THE SOUTH AMBOY ★★★★ SAYREVILLE Date: August 24, 2013 PRICELESS Vol. 22 Issue 11 Former Police Chief 4-Year Old Remembered South Amboy By Tom Burkard Douglas A. Sprague, 84, of Morgan, Boy Remembered who was the Borough of Sayreville Chief of By Steve Schmid Police for many years, passed away on Aug. The Sacred Heart School community 7. He joined the Sayreville Police Dept. on is mourning the loss of 4-year old Kyrillos June 18, 1952 as a Patrolman, and was ap- Gendy. Police say he was killed crossing pointed Sergeant on June 23, 1958. Sprague Richmond Ave. August 9 in Staten Island, by was promoted to Captain of Detectives on a hit and run driver, who was charged with Feb. 20, 1963. He continued to advance in leaving the scene of an accident, resulting in rank, and on Feb. 28, 1977, was appointed the death, and 2 counts of leaving the scene Deputy Chief of Police. Sprague moved into of an accident resulting in serious injury. the top slot as Chief of Police on June 16, Also injured was his mother, Arini Thomas, 1984, serving through July 1, 1997. 34, and his sister Gabriella, 9. They were A 1946 Sayreville High School gradu- returning from a prayer service at a relative’s ate, he was an all-around athlete, and fol- lowing graduation served in the U.S. Navy Pictured is the huge crowd at the 14th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show on Broadway home in Staten Island. from 1948-1950 aboard the USS Des Moines. in South Amboy, which was sponsored by Independence Engine & Hose Co. #1. There Kyrillos is remembered as an energetic Throughout his lifetime, he was a member were over 200 cars on display, and countless thousands of people who attended the event. boy who was scheduled to begin kindergarten of many organizations including VFW Post Congratulations to Mike Toth and everyone who made the day a major success. (Photo at Sacred Heart School. Gabriella is also a 4699, Sayreville, US Navy Cruisers Assn., by Joe Lotkowictz) student. The family lives in South Amboy the International Assn. of Chiefs of Police, and has a lot of respect at the school. Tara the New Jersey State Assn. Chiefs of Police, Sagliocco of South Amboy said, “The Middlesex County Assn. of Chiefs of Police parents are amazing people. They always and the Middlesex County Retired Police and helped when a cake had to be baked. They Fireman’s Assn. He was also a member of never complain when they’re asked to do St. Mary’s R.C. Church, South Amboy, and a anything.” Funeral services for Kyrillos Life Member of the Morgan Hose & Chemi- Gendy were held August 12 at St. Mina’s cal Co. and the Exempt Firemen’s Assn. Orthodox Church in Holmdel. He is survived by his wife Janice Ge- reghty Sprague; his sons Detective Douglas Sprague Sr. and Detective Sgt. Jeffrey CITY OF SOUTH Sprague and his wife JoAnn, all of Morgan; AMBOY ARTSFEST 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A family fun day to celebrate the arts! Funeral services were provided by The SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2013, 11AM Gundrum Service Home For Funerals, 237 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy. UNTIL 5 PM. Rain date: Sunday September Chief of Police John Zebrowski praised 29. Visit our Artist Exhibit at 105 Broadway, South Amboy natives John and Ed O’Brien were recently inducted into the All-American Sprague by saying that, “In his many years view many local group performances and Amateur Baseball Association (AAABA) Hall-of-Fame at Johnstown, PA. Pictured (l-r) are enjoy many of the activities at the stage area of service, particularly those as Chief, he left the latest inductees: Joe Scaletta, Ross Kott, Ed O’Brien, John O’Brien and Len DiForte. The an indelible mark on his department.” photo was taken at the annual AAABA Hall-of-Fame banquet at the Pasquerilla Conference located at North Broadway. Chief Sprague was highly-regarded, Center in Johnstown, PA. (Photo by John Rucosky/Tribune-Democrat) Create free arts and crafts activities by respected, and admired throughout local signing up at one of our registration tables at communities, as well as in law enforcement O’Brien Twins Inducted Into Hall Of Fame the north or south end of Broadway for your circles throughout the state of New Jersey. By Tom Burkard passport to fun. Follow the balloons to your He was a great man, who will be sadly missed The famous O’Brien Twins, John and Association (AAABA) at Johnstown, PA free arts & crafts, activities and businesses by family and friends, but never forgotten Ed, who grew up in South Amboy and starred on Aug. 3rd. to collect your stickers so your family can for his many good deeds on earth. May God in baseball and basketball for St. Mary’s HS, The brothers played at Johnstown with qualify for a door prize. Bless, Chief Sprague. went on to rewrite the record books at the the highly-talented South Amboy All-Stars There will be many arts & crafts vendors University of Seattle, then became major state championship baseball team in 1948. including a caricaturist and enjoy the several Locals To Receive league baseball players, were inducted At the Hall-of-Fame banquet, they came local restaurants side-walk service along Awards into the All-American Amateur Baseball (Continued on page 27) with the many local food vendors. In recognition of their significant contri- FREE ADMISSION, For vendor butions to disaster recovery and relief efforts information please contact: events@south- in the Middlesex County-area following amboynj.gov or 732.525.5932 Hurricane Sandy, representatives of a Roman See us at https://www.facebook.com/ Catholic parish community and a securities southamboyartsfest services company will be honored at the Diocese of Metuchen’s 29th Annual Flame of Charity Dinner to be held Thursday, Oct. Hoffman H.S. 24 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Multi-Class Brian J. Kelly, president, and Dennis M. Kelly, chief executive officer of APG Secu- Reunion rity LLC, headquartered in South Amboy, The Harold G. Hoffman Multi-class will receive the Humanitarian of the Year Reunion will be held at the South Amboy Award. Brian is a member of St. Mary’s Par- A 15-foot long, 2,500 pound antenna support that was in the North Tower of the World Elks Lodge 2555, 601 Washington Avenue, ish, South Amboy and Dennis is a member Trade Center on 9-11 recently arrived in South Amboy. You can see part of it to the left in South Amboy on Sunday, September 22, of St. Mary’s Parish, Colts Neck. the photo, as it was brought into town draped in a huge American flag on the back of Al’s 2013 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $50.00 per Our Lady of Victories Parish in Sayre- Auto Body flat bed truck. It will be used as the focal point of a new monument at the South person. Kindly send your check to Susan ville under the leadership of its pastor, Rev. Amboy Train Station, across from City Hall in the near future. See story page 27. (Photo Mattsson, 241 Cindy Street, Old Bridge NJ Thomas F. Ryan, will receive the Community by Joe Lotkowictz) 08857 as soon as possible. If you have any Servant Award. Proceeds from the Flame of Charity Dinner support the many social service NEXT ISSUE programs of Catholic Charities, Diocese of st Metuchen. In 2012, the funds raised helped SEPT. 21 Catholic Charities provide113 programs at 21 sites where more than 50,000 people within the four counties of the diocese and • FALL SPECIAL beyond were served regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Tickets are $200 per person. A variety of DEADLINES opportunities exist for sponsors, underwrit- th ers and advertisers. For more information Sept. 9 on attending and supporting this event, contact the diocesan Office of Stewardship FOR ADS CALL Rock star Dave “Snake” Sabo (far right) is pictured at Buddies Tavern before performing and Development at (732) 562-2438, e-mail 732-727-0398 OR at a fundraiser for Dawn Ciavarro to help her pay for health insurance, so that she can get 732-727-1906 [email protected] or visit the life saving treatment she needs. Pictured with Sabo is Dawn, along with family and diometuchen.org/flameofcharity. friends. (Photo by Brian Stratton) 2 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Talk Of The Towns Pleasant Little By Tom Burkard In Memoriam Trivia Mark Matarangolo, 49, of South Amboy By Tom Burkard died on July 4. He was a gentle, kind and 1. In 1960, she was president of Sacred Heart compassionate man, especially with chil- Post 578 Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary? dren, and will be sadly missed by his family a. Ann Gomolka b. Mary Yastrzemski c. and friends. He played on the South Amboy Joan Seabold Little Fellas Baseball League champions in 2. President of the Sayreville Firemen’s Re- ’73. The team was coached by his father the lief Association in ’74? a. Raymond Betzler late Joe Matarangolo Sr. Elizabeth Moglia, b. Robert Waitt c. Charles Lukie 88, formerly of South Amboy died on July 19. 3. In ’65, this bar was located at 717 Bor- She was a good-hearted lady and had a kind word for everyone. She was a member of the dentown Ave., South Amboy? a. The Tank South Amboy Ladies Auxiliary and several b. Tarallo’s City Line c. Johnny’s other organizations. Joseph Patella, 81, of 4. Where was Mountaineer Construction Parlin died on July 28. He was a lifetime Company’s office located in 1971? a. member of the South Amboy Knights of Lower Main St., South Amboy b. Lower Columbus Council #426. Mary Masterson, South Broadway, South Amboy c. Jernee 94, of Morgan died on July 29. She was a Mill Rd., Sayreville volunteer bread baker at Christ Episcopal 5. In ’72, where was Parlin Texaco located? The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club president Burton Wilkins (l) presents a check for Church in South Amboy for many years, and a. Bordentown Ave. b. Washington Rd. c. $2,000 to Kevin Ott, Sayreville First Aid, and Stanley Pilch, Sayreville First Aid. Pictured a wonderful person. Henry “Hank” Bratus, Route 35 South far right is Rotary member Mike Poll, and next to him is Rotary secretary, Rosalyn Guzman. 88, of Sayreville died on Aug. 1. He was a 6. In ’75, this auto restoration was located The donation, which was made during a Rotary Club meeting was held at the Peterpank bartender at Krainski’s Tavern in Sayreville Diner on Rt. 9 North in Sayreville. The check was to defray expenses by the squad for its prior to retiring. Robert “Bobby” Bath, 51, at 519 Main St.? a. Jackin Cross b. Ronnie work during Superstorm Sandy, and to show the Rotary’s appreciation for the work they of South Amboy died on Aug. 13. He was P.’s c. Robert J. Gassaway do. (Photo by Tom Burkard, Info courtesy of Mike Poll) well-known in South Amboy and will be 7. The Borough of Sayreville City Clerk missed by family and friends. May they in 1980? a. Patricia Mazzocchi b. Mary always be remembered. Hamilton c. Margaret Hahn 8. South Amboy’s Fire Chief in 1973? a. OLV Senior Trip Nelson Thomsen b. Edward Szatkowski c. Chester Meinzer to Radio City 9. In ’83, where was Club Bene Dinner Christmas Show Theatre located in Morgan? a. South Pine The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring Ave. b. Rt. 35 South c. Old Spye Rd. a trip to the Radio City Christmas Show on 10. In 1972, where was Marathon Transit Co. Saturday, November 23, 2013. The price of located? a. South Pine Ave., South Amboy the trip is $135.00 which is the same price b. South Stevens Ave., South Amboy c. Rt. as last year with orchestra seats. The price 35, Melrose includes: the ticket to the show, popcorn 11. Captain of Sayreville Engine Company and a beverage, bus transportation and bus No. 1 in ‘82? a. Rory Zach b. John Maher driver gratuity. Snacks will be provided on c. Thomas Shreck the return trip. The show time is 10 AM 12. In 1973, where was Julian’s Garage and after the show you will have time in located in Sayreville? a.Rt. 9 North b. Rt. New York until 4PM. The bus will leave 9 South c. Ernston Rd. the OLV lower parking lot at 8 AM and The South Amboy –Sayreville Times recently held its 4th Annual Favorite Pooch contest. return approximately at 5PM. For further Answers Pictured is Amy Caputo (l) and Mary Jo Harrigan (r) with their pets, as they wait to be information or to reserve a seat, please call 1a 2c 3b 4b 5b 6c 7c 8a 9c 10b 11a 12a. photographed. See all the entries on page 25. Winners will be announced in the September Teri at 732-727-7639. 21st issue. (Photo by Tom Burkard) SOUTH AMBOY SAYREVILLE TIMES P.O. BOX 3027 • SOUTH AMBOY N.J. 08879 Tel. 732-727-0398 email: [email protected] website: thesatimes.com Publisher Tom Burkard Associate Publisher Brian Stratton Feature Writers Elaine Holton Scott Teo Weber Henny the DJ Clem Skarzynski Dr. John Misiewicz Steve Schmid Fran Fitzmorris Anna Harris Friberg Contributing Photographer Joe Lotkowictz Poet Laureate Albert Gomolka Jr.

