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0 2002 Devine Media Enterprises, Inc 732-574-1200 • p.o. Box 3095, South Amboy, NJ 08879 Your Neighborhood In Print Since 1882 South Amboy Tax Collector Charged SOUTH AMBOY - Longtime than $130,000 in city money and pended without pay from her City officials say that they South Amboy Tax Collector engaged in an "intricate scheme" post, according to her attorney, will recoup the $130,000 from a Joanne Brennan was arraigned to cover up her activities. Steven D. Altman. surety bond with an insurance before Superior Court Judge Brennan is charged with offi- Brennan, who has been South company, but they will seek Barnett E. Hoffman on Monday. cial misconduct and theft by fail- Amboy's tax collector since reimbursement of any further Brennan is accused of taking ing to make required disposition, 1982, had been on paid medical losses directly from Brennan. thousands of dollars from city both second degree crimes, and leave while the city conducted an John McCormac, the city's coffers. could face 10 years in jail if con- audit because of discrepancies in former chief financial officer and Ronald Abramowitz, victed, according to tax revenue and finance reports. current state treasurer, first noted Middlesex County assistant Abramowitz. Altman says that he has not prosecutor, said that Brennan Brennan pleaded not guilty to seen a copy of the audit. irregularities in the tax office late allegedly took more than the charges. "If it says that there is 'X1 last year and reported them to the $75,000 in funds from citizens Last Friday, Superior Court amount of dollars missing, it city administration. CD paying their tax bills. Judge Robert A. Longhi signed doesn't mean there's going to be An independent auditor, Gary CO South Amboy officials said an order freezing Brennan's proof that Mrs. Brennan is Higgins, was hired by the city to o that Brennan embezzled more assets. She has also been sus- responsible for it," he said. examine the records. -I z Groundbreaking Future Baseball Star Remembers Roots Ceremony EDISON-Last week, mem- '7 thought I was coming here 01 I METUCHEN — On Sun- bers of the Edison Boys just to talk to some kids,11 v ^ O 3 Baseball League honored one of Brownlie said. "Then I pull into co CO ^ tfl day, June 23 at 6 p.m., the Rev. Ronald L Owens and their former members who now the street and I saw my name on the New Hope Baptist has a shot at the big leagues. the street sign and I thought it Church will be holding a Being honored was township was wild." %dcx ground breaking ceremony resident Bobby Brownlie, 21, "He's been great to this for their new ministry com- who was selected in the first league," said Jim Renner, the iV plex which is estimated to round of the Major League league director. "He puts these 8*1* ftp* -2 cost three million dollars. Baseball Amateur Draft by the kids first. He appreciates that r The 10,000 sq. ft. church Chicago Cubs with the 21sthe's a role model for these BtfttfctfGtffttt 3,20 expansion will include a new overall pick. kids." Brownlie, a former Rutgers Brownlie was joined by his 2 fellowship hall, additional University pitcher, was honored grandparents and other family .5 classrooms, a new adminis- trative wing and a larger at a ceremony at the lidison members at the ceremony. Boys Baseball Complex lust Brownlie\s 9-year old brother Tens parking lot. These larger Bobby Brownlie facilities will help New Hope Saturday. Brownlie was honored Michael plays in the league. at Rutgers, with a 2.77 !«RA. He for liis contribution to the league Brownlie encouraged the better serve their growing is the school's all-time strikeout and to comemorate his selection young ballplayers to work hard congregation and the sur- leader, striking out 241 batters. in the draft. and follow their dreams. "1 rounding community. Light Brownlie is the highest draft The road leading to the com- played in the same fields us refreshments will be served. pick to come out out of The ceremony will be held plex was renamed in Brownlie's you," he said. "If I can do il Middlesex County in the history tatoocwa Cteanars.,.... i.,. ,: ;& at the New Nope Baptist honor and he was presented with through hard work, maybe you KapJan, FelngoW A Kaplan . ,... ,4 a proclamation from Mayor can be here, loo. Just keep work- of Major League Baseball's Church, 45 Hampton St., % ( (ieorge Spadoro and a plaque ing hard and niak sure it's fun." amateur draft, which dates back tottety ..:../ Mi'iuchcn,(7.12)549-K J4l. I'mm the league. Hrownlie had a 22-10 record to ,20

