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STATE — Assemblyman Parsons auto inspections con- their lives, the Legislature legislation to criminalize iden- John S. Wisniewski has been tract. must do everything in its tity theft, strength the state's appointed Chairman of the Wisniewski, 39, has served power to ensure that our trans- school bus inspection system, Assembly Transportation on the Assembly Transporta- portation system is well-main- provide income and property Committee for the 2002-03 tion Committee, the Assembly tained, professionally man- tax exemptions for veterans, legislative session. Education Committee, the As- aged, and constantly improved establish penalties for persons Assembly Speaker Albio sembly Policy and Regulatory upon," said Wisniewski convicted of committing Sires praised Wisniewski as Oversight Committee, and the During the legislative pro- crimes while using firearms, the perfect choice for the cov- Assembly Hazardous and cess, committees and their and deregulate the gas and eted committee chairmanship, Solid Waste Committee since chairpersons review and re- electric industries. citing his two stints of mem- first being elected to the configure bills and take testi- Besides serving as chair- bership on the Transportation Legislature in 1996. mony from people and organi- man of the Assembly Trans- Committee during the 1996- " is the most zations that may be affected portation Committee-, W\a- 97 and 2000-01 legislative congested state in the country by the legislation. Bills that niewski also w\\ be a member sessions. and this presents enormous make their way through die of the Assembly Telecom' "John Wisniewski has been challenges in terms of con- committee process can then be munications and Utilities Committee in the 2002-03 leg- c3 « § o a leading voice on trans- structing transportation poli- posted for floor votes by the islative session « en ?= en portation policy for Assembly cy," said Wisniewski (D- full Assembly Democrats during his six Sayreville). The Assembly Transpo • That committee appointment years in the state Legislature," "In addition to the high- tation Committee is responsi- coincides with the reputation said Sires (D-West New ways that need to be repaved ble for monitoring all seg- Wisniewski earned in recent York). "As our new chairman, and the bridges that need to be ments of state transportation, yea's as the Assembly Demo- Assemblyman Wisniewski is rebuilt, we need to renew our including bridge and highway crats' leading voice on energy going to be counted upon to commitment to mass trans- construction, motor vehicle deregulation and telecommuni- improve the state's transporta- portation in our state inspections, expansion of cations policy matters. tion system while safeguard- "New Jerseyans rely heavi- light-rail train systems, and Wisniewski is a partner in ing the interest of drivers on ly upon the state's transporta- management of the toll road Ronan, Tuzzio and Gianonne matters such as the E-ZPass tion network for their daily job authorities — a law firm with offices in toll collection system and the commutes. To effectively ease Wisniewski has sponsored Tinton Falls and SayTeville. South Amboy Library Establishes Now Endowment

SOUTH AMBOY — In Trustees has announced the She has worked full-time in recognition of the retirement establishment of the Eleanor the Children's Department of Eleanore Westerholm, the Westerhclm Endowment since 1986 and has served as Dowdell Library's Board of "Miss E'.eanore," as she is the library's Principal library known to the countless num- Assistant in charge of the ber of children who have visit- Children's Department since ed South Amboy's pviblic 1989 Prior to working in the library, has worked in the Children's Department, Wes- library for twenty-four years terholm worked in various library positions THOMAS M. PLOSKONKA tributing to the Fleanor Wes- ilie endowment will serve C.P.A., P.A. terholm hidowment can call as a lasting tribute to "Miss — A Total Service CPA. Firm - the library at (732) 721-6060 If you would like Fileanore" as materials pur- INUIVHHJM • r.OKPOKAMON for additional information. WINIRSHIP' IMAUS • TRUSTS chased fiom the endowment's to advertise on Contributions can also be interest will receive a special TAX PLANNING mailed to the Dowdell Libraiy the front page BUSINESS PLANS imprint noting the source of f of South Amboy, IM) Hoffman FINANCIAL STATEMENTS funding for that item. This will give us a call at EVALUATION Of BUSINESS Plaza, South Amboy, NJ be the library's fourth endow- MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 08879 Contributions should ment. 732-574-1200. 732 283-0114 be payable to the Eleanor 114« GREEN STREET, ISEUN Those interested in con- Westerholm Endowment L ... THfc ATOM TABLOID d CITIZEN-GAZETTE. January 25.2002 YOUR COUNTY NEWS Roosevelt Meets State's Highest Care Standards MIDDLESEX COUNTY lations, the standards for nurs- oversees the operation of Damiani said the surveyors and the clean and well-main- — Roosevelt Care Center has ing home care include both RCC. complimented RCC on several tained building and grounds. achieved the State of New mandatory requirements, He noted that facilities facets of the facility operation "The job that the RCC staff Jersey's "advisory standards" which all facilities must meet deemed to have serious defi- including: The new recreation is doing is better than great, it in terms of the care provided to and advisory standards, which ciencies in terms of their abili- activities that have been imple- is exemplary" he said. "I RCC residents and in the way are optional and voluntary. ty to meet mandatory require- the facility is run. If a facility chooses to par- ments are not permitted to par- "Simply put, this means that ticipate in the advisory stan- ticipate in the advisory stan- "Naturally, everyone at the work of the stall at RCC is dards program, surveyors from dards program. far exceeding the Slate the state Department of Health "Naturally, everyone at requirements, and that we have and Senior Services evaluate Roosevelt is thrilled that our Roosevelt is thrilled achieved a '.vcl of excellence the nursing home's compliance e(Torts have been recognized, that places Roosevelt among with 145 recommendations in but what makes us all even that our efforts have the best long-term care facili- 21 areas of nursing home care happier have been the state ties in New Jersey," said and services during the course surveyors' repeated comments been recognized,"... Roosevelt Administrator and of their annual inspection visit. about the positive attitude they COO Frank Damiani. "It's the state's way of rec- now saw throughout the build- mented, even for residents would also like to thank the "This is the first time that ognizing nursing homes that ing," Damiani said. who cannot leave their rooms, residents and the family mem- RCC has achieved this level of strive to go beyond the "The surveyors sensed an including the elegant dining, bers who were interviewed by excellence," he said, noting requirements in terms of the overall attitude of teamwork, pet therapy and Snoozalen pro- the surveyors for their support. that less than ten percent of the care they provide their resi- optimism, cooperation and grams; the level of clinical and The state gives