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• VOL. 9 NO. 1 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019 • Mayor Fred Henry’s State of the City Highlights Technology, Redevelopment & A Positive Outlook for South Amboy's Economy By: Carolyn Maxwell SOUTH AMBOY – On 3/21/19, Mayor Fred Henry announced that those present were going to be a part of his- tory because this will be the first South Amboy State of the City that will be televised through a fiber-optic system. The Council Meetings will be televised and available for public viewing on the South Amboy website. Two digital signs will be placed by the library and high school (on O’Leary Boulevard) and a per- manent sign is in front of City Hall. Henry then mentioned (L to R) Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, Barry Rosengarten, Council Presi- the recent personnel changes, Mayor Fred Henry delivers the 2019 State of the City Address dent Mickey Gross, Mayor Fred Henry Glenn Skarzynski, who became *Photos by Katherine Massopust the Business Administrator a lit- like to thank Police Chief Dar- had a surplus of $2.3 million and Debt Restructuring which ups in town have been a great tle over a year ago, and the new ren Lavigne and his Depart- and in 2018 that surplus in- helped in having a zero increase success. So far, we’ve had 90 CFO (Chief Financial Officer) - creased to $2.4 million. Stan- tons of recyclables picked up. Dan Balka. ment. I’d like to thank the Po in our budget. Progress benefits lice Department for being the dard and Poor has increased the everybody. You can’t project He then talked about City En- Henry was pleased to an- City’s protectors and our peace- City’s ratings from A- to A+. the future, but we have smart re- gineer Mark Rasimowicz who nounce that the Police Depart- makers. This is due to a strong budget- development plans. He quoted in the past year has been in- ment received their accredita- Home values are going up. ary performance and growth, FDR, “People acting together as strumental in securing a total of tion. They are rewriting and Houses that were selling for especially in resources. S&P is a group can accomplish things $1,600,000 in grant money for enacting new policies and pro- $278,000 in 2010 have in- which no individual acting City improvements. cedures. The NJ Police Chief happy with our direction. I’d creased in value by around 11% - alone could ever hope to bring The Middlesex County Free- Association did an audit of our like to thank our CFO and fi and are now worth $304,000. nancial experts. about.” records and an inspection and We are selling million-dollar Henry mentioned the Ferry, Henry then thanked the Public no deficiencies were found. I’d *Continued on Page 2 homes in the City. In 2017, thewe Manhattan Beach Project, Works Department. Bulk pick- Successful St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rundown Property & Ferry Service Topics of Discussion 3/20/19 Council Meeting By: Katherine Massopust that they are currently work- ation. Now he will be giving a behind the scenes who do all the rating up by two notches. It was SOUTH AMBOY – During ing on it. He also stated that presentation in St. Luis along work. He then stated the fire - a great jump. I’m very pleased the Council Comments part of the Bridge on Washington Av- with myself next week at the works will be on July 3rd, 2019. what’s going on in the City. Fi- the 3/20/19 Council Meeting, enue on the border of South National Conference (National “We’ll blow everyone away. nancially, we are going in the Councilman Thomas Reilly Amboy and Parlin that work Association of County and City We want the fireworks to right be direction.” a thanked everyone for a success- was being done. “As for lower Health Officials (NACCHO)).” homecoming. Mark your cal- During the public portion, ful St. Patrick’s Day. “It was Main Street, we don’t have a The Amboy Guardian reached endars for July 3rd. I promise Resident Jackie Giordano asked well attended, and the business- start date, we’re waiting to get out to Herdman to explain fur- it will be a good show.” Gross a few questions. “The building es did well. I applaud Mickey authorization by the State, and ther what his presentation will then introduced the new CFO by the train station - the roof Gross (Chair of the parade) and we’re set to go.” be about. He stated that South (Chief Financial Officer) Danblew off. What’s going on with crew for that.” He also stated Council Vice President Chris- Amboy had worked with Mid- Balka. that? Is the owner of the prop- that there are new businesses tine Noble thanked the Parade dlesex County Health Depart- Mayor Fred Henry thanked erty responsible?” in town such as JAVA Dave’s. Committee and all the honorees. ment about a drill of a plan of Mickey Gross and everyone B.A. Glenn Skarzynski an- “There also is a ribbon cutting B.A. Glenn Skarzynski noted dispensing medication in case on the parade committee, the swered, “Ultimately, yes. We’ve this Saturday – a new dental that the Dowdell Library will be of an attack (such as an anthrax Police and Fire Departments just had a meeting with the business on Bordentown Ave.” celebrating 105 years of serving attack by terrorists) for a com- and First Aid Squad. He also Mayor, Law Director and my- Reilly then added that Govern- the community. “Elaine (Gaber) munity with a population less mentioned it was the 39th An- self about this.” ment Week is April 7 thru April does a great job.” than 10,000. The drill had taken niversary of the Tournament The building in question is 14. He also stated that on April Law Director Francis Wom- place in June 2018. “Instead of of Champions in New Jersey. on the corner of Broadway and 17 the volunteers in town will ack thanked former Law Direc- everyone going to the PODs “Back in 1989 the girls’ basket- John Street. “We are currently be celebrated. “We will be do- tor John Lanza stating that he (Point of Dispensing (at desig- ball team won. Christine Noble in contact with New Jersey ing something with the school helped make the transition go nated spots)), we would bring was on that team. All the fire- Transit. As a City, we can take kids.” smoothly. the medication to them.” Herd- trucks greeted the team when it down, but the City will have Councilman Brian McLaugh- Council President Mickey man will be giving the presenta- they came back and celebrated. to pay around $100,000 to do lin asked City Engineer Mark Gross stated, “Mark Herdman tion on Wednesday, March 27, We had a great time.” so. If the owner demolishes the Rasimowicz about the Hole in had run a drill about dispensing 2019 in St. Luis. Henry then added, Standard the Wall. Rasimowicz stated pills during an emergency situ- Gross then thanked the people and Poor’s have increased our *Continued on Page 3

Perth Amboy City Council Meeting 3/27/19 - 7 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * March 27, 2019 South Amboy State of the City

Mayor Fred Henry with his South Amboy High School Students Sing the National Anthem wife, Linda used on the beach for cleanups. He thanked the honorees and *Continued from Page 1 The City will be eligible for Grand Marshals. I know that more grants. The summer trips Mickey Gross who is chair of holders were given thanks, have been expanded. More pro- the St. Patrick’s Day Commit- especially Freeholder Direc- grams for our senior citizens tee has already started work- tor Ron Rios. The Freeholders, will be expanded, especially ing on next year’s parade. I along with Conrail have begun when it comes to warning them want to thank my staff and- es work on the Hole in the Wall. to avoid being victims of scams. pecially my Secretary, Kathy Work will begin in a few weeks The Municipal Alliance in Kudelkak for all her help and on lower Main Street. South Amboy will be sponsor- all the duties that she performs. Henry was proud of the fact ing teen dances and antidrug She continues to excel. He also that Governor Murphy made programs. He praised the li- thanked Camille Tooker who is a recent visit to South Amboy brary staff who has educationthe former B.A. who came out which highlighted the City’s and entertainment activities al- of retirement, but came back smart development. Sites men- most every day. On March 28th, to work as the Mayor's Confi- tioned were: Venetian, the the library will be celebrating dential Aide. He again thanked YMCA, and Woodmont Cove. its 105th Anniversary. B.A. Glenn Skarzynski for He compared this to Michel- Henry recognized Business keeping South Amboy on the angelo’s vision. Woodmont Association President Dr. Jorge move. He thanked the Council Properties built units that are Gonzalez and Councilman Tom who always have their hearts in fully occupied. I want to thankReilly. Three businesses have the right place when it comes to SARA (South Amboy Redevel- either opened or will be opening what’s best for South Amboy. opment Agency) Executive Di- soon in the City. The town will He acknowledged his family rector Eric F. M. Chubenko and continue to have a strong part- and was pleased to announce Asm. Craig Coughlin (Attorney nership with the schools. that his daughter recently made for SARA) who helped make Companies that come in un- him a grandfather and his son those projects come to fruition. der PILOTs (payment in lieu of became engaged. SARA has taken dormant and taxes) have created revenue. We After that announcement, Ca- contaminated land so they can will be purchasing digital signs mille Tooker gave the Mayor a be developed. I want to thank for the schools and library this bouquet of flowers sprinkled the Planning Board and all the year. with green and white carnations professionals who approved Henry then made a plea for whom he presented to his wife, those plans. There were a lot of people to volunteer for the Fire Linda. naysayers who spoke against and First Aid Departments. As he presented the bouquet some of these projects, but We especially need people to to her, he spoke lovingly how those naysayers and Superstorm volunteer for the First Aid be- much her support meant to him. Sandy did not deter us. cause that Department is getting She has seen him in good times Some of the new projects smaller. and bad times, always defend- were undertaken by B&E and I want to thank volunteers in ing him. “I love you, Linda. I Sherman Capital which were both departments for their dedi- am committed to South Am- approved by the Council. The cation and sacrifice. boy, its smart growth, and doing process took many years. Three Our recent St. Patrick’s what’s best for the City.” renewable