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0 2002 Devine Media Enterprises, fnc 732-574-1200 • P.O. Box 3095, south Amboy, NJ 08879 Your Neighborhood In Print Since 1882 TKiddletet Funding Approved For Perth Amboy Safety Complex PERTH AMBOY-Last $43.1 million, selling munici- ria's nearly 100-year-old brick front. The city's present public week, Perth Amboy's city pal assets for $6.39 million, oven. safety complex is included in council approved financing and receiving $2.2 million Sciortino's co-owner Louis the area to be redeveloped as plans for the proposed $51.6 from the state Department of Seminski, Jr was disappointed YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER part of the Harborside project. million public-safety complex Transportation, with the ruling. to be built at Route 440 and The council rejected a Councilman Frank Sinatra The new public safety com- New Brunswick Avenue. request from Valerie said he doesn't know how to plex will have on-site parking, The council also approved Bollheimer, a Bedminster rebuild the city without taking an 18,000 square-foot court- plans to acquire Sciortino's attorney representing the the properties. "It's a lot deep- house, a 42,000 square-foot Pizzeria and 17 other business- pizzeria owners, to postpone er than taking someone's pizza police headquarters, an 85,000 es and homes, by purchase or the vote on the acquisition oven," he said. The new public square-foot community center, condemnation, to make way ordinance for two weeks safety complex is necessitated for the complex. because she is waiting on by the $600 million Landings a 32,000 square-foot tire head- The estimated $51.6 million reports from a structural engi- at Harborside redevelopment quarters, and an 11,000 cost will be paid by borrowing neer and mason on the pizze- project on the city's water- square-foot KMS station. Wisniewski Rates At The Meadowlands SAYREVILLE-Assembly ZofTinger, in a different kind of Jersey's racetracks in which purse donated by the man John Wisniewski of challenge on Friday, June 21, state officials learned first- Standardbred Breeders and Sayreville, New Jersey, took when he drove a harness horse hand about harness racing. Owners Association of New on three other members of the in a charity event at the Wisniewski, who competed Jersey. The winner's charity received $500, with $250 to New Jersey State Assembly, Meadowlands Racetrack. for the Melanie Good Fund for Leukemia, drove "EZ Pass" in the chanties of the other com- along with New Jersey Sports The New Jersey Challenge the race, which was won by petitors. Wisniewski and the & Exposition Authority Race was the eighth exhibition George R. Zoffinger, President other participants practiced President & CEO George R. harness race hosted by New Adocxtuei of the New Jersey Sports & driving at the Meadowlands or Adoptions From The Heart 2 Exposition Authority. at local training centers in Broadway Gels Patriotic Makeover The race carried a $1,500 preparation for the race. Barter Depot 2 SOUTH AMBOY- Adults selves." Samantha Seaman-
Books & Benefits LLC 3 and children volunteered their Taggart painted a tribute to the time to decorate windows of World Trade Center on Cable/Tel, Inc. more than two dozen businesses Gonzalez's windows. The 14 along Broadway last Wednesday year-old's uncle is a New York Cathedral Second-Baptist 6,10 and Thursday. No one can say City firefighter. "Not only was the waterfront city is unpatriot- it a major event, but I almost Charles Dunn's Systems 3 ic with colorful paintings of lost my uncle in it," Seaman- American flags and fireworks Clipper's Bagel Shoppo 9 Taggart said of her decision to dotting South Amboy's main draw the Twin Towers. Galaxy Diner 6 drag. "It's a lot better than graffiti The patriotic event also Inmen Sports Club 16 on the walls," said George helped kick off night shopping Gonzalez, who owns Mid- in the city. Stores will stay open Introcaso Cleaners Jersey Medical Supplies. "The unlil 8 p.m. every Thursday children get to express them- until the end of September. Kaplan, Feingoid & Kaplan AT THE RACES-Assembleyman John Wisniewski of Sayreville was along for the ride with "EZ Pass" in the New Jersey Challenge THOMAS M. PLOSKQNKA Lottery COUNTRY Race at the Meadowlands Racetrack on Friday. June 21. C.P.A., PA. ALUMINUM Wisniewski was one of four New Jersey lawmakers to take on A Total Service C PA. Firm - New Hope Baptist Church 10 New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority President and CEO Home Improvements INDIVIDUAL • CORPORATION lULlY FREE PARTNERSHIP • ESTATES • TRUSTS George Zoffinger in an exhibition race for charity. Politics NJ INSURED ESTIMATES TAX PLANNING 80 Scott Ave. ROOFING & SIDING BUSINESS PLANS RBS A Associates 5 South Amboy Melrose LEADERS & GLITTERS FINANCIAL SIAIEMFNFS Lillian's EVALUATION OF BUSINESS STORM WINDOWS -Jeuv&y & gijt Sfioppe 7 2 I - 2 03 7-i Six Flags 18 Me RGfcRS ANO ACQUISII IONS DOORS llnitugcnivnt A. llVtltlini( llini(N Jack Gendlek 732-283-0114 Jovt-lrv Impair • Walrli ltall< ri<>« \ Watrli Hand* Unlimited Communications 5B3-O871 1149 GREEN STREET, ISELIN 2 ... THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CIT1ZEN-CAZETTE Visit us online at www.ncw-jersey.ws |«ly 5,2002 YOUR LOCAL NEWS V
