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• VOL. 2 NO. 24 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 • Perth Amboy South Amboy Communications 101: Too Much Red Tape Quiet Night at South Amboy in High School Slows Down Process Council Meeting PERTH AMBOY - The Perth which are very similar to Perth By storing records electroni- By: Joseph L. Kuchie he addressed them on Wednes- Amboy Board of Ed was con- Amboy. cally, it is easier for the correct day. President Joseph Connors cerned about the procedures As for the athletic param- personnel to quickly have ac- SOUTH AMBOY - With only acknowledged his letter and regarding student information eters he used the National Col- cess to student information. three people in attendance at explained that it was discussed at the High School. William legiate Athletic Association This is not to say that all hand- South Amboy city hall last at last Monday’s business L. Librera, Ed. D. who is the (NCAA) requirements fromwritten documentation needs week, the South Amboy coun- meeting. to be thrown out, because there President and CEO of West the Chatham District. Those cil held a relatively short and “We did receive- your let Hudson Associates-Profes- involved in the interview pro- is always a need for that form. quiet meeting. ter and it was in fact discussed sional Services Company was cess included the Superinten- Librera stated in his report. Resident Steven Davidoff at our latest business meet- commissioned to review pro- dent, High School Principal, The months of June, July, did address a recent ticket he ing,” Connors said. “We are cedures currently in place at Guidance Counselors and August and September are received in front of the Broad- planning to amend the park- to Guidance Secretaries and also critical for registering all in- way Diner near Broadway and ing ordinance so instead of it see how student information is members of the Information coming students PK-12. There Augusta Street. He received a being 50 feet we can lessen stored. Technology Staff. should be a central registration $37 ine for parking within 50 the footage. We will also con- Dr. Librera has been in the One of the most glaring in place which would consist feet of a stop sign while stop- sider painting the curb yellow educational ield as a social problems that was mentioned of all records and student tran- ping for lunch. so people know not to park studies teacher in high school were the new personnel that scripts. Librera’s report stated. “I’m a law-abiding citizen. there.” in 1968. He also has served as came into the High School. Another weakness is the Ab- I don’t get tickets or speed or The council also passed a Superintendent and Principal In the past three years most sentee Policy in the School anything like that. If it was new parking ordinance that - System. In the past year, of schools in disof the positions illed in the free and clear [of signage], will affect 213 South Stevens tricts. High School were Counselors only 11th and 12th grade stu- there was no reason for the of- Avenue. Entitled #11-2012, The Board of Ed had 16 that were previous Counselors dents were eligible for sum- icer to give me a $37 ticket,” the ordinance will add handi- questions concerning that they in the Elementary Schools. mer school. Presently, there Davidoff said. “If it is not a capped parking “beginning Most of the experienced High posed to Librera concerning is no lexibility to allow forlegal a spot, put a sign or some- 160 feet north from the curb streamlining student informa- School Counselors are no lon- student to make up excessive thing. To be having lunch at line of the intersection of Bor- tion. Librera interviewed 16 ger there. This has caused a (18+) unexcused absences. the diner and get a ticket is not dentown Avenue and South professional and support staff disruption in how information This number of unexecused the proper thing to do.” Stevens Avenue and end 22 members from the Perth Am- is given to the new personnel. absences is mandated by the Davidoff left a letter in the feet southerly thereof”. boy High School within a six One of the weaknesses in the state. The student will not re- mailboxes of each councilp- The next council meeting and a half day time frame. This Perth Amboy Technology sys- ceive credit for those courses erson during the week, and will be held Wednesday, Sep- was to gather information to tem is that there is too much even if they were passing. brought the ticket with him as tember 19th at 7:00 PM. answer the questions posed by documentation done through A full written copy of the 17 the Board of Education. The paperwork. This information page report was made avail- parameters he used were based can be stored electronically. able to the public at the 9/6/12 on procedures used at Piscat- Too much of this paperwork is Board of Ed Meeting. City of Perth Amboy Prayer away and Neptune districts going through too many hands. Awareness March on Victory Bridge Breast Cancer Awareness at Hy Tavern

PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Amboy Police Chaplain Corps. PERTH AMBOY - Hy Tavern located on High and Commerce Streets in Perth Amboy hosted joined together with the Mayors of the Amboys and the fami- their second fund-raiser for breast cancer awareness on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The Pig lies affected by loved ones who took their lives or the lives of Roast at Hy Tavern, raised funds which went to the Jewish Renaissance Foundation for Mam- others on the Victory Bridge. Msgr. John Gordon, the Com- mograms. Pictured are mother and daughter, Marie (Owner of Hy Tavern) and Chelsea Santos. manding Oficer of the Police Chaplain Corps is shown on the Cancer has affected members of their family. That is why this cause is so dear to their hearts. bridge comforting families affected by deaths on the Victory *Photos by Carolyn Maxwell Bridge. *photo by Paul W. Wang Perth Amboy City Council Meeting - Tonight Wednesday 9-12-12 7 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * September 12, 2012

Scenes from the Democratic Car Show Perth Amboy, September 8 & 9, 2012 *Photos by Paul W. Wang IF IT’S LOCAL Convention, North Carolina IT’S HERE! *photos submitted

EVERY Wednesday & Friday Night From 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The Door is Open at 6:30 p.m. Ukrainian Catholic Assumption School Auditorium, There is no smoking in the Meredith & Jacques Sts, Perth Amboy hall during Bingo Games. Bingo is operated on a cash basis. No checks or (kitchen is also open during bingo) credit/debit cards are ac- cepted. Our Bingo We have a POWER BALL GAME!!! Bingo Ofice proceeds support School and Parish Programs. That Often Reaches $500 a Night!!!!! 732-826-1546 Performers sang classic rock ‘n roll and contemporary music LAW OFFICES OF Ana Mascenik with Barrack Obama’s little sister, Maya Kenneth L. Gonzalez & Associates • Auto Accidents • Fall-Down Cases • Municipal Court Cases • Trafic Tickets • Residential Real Estate • Divorces • Family Law Matters 133 New Brunswick Ave., Ste. 203 Perth Amboy (Located at The Five Corners, between Smith & State Sts.) (732) 442-2500 The classics are always popular