energy companies Day Parade was successful. are interested in investing in the City and building on an eyesore. Henry was hopeful to have Do you or someone you know have shovels on the ground by Sep- Old Photographs or Documents? tember when talking about the The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is Ferry. Looking for Old Photos and Documents of The Historical Society was mentioned next. He mentioned Perth Amboy, South Amboy, a vintage baseball game that Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) they played using 1860’s rules. For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents The cemetery tours are always will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. popular, and they will be hav- For more info please call 732-293-1090 ing an upcoming open house soon featuring genealogy. He thanked the Historical Society for keeping South Amboy’s his- Law Office of tory alive. Henry then mentioned the ERALIDES E. CABRERA children’s summer programs which will have an additional Abogado two weeks added. He was ex- cited about the joint fireworks Specializing In taking place with Perth Amboy again and recognized Council • Immigration President Mickey Gross and Barry Rosengarten from Perth We are bilingual and have offices at: Amboy who is the Chair of the 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Fireworks Celebration. Phone: 732 - 826-5020; Fax: 732-826-6646 Henry recognized Code En- 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 forcement Director Jay El- liot and South Amboy’s Green Phone: 908-351-0957; Fax: 908-351-0959 Team. The City recently ac- Email: [email protected] quired a tractor which will be March 27, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .3 Successful St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Rundown Property & Ferry Service Topics of Discussion 3/20/19 Council Meeting it. NJ Transit does not want to ics, the South Amboy Historical *Continued from Page 1 part with the middle piece.” Society, and other groups in the Council President Gross said, City will be involved.” building, NJ Transit asked two “We’ve spent hundreds of hours Resident Brandon Russell things: a $35,000 escrow and a on this problem. I’d love to asked about the budget and a safety class (a 4-hour course on knock it down and be over with new fire truck in 2020. operating safely around an ac- it. It’s frustrating. It’s an eye- Skarzynski answered, “The tive rail line) for the demolition sore.” purchase of fire truck will be an team.” Giordano then asked about the internal decision by the Fire De- Skarzynski stated that the land status of the Ferry. partment.” still belongs to the owner re- B.A. Skarzynski answered, Russell asked if the $700,000 gardless who knocks down the “Spring 2020. It will be open.in PILOT money will be going building. Mayor Fred Henry The City will be done with what to the school district. Skarzyn- added, “If it doesn’t come downwe have to do the middle of this ski answered that the City al- next week, we can get a court summer. We have to do dredg- ready received those funds from order to take it down ourselves. ing. We’re confident to make it Woodmont for 2019. We take that expense. He (the a reality.” Russell then asked why the owner) is ultimately respon- Giordano then asked about the minutes of the October 22, 2018 sible. He owns the property. Art It District. “There was a fall- meeting were not on the City’s will be a lien on it.” ing out…?” website. Skarzynski added, “He owns Skarzynski answered, “The City Clerk Laura Kemble- Thomas Mundy Peterson Day two corners. NJ Transit owns Art District is still around. Kalantsis stated she will have to - PERTH AMBOY – Join the Perth Amboy Public Library in the middle piece. If any propWe’re forming a new non-profitsee if they are done. Celebrating NJ State Thomas Mundy Peterson Day. The First erty becomes available for pur- which will tentatively be called: Councilwoman Zusette Dato African-American Voter in the USA under the 15th Amendment chase, we (the City) would love Mayor’s Civic Enrichment was not present at the Meeting. to buy it for parking. He (the voted in Perth Amboy, NJ! Brought to you by the City of Perth Fund (working title). - In The addi next Council Meeting will Amboy, The Library Staff, and the Board of Trustees. Sunday, owner) is not intending to sell tion to the Arts, Youth Athlet- be on April 17, 2019. March 31st, 2019 at the Raritan Bay YMCA, 365 New Bruns- wick Ave., Perth Amboy from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Refresh- ments will be served. Always Caring. Are You Really Weight Loss Healthy? Surgery: The Always Here. 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EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE to hear about this shooting, but taken down for a reason. College or Trade School? New Zealand there's conflicting stories about #5 Now all of a sudden, the this shooting that will still come Prime Minister wants ALL Shooting out in the future. Here are some GUNS turned in. New Zealand Revisited As we all know by now there With spring here, and gradua- onset of today's technology, it facts that are very interesting: is part of the Green New Deal was a mass shooting in New #1 There was shooting at two and gun control is in it. tion right around the corner we was a huge waste of money. Zealand. There are many dead decided to discuss the topic of We know the prestige of going Mosques. and wounded by an Australian #2 More than one shooter. Orlando “Wildman” Perez traditional college versus voca- to college, especially if you are Nationalist. Now, the Main- tional training. the first person in your family to #3 It was on Facebook and live stream News Media is only streamed. Make no bones about it, we pursue a higher education. going to tell us what we want know that there are certain As hard as it may seem, a par- #4 The Facebook video was fields where a traditional- ent col or guardian or whomever is lege education is needed. This paying the tuition has to think is especially true when it comes long and hard about career We Value Your Opinion Send Us A Response! to professions such as medical, choices. Even if you feel you scientific, technology, law, edu- have to take a year off and work cation, or certain other career before making a final decision, The Renee J. Bradley Foundation for choices. I don't find this to be a problem. Recently I was listening to Sometimes you may find what Domestic Violence 2019 Scholarship Luncheon WCTC with Bert Baron and he you really want to do during had on a realtor who will be giv- that year. I'm sure some peoplePress Release successfully launched a year societal socialization norms re- ing out scholarships to students have done so. PERTH AMBOY - The Re- ago and strives to work with garding various gender roles in Middlesex and Union Coun- There is a small percentage of nee J. Bradley Foundation for the local community leaders, and expectations. ties. The catch is that these are people who did not go to col- Domestic Violence 2nd Annual churches and organizations to • To educate young adults of only those who will be going to lege or attended college and Scholarship Luncheon will take help bring an end to domestic color about the cultural dynam- trade schools. dropped out and became very place on Sunday, April 7, 2019. violence. The foundation be- ics and realities of domestic He realized that everyone is successful, especially in the The Scholarship Luncheon will lieves that strength, compas- violence and healthy relation- not suited for a traditional col- technology field. be from 3-6pm and hosted at the sion, love and education are ships. lege education, and the trades Another excellent choice is the Cathedral International Fam- four major unlocking relation- • To increase prevention and offer opportunities to go intoarmed forces because they teach ily Life Center Banquet Hall in ship-changing, life-saving keys. awareness of domestic vio- fields that are needed. youPlus marketable skills. The bot- Perth Amboy, NJ. *Proceeds will go towards the lence in the lives of youth adults they have high paying salaries. tom line for me is that you truly This year’s luncheon will be Renee J. Bradley Foundation through preventive education, He then rattled off some of the have to do some soul searching hosted by the Reverend Dr. Scholarship Fund; Ticket Do- seminars and resources. trades such as plumbers, electri- (the student and parent must Danielle L. Brown, Pastor of nation will include lunch and • To help support children of cians, etc. that will always be in decide what is best). Not going Church Life, Cathedral Interna- raffle ticket entry for door prize.domestic violence victims by demand. to college does not carry the tional. The keynote speaker will The mission of the Renee J. establishing a scholarship fund. I agree with that assessment. stigma it used to. If you feel thebe Phyllis Adams, MA, MSW Bradley Foundation is to teach, • To provide a safe place for There was another program I need to go back to college, it the Chief Executive Officer mentorof and educate young young adults to dialogue and listened to where a popular fi- will always be there. C.M. Women Aware. Honored Guest adults in general and - specifireceive trained peer or profes- nancial advisor had a list of ca- If you do choose to go to col- will include Bishop Donald cally youth adults of color about sional counseling for abuse/do- reers that would no longer be lege, you should pick a major Hilliard Jr. Senior Pastor, Ca- the importance of healthy rela- mestic violence. needed in the near future. He that is necessary for your choice thedral International, Reverend tionships and the signs of do- Foundation Pillars: got quite a backlash from some of career. Pick a school which Dr. Deniece Reid, Campus Pas- mestic violence. Our vision is • Prevention callers who challenged him. has a good program for what tor, Cathedral International and “To Stop Domestic Violence • Education They said that they had retired you want to do. Distance can Minister Carole Dortch-Wright through Strength, Compassion, • Awareness from some of those careers, be an issue. In-State is alwaysthe Communications Director Love & Education." • Solution made good money, and have cheaper, but other schools may of the Cathedral International. Foundation Goals: For more information please a good pension. The host then have other things to offer. There This event is created to raise • To mentor and coach young visit www.reneejbradleyfoun- asked those callers, "What year are options when it comes to tu- awareness to domestic violence adults about the dynamics and dation.org or Eventbrite to did you graduate from college?" ition. There are App's that show and to award Perth Amboy, NJ realities of healthy relation- purchase tickets/donate to this Some said in the late '70's or you what scholarships are avail- High School Seniors attending ships. event. The foundation can also early '80's. The host then pro- able with what skills you have. a 4-year university Scholarship • To educate young adults about be reached at reneejbradley- ceeded to say, "What was in de- Whatever you choose, remem- opportunities. The foundation the unhealthy impact of many [email protected] mand 30 years ago, is not neces- ber these decisions are impor- sarily what is in demand today." tant. Most high school gradu- The same financial advisor ates have limited expenses. Annual talked about one of his client Now is the best time to pursue Tricky Tray who owned a huge mansion your dreams. The older you Golf Classic WOODBRIDGE/HILLSBOR- EAST BRUNSWICK – The School of the Arts PTO will be where he had miles of fiber-get, the more difficult it is to having a Tricky Tray on Friday, April 5, 2019 at East Bruns- optic cables installed on his go to school. My advice - go to OUGH – The Bishop George Ahr St. Thomas Aquinas High wick Vo-Tech, 112 Rues Ln. East Brunswick. 