Iselin fair Is Coming Back To Town Hopelawn VFW Installs Officers Amerhtm heroes: ISKLIN The Iselin Fair this rides, fun for all ages and enter- HO P I LAW N The Cntclli; Officer o( the Day Firefighters year will be held from Jul\ S 13. tainment. Bracelet Nighls (pay Hopelawn YT'W Memorial Post Stephen Haikovieh; Trustees HDISON The Children's As usual, the fair will feature a one pnee and ride all night) will #1352 and its Ladies Auxiliary Stephen Haikovieh. Rudy Bixby Department of the Hdison Public 120-foot food tent: clams on (he he Tuesday. July 9. Thursday. installed the following officers and Paul Kldredge. Library will hold registration in half shell. pi//a. /eppoli. shish- July i! and Saturday. July 13. for the year 2002-0.V Auxiliary Officers; President person or by phone for children 4 ka-bob and many other delicious Open each night ;it 7 p.m. Free Post Officers: Commander Marie Moran; Sr. Vice President years of age through 6th grade foods. There arc amusement parking and admission. Steve J. Cserr; Sr. Vice Yolanda Kardos; Jr. Vice beginning July 22 for a program Be Nice To New Jersey Week Commander Robert Schmidt Jr.; President Florence Weir; featuring members of Hdison Fire Vice Commander Hdward Treasurer Helen Kurucz; Department who will speak about EDISON During the week write their message along with a Witos; Quartermaster Pasquale Secretary Mary Cserr; Chaplain a day in the life of a firefighter. of July S 13. the Children's New Jersey pencil and bookmark Casanova; Chaplain James Muriel Nagy; Conductress Registration is limited and open department o( the Fdison Public for their efforts. All letters will Mikusi; Adjutant Anthony Margaret Camisa; Guard to Hdison residents only. Library invites al! children pre- be sent to the Governor. Forms Romano; Judge Advocate Patricia Dc Domcnico; Trustees Programs are as follows; Main school-6th grade to \istt the will be available at the Mam George Kacsur; Surgeon Helen Andreuzzi, Betty Szilagy Library: Monday, July 29 at library and write a letter to Library, its North Fdison and 10:30 a.m. Call (732) 287-2351, Governor Me(iree\ey toiling Hdward Kolb: Guard Joseph and Elizabeh Koczan. Clara Barton branches, and on ext. 3,340 Plainfield Avenue; and him what they like about New the Bookmobile. For further North Edison: Monday, July 29 at Jersey. Participants will be given information, call (732) 287- Holy Family 1:30 p.m. Call (732) 548-4759, a prepared form on which to 2351.0X1.3. Seniors Announce Trips ext. 3, 777 Grove Avenue. Mitkels for The Battleship NJ. CARTERET—The Holy includes meals, guide, School Superintendent EDISON -As part of the for the reading program to the Family Seniors of Carteret "Cheers" lunch, historical Retiring announce the following trips, "Take Pride in America: Battleship New Jersey His- sites, entertainment and guide. PERTH AMBOY-Perth open to one and all: Read!" Summer Reading torical Museum Soeiety for the Cost $400 for double and $510 Amboy Superintendent of Program at (he Hdison Public preservation of our state's July 20 (Tuesday) BBQ at for single. Schools Pablo Clause!! has noti- Library, the Children's Li- namesake. For further infor- Jefferson House, Lake Ho- Nov. 20 (Wednesday) The fied the Board of Education of his brarians will donate a nickel mation, call (732) 287-2351. patcong. Includes boat ride show "Broadway Shenani- intent to retire at the end of the r and entertainment. Depart at 9 for ever> child that signs up ext. 3. gans" starring Laura Roth at 2002-03 school year. a.m. and cost is S46. Brownstone in Paterson. Board President Austin Gumbs Aug. 14 (Wednesday)- We Build Depart at 10 a.m. and cost is said, "Dr. Clausell has been an Smithville Lunch and show: Beautiful Families. $45. excellent leader of our school dis- 9 Taj Mahal Casino pkg. includ- trict for the past 2 1/2 years. We Ready to be a mom or dad Dec. 11 (Wednesday)-The We can help you adopt a newborn ed. Departs 8:30 a.m. and cost are sorry to see him go." show "Thoroughly Modern Aincan-Amencan mtant The fees is $45. (Make check payable to Clausell said he wants to !or our program are reasonable and Holy Name Society). Millie" in NYC, dinner after. the wait can be short. spend his final year with the dis- Sept. 18 (Wednesday)-The Tickets are $80 and depart at trict getting the shovel in the [856) 665-5655 "Lion King" at NYC show 12 noon. ground for the new School 10 and with dinner later. Cost is $130. All trips leave from the the new early-childhood center Adoptions TromTbe Heart® Depart 12 noon. VFW parking lot, Pershing on Hall Avenue, both part of the Licensed adoption agency www.adoptions1ronrMheheart.org Oct. 11 (Friday)-Platz! Avenue, Carteret. For reserva- district's $112 million school- construction project. Material for publication should be mailed to: Brauhaus "Oktoberfest." De- tions, call Dottie at (732) 541- part 8:30 a.m. and cost is $50. 8506. For AC trips, call Clausell also wants to be avail- The Atom Tabloid, P.O. Box 1061, Rahway, NJ 07065 able to help the board search for a Oct. 19 (Saturday)-Annual Chester at (732) 541-7164- Faxed to: (732) 388-4143 or new superintendent and to aid in Dinner Dance at Holy Family Caesar's Casino Pkg. July 19, E-mailed to: [email protected] the transition process. Parish Center. Sponsored by Aug. 22, Sept. 19. Departs 9 All material for consideration must be received Gumbs says that the board will Holy Family Rosary Society. at least 10 days prior to publication date. a.m. Cost: $15. Checks should begin its search this fall, and Cost $25. be made out to "Holy Family hopes to have a new superinten- Ocl. 22-24 Boston tour Seniors." dent in place by April. "A i OMTABLOID BARTER
