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Perth Amboy Remembers 9-11-01 *Photos by Paul W. Wang

Perth Amboy Memorializes the 17th Anniversary of 9-11 with 9/11 Survivor Trees are Donated to the City of Perth Amboy Press Release 9/11/18 PERTH AMBOY – The service and the ceremonial tree planning honored the service of our first responders and remember the loss of two Perth Amboy community members, Isa- ias Rivera and Richard Rodriguez will be held with community members. “This day will always be a time of contemplation, a time to gather and pay respect to those men and women who were affected by the 9/11 attacks. There were families in Perth Amboy that were tragically affected and suffered a great loss of their loved ones. This year we dedicate two 9-11 Survivor Trees donated by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to our lost loved ones for a continuing remembrance,” said Mayor Wilda Diaz. ABOUT THE 9-11 SURVIVOR TREE: A Callery pear tree became known as the "Survivor Tree" after enduring the September 11, 2001 terror attacks at the World Trade Center. In October 2001, the tree was discovered at Ground Zero severely damaged, with snapped roots and burned and broken branches. The tree was removed from the rubble and placed in the care of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. After its recovery and rehabilitation, the tree was returned to the Memorial in 2010. New, smooth limbs ex- tended from the gnarled stumps, creating a visible demarcation between the tree’s past and present. Today, the tree stands as a living reminder of resilience, survival and rebirth. The Survivor Tree embodies our nation’s spirit of hope and healing, strength and resilience in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. Each year, the 9/11 Memorial gives seedlings from the Survivor Tree to three communities that have endured tragedy in recent years. The Survivor Tree seedling program was launched on September 11, 2013, in partnership with Bartlett Tree Experts, of Stamford, Conn., and John Bowne High School in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens. The following communities have committed to nurturing these trees to serve as landmarks symbolizing resiliency and hope.

South Amboy Remembers 9-11-01 *Photos by Ray Kawka

*More 9-11 Memorial Photos Page 3 - 9/19/18 - South Amboy City Council Meeting - 7:00 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 If It’s Local - It’s Here!

Super 50/50 SOUTH AMBOY - The South Helping Veterans Find Amboy Elks, 601 Washington Rd, South Amboy are having a a Place to Call Home Super 50/50 Drawing. Draw- PERTH AMBOY – Are you or know a veteran with DD 214? ing Date: Friday, October 12, Are you or they interested in being a first-time home owner? The 2018 at 8 p.m. $10 Donation. Perth Amboy Housing Authority is looking for a Veteran to help 1st Prize: 70% of half the pro- realize the dream of home ownership. The first step is to attend ceeds; 2nd Prize: 20% of half the First Time Homebuyer Class to obtain information on how the proceeds; 3rd Prize: 10% of you can be eligible for our upcoming lottery. You fought for our half the proceeds. Do not have country, now let us fight for you! Register Today! Housing -Au to be present to win. No substa- thority of the City of Perth Amboy, 881 Amboy Ave., Perth Am- tion of the offered price may boy, NJ 08861. Call to reserve your seat today: 732-826-3110 ext. be made. For more info call 647 or email [email protected] We are a HUD 732-727-7170. NJ LGCCCC Certified Housing Counseling Agency. Free for all Veterans with ID#444629541; RL #17-2018. a DD 214. September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .3 Perth Amboy & South Amboy Remembers 9-11-01 *Photos by Paul W. Wang, Katherine Massopust & Ray Kawka Jr.

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Open Space in Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Amboy Republican Organiza- tion cordially invite the resi- dents of Perth Amboy to attend a special presentation on Open Space in Perth Amboy on Sun- day, September 23, 2018 at 6:30 pm at the Community Room of the Beth Mordecai Temple (side entrance), 224 High Street. Please RSVP your attendance by email by Friday September 21st at perthamboygop@ya- hoo.com or leave a message or text to 908-509-1742. New Jersey, Pre & Post Revolution PERTH AMBOY - Jonathan Mercantini, Ph.D. Acting Dean, College of Liberal Arts and As- sociation Professor of History at Kean University is giving a lec- ture on the topic of New Jersey Pre & Post Revolution on Tues., Sept. 25, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Brighton Avenue Community Center. Have you ever thought about how New Jersey was created? Perhaps you’ve wondered about how East and West Jersey came to be? Or you’ve considered how life changed for landown- ers as the American Revolu- tion intensified? The way the state developed before, during, and after the revolution, in- cluding some of its distinctive features that still remain today, is fascinating. In this session, significant topics like New Jer- sey’s role in politics, transpor- tation, trade, and agricultural on the eve of revolution will be explored. Sponsored by the Kearny Cottage Historical - As sociation. There is suggested donation of $5.00 which would be appreciated. 4. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE

EDITORIAL Pay Stations, Road Paving, Kushner Properties Discussed When They Tell You to Evacuate, Be Prepared 9/10/18 Caucus & 9/12/18 Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY – At the for this program, “These two 9/10/18 Caucus Meeting, Inter- machines are what were avail- im B.A. Greg Fehrenbach gaveable at the time. They are due to a presentation regarding the arrive by October 15, 2018. The Park by License Plate Program.machines are cellular. We will He began by telling the - Counremove the parking heads (from cil, “Bids were received andsome of the present meters) and reviewed. The person who wasmove them to needed places. the low bidder for the pay- Thesta bid is for 30 machines.” tions agreed to extend the time Petrick then asked, “Will there to bid on contracts. The pay sta- be a warning to indicate if and tions will be located on Smith when your time runs out and Street by the corner of Madison if and when you can continue Avenue and New Brunswick to park at that same spot when Avenue and another at State your time runs out.” and Hobart Streets. Users of a Councilman Helmin Caba credit card will incur a conve- then stated, “We have to make nience fee. Coins will also be sure data is not sold to a third 5th Avenue, NY 7/19/18 due to accepted. The pilot will be in party for marketing reasons.” a steam pipe explosion use for two months. The coin, Councilman Fernando Irizarry bill, and credit card machines *Joyce Rosenberg AP drew a chuckle from the crowd will be associated with 21 towhen he stated, “If we do sell There's a reason for an evacu- 25 spaces. The program is sup- information, do we get a cut?” ation, and you are fortunate posed to be from October 15th Fehrenbach said he would get th when you were told ahead of thru December 15 . You (the back to the Council about that. time. Can you imagine what Council) will decide in January There was a question regard- those people felt like this past if you want them. It will be bying R-384-9/18 regarding NJ- weekend in Boston when out of license plates. Park by cell orDOT Road Rehab and Improve- the blue their lives were turned mobile is currently being used ments Rebid (High and Fayette around when in a split second in 700 cities in the U.S. There Streets, Intersection and Zam- they were told to run because Flood in Wilmington, North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence is no money in the meter or bory Street) in an amount not to their houses may explode at any *Steve Helber, AP pay stations. You can downloadexceed $236,272.39. Contract second. Where do you run to an APP and buy time using a to Z Brothers. when all of a sudden all around credit card. There will be a cost Irizarry asked, “What’s going you is chaos, fire, and smoke? no more than $1000 to use the on with Rector Street (Kush- As you can see by looking at machines for the two months of ner Properties) from Fayette to the four pictures, the second one the pilot. There will be material Washington Street? is where people were warned distributed that will be bilin- City Engineer Jeffery Rauch about the impending devasta- gual for a two-week period for came up and answered, “There’s tion of Hurricane Florence. people to get familiar with these finally an agreement for grant The first, third, and fourth- pho machines. We have the lowest money to bid on this area of tos show disasters where people parking rate in the state.” Rector Street. I would rather had no idea what was to - tran Councilman Pabon asked, “Is start in the Spring of 2019 after spire in the next few seconds. there any data on how the cur- the bad weather has passed. We We get it where people are rent parking of a two-hour park- have contacted the Utility Com- afraid to abandon their prop- ing limit is working out?” panies of upcoming road work.” erties because of looters or Fehrenbach had no informa- Fehrenbach spoke up and said, House on Fire in Lawrence, Massachusetts, a Suburb of Boston tion regarding this, but he did “There is a dispute going on re- vandals. I know they probably due to Gas explosions *WCVB, AP have in the back of their mind state that a person would get agarding road paving.” that perhaps the forecasters are 15-minute warning when time During the public portion, alarmists or that the weather was running out on your park- Resident Ken Balut came up to pattern will change suddenly. ing space. “And you can punch speak about the Kushner Prop- Authorities can do just so in more time through your cell erties, “He (Kushner) bought much when protecting your phone.” He also said, “The two pieces of properties in properties. Remember, Emer- limits on parking time wereother towns, but no one holds gency Responders also may live changed by ordinance when him I accountable. Look at the in those same danger zones. wasn’t here. This program willbond money given back to him Everyone should have an be based by zones. The only on uncompleted work. “Balut emergency envelope or small changes that will be made arethen mentioned, “Jersey City is strongbox with any documen- the ones I will be mentioning,”standing up to Kushner.” tation such as your advanced Fehrenbach stated. Resident David Caba came up directive, birth certificates, etc., Councilman Fernando Gonza- with a couple questions regard- or any document that is hard to lez had a few remarks, “I’m- ading Kushner, “Where is their replace. Important documents vocating for parking time limitscontract? Balut is correct. Jersey should be in a place of easy Tsunami Miyako Japan, 2011 that best serve each area of the City is standing up to Kushner. Tomohiko Kano AP access to take in case of emer- City.” We should stand up to Kushner gency. in a hurry of where you should For more information of what Fehrenbach responded, “We even if he threatens to sue you. You should have a plan in case meet and what everyone needs to do in case of an emergency can reach out to the UEZ about Put out a bid to contractors that everyone in your household is to do. And don't forget your pets evacuation or any disaster, go to time limit changes. In some will improve the Kushner prop- not home if you have to leave and their needs. www.ready.gov. This will give towns, people who have handi- erties. The Jersey City Mayor you a checklist and procedures capped placards pay for 2 hours told Kushner to use all the attor- that you need to do in case of an of parking at metered spaces, neys you want.” Caba then told impending emergency. and then they can park there the Council, “I’m going to look C.M. & K.M. the whole day. Those towns are at (last 5 year) comparisons be- thinking about making it for 8 tween properties that were sold Published by Amboy Guardian LLC hours maximum to park.” at Jersey City’s Waterfront com- Fehrenbach responded to the pared to properties sold at the P. O. Box 127 • Perth Amboy • New Jersey 08862 We Value Your Opinion (732) 896-4446 Email - [email protected] question by Council President Rector Street Properties (Land- (732) 261-2610 Email - [email protected] Send Us a Response! Bill Petrick as to why there are Carolyn Maxwell two different types of machines *Continued on Page 8 Publisher & Advertising Manager Katherine Massopust Paul W. Wang Lori Miskoff Layout & Asst. Writer Staff Photographer Website Manager Keep those Letters Coming! We Love to Hear From You! E-mail letters to the editor to amboyguardian@gmail. com or write to the paper at Letters to the Editor, The Amboy Guardian, P.O. 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September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .5 Volunteer Community Calendar Firefighters Perth Amboy Needed WED. Sept. 24 City Council, Caucus, 4:30 p.m. PERTH AMBOY - The Perth City Hall, High St. Amboy Fire Department: Vol- WED. Sept. 26 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. Where to Find Us . . . unteer Division needs members. City Hall, High St. Accepting men and women THURS. Sept. 27 Historic Preservation Commission, 7 p.m. IN FORDS: ages 18 years or older. Volun- City Hall, High St. COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. teers must be a Perth Amboy South Amboy PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. resident. For more information WED. Sept. 19 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. please contact 732-442-3430. SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. City Hall, N. Broadway IN HOPELAWN: Kearny KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. *Check our website www.amboyguardian.com for updates on IN LAURENCE HARBOR: meeting times and places HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. Cottage Open IN MORGAN: PERTH AMBOY - Come visit SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. the historic home of Commo- IN PARLIN: DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. dore Lawrence Kearny. The IN PERTH AMBOY: Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK ...... 145 FAYETTE ST. Ave, Perth Amboy, and is open ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. on Mondays and Thursdays ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. Please Submit Your Events AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and the AMBOY EYE CARE ...... 94 SMITH ST. last Sunday of the month from ANDERL & OAKLEY PC ...... 309 MAPLE ST. to [email protected] ANITA’S CORNER ...... 664 BRACE AVE. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment. THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. The Kearny Cottage needs your C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. - CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. help. Anyone interested in join CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. ing the Kearny Cottage Histori- COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. cal Society please contact 732- DUNKIN DONUTS ...... 587 FAYETTE ST. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. 293-1090. We are on the web! ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. www.KearnyCottage.org FAMILY FOOT CARE ...... 252 SMITH ST. FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. HY TAVERN ...... 386 HIGH ST. Historic Surveyor INVESTOR’S BANK ...... 598 STATE ST. JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. General's Office KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY - The His- LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. toric Surveyor General's Office, LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. which is adjacent to Perth -Am MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. boy City Hall, is now open for PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. tours. At one time, this structure PETRICK’S FLOWERS ...... 710 PFEIFFER BLVD. POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. was the meeting place of the PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. East Jersey Board of Propri- PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. etors & housed their records. PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. Presently the Surveyor Gener- PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. al's Office is displaying artifacts QUICK STOP DELI ...... 814 AMBOY AVE. from the John Watson (1685- QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. 1768) archaeological site along QUISQUEYA LUNCHEONETTE ...... 259 MADISON AVE. RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. with other items from Perth RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Amboy's rich history. Perth SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. Amboy history DVDs are also SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. available. SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. Free tours are available SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fri- SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. p.m. Clubs, classrooms & TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. groups are welcome. Come & WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. view this newly restored build- ZPA ...... 281 GRACE ST. IN SAYREVILLE: ing! BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. Proprietary SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. IN SEWAREN: PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. House Open SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. PERTH AMBOY - The Pro- IN SOUTH AMBOY: prietary House, the last official AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY Royal Governor’s residence BROADWAY DINER ...... 126 N. BROADWAY still standing in the original 13 CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY colonies, is open every Wednes- COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. for tea and tours. Tea is served PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY in our atmospheric candle-lit SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. wine cellar, and includes our- de WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY licious homemade desserts and IN WOODBRIDGE: CITY HALL ...... 1 MAIN ST. assorted teas. A $10 donation, MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. $5 for children under 12, covers NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. both the tea and a mansion. REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. Although the house is still in the process of being restored, some rooms have been newly decorated. Go back in time and learn about William Franklin Attention! Our Newspaper is available at and other residents of the house. Deadline for Print Ads: It’s a perfect way to spend a Shop-Rite, Perth Amboy at the Courtesy Counter! pleasant afternoon. The gift 7 p.m. Thursday shop is also open. Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz Groups are welcome, although reservations are required for Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and NJ Office Hours: - groups over six people. TheWe are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, em Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Proprietary House is located at phasize that it is important: 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!! Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. NJ. Tel. 732-826-5527 E-mail: Report Suspicious Activity - Be Vigilant - STAY ALERT! [email protected]. Do not think that any call or report is too small Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Follow us on our website, www. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life theproprietaryhouse.org and or/ FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1 FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400 Facebook. 6. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 Live at the Ferry Slip Music Season Finale September 22 Features Puerto Rican Folk Dance and Drum Ensemble Segunda Quimbamba.

Press Release PERTH AMBOY - Perth Amboy Artworks has had another great season at the Perth Amboy Ferry Slip! On the Autumn equinox under the Harvest Moon on September 22, please join us for our season 2 finale! Enjoy a beautiful evening on the Waterfront cel- ebrating Hispanic Heritage with music and dancing in the moon- light with Segunda Quimbamba! Segunda Quimbamba is a dance and drum ensemble that per- form authentic bomba and plena, the vibrant traditional folk mu- sic style of Puerto Rico. Band director Juan Cartagena is a recog - nized master folk artist by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. Segunda Quimbamba has performed at festivals, concert series and venues throughout NJ, NY & PA and has also toured internationally. Be moved to dance on September 22 by an in- spiring performance by Segunda Quimbamba under the Harvest Moon on the Perth Amboy Waterfront! Free and all ages! Live at the Ferry Slip is presented by Perth Amboy Artworks in partnership with the Historic Perth Amboy Ferry Slip Museum and Mayor Wilda Diaz. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. We would also like to thank Verizon NJ for their funding support. *Photos Submitted

WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Mayor Diaz Questions Council President’s Ability to Serve Perth Amboy Letter Notifies Residents of Prejudices and Misogynistic Views Displayed on Social Media Press Release 9/13/18 of the alarming and deeply dis- blatant prejudices and misogy- disrespects our community, our rather than take responsibility PERTH AMBOY – Mayor Wil- respectful views and behavior nist views against women, on women and our diverse citizen- for his unbecoming views and da Diaz releases a letter to the of the City Council President social media. Such behavior ship. Therefore, I will no longer behavior. residents of Perth Amboy with William Petrick. is unbecoming of any public stay silent. I call on Council President Pet- regards to the improper conduct Council President Petrick's official. It is disrespectful toIn the age of #MeToo, when rick to take FULL responsibil- and views (demonstrated in the Facebook page has shown his the residents he is supposed to women all over this country ity for his disrespectful behav- attachments) of Council Presi- views, undermining the value serve. are demonstrating courage by ior on social media.Failing to dent William Petrick. of women, his non-democratic Over the years I have expe- speaking out against discrimi- do so only bring into question OPEN LETTER TO PERTH views and discriminatory views rienced, and unfortunately, nation and sexual abuse, allwhether his views and character AMBOY RESIDENTS of the immigrant population. have grown accustomed toelected the leaders must be mindful makes him fit to serve this com- My administration has always Those postings have since been heightened level of misogyny to respect women and their con- munity! been committed to fostering an removed from his Facebook demonstrated against me from tributions to our workplaces and My administration will con- environment that is safe, secure page, but have been recorded other male elected officials. communities. tinue to work and foster an -en and free from ethnic, sexual and and are still circulating on so- Like many other women, I Council President Petrick has vironment that is safe, secure gender-based discrimination cial media, damaging the repu- have developed a thick skin, admitted last night at public and free from ethnic, sexual and harassment, sexual- tation vio of our city, as a welcom- and always try to move for- meeting that he shared vile and and gender-based discrimina- lence, and other related miscon- ing city to all of our residents. ward focusing on the business hateful messages on social me- tion and harassment, sexual - vio duct. It is why I write this letter, As Mayor, I am deeply disap- of our community. However, dia. But instead of understand- lence, and other related miscon- with great disappointment, to pointed that an elected official when this type of behavior is soing the damage that he has done duct. Council President Petrick the residents in the City of Perth who represents a diverse urban shamelessly displayed on social to this community, he is play- must do the same! Amboy to make you all aware municipality, expresses such media and in public meetings, it ing politics. He blames others,

