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• VOL. 2 NO. 37 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012 • Perth Amboy Holds Shore-Aid Telethon Business Recovery Forum A Success 12/9/12 Raises Funds for Sandy Victims

Representatives from FEMA, the City and District Represen- tatives with Mayor Diaz Volunteers man the phones at Old Bridge High School An Artist Performs *Photos by Aaron Beers

The towns of Old Bridge, which was from 12 noon Sayreville. Sayreville and South Amboy to 5 p.m. (or as long as the Frank Cipolla was the host. combined to hold a fund- phones kept ringing.) The funds will be equally raiser to aid the victims of There was a live broad- divided among the three Hurricane Sandy. $36,500 cast on Channel 118 in Old towns. was raised during the event Bridge and Channel 15 in Resident Voices Concern about Health Hazard South Amboy Rosewell & John Streets

SOUTH AMBOY - A Lo- Perth Amboy Business owners came out in force cal Resident called the Am- *Photos by Katherine Massopust boy Guardian early last week in regards to the story about PERTH AMBOY - Those in ness may qualiiy for. Those progress on Rosewell and the business community af- in the BID district were all of- John Streets. This resident’s fected by Hurricane Sandy fered special Facade Grants up son was walking home from took advantage of a Business to $5000. Those grants were to school and as he passed the Forum held on December 6, at businesses who lost signs, aw- garbage pile he saw a large rat. the Fire Department Training nings and storefronts that were The resident also said that he Center. damaged by the storm. would deinitely be at the next Representatives from FEMA, For more eligibility crite- Council meeting on December SBA, UEZ Authority and the ria please call BID Manager 19 to voice his concerns and Local BID were present to ex- Roxana Troche - 732-442- make sure they are addressed. plain what programs the busi- 6421. The Amboy Guardian con- Garbage being collected slowly - Photo Taken 12/4/12 - Ac- tacted Councilman Mickey cording to a resident - this has since been cleaned up Gross to alert him to the con- *Photo by Joe Bayona cerns of this resident. the Guardian back, he should bage on Rosewell and John Reduced Cost To City Councilman Gross said that immediately feel free to con- Streets were picked up and re- the owner of the apartment tact me.” moved. PERTH AMBOY - The City for supervisors will increase building (Photo Right) in Another resident that the This resident also owns a had been in contract nego- 5.5% over 4.5 years. Effec- question was being heavily Amboy Guardian spoke to home located near the corner tiations for the last two years tive December 1, 2012, there ined by the City. said, “There have been dump- of Augusta and John Streets. with certain units of public will be a 2% increase. In 2013 When questioned as to wheth- sters at the apartment building His home was heavily dam- employees. Some of the nego- there will be a 3.5% increase. er or not the City could col- in question but the dumpsters aged during the hurricane. tiations included out-of-net- Business Administrator Greg lect the heavy amount of trash were not being emptied read- The resident stated that most work reduced beneits whichFehrenbach said, “The City is and send the bill to the owner, ily.” of the garbage in front of his included eliminating three appreciative of concessions Gross said that it is up to the The Amboy Guardian spoke house and the neighboring holidays and longevity elimi- made by these employees.” Mayor to do that. Gross also to another resident on 12/10/12 homes were removed. nated for new hirees. Salaries said, “If that resident called who said that most of the gar- PERTH AMBOY CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 7 P.M. 2. The Amboy Guardian * December 12, 2012 Special Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting IF IT’S LOCAL PERTH AMBOY - On Dec. 3, the Sitting Board for holding could not be voted on. 2012 there was a special meet- this special meeting which she Board Member Varela IT’S HERE! ing called at McGinnis School. felt was a waste of taxpayers said “I’m glad that Ms. Gon- The meeting was held because money. zalez brought up this prob- of the resignation of Board Garcia stated that the agenda lem.” Varela said, “In the past Member Kurt Rebovich. Re- for this special meeting was phone calls have been made bovich accepted a position on not published on the Board’s to Board Members to vote the State Board of Education website and the information on agenda items that were on in Trenton. was incomplete. She said, meetings that were cancelled. - This was necessary, especially EVERY Wednesday & Friday Night From 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. A resolution to accept the “This Board has sixteen spe The Door is Open at 6:30 p.m. letter was moved by Obi Gon- cial meetings in the past year. when it pertained to programs Ukrainian Catholic Assumption School Auditorium, I would like to know the rules beneiting the students.” There is no smoking in the Meredith & Jacques Sts, Perth Amboy zalez and seconded by Milady hall during Bingo Games. and regulations that you’ve Gonzalez said, “There are Bingo is operated on a Tejeda. cash basis. No checks or (kitchen is also open during bingo) had in the past to replace re- some things that cannot be credit/debit cards are ac- Board Members present at cepted. Our Bingo We have a POWER GAME!!! Bingo Ofice this meeting were: Board Pres- signing Board Members.” voted on by phone.” proceeds support School and Parish Programs. That Often Reaches $500 a Night!!!!! 732-826-1546 ident Sam Lebreault, Board Jeanette Gonzalez who has Local Resident Stanley Siera- Members: Milady Tejada, Obi children in the school system kowski commended the Board Gonzalez, Janelle Rodriguez, said that she did not have a Members who followed the LAW OFFICES OF Israel Varela. Absent was Kurt problem with special meetings stature of the law. “It’s impor- Rebovich, Dianne Roman, being held. The advertisement tant to have special meetings Kenneth L. Gonzalez Vice President Kenneth Puc- about the meeting did not say to take care of issues relating & Associates cio, Mark Carvajal. Also not that legal action will be taken. to students or personnel.” Sier- • Auto Accidents in attendance were the Board Gonzalez also said that there akowski also wanted to know • Fall-Down Cases Secretary Derek Jess, Asst. were meetings that were can- when did Kurt Rebovich start • Municipal Court Cases Superintendent Vivian Rodri- celled which caused tutoring negotiating with the State for • Trafic Tickets guez and Superintendent Ja- for students to also be can- this job? Did they approach • Residential Real Estate nine Walker Caffrey. celed. him or did he initiate seek- • Divorces During the public portion This was due to the fact that ing the position for this job? • Family Law Matters of the meeting newly elected there were programs on the If he approached the State for agenda of canceled meetings 133 New Brunswick Ave., Ste. 203 Board Member Maria Garcia the job, did he have a conlict Perth Amboy spoke. 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Resolution Accepting The Resignation Of Kurk Rebovich As A Member Of The Board Of Education For The Perth Amboy School District And Authorizing The Advertisement Of A Vacancy On The Perth Amboy School District

PERTH AMBOY - to advertise the vacancy as Interest and Resume to: to the two designated news- WHEREAS, the Secretary follows: Perth Amboy Public Schools papers, El Diario/La Prensa of the Board of Education The Board of Education for c/o Derek Jess, Board Secre- and the Home News Tribune received correspondence on the city of Perth Amboy is tary/Business Administrator no later than Tuesday, De- November 16, 2012 from accepting recommendations 178 Barrack Street cember 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Kurt Rebovich, Board of for qualiied candidates to Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 BE IT FURTHER RE- Education Member, Perth ill a vacancy on the Board Letters may also be hand SOLVED that the Board Amboy School District, of Education. delivered to the Perth Am- Secretary is hereby directed resigning his position as LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: boy Public Schools Admin- to advise this Board, via a Board Member; and the To become a member of a istration Building, located at email to the President, im- Disaster Secretary notiied the Board local board of education in 178 Barracks Street, Perth mediately after the publica- through its legal counsel on New Jersey you must: Amboy, New Jersey 08861, tion has been submitted of Recovery November 27, 2012 of said _ Be able to read and write; from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. the dates of publication for resignation; _ Hold U.S. citizenship and The letter of interest and re- the vacancy advertisement, Center open NOW, THEREFORE, BE one year’s residency in Perth sume must be received by and conirmation that the IT RESOLVED by the Perth Amboy; December 18, 2012. Candi- directives in this Resolution in Woodbridge Amboy Board of Education, _ Have no interest in any dates for the vacancy will be have been followed. Press Release that the resignation of Kurt contract with, or claim interviewed at a Meeting of CERTIFICATION OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY - a Rebovich is hereby accept- against, the Board; the Board to be BOARD SECRETARY new disaster recovery center ed effective immediately; held at 6:00 P.M. on Decem- IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED _ Not hold ofice as mayor is open in Middlesex county. and or member of the municipal ber 20, 2012 at the Perth that the foregoing Resolu- Visit from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. BE IT FURTHER RE- governing body; Amboy High School Audi- tion was duly adopted by the Mon.-Sat. If you were affected SOLVED that the adver- _ Be registered to vote and torium. The Board intends Perth Amboy Board of Edu- by hurricane sandy, meet with tisement of the vacancy is - cation, by the vote below in- not be disqualiied as a voter to take action to ill the va disaster recovery oficials at hereby authorized pursuant under N.J.S.A. 19:4-1; and cancy. dicated, at the Special Meet- the Woodbridge health center, to the Perth Amboy Board _ Satisfy a criminal history BE IT FURTHER RE- ing Public Hearing held on 2 George Frederick Plaza, in of Education Policy # 0143; background check pursuant SOLVED that the Board Monday, December 3, 2012 Woodbridge BE IT FURTHER RE- to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1. Secretary is hereby directed in the New Jersey. A second DRC is open SOLVED that the Board Interested parties are re- to ensure publication of this in Middlesex county at the Secretary is hereby directed quested to submit a Letter of advertisement is submitted Sayreville senior center. 4. The Amboy Guardian * December 12, 2012 LOCAL PERSPECTIVE EDITORIAL THE COMMUNITY VOICE Many like myself got in- I’ve been hitting this ball Giving Special Thanks Wake Up Call volved in the Korean War game for a long time, in fact Making Sure that Most Proceeds go which came in the early ifties.I’ve been in extra innings for From Sandy We trained under all kinds of a long time. to Where They are Supposed to Most of us remember a hur- conditions. We learned to wait, Sandy hit us real hard but so In the mist of all of the fund- Bill pointed out after that sec- ricane called Irene in Sep- be patient, do without. I would did WWII and the Vagabond raising and events pertaining tion was already out. Instead tember of 2011 but thirteen rather have a slice of pizza but back in 1903, but in 2012 we to Superstorm Sandy I forgot of saying, “The Wrath of Hur- months later came Sandy. I re- c-rations can be mighty tastee had all these modern conve- to thank a couple of special ricane Sandy,” I left off the member the weather stations when you are hungry. Yes my niences such as TV, I Phones, people who helped me with “W” and had “Rath.” So I de- downgrading it to a tropical friends, we learned to work as Cell Phones, Facebooks, etc. the October 31, 2012 issue. cided to Google “Rath” and storm. I went to bed as usual a team. Overall, I think we did a good Shortly after the hurricane it did come up that it could around midnight and nothing Let’s jump to the 1970ies job but I also saw the Me, My- passed over I ran into a broth- be loosely interchanged with out there except of few drops because more readers will re- self and I few. Patience was er and sister, Bill and Mary “Wrath” but technically it of rain and a slight breeze. member how happy you were not one of their virtues. Ellen Pavlovsky. They were should be, “Wrath.” I’ll give Yes, my friends, Sandy let us when you inally got to the Yes, my friends, Sandy has standing on the corner of Gor- Bill that one. know that she was no tropical pump? If the attendant said, put additional knowledge into don and Rector Streets and we To Bill, Mary Ellen, and Web- storm the next day. Those that “I’ll ill it up but cash only,”this old man’s head. I did ev- decided we would try and go cographics, I say thank you for survived Sandy will not only you might have answered, erything that I could do to help down to Front Street by the making that issue very special. remember this hurricane but “Yes, sir and I’ll throw in the others and I had friends that I Barge Restaurant. There was Now onto my next subject will be talking about it for the wife and kids, too.” didn’t even know I had. a Police Car and barricades matter. This has to do with rest of their lives. My Mother and Father used Rudyard Kipling said, “If there because of the severe the beneit concerts to aid the Let’s turn the clock back to to tell me about a furious hur- you can keep your head when damage that occurred to that Hurricane Sandy victims. The the 1940ies . We had blackout ricane called Vagabond. It hit all about you are losing theirs. part of the Waterfront. concerts I am talking about England had constant black- New Jersey in 1903. My Dad Sandy hit us hard but also I told the oficer that I was the have to do with multimillion outs almost every night be- lived on Bordentown Avenue taught us a lesson. I believe owner of the Amboy Guardian dollar entertainers. cause of the air raids. A popu- in South Amboy. The conve- we will come back and even and if I would be allowed to No matter what you think lar song during WWII was, nience of electricity hadn’t stronger this time. take pictures. The oficer told about Lady Gaga, there is one “When the Lights go on again come along yet so their oil me that there were photogra- thing I give her credit for. She all over the world.” We had lamp and ice box in the pantryThomas Francis Clark phers there with a police es- wrote out a generous check out gas rationing, food rationing did the job. Sandy hit us hard Metuchen cort. When the police oficer of her own personal account to and we just learned to do with- this year but we are playing in brings them back up then we contribute to the hurricane vic- out. That lasted for four years. a different ball park. would be escorted down. tims. I think that most enter- Bill, Mary Ellen and myself tainers who are very wealthy were escorted down to Front should do the same. That ‘Merit to take over the public educa- picture books replaced the Street to take photos. After- A lot of times when you have tion system and proit through eclectic readers that provided wards Bill and Mary Ellen in- these beneit concerts, a lot of System’ higher taxes and lower pay for education to earlier genera- vited me to their house to take the tickets fall into the hands The newspapers say the teach- teachers. If they can force the tions. In the 1950s a new read- pictures from their backyard of scalpers. How much of the ers in Newark have accepted iring of 5% to 10% of teach- ing system was introduced looking down at the Yacht proceeds actually go to where a contract that awards “merit ers each year they can soon ill and was followed by the book Club. they are supposed to go? pay” so teachers will get more their education factories with “Why Johnny Can’t Read”. In Because of their kindness Many of these multimillion money for being good at their experienced teachers dropped the 1960s a new mathemat- I was able to take some great dollar performers should just job. Should the Governor and from the public schools. ics was introduced and was shots of the wreckage of the write out a personal check out the Legislature get “merit pay” Years ago I read a newspaper followed by the book“Why boats at the Yacht Club Boat to a reputable organization for better performance? What report that said the more time Johnny Can’t Add”. Beware Basin. The Salvation Army or Ameri- about other state, country, and a child spends watching TV of new techniques whose only The next day I took the papercan Red Cross are examples municipal employees? Should the poorer they do in schools. purpose is to shovel tax dollars down to the printer on a lash to disburse the funds during the President and Congress get Just common sense? Parents into the pockets of big corpo- drive. That drive contained 32 emergencies or natural disas- “merit pay” as well? Are there can restrict their children’s TV rations. pages. As I was talking to the ters. any limits to this concept? viewing so they can spend time printer I remembered the pic- $5 million is pocket change I think the so-called “merit outdoors or reading the classic Ronald A. Sobieraj tures that I took with my little to many of these performers. pay” is just a scam to attack books that may no longer used Perth Amboy android cell phone camera. One examples of funds being teachers in the public school in the public school system. In I asked the printer, “Is it pos- misused would be the terrible system. Big corporations want the 1940s the “Dick and Jane” sible that you can do a 4 page earthquake in Haiti a few years special section for me with the ago. If you go to Haiti now, pictures off of my cell phone. there are still people living in They said, “Sure, no prob- horrible conditions. Where did lem.” that donated money go to? A Some Areas Will Not Be Reduced Quite a few people remarked lot went to the corrupt govern- made by the county Board about that four page special ment oficials in Haiti. PERTH AMBOY - At the of Taxation. “This stopped section showing the damage If you are a star and want November 26 Caucus Meet- our assessor from reducing on Front Street in Perth Am- to shine brightly, just dip into ing, B.A. Greg Fehrenbach evaluations in some neigh- boy. your deep pockets and give. discussed issues pertaining borhoods. The Board of Tax- There was one mistake that C.M. to property tax assessments. He brought up the fact ation assessed $160 million that the assessor (Joanne of reduced value. Our as- Jimenez) had appeared be- sessor igure was $180 mil- fore the Council several lion of reduced value. Some times, especially to answer of the areas will be reduced Published by Amboy Guardian LLC questions from Councilman this year. There are some ar- P. O. Box 127 • Perth Amboy • New Jersey 08862 Fernando Gonzalez. eas we thought would be re- (732) 896-4446 Email - [email protected] Fehrenbach explained that duced but will not be.” (732) 261-2610 Email - [email protected] Greg Fehrenbach Carolyn Maxwell the sales or adjustments are Acting Editor, Publisher & Advertising Manager Katherine Massopust Paul W. Wang Lori Miskoff Layout & Asst. Writer Staff Photographer Website Manager The Amboy Guardian will not be liable for advertising errors beyond the cost of the space of the copy. Notiication must be made of errors in ads within one week of publication. Pictures may be claimed up to 3 weeks after publication, or We are on the web!!!! by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with submission. www.amboyguardian.com Printed on 100% recycled paper December 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .5

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Visit Holiday Rates! us at www.assumptioncatho- licschool.net or call the school at 732-826-8721. Our Princi- pal will give you a tour and We have a new email address! answer any questions. [email protected] 6. The Amboy Guardian * December 12, 2012

Assistance Teachers Rally at the ZPA 12/4/12 How To Move Forward After From FEMA. *Photos by Paul W. Wang Your FEMA Letter Arrives PERTH AMBOY - The appli- cation process for the New Jer- Press Release After the inspection, FEMA sey Homekeeper program of TRENTON – Hurricane San- makes a determination about assistance to distressed home- dy survivors have many op- eligibility, and the disaster sur- owners can now be reached tions for obtaining disaster vivor receives easily. assistance even if they receive a letter from FEMA concern- C2SOH has been advised a letter stating they have insuf- ing the status of the applica- that applicants must respond icient damage. tion. The letter is a starting immediately to instructions The survivor has three key op- point about whether or not the to contact counseling. The ap- tions after receiving an “ineli- applicant will receive disaster plication process is very time- sensitive, so there must be no gible insuficient damage” let- assistance. Perth Amboy Educators Rally For Strong Public Schools and to delay. ter from A letter stating that the struc- Celebrate Teacher Excellence. Attendees: Donna Chiera, Sen. -Vi the Federal Emergency Man- ture is “ineligible” due to “in- Apply at https://www. tale. Assm. Wisniewski and Coughlin & educator activist Chris agement Agency (FEMA): suficient damage” means that njhomekeeper.com/ TIME Rampolla • Appeal. Filing an appeal of the inspector found that the IS OF ESSENCE: applicants an inspector’s decision on home or property did not sus- must respond immediately. habitability requires veriiabletain suficient damage to es- The Puerto Rican Associa- documentation to show there sential living areas to qualify tion for Human Development was disaster-caused damage for disaster assistance. Essen- is assisting residents to com- that rendered the house unin- tial living areas include one plete FEMA applications. habitable. Appeal letters must living room, one kitchen, one Please contact them at (732) be postmarked within 60 days dining room, 442-1081. after the date of the decision and bedrooms suficient to ac- Disaster Recovery letter. commodate the number of per- • Apply for a low-interest, long sons occupying the house. Relief Forum term disaster loan from the Although the disaster may EDISON - The business com- U.S. Small Business Admin- have caused damage, the in- munity is encouraged to attend istration. Loans are the main spector found it reasonable to a Disaster Recovery Relief Fo- form of disaster assistance to expect that rum on Thursday, December Teacher of the Year: Lauren Marrocco households, and SBA repre- the applicant or the applicant’s 13, 2013, to learn what ser- sentatives will work with sur- landlord would make the re- vices and loans are available FEMA Assistance Denial vivors to ind affordable terms. pairs. to the business community as Applying for an SBA loan also Always read the FEMA let- a result of a disaster. The fo- Still Offers Option For Appeal preserves a survivor’s poten- ter carefully and follow the rum will be hosted by the NJ tial eligibility for other forms instructions. If there are any Convention & Expo Center at TRENTON - Survivors have dress of the damaged dwell- of assistance, such as grants questions, 97 Sunield Avenue, Raritan the right to appeal the Feder- ing. for replacing personal prop- call the FEMA Helpline 800- Center, Edison, NJ. The forum al Emergency Management • Copies of documentation erty losses. 621-FEMA (3362) or TTY will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Agency’s decision about that supports the appeal. All • Get volunteer help. The path 800-462-7585. The Helpline Business representatives what assistance they can re- receipts, bills and estimates forward can also lead to the is open should come to hear and ask ceive. must include contact infor- dozens of private, non-proit 24 hours a day, seven days a questions about the resources You may ask for another re- mation for the service pro- groups that have pitched in week, or visit a Disaster Re- available for business loss or view to appeal the amount or vider. Keep all originals for to help out in the response to covery Center for one-on-one closure due to physical and type of help provided or any your records. and recovery from Hurricane assistance. monetary losses. Be informed other decision about federal • A copy of a state-issued Sandy. Survivors should also refer to about payroll and unemploy- disaster assistance. identiication card, unless Some groups provide volun- pages 20-26 of the booklet, ment procedures. Become Before asking for an ap- the letter is notarized or in- teers to help out with minor “Help after a Disaster: Appli- familiar with how to ilepeal, for it is important to re- cludes repairs to real estate. cant’s Guide to the Individu- free services and where to go view the “Help After a Di- the following statement: “I The “insuficient damage” de- als and Households Program,” for local, state and federal re- saster” applicant’s guide. hereby declare under pen- termination is made by a hous- which is mailed to everyone sources. The booklet explains thealty of perjury that the fore- ing inspector under contract who registers with FEMA. The presenters will include different types of assistance going with FEMA. After making an This guide explains all pos- representatives from FEMA, that may be available to is true and correct.” appointment with the survivor, sible reasons for denial of as- SBA, Army Corps of Engi- survivors and could answer • The applicant’s signature. the inspector views the prop- sistance. neers, NJ Business Action some questions you have Appeal letters must be erty and assesses the impact of FEMA assistance is designed Center and Ofice of - Emerabout the appeal process. postmarked within 60 days Hurricane Sandy on essential to cover disaster damage and gency Management. The fo- Each applicant receives a of the date on the decision living areas. losses not covered by insur- rum lends itself to sharing best copy and it is available on- letter. The inspector is required to ance. If an insurance settle- practices learned among those line at www.fema.gov/help- Survivors may send the ap- determine whether the home is ment does not cover all losses, impacted businesses from after-disaster. peal letter to FEMA by: safe, sanitary and functional. contact the FEMA Helpline at Hurricane Sandy whether When appealing, explain o Fax: (800) 827-8112 That is the deinition of habit- 800-621-FEMA (3362), from water damage or electric in writing why you disagree Attention:FEMA ability. or TTY, 800-462-7585. outages or road closures. with a decision. Include any o Mail: National Processing The forum is sponsored by new or additional docu- Service Center Data as of Close of the Middlesex County Board ments that would support P.O. Box 10055 of Chosen Freeholders and the appeal. Be as speciic asHyattsville, MD 20782- Business 12/6/12 Middlesex County Depart- possible in the letter. Include 8055 Press Release ment of Business Develop- materials such as itemized o Visiting a Disaster Recov- TRENTON- IA funds disbursed $282.8 million ment & Education and Edison receipts and contractor esti- ery Center (DRC). Find the 33 DRCs Township Mayor’s Ofice and mates. nearest Disaster Recovery TSA Program number of hotels 287 TSA (Hotel) the Edison Chamber of Com- When sending an appeal Center Program individuals in hotels/motels: 2,646 merce. There is no admission letter for Hurricane Sandy, here. Home inspections completed 106,225 cost however advance regis- remember to include: If you would like to speak SBA loan dollars approved (home) $44.5 million tration is required. The Expo • On all pages of all docu- with a specialist who will SBA loan dollars approved (business) $4.2 million Center is located at 97 Sun- ments: listen and help you with the Registering For FEMA Email Bulletins ield Avenue, Raritan Cen- o Federal disaster declara- appeal process, you can visit Stay up to date with the most relevant information for survi- ter, Edison,. Enter under the tion number 4086-DR-NJ. a local Disaster Recovery vors of Hurricane Sandy Conference Center blue aw- o Nine-digit FEMA applica- Center or call the FEMA by signing up for New Jersey recovery bulletins. To get news ning. To RSVP, call the Edison tion number. helpline. and information directly Chamber of Commerce - 732- • Applicant’s name, place from FEMA, register online at http://www.fema.gov/disas- 738-9482 or email president@ and date of birth, and the ad- ter/4086 and look for the link to receive NJ recovery bulletins. edisonchamber.com. December 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .7

The 100th Anniversary of the Perth Amboy YMCA - 12/8/12 *Photos by Katherine Massopust

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Making Snowlakes Good food and fun with Emily SEWAREN Mark your cal- endars for Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Children ages 3- 7 and their accompanying adult can enjoy a story, crafts, games, snack, and so much more on the second Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. at the Sewar- en Free Public Library, 546 West Ave. in Sewaren. Our Story Time sessions will be held on: January 12th, Febru- ary 9th and March 9th. Sign up is required for each month. Stop by or call the library at A Magician entertains YMCA CEO Steve Jobin with Santa and friends 732-634-7571. This FREE event and all Sewaren Library activities and usage is open to families of all towns, not just Sewaren

County is Hiring Sandy Cleanup Workers MIDDLESEX COUNTY - Applicants should contact the One Stop Career Center in Perth Amboy and New Bruns- The Electric Slide Face painting wick. Need a job? You may be able to get temporary employ- ment to help mitigate the de- PRAHD Senior Christmas Luncheon - Perth Amboy 12/7/12 struction of Hurricane Sandy. *Photos by Bob Ned Temporary jobs are available to the unemployed to assist with Hurricane Sandy clean- up, and can be obtained by going to the One Stop Career Center in Perth Amboy and New Brunswick. Middlesex County has received funding from the New Jersey Depart- ment of Labor and Workforce Development to assist in the recovery from Hurricane San- dy. The funds are to be used to hire temp workers to assist Seniors enjoy the luncheon Entertaining the Crowd with the restoration and clean- up from Hurricane Sandy. The only people eligible to be hired with these funds are people who are unemployed and not receiving any govern- ment assistance or individuals unemployed for more than six months and not receiving gov- ernment assistance, or those who have lost their jobs due to Hurricane Sandy. Individuals who may qualify should contact the One Stop Career Centers in New Bruns- wick and Perth Amboy at PRAHD celebrates Christmas Flamingo Dancers entertain (732) 826-3200 to be certiied as eligible. 8. The Amboy Guardian * December 12, 2012

Major Betzann Carroll and Kevin Searight of the Salvation Army of Perth Amboy examining at the Joint Legislative Ofice in Woodbridge. *Photos submitted Senator Vitale & Assemblyman Coughlin Applaud BASF Corporation Employees And Colonia AARP For Participating In Sandy Relief Collection Drive News Release ing a helping hand to those Hurricane 19th LEGISLATIVE DIS- families still struggling for a TRICT – Senator Joseph F. Vi- sense of normalcy,” said Sena- Relief tale and Assemblyman Craig J. tor Vitale, who added, “The Public Notice SAYREVILLE - Advisory: Coughlin wish to applaud Me- Salvation Army continues to Hurricane Relief Assistance tropark-based BASF Corpora- be a stalwart in the public ser- PERTH AMBOY - A vacancy for the Perth Amboy Board - SayreWoods Bible Church, tion employees and members vice community and has been of Education exists due to the resignation of one of the cur- 2290 Rt. 9 South Old Bridge of the Colonia AARP for par- a tremendous partner through- rent Board Members. Hotline - 732-679-7736 ticipating in the Joint Legisla- out my term in ofice. I com- mend them for stepping up to The legal requirements to become a member of the Board tive Ofice’s post-Hurricane Sandy Relief Drive where both the plate for area families.” of Education are as follows: organizations donated hun- “I toured the unprecedented Advisory: dreds of non-perishable food devastation in all corners of • He/she is a registered voter in the district. items, diapers, blankets, lash- the 19th District, and without • He/she is a citizen of the United States of America. Kidnapping lights, batteries, toiletries, and question, dozens, if not hun- • He/she must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to toys for families affected by dreds, of families will be grate- qualify for ofice. Scam Hurricane Sandy. On Friday, ful for the donated items. All • He/she must be able to read and write. Press Release November 30, the Salvation of the credit belongs to BASF • He/she has been a resident of Perth Amboy for at least one Army, located in Perth Amboy and Colonia AARP for their (1) year preceding the date of the election. PERTH AMBOY - The Police Department is currently inves- retrieved the donated items generosity. Our ofice simply • He/she shall not be directly/indirectly interested in any and will distribute to needy served as a designated drop off contract with or claim against the Board. tigating suspicious caller who report a kidnapping of a fam- families in Carteret, Perth Am- location,” said Assemblyman • He/she shall not hold ofice as Mayor or a member of the boy, Sayreville, South Amboy Coughlin. “While the response municipal governing body. ily members and request ran- som for their safe return. and Woodbridge, among other has been remarkable, the need • He/she is not disqualiied as a voter pursuant to N.J.S.A. area municipalities hard hit by to help our neighbors remains 19:4-1. The caller is demanding that ransom money be sent through the storm. ever present. Senator Vitale • He/she shall satisfy a criminal history background check “The generosity of both or- and I remind our constituents pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1. Western Union or Money- Gram. Suspects are requesting ganizations, BASF Corpora- that our ofice will continue • The proposed candidates must fulill the requirements of tion and Colonia AARP, was to serve as a collection site the New Jersey Ethics Act. that the victims of the scam incredible. They truly went throughout the holiday sea- The appointment will be effective until the Organization stay on the phone while they above and beyond in deliver- son.” Meeting following the November 2013 annual school elec- go to ill out the MoneyGram tion. transfer form. We have been able to de- The Board intends to appoint a qualiied resident to this vacancy according to the following time schedule: termine that all the calls were received from the same phone • A letter of application which includes the candidate’s qualiications, resume, and reasons for wanting to become number (347) 891 –1626. a Board member should be received by Mr. Derek J. Jess, All of the victims’ phone Board Secretary, no later than 3:00 p.m. on December 18, numbers at this point begin 2012 at the Administration Building, 178 Barracks Street, with (732) 423 9XXX. These Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861. are the only numbers that have been targeted at this time. It • The Board will interview qualiied candidates at the next Board Meeting which is scheduled to be held on December appears as if the suspects are 20, 2012. calling victims who have simi- lar phone numbers changing • Following deliberations, the Board will appoint and seat the replacement Board member at the meeting scheduled the last two/three digits. for December 20, 2012. Anyone receiving this type PERTH AMBOY -A community dinner was held at the Aris- of call should contact the Po- taCare at Alameda Center. Representatives from Alameda, the Derek J. Jess lice Department immediately City and invited guests enjoyed a good meal and fellowship. at 732 442-4400. *Photo by Paul W. Wang December 12, 2012 * The Amboy Guardian .9 Senior Scene Happenings

Perth Amboy WED. Dec. 12 Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m., Williamson Hall, High St. • Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, Florida Grove Rd. • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. THURS. Dec. 13 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Family Life Center, Madison Ave. MON. Dec. 17 St. James Golden Girls, 10 a.m., Fellowship Hall, Commerce St. TUES. Dec. 18 Holy Spirit Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Church Hall, Brace Ave. • Market Square Seniors, 1 p.m., Presbyterian Center, Market St. WED. Dec. 19 Simpson Seniors, 10 a.m., Williamson Hall, High St. • Holy Rosary Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Auditorium, Florida Grove Rd. • St. Stephen’s Seniors, 1 p.m., Cafeteria, State St. • Holy Trinity Seniors, 1 p.m., Church Hall, Lawrie & Johnstone St THURS., Dec. 21 The Cathedral International Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Family Life Center, Madison Ave. South Amboy WED. Dec. 12 South Amboy Seniors, noon, Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave. MON. Jan. 7 St. Mary’s Seniors, noon, Senior Center, S. Stevens Ave.

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PERTH AMBOY - Perfect Auto Part retail store in PERTH AMBOY - Water, water and more water - stun- PERTH AMBOY - Brand new 4 brs. colonial with gleam- the heart of Perth Amboy. A turnkey operation hard to ning water view. This townhouse styled features 3 brs., 1.5 ing hardwood lrs. modern kitchen with granite counter - ind a prime location on Smith Street, 2nd l. apt. rented bath., 2 car garage, beautiful deck overloading a terriic tops. master suite with a huge custom closet, full bsmt with for $1,000. Lease ends 4/30/12. Hurry - it will not last. ocean view. A/C, ire place. Great potential - needs some high ceilings. A “must see.” $259,000 $274,900. TLC. It will not last. $249,900

WOODBRIDGE PROPER - Hardwood lrs. “move- PERTH AMBOY - Very nice “move-in” condition prop- PERTH AMBOY - Charming well kept home in very in” condition. Close to Metro Park. All major hwys and erty. This is a short sale transaction and commission will good moving in condition. Nice backyard. Do not miss shopping center if commission is reduced will split 50/50. be half of bank approval if there is any changes on it. this one. Short sale. Price and commission subject to bank $109,000 $199,000 approval. $115,000 December 12, 2012...he Amboy Guardian Git Guide . . . 1

Home for the Holidays GUIDE 2012 2. . .The Amboy Guardian Gift Guide ... December 12, 2012 for each child with the name their children on Santa’s lap. in large print to the lobby of Typically the distribution lasts the airport. If you have sev- about an hour and a half. eral children, wrap the gifts in The most important feature the same paper and tie them of this event is the collection together to expedite the dis- of gifts for needy children. If tribution. Gifts should be no you plan to participate, you larger than 12” to accommo- are required to bring new un- date Santa. wrapped gifts of clothing, Santa Fly-in On the day of the event books, or toys. These gifts are Press Release adults are advised to bring the being collected and distributed PRINCETON - Thirty-seven through the Mercer County years ago someone suggested children prior to 11:00 A.M. and wait in the Maintenance Board of Social Services. Al- that Santa ly into the airport Hangar. While waiting, mem- though toys are a common do- for the area children watch. nation, items such as scarves, Over the years this event has bers of the Princeton Airport Flying Tigers will be serv- mittens, and other articles of evolved into a wonderful an- ing cocoa and cookies. Ms. clothing are welcome. Per- nual event for families and sonal checks made out to the those less fortunate. Pat McKinley, a local folk singer, will lead the audience “FoodBank Network of Som- The tradition will continue in a variety of holiday songs. erset County” will also be col- on Christmas Eve day when the Nierenberg family, owners Chris Maslanka will provide lected. The airport will have the sound system. Santa will a container for the public to of Princeton Airport, will open donate canned or boxed food the hangar doors to area chil- call in on the airplane’s radio dren while they await Santa’s to conirm his ETA (estimated to help the local food banks in time of arrival). arrival. The event began at a this particularly dificult year. Once contact has been made The public is asked to be extra neighboring airport and the - generous this year in light of Nierenbergs brought the tradi- with Santa, everyone will pro ceed outside onto the ramp in the devastation of Hurricane tion to the Princeton Airport in front of the hangar where they 1985. This year the event will Sandy. The airport will gladly be held on Monday, December can watch Santa ly low over accept contributions from non- the runway. After he lands, participants also. 24th. Airport Manager Ken - Santa and everyone else will neth Nierenberg (a.k.a. Santa) The airport will begin Perth Amboy Volunteer go into the hangar and Santa the collection the day after has conirmed Santa’s arrival will distribute each gift indi- Thanksgiving and it has set a time to be 11:00 A.M. Fire Department vidually. deadline for the collection of Participants come from far The event will be held re- both the gifts for area children Parade Committee and wide for this happening. gardless of the weather con- and the needy of December rd If you wish to have your chil- will be holding their 3 Annual ditions. Parents will have the 16th in order to enable county dren participate in the event, opportunity to take pictures of workers to arrange for the best please bring a wrapped gift Spaghetti Dinner matches for the needy. The . gifts can be deposited in the Saturday, January 12, 2013 4 p.m. to 8 p.m “chimneys” in the lobby at the Knights of Columbus Hall airport between the hours of 228 High St., Perth Amboy 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. In Adults $8 Children under 5 - Free Christmas Tea fairness to all, Santa will dis- PERTH AMBOY - The Ke- tribute the gifts in the order in Come out and support your local heroes! arny Cottage Historical Soci- which they are received at the ety is sponsoring a Christmas airport. Usually the distribu- Tea at the Cottage, 63 Catalpa tion of the gifts is completed Ave., on Sunday, December 16 by 1:00 P.M. when Santa will at 1 p.m. continue his journey. Join the Society members for There is no charge for the tea and pastries, with Dennis event. Princeton Airport is Nanton on the keyboard. located in Montgomery Town- Donations are appreciated. ship, 3.5 mile north of Princ- Please bring a nonperishable eton on Route 206. For further food item for the Salvation information, call 609-921- Army. 3100 or www.princetonair- For more information call port.com. 732-293-1090. December 12, 2012...he Amboy Guardian Git Guide . . . 3

• Flower Arrangements • Plants • Balloons • Gifts • Teddy Bears • Candles Christmas Tea • Baskets for All Occasions PERTH AMBOY - The Pro- prietary House invites you to its annual Christmas Tea Saturday, December 15, from Order Your 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. There will be Christmas a high tea menu! Come hear Basket the Choir sing beautiful holi- day songs during the Christ- TODAY!!!! mas Tea! Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please call (732) 500-2081 to reserve your table. Want to 732-442-3559 Volunteer, bring a dessert and/ or have any ideas to make the 710 Pfeiffer Blvd., Perth Amboy Christmas Tea extra special? Please contact hosts, John and Laura Bermingham at the number provided above. Salvation Army PERTH AMBOY - he Sal- vation Army’s Perth Amboy Corps. is making an urgent plea for food donations as the Holiday Season is upon us. he Corps’ Food pantry has been struggling to meet a signiicantly-greater need throughout the year, and is now faced with providing holiday food distributions to over 500 needy families Non perishable food donations, cash donations or food vouch- ers may be dropped of at the Corps Headquarters State And Washington Streets between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information call 732-826-7040.

Cookie Walk PERTH AMBOY - St. John’s Orthodox Church Hall, 404 Division St. is sponsoring a Cookie Walk on Saturday, De- cember 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Walk through a maze of homemade Holiday Cook- ies, ill a bag, and pay $10 per pound. For more information, call 732-826-4442. 4. . .The Amboy Guardian Gift Guide ... December 12, 2012 WOW!

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CHILDREN’S CLOTHING! Christmas Donation “LOTS OF WINTER COATS!!!” WOODBRIDGE - Since 1924, the camp has - been pro Located at 5 Paddock Street, Avenel, NJ 07001 viding a residential camping (Next to Woodbridge Child Diagnostic & Treatment Center) experience for about 600 732-855-1400, Ext. 242 children between the ages of 6 and 13 who would not nor- OPEN FRIDAY 8AM TO 3PM mally be able to go to a sleep- away camp each summer. Ap- VISA, MC, AMEX and DISCOVER proximately 60 to 80 of those children are from Woodbridge Township. Many of the camp- ers live with physical, emo- Handel’s Holiday Party Holiday Bingo tional, drug or alcohol abuse, SOUTH AMBOY - There will or special health problems. Holiday Train Messiah SOUTH AMBOY - There will SOUTH AMBOY - Saturday, Holiday Bingo for all ages Every year they hold a be a kids Holiday Party on December 15 2012 at 7:30 Friday, December 14 from 3 on Wednesday, December 19 Christmas party for the kids, Show Exhibit WOODBRIDGE - The 21st p.m. there will be a perfor- to 4:30 p.m.. at the Sadie Popefrom at 3:30 p.m. at the Sadiethis year Kiddie Keep Well Annual Holiday Train Show mance of Handel’s Messiah Dowdell Library, 100 Harold Pope Dowdell Library, 100 would like to help by - col Exhibit at the Barron Arts “ It’s just not Christmas for G. Hoffman Plaza, South Am- Harold G. Hoffman Plaza, lecting new, unused coats, Center, 582 Rahway Ave. will me without hearing Handel’s boy. For more info call 732- South Amboy. For more info gloves, hats, and scarves. If be from December 1 to 28. M Messiah.” 721-6060. call 732-721-6060. you would like to contribute, -F 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat & “This is my 7th year in a please drop your donation off row attending Messiah, and at the Health Center in the Sun 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed I’ll never miss it!” Come join Environmental Department, December 25) Opening Re- ception, November 30 from 5 the rest of the South Amboy 35 Roosevelt Dr., Edison by area community for the Saint November 21. Any donation p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring Santa, Mary Chamber Orchestra and would be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Claus and many other Choral Society’s presentation For more information call surprises. For more info call of George Frederik Handel’s Erica at (732) 548-6542 Ext.732-634-0413. Sponsored by timeless oratorio. Under the 5027. The Club at Woodbridge. direction of Maestro Christo- pher M. C. Deibert, conductor, the Advent/Christmas portion Toys for Tots of this work will be performed RED BANK - Marine Toys in its entirely, along with ex- for Tots , an IRS cerpts from the second and recognized 501(c)(3) not-for- third parts. Don’t miss this de- proit public is the lightful candlelit concert, set - fund raising, funding and sup in beautiful Victorian-gothic The owners of Superior Diner wish everyone a very happy port organization for the U. S. holiday season! architectural surroundings. Marine Corps Reserve Toys This concert is guaranteed to for Tots Program. The Foun- put you in the Christmas spir- dation was created at the be- it! $15 Suggested Donation hest of the U. S. Marine Corps Cheerfully Accepted! DVD’s and provides support in accor- of performance on sale. The dance with a Memorandum performance will be at Saint of Understanding with the Mary Church, 256 Augusta St, Trip to Commander, Marine Forces South Amboy. For more info Reserve, who directs the U. S. Radio City call 732-721-0179 or 732-213- Marine Corps Reserve Toys0989. for Tots Program. The Foun- Music Hall, dation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991. New York The mission of the U.S. WOODBRIDGE - There will Marine Corps Reserve Toys be a trip to Radio Christmas for Tots Program is to collect Spectacular on Thursday, De- new, unwrapped toys during cember 13. Bus leaves from October, November and De- Woodbridge Community Cen- cember each year, and dis- ter at 4 p.m. sharp! Tickets are tribute those toys as Christ- $75 per person. To register of mas gifts to needy children in for more info call the Recre- the community in which the ation Dept. at 732-596-4048. campaign is conducted. Cash Register early! Space is lim- donations are also accepted. ited on a irst come irst serve For more information contact basis. Payment must be re- Toys for Tots Coordinator ceived to reserve tickets. No GySgt. Jack Santelli at 732- refunds once payment is - re 530-4500 x549. ceived. December 12, 2012...he Amboy Guardian Git Guide . . . 5

A Tribute to Gary, The Spirit of Christmas Volunteers A man of renown dwells in our town, His capers are wondrous to see, Needed Charming and graceful in all that he does, PERTH AMBOY - The Sal- He is pleasing to the likes of you and me! vation Army’s Perth Amboy Corps. State Street, is look- He’s in a business prone to sadness and gloom, ing for a few good men and That may lead many t depths of despair. women. But our dear Gary brings sunshine and joy, Through Monday, Dec. 24 That in his profession is extremely rare. the Salvation Army’s 2012 Red Kettle Christmas Cam- The irst part of “funeral” is the word “fun” paign will be conducted to Gary has ‘em laughing by the cemetery gate, raise the funds needed for its Tears turn to smiles once they have learned, various charitable programs. That the deceased has left ‘em a great big estate! The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign Let us salute those stalwart pall bearers, one of the oldest charity fun- Who carry the casket with grace, dignity and pride, draisers in the U.S. began Think of the hell that would be raised, in 1891 in San Francisco, If ever a jolt would awaken the dead guy inside! CA. The Campaign raises over $130 Million each year Christmas Eat, drink, and make merry! At the joint of Ed and Mary! through the efforts of over So, cheer up, me hearty lads and lassies, 25,000 volunteers ringing Genial Hosts Gary and Joan bid welcome to this Christmas bells to solicit loose-change Bake Sale PERTH AMBOY - St. John Brawl! donations from Holiday shop- the Baptist Orthodox Church Meet Santa With greetings and best wishes from the swell guys , pers, which in turn provide is having a Christmas Bake SEWAREN - Meet Santa at the clothing , food, toys, and more Smilin’ Gary, Wife Jaon, Pal Joey and the party goers one Sale for Dec. 10th through Sewaren Library! The Sewar - and all! to almost 30 million needy Dec. 14th. Pick up your - or en Free Public Library wants Americans. der at 404 Division St., Perth you to join us for a special hol- This year the Perth Amboy Here’s a special toast to dear friends no longer here, Amboy. “All Gourmet Items iday storytime as we welcome We mourn their passing as we approach the New Year. Corps has fewer volunteers Handmade.” Call 732-826- our special guest: Santa Claus! Their youthful spirits enriched our lives by far, to staff its Kettle locations 7067 to place your order Saturday, December 15 from Gus Novak, Geoge Huber and 100 year young Charlie’s throughout its service area of between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. At the Perth Amboy, Edison, South Uzar! Therefore, call early, before Sewaren Free Public Library, Amboy and Woodbridge the maximum sales quota is 546 West Ave., Sewaren. En- Township. Respectfully submitted with Best Wishes for Merry reached. Cakes are nut, poppy joy story, craft, songs and a Anyone interested in volun- Christmas and Happy New Year! May God Bless us seed, apricot, raspberry and special visit from Santa Claus! teering for this important work all! God Bless America! It sure needs it! prune. Price is $10 Pick up For more info call 732-634- Peter Book, a.k.a. Pedro Libro should call 732-826-7040. dates are Dec. 18th through 7571. This is a free event. As Dec. 20th. from 9 a.m. to 4 always all Sewaren Library p.m. Thank you for your -or activities and usage is open ders!!! to families of all towns - not just Sewaren. Registration is limited. Sign up required. Call or stop by Monday, December 10. 6. . .The Amboy Guardian Gift Guide ... December 12, 2012 December 12, 2012...he Amboy Guardian Git Guide . . . 7

Christmas Parade and Perth Amboy Historic City Hall Tree Lighting 12/8/12 Church *Photos by Paul W. Wang Offers Special Service Of Lessons And Carols Press Release PERTH AMBOY - Offering some of the most beautiful music of the season, the choir of historic St. Peter’s Episco- Marching in the Parade pal Church, Perth Amboy will perform a Service of Lessons & Carols on December 16, by Joseph Clokely, and a jazz a prelude and a postlude by 2012 at 10:30 AM. Led by arrangement of Go Tell it on Sigfrid Karg-Elert and Keith R. Douglas Sheldon, Music the Mountain. Chapman respectively. Solo- Director at St. Peter’s since In addition to Mr. Sheldon, ists include Ashley Curling, 1976, this service, now a -ixWinston Hughes, Jeff Smith Alix Sheldon, Asa Vaughn, ture in the community, will and Patrick Murphy will shareJeff Smith, Elizabeth Moran be the church’s 37th Lessonsconducting honors. Winston and Elena Gisler. Participat- & Carols. Featuring a mixed Hughes is a retired and much ing in the antiphonal choruses chorus of thirty-six voices, celebrated choral conductor, are Emily Kwan, Amanda works will include music for well known for his work with Weiss, Cedric Richardson, antiphonal choruses by Benja- the Edison High School Cho- Patrick Murphy and Cherisse min Britten and Jacob Handl, rus. Jeff Smith and Patrick Williams, Joyce Richardson, a major anthem Welcome all Murphy, graduates of RutgersJonathan Gonzalez, and Asa Roxana Troche, The Litter Critter, Barry Rosengarden and McGruff Wonders by Richard Dirk- University and alumni of theVaughn. the Crime Dog sen (formerly Music Director Rutgers Glee Club, are now Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal of the National Cathedral in public school music teach- Church is located at 183 -Rec DC), arrangements of carols ers in Edison, and Old Bridge tor Street, Perth Amboy, New by Norman Luboff, G. Dar- respectively. Jon Tyillian, St. Jersey. lington Richards, F. Melius Peter’s organist and a graduate For further information, Christiansen, and Leo Nestor, of Duquesne University, will please call the Parish Ofice plus Hodie Christus natus est, accompany all carols, anthems (732) 826-1594 by Tuillio Visioli, Two Kings and hymns and will perform

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