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OLV Celebrates Remember When? Oktoberfest 1965-Eugene Cross received two awards Our Lady of Victories will be celebrating at the Sacred Heart Grammar School Eighth Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 5, 2013 Grade Graduation. He was the recipient of from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM in Monsignor the annual Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis X. Sullivan Dalton Hall. The price of the event is $35.00 4-year scholarship award, and the Holy Name which includes a German Dinner, Dessert, Society Social Studies award. Beer, Wine, and Soda. Bernie’s Orchestra will again be entertaining us with his German Final Summer music along with the Bayern German Danc- ers. Tickets will be on sale the weekends of Concert The final free concert of the Summer August 31-September 1, September 7 – 8, will be held at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park and September 14 – 15 after all Masses. on August 28th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The You can also contact Teri at 732-727-7639. popular Tim Gillis Band (The Greatest in Checks can be made out to Our Lady of Victories Parish. Country Music ) will perform. 4 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Yearbook-Cardinal McCarrick 2003 By Tom Burkard The school Principal was Dr. Frank Julie Hmieleski, Kristen Jandola, Ria Ioan- Ianniruberto; Assistant Principal/Dean of nides, Lena Kalafor, Megan Kaylor, Frank Student Discipline-Deacon Eugene Mal- Kerekes, Stephanie Kjersguard, Sara Krae- hame; Assistant Principal-Jeanne Polinski. mer, Korin Lamourt, Deanna Lembo, Nicole Some of the fine teaching staff consisted of Marucci, Jenn Magalski, Jenifer Marrs, Afua Nancy Hastie, Sister Kateri Hawley, Jesse Mensah, Marisabel Miranda, Andrew Mod- Holovacko, Jess Dehnz, Stanley Drwal, zelewski, Megan McGann, Charles Novak, Richard Geisheimer, Krista Kurzawa. Melanie Rainford, Rachel Rodziewicz, Vic- The yearbook featured a special thanks toria Schumm, Matthew Simnor, Stephanie to Mr. Reid. Editor-in-Chief of the yearbook Stasiak, Stacie Weisbecker. was Jen Vicidomini. Cardinal McCarrick had plenty of senior Extra-curricular activities were plenti- athletes in the Class of ’03 including: Israel ful, with the exciting boys and girls basket- Velez III, Mike Wilson, Donna Wlodarczyk, ball teams the hottest tickets in town. The Jessica Wojcik, Kevin Woods, Kevin Bap- boys under Coach Joe Lewis captured the tiste-Ousley, Deanna Balili, Matthew Bren- GMC county championship, and the Paro- nan, Theresa Burns, James Bueno, Edmund chial B state sectional crown. Coach Don Cicchi, Joseph DiBernardo, Christopher Szatkowski’s Lady Eagles won the GMC Ebner, James Farrelly, Ashley Dwyer, Lio- Blue Divison title. nel Faura Jr., Jessica Fiore, Nicole Fiorillo, New York Yankees Ichiro Suzuki, a guaranteed future Hall-of-Famer leads off of second base following a double against Baltimore on July 5th at Yankee Stadium. (Photo by Tom Away from the sports scene, things were Edward Fulham, Bryan Hoffman, Daniel Burkard) always happening at Cardinal McCarrick, Kemble, Erin Kilduff, Meghan Langan, such as the Back To School Dance, Campus Donald Liberty III, Patricia Lemmerman, Ministry, Literary Magazine, Music Minis- Patrick McCurdy, Kimberly Michalik, Mark try, Core Team, Youth Group, the Christmas Morris, Jose Morales, Carissa Nadonley, Ball, Pep Rally, Catholic Schools Week, the Ariel Nunez, Christopher Owsik, Thomas Variety Show, Teacher Turn Around Day, Parsons, Thomas Pizzillo, Anthony Rich- and the excellent play in November 2002, ards Jr., Manuel Rodriguez, Jose Rosario, “Mousetrap.” Kevin Woods was President Mary Salvaggio, Nicholas Salvatore, Alicia of the National Honor Society…Tricia Lem- Schaarschmidt, Matt Simnowitz, Caitlin merman was Editor-in-Chief of the Eagle Solli, Jayme Sprague, Heather Stombley, Press, school newspaper. Greg Symber, Lindsay Tone, Christina Tor- Some of the seniors selected randomly: res, Michael Tucker. Ana Almeida, Scott Bishop, Meaghan Chan- Cardinal McCarrick’s Class of 2003 dler, LaToya Church, Nicole Cicerale, Julie was most memorable and featured some Domanski, Christine Trang Du, Amanda very talented graduates! Fortuna, Catherine Halmi, Mario Hernandez, SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL SERVICE The Borough of Sayreville will be Memorial at Burke’s Park, Washington Road. hosting a 12th Annual Memorial Service Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive to remember he victims of September 11, by 6:30 PM. For more information, contact 2001.The Memorial Service will be held at Kenneth Kelly, Program Coordinator at 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 8, 2013, rain 732-727-1724. or shine, at the Sayreville Borough 9/11 South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013  6 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

A car went out of control on Second St. in South Amboy recently, and ploughed into the front of a home, causing extensive damage.

South Amboy Police, Firefighters, and First Aid members quickly arrived at the scene. Fortunately, no one was injured. (Photos by Tom Burkard) SAVE THE DATE! SWMHS 40th He’s Back by Popular Demand, Bobby Valli, brother of the famous Frankie Valli Reunion On Saturday evening, October 26, 2013 Seeking members of the Sayreville at St. Stan’s School gym, 225 MacArthur War Memorial High School class of Avenue, Sayreville. 1973. We are planning our 40th Reunion Prime Rib Dinner with all the fixings and a fabulous show featuring Bobby Valli, for the weekend of October 11-12. Ac- brother of the very famous Frankie Valli and tivities include attending the homecoming the Four Seasons. Cash Bar. Bobby sings game on Friday, followed by dinner on Sat- many songs made famous by his brother, urday at the Palms Plaza, Matawan. Please along with songs he has performed with send contact information to Debbie (Check) various other groups. Tickets can be purchased for $35.00 per Lynch at [email protected]; Mike person. You will be in for a very enjoyable Comerford at [email protected], or evening. Call early to reserve a table for you Edna (Mazur) Pilch at edna_good@yahoo. and your friends. Call the Church office at com. Also, check out our Facebook page 732-254-0212, Connie at 732-651-6391 or for updates Yvonne at 732-257-4634.