great consider- long-term care facilities in dents," said Leonard Roseman, caring, and said that each psychological care that RCC ation to their views, and their New Jersey have achieved the the Chairman of the Middlesex department had made a major residents receive; the facility's positive comments played a advisory standards. County Improvement contribution to this achieve- improved record-keeping and large role in the outcome of Under state licensing regu- Authority (MCIA), which ment," he said. other administrative changes; this year's survey." J.VOLLMAN Bridging The Digital Divide Computer Learning Program wK, you for 3 Generations 1915 MIDDLESEX COUNTY - computer literacy to disadvan- and First Baptist Church. FLORIS The Middlesex County Economic taged residents in Middlesex MCEOC worked with D-3 to Va/enfMe Opportunities Corporation County," said Carroll Thomas, develop and license self-directed 'Call Store For Details (MCUOC), in conjunction with chief executive officer, MCEOC. learning software for students. All Major Credit Cards Accepted the First Baptist Church, Sewaren, "This program recognizes that First Baptist Church, one of (732) 442-48OO and D-3 Interactive Media, has computer literacy is vital to MCEOC's faith based partners, Fax: (732) 442-4841 launched a new computer learning today's existence, from personal has set up a ten-station computer program, "Bridging the Digital use to attaining skills for career lab at the church, leased and Divide." The program com- advancement." staffed by MCEOC menced last week wi»h an intro- According to Thomas, the The program is open to all INTROCASO ductory session at First Baptist Digital Divide program comes as Middlesex County residents and Church. • the result of the Agency's partner- is especially targeting families "MCEOC is happy to bring ship with D-3 Interactive Media participating in the county's Head BRIDAL GOWN Start program. 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EDISON—Rider University new culture, way of life, and must prepare for their experi- Guests of noted Jamaican tures featuring the children of senior Erika Sosa of Edison new perspectives. ence introspectively by attend- author, Lewin Williams, the Pringle Home in order to create spent her winter break in the The curriculum, designed by ing seminars prior to embark- students also visited such a 2002 calendar. Capasso creat- Caribbean teaching and gaining program co-ordinators, the ing on their trip as well as dur- places as the Bob Marlcy ed the concept and design with insight from youngsters. Rev. Nancy Schluter, Rider's ing the course of the semester. Museum in Kingston and assistance from Rider's From Jan. 4 through Jan. 18, Protestant Chaplain, and Don Keeping a personal journal, Dunns River Fall in Ocho Rios. Collegiate Press. The calendar, Sosa, a psychology major and Brown, director of Rider's they must document and evalu- For the first time this year, they which will be shown to six other Rider students trav- Center for Multicultural Affairs ate their experiences in a final attended a barbecue hosted by islanders during this year's trip, eled in Jamaica, West Indies, and Community Service, places project, usually a paper. husband and wife duo and is dedicated to The Brian working with children hailing special emphasis on service As in past years, the students Rider alumni Warren Scott '96, Putman Foundation. from the island's most impov- learning. Students are required visited St. Mary's Parish and a business major; and Keya The Tamily of the late Brian erished areas. A Rider tradition to sign a written "learning later Ocho Rios. rn St. Mary's Chongasing Scott '95, a com- Putman '99 established the 1 since 1990, the University's covenant ' with their assigned Parish, they worked in the munication major. foundation during the summer international program engage? Rider professors, many of classrooms with residents of Although Rider junior of 2000. Putman, who traveled students in learning experi- whom serve as their advisers. Pringle Home for Children. In Nancy Capasso of Edison, a to Jamaica as a Rider student in ences foreign from what they Not only are students Ocho Rios, they worked with French major, made the trip last January ,'v99, was killed in an are accustomed. Using the required to complete reading residents of the lona School, a January, she still has vivid auto avxident in May of 2000. skills and knowledge base they assignments to better under- private children's institution memories of the experience. In All foundation proceeds benefit have acquired in their academ- stand Jamaican culture and run by the United Church of lieu of writing a paper, she was the children who reside at the ic majors, they are oriented to a service learning theory, they Jamaica. granted permission to take pic- Pringle Home. South Afflboy Elementary School Announces Honor Rolls

SOUTH AMBOY—The Karisa Nemeth, Thomas 2-Catherine McLean, Daniel Robert Jicha, Ashley Noble, Stephanie Escareno, Colin South Amboy Elementary Noble, Laith Salameh, John O'Connor, Rebecca Rucinski, Shayla Norton, Christina Jannuzzi, Kyle Menze, Mary School has announced its Terhune, Nicholas Vecchione Danielle Tucka and Danielle Sirna, Eric Stahl and Craig O'Connor and Sarah Vassallo; Honor Roll students for the and John Zammit; 6-3-Ka- Viering; 4-3- Colleen Apple- Warzecha; 4-4- Rebecca Bart- and 4-5-Keith Sutter. first marking period. leigh DcLuccca, Chelsea gate, Daniela Gaudiesus, linski, Joseph Charmello, Honor Roll or Dis- Lorentz and Andrew Pappas; tlnction-6-1: Elvin Merlo, 6-4-Jenifer Braun, Jaclyn Ivana Nemcikova and Chelsea Charmello, John Cooney, Russell; 6-2-Myra Dabkow- Heather Erickson, Nicole All your rehabilitation needs, ski, Suraj Rama, Rachael Kotula, Michael Macato, Mark Resignato and Staciann Sarno; Parisen and Jimmy Vega; 5- close to home* 6-3-Jessica Kotsak and 1 Amanda Gibilisco, Court- Richard Vayda; 6-4 Katey ney Hulsart and Cassidy Kreie; he JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, New Charmello and Melissa Mar- 5-2 Adrian DeJesus, Virginia TJersey's picinicr rehabilitation facility, offers ino; 5-1 Matt how Richmond Feis, Maikcl Ghaly, Brittany outpatient services M 4 conveniently located cenkrs to meet .ill your needs... close to home. Harkins, Richard Letts, and Matthew Wanko; 5- Our state-of-tne-art centers—k .ateJ in Edison, 2-Glenn Wagner; 5-4 Joseph Christopher Macalo, Nicole Mmuue, OU Bridge, ix. NU-tiichen—provide Ward; 4-1 -Krystle Castro and Murphy, Alexis Pawlik, i' . vidiiiiliird, v oiup.issioiute .uul comprehensive Carolyn Wells; 4-3 Daniel Christopher Rand, Ryan treatment ser'xes to hi Ip restore you to Noble and Matthew Reagan; Stevens, Ashley Tackman and your optimal cif itality. 