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Assumption Entertainment by Foo Fighters Catholic School Meredith and Jacques Streets Perth Amboy Regatta Middle States Accredited Weekend PERTH AMBOY - This year, NOW REGISTERING the Raritan Yacht Club will PRE-K (4 YR OLD) KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1 -8 raise funds for We Care, Perth Amboy Coalition of Food NOW REGISTERING FOR 2012 - 2013 Pantries. We Care represents six different food pantries in 732-826-8721 Perth Amboy. Nice Engine! [email protected] The regatta weekend, Sep- WWW.ASSUMPTIONCATHOLICSCHOOL.NET tember 22 and 23 will include two days of sailboat racing on for PHRF rac- ers, a Commodore Cup race on Saturday for cruising boats and new this year, racing for junior sailors on Sunday, ex- panding the participation to in- clude all ages and many differ- ent types of boats. Participants in the regatta represent many yacht clubs in New Jersey. Both the Commodore’s Cup beginning at 1 p.m. on Satur- day and the Junior Regatta at 1 Hey Barry! Is that your car? If so, nice ride. p.m. on Sunday will be visible from Water Street off of Lewis Street. September 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .3 4. The Amboy Guardian * September 12, 2012 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE Thinking Out Loud Love Our City My Suggestions to Candidates Is this the Business Admin- istrator’s City? No, he lives in Since I don’t drive, I walk on top. That building was de- KEEP East Brunswick. the streets of Perth Amboy a stroyed when a car hit it and Is this the Director Of Pub- lot which causes me to make a caused a gas explosion. For- THOSE lic Works City? No, he lives in lot of observations. One thing tunately, the building and sur- Berkeley Heights. that always sticks out and that rounding area were evacuated LETTERS Is this the city where Mayor I have mentioned in previous so there were no serious inju- Wilda Diaz lives? Yes and she editorials are the conditions ries. That lot could be convert- should be ashamed. of the City streets. At the risk ed into a mini-park for those COMING of repeating myself, If I were residents living in that area. Alan E. Silber Mayor I would not build any- Some would ask, “Who would Perth Amboy more residential structures. be responsible for maintaining *Photo by Alan Silber Anything that is in place right those parks?” Well, that all now regarding residential depends on what recreational buildings that is signed, sealed activities would be in the park. movies in between missions. 14. I was the hotdog boy for and delivered I would have I notice that a lot of kids use Chez Slavko Among one of the technicians Monte Borak, of sainted mem- no control over. I would not the Jefferson Street Parking lot the name Slavko Vorkapich ory, at Water’s Stadium. I can allow any developer to build to go skateboarding although on the appeared. A crew member still hear his sales pitch. “A any new properties unless they there are signs posted, “No picked it up and addressed loaf of bread a pound of meat, took on the cost of repairing skateboarding or roller-skating Boardwalk another crew member usually a gallon of mustard, a shovel the streets and sewer mains allowed.” This park would suit After enjoying a delightful me - as “Slavko.” The reply of sauerkraut - all for a nickel, that they wanted to build on. I that need. In the Avenel Skate- afternoon taking in the Con- was “Vorkapich.” This contin- ive cents! “Slavko’s dogs are personally at this time am not board Park they even have certs by the Bay led by the ues on a few missions. When the closest in quality those of in favor of mixed use build- competitive contests based on indomitable Chris Pederson a nine hour light got boring a good, old Monte! May Slavko ings. age groups. The candidates and his Garden State Sym- crew member would bark over continue to exist and prosper. I went through Harbortown need to think outside the box. phonic Band it is a treat to the intercom, “Hey! Slavko! No matter where he may ind recently and when I saw those There are a lot of possibilities devour the chili hotdogs at the Where in blazes are you - takhimself. May the name of new structures going up it was for this town besides crowding Chez Slavko lunch truck at the ing us? I have a date with Slavko Vorkapich be honored rather disturbing. Harbortown people into small tight spaces. boardwalk. Yoko, the belle of the town and cherished, as it lifted-up is a little city unto itself and I I would continue to seek out This also brings back hap- of Deregawa!” I was also theour spirits in the service of our see no recreation for the resi- more corporations that will get py memories of my misspent honorary mayor of that town. country in the long ago. dents living there. I think that able to employ our residents youth when I served as navi- Anything to break the tension was part of the original plans, who are out of work. gator on active duty in 1952 of those times! Thank you for your courtesies. for there to be a recreation fa- I don’t care what the num- on Okinawa lying as a crew As an old hotdog connois- Very truly yours, cility, a playground and if I’m bers said of the recent Census, member on B-29 bombers seur I appreciate Slavko’s hot- Peter Book/a.k.a. Pedro Libro not mistaken some stores for Perth Amboy is way over the over North Korea. We watched dogs. I began my career at age shopping. None of this ever 50,000 plus mark in residents. came to be. We also like to talk to our by year. save a million people’s lives in There are enough abandoned advertisers and there is one Old Hand And We may eat slower and drive the United States. Cell phones, buildings in Perth Amboy that particular one who said that slower but we are not driving computers, smart phones are to should be rehabilitated before Amboy would be a prime tar- Experience and walking while talking on be kept in your house but you new structures are built on get for a minor league baseball We are the old timers. Young a cell phone or heads down can carry your cell phone and empty lots. I rather see those team. Hey, the Buffalo Bison’s people say that we cling to tra- on some kind of smart phone. use only in case of emergency. empty lots become mini-parks are leaving Buffalo. Who ditional or conservative ideas. Look around, they are every- or a recreation center for resi- knows? I should get 100% O.K. from Some of the old timers may where. They drive while using the old timers but the young dents in those neighborhoods. As far as the Celotex prop- never have graduated from these gadgets, walk and talk people will say, “This guy is My suggestion for those erty is concerned, I still would High School but they took or heads down. They think mini-parks would be to build like to see a dig there because living in the past.” My answer three important subjects in nothing about crossing streets