Amboy Bank to Hold Seminars for Statement by Perth Amboy City Council Seniors and Their Adult Children President William Petrick at the Press Release 8/21/18 OLD BRIDGE – As part of continuing efforts to serve the senior 9/12/18 City Council Meeting community, Amboy Bank will hold a number of complimenta- ry “Caring for Aging Parents” seminars throughout September. I would like the following re- and stop plans that would hurt just to inform, and stimulate Covered topics will include estate planning, long term and in- marks on the public record many and reward a few. For that conversation which is evident home healthcare options, Medicare/Medicaid, and reverse mort- I want to address a recent I have been targeted. They have by all the other posts on my gage facts and fictions. smear campaign engineered by engaged in a nasty, vicious and page including support for lo- “Amboy Bank has always been at the forefront of providing my political rivals. I have re- slanderous attack on me for that cal causes and events and lots of information and consultative services to the seniors in our com- cently been accused of positions reason. posts on food. munity,” said Gregory Scharpf, Amboy Bank’s Executive Vice and activities which I have nev - My family has been in Perth Make no mistake: this is the President and Chief Operating Officer. “We believe these free, er condoned or supported. I was Amboy for over 100 years serv- politics of personal destruction. no-obligation seminars can be of great value to many families.” using my Facebook page, which ing this community which I If you can’t win on the issues, Attendance is encouraged for those aged 62 and over and/or is a few years old, to offer a love. destroy a person’s good name their adult children. To register for preferred dates and locations, wide array of views on current I have served for decades in with attacks meant to weaken please visit https://www.amboybank.com/seminar. issues that were being posted on the first aid squad, as a volun- and discredit him. Is that what Facebook. But the administra- teer firefighter, member of the we’ve sunk to? Is that what we Branch Locations and Dates: tion’s political operatives cher- Board of Education, Planning want politics in Perth Amboy Manalapan Thursday, September 20 5:00 pm ry-picked some of those posts to board, zoning board and now onto be? I think we’re better than Sayrewoods Thursday, September 20 6:00 pm use them as a political weapon the city council, there has never that. There are enough present- Freehold Saturday, September 22 1:00 pm in this campaign. Since my been a hint of that type of accu- day issues that affect our every- Ocean Thursday, September 27 5:00 pm page has obviously been mis- sation. Until now. day lives here in our commu- Browntown Thursday, September 27 5:30 pm construed and misinterpreted by Interesting that it would ap- nity, that should be the subject Monmouth Junction Thursday, September 27 5:30 pm our rivals, I deleted the posts. pear now, a few weeks before of this political campaign, high Aberdeen Saturday, September 29 10:00 am They are desperate to win. The an election. taxes, overspending, lack of only thing that has stood in the People who know me, know parking, un-affordable housing, About Amboy Bank: Founded in 1888, Amboy Bank is a full- way of their complete control what is in my heart. overcrowding. And while my service commercial bank with assets of more than $2.4 billion of the city – control that would And I would like to apologize opponents are wasting time try- and 23 offices in central New Jersey. Amboy has been voted Best have given you a tax increase, to anyone who may have mis- ing to slander me, those issues Bank in Central Jersey for 20 years in row. unnecessary and possibly ille- understood or been offended by that are so important to our resi- gal rezoning of the waterfront, these posts which by the way dents are NOT being discussed. is the City Council. I, as Presi- made up less than 1 percent The election should be won on dent, fulfilled my responsibilityof the posts on my page. I issues am and experience, not per- as a public servant, to question fairly unfamiliar with Facebook sonal attacks. Attend Public Meetings the administration’s ideas and and I’m not making excuses for Have Your Voice Heard! had the independence to say no my naiveté, but my intent was

Moriarty, Schaer & Quijano Bill Banning Ghost Guns, 3-D Plastic Firearms in NJ Advances in Assembly If Enacted, New Jersey Would Have the Strongest Law in the Nation Press Release 9/17/18 for criminals to obtain weapons, firearm enclosed in a container resembles, but not limited to, a A violation of this bill’s provi- TRENTON – No Ghost Guns. new technology and mail-order or covering that is designed or key-chain, pen, cigarette pack- sions is not to merge with any No 3-D Firearms. And no pur- kits are only making it easier for modified to allow the firearm to age, cellphone, smart phone, other criminal conviction. The chasing any component used in criminals to manufacture fire- be fired while so enclosed andwallet, or cane. An undetect- court is to impose separate sen- making either of these weapons. arms at home,” said Moriarty that disguises or obscures the able firearm is constructed- tences en for each criminal offense. Legislation banning the manu- (D- Camden and Gloucester). shape of the firearm such thattirely of non-metal substances, A crime of the third degree is facturing of any untraceable or “Our only recourse is to arm it does not resemble a handgun, or one that does not include one punishable by a term of incar- covert firearm was approved by our court system with additional rifle, shotgun or machine gun. major component. ceration of three years to five the Assembly Judiciary Com- penalties for those who choose “An untraceable and undetect- “New technology and the years, a fine up to $15,000. mittee Monday. to skirt the law, avoid licensureable weapon is a nightmare for make-it-at-home kits are mak- The bill will now be consid- The bill (A-3129)- sponsored and manufacture these types of our police community,” said ing it way too easy for guns to ered for a floor vote by the- As by Assembly Democrats Paul firearms to keep or even to sell. Schaer (D-Bergen and Passaic). get into the wrong hands,” said sembly Speaker. Moriarty, Gary Schaer and An- We’re saying no to ghost guns, “We may not be able to end Quijano (D-Union). “This bill nette Quijano - would make it and no to 3-D firearms. Not in this trend of covert weaponssends the appropriate message: illegal to purchase firearm parts New Jersey. ” as quickly as we’d like, but weNew Jersey will not stand for for the purpose of unlawfully The bill makes it a 3rd degree must increase penalties and en- it. If a person manufactures or manufacturing firearms without crime to: (1) manufacture, cause sure our law enforcement have possesses a ghost gun, or 3-D Ads Sell! a serial number and to manufac- to be manufactured, transport, the ability to prosecute crimi- printed weapon or even buys ture or possess covert or unde- ship, sell, or dispose of any co- nals who evade existing gun the parts to make them, there Call Carolyn tectable firearms and 3-D print- vert or undetectable firearm; (2) laws.” will be additional penalties if ed firearms. possess any covert or undetect- A covert firearm is a gun thatconvicted.” 732-896-4446 “Instead of making it harder able firearm; or (3) possess a 8. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 High School Students Learn About Medicine Central Jersey Charity BeerFest WOODBRIDGE - Taste New Jersey’s finest local handcrafted at Raritan Bay Medical Center beers at the 12th Annual Central Jersey Charity BeerFest on Twelve area high school students spent three days in August Sat., Sept. 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Parker Press Park in downtown Woodbridge. Sponsored by the J.J. Bitting Brewing shadowing health care professionals and learning about hos- Company of Woodbridge, the Central Jersey BeerFest is bigger and better than ever - with more New Jersey breweries offer - pital operations ing specialty brews, live music and entertainment, food vendors, Press Release 9/17/18 large number of careers avail- Raritan Bay is now partnering and a whole lot more. Admission for the festival is $30.00 for PERTH AMBOY - Twelve able in health care. During one with the Boy Scouts of America adult “beer samplers” and $15 for “non-beer samplers.” Chil - area high school students spent of the program’s presentations, and its similar Medical Explorer dren under 12 are free. Admission includes a two-ounce official three days in August shadow- Healthcare Connection 2015 Program. BeerFest sampler glass and free parking. Contact J.J. Bitting ing health care professionals alumnus Marianne Poos, who Hackensack Meridian Health Brewing Company at 732-634-2929 or log-on to the Wood - and learning about hospital op- is now a nurse and working -to is committed to advancing bridge Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us. All erations at Hackensack Merid- wards her Bachelor of Science medical education in New- Jerproceeds benefit local charity. ian Health Raritan Bay Medi- in Nursing, discussed her career sey. The Hackensack Meridian cal Center-Perth Amboy and path with the students. School of Medicine at Seton Raritan Bay-Old Bridge. The This is the nineteenth year the Hall University, the state’s first intensive medical learning pro- program has been offered -un private medical school in de- gram “Healthcare Connection” der the direction of Susan Pas- cades, officially opened in May. Hardy Indoor Flea gave the students an opportu- ternack, manager of volunteer The school recently welcomed nity to observe patient proce- services at Raritan Bay. It was the inaugural class of medical Mum Sale Market & dures in the hospital’s surgical designed for students entering students in July. Students willSOUTH AMBOY - Sacred suites, cardiac catheterization their senior level of high school train in several of Hackensack Heart Altar Rosary Society. Yard Sale laboratory, physical and respi- who are interested in pursuing Meridian Health’s 16 hospitals, Large Colorful Mums in PERTH 8" AMBOY - October ratory therapy and diagnostic careers in health care. The stu- which include three academic pots, $5 ea. or 3 for $12. Sat- 13, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. imaging departments as well dents were selected for partici- medical centers; Hackensack urday 9/22/18 from 9 a.m. to 6 (Rain or Shine) Hungarian Re- as view team members work- pation through an essay appli- University Medical Center in p.m. & Sunday 9/23/18 from formed Church Center Corner ing in the laboratory, pharmacy, cation process, and are enrolled Hackensack, Jersey Shore Uni- 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fall plants of Kirkland Pl & Fayette St., emergency department, and in high schools in Perth Am- versity Medical Center in Nep- in front of Memorial Hall, 531 Perth Amboy. Tables are 1 for more. Raritan Bay team mem- boy, Carteret, East Brunswick, tune, and JFK Medical Center Washington Ave., across from $20 or 2 for $30. “Many tables bers provided career informa- Edison, Old Bridge, and South in Edison. Sacred Heart Church. Plenty with many treasures” New and tion and resources and engaged Brunswick, among others. This of Parking. Call Virginia: 732-Used items!! Food Available. the students in hands-on experi- is the final year for the Health- 721-1521 for more info. For more info call 732-521- ences, offering insight into the care Connection program as 1017 or call the church directly at 732-442-7799.