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March 27, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .5 Volunteer Community Calendar Firefighters Perth Amboy Needed TUES. Mar. 26 Arts Council - Special Mural Review, 6:30 p.m. PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Proprietary House, Kearny Ave. Where to Find Us . . . Amboy Fire Department: Vol- WED. Mar. 27 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. unteer Division needs members. City Hall, High St. Accepting men and women IN FORDS: South Amboy ages 18 years or older. Volun- COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. WED. Apr. 6 City Council, Business, 6 p.m. LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. teers must be a Perth Amboy City Hall, N. Broadway PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. resident. For more information ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. please contact 732-442-3430. WED. Apr. 20 City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. City Hall, N. Broadway IN HOPELAWN: KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. Kearny *Check our website www.amboyguardian.com for updates on IN LAURENCE HARBOR: meeting times and places HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. IN MORGAN: Cottage Open SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. PERTH AMBOY - Come visit IN PARLIN: the historic home of Commo- DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. dore Lawrence Kearny. The IN PERTH AMBOY: 1ST CONSTITUTION BANK ...... 145 FAYETTE ST. Cottage is located at 63 Catalpa ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. Ave, Perth Amboy, and is open ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. on Mondays and Thursdays Please Submit Your Events ANDERL & OAKLEY PC ...... 309 MAPLE ST. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and the ANITA’S CORNER ...... 664 BRACE AVE. last Sunday of the month from to [email protected] THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. BAY CITY LAUNDRYMAT...... 738 STATE ST. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment. C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. The Kearny Cottage needs your CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. help. Anyone interested in join- CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. ing the Kearny Cottage Histori- DULCE'S SWEETS...... 222 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. cal Society please contact 732- DUNKIN DONUTS ...... 587 FAYETTE ST. 293-1090. We are on the web! EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. www.KearnyCottage.org FAMILY FOOT CARE ...... 252 SMITH ST. FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. HY TAVERN ...... 386 HIGH ST. Historic Surveyor INVESTOR’S BANK ...... 598 STATE ST. JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. General's Office JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. PERTH AMBOY - The His- KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. toric Surveyor General's Office, LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. which is adjacent to Perth Am- LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. boy City Hall, is now open for MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. tours. At one time, this structure PETRICK’S FLOWERS ...... 710 PFEIFFER BLVD. was the meeting place of the POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. East Jersey Board of Propri- PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. etors & housed their records. PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. Presently the Surveyor Gener- PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. al's Office is displaying artifacts QUICK CHEK ...... 853 CONVERY BLVD. from the John Watson (1685- QUICK STOP DELI ...... 814 AMBOY AVE. QUISQUEYA MARKET ...... 249 MADISON AVE. 1768) archaeological site along QUISQUEYA LUNCHEONETTE ...... 259 MADISON AVE. with other items from Perth RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Amboy's rich history. Perth RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. SANTANDER BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. Amboy history DVDs are also SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. available. SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT ...... 473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Free tours are available SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fri- SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. p.m. Clubs, classrooms & TORRES MINI MARKET ...... 403 BRUCK AVE. groups are welcome. Come & TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. view this newly restored build- ZPA ...... 281 GRACE ST. ing! IN SAYREVILLE: BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. Proprietary SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. IN SEWAREN: House Open PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. PERTH AMBOY - The Pro- IN SOUTH AMBOY: prietary House, the last official AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY Royal Governor’s residence BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY BROADWAY DINER ...... 126 N. BROADWAY still standing in the original 13 CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY colonies, is open every Wednes- COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. for tea and tours. Tea is served PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA in our atmospheric candle-lit SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS ...... 132 S. BROADWAY wine cellar, and includes our de- SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY licious homemade desserts and IN WOODBRIDGE: assorted teas. A $10 donation, CITY HALL ...... 1 MAIN ST. $5 for children under 12, covers MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. both the tea and a mansion. REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. Although the house is still in ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. the process of being restored, some rooms have been newly decorated. Go back in time and learn about William Franklin Attention! Our Newspaper is available at and other residents of the house. Shop-Rite, Perth Amboy at the Courtesy Counter! Deadline for Print Ads: It’s a perfect way to spend a pleasant afternoon. The gift 7 p.m. Thursday shop is also open. Safety Announcement From Mayor Wilda Diaz Groups are welcome, although reservations are required for Regarding the Recent Incidents in NYC and NJ Office Hours: groups over six people. The We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, em- Mon. - Wed. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Proprietary House is located at phasize that it is important: 149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!! Thurs. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. NJ. Tel. 732-826-5527 E-mail: Report Suspicious Activity - Be Vigilant - STAY ALERT! [email protected]. Do not think that any call or report is too small Follow us on our website, www. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. theproprietaryhouse.org and or/ FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1 Facebook. FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400 6. The Amboy Guardian * March 27, 2019 “Is Weight Loss Hibernians Flag Raising, City Hall Circle, Perth Amboy 3/17/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang Surgery Right for Me?” OLD BRIDGE - The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge, is sponsoring an “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” semi- nar Monday, April 8, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The informative event will focus on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y Gastric By- pass, Adjustable Gastric Band- ing, and Gastric Sleeve and concerns surrounding weight loss surgery as well as its suc- cesses. Family and friends are welcome. The meeting will be held in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ. Registration re- quired, call 1-855-TIME-4-ME (1.855.846.3463). “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” WOODBRIDGE - The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hack- ensack Meridian Health Rari- tan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy is holding a free semi- nar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” Tuesday, April 9, 6:00 p.m. at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 US Highway 1, Iselin, NJ. Center for Bar- iatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss- sur gery. Registration required, call 1-800-560-9990. Aromatherapy Education PERTH AMBOY - Hacken- sack Meridian Health Raritan Medical Center-Perth Amboy’s Integrative Health & Medicine Services is holding an Aro- matherapy education session Tuesday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Centennial Hall A, Raritan Bay Medical Center, 530 New Brunswick Ave. This program explains what Aroma- therapy is and how it can benefit your overall well-being. It will provide some simple tips for use at home. Registration required. For more information and to register, call 732-324-5257 or email integrativehealth@hack- ensackmeridian.org.

