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Date: August 26, 1995 PRICELESS Vol. 4 Issue 10 Locals Win $5.9 Million South Amboy Septemberfest Sept. 10 The Annual South Amboy sponsored by Mechanicsville Hose Com- September!est Street Festival will be held pany Engine 10, S. Amboy Fire Dept. The on Sunday, September 10th. from 10 a.m. to "Hole in the Wall Gang." It should be a 6 p.m. on Broadway. The rain or shine really fun-filled day for the entire family, so event features tree admission, entertain- don't miss it! ment all day, ethnic & traditional foods (burgers, hot dogs, etc.), an Antique Auto Show, Pony Rides. Kiddie Rides, Arts & Crafts, and other vendors. A special ap- Board Approves pearance by Mix 105-WMXV radio from I- Bus to Eisenhower 3 p.m. For info call 721-9278. The event is The Sayreville Board of Education voted 6-3 to approve a bus for children from New Jersey Lottery Harbour Club to Eisenhower School each Trenton. U.i Flea Market Sept. 16 day. School officials wanted to cease the Court Sancta Maria #382 and the transportation, saying Harbour Club was Knights of Columbus #426 are having a too close to the school, but parents protested joint Flea Market on Saturday, September loudly, citing safety of their children on the 16, at the K of C parking lot on Stevens Ave. always busy Ernston Road. Anyone interested in renting a table for $ 10. The Harbour Club children have al- please call Fay at 721-7314 or Steve 727- ways taken the bus, since the complex was 1707. built about 10 years ago.

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South Amboy residents, Stanley & Kathleen Moskal fulfilled almost everyone's wildest dream, by winning $5.9 million in the pick-6 Lotto on August 14th. They were the sole winners out of 3.7 million tickets that were sold for the drawing. First installment was $106,657. The winning numbers - 3. 7, 21, 25. 27. 29 - are the birthdate numbers of their 4 children, as well as their own. Kathleen said that she prays to her deceased dad's picture on the TV, before the lotto numbers are chosen, and says "Come on. Dad, pick my numbers tonight!" Congratulations, Stan & Kathleen!" Free Flu Shots for the Public Bayshore Community Hospital is of- Middletown Medical Arts Plaza, 370 Route fering free flu shots in cooperation with the 35, Middletown. VN A of Central New Jersey at the follow- • Monday. October 23. 4:00 p.m. to ing locations: 6:00 p.m. Bayshore Community Hospital's • Thursday, October 19, 10 a.m. to 12 Employee Health Department. noon.. The Bayshore Diagnostic Center, • Monday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Insta-Care Medical Center, Marlboro Plaza, Routes 9 & 520. Sacred Heart Picnic Englishtown. The 3rd Annual Sacred Heart Parish For more information, please contact Picnic is set for Sun.. Sept. 10 at Burkes Bayshore Community Hospital's Consumer Park in Sayreville. Tickets are now on sale Health Education department at 908-739- after all Masses or call 727-1931. Adults 5919. $10 p/p, Children 5-17 $5 p/p, under age 5 are free. Buy your tickets now, no tickets Dinner Dance Sept. 23 will be available at the gate. South Amboy Knights of Columbus #426 is sponsoring their 95th Past Grand Indoor Flea Market Knight Dinner-Dance on Saturday. Septem- St. Maltha's Guild of Christ Church. ber 23, honoring P.G.K. Alan Chodkiewicz. South Amboy. is holding an Indoor Flea The evening will consist of entertainment Market in Memorial Hall, Main St. South by Bobby Byrne, buffet, and open bar. Price Amboy on Saturday. September 16. 1995 is $25. For information and tickets, call Bill from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 721-7314. Anyone wishing to rent a vendor's table for $ 12.00 is asked to call 908-721 -1160 or Golf Tourney Oct. 9 908-679-6805. The Friends of Jack O'Leary will be Mother Teresa gives a religious medal to South Amboy's Mary Horezga at the holding their 2nd Annual Columbus Day Missionaries of Charity in Plainfield recently. Other South Amboy residents in the photo include: Mary O'Leary (directly in back of Mother Teresa), Kaitlyn Katko (to Golf Tournament on October 9th. For fur- O'Leary's left) and young Buddy Keir (foreground). ther information, call Mary Lou DeBlis at 525-5960 or Tom O'Leary at 721 -8017. A group of South Amboy residents The South Amboy contingent was Next Issue recently trekked to Plainfield to see led by Mary O'Leary, and she was joined Mother Teresa, who is considered by by Mary and Walter Horezga, their 5 September 23 many to be a "living saint." children, Mary Theresa, Mary Ann, Notice Mother Teresa visited the Mission- Walter. Andrew, Joseph, and also Nancy All Deadlines The South Amboy Human Rela- aries of Charity in Plainfield, after ac- Pavich. Carol Lukie, Christine Keir, tions Commission will meet on Thurs- cepting 10 women into her order at cer- Buddy Keir. and Kaitlyn Katko. September 13 day August 31. 