Pay Stations, Road Paving, Kushner Properties & Political Attacks Discussed 9/10/18 Caucus & 9/12/18 Council Meeting Fehrenbach answered, “It was Caba continued and talked *Continued from Page 4 McManimon, Scotland & Bau- about having to get state grants mann. The lead attorney for the to repair Rector Street, “It’s ings). Do you think you want City was at the time William been 12 years, and Kushner has to have a potential buyer in the Northgate. (Northgate left when the money. He should fix the City to look at Rector Street by DeCotiis came in.) I don’t know street.” the Kushner properties? That who the Kushner’s law firm was Council President Bill Petrick part of Rector Street hasn’t been for the suit. It took more than a then remarked, “The reason touched in 12 years. Rebid this year, and it was $20,000+ for Kushner is rich is because he property to make it more attrac- the cost. As of today, I am un- doesn’t want to spend his own tive.” aware of any resolution. The money.” Fehrenbach responded to some former B.A. Peter Pelissier said Resident Alan Silber came of these comments, “In 2013, that they were in negotiations up, “It’s been one year since the Council made a decision to when he arrived.” you passed a resolution regard- say no to the Kushner modifica- Baratta then stated, “All a per- ing repairing Rector Street. We tions to Landings. There was a son has to do is look up a docket put liens against all kinds of $100 million lawsuit that we de- number.” properties but nothing on Kush- David Caba Greg Ferhrenbach fended. Rauch (City Engineer) Fehrenbach said, “I can do ner’s. Who plows Rector Street worked with Gershwin (One that.” (Kushner’s portion)?” quent years, it dropped down speak and asked if anyone ever of the Representatives from Councilman Fernando Gon- Fehrenbach answered, “I as- to $154,000. The last sale price heard about eminent domain. Kushner Properties) to com- zalez then spoke up, “DeCotiis sume the City.” was $140,000. In comparison "Can't PARA issue a redevelop- plete Phase 1 improvements. settled because Kushner was Silber then pleaded to the a property on the Jersey City ment ordinance? The Admin- The work was stopped becausesupposed to get what he re- Council, “Just tell the truth.” Waterfront which was list- istration has to be motivated to of agreement terms and NJDOTquested (The deal he made with Petrick responded, “We caned for $750,000 and sold fordo so. If I pulled a lawbook, I funding. Kushner should pay some of the Landings Resi- only react on what the adminis- $805,000.” could find a way to address this for the properties, but in 2013 dents). tration tells us.” Council President Bill Petrickproblem. An expert on munici- negotiations broke down.” Council President Bill Pet- Silber then continued, “The responded, “Jersey City Proper- pal law could find a way to -re Resident Alan Silber spoke rick concluded the discussion. only money that didn’t come ties have a water view of Man- move Kushner. I don't believe next, “I remember when the “Kushner is in negotiations through for road repairs is Rec- hattan.” nothing could be done to solve directors used to come to the with redevelopment about newtor Street.” Caba responded, “Rector that neglected property." meetings. The Wilentz School buildings.” Fehrenbach responded, “I’m Street should sell for at least Silber came up to speak has over 1000 students and we During the 9/12/18 Councilonly telling you what I know is close to what they were boughtabout the Kushner properties. want high density? Maybe we Meeting, the discussion on the true. The funding source came for. Why is our beautiful Water- He stated that one of the small can get 1800 students in there. Kushner properties on Rector through from the State of New front not thriving? Other houses townhouses on Front Street Smaller classrooms are better Streets specifically continued. Jersey. We had to wait for out- in town are selling at higher by Bayside Creamery sold for for kids. We are Number 6 in Resident and Businessman side funding to come through rates. We need a new Mayor or $330,000. We can't get that high density.” David Caba asked, “Where is for the water meters. Funding administration.” street paved (Rector Street by Fehrenbach replied to the the Rector Street bids for street was authorized by the Council. Councilman Joel Pabon ques- Landings portion)? The Land- statement regarding some di- repairs?” There was insufficient time tioned, to "Why is Kushner still ing are selling for half that rectors not being here, “I told Councilman Fernando Irizarry add Rector Street for this year.” in this town, period? Why isprice. In 2012, the Mayor had Walensky (Parking Utility responded, “Rector Street will Silber repeated himself, “The the Mayor permitting this? all these women politicians -sup Manager) he didn’t have to be not be done until the spring of only money that didn’t come She needs to stop holding his port her in a rally held at City here for the Pay Station pilot 2019.” through was for Rector Street.”hands." Hall Circle because someone program because I had all the Caba then continued, “Some- David Caba came up to speak Fehrenbach responded, offended her. When it was time information needed to answer thing was said last year about during the last public portion "Kushner owns the property. to get reelected, she knew what any questions the Council may making repairs to Rector Street. with information comparing As long as they continue to pay to do. Can you imagine buying have.” How many explanations do we properties that were sold neartheir taxes, we cannot throw at the Landings for $400,000. Resident Jeremy Barattaneed as to why repairs are being the Jersey City Waterfront ver- them out." Councilman Fernando - Gon came up to speak and ques- delayed?” sus the Perth Amboy Water- Council President Bill Pet- zalez was absent at the 9/12/18 tioned, “What firm handled the Irizarry indicated, “I don’t like front. One of the comparisons rick responded that the City has Council Meeting. Kushner lawsuit? What was the it any more than you about the was the Landings property been laxed in enforcing infrac- amount? And why weren’t the continued delays on repairing whose original selling price was tions on Kushner. issues resolved?” Rector Street.” listed for $440,000. In subse- Jeremy Baratta came up to September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .9 St. Vincent dePaul Backpack Program *Photos Submitted

PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Amboy St. Vincent dePaul Volunteers at their annual backpack program, recently gave out over 200 back - packs, at their Food Pantry on New Brunswick Avenue to the Perth Amboy schoolchildren. In addition to the supplemental food distri - bution other programs include, the Coats and Blankets program and the Christmas toy distribution.

Visit to the Kearny Cottage, Perth Amboy *Photos Submitted

PERTH AMBOY - Vida Academy's preschooler learning their American History, of the City of Perth Amboy, "Kearny Cottage Museum." 10. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 Fresh Veggies Bookmobile National Tour Comes to Perth Amboy Public Library 9/11&9/12/18 PERTH AMBOY - You want fresh veggies or smoothies but *Photos by Paul W. Wang whole foods is too far in this summer heat, starting July 19th catch the Emerging Leaders sell market fresh vegetables, fruits and smoothies at 500 Dobran- ski Drive, Perth Amboy every Thursday 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Match Game: Elks Edition SOUTH AMBOY – Saturday, October 13, 2018 starting at 6 p.m. at South Amboy Elks Lodge #784, 601 Washington Rd., South Amboy. Entry Fee is $10. Includes sandwiches and salads. Cash bar.