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IWF Pro Wrestling9 Fundraiser *"»««' Open MIDDIKSI X COUNTY House At MCC Take an adrenaline-fueled ride KDISON High school grad- and experience Independent uates, students and their fami- Wrestling Federation live lies, as well as anyone who is action on Wednesday, July 10 at considering taking a course at 7:45 p.m. at the JCC Com- Middlesex County College, are munity Center of Middlesex invited to attend an open house County, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., on Thursday. July 25. from 4 to Kdison. 7 p.m. in the College Center on The family-oriented spectac- the Edison campus. Instructors, ular, billed 'Retribution/ is a advisors, administrators and fundraiser to benefit JCC Youth students will conduct work- Activities. Highlighting the shops, tours and information card arc appearances by several THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES—Graduating seniors at Caldwell College sessions addressing everything recently left behind a remembrance of their days on campus with the Woodbridge-area wrestling planting of the Senior Tree on the campus near Lady Lane, a grove of a student needs to know about Rob Eckos attending and being successful dogwood trees and memorial stones which commemorates each gradu- Former WWF superstar The ating class. From (L-R.) Jennifer Grygo of East Brunswick, Allison Donavan and Pierce St. John. Patriot headlines the main at Middlesex. Finley and Laura Piskadlo of North Arlington, Wilson Chea of Nassau, Commissioner AJ Sparxx of Bahamas, who resides in Caldwell, Jennel Michaels of Lincoln Park, event in a Lumberjack Match Among the special features Iselin, presides over the action. Daniela Petrelli of Union, La'Vise McCray of Jersey City, Selena Diaz of against Iselirfs Rob Eckos will be workshops on dual Tickets arc $15 ringside and Nassau, Bahamas, who resides in Caldwell, Steven Gomez of Jersey (aka: Rob Strauss, 18, a 2001 admissions programs with four- City, Kristen Blahuta of Edison, Christine Adamo of Basking Ridge, $12 general admission, and will JFK High School graduate and year colleges and universities Olivia DelPiano of Roosevelt and Barbara Stillwell of Woodbridge. be on sale at the door. Advance Middlesex County College stu- that offer seamless transition to tickets are available at the JCC dent). The Patriot wants the bachelor's degree. revenge against the cocky during business hours or on- Middlesex County Registration to attend the youngster after Eckos turned line via the IWF web site at summer open house is not his back on the fans and aligned WrestlmglWF. com. Kids 12 required. For additional infor- Presents Free Concerts himself with the diabolical and under, groups of S or more, mation, contact the Office of MIDDLESEX COUNTY "Gentlemen Friends"; Rar- Winner's Circle. and JCC members with ID save Admissions at 1-888-YOU- — The following free concerts itan Bay Waterfront Park, The Winner's Circle, led by $2 per ticket. For further infor- mation, call the JCC at (732) 4MCC (1-888-968-4622). will be presented by theO'Leary Blvd., South Amboy South Plainfield's Mr. Mike Winner (24, a 1996 graduate of 494-3232 or \he IWF ai (973) Middlesex County Board of from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (rain or South Plainfield High School), 345-7745. BENEFITS LLC Chosen Freeholders, Depart- shine), an evening of nostalgia looks to continue its path of This event serves as (WF ment of Parks and Recreation. Professional Services with The Jack Allen Or- destruction throughout the Fan Appreciation Day, where for Bookkeeping & Sunday, July 7-Johnson IWF. Human Resources chestra-Sandy Sasso, vocalist. fans have a chance to win spe- Quickbook Advisor Park, River Road, Piscata- In the event of rain, concert The IWF Heavyweight Title cial door prizes along with itu£u*iin*t Q B Pro way, from 3 4:30 p.m., Danny will be on the line in an unpre- & Premior will be held in South Amboy other give-a-ways. There will Robin Fotopoulous Mecca Dixieland Band; dictable No Disqualification be an autograph and photo ses- Book and Benefits High School Auditorium. Match as fun-loving champion Warren Park, Florida Grove sion with the wrestlers, and 866-603-0107 • 732-603-0107 Concerts at Johnson, Spring Biggie Biggs takes on former FAX 603-316-0348 Rd., Woodbridge from 6-7:30 wrestling souvenirs and memo- •mail: champion Kevin Knight. booksa nd ben efits(
snriar, ACCU WEffiSSl ACCUW6athGf.C0m. AlLma^Morecasts and data provided byWgather Source, lnc,CMfe e-mail them to LOCAL 7-DAY FORECAST [email protected] Thursday Thu. night Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday or fax them to 732-388-4143 attention: Community Calendar (X Items must be received at least if , ,4**, 10 days before desired 1 publication date Cloudy. Mainly clear. Sunny and Mostly sunny Sunshine. Mostly cloudy Partial sun and Partly sunny. and warm. I warm. warm. and warm. COMMUNITY 88/62 66 87/67 83/63 91/69 84/66 ! 84/64 CALENDAR THE WEEK AHEAD... NATIONAL SUMMARY THE WEEK AHEAD... July 6 at 1 p.m.; July 12 and Hot and dry weather will cove Precipitation Temperatures the western third of the country. 26 at 1 p.m.-Dclaware Bay Temperatures across the Pacific Lighthouse Adventures: Northwest and Great Basin may Board the Cape May Whale average 10 to 20 degrees above Watcher at Miss Chris normal. Elsewhere, storms will bring rain to the northern Plains, Marina, 2nd Ave. and Wilson Midwest and Great Lakes. Drive, Cape May. Event co- Showers and thunderstorms will sponsored by Mid-Atlantic be common along the Gulf Coast Center for the Arts (MAC) and across Florida. and the Cape May Whale i i ill ; i • . Watcher. For more info, call Above NeBr Below Abovt Near Below Normal Normal Normal (609) 884-5404 or 800-275- Normal Normal Normal 4278 or access MAC's Web U.S.TRAVELER'S CITIES SUN & MOON __ WORLD TRAVELER'S Cmss site www.capemaymac.org. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday | Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Sunrise Suns* The cost, $60 per person. City Hi LoW Hi LoW Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi LoW Hi LoW Hi Lo W HI LO W Atlanta 90 72 pc 92 72 pc 92 72 pc 90 70 C Thu. 5:31 a.m. 8:31 p.m. Amsterdam 65 50 pc 62 61 c 67 51 c 63 45 pc July 10 at 7 p.m.