River View Observer April 16- April 30th

Volume 16, No. 4

April 16th - April 30th 2012 FREE PUBLICATION

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Pg. 2 On the Cover

Pg. 4 Madeline LoRe Pg. 5

Hudson Then . . . Again

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Restaurant Views

Pg. 17 At the Movies

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Art Shows, Theater and Craft Happenings Spring Up in Hudson

By Sally Deering

rom a mild winter comes a vibrant spring sprouting up all kinds of cultural happenings here in Hudson. Art shows, plays, crafts fairs and even free performances of one of America’s favorite musicals, “Hairspray!” are just some of the happenings going on around town. So why not throw off those wintery blahs and partake in some local culture created by artists in our community that will inspire the mind and soul.

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At St. Michael’s Church at Hamilton Park 252 9th Street, Jersey City www.jcity.org The Olivier Award-winning West End hit is now in Jersey City. Three sisters meet up on the eve of their mother’s funeral and things begin to hit the fan. It features Rosalind Ashford, Sandy Cockrell, Eileen Gaughan, Stephen Gleason, Joseph Langham and Susan Slotoroff.

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The Attic Ensemble 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City 201-413-9200 www.atticensemble.org Set in a shabby cottage on the coast of Maine, “Blood & Oil” is the wicked tale of a family’s unraveling secrets and the choices that haunt them. Fraternal twins, Allison and Madeline Wickham, reconnect on their birthday -- and the anniversary of their mother’s death -- by visiting a local psychic together. Once they arrive at Miss Daja’s Sitting Room, however, a young runaway becomes a conduit to a bitter family history the sisters’ father kept hidden from them -- and Miss Daja’s own grim secret is unearthed in the process.

“Silhouettes”

Hob’art Co-operative Gallery Now through Sun, April 22 Monroe Art Center 720 Monroe St, Hoboken For info: 551-689-0058 www.hob-art.org “Silhouettes” features the works of gallery members Patrick Deshayes, Joe Gilmore and Neri Orozco. Patrick Deshayes based his works on an essay about

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Baudelaire that compares the writer’s pen to a painter’s brush.

Joe Gilmore’s works deal with his emotional connection to his ancestors and having fun with it through the use of color and whimsy. Neri Orozco describes his work as “diverse sometimes perverse - all over abstract to magical reality (and) often heavily political and very funny to some while offending others.”

“Elements and Emotions”

Sat, April 28-Sun, May 20 Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 5 pm, and by appointment Opening reception Sat, Apr, 28, 5-8 pm Monroe Art Center 720 Monroe St, Hoboken For info: 201-319-1504 director@hob-art.org “Elements and Emotions” features the works of Leslie Rubman, Douglas Smith, and Abby Levine. Rubman’s work in found and recycled objects speaks to the nostalgia of passing time, each piece carrying a history of its own. Smith’s photographs provide an avenue which may induce or resurrect happiness, sadness, anger or metaphysical thoughts.

Levine’s wood wall reliefs appear

toy-like, amusing, and nonthreatening, but reveal a serious political message.

Curator’s Choice Exhibition

Now through April 29 Pro Arts Jersey City Studio 371 371 Warren St, Jersey City For info: 201- 736-7057 www.proartsjerseycity.org/events Pro Arts Jersey City in cooperation with Studio 371 and sponsored by Stephanie Panepinto is pleased to announce its first Curator’s Choice Exhibition. The exhibit features seven artists selected by six professional curators from the Metropolitan area during the one day portfolio review as part of a Pro Arts organized weekend of professional development for area artists. The selected artists are Sara Becktel, Laura Gravenstein, Marshall Jones, Vincent Salvati, Lynn Saville, Alonzo Smith and Debbie Teicholz.

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5K Run/Walk & Fair Sat., April 21, 10 am (rain or shine) Liberty State Park CRRNJ Terminal, Jersey City For info: www.hcia.org.

The Hudson County Improvement Authority’s (HCIA) annual Earth Day celebration kicks off with a 5K Run and the 5K Walk for Liberty sponsored by the Friends of Liberty State Park.

The theme for this year’s celebration is “Living the ‘Green’ Life,” which focuses on the home and how we can make our homes and neighborhoods “greener” as part of the national theme of “A Billion Acts of Green.”

