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Back To School Carnival – Salvation Army, Perth Amboy – 8/24/13

PERTH AMBOY – You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. On August 24, the Salvation Army had a back-to-school carnival which included activities and games for the children and food for everyone to enjoy.

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PAMA Picnic, Warren Park, Woodbridge 8/18/13

 * Photos by Joe Bayona

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Backpack Giveaway – St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, Perth Amboy, 8/23/13

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LOOKING BACK: Holland submarine, 1898

This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission.

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EDITORIAL: They Do Listen and Things Do Change

The Amboy Guardian readership reaches Perth Amboy, South Amboy and the surrounding towns. Because of our website, www.amboyguardian.com, we reach the whole world.

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Ending Celebration for Join In Special Needs

Patten School, Perth Amboy – 8/15/13  *Photos by Bob Ned — PERTH AMBOY – Thursday, August 15th, was the last day of the 6-week “Join In” Special Needs Program. An Ending Celebration took place in the rear yard of the EJ Patten School.

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Praise in the Park – 3-on-3 Basketball, 8/17/2013

*Photos by Bob Ned PERTH AMBOY – Abundant Life Worship Church, in partnership the City of Perth Amboy Department of Recreation, had a Praise in the Park 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on August 17. 

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Holy Spirit Ice Cream Social – Perth Amboy – 8/23/13

*Photos by Katherine Massopust – PERTH AMBOY – Good Shepherd Parish Holy Spirit hosted an Ice Cream Social. Proceeds of events went to needy families in our community.

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LOOKING BACK: Fertig’s Department Store

PERTH AMBOY – Interior of Fertig’s Department Store at the original site, 185 New Brunswick Ave., circa 1920’s. Shown in photos is David Fertig, grandfather to current owner, Rick Fertig. Fertig’s is one of the oldest of the remaining businesses in Perth Amboy.

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Amboy Bank Participates in NJ Bankers Build Initiative

MANASQUAN – Amboy Bankers become builders for a day. As a part of the NJBankers Build Initiative, Amboy Bank employees are pictured inside a Manasquan home that was damaged by Hurricane Sandy and is being restored by Coastal Habitat for Humanity.

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Honors Students Voice Their Opinion As Messengers of Peace

The Messengers of Peace, a student-run non-profit organization held their first meeting in August. The group consists of Honors Students who want to voice their concerns on the redefinition/elimination of the Honors programs in the Perth Amboy Public School System.

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Jewish Renaissance Medical Center Celebrates National Health Center Week

Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, the nation’s first ever faith-based federally qualified healthcare center, marked National Health Center Week 2013 with a Health Fair as part of a week-long campaign to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers as local solutions for affordable and accessible health care.

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Dominican Festival Perth Amboy – 8/16 – 8/18

*Photos by Eric Savory

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PNC Bank Honors Salvation Army

The new branch of PNC Bank recognized and honored the officers, staff and advisory board of the Perth Amboy Salvation Army. Maria Villegas, the PNC Branch Manager, hosted a lunch on Tuesday, July 30, to express the appreciation of PNC Bank for all the services and special programs provided by The Salvation Army to Perth Amboy and the surrounding communities.

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Children’s Author Visit – 8/7/13

  PERTH AMBOY – Artie Bennet, author of the children’s books, Poopendous and The Butt Book gave a presentation at the Satellite Library on Wednesday, August 7.

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Honors Presented at Council Meeting – 8/14/13

PERTH AMBOY  – 8/14/2013 *Photos by Katherine Massopust    

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
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