is, “You still don’t understand a recreational center where something tells me that there elementary school. The three while using them and they will and what danger or even death residents can go for different might be important historic ar- R’s were reading, writing, and cross right in front of mov- is, because you are still play- activities that would be a part tifacts buried there. The prop- arithmetic. We need the news- ing cars. Life is not like some of those centers. erty is large enough to build a ing Little League Ball.” paper and books and I’m not program on T.V. This is the I hope and pray that many On the corner of East and High School. talking about comic books. land of make believe. Real life people can read this article New Brunswick Avenues there In conclusion as I walk the I call myself an older person doesn’t work like that. and if you can, don’t forget to is an empty lot. For those of us streets, I see them rapidly de- but I have been given a new ti- Evening News begins with, thank a Teacher. Also be grate- who remember, there used to teriorating, and I just don’t tle. I am now a Senior Citizen. “Good Evening,” and then - be a mixed use building con- want to see them collapse. ful to Mom and Dad for hav Let me tell you a little bit proceeds to tell about these ing books and newspapers in sisting of a laundromat on the C.M. about our organization. We people getting killed or kill- your house. ground level and apartments have been around for a long ing someone else. Are these I have always said, “A house time and we have a large young adults in our Senior is not a home without a news- membership. Our club is not Farm system? No! I’m sorrypaper in it.” a bunch of rookies. We have to say but they are still in the a good farm system and our little leagues. Thomas Francis Clark numbers are increasing year I have an idea that would Metuchen

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Printed on 100% recycled paper www.amboyguardian.com September 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .5 Volunteer Community Calendar Fireighters Perth Amboy Needed WED. Sep 12 Municipal Court, 1:30 p.m., Where to Find Us . . . PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Court House, New Brunswick Ave. Amboy Fire Department: Vol- City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. City Hall, High Street unteer Division needs mem- IN CLIFFWOOD: THURS. Sep. 13 Municipal Court, 6 p.m., bers. Accepting men and A&P FOOD MARKET ...... 325 ROUTE 35 Court House, New Brunswick Ave. IN CLIFFWOOD BEACH: women ages 18 years or older. 7-ELEVEN...... 196 ROUTE 35 MON. Sep 17 City Council, Caucus 4:30 p.m. IN FORDS: Volunteers must be a Perth City Hall, High Street COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Amboy resident. For more in- TUES. Sep 18 Municipal Court, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. METROPOLITAN CAFE ...... 747 KING GEORGE’S RD. formation please contact 732- Court House, New Brunswick Ave. PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. 442-3430. ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. South Amboy SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. IN HOPELAWN: KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. HIV Support MON Sep 17 City Council, Business, 6 p.m. SOVEREIGN BANK ...... 571 FLORIDA GROVE RD PERTH AMBOY — Raritan IN ISELIN City Hall, N. Broadway THOMAS PLOSKONKA C.P.A...... 1149 GREEN ST. Bay Medical Center is spon- WED Sep 19 City Council, Regular 7 p.m. IN LAURENCE HARBOR: soring an HIV support group City Hall, N. Broadway HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. KRAUSZER’S...... 9 LAURENCE PKWY. meeting on Monday, Sep. 17 IN MORGAN: at 6 p.m. Anyone diagnosed SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. IN PARLIN: with or caring for someone in- DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. fected with HIV is welcome to IN PERTH AMBOY: ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. attend. Meetings are held ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. at the hospital’s Perth Am- AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. AMBOY EYE CARE 94 SMITH ST. boy Division, New Brunswick BANCO POPULAR ...... 633 STATE ST. BANK OF AMERICA...... 211 SMITH ST. Avenue. THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. To register or for more infor- C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. CAPITAL ONE BANK ...... 313 STATE ST. mation, call (732) 324-5022. CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. Kearny CRISPY CHICKEN ...... 223 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. Cottage Open FLOWERS ‘N THINGS ...... 69 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY - Come visit FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. the historic home of Commo- JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. dore Lawrence Kearny. The KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. LAUNDRY FACTORY ...... 162 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Cottage is located at 63 Ca- LAUNDRY ON MADISON ...... 285 MADISON AVE. talpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and is LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. open on Mondays and Thurs- LEONARDO DAVINCI’S...... 71 SMITH ST. LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. days from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and LUIGI’S RISTORANTE ...... 93 SMITH ST. the last Sunday of the month MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The -Ke PIZZARELI. PIZZA ...... 232 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. arny Cottage needs your help. PHO ZONE ...... 182A SMITH ST. POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Anyone interested in joining PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. the Kearny Cottage Historical PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. Society please contact 732- PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. 293-1090. We are on the web! RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. www.KearnyCottage.org SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. 7-ELEVEN 553 ...... SAYRE AVE. SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Plays in The SOVEREIGN BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. Park TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. EDISON - J.B.’s Harmoni- UNITECH AUTOBODY ...... 284 BERTRAND AVE. VIDA CHURCH ...... 189 FAYETTE ST. ca - Our 20th Annual Indoor WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. Children’s Musical Oct 6, IN SAYREVILLE: BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. 7, 13, 14, 20 at 12 & 3 p.m. CHINESE DELITE ...... 59 MAIN ST. Adults - $7.00, Senior Citi- SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. zens - $5.00, Children 12 and VENICE PIZZERIA ...... 881 MAIN ST. Under Free. Shows play ev- IN SEWAREN: MOBY DICK’S ...... 