— The Boston 88 66 c 80 64 s 79 62 s 86 64 s Fn 5:32 a.m. 8:31p.m. I Berlin 66 49 pc 63 55 pc 66 54 r 68 50 c Woodbridge Area Chapter of Chicago 90 68 pc 90 72 s 94 74 pc 94 74 pc Buenos Aires 55 45 pc 55 45 c 48 33 sh 46 30 pc Cleveland 82 62 s 80 62 s 82 64 s 84 66 t Moonrise Moonset Cairo 102 70s 106 71 s 103 70 s 96 68 s Widows or Widowers : Jerusalem 87 60s 87 60s 86 58 s 84 57 s Denver 84 56 pc 88 58 pc 88 60 pc 90 62 S Thu. 1:36 a.m. 2:58 p.m. (WOWS) will have a busi- Des Moines 92 67 pc 94 70 pc 94 67 pc 96 75 pc Fn 2:01 a. m 3:59 p.m. Johannesburg 63 35 pc 66 35 pc 65 35 s 62 38 pc Detroit 88 68 s 88 68 s 83 64 s 83 68 s London 68 53 pc 66 62 r 69 53 c 65 47 pc ness meeting in the Main Houston 92 74 pc 92 74 pc 92 74 pc 92 74 pc Madrid 93 58 pc 90 59 pc 94 60 s 96 62 s Moon Phases Indianapolis 85 65 pc 86 68 s 87 67 s 90 73 s ! Mexico City 66 63 r 69 62 r 68 57 r 75 53 sh Public Library, George New First Full Kansas City 92 68 pc 96 72 pc 101 70 pc 94 74 s Last • Moscow 89 65 pc 88 65 pc 80 62 t 81 64 c Frederick Plaza, Amboy Los Angeles 78 59 pc 78 59 s 87 61 s 86 56 s ; Paris 68 50 pc 69 53 pc 73 53 pc 65 46 pc Miami 90 78 1 92 78 pc 92 78 pc 91 74 pc 1 • 1 Rio de Janeiro 74 61 pc 74 59 s 73 63 s 77 66 s Avenue, Woodbridge. Call Minn.- St. Pau 86 66 t 84 64 t 84 64 sh 86 66 S July 2 July 10 July : Rome 82 59 pc 83 60 pc 80 61 s 82 64 s (732)297-1775. New Orleans 90 78 pc 92 78 pc 92 78 pc 92 76 pc 17 July 24 San Juan 89 76 pc 89 75 pc 88 75 pc 88 75 pc New York City 88 68 pc 86 66 s 86 68 s 90 70 s Seoul 86 74 c 83 76 c 80 77 r 83 76 r July 30 at 9:30 a.m.—The Omaha 92 71 pc 94 74 pc 94 66 pc 96 73 S Weather (W). Sydney 62 48 pc 70 46 pc 64 38 s 66 43 s Phoenix 105 80 S 105 82 s 107 84 s 107 84 s s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy. Tokyo 85 75 pc 83 76 c 81 74 r 78 73 r Holy Family Seniors of San Francisco 71 S3 s 71 54 pc 70 55 pc 70 49 pc c-cloudy. sh-showers. Toronto 82 56s 78 58s 75 64 pc 82 57 pc Carteret will be hosting a trip Seattle 66 SO c 70 52 pc 72 55 pc 12 .52 pc t-lhunderstorms. r-rain, Winnipeg 81 63 pc 85 58 r 83 53 s 83 56 s I Washington 90 70 c 88 68 s 88 72 s 93 u pc Zurich 67 50 pc 75 55 pc 72 57 71 53 to the Hawaiian Luau at st-snow Humes, sn-snow, i-ice. c c Jefferson House, Lake Hopatcong. This trip includes a boat ride and costs $46 per person. All trips leave from the VFW Parking Lot, YOU WANT FRES WITH THAT? Perching Avenue, Carteret. Call Dottie at (732) 541-8506 YOU DON'T HEED A SHOP TO NEED i SHOP-VIC! for reservations. BRAND August 14 at 8:30 a.m.—The Holy Family Pick up Seniors of Carteret will be J messes •Home Improvement hosting a trip to Smithville •Vehicles for a lunch, show and shop- that would ping, also Taj Mahal Casino kill on •Yard Work (4 hour) package. 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••<*"•;* Continuing Job Losses Haunt New Jersey Economy STATF The loss of 5,800 pri- last II months to 36,100. comes on top of a loss of 26.300 first five months of this year, it A potential bright spot in the vate-sector jobs in May has This represents the private sec- jobs in all of 2001. the steepest has lost only 100 jobs since the state and national economics is dashed hopes of early recovery in tor's largest employment decline one-year drop in a decade. recession started last July. As of the manufacturing sector. In stark New Jersey, the New Jersey in a decade. Manufacturing employment May. construction employment contrast to the last two years, US Business & Industry Association Although the unemployment has fallen steadily over the last 20 stood at 161.100. manufacturing in May grew for said last month. rate fell to 5.4 percent in May years. Since hitting a peak of A slumping real estate market the fourth consecutive month. With May's employment from a revised 5.6 percent in more than Xfl.OOO in 1979, factory has contributed to the state's eco- Factory orders have been bol- decline, the state's private sector April, this one-month change is jobs have declined by nearly 50 nomic malaise. Burdened by a stered, among other things, by has shed a net total of 36,100 jobs not useful in judging the current percent to their current level of glut of empty office space caused continued strength in new home since the recession officially start- health of the state economy. The 425.100. The rate of decline tends by corporate cost cutting, the sales. Hconomisis say a sustained ed in July of last year. Most of the unemployment rate is notoriously to moderate during economic vacancy rate has remained flat at turnaround in manufacturing, job losses have come in the first volatile from month to month and expansion and accelerate during 12 percent since late last year. At which led us into the recession, five months of this year. economists consider it useful as a recessions. the top end of the market, vacan- would provide the foundation for "The continuing job losses tell lagging indicator. It is not uncom- Employment in the state's ser- cy rates have hit 20 percent. a durable economic recovery. us the recession isn't over yet," said mon for the unemployment rate to vice sector (not including govern- NJBIA President Joe Gonzalez. rise for several months after a ment), which accounts for 80 per- 'The hoped-for-spring turnaround recession has ended. To put the cent of private-sector employ- COMPUTER GOT YOU FRAZZLED? has not materialized, the economy current unemployment rate in per- ment, has been erratic over the spective, it has risen sharply over remains sluggish, and companies last eleven months. Since hitting a Should I RSB & Associates are still cutting