Visiting a fellow classmate from the Hoffman High School Class of 1970 in Charleston,S. C., Tony G. was given a riding lesson. (Photo Submitted) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013  8 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Designer Handbag Class Of 1943 Bingo 70th Reunion The 3rd Annual Designer Handbag The Perth Amboy HS Class of 1943 will Bingo (original merchandise, no knock-offs) hold its 70th Reunion on Sunday, Sept. 22 to benefit St. Mary Parish, will be held on at Seabra’s Armory, Front St., Perth Amboy Friday, Oct. 25 at the cafeteria, Second St. & from 12:30—5 p.m. For more information, Stevens Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the call Pauline D’Amico at 732-721-3509. first game is called at 7:30 p.m. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served, BYO wine and Did You Know? refreshments. Admission is $25 before Sept. Through recent research, we have 30, and $30 thereafter (includes 10 games). discovered that Jesse Slover and Emma There will also be a 50/50 Silent Auction. Arleth were two very prominent people in For more info call 732-501-5133. You must the Sayreville educational system, serving be 21 years of age to attend this event. the Borough for 43 years apiece, as teach- ers, and superintendents of schools. Last Knights To Hold month we ran a feature interview with Danny J. DiPoalo, who served on the Sayreville Annual Family Board of Education for the exact number of Picnic years…43! That really is amazing! Our Lady of Victory Knights of Co- lumbus will be holding their annual Family LIVESTRONG at Picnic on Saturday September 7 th from 1 to 5pm. Ticket prices are $ 20.00 for adults the YMCA Kicks 21 and up... $ 15.00 for young adults 12 to Off New Session in 20 and 11 and under are free. Tickets must September be purchased in advance. Walk in prices are Cancer is a life-changing disease that $ 5.00 more. Ticket prices include hambers, takes a tremendous toll on a person, both hot dogs, hot sausage dogs, bbq chicken, physically and emotionally. The Y and salads, and CLAMS. Also included is beer, LIVESTRONG have joined forces to create wine, soda and sangria. There will be 50/50’s LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a research- and door prizes. For more information please based physical activity and well-being initia- call Ed or Katie @ 732-553-1898, Charlie tive designed to help adult cancer survivors @ 732-432-4252 or the Council home @ achieve their holistic health goals. 732-257-2061. The picnic grove is located The South Amboy Branch YMCA will at 775 Washington Rd, Parlin, directly across be kicking off its next session with an ori- the street from the Parlin post office. You do entation on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 not have to be a K of C member to attend at 6pm. The session will then run from Sep- this picnic. tember 17 to December 12. Throughout the free 12-week session, LIVESTRONG at the DVD And Recorded YMCA participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to safely achieve Media Drive their goals. These include building muscle How would you like to reduce your mass and strength; increasing flexibility clutter and support the library at the same and endurance; and improving confidence time? and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole Bring all of your unwanted dvds, blu- person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG ray, cds, and video games, in good condition at the YMCA is helping people move beyond to the Dowdell Library. The library is located cancer in spirit, mind and body. at 100 Governor Hoffman Plaza, South For more information about Amboy, and the donation box can be found LIVESTRONG, please contact Debbie near the library entrance. Drop-off boxes Martinez at 732-316-8223 or livestrong.- can also be found at Madura Pharmacy and [email protected] the South Amboy Y. This is an on-going program and your PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of generous contributions will enable the library Mt. Carmel, Fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist to increase its resources for the residents me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy of South Amboy. All donations are fully Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I tax deductible and The Dowdell Library humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for corporation. Please call (732)721-6060 us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this for library hours. To schedule a pick-up for prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it larger collections, please contact Grace at and it will be granted to you. Thank you. -E.P. 732-721-6592.

Marram Grass, better known as “punks,” is starting to show up in our area after a long absence. The tops of the grass has Pinnacle flowers, which were picked and dried. The myth associated with the Pinnacle flowers is that when they were ripe, people would light them up outdoors to ward off mosquitoes and other summer insects, when they were on their porches. (Photo/info courtesy of Joe Lotkowictz) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013  10 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Champions SOUTH AMBOY South Amboy SEEKS ENTRIES Y Participates FOR ARTFEST ARTIST AND ARTWORK REQUIRE- in YMCA Day at MENTS. Interested artists can submit up to Rutgers 4 pieces of artwork to SOAMarts@gmail. Rutgers Athletics invites all YMCA com by August 29, 2013. Submissions must include title, medium, size, addition (if ap- members out to the Rutgers vs. Norfolk plicable) and value. Artists will be featured State game on Saturday, September 7 for on our face book page with their images “YMCA Day.” All would receive a special and bio information https://www.facebook. com/southamboyartsfest priced ticket of $35 Upper Sideline seats (reg. Due to space restrictions the number $55) or $25 End Zone seats (reg. $45). Bring of pieces selected will depend upon size and displaying requirements. Artists must out the whole family for a day of Rutgers deliver their artwork one week before the Football and check out the Block R Party at show. Artists must be present the day of the Athlete’s Glen! Visit www.ymcaofmewsa. exhibition and volunteer to help facilitate the exhibition. org for the link to purchase tickets online and type in “YMCA” as the promotional code. Meet the Artists Or contact Greg Crawford at 732-907-1573 to purchase your tickets directly though the Saturday,Reception September 21, 2013 from 6 pm Rutgers Athletic Department. We encourage to 8 pm, Art Exhibition, Sunday, September all South Amboy Y members to attend and 22, 2013 from 11 am to 5 pm, Rain date: celebrate “YMCA Day” at Rutgers! Greg Kuczynski of Sayreville crosses the finish line to capture his fourth Frog Hollow 5K Sunday, September 29. championship.

Always At Your Service-Keeping his fingers on the pulse of the city, South Amboy Police Chief Darren LaVigne (r) often moves his desk outside, making himself available to the citizens of South Amboy. By doing this, local residents can inquire about various concerns that they may have, and get them resolved in a proper manner. Retired Chief of Police Jim Shannon McKenna of Sayreville wins first place in the Women’s Division at the Frog Hollow Wallis (l) sits with Chief LaVigne by the South Amboy Post Office recently. (Photo/story 5K race. (Photos by Tom Burkard) by Joe Lotkowictz) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 11

Monmouth University recently held a Men’s Basketball Pre-Reception. Pictured (l-r) are Ray “Butch” Tomaszewski, Coach King Rice, Ed Paczkowski, and Marty Metzger. Tomaszewski, Paczkowski and Metzger were starters on the Monmouth College basketball team, when it won its first game in history back in the 1950’s. Tomaszewski went on to become Monmouth’s first 1,000 point scorer at the College. (Photo submitted) Dunk a South Amboy Politician and Help the Library Dunk some well-known personalities of Fuller, drum major for the Colonel D.B. South Amboy and help the Dowdell Library Kelly Pipes & Drums of the Ancient Order at the same time. Dunk-a-Politician returns of Hibernians. to the South Amboy Arts Festival and Street The dunk tank is sponsored by the Fair held on Sunday, September 22 from Dowdell Library Foundation, with additional 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Broadway. The support provided by State Assemblyman dunk tank, one of the fair’s most popular John Wisniewski and Broadway Bagels. attractions, will be located at Broadway and All funds raised will be used to purchase David Street. This year’s dunkees include new computers for the library. The Dowdell former Mayor John O’Leary, City Coun- Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cilman Mickey Gross, South Amboy High organization. For more information, visit School teacher and coach Tony Gonsalves, www.DowdellFoundation.org or call (732) South Amboy Y staff members Amanda 316-1078. Winant and James Schnell, and George Columbiettes Pasta Night The Columbiettes of South Amboy ian Sausage, Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Bread will host Pasta Night on Friday, Sept. 27th, & Butter, choice of one beverage—Tap Beer, from 5:30-9 p.m. at South Amboy Knights Wine or Soda, and dessert and coffee. For of Columbus, 308 Fourth St. Cost is $10 info and tickets call Maria 917-617-8379 or per person, children under 7—FREE. Pasta Cheryl 732-727-1707. Night includes Spaghetti or Baked Ziti, Ital- 12 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Welcome Home Celebration St. Stanislaus COME AND SEE Kostka Rosary Altar SOUTH AMBOY’S Society STUDENT Presents the 2013 “Rosarian of the Year Breakfast” honoring Julie Novak, Sunday ARTWORK October 6, 2013 after the 9:00am Mass. A It is important to encourage our youth to be creative, to stop coloring in lines and fabulous breakfast will be served of Mimo- draw what they see or, perhaps, what they sas, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home feel. The importance of writing prompts fries, French toast, rolls, butter, Danish, is a necessity in their education; therefore, orange juice, coffee or tea (cereal is available encourage children to response to the world for children). The cost for tickets is Adults around them. As a community we need to $8.00 Children under 8 years of age $4.00. support their work and, most importantly, For tickets please call Co-chairladies: their creativity. Lorraine Godowski at 732-257-3547, Mary You will be able to read the outcomes of Ann Weber at 732-600-2544 or the church the student work submissions for the South office at 732-254-0212. Tickets will also Amboy Artsfest on September 22nd (raindate be sold after all Masses the weekends of September 29th) at 101 North Broadway September 21st and 22nd and September by our Artist Exhibition. Their work was Aug. 2, 1946-The City of South Amboy held a Welcome Home Celebration that included 28th and 29th. inspired from a special feeling he or she a huge parade through town for the veterans who returned from World War II. Patriotism Deadline for purchasing tickets is has for their town. They expressed their was at its peak after the war, and South Amboy proudly honored the heroes who fought inner thoughts through words and images September 30, 2013. NO tickets sold at for our country. and opened their minds and hearts to show the door. us “Why I Love My Town”. Many fourth graders contributed to this 9/11 Tribute At call for student artists and the following are some excerpts from their work: Dowdell Library “Wow, my town is big to me,” says On Tuesday, September 10th, the Andrew Juhass. “Even though it is small in Dowdell Library of South Amboy will intro- size…my town is the best town in the world duce local author Alan W. Jankowski. Mr. to me…See- small can be big!” Jankowski will have a poetry reading of his Gabriella Grande explains that she grew “We Shall Never Forget” (a 9/11 Tribute) and up in South Amboy and has all her family other works from his book “I Often Wonder.” members within a short car ride or walk… Additionally, he will give tips for people and expresses,” I love where I live and will interested in writing. Attendees will have always stay!” the opportunity to win a door prize. In all the essays each writer and artist The library is adjacent to the South was able to verbalize or draw their joy and Amboy High School off O’Leary Blvd. contentment. Many of them found the com- Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, and mon threads