351 WEST AVE. ery night of the week at 8:30, PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. except for Sundays. Plays-in- SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. IN SOUTH AMBOY: the-Park is located 1 block AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY south of the Menlo Park Mall BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY BROADWAY BISTRO ...... 126 N. BROADWAY off of Route 1, in Edison, N.J. CENTER DELI ...... 250 N. STEVENS AVE. The turn off is called Grand- CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY view Avenue. At the top of the COLLEEN’S KITCHEN ...... 132 S. PINE ST. COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. short hill make your irst right STAY FOODTOWN ...... 611 BORDENTOWN AVE. on to Pine Drive and the Park KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. Rangers will guide you to a INFORMED! MS. LEE’S CUISINE ...... 2087 HIGHWAY 35 parking spot. Fax:732-548- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS 132 ...... S. BROADWAY 1484 • Phone: 732-548-2884. ATTEND SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. Please bring a non-perish- WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY PUBLIC IN WOODBRIDGE: able food item to beneit less CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... 52 MAIN ST. fortunate residents through MEETINGS MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. M.C.C.F.O.O.D.S. This - pro 114 MAIN BAGELS ...... 114 MAIN ST. gram is funded in part by the REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. Middlesex County Board of WOODBRIDGE VETERINARY GROUP ...... 424 AMBOY AVE. Chosen Freeholders, the Mid- dlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission with as- We have a new email address! sistance thru a grant provided [email protected] by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Dept of State. 6. The Amboy Guardian * September 12, 2012

Prayer Awareness March Victory Bridge *Photos by Paul W. Wang

A yellow ribbon to remeber the victims

Perth Amboy Mayoral Can- didate Bob McCoy with Congressman Bob Menen- dez at a rock the vote fund- Marching across the bridge raiser for Obama *photo submitted by Kisha McCoy Ojeda The Leonard Sendelsky 3rd Annual PERTH AMBOY - “Stories From Perth Amboy” Avail- Golf & able at Raritan Bay Coffee Company at the Historic Train Station, M-F, 6 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Also Cocktail available at the Barge Restaurant 201 Front St. Perth Amboy. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 Reception a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. MANALAPAN - The Mayors Henry & Diaz, Mickey Gross & Msgr Gordon to 10 p.m. - $20 Leonard Sendelsky Golf & Cocktail Reception will be at the Knob Hill Golf Book Signing Book Signing Club, 1 Shineckcock Dr., - PERTH AMBOY - There will PERTH AMBOY - Local au Manalapan, NJ on Sep- be a book signing of local au- thor Katherine Massopust tember 18: Patio Break- will have a book signing of thor Katherine Massopust who fast 9 a.m., Shotgun Tee her new book, “Stories From wrote “Stories From Perth off: 10 a.m., Cocktail Perth Amboy” on Wednesday, Amboy” at the Kearny - CotReception: 3 p.m. Each September 26 at 7 p.m. at the tage, 63 Catalpa Ave., at 2 golferp.m. will receive patio Raritan Bay Coffee Company on Sunday, September 23. Forbreakfast, greens fee, golf at the Historic Train Station. more info call 732-293-1090. cart, golf shirt, on course refreshments and cock- tail reception ticket. Early Bird Savings: Register be- www.amboyguardian.com fore August 15 - Individu- Two women comfort each other al Golfer - $180, Foursome $720, Register after Au- gust 16: Individual Golfer COMPLETE ACCOUNTING SERVICES $205, Foursome $800. For Thomas M. Ploskonka & Company, P.A. those guests only attend- Certiied Public Accountants ing the Cocktail Reception - $75. Register at www. “My approach to the practice of rbaymca.org. For more accounting is different than most others’. info about the golf outing Thomas M. PloskonkaAccountants normally respond to their clients’ or the Y, please contact requests and needs. I go beyond that.” Yarelis at 732-442-3632. Visit my Web page for a Free Consultation! Come out and help sup- port the Raritan Bay Area Web: www.ploskonka-cpa.com YMCA. 1149 Green Street Iselin. New Jersey 08830 ADS SELL! Flowers to remember E-mail: [email protected] Call Carolyn Phone (732) 283-0114 Fax: (732) 283-3329 732-896-4446 September 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .7

Do you or someone you know have Old Photographs or Documents? The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is Looking for Old Photos and Documents of Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents We are on the web!!! www.amboyguardian.com will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. For more info please call 732-293-1090 8. The Amboy Guardian * September 12, 2012 Perth Amboy Hy Tavern Pig Roast for Breast Cancer Awareness - Perth Amboy - September 8, 2012 *photos by Carolyn Maxwell Receives $1.7 NJDEP Coastal Protection Grant News Release PERTH AMBOY— Mayor Wilda Diaz is pleased - to an nounce $1.7 million in funds for waterfront improvements to the areas affected by the March 2010 storm. “This has been long awaited. This area has been fenced off for over two years. Thanks to the State grant we are able to restore our waterfront storm damaged areas,” said Mayor Wilda Diaz. The New Jersey Departmen- tal Environmental Protec- tion, Coastal Protection Grant funded Perth Amboy for re- pairs to the walkway, bulk- head replacement, revetment and beach replenishment for Sadowksi Parkway and areas near the Raritan Yacht Club on Water Street and the Historic Ferry Slip on Front Street. Construction is expected to begin in October.

Conversational Italian PERTH AMBOY - Interested in learning to speak Italian? The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is offering Italian les- sons on Wednesday evenings beginning on September 19 at 6 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Showing support at Hy Tavern Pig Roast Fundraiser for Breast Cancer $60 for eight weeks. For more info call 732-293-1090. Vote By Mail Knitting Circle 50+ Art Show Dunk A Just Us SOUTH AMBOY - There will PERTH AMBOY - Looking Assistance be a Knitting Circle on the for artists for an upcoming South Amboy Cruisers irst and third Tuesday each event in October at the Kearny SAYREVILLE/SOUTH AM- Training month at 6 p.m. at the Dowdell Cottage. There will be an art Politician And BOY - Come join us at Cruisin PERTH AMBOY - There will Library, 100 Harold G. Hoff- display from local artists 50+ be a training session on vote The Peterpank Diner With The man Plaza, South Amboy. For years to have their work on Help The Just Us Cruisers Car Club, by mail apps/ballots on Mon- more info call 732-721-6060. display at the Kearny Cottage, day, September 17 at 6:30 DJ Richie, The Flash & Crew 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. Library - p.m. at the Dems HQ, 144 SOUTH AMBOY - Dunk from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. start For more