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12002 Dtvir* Media EnttrprlMi, Inc 732.574-1200 • p.o. Box 3095, south Amboy, NJ 08879 Your Neighborhood In Print Since 1882 Perth Amboy Con Man Charged With Real Estate Fraud YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER PERTH AMBOY—Last week, List. Authorities believe that Orange, Essex County. The Divi- the Division of Criminal Justice Amendola may be armed and dan- sion of Criminal Justice allege announced the unsealing of an gerous. Anyone with information that the Vernon Avenue property indictment which charges a for- on the whereabouts of Yanko was initially acquired by a compa- mer Perth Amboy resident with Amendola is encouraged to con- ny controlled by Amendola. The masterminding and operating a tact State Investigator Raymond property was then sold twice to an wide-ranging and profitable real Gardner of the New Jersey Divi- impersonator using a stolen tden- estate fraud scheme in northern sion of Criminal Justice at (609) tity. Amendola arranged for two New Jersey that netted oVer 984-6500. mortgages to be obtained by the $500,000 in illegal gains. The indictment alleges that imposter excess of $100,000 as a Yanko Amendola According to Peter C. Harvey, Amendola, a former mortgage result of each transaction. First Assistant Attorney General broker who was previously indict- • 4 Greenwood Lake Street, Essex County. It is alleged that and Director of the Division of ed by the Division of Criminal Newark, Essex County. It is this property was sold twice to an Criminal Justice, the Financial Justice in 2001, orchestrated a alleged that this property was sold imposter who obtained two mort- Crimes and Anti-Trust Bureau of real estate fraud scheme designed by Amendola to an imposter who gages - $198,000 and $165,000 the Division of Criminal Justice to obtain funds from mortgage acquired an $88,000 mortgage, respectively. On both occasions, it secured a State Grand Jury indict- companies. The investigation un- The property was then reacquired is alleged lhat the bulk of the ment against Yanko Amendola, covered six fraudulent real estate by Amendola from the imposter mortgage monies were used to

29, of 774 Barry Ave. (last known transactions involving three sepa- for $ I and immediately resold to a pay offa bogus mortgage purport- address), Perth Amboy, in mid- rate properties in which it is third party who obtained a edly held by Amcndola, who uhi- March. alleged that Amendola arranged $95,000 mortgage. It is alleged matefy kept the funds. Amendola remains a fugitive the purchase and sale of the prop- that Amendola retained the mort- An indictment is merely an %dcx from justice and has been placed erties for his own personal profit, gage monies from both fraudulent accusation. The defendant(s) are on the Division of Criminal The properties include: sales. presumed innocent unless or until AttantlcTire 7 Justices' Most Wanted Fugitive • 212 Mount Vernon Ave., • 88 Ridge Ave., West Orange, proven guilty. Botanical Gardens 11,14 Sayreville Makes Second Offer Fer NL Industries Site Cablt/M. Inc 5 SAYREVILLE-Sayreville's also $6 million less than a previ- acquire the NL property, clean it Several years ago, the company Cathedral Second-Baptist 19 redevelopment agency has offered ous offer, and Mayor Kennedy up and get redevelopment mov- razed all the buildings and began ing," said O'Brien. to clean up the contaminated soil, entries Dunn Systems 2 $3.97 million for the contaminat- O'Brien said the offer is the first ed National Lead site. However, it step toward condemnation. According to the mayor, the however, much work remains to Columbia Savings Bank 20 appears unlikely that NL Indus- The redevelopment agency site currently brings in $300,000 be done. tries will accept this proposal. hopes to turn the 400-acre site in taxes. If it were cleaned up and The redevelopment agency Eyestyles 3 The $4 million offer figure is into a bustling commercial dis- redeveloped, it could generate as offered $10.6 million in March, Graduation Greetings 12 based on the difference between trict. much as $20 million in tax rev- only to be rejected by National the market value of the cleaned "We can no longer allow the enue. Lead. Company attorney Chris Introcaso Cleaners 13 site - $32 million - and the $28 future of Sayreville to be in some- National Lead operated a paint Gibson said that the latest offer Kaplan, FeingoW & Kaplan 4 million it will take to clean up. It's one else's hands. It is lime to pigment manufacturing plant on would most likely be rejected. He the waterfront tract along added that the value of the proper- Lottery 7 Chevalier Avenue for 47 years. ty is somewhere between $50 and Middlesex County College 3 Attention Readers! The plant was closed in \%2. $100 million. 