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On average, you're moving fluid rather than enues in 2001 and delivered a tions agreement with the City of organized in 1897, is engaged in a new location opens every weights, it's safe for any age or positive return on shareholders' Perth Amboy as well as the business of supplying water eighteen hours. Curves* loca- condition. investment," said J. Richard Middlesex Water's role in for domestic, commercial, indus- tions are now found in all fifty Local owner Jenny Tompkins, Chairman of the extending water service to sup- trial and lire protection purposes. states, Canada, and Stankewicz says, "When you Board to stockholders gathered port local redevelopment efforts The Company and its New Spain; having sold about 2500 diet alone, 40% of the weight at the Company's Annual in Perth Amboy and South Jersey subsidiaries; Pinelands locations. If you haven't heard you lose is muscle. Muscles are Meeting held May 22. Amboy. He also reported on Water Company and Pinelands of it, don't be surprised. The the engines of our bodies that At the meeting, stockholders 'activities at (he Company's Wastewater Company, are sub- program is getting such great require fuel. If you drastically of the Company voted to re-elect Delaware subsidiary, Tidewater ject to the regulations of the results, they don't need to do Board of Public Utilities of the lower your body's energy needs Directors John R. Middleton, Utilities, Inc., including a 24 per- any national advertising cent increase in the customer State of New Jersey. In addition, each time you diet, you will M.D., Jeffries Shein nnd J. Curves® is a unique concept base. Utility Service Affiliates (Perth always gain your weight back. Richard Tompkins to three-year in the exercise service industry. terms expiring in 2005 and A. Bruce O'Connor, Vice Amboy), Inc., operates the water The key to permanent results is They provide both exercise and approved the appointment of President and Controller, report- and wastewater utilities for the lean muscle. When a woman weight-loss guidance in the Deloitte & Touche LLP as inde- ed on the Company's strong City of Perth Amboy. The loses 20 pounds with us, it is same location. pendent auditors for the year financial results for 2001, earn- Company's Delaware subsidiary, predominantly body fat. Company founder Gary 2002. Stockholders also ings per share, stock perform- Tidewater Utilities, Inc., is sub- Strength training protects and Heavin says, "Before Curves®, approved an amendment to the ance and divided history and the ject to the regulations of the towns with populations of less increases lean tissue while rais- Restated Certificate of outlook for the remainder of the Public Service Commission in than 50,000 did not have exer* ing metabolism. The Curves* Incorporation increasing the year. O'Connor discussed rate Delaware. These companies are cise facilities designed for workout is strength training authorized Common Stock from filings and various factors affect- also subject to various Federal women. Our unique circuit women will do." 10,000,000 shares to 20,000,000 ing earnings including customer and State regulatory agencies allows us to provide a quality Curves® on-sight weight- shares. Stockholders attending growth in Delaware, interest concerning water quality stan- facility in the smaller popula- loss guidance program is the the meeting or represented by rates, drought restrictions and dards. For additional information tion markets. Our secret is a first international program to proxy held 83 percent of the rate relief. He outlined the regarding Middlesex Water breakthrough in technology, blend exercise and diet. 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June 21,2002 Visit us online at www.ncw-Jcrscy.ws THE ATOM TABLOID (5 CITIZEN-GAZETTE... 5 YOUR ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS whether it's a flash in the pan like tutorial may make daughter dear heavy. And in what is perhaps the "Whoops, there it is" or gains true more tolerant of domineering film's most connected perform- "Divine Secrets of the Va-Ya Sisterhood" iconic status like "You asked for mom. So they do what any good ance* Ashley Judd is credible as friends would do...kidnap their young Vivj, a bride-to-be visited Wilted Magnolias it...you got it...Toyota," its immi- nent ubiquity demands you pal's daughter. Unbeknownst to by the tragedy of war. But then, things feel a bit uncomfortable popcorns become aware of its origin. Vivi, they fly to New York where By Michael S. Goldberger'' And so here goes: Sidda resides with her betrothed here, too. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair»Thrtf Poptorm, Good»Four Popcorns, Excellent Once upon a time, per author (nicely portrayed by Angus Sure, it would be nice if chil- Want to make a lot of money may take them even further. They Wells, there were four adolescent MacFadyen), woo her to dinner, dren, after being completely whilst seeing your literary efforts may want to get a copy of the girls who swore eternal faithful- slip her a Mickey, and then bring apprised of all the dysfunction- turned into commercial pap for author's "Little Altars ness to one another, They sealed her back down South. When she causing disappointments experi- the masses? Then go west, young Everywhere," which Khouri and the agreement by cutting their awakens, she finds herself at the enced by their parents, took a literati. Go west to Hollywood Andrus also incorporated in fash- palms and becoming blood sisters center of a forced but friendly much more tolerant view of the and sell your bon mots to the ioning their film version of in a clandestine ceremony held in seminar as her captors take turns dear folks who bore them. But movies. Don't worry. We won't "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya the woods and named themselves relating the Ya-Ya's oral history. such pie-in-the sky fantasy goes tell Mrs. Kaminsky, the third Sisterhood." the Ya-Ya-Sisterhood. Then they Naturally, there is an emphasis on against the grain of human nature. grade teacher who first assayed Khouri's effort conveys the grew up. But they kept a scrap- Vivi Walker's life of trials and It's also as dramatically hokey as your talent for turning a phrase concept of sorority all right, but book. And that's a good thing. tribulations. While there are no the mental patient who miracu- ("Gregory has a knack for writ- barely captures the sanctity or the Because several decades later, real standout performances, both lously sheds her life-crippling ing. Be sure to nourish it"). pageantry of the institution the when Ya-Ya- Sisterhood members in unison and via solos, like cele- fear of chives in cream cheese Giving this bit of Southern way fans of the book will expect. Teensy (Fionnula Flanagan), brated members in a big band, the once it is ascertained what terrible prose that lowest common And in dissecting the mother- Caro (Maggie Smith) and Necie rather talented ladies entertain- thing her cruel aunt Ada did to denominator look and feel despite daughter rift that evolves when (Shirley Knight) take it upon ingly strut their stuff. Problem is, precipitate said unthinkable pho- their screen writing pedigrees are playwright Siddalee Walker is themselves to douse the enmity it's all a bit too convivial. bia. Mark Andrus ("As Good As It quoted out of context by "Time between Miss Bullock's runaway Of course things are a lot more "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Gets"-1997) and Callie Khouri Magazine," the interplay between author and her mom, they have painful in the flashbacks, played Sisterhood" rated PG-13. is a ("Thelma and Louise"-1991), Sandra Bullock as the Louisiana the documents with which to for the most part by a different set Warner Bros, release directed by who also makes her directorial expatriate living in New York defend their pal Vivi. of actresses. Thus it follows that Callie Khouri and stars Sandra debut. But while an acknowl- City and tllcn Burstyn as the The thinking is that Sidda the acting style also switches Bullock, Ellen Burstyn and edged sensitivity to women's overbearing mom only pays lip doesn't know what her mother has gears, from sorority house party Ashley Judd. Running time: 116 issues does not a director make, service to the age-old difference been through, and that a sisterly light to long festering injustices minutes Miss Khouri's maiden effort of opinion. stands durable enough for mild You might as well get used to JULIAN'S LOUNGE JULIAN'S RESTAURANT diversionary duty at the strip mall PROUDLY PRESENTS the expression: "Ya-Ya." The FEATURING multiplex. And that's not all bad. film's shortcomings notwith- LOU KADVS SHOW CASE & "THE GRANTS" 3 PIECE DANCE BAND RODIZ1O & SEAFOOD BUFFET In the best case scenario> some standing, be prepared to hear it in PERFORMING SINATRA'S GREATEST HITS.riAJS.... EVER\ FR1DA\ &SATURDAY viewers will have their curiosity the office, on the streets, and in FRIDAYS, JUNE (4,21 A 28 / BJO PM 5:30 PM -10:30 PM piqued by the ensemble cast of the home. "Ya-Ya." Expect to pixilated Southern belles headed hear it whenever and wherever f HOT & COLD APPETIZERS / by Sandra Bullock and Ellen there is a rallying cry to sister- Burstyn. And, perhaps wanting to hood or simply an affirmation of PER A EAT SHRIMP'CRAB LEGS A CLAWS CLAMS A OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL immerse themselves more folly in that secret bond among women. SHRIMP JAMBALAYA * ZUPPA DE CLAMS the bittersweet molasses of moth- For a while, it may even become MUSSELS A LA PORTUGUESE er-daughter relationships that's at a greeting, like shalom or ciao: CALAMAR1 FRA DIABLO * the core of this story, chances are "Ya-Ya." There's no telling how CLAM CHOWDER COLD SALADS A FRESH FRUITS IN SEASON they'll explore the book by Miss long the phrase will occupy the PLUS MANY OTHER TANTALIZING DELICACIES Wells. Actually, their scholarship fad rung in our vernacular. But RODIZIO

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::: and the Caribbean to sample artists. Hlaborate, authentic Oajun fish and chips, po' boy .' ••;/;.::;::;t,*,' i ."••:• •• !'.:"'•;•;-;••; ;':'-•••,;• •• their culture and cuisine. Six floats straight from Bourbon sandwiches and king cakes. Flags Great Adventure will Street will enhance the atmos- The Mardi Gras Festival hits V- /• > bring these famous locations phere. a crescendo with Louisiana's ••••+ less than one hour from New Made world-famous by a own Neville Brothers June 23 in York and Philadelphia when Jimmy Buffet song, the "Sauce the Northern Star Arena. This ••*« they kick-oil the first-ever Boss", Bill Wharton, a.k.a., Grammy Award-winning group "Summer of Festivals" series on "Gumbo Man" will entertain mixes rhythm and blues to cre- June 19. All entertainment is guests with his unique blend of ate a hometown New Orleans free with park admission. spicy Florida blues music and sound. Vocalist Aaron (who Mardi Gras Festival- June cooking June I0- 21. Wharton recorded IWJ's hit duet with 19-23 and his band will serve up origi- Linda Ronstadt, "Don't Know The festivals begin with nal blues tunes while creating Much") joins Charlie's soulful Mardi Gras and a taste of New huge amounts of jambaiaya, that sax, Art's keyboard and Cyril's Orleans. Guests can listen lo he serves free to guests after the percussion and vocals. Dixieland, ragtime and zydeco show. Caribbean Festival-June bands, as whimsical jesters. More native New Orleans 26-30 The pace will turn from fast and frenetic to carefree and relaxing as the Caribbean Festival begins June 26. Guests can mellow-oul to calypso and steel drum bands, or learn to limbo island style. All day-street Yolanda Adams entertainment will also include Northern Star Arena June 30. name entertainment. stiltwalkers and fire eaters. The Bahamian government pro- Guests can listen to choir The Caribbean menu will fea- claimed the group their "greatest competitions, local and regional lure jerk and curried chicken, musical ambassadors" after performers and tour an array of callaloo patties, plantains, scoring the Grammy Award- religious merchandise vendors. smooth mango soup and curried winning international dance hit Kurt Carr and Yolanda Adams at goat. Dessert and refreshments "Who Let The Dogs Out." the Northern Star Arena will will cool the taste buds with Gospel Jamboree-June 29 perform in the Northern Star Jamaican ice and exotic tropical Although not an "official11 Arena June 29. drinks made with island rum. part of the "Summer of For updated information on The Caribbean Festival will Festivals" series, the annual the festivals, visit the Web site at culminate with a performance Gospel Jamboree promises a www.sixflags.com or call (732) by the Baha Men in the festive atmosphere and top- 928-1821. New Jesey Summer Stamp & PosHard Fair AREA The 2002 version of & Postcard Fair will be held at around the world as well as the Baha Men the New Jersey Summer Stamp tnc Edison Ramada Plaza Hotel, . The participating in the Raritan Center on dealers will also be ready to pur- Saturday and Sunday, June 22 chase material brought in for sale GET IT ON THE FRONT PORCH and 23. by the public and to help collec- Show hours will be 10 a.m.-5 tors in any way they can. (SO ALL YOUR NEIGHBORS CAN WATCH.) p.m. each day. Attending collec- Admission will be free to the tors will be treated to a bourse public. There is also ample free featuring dealers from around parking. Dealer applications as the region, with stocks contain- well as other information can be ing a great variety of stamps, obtained by calling (732) 247- postcards, covers and souvenir 1093 or e-mailing to cards, lots, collections, etc. from [email protected]. DIGITAL HOME P1AN COMPUTER RUNNING SLOW? Conned up to 4 TVi to one dish Up to 100 oil-digital channels RSB & Associates How Can I Ont Timo Activation of $49.99 Make This offers dependable and • 3 fill months of basic service and local channels Go Faster? affordable In Home/Office f III Standard Professional Installation PC TUNE-UP'S -"Al my age, that will increase your 1 l'm happy to be computers performance. getting it at all!" Corporate Telecom Corner,/ Route 1 a Avenel St., Avenel

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Trustee of the Middlesex Kauchak Promoted At Unity Bank County College. Unity Bancorp, Inc., is a AREA-Anthony J. Feraro, administration, data processing, various positions at the former financial service organization President, Unity Bank, has sales, mortgages, and customer First Fidelity Bank of New headquartered in Clinton, New announced the promotion of relations. Jersey and at City Federal Jersey with $394 million in John J . Kauchak to First Immediately prior to joining Savings and Loan. assets and $354 million in Executive Vice President/Chief Unity Bank in 1996, Kauchak His new position will encom- deposits. Unity Bank provides Operating Officer and Assistant worked for the Resolution Trust pass most areas of banking as financial service to retail, corpo- to the President. Corporation (RTC), the agency Unity Dank strives to continue rate, and small business clients Kauchak brings more than 30 created by Congress to sell their earnings growth in con- through its twelve full service John Kauchak years' experience in the banking failed Thrifts. For his cost-cut- junction with a high level of Retail Financial Centers located industry to his new position. Me ting accomplishments at that service to new and existing cus- throughout Hunterdon, information about Unity Bank, has broad-based expertise in agency, he was twice commend- tomers. please call 800-61K-BANK or Middlesex, Somerset, and retail banking, including opera- ed with Special Achievement Kauchak, who resides in visit the website at www.unity- Union Counties. For additional tions, branch establishment and Awards. Kauchak has also held North Plainfield, serves as a bank.com. Don't Wait Until Next April 15 To Start Reducing Your Tax Bill

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beautiful gown The price of the self-adhe- v \ in an airtight sive, non-denominated Heroes viewing of 2001 stamp is 45 cents. As a semipostal, it is valid for pos- box. tage at the First-Class first- ounce letter rale in effect at the "The Heroes of 2001 stamp will be a lasting tribute to 494AVENELST.,AVENEL,NJ • 732-636-0437 time of purchase (currently 34 them and a testimony to the spirit and resolve of our great HOURS: MON.-FRI. 7 am-6:30|>m, cents), with the difference be- country." INTROCASO SAT. 7:3()ani-5pm CLEANERS tween the sales price of the tage consisting of a tax- 24. In addition, a selection of stamp and the underlying pos- deductible contribution. Funds current stamps and gift items raised in connection with sales are available online at the of the stamp, net of the Postal Postal Store. Service's reasonable costs, are Customers have 30 days to IN CONJUNCTION WITH to be transferred to the Federal obtain the first day of issue MAYOR'S SUMMER Emergency Management postmark by mail. They may Agency. purchase new stamps at their CONCERT SERIES Designed by Deny Noyes local Post Office, by telephone series of free Monday evening summer concerts of Washington, D.C., the at 18()0STAMP-24,andatthe July 1 Platters Heroes of 2001 stamp features Postal Store at www.usps.com. a detail of the famous photo- They should affix the stamps July 8 Duprees graph taken by Thomas H. to envelopes of their choice, July 15 , Infernos Franklin of three firelighters as address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and July 22 Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge they raised the U.S. Hag at "Ground Zero." Franklin is a place them In a larger enve- July 79 Tribute to Sinatra staff photographer at The lope addressed to: HEROES featuring "Nice N' Easy Orchestra" Bergen Record newspaper. OF 2O0I STAMP. POSTMAS- TER, 421 EIGHTH AVE RM August 5 Little Anthony & The Imperials The nation's fust semi- postal-thc Hreast Cancer 2029H, NEW YORK NY August 12 Shangri-Las Research stamp-has raised 10199-9991. •*K$ * August 19 Brooklyn Reunion Show more than $25 million for After applying the first day featuring Classics, Passions & Mystics breast cancer research. This of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the enve- August 26 Party Dolls stamp and all current stamps and mother philatelic products, lopes through the mail. There All concerts will begin at 7:30pm on the grass fields behind Woodbridge High School. Refreshments will be as well as a \'rc<: comprehen- is no charge for the postmark. available at the new Food Court, Entertainment begins with a DJ at 6p.m. Feel free to set up blankets and lawn sive catalog, are available by All orders must be postmarked chairs after 4pm Please Bring A Non-Perishable Food Item for the Woodbridge Food Bank, Committee and by July K, 2002. Receive a Chance to Win a Panasonic 25" Color TV for Every Item You Donate. In the event of inclement calling toll free 1 X00STAMP- weather, call 602-6045 after 5:30p.m.

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TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE Beautiful Families. Mayor Frank G Pelzman I" !)<•> a niiifii i u dad? j W* I;HM IIH||I V'III H'Jopt a newborn COUNCIL MEMBERS Af!n»ri AmHi'Vjri iufdiil flie fees CQNCERT SERIES TOWNSHIP COUNCIL ui mil |iituji,ini ,II" ifjc.nii;i!>|p anil PRODUCED BY DIP w,ill cm htj :,| mil Brenda Yori Velasco Sandy Beni James Carroll John Eberhardt President Rick Dalina Caroline Ehrlich [856) 665-5655 Director of Recreation Charles Kenny Bob Luban Patricia Osborne Vice President Kevin Wertz Heart www fiiJi i|j|iM[i:,|iniiifh^lieBit oiu June 21.2002 Visit us online at vww.nor-|cfscy.wj THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE... 9 YOUR HEALTH NEWS Directory of l Blood Center Announces Community Blood Drives AREA—The Blood Center Jersey is an independent, non- eligibility criteria. For more Professional Services of New Jersey is announcing profit organization supplying information or to sign up for a blood drive locations and ask- blood and blood components blood drive, call the blood cen- ing healthy adults to cal and to hospitals in northern and ter at I-X00-652-5663, ext. sign up to donate. "Giving central New Jersey. All blood 140. "A Full Service blood is safe and simple, and is collected, tested, processed The dates, times and loca- Mortgage Banker" the right thing to do," said and distributed in New Jersey. tions for Middlesex County N| LICENSED MORTGAGE BANKER. Judy Daniels, BCNJ spokes- Donors must be at least 18 are: June 26 JFK Medical 1ST AND 2ND MORTGAGES person. "We encourage all years of age. Seventeen-year- Center, 65 James Street, Call Sergio Garablto Senior Mortgage Consultant healthy adults to consider olds may donate with parental Edison from 4-8 p.m.; Friday, donating a pint of blood this permission. There is no upper June 28-Woodbridge Fire 2 Andrews Drive • West Paterson, N| 07424 season." age limit for donors provided Dept., 418 School Street, 973-837-0387 Ext. 17 • Fax: 973-837-0388 Blood center officials are they meet health requirements. Woodbridge from 5-9 p.m.; Cell 908-313-6533 concerned with the upcoming Donors should know their Saturday, June 29-Masonic Serving Middlesex County • Sc Habla Espanol summer session, including the social security number and Philo Lodge, 120 Old Bridge upcoming Fourth of July holi- bring a signed or picture form Turnpike, South River from 9 day. "Donations begin to fall of identification. People with a a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, June dramatically in late June," said fever or sore throat should wait 29-Brunswick Square Mall, STEVEN P. SONA Daniels, "and it escalates over until they are feeling better 755 Route 18, South, East ATTORNEY at LAW the summer months." Daniels before donating, and there is a Brunswick from 11 a.m.-5 (Experienced, Personal, Aggressive Legal Representation) 24-hour deferral for teeth p.m. and Saturday, June 30-St. noted that there is currently a •Alto Accidents 'Work Accidents particularly critical need for cleanings and fillings. For James Church, 41/45 S. •Medical Malpractice -Traffic Tickets type 0 positive, 0 negative those who have traveled out- Springfield Rd., Springfield •Wrongful Death •Wills ft Estates blood, A negative and B nega- side of the United States from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. tive blood. recently, call the blood center (732) 985-8004 at (973) 676-4933, ext. 132 for The Blood Center of New USE A LITTLE RESTRAINT 2069 Woodbridge Ave,, Edison WITH YOUR KIDS. litebfelf wal n i\\e Wwi pliirr for oe< 1802-1864 with us. e-mail us at The above cartoon idea was supplied by Peter Book [email protected] accompanied with artwork by Rob Barker |«u*7,2002 Vlilt ui onlfne it wwf.ncw-jcrxy.ws THE ATOM TABLOID 6 CITIZEN-GAZETTE... II YOUR LOCAL NEWS April Maullon, Louis Anthony Michelle Semon, Hannah Ann Elizabeth Katherine Tammaro, 261 Graduate McBride. Servon, Danielle Elizabeth Brielle Marie Tasy, Stacy Lynn Michael David McDonough, Shepherd, Frank Jason Shuiler, Cleo Theofilos, Charles Anthony Maureen Meleka, Angeli-grace Michael Eugene Sikanowicz, Thompson, Cara Theresa Mendoza, Ellen Catherine Mark Silva, Matthew James Thurlow, Corinne Cathleen Tighe, Bishop Ahr HS Minnihan, Christopher Anthony Silverman, Heather Jean Simone, Jacqueline Janee Todd, Danielle Mitchell, James Michael Moffitt, Thalia Marissa Sirjue, Adam Renee Todman, Victoria Toth, EDISON-Bishop George Ahr Dugan, Ogechi Martha Emenike, Kristen Marie Monte fusco, Skot, Kellie Marie Slater. Brian Thomas Tuohy, Steven High School,Edison graduated Michelle Alexis Eng, Michael Daneuska Morales, Meredith Jessica Dee Smith-Sheehan, Daniel Turon, Matthew Scott 261 seniors at ceremonies in the Ryan Erps, Dominic Edward Elaine Moran, Kevin Mosley, Kristin Nicole Sorensen, Michael Ungermah, Jonathan Martin Van school auditorium. The valedicto- Etzold, Jason Anthony Fardin, Allison Marie Mundy, Christian Joseph Stanek, Monique Carly Assen, Monica Vargas, Christina rian was Ellen Minnihan. The Michael William Fede, Kevin Jorge Muniz, Kristen Marie Nagy, Stani, Rachel Marie Stefanoski, Vega, Cristian Vergara, Ashleigh salutatonan was Elizabeth Thomas Feeney, Adam Louis Frank Vincent Navarro, Brandan James Christopher Stoeckel, Camille Walker, Steven Warren D'Addio. Diplomas were distrib- Feldman, Timothy Michael Nicole Neal. Sandra Ntcol Stoms, Ryan James Whelan, Jaime Sabrina Winters, uted by the school's principal, Felice, Ruby Lynn Feliciano. Dana Kristin Newbury, Sullivan, Samantha Lynn Amanda Marie Wondzynski, Sister Donna Marie. 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JMCC Announces Sports Camps senior faculty member in the Each one-week camp session cluding camp descriptions, avail- department of Physical Edu- includes coaching in the sport as abilities and fees, contact the Physical Education Center at EDISON Sports camps at ferent camps offering a unique cation at the College and found- well as time to play actual games Middlesex County College, Middlesex County College have combination of skill building and ing member of the sports camps that complement the drills and 732.906.2558. For registration, announced limited openings in the team play. program. "Not only do they learn instruction during the five-hour general information and a bro- schedule for July and August. "Kids at all levels of ability how to play the game, good day. Aller lunch, campers may chure of additional specialty Staffed by College coaches and are grouped by age and skill in sportsmanship and self-respect, choose to swim in the College's camps, contact the Division of community and sports profession- basketball, tennis, softball. they also become proficient and Olympic-size pool. Fvery camper Corporate and Community Edu- als, boys and girls from 7 to 18 wrestling, soccer, eheerlcading competent while having a very receives a free camp tee shirt. cation at 732.906.2556. years old may enroll in nine dif- and baseball," said Jim Kaliora, good time." For a complete schedule, in- Teachers Should Save Receipts For New Tax Deduction STATE — The Internal Rev- "A new law gives them a tax $250 of qualified expenses when withdrawals from an education deduction at tax time. enue Service is advising teach- break this year and next, and figuring their adjusted gross savings account, will be able to Details on this and other new ers to save their receipts for we want them to have the income (AGI). They will not claim the new deduction only to tax law changes are in IRS purchases of books and class- records they'll need to claim it need to itemize deductions to get the extent their qualified ex- Publication 3991, "Highlights room supplies. These out-of- on their returns." this benefit. Prior to the change penses exceed the tax-free of the Job Creation and Worker pocket expenses may lower The new deduction is avail- in the law, educators could take amounts. Assistance Act of 2002," avail- their taxes, thanks to a recent able to eligible educators in such expenses only as miscella- The IRS suggests that edu- able on the IRS Web site at change in the law. both public and private ele- neous itemized deductions, cators keep records of qualify- www.irs.gov or by calling 1* "Many teachers dip into mentary and secondary which must be reduced by two ing expenses in a folder or 800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829- their own pockets when funds schools. They must work at percent of the AGI. envelope with a label such as 3676). More information about for classroom supplies run oul least 900 hours during a school Educators who excluded edu- "Educator Expenses Deduc- these new tax law changes is before the school year does," year as a teacher, instructor, cation savings bond interest or tion," noting the date, amount also available by calling the IRS said Gregg Scmanick, IRS counselor, principal or aide. payments from qualified tuition and purpose of each purchase. toll-free help line at 1-800-829- Spokesperson in New Jersey. Taxpayers may subtract up to programs, or made tax-free This will help prevent a missed 1040.

