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Perth Amboy South Amboy Sayreville Woodbridge Candidates for Mayor & Council Hand In Petitions

Ana Mascenik, Billy Delgado, Tommy Frank Salado Damaris Ramirez, Dave Szilagyi, Kishaa Hudanish, Jose Santos McCoy Ojeda, Bob McCoy

Jose Cameron hands in his and Angel Le- Greg Diaz, Fernando Irizarry, Lisa Nan- Miguel Morales on’s petition ton, Tom Zambrowski, Wilda Diaz PERTH AMBOY - 4 p.m. City Clerk had to verify that Tuesday, 9/4/12 was the dead- all petitions handed in were line for candidates for Mayor eligible. Each candidate was and Council to hand in their required to hand in 217 signa- petitions. One Council Candi- tures of registered voters from date, Zeny Cruz who was on Perth Amboy for them to be Judge Jose Cameron’s ticket placed on the ballot. Any can- dropped out for personal rea- didate not meeting that quota sons. One new candidate for would be given until Thurs- Council came in with Frank day, 9/6/12 Noon to rectify the Salado. Salado was the irst situation. Eligible candidates Mayoral candidate to hand may drop out of the race prior Frank Salado, James F. Aleck, Margie in his petitions on Thursday, to the day the ballots positions Sharon Hubberman Vargas Perez 8/30/12. That new candidate are drawn. That tentative date was James Francis Aleck. The is Thursday, 9/13/12 at 3 p.m. Fernando Gonzalez Final Decision: “I Will Not Be Running For Mayor” - Backs Delgado 2. The Amboy Guardian * September 5, 2012 Remembering Major LAW OFFICES OF IF IT’S LOCAL ERALDES E. CABRERA IT’S HERE! Specializing In • Civil Litigation • Matrimonial • Immigration

EVERY Wednesday & Friday Night From 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. • Bankruptcy The Door is Open at 6:30 p.m. Ukrainian Catholic Assumption School Auditorium, • Real Estate There is no smoking in the Meredith & Jacques Sts, Perth Amboy hall during Bingo Games. Ofices Located At: Bingo is operated on a 708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732)826-5020 cash basis. No checks or (kitchen is also open during bingo) credit/debit cards are ac- 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908)351-0957 cepted. Our Bingo We have a POWER BALL GAME!!! Bingo Ofice proceeds support School That Often Reaches $500 a Night!!!!! 732-826-1546 and Parish Programs. Frank Menna Learn About Balancing Hormones Naturally and Rapid Weight Loss June 1, 1962 LAW OFFICES OF August 31, 2012 Kenneth L. Gonzalez PERTH AMBOY - Viewing - Do You Suffer From: & Associates Today, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Mitruska Funeral • Auto Accidents Home, 531 New Brunswick High Blood Pressure Trouble Sleeping • Fall-Down Cases Ave., Fords, from 2 to 4 p.m. • Municipal Court Cases Digestive Problems Low Sex Drive and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Ser- • Trafic Tickets vices Thursday, September 6, • Residential Real Estate Hot Flashes 2012 from 9:30 a.m. at Mi- • Divorces truska Funeral Home. 10 a.m. • Family Law Matters Mass at the Good Shepherd Do you want to get rid of these symptoms? 133 New Brunswick Ave., Ste. 203 Parish/Holy Rosary Church, Perth Amboy Do you want to Lose Weight Rapidly Safely and Naturally? Florida Grove Road, Ho- (Located at The Five Corners, between Smith & State Sts.) (732) 442-2500 pelawn. Remembrance from Carolyn Call 732-324-4300 - The Amboy Guardian. Frank 788 Convery Blvd. Attn: Walgreens Customers: was a big guy. When I irst met We Are Now Accepting Express Script Ins. Plans him I was very intimidated. I Perth Amboy NJ 08861 LUDWIG’S PHARMACY quickly learned that his bark me up to tell me that he has waiting for what you call some was worse than his bite. Major, some interesting information vital information and then I as I knew him was one of the about what was going on in don’t hear from you.” irst people who encouraged FREE Rx Pickup & Delivery Perth Amboy. His calls would Major would reply, “I’m still me when I started out with the be very short and he said he working on it.” WE ACCEPT ALL PLANS paper. He was very protective would get back to me. After a “Well, Major,” all I know is Including Medicare Part “D” of me and what I especially couple of days of him waiting when I see you again, you bet- liked about Major is that he to call me back, I would call ter have all that vital informa- spoke his mind and always tion that you promised me. Fernando Oliveira, Proprietor him up and say, “Major, you gave me constructive critici- are on my hit list. How dare Love you, miss you, Caro- 475 Brace Ave., Perth Amboy sim. Sometimes he would call you call me up and have me lyn. Tel: 732-442-6442 • Fax: 732-442-5784 M-F 9:30am-6:30pm • Sat 9am-1pm • Sun Closed