info call Paul at 732- - New Brunswick Ave., Perth Accepting some of the well-known per- ing Jun 01 (Clubs & Orga 293-1090 nizations) every Friday night Amboy. Anyone who will be sonalities of South Amboy until Sept. 21.In The Parking assisting voters with this pro- Registrations and help the Dowdell Library Lot Of The Peterpank Diner at cess should attend this training PERTH AMBOY - Assump- at the same time. A dunking 967 Route 9 North In Sayre- with the County Clerk, Elaine. tion Catholic School is accept- Middlesex booth in front of City Hall will ville/South Amboy . This year RSVP by text to 732-423-9880 ing registrations. feature former South Amboy we will make Donations To, or call 732-826-7876. Consider a Catholic Educa- County Senior Mayor John O’Leary, City The Camp Dill Foundation, tion for your child at Assump- Councilman Mickey Gross, Sayreville Brain Injured Chil- Friends of the tion Catholic School that next Health & South Amboy High School dren. We Welcome Everyone Sayreville Public year will celebrate a milestone teacher and coach Tony Gon- At Our Cruise Nights Clas- - 50 years of excellence in ed- Fitness Walk salves, and drum major for the sic Cars, Customs, Trucks & Library Meeting ucation! EDISON - There will be the illustrious Colonel D.B. Kelly Custom Motorcycles, If You SAYREVILLE - The Friends Our school has an Open Middlesex County Senior Pipes & Drums of the AOH of Drive It. You Can Bring It. Forof the Sayreville Public Li- Enrollment Policy accepting Health & Fitness WalkSouth on Amboy, George Fuller. Info Call: Richie @ 732-525-brary will hold their monthly applicants at any time. ACS September 19 from 10 The a.m. booth sponsored by the 0412. For Info The Night Ofmeeting on Saturday, Septem- summer ofice hours are from to 1 p.m. at Roosevelt Park. Dowdell Library Foundation The Show Call The Diner @ber 15, 2012 at 9:30AM in the 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on TuesdayThere will be health screen- and Assemblyman John S. 732-721-2850 Live DJ MusicLibrary Conference Room. through Thursday. We have ings, wellness info, entertain- Wisniewski, will be part of the From The 50’s,60’s,70’s,80’s, The group will be organizing openings for the 2012-2013 ment, warm-up exercises, Arts Festival and Street Fair Kids Games, Trophies Ev- donated books for their sale school year in grades: Pre-K boxed lunches, T-shirts, give- held on Sunday, September ery Night & It’s FREE Doorat Sayreville Day on Sunday,(age 4), K,1,2,3,4,7 & 8. Visitaways and rafles. Registra- 23 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Prizes, 50/50 ,Food, and September 16. Donations are us at www.assumptioncatho- tion is required. Contact your on Broadway, South Amboy. More. Come And Enjoy A being taken by the group of licschool.net or call the school local Senior Center or call the All funds raised will be used Great Night Of Fun...We Arechildren’s books. For further at 732-826-8721. Our Princi- Middlesex County Ofice of to purchase new computers for A Member Of The Central NJinformation contact Elaine at pal will give you a tour and Aging & Disabled Services. the Sadie Pope Dowdell Pub- Car Club Association.Com. 732-727-0192. answer any questions. 732-745-3295. lic Library of South Amboy. September 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Backpack Distribution St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry Atlantic City Perth Amboy * Photos submitted Bus Trip LAW OFFICES OF PERTH AMBOY - Bus trip ERALDES E. CABRERA to Bally’s Hotels and Casi- nos from St. Peter’s Epis- Specializing In copal Church Parish House, • Civil Litigation 183 Rector St., Perth Amboy on Sunday, October 14. Bus • Matrimonial leaves at 12 Noon. Tickets are • Immigration $27 p.p. Sponsored by St.- Pe ter’s Mother’s Guild. Tickets • Bankruptcy can be purchased by calling Ann at 732-442-8875. Enjoy a • Real Estate Ofices Located At: day of fun with your friends. 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732)826-5020 Paella Party 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908)351-0957 PERTH AMBOY - St. Peter’s Art Reception Episcopal Church presents A THURSDAY, Sept. 20th - 7 Fundraiser for Paella Party catered by: Little p.m. - Art Reception for Hearts Spain Restaurant. Come en- Miguel Morales of Nature by Noelle Jimenez PERTH AMBOY- Miguel joy an afternoon of good food, - Zaleski, at Raritan Bay Cof Morales Fundraiser, Friday, music & entertainment by a fee, inside the Perth Amboy September 14, 6 p.m. at the Flamenco dancer. September train station, 233 Smith St., 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Armory Restaurant., Front Perth Amboy NJ. Noelle is Street,a Perth Amboy. at The Boyd House Lawn, 222nationally recognized nature Rector St., Perth Amboy. Price photographer. You will be $20 adults, $15 children, (un- amazed by her stunning slide Annual der 12 free). Contact Elaine show and photo exhibit which 732-738-4138 or Betty 848- runs through October. Doors Golden Rule 203-4642 for more info. open at 6:30 p.m. Tea SAYREVILLE/SOUTH AM- BOY - The Annual Golden Rule Tea will be held on Sun- day, September 16th at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave, Sayreville/ South Amboy from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Tea will include a fashion show from the Titanic era as well as a display of Ti- tanic memorabilia. Various teas will be served together with homemade sandwiches and desserts. Tickets are $15. Reservations are a must. Call 732-727-1935 or the Golden Rule Preschool at 732-721- 3887 for further info and res- ervations. Sunday Luncheon & Lecture Featuring Artist Francis McGinley NEW BRUNSWICK - On Sunday, September 16, the Raritan-Millstone Heritage Alliance will welcome Frank McGinley to their Sunday Luncheon and Lecture Series. A celebrated author and artist from central New Jersey, Mr. McGinley will show several of the one hundred original paintings from his new book, “Let Us Never Forget, an - Il lustrated History of World War II and the Holocaust.” Copies of the book will be available for sale $35 at the book sign- ing following the luncheon. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2 Albany St., New Brunswick. To register, please mail your $35 check, payable to Raritan- Millstone Heritage Alliance and marked, “September Lun- cheon,” to Mrs. Elyce - Jen nings, 851 River Rd., Piscat- away, NJ 08854-5550 or call 732-463-0767. 