Total Joint Replacement Education Session PERTH AMBOY - The Human Motion Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Perth Amboy, is sponsoring a free Total Joint Replacement Education session Friday, April 5, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., in the Human Motion Institute office, concourse level, 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ. The class will edu- cate attendees on what to expect before, during, and after sur- gery. Registration required, call 1-800-560-9990. March 27, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .7 Perth Amboy Rail Station Upgrade Still Years Behind Schedule

By: Ron Miskoff ing totaling nearly $47 million empowered with awarding the PERTH AMBOY - People have to renovate and improve the funding — said NJ Transit is lax talked about the reconstruction Perth Amboy Station.” That in its part of the job. View of Perth Amboy Train Station of the Perth Amboy Rail Station means that the project was al- In a statement labeled as “FTA *Photos by Ron Miskoff for longer than most people can ready three years behind sched- Final Background Response,” remember, maybe as far back as ule when NJ Transit approved it. Steven Taubenkibel, a public the 1960s. It is listed as having been bud - affairs specialist for FTA, said Although the project is tech- geted in May 2013. on Wednesday, March 20, in an nically underway, not a single The mayor is exasperated. email that NJ Transit has still shovel has been put into the Asked for a statement con- not submitted a grant request to ground. Officials say it is stillcerning in the delay, Noelia Colon, FTA for the Perth Amboy sta- the design stage as the Federal Mayor Diaz’ spokesperson, said tion project. Transit Administration (FTA) is she asked NJ Transit for an ex- “FTA will consider a grant ap- reviewing the blueprints. planation. This is what NJ Tran- plication once it is received,” But the project is officially at sit told her: Taubenkibel said in an email to least seven years behind sched- “The improvements to the the Amboy Guardian. “All en- ule, and all of the funding — Perth Amboy train station await vironmental reviews take vari- more than $47 million — has the review of the Federal Tran- ous times to complete; however, not been earmarked yet. From a sit Administration (FTA). Un- making appropriate ADA im- passenger point of view, nothing til that review completes, the provements to an historic sta- is happening. project remains at 30-percent tion requires a critical review The original plans call for the design. We look forward to and ensuring the character of addition of four new elevators completing that review and ad- the historic station is maintained and a platform similar in height vancing this project for the ben- while making it accessible to to other NJ Transit stations in efit of our customers in Perth commuters.” Perspective shot shows the lack of a high-level platform at the Perth New Jersey. That would enable Amboy.” Taubenkibel went on to write, Amboy train station. travelers to step on and off trains In fact, there is some question “FTA anticipates completing its instead of what they have to do about whether the money to pay review of NEPA [National En- now: climb or descend several for the project has been made vironmental Policy Act], ADA steps to get on and off a train.available yet through federal and the Historic Preservation Besides that, passengers have funding. Mayor Diaz, mean- Act for the Perth Amboy station to descend 26 steps to reach the while, said she has been waiting later this year.” concrete sidewalk where they “the last eight to 10 years” for Section 4(f) of the National can climb onto the train. When the station to be improved and Historic Preservation Act pro- they return from their trip, they made compliant with the Ameri- hibits the US Department of have to climb those same 26 cans With Disabilities Act. Transportation from approving steps to reach the parking lot or The Americans with Disabili- transportation projects requir- street level. ties Act (ADA) was signed into ing use of protected resources, Thus it is difficult or impos- law in 1990 and went into effect including significant historic sible for the elderly and the around 1993. The ADA specifies sites (such as Perth Amboy Sta- handicapped to reach the train. certain milestones that need to tion) unless the federal agency Under the original schedule be completed in public build- can demonstrate that there is no posted by NJ Transit, the project ings. The train station is literally prudent or feasible alternative should have been completed in years behind schedule under and the project sponsors use all June 2016. ADA. possible planning to avoid, min- But according to a docu- As requirements for compli- imize, and mitigate harm to the ment called “Perth Amboy Sta- ance to the ADA are nearly 30 historic resource. Passengers have to descend (or climb) 26 steps to reach the tracks at years old, Diaz blamed NJ Tran- Mayor Diaz said she would tion – ADA Improvements,” the Perth Amboy train station. the schedule for the comple- sit for being “extremely slow in like to see construction begin tion of the reconstruction has submitting the paperwork to the by the end of 2019 or the begin- been pushed back to October FTA.” ning of 2020. She said she hurt Vitale, Lopez and Coughlin boy rail station funding and the 2023. That’s more than seven In a telephone interview Diaz her back three years ago at the all represent the 19th district — Portal Bridge has been the fact years later than previously an- said that New Jersey’s federal Perth Amboy station and had to where Perth Amboy is located that the Portal Bridge, built in nounced. The new schedule representatives have been help- get off her train in Woodbridge. — although none of them were 1910, is owned and operated by was quietly noted last week in ful in moving the project along. In fact, several people who live made available to comment for Amtrak as part of the Northeast a document not seen before. She mentioned Sen. Cory Book- or work in Perth Amboy were this article. In addition, Rep. Corridor and is also used by NJ The Amboy Guardian obtained er and Rep. Frank Pallone but interviewed for this article, and Pallone did not respond to re- Transit. the document through a request especially noted the work that many of them complained of quests for comment. In 2015, the Portal Bridge was under the N.J. Open Public Re- Sen. Robert Menendez has done physical problems dealing with But McCabe said she was in- considered the busiest train span cords Act. to move the project along. the station. Many have shifted vestigating whether the entire in the Western Hemisphere, car- According to the document, “Booker, Pallone and espe- their use of rail travel to stations structure of funding for the train rying 150,000 to 200,000 pas- the project currently is listed as cially Menendez have followed in Metuchen, Woodbridge or station might be tied too close sengers per day. If a passenger “0% complete.” up,” she said. “They have fol- South Amboy. to other projects, thus holding takes a train to New York City That does not mean that noth- lowed up. Their aides had con- Also, because the Perth Am- up the train station. One proj- from Perth Amboy or South ing has been done on the proj- versations with representatives boy station lacks elevators and ect that she said seemed to be Amboy, he or she will travel ect. Both NJ Transit and FTA from the FTA… we need this a high-level platform to board blocking funding for the rail sta- over the Portal Bridge on the spokespersons have said that the train station to be ADA compli- trains, the number of people tion is the Portal Bridge. It is a way. It has received almost as design phase is 30 percent com- ant so people can use a station who use the station is probably rail bridge near Secaucus Junc- much publicity at the Gateway plete and engineering plans are that meets federal standards.” lower than it might be if those tion that carries rail traffic into Project, the proposal to increase awaiting FTA approval before She said, “Menendez didn’t aspects were available. and out of New York City. and repair the train tunnels con- the next phase can commence. forget about us.” “All of the money is not in- The bridge, which spans the necting New Jersey and New But that phase of the project Still, a spokesman for the FTA house yet,” said Laurie Mc- Hackensack River in Kearny York City. was scheduled to be done by said the foot-dragging, if there Cabe, a chief of staff forand Sen. Secaucus, has been in the McCabe said she was hoping January 2012, according to the was any, came from the New Joe Vitale and Assembly mem- news lately because of its can- to get the Perth Amboy train sta- document. Jersey side, not the federal gov- bers Yvonne Lopez and Craig tankerous two-track moveable tion uncoupled from the Portal Mayor Wilda Diaz announced ernment. Coughlin. “We were supposed swing-span that has held up rail in Dec. 2016, “NJ Transit has A spokesman for the FTA — to have shovels in the ground in traffic. Complicating the- con *Continued on Page 9 committed the necessary fund- the federal agency which is January.” nection between the Perth Am- 8. The Amboy Guardian * March 27, 2019 Hackensack Meridian Health Expands Bear’s Den Innovation Hubs to All Network Hospitals The Network Established a $25 Million Investment in Innovation to Bring Breakthroughs in Health Care Delivery to Market Press Release 3/15/19 EDISON/PERTH AMBOY - Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most integrated health network, is pleased to announce that it is expanding the successful inno- vation program, Bear’s Den, to all hospitals to encourage the network’s 34,000 team mem- bers to bring forth their best ideas to improve care delivery and enhance patient satisfac- tion. “Bear’s Den has been a win- ning strategy for Hackensack Meridian Health by supporting Cutting the Ribbon Hammey, Andrew Pecora, M.D.,Sandra Elliott the next breakthroughs in care *Photo by Paul W. Wang *Photo by Paul W. Wang delivery and it’s time to include our dedicated team members who know best how to innovate from their valuable frontline ex- perience,’’ said Robert C. Gar- rett, CEO of Hackensack Me- ridian Health. To date, Bear’s Den has sup- ported two major innovations through a $25 million fund: Pillo, a health robot for the home and PurpleSun, the only technology with a 90- second disinfection cycle to eliminate microorganisms to prevent hos- pital-acquired infections. The Wall Street Journal called PurpleSun a “Game Changer Refreshments for Guests PERTH AMBOY - Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and in Health-Tech’’ and noted that *Photo by Paul W. Wang most integrated health network, is pleased to announce that it is expanding PurpleSun is living up to claims the successful innovation program, Bear’s Den, to all hospitals to encour- it can partner with large health of the New Jersey Institute of ing has grown from five percent age the network’s 34,000 team members to bring forth their best ideas to improve care delivery and enhance patient satisfaction. At the Raritan Bay care providers to meet their im- Technology, bringing together of GDP in 1960 to 17 percent Medical Center-Perth Amboy Bear’s Den ribbon cutting held March 15 is, portant needs in the era of val- engineers, scientists, health care in 2016, life expectancy in the experts and others to launch in- U.S. has decreased in the last from left, Raritan Bay Medical Center Chief Hospital Executive Thomas ue-based care, which rewards Shanahan, CPA; Hackensack Meridian Health Regional President of Cen- hospitals and providers for novations to improve health two years for the first time since care delivery. Hackensack Me- the great flu epidemic from tral Market Raymond F. Fredericks; N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.; keeping patients healthy and out Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health; Bear’s Den mas- of the hospital. ridian Health created an Inno- 1916 to 1918. vation Center where aspiring cot; Sandra Elliott, vice president, Life Sciences & Innovation, Hackensack Launched in 2017, Bear’s The first company Bear’s Meridian Health Physician Enterprise Division, and Andrew Pecora, M.D., companies present their con- Den funded was Boston-based Den features a panel of experts, president, Physician Enterprise and chief innovations officer, Hackensack including CEO Robert C. Gar- cepts to the center’s ideation Pillo Health, a leading in-home MeridianHealth. *Photo Courtesy Hackensack Meridian Health rett, leading physicians, key group. Those deemed ready are digital care management com- presented to the “Bear’s Den” network executives, venture pany. Pillo leverages voice-first in their homes with physicians, rooms, post-acute care units, in- group of Hackensack Merid- - capitalists, patent attorneys, technology and artificial intel caregivers and loved ones. tensive care and emergency de- - ligence to connect patients at who gather regularly to vet pro- ian’s Innovation Center to de One of Pillo Health’s pri- partments and has reported a 98 cide on investment. home with their care teams and posals from entrepreneurs. The mary goals is to support im- - By creating designated space family members. percent effectiveness in elimi health network’s novel incuba- provements in medication nating microorganisms in those in the network’s 17 hospitals, Pillo will soon be part of a tor has vetted many products compliance. Prescription non- areas, according to recent re- study lead by Laurie Jacobs, and strategies to streamline staff members from Bear’s Den - ports published in the American will meet team members on site M.D., chair and professor of compliance adds a huge finan care delivery, reduce infections, cial burden to the U.S. health to discuss their ideas. Addition- Medicine, Hackensack Merid- Journal of Infection Control. lower hospital readmissions and care system, costing billions of ally, entrepreneurs will periodi- ian School of Medicine. The Although significant progress help patients partner in their dollars per year, according to has been made in preventing cally visit the hospital locations study will include about 100 care with physicians. the federal Centers for Disease health care-associated infec- and share their inspiring stories patients who receive care for “Innovation is in our DNA at Control and Prevention. Hos- tions, there is much more work with team members to encour- congestive heart failure from Hackensack Meridian Health,’’ pital admission rates increase to be done, according to the fed- age them to innovate. physicians at Hackensack Uni- said Andrew Pecora, M.D., for non-adherent patients with eral Centers for Disease Control - versity Medical Center, the net- president of physician enter- Increasingly, health care or chronic illness by up to 69 per- ganizations are turning to tech- and Infections. On any given prise and Chief Innovation - Of work’s flagship hospital. Pillo cent, according to the CDC. day in the nation, about one in nology to help achieve the “Tri- reminds people to take medica- ficer. Meanwhile, PurpleSun uti- 31 hospital patients has at least ple Aim’’: to improve patient tion at the appropriate time, dis- Hackensack Meridian Health lizes a form of ultraviolet light one health care-associated in- outcomes, enhance the patient penses their medications, digi- joined with the New Jersey In- energy to disinfect care areas. fection, according to the CDC. experience and reduce costs. tally coordinates prescription novation Institute, an affiliate It has been piloted in operating While U.S. health care spend- refills and connects individuals Creative Art Contest for Annual Cake Sale Bus Trip Sayreville Students PERTH AMBOY - St. John's SAYREVILLE – There will be a Creative Art Contest for Sayre - Cabbage & Orthodox Church will be hold- Hunterdon Hills ville Students on May 3, 2019 Hosted by the Sayreville Shade ing their Cake Sale at $13.00 Tree Commission held at: Sayreville Senior Center from 6 p.m. Noodle Sale Each. Cakes: Walnut, Poppy- Playhouse – 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. PERTH AMBOY - St. John’s seed, Prune(Lekvar), Apricot, Holy Rosary Seniors We are looking for students of all ages (including adults) to ex- Evg. Lutheran Church is having or Raspberry. Orders may be HOPELAWN - Holy Rosary press what a tree means and represents to them. Whether a favor- a cabbage & noodle sale. Or- called in from April 1st-3rd, 2019 Seniors is sponsoring a bus ite tree, a memory involving a tree, the beauty of a tree, whatever ders taken March 11th through to 732-826-7067 between 9:00 trip just to Hunterdon Hills March 30th. Pick up will be at the passion we want you to show us through art. We hope that a.m. and 12:00 Noon. Please Playhouse to see “I Do, I Do” this challenge inspires our youth to get involved and show just 664 Amboy Ave (use the side call early to be sure your order Wednesday, 8/14th. Cost $98. how amazing Sayreville really is. door on Meredith St.) on Sun- gets in. Orders may be picked st Deposit of $50 required. - In Categories: Elementary (Grades K-5); Middle School (Grades day March 31 from 11:00 a.m. up on April 10th or 11th at 404 cludes bus, luncheon, and show 6-8); High School (Grades 9-12); Three Dimensional; Adult Only to 1:30 p.m. Contact Lorraine Division Street, Perth Amboy, tickets. Bus leaves Church park- (18 and over); Group Project. Prizes will be awarded in each cat- at 732-996-8860 or kookie. NJ. Orders can be picked up af- ing lot at 10:00 am. Any ques- egory at the event. Please notify the Shade Tree Commission by [email protected] to place your ter 2:30 p.m. tions please call Ronnie at 732- April 22nd. If you will participate or you need additional infor- order. Cost: $6.00 for 1 pound 442-5252. mation at: Phone: 732-814-9964; Email: heather.sayrevillesha- or buy 3 lbs or more, save $1.00 [email protected]; Facebook: @sayrevilleshadetree per pound! March 27, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Perth Amboy Rail Station Upgrade Still Years Behind Schedule As a result, the withheld funds *Continued from Page 7 are affecting the Perth Amboy rail station, although the station Bridge funding but because fed- is non-controversial. eral funding was involved, she McCabe said she was aiming was not sure that could be ac- this week for a letter to be sent complished. The Portal Bridge to the Department of Transpor- tab is much more expensive tation and signed by Coughlin, than the Perth Amboy Rail Sta- Vitale, and Lopez, along with tion. The latest estimated cost Mayor Diaz, to demand that the for replacing the bridge is $1.5 train station, which has already billion, which dwarfs the cost of received promises for a major upgrading the Perth Amboy Rail part of the $47 million needed Station. for the project, move ahead even As a result, she said all of the as federal and state officials funding for the rail station has dicker over the Portal Bridge. A not been authorized by Con- spokesperson for the two New gress. Despite state funding, for Jersey senators and Pallone also the Portal Bridge, the Donald said they were working on draft- Trump White House is with- ing a separate letter to get the holding money for the project. train station project moving. South Amboy Fish Fry SOUTH AMBOY – The South K of C Events Amboy Elks are having a Fish Fry Every Friday during Lent- Easter Bunny -Starts on March 8 to April 19 Brunch from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 601 SOUTH AMBOY – The South Washington Ave. ALL FRESH Amboy Knights of Columbus FISH! We will be offering--Fish Council 426 hold their Easter Platter, Shrimp Platter, Scal- Bunny Brunch Sunday, April lop Platter, Combo Platter, Fish 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sandwich, Shrimp Cocktail, The event will be held at the Steamed Clams and more. Your K of C at 308 Fourth St. South Choice: Fried or Broiled. All Amby. Bring your camera to Dinners Include--French Fries, get pictures of the Easter Bunny Coleslaw, Soup, Desert, Cof- with your children. Cost is $10 fee and Tea. Take out Available. Adults, $3 for children aged 2 to Look For our Weekly Menu 12. Under 2 are free. For more Bingo on Facebook & Public TV. For information call 732-721-2025. Coffee Talk with PERTH AMBOY – There is more info call: 732-727-7170 Mets Trip now $1000 Bingo at Magyar Attend Public SOUTH AMBOY - For all of Rabbi Metz (Hungarian) Reformed Church Meetings you baseball fans, the South PERTH AMBOY/EDISON - Hall, 347 Kirkland Pl., Perth Amboy Knights of Columbus Wednesdays in March at 9:30 Amboy on Mondays. Doors Have Your Fish & Chicken hold their annual trip to Citi a.m. Discussions/informal class open at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at Field to see the Mets battle the in a relaxed environment. NEW 7:30 p.m. Kitchen will be open. Voice Heard! Fry St. Louis Cardinals on Satur- LOCATION! Panera Bread, For more info, call 732-442- day, June 15th. Game time is 1551 Route 1, Edison, (North of HOPELAWN – Fish & Chicken 7799. License No: BL-1031; ID Fry on Wednesday, March 27, 7:10 p.m. Coach leaves the K of Menlo Park Mall, on the south- No: 387-1-29395 C parking lot at 3 p.m. Cost of bound side of Route 1.) 