River View Observer October 16-October 31st 2012

Volume 16, No. 10

October 16th - October 31st 2012 FREE PUBLICATION

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Pg. 2 On the Cover

Hudson County Community College Continues Breaking New Ground Under President Gabert’s 20-Year (and Counting) Leadership Pg. 5

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By Sally Deering n 1974, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) opened its doors in the heart of Journal Square with a limited curriculum taught in reconfigured office buildings like the former PSE&G on Sip Ave. in Jersey City.

Ten years after the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States

Association of Colleges accredited HCCC, the school brought in a new president, Dr. Glen Gabert of Chicago, who received his Ph.D. from Loyola University and held posts at two community colleges. 2012 marks Dr. Gabert’s 20th year as HCCC’s president and to honor this milestone, the HCCC Foundation recently established a scholarship in Dr. Galbert’s name. During his tenure, Dr. Gabert has made extensive changes to HCCC. There’s an additional campus – the North Hudson Higher Education Center in Union City – and classes are offered at Saint Peter’s University, New Jersey City University and several satellite sites including Kearny High School.

President Gabert continues to break new ground. Last November, HCCC put forth its plan for a new Learning Resource Center – a sixstory building to be built on Sip Avenue and feature a library, 30 classrooms, a rooftop terrace, reading room and coffee bar. con’t pg. 2

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The college will complete work on the building provided the ‘Building Our Future Bond Act’ is passed on Election Day (November 6th). If New Jersey voters approve the referendum, the state will release $750 million in bonds to New Jersey’s public and private two-and-four-year higher education institutions, which includes HCCC. Expanding a college is not just about acquiring buildings, according to Dr. Gabert. Since he’s been at the helm, HCCC’s enrollment has increased from 3,000 to 10,000 students annually and the school offers several more degree programs including Associate’s degrees in Art, Fine Arts and Science; and has included several academic divisions: Business; Health, Science and Technology; Humanities and Social Science; and Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management. The school continues to keep tuition low ($3,500 per year) and its standards high. No

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By Sally Deering

longer seen as a ‘school of last resort’ many students transfer to well-respected colleges after earning a degree at HCCC; and some even go on to get their Ph.D.’s – a terrific achievement for the student and a measure of success for HCCC. On a recent afternoon, Dr. Gabert took time out of his busy schedule to talk with Riverview Observer about his 20-year anniversary and the work he has done and still plans to do as President of HCCC. RVO: Prior to 1992, how did your background prepare you for your position at HCCC? GG: I’m a native of Chicago, a city boy. I went to school in downtown Chicago where I earned my Ph.D. at Loyola University. I started my career as Assistant to the President at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois, and then went on as Dean at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas.

RVO: What was HCCC like when you first came here?

GG: It was a troubled institution, a challenging institution. There was a lot of potential here that was unrealized. A lot of people had hope and good will about going forward – some pretty wonderful board members and a staff that was committed.

The real secret that HCCC has going for it. Even though we’ve had a 300 percent increase in student enrollment – it was 3,000 when I came— we serve fewer people per capita than any county college.

There’s a tremendous market here. We have a great product to sell – education. I feel like I have the only franchise to sell air conditioners in the state of Arizona.

RVO: How has the college changed?

GG: We have eight buildings in Jersey City and a big building in Union City on top of the Light-Rail. Our facilities are as fine as any college.

They’re state of the art, stunningly beautiful and well-equipped. con’t pg. 3

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Our class sizes are small – 25 students per class – and it’s a high-quality education.

Our teachers’ qualifications are like any traditional college. We have a broader curriculum. Before, it was a career curriculum. Now, students are transferring to schools all over the U.S. and they do well. We’re not an institution of last resort anymore. We see honor students come here.

I’ve had students come here from Saint Peter’s University and I’ve had a student go on to Stamford on a full-scholarship. It makes me feel good. That’s what it’s all about. Last year we graduated a thousand students. We’ve had a great group of people here over the years. Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise is a great guy. We’ve had some wonderful trustees, staff, and great students.

The college will have more campuses, I see a time when there will be a campus in West Hudson, Bayonne and a satellite on the waterfront.

I foresee an enrollment of 15,000-16,000 students per year. For some of our communities we don’t do a good job. When I hear a middle-class family taking a loan out when they can have their student come here and not do that, it makes me want to do a better job reaching middleclass families. We do a lot of online classes and we’re getting into it more and

more. Right now, we have a weekend division; you can get your degree just coming weekends. It’s been a good run and the work at this college is not finished.