10. The Amboy Guardian * September 12, 2012 Artfest & Public Notice Women’s PERTH AMBOY - The Hous- Learn About Balancing Hormones Naturally and Rapid Weight Loss Street Fair ing Authority of the City of Health & SOUTH AMBOY - The City Perth Amboy is no longer ac- of South Amboy Artfest & Wellness Fair cepting new applications for SOUTH AMBOY - The Y Do You Suffer From: Street Fair will be on Sunday, senior/disabled housing effec- celebrates Women’s Health & Sept. 23 11a.m. until 4 p.m. tive Tuesday, September 4, Fitness in September as a way Rain Date: Sunday Sept. 30. High Blood Pressure Trouble Sleeping 2012. New applications will to promote the importance and Crafters, artists, food vendors. only be accepted for the public value of women maintaining Free Hands on activities. Free Digestive Problems Low Sex Drive housing program from Perth a healthy lifestyle. The South Entertainment on Broadway! Amboy residents displaced Amboy Branch YMCA will Hot Flashes Free admission and parking. by a natural disaster. Contact be hosting a Women’s Health For vendor info call 732-316- (732) 826-3110 for further in- & Wellness Fair on Tuesday, 8213. formation or questions. September 25th from 9 a.m. Do you want to get rid of these symptoms? Janice -1 p.m. to engage women in Do you want to Lose Weight Rapidly Safely and Naturally? Garbolino healthful activities together. Women throughout the com- Memorial 5K Meet 'N Greet munity are invited to partici- Call 732-324-4300 PERTH AMBOY - Anyone pate in the scheduled events 788 Convery Blvd. Walk/Run business owner interested in that will take place at the Perth Amboy NJ 08861 SOUTH AMBOY - Cancer. being one of the sponsors to South Amboy Y, located at 200 The Big ‘C’ - call it what you promote your business at a bi- John T. O’Leary Blvd, South will. Years ago it seemed like a monthly Meet 'N Greet at the Amboy. death sentence but today with Barge Restaurant, 201 Front Scheduled activities for the the work being done the Lance Street, Perth Amboy please morning include Zumba Ton- Armstrong Foundation, more call Milton Paris, President ing, Cycling, and Tai Chi Open Jam Report people are ighting the battle of Getting Ahead in Business: classes, blood pressure screen- and winning, going on to live 732-306-0040. Limited Free ings from Raritan Bay Medi- happy, healthy and productive Advertising in Newspaper cal Center, free lu shots by Dr. lives. plus Constant Contact. Free Ofori-Behome of Adom Fam- It is the focus on the living buffet. Reserve your space ily Medicine, dark chocolate that brought the YMCA and now. Limited spacing. giveaways, and more!. Please the Lance Armstrong Foun- visit our website for a com- dation together, united in a plete schedule of activities for common purpose — to ensure the day: www.ymcaofmewsa. that cancer survivors and their org. families receive the help and Free Personal All women in the community support they need to thrive. are invited to join us and cel- Each year 400+ walkers and Growth & ebrate at the South Amboy Y’s runners participate in the an- Women’s Health & Wellness nual Janice Garbolino Me- Leadership Fair. For more information, morial 5K event, walking or please call the Y’s Welcome running in memory of Janice Development Desk at 732-553-9622. Garbolino, the former Health Class & Wellness Director of the Sciortino’s PERTH AMBOY - During the Metuchen Branch YMCA, month of October Leo Sierra, Supports who lost her battle with breast a leadership development con- cancer in 2002. sultant is hosting two free study South Amboy Janice would be pleased and groups that will meet once a proud of the work the YMCA YMCA At week for 5 straight weeks. The is undertaking with the Lance irst class is called “The 21 -Ir Proceeds Day Armstrong Foundation in her refutable Laws of Leadership” memory. Fundraiser which is based on one of John SOUTH AMBOY — Scior- NEW THIS YEAR: The Y C. Maxwell best sellers and is is asking participants to get in- tino’s Harbor Lights and the about learning the proven laws volved by not only walking or South Amboy Branch YMCA that will increase your lead- running in memory or in honor are excited to announce “Pro- *Photos submitted ership ability and allow you of a loved one, but by raising ceeds Day” beneitting the to produce better results. The By Eddy Gonzalez also Barry Rosengarten for funds in support of the pro- Y’s “Strong Kids” Program. second class is called “The 15 PERTH AMBOY - This his support and letting us gram. Participants can simply Proceeds Day will be held at Laws of Growth” based on the summer I must say was the host the Open Jam on his and easily establish a personal Sciortino’s on Thursday, Sep- upcoming new book by John best open air open jam yet. property and all the guests fundraising page and set a per- tember 13th from 11:30am Maxwell to be released dur- A new group of musicians who came to the jam. sonal or team fundraising goal – 11:30pm. Sciortino’s has ing the month of October and and singers came to the jam These open mic nights are by visiting the YMCA’s web- generously offered to donate is about learning the key in- younger to and rocked it. important to everyone. It’s site (www.ymcaofmewsa.org) 15% of all bills, dine-in only, gredients for personal growth I’ve never seen such dedi- an outlet and entertainment. and clicking on the Garbolino to the Y’s scholarship program - cation. They never missed It is a place to show the re- & allow you to reach your po when a Proceeds Day lyer is 5K Event link. one jam not to mention this sults of hours of practice and tential . These two groups are presented. The restaurant is EVENT DETAILS: The Free of charge and are open year three other open mics motivate more practice it is event will take place at Roo- located at 132 South Broad- started. They went to all and a place to gain conidence only to serious individuals that way in South Amboy. sevelt Park in Edison NJ on are looking for growth oppor- a practice day so 5 out of 7 self worth it is a place that Saturday, morning Septem- As a special treat, all families tunities. For any questions or days these kids were jam- inspires and creates desire ber 22nd. Registration will who attend Proceeds Day will to register for the class you can ming and doing it well. I’ve and passion, something that be entered into a rafle to win be accepted in advance at played guitar in bars and a lot of today’s youth have email Leo Sierra at leopoldo_ their choice of one of the fol- the branches of the YMCA clubs for a long time and the lost. [email protected] or check lowing fabulous prizes: One of Metuchen, Edison, Wood- skills they have are amazing. George and myself (a.k.a. his website at www.leosierra. FREE Month of School Age bridge & South Amboy andinfo Class Schedule: The 21 They all have talent and a The Commission) are plan- online through midnight on After Care (October 2012), Irrefutable Laws of Leader- great future. It was a honor ning a music festival for next Thursday, September 20th. One FREE Week of Camp ship (Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. to meet and play with them season were more of Perth After September 20th, partici- SAY (Summer 2013), or One October 2, 9,16, 23, 30). The and look forward to season Amboy’s talent can perform pants can register the morning FREE Session of Swim - Les 3 of the Open Air Open Jam. so stay tuned to the Amboy 15 Laws of Personal Growth sons (November-December of the event, from 7:30 AM I must give special thanks Gardian where you heard it (Every Thursday at 7 p.m. 2012). In the excitement of until 8:15 AM at Lakeview to the backbone of it all and irst for updates, start prac- October 4,11, 18, 25, Nov 1).