2019 at Good Shepherd Parish, Msg. Gambino Hall at Most $135 includes round trip motor Holy Rosary Church, 625 Flori- coach transportation, reserved da Grove Rd., Hopelawn. Tick- ticket to the game, $24 worth ets sold at Parish Office or call of Mets Money that can be Carol Mik at 732-826-2153. used anywhere in the ballpark. Take out 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be Dinner served 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 provided. For more information p.m. Adults: $16; $18 at the call Steve at 732-727-1707. door (limited # of tickets). Chil- Golf Outing dren under 10: $8. Sponsored SOUTH AMBOY - South by the Good Shepherd Rosary Amboy Knights of Columbus Altar Society. All proceeds will Council 426 hold their 10th an- benefit Good Shepherd Parish. nual Golf Outing Thursday May 23rd at Cruz Farms in Farming- dale. Cost of $100 includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, lunch, and a riding cart. Prizes will be Fish Fry raffled off at the K of C at 308 PERTH AMBOY - Perth Am- Fourth St. South Amboy. Reg- boy Catholic School and St. istration is at 8:30 and tee-off John Paul II Parish at St.- Steis at 9 a.m. Hole sponsorships phen’s Worship Site are spon- are also available. For more in- soring a Fish Fry at the Perth formation call Ray at 732-721- Amboy Catholic School caf- 2025 or 732-406-2340. eteria at 500 State Street (Rear Spring Car Show Entrance) on Friday, March 29, SOUTH AMBOY - For all 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. of you car owners, the South Take-out will be available at Amboy Knights of Columbus 4:00 p.m. Adult - $10.00; Child Council 426 hold their annual 5-10 Years --$6.00. Ticket in- Spring Car Show Friday night cludes either Fried Fish or Pier- June 7th from 6 to 9 p.m. The ogis, Salad, and Choice of Two car show will be at the parking Sides, with Dessert and Coffee lot of the K of C at 308 Fourth or Tea. $1.00 Soda or Water. St. South Amboy. Awards will Wine and sangria will be avail- be presented to the best contes- able for purchase. Advanced tants. Please bring a non-per- ticket purchase suggested by ishable food item for local food Tuesday, March 26, 2019. For pantries. For more information tickets call the parish office callat 732-721-2025. (732) 826-1395. 10. The Amboy Guardian * March 27, 2019

Tom's Tax Tips Perth Amboy Author: Marianne Komek

Press Release for understanding. As society 7 Common Missing PERTH AMBOY - A teen diag- begins to soften its attitude to- Tax Return Items nosis of bipolar creates quite a ward those suffering mental ill- Courtesy of Tom Ploskanka C.P.A. 1-800-801-1099 volatile ‘coming of age’. When ness, those who suffer from it Want your tax return filed quickly and without error? Then dou- young Theresa, the main char- find solace, support, and under- ble-check this list of items that are often overlooked. These miss- acter in the novel Promises to standing. From there we look ing items often cause delays in getting your tax return filed: Theresa by Marianne Komek, forward to removing the stigma 1. Forms W-2 and 1099. Using last year's tax return as a check- exhibits the first symptoms of of the past and building up our list, make sure all your W-2s and 1099s are received and applied bipolar, she dismisses them as affected brothers and sisters. to your tax return. Missing items will be caught by the IRS mis- simply the result of too many re- Meet Marianne Komek: match program. All these forms are required to be in the mail to sponsibilities. After she discov- Marianne Komek is a freelance you on or before Jan. 31. If you are missing a form, contact the ers this condition also caused journalist whose articles have company responsible for issuing them. her mother’s erratic behavior appeared in the National Cath- 2. Form 1095-A. If you have health insurance through the Health throughout her childhood, the olic Register, the Catholic News Insurance Marketplace, you will need this form to complete your young girl denies her own diag- Service, and The Catholic Spir- taxes and potentially claim the Premium Tax Credit. The deadline nosis completely. However, ex- it, the official newspaper for the for employers to distribute other versions of Form 1095 is March cuse after excuse fails to explain diocese of Metuchen. She has 4. her outbursts and social angst. worked as a production editor 3. Dependent information. If you add a new dependent in 2018, The reader is lead on a quite and editorial assistant for pub- provide the name, Social Security number and birth date to have convincing roller-coaster ride of lishers in New York City. Komek the international Apostolate of them added to your tax return. If you have a dependent that shares actions and reactions, common also tutored remedial English Schoenstatt. time with someone else, discuss the plan for who is going to claim for the untreated bipolar patient. and taught ESL. In her spare time, Komek en- them. Your tax return cannot be filed if there is conflict in this area. She was a youth minister for Faith, family, and friends finally joys fresh sea breezes during 4. Cost/basis information. If you sold any assets (typically in- convince Theresa of the reality teenagers at her parish, as well walks along the bay. There she vestments or real estate), you need to know the cost/basis amount of her diagnosis and the hopes as serving as a catechist for likes watching teenagers play to calculate your taxable capital gain. Check your investment that are still very much within them. Komek is a member of volleyball on the sand. Komek statements to ensure that your broker includes the required infor- her grasp. her hometown’s Friends of the also enjoys ballet, opera, and is mation. Often times it's hard to find on the Form 1099-B- sum Library and Women’s Club. She With God’s Help: an avid Green Bay Packers fan. mary, but it might be listed later in the statement details. Through her trials and triumphs, was also the publicity chair for Her husband, Cabbar, is a pro- 5 Schedule K-1s. As an owner of a partnership or S-corporation, we come to fully appreciate the The Royal Garden Club By The fessional photographer and you will need to receive a Form K-1 that reports your share of the vital role God plays in over- Bay. media artist. They have a little profit or loss from the business activity. Because of the new quali- coming monumental trials. Pa- Komek serves on the Board of sixteen-year-old dachshund, fied business income deduction (QBID), businesses are required tron saints, family and friends the Guild of Saint Benedict Jo- Pookie, who still thinks he’s a to report more information this year. When you receive your K-1, also play a substantial part in - seph Labre, which offers spiri puppy, especially when he begs pay special attention to box 17 (codes V through Z) for S-corpo- conquering this cross – just as tual support for the emotion- for treats. They can’t refuse rations and box 20 (codes Z through AD) for partnerships. This is with any cross we carry. Hope- ally troubled and mentally ill him! where QBID information is included. Without this, you cannot file lessness, sadness, and mount- and their families and friends. your tax return. ing fear all culminate in a plea She is a consecrated member of 6. Forms or documents with no explanation. If you receive a tax form, but have no explanation for the form, questions will arise. For instance, if you receive a retirement account distribution form it may be deemed income. If it is part of a qualified rollover, no tax is due. An explanation is required to file your information cor- No Foolin’: April Events at the Dowdell Library rectly. Press Release ing for a simple way to improve Toddler Time with Robbie the 7. Missing signatures. Both you and your spouse need to re- SOUTH AMBOY — After a your lifestyle, you ought to at- Robot runs Mondays, Wednes- view and sign the e-file approval forms before the tax return canlong, cold, windy winter, spring tend the Dowdell’s Healthy Eat- days, and Thursdays from 1pm be filed. The sooner you review and approve your tax return, the ing Tips seminar! Presented by to 2pm. Your little musician can sooner it can be filed. is finally here! It’s the perfect By knowing these commonly missed pieces of information, hope- time to turn over a new leaf and, registered dietician Laura Vetter join Robbie the Robot to have down at the Dowdell Library, of St. Peter’s University Hospi- fun with magnetic shapes, prac- fully your tax filing experience will be a smooth one. business is blooming. Just take tal, this event will start at 11am tice shape, number, and color a look at what’s sprouting anew! on Thursday, April 18. Enjoy skills, and listen to delightful The Dowdell Library is look- light refreshments while learn- stories. ing forward to celebrating Chi- ing more about the value of a Though school’s out for nese culture at its Celebrate! well-balanced diet! spring break the week of April Volunteers Needed The Year of the Pig program Tax season is nearing its con- 22, things are in full swing at MIDDLESEX COUNTY - CASA of Middlesex County is seek - ing volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused or on Sunday, April 7, starting at clusion, and the Dowdell is hap- the Dowdell! On Monday, par- neglected. When a child is in foster care, having a CASA means 1:30pm. Program attendees will py to offer its services to those ticipate in a Lend a Seed Earth be entertained by a Lion Dance who welcome a hand while pre- Day planting program; on Tues- they are more likely to find a permanent home, spend less time in foster care, and perform better in school. Champion one of these outside the library at the start of paring their returns. Individu- day, take to the skies with Pa- children from your community and safeguard a child’s well-be- the event. Art stations will high- als earning less than $64,000 per Airplane Pandemonium; on ing through advocacy in the court today. light interesting and delightful annually are eligible to sign up Wednesday, celebrate our planet Join our next information session on Saturday, April 6th 10 a.m.