School Shootings
School shootings are in the news again. They demonstrate the vulnerability of “Gun Free Zones”. One report said they began around 1990 and became more common. They were unknown before the 1968 Gun Control Act.
What is a possible cause? Since the Supreme Court banned displays of the Ten Commandments they have become common. The Ten Commandments are a symbol of moral training, the killings show a lack of morality. Can we restore moral training to schools? Why not?
Another solution could be a lack of medical care for students. Could we extend Medicare to children from age ten to nineteen? Certainly, these killers had something wrong with them.
Ronald A. Sobieraj
Marianne J. Brehun
1935-2018
This week, Marianne Brehun passed away. She was very active in the community. I first met her during the Bicentennial in 1975 when she served in a few committees. From then until now she served leadership roles in the Woman’s Club, the Proprietary House Association, Raritan Bay Hospital Auxiliary, and the CAP (Citizen’s Advisory Panel) for the chemical companies in Perth Amboy. The last time I served on a committee with her was the Fire Department Anniversary Committee.
Once I was very sick and in the hospital for a long time, Marianne came every Wednesday with her signature cup of coffee in hand and sat with me and told me the news of Perth Amboy.
Marianne’s whole life was spent in service to this community. Rest in Peace, Marianne. You paid your dues. Rest in Peace.
Anton J. Massopust
City Historian
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
New Perth Amboy History
Documentary
PERTH AMBOY – “F. Luis Mora, An American Master in Perth Amboy” is set to premier on local Comcast TV Channel 34, and on Fios Channel 67/68. This documentary was created & produced by local historian & businessman John Kerry Dyke.
Who is F. Luis Mora? His full name is Francis Luis Mora, although he preferred to just be called Luis. Today, many art experts & galleries refer to him as “America’s First Great Hispanic Artist”, and his paintings are on display across the country including in The White House. His family roots go back to Uruguay, Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico & France.
The Mora Family immigrated to Perth Amboy by 1881, bringing a very young F. Luis. His father, Domingo Mora, was employed by the Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Company as its Chief Design Director. Domingo’s sculptures, designs & influence grace the facades of many Perth Amboy buildings, as well as important structures throughout the United States. And Domingo’s great artistic ability was inherited by his son, F. Luis.
This documentary focuses on F.Luis Mora’s relationship with Perth Amboy and many of his great works that were created here. And of course, period images of Perth Amboy (including those from rare glass negatives) are including in this film.
Check the Comcast Channel 34 or Fios 67/68 schedule for viewing times.
John K. Dyke