“Back to School”, why not School in Roosevelt Park (the great friend George Bonilla ticing! Location: 189 Fayette Street, take a night to relax and have location of the start and inish Perth Amboy. of the 5K). a family dinner at Sciortino’s? September 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .11 12. The Amboy Guardian * September 12, 2012 Amboy Spotlight: The Barge Restaurant The Barge Celebrates it’s 83rd Anniversary By: Katherine Massopust Food, 3.) Prompt Service. lobsterA and shrimp.” PERTH AMBOY - Over 83 successful business takes a lot Alex Vosinas supports prac- years old, with its beginnings of hard work, long hours and tically all of the City events in 1929 the Barge is a modern an excellent staff.” Alex is as well as many charities. day landmark in Perth Amboy. proud to state, “We have staff “And anything else I’m called The menu has never changed members who have worked upon,” he states. Alex Vosi- over the past 40 years and here for over 40 years. Thenas has won Entrepreneur of fresh seafood, prime meats average time someone stays the Year on October 18, 2001 and Maine lobster have re- is 10 years. We believe in- takby the Perth Amboy Cham- mained a staple. ing care of our staff as we take ber of Commerce, and an Back in 1925 through 1950 care of our repeat customers. Award from Veteran’s Voice the Barge was a loating res- The staff is dedicated to their in 2007, and both Alex- Vosi taurant and used to be known work and to the success of the nas and George Nickolas won as Brownie’s Barge. It served restaurant.” Businessmen of the Year from the catch of the day. In 1951 The menu offers a variety of P.A.M.A on April 12, 2011 Exterior of the Barge Restaurant a ire destroyed Brownie’s seafood as well as other dish- and for their award received Barge so the restaurant was re- es. Some of the menu items in- a Citation from Perth Amboy built on the shore near where clude Broiled Fresh Flounder Mayor Wilda Diaz, New Jer- it was docked. Over the years at $11.95, Broiled Salmon at sey Senator Joe Vitale and As- the Barge went through sev- $11.95, Broiled Red Snapper semblyman John Wisniewski. eral different owners. at5 $11.95 all served with po- The Barge also won for Best Presently, the Barge is owned tato and salad to name a few. Entree in The 2nd Annual by Alex Vosinas and his father- The Barge features Early Bird Taste of Perth Amboy in 2011 in-law, George Nickolas. Alex Specials (before 4 p.m.). and the Barge will be partici- was born in Sparta, Greece The interior of the Barge pating in the 3rd Annual Taste and came to the United States Restaurant is decorated with of Perth Amboy, October 2, at age 7 in 1969 and lived murals from local artist Tom 2012. in Perth Amboy until 1996 Ward. The Barge sells Ward’s When asked the future of the when he moved to Metuchen. paintings as well. There are Barge, “I want to keep the res- George Nickolas was also some paintings from local art- taurant running and make im- born in Sparta, Greece but ist Francis McGinley in the provements every day.” Barge Owners George Nickolas and Alex Vosinas moved to a waterfront town in bar which were gifts from To celebrate the Barge’s Athens to become a mechanic the artist. The Barge also is Anniversary there will be for more details on upcoming to work on the cruise ships. In decorated in nautical decor to daily specials. For the month 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 events. There also was a Meet p.m. For more info call Milton 1956 (George was 18), his un- relect the atmosphere of the of September there will ‘N Greet at the Barge for busi- cle who lived in Perth Amboy Waterfront. Alex had the front be a Lobster Festival - Mon at 732-306-0040. nesses to network on Tuesday, and owned Coney Island Res- patio constructed outside for day thru Thursday - two 1lb When asked the secret of - taurant sponsored his father, outdoor dining in 1994, which Maine lobsters with Mussels August 28, 2012 from 5:30 his success, Alex Vosinas an p.m. to 8:30 p.m. “The Meet swers, “The customers are George, and two other siblings the Barge has live entertain- Fra Diavolo, salad with cof- ‘N Greet was so popular in Au- my bosses. Believe me, it’s to come to the United States. ment and a great waterfront fee or hot tea for $28.95. No gust that we had to cut people not about the business. It’s all George worked as a dish- view. He also had the upstairs Coupons apply. Cannot be about you. Special request is washer in Coney Island until apartment (where the former combined with any other of- off early.” By popular demand, - the cook retired so George’s owners lived) converted to a fer. Please check the Barge’s the next Meet ‘N Greet will be our specialty. Without custom uncle trained him as a cook. dining hall for parties in 1997.website www.thebarge.com on Wednesday, November 14, ers, you are nobody.” George and his brother later The Barge has hosted a va- bought Tom and Maria’s Res- riety of clubs in Perth Amboy Local Singer/Songwriter’s Music Video Wins Award taurant in Edison and in 1981 including the Women’s Club, they bought the Barge which The Royal Garden Club, Ki- At World Music & Film Festival he now owns with Alex Vosi- wanis Club, Lion’s Club, etc. Project Filmed Entirely In Perth Amboy, Emerges With Best Rock Music Video Honors nas, his son-in-law. Married all have had their meetings and News Release tival drew hundreds of ilm 50 years to his wife Dolo- eaten at the Barge for lunch at and video submissions from res, George has two children, Club rates. The Barge hosts WASHINGTON D.C. - Sing- 32 countries. daughter Callie Ann (married over 100 parties a year includ- er-songwriter and Perth Am- The video, directed by to Alex) and son, Christopher. ing baby showers, bridal show- boy resident, Jeff Saxon, took Christina Eliopoulos, was When he was a young man, ers, birthday parties, reunions, home the Best Rock Music ilmed entirely in Perth- Am Alex worked as a busboy in the corporate parties, retirement Video award at The World -Muboy, New Jersey, during a Barge. Alex’s father, George parties, etc. The Barge caters sic And Independent Film Fes- two day shoot in the spring of worked as a cook at the Barge on and off the premises for any tival, recently held in Wash- 2011, offers a symbolic look at for 40 years while his mother, occasion with an assortment of ington, D.C. The international a slice of America in the form Stella worked at Amboy Knits. menus to choose from. music and ilm festival pre- of a small to medium size ur- While in high school, Alex Alex Vosinas has taken part sented the honor for Saxon’s ban city; in this case, Perth learned to be a cook at the of Op Sail 2000, the annual moody and politically-perti- Amboy. Eliopoulos explains: Barge. Alex graduated Perth Raritan Yacht Club’s Sail to nent anthem, “High Time For “The video sets out to capture - Amboy High School in 1980 Fight Juvenile Diabetes, Mus A Hero”. The winners were the hopeful spirits that live in a Jeff Saxon holding his and then eventually owned the cular Dystrophy Association announced August 25th at a town where help is obviously award *photo submitted Barge in 1993 when he bought events, and the Louise Simon black--tie luncheon held in needed…where struggles be- one of the partners out. Foundation for Cancer. He is the Presidential Ballroom of set us, but hope keeps people in across. Several young bal- Presently, at the Barge, a supporter of Perth Amboy’s the Capital Hilton Hotel, cap- looking ahead and moving for- let dancers from The Joffrey Alex serves as cook, host and Concert’s By the Bay and the ping off a week of screenings, ward.” This was Eliopoulos’s Ballet and Alvin Ailey bal- maître’d. Alex feels it is an Associa- panels and events. Saxon also irst music video project, but let troupes are featured in the honor to be associated with tion. He is an Elected Mem- performed an acoustic gui- the NJ-based director also won video. a business that has been es- ber of the Board of Trustees at tar and vocal rendition of the the New Jersey Film Festival’s “High Time For A Hero” was tablished for over 87 years. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox song shortly after receiving his Best Documentary honors in also nominated for Best Music “Tradition keeps going on. Church in Perth Amboy. He trophy at the ceremony. “I’m 2009 for “Greetings From As - Video honors at The Toronto Customers keep coming back and his wife, Callie have two incredibly thankful, honored bury Park: The Movie”. El - Independent Film Festival, and they love what we have to children: George and Nicko- and excited just to have been iopoulos and director of pho- which takes place this month. offer.” las. nominated for this award, but tography, Edouard Nammour, The audio single, “High What makes a successfully What does Alex cook at winning was truly the icing on implemented some astute and Time For A Hero”, is available restaurant? Alex answers, home? “I make whatever my the cake.”, Saxon stated. The powerful symbolism to get the on iTunes and the video can be “Three things: 1) Price, 2) wife and kids want - mostly 3rd annual music and ilm fes- hope-over-despair message viewed on You Tube. September 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .13 Open Mic Book Sale PERTH AMBOY - There will PERTH AMBOY - There is an Elvis Tribute be an Poetry and Music Open ongoing book sale at the Perth Senior Scene Mic Night every 2nd and 4th Amboy Free Public Library, Show Thursday of the month from 196 Jefferson St., Perth Am- PORT READING - There will 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Perthbe an Elvis Tribute Show star- boy. Fill a bag for $5. New Amboy Gallery for the Arts, Happenings books have arrived! Mystery, ring Rick Alviti on Saturday, Classics, Popular Authors! 339 Reade St., Perth Amboy. October 27 at St. Anthony of Come show off your talent. Perth Amboy Book Dealers Welcome. For Padua, 436 Port Reading Ave., For more information contact TODAY, Sep. 12 Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m., more info call 732-826-2600. Port Reading. Doors open at Williamson Hall, High St. There are also books for sale at 732-826-1690 ext. 4325. 6 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets • Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, Raritan Bay Coffee Company Record are $45 pp. Includes: show, hot Florida Grove Rd. (at the Historic Train Station) buffet, dessert, coffee, tea & • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. soda. B.Y.O.B. Seats are lim- THURS., Sep. 13 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Collection ited. First Come First Served. Family Life Center, Madison Ave. PARILIN - The Friends of the For more info or tickets call Ukrainian Assumption Seniors, 12 Noon Our Lady of Sayreville Public Library will Francine at 732-881-3619. Church basement, Alta Vista Place continue its program of record MON., Sep. 17 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., Victories donations. The records must Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. be either 45’s or 33 1/3. We do TUES., Sep. 18 Holy Spirit Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Church Hall, Brace Ave. Oktoberfest not accept 78’s. Please contact Garden Club SAYREVILLE - Our Lady • Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., Teri at 732-727-7639 for - fur Presbyterian Center, Market St. of Victories Parish will hold ther information or if you have By The Bay WED Sep. 5 Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m., a parish Oktoberfest on Sat- large record donations. Williamson Hall, High St. urday, September 29 from 7 Photo Contest • Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, p.m. to 11 p.m. in Monsignor Zumba Class PERTH AMBOY - We will be Florida Grove Rd. Dalton Hall. Bernie’s Orches- PERTH AMBOY - Here is having a photo contest with • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. tra will provide entertaining what you have been wait- three categories: Public Gar- • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., German music. The Bayern ing for... we have started a dens of Perth Amboy, Private Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St Verein dancers will entertainbrand new Zumba class - evGardens of Perth Amboy, Out THURS., Sep. 13 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., throughout the evening. A ery Monday at 7 p.m. and willof the box (Get creative with a Family Life Center, Madison Ave. delicious German dinner will be taught by one of the best garden image!). There will be South Amboy be served along with mouth- prizes awarded and the win- TODAY Sep. 12 South Amboy Seniors, noon, Zumba instructors in our area. Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. watering German desserts. So, we invite you and all your ners will be on the cover of MON. Oct. 1 St. Mary’s Seniors, noon, German beer, wine, soda, and friends to come work-out with our 2013 calendar. The Garden Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. water will be available all eve- us every Monday night. There Club will be selling the cal- ning. The ticket price is $35 is no better way to start of the endars for a fundraiser. ANY and can be purchased by call- week than burning some calo- Perth Amboy resident can en- ing either Teri at (732) 727- ries, losing weight and elimi- ter, including our members 7639 or Joe at (732) 257-4351. nating stress while having that live in Perth Amboy. *All SEND US YOUR Tables of ten can be reserved fun! Admission: $5 per- images per must be taken in Perth for the event. Tickets will also son. Address: 189 Fayette St.,Amboy. RULES: Anyone can CLUB NEWS be available after all Masses Perth Amboy (Entrance by the enter, including our club mem- starting on August 19. Administration building). For bers. All images must be taken questions call: (732) 709-0129 in Perth Amboy. Deadline will be September 15th. You may submit up to three images. WOW! One per category. Images may be emailed to royalgc@ya- Answers hoo.com. 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