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RVO: What were some of the most important changes you wanted to make at HCCC? GG: I wanted to make it a more student-service institution. Our facilities were so bad when I came; I wanted our students to be proud to come here. We passed a resolution that the college would stop renting facilities. We’re building this library and classrooms, and if the bond issue passes on November 6th, we’ll build a science center in Journal Square.

RVO: What do you see for the future of the college?

Will it become a four-year college?

GG: That’s not what we’re in business to do. The growth is not completed.

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Hudson Then...Again Lady Liberty

By Maureen Wlodarczyk On a recent lovely endof-summer day as I cruised up the Turnpike heading for Exit 14C and downtown Jersey City, I caught a glimpse of Lady Liberty in the distance . . . or as I like to call her, America’s most well-known immigrant. Measuring over 150 feet tall (base to torch, not including pedestal beneath) and weighing 225 tons, her famous green-patinated copper skin is less than the thickness of two pennies.

This month marks 126 years of faithful service by the iconic lady in the harbor.

The idea for the creation of a monument to commemorate the achievement of American independence and the alliance between France and the United States was put forth in France as early

as the 1860s. French political instability and financial issues delayed action until the 1870s when French sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned for the project.

the United States with fundraising activities taking place on both continents. It was agreed that our country would be responsible for the building of the pedestal for the statue and France was to be responsible for the creation of the statute, its transportation to America and assembly on-site.

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

Financing continued to be a problem and, in response, the project became a joint effort between France and

It is estimated that over 120,000 Americans contributed to the cause, many of Cont’d on page 6

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Hudson Then...Again Lady Liberty

Con’td from page 5 them giving a dollar or less in response to aggressive publicity Joseph Pulitzer.

Bartholdi completed the statue’s head and the arm holding the torch before he had finished the design for the full statue. The arm with torch was displayed at the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

The full design received a U.S patent in 1879. With the enormous size and scale of the statue, Bartholdi needed the assistance of an engineer to design the structural framework underneath. Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, took on that role. When completed, the statue was transported to the U.S. in 350 pieces that were reassembled on the newly--constructed pedestal over a 4-month period.

On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland presided over the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.

One of the groups participating in the celebratory ticker tape parade in New York and unveiling ceremonies on Bedloe’s Island was The Liberty Guards of Jersey City Heights,

a local French military and benevolent association. Some months earlier, that organization had honored Frederic Bartholdi by electing him their honorary president. The sculptor responded by letter, graciously thanking the group for the honor bestowed on him, enclosing a photograph of himself, and indicating that he would try to visit with them when next in America.

It was estimated that over 2 million people witnessed the spectacle of the first illumination of the Statue of Liberty and accompanying fireworks display on the evening of the 28th. A Hudson County newspaper reported that “from Guttenberg to Bergen Point, every point of advantage was occupied” including housetops, bluffs and the shoreline.

Some 1,500 people gathered on a hill north of Montgomery Street in Jersey City. At the City Hospital, local officials sat on the balcony where they had an excellent view of the bay and fireworks. The roads around the Communipaw shore were packed with people. Many homes were decorated with both American and French flags for the occasion and their stoops were full

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of excited residents. A cannon salute was fired at the Jersey City Yacht Club and crowds even gathered on the grounds of the New York Bay Cemetery in Greenville. Beyond local residents, hundreds more people came in from other locales on the railroad and city horse-cars were jammed with people determined not to miss the spectacle of a lifetime.

Lady Liberty stood quietly by, a shadowy figure in the dark of the evening. When the carefully choreographed illumination of the torch suddenly lit up the night sky, spectators erupted amid the roar of the horns of hundreds of boats ringing the statue.

Spectacular fireworks displays on Bedloe’s and Governor’s Island and at the Battery launched hundreds of colorful rockets that created images of the “stars and stripes” and the French tricolor flag, thrilling the assembled crowds.

Since then, on a daily basis and without any theatrics or fireworks, the Statue of Liberty has continued to inspire, thrill and create wide-eyed wonder as she greets immigrants from

every corner of the world or welcomes Americans home from their travels.

Maureen Wlodarczyk is a fourth-generation-born Jersey City girl and the author of three books about life in Jersey City in the 1800s and early 1900s: PastForward: A Three-Decade and Three-Thousand-Mile Journey Home, Young & Wicked: The Death of a Wayward Girl and Canary in a Cage: The SmithBennett Murder Case. For info: www.past-forward.com.