1995 in the South emonies in Newark's Sacred Heart Ca- Mother Teresa gave each of them a Amboy Senior Citizens Building lo- thedral. The nuns agreed to live a life of religious medal, and they all seemed to cated at 108 South Stevens Avenue, poverty, chastity, obedience, and to serve agree that meeting her was a wonderful Call 727-0398 South Amboy, NJ. This meeting is the poorest of the poor. experience, and that she was a truly open to the public. special person. 2 August 26, 1995 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Talk of the Towns Pleasant Little Trivia Happy Ads by Tom Burkard by Tom Burkard Hurry up and get better, Jerry Former "Crown" Writer Makes it 1. The bait stand on Rt. 35 in the O'Connor, you are missed by all of your Big Melrose section of Sayreville in the 60's? a. brothers at the hall! Brothers of K of C Council 426 If you happened to be around Ihe halls Palmer's b. Hook, Line & Sinker c. Taylor's of St. Mary's in 1968-69, you probably 2. Was once located where Hunka Congratulations Mike & Sandy Reilly noticed a very talented sportswriter, George Bunka is currently found on Jernee Mill Rd. of South Amboy, on the birth of their Morgan, whose column, "By George" was in Sayreville? a. Backroads Bar b. Journey #1 HITS ON AUG. 26 new and beautiful baby girl, Amelia, always most interesting. Now known as Mill Inn c. J.M. Bar & Grill 1980 - Magic - Olivia Newton Johnj who was born on Aug. 7th! Christopher Morgan, he has really gone 3. Grand Marshal of S. Amboy "s St. 1979 - My Sharona - The Knack 1969 - Honky Tonk Women - places! He has been working for many Patrick's Day Parade in '84? a. Sean An Old Friend McSorley b. Shamus O'Doul c. Alfred Rolling Stones years for the very popular National Enquirer, 1958 - Little Star - Elegants and is currently an Associate Editor. Way O'Connor Prayers & Good Wishes for a speedy to go, George . .. Christopher! 4. Editor-in-Chief of St. Mary's recovery are extended to Norbert "Crown" in 1949-50? a. Betty Seaman b. "Norbie" Smith, one of the greatest Durski Picnic - A Huge Success! Mary Mendes c. Jack O'Brien coaches in Sayreville's his- The Durski Family Picnic was once 5. Won the award for St. Mary's most tory! again a huge success! The annual event outstanding student in the Class of '56? a. A Former Player drew 49 family members, and was held in Thomas Pristavec b. Michael Moryn c. Point Pleasant Beach. We're told the food Thomas McCarthy was simply out of this world! 6. Hoffman's top bowler in 1966-67? SOUTH AMBOY Morgan Gains Hall of Fame a. Ernie Read b. Bill Clayton c. Russ SAYREVILLE TIMES P.O. BOX 3027 • SOUTH AMBOY NJ. 08879 Norman Morgan, a great first baseman Thomsen Thank You Tel. 727-0398 Fax 727-7721 for South Amboy High in the early '30's, 7. S. Amboy's Shade Tree Commis- was a minor league baseball player for a sioner in '70? a. Edward Freeman b. John We would like to thank Publisher brief time, and thanks to Charlie Steuber Stanovich c. Jack McCreary the South Amboy Police Tom Burkard bringing that fact to our attention, the late 8. St. Mary's High's literary magazine Dept., especially officers Glen Feature Writers Norman is now welcomed into The South in the late 60's was called? a. Eagles Den b. Malkiewicz and David Kales, Virginia Stillwagon Amboy Times Sports Hall of Fame. Blue c. Blue & Gold Teo Weber 9. Barber Shop located on Pulaski Ave. the South Amboy First Aid, in Sayreville in '49? a. Ted's B. Nick's c. Father Leonard, the nurses Joanne Olchvary K of C Helps Kids Jim's and staff of Memorial Medical Beverly Kovacs 97 local retarded youngsters enjoyed 10. The theme for St. Mary's Christ- Center, and the Gundrum Sgt. Jerry Pizzillo camp this summer, at the Hercules Recre- mas Ball in '68 was? a. Holly & Ivy b. Funeral Services for their ation Area, thanks to the efforts and fund Silver Bells c. Christmas Dreams Poet Laureate raisers by the Knights of Columbus. Direc- 11. In '57, this Hoffman grad finished assistance in our time of need. Albert Gomolka Jr. tor of the Retarded Citizens of Say re vi lie 1st on this Air Force AFQ test? a. Fred We would also like to Group, Alex Scocco, said that this was the Mullaney b. Rich Trentonian c. John thank all our family, friends Advertising Mgr. 27th successful camp run for the unfortu- Drews and neighbors whose support Steve Schmid nate children. Scocco was recently pre- 12. Sayreville's Borough Attorney in Opinions and comments in primed articles do no! necessar- is deeply appreciated. ily reflect the opinion of The South Amboy-Sayrevillc Times, sented with a check for $ 1,872.90 from the 1981? a. Edwin Kolodziej b. Alan Karcher c. 1991. The Family of This newspaper will not be liable for errors appearing in the South Amboy K of C 426 by Fund Raiser c. Cal Rifkin editorial copy or advertising beyond the cost of space occupied Chairman Gene Witkowski, PGK Alan Alfred Smith by error. Chodkiewicz, and Current Grand Knight, qoi George Kardos. DO. oc.