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YOUR LOCAL NEWS Dotcom Scholarship Clerk's Office Says Weitherfs tdison Enjoy The YMHA Goodbye to OfKte Honors Top Senior Club Benefits Future Nurse Associates PERTH AMBOY—The WOODBRIlXil- Rariijin the school of nursing. Familiar Figure I- DISON-Fernando Perth Amboy YMHA Senior Bay Medical Center-Charles The diaries V.. Gregory WOODBRIDGE-lf you Gonzalez, manager of Weichert, Club offers a three-day pro- E. Gregory School of Nursing School of Nursing offers a 30- were ever a prospective bride in Realtors' l-dison Office, gram for seniors. student Andrea L. Ingram of month diploma program that Woodbridge, you met Helen announced that two sales associ- Mondays, starting at 11:45 Woodbridue. received a 51000 prepares students to take the Fedor. As the Township's ates were recognized for their a.m. is an exercise session scholarship from Medlumter. state licensing examination to Deputy Registrar o( Vital industry accomplishments iti the with Lois Tobias followed by com through the I'oiiiulation of become a registered nurse. Statistics, l-'cdor is the person month of March. a full lunch for $1.75 and the National Student Nurses The school also oilers a 17- you went to tor your Marriage Mike Ham/a led the office in games of your choice. Association (NSNA). The month Career Ladder program Certificate. She has met virtual- sales. A member of Weichert's Wednesdays offer a line scholarship was awarded at for licensed practical nurses to ly ever)' engaged couple in the Sales Club. Hamza qualified for dance teacher, Phyllis Mc- NSNA\s animal convention in become registered nurses. For the New Jersey Association of Township (us long as the bride- Garry, doing the old and new Philadelphia. PA. Andrea is a more information, call (732) Realtors Million Dollar Sales to-be lived in Woodbridge) in favorites. Tobin follows with full-time freshman student at 607-6505. Club in 2001 at the bronze level. the past 21 years. She first her exercises for everyone Roger Meador led the office in and then it's lunch time. A joined the Township in 1977 in listings. A member of Wcichert's 1600 Martine Avenue good lite lunch is always <3^ the C.E.T.A program. After a Sales and Marketed Clubs, 1 Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 served, free of charge. There quarter-ol-a-century as a Meador qualified for the New f ATtlOLIC is always a speaker of interest (908) 889-1600 Township employee, Fedor is Jersey Association of Realtors V^ •'i to seniors. calling it a career. Her last day Million Dollar Sales Club in 2001 Membership dues in the at work was March 28. at the gold level. 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Leo tried dis- had been treated for the same 16 Wagon more pain medication to blot out tracting Vanessa as Trey lunged disease. Later, Todd tried to find 17 Morning mois- her emotional agony, and later Alex Olanov, who had earlier ture a! her. allowing (ireenlee to awoke to find her "greatest fan," 18 Simoleons escape, later. David told Anna Lrica. in her room. Whip assured donatcd her bone marrow t0 save 20 Paris' captive and Jackson that drugs induced his mother, Joy, that Brooke is Starr Alkr learninS that Al 23 Catcher's aid Vanessa's psychotic behavior. his future, and he planned to pro- ™uld walk'Jenniier st0PPed the 24 Tarzan's Fearing Adam's manipulative pose to her. Wait to See: Rick wedding and Hew into Cristian's cronies tendencies. Liza asked Mia to tries to deal with Amber's arms. uViki" (actually Niki) 25 Guest help her protect Colby. Greenlee anguish, hired Jordan, a private detective, 28 Muscle spasm rebulTed Trey's romantic over- 29 Diamonds in DAYS OF OUR LIVES to seduce Ben as part of her plan tures arid let Leo take her in his the sky? A seething Lexie overheard to get rid of him. Wait to See: arms. Vanessa recalled her 30 Anatomical Abe tell Isaac that as much as he Natalie is haunted by her past. 50 Addnl. ph. 11 "Portnoy's 31 Bnllo rival attacker. Wait to See: Tad and duct loves him, he won't go against j j |< her wiles on Ben. 32 Opportunities 51 Surrounded by Complaint" 33 Niche Edmund fight over Jamie. Mia orc an wor s 34 Letterman writer 34 "Goodfellas" serves up an ultimatum. his morals to keep him. Victor PASSIONS rival DOWN 13 Tournament actor AS THE WORLD TURNS called Nico and finalized his Theresa's shotgun went off as format 36 Burden 