Discover the Adventure - Join the Fun of Scouting PERTH AMBOY - An Open House will be conducted on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for- in terested youth and parents/ guardians to join Scouting at St. Peter's Episcopal Church,PERTH AMBOY – The Digital Bookmobile is Spreading reading happiness to communities across the nation, this unique traveling 188 Rector Street, Perth Am- exhibit is an interactive experience to learn about and try ebooks and audiobooks available in New Jersey. The Bookmobile was in Perth boy (across from church). Come Amboy on Tuesday, September 11th & 12th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free Public Library, 196 Jefferson Street. out and be a part of fun activi- • The Digital Bookmobile presents readers of all ages with an interactive experience exploring the digital services available at public ties Scouting offers such as fish- libraries in Perth Amboy. ing, hiking, camping, making • Equipped with interactive workstations, touchscreen activities, devices to sample titles and more, the Digital Bookmobile has every - - new friends and learning im thing a reader needs get started browsing the library’s digital catalog of ebooks and audiobooks. portant lessons for a lifetime. • Library’s staff and eReading experts will be available on the Digital Bookmobile to guide visitors through the easy process. - All youth from grades kinder • Interactive learning stations feature video tutorials that introduce readers to the seamless process of browsing and borrowing digital garten through fifth can join books. Cub Scouts and all youth from • The Gadget Gallery is filled with popular devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™ and grades sixth and up but has not Kindle®, for visitors to browse the library’s digital service. reached age 18. For more infor- • Tours are free and open to the community. View full schedule at www.digitalbookmobile.com. mation, call 973 714 3281 or • Readers with a valid library card can borrow their favorite titles 24/7 by visiting http://listennj.overdrive.com or by downloading email javier.juarez@scouting. org Please visit ppcbsa.org for OverDrive's newest reading app, Libby. About the Digital Bookmobile: The 42-foot long traveling exhibit provides devices, internet connectivity and expert guidance to the additional information. local library's digital collection of ebooks and audiobooks. This traveling exhibit first launched in 2008 in Central Park, New York, and has since traveled more than 200,000 miles and welcomed over 200,000 visitors at 900 events. For images and more information, visit Historical www.digitalbookmobile.com. To browse libraries, ebooks and more, visit www.overdrive.com. Association of Woodbridge Township Presents………. The Spanish Flu of 1918 WOODBRIDGE - The Spanish Flu of 1918 with speaker Brian Armstrong, author and historian of local history. Mr. Armstrong also is the Vice President, Cen- tral Region, for the League of Historical Societies as well as President of the South River Historical and Preservation So- ciety. Between 1918-1920, this glob- al specter killed an estimated 50-100 million people world- wide including 675,000 Ameri- cans. In his presentation, Brian Armstrong will deliver an over- view of the 3 phases of the epi- demic, the effect of the disease on the New Jersey-New York Metropolitan era and its impact on the US Healthcare system. A question and answer session will follow the lecture. Light- re freshments will be served at the conclusion. For further information con- tact: Brenda Velasco, Township Historian, 732.428.2403 Monday September 24, 2018 at 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First Presbyterian Church, Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .11 12. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 Caribbean Day Celebration PERTH AMBOY/SCOTCH PLAINS – Come Celebrate with us! The Sons and Daughters of Anguilla’s 2nd Annual Caribbe- an Day Celebration! Fun! Food! Family! Fun activities, games, and plenty of vendors! Steel Pan Music by: “Sterling”. Jer- seyland Park Community Cen- ter, 783 Jerusalem Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 on September 29, 2018 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. Admission: $10pp; Children 5 and under: Free admission. NO tickets sold at gate! Carib- bean food & drinks will be sold! Bring you chairs and blankets! Tickets available at: www. Eventbrite.com Anguilla Carib- bean Day Celebration 2018; Contacts: Maureen: 732-731-9377 Joycelyn: 848-250-4223 Winnie: 732-763-6960 Ann: 848-203-6880 Please Submit Your Events to Brenda: 732-841-8295 Lisa: 908-397-7272 [email protected] Russell: 908-472-3874 Curtis: 732-485-4664. At Least 2 Weeks 30 Ways to Before Your Event Fight Hunger In September 2018 Press Release MIDDLESEX COUNTY - September is Hunger Action Month, and Feeding Middlesex County partnering with MC- FOODS, the Middlesex County food bank, is offering a Septem- ber calendar with specific tasks individuals can complete to fight local hunger. Day by day, there are simple and creative ways to make a difference. Some examples are “Tomato Thursday” when you can donate sauce and pasta to MCFOODS; participating in East Brunswick Day on September 23rd at the Community Arts Center to do- nate food to MCFOODS; and plan your very own food drive. MCFOODS coordinator Jennifer Apostol commented “There are so many things ev- eryone can do to help those who go hungry here in Middlesex County where 1 in 7 residents are food insecure. This calen- dar can serve as a catalyst for the kinds of tasks people can take on in order to fight - hun ger.” Food donations are accepted in a variety of places on a regu- lar basis. For example, librar- ies in East Brunswick, Edison, Metuchen, Milltown, Monroe, North Brunswick, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Plainsboro, South Amboy, South Brunswick, South Plainfield, Spotswood and Woodbridge accept items year round. Plays in the Park in Roosevelt Park now accepts food and monetary donations at performances. A number of the active adult communities in Monroe Township run food drives during October each year. And over 100 schools in the county participate in the an- nual school food drive in the spring. For more information about hunger in Middlesex County and how you can join efforts to fight hunger, visit feeding- middlesexcounty.org or call 732 723-8106. September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .13 Tom's Tax Tips Setting Up Your Business Accounting System Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. You've done the hard work. You have a new business idea or you've found an existing business to purchase. Want to help en- sure your business success? Pay attention to correctly setting up your business' accounting system. Here's how: • Consider business entity. Choosing the right legal and tax entity for your business is important. Consult experts to discuss your options. On the tax side, sole proprietors use a Form 1040 Schedule C to report their activity, while other business entities Vintage such as S-Corporations and Partnerships file informational- re turns and pass-through profits to your individual tax return. C- Fashions at Corporations require separate tax returns without pass-through of profits onto your personal tax return. Proprietary • Determine if you'll use cash versus accrual basis. There are House different approved methods of accounting. You will need to de- Attend Public Meetings PERTH AMBOY - Tickets termine which is best for you. Sometimes your business dictates are still available for Propri- a required method, but not always. The basic difference lies in Have Your Voice Heard! etary House’s “Vintage Fash- when you can book revenue and expense. One method (cash) is ion Show &Tea” on Sunday, based upon when you actually receive or make payment. 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By setting up a good accounting sys- tem AND forecasting performance over a twelve-month period, you will understand the true needs of your business. This is espe- cially important if your business is seasonal in nature. Remember, by spending time setting up the accounting system that is right for you,you are increasing your business' chance for success.