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Ellen iary will be meeting on Monday, September and both died from drug over- Florence Krainski, John Kozak (another White was President of the National Honor 11, 1995 in the Medical Center cafeteria. Melrose man, and a great guy), Monica doses, and Sayreville High seniors were Society ... New members are welcome to attend. Doors Krill, Glenn Krumbine, John Lawrence, cruising town, and paying a meager .36 Club Presidents were: German Club, open at 7:00 p.m. Marlene Letts, Diane Kukulski, Joanne cents per gallon for gasoline ... Mary Jane Gutkowski; Spanish - Diane Retired and working professionals are Laptosh, Michael Lock wood (Morgan busi- Popular teachers at War Memorial were: Jones; Future Teachers of America, Char- invited to take an active role in the Medical nessman), Fred Gilfillan, Barbara Kolojay, John lotte Carosh; Political Science, Pat Center's mission by becoming an auxilian. Bellew, Barbara Day, Hari Sharma, Kerry Stephen Loniewski, Edward Lotkowitz O'Connor; Future Business Leaders of The group meets monthly at the Medi- Glum, Lorraine Koncz, Colette Solinski, (a great keyboard player), Keith Manion America, Joel Thompson; Physical Sci- cal Center and plans annual social activities William Doll, Patricia llaltli. Lorraine (lefty who threw some beautiful pitches to ence Club - John Vicari; Pep Club - Cindy and fund-raising events. Potocki, John Resh, Steve Cserr, Patti Lynn us on Mechanicsville Babe Ruth team in Geant; Beverly Dolgos was Homecoming For more information, call Auxiliary Osiecki. Susan Curato, John O'Rourke ... '66), Elaine Mango, Bill Marine, Bob Queen... Bev Skurka was Capt. and Nancy President Mary Dobrowski at (908) 727- Masterson (60' s drummer turned business- The yearbook was dedicated to John Sipo co-capt. of the Twirlers... The Color 3546. man), Judith Ann McCormick, Thomas Gutkowski ... Betsy Cottrell was the Edi- Guard Capt. was Karen Gostkowski and Misiewicz, Linda Monks, Val Nadin, Daniel tor-in-Chief ... Robert Fleming was Board Co-Capt. Linda Betzler... Karen Downey Mosakowski, Ken Noble, Chris O'Brien, Free Screenings at Secretary... '7()'s Valedictorian was Jerome was Drum Majorette ... Mary O'Connell (S. Amboy Doctor's Asst.), Trzeciakowski, and Salutatorian was Ronald "Patton" was chosen movie of the year, Bayshore Hospital David Parsons, Nancy Pease (remember the McClain . . . Senior Class Officers were:" and George C. Scott won an Academy Prostate Cancer Screening movie?), Pres. Joseph Gabel, V.P. Anne Elwood, Award for his performance... In Sayreville, Tuesday, Oct. 10,7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sec. Lorraine Vargo, (Hello, Lorraine, where Robert Pomykala, Kathy Rock, Gary Dan McCarthy was Pres. of the National at Bayshore's Outpatient Area, conducted are you?), Treas. Debra Cuddihy ... Ryan, Mary Lou Sauer, Suzanne Shaver, Thespian Society . . . 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Anna Friberg, Jeanne Fodor, Arlene Fross, President, Gary DeLena V.P., Donna Unkel to Jim Ryan, Eric Kaiser, Jason Carol Golaszewski, David Griffith, Ken- Treas., Claudia Kutz, Recording Sec, Pat Sayreville's Class of '70 brought plenty neth Hand, Patricia Hathcock, Elizabeth Buckalew, Corresponding Sec. . . . Karen of style & talent into the new decade. A Dombrowski, Brian McLaughlin, Himey, Debra Hyslop, Jo Ann Johns, JoAnn Fleming and Pat O'Connor were Editors- large class in number, but much larger than Dan Salmon. Kane, Dennis Kehoe, George Kern (S. in-Chief of the "Echo Lites" . . . T.A.P. most in true caring & sharing! Tom & Nancy Burkard

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(908) 721-1166 222 AUGUSTA STREET SOUTH AMBOY, N.J 08879 at 727-6904 South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 26, 1995 7 Places to Go and Things to Do by Beverly Kovacs Desert Flower Having been a scout leader for 20 years would let them conduct the tour. by Albert Gomolka, Jr., Times Poet Laureate c. 1974 as my mother before me, one of our favorite Who better than they to convey the trips was the Staten Island Ferry and Statue feeling of the time. The Great Hall then had A desert flower in the sun Lifting me from my lowly spirit of Liberty. long pews, where they were called and Is how I think of you For you were smiling there ... We would drive to the ferry and park in given numbers. The hall had the dark and For as I walked amongst the cacti the lot, and take the ferry to Manhattan. In musty smell of long ago, which lent itself to Your face in the flower grew ... A desert flower, enchanting flower those days it was a nickel and today a the ambience of the time. Plus the rooms Its radiance and you are one quarter. The most fun was the ferry ride were much as they were then. The rangers I sadly roamed in the sandy sea So though I seemed alone in