35 Mad king of 1 Badge earn- Abigail was stunned as she plans to get rid of Nicole. Chloe she argue(j wi(h , Rebecca< drama ers' org. 19 Elevator man 37 Bygone was accepted at Juilliard in New „,, , „ , , , began to see some of the hidden , „ . - , , btnan and Gwen over who had 36 Chain units 2 Grownup 20 Chapeau Persian truth emerge. Paul and Rose York City, but Craig feared that , . . t . . „ 37 Pele's pastime elver 21 Grand scale 38 Suggesting . . e , • i • the right to stay in the Crane made a decision. Katie and Craig b 40 Great Lake 3 Pouch 22 Mr. Walesa slime her dreams of a classical music xi trx. „ „, ., canals 4 Occupations 23 Abbot's head- 39 Butcher-shop agreed to team up in a common career might be dashed by a Mansion- Diana Ilotel room- T»e 8 "Little Women" 26 It takes the 43 Bagel topping setting Molly gets unwelcome news. to See: Abe moves out of the trial to determine who is the legal cake 44 Edge 47 Black Sea arm author Craig and Rosanna grow closer. 9 Paddock 27 Status 45 Chartres chum DiMera mansion. Mrs. Julian Crane began. Wait to 48 Pun, to Carly learns about Parker. Charlie? youngster 29 Dandling 46 Letter from GENERAL HOSPITAL See: "Diana" plans her future 49 Over-publicize 10 Taj Mahal site venue London THE B0LD Gia told Elizabeth of Lucky's with Brian. Alistair warns the ©2002 King FwturcsSynd., lac. AND THE BEAUTIFUL growing closeness to Sarah. As a judge about the verdict he Amber was rushed to the hos- skeptical Alexis looked on, (Alistair) wants. pital, where doctors repaired a Sonny congratulated a shocked PORT CHARLES HOCUS-IOCUS •r AJ. and a delighted Courtney on Rebecca persuaded Alison to HENRY iOtTlNOM their marriage. But later. t>eneve in the healing powers of Courtney's euphoria disappeared her can(j|es But , ivvie tried t0 when she awoke to find AJ. wam A|js()n tha( Rebecca cou|d curled up next to an empty hot- ^ ^ tie. Zander and Maxie bonded. ... dom .(he evj| path . _ ... . , . ., ,- Meanwhile, up in uHeaven , brd (Note: On Wednesday, April 17, . r . .^•i« • i- uwJ,! • i punished Rafe for leaving a rose "GH aired its 10,000th episode, p ... with flashbacks of past memo- with Alison and Put h'm on (:on- rable moments and a celebration sdence Patrol- Kevin worncd of Audrey's (Rachel Amesj aboul a still-grieving Ian, who •JMM t| Aog s UMityjIP «! pJioq*ltHS t outfit l| DJOO 10,000th day of service at was considering returning to Rnd at Itatt tix diftotnoM In (totals bttwtan pan*. Al X ¥>tiq »l «U2 ofof ou tmj piptr l :M0UtMUK] General Hospital.; Wait to See: Ireland with his son. Jack and Lucky ruffles Gia's feathers. Jamal worked to uncover the I PONT GUIDING LIGHT mystery behind Rebecca. Wait to YOUR STOOHG IN OUV* ' andTon throwy founn d inthimselo jailf arreste. Bend See: RebeccTHEa YOUNtargets GKevin. revealed Catalina's secret. Tory AND THE RESTLESS managed to ensnare Blake. Alan The sight of an orange shirt offered to provide new living caused Mac io wonder if Ralph arrangements for Olivia. Wait to was her stalker. Carrie told See: Richard tells Reva about his Victoria how Sharon caught her money woes, llarley and Gus 5HEHA0AUX)K kissing Nick. Meanwhile, Nikki WHO ARP 5ORM HER eve VA PON grow closer. Olivia and Cassie SEE IN VCR AVERAGE was less than hopeful for Nick and Sharon's marriage when she recalled Nick's indiscretion with t0 Puzzle Grace. Later, Kay persuaded Nikki to keep a date with Victor. Paul and Chris each received their divorce papers, prompting SH6 SOUNP5 ^. WHERE O\P \ KNOW FVERV EXCITIMG,BRUTUS.. TVllS PICTURE ) Isabella to suggest that she and Maul can get married now. Diane told Victor that Jack is Kyle's lather. Wait u> Sec Ralph makes a decisive move. (c) 2002 King l;cah:rcs Synd,, Inc. 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Bayshore Nurse Receives Award during the annual New Jersey We truly are a team. ENA is the of Science Degree at Central State ENA convention in voice of our professional spe- Michigan University at Fort HOLMDI-I.