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732-826-8721 [email protected] WWW.ASSUMPTIONCATHOLICSCHOOL.NET September 5, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .3 4. The Amboy Guardian * September 5, 2012 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE Changing Partners: The following letter was hand- ber 6, 2012. bates be scheduled as soon as ed to us at the Billy Delgado In order to assist our residents possible. Please let me know a.k.a. Changing Political Parties rally at Raritan Bay Coffee in making informed decisions, the dates as soon as the dates Company 8/27/12 the City should sponsor sev- get scheduled. CHANGE PARTNERS eral debates. The residents de- LYRICS Debates serve the be best individuals to Yours truly, Stephen Stills lead our City into the future. John J. Siberry Needed With the debates, the residents Perth Amboy All of the ladies attending the ball Dear Council President Balut: will have the opportunity to Are requested to gaze in the faces The residents of Perth Am- judge the candidates on their cc: Mayor Wilda Diaz, Coun- Found on YOUR dance cards boy will be electing a Mayor abilities instead of all the po- cil, Elaine M. Jasko, City Please then remember and two City Council Mem- litical propaganda. Clerk And don’t get to close bers on Election Day, Novem- I am requesting that the de- To one special one He will take your defenses and an individual - not for any par- year-time once again for all run. ticular party line. If I have to Back to The above is my attempt to So we change partners that juvenile behavior, temper split a ticket, I do so. If I just lighten the mood of the Coun- Time to change partners tantrums, name calling and vote for one person, I do so. I cil and School Board meet- You must change partners School petty bickering - but enough haven’t done this yet, but if I ings. They look too serious, Again It’s back to school. Students about the School Board meet- feel there is a qualiied person boring and timid! I’ve seen bring their notebooks, pencils, ings! Part of the lyrics of “Change for a position who is not on the livelier and more cheerful papers-teachers bring their les- One high school had to drop Partners” by Stephen Sills, one ballot, I will write their name people at funerals. Especially son plans, Tylenol, Excedrin, its sex education class when it of my favorite songs. In the in. Aspirin. if the deceased left ‘em a large was found that too many stu- irst line “All of the ladies at- I remember in 2008 my fa- estate! My nephew prefers young dents were doing their home- tending the ball” you can sub- ther said that whoever gets Thank you for your courte- teachers. He thinks it’s fun to work. stitute the word “participants” elected President it will be a sies. watch them age. One father called his son for ladies. Where it says “He” irst. Obama as the irst Afri- Well! Summer vacations are aside and said, “Son, don’t you change it to “They.” Wherever can-American, Black Presi- Very truly yours, over at last. Parents go back to think it’s about time you and it says partners substitute the dent, McCain as the oldest Peter Book. a.k.a./Pedro Libro work. Kids go back to school, I discussed the facts of life?” word “parties” instead. elected Presidential candidate Perth Amboy teachers go back to tranquil- The kid said, “Sure, Dad, what Republicans, Democrats, In- at age 72 and if Hillary Clin- izers. dependents, Libertarians and do you want to know?” ton was successful, she would Here it is another school so on: there are politicians who have been the irst woman started with a mainstream po- President. promote and improve Perth support and networking op- litical party and then switched My father said, “I will pick “Happy Amboy’s trade and commerce portunities and special events. sides just to win an election. the one who comes closest to activity.” Up until that time, They annually recognized On the national scene, for- what I believe is best for the Birthday” The individual organizations such mer Senator Arlen Specter of Business Leaders for their con- Country regardless of any of as the Perth Amboy Retail tribution to the community. In Pennsylvania was a Republi- the above “irsts”. Perth Amboy Merchants Association and the 2003, they purchased a build- can who switched to being a My suggestion to all voters Industrial Association oper- ing for their headquarters, and Democrat. Yes, there are poli- is to look at the views of the Chamber of ated separately. created a Web Site which was ticians who stay true blue to candidates running for ofice Matthew F. Melko, an at- their party until their career one of the inest in the County. and use that criteria to decide Commerce torney and former Middlesex After hearing the motivation- This year the Perth Amboy is over. Contrary to what youwho you think is the best can- County prosecutor was elected al presentation by Milton Paris Chamber of Commerce is 55 may believe, it is not againstdidate. Note I said “candidate” President of the then-unnamed at BID/UEZ Seminar spon- years old and sadly is no lon- the law to change your partynot “political party,” for local organization. The late Robert sored by the Barge Restaurant ger active. To all of those men afiliation. and national issues. Wilentz who served as Chief last Tuesday, I felt compelled and women who kept it thriv- There are good and bad Whenin you go behind closed Justice of the New Jersey Su- to express my feelings about ing for so long, I salute you. all parties. I remember whencurtains - no knows who you preme Court, served as Presi- the “now” inactive Perth Am- It was my pleasure to be an people used to talk about thevote for. I bet Republicans dent in 1958 and 1959. boy Chamber of Commerce. integral part of it. days when the Dems and Re-vote for Democrats and vice- The Chamber continued to In his talk, he repeated “how publicans would go after eachversa. grow at a steady pace with other in public and then after important your Chamber of Respectfully, - I welcome anyone’s com- leading business and profes- Commerce is to the business Barbara Booz, wards go and have a drink or ments. This paper exists not sional people at the helm, who community.” Maid of Perth Antiques dinner together. It was show only for us to express our worked together tirelessly to time in the public arena. Back in August 1957, a Past President PACC views. It is important that you advance the City’s economic group of merchants, bankers, 2001 and 2002 I think the job of all parties express yours. You can text, and community development. and professional men met to at this juncture of the game is email or snail mail. The chamber offered business to ind out how to stimulate form a new organization “to the economy for job growth. Thank you in advance. Color, gender or political af- C.M. iliation doesn’t matter to me. Raritan Bay Medical Center As a matter of fact I vote for Perth Amboy Auxiliary 11th Annual Gift Auction and Luncheon KEEP Sunday, September 23, 2012 ZPA Hall Published by Amboy Guardian LLC THOSE P. O. Box 127 • Perth Amboy • New Jersey 08862 281 Grace Street, Perth Amboy, NJ (732) 896-4446 Email - [email protected] LETTERS $35 Ticket (732) 261-2610 Email - [email protected] Carolyn Maxwell For Information and Reservations Acting Editor, Publisher & Advertising Manager COMING Katherine Massopust Paul W. Wang Lori Miskoff call: Volunteer Services 732-324-5006 Layout & Asst. Writer Staff Photographer Website Manager license RL-2997 The Amboy Guardian will not be liable for advertising errors beyond the cost of the space of the copy. Notiication must be made of errors in ads within one week of publication. Pictures may be claimed up to 3 weeks after publication, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with submission. www.amboyguardian.com Printed on 100% recycled paper September 5, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .5 Volunteer Community Calendar Fireighters Perth Amboy Needed THURS. Sep 6 Board of Education, 6 p.m. Where to Find Us . . . PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Perth Amboy High School, Eagle Ave. Amboy Fire Department: Vol- Municipal Court, 6 p.m., Court House, New Brunswick Ave. unteer Division needs mem- IN CLIFFWOOD: MON. Sep 10 City Council, Caucus 4:30 p.m. A&P FOOD MARKET ...... 325 ROUTE 35 bers. Accepting men and City Hall, High Street IN CLIFFWOOD BEACH: women ages 18 years or older. 7-ELEVEN...... 196 ROUTE 35 TUES. Sep 11 Municipal Court, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., IN FORDS: Volunteers must be a Perth Court House, New Brunswick Ave. COLONIAL RESTAURANT...... 366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Amboy resident. For more in- WED. Sep 12 Municipal Court, 1:30 p.m., LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE...... 326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. METROPOLITAN CAFE ...... 747 KING GEORGE’S RD. formation please contact 732- Court House, New Brunswick Ave. PUBLIC LIBRARY...... 211 FORD AVE. 442-3430. City Council, Regular, 7 p.m. ROOSEVELT’S DELI ...... 684 KING GEORGE’S RD. City Hall, High Street SUPER DUPER DELI III ...... 650 KING GEORGE’S RD. IN HOPELAWN: KRAUSZER’S...... 683 FLORIDA GROVE RD. HIV Support South Amboy SOVEREIGN BANK ...... 571 FLORIDA GROVE RD PERTH AMBOY — Raritan IN ISELIN THOMAS PLOSKONKA C.P.A...... 1149 GREEN ST. Bay Medical Center is spon- TUES Sep 4 City Council, Business, 6 p.m. IN LAURENCE HARBOR: soring an HIV support group City Hall, N. Broadway HOFFMAN’S DELI ...... 5 LAURENCE PKWY. KRAUSZER’S...... 9 LAURENCE PKWY. meeting on Monday, Sep. 10 WED Sep 5 City Council, Regular 7 p.m. IN MORGAN: at 6 p.m. Anyone diagnosed City Hall, N. Broadway SOUTHPINE LIQUORS ...... 467 S. PINE AVE. IN PARLIN: with or caring for someone in- DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY...... 3290 WASHINGTON RD. fected with HIV is welcome to IN PERTH AMBOY: ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER ...... 178 BARRACKS ST. attend. Meetings are held ALAMEDA CENTER ...... 303 ELM ST. AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE ...... 321 MAPLE ST. at the hospital’s Perth Am- AMBOY EYE CARE 94 SMITH ST. boy Division, New Brunswick BANCO POPULAR ...... 633 STATE ST. BANK OF AMERICA...... 211 SMITH ST. Avenue. THE BARGE ...... 201 FRONT ST. To register or for more infor- C-TOWN ...... 272 MAPLE ST. CAPITAL ONE BANK ...... 313 STATE ST. mation, call (732) 324-5022. CEDENO’S PHARMACY ...... 400 STATE ST. CITY HALL ...... 260 HIGH ST. COPA DE ORO ...... 306 SMITH ST. Kearny CRISPY CHICKEN ...... 223 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS ...... 87 SMITH ST. ELIZABETH CORNER ...... 175 HALL AVE. Cottage Open FLOWERS ‘N THINGS ...... 69 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY - Come visit FU LIN ...... 79 SMITH ST. JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 1 OLIVE ST. the historic home of Commo- JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER ...... 272A HOBART ST. dore Lawrence Kearny. The KIM’S DRY CLEANERS ...... 73 SMITH ST. LAUNDRY FACTORY ...... 