of their joy with the Waterfront Thursday 10 am – 8 pm; Wednesday and Park, YMCA, playgrounds, school, swim Friday 10 am – 5 pm. Directions: www. club and roller rink. dowdell.org Alice Kaplinskaya declares, ”My town For additional information, contact is an amazing town, come for a visit and you the library at [email protected] or will love it too!” 732.721.6060. Elijah Louis expresses, ”South Amboy is AWESOME! I would never live some- This vintage photo of the Welcome Home parade shows local children from Sacred Heart where else because I love my town because it “My How” is small and quiet. I feel like I know everyone School with their float. The late and beloved Ray Durski (top left) is the only one to be By Al Gomolka Jr. because of that. Almost every kid goes to identified at this time. If anyone recognizes any others in either of the photos, please let Times Poet Laureate us know. (Photos/info courtesy of Joanne Durski) the same school. All the people are nice and c. 2013 polite to each other. On my street, in sum- T’is a life of suffering mer, kids are able to run around because not Embrace it with your soul many cars go up the block… It may seem Through our hectic shuffling that I am bragging about South Amboy, but Oh how it takes its toll… you should come and see my town. I know But even in the worst of times you would agree with me!” We’ve much to be thankful for Summing up her thoughts Nala Gawror- Insight of love, my remedy of rhymes iski tells us her desires, “I hope my fun town And look up—there’s something more… stays the same FOREVER!” WHEN TV WAS YOUNG AND SO WAS I By Elaine Holton Scott In 1951, nothing really could have been loud rumble coming from all the neighbor- more exciting than getting a television set. hood kids who were trying to get a peek I was 3 ½ years old that year when my Aunt at the television by looking through the Marge and Uncle Bill Slover bought a TV, windows from the front porch. “Close the one of the very first television sets in Me- blinds, Marge!!” yelled my totally stressed chanicsville. At that time, my family was out Uncle Bill, and she did. Life with TV living in a very small apartment above a was ready to begin. one-car garage in the backyard of their home Aside from The Kate Smith Hour, Arthur at 417 Conover Street, so my two sisters Godfrey Time, and Search for Tomorrow, and I, of course, were there to share the big there was very little daytime television day. Since my Uncle Bill had little to no broadcasting in the fall of 1951 and spring patience, we had stood and watched in silence of 1952. The TV set “came alive” start- as just one word could set him off. First, ing with The Evening News on all three my dad and uncle had to install the shiny, networks. Some of those old programs silver contraption called an “antenna” on the were: The Gene Autry Show; What’s My steep, slanted roof. After the antenna had Line; The Colgate Comedy Hour; The Red been anchored, its attached cable wire was Skelton Show; The Amazing Mr. Malone; run down the side of the house and through The Perry Como Show; Arthur Godfrey’s an open window before being hooked to the Talent Scouts; I Love Lucy; Kukla, Fran & television set. When the glorious moment Ollie; The Beulah Show; Charlie Wite, Pri- finally came for the knob to be turned to vate Eye; The Frank Sinatra Show; Texaco “ON,” what appeared on the screen was the Star Theater; Armstrong Circle Theater; The first static any of us had ever seen. Original Amateur Hour; Strike it Rich; Pabst With my Uncle Bill becoming increas- Blue Ribbon Bouts; The Lone Ranger; The ingly impatient, my dad hurried back up the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show; The ladder to the roof again. Once there, my Gary Moore Evening Show; Amos & Andy; uncle began calling out commands to my Racket Squad; You Bet Your Life; Dragnet; aunt leaning out the open window who’d Martin Kane, Private Eye; Mystery Theater; yell to my mother holding the base of the Mama; Schlitz Playhouse of Stars; Gillette ladder who, in turn, passed it up to my dad, Cavalcade of Sports; The Jerry Colonna who was moving the antenna this way and Show; Beat the Clock; The Ruggles, Roy that way to catch some reception, while Rogers; The Cisco Kid; and special news trying not to fall off the roof. This relay stories by Edward R. Murrow. went on until my uncle called “OK!!! The ***Only American-made television climactic moment came…the moment all sets were sold in the early ‘50s, such as GE, of us saw “little people” on the screen, like Amanda, Westinghouse, Motorola, Sylvania, black & white photos talking and moving Philco, Magnavox, Air King, Zenith, and around. There was also another sound…a Crosley. 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Brian Dowling (l), Committee Chairman of Troop 91, congratulates Gary Cottrell upon his appointment to the position of Scoutmaster of the Troop. The appointment was announced during a Court of Honor held at Camp Dill in Clinton Township on July 21, 2013. (Photo Submitted) Cottrell Named Scoutmaster During a Court of Honor held during the Baptist Church, the Troop moved to the their 88th encampment at Camp Dill in First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy Clinton Township, NJ, Boy Scout Troop in early 2005. They continue today as part 91 announced that Gary Cottrell has been of the Presbyterian Church “family “and are named the 16th Scoutmaster of the Troop. thankful for their outstanding support. Gary has been associated with Troop 91 Troop 91 meets at the Presbyterian for 49 years and has served as an Assistant Church of South Amboy on Broadway every Scoutmaster, Cub Scout Den Leader, and Monday night from the Monday after Labor Troop Committeeman. He has now agreed Day until late July at 7:30 PM. All boys to undertake the rare opportunity to serve in between the ages of 11 and 18 are encour- the same position that his father, Thomas aged to come join them and partake of an Cottrell, held from 1968 until 1972. outstanding opportunity to learn skills that Troop 91 was founded in 1916 as Troop will benefit them for the rest of their lives, in #1 and was sponsored by the First Baptist addition to having a lot of fun as they learn. Church of South Amboy. As such, it is one In 2006, the leaders of Troop 91 formed Cub of the oldest Scout Troops in the nation and Scout Pack 91 at the church so that younger is looking forward to celebrating its 100th boys – 1st Grade through 5th Grade could anniversary in the spring of 2016. Since also participate in the fun. The Pack also Scouting started in the United States in 1911, meets at the Church on Monday nights at there are few surviving Troops that can look 6:00 PM from the Monday after Labor Day forward to such a momentous event. The until the end of May. Anyone interested name of the Troop was changed to Troop 91 in getting further information on either the with the formation of the original Raritan Pack or the Troop can contact Mr. Cottrell Council a few years after the formation of the at 732-727-4899. Troop. After many years of sponsorship by 14 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times WAKE UP !!! New Book Buddy WAKE UP !!! COME At Dowdell Library Drop in the Dowdell Library of South OUT AND PLAY Amboy on Tuesday, September 24 at 7 pm to St Stanislaus Kostka Church is sponsor- meet their friendly new book buddy - Thor, ing THREE NIGHT OWL BINGOS. a Great Pyrenees Mountain dog. Thor had SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 14,2013, previously visited the library in July and a SATURDAY , OCTOBER 12, 2013, SAT- good time was had by all! URDAY , NOVEMBER 9, 2013. DOORS The library is adjacent to the South OPEN AT 9:00pm, GAMES START AT Amboy High School off O’Leary Blvd. 11:00pm, FREE COFFEE ALL NIGHT. Library hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Kitchen will be open with a late night Thursday 10 am – 8 pm; Wednesday and menu (to be purchased). Friday 10 am – 5 pm. Directions: www. Bingo will be held at the St Stan’s school dowdell.org gym, 225 MacArthur Ave, Sayreville, NJ. For additional information, contact For more information please call Debbie at the library at [email protected] or 732-613-0517, Bernie at 732-727-0082 or 732.721.6060. the Parish office at 732-254-0212. Rosary Society OLV Senior Girls’ Raffle The Historical Society of South Amboy recently took a tour of the historic Christ Church St Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar on Main Street in South Amboy. Hosted by member Kurt Kvist, the evening was most Day Out Society is sponsoring a Shop Rite Raffle. informative and rewarding to all who attended. Pictured (l-r) in the crypt below the church The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring a Three Shop Rite gift certificate prizes to is Ship Thomas, President Mary Szaro, Kurt Kvist, George Francy, Mike Reilly. Girls’ Day Out in Lancaster, PA on Saturday, be awarded: First Prize $150.00, Second October 12, 2013. The price of the trip is Prize $100.00, Third Prize $50.00. Donation $62.00. The price includes: lunch at Shady per chance is $1.00. Tickets go on sale on Maple, bus transportation, and bus driver August 18th. Raffle to be held on Sunday, gratuity. The day includes: lunch, shopping September 1st , 2013 at 10:30am during the at Kitchen Kettle and Tanger Outlets. The Rosarian meeting, in the school cafeteria, bus will leave from the OLV lower parking 225 MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, NJ. lot at 9 AM and return approximately 9 Please call: Yvonne @ 732-257-4634, Rose @ 7352-257-6728, Ann Claire @ 732-254- PM. For further information or to reserve a 7683 or the church office at 732-254-0212 seat call Geri at 732-257-4351 no later than for tickets. Thank you, Just take a chance September first. you could be the lucky winner! Summer Games South Amboy In The 60’s Remember way back in the 1960’s Y Plans Trip to when there were no computers or any of the Celebrate Feast of modern things we have today? Many local kids spent most of their days playing different San Gennaro The South Amboy Y is planning a Day This is an actual photo of the crypt where the famous John Cox Stevens is laid to rest types of ball games, such as Whiffle Ball, Trip to Li Greci’s The Staaten to celebrate beneath Christ Church. (Photos courtesy of Mayor Fred Henry) Punchball, Run The Bases, Steammin’ In, the Italian Feast of San Gennaro hosted Burn ‘Em In, Kickball, Home Run Derby, by Mike Byrne Productions on Tuesday, Curb Ball, Monkey In The Middle, Dodge September 24, 2013. Participants will Ball, Three Flies Up, and if you were lucky enjoy a day of feasting, dancing, drinking, enough to live near a real ball field, you’d laughter, singing, and more! The trip is $74 get to play sandlot ball, just choose up per person which includes bus transporta- sides and play with whatever baseball that tion, one hour open bar, and lunch. Lunch was available. Once in a while someone includes fresh garden salad, caterers’ choice would have a Nickel Rocket, which when of pasta, soup or fruit, your choice of entrée, dessert, coffee or tea. The bus will leave the hit a few times would fall apart, and other South Amboy Y’s parking lot at 9:45am. times old beat-up baseballs would be taped Reserve your tickets now for this fun trip! with electrical tape if the covers were off or Please visit the Welcome Desk of the South ready to fall off. Amboy YMCA to register. Space is lim- Keep in mind that most of these neigh- ited. For more information, contact Mike borhood games were during the day, and a Tonzola at 732-316-8205 or mike.tonzola@ couple nights of week the kids would dress ymcaofmewsa.org. in their team uniforms and go to the Little League and Babe Ruth League fields and play PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, you who solve all probelms, light real games after playing in their neighbor- allroads so that I can achieve my goal, you who hoods earlier during the day. gave me the Divine gift to forgive and to forget all evil against meand that in all instancesof my life Hard times? No way. That was lots are with me, I want this short prayer to thank you for all things and to confirm once again that I never of fun and it provided plenty of exercise want to be separtated from you, even in spite of all and recreation during summer vacation, material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal joy and thank you for your mercy toward me and and in most cases kept kids very busy and mine. Thank you Holy Spirit. -L.A. out of trouble.