4-4-Luke O'Connor, Michelc Tashiana Ventura; 5- It you need expert rehabilitation uire you don't Richardson and Patricia 3 Courtney Bouchard, Chris- have to look f.ir-—because help is just around the Taylor. topher Dorn, Sandra Jazikoff, corner. For more information about JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute's outpatient services, Honor Roll-6-1 Hlisha Ryan Kantor, Karly Nemeth, please call the center nearest you. Bancer, Kaitlyn Bouchard, Hric Oppcnhcimer, Mackenzie David Dunn, Chelsea Frisch, Russell and Kyle Septor; 5- The Outpatient Center at Monroe Adam Gonzalez, Joanna 4 Jessica I;rickson, Conchetta (609)40^1170 Heyer, Brcanne Kelly, Nich- Lorentz, Dylan Strauss, David The Outpatient Center at Metuehen olas Klein, Amanda Purcell, Tucka, Andrew Walc/.ak, (7)2)548-9800 Brianna Septor and Nikita Jennifer Walsh and Charles The Outpatient Center at Old Bridge Viens; 6-2 Racluiel Ahadie, Weiss; 4-1 Mario Batista, (732)607-0600 Alexandra Anderson, Lynn Timothy Brinkerhoft", JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Bloodgoocl, Nicole Brown, Domenick Couverticr, Matt- in Edison (7)2) )21-7790 Kelly Crowlcy, Colin Kr/.y- hew Heimall, Tahira Naqvi an/1 Phillip Vanl lorn; 4- zanowski, Stephanie Kulcsai, Qutpatfent S*rvlc**: • Ptyglcal Therapy 4 • Treatment Occupational Therapies Disorders p * Hand Therapy Motion injuries •;'• • OrUlopedli; & Spoils • AiiuaUc Therapy Lo oking for a Partacr.. .? Medicine «Driver Irslnlng • Sttoke Rehabilitation • Pain Management not place an ad in » Speech, Heating & Therapies Hearing Aid Services* • Post Breast Swgery " (S^* our Singles section...? * Industrial ftenabilltatlon Fterapy It's FlIE E JOHNSON REHABILITATION * Incontinence Mat- v l IN SI IIU It to place iin

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chin tucked in, back straight; making a fist and then spreading Kessler Offers Tips On Protecting shoulders relaxed; elbows at nght fingers open, with hands behind angles to arms; and wrists the head, pinching shoulder Your Child From Computer Overuse Injury aligned with the forearm "But, blades together; and while stand- AREA Whether typing a donitis. and cervical radimlopa- to lean forward or look up or even 'perfect' posture can result ing, with knees slightly bent, try school term paper or surfing the thv. generally, caused by placing down to read the screen," noted in problems," warns Glennon, "if any touch palms to the lloor Internet, your child may he too much stress on the muscles, Glennon it is held too rigidly for long peri- Most importantly, set a good spending mam hours at the com- tendons and nerves in a particular • Correct seating position ods of time" example yourself when working puter both at school and at home joint According to Glennon, proper • Teach proper typing tech- or playing at the computer and As a result, children are begin- "When stress on a joint occurs seating may be the most cntical niques While typing, allow the your children will follow your er- ning to experience the same com- repeatedly the body does not aspect in preventing computer- arms to move the hands around gonomically correct lead. puter-related disorders that have have time to recover and there- related injury Make sure your instead of resting the wrist and For more information about plagued their parents for years fore becomes irritated," stated child is seated properly with the stretching the fingers to reach the Kessler or any of our comprehen- However, preventing these con- Glennon monitor eye level, feet flat on the keys "Wrists pads should be sive physical medicine and reha- ditions is much easier than treat- Resulting symptoms can floor, and back supported If the used for rest onlyM stated '„ itation programs, call 1-888- ing them after they develop By include tightness, soreness, or chair is non-adjustable, you can Glennon Strike the keyboard Kessler or visit us on the web at designing a child's computer burning in the hands, wrists, fin- improvise Have the child sit on a gentlv and utilize both hands to www.kessler-rehab.com. For workstation in more economi- gers, forearms, and elbows, tin- firm pillou, old telephone book perform double-key operations over fifty years, Kessler has pio- cally correct manner, you can gling, coldness, and numbness in or a ream of paper Or, use a tele- such as Ctrl-P Wrists should neered the course of physical help your children avoid the the hands, decreased strength and phone book or a backpack as a remain neutral without bending medicine and rehabilitation. stresses associated with computer coordination in the hands, pain footrest Also, a rolled up towel sideways, up or down. If using a use and thus prevent injury that increases at night or with can be placed in the small of the mouse, grasp it lightly without Today, Kessler Rehabilitation "Too often, children are using sleep, and, feeling a need to mas- child's back for added back sup- squeezing and keep it as close to Corporation continues to lead equipment that is not set up for sage hands, wnsts, and arms for port Adjustable armrests are also the keyboard as possible to this field through a growing net- their size putting them at postural relief recommended for additional arm reduce awkward movements. work of more than 100 outpatient centers, inpatient rehabilitation risk," said Norma Glennon, OTR, To help reduce the possibility support • Emphasize breaks every hospitals, and onsite rehabilita- CHT, Manager of Occupational of your child suffering from RSI • Encourage good posture 15-20 minutes Encourage chil- tion services, as well as a rehabil- Therapy Services. Kessler Reha- or other compu*er-related in- Slouching forces shoulders down dren to stand, walk around, and bilitation Centers "Poor posture juries, Kessler recommends the and forward and causes the chin stretch "Stretch breaks help itation products and equipment usually leads to discomfort in the following to jut out and, thus, places con- reduce the muscle tension caused division Its innovative programs neck, shoulders, back, arms and • Proper computer place- siderable strain on the neck, back when the body remains in a fixed and quality care have received hands" ment. Position the computer and entire upper body. "In fact, position for too long," said national recognition, leading to Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) monitor at or slightly below eye the pressure on the back is great- Glennon Stretches can include: our flagship hospital, Kessler are most commonly associated level, centered and approximate- est when sitting in a slouched tucking in the chin and slowly Institute for Rehabilitation, con- with computer over use RSI are ly 18" to 24" from the eyes "Any position," said Glennon Good turning the head to the right, hold sistently being named among the a group of conditions, such as greater distances may contribute posture is demonstrated by the for 30 seconds, and repeat to the country's best by U.S. Sews