162 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Cottage is located at 63 Ca- LAUNDRY ON MADISON ...... 285 MADISON AVE. LAW OFFICES ...... 708 CARSON AVE. talpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and is LEE’S MARKET ...... 77 SMITH ST. open on Mondays and Thurs- LEONARDO DAVINCI’S...... 71 SMITH ST. LUDWIG’S PHARMACY ...... 75 BRACE AVE. days from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and LUIGI’S RISTORANTE ...... 93 SMITH ST. the last Sunday of the month MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC ...... 788 CONVERY BLVD. PETRA BEST REALTY...... 329 SMITH ST. from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Ke- PIZZARELI. PIZZA ...... 232 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. arny Cottage needs your help. PHO ZONE ...... 182A SMITH ST. POLICE HEADQUARTERS ...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. Anyone interested in joining PORTUGUESE MANOR ...... 310 ELM ST. PROVIDENT BANK ...... 339 STATE ST. the Kearny Cottage Historical PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 196 JEFFERSON ST. Society please contact 732- PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION ...... 100 FIRST ST. RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A...... 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. 293-1090. We are on the web! RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER ...... 530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE. www.KearnyCottage.org SANTIBANA TRAVEL ...... 362 STATE ST. 7-ELEVEN 553 ...... SAYRE AVE. SHOP-RITE ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SIPOS BAKERY ...... 365 SMITH ST. Plays in The SOVEREIGN BANK ...... 365 CONVERY BLVD. SUPERIOR DINER...... 464 SMITH ST. SUPREMO SUPERMARKET ...... 270 KING ST. Park TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL ...... 238 SMITH ST. EDISON - J.B.’s Harmoni- UNITECH AUTOBODY ...... 284 BERTRAND AVE. VIDA CHURCH ...... 189 FAYETTE ST. ca - Our 20th Annual Indoor WELLS FARGO ...... 214 SMITH ST. Children’s Musical Oct 6, IN SAYREVILLE: BOROUGH HALL ...... 167 MAIN ST. 7, 13, 14, 20 at 12 & 3 p.m. CHINESE DELITE ...... 59 MAIN ST. Adults - $7.00, Senior Citi- SENIOR CENTER ...... 423 MAIN ST. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT ...... 111 MAIN ST. zens - $5.00, Children 12 and VENICE PIZZERIA ...... 881 MAIN ST. Under Free. Shows play ev- IN SEWAREN: MOBY DICK’S ...... 351 WEST AVE. ery night of the week at 8:30, PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 546 WEST AVE. except for Sundays. Plays-in- SEWAREN CORNER DELI ...... 514 WEST AVE. IN SOUTH AMBOY: the-Park is located 1 block AMBOY NATIONAL BANK ...... 100 N. BROADWAY south of the Menlo Park Mall BROADWAY BAGELS ...... 105 S. BROADWAY BROADWAY BISTRO ...... 126 N. BROADWAY off of Route 1, in Edison, N.J. CENTER DELI ...... 250 N. STEVENS AVE. The turn off is called Grand- CITY HALL ...... 140 N. BROADWAY COLLEEN’S KITCHEN ...... 132 S. PINE ST. view Avenue. At the top of the COMMUNITY CENTER ...... 200 O’LEARY BLVD. short hill make your irst right STAY FOODTOWN ...... 611 BORDENTOWN AVE. on to Pine Drive and the Park KRAUSZER’S ...... 200 N. BROADWAY KRAUSZER’S ...... 717 BORDENTOWN AVE. Rangers will guide you to a INFORMED! MS. LEE’S CUISINE ...... 2087 HIGHWAY 35 parking spot. Fax:732-548- PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 100 HOFFMAN PLAZA SCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS 132 ...... S. BROADWAY 1484 • Phone: 732-548-2884. ATTEND SOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER...... 540 BORDENTOWN AVE. Please bring a non-perish- WELLS FARGO BANK...... 116 N. BROADWAY PUBLIC IN WOODBRIDGE: able food item to beneit less CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ...... 52 MAIN ST. fortunate residents through MEETINGS MAIN ST. FARM ...... 107 MAIN ST. NEWS & TREATS ...... 99 MAIN ST. M.C.C.F.O.O.D.S. This pro- 114 MAIN BAGELS ...... 114 MAIN ST. gram is funded in part by the REO DINER ...... 392 AMBOY AVE. ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE ...... 1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR. Middlesex County Board of WOODBRIDGE VETERINARY GROUP ...... 424 AMBOY AVE. Chosen Freeholders, the Mid- dlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission with as- We have a new email address! sistance thru a grant provided [email protected] by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Dept of State. 6. The Amboy Guardian * September 5, 2012 Barge Meet and Greet - August 28, 2012-Perth Amboy *photos submitted by City of Perth Amboy