--Wendy 1-. from the New Jersey State Atlantic City. Brown currently ciality, Emergency Nursing and Hamilton, New York. Brown. RN. MS, Director o( Emergency Nurses Association oversees botli the Emergency we need to be involved in order The ENA is a speciality nurs- Nursing at Bayshore Com- (NJl-NA). for outstanding lead- Department (ED), Cardiac to effect change." ing association serving the munity Hospital was recently ership and continued commit- Services and Clinic Services at Just prior to coming to emergency nursing profession presented the Leadership Award ment to Lmergency Nursing, Bayshore. Bayshore. Brown was employed through research, publications, "I am truly honored to have by Beth Israel Medical Center, professional development and received this award," explained New York in a supervisory injury'prevention. In an effort to Brown. "I honestly appreciate capacity in emergency nursing honor emergency-nursing the support 1 receive from my care and at US HealthSystems heroes, they implemented an department members on a daily Corporation, New York as a award to recognize emergency '/•-. basis and I am especially clinical director. She attended personnel for their dedication in touched to have been nominated SUNY, New York; Beth Israel improving the nursing practice for this award by someone who School of Nursing, New York, by providing excellent care to I have worked with, side by side received her Bachelor of patients and who have gone through thick and thin-a fellow Science Degree at St. Joseph's beyond what is expected in their emergency department nurse. College, Maine and her Master jobs.

Avoiding A Broken Heart Knowing the risks and symp- toms of heart failure will allow AREA — It is estimated that or a heart attack. In addition, dia- people to take the first step in nearly five million Americans are betes, high cholesterol and being beating this disease: prevention. living with congestive heart fail- overweight are also major risk Many of the risk factors can be ure. According to trie American factors for heart failure. avoided by seeing your doctor Heart Association (AHA), Since many people suffer from regularly. Specifically with heart approximately 550,000 Ameri- one or more of the above condi- failure, early diagnosis and treat- AWARD WINNING NURSE-Noreen Schifano, RN (L.) proudly nominated tions at some point in their lives, Wendy E. Brown, RN, MS, Director of Nursing at Bayshore Community cans are diagnosed with conges- ment are extremely important to a Hospital (R.) for the Leadership Award from the New Jersey State tive heart failure each year. The it is important to check with your recovery effort. Emergency Nurses Association presented to Brown at the ENA annual majority of these cases are more doctor if you feel you are at risk. While there are several convention. commonly found in adults age 65 In addition to many risk fac- symptoms and many risks, heart or older. Last year in New Jersey tors, there are also key symptoms failure can be prevented by lead- alone, there were over 25,000 to look for. Shortness of breath, ing a healthy life. By not smok- Medicare beneficiaries admitted excessive fatigue and swelling of ing, limiting alcohol intake, Directory of for heart failure to acute care hos- the feet and ankles are the most watching your diet and listening pitals. common symptoms of heart fail- to your doctor, not only will you Heart failure develops as the ure. Any combination of the three feel better, but you can save your- Professional Services heart weakens. This does not hap- can be a sign that the heart is self the trouble of having to mend pen right away, but rather occurs beginning to fail. However, it is a broken heart. over time. Ar.y injury to the heart important to keep in mind these For more information, visit "A Full Service causes it to weaken. Injuries to the symptoms are also normal signs AHA's web site at www.ameri Mortgage Banker* heart include high blood pressure of aging. canheart.org. N| IJCiMf.n MOKTGAGI BANKKR. 1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES Call Sergio Garablto Senior Mortgage Consultant Mother's Day 2 Andrews Drive • West Paterson, N| 07424 973-837-0387 Ext. 17 • Fax: 973-837-0388 Sentiments Cell 908-313-6533 Have you told your mom how much you love her today? Serving Middlesex County • Se Habla Espanol Here's your chance to let her know you care, lor only "25, you can hiive vonr message and photo published in a .V'x4" ad in our May l) issue. ATTENTION: Ad material inusi he received by April 30 with a check lor '25. II you send a photo and want ii returned, please send a Accounf.anU, AUorncys, Pliysu' , El.c... sell-addressed stamped envelope. —Our trader* could become your Dcvine Media cannot gurantee photos will be returned. Cull (732) 574-1200 or (908) 352-3100 Send to: Mother's Day Sentiments, P.O. Box 1061, Railway, NJ 07065 April 26.2002 Vlilt us online it wwv.ne*-}crsey.vs THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE... 9 YOUR SCHOOL NEWS