On Saturday, August 3rd, 2013 at the Raritan Bay Waterfront the 1st Histio Warrior Softball Tournament was held to raise money to support Delaney Grace Finnegan’s daughter of Mark and Kelly (Brady) Finnegan. She was diagnosed at 7months with Multifocal Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH). Delaney has a long road ahead of her, a true Histio warrior with an amazing personality and contagious smile. Despite the rain the teams played on with Mark Finnegan’s team winning the tournament. There was a buffet of food at the Snorkel Firehouse at 5pm for all teams, friends and family to support Histio awareness. A big THANK YOU goes out to all that attended to support this cause, the local establishments near and far with their donation and the teams that participated to make this day successfully. (Photo/Info Submitted) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 15 16 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times RUMBLES FROM THE ROCK AND ROLL REUNION By Clem Skarzynski The Rockdaddys are busy tuning up Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. Kennedy Park will for 2 upcoming shows here in Sayreville. host the annual “Sayreville Day”, a celebra- First is Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Kennedy tion of our borough and its residents, with Park for the Sayreville Recreation Dept. 5th live local entertainment, vendors, local Annual “Blast from the Past” car show and businesses, organizations , international food concert. Every year the show has attracted court, games and rides for the kids and most hundreds of customs, hot rods, race cars and important…community participation. Patti motorcycles to this fun event and, as always, Burch and her staff have put in countless hosted by Jerry Ust, Sayreville’s Recreation hours of work to make this event an enjoy- Director and his staff, along with Morgan’s able success for our borough, so come on own DJ Richie Flash.. “The DJ with Hart” out and enjoy the day with your neighbors and the “Just Us Cruisers” car club. On and friends. And, oh yeah, around 2 p.m. hand for the live music will be Sayreville’s Sayreville’s “Rockdaddys” will take the cen- own “FOG” with their classic/party rock ter stage for 2 hours of your favorite classic The Beach Boys recently rocked The Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove. Pictured is one of the band’s founding members Mike Love (l), and Bruce Johnston (r) who replaced Brian mix from the 70s’ 80’s and 90’s and central rock from the 50’s thru the 70’s. Along with Wilson on tour in the early 1960’s. (Photo by Tom Burkard) Jerseys premier classic rock band “The special guest, acoustic guitarist/songwriter Rockdaddys” doing their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Jerry Smith performing “Songs for Sayre- The Beach Boys Catch A Wave mix of your favorite classic rock along with ville”, a song he wrote especially for the In Ocean Grove a special guest appearance by acoustic guitar- Sayreville residents affected by “Superstorm By Clem Skarzynski ist/vocalist Danny Toye. Emmie and Amy Sandy” and performed at the “Songs for As usual, the Boys from Southern After a short intermission, the Boys came Jones will be there with “Basement Audio Sayreville” benefit held on Feb. 17, 2013 California “shut‘em down” once again at the out and rode the “pipeline” of hits that really Sound Systems” to make these bands sound here in town, which rose over $8,000 dol- Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove. Opening got the crowd up and dancing. “California their best, as always. Refreshments will be lars for the “Sayreville Storm Relief Fund”. up with a scorching 7 song set, the Boys got Dreamin”, “Sloop John B.”, “Wouldn’t It Be available in the food court and admission So, there will be 2 days of music and friends the crowd up and rockin’ to ”Do it Again”, Nice”, ”Dance, Dance, Dance”, to, ”Good for entrants will be 2 non-perishable food coming up… Mark your calendar kiddies!! ”Little Honda”, ”Catch a Wave”, ”Hawaii”, Vibrations”, ”Kokomo”, and their signature items, which will benefit the Sayreville Food We’ll see you there. For more info on both ”Summer is Fun”, ”Surf City”, and “Surfin’ song “so let’s get this crowd singing” ”Help bank, and a donation from each car owner events, call 732-390-7092/7096. Many Safari”. The founding members Mike Love Me Rhonda” adding 7 more songs. The Boys which will benefit the Sayreville Brain In- thanks go out to “The Profits” bassist, Mike and Bruce Johnston were up front and were came out to do a 3 song encore and they jured Children’s Association. Show time is Henry for jamming with the “Rockdaddys” backed by outstanding musicians, Randell never disappoint the crowd at their shows. Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, Scott Totten, John I’ve seen them at least a dozen times since 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. but with the early arrival of recently. It was a pleasure to have you there Cowsill (from The Cowsill Family), and the early 90’s and they rock the house every entrants, we usually “kick it off by 4 p.m.”, Mike and was great to see you and “Dad- Mike’s son Christian, the Boys continued time!! ”Made in California” which is 6 c.d. so get there early, sign in, meet your friends dys” guitarist/vocalist Frannie Fee together to “ride the wave of hits” they produced box set will be out in late August which has 7 and listen and rock out to 2 great bands, again playing some rock n roll! That’s throughout the years. They did tribute to hours of surf and fun. S.A. Times publisher, while supporting 2 great causes. It has been what it’s all about!! So…as the song goes cousin, the late Carl Wilson, playing and Tom Burkard, had the distinct pleasure of getting bigger and better every year so let’s kids…”See You in September”. Be well singing along to Carl’s image on 2 screens meeting and greeting Bruce and Mike and keep it going!! and until then… with “God Only Knows” and no one could taking pictures with the Boys and our thanks Then…more fun on the following day, sing that like Carl!! At least 20 more of their go out to the S.A. Times fill-in photographer, hits kept the crowd dancing and swaying Bernie Bailey, for snapping the shots of Tom in the aisles. Oh yeah ”the car set” was in with the Boys. Again, a great time and thanks there too…”409”, ”Little Deuce Coupe”, go out to the staff at The Great Auditorium ”Shut Down” to name a few and closing for having us there!! their first set with ”Be True to Your School”. #1 Country Hits On Flashback: 1965 The Gay 90’s, located on First St. in Aug. 24 South Amboy featured Billy & Johnny 2000-What About Now-Lonestar 1998-I’m Alright-Jo Dee Messina Guitar as their entertainment for Friday and 1983-Love Song-The Oak Ridge Boys Saturday, June 25-26. Does anyone have a 1977-Way Down-Elvis Presley clue as to who these musicians were? Please 1962-Wolverton Mountain-Claude King let us know. You Tube-In By Tom Burkard Songs/Videos to check out in your free with Stay Awhile. 1960’s-Things I’d Like time: 2013-Still Into You by Paramore has To Say by the New Colony Six peaked at a good beat… 1990’s-Nelson had a top #16 in ’69. hit for 14 weeks in ‘90 with (Can’t Live Jersey Shore-Check out Bus Stop by This young Sayreville rock ‘n’ roll band, “Know Limit” performed at the 30th Anniversary of Without Your) Love And Affection…Fly by Pat Guadagno, and also his song Don’t Let National Night Out at Kennedy Park. (Photo by Emerson Jones) Sugar Ray topped the charts for6 weeks in Us Get Sick. ’97…1980’s-Sweet Dreams was #1 in ’83 Country-2013- Songwriter Guy Clark Austin Four Played #1 Pop Hits On for The Eurythmics…Peter Cetera’s Glory penned a great tune about his late wife titled, of Love was #1 for 2 weeks in ’86…1970’s- My Favorite Picture Of You…If We Make At World’s Fair Aug. 24 Cruel To Be Kind is an excellent tune by It Through December was a #1 hit for 14 Aug. 12, 1965-One of South Amboy’s 2002-Dilemma-Nelly With Kelly Row- Nick Lowe that hit #12 in ‘79. Bad Case weeks for Merle Haggard in 1973. Current most famous rock bands of the 60’s, The land Of Loving You by Robert Palmer hit #14 in country star Alan Jackson also did an excel- Austin Four performed at the New Jersey 1990-Vision Of Love-Mariah Carey ’79…Bad Time rose to #4 in ’75 for Grand lent cover version of this song. Check both Pavilion at the World’s Fair. The group was 1981-Endless Love-Diana Ross & Lionel Funk Railroad. The Bells got to #7 in ’71 of them out on Youtube.com… made up of local teenagers, Ricky “Ricky Richie J.” Jarusiewicz, Wayne Turback, John Klim- 1975-Fallin’ In Love-Hamilton, Joe Frank kiewicz, and Tom Kelly. We’d love to hear & Reynolds One Hit Wonders more about that. 1968-People Got To Be Free-The Rascals 25 Years Ago 1988-Pump Up The Volume-M/A/R/ R/S; She’s Like The Wind-Patrick Swayze; Don’t Worry Be Happy-Bobby McFerrin; Music Trivia I Want To Be Your Man-Roger; My Girl- #1 Hits-1982 Suave; Two Occasions-Deele; Nite And By Tom Burkard Day-Al B. Sure!; Rush Hour-Jane Wiedlin; 1.__I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll a. John Cougar The Promise-When In Rome. 2.__Centerfold b. Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes 3.__Eye Of The Tiger c. McCartney & Wonder Sports Card & 4.__Ebony & Ivory d. Human League Collectible Show 5.__Jack & Diane e. Survivor Sayreville First Aid Squad will be hold- 6.__Maneater f. Chicago ing a Sports Card & Collectible Show on 7.__Don’t You Want Me g. J. Geils Band September 28, 2013 to help raise money for 8.__Up Where We Belong h. The Steve Miller Band the Sayreville First Aid Squad. The Event 9.__Abracadabra i. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will take place inside the Sayreville First Aid 10._Hard To Say I’m Sorry j. Hall & Oates Squad Building on Washington road from 8:30am – 3:00pm. Dealer tables are available South Amboy’s favorite plumber Earl Smith Answers by calling 732-614-8639. Please come out and his wife Susie celebrated their 50th 1i 2g 3e 4c 5a 6j 7d 8b 9h 10f. Wedding Anniversary August 17. They met and support the First Aid Squad and enjoy a many years ago while in the Melrose Drum day of sports cards and collectibles. and Bugle Corp. (Photo Submitted) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 17 RUDOLPH MAGNUS NEUMANN Dr. Sandra Joy Piscatelli Gatt JULY 29, 1927--AUGUST 5, 2008 June 11, 1962 -- August 2, 2013 Dear Dad, it has been 5 years since you almost everynight, just like you used to do On August 2, 2013, South Amboy lost Because that is the kind of person she was. left this life on earth and are in heaven enjoy- with me when I was his age. I am trying to one of its’ own, Dr. Sandra Joy Piscatelli As I wheeled her out upon discharge, one ing eternal life. It seems like yesterday that get him into fishing little by little. Gatt, daughter of local business owner An- middle aged orderly came running across the we were talking about going fishing together. Matt just got married last year and drew John Piscatelli, Jr., and his wife, Janet hospital lobby, with tears streaming down his I looked forward to you sending me the fish- bought a house not far from us. Schachel Piscatelli. Dr. Gatt is survived cheeks. He threw his arms around her neck, by her parents, husband Dr. Charles Gatt, buried his face in her shoulder, and said “Dr. ing reprts from the news paper, preparing me Heather just got married also and moved and their sons, CJ and Taylor, all of Skill- Sandy, what are we going to do?” He was so for my summer visits. I will always cherish to Massachusetts. She finished school and man, NJ, brother, Andrew John Piscatelli, distraught, yet SHE then, began to comfort those memories of our trips together every is now a nurse anestisist. She landed a good III, sister Pamela Joy Piscatelli Faber, both HIM. It was that warm outpouring of concern fathers day and then in July for your birthday job up there. born in South Amboy Hospital, now owned and support that led us all to conclude that (July 29). Happy Birthday Dad. Judy is still married to Dink and they and operated by the family, Aunt Marlene the best place for her to be treated was right Dad, you and mom have raised a family have 2 grand children also. They still live Schachel Stratton Letwenski, cousins Brian here, in “her” hospital, and we kept her here with close family ties. We still all get together in town. She still works at the school and Stratton, his wife Phyllis, and cousin Lynn for treatment as long as we could. The new has her Mary Kay business. They have Stratton Freyer, all of hospital was the last she at mom’s house for Christmas dinner and to South Amboy, and a host ever left. exchange gifts every year. Although we each Gracie and Oliver, a boy and girl. Chris is of other relatives from the Well, in answer to have our own lives we still manage to find getting married in August to Laura. Colleen area. An early student at the orderly’s question, time to be together. This is what our family is with Mark and they have opened their St. Mary’s, Sandy moved we did what this family is because of you and mom bringing us up own business. to Holmdel, and went on to always does in times of that way. I still remember you sitting in your Barbie is still living at home and still become an accomplished crisis—we ate. We left chair all bundled up with a pile of presents working. She has become an avid fisherman plastic and reconstructive the hospital and we went on your lap. You were always the last person like us. She looks after mom. surgeon, maintaining an to pick up Chinese food. office at the old hospital, As I sat with her in the to open your gifts. I think you did that on Randy has done a good job keeping the now known as Memorial car while Charlie ran in, purpose so everyone had to watch you. family fishing tradition going. Almost every Medical Center, for years, she said to me “Pam, I Well dad, a lot has happened over the weekend he takes the girls and mom out where she treated many have to make it six years, last 5 years. I will try to bring you up to date fishing. Yes Mom, she is devoted to fishing. local residents. She was til Taylor goes to college as much as I can. She catches the biggest fish. Mom and Randy laid to eternal rest in and I know my boys are I just celebrated my 20th wedding come down here twice a year to go fishing Sacred Heart Cemetary set.” She knew exactly aniversary this year with Ann. We spent 3 with me in Florida. She wants to catch a sail alongside her grandpar- what she was up against, fish. She goes out in 6 foot seas to fish. You ents, Agnes and Andrew and she knew exactly days in Disney World. Piscatelli, formerly of Hwy. 35, and Lillian what she had to do. Because, of all the I have 4 grand children now. Three girls even passed the fishing on to mom. and William Schachel, formerly of Parker awards, and the accolades, and the gifts, what and a boy. Oh yea, I forgot I finally retired Mom is doing good. She loves her fam- Avenue, and many other extended family she was most proud of, and what she cared from the fire department after 33 years. I am ily and tries to have Sunday dinner, except members. At Sandy’s funeral mass, her most about, was her family. She loved you, a charter boat captain now with Michael. in the summer when fishing all day after beloved sister Pam eulogized her, the fol- CJ, Taylor, and Charlie, with all her heart, We named the business “papa bears fishing church. You should see her text messaging lowing is an excerpt. and everything she did, she did with you in charters.” After you. It would only seem on her phone. She is a pro. You came into this world, sister dear, mind. She wanted you to have the best of fit being you taught me everything I know I go up there at least twice a year to fish much alone, with only your two young , everything, to be happy, healthy, successful poor inexperienced parents with you, to a and secure. She created a beautiful home for about fishing with everyone. I still enjoy fluke fishing the tiny apartment in Chicago. It warms my you three, and then filled it up with love. I Jason has two beautiful girls, Karina best. Everytime I go out there I am thinking heart so very much to see you leave us sur- regret she will not be able to enjoy her castle and Jayliana and is living in Ocala. He has of you. I remember our first 16 foot wooden rounded by your own beautiful family, and in her old age—she wanted to have a little his own business doing remodeling and boat that we used to go out in where you all of these dear friends who have gathered greenhouse in the corner of the barn to dig painting. I dont get to see them as much as taught me how to handle a boat and fish. at this glorious church, the house you share around in, even in the winter...... I would like but that might change being Dad, there are so many wonderful with God. But other things did in fact make her retired now. memories of all the good times we had In that time span in between, your very, very happy and brought her peace. together. You spending some months out of abbreviated life has been nothing short of CJ, she got to see you finish your junior Michael has a beautiful baby girl who remarkable. You were blessed by God with year, crush the SATs, drive your new car, is the spitting image of him. He is working the year down in Florida with me were very tremendous intellect, energy, empathy, and have a girlfriend, excel in sports, tie a tie, as a manager of a sports restaurant. He does enjoyable. When I look back on all the things unbelievable hands. My older sister was walk like a man, talk like a man…she would a good job there especially using his outgo- you taught us and the issues you helped us always very smart, and worked far harder have known all the words. She saw your ing personality. He has a house not far from through, it helped make me the person I am than I at everything she did..... She went quiet confidence grow strong over these last me. We try to still spend time together even today. I wish I could be half the man you on, unsurprisingly, to be the class of 1980 few years. You became the scholar-athlete though he is very busy at work and raising were. You were always there for all of us. Valedictorian at Holmdel High School, a she had been. Taylor, we worried about his daughter. I get to see my grandaughter What ever it took, you managed to get it magna cum laude Phi Beta Kappa graduate you—back then you had flow in your eyes of Dartmouth College, to earn her medical and a drum set. But you found yourself, Rylee a lot. She loves her Pop Pop. done for us. We never wanted for anything. degree from Columbia University’s College Taylor, remarkably, on the very same paths Ryan is also living in Ocala. He is still You and mom gave us a perfect life. of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was that your mother had run upon before you. trying to pursue his music but is also a tattoo We love you DAD and all miss you inducted in to Medical Honor Society, and The flow in your eyes became the wind in artist for now. everyday. You will always be in our hearts to become a Board Certified Plastic and your hair. She told me how when you ran your Eriks boy is now 7 years old. He was and in our memories. Reconstructive Surgeon...... Sandy went on hair flew behind you, and that with your long only 2 when you passed on but I am sure I am proud to be your son, to have a successful medical practice, and legs you looked like deer when you ran with you remember him. I have been watching I love you dad, she did great work. She figuratively and the woods as your backdrop in Holmdel Park. Rudy literally, touched many lives. To protect And she would yell “Go,Taylor, go!” and Ian for the summer. He wanted to stay with the innocent, I will omit names here, but we cheer you to victory. She got such pleasure me rather than go to camp. We play catch know who we are—and we each will carry out of those last races. You