after the Children's Mass at 9 OOatn • * * • All Certified Teachers * Hot Unch Program As long as then.' are lests, there • Before/After School Care Program 9 Resource Room will be prayers m school. The Time Te Apply If Now Anonymous STATE — Prevent Child the scholarships are: Govern- Abuse - New Jersey (PCA- ment Agencies, School Dis- FOOTBALL CAMP NJ) announces availability of tricts, Not-For-Profit and For- Charles Way Football Camp scholarships for implementa- Profit Organizations, Day "Daily Instructions from several of the New York Giants!" tion of the Kvery Person In- Ages 8-18 • 9th Big Year «Eas1 SlrouUsbury University .IUIKJ ?9 • July 3 Care Centers, and Community fluences Children (EPIC) Pro- Organizations. gram. EPIC, an award winning Please contact Carole national program, offers par- O'Brien at PCA-NJ at 732- Jason Brundon Mike ISam hank Joe enting skills through activity 246-8060, ext 13 for scholar- Ganet Short Rosenthat Gainus f-enata Jurevictus limited Enrollment! • Outstanding Coaching Staff! based workshops in four age ship packet and information. "THE BEST FOOTBALL CAMP IN THE USA]" specific curriculum. The deadline to apply is Feb. For FREE Brochure call (24 hours): 1-800-555-0801 Those eligible to apply for 4 January 25,2QO2, THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE... 7 YOUR ARTS 4 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS by the class strumpet. Actually, POPCORN it's a bit more like blackmail. Open Auditions "Orange County" But in any case, it just so hap- ARHA-- Open Auditions for Auditions will be held at The pens that the gal's grandfather, Color It Funny the second season of American American School for played by a comically starchy Dance Theatre, NJ, a non-com- Performing Art at 14 Corrielle popcorns Garry Marshall, is a major petitive performance dance St., Fords. Please arrive at least By Michael S, Goldberger* truste.._ e at the university_ . And„ company. ADT, Ni offers mem- One Popcorn, Poor»Two Popcorns, Fair«Thret Popcorns,Good»Pour Popcorm. Lictllenl J .. *", / V 7". T T " 20 minutes prior to your audi- f iJ v bers a combination of tech- Cal„ l 'rOrangr e •*County" grou 'p of bad friends . 'Quit "e th^e thuagrees ast theo ra behes homet thvisite bigwi. Nowg tion time to fill out info forms nique, choreography, master Johnny, first good film. Or a. contrary. He's the class presi- beari jB mjnd ,hat (h|s jg „ classes and performances. and stretch. leas, .he best thing he's dent and a model student farce, factor in the total insani- Auditions are Feb. 1 from For more information, call deigned to view since he despt.e his slacker pals, who, | shaun's family, ty thal p agues 6-7:30p.m. forages 11-13 and (732) 738-8239. Member fee stopped being seen in the a ong wilh his ever com- and lhen • jne ^ scene a, 8-9:30 p.m. for ages 14-18. involved. movie theater withithe bkes of pla.san. girlfriend (Schuyler the Bmmder manse when the you. Sure,! know. Once upon a F.sk), support his every move. col| muckamuck and his ..me you bathed nun in erne- Nope, bony Mom. Sorry Dad, „ { h( wjfc make Uime Time matic culture. You took him to The spoilers here are his sepa- inspection tour, AR.EA—A workshop in George Street Playhouse. see every new kiddy flick that rated parents. That'll teach you Needless to note, another Mime and Pantomime for teens The workshop will be four came to the Rialto. And at to get divorced! plan JS in order. And surpris- through adults is being offered consecutive Sundays beginning home in the den, with VCR as But you'd think a drunken ingly enough, it emanates from by Arts Education. Bill Bowers, Feb. 17 from 3 5 p.m. and will your spoon, you lovingly fed mater played wit^ swigging big brother Lance: Drive up to noted mime and Broadway .jntinue in a workshop presen- him classics like "Lady and the grandeur by Catherine O'Hara Stanford with the correct tran- actor, will teach tta workshop. tation on the last Sunday. Cost Tramp" (1955) and "The and a selfish tycoon of a pater . , , . , script, says he, hand it right t to Bowers has appeared on for the workshop is $75. Wizard of Oz" (1939). "Mary portrayed by John Lithgow ^ Sa*S * *? " "^'° the dean of admissions, and Broadway in the Lion King and Tie workshop will be held at Poppins" (1964) seemed to would be just about enough to lhe a P|acc of h'Sher learaln^ reel knowledge you imparted) offthe old thespian restraint by the experience is, er, educa- A Show For Children You so hoped to prepare him to Colin Hanks (that's right, t.onal, eyen .f not in the con- AREA — "Harriet Tubman," a her role in the Underground ventlonal sense of the te grab life's brass ring. It's just Tom's son), manages the hat ™- musical about the pioneer of the Railroad, Tubman was a spy for that for lhe time being he '"<*• Enters Jack Black as An alternately rambunctious Underground Railroad, will be the Union Army, an intermediary prefers to wear it in his nose. Lance, his drugged-out, ^ edifying trek, "Orange staged on Saturday, Jan. 26 at between white and black commu- Co ha lts And he likes his movies to embarrassment-from-Hell ™'y s quotient of William Patetson University, nities in the North and a poor but match that mood brother who, for one reason or property damage and exagger- Wayne, devoted creative humanitarian for Thus he has no compunction ""other, always seems to wind "ted family dysfunction. That's Presented by Sail Productions, newly freed African Americans. Of u t • .. . u un trainsina incoherentlv in hk ^ those teen viewers who one of the leading children's This engrossing story about about seeing the same trashy UP "dipping uicunerenuy in ius» musical companies in the United courage and perseverance fea- teen fare week in and week underwear. must be carefully weaned from States, the show will be held at 2 tures original songs by Sail out. Only the titles and the Ofcourse it doesn't help that such attractions lest witndraw- p.m. in the Shea Center for Productions' award-winning names of the various "hotties" sha™'s dizzball guidance al symptoms set in. It is also Perform;ng Arts on campus. composer and is part of the com- change and then barely counselor (Lily Tomlin) made entertaining, in the very con- Tickets are $7. The show is Otherwise, it's either a honor his admittance to Stanford an ventional sense of the term, geared toward children in grades pany's Storybook Theatre for picture with the requisite num- extra-tough challenge in the Meaning the ultimately sweet 3-8. Children series. ber of "awesome" decapita- first Place bV sendin8 tnat co1* movie has a be8mn>ng, a mid- From her birth into slavery i.v For additional information, tions or a gross-out comedy leKe the class idiot's transcriPt dle and end'some decent char" about 1820 to her death in 1911, calf William Paterson's Shea with enough potty jokes to instead of his. actenzations, and a moral to Harriet Tubm.i. > came famous Center Box Office at (973) 720- keep a convention of Freudians Miss Tomlin' Joinmg a sur" the sl01^ lhal isn l |USt slaPPed in a variety of ways. In addition to 2371. deep in speculative quandary Prise retinue of unbilled stars on for aPP^arances- But d™'{ about toilet training in vvho gift "Orange County" with tell that to Johnny. Show <{ Jell several America. But "Orange plot-important cameos, V<90<$><$><$>&<<> Tell us the good things kids are doing in your County" is none of that. And is a rip when the Merit Scholar, "Orange County" rated School/Town. Ask us how, call the Editor® 732-574-1200 once Johnny realizes he's been anguished by the rejection, PG-13, is a Paramount or email us at: editor(S)devinemedia.com betrayed at the Bijou, he may slorms int0 her oltlce- She ^^.v release directed by even like it However be asks, "And you are?" Jake Kasdan and stars Colin 1 warned. "Orange County"'isn't Tryin^ lo ri^ht the cata" Hanks, Schuyler FLsk and Jack CABLE/TEL, ln love at first bite. In fact it takes stroPhlc mix"uP' Shaun's »irU Black. Running time; 90 min- c a little too much time for fricnd cails in a chip °Wed her utvs. (9O8) director Jake Kasdan':; inter- pretation of Mike White's Internet Presence Specializing in the Dreams of | screenplay to get its creative Small Business Owners with- WI SILL, INSTALL AND juices {lowing. Ami so for the out the High Cost SERVICE TELEPHONE first half hour of expository nonsense, when fust we learn SYSTEMS of high-schooler Shaun Telephone Systems Brunulets epiphany and his www.tricuicontala.coni l Instolkd, Moved or Upgraded obsession to study writing «tt voice mail:732-tij(>-6(»5 > 24 How emergency Service Stanford, it is cacophonously E-Mail: tricta(^triciacontala.com illustrated exactly why that •iucenf dieam could not possibly come Quality, Style, Presence and Personalized Service IT VOICE true. •Comdiai Of course the kids will love ^DATA this: You see, holding Shaun Tricia Contala - Freelance •/Iff back are not his poor study Graphics, Web Consultant and Designer CABLING 'AT&T habits, lack of ambition or a MOST BARTKRS WELCOME ft... THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN^AZETTE, Jmuiry 25.2002