Middlesex Nursing graduates pass the exam. the Middlesex faculty teaches all the nursing faculty of UMDNJ "The outcome is a credit to general education courses while teaches the nursing courses. both institutions," said Dr. Graduates Honored Robert Fishco, vice president of EDISON—The class of 2001 pass rate in New Jersey and an 81 academic and student affairs at of the Middlesex County percent pass rate for all Associate Middlesex. College/UMDNJ Joint Nursing Degree programs. Dr. Trances Ward, dean of the Program was honored at a recep- There are 1,352 nursing pro- School of Nursing at UM DNJ, tion at Middlesex March 21. The grams in the United States. called the collaborative program group was lauded by College and Although the graduating a successful partnership of two University officials for their 100 classes have had a consistently very diverse institutions. She also percent passing rate on the high pass rate of more than 90 praised the graduates. national board examination, the percent on the National Council "You have given us a tremen- highest ranking in the United Licensure Examination for dous bonus." she said. "You are States. Registered Nurses (NCLHX- the best in the state and the Recognized by the National RN), this is only the second time nation." Council of State Boards of Nurs- in the history of the program that The Middlesex/UMDNJ Joint NURSING CUSS OF '01 — Seated (L-R): Franca Litterer (Colonia), ing, the class was ranked first all graduates passed the boards Nursing Program accepts 40 new Soraya Caso (Carteret), Trace Czarnota (Carteret), and Jennifer among all graduating classes in on their first try. students each year, all residents Schmalz (Dayton). Standing: Claudia Lynch (Fords), Carole of New Jersey. Courses are held Associate Degree programs Not since 1992, the first year Rivera (Piscataway), Patricia Pelose (Fords), Melissa Precour throughout the country, com- of graduation for the new Joint on the Middlesex County (South Amboy), Bridget Ellsworth (Iselin), Joann Ryan (Edison), pared to an average of 84 percent Nursing Program, did all 18 College Edison campus where and Eileen Jansson (Princeton). Berkeley College Awards Scholarships Area Students Named To Dean's List MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Pharmacology and Toxicology MIDDLESEX COUNTY • Kate Skwira of Parlin, a of the previous academic year. The following local residents student; Rosellen Rajan of — Three high school seniors senior at Sayreville War Me- A leader in business educa- have been named to the Fall 2001 Avenel, a Doctor of Pharmacy from Middlesex County have morial High School tion for more than 70 years, Dean's List at University of the student; and Manish Trivedi of been awarded scholarships to Academic awards have a Berkeley College currently Sciences in Philadelphia. Edison, a Biology student. attend Berkeley College. minimum value of $1,800 and maintains an enrollment of ap- Selection for this award is based University of Sciences in These scholarships are award- are awarded to graduating high proximately 4,500 students in on completing and passing all Philadelphia is a private, coeduca- ed based upon academic school seniors with a high its Baccalaureate and Associ- assigned courses with no grade tional institution founded in 1821 achievement in high school. school class rank in the top 10 ate degree programs. Berkeley below aM C" and attaining an aca- as Philadelphia College of Middlesex County residents percent of their graduating provides students of all gener- demic average of at least 3.4 for Pharmacy, the first college of have received academic class or a 3.0 cumulative grade ations with a high-quality edu- courses taken in the Fall Semester pharmacy in North America. USP awards to attend the college: point average. The recipients cation encompassing academic of 201. specializes in educating students • Chrystal O'Brien of East receive the awards without preparatipn, professional train- for rewarding health and science Brunswick, a senior at Car- consideration of income. The ing and hands-on experience. The following students were careers through its fourteen bach- dinal McCarrick High School awards are renewable for each The College maintains five named to the Dean's List: Nancy elor's, fifteen master's and seven • Rabbiya Shabbir of academic year based upon the campuses located in Wald- Bufaino of Edison, a Doctor of doctoral degree programs in the Dayton, a senior at South recipients* cumulative grade wick, West Paterson and Pharmacy student; Christopher health and related sciences. Brunswick High School point average of 3.0 at the end Woodbridge, New Jersey, and Chamak of Fords, a Health in New York City and White Psychology student; Anjali Laroia PERTH AMBOY Plains, New York. The Col- of Edison, a Doctor of Pharmacy HIGH SOIOOL lege's website address is student; Kdward Li of Edison, a Class of 1992 www.BerkelevColleae.edu. Doctor of Pharmacy student; Anela Malysiak of South Amboy, is planning a 10-year Reunion. • • * a Doctor of Pharmacy student; For more information, As long as there are tests, there Jigna Patel of Iselin, a Doctor of please call Tara at will be prayers in school. Pharmacy student; Magdalena N (908)281-1041. /* Anonymous Popiel of South Amboy, a