Citywide Art Show

Fri-Mon, April 20-23, 5-7 pm Bayonne Community Museum 229 Broadway (corner of 9th Street), Bayonne “Art is alive in Bayonne,” says Bayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith about the first ever

Citywide Art Show at the Bayonne Community Museum. Sixty-six artists who are Bayonne residents will display their works. A jury of Bayonne residents headed by Anthony Sienkiewicz, painting instructor at the 4th Street Senior Center Art Club curated the exhibit and organized the event with Municipal Services Director Joseph A. Waks.

Mike Marino, New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy

Fri, April 27 at 9 pm The Music Box at The Borgata Casino Atlantic City Tickets: www.theborgata.com Born and raised in Jersey City, stand-up comedian Mike Marino is headlining at the Borgata Casino’s Music Box theater. See why Marino is known as New Jersey’s Bad Boy of Comedy.

HCCC Fine Arts Students Exhibit

Now through Mon, May 7, M-F, 9 am -5 pm Gallery at Brennan Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue Students from Hudson County Community College’s Fine Arts Department display their work.

Parks & Crafts Series, Part 1

Sat, May 12, 11am - 5pm Van Vorst Park Jersey Avenue between York and Montgomery Sts, Jersey City Highlights will include the Van Vorst Park Farmers Market; concerts in the afternoon; tasty grub by Home by the Range, the North Shore Adoption Van & Liberty Humane Society and D-I-Y Doggie Bandanas thanks to M. Avery Design Studio.

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Take a Gamble to Beat Cancer Madeline Fiadini LoRe Foundation hosts Casino Night for Cancer Prevention

By Sally Deering Madeline Fiadini LoRe is a two-time cancer survivor and her fight to beat the disease led her to start her own foundation to help others who might find themselves in her shoes. In 2008, she founded the Madeline Fiadini LoRe (MFL) Foundation for Cancer Prevention, and now, LoRe invites the Hudson community to take a gamble to help beat cancer.

Madeline LoRe On Sat., April 28, starting at 6 pm, the wheel of fortune will spin at the MFL Foundation’s Fourth Annual Casino Night at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, 39 East 22nd Street, Bayonne. For a $100 donation, guests will receive $50 in casino chips, delicious delicacies donated by local eateries and can participate in games including a Super 50/50 Cash Raffle.

Bayonne restaurants donating culinary dishes include Da Noi restaurant, Café Bello, Renato’s, Little Food Café, Joseph’s Deli, Nuova Venezia, San Dito’s, Broadway Bagels, Pizza Master and other pizzerias. Desserts will be from local sweet shops like Kupcake Kouture, Antonio & Vincent’s Bakery and Judickies Bakery.

And don’t forget to empty your jewelry box and bring the contents because “Jewelry by Peter” will be there to turn your gold into cash with part of the proceeds going to the Foundation.

LoRe and her staff at the MFL Foundation for Cancer Prevention are expecting another huge turnout and the monies they raise throughout the evening will pay for people tests and screenings for people with low-or-no-income who don’t have any financial assistance from government programs like Medicare, Medicaid or Charity Care. The foundation has already raised more than $200,000.

Anyone from the Hudson area is eligible. To apply, download the application from the Foundation’s website – www.mflfoundation.com.

Once the application is approved, the person can choose one of three hospitals for their procedure: Jersey City Medical Center, Bayonne Medical Center and Hoboken University Hospital.

“It’s critical that everyone is able to maintain their necessary screenings, especially those with a family history of cancer,” LoRe says. “I don’t want people to go through what I went through. “Early detection is the best prevention.

Why wait for a positive diagnosis?”

If you go: Casino Night sponsored by The MFL Foundation for Cancer Prevention Sat, April 28 at 6 pm Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center 39 East 22nd Street, Bayonne 201-437-9100 www.mflfoundation.com Contact: Madeline@mflfoundation.com

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Hudson Then...Again

The story of Elysian Fields Set in Motion in 1811

attracted visitors of all classes seeking recreational respites.