the desert itself. Not just the sight of the Statue but said that when it was quiet sometimes it Not like on the beach of back home You were with me there under the also Ellis Island. When the ferry docks it seemed you could hear the shuffle and noises The waves, the dunes, held nothing sun ... tends to hit the pier on the way in. All the of people. If only those walls could talk. more kids and I would line up at the rail and The restoration has taken away this Than the feeling of being alone ... So if at times alone you feel someone would always shout, "Oh no! feeling. Where the pews stood, there are And no one may be there to see We're gonna crash!" We never lost a soul, now information desks, headphones, and Just me and the cacti and sand and sun Simply smile thy radiance, knowing but it made for great stories. From there the rooms you sit in and hear the stories. The And heat but nothing more You're this flower, and remember short walk across to Battery Park and lunch, island is gorgeous since it's been redone, And then a flower appearing there me .. . and souvenirs. The cost then was $3.25 to but unless you were there to see its original That wasn't there before ... the Statue. Today it is $8.50. The kids appearance, it seems to have lost the old A desert flower in the sun would go up and down umpteen times. charm. But the lure is still there. On my A mirage not of water, but one of Is how I think of you But being the Alex Haley of my family, recent trip I found the ship the "Seawark" beauty For as 1 walked amongst the cacti the lure and beauty of Ellis Island capti- that my grandparents arrived on from Hun- Whose loveliness could not compare Your face in the flower grew. vated my imagination. What did my grand- gary through Antwerp, Belgium. parents and others think when they saw If you would like to forego New York these things, and what was the trip like for in favor of New Jersey, you may do so via them? When the park service began the the N.J. Turnpike and Liberty State Park. tours in the late 1970's, I jumped at the Liberty Science Center is in the same area, chance to find out. They ran small boats to but that's a trip for another day. The boats the island. A few times people were on leave at 9-11-1 and the last at 3 p.m. I DELIO'S board who entered this country through guarantee once you go you'll be back! there and would cry and tell their stories of We also are planning a bus ride to New leaving their homelands and families for Hope, Pa. for sometime in September, let this strange new land. The park rangers me know if you're interested! PIZZA See you next month! Sicilian Pizza • NEW! Chicken Calzone Our Lady of Victories School News Calzones . Sausage Rolls Broccoli Rolls • Italian Dinners Our Lady of Victories School, September 6th. with the exception of the Sayreville, will begin with an opening Mass three and four year old students who will be • Hot or Cold Subs at 8:15 a.m. for the faculty and staff on attending classes on Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday, September 5th followed by break- only. They will begin school on Thursday, fast and a faculty meeting. September 7th. 1 All students (3 year old Beginnings The school will have a 12:00 dismissal DELIO through Grade 8) will return to school for on the first three days (Wed., Thurs., Fri.) LUNCH TIME SPECIAL Mon. thru Fri. 11 am-2 pm the 1995-96 school year on Wednesday, with the exception ol the 3 year old Begin- nings program. Their hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2 PLAIN SLICES OF PIZZA 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. On & A LARGE SOFT DRINK Friday, September 8th, the student body $2.50 The Spinal Column will attend Mass to celebrate the opening of by Dr. John Misiewicz, D.C. school, and to initiate the 8th grade students as the senior members of Our Lady of Vic- Avoid Injury While Enjoying tories School. This year we will welcome Golfing approximately 90 new students toour school. Look for Most golf injuries are related to the We offer a hot lunch each day, and an swing. The most common injuries are to the our special offer after school care program. For information, lower back, and for right handed people, the located on the kindly call the school office at 254-1676. left wrist, followed by the left hand, left pizza boxes. Clip & Save 12 Coupons shoulder and left knee. Left handed people & receive a large would be the opposite: the right wrist, fol- plain pizza lowed by the right hand, right shoulder and Military Update right knee. Springs, strains and tendonitis U.S. Marine Robert W. Thomas, son of FREE are the most common complaints. Bob and Kathy Thomas of South Amboy Injuries can be prevented or minimized was recently promoted to Lance Corporal. 