transitioned to a little bit of Sandy with us when we carry a high school beautifully, chose good friends Cardinal McCarrick/ St. Mary’s High little less of ourselves on our own hips and in 9th grade, got great grades, became the thighs or look in the mirror and admire our freshman conference champion . You too School Students Recognized As College raised brows . Sandy confessed to me once were now “set.” She knew that. It just didn’t she did the liposuction and the hair removal take six years. Board State AP Scholars! to pay the bills, but the real satisfaction came Charlie, you have lived the vow “in Two from Cardinal McCarrick/ St. and academically prepared students with when she gave someone their life back, or sickness and in health, til death do us part,” Mary’s High School, Emely De Jesus and the opportunity to earn college credit or gave someone a new lease on life. There to the nth degree. Your medical expertise, Jisoo Kim, have earned AP Awards and advanced placement and stand out in the was a woman, a mother, who sent my sister your unfaltering optimism, your loving tend- recognition of their exceptional achievement college admission process. Each exam is a gift every year for about 15 years because ing to my sister’s every single need right she had repaired the woman’s daughter’s face down to the last little pinky toe on her foot, on AP Exams. developed by a committee of college and after it had been shattered by the kick of a are largely responsible for us having her far The College Board’s Advanced Place- university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring horse. She operated for over 24 hours to do longer than we ever thought possible. You ment Program provides willing and academi- that AP Exams are aligned with the same that, taking turns with an opthomologist and have given every bit of your energy, time, cally prepared students with the opportunity high standards expected by college faculty neurologist in four hour shifts. One time, I and effort. There is not a single thing more to take rigorous college-level courses while at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts was filling my water glass at her refrigera- you could have done for her, and she loved still in high school, and to earn college credit, and research institutions. More than 3,800 tor door, and perusing all of the junk a busy you so much. She told me so many times how advanced placement, or both for successful colleges and universities annually receive AP family has plastered to its front, and I saw an very much, and how lucky she was to have invitation to a baby’s christening. “Oh my you for her husband. She was indeed. You performance on the AP Exams. About 20 scores. Most four-year colleges in the United goodness,” I exclaimed, “This baby has the arranged for her to do many things she never percent of the 2.1 million students world- States provide credit and/or Advanced Place- same name as you do! Sandra Joy!” “Yeah,” would have done had she not retired…you wide who took AP Exams performed at a ment for qualifying exam scores. Research she said, “The mom had unusual condition set her up with yoga and ceramics. You did sufficiently high level to also earn and AP consistently shows that AP students who so I squared her away, she was able to get many things together too-- you took cooking Scholar Award. The College Board recog- score a 3 or higher on AP Exams based on pregnant, and she named the baby after me.” classes, and dancing lessons. Your last dance nizes several levels of Achievement based a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the high- It was her compassion and her caring that with her, Charlie, although belabored, was on student’s performance on AP Exams. est typically experience greater academic took her from being a good doctor, to being a thing of exquisite beauty. a great doctor. Mom and Dad, things are out of order Emely De Jesus qualified for the AP success in college and have higher college Not only did her patients and their here. But, like you always do, you just put Scholar with Distinction Award by earning graduation rates that students who do not families love her, but those she worked with everything aside and stepped up to the plate. an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP participate in AP. loved her as well. When she was first diag- The Giving Tree just keeps on giving. She Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on Founded in 1900, the College Board is nosed in the old Princeton Hospital, a steady had wonderful parents, and by your example, five or more of these exams. a not-for-profit organization that expands stream of visitors came to see her. I thought you showed her how to BE a wonderful Jisoo Kim qualified for the AP Scholar access to higher education. Today, their they were being professionally cordial, but parent. She loved and appreciated you so Award by completing three or more AP membership is made up of more than 6,000 of soon came to realize that these were not just much…. fellow doctors, but nurses, PA’s, orderlies, Drew, you and I have always been Exams with scores of 3 or higher. the world’s leading educational institutions and even the ladies from the cafeteria. She “three.” Now we are just two. I don’t like Through 34 different college-level and is dedicated to promoting excellence treated everyone, from the Chief of Staff, (Continued on page 20) courses and exams, AP provides willing and equity in education. to the guys in the parking lot, all the same. 18 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times The Local Sports Memory Machine By Tom Burkard From The Youth League Archives

1969-South Amboy Babe Ruth League Champions-South Amboy Trust Company 1960-South Amboy Little League-First Aid swept the Knights of Columbus, 7-6, and 17-4 Top row (l-r) Asst. Coach Jim Heath Sr., Hank Sager, Alan Pasztornyicky, Jim Keegan, Bill to win its second successive title. Top row (l-r) Coach Wilbur Schmidt, Mgr. John Hayden, D’Amico, Gary Lange, Rich Krzyzanowski, Jim Heath Jr., Tom Boychuk, Asst. Coach Jim Pomaski, Harold Dennen, Danny Radakovich, Coach Frank Chonsky. 3rd Row (l-r) Johnny Beshada, Coach John Lange Sr. Bottom row (l-r) Tom D’Amico, Frank Trpisovsky, Charlie Pappa, Caracappa, Harold McLaughlin, Tom Kelly, Fran Chonsky, George Kurtz. 2nd row (l-r) Lange, Joe Krug, Kevin Nemeth. Bernie O’Connor, Bob Keegan, Kelley, Bob Rock, Tony Tremarco. Kneeling (l-r) Stuskiewicz, Jimmy Coan, Tom Downs, Phil Kurtz, Tom Holovacko, Joe Noble. Past Champions Of Summer Stars won the Middlesex County Freehold- frath, Mike Linderoth, Dave Barclay, Will South Amboy Little League *1975-Sure Hit Home Improvement ers Junior Baseball Tournament for the first O’Leary, Bill McGowan, Dave Munck, *1952-Rotary *1953-Allie Clark’s *1976-Independence *1977-Raritan River Steve Richmond. *1954-58-? *1959-First Aid *1960-First Aid Railroad time. Manager-Jack Hulsart; Coaches-Ray *1961-Progressive *1962-First Aid. *1978-Mario’s Subs *1979-Mario’s Stockton, Russ Stillwagon, Jim Campion. South Amboy Babe Ruth League-Sure Little League now became officially Subs. Players-Steve Makwinski, Mark Clark, John Hit Home Improvement topped Indepen- known as South Amboy Little Fellas South Amboy Midget League D. O’Toole, Ray Poulson, Bob Stillwagon, dence for the crown. Manager-Joe Cross League. 1973-Yanks Tom Mulcahy, Dennis Carey, Kevin Homan, (Krzyzkowski). Players-Tim Connors, South Amboy Little Fellas League South Amboy Girls Softball League Joe Kolakowski, Steve Boychuk, Jeff St. Marty Veilleux, Charles Gray, Frank Kuz- *1963-First Aid *1964-Enterprise Junior Division Amour, Glenn Gerding, Charlie Lange. iemski, Bob Bauman, Steve Blaha, Steve *1965-K of C *1966-Progressive *1967- *1987-Rotary *1988-Rotary *1989- South Amboy Little Fellas League-Jo Szatkowski, Dave Jacubczak, Mike Durski, English Chevron *1968-? *1969-First Aid D.B. Kelly *1990-D.B. Kelly *1991-Land- Toms (Collingwood) copped the crown. Joseph Krygier, Marty Halmi, Darrel Pia- *1970-Modern Transportation *1971-Weiss mark Café *1992-Jacqueline’s Florist *1993- Manager-Joe Gioffre; Coach-Jim Holovacko. zolla, Joe Szraga, Benny Vattelana. Clothing *1972-Jo-Tom (Collingwood) Jacqueline’s Florist *1994-Jacqueline’s Players-Bob Aucone, Mike Attardi, Don 1976-South Amboy Little Fellas *1973-Modern Transportation *1974-Pro- Florist *1995-Independence Engine Co. Applegate, Roger Pillar, Joe Puccio, Warren League-Protection defeated Progressive tection *1975-Progressive *1976-? *1977- *1996-Dave’s Construction *1997-S.A. to win the championship. Manager-Ron Enterprise *1978-? *1979-Daylight Bakery Boat Club Ladies Auxiliary *1998-Center Pillar, Mark Gonsalves, Al Polanski, Jim *1980-Daylight Bakery *1981-84-? Deli *1999-S.A. Boat Club Ladies Auxiliary Bright, Jack McCabe, Rich Aucone, Joe Masarik; Coach Michele Masarik. Play- South Amboy Babe Ruth League *2000-S.A. Boat Club Ladies Auxiliary. Carney, Ed Dill, Tim Mulcahy, Bob Clayton, ers-Daryl Munck, John Skarzynski, John *1959-Sacred Heat *1960-Sacred Heart Senior Division Kevin Pillar. Mulligan, Paul Klimek, Rob O’Brien, Chet *1961-63-? *1964-Mechanicsville *1965- *1992-Landmark Café *1993-Rotary 1973 Klein, Glenn Munck, Ron Yaniak, Brian Bri- Mechanicsville *1994-D.B. Kelly *1995-Who’s Girls *1996- South Amboy Babe Ruth League- namen, Kenny Huryk, Tom Skarzynski, Tom *1966-Mechanicsville *1967-Raritan Krauszer’s North *1997-Broadway Bagels Komar’s defeated South Amboy Trust Co. Beaudry, Jay Baumann, Kevin O’Connell, River Railroad *1968-? *1969-South Amboy *1998-Broadway Bagels *1999-Landmark in the finals. Manager-Mike Charmello; Michael Morris, John Hensberger. Trust Co. Café *2000-South Amboy.Com. Coach-Frank Grimley. Players-Joe “Moose” 1985-South Amboy Little Fellas *1970-Mechanicsville *1971-Me- HELP: If anyone knows who the cham- McCarthy, Mike Grimley, Dan Lewis, Tim League-Protection captured the cham- chanicsville *1972-Independence *1973- pionship teams were