expenses to keep the last 16 months, rising approx- peak of nearly 2.82 million jobs UpGrade or Providing Solutions To Your their heads above water." imately two full percentage points last June, service-sector employ- Buy New? Computer Problems Efficiently According to the latest em- since hitting an expansion low of ment has fallen by 9,900 jobs, a and Affordably RIGHT IN ployment report by the NJ De- 3.5 percent in February 2001. decline of slightly less than a half YOUR HOME OR OFFICE. partment of Labor, released earli- The bulk of the employment a percentage point. More tellingly, er this week, the state's private losses in the current recession however, most of that decline sector lost 21,700 jobs in the have come in the state's belea- (7,000 jobs) has come in the first first five months of this year. guered manufacturing industries, five moths of this year. That brings the total private-sec- which erased 12,900 jobs in the Although the construction Welcome tor employment loss over the first five months of this year. This industry erased 1,800 jobs in the 32.287 HEX Membership IRS E-File Still Available - Still Fast, Safe, Accurate SAVE ME! CUT A TAPE TO YOUR COMPUTER
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about 200 responses within 2 A Kid's forum Offers days, and I quickly became a mass TCBRl'/ consumer of goods. 1 weeded out Summer Discounts the "My name is Bubba; let's go 4 wheelitf' and "Do you do mar- MUl'lKIM N Forum blencc to none other than DATING ried men?" Alter I narrowed Theatre Company's program "Flvis.") down the list to a manageable for children, a Kid's Forum, The final production of the group of 10,1 thought it was time now in its sixth season, summer will be the musical Trips to get down to business. announces an exciting 2002 Snoopy! Playing on stage The first one 1 tried was a summer schedule that brings August 6 September 21. All When I first began the man who seemed quite intelligent classic children's stories to life the characters from Charles' search for a soulmate (my first and had an awesome sense of on stage. Schultz's loveable Peanut Gang mistake), I was filled with opti- humor. Afier several emails back Substantial discounts are come to life as Snoopy and his mism that I would find a nice man and forth, I decided I needed to being offered if patrons pur- Sopwith Camel (his doghouse) within a reasonable amount of chase all three shows through a worry about her daughter having talk to this one on the phone. light his lifelong enemy, The lime. I was fresh out of a divorce Kid's Club. Standard $12 tick- safe sex, because SHE WASN'T Now, a voice is very important, so and believed that dating would be Red Baron Be in the Forum HAVING ANY SEX. From the the initial phone call will be a ets are only $10 each through fun! After several dates with a audience as Charlie Brown, guy who whipped off his shirt and major factor. When he picked up this program. Order all three variety of interesting men, 1 Lucy, Woodstock and of started flexing his pecs and the phone, he said, "H-h-h-h- shows in advance and save thought I would write a book and course, the star of the show, biceps, to the dude who brought hello." I said, "May I speak to 20%, and enjoy free exchange entitle it, "The Convents Are Snoopy sing and dance their his entire portfolio on the first Howard, please?" He replied, priveleges should you need to Calling. But Why Don't You Call date... I have concluded that "Th-th-th-this is Howard." adjust your chosen dates. way into your hearts. P Me Instead?" You see, i still PEOPLE ARE FRICKEN The Summer season opens A Kid's Forum productions remained hopeful that there was a Well, we had a long conversa- ( WEIRD!!! on June 2 ) with Cinderella. are performed by professional guy out there who would cause tion, and due to my hyperactive I do not have any regrets, This classic tale tells the story actors (members of Actors' me to forget all those endless bad nature, I found myself filling in because the entertainment provid- of a young woman's triumph Fquitv Association, the union dates. his sentences for him. Maybe ed by such interesting individuals over her nasty stepmother and lor stage performers) with live Three years have passed since some men like a perceptive has given me a lifetime of laugh- stepsisters. Thanks to a very that first date following my woman? He didn't say he was music, colorful sets and imagi- ter. How many people can honest- zany Fairy dodmother. she divorce, and I have been forced to annoyed and was wondering naiive costuming. Cast mem- ly say that they have been enter- takes a trip to the Koyal Ball in rethink my original mission. The when we could meet. I said I'd bers meet and greet the chil- tained, free of charge, to the point an enchanted coach, and meets convents now have a direct phone think about it, but 1 didn't think it dren after each performance, of losing bladder control on a reg- her Prince Charming. This line to my home, and at any was a good idea. signing autographs and having ular basis? I had always heard that delightful and extremely funny moment I might succumb to their The next day, I was discussing pictures taken with their new- life was tough. Tough? Life is interpretation will delight chil- persuasions! I am not a Catholic, this with a friend {Some friends friends from the audience. FANTASTIC!!! dren of all ages. but I think the nuns would accept meddle too much). She told me All musicals are recom- Please join me as I retell these Following Cinderella in the me anyway. that I, of all people, was SHAL- mended for children ages 2 and wonderful, joyful stories of inter- smash hit original musical pro- When discussing this with my actions I've had with