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SOUTH AMBOY-MANHATTAN FtRKY SCHEDULE At a recent ceremony, Berkeley College honored area students who Ww 11 (Wall St) and E. 34th St SOUTH AMI0V received scholarships to the College. Standing left to right are Rabbiya OffWWRB DSPAflTURB tmmm Shabbir of Dayton, Chrystal O'Brien of East Brunswick, Kate Skwira of Full bar service on board lor breakfast, 6:00am 6:55am Parlin and President for Enrollment Christine Richard. drinks and snacks seastreak 7;O0am 7:40am 8:00am 7:50am 8:55am 8:50am The 2nd2OO2 Town Owned Property Ample complimentary dodtside parking 9:15am 10:10am 10:15am Minutes from the Parkway, (Exit 125 North; 11:00am 11:55am 12:00pm The Township of Irvlngton, New Jersey, Mayor Sara B Bost 4 the Irvington 2:00pm 3:25pm 3:10pm Municipal Council proudly present the 2nd 2002 Town Owned Property Auction. Exit 124 South), Turnpike, Routes 35 and 9 3:05pm 4:30pm 4:15pm Friday - April 26,2002 - 10:00 A.M. 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Hernandez Granma, the Havana newspaper Trenton founded by then The citizens of New Jersey An ongoing crisis between that acts as a mouthpiece for U.S. Senator have always been active in the Cuba and Mexico says a great Castro. The diatribe went on to It was 1970, the Beatles had Gay lord Nelson environmental movement. deal about how much Mexico has say that the Mexican foreign min- just released "Let it Be," their from Wisconsin. Sen. Nelson From a park clean-up in changed, how it fears further ister "wears effeminate shirts and last album. Simon and thought we needed a nationwide Bloom fie Id to an Earth Day change, and how Fidel Castro's uses effeminate perfume." Garfunkel's Bridge Over environmental protest day to " Festival in Egg Harbor Cuba has not changed at all. The United States and Troubled Water was the number shake up the political establish- Township, New Jerseyans from The diplomatic mano a mano Castafleda deny there was American pressure. Members of one song. Future rock star ment and force this issue onto every part of our state will gath- began in early February, when Fox's party have said that the Miriah Carey was a newborn the national agenda." Clearly it er to make a difference and cel- Mexican President Vicente Fox scandal was cooked up by Castro baby. On a more serious side, worked. Never again would ebrate Earth Day. In my home- met with anti-Castro dissidents in in an effort to discredit Castafleda the United States was just factories belch out smoke and town of Sayreville, friends and Havana. as a lackey of the Yankees. Some beginning to emerge from the sludge unregulated. The supporters will join members of It was a break with traditional members of the left-wing Partido tumultuous 1960's. The tragic acronym mpg (miles per gallon) the Sayreville Environmental Mexican foreign policy. Previous Revolucionario Democratico shootings at Kent State had just went to the forefront of every Commission at the Senior Mexican presidents were so occurred and the Apollo 13 car shoppers mind, and environ* pathetically desperate to prove have demanded his resignation. Center to celebrate Earth Day. But a poll taken by the daily crew returned safely home from mental activists went from that Mexico was a sovereign We will also remember and Reforma newspaper earlier this space. And on April 22, 1970, being on the political fringe to nation that they refused to criti- honor the late Julian Capik, a month found that 62 percent of the first Earth Day occurred. To being our fathers, mothers, cize Castro's dictatorship. It was Sayreville resident who loved Mexicans believed the Castro- many this occasion marked the teachers and clergy. The social their way of saying to the United our environment and was proof States: "See, we don't do what manipulation theory. birth of the modern environ- and political tidal wave that that one person can make a dif- mental movement. began with the first Earth Day you want us to do. We are inde- What is Castro's intention? ference. pendent. Ha-ha." The U.N. Commission on Human In the thirty-two years since gave momentum