The Amboy Guardian

[read at the 5/7/14 Board of Education meeting] My name is Barbara Skokan. I am a retired teacher of the PA School System. I loved every moment I spent teaching and working with the children of this City. It is obvious you have no idea how important these young minds are. They are the future […]

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I am writing to you today to express my endorsement for Ms. Karen Moffatt to be elevated to Principal of the Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century Elementary School. My name is Danielle Harris Lacasale and over the last year, Ms. Moffatt has been my direct supervisor while working two separate long term substituting positions at […]

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Attention all history lovers! John Dyke has produced an excellent  documentary on George Inness, his paintings and a very special look at Eagleswood. A lot of effort went into this video, which includes photos never seen before and a presentation of Eagleswood in its “glory days.” Inness’ special painting is in the Met Museum of […]

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Press Release South Amboy Mayor Fred A. Henry recently filed his petition to run for re-election.  However, he did so for the first time in 22 years without the endorsement of the South Amboy Democratic Committee.  At the March 15th screening of candidates the committee, with the backing of Chairman John T. O’Leary, chose John […]

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Regarding David Szilagyi’s February 26,2014 letter to the Amboy Guardian, “Statement from the Proprietary House on Dissolution of M.O.P.A.,” I found it disingenuous of Mr. Szilagyi to criticize Mr. Ward on the subject of money. Mr. Szilagyi’s 16-year career as Perth Amboy Councilman coincided with the 18-year reign of Mayor Joe Vas. Did Mr. Szilagyi […]

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As we all know by now, Malaysian Airline MH370 is missing and why? Where did it go and who hijacked this jet? Or did it crash into the ocean? Now here’s something very odd. There were some people on board the jet who work for a computer chip company called Freescale from Texas. They were […]

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On April 17, final papers were signed by the State of New Jersey appointing me, a State Employee, working for the Department of Parks and Forestry. [My] Duty Station will be the Royal Governor’s Mansion/Proprietary House. Officially I’m the gatekeeper and the eyes and ears of the State for the House. After a few weeks […]

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Reading the superb Guardian reports of the various actions of Mayor Diaz and Council meetings is greatly appreciated by hearing impaired residents like myself. It is even better than being in actual attendance. My sister Mary Farmer, now residing in Florida, receives her weekly copies of the Guardian. She avidly follows the city. She used […]

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The recent Supreme Court ruling on campaign financing reminds me of a George Orwell novel: “everyone is equal but some are more equal”. It seems proper to limit political donations by felons, foreigners, and corporations as they are not allowed to vote. Should there be any restrictions on campaign donations by a voter? Yes, just […]

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I will like to address the April 9th editorial from The Amboy Guardian. The main point of the article is that there is a widespread opposition from education advocates and stakeholders to the Core Curriculum Standardized Testing. The strongest opposition comes from those who believe that Standardized Testing is not an accurate measure for educational […]

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Someone asked me what’s is going on in Venezuela? That country is ready to collapse big time. There are many demonstrations and riots and many people in jail for protesting the Government. I wonder who started this civil unrest? Is Russia looking at this? Or is the United States just standing by? Say you know […]

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Ronald Reagan once said: “A people without a purpose is like a ship without a rudder.” Hopefully, the 2014 election will prove that people have found a solution to keep the constitution alive and well by removing the rubber stamp minions of the Obama administration which have gotten us in this quagmire of financial ruin. […]

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Daylight Saving Time has begun and the First Day of Spring was on March 20th. I also have good news for my friends out there because I saw my first Robin Red Breast in my backyard on March 15th. Your long winters nap is over or perhaps we should call it hibernation this year. New […]

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The Russian’s got Crimea and they are waving the Russian flag now. From what I have found out, the pro-Russian civilian force stormed those naval and air bases in Crimea, then Russian military took over by using force. Many are asking will Russia take over the rest of the Ukraine? The IMF said it will […]

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When I was a kid in Depression era Perth Amboy, I was greatly impressed by religious services exemplified by the priest. He looked so spiritual as he conducted the services in Carpatho-Russian and was accompanied by a first class a capella choir. I was further astounded when four men with baskets collected donations. In those […]

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The newspapers told of an electric automobile manufacturer that sells direct to its customers rather than through dealers. What’s wrong with that? Decades ago there was a policy of “fair trade” where a manufacturer dictated the retail price of its products. This anti-competitive policy was declared unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court. Selling direct to […]

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