very color- LOW. 1 retorted, "I am NOT shal- up. All scats are reserved, stan- mother, I said that if I ever joined duction of Three Little Pigs, ful folks. The stories are all true, low!" I just thought that I would ! dard ticket prices are $12 for a convent, I'd probably commit returning to the lorum stage which you might find difficult to not be able to be patient enough. I everyone with discounts for suicide. She was quite adamant July 23 August 3. Follow the believe. I don't believe that any- know my faults, and impatience is groups of 20 or more. $10 for when she replied, "You wouldn't exploits of Porky. Bacon Bits one could make up such rich one of them! be the one committing suicide!" and Oinky as they attempt to all three shows through the details. I must thank all those men The final determination, how- Perhaps my mother and my fellow avoid the Big Bad Wolf (who KIDS CLUB. For tickets, call who have enriched my life in ever, was that 1 would meet this suitors knew something about me happens to bear a strong resem- 732.54X.05S2. ways that I cannot explain. guy at the Hard Rock Cafe for of which I was unaware. Of all the My First Date drinks. Because it was my first people who know me, my mother as a Single Person date, I took reinforcements with is most familiar with my dating After I got divorced, I figured me - a guy and his wife who sat at woes. I've allayed her (ears, I'd jump right into the dating a separate table. telling her that she didn't have to scene. My personal ad generated We were sitting at the bar when my date asked me, "D-d-d-do you like h-h-h-hairy men?" 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Warm Weather Tips For Your Pet Summer Safety Tips AREA—North Shore Animal • If your dog likes to swim, tree limbs, might hit your pet or AREA — School's out, pools storm is brewing, Bring a League America has provided do not leave him/her unattend- he/she might fall or jump out. are open and people across the portable radio to check weather tips to help keep your pets safe ed. Bathe your dog afterwards to • Do not allow your animals country are looking for fun ways reports. and healthy during the swelter- remove all sand, mud and chlo- to ride in the back of a pick-up to cool down as summer temper- • Bring extra gear you may ing summer season. The follow- rine. Also, be sure all pool truck. They may be thrown out atures heat up. As you head to need, including a flashlight, ing is a list of some important chemicals are stored safely out or they may jump out. the beach, to the pool, or to the extra batteries, matches, a map precautions: of reach. Make sure your dog • Take your pets inside if mountains for a camping vaca- of where you are, flares, sun tan • Never leave your pet in a can easily exit from the pool there is a possibility of a thun- tion, the American Red Cross of lotion, first aid kit, extra sun- car, even if it's parked in the when tired. Many above-ground derstorm. Loud thunder may Central New Jersey encourages glasses. Put those that need to be shade and the windows are pools are easier to get into than frighten them or lightening you and your family to keep protected in a watertight pouch open. A dog's or cat's tempera- out of. could strike them. safety in mind! or a container that floats. ture can rise rapidly and to a • Keep all poisonous garden The Red Cross has many • Tell someone where you're dangerous level within a few • Do not walk your dog near chemicals out of reach of your water safety tips, but the most going, who is with you, and how minutes in a hot car. Heatstroke fireworks. Besides the obvious pet. Read instructions thorough- basic is to learn to swim. The long you'll be away. and even death can then occur. ly and carefully before applying danger, the loud noise can be best thing anyone can do to stay • Then check your boat, • Always make sure your pet to your lawn or garden. very scary. safe in and around the water is to equipment, boat balance, engine has fresh, cool, clean water • Many outdoor plants are • Check your pet daily for learn to swim. Remember also to and fuel supply before leaving. available. Dogs, and even cats, poisonous to dogs and cats if fleas and ticks and talk to a vet- always swim with a buddy, never Summer means fun in the drink more on hot days and ingested; keep your pets away erinarian about preventing these swim alone. Some more tips for sun! But be safe-don't let a heat- water warms up quickly. from your garden and do not let insects from infesting your pet. the water are: related illness ruin your day. • Some dogs do not like to them eat any plants. • If you are in the yard with • Swim in supervised areas Always drink plenty of water swim. Do not force your dog • Do not allow your dog to your pet, make sure there is a only. and take frequent breaks when into the water if he/she is fright- hang out the window of a mov- shady area for it to get out of the • Obey all rules and posted working or playing in the hot ened. ing car. Objects, such as rocks or sun and heat. signs. weather. • Don't mix alcohol and Many families will head to Road Rules: Eating Healthy swimming. Alcohol impairs your parks and forests this summer to judgement, balance, and coordi- enjoy the great outdoors. But if While On Vacation With The Family nation, affects your swimming you're not prepared to rough it in AREA — Whether your fami- packets ot flavored applesauce. country drivet with frequent and diving skills and reduces the woods, hiking or camping ly vacation includes a cross- So whether your craving is stops. your body's ability to stay warm. can be a rough experience. The country trek or just a drive across sweet, salty or sour, you should Take a short recess at the • Pay attention to local weath- best way to help guarantee a the county line, meal times often be able to satisfy it with a healthy nearest rest stop to stimulate er conditions and forecasts. Stop good t\me for a\\ is \o p\an ahead occur on the road. To avoid let- food choice. When you do stop blood flow and revitalize tired swimming at the first indication and follow commonsense safety ting unhealthy food choices at the drive-thru, choose wisely. muscles. 