120 N. Broadway with proper preparation. Following are He serves with the Marine Corps Secu- NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK q Amhnv some simple steps to take to avoid injury rity Force Co., stationed at Strategic Weap- Mon-Thurs. 11:00am-10:30pm vJ' -TLUllJUy and enjoy golf to its fullest. ons Facility. Atlantic, Naval Submarine Fri.-Sat. 11:00am-11:30pm i^fti GkAA_(\ 1. Ask your Chiropractor about a con- Base. Kings Bay. Georgia. Sun. 3:00pm-10:00pm / £i X.~*3Lk.ilk\J ditioning program to strengthen and stretch He is a 1994 graduate of Hoffman High the muscles used in the golf swing. School. • DELICIOUS CRUST PIZZA • FRESH DOUGH DAILY 2. Use the expertise of your local golf pro. He can insure that your swing is me- TouVe tried the rest, now try the best." chanically correct. Improper swing me- chanics are the most common cause of golf injuries. 3. Make sure your clubs fit your body. Clubs are like shoes: if you don't buy the right size your body will suffer the conse- quences. 4. If you walk the course rather than ASSOCIATES OF ride, don't carry your golf bag. Carrying a bag, even the lightweight styles, add extra JOHN S. MISIEWICZ, D.C. Specializing in Neck and strain on your body. Use a pull-cart. Those CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN Back Care and Chronic Pain golfers with back problems might try push- ing the cart rather than pull it; - this will OFFICE HOURS:- reduce the rotational strain on your lower MON-WED- FRI 9- 12&3-8 FREE CONSULTATION back. TUES 4-7 5. Don't forget the simple things such as SAT 9-12 NOON bending your knees to pick up the golf ball. NEW PATIENTS SEEN 6. If you injure yourself, stop playing MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED SAME DAY and consult your Chiropractor as soon as possible. 7. Have fun! Too many golfers take the 1 MAIN STREET game too seriously. Remember, the game is SAYREVILLE, NJ 08872 (908) 238-8282 supposed to relieve stress not create it. 8 August 26, 1995 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

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Mickey Mantle, the greatest hero in my life, and how he influenced and inspired me. j ... 1960 - On my first baseball team as a S. Amboy Midget Leaguer, playing for the the/ fourth/ Cj&n&rcutC&n/ Yankees at the old Sacred Heart Field, where FAMILY RESTAURANT Pulse Savings is now. my coaches. Mr. McCoy & Mr. Skarzynski asked me where "Howe of the All You Can Eat Pizza, Pasta, I wanted to play, and 1 said, centerfield like Salad & Dessert for $3.99 -Always" Mickey ... I wore number 7 exclusively from 1961-66 in the Little Fellas, and Babe 3276 Washington Rd. • Parlin, N.J. 08859 Ruth Leagues, but it wasn't always easy 'o (908) 525-5586 get that coveted uniform. The older & bigger guys usually grabbed any uniform they wanted, and of course, someone wanted Mantle's number, so at a couple of spring A Spezzi Family Tradition for Four Generations trainings, I had a real dogfight on my hands Serving the Community for over 30 years! to get my idol's number. I probably had to beg and plead. With Your Hosts, Donna & Michael Mauro As a Babe Ruth League rookie in '64, the late great Billy Clayton had dibs on 'ol #7, so it took a lot of bribing, such as promising to shine his spokes, and bring first book report in grammar school was him free juicy fruit gum before each game, "Mickey Mantle, the Indispensable Yan- Gianna's as well as being his personal gopher, but the kee" by Dick Schaap ... Since then, I have bribery worked, and this spoiled Mantle- read almost every book ever written about worshipper got his way. Actually, how- him. and 3 weeks ago completed "My Fa- ever, several of the older veterans felt sorry vorite Summer-1956", about his Triple Monday Night Football for the whining rookie, and told Billy to Crown season ... In the early '60s I can give the shirt to the kid ... I also wore #7 remember watching a night game on WPIX, throughout most of my 20-year softball and Mickey collapsed, his leg giving out as Begins Monday September 4th career, and much of my 16-years in Men's he raced down to first base . . . About a Basketball, to honor the Mick . . . month later, we were going on a swimming Giants vs Dallas During those sizzling summers in the trip to Thompson Park in Jamesburg. and '60s, in our old Mechanicsville neighbor- we had the Yankees game on the radio. hood, we would play 3 to 5 whiffle ball Mickey pinch-hit for the first time since the doubleheaders a day at the field in my injury, and hit a dramatic game-winning backyard, which came equipped with a home HR... Mickey Mantle day was held on June Come in for our run fence about 100 feet from the plate. The 8,1969, but we couldn't make it. St. Mary's back of Leonard's garage, which was our class of '69 graduated on that Sunday . . . left field line, came in very handy for our My long-awaited chance of a lifetime Steam'em In games, when we got