The Leonard Host and Barge Owner Alex Vosinas with Barry Rosengarten Sendelsky 3rd Annual Golf & Cocktail Reception MANALAPAN - The Leonard Sendelsky Golf & Cocktail Reception will be at the Knob Hill Golf Club, 1 Shineckcock Dr., Speaker Milton Paris with Mayor Wilda Diaz Manalapan, NJ on Sep- tember 18: Patio Breakfast 9 a.m., Shotgun Tee off: 10 a.m., Cocktail Reception: 3 p.m. Each golfer will receive patio breakfast, greens fee, golf cart, golf shirt, on course refresh- ments and cocktail reception ticket. Early Bird PERTH AMBOY - “Stories From Perth Amboy” Avail- Savings: Register before able at Raritan Bay Coffee Company at the Historic August 15 - Individual Train Station, M-F, 6 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Also Golfer - $180, Foursome available at the Barge Restaurant 201 Front St. Perth $720, Register after August Amboy. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 16: Individual Golfer $205, Dr. Zenovia Robles, Adult School Principal and Andrew Mer- a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m. Foursome $800. For those cano, Internship Coordinator speaking on the new Personal- to 10 p.m. - $20 guests only attending the ized Internship Academy and intern assistance for business Cocktail Reception - $75. owners. Book Signing Register at www.rbaymca. Book Signing org. For more info about PERTH AMBOY - Local au- PERTH AMBOY - There will the golf outing or the Y, thor Katherine Massopust be a book signing of local au- please contact Yarelis at will have a book signing of thor Katherine Massopust who 732-442-3632. Come out her new book, “Stories From wrote “Stories From Perth and help support the Rari- Perth Amboy” on Wednesday, Amboy” at the Kearny Cot- tan Bay Area YMCA. www.amboyguardian.com September 26 at 7 p.m. at the tage, 63 Catalpa Ave., at 2 p.m. Raritan Bay Coffee Company on Sunday, September 23. For at the Historic Train Station. more info call 732-293-1090. September 5, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .7

Do you or someone you know have Old Photographs or Documents? The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is Looking for Old Photos and Documents of Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) For an Archiving Project - Your Photos & Documents We are on the web!!! www.amboyguardian.com will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. For more info please call 732-293-1090 8. The Amboy Guardian * September 5, 2012 Conversational South Amboy Candidates Speak at Southgate Senior Center Italian *photos by Aaron Beers PERTH AMBOY - Interested in learning to speak Italian? The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is offering Italian lessons on Wednesday evenings beginning on September 19 at 6 p.m. at the Kearny Cottage, 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. $60 for eight weeks. For more info call 732-293-1090. Just Us

Cruisers Zusette Dato (seated on right) mingles with the Seniors Mayor Fred Henry addresses the Seniors SAYREVILLE/SOUTH AM- BOY - Come join us at Cruisin The Peterpank Diner With The Just Us Cruisers Car Club, DJ Richie, The Flash & Crew from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. starting Jun 01 (Clubs & Orga- nizations) every Friday night until Sept. 21.In The Parking Lot Of The Peterpank Diner at 967 Route 9 North In Sayre- ville/South Amboy . This year we will make Donations To, The Camp Dill Foundation, Sayreville Brain Injured Chil- dren. We Welcome Everyone Mayor Henry enjoys Christine Noble’s comments The Seniors enjoy the lucheon At Our Cruise Nights Clas- sic Cars, Customs, Trucks & Zusette Dato - 3rd Ward Candidate Talks with Shoregate Seniors Custom Motorcycles, If You By: Beverly Samuelson Center. Noble who inished Councilman Mickey Gross, future of South Amboy Drive It. You Can Bring It. For out the term of her cousin, Mayor Fred Henry and and announced that two Info Call: Richie @ 732-525- SOUTH AMBOY - On Mark Noble who resigned Business Administrator Ca- more luncheons are sched- 0412. For Info The Night Of Thursday, August 30, 2012 earlier in the year is seeking mille Tooker . About 20 uled later in the fall, one The Show Call The Diner @ 2nd and 3rd Ward Candi- a four year term. Dato is run- residents from Shoregate at the YMCA and one at 732-721-2850 Live DJ Music dates: Christine Noble (2nd ning for a four year term re- Community Center attended the old Senior Center. He From The 50’s,60’s,70’s,80’s, Ward) and Zusette Dato (3rd placing William Schwarick the luncheon. Mayor Henry also thanked former Mayor Kids Games, Trophies Ev- Ward) who are running for who is not seeking reelec- introduced members of his John O’Leary and told the ery Night & It’s FREE Door Council appeared at a lun- tion. administration to the resi- residents he will keep him Prizes, 50/50 ,Food, and cheon at Shoregate Senior Also in attendance was dents. He spoke about the around to do more work for More. Come And Enjoy A the city. Great Night Of Fun...We Are A Member Of The Central NJ Car Club Association.Com. 2012 Farmer’s Recovery Walks! Knitting Circle Dunk A SOUTH AMBOY - There will 50+ Art Show 2012 - Market be a Knitting Circle on the PERTH AMBOY - Looking South Amboy WOODBRIDGE - Wood- irst and third Tuesday each for artists for an upcoming Transportation bridge Wednesdays! There month at 6 p.m. at the Dowdell event in October at the Kearny Politician And from Rutgers will be a Farmer’s Market Ev- Library, 100 Harold G. Hoff- Cottage. There will be an art ery Wednesday from June 20 man Plaza, South Amboy. For display from local artists 50+ Help The University, to Sept. 26 from 3 p.m. to 8:30 more info call 732-721-6060. years to have their work on p.m. Rain or Shine! at Parker Library display at the Kearny Cottage, SOUTH AMBOY - Dunk New Brunswick Press Park, Rahway Ave. Free 63 Catalpa Ave., Perth Amboy. some of the well-known per- PHILADELPHIA PA- Recov- Parking. Looking for local Accepting For more info call Paul at 732- sonalities of South Amboy ery Walks! 