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The Uniwrsol language? Brunswick. I walk the downtown Smith Street in Penh Amboy and I feel I am in the third world. I am I believe Ms. Angela Salazar should deliver her a stranger in my own home town. The faces are for- Speech at the New Brunswick High School gradua- By eign and often rude and hostile. I am often looked on tion exercises in English. And only in English! Or by Peter Book as an intruder. It is the same feeling I had in down- not at all! town Guayaquil, Ecuador, back in the early 1970s. We have enough trouble understanding each other with their own languages and customs. They all The sign "Yanquis, Fuera," may not be visible here in English. Any other language complicates matters strivcd to learn English and become good and patri- but the spirit is here! We had stopped there on our and exacerbates differences among ourselves. We way to Tahiti to fly an airplane with 38 race horses risk becoming a Tower of Babel. This can lead to the otic citizens. None were deprived of their heritage, from New Zealand to New York via Vancouver, disintegrating of a united nation. If Spanish today, customs or language. But when it came to official British Columbia. why not other languages tomorrow? and public communications it was in English! Ms. Salazar ought to be thankful and grateful that Since the founding of this great nation millions of English is the universal language of the world she has been able to obtain the benefits of an educa- immigrants nave been coming to these golden shores except in thc cities of Perth Amboy and New tion at taxpayers* expense. )w>5.2002 Visit us online at www.new-jersey.ws THE ATOM TABLOIwimmsD d CITIZEN-GAZETTE... 9
Woman Takes Back Perth AmboY Receives $100,000 For Honey from Thief Neighborhood Preservation Program EDISON Last week, a 1M.RT1I AMBOY The NJ additional S 100,000 lor each of woman foiled a would-be rob- Department of Community the next four ycars.based on its ber. A flairs has awarded Perth Amboy performance and the administra- The young female customer an additional $100,000 grant tion ol its programs, (iiven the had gone to the Oak Tree Road through its Neighborhood success of the program, the state branch of PNC bank around Preservation Program (NPP). The has extended the city's funding 1:30 p.m. on June 18. city first received a $125,000 NPP with this latest grant installment, According to police, the cus- grant in July of 1997 to help which represents the sixth year of tomer was filling out a deposit address home and infrastructure funding that the city has received slip for $9,000 at the courtesy needs in the aging neighborhood to continue these vital programs counter. The would-be robber bordered by Smith, Market, Him in the targeted neighborhood, pointed out that two dollars had and Herbert Streets. The NPP's work will also aug- IN MEMORIAM — Caldwell College recently dedicated and installed a fallen on the floor. statue of St. Francis of Assisi outside the Jennings Library in memory of The city was also promised an (continued on pu%e..l6) When the woman bent over Allan Nelson, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history and political science, PoliticsNJ is New Jersey's leading source of to pick them up, he grabbed the who passed away in January 2001. Faculty, staff, students and alumni all contributed funding for the memorial statue. Dr. Nelson, who con- Politics news. remaing money from the count- cluded a 34-year career at the College in 1997, taught thousands of stu- dents Western Civilization, European, African and American history. Subscribe to PoliticsNJ Fax and you'll get a fax delivered er and attempted to flee. five days a week, before your morning coffee The woman fought hard for After his retirement he also taught Life Long Learning courses for a brief time. From left, are his daughter, Anna Nelson of South Orange, who Included are daily news briefs, tracking of candidates for her money, according to police. graduated from the college in 1988, his son, Chris Nelson of Edison and Governor and every other office, and fresh, our weekly She grabbed the thief and held his daughter Margaret Rego of South Orange. Duck Walk column, and independent Rasmussen Research! on until he dropped the cash. polling. The man broke free when she Start Thinking About Summer Mention this ad and get 10% off on a yearly subscription, only $67.50. 1 dove for the money, according PERTH AMBOY—Just a reminder that members and friends of the For a free trial week, send your fax number via email ([email protected]) or fax us at (201) 221-8033. to police. Perth Amboy YMHA Senior Club will enjoy summer at they have in the past with special parties and trips in July and August, all for very Police described the would- Name Fax special low prices. be thief as an Asian-Indian "The designer drug for Garden State political junkies!" Watch for their programs; then give them a call if you are interest- male, about 5' 6", with a thin ed IT* trips leave from the Y, 116 Madison Avenue, Perm Amboy, or To subscribe, fax this form to (201) 221-8033 or email [email protected]. build in his 20s. you mty call for mformation at (732) 442-03(5. I Check us out on the web at PoliticsNJ.com'.