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FREE TIRE AMNESTY EVENT @ HHW DAYS Saturday, October 13, 9am-1pm Jersey City - Kearny Sunday, October 21, 9am-1pm Bayonne - Hoboken

Hudson County residents are asked to bring no more than 4 tires for proper disposal. If you cannot participate in this year’s Tire Amnesty Event, either store tires indoors (in a garage or shed) or cover them until they can be disposed of properly.*

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Marist Students Spend Final Days of Summer Planting

By Ryan Williams Four Marist High School students dedicated the final days of their summer vacation continuing the tradition of planting and caring for various fruits and vegetables in the garden located in the school’s quad. Juniors Maggie Farag, Christy Sze, and Ryan Williams along with sophomore Tina Sze worked the garden for the better part of an afternoon, preparing the soil and planting seeds.

These students were continuing a tradition started by members of Marist’s Champagnat Scholars Program, a program for the gifted and talented. In past years, these Growing Gardeners have planted a variety plants from

News in Photos The 2nd Annual Golden Door International Film Festival was held in Jersey City from October 11th to October 14th and according to organizers this years event was a huge success.

from cherry tomatoes to corn to strawberries. They planted an apple tree that continues to bear fruit.

Previously, students have planted exclusively during the spring and summer. However, this year fall plants such as carrots and kale were planted and have so far have been a

great success.

The Champagnat Scholars, who number twenty-seven strong, are looking forward to harvesting the crops that they put so much hard work into growing. These students are proving that they can create something amazing by working together!

Pictured on opening night at the Loew’s Theater in Jersey City Executive Director of the GDIF Bill Sorvino and his uncle actor Paul Sorvino.

For more info on this years GDIF visit www.riverviweobserver.net Huge crowds gathered for this years 9th Annual 4th Street Arts and Musical Festival held in downtown Jersey City on Octobrer 13th. Artists, musicians, merchants and residents of the downtown Jersey City area enjoyed the annual event.

Al Cupo, President of the Dante Alighieri Society in Jersey City smiles for our Observer camera during this months Jersey City Columbus Day Parade.

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The art of lighting: How to add design and function to your bathroom (BPT) - A bathroom remodel is one of the most-desired home updates; it changes the way you start and end your day and also touts a high return on investment.

Most homeowners focus on a new vanity, sink, tub or toilet. But one of the most-often-overlooked - yet important - parts of bath design is the lighting. Lighting not only affects the ambiance of the room, but also the functionality.

Location, location, location A single overhead light directly over the mirror can cause lots of shadows on the face. The same is true for vertical mirror lights too far from one another, which makes it difficult to do common tasks such as shaving

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or applying makeup. nstead, couple overhead lighting with a vertical light source on either side of the mirror for even lighting across the face.

Task lighting options If you already have an overhead light source, consider adding vertical task lighting. Robern Modular Lights have a neutral design that works with virtually any cabinet style or bath decor.

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On November 3, 2012 at Puccini’s Restaurant 1064 Westside Avenue Jersey City, NJ join the cause

at the MFL Foundations’s 4th Annual Gala. Contact the Foundation at 201-437-9100 or madeline@MFLFfounda tion

.com for tickets.

Mayor Mark Smith Presents...

Come down to Broadway in Bayonne on Friday October, 26th at 25th Street & Broadway Registration from 5-5:30 pm Free Face painting & popcorn -Trophies awarded to all winners For more information call 201-436-5057

Prizes given to top 3 girls & top 3 boys for more info call 201—858-6127 Sponsored by the Bayonne Special Improvement District, Bayonne UEZ, Bayonne Recreation Department, Colonial House of Pets, Petland Discounts, Dogtopia of Bayonne and the Big Apple Sports Palace Page 12- October 16th - October 31st River View Observer

restaurant VIEWS Bayonne’s Best Kept Secret!

