over, led by Col.-Gen. Géza 2019 Lakatos. Lakatos declares martial law, halts the deportation of Jews and announces a willingness to negotiate with the Soviets. Of a total of 97 German V-1 rockets launched toward London, only four hit targets in the city — 88 are shot down, two hit barrage balloons Amboy Guardian and three fall short. Encouraged by Edvard Beneš, head of the Czechoslovak government-in-exile in London, a Slovak National Uprising begins in Publication Dates Czechoslovakia against the pro-German government of Jozef Tiso on August 29. The Red Army captures the Romanian oilfields at Ploieşti — the last source of crude oil for Germany — and enters Hungarian-occupied Transylvania. In occupied Poland, the Second Warsaw Uprising continues. The British government declares that the Armia Krajowa (Polish Home Army) is a responsible belligerent January 9 force and should be treated as such. In Washington, the U.S. government gives official recognition to the Polish Home Army. The Soviet January 16 government and the puppet Polish government recognized by the U.S.S.R. (not the Polish government-in-exile based in London) jointly January 23 announce that they have discovered evidence that the Germans have murdered over 1,500,000 people at the former Majdanek prison January 30 camp, located on the outskirts of Lublin, Poland. British planes bomb Königsberg, East Prussia, leaving 134,000 civilians homeless. February 6 The Bulgarian Cabinet votes to abolish all anti-Jewish legislation effective September 5, 1944. February 13 Canadian armored forces with the British Eighth Army attack west of Pesaro, Italy, on August 30. Without supporting artillery, they February 20 are beaten back by the Germans, who destroy or badly damage 32 of the 50 tanks engaged in the attack. German troops withdraw from February 27 Bulgaria. The French Provisional Government is established by Gen. Charles de Gaulle in Paris. March 6 American forces turn over the government of Paris to Gen. de Gaulle’s administration on August 31. French troops liberate Bordeaux, March 13 France. In Romania, the Soviet 3rd Ukrainian Front occupies Bucharest, the capital, and begins to round up members of the fascist March 20 Antonescu government. In Italy, the U.S. Fifth Army crosses the River Arno. In the Pacific, aircraft from U.S. Fast Carrier Task Force March 27 38, under Vice Adm. John S. McCain, Sr., commence a three-day attack: on Iwo Jima, in the Volcano Islands; on the Bonin Islands, 50 April 3 miles to the north; and on the Visayas Archipelago, in the Philippines. April 17 May 1 May 15 June 5 June 19 July 3 Do you or someone you know have July 17 Old Photographs or Documents? August 7 The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is August 21 September 4 Looking for Old Photos and Documents of September 18 Perth Amboy, South Amboy, October 2 Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) October 16 For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents November 6 will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. 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Stories From Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY – Amboy Harmony Club – 1957 – Standing (L to R): R. Majewski, H. Wedeen, F. PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine Schultz, B. Thullesen, T. Wasilishen, B. Poulsen, Ned Julian, J. Barto, and Manager Bob Nedwyki; Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front Kneeling (L to R): G. Shufelt, W. Nelson, R. Horvath, J. Dietz, D. Hrehowsik, W. Stolte, R. Spector. St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig’s Uniform Store, 195 New *Photo by Bob Ned and Courtesy of Bob Thullesen Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine This photo was restored under a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission at 732-261-2610 or call the Barge at 732-442-3000 - or Fer- to the Kearny Cottage Historical Association. tig’s at 732-442-1079 - A Great Gift! Get it now along with Then & Now: Perth Amboy! 14. The Amboy Guardian * August 21, 2019 Prayer for Puerto Rico & Victims of Recent Mass Shootings, Jankowski Community Center, Perth Amboy 8/14/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

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