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Richard Hod an, 72 Lottie Millen, 92 Grace Neiner, 79 Dolores Nemeth, 75 Jane Kistler of Fords of Perth Amboy of Perth Amboy of Edison of Metuchen Mr. Richard "Anchor" Mrs. Lottie Millen of Perth Mrs. Grace (Mullins) Dolores L. (Conrad) Nemeth Jane Kistler of Metuchen Hodan of Fords, died June 3 at Amboy died Juno 7 at Perth Neiner of Perth Amboy died of Edison died June 11 at died June I at the Reformed his home. He was 72. Amboy Nursing Home, where June 9, 2002, at her residence. Raritan Bay Medical Center, Church Home in Old Bridge. she resided since ll)S5. She was He was a lifelong resident She was 79. Perth Amboy Division. She was Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 92. of Fords. Born in Fords, she was a 75. she resided in Metuchen most Born in Halifax County, Va., Mr. Hodan was a 1949 lifelong resident of Perth Born in Newark, she lived of her life before moving into she resided in Metuchen for over graduate of Woodbridge High Amboy. the Reformed Church Home, 40 years. there before moving to Edison School. She was co-owner of Ohara where she resided for the past She was formerly a member 46 years ago. She was a home- He was a professional Press in Perth Amboy, and co- four years. of the Second Baptist Church in maker. minor-league baseball player owner and later owner of Metuchen. She was a communicant of Mrs. Kistler was a member in Emporia. Va. Mullins Spring Water Four brothers, William, St. Matthew's R.C. Church in of the Reformed Church of Me- He served in the Navy Company in Perth Amboy for James, Harry and Louis Cole- Edison. tuchen, where she belonged to aboard the USS Coral Sea dur- many years. man, are all deceased. She is survived by her hus- the Women's Guild and the ing the Korean War. She nas a 1940 graduate of Surviving are a host of nieces band, William A. Nemeth; six choir. She also had been a dea- Mr. Hodan had been em- Perth Amboy High School, and nephews. sons, Richard of North Bruns- con at the church. ployed as a sales supervisor and a captain of the cheerlead- wick, John of South Brunswick, Her husband, William, died for Carborundum Corp. in Rose M. Ragonese ers in 1940. She was Junior Joseph and Paul, both of Edi- in 1997. Surviving are her son, Keasbey and M&T Chemicals Tennis champion of N.J. in of Edison William of Metuchen; two 1939, served for many years at son, James of Freehold and in Rah way and then as head Mrs. Rose M. (Repace) Raritan Yacht Club Ladies Robert of the Highlands; six daughters, Bonnie Beresford of custodian for the Woodbridge Ragonese of Edison died June 2 Auxiliary, served on Raritan daughters, Joan Bromisk of Par- Metuchen and Carol Sorg of Board of Education, mainly at at Robert Wood Johnson Piscataway; a sister, Ruth Bog- Woodbridge High School for University Hospital in New Yacht Club board of gover- lin, Barbara Redman of Miss- dan of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; four 10 years. Brunswick. She was 77. nors, auxiliary member of issippi, Janet Dunlap of Florida, Raritan Bay Medical Center, grandchildren, and three great- His most recent employ- Born in Perth Amboy. she Karen Lotesto of Maryland, Pa., and a member of grandchildren. ment was the Parkway Corp. lived there before moving to Dawn Columbaris of Pocono, Deborah, of Philadelphia, as supervisor Edison 55 years ago. Pa., and Valerie Gregory of Her husband, Joseph Leslie Les Aronow of the Park & Ride in She was employed as a seam- Bricktown; a brother, August William Neiner, died in 1979. Cranbury. stress at Princeton Shirt Factory Conrad of Garwood; 23 grand- of Colonia Surviving are two daugh- Mr. Hudan was a member in Hopelawn for 30 years, retiring children and four great-grand- Leslie N. Les Aronow of ters, Vicky Jo Neiner of Perth of the Hungarian Reformed 15 years ago. children. Colonia died June 3 in JFK Mrs. Ragonese was a commu- Amboy, and Randi Neiner of Church in Vetth <\vnbov. Medical Center, Edison. He nicant of Guardian Angels R.C. Moraga, Ca.; a sister, Adrian Ramirez, 72 was 57. where he served on the church Church in Hdison. Catherine Siddons, and two Born in Newark, he lived in council for many years and of Carteret Her husband, Carmelo, died in grandchildren, David and Hillside and Edison before was a member of the Men's Mr. Adrian Ramirez of 1998. Larissa Durkin. moving to Colonia 15 years Club of the church. Carteret died June 1 at Amboy She is survived by two daugh- ago. Care Center in Perth Amboy. Mr. Hodan had also been a ters, Rosalie J. Mason of Helen P. Surick, 78 He was a partner and man- He was 72. member of the Umpires Fed- Jamesburg and Lucille Williams ager with his son, Adam, of of Carteret Born in Puerto Rico, he eration of Perth Amboy. of Fall River, Mass.; two broth- Party Patrol DJs in Metuchen Mrs. Helen P. Surick of lived in Carteret for the past His parents, Peter and Mary ers. Carmen Repace of Lyons and for 14 years. Carteret died June 7 after suf- 30 years. (Balog) Hodan, are deceased. Larry Repace; a sister, Concetta He was also a sales associ- fering a stroke. She was 78. He was a communicant of Surviving are his wife of 47 Repace of Lyons; four grandchil- ate at Rahway Lumber for 15 Born in Carteret, she St. Joseph R.C. Church, Cart- years, Barbara Louise (Will- dren. Angela Mason, Larry years. moved to Florida 11 years ago. eret. iams) Hodan; a son, Richard Mason Jr.. Albert Williams Jr. and Earlier, he worked for Surviving are her husband His two brothers, are de- W. Hodan, of Fords, and a sis- Lonann Williams, and two great- Summit Subs, Summit, and John of Sanford, Fla., her ceased. ter, Arlene Sabo, also of Fords. grandchildren. Bcrnies Subs, Metuchen, and daughter, Ellen Adamowicz; Surviving are his wife of 50 was active with Hot Dog two grandchildren, Caitlin and years, the former Arcadia Haven, a family-owned busi- Bobby Adamowic/, all of Lak (Caban) Ramirez; two daugh- ness in Newark for 10 years. Mary, Fla.; and her brother, ters, Maria Pacheco and Nilda MID-DAY Mr. Aronow was a member James Foxe, and sister, Hilcen Ramirez, both of Carteret; and of the Union County chapter Brennan, both of Carteret. "HOUR OF two grandchilren. of the Mens Bowling Asso- ciation of New Jersey. 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