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By Maureen Wlodarczyk

The opening week of the

2012 major league baseball season got off to a quick start with the announcement of the proposed sale of the Los Angeles Dodgers to a consortium including basketball legend Magic Johnson and some hedge fund heavyweights for a record $2 billion. What a long, colorful road America’s favorite pastime has traveled since the days when the first competitive game of baseball was played in Hoboken over 165 years ago.

On that day in June 1846, two clubs, the New Yorks and the Knickerbockers, traveled across the Hudson to battle for the championship of New York in the park-like setting of Hoboken’s Elysian Fields.

Although the event didn’t generate much press interest at the time, it was reported

that a “sprinkling of fans” did gather around the field to view the goings-on. The game, won by the New Yorks in a rout, was played under rules drafted by baseball pioneer Alexander Cartwright. While baseball may be the first thing people think of when Elysian Fields is mentioned, its history is, in fact, a story of many years before and after that first baseball battle and a tale of good (and not so good) times there.

The story of Elysian Fields was set in motion

in 1811 when Colonel John Stevens III, Revolutionary War veteran, inventor, and Hoboken’s founding father, established the first-ever steam ferry service, the route linking Hoboken and New York City. Over the ensuing years, Elysian Fields became a growing favorite of locals and New Yorkers seeking a pleasure outing.

By the early 1830s, the natural beauty of its walkways, green lawns and river views, activities such as cricket and bass fishing, and amenities including picnic grounds

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at Sybil’s Cave, near the very spot where Mary’s lifeless body had lain. The murder case was never solved but was memorialized by Edgar Allen Poe in his detective tale “The Mystery of Marie Roget.”

Hudson Then...Again Cont’d from page 5

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: Past-Forward: A Three-Decade and Three-Thousand-Mile Journey Home, Young & Wicked: The Death of a Wayward Girl and Canary in a Cage: The Smith-Bennett Murder Case.

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Hoboken Street Map- Elysian Fields In 1893, the New York Herald ran a lengthy illustrated piece titled “Last of Famous Elysian Fields – The Long Favored Amusement Haunts of New Yorkers Soon to Disappear.”

The thrust of the article was a nostalgic look back in light of the expected loss of the last vestiges of what was the Elysian Fields “resort.” Among the sites highlighted, then gone, was the “celebrated” Colonnade Hotel, built in the 1830s and described as having had an “all-white front, Doric pillars and shingled roof” that “pleasantly contrasted with the soft green lawns and rich foliaged trees” around it. Another was the once nearby Otto Cottage Garden, a favorite of German-Americans who, according to the Herald, “tarried there to quaff their beer” and enjoy “their native talent” on an openair stage, joining in song as performers played “spirited ditties” on zithers and dulcet guitars.

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New York, who had come to Hoboken to celebrate the “May Fest.” That celebratory event had descended into mayhem at the Elysian Fields when a melee broke out between attendees and interloping young men belonging to New York gangs known as the “Rock Boys” and “Short Boys.” The press reported that gang members had helped themselves to sausages and beer and then took a cigar from a vendor and refused to pay for it, setting off what newspapers around the country headlined as the “Hoboken Riot.” Shots were fired, some deaths and many injuries were reported and more than 50 men were arrested.

And then there was Sybil’s Cave, a whole story on its own. Much has been written about that attraction, tucked beneath a high rocky cliff at the Elysian Fields, where its spring water once sold for a penny a glass and was touted to have “mysterious and invigorating medicinal qualities.” That was before the Board of Health did testing on the water in the 1880s, declaring it unfit for human consumption.

In the summer of 1841, a tragic event forever linked

Sybil’s Cave in Hoboken Sybil’s Cave and a young woman named Mary Cecilia Rogers. Mary, about 20 years old and said to be an exceptional beauty, lived in New York City with her widowed mother and worked as a salesgirl in a cigar shop. On July 25th, Mary left her home saying she was going to visit a relative in Manhattan. She never made it there and never returned home. Several days later, her battered body was found floating in the Hudson River, just offshore, at Sybil’s Cave. Every lurid detail of her death including graphic descriptions of her body and rumors about her personal life were splashed across the pages of newspapers across the country.