YOUR HEALTH NEWS Hospital Breaks Ground For State-Of-The-Art Imaging Pavilion

AREA — Rayshore Com- ment at the conclusion of this these services within the same and renovation program in- ness The only one of its kind in munity Hospital recently held a project. The diagnostic mi- suite, women with suspicious cludes the relocation and the region, the tenter was groundbreaking ceremony for aging equipment will be state- screening mammograms can be expansion of the Vassar Eye founded in 1995 with the mis- a new $10 million Ambulatory of-the-art and common space examined immediately Beyond Center. The Center will be relo- sion of educating persons struck Imaging Pavilion Under this and changing areas will be the availability of these exciting cated to an area just inside the by blindness due to disease or project Bayshore's current more open and comfortable diagnostic tools, bone densitom- main entiance of the new pavil- accident on the many resources diagnostic radiology capabili- The Comprehensive etry equipment will be available ion, expanding the visibility of which are available to them in ties will be expanded dramati- Breast Center at Bay shore for the screening of early stage and access to this unique com- order to lead more fulfilling cally via a proiirmi of renova- An integral part of this proj- osteoporosis munity resource lives Staffed entirely by volun- tions to the existing depart- ect is the development of a Vassar Eye Center The Vassar Eye Center pro- teers, the Center was founded by ment, eouating to over 7,400 Comprehensive Breast Center While not directly linked to vides free resource information Janice Mitchell Vassar in memo- square feet, and the addition of within the facility Utilizing the radiology service at Bay- and support to those expei. c- ry of her late husband, Hervey more than 18,000 square feet of state-of-the-art diagnostic tech- shore, the current construction mg diminished vision or blind- Provost Vassar. new patient-foe used facilities nology and compassionate to reflect the changing practice attention to a woman's needs, of medicine today the new center will be at the Children's D9iital H*ahk Day At Libtrty Schic* Cnhr Diagnostic imaging services forefront of diagnosing disease AREA — Children of all a forum to learn about dentistry help children understand how such as ultrasound, iluoro- When complete in early 2003, ages are invited to attend the 6th in a fun, family-onented atmos- fluoride helps prevent tooth scopy. magnetic resonance Bayshore will relocate its exist- Annual Children's Dental phere. The children can visit decay imaging and CT scanning will ing free-standing mammogra- Health Day with faculty and stu- exhibits and participate in Information on improving be greatly enlarged Patients phy center into the new pavilion dents from the University of hands-on activities such as oral health and the impact that who utilize these services on an and creating a suite-within-a- Medicine and Dentistry of New • "Hugh B. the Dentist," who poor nutrition has on teeth will outpatient basis will find a suite for this uniquely personal Jersey (UMDNJ) The "Smile gives children the opportunity to also be available General ad- highly organized pmate. con- service Also on-site, the center for Freedom" event will take dress up like dental profession- mission at Liberty Science sumer friendly and easily will house ultrasound and biop- place at the Liberty Science als and perform mock oral Center is $10 for adults and $8 accessible radiology depart- sy capabilities By having all of Center in Jersey City on Sun., examinations on mannequins for children between ages two Jan. 27, from 10 30 am to 3:30 • "Drill n' Fill," an activity and 18 For additional informa- p.m that allows youngsters to fill tion bout the event, call Diane The UMDNJ-New Jersey plaster teeth while denfsts and Schoen, director of community Dental School and the Hudson dental students will explain how health at UMDNJ-New Jersey County Dental Society are spon- cavities are filled. Dental School, at 973-972- soring this event to give children • An experiment that will 4710

A Smooth Ride While Sledding feet first, often results in spinal cord injuries. AREA—Fast and fun, sled- free, try to: * Helmets should be worn ding is a winter activity the * Find a safe environ- to absorb head impact. whole family can enjoy. But, ment-avoid icy conditions, Sledders should always wear like most sports, there is a rocky hills, steep terrain, poor- layers of clothing for protec- potential for senous injury In ly lit areas, and sledding into tion from cold Tuck in and fact, more than approximately streets, driveways or parking secure scarves, laces or gar- 45,000 sledding injuries each lots The best hills will have a ments with drawstrings. year require emergency treat- long, empty space at the bot- * Teach children how to ment most of which are pre- tom for slowing down and stop by dragging their feet or ventable stopping safely STATE-OF-THE-ART SITE — helping to break ground for the new making a sharp turn. If a sled radiology pavilion at Bayshore Community Hospital are: (L-R) The majority of sledding * Use a wooden sled with cannot be stopped, teach them Henry West, chairperson, board of trustees, Bayshore injuries occur to children some kind of steering mecha- to roll off from the sled onto Community Health Services, Alfred Casagrande, MD, member, between the ages of 5-14 as nism rather than an impromptu the ground and let the sled board of trustees Bayshore Community Health Services; the result of collisions with sled, such as a piece of card- continue on its way. Thomas Goldman, president and CEO, Bayshore Community other sledders or stationary board, that can't be easily con- Above all, the best advice is Health Services, Arnold Derman, MD, chief of radiology, obstacles, loss of Control and trolled. In addition, snow tubes to be there when children sled Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel Mayor Art Davey, and inadequate supervision. and disks are more dangerous and educate them on safety. Raimonda Clark, vice president operations, Bayshore To keep sledding injury than sleds because of their fast Community Hospital Better yet, get in on the fun speed and lack of control and sled with them! * Always sit up or kneel when riding Sledding head- * • • As seen with first can result in head and One of life's mysteries is how a 2' jay Leno and neck injuries, while toboggan- fxwnd box of candy ccof make a Sally Raphael style sledding, head down with woman gain 5 lbs.