Angelina’s Restaurant offers Fine Cuisine in a Cozy Hideaway

Ireland and from “Down the Shore”, Staten Island and New York. She has regulars from Pennsylvania who drive hours just for her Roast Pork. Her menu features a Tomato, Basil and Onion Salad; Romaine, Tomato and Onion Salad; Stuffed Artichokes; Eggplant Rollotine; Shrimp Saute; Dungeness Crabs; Shrimp Oregenato; Zuppa de Clams; Zuppa de Mussels; Prime Rib; Roast Pork; Veal or Chicken Cont’d on page 12

By Sally Deering

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hen you enter Angelina’s restaurant on Broadway in Bayonne, you’re greeted by an explosion of kitsch – a display of 45s and old photographs on the walls and music by 50’s and ‘60s groups like The Shirelles crooning from the speakers in a dining room that’s more like a salon with pink walls and red and white table settings. The place seats 35 lucky guests and if you’re one of those lucky ones, you’re in for a real treat and a dinner that will make you think your Italian mom is back in the kitchen cooking your favorites just for you.

Angelina Borrello is the owner and chef of Angelina’s and her son Jon Paul Schaffer is head mixologist and the two work together to give Angelina’s that unique mix of great food and fabulous drinks. On a recent visit, Jon Paul created three of his specialties, the Cherry Bomb, the Dreamcicle and a Mojito that were tasty, “zizzy” and absolutely “da bomb!” Jon Paul’s an artist when it comes to designing new drinks and each libation is a masterpiece of flavors.

That’s an understatement. Angelina does more than just cook. She creates! She has passion! She takes chicken and crab and shrimp and steak and cooks dishes to order with a Zen-like approach: Keep it simple and let the flavors stand out. She uses only fresh ingredients and nothing is left over and rehashed. And, it’s all cooked to order.

“My regulars don’t even look at the menu, they just tell me what they want and I go in the kitchen and cook it for them,” Angelina says.

And her regulars come from as far away as Australia, Thailand and Ireland and

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restaurant VIEWS Angelina’s Restaurant cont’d from page 11 served Parmagiana, Milanese, Francese or Piccata; and a Seafood Combo of Lobster, Dungeness Crabs, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams and Mussels over a Bed of Linguini that serves four.

Served at every table is a basket of Italian bread – Angelina’s been serving Italian bread from Paramount Bakery for 37 years – and it’s crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for mopping up the light sauces and gravies Angelina creates from her tiny kitchen.

She has desserts and coffee for after dinner and there’s really no particular closing time.

As Jon Paul says, “We close when the food runs out or when Angelina doesn’t want to cook anymore.”

Indeed, Angelina’s restaurant is as unique as Angelina. She works alone in the kitchen, no Sous chef, no dishwasher, just Angelina doOwner and Chef Angelina Borrello ing what she loves to do – cook. Not one for and her son Jon Paul Schaffer the spotlight, Angelina prefers making her outside Angelina’s Restaurant dishes the stars of the show.

On a recent Internet search, one happy customer, “Billy C” wrote this review of Angelina’s on Yelp.com: “Hidden Gem! Reasonable Prices! Awesome Chicken Parmagiana, best I’ve tasted. Pork Tenderloin was juicy, moist and delicious.

Escarole with garlic was spectacular. Angelina made baked clams even though it wasn’t on the menu. Best and freshest ingredients. Pasta is al dente. Angelina cooks by herself so don’t be in a hurry. Perfection takes time.”

Warm and welcoming, both Angelina and Jon Paul offer their guests a fantastic dining experience – great food, charming atmosphere and a graciousness you don’t find in a lot of restaurants these days.

If you haven’t tried Angelina’s, don’t hesitate. Grab your honey or your BFFs and head over to Angelina’s for a fabulous dining experience. It may be Bayonne’s best kept secret, but trust me, with delicious food like this, it won’t be for long.

Angelina’s Restaurant 928 Broadway (between 44th and 45th Streets) Bayonne, NJ 201-823-3322 Hours: Mon.-Sun., 5 p.m. ‘til closing

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14th Annual Stevens Cooperative School HARVEST FESTIVAL in Newport The Stevens Cooperative School in Newport invites you to celebrate the best of the season with your family, friends and neighbors.

Decorate pumpkins, compete in a cake walk and listen to live music as you sip apple cider and eat your favorite fall treats.

The Harvest Festival is FREE to attend and will be held rain or shine in Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood.

Sunday, October 21, 2012 11am to 4pm The Rivermarket Oval in Newport 100 River Drive

Photos from Bayonne Columbus Day Parade

Jersey City, NJ Sponsors: Morton Williams; 14th Street Garden Center; Amelia’s Bistro; Boca Grande; Cocoa Bakery; Kobrick’s Coffee Company; NYC BEC LLC; and Roman Nose.

For more details, visit www. stevenscoop.org.

For directions to Newport, visit www.NewportNJ.com.

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