Less than three months after the discovery of her body, Mary’s fiancé traveled from New York to Hoboken where, drunk and despondent, he reportedly took poison and killed himself

Vision Walk fights Blindness Bayonne Mom Co-Chairs VisionWalk on Behalf of Her Son

Jeanette Hogan of Bayonne, whose 7-year-old son Jack is affected with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a retinal disease that progressively robs vision, is the Co-Chair this year of the Foundation Fighting Blindness’s sixth annual VisionWalk. In addition to playing sports and learning Braille, Hogan’s son Jack hopes to build on the $65,000 he and his friends and family have raised through VisionWalk.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness hosts the annual New York City 5K VisionWalk on Sat, April 21 at Central Park’s Bandshell. Registration begins at 8 am and the Walk starts 9 am. The event will raise money for research that will lead to preventions, treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease. These sight-stealing diseases affect more than 10 million Americans of all races and ethnic groups, young and old.

More than 1,000 community members are expected to participate this year. People are invited to form Walk teams or attend the free, family-friendly event, which will feature a bounce house, face painting, disc jockey, children’s activities, refreshments, and more. Community sponsors will include Blue Blade Steel and White Rose’s Good Neighbor program.

Since the VisionWalk program started in 2006, 75,000 walkers have taken part across the country and raised more than $20 million for blindness research.

“It’s heartbreaking to watch someone you love suffer from

a disease robbing them of their vision,” says Walk CoChair Michelle Veloce of Manhattan. “Fortunately, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is funding leading-edge research in promising areas and has already restored vision in breakthrough gene therapy clinical trials.

VisionWalk is an important event that will move us one step closer to a cure.”

To support or participate in the New York City VisionWalk visit www.VisionWalk.org or contact Event Manager Katie Van Benschoten at 212-244-1470 or KVanBenschoten River View Observer www.riverviewobserver.net

Photo by Steveamack.com Pictured on Friday April 13th at the opening of the first annual Citywide Art Show at the newly opened Bayonne Community Museum located at 229 Broadway, (corner of 9th Street) is (far left ) Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, and ( far right with glasses) Joe Waks; Bayonne Municipal Services Director and the many Bayonne artists who’s works were displayed at the show.

The show will be open to viewers on weekdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 20, and from Monday, April 23, through Friday, April 27, 2012.

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Representatives from dozens of Hudson County non-profit organizations in need of volunteer assistance will be there. Attendees to this Free Expo will be able to explore hundreds of local, short- and long-term Volunteer, Internship and Community Service opportunities, in a wide variety of service areas. The public is invited to stop by – from brand new through experienced volunteers, as well as everyone just thinking about checking it out.

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Set a good foundation Eclectic style can include a variety of periods and styles and is connected through the use of color, texture, shape and finish. With such a bevy of decor options, an eclectic room can easily turn chaotic. That’s why Valencich recommends starting with a good foundation, the floors.

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restaurant VIEWS

Biggie’s just got Bigger

Hoboken Cheese Steak King in New Digs at Old Clam Broth House

By Sally Deering Back in the day when I was a cub reporter at a local Hoboken weekly, the publisher would woo the crew to work on Saturday’s with one promise: Free takeout from Biggie’s. And it worked. Work would come to a screeching halt when our takeout orders arrived in a cardboard box packed with Biggie’s Cheese Steak subs, tender strips of beef under a thick slab of gooey melted provolone cheese smothered in smoky, fried onions encased in a long sub roll.

Biggie’s has been a Hoboken tradition since 1946 when Joseph “Biggie” Yaccarino sold clams from a pushcart to the longshoremen who imbibed in the bars along the waterfront.

He eventually opened Biggie’s on Madison Street

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and the business has been family-owned and operated ever since. In 2010, Biggie’s opened another location in Carlstadt on Rt. 17 and in 2011, just a few months before taking over the Clam Broth House; the family opened a Biggie’s in Tennessee.

Biggie’s on Newark Avenue had its grand opening in April. The place is now less formal than the previous Clam Broth House, which had a makeover by the previous owners. Biggie’s gave the dining room a more contemporary look by taking away the linen tablecloths and adding hightop tables and stools near the bar. And then there are the 19 big screen TVs on the walls showing sports that add a very animated backdrop. Near the entrance, amid all the TVs is an oil

painting of Biggie standing behind his pushcart.