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AREA - The Internal Rev- like about e-filing In all, 29 more mission to the IRS The IRS for- the hours of service on its toll-free highlighting service improve- enue Service kicked off the 2002 forms and schedules have been wards the state data to the NJ line, 1-800-829-1040 (800-TAX- ments and changes affecting tax filing season with new and added making e-fi I e virtually Division of Taxation 1040) to provide assistance dur- individual and business taxpay- expanded services, features and accessible for all individual tax- Semanick encouraged taxpay- ing periods of heaviest use from 7 ers as well as tax practitioners. credits to help taxpayers The payers. ers and tax practitioners who am to 10 p.m. weekdays and 9 The latest updates of "News for agency also encouraged taxpayers 41 An estimated 4 1 million already use computers to consider a.m. to 5 p.m Saturdays Tax prac- You 2002" as well as other help- and tax practitioners to consider New Jerseyans will be filing e-filing In New Jersey, about I 2 titioners now have access to the ful information are posted on e-filing following a new study individual tax returns and we million tax returns are prepared new Practitioner Priority Service, the IRS web site at www irs.gov. spotlighting the program's grow- are encouraging them to use the on computer but are still sent in a nationwide, toll-free technical Semanick urged taxpayers to ing popularity with users safe, secure e-filing system, on paper With little effort, these support system for taxpayers get an early start on their taxes "More than 900,000 New Jer- which delivers refunds in half returns could be sent electronical- More information on these and not wait until the last minute. seyans chose IRS e-file options in the time of paper tax returns," iy features and an an-ay of other 'Our advice is simple," he said. 2001. We anticipate over I mil- Semanick said Other highlights taxpayers IRS changes is available as part "Start early, take your time, try e- lion New Jerseyans will elect to e- Taxpayers who file through a should watch for as they file tax of "News for You2002" The filing and remember we're here to file in 2002," IRS spokesperson computer or a telephone can look returns for 2001 feature showcases 13 fact sheets help." Gregg Semanick said "We are for these benefit*: • Higher child tax credit. This working hard to improve and • Faster Refunds: Direct De- year, eligible parents will get a expand service to taxpayers. E-fil- posit can speed refunds to e-filers maximum $600 tax credit per IRS Offering Free ing is better than ever, and I high- in as few as 10 days. The average child, a $100 increase from the ly recommend that taxpayers and e-ftle refund is issued in 14 days previous year. Workshop For Small Businesses practitioners take advantage of • More Accurate Returns: IRS • Easier problem solving. A AREA — The Internal Rev- Thurs, Feb 7, at the County it," Semanick said. computers quickly and automati- new feature on the 1040 form enue Service, together with the College of Morns in Henderson Taxpayers are encouraged to cally check for errors or other allows a taxpayer to designate a New Jersey Division of laxa- Hall located at Route 10 and use IRS e-fi Ie this year following missing information, making e- trusted family member, friend or tion and the Small Business De- Center Grove Rd in Randolph. a new study showcasing the pro- filed returns more accurate and tax professional to talk directly to velopment Centers, will be This free, all-day workshop will gram as an example of high cus- reducing the chance of getting an the IRS about any tax return pro- offering a free Small Business begin at 9 am and end at 4p.m. tomer satisfaction among govern- error letter from the IRS cessing questions Workshop at County College of You must register to attend. ment agencies. The American • Quick Electronic Confirma- • Tax rate reductions Due to Moms in Randolph To do so, phone 908-301-2114, Customer Satisfaction index tion Computer e-filers receive an lower tax rates, most people re- "If you are self-employed, a send a FAX to the Small placed the satisfaction rate for acknowledgement that the IRS ceived an Advance Payment small business owner, an office Business Workshop on 908- electronic filers at 77, marking the has received their returns Check last year and will not need manager or bookkeeper, you 301-2109, or send your e-mail third year in a row taxpayers • Delete the Paperwork to do anything on their 2001 tax need to know how to handle to mittiebgraysonffiirs gov using IRS e-fi Ie expressed in- Through Electronic Signatures returns However, those who did various tax situations involved You can also register by writing creased satisfaction This elec- Taxpayers can create their own not get the maximum check in operating a business This to \RS Small Business Work- tronic score helped the IRS post Personal Identification Number amount ($300, $500 or $600 de- free, informative Small Busi- shop, 200 Sheffield St., Moun- an 11 percent increase in overall (PIN) and file a completely pending on filing status) may be ness Workshop is designed to tainside, NJ 07092 Do not customer satisfaction among all paperless return using their tax able to get the tax cut benefit on present an overview of Federal contact the workshop location individual tax filers since 2000 preparation software or tax pro- their 2001 returns and New Jersey State Tax infor- directly for information or to and a 22 percent increase since fessional The IRS encourages taxpayers mation and the services avail- register. 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JERSEYCASH 5 5-8-30-32-38 by Peter Book Keep Church And Slate Separate AMEMBLTMAN ments, you will be eligible for full amount of the property JOHN WISMEWSKI'S a reimbursement check from taxes due. by Peter Book to blame for allowing his place Report the State for the difference The newly adopted income Once again the time of year of worship to be used by politi- From between what you paid in limits are as follows: in the has come when I must deliver cians. Would Jesus have stood property taxes in the year you Trenton year 2000-$37,174 if you are my jeremiad against Mayor for this? The Gideon Bible, became eligible for the pro- because he delivers single or $45,582 of combined which I picked up in some long Very often elected officials gram and the property taxes his State of the City Address in income if you are married, for ago forgotten hotel room, pass well intended laws and you paid in the year 2000. the Cathedral. This is a blatant states, St. Matthew 21-31, page implement helpful programs To be qualified for this pro- the year 2001-$38,475 if you violation of the time honored 871- "And said unto them it is only to fail to advertise them to gram you must file a applica- are single )r $47, 177 of com- separation of Church <"id State. written, My house shall the group of people that the tion (PTR-1 or PTR-2 by