bored to meet Mickey didn't come along until with whiffle ball. Steam 'em In is compa- FREE BUFFET 1977, when Al Gomolka Jr. asked me to go rable to stickball as you draw a box for the to a baseball card show at Hofstra Univer- strike zone, with chalk or coal, on a cement sity. He told me Mick would be signing wall, and the pitcher throws as hard as he autographs there, and he didn't have to ask can to strike the batter out. We occasionally twice. We rounded up our old friend, Frank used a stick (old broom handle), and pink Jonason, and went to the show. Joe Pepitone Mussels Marinara, Buffalo rubber ball, but felt that a heavier sponge was also signing, but the line was huge for ball, and regular wooden bat would help us Mickey. We had about an hour wait, and more in the S.Amboy Leagues. Almost all there was no air-conditioning in the scorch- Wings, Sausage 8r Peppers, of our gang batted righty. and for the most ing gym. My turn finally came and I went part all learned to switch hit like Mantle. up to the signing table, and was really ner- Some were better than others, but it was a vous, trying to think of what to say. I Ziti Marinara, Cavatelli 8r challenge to bat from both sides. . . . handed Mantle a scrapbook (which I hur- Occasionally we'd play home run derby in riedly threw together earlier in the week), whiffle ball, and guess who was Mickey? and somehow blurted out something like Broccoli, Garden Salad, fiarlic Ray Leonard and Mel Newcomb always "you were always my favorite player." He wanted to be Duke Snider, and Joe Jaskowiak took the book, looked it over, and asked if I was Stan Musuial . . . And those all-out made it, it was really nice. He then asked me 8r Cheese Bread Sticks Plus arguments over whose favorite was the best, how I wanted him to sign it, and I said to were everyday occurrences... Denny Pappa Tom, and he wrote that, and added "Best and Kenny Kokoszka were also big Mickey Wishes ", Micky Mantle. I still have that, LOTS MORE! fans, but I can't recall who Gene Cross, Jim and it's one of my most prized possessions, Tingle, and Ron Sturgis favored but it was as is the photo Albie snapped of me standing This Same Monday Night Buffet Will be Available for great fun! . .. by the table watching him autograph the Your enjoyment on Friday, Saturday 8c Sunday And speaking of fun, I saw the Yankees scrapbook. I've since had it enlarged and at the Stadium, live, for the first time in my framed... Obsessed with Mickey? Yes, but Beginning October 6th for^.95 ALL YOU CAN EATII life in '61, and went to about 4 or 5 games, so were millions of other youngsters in the mostly with Joe Jaskowiak who dragged me 50's and 60's who wanted to grow up to be along with his adult cousins Walt & Ken a ballplayer like him. How many tried Rogers, who did the driving, and told some switch-hitting? Wore #7? ... I wanted to $ great stories about their minor league base- take Mickey as my Confirmation name, but 3" All You Can Eat it wasn't acceptable by the Church, so I took ball careers. They also knew many of the ALL DAY from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tues. thru Sun. '61 Yanks. 1961 was a Phenomenal year for Michael, which was as close as I could get the Yankees, and especially for Mickey and ... As most mother's back in those days did. Roger Maris. as they chased Ruth's home my mom threw out my baseball card collec- * Pizza * Pasta * Salad * Dessert run record. I was lucky to see them hit tion, which contained probably hundreds of several homers when I was at the ballpark, Mantles... The only authentic card I have and countless dingers on TV ... In '62 a of him is a '58 Topps All Star, in mint group of us went to the old Majestic Theater condition, which I bought at Englishtown in Stop in for the Fastest Lunch in Town! in Perth Amboy to see the M & M Boys the 1970's for $1, before the baseball card Movie "Safe at Home", and I'd love to see it madness began. I also have quite a few again ... As teens we took the train and beautiful reprints, and special card sets of subway to see the Yanks, got there early, in him ... In closing the Mickey Mantle The Area's #1 Karaoke Club hopes of getting player's autographs, in my chapter of my life, I'd like to say that when case I only wanted the Mick's. We hung out we were kids, we never knew about his Karaoke & Dancing near the players old parking lot, by their drinking problem, he was our baseball god entrance to the stadium, and I bagged plenty on the field and could do no wrong. Only Every Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., of autographs that day, but couldn't get & Sunday with Tommy close to Mantle, who only signed one... My (continued on page 10) 10 August 26, 1995 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Fishing Flashes By Teo "Weebles" Weber CRAB ATLANTIC SALT WATER 836 RT. 35 N • MORGAN I fished for Fluke at the Point off Sandy Hook with the owner of Pete's Restaurant at the end of July one afternoon. We had over 721-7817 50 fish in 3 hours, as the Fluke really bit * CRABS * CRABS * (Sfrzif (Sorrier- Qoar- their heads off - we had 9 keepers and 20 shorts apiece, and along with a big fleet COME AND GET THEM! /'"Men's Night Ladies Night nearby, had non-stop action, plus some Call Ahead for Your Labor Day Party & Picnic Orders super big Sea Robins. More Weakfish are *_£eafood_Take_ Ouj_*jSajidwiches &_ Platters Vjues. 