Managing the new Biggie’s are Joe Biggie’s greatgrandsons Mike and Steve Ranuro and I stopped in on a recent Friday afternoon where Steve was running operations for all three Jersey locations.

Steve suggested I try the Chicken Portobello

Formaggio sandwich, a a juicy breast of chicken served on a crusty sub roll with Portobello mushrooms in Marsala wine with melted provolone cheese and a side of light, crispy waffle fries.

It was absolutely delicious.

“Our concept here is to have a much less formal, more relaxed atmosphere where people can come

in during lunch and after work,” Steve says. “From construction guys to business executives, we give them a place to watch the game and enjoy really good food.”

And there are lots of choices on the menu.

For Starters, a sampling of choices includes Thai Chili Calamari, Thai Coconut Shrimp, Crab Cake and Tuna Tacos; the Raw Bar offers Clams on the Half Shell, Oysters on the Half Shell, Scallops, and Steamed Mussels; Soups & Salads include Turkey Chili salad, Seafood Salad and Biggie’s Manhattan Clam Chowder; Entrees are plenty and feature Parmesan Crusted Flounder and a 14 oz. Rib Eye; Burgers come with a choice of toppings Cont’d on page 15

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Cont’d from page 15 - Biggies in Hoboken and there are Pizzas, too. The Sandwich menu tantalizes with Biggie’s Signature Cheese Steak, Garlic Mozzarella Cheese Steak, Pulled Pork, Shrimp Po Boy, Crab Cake, Spicy Tuna Wrap and Lobster Roll.

Biggie’s also has a dining room downstairs for private parties and has 3 big-screen TVs and seats about 40.

There’s also an extensive wine and beer list.

Hoboken residents seem to have only raves for Biggie’s and you can check out reviews on the Internet, like this one from Evan M. of Jersey City posted on Yelp.com: “Biggie’s keeps getting closer to five stars every day.

I had a delivery recently, which arrived in about twenty minutes. Clams Oreganato? Delivered to your door? Piping hot and delicious? That is awesome. Delicious pasta too.

I highly recommend every resident get a Biggie’s menu and keep it near their phone.

Next to try will be pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe.”

Biggie’s is an All-American success story that began with one man’s idea to sell clams from a pushcart. At Biggie’s, Joe Bigggie’s entrepreneurial spirit lives on three generations later as does his passion for fresh food and happy customers.

“We’re very customer-focused,” Steve says.

“That’s important to us.”

Jersey City to Host Korean Art Exhibit Cont’d It also exemplifies the ethnic and cultural diversity which defines our great city.” Organized by City Hall Art Curator Greg Brickey, the show will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, beginning now to Monday, April 30, 2012.For more information 201-547-6921.

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Jersey City to Host Korean Art Group Exhibition At City Hall’s Meagher Rotunda Gallery

The show is designed to highlight an eclectic mix of more than 30 established and emerging local Korean Artists, including Jin Hwan Cho, Hi Jo Nam, Hak Kyun Kim, as well as high school students Irene Y Lee, Grace Kim, Joon Young Park, and Nayun Jang.

“The Korean Artists’ Group exhibition allows artists to showcase and celebrate their cultural heritage, while sharing their work with the public,” said Jersey City Mayor Healy. “This exhibition is a powerful example of the work of local artists that residents and visitors to Jersey City should not miss. (Cont’d at top)

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STARGAZINE Aries ( Mar. 21- April 10)

Uranus the planet of change conjunct your Sun in the 10th house of career, status, and honor, indicate ongoing and exciting events that will be beneficial. Hold on as the ride may be bumpy but the result, when all is done, will be to set you on a new path that will bring financial stability and recognition.

Taurus (April 20 May 20) Jupiter and Venus in the 11th house governing hopes and wishes may find that a friendship blossoms and takes a romantic turn. Other indications in the solar chart imply this new found liaison won’t last long. The astral advice suggests caution and avoiding risk. A steady relationship is more valuable than that of a short term fling. Wisdom offers its own rewards.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Activity to the 12th house indicates a bit of gloom in your subconscious. Recent events haven’t found you walking on the sunny side of your emotional street.

You have internalized a situation and come to a wrong conclusion due to lack of information.