bined income if you are mar- This address is governmental called the house of worship; but program was intended to benc- March 15, 2002) and have ried. To be eligible you must function which should be given ye have made it a den of fit. This is especially true with been age 65 or older or receiv- meet the income requirements at the City Hall or at a public facility. Not at a religious insti- thieves." regard to programs designed to ing Federal Social Security for both years. Mayor Vas also violates a help our senior citizens and disability benefits as of tution or a private or commer- If you qualify, a reimburse- city ordinance when he paves people with disabilities. December 31, 2000. cial establishment. Each and ment check for the difference every citizen is entitled to know the sidewalks of a church ard Such is the case with a pro- You must have owned and between the year 2000 and the how his government is run in a various businesses including gram called the "New Jersey lived in your home (or have year 2001 property taxes will safe and secure environment saloons. The ordinance plainly Property Tax Reimbursement" leased a site in a mobile home free of any religious trappings, states that each property owner program commonly referred to Park on which you have placed be sent* to you on or before Hizzoner apparently is not is responsible for his/her or its as the "Property Tax Freeze" a niobile home that you own) July 15,2002. satisfied with being the Boss of smce Sound confusing? Don't own sidewalk. Every property program. hefore January 1, 1998. this city. He now has a You must hav liv owner whose sidewalk has I voted for this property tax e ed in New worry there is plenty of help Nepoleonic complex. When Jersev been repaired or fixed by the relief program when it was continuously since available. You can contact the Napoleon was coronated, he before Januarv 1991 as city should be made to pay for first introduced several years L Division of Taxation online at took the crown from the Pope either a it. Ordinance 386-14. The city ago. In the last legislative ses- homeowner or renter. www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxa- nd with his own hands does not pay for the mainte- Sion, 1 supported increasing You must meet al1 of the crowned himself Emperor. He tion, by telephone 1-800-882- nance of my sidewalk nor that the income eligibility limits above requirements and the restored the union of Church 6597 or by E-mail of any other church. Where is for this program that brings income limits l0 be eliSible for and State. He later admitted taxation@tax. state, nj .us. If that young-or not w much needed property tax *e program and cannot claim this was his worst mistake. you would like information or young- lawyer looking for a relief to low and moderate a reimbursement for a vacation Collier's Encyclopedia-Vol. home a second home or a assistance closer to home 17, page 135). In a much small- cause? There *t is pick up the income senior citizens and ' ro ei1 which vou rent to please contact my district er way Hizzoner is re-enacting ball and run it in to the end persons receiving Federal P P >' someone else. office at 732-316-1885 for an the scene with the Bishop of zone. It is a shame that the good Social Security disabiliiy. Madison Avenue. Also in the years 2000 and application, assistance or ques- works of Hizzoner are tar- The program works this The good Bishop is equally nished by these transgressions. r , ,. 2001 you must have paid the tions. way; if you meet the require- y H

the plane crash-ed and killed all aboard, but I wish more people understood that the actions of these citizens should be considered Editorial Policy a basic duty. The Atom Tabloid & Citizen A generation of children raised on video games and television ~ Gazette wants to hear from may not understand that sometimes you have to do things that are you. Letters to the editor will be LINT FOR TIIK BRAIN .JY IlKNRY DAMEN physically difficult, uncomfortable or even painful. Today, parents published weekly on the editori- must work to educate their children that hard work is its own al page, as space allows. True Blue reward. I suggest that you take a hard look at the way your chil- All letters should be typed dren are being raised and that you find methods of putting them and must include a daytime Did you know that Planned Parenthood in Roanoke, VA has a into programs or situations where they can be challenged: Boy telephone number at which the drive-through window? Apparently, this is a new thing. Has noth- Scouts, Outward Bound, NRA Whittington Center (which has writer may be reached for veri- ing to do with fast food, and everything to do with being fast. great programs for youngsters involving the outdoors and shoot- fication. Letters should be as Anyway, these days you can drive right up and get red, white ing), liven if you simply take your family hiking or camping when concise as possible. and blue condoms. AP reports that Planned Parenthood of the the weather is bad, you will be teaching the kids that just because Letters to the editor must be Blue Ridge is selling them to raise money for the 911 Fund creat- something is difficult doesn't mean it is impossible. in our office by noon Friday for ed by New York Community Trust and the United Way of New Twe'ity years ago, I wrote a book about close calls with death consideration for publication York City. the following week.7%* Atom in the outdoors. In speaking with survivors, I heard whether they David Nova, president and CMC) of the Planned Parenthood Tabloid & Citizen ~ Gazette were caught in a storm off the coast of South America, trapped by office explains that "the incidence of unintended pregnancy rises reserves the right to edit all let- a sudden snowstorm that killed other Colorado elk hunters or were dramatically in the weeks and months following a death or tragic ters and guest columns for mauled by a grizzly. They each talked of the need for physical loss." He says he hopes that offering "patriotic condoms," will grammar, spelling, length and strength and of the mental debate, the bargainings. "I'll walk a bit "stem the increase of unintended pregnancies while letting questionable content. 1 farther, just to that big rock, then I'll lie down," they heard them- Americans display their colors proudly. ' Letters and columns may be Oh, please, I know a House subcommittee is planning to hold selves say. Bargaining with death. It would be easier to give up mailed to: The Atom Tabloid & hearings on the use of disaster relief donations, but I don't care to because to keep fighting just prolongs the misery. Citizen ~ Gazette, P.O. Box dig any deeper than this one. Through my research, one fact stayed with me: Tolerance l0Cl,Rahway,NJ 07065. They Setf-Relionce increases with exposure. The more discomfort you have been also may be faxed to (732) 388- The spirit of scif-rcliance isn't dead in the , as through, the more you can tolerate. Our soft lives do not prepare 4143, Alln: Editor, or reach us demonstrated by the passengers in an airliner flying over us for the physical and mental demands of any true survival situ- via e-mail at editor@devtneme* Pennsylvania who apparently chose to resist their hijackers.Yes, ation. Perhaps we should work on that. dia.com. , i |antfy 25,2002, THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE... 11