Meditation

Press Release 8/24/18 WOODBRIDGE - Life in today’s world is stressful. People are anxious about their health, their finances, their relationships, their safety and their work. Please join Jim Rose, M Ed Rutgers University, retired Senior Executive of Johnson & Johnson who has been meditating for over 30 years for this engaging and pow- erful workshop on Monday, September 24, 7pm @ the Wood- bridge Main Library. Doctors and medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety. By sitting in medita- tion, we can calm the body and the mind. We can slow our brain waves to states of relaxation. When we are in a state of physical and mental calmness, we have more control over our reactions towards life’s stressors. We can make better decisions. We can react more calmly to others, alleviating the tension in our rela- tionships. Once we connect to a place of happiness and peace within us, we experience a reduction in our anxiety. Through meditation we can cope with the stresses of life. Meditation helps us replace anxiety with joy and peace. During this program there will be a short meditation sitting. This program is free and open to all. The Woodbridge Main Library is located at 1 George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. 14. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 Bunco Night Join Us for a Hispanic Friends of Mentors Wanted SAYREVILLE – Bunco Night, MIDDLESEX COUNTY/ Thursday, September 27th at 7 Free Shred and Heritage Perth Amboy FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP - p.m. at the Knights of Colum- Free Public Catholic Charities is seeking bus, 775 Washington Rd, Parlin. Medication Cultural volunteer mentors. Both male $10 donation. Presented by the Library Meeting and female mentors are needed Friends of the Sayreville Public Disposal Event Festival PERTH AMBOY – The Friends to participate in one-to-one ac- PERTH AMBOY - AARP, in WOODBRIDGE - The His- tivities and be a role model to Library to benefit the Museum of Perth Amboy Free Public Li- collaboration with the City of panic Heritage Cultural Fes- young people. Pass Program. brary are having a meeting on Perth Amboy and the Perth Am- tival is set for Sun., Sept. 30, Do you: boy Police Department, will be 2018 from Noon to 4:00 PM atTuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at 6 1. Have a minimum of three POW MIA hosting a Shred Event and Pre- Parker Press Park in downtown p.m. at the Perth Amboy Free hours per week to offer a child? SAYREVILLE - On September scription Medication Take-Back Woodbridge. Meet friends and Public Library (Children's Li- 2. Like having fun? 18, 2018 at 7 p.m. the Ladies rd Day on Sunday, September 23 neighbors in a fun-filled and- ed brary), 196 Jefferson St. Every- 3. Reside in or near Middlesex Auxiliary of Veterans Foreign from 12PM -3PM at the Good ucational festival that celebrates County or Franklin Township? Wars #4699 with our Honor one is welcome to attend. For Shepherd Parish Parking Lot lo- the contributions of the Wood- 4. Want to make a difference in a Guard, American Legion#211, more info, call 732-261-2610. cated at 325 Florida Grove Rd., child’s life? and the Girls Scout Troops will bridge Township Hispanic & Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Bring Contact Jeanette Cullen at (732) hold A POW MIA at the Me - Latino community!!! Music… any confidential paper docu- Dancers… Food… Fun… and South Amboy 738-1323 or jcullen@ccdom. morial Post on 575 Jernee Mill org, for more information. Road, Sayreville, N.J. to Honor ments to our event, and we'll so much more!!! (FREE Park- shred them for free. All attend- Fall City Wide all our POWMIA missing or in ing in the NJT lot.) prison from our country. All are ees are invited to drop off any Yard Sale September Fun welcome to attend this program unused and expired prescrip- POW/MIA tion medications anonymously. SOUTH AMBOY – Fall City to honor all our POWMIA. Any Wide Yard Sale - Saturday, Oc- @ Dowdell question to call 732-264-3041, For safety reasons, the Project Wreath Laying Medicine Drop box can only tober 6, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 4 Mrs. Rossi for more information p.m. Rain or shine. All South Library if needed. accept solid medications such Ceremony as pills, patches, inhalers, and Amboy residents can partici- Press Release 9/10/18 HOLMDEL - With POW/MIA SOUTH AMBOY- Fall into fun ESL Literacy similar objects and cannot - ac Gold Star Mother's Recognition pate at no cost. *Not Required, but if you are interested in par- programs at the Dowdell Li- cept liquids, medical waste, or Day just around the corner, it is Registration syringes. ticipating and registering your brary including fun storytimes, time to plan for your organiza- 3D Printer Magic, Alzheimer’s - address, a list of participants tion's wreath at our annual cer Workshop, Mad-Lib Storytime, Fall 2018 emony. This year's ceremony will be made available to - per Press Release 8/16/18 Stroke Support Adult Culinary Workshops and - spective shoppers. Registration WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP - will take place on Friday, Sep the Banned Book Week Con- tember 21st at 11 a.m. at the deadline: Wednesday, October English as a Second Language Group 3, 2018. To register or for more test. New Jersey Vietnam Veteran’s (ESL) conversation groups and PERTH AMBOY - Hackensack - Join us for two storytime pro- Meridian Health Raritan Bay Memorial, Holmdel, NJ. information, please contact Jac beginning instruction will be of- lyn at kellyj@southamboynj. grams for toddlers. On Mon- fered at all Woodbridge Town- Medical Center-Old Bridge and If you are planning on- par Raritan Bay-Perth Amboy is gov or call 732-727-1683. days at 1:00 pm build with your ship Libraries from September ticipating, we ask that someone toddler using magnetic shapes providing stroke support groupfrom your organization notify 2018 through May 2019. In- while listening to fun music. On struction and ESL Conversation meetings for stroke survivors,us no later than Monday, Sep- their families, and caregivers Fridays at 10:30 am hear stories Group leaders will be provided tember 17, 2018. If your wreath Thursday, September 20. Attend- Raritan Bay and music in this fun storytime! in partnership with LiteracyNJ, is currently stored at NJVVMF ees have an opportunity to con- Learn how to make 3D printed (https://literacynj.org/), a state- we will need to retrieve it from Cruisers objects on Mondays, September nect with and learn from stroke storage - so the deadline is very wide literacy services provider. 17 & 24 during 3D Printer Mag- - experts as they provide guidance important. In-person registration is re to help survivors and their fami- Car Show ic at 3:30. A new project will be As always, thank you for your quired for a fifteen week series WOODBRIDGE- Tuesdays printed each week including a lies maximize their quality of support and dedication and we of Conversation Group classes life and navigate survivorship. from May 15th - Oct. 9th Lighthouse, Pokemon Togepi, look forward to seeing you on from 6 that will be held at the Iselin Meetings will include new - dis and a Dinosaur. Branch Library, the Henry In- this special day. For more infor- p.m. - 9 p.m. at Pizza Hut, Rte. cussion topics each month, Q&A 9, Woodbridge (Wal-Mart Park- Discover techniques and in- man Branch Library and the sessions with experts, and - conmation call 732-335-0033. formation at Alzheimer’s Man- ing Lot) Weather Permitting. Main Library. Also available nections to available resources. aging Difficult Behaviors Work- to English language learners Rock & Roll Music, Trophies, Light refreshments will be served Movies @ Main: shop on Monday, September 17 will be Beginning ESL groupand meetings will be held in Kids Games, and Just Family from 6-7:30 pm. Learn why instruction at the Fords BranchEnglish and Spanish. The meet- True Stories Fun. For more info about Cruise WOODBRIDGE - On Septem- people with Alzheimer’s disease Library. ings will be held in Suite 101, 2 Night Call 1-732-407-2396. and other forms of dementia For more information about ber 7 the Woodbridge Main Li- Hospital Plaza, Raritan Bay-Old experience behavior changes, ESL classes at Woodbridge brary will begin a new film series Bridge, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., what those behaviors mean, and Public Libraries, LiteracyNJ scheduled Friday afternoons at 2 and Centennial Hall B, 530 New how to cope when behaviors or classes offered in theBrunswick area, Ave., Raritan Bay- p.m. that will feature films based please contact Melissa Bernstein on true stories. The first movie is Cruise Nights are challenging. Register online Perth Amboy, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 [email protected] or call of LiteracyNJ, 732-906-5456, p.m. Registration is required, call Patriots Day, a depiction of the 2013 Boston Marathon bomb- on Broadway the library at 732-721-6060. [email protected]. 1-800-560-9990. ing starring Boston native MarkSOUTH AMBOY - Come join Hear funny stories when we Wahlberg. DJ Richie, The Flash and Crew fill in the blanks for Mad-Lib I Can Only Imagine, an inspir- for great cruise nights the third Storytimes on Wednesdays, Fall Photo Contest ing drama about a father- son re- Friday of every month from September 19 and 26 at 3:30 lationship that is the basis of the June to October from 6 p.m. to 9 pm. You’ll never know how the Share your Photos of South Amboy’s song “I Can Only Imagine,” will p.m. Music from the 50's to the story will turn out! Dynamic Businesses! be shown on September 28, fol- 80's Trophies will be awarded - Learn about Banned Books lowed by Marshall, a biographi- during the week of - Septem Press Release able people must be accompanied Bring the Family! For addition- cal film depicting the life of the al information please contact ber 24, and participate in the SOUTH AMBOY - The Dowdell by a release form signed by each first African-American Supreme [email protected] or Banned Book Week Contest. Library of South Amboy invites person photographed. If individu- Court Justice. On October 12 avid shutterbugs to enter the li- als are under the age of eighteen, Mike Toth at mtoth1@opton- Pick up a quiz sheet, and match we will present Chappaquid- the name of the book, with the brary’s Fall Photo Contest. Cele- their parent or legal guardian line.net or 908-930-3497. Spon- dick, a dramatic film about the reason why it was banned.- Ev brate our community through the must sign the photo release. sored by the City of South- Am 1969 fatal car accident in Mas- eryone who participates will be art of photography, and contrib- Awards will be based on artistic sachusetts. The following week boy. ute to the Library's local history distinction and historical value. entered into a drawing, where a we will show the war drama, winner will be picked at the end picture collection. Awards will be presented for theThe Darkest Hour on October All photo entries must feature best “South Amboy” photograph, First Aid Course of the week. One entry- per per 19. This film, with Gary Oldman a SOUTH AMBOY BUSINESS. the Runner-up, and one for the PERTH AMBOY - Hackensack son! in his a Best Actor performance, Meridian Health Raritan Bay To learn more about upcom- The submission should be a best “architectural” photograph. - depicts Winston Churchill dur Medical Center-Perth Amboy, ing library programs, sign up clearly identifiable image Winnersof an will be announced ating the early days of World War - is holding a First Aid course interior or exterior place of busithe library’s HOLIDAY OPEN - for the monthly eNewsletter at ness. HOUSE on Monday, December 3 II. Our series concludes on Octo Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 - Adrift, the true story http://dowdell.org/newsletter ber 26 with p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Centen- Photographs should be at taken 7:30 pm. of Tami Oldham and Richard signup.html. between September 1 and - Octo By entering the contest, partici- nial Hall A, 530 New Brunswick The Dowdell Library is locat- ber 31 and submitted by Novem- pants allow the library to use the Sharp’s heartbreaking adventure Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ. Learn at sea. ed off O’Leary Blvd. – adjacent ber 15, 2018. Contestants mayimages in library publications, basic first aid training to manageto the South Amboy H.S. Hours submit up to five high- theirresolu website/social media or in Our films are sponsored by many medical and traumatic in- the Friends of the Libraries of are Monday, Tuesday, and tion DIGITAL images to: - comfuture exhibits; photographers juries. Participants will practice Woodbridge Township. Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, [email protected]; open to will be credited. using gloves, bandaging, and us- Wednesday and Friday from 10 amateur photographers only. - Light refreshments are provid- For further details, please con ing an Epinephrine pen (trainer). am to 5 pm and Saturdays 12-4 Please include the location of ed by the Woodbridge Library tact the Dowdell Library of South Cost is $80.00 per person. Reg- pm starting September 8. For the photograph, the date the pho- Amboy at 732-721-6060 or com- Foundation. Films are free and istration required, call Mary at open to all. more information, please visit tograph was taken, your name, [email protected]. The Library 732-324-5393, email michelle. The Woodbridge Public Library www.dowdell.org, or contact and contact information. is located off John T. O’Leary [email protected] is located at 1 George Frederick the Library at 732-721-6060 or Important photo release! Pho- Blvd – adjacent to the South- Am or call 1-800-560-9990 (refer- Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ. [email protected]. tographs that contain recogniz- boy High School. ence zip code 08861). September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .15 BID Car Show, City Hall High Street, Perth Amboy 9/8/18 *Photos by Bob Rinklin for the Perth Amboy BID & Carolyn Maxwell

Press Release PERTH AMBOY - Owners of classic automobiles are holding the many trophies they received for displaying their magnificently ve- hicles during Perth Amboy’s 12th Annual Classic Car Show. The event was presented by the City’s Business Improvement District(BID) and coordinated by Raritan the Bay Cruisers car club. More than 130 vehicles were exhibited in City Hall Circle. The participating clubs include the Do Nothing Cruisers, Old Bridge; Legendary Muscle Cars, Northern N.J. and N.Y.C; Perth Amboy Jeep owners, and the Raritan Bay team. The show also- fea tured the Central New Jersey Chapter of the Pink Heals Fire Truck, and this local not-for-profit honors individuals who are fighting or have courageously fought cancer. One of the group’s missions is raising and distributing funds to help support cancer patients and their families. The nonprofit’s mottoNo is One Fights Alone.