to the creation While much progress has Fox's talks with the dissidents Rights is meeting in Geneva this that day, every April 22 is cele- of the United States been made, much remains to be suggested that Mexican foreign month to consider, among other brated in the United States and Environmental Protection done. Clean energy is with our policy had gained the self-assur- matters, whether to condemn around the world as Earth Day. Agency, the passage of the grasp-we have the know how ance to understand that there is a Cuba. Mexico has never voted to And since that day in 1970, it's Clean Air and Clean Water Act, and the technology. Earth Day and difference between blindly fol- do so, something for which Castro organizers and supporters have the Endangered Species 2002 and the days following is lowing American commands and is profoundly grateful. His hope is continued to strive to live up to Act. the time to show we also have supporting a dictatorship. that with Castafleda under left- Earth Day's original mission Since those early days, Earth the will. wing attack for bowing to U.S. D Relations between Havana and statement-"Earth Day is a com- **y has gone global. Earth For more information on Mexico City got evert more tense pressures, the Fox" administration mitment to make life better, not Day 2001 was celebrated in Earth Day contact your local would not dare vote to condemn almost everv in late March, when the Mexican just bigger and faster.....It is a country on earth. environmental commission or Cuba in Geneva. From our city of Monterrey hosted the U.N. day to challenge the corporate neighbors in Canada visit the Earth Day Network on an(J International Conference on Will it? and government leaders and Central America to our dis- the web at www.earthday.net. Financing for Development, "The end of authoritarianism which Castro and President Bush has taken us to the same conclu- were both to attend. Castro sion at which all democratic Readers Commentary arrived, gave a speech and left, nations have arrived," Casta-eda claiming that his presence had said in Geneva. 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Now a best for him and the survival of home range is dwindling, strong and healthy 200 lbs.. his species," Yuchinski said. poaching is rampant and per- Rocky will call the Cape May Yuchinski, an exotic animal haps even 20 years from now, County Zoo "home" as Six expert who has hand-raised Siberian tigers may not even flags and zoo staffers partner in many animals including kanga- an effort to save his endangered roos, giraffes, antelope, baboons exist in the wild. We need to species. and bear cubs, often shared her preserve the species so that peo- Last summer, Rocky's story nightly duties with her husband. ple may learn about them and earned national attention as Well-versed in animal hus- appreciate them for years to nearly 30-year Safari veteran bandry, Yuchinski's veterinarian come," Yuchinski said. Karen Yuchinski became husband Bert Paluch is general Siberian tigers are an endan- Rocky's "surrogate mother," curator and director of animal gered species and considered the Taking him home for nightly health for the Cape May County largest of all the "big" cats. feedings and care, mothering Zoo. Paluch developed an affin- Natives of Russia and became an around-the-clock job ity for Ricky and saw an oppor- Manchuria, they typically reach for Yuchinski, the park's veteri- tunity for the safari and zoo to a length of 13-14 feet, and a nary technician and education team-up and help preserve weight of approximately 600 coordinator. Siberian tigers, Yuchinski said. lbs. They have a life expectancy One year has passed since Cape May County Zoo is of 16-22 years. The Six Flags Rocky's birth and this cub, accredited by the American Wild Safari features seven hose survival was once in Zoological Association, and fol- Siberian tigers in its tiger sec- question is strong and now lows strict guidelines for species stretches approximately 6 feet survival. One important species tion, which also showcases from the tip of his nose to the tip survival component is to elimi- white Bengal tigers. of his tail. His excellent health nate in-breeding from the ani- For more information on the gave Safari Director Butch mal's lineage. At the Six Flags Six Flags Wild Safari and a cur- Dring and his veterinary team a Wild Safari, Rocky would be rent operating schedule, visit the "green light" to consider the surrounded by his sisters, but web at www.sixflags. com or next step in not only Rocky's Cape May will offer him the call (732)92o-1821.