7-9 g-m hurs. 7-9 showing in the bay with shorts under the 14 inch limit, and bigger fish 4 or 5 pounds. 516 Ridgeway Avenue $1 OFF A DOZEN CRABS Fluke fishing is on and off, with occasional South Amboy, NJ 08879 EXPIRES SPTEMBER 10, 1995 (908) 525-0915 large fish. Offshore Bluefishing was slow, but picked up with medium and big fish spread all over. Many bonito now showing in the Chum Slicks and caught regularly at most areas. A few Tuna are being caught - most are lost due to light tackle -fish are 40 National Plumbing K J K0ST0M pounds plus. 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Interview - Greg Wyzykowski Top 10 Things By Tom Burkard GW: I'm not a close friend, but I do Worn at Your know him, and have been invited to some of TB: Your South River Tennis team had High School a terrific year! What was your record, and his picnics. I've also umpired a charity major highlights? softball game for him. Reunion: GW: Overall, we finished 16-2, the TB: Do you think high school tennis is by Joanne Olchvary . .. something black best in the school's history, and were co- gaining in popularity? champs of the Blue Division with GW: In South River, yes, overall. I'm .. . your High School ring Spotswood, as we both finished at 15-1. My Dot sure. When I took over here as coach, ... penny loafers, with quarters to 2 biggest highlights were being seeded #1 in we were short of players. This year, 25 show off your success the CJ Group I state tourney, and also fin- came out. It's a real compliment. ishing 5th out of 22 teams in the County ... eyeglasses Tourney, 2 points away from being in the TB: What is it like facing Melanie ... a jacket and tie top 3. Newcomb's Spotswood team? How did you find out that she was originally from ... a toupee TB: Where did you attend high school, South Amboy? and what sports did you play? ... a name tag GW: I always respected Spotswood. I GW: I graduated from Hoffman in knew what kind of competitor Melanie was. ... control top panty-hose 1975, and ran Cross Country and played I found out through conversation that ... the Home Shopping Club spe- Greg Wyzykowski Tennis. Melanie was a local, and also that my brother- cial 10 Ct cubic zirconium tennis brace- in-law, Tim Walczak is her cousin. let TB: You have officiated. Tell us a bit lot of hours, and it sometimes is a thankless about it. job. TB: You are active in many charitable ... The Wonder Bra organizations. Which ones? GW: When I was in college, I asked TB: As a child, who were your favorite Hoffman's AD. Bill Beattie if he had any athletes? Who are they now? GW: I am President of the South basketball games for me to referee, and he Amboy-Sayreville Rotary. I also help out at GW: Jimmy Connors, and Meadow- said he needed umpires for baseball. He the Fireman's Carnival, or wherever anyone lark Lemon. Presently, Pete Sampras, who's told me where to go for umpiring school, asks. and after finishing, I had an overload of a gentleman all the way. HALL RENTAL about 100 games. I umpired for 7 years, and South Amboy K of C TB: What is your coaching Philoso- Jensen's Galley Wins refereed basketball for about 7 years and phy? #426 still do occasionally. Midget Title GW: In tennis, get in physical and Jensen's Galley captured the Sayreville TB: When did you begin your coach- mental shape. Develop a positive attitude, Midget Division championship. John * Weddings ing career? What do you enjoy most about and never give up. 1 always tell all my Bartlett was the manager, and he was as- it? Least? players, "get a racket on it." * Showers sisted by Larry Ust and Jim Poltrictzsky. * Parties GW: I began coaching Sacred Heart TB: Do you have any hobbies? Members of the '95 championship squad C.Y.O. basketball, grades4 thru high school include; Ryan Bartlett, Brad Ust, Paul for about 6 years, and this year was my GW: Motorcycle Riding Poltrictzsky. Joshua Misiewicz. Chris Clune. RESERVE NOW seventh as Boys Varsity Tennis Coach at TB: We understand that you're a friend Brandon Mazur, Kevin DuBois, Scott South River High. The coaching fulfill- of Jersey Rock Legend, Bruce Springsteen. Kaelin, Andrew Rice, Colleen Burns. Brian ment I get is from children achieving suc- What's the story? Fisher, Nick Cristosi. Congratulations, Call 721-2025 cess from my efforts. Coaching demands a champs!