Perth Amboy Receives K9 Bulletproof Vest Perth Amboy Police Department receives a near $5,000 donation for K9 Nico Press Release 9/17/18 friendship with 13-year Veteran At times, the purchase of these PERTH AMBOY – The Perth of the Perth Amboy Police de- items can be overwhelming to Amboy Police Department re- partment P.O. Maria I. Santiago the handler. Our goal is to help ceived a generous donation of and Retired Border Patrol Agent maintain the unique bond be- a K9 Ballistic Vest from a non- Antonio L. Medina. They asked tween canine and handler by- of profit that supports America's if it would be possible to fully fering support through generous unsung heroes, Hike for K9 He- fund a customized ballistic vest monetary donations and overall roes Foundation. to help keep Nico safe during well-being through outdoor ac- Perth Amboy’s K9, Nico joined investigations. Nico is now pro- tivities. We are very grateful the Perth Amboy Police Depart- tected by a vest Custom Made to to our contributors and to those ment after graduating from the his body build by, “K9 Storm.” our cause supports,” said Megan Bergen County Sheriff K9 Train- Valued at over $4,600, the vest Saarikko, co-founder. ing Academy in August 2017 is designed to protect Nico from Hike for K9 Heroes is fund- and is certified in patrol and- nar any gun shots, stabbings and raising to assist in future dona- cotics detection. ease of use for his handler, De- tions for those K9’s in need of “I want to personally thank tective Sergeant Ralph Pinero. vests, surgery and training. If Hike for K9 Heroes for their K9 Nico responds to multiple you would like to donate, please generous donation to the Perth jurisdictions including, Cart- visit:www.hikefork9heroes.org K9 Vest *Photo submitted Amboy Police Department. Part- eret, Woodbridge, South Am- About the Hike for K9 Heroes nerships are a catalyst to govern- boy, Sayreville as well as for Foundation:the Founded by James rikko is a member of the Daugh- Tuson Sector Nogales Station. ment and non-profit work. I am Middlesex County Prosecutors and Megan Saarikko, the foun- ters of the American Revolution Prior to joining Border Patrol grateful to those who help ad- Office, DEA and HSI. dation is based out of Virginia. and currently training her work- Mr. Medina spent 10 years in vance our efforts to benefit our “Hike for K9 Heroes - is Mr.dedi Saarikko is a ten-year vet- ing dog for search and rescue the United States Army spend- community,” said Mayor Wilda cated to helping more workingeran of the United States Navy, and disaster response. Antonio L ing the better part of his military Diaz. dogs like, K9 Nico, along withhaving been a Special Warfare Medina is the foundation’s chief career in the Army’s 3rd Special Hike for K9 Heroes Founda- service dogs partnered with -miliOperator on the Navy’s Elite information officer. Mr. Medina Forces Airborne group as a spe- tion co-founder, Mr. and Mrs. tary members or first responders.Team. He spent years training is a retired United States Border cial forces communications SGT James Saarikko learned about These canine teams are in need of as a Marine Mammal Handler Patrol Agent who spent over 10 18E. With multiple combat de- Nico, as the first K9 membervarious medical and dental care, (MMH) and an Explosive Ordi- years in the southwest border of ployments. of the department through their training, equipment and support. nance Expert (EOD). Mrs. Saa- the United States working out of 16. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 This Week in World War II A.C. Bus Trip Pet of the Week San Salvador Seniors 75 Years Ago PERTH AMBOY - The San Sal- vador Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino in By: Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 AC on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and Bus leaves 12 Noon from the women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Perth Amboy Knights of Co- Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. lumbus, High Street, Perth Am- The Germans on September 17, 1943, begin withdrawing from boy. Cost 30 pp. Receive $30 Salerno, Italy, as elements of the British Eighth Army join forc- back in slot dollars. For more es with British and U.S. troops in the Salerno beachhead. On info call Joe at 732-826-0819. the Eastern Front, Soviet forces capture Bryansk, Russia, and Berdyansk, Ukraine, both on the Sea of Azov. The Germans on September 18 transfer 25,800 men from Sardinia to Italy via the French island of Corsica, abandoning strategic airfields to the British and the Americans. In Paris, the mass deportation of French Jews begins, with 1,150 shipped by railroad to the Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, A.C. Bus Trip Germany. Kimba is a survivor! Her brothers and sister were rescued and after Now equipped with electronic monitoring devices, improved Holy Rosary spending 5 days alone under a trailer through a bad rainstorm. She anti-aircraft guns and acoustic torpedoes, German U-boat packs Seniors was also able to be rescued. We were the lucky people that got to on September 19 resume operations against Allied convoys in HOPELAWN – The Holy Ro- adopt her on September 8, 2018!! So adorable! Love, Debra the North Atlantic. In London, the British Air Ministry says that sary Seniors are sponsoring a Hamburg, Germany, the target of concentrated air raids over bus trip to Golden Nugget - Ca eight days and seven nights in July and August, now lies -in absino, Atlantic City, NJ, Tuesday solute ruins and represents “probably the most complete blotting October 2, 2018. Bus leaves 10 Have a Special Pet? out of a city that ever happened.” In the raids, 42,600 people a.m. from church parking lot. E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@ were killed, 37,000 were injured and over 215,000 houses and Cost $30; $25 back in play and gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject homes were destroyed, as well as 183 large factories and 4,118 $5 food voucher. For any ques- smaller workplaces. tions, call Ronnie at 732-442- line and explain why your pet is special. Please 5252. Allied forces approach Naples, Italy, on September 20. On Pap - include Name and Phone# for verification. ua-New Guinea, the Battle of Kaiapit ends in an Allied victory, A.C. Bus Trip preventing the Japanese from threatening Lae or the expanding Vendor Night Allied airbase at Nadzab. St. John Paul II Fish & Chicken SOUTH AMBOY – The South On the evening of September 21, Australian commandos, Amboy Columbiettes hold a entering Singapore harbor by canoe, sink two Japanese troop Seniors Fry Fall Vendor Night on Friday, PERTH AMBOY – A trip to the SAYREVILLE - The First transports. On the Eastern Front, the Soviet 43rd Army captures November 9th from 7 p.m. to 10 Presbyterian Church of Sayre- Demidov, in western Russia. Resorts Casino in Atlantic City p.m. at the Knights of Columbus ville will be having a Fish and - will be held on Wed. Sept. 26, Columbian Club at 308 Fourth In northern Norway on September 22, six British X-class midg Chicken Fry on Friday, Oc- Tirpitz 2018. Cost $35 pp.; $25 back in St., South Amboy. Vendors are et submarines attack and damage the German battleship tober 19, 2018. Tickets are slot play. Bus will depart from wanted. Please contact Cheryl at at Kåfjorden, northern Norway. The damage puts the battleship behind St. Stephens Church $15.00 in advance and there out of action for six months. Wilhelm Kube, the Nazi governor 732-407-3295 or sa426ladies@ parking lot on Mechanic Street are limited tickets available atyahoo.com of German-occupied Belorussia is assassinated in his office in at 9:30 a.m. Call Bobbi to re - the door. Chicken is available Minsk by a time-bomb placed by his maid, a secret member of serve a seat: 732-636-2867. by advance order only. Take- the Russian anti-Nazi Partisans. In retaliation, the SS executes outs will begin at 5:00 and- din over 1,000 male residents of Minsk. The Huon Peninsula Cam- ing room seating will be from paign — a series of battles fought in northeastern Papua-New Atlantic City 5:45-7:00pm. For tickets please Guinea — begins. call 732-257-6353 or e-mail: In Italy on September 23, the British Eighth Army’s 78th Divi- Bus Trip [email protected]. sion advances from Bari towards Foggia, 82 miles to the north- Fellowship Circle of the west, and the important airfield there. Liquidation of the Jewish Hungarian Reformed St. Mary's ghetto of Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius, begins with the removal Church of 5,000 people who are shipped to the Majdanek concentration PERTH AMBOY – AC Bus High School camp, outside of Lublin in Occupied Poland. Trip to the Tropicana Casino Class of 1958 on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. Sponsored by the Fellow- Reunion ship Circle of the Hungarian PERTH AMBOY – Friday, Butterflies!!! Reformed Church, 331 Kirk- Sept. 28. 2018 from 12 Noon to PERTH AMBOY – There will Do you or someone you know have land Place, Perth Amboy, 4 p.m. The Grand Marquis, Old be a lecture on butterflies on Bridge. All Graduates from St. NJ. Bus leaves the church Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Old Photographs or Documents? Mary’s or Perth Amboy High at 12:00 pm - 6 hour stay at 2 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage by - The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is Casino from when we arriveSchool invited. Call Betty Pap Noelle Zaleski. Looking for Old Photos and Documents of in AC. Cost: $30 pp ($25 slotpas: 732-236-4479 or Joan Noelle Zaleski is a resident Perth Amboy, South Amboy, play). Bagged lunch pro- Dias: 732-634-0239. of Perth Amboy. Noelle is a professional photographer that Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) vided. To reserve a seat call: 732-261-8726. Payment due Open Mic loves nature photography, gar- For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents ASAP. NO REFUND FOR SOUTH AMBOY – The South dening, hiking and most of all will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. LAST MINUTE CANCEL- Amboy Knights of Colum- being outdoors exploring her For more info please call 732-293-1090 LATIONS! bus Council 426 resume their natural surroundings. monthly Open Mic musical Noelle has been raising mon- evening Friday, Septemberarch butterflies for over 5 years. 28th at 8 p.m. at 308 FourthShe St.,has learned about the many SkillUp Middlesex South Amboy. There is no cover needs of the Monarch Butterfly, charge. Anyone who belongs to from finding eggs, to feeding a group or is a soloist is invited caterpillars, to releasing them in MIDDLESEX COUNTY – County offering over 4,500 Courses to perform. Drums and ampli- Through Free Online Learning Platform. Enhance skills and obtain Book Sale to the wild as butterflies. - industry recognized credentials by taking online courses developed PERTH AMBOY - Pick up a fiers will be provided. Refresh There are many obstacles fac- by Skillsoft, a training provider used by Fortune-500 companies. book or two ($.50 for paper- ments will be available. For ing the monarch butterfly today Transportation/Logistics, Business Etiquette, QuickBooks, Project backs/$1 for hard cover) or se- more information call 732-721- from loss of habitat to pesti- Management/Microsoft Office, Adobe, Accounting, Human- Re lect a “bag of books” for a price 2025. cides. We need to learn how to sources, Six Sigma, Informational Technology, Sales/Marketing, of only $5. Presently, we are not Remembering co-exist with this beautiful crea- Custom Service, + 100’s More! accepting donations of books. ture. Explore Career Pathways, Browse the Catalog, Find a Job! Bonus: Visit us at the Brighton Ave. Patti Page Come learn about how -to at Visit the Industry Certification page to choose from 130+ Certifica- Community Center located at SOUTH AMBOY – The Sacred tract butterflies to even the tions (Exam Fee May Apply) the corner of Brighton Ave. and Heart Seniors are sponsoring an smallest garden. Register Today at www.middlesexcountynj.gov Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Am- outing Wednesday September The Kearny Cottage is located • Free of Charge boy. The schedule is as follows: 26th to Lakeside Manor Routeat 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Am- • Manage your own online training nd th Saturday: Sept. 22 & Oct. 13 36 Hazlet to see the musicalboy. • Flexible, self-paced learning of essential workplace skills th • Courses to train for industry-recognized certifications & 27 . We will be there from tribute to legendary singer Patti Sponsored by the Friends of • Pass courses with 80% or higher to earn a completion certification 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (weather Page. Cost of $70 includes the Perth Amboy Free Public Li- • Download and print your completion certificates permitting). For more info, e- show plus lunch. Transportation brary and the Kearny Cottage • Certifications for your resume that provide new interview talking mail us at friendsofpertham- will be on your own. For more Historical Association. The points [email protected] Book information call Judy at 732- event is free, but donations are • Professional development Dealers are welcome. !!!! 727-0154. welcome. Light Refreshments. September 19, 2018 * The Amboy Guardian .17 Miraculous Invocation Prayer to the Prayer to the to St. Therese Blessed Virgin Blessed Virgin O Glorious St. Therese, whom (Never known to fail) (Never known to fail) Senior Scene Almighty God has raised up to O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. aid and inspire the human fam- Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor ily. I implore your Miraculous of Heaven, Blessed Mother of of Heaven, Blessed Mother of Intercession. You are so power- the Son of God, Immaculate the Son of God, Immaculate Happenings ful in obtaining every need of Virgin, assist me in my neces- Virgin, assist me in my neces- body and spirit from the Heart sity. O Star of the Sea, help me sity. O Star of the Sea, help me Perth Amboy of God. Holy Mother Church and show me herein you are my and show me herein you are my TUES. Sept. 18 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., proclaims you “Prodigy of Mir- Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother Presbyterian Center, Market St. acles . . . the Greatest Saint of of God, Queen of Heaven and of God, Queen of Heaven and • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. Modern Times.” Now I fervent- Earth, I humbly beseech you Earth, I humbly beseech you Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. ly beseech you to answer my from the bottom of my heart from the bottom of my heart WED. Sept. 19 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m., petition (mention here) to carry to succor me in my necessity to succor me in my necessity Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. out your promises of spending (make request). There are none (make request). There are none • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. Heaven doing good upon earth that can withstand your power. that can withstand your power. • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., . . . of letting fall from Heaven a O Mary conceived without sin, O Mary conceived without sin, Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St. Shower of Roses. Little Flower, pray for us who have recourse pray for us who have recourse THURS. Sept. 20 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., give me your childlike faith, to thee (3 times). to thee (3 times). Family Life Center, Madison Ave. to see the Face of God in the Holy Mary, I place this cause Holy Mary, I place this cause MON. Sept. 24 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., people and experiences of my in your hands (3 times). in your hands (3 times). Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. life, and to love God with full (Say this prayer for 3 con- (Say this prayer for 3 con- TUES. Sept. 25 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., secutive days. You must publish confidence. Saint Therese, my secutive days. You must publish Presbyterian Center, Market St. it, and it will be granted to you.) Carmelite Sister, I will fulfill it, and it will be granted to you.) • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. J.M.P. 9/19 your plea “to be made known J.S.P. Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. everywhere” and I will continue WED. Sept. 26 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m. to lead others to Jesus through Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. you. Amen. A Petition to St. Jude Novena to St. Jude • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. “I will let fall from Heaven THURS. Sept. 27 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., . . . a Shower of Roses” – St. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, Family Life Center, Madison Ave. Therese - be adored, glorified, loved and faithful servant and friend of Je South Amboy Say this prayer for nine con- preserved throughout the world, sus, the Church honors and in- MON. Sept. 24 Sacred Heart Seniors, 12 Noon secutive days. After the ninth now and forever. Sacred Heart vokes you universally, as the pa- Memorial Hall, Wash Ave. day your prayer request will of Jesus, have mercy on us. St. tron of difficult cases, of things be granted. This prayer must Jude worker of Miracles, pray almost despaired of, Pray for WED. Oct. 3 South Amboy Seniors, 12 Noon, be published after the favor is for us. St. Jude, helper of the me, I am so helpless and alone. Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. granted. J.M.P. 9/19 hopeless, pray for us. Intercede with God for me thatMON. Oct. 8 St. Mary’s Seniors, 12 Noon, Say this prayer nine times a day He bring visible and speedy help Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. for nine days. It has never been where help is almost despaired known to fail. Publication must of. Come to my assistance in be promised. this great need that I may re - Remember to Say Thank you, St. Jude J.M.P. 9/19 ceive the consolation and help Attn: If Your Club changes its of heaven in all my necessities, Your Novenas! tribulations, and sufferings, par- Schedule due to the Holidays or if you have ticularly - (make your request Community Events to Submit here) - and that I may praise Please give us two weeks advanced notice! God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, Oh Blessed 732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610 St. Jude, to be ever mindful of [email protected] this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, Answers and to gratefully encourage de- From Puzzle votion to you. Amen. M.K.N. On Page 19