2012 will be on specialty vendors, crafters 293-1090 September 22. At the Great and artists to set up tables and and help the Dowdell Library Registrations at the same time. A dunking Plaza of Penn’s Landing onbooths! Contact Kelly Reidy PERTH AMBOY - Assump- booth in front of City Hall will the Delaware River waterfront at the Mayors Ofice for more tion Catholic School is accept- feature former South Amboy in Philadelphia. details. 732-634-4500 ext. ing registrations. Middlesex Mayor John O’Leary, City Last year over 15,000 indi-6494. Consider a Catholic Educa- County Senior Councilman Mickey Gross, viduals, kids, grandparents, tion for your child at Assump- South Amboy High School veterans, families, strollers, Friends of the tion Catholic School that next Health & teacher and coach Tony Gon- and professionals walking side year will celebrate a milestone Sayreville Public salves, and drum major for the by side, laughing and smil- - 50 years of excellence in ed- Fitness Walk illustrious Colonel D.B. Kelly ing, created the largest Walk Library Meeting ucation! EDISON - There will be the Pipes & Drums of the AOH of ever assembled in support ofSAYREVILLE - The Friends Our school has an Open Middlesex County Senior South Amboy, George Fuller. addiction recovery. We will of the Sayreville Public Li- Enrollment Policy accepting Health & Fitness Walk on The booth sponsored by the also be joined by nationalbrary will hold their monthly applicants at any time. ACS September 19 from 10 a.m. Dowdell Library Foundation and local oficials, celebrities, meeting on Saturday, Septem- summer ofice hours are from to 1 p.m. at Roosevelt Park. and Assemblyman John S. and prominent names in the ber 15, 2012 at 9:30AM in the 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on TuesdayThere will be health screen- Wisniewski, will be part of the ields of addiction and recov-Library Conference Room. through Thursday. We have ings, wellness info, entertain- Arts Festival and Street Fair ery. Middlesex County par- The group will be organizing openings for the 2012-2013 ment, warm-up exercises, held on Sunday, September ticipants will be able to boarddonated books for their sale school year in grades: Pre-K boxed lunches, T-shirts, give- 23 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm busses from Rutgers Universi- at Sayreville Day on Sunday, (age 4), K,1,2,3,4,7 & 8. Visitaways and rafles. Registra- on Broadway, South Amboy. ty. Additional departure points September 16. Donations are us at www.assumptioncah- tion is required. Contact your are being planned throughout being taken by the group of tolicschool.net or call the local Senior Center or call the All funds raised will be used to purchase new computers for New Jersey. More details and children’s books. For further school at 732-826-8721. OurMiddlesex County Ofice of the Sadie Pope Dowdell Pub- registration information com- information contact Elaine at Principal will give you a Agingtour & Disabled Services. lic Library of South Amboy. ing. 732-727-0192. and answer any questions. 732-745-3295. September 5, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .9

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Cardinal McCarrick Police Blotter Touchdown Club Police Arrest Three In An Attempt Gun Arrest Hosts Pro Wrestling Beneit PRESS RELEASE To Obtain $60,000 From Bank Press Release more. PERTH AMBOY - Police PRESS RELEASE Arrested were Tiffany SOUTH AMBOY - Popular Tickets are only $20 for Make Gun Arrest On Sunday, PERTH AMBOY - On Fri- Michelle Quinland, age 19 tri-state pro wrestling pro- ringside seats and $18 for 26 August 2012 at 2:15 am day, 10 August 2012 at of 145th Avenue, Spring- motion National Pro Wres- bleacher seats, and are avail- police were dispatched to 244 12:14 pm police were dis- ield Gardens, NY. She tling Superstars returns to able at the following local Smith Street, Kennedy Fried patched to 313 State Street, was charged with Forgery, the South Amboy, NJ area outlets: Chicken, on a report of a man Capita One Bank on a re- Wrongful Impersonation, on Saturday night Septem- South Amboy: Food- with a gun. Police Sergeant port of forgery. A female and Conspiracy to Commit ber 22nd at 7:35pm, with town, 611 Bordentown Carl Graham along with Police later identiied as Tiffany Fraud. William Nelson, age their irst ever show at the A v e n u e ( o f f o f R o u t e 3 5 ) Oficers Michelle McKeon Michelle Quinland, age 19 20 of 147 Drive 34, Rose- Cardinal McCarrick High Krauszer’s Convenience and David Formeza stopped of Springield Gardens, NY dale, NY was charged with School Gym (310 Augusta Store, 200 North Broadway a male itting the description attempted to withdrawal Forgery, Forgery Simu- Street, minutes from Routes (corner of Main & 2nd) and after a police investigation $60,000 from the bank un- lated Driver’s License, and 9 and 35), in a beneit fund- Parlin: Mo’s Barber Shop, a loaded Glock 9mm Handgun der an assumed name. Af- Conspiracy. Jhamari Dyer- raiser for The Cardinal Mc- 777 Washington Road (in was recovered. Shante W. Da- ter an investigation lead by Wingate, age 21 of 107TH Carrick Touchdown Club. the Quick Chek Plaza) vion, age 34 of Winding Wood Lieutenant Lawrence Cat- Street, East Elmhurst, NY, Topping the bill for Parlin Bagels & Grill, 499 Drive, Sayreville, NJ was ar- tano and Police Oficer John was charged with Conspir- this huge show will be no Ernston Road (in the Mini rested for Unlawful Posses- Wonski three suspects were acy. less than *three* (that’s Mall) sion of a Weapon and Tamper- arrested. Tiffany was posing Bail was set by the Honor- right, three) former WWE Sayreville: Minit Mart, 80 ing with Evidence. Bail set by as the victim while two oth- able Judge Maria Del Valle- & ECW TV stars... “Das- Main Street (north of Wash- the Honorable Judge Maria ers defendants were waiting Koch at 15,000 with no 10% tardly” Danny Doring... the ington Road) Del Valle-Koch at $25,000 in a get-away-car. All three option for all three defen- original “Innovator Of Vio- I & K Food Shop, 3109 Bor- with no 10% option. were arrested and taken into dants. lence” Tommy Dreamer... dentown Avenue (corner of custody. and pro wrestling’s hair styl- Cheesequake Road) ist extraordinaire, the one Tickets are also available and only Brutus “The Bar- by calling the NPWS box ber” Beefcake. ofice at (732) 888-1704. All Amboy Guardian Subscriptions are only $65 per year There will also be guest major charge cards are ac- appearances by McCarrick cepted, and group rates are for 50 issues mailed to anywhere in the U.S.A. High School’s Coach Hills available for groups of ten For more infoContact Carolyn at 732-896-4446 and Mike Lange, and much or more.

We are on the web!!!! www.amboyguardian.com September 5, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .11 12. The Amboy Guardian * September 5, 2012 The Fisherman’s Corner well though I favor the ish on the topic of doing the right bites a little more. thing. Over-catching baitish - Snapper blues and cocktail It’s easy to do but always keep blues are still running strong in mind take what you need. By Eddy Gonzalez chasing poppers, spearing and Too many times I’ve seen peo- peanuts all along the bay luk- ple going nuts catching snag- PERTH AMBOY - I am back! ing has slowed down quite a ging netting bait and when Due to PC technical dificul- bit with a catch here and there the smoke clears they have all ties, I was not able to do my the bigger ish seeking cooler this bait they don’t know what weekly reports. Sorry for that. waters with more oxygen in to do with. The school of bait Now down to business. Let’s depths of 80 pulse feet. scared off with the ish under start with something I have Schoolie stripers are also be- them gone so then what? Ex- not seen in Perth Amboy’s lo- ing caught on sandworms at actly. cal waters in about six years night average size is 17’’-19’’. September 15th is the an- weakish. Yes, they are back Soon the big boys will be back nual youth ishing derby held Jesse Menna showing a weakish he caught *photo submitted making being caught off the for the fall run mid October at the second pier closest to cold nice sunny days to hur piers and beaches on squid and through December depending the Armory, you know the oneme as you all know from my - previous reports I hold very ricane advisories all day all peanut bunker. Weakish regu- on water temps until then I rec- that’s been making all the pa- dear. The times me and my night that is a true hardcore lations are 1 ish at 13’’ few lo- ommend using circle hooks for pers. This is yet another great dad went ishing and the timesisherman which reminds me cals brought in up to 17’’. a safe release to many ish are opportunity to take your kids spent by the water. of a little something I read a Spot ish have been abundant injured using J hooks and end ishing or introduce them to This week’s catch of thelong time ago. being caught on small pieces up dying needlessly. It’s up to ishing. It’s a lot of fun great week is a hardcore isherman “In the pursuit of great- on bloodworms and sand- us to do the right thing. Circle prizes and memories made. I if I ever saw one. His name nessis amongst one’s peers one worms. A great alternative to hooks by design hook the ish can’t stress the importance of Jesse Menna. This young manmust be willing boldly fulill live worms are Fish bites or on the side of the mouth avoid- what a impact something like ishes in all weather and con-any incessant desire to the gulp sand or blood. I’ve tried ing them to swallow the hook ishing means to a kid. I know ditions blistering heat freezing magnitude that is so intense them myself and they do work injuring themselves. Since I’m it always meant something to that no pain no fear is too great to stop the succession of this journey only death itself can put a end to the journey then and only then will you be.’’ - a h a r d c o r e i s h e r m a n . Fall ishing in Perth Amboy is the best around and very under rated monster stripers make their way through hitting the beaches feasting on clams chunk bunker eels. The store will have its yearly tournament in November. Stay tuned In stock sandworms, killies, fresh bunker and more before your next trip come by. See use at American Pride Bait and Tackle or call 732-486-8395. Garden Club By The Bay Photo Contest PERTH AMBOY - We will be having a photo contest with three categories: Public Gar- dens of Perth Amboy, Private Gardens of Perth Amboy, Out of the box (Get creative with a garden image!). There will be prizes awarded and the win- ners will be on the cover of our 2013 calendar. The Garden Club will be selling the cal- endars for a fundraiser. ANY Perth Amboy resident can enter, including our members that live in Perth Amboy. *All images must be taken in Perth Amboy. RULES: Anyone can enter, including our club members. All images must be taken in Perth Amboy. Deadline will be September 15th. You may submit up to three images. One per category. Images may be emailed to royalgc@ya- hoo.com. Please include your name, address and telephone number with each submission. If you have any questions please email me, Noelle Za- leski at [email protected]. September 5, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .13 Book Sale Grand Open Mic PERTH AMBOY - There will PERTH AMBOY - There is an be an Poetry and Music Open ongoing book sale at the Perth Opening Senior Scene PERTH AMBOY - The Perth Mic Night every 2nd and 4th Amboy Free Public Library, Amboy Democratic Head- Thursday of the month from 196 Jefferson St., Perth Am- quarters Grand Opening will 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Perth boy. Fill a bag for $5. New be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sep- Amboy Gallery for the Arts, Happenings books have arrived! Mystery, tember 9th at 144 New Bruns- 339 Reade St., Perth Amboy. Classics, Popular Authors! Perth Amboy wick Ave., Perth Amboy. Re- Come show off your talent. Book Dealers Welcome. For TODAY, Sep. 5 Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m., freshments will be served! For more information contact more info call 732-826-2600. Williamson Hall, High St. 732-826-1690 ext. 4325. There are also books for sale at • Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, Raritan Bay Coffee Company Record Florida Grove Rd. (at the Historic Train Station) • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. Collection Artfest & • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., PARILIN - The Friends of the Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St Sayreville Public Library will THURS., Sep. 6 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Our Lady of Street Fair Family Life Center, Madison Ave. continue its program of record SOUTH AMBOY - The City MON., Sep. 10 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., donations. The records must Victories of South Amboy Artfest & Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. be either 45’s or 33 1/3. We Streetdo Fair will be on Sunday, TUES., Sep. 11 Holy Spirit Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Oktoberfest not accept 78’s. Please contactSept. 23 11a.m. until 4 p.m. Church Hall, Brace Ave. Teri at 732-727-7639 for fur- SAYREVILLE - Our Lady Rain Date: Sunday Sept. 30. • Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., ther information or if you have Presbyterian Center, Market St. of Victories Parish will hold Crafters, artists, food vendors. WED. Sep. 12 Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m., large record donations. Free Hands on activities. Free a parish Oktoberfest on Sat- Williamson Hall, High St. urday, September 29 from 7 Zumba Class Entertainment on Broadway! • Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, p.m. to 11 p.m. in Monsignor Free admission and parking. Florida Grove Rd. PERTH AMBOY - Here is Dalton Hall. Bernie’s Orches- For vendor info call 732-316- • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. tra will provide entertaining what you have been wait- 8213. THURS., Sep. 13 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., German music. The Bayern ing for... we have started a Family Life Center, Madison Ave. Verein dancers will entertain brand new Zumba class ev- Ukrainian Assumption Seniors, 12 Noon throughout the evening. A ery Monday at 7 p.m. and will Church basement, Alta Vista Place South Amboy delicious German dinner will be taught by one of the best HG Hoffman Zumba instructors in our area. MON. Sep. 10 St. Mary’s Seniors, noon, be served along with mouth- Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. watering German desserts. So, we invite you and all your High School friends to come work-out with WED Sep. 12 South Amboy Seniors, noon, German beer, wine, soda, and Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. water will be available all eve- us every Monday night. There Reunion ning. The ticket price is $35 is no better way to start of the SOUTH AMBOY - The 14th and can be purchased by call- week than burning some calo- annual HG Hoffman High ing either Teri at (732) 727- ries, losing weight and elimi- School Alumni Reunion will 7639 or Joe at (732) 257-4351. nating stress while having be held on Sunday, Septem- SEND US YOUR Tables of ten can be reserved fun! Admission: $5 per per- ber 9, 2012 At the Atlantic for the event. Tickets will also son. Address: 189 Fayette St., Standard Restaurant at 3602 CLUB NEWS be available after all Masses Perth Amboy (Entrance by the Route 35 No.- corner of Cath- starting on August 19. Administration building). For erine Street- in South Amboy questions call: (732) 709-0129 (formerly Fiamma’s.) The price is $50 per person. Please send checks payable to Susan WOW! Mattsson, 241 Cindy Street, Old Bridge NJ 08857. 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