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Reg- three-meter in aqualifying meet for the U.S. than Tricia. All of South Amboy and facts. Memorial Medical Center at South istration is required. Nationals. Sayreville are pulling for her! Best of luck, Amboy is offering a Smoking Cessation In the nationals, she will dive in 3 Tricia! events, the one-meter, three-meter, and syn- chronized diving categories. A trip to next Workshops for Glory Days in Local Sports year's Olympics in Atlanta will depend solely Senior Adults on her performance in the three-meter. We're By Tom Burkard Patty Phillips, Maria Seravo, Pam Halpem, all rooting for you, Renee! To meet the special healthcare and so- 1933 - South Amboy High nipped Kathy O'Connor, Cindy Sciallo, Kathy cial needs of senior adults, Bayshore Com- Metuchen 2-1 in 13 innings in baseball McMahon, Cindy Griffith, Carol USS Kwajalein Reunion munity Hospital has developed a Senior action. Joe "Toots" Prasnal pitched the Chodkiewicz, Kathy Huresky, Kathy Series. The programs, held in Bayshore's Shipmates of the U.S.S. Kwajalein entire game, and fanned 17. He also starred Randall, Angela Cassidy... 1974 - Frank's Conference Room B, are held the third (CVE98) would appreciate any notification at the plate by going 3 for 6, singling in the Cafe finished the South Amboy Slow Pitch Monday of Each month at 10:00 a.m. you may give us in obtaining other crew first run in the 2nd, and the game winner in regular season with a sparkling 16-2 mark, September 18 - Prostate Cancer members who served aboard this great car- the 13th. Frank & Norman Morgan, and easily winning theirdivision. They marched rier during World War II in the South Pa- Presented by Dr. Babu Surya, a urolo- Eckert stroked 2 hits each for S. A.... 1947 through the playoffs, and captured their first cific. gist on staff at Bayshore Community Hos- - John Wojcik spun a beautiful 5-hit, 7 of a record 3 consecutive championships. strikeout shutout in Sayreville's season fi- The team leaders for the regular season World War II sailors serving aboard pital. nale, as they mauled Metuchen, 6-0. Charles were: Bob Carew with 27 runs, 2 triples, 8 the U.S.S. Kwajalein (CVE98) will meet October 16 - Early Warning Signs of "Chubby" Derent and Frank Zebrowski home runs; Gary Lange - 9 doubles; Joe for their eighth (8) reunion on October 5,6, Stroke and Heart Attack chipped in with 2 hits apiece... 1959-Jack Noble - .529 avg.; Jack Phillips 28 hits. &7th, 1995 in San Diego, California. Head- Presented by Dr. Elias Lehaf, an inter- Jankowski hit forthecycle to lead Sayreville John Clark was the ace of the pitching staff quarters Hotel will be the Grosvenor Hotel. nist on staff at Bayshore Community Hos- to an 18-4 trouncing over the Perth Amboy with a perfect 10-0 record ... 1981 - The This will be our great celebration of the 50th pital. Panthers. Jim Hockenjos was the winning Eagles Cross Country (Boys) finished 4-7 anniversary of Japan's surrender to the November 20 - Holiday Crafts moundsman ... 1966 - Bob Keegan fired a under Coach Ed Fitzgerald. Al Aslarita United States of America, on August 15, Presented by Heleyne Gladstein, Di- 5-hitter, and whiffed 13 Perth Amboy St. racked up the quickest time of the year with 1945. rector of Recreation at Bayshore Health Mary's batters, as the Guvs triumped, 4-1. a 16:21 showing... 1987-The Eagles boys Former Shipmates in the area may con- Care Center. Bill Clayton delivered a key RBI single ... nipped the Governors, 68-59 in hoops. tact the following for information: For more information, or to register, 1973 - St. Mary's fielded their first official Hoffman's Joe Samuelson cropped game James J. "Jim" Mulvey, 535 Woodland please call Bayshore Community Hospital's Girls Softball team under Coach Mary Jo scoring laurels with 26 points ... the Lady Ave., South Amboy, N.J. 08879, Phone: Consumer Health Education department at Kuegle. The players were; Sarah Griffith, Guvs drilled the Lady Saints, 76-32, behind 908-721-6869 908-739-5919. - - -* » Tricia Popowski's 22.

The Friends of Johnny Z. /Woody M. Committee FIRE WON'T WAIT, PLAN YOUR ESCAPE Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Have an escape plan that includes two ways out of each room and a meeting place outside the home. Practice it with the whole family at least twice a year. Sunday, October 8, 1995

National Fir* Protection at Association, Qulncy, MA The Club Bene Highway 35, South Amboy « r«(i»i*r»O ir«d*rn« Nal.ooii FK* Plot* From 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. * Hot & Cold Buffet * Open Bar BUDDIES * Music - D.J. TAVERN $18. Donation ($20 at the door) 277 Johnson Lane, Parlin Since it began in 1975, the Committee (Off Washington Rd.) has provided deserving young OPEN 7 DAYS 721-1952 scholar athletes of South Amboy with over $22,000 in scholarship funds. * Kitchen open daily for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Help us help the youth of our community! * Fish Kitchen open every Friday 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. CALL FOR TICKETS TODAY! * Bus Trip to Atlantic City Sept. 26th Contact Mary Rita 727-5036 * Catering for All Occasions or Pat 727-1057 16 August 26, 1995 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

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