from the years that are Brennan, Bob Scupp, Mike Cox, Dave New- pionship. Manager-Kevin McCarthy; Komar’s *1974-South Amboy Trust Co. not mentioned, please let us know. ton, Tom Rogers, Warren Rappleyea, Ross Coaches-Rick O’Connor, Jim Kennedy. Booker, Tim Mulcahy, Lenny Entrabartolo, Players-Oliver Haran, Bill Policastro, David Remembering Championship Players O’Connor, Patrick O’Connor, Rob Zaleski, 1953 South Amboy Little League-In O’Connor. Joe Check, Craig Coughlin, Curt Jankowski, Joe Barglowski, Kevin Zebro, Joe Reilly, the league’s second season, Allie Clark’s 1966-South Amboy Little Fellas Kevin O’Brien, Tom Caterina, Mike Vanni, Pat Kennedy, Greg Policastro. captured the crown. Charlie Nonnemacher League-Progressive Fire Co. took the crown Gary Dean, and scorekeeper Wayne Deak. 1997- Sayreville 9 & 10 Year Old Divi- Sr. was coach, and Mr. Seaman, assistant by beating English Chevron, 3-2 and 8-2. South Amboy Little Fellas League- sion of the Little League-Strouse Electrical coach. The players were: Jack Seaman, Coaches Jim Campbell, Bob Eppinger. Modern Transportation won the league under Coaches Tony Miklaszewski, Gerry Bernie Chlebowski, Tom Rittenhouse, Paul Players-Mark Abbatiello, Rudy Neumann, championship. Manager-Joe Matarangolo; Ryan, and John Benazet won the regular Ust, Benny Suchcicki, Jack Roberts, Joe Billy Munck, Joe Graber, Kevin Loftus, Coaches-Augie Charmello, John Pyonteck season title with a (12-1) record and breezed Grimley, Mike Brennan, Ray Cavanaugh, Dave Wisniewski, Tim Dill, Mike Eppinger, Sr. Players-Mark Wahler, Frank Wahler, John through 4 straight playoff games to capture Leroy Trotter, Fran Barbieri, Larry Pristavec, Mike Vanni, Pat Astarita, John DeLucia, Joe Pyonteck Jr., Ed O’Connor, Ron Richards, the championship. Players included: Brian Peterson. Hermann, Tom Vanni, Fred Chodkiewicz, Jim Hall, Shawn Leonard, Bill Harvey, Miklaszewski, Nicky Alberino, Mike Kipp, 1960-South Amboy Babe Ruth League- Larry Feratto, Danny Prasnal, Frank. Glenn Rieger, Mark Matarangolo, Mike Jeff Toth, Chris Amass, Kevin Ryan, Mike Sacred Heart CYO captured the champion- 1970 Matarangolo, Joe Charmello, Tim Sullivan, Burrell, Justin McDonald, James Sobczyn- ship. Coach-Ed Zebro; Assistant Coaches- Morgan A.A. Little League-Morgan Vince Paduano ski, Alex Benazet, Paul Spano. Frank Zebro, Ed Jarusiewicz, Art O’Donnell Package took the championship. Manager- 1975 2012-Sayreville Adult Softball Cham- Sr. Players-Joe Pohl, Frank Jankowski, John P. Kenny. Players-Brian Smith, Mark South Amboy Little Fellas League- pions-A Division-J. O’Neill’s Diablos; Frank Pauloski, Rich Barglowski, Jim Vida, Mutter, Ray Macknowski, Frank Harrison, Progressive Fire Co. took the title over B Division-Leftovers; C Division-ARI Ed Suchcicki, Tom Trenta, Rich Ambroziak, Russ Anderson, Mark Kenny, Jim Rogers, Enterprise Hook & Ladder. The champions Inferno; Co-Ed Division-Roosevelt Reds; Bill Garaffa, Wayne Olsen, Art O’Donnell Bud Crosby, John Simpson, Gene Batruk, were coached by Jim Campbell, and as- Weeknight-A Division-J. O’Neill’s Place Jr., Tom Vona, Ted Wallace, Bob Kukul- Jimmy Kenny-batboy. sistant coach Bruce Richmond. The roster: Johnsons; B Division-Santora Electric. 2nd ski, Pete Inman, Larry Zamorski, George South Amboy Babe Ruth League- Rich Schnyderite, Tom O’Leary, Burk Annual Charity Tournament-Ari Inferno. Jankowski. Mechanicsville Fire Co. won the playoff Lambertson, Walter Therkelsen, Billy Paf- 1965-South Amboy Little Fellas championship over Raritan River Railroad, League-Knights of Columbus (K of C) de- who had the best record during the regular Sayreville Won Little League Crown feated Rotary for the title. Manager-Jerry season. Manager-Russ Stillwagon; Coach- 1961-The Sayreville Little League with 2 hits for the champions. O’Connor; Coach-Charlie Steuber. Play- Peter Huryk. Players-Mark Abbatiello, Mike All-Stars ruled the state of New Jersey after The ’61 champions roster: Mgr. Herb ers-Ron Croddick, Jim Croddick, Leroy Switzer, Glen Gerding, Bob Stillwagon, winning the NJ Little League Baseball cham- Davis, Coach Ken Buchanan, players-Paw- Kurtz, Wayne Kreiger, Joe Wallis, Frank Gary Linderoth, Kevin Homan, Steve Gray, pionship over River Edge, 9-3 before 3,500 lowski, Marcinczyk, Passafiume, Price, Trpisovsky, Dave Keenan, Regis Bulman, Ron Zimmerman, Ray Linderoth, Jim fans at Bergenfield Little League Field. Ace Brian George, Mike “Mickey” Roberts, Tom Mike Kusic, John Musolf, Charlie Steu- Caracappa, Larry Parsons, Henry Wortley, pitcher Costy Pawlowski notched the victory, Hockenjos, Dale Kurowsky, Richie More, ber, Don Volosin, George Morgan, Neil Leroy Kurtz. and added 2 hits. Mickey Marcinczyk blasted Tom Fallon, Phil DeVisa, Steve Heck, O’Connor, Jim Fitzmorris, Marty Bergin, 1972 a 3-run homer, and Jim Passifiume hit a solo Paul Brylinski, Steve Czich, Stanley Packz- Brian Flannery, Scott Davies. Batgirl-Kathy South Amboy Babe Ruth League All- dinger and a single. John Price chipped in kowski, Jamie VanDyk, Steve Zebrowski. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 19 OLV Senior July Winners WWW.? The answer to last month’s contest was September Meeting pretty easy…It was Burdak’s Tavern located The OLV Senior Group will hold their on the corner of Center & Cedar Streets in September meeting on Friday, September South Amboy. The big winners were: Mar- 6, 2013 at 1PM in Monsignor Dalton Hall. ian Mills, Chuck Pickard, Pat & Bill Scully, After a short business meeting, the board will W. Tom Kross, Claire Kuhn, Chip Thomas, hear a presentation by Sayreville’s Recycling Gerry Sherry, Tony & Peggy Mocarski, Joan Coordinator, Elise Barone. Afterwards, light Fulham, Ed Gorczynski, Nicholas Bragg, refreshments will be served. Since this is the Glenn Fallon, Marty Ruszala, Beverly Jack- first meeting of our 2013-2014 year, yearly son, Estelle Pluskota, Mary Agnes Morris, dues of $10.00 are due. If you are ordering a Marie Lagana, Don Zrebiec, Donna Volosyn, sandwich for lunch please call Geri by Friday, Ed Puchalski, Mary McGarigle, Joe Prusik, August 30th at 732-257-4351. The sandwich Mary Ann Matarangolo, Ed Bender, Adam choices are: ham and cheese, turkey, roast Marczak. Congratulations to all! beef, egg salad, and tuna salad. The cost is $4.00 which includes the sandwich, a drink, A PRAYER FOR HEALING and chips. Lord, you invited all who are burdened to come to Food donations for St. Vincent de Paul You. Allow your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your are always welcomed. All seniors 55 years courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your of age and older are always welcomed to wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need. Help me to lead join our group. Trips for the 2013-2014 year others to You by my example. Most loving heart of Jesus, will be announced and sign up sheets will be bring me health in my body and spirit so that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently with this life that available at that time. For further information you have created. Amen -T.B. please contact Teri at 732-727-7639. If this structure looks familiar, let us know what you think it is by sending an e-mail to: [email protected]. (Photo by Anna Harris Friberg)

The late and beloved Ed Burdak, stands in front of his establishment, Burdak’s Tavern, on the corner of Center and Cedar Streets in South Amboy. The business also featured a good-sized banquet hall. (Photo courtesy of Ed Szatkowski) Tom, by the help and support of both Ed and Jack In 1942, my fa- O’Brien, and I am forever indebted to these ther Aloysius outstanding South Amboy, N.J. athletes. Joseph McKe- P.S. A quote from Jack O’Brien, “We on started the played in the first baseball dome stadium McKeon Boys back in Mr. McKeon’s warehouse off Feltus Club, whereby and Leffert St. back in 1942, where we placed the O’Brien’s were wire over the windows and lights.” members along with Bill “Biff” McKeon Ray Stockton, Buddy Larkin, and many (Formerly of South Amboy & Sayre- other young boys, with Chet “Doc” Meinzer ville) serving as our baseball and basketball coach. Indiana Coach Meinzer’s outstanding coaching Tom, helped many of the McKeon Club members They say a picture is worth a thousand advance to higher levels of baseball. St. words. This in never more true than Jackie Mary’s HS, Hoffman HS, the Middlesex Connors Marine Corps photo that appeared County under 18 years old Junior Baseball in last month’s issue of The SA Times. That League, the South Amboy Senior Baseball picture was taken in the early days of Boot League, Mid-County Baseball League, Inter- Camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. I can boro Baseball League, and the New Jersey tell you from first- hand knowledge, smiles Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament. In all these were very rare during those days. The picture leagues, the O’Brien twins, Eddie and Jackie tells it all…even then he was smiling. That’s provided the foundation of championship the kind of guy he was. Thanks to Henny play for South Amboy. I was privileged to The DJ for remembering Jackie. have played both baseball and basketball John “Flip” Phillips with these God-gifted individuals, who not A Proud Former USMC, PFC only helped put South Amboy’s name on the Formerly of South Amboy/Sayreville map, but also Seattle, Washington. Editor, Eddie and Jack O’Brien were respect- The SA Times is a great way to keep fully honored this past month by being up with what’s happening in South Amboy/ inducted into the prestigious AAABA (All Sayreville. Great job, Tom and Brian! Miss American Amateur Baseball Association) seeing everyone on a daily basis. Hall of Fame, where South Amboy Coun- Julian Favretto cilman Mickey Gross, along with his wife, (Former UPS Driver) and Mr. Jay Elliott, as well as my wife Betty Tom, and myself, were present to help support As always, well done! the O’Brien’s induction. I can honestly say Bill D’Amico that my induