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* WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM *COM*repspalyTHEeke*WUP TO 10PLIMNovember 6, 2013 * The Amboy Guardian .1COPIES/ wNeENTA1 EACH ARYDDITIONALPADDOSOU TREE CKSEE TLET TPAG SALE 1 E!2Amboy Guardian VOL. 3 NO. 32 732-896-4446 P.O. BOX 127 PERTH AMBOY NJ 08862 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2013 Nine For Three SeatsWho Will Be Victorious?Perth Amboy Board of Education(L to R) Sam Lebreault, Anthony Bermudez, Israel Varela, DamarisIsales, Anton Massopust, Reyes Ortega, Benjamin Salerno, Junior Iglesia (Missing Mark Carvajal - Carvajal did appear at the 10/28/13 Forum)*Photo by Katherine MassopustPERTH AMBOY - On Monday, October 28, 2013 theLeague of Women Voters andAFT held a forum at Perth Amboy High School. The AmboyGuardian recorded the forum.The photo above was takenTuesday, October 29, 2013at a candidates forum held atOlive Street Community Center sponsored by the CoalitionThanks Sayreville EMT’s, Police, Fire Depts., Volunteers & ResidentsSAYREVILLE - As Governor Chris Christie moved through the crowd, he stopped several times to thankthose who helped during Superstorm Sandy. Pictured above are some of the police dept. and EMT’s.of Organizations. One of thefounders was Israel Varela.Some candidates chose toanswer the questions in bothSpanish and English or only ineither language.The full video of the AFTforum can be viewed onour website: www.AmboyGuardian.comAdvisory: South Amboy PoliceDepartment To ResidentsNews ReleaseSOUTH AMBOY - Therehas been a recent increase inmotor vehicle burglaries inour area. The South AmboyPolice Department will nottolerate this type of activity and will increase patrolswith both marked units andunmarked units. Almost allof the vehicles where entry was made were left unlocked, some containingloose change while othershad contents of signiicantvalue such as IPods, Com-Governor Christie Visits Sayreville onOne Year Anniversary of Superstorm Sandyputers and GPS units. Weare requesting that residentslock their vehicle doors andrefrain from leaving valuedpossessions overnight inparked vehicles. I am alsorequesting that residentsconsider leaving an exteriorlight illuminated throughoutthe evening hours. Please report any suspicious activityimmediately via 911 or theDepartment’s Main Numberat 732-721-0111.Chief Darren LaVigneElectionTuesday, Nov. 5, 2013Polls Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.Remember to Vote!SAYREVILLE - A hug says it all. Governor Chris Christie and Elaine Konopka embrace. Elaine Konopka andher granddaughter, Amanda Martino lank the Governor. During Governor Christie’s speech he mentioned awidow who insisted he take a tour inside of her home to see the destruction irst hand. He remarked that hewould never forget her or what she said. He said she might even be here today in the crowd. As he was shakinghands after his speech, Mrs. Konopka emerged from the crowd and said, “I’m the one you were talking about.”She also told the Governor, “You’re a good man. You did what you told me you were going to do.” Konopkawas one of the residents who took the buyout.*Photos by Carolyn MaxwellSAYREVILLE - During Governor Christie’s speech on10/29/13 he made it quite clearthat he was on a mission andhe would not abandon the residents until his mission is complete and the job is done.There were 3 stages after thedamage done by HurricaneSandy: Recover, Relief andRebuilding.12,000 workers from out ofstate came into New Jersey tohelp out. 100 homes in Sayreville were offered a buyout.“I have been called a bullyby some people. People inNew Jersey don’t get insultedby that title if you are ightingfor something that you believein,” Christie stated.He told those gathered, “Youhave a partner and a friend inme as long as you need me.Just hang in there and we willhang in there with you. Remember, there are still those inneed,”Christie related the story ofa widow who lived on Weber Street. “On my visit here,shortly after the storm, shetook me by the hand to gothrough the ruins of her house.Township oficials and mypeople who accompanied mefrom the state were very nervous because the house wasnot very stable. As we wentthrough her house I remember her showing me her husband’s chair that she would sitin to comfort her to bring backpleasant memories, amongstSouth Amboy City Council Meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday 11/6/13Mayor O’Brien & the Governorother mementos which werenow in ruins.”He remembered the smell ofthe mold and other rotting materials. Most of all, he remembered her, even though he didnot recall her name.”
2. The Amboy Guardian * November 6, 2013IF IT’S LOCALIT’S HERE!Gov. Chris Christie Visits Sayreville for 1 Yr. Anniversary of Sandy10/29/13*Photos by Joe Bayona & Carolyn MaxwellEVERY Wednesday & Friday Night From 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.The Door is Open at 6:30 p.m.Ukrainian Catholic Assumption School Auditorium,There is no smoking in theMeredith & Jacques Sts, Perth Amboyhall during Bingo Games.Bingo is operated on acash basis. No checks orcredit/debit cards are accepted. Our Bingoproceeds support Schooland Parish Programs.(kitchen is also open during bingo)We have a POWER BALL GAME!!! Bingo OficeThat Often Reaches 500 a Night!!!!! 732-826-1546S. Amboy Mayor Fred Henry &Sayreville Councilman Bill HenryGov. Christie speaks at the podium at Sayreville Engine Co. #1 on MacArthur Avenue.The Perth Amboy PoliceMembers of the EMT’sThe shirt says it all!Volunteers from Hope and HealingMrs. Kennedy O’BrienFuture voters were in the crowdAttn: Walgreens Customers:We Are Now Accepting Express Script Ins. PlansLUDWIG’S PHARMACYFREE Rx Pickup & DeliveryWE ACCEPT ALL PLANSIncluding Medicare Part “D”Fernando Oliveira, Proprietor475 Brace Ave., Perth AmboyTel: 732-442-6442 Fax: 732-442-5784M-F 9:30am-6:30pm Sat 9am-1pm Sun ClosedAssumptionCatholic SchoolMeredith and Jacques StreetsPerth AmboyMiddle States AccreditedNOW REGISTERINGPRE-K (4 YR OLD) KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1 -8NOW REGISTERING FOR 2013 - PTIONCATHOLICSCHOOL.NET
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4. The Amboy Guardian * November 6, 2013LOCAL PERSPECTIVEEDITORIALOff and RunningSome of Them AgainOn the front page of the paper we have a picture of 8 ofthe 9 candidates running forthe Perth Amboy Board of Education. As we mentioned ofthe front page, this photo wastaken at a Candidate’s Forumheld on Tuesday, 10/29/13. Ihappened to hear about thisforum through the grapevine.As you know our paper triesto print as many communityevents as possible. Unfortunately when we found outabout this forum, it was toolate to put in the paper.The AFT gave us plenty ofnotiication of their forum toput in our paper to inform thepublic.We are puzzled that the groupheading the 10/29/13 forumdid not contact us, especiallysince it would have been a freeservice. This is a service thatwe do to help promote community awareness.What was even more puzzling was the inconsistency ofthe question and answer session. There was no consistency when a candidate answeredin English or Spanish. We noticed that a lot of the people inthe audience were connectedin some ways to the candidates.Fortunately, some of the candidates running have had theirviews already stated whenthey ran for this ofice before.Some of the candidates aresitting or former Board Members.Some of these candidates arevery familiar to the viewerswho consistently attend theBoard of Education Meetingson watch them on PA-TV.Several of these candidateshave spoken out at the Boardof Education Meetings andwe have reported on theircomments. We have a 2 hourvideo on the AmboyGuardianwebsite www.amboyguardian.com showing the 10/28/13 forum.If you have a computer anddon’t have time to watch thewhole 2 hours, you can do asearch and put in the candidates name and it will comeup with comments they havemade in past meetings. Forsome insight, check out theJanuary 2, 2013 issue.When you go into our website, you will see a listing.Click on the one that says,“Past Editions.” Scroll downuntil you see the issue mentioned above. You will seesome of the candidates runningnow that were interviewed inthat edition. Some of the questions presented to them in thepast still are hanging over theBoard of Education now. Isn’tthe internet wonderful whenused constructively?Now, it’s up to you. Hereare the Perth Amboy Board ofEducation candidates and theirballot positions:Reyes Ortega 1-IMark Carvajal 2-IBenjamin L. Salerno 3-IDamaris Isales 4-IAnton J. Massopust 5-IJunior Iglesia 6-ISamuel Lebreault 7-IIsrael Varela 8-IAnthony Bermudez 9-IDon’t forget to vote for thefollowing ofices: Governor,Senator, Assembly, Freeholders and Sheriff. Most importantly, there are two very important public questions:Question 1 is to support Veterans to keep money that theyraised funds for to help themselves.Personally for Question 1, Iam shocked that the Veteranswere prohibited from doingthis before.Question 2 is to raise theminimum wage to 8.25 perhour. Subsequently there willbe an increase based on a costof living, if this passes.There have been two sides tothis issue. Whatever you feelings are, it is important to vote,especially on these two questions.Carolyn M. & Katherine M.Published by Amboy Guardian LLCP. O. Box 127 Perth Amboy New Jersey 08862(732) 896-4446Email - CRLYNMXWLL@AOL.COM(732) 261-2610 Email - KMASS514@GMAIL.COMCarolyn MaxwellActing Editor, Publisher & Advertising ManagerKatherine MassopustPaul W. WangLori MiskoffLayout & Asst. WriterStaff PhotographerWebsite ManagerThe Amboy Guardian will not be liable for advertising errors beyond the costof the space of the copy. Notiication must be made of errors in ads within oneweek of publication. Pictures may be claimed up to 3 weeks after publication, orby sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope with submission.Printed on 100% recycled paperTHE COMMUNITY VOICEFrom theOther SideThe following is an anonymous writing which will surelyhave an impact on all readers.This “From the Other Side”writing will bring you face toface with a soldier and onewho visited him at the wall.It is most appropriate that allshould read this at this time.At irst there was no place forus to go until someone put upthat black granite wall. Nowevery day and night my brothers and my sisters wait to seethe many people from placesafar ile in front of this wall.Many stopping briely andmany for hours and some thatcome on a regular basis. It ishard at irst, not that it’s gottenany easier, but it seems thatmany of the attitudes towardsthat Vietnam War that we wereinvolved in have changed.I can only pray that the oneson the other side have learnedsomething. And more “walls”as this one, need not ever bebuilt. Several members of myunit and many that I did notrecognize have called me tothe wall by touching my nameengraved upon it. The tearsaren’t necessary but are hard,even for me to hold back.Don’t feel guilty for not beingwith me my Brothers. Thiswas my destiny as it is yoursto be on that side of the wall.Touch the wall my Brothersso that we can share in thememories that we had. I havelearned to put the bad memories aside, and I rememberonly the pleasant times that wehad together. Tell our otherbrothers out there to come andvisit me. Not to say “goodbye” but to say “hello” and betogether and even for a shorttime and to ease that pain ofloss that we all still share.Today, an irresistible andloving call summons me tothe wall. As I approach, I cansee and elderly lady and as Iget closer and as I get closerI recognize her it’s Mama.As much as I have looked forward to this day, I also havedreaded it because I didn’tknow what reaction I wouldhave. Next to her, I suddenlysee my wife and immediatelyhow hard it must have been forher to come to this place. Andmy mind loods with the pleasant memories of thirty yearspast. There’s a young man in amilitary uniform standing withhis arms around her .MYGOD he has to be my son!Look at him trying to be theman without a tear in his eye.I yearn to tell him how proudI am. Seeing him standingtall, straight and proud in hisuniform, Mama comes closerand touches the wall and I feelthe soft and gentle touch I hadnot felt in so many years. Dadhas crossed to this side of thewall and through our touch; Itry to convey to her that Dadis doing ine and is not longersuffering or feeling pain. I seemy wife’s courage buildingas she sees Mama touch thewall and she approaches andlays her hand on my waitinghand. All the emotions, feelings, and memories of threedecades past lash between ourtouch and I tell her that “it’salright, carry on with your lifeand don’t worry about me”. Ican see as I look into her eyesthat she hears and a big burdenhas been lifted from her. Onwings of understanding.I watch as they lay lowersand other memories of mypast. My lucky charm thatwas taken from me and sent toher by my Commanding Oficer, a tattered and worn teddybear that I can barely remember having as I grew up .asa child. And several medalsthat I had earned and were presented to my wife. One is theKeep Those Letters Coming!We Love to Hear From You!Combat Infantry Bade that Iam very proud of and I noticethat my son is also wearingthat medal. I had earned minein the jungles of Vietnam andhe had probably earned his inthe deserts of Iraq. I can tellthat they are preparing to leaveand I try to take a mental picture of them together becauseI don’t know when I will seethem again. I wouldn’t blamethem if they were not to returnand can only thank them that Iwas not forgotten.My wife and Mama near thewall for one inal touch andso many years of indecision,fear, and sorrow are let go.As they turn to leave, I feelmy tears that had not lowedfor so many years form as ifdew droops as if on the otherside of the wall. They slowlymove away with only a glanceover their shoulders. My sonsuddenly stops and slowly returns. He stands straight andproud in front of me and snapsa salute. Something drawshim near the wall and he putshis hand upon etched stoneand touches my tears that hadformed dew drops on the faceof the wall. And I can tell thathe senses my presence andthe pride and love I have forhim. He falls to his knees andthe tears low from his eyesand I try my best to reassurehim that “it’s alright, and thetears do not make him less of aman”. As he moves back, wiping the tears from his eyes, hesilently mouths: “God BlessYou Dad”. And I say: “GodBless You Son, we will meetsomeday but in the meantimego on your way. There is nohurry. There is no hurry at all.As I see them walk off in thedistance I yell out to them andeveryone there today, as loudas I can: THANK YOU FORREMEMBERING!Barbara SkokanNight ofComedyWOODBRIDGE - The Woodbridge-Perth Amboy RotaryClub and Colonia Boy ScoutTroop #523 present the 4thAnnual NIGHT OF COMEDY!, featuring Don MacArthur, with Vinnie Nardiello,and hosted by Teddy Daniels.The Night of Comedy willtake place at the WoodbridgeMiddle School, 525 BarronAve., Woodbridge, New Jersey, on Friday, Nov. 15. Theshow begins at 8 p.m. and thedoors open at 7 p.m. Admission is 10. Proceeds to beneit local charities. For tickets,call 732-442-5533 or 732-2215706.
November 6, 2013 * The Amboy Guardian .5CommunityDinnersWhere to Find Us . . .IN CLIFFWOOD:A&P FOOD MARKET . 325 ROUTE 35IN FORDS:COLONIAL RESTAURANT.366 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.LIBERTY BAGEL CAFE.326 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.METROPOLITAN CAFE . 747 KING GEORGE’S RD.PUBLIC LIBRARY.211 FORD AVE.ROOSEVELT’S DELI .684 KING GEORGE’S RD.SUPER DUPER DELI III . 650 KING GEORGE’S RD.IN HOPELAWN:KRAUSZER’S.683 FLORIDA GROVE RD.SOVEREIGN BANK . 571 FLORIDA GROVE RD.IN ISELINTHOMAS PLOSKONKA C.P.A.1149 GREEN ST.IN LAURENCE HARBOR:HOFFMAN’S DELI . 5 LAURENCE PKWY.KRAUSZER’S.9 LAURENCE PKWY.IN MORGAN:SOUTHPINE LIQUORS .467 S. PINE AVE.IN PARLIN:DAD’S ROYAL BAKERY.3290 WASHINGTON RD.IN PERTH AMBOY:ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER . 178 BARRACKS ST.ALAMEDA CENTER . 303 ELM ST.AMBOY CHECK X-CHANGE .321 MAPLE ST.AMBOY EYE CARE .94 SMITH ST.AMBOY PHARMACY .186A SMITH ST.ANITA’S CORNER .664 BRACE AVE.ASIAN CAFE.271 KING ST.THE BARGE .201 FRONT ST.C-TOWN .272 MAPLE ST.CAPITAL ONE BANK . 313 STATE ST.CEDENO’S PHARMACY . 400 STATE ST.CITY HALL .260 HIGH ST.COPA DE ORO . 306 SMITH ST.CRISPY CHICKEN . 223 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.DUNKIN DONUTS . 587 FAYETTE ST.EASTSIDE DRY CLEANERS .87 SMITH ST.ELIZABETH CORNER . 175 HALL AVE.FAMILY FOOT CARE .252 SMITH ST.FLOWERS ‘N THINGS .69 SMITH ST.FU LIN . 79 SMITH ST.INVESTOR’S BANK . 598 STATE ST.JANKOWSKI COMMUNITY CENTER . 1 OLIVE ST.JEWISH RENAISSANCE MEDICAL CENTER . 272A HOBART ST.KIM’S DRY CLEANERS . 73 SMITH ST.LAUNDRY FACTORY . 162 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.LAUNDRY ON MADISON .285 MADISON AVE.LAW OFFICES . 708 CARSON AVE.LEE’S MARKET . 77 SMITH ST.LUDWIG’S PHARMACY .75 BRACE AVE.LUIGI’S RISTORANTE . 93 SMITH ST.MITRUSKA CHIROPRACTIC .788 CONVERY BLVD.PETRA BEST REALTY. 329 SMITH ST.POLICE HEADQUARTERS . 365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.PORTUGUESE MANOR . 310 ELM ST.PROVIDENT BANK . 339 STATE ST.PUBLIC LIBRARY .196 JEFFERSON ST.PUERTO RICAN ASSOCIATION .100 FIRST ST.QUICK CHEK .853 CONVERY BLVD.QUISQUEYA MARKET .249 MADISON AVE.RARITAN BAY AREA Y.M.C.A. .365 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER .530 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.SANTIBANA TRAVEL . 362 STATE ST.SCIORTINO’S RESTAURANT .473 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE.7-ELEVEN .553 SAYRE AVE.SHOP-RITE .365 CONVERY BLVD.SIPOS BAKERY . 365 SMITH ST.SOVEREIGN BANK . 365 CONVERY BLVD.SUPERIOR DINER.464 SMITH ST.SUPREMO SUPERMARKET .270 KING ST.TORRES MINI MARKET .403 BRUCK AVE.TOWN DRUGS & SURGICAL . 238 SMITH ST.WELLS FARGO . 214 SMITH ST.IN SAYREVILLE:BOROUGH HALL . 167 MAIN ST.SENIOR CENTER . 423 MAIN ST.SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT . 111 MAIN ST.VENEZIA PIZZERIA . 881 MAIN ST.IN SEWAREN:MOBY DICK’S .351 WEST AVE.PUBLIC LIBRARY .546 WEST AVE.SEWAREN CORNER DELI .514 WEST AVE.IN SOUTH AMBOY:AMBOY NATIONAL BANK .100 N. BROADWAYBROADWAY BAGELS .105 S. BROADWAYBROADWAY BISTRO .126 N. BROADWAYCENTER DELI .250 N. STEVENS AVE.CITY HALL .140 N. BROADWAYCOMMUNITY CENTER . 200 O’LEARY BLVD.KRAUSZER’S .200 N. BROADWAYKRAUSZER’S .717 BORDENTOWN AVE.PUBLIC LIBRARY .100 HOFFMAN PLAZASCIORTINO’S HARBOR LIGHTS . 132 S. BROADWAYSOUTH AMBOY MEDICAL CENTER.540 BORDENTOWN AVE.WELLS FARGO BANK.116 N. BROADWAYIN WOODBRIDGE:CHAMBER OF COMMERCE .91 MAIN ST.MAIN ST. FARM .107 MAIN ST.NEWS & TREATS . 99 MAIN ST.REO DINER .392 AMBOY AVE.ST. JOSEPH’S SENIORS RESIDENCE .1 ST. JOSEPH’S TERR.Attention! Our Newspaper is available at ShopRite, Perth Amboy at the Courtesy Counter!Attention! The Perth Amboy Free Public LibrarySatellite Location is Located on Brighton Avenue &Sadowski Pkwy until further notice!PERTH AMBOY - A.J. Community Center, One Olive St.on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 7p.m. Local churches, organizations and businesses havepartnered to sponsor the Sunday Community Dinners forthose in need of a warm mealand good company. For moreinfo call 732-826-1690 ext.4307. Dates for the dinnersare: October 27, November3,10,17,24.Community CalendarPerth AmboyTUES. Nov. 12WED. Nov. 13Library Board of Trustees, 5 p.m.City Hall, High St.UEZ, 6 p.m.City Hall, High St.BID, 7 p.m.City Hall, High St.City Council, Caucus, 4:30 p.m.City Hall, High St.City Council, Regular, 7 p.m.City Hall, High St.South AmboyWED. Nov. 6City Council, Business, 6 p.m.City Hall, N. BroadwayKearnyCottage OpenPERTH AMBOY - Come visitthe historic home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny. TheCottage is located at 63 Catalpa Ave, Perth Amboy, and isopen on Mondays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. andthe last Sunday of the monthfrom 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Kearny Cottage needs your help.Anyone interested in joiningthe Kearny Cottage HistoricalSociety please contact 732293-1090. We are on the web!www.KearnyCottage.orgHIV SupportPERTH AMBOY — RaritanBay Medical Center is sponsoring an HIV support groupmeeting on Monday’s at 6 p.m.Anyone diagnosed with or caring for someone infected withHIV is welcome to attend.Meetings are held at the hospital’s Perth Amboy Division,New Brunswick Avenue.To register or for more information, call (732) 324-5022.VolunteerFireightersNeededPERTH AMBOY - The PerthAmboy Fire Department: Volunteer Division needs members. Accepting men andwomen ages 18 years or older.Volunteers must be a PerthAmboy resident. For more information please contact 732442-3430.MonthlyBook ClubSEWAREN - There will bea monthly book club at theSewaren Library, 546 WestAve, Sewaren. For more infocall 732-634-7571 or emailsewarenlibrary@gmail.com.We are looking for adults tojoin a book club starting inNovember. Please ill out theattached form if you are interested in joining us. Day andtime will be determined byinterest. The irst Book will beDefending Jacob by WilliamLanday.Meet ‘N GreetThursday, November 7, 2013at The Barge RestaurantFree Buffet & Wine TastingSponsored by Perth Amboy UEZ/BID,Raritan Bay Oral Maxwillofacial & Cosmetic FacialSurgery , C.P.A. T. Ploskonka,Alan Siegel, Esq., Prospect Auto Body,Petra Best Realty, Getting Ahead in Business,York-Jersey Underwriters, Copa de Oro,CPS Signs, Soporterapido Lead Tech, IMN, RomakLLC, 123 Quickprint, The Barge Restaraunt &The Amboy GuardianRSVP Call Milton @ 732-306-0040
6. The Amboy Guardian * November 6, 2013The HUBS Celebrate Their 75th AnniversaryBy: Joe BayonaOn Saturday, Oct.12, TheHUBS had their 75th anniversary dinner. The dinnerwas attended by the members and invited dignitaries.Some of the dignitaries included: Wilda Diaz, (Mayorof Perth Amboy), John E.McCormac,(Mayor of Woodbridge), and AssemblymanCraig J. Coughlin, all ofwhom presented club president, Neil Tuber, with oficialproclamations.Unlike other fraternal organizations that have a branchin every city and state, “theHUBS,” is unique to PerthAmboy.Back in 1938 you had to besponsored by an organizationin order to play softball in thePerth Amboy Softball League.Four friends, Lou Hubner, JimKelly, John Burns, and HapsSpringer and their friends,wanted to play softball butcouldn’t ind a sponsor. It wasthen they decided to form aclub of their own. So on July15, 1938, in a borrowed clubhouse at the corner of Rector and Commerce Streets inPerth Amboy, “The HUBS”was born. HUBS is an acronym for: Honor, Unity, Brotherhood, and Service.In 1939, this group of youngmen having formed a newclub, decided to apply to playin the City Softball Leaguebut were denied for two reasons. One was that they weretoo young and inexperienced.They were told they would beoutclassed. The second wasthat there was room for 30teams and they, (The Hubs),would make it 31. Undaunted,these young upstarts appealedto City Commissioner, Al Waters, who listened to their story and decided to let The Hubsand another reject team in,bringing the City team rosterto 32. A irst in Perth AmboyLeague history.This new young and inexperienced team went on to beatevery team in the league except one, coming in a strongseco
708 Carson Ave., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732)826-5020 1201 E. Grand St., Unit 3A, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 (908)351-0957 Players & Cheerleaders Needed FORDS - Our Lady of Peace School, Fords is looking for basketball players grades 5 - 8 and Cheerleaders Grades K - 8 for their Sports Pro-gram. Open to anyone in the Metuchen Diocese. If your