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He was 82. was 85. moved to Colonia many years in Linden before moving to Born in Penh Amboy, she Born in Poland, he immi- Born in Guttenburg, he ago. Colonia 11 years ago. was a lifelong resident. grated to the United States moved to Iselin in 1922, She was an English and She was a housekeeper with Mrs. Fisco was a communi- from England in 1951. He where he lived for the past 74 journalism teacher with the the Howard Johnson Hotel, cant of St. Stephen's R.C resided in Perth Amboy since years. He resided in Mana- Woodbridge school system before retiring in 1981. Clark, for 12 years before Church, Pertli Amboy. then. hawkin for the past four years. Previously, she taught in the retiring in 1968. Two brothers, Joseph and Mr. Kindela was a Polish He graduated from Wood- I inden school system. Surviving are six grandchil- Felix Dudycz, arc deceased. Army veteran of World War II bridge High School in 193^ Surviving arc a niece, Mrs. vinton was a 1931 dren; and two great-grandchil- and served the allied com- and attained All-State honors Phyllis Dudycz oi" Arizona; a graduate of Montclair State dren. mand in Egypt in the mid- in football. nephew, Thomas Dudycz of College. Eastern theater of operations. He was a member and for- Perth Amboy and a great- Surviving are two sons, John E. Tevis, 83 He was a member of the mer chief of Iselin Chemical niece and great-nephews, Thomas and John; six grand- Polish Army Veterans Post 40, Hook & Ladder 11. He of Avenel Barbara and Thomas Dudycz. achieved New Jersey exenipt- children; and three great- Perth Amboy. Mr. John E. Tevis of Avenel fireman status. He was also an grandchildren. His wife, Janina, died in died January 5 at home. He Gregoria Batista, 92 Eagle Scout. 1984. was 83. Mr. Huttemann was a pro- Agnes Schoepf, 88 of Perth Amboy Surviving are two sons, Born in Jersey City, he duction supervisor for Merck Zbigniew of Thousand Oaks, of Colonia resided in Avenel for 52 years. Mrs. Gregoria R. Batista of & Company, Rahway, for over Calif, and Henryk of Miami, Mrs. Agnes Schoepf of He was employed by Perth Amboy died January 7 40 years, retiring in 1979, Fla.; and a granddaughter, Colonia died January 4 in Western Electric, Keamy, for at Raritan Bay Medical His father, Charles; his Jessica. Rahway Hospital. She was 88. 42 years before retiring in Center, Perth Amboy Divi- mother, Anna; two brothers, Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she 1972. sion. She was 92. Charles and Gustave and a sis- Alice Buskin, 77 lived in Newark before mov- Mr. Tevis was an Army Air Born in the Dominican ter, Anna Dube, are all ing to Colonia 12 years ago. Corps veteran of World War II Republic, she lived in Perth of Woodbridge deceased. She was an operator for and received a Distinguished Amboy for the past 10 years. Mrs. Alice Mary (Kornfeld) Surviving are his wife of 64 Bell Telephone, Newark, for Flying Cross with three oak She was a homemaker. Buskin of Woodbridge died years, Elizabeth; a sister, Ver- 30 years before retiring in leaf clusters. He participated Mrs. Batista was a commu- January 5 at Haven Hospice at onica Bahr of New Mexico; nicant of Our Lady of Fatima 1975. in 40 B-17 missions with the JFK Medical Center, Edison. two sons, Ronald of High R.C. Church, Perth Amboy. Mrs. Schoepf was a mem- 303rd Bomb Group, based in She was 77. Bridge and Joseph of Penn- Surviving arc her husband, ber of the American Humane Born in Vienna, Austria, sylvania; a daughter, Kathleen Molesworth, England, as a Jesus M. Batista; three sons, Society. She was also a mem- she came to the United States Schramm of Brick; nine waist and top turret gunner. He Jose M. Batista, Jose B. ber of the Evergreen Senior in 1938 to escape the Nazi grandchildren; and seven crash-landed in England on Batista and Marino Batista, all Citizens, the American Asso- occupation. She was a resident great-grandchildren. his last mission. of Perth Amboy five daugh- ciation of Retired Persons and of Woodbridge since 1947. He was a communicant of ters, Maria Hernandez, Dulce the St. John Vianney Senior She worked for the Wood- Lillie Lesauis, 81 St. Andrew's R.C. Church, Diaz, Rainona Hernandez, Citizens, all of Colonia. bridge Township library sys- Avenel, where he belonged to Adela Batista and Gracie of Iselin Surviving are a son, Dennis tem in Colonia and Iselin. She Holy Name Society and St. Batista, all of Perth Amboy; a Mrs. Lillie Pauline Lesauis J.; a daughter, Debra Stone; Vincent de Paul Society. He sister, Rosa Hernandez of the also worked at Woodbridge five grandchildren; and four of Tallahassee, Fla. (formerly was also a member of St. Dominican Republic; 35 State School as a physical great-grandchildren. of Iselin) died January 3. She Andrew's Council 5088, grandchildren, 40 greai-giand- therapy assistant. was 81. Knights of Columbus, Avenel. children and six great-great- Her husband of 52 years, Born in Osseo, Wis., she Surviving are his wife of 52 grandchildren. David Fred Buskin, died in Harry Buryk, 75 1995. resided in Iselin since 1945. of Colonia years, Mary Zadylak Tevis; a Surviving are a brother, She was employed as a daughter, Donna Isidron of Now it Comes Henry Kornfeld of East stamper for Grief Bros., Mr. Harry Buryk of Colonia Clark; a son, Robert E. Tevis died January 7 in the Raritan Norwich, N.Y.; five children, Rahway, before retiring in of Cranford; three sisters, With A List Of Bay Medical Center, Perth Irene of Silver Spring, Md., 1980. Helen Black of Paris, Maine, Amboy Division. He was 75. Marge Farrington of Clark and Ingredients. Jean of Seattle, Wash., Peggy Mrs. Lesauis was a member of New Brunswick, Richard of Bom in Newark, he lived in Veronica Mihalek of Port A short new report Irom your wat#r of Zion Lutheran Church, Brownileld, Maine and Susan irvington before moving to Reading; and two grandchil- suppiter wiH tell you what's m your tap Rahway and a member of the water, look for your report and read it. Heater of Seattle, Wash.; four Colonia 33 years ago. dren, Victoria and Matthew Sewing Club at the church. When ii ;omes to yw drinking water, grandchildren, Toild, Jennie, Me worked in the mainte- Isidron. the most important ingredient ii you She was also a member of Sarah and Ramie. nance department of the the Iselin Senior Citizens. Wukefem Food Corp., Eliza- Lois A. LaStella, 74 ( C Drinking Water. Her husband, Michael, died beth, lor 2> years'before retir- of Colonia Know Whit's I buy old in 1985. A son, Peter, died in ing in 1991. In it For You. Mrs. Lois A. 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