- Asian arts, while musical en- for the free VITA (Volunteer In- with 3-D printed models of the 11 a.m. and learn what it takes to be an advocate and change a sembles, a fashion show, K-pop, come Tax Assistance) program. Earth; on Thursday, snack on child’s life forever. and traditional dance will round Drop-off assistance is available MIY quesadillas, draw 3-D -ob RSVP to Nora Siklosi Szabo, at nora@casaofmiddlesexcounty. out the afternoon. Attendees on Monday, April 8 and Thurs- jects with 3-D pens, and config- org with tickets will be treated to a day, April 11 from 10am to ure your own snap circuit grid; The event takes place at CASA of Middlesex County office, taste of China and door prizes 12pm. Registration is required; and on Friday, lose yourself in 77 Church Street, New Brunswick on Saturday, April 6th from will be available at the conclu- contact the library for additional a full day of Nintendo Switch 10 a.m.-11 a.m. For more information, go to: http://www.casa- sion of the program. information about this valuable gaming! With the exception ofmiddlesexcounty.org/volunteer Looking to destress (and get service! of Friday’s Switch gaming, all a leg up on your professional Need help troubleshooting this these events will run from life)? Sign up for the Dowdell’s or learning to use your com- 2:30pm to 4:30pm. new Yoga for Success series! puter, phone, tablet, e-reader, Curious what else is going on Designer Bag Bingo & The first session will run or from other device? Stop by the li- at your local library? (We can Tricky Tray 6:30pm to 7:30pm on Tues- brary! Our ongoing Digital Café never fit everything here!) Stop PERTH AMBOY – There will be a Designer Bag Bingo, Tricky day, April 9. Registration is re- program offers tech assistance by in-person or visit our website quired! three times weekly: Mondays to sign up for our newsletter and Tray, 50/50, and Louis Vuitton Bag Raffle (Ticket $20.00) on On the hunt for the ulti- and Wednesdays from 12pm view adult and children’s activ- Friday, April 12, 2019 at Saint John Paul II Parish, St. Stephen’s School, 500 State St., Perth Amboy. Designer Bags include Kate mate sedentary workout? The to 2pm, and Thursdays from ity calendars, which are updated Spade, Coach, Guess, ECCO, Michael Kors, DKNY and Calvin Dowdell’s Yoga for Health se- 6:30pm to 8pm. on a monthly basis. Klein. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game Starts at 7:30 p.m. Kitchen ries is waiting for you! The first Have an abiding interest in Comments, queries, com- will be open. $30.00 admission fee includes: one set of 12 bingo session of this chair yoga pro- the latest technology? Every pliments? Please visit www. cards, includes a special game/each 3 bingo boards, and a ticket gram will run from 2:30pm to Thursday between 6:30pm dowdell.org, or contact the 3:30pm on Saturday, April 20. and 7:30pm, stop in at the Library at 732-721-6060 or for a door prize, coffee, and cake. Reservations @732-826-1395 / 732-485-9367 Registration is required! Dowdell’s Adult Tech Corner, [email protected]. The *No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to play. No refund Celebrity Storytime is back by where you’ll discover a new library is located off John of any kind. If more than one player is found to be the winner on popular demand! On Thursday, topic every week! No devices O’Leary Blvd, adjacent to the call of the same number in the same game, the designated April 11 at 3:30pm, join South are necessary for participation. South Amboy Middle High prize will be divided as equally as possible and when division is Amboy’s very own Mayor Hen- Parents, grandparents, and School. Fall hours are Monday, not possible, substitute prizes, whose aggregate value will not ry and the South Amboy Police caregivers: give yourself the Tuesday, and Thursday from exceed that of the designated prize, will be awarded, but such Department and get lost in the gift of some much-needed R&R 10am to 8pm; Wednesday and substitute prize will be of equal value to each other. 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Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade 3/10/19 *Photos by Ray Kawka, Jr.

South Amboy St. Patrick's Day Parade 3/16/19 *Photos by Paul W. Wang & Carolyn Maxwell 12. The Amboy Guardian * March 27, 2019 This Week in World War II A.C. Bus Trip Pet of the Week San Salvador Seniors 75 Years Ago PERTH AMBOY - The San Sal- vador Seniors are sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino in By Phil Kohn. Dedicated to the memory of his father, GM3 AC on Thursday, Apr. 4, 2019. Walter Kohn, U.S. Navy Armed Guard, USNR, and all men and Bus leaves 12 Noon from the women who have answered the country’s call in time of need. Perth Amboy Knights of Co- Phil can be contacted at [email protected]. lumbus, High Street, Perth Am- After inspecting three forward bases in Burma on March 24, boy. Cost 30 pp. Receive $30 1944, British Acting Maj. Gen. Orde Wingate, commander of back in slot dollars. For more the Chindits, is killed when the USAAF B-25 Mitchell bomber info call Joe at 732-826-0819. in which he is riding crashes into jungle-covered mountains in Manipur State, India. In response to the killing of 33 German police in Rome by the Italian Resistance the previous day,SS Col. Herbert Kappler conducts the execution of 335 Italian men and boys — at least 255 of whom are civilians and not prison- ers or Resistance fighters — in reprisal. The executions are -ap proved by Hitler personally. Those chosen are taken to the Fosse Ardeatine caves outside of Rome and shot. The Nazis then seal the caves. Not yet knowing of the Ardeatine massacre, President Nikki is a cute 3 yr. old gray tabby boy that needs a new home. He Roosevelt issues a statement condemning ongoing German and A.C. Bus Trip was surrendered and is confused. He is a loving and very cool cat. - Japanese “crimes against humanity.” In the Pacific, the last Japa St. John Paul II He likes to sit by windows and relaxes all day. He's used to watching nese organized resistance on Bougainville ends. cartoons. He's neutered, negative for FIV and leukemia, vaccinated On March 25, 200 Allied aviation officers attempt to escape Seniors PERTH AMBOY – A trip to the for rabies and distemper and fully vetted. To adopt this cutie text/ from the prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III in Sagan, Lower Golden Nugget Casino in Atlan- call 1.732.486.6382. Adoption application and donation fee apply. Silesia, Prussia, about 100 miles southeast of Berlin. (The camp tic City will be held on. Wed. www.PayPal.com [email protected];Allforthepaws.org holds almost 11,000 Allied pilots and aircrewmen.) Only 76 Mar. 27, 2019. Cost $35 pp.; make it outside the camp (the escape tunnel is discovered before $25 back in slot play and $5 all 200 can make the break). Of these, 73 are recaptured and, food voucher. Bus will depart on Hitler’s orders, 50 are executed. The three not caught suc- from behind St. Stephens cessfully make it to safety — two to Sweden and one to Spain Church parking lot on Mechanic Have a Special Pet? and then Gibraltar. Known as “The Great Escape,” the breakout Street at 9:30 a.m. Call Bobbi to E-mail us your Pet Photos to AmboyGuardian@ inspires two books (in 1950) and a movie (in 1963). reserve a seat: 732-636-2867. The RAF sends 705 bombers to attack Essen, Germany, on gmail.com with Pet of the Week in the Subject March 26. In Ukraine, a large part of the Germanst 1Panzer line and explain why your pet is special. Please Army (part of Army Group South) is cut off by advances by the include Name and Phone# for verification. Soviet 1st and 2nd Ukrainian Fronts. In Greece, a Political Com- mittee of National Liberation is founded, which is in opposition A.C. Bus Trip to both the Nazi-collaborationist government in Athens and the Holy Rosary Seniors royal government-in-exile in Cairo. HOPELAWN - The Holy Rosa- A British torpedo-boat squadron on March 27 destroys a small ry Seniors are sponsoring a bus Acupressure German coastal convoy in the Ligurian Sea off Vado, near Savo- trip to the Golden Nugget Casi- Vendors & and Breath na, in northern Italy. Allied convoy JW.58 sets sail from Iceland no in Atlantic City on Tuesday, heading for Murmansk, Russia, carrying vital war materiel to the May 7, 2019. Cost is $30 per Crafters Wanted - Work Event Soviet Union. person; $25 back in play and SAYREVILLE - The First Pres PERTH AMBOY - Hackensack byterian Church of Sayreville is In Ukraine, at Odessa, in the Crimea, a seaborne evacuation $5 food voucher. Bus leaves Meridian Health Raritan Bay looking for vendors and craft- of German and Romanian troops and Axis wounded begins on Church parking lot at 10:00 am. Medical Center-Perth Amboy’s ers for our annual Flea Market/ March 28. For more