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He was 81. Hospital in New Brunswick. Iselin for 35 years before with her family in Iselin for was 74. Bom in Sayreville, he lived She was 75. moving to llowcll five years the past 51 years. Born in I lomestead, Pa., he there all his life. Born in Sayrevitle, she ago. She was a graduate of He was a communicant of lived in Carteret for 25 years lived there all her life. He owned Garden View Irvington High School. St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. She worked in the film pro- and in Woodbridge for 46 Homes Building Contractors Her parents, I-Ilsie and Otto Church in Sayreville. Mr. cessing department at Du Pont years before moving to Man- in Iselin for 30 years before L. Spitz; a brother, Frank Sakowski attended St. Industries in Parlin for 40 c chester three years ago. retiring in 1 >77. Spit?., are all deceased. Stanislaus Grammar School years before retiring in 1982. He was a lab technician for Surviving arc a son, Philip; Surviving are her husband, and was an altar server at the Mrs. Sakowski was a com- daughters. Mary Joan Finaldi Joseph; a son. Steven of Iselin; Celanese Corp. in Summit for church. municant of St. Stanislaus and Francine; sisters. Grace three daughters, Joanne 45 years, retiring in 1990. He was a pipefitter for Kosta R.C. Church in Mango and Rose f'iorello; Phillips and l.inda Lovallo. of Mr. Kuzma was a Navy vet- Hercules Corp. in Parlin for 40 Sayreville. eight grandchildren and five Reaehwood. and Cathy Ue- eran of World War II. years before retiring 20 years Three sisters, Mary Render, great-grandchildren. Vmney, of Bayvillc; a brother, He was a member of the ago and was a member of the Helen Helpa and Frances Calisto Veneru$,89 Walter Merfert of Bricklown; I lungarian-American Citizens Hercules 25-Year Club. Wargo, are all deceased. a sister, Lillian Bechtle of Club of Woodbridge and the Mr. Sakowski served in the Her husband, Stanley of Wood bridge Westfield, and six grandchil- Carpatian-Russian Citizens Merchant Marine during Sakowski, died June 4, 2002. dren, Jason, Justin and Jon- Mr. Calisto Joseph Venerus of Club of Carteret. Mr. Kuzma World War II. Surviving is her brother, athan Lovallo, Carrie-Jo Woodbridgc died June 2 at was also a member of St. Klias He was an accomplished Frank Walas Jr. of Germany, Phillips, and Ryan and Bran- Muhlenberg Regional Medical Byzantine Catholic Church in golfer, having played in the and four nieces, Dorothy don Wood. Center in Plainfield. He was K9. Carteret. Pro Am with Bruce Devlin. He Hagymasy of East Brunswick, was an avid sports enthusiast, Cynthia David of Fords, Liese Born in Cordenons, Por- Surviving are his former cnone, Italy, he was a lifelong Jean Burns, 44 competing in several billiard Anne Helpa of Sayreville and wife, Esther H. Gyenes of resident of Woodbridgc of Edison tournaments in Middlesex Stefanie Batko of Morgan- Atlantic Highlands; his son, Mr. Venerus owned and oper- County. ville. Mrs. Jean (Kurtanik) Burns Stephen Kuzma of Cohasset, ated Venerus Tile Co m His wife, Florence (Walas) of Greer, S.C., (formerly of Mass.; his daughter, Christine Woodbridge lor 60 years before Sakowski, died Saturday, June Frank Koval, 83 Edison) died June 5 in Carter of Fairhaven; his sister, retiring 10 years ago 1, 2002. He was also prede- of Perth Amboy California. She was 44. Dolores Herila of Carteret, ceased by his brother, Thomas He was a communicant of St. Frank Koval of Perth Amboy and four grandchildren, Tre- James R.C. Church in Bom in New Brunswick, Sakowski. vor, Sean, Tara and Chris- died June 10 at Raritan Bay Woodbridge. she lived in lidison most of her He is survived by many topher. nieces. Medical Center, Perth Amboy Three brothers, Edward, John life. Division. He was 83. and Ernest Venerus, are all Her father, Thomas, died in deceased. G. Gonzalez, 71 of Perth Amboy Born in Sayreville, he was a 1993. Surviving are his wife of 63 lifelong resident of Perth Am- Surviving are her husband Mrs. Guillermina (Jimenez) Gonzalez, is deceased. years, Julia Kish Venerus; a Gonzalez of Perth Amboy died Surviving are Maria Lopez boy, and a graduate of Perth daughter, Rosemary McCrae of of seven years, Roger Burns of June 3 in Miami. She was 71. Amboy High School. Colts Neck, two sons, Hrnest Greer, S.C.; her mother. Flora of Pefth Amboy Belinda Born in San Sebastian, He was employed by the Venerus oV Rex ford, NY., and Kurtanik of Edison; three sis- Gonzalez and Jesus Gonzalez, , she lived in Perth Joseph Venerus of Ballston U.S. Government as an ammu- ters, Theresa of Spotswood, . , r . both of Miami, Anna Rod- Lake, N.Y.; two sisters, Marie Ae c nition inspector at Raritan Ar- Judy of Johnstown, Pa., and Amboy lor 45 years before Migliore of Raleigh. N.C., and ri uez of senal for 20 years before his re- Mary Latella of North moving to Miami eight months & lenders, Dionisio Catherine Olson of Woodbridge; ago. Gonzalez of Montclair and tirement.. Plainfield; two brothers, three grandchildren, 14 great- Mrs. Gonzalez was a com- Rafael Gonzalez of Somerset, He also was active with the grandchildren, and several Thomas of Gulfport, Miss, municant of Our Lady of She was the sister of Migdalia Civilian Conservation Corps. nieces and nephews. and Jesse of Old Bridge. and Marcil Serrano, Luz and Fatima R.C. Church in Perth He was a communicant of Amboy, under whose auspices Mike Arocho, Gilberto, Is- Ukrainian Catholic Church of she served as a volunteer home mael, Gino, Frank, Abraham the Assumption in Perth Amboy visitor in her community. 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