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Stories From Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine PERTH AMBOY - Fishing Derby Saturday, September 19, 1990 at the Waterfront Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front *Photo Courtesy of Mike Keller St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig’s Uniform Store, 195 New This photo was restored under a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine to the Kearny Cottage Historical Association. at 732-261-2610 or call the Barge at 732-442-3000 - or Fer- tig’s at 732-442-1079 - A Great Gift! Get it now along with Then & Now: Perth Amboy! 18. The Amboy Guardian * September 19, 2018 SERVICE DIRECTORY Call Carolyn @ 732-896-4446 Tell Our Advertisers

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PERTH AMBOY - Short Sale Transaction - Sold As Is. PERTH AMBOY - Unbelievable bargain at this price, PERTH AMBOY - Large single-family house in the Buyers Responsible for all City Certificates and Repairs. carefree living close to waterfront, and shopping district. heart of Perth Amboy, close to all major public transporta- 50% Commission Split subject to Bank Approval. Prop - This studio needs some TLC easy fix, but is full of poten- tion and shopping district, many upgrades, off street -park $172,000 tial ground floor. $75,000 ing and more. $250,000 erty is Living Condition.

PERTH AMBOY - NORTH PLAINFIELD - OWNER REQUEST A GOOD PERTH AMBOY - Great 3 family close to most major Very Large two family located - REFERENCES FROM TRUSTWORTHY SOURCES. public transportation, Middle and High Schools. lots off in a very desirable section of North Brunswick, all sepa rated utilities including, great income producing property PROPERTY RENTED AS IS CONDITION, CREDIT street parking spaces, buyer is responsible for C/O and all REPORT, 1.5 MONTH SECURITY + 1 MONTH RENT repairs. $359,000 1st floor 2 bedroom is rented for $1,525 and 2nd floors 6 IN ADVANCE. TENANT RESPONSIBLE FOR CITY bedrooms is rented for $2,400. Great condition very well- PERMITS AND REPAIRS. OWNER RESPONSIBLE kept lots of off-street parking. A must see. $460,000 FOR ROOF REPAIR ONLY. It will be a 3.5 % increase every year on rent. $1,700 Mo/Rent

WOODBRIDGE - Large updated Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Set up on 1st and 2nd Fl very convenient to wash clothes on both floors, PERTH AMBOY - WHAT A DEAL!!! HIGH TRAFFIC LOC. Back yard has a large deck that leads to back yard. $385,000 MINS FROM NYC, NWK AIRPORT, MAJOR HWYS(TRNPK/ PKWY/440/287/35/1&9/OUTERBRIDGE) BLDG CAN BE DI- NEW BRUNSWICK - - Very large two-family great in VIDED INTO 2-6000SQ FT UNITS OR 1ST FLR(4-750 SQ come producer property with $4,900 monthly rental in- FT UNITS W/ A COMMON AREA). COULD BE USED FOR come, Insurance $1,111 all redone from top to bottom MULTIPLE BUSINESS/ATTORNEYS/CORPORATE OFFIC- large two car garage with plenty of storage space, a must ES/DOCTORS/ADULT OR CHILD DAY CARES/HOUSE OF see to appreciate the total potential. All separated utilities WORSHIP. BUILDING IS WAITING FOR YOU TO BRING and easy to show. $565,000 YOUR DREAMS TO LIFE. ALSO FOR LEASE $1,299,900