details, please call Integrative Health & Medicine Craft Fair. Spaces are one for The U.S. Navy on March 29 bombards the Palau Islands, part Ronnie 732-442-5252. Services is holding an Acupres- $15.00 or two for $25.00. There of the Carolines group, to the east of the Philippines, destroy- sure and Breath Work event are a limited number of tables ing 150 Japanese planes, six naval vessels and 100,000 tons of Wednesday, April 3, 2:00 p.m. available for an additional merchant shipping. to 3:00 p.m., Raritan Room $5.00. The date is June 1, 2019, - D, Raritan Bay Medical Cen- A siege of Imphal, Manipur, India, begins on March 30 as Japa with a rain date of June 8, 2019. nese troops surround the city and cut the road north to Kohima. ter, 530 New Brunswick Ave. Palm Cross The hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn simple and effective tech- Imphal can now only be supplied by air. On the Eastern Front, For more information please niques for self-care. Registra- Field Marshal Erich von Manstein, commander of Army Group Sale call 732-257-6353 or email to tion required, call 1-800-560- South, and his subordinate, Field Marshal Paul von Kleist, com- SAYREVILLE - St. Stanislaus [email protected] mander of Army Group A, are sacked by Hitler for unauthor- Kostka Rosary Altar Society, 9990 ized retreats along the Dnieper River. They are replaced, respec- 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayre- tively, by Field Marshal Walter Model and Col. Gen. Ferdinand ville, NJ 08872 will be selling Schörner. The RAF attacks Nuremberg, Germany, with 795 air- Palm Crosses 24" for $7.00 in 2019 Historic Perth Amboy craft but suffers its greatest loss in a single raid: 545 airmen, with the church lobby on Saturday's 95 planes lost and 71 damaged. 4 pm - 6 pm & Sunday's 8 am Calendars - 1 p.m. March 30th & 31st and April 6th. & 7th. Final pick up Saturday, April 13th. You can also place orders by calling Pat 732-257-3963 or Yvonne 732- WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM 257-4634. 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Sales on Saturday will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 Visit the Industry Certification page to choose from 130+ Certifica - 2019 Historic Perth Amboy Calendars are now available tions (Exam Fee May Apply) p.m. and on Sunday from 7:30 at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front St., Perth Amboy 732- Register Today at www.middlesexcountynj.gov a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Me- • Free of Charge morial Hall, 529 Washington 442-3000 or at Fertigs Uniform Store, 195 New Brunswick • Manage your own online training Ave., across form Sacred Heart Ave., Perth Amboy 732-442-1079, Perth Amboy City Hall or • Flexible, self-paced learning of essential workplace skills Church. The cost is $8 for one Call Paul or Katherine at 732-293-1090. Back by popular • Courses to train for industry-recognized certifications cross or $15 for two. Remem- demand the Calendars feature old photographs from Perth • Pass courses with 80% or higher to earn a completion certification ber your departed loved ones Amboy. Sponsored by the Kearny Cottage Historical Asso- • Download and print your completion certificates during the Easter season with ciation and the Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library. • Certifications for your resume that provide new interview talking decorative cemetery crosses. Calendars are $10 Each. points Call Virginia for more informa- • Professional development tion: 732-721-1521. March 27, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .13 Book Sale 10th Annual Novena to St. Rita PERTH AMBOY - Pick up a book or two ($.50 for paper- Pasta Night & O holy protectress of those who backs/$1 for hard cover) or Senior Scene art in greatest need, thou who select a “bag of books” for a Tricky Tray shineth as a star of hope in the price of only $5. Presently, we PERTH AMBOY – The JEMMS midst of darkness, blessed Saint are not accepting donations of Foundation Inc. is holding a Rita, bright mirror of God's books. Pasta Night and Tricky Tray on Happenings grace, in patience and fortitude Visit us at the Brighton Ave. Friday, May 10, 2019. Dinner: 6 thou art a model of all the states Community Center located at p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Followed by Perth Amboy TUES. Mar. 26 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., in life. I unite my will with the the corner of Brighton Ave. and Auction at 8 p.m. at the Hungar- will of God through the merits Sadowski Pkwy. in Perth Am- ian Reformed Church Hall, 347 Presbyterian Center, Market St. of my Savior Jesus Christ, and boy. Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy. • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. in particular through his patient The schedule is as follows: Dinner Cost: $10 Adults; $6 Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. wearing of the crown of thorns, Saturday: April 13th & 27th. We Children under 12. Tricky Tray WED. Mar. 27 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m., which with tender devotion will be there from 1:00 p.m. - tickets sold separately. There Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. thou didst daily contemplate. 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting). will be Door Prizes and 50/50 • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. Through the merits of the holy If available, Artist Luis Rosario Raffle. Tickets available by THURS. Mar. 28 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Virgin Mary and thine own will be drawing complimentary email – [email protected] Family Life Center, Madison Ave. graces and virtues, I ask theecaricatures. to For more info, or call 732-850-4156. Bring MON. Apr. 1 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., obtain my earnest petition, pro- e-mail us at friendsofpertham- ONE non-perishable food item Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. vided it be for the greater glory [email protected] Check and receive ONE FREE raffle TUES. Apr. 2 Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., of God and my own sanctifica- us out on the web: www.FOLP- ticket. To be donated to a local Presbyterian Center, Market St. tion. Guide and purify my in- erthAmboy.com Book Dealers food pantry. • Good Shepherd Tuesday Seniors (HS) 12:30 p.m. tention, O holy protectress and are welcome!!!! Msgr. Gambino Hall, Florida Grove Rd. advocate, so that I may obtain WED. Apr. 3 Good Shepherd Wednesday Seniors, 12:30 p.m. the pardon of all my sins and K of C “All You Msgr. Gambino Hall , Florida Grove Rd. the grace to persevere daily, as • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. thou didst in walking with cour- Can Eat” Lenten • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., age, generosity, and fidelity Total Joint Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St. down the path of life. (Mention Linguini Dinners FORDS - Our Lady of Peace THURS. Apr. 4 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m. your request.) Replacement Knights of Columbus Council Family Life Center, Madison Ave. Saint Rita, advocate of the im- #9199 of Fords is sponsoring possible, pray for us. Education South Amboy their annual “All You Can Eat” Saint Rita, advocate of the help- WED. Apr. 3 St. Mary’s Seniors, 12 Noon, Lenten Linguini Dinners every less, pray for us. Session Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. Friday in Lent, except Good Recite the Our Father, Hail OLD BRIDGE - The Human MON. Apr. 8 South Amboy Seniors, 12 Noon, Friday. The dinners will now be Mary, and Glory Be three times Motion Institute at Hackensack Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. served from 5:30PM-7:30PM in each. K.M. & C.M. Meridian Health Raritan Bay MON. Apr. 22 Sacred Heart Seniors, 12 Noon Medical Center-Old Bridge is the cafeteria below the Church. Memorial Hall, Wash Ave. sponsoring a free Total Joint The menu includes Linguini, Replacement Education session with a choice of Red (Marinara) Tuesday, April 2, 8:00 a.m. to or White clam sauce, salad, gar- 9:00 a.m., in the Patient Educa- lic bread, coffee and desserts. Remember to tion Center, 1st Floor, Medical And the kids favorite, home- Attn: If Your Club changes its and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospi- made pizza. Bottled water, soda Schedule due to the Holidays or if you have Say Your and iced tea are also available tal Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ. The Community Events to Submit Novenas! class will educate attendee on for $1 each. what to expect, before, during The cost is $10 for adults, $9 Please give us two weeks advanced notice! and after surgery. Registration for Senior Citizens, $5 for chil- 732-896-4446 or 732-261-2610 required, call 1-800-560-9990. dren under 12 and children un- der 5 are free. There is a special [email protected] family price of $20 (EAT IN ONLY). A family would consist of only 2 adults and any chil- dren under 12. No reservations Answers necessary and take-out is avail- From Puzzle able. For more information, call Tony at 732-233-4473. On Page 15

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Stories From Perth Amboy PERTH AMBOY - Stories From Perth Amboy by Katherine Massopust is available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front PERTH AMBOY - Life on the Raritan River circa 1900's St., Perth Amboy or in Fertig’s Uniform Store, 195 New *Photo Courtesy of Alice George Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy For more info call Katherine This photo was restored under a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission at 732-261-2610 or call the Barge at 732-442-3000 - or Fer- to the Kearny Cottage Historical Association. tig’s at 732-442-1079 - A Great Gift! Get it now along with Then & Now: Perth Amboy! 14. The Amboy Guardian * March 27, 2019 SERVICE DIRECTORY Call Carolyn @ 732-896-4446 Tell Our Advertisers

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