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THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE Visit us online it nn»,ncw-|crscy.wj April 26,2002 YOUR LOCAL NEWS Jiwmfia - Jiehe Offer To Restore SOUTH AMBOY Ms. oi'll.G. lloflman High School. Barbara A. Hermes of Spots- She is employed by Middlesex Carteret Ballfield Withdrawn wood and Ka\mond C). Comity Utilities Authority as a tives to see if games can be However, although a Little Hermes of South Amboy an- secretary. CARTERET-The Middlesex County Economic Opportunity brought back to the park, and League President Paul Paluscio nounce the engagement of Brian J. Kehoe is a 1990 their daughter. Patricia Kor- Corp. withdrew an offer of ultimately get the money for the ad mi ted that the organization is graduate of Sayreville War osko of South Aniboy to Brian $5,000 to improve a baseball park repairs. concerned about the safety and Memorial High School. He is J. Kehoc of South Amboy. son field in Chrome Park because Dickerson wants to know field condtions at Chrome field, of Mr. and Mrs. William J. employed by Middlesex local baseball and softball why neighborhood children Saturday rain date games will be Kehoe III of South Amboy. County Highway Bridges and leagues no longer play there. must travel to other borough held there. Paluscio hopes that the eco- The engagement was an- Road Dept. as a senior mason. The agency discussed paying fields for games. "Why can't nomic opportunity corporation nounced on Kcbruary I, 2002. The couple plan to be mar- for new bleachers, new sod and they play in their own park?," he will provide aid to restore the Patricia is a 1988 graduate ried on August 16, 2003. new fences, but withdrew the asks. Mayor James Failace offer upon learning that no recalls that Little League offi- Chrome field whether league organized leagues schedule any cials stopped holding games at games are scheduled there or games there. the Chrome field about two not. "There are still children Rev. Amos Dickerson of the years ago after a fight broke out using the field. The kids are People's AME Zion Church in during a game and rumors circu- going to play ball there anyway, the Chrome section wants to lated about someone having a whether they are organized meet with league representa- gun. games or not," he said. Metuchen Razes Borough Hall METUCHEN-Metuchen know what's in the other, if any- Crain Construction Co. of Borough Hall is finally being thing." Hackensack is expected to begin demolished to make way for a The council plans ceremonies work on the new building on May new, larger $6.1 million borough on May 6 to retrieve and open the 6. The new building win" be hail at the same site. capsules, according to the mayor. 26,000 square feet - 6,000 more The demolition did not include Crews from Frank Lurch than the old building - and will the cornerstones from at the front Demolition of Avon-by-the-Sea make better use of the space. of the building or the police also set aside bricks from the face Metuchen officials hope that department addition. of the 78-year-old building. The the new building will be finished "They're going to be removed bricks were taken to the borough and saved," said Mayor Edmund recycling center on Jersey Avenue in about a year. Officials are cur- O'Brien. "There is at least one last Saturday, where residents rently working out of temporary \ time capsule in the cornerstone of were able to pick them up as quarters in the old Gulton the police department. We don't keepsakes. Insustries complex. Patricia Korosko and Brian J. 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