No reason to take everything so seriously as the astral aspects of May find you happy and relieved.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your sign rising finds you the center of positive attention.

People are noticing your style and every aspect of your walk and dress. You are a trend

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setter and seem to be in the spotlight and on stage. This may be a little unsettling for the normal Cancer native but enjoy and allow your ego to soar. You may always retreat to the sidelines but now is your time to shine.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The Moon may add to the emotional energy of the month. Your character may be tested. Have all your words of advice about forgiveness just been meant to please an audience or do you really have those core beliefs?

Someone from the past who has hurt you is asking for forgiveness and a connection in a time of need. You discover your true nature and it is good.

Virgo (Aug. 23- Sept. 22)

Mars in the 3rd house of communication indicates a need for caution in all you say and do.

Words have power and should be dealt out in moderation. Many Virgos have had issues in the past when speaking too forcefully. Now, especially it is wise to hold your tongue. Better to be prudent now and have no cause for regret.

Libra (Sept. 22 -Oct. 22)

There has been a tendency to put the hopes and desires of others before your own. Enter Saturn. Now you are able to make time for those things that excite you. Ask yourself what you might enjoy. It may be anything from starting a class at a museum, to sky diving, or just sitting on the beach and reading a book. You now have permission to be happy.

Month of April 2012 By J. Banta Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)A balance of love and beauty is coming into your life. The 5th house of

creativity and children offers an abundance of activity and good times in the month of April.

Enjoy the beginning of the return to happiness after a long period of uncertainty. Renovation of your surroundings and the ability to get your physical body in a desirable shape are in the stars for you now.

Sagittarius(Nov.22-Dec.21) You can attract a soul mate at this time. Your stars indicate the opportunity for love and romance. Those Sagittarius natives already bonded will renew their vows and enjoy a resurgence of happiness. Many times we take others for granted. Now with the astral energy of April you enjoy and savor every moment of

Capricorn (Dec.22 -Jan.19)

The astral advice suggests that all Capricorns watch their careers and their health as Pluto transits the 6th house. If you experience any pain or discomfort get it checked. If at work you sense a problem, deal with it. It is not a time to be in denial. Fast and caring attention to any problems this month ensures positive results and safety.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

Forget the gloom and doom of economic reports as aspects to the 8th house governing among other things, mortgage and taxes, indicates an easy “Yes” on a loan application. You may also expect a higher tax return. Go for the

gold and for your dreams in the month of April.

Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20)

Give the Universe the benefit of the doubt. Believe that there is a beautiful life plan for you and that you deserve happiness and love.

Go forward with this belief and with your stars you can attract a life even better than you might imagine. It is time to use your powers of manifestation to create a paradise in your own little corner of the world.

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EXIT On The Hudson Realty of Bayonne Receives Top Production and Spirit Awards EXIT On The Hudson Realty was recently awarded the top honors in their franchise region for both Real Estate transaction production and for Excellence in Cooperative Spirit. In addition, 3 agents were recognized for their individual production accomplishments.

The EXIT Realty regional area covers both New Jersey and Connecticut, and is comprised of over 40 offices throughout the states. Regional Owner Jack daSilva presented all awards at the Annual Awards Dinner event held recently in Woodbridge, NJ. Annette Rubin, franchise owner and Broker of Record of EXIT On The Hudson Realty said,” I am exceptionally proud of my staff and their collective hard work, This is no small achievement. Our office has about 35 agents; that is considered a modest size office; we outperformed offices with staffing counts of 80 to 90 agents in 2 and 3 office locations.” Mrs. Rubin attributed the success to several factors. “Foremost is the company culture we operate with. We don’t compete with each other – our goal is to work together for the best interest of our clients, not compete with each other for business. That’s why the Excellence in Spirit award means so much to me. You seldom achieve success in this industry without team effort.” She also stressed that training and continuing education of the agents is a priority in her office.

Top honors for individual agents’ production for 2011 went to Patricia Scord, Anita Jakubowski, Nancy D’Antonio, and Mrs. Rubin.

For more information about the office, the staff, or for questions about your Real Estate needs and goals, please call WXIT On The Hudson Realty directly at 201-437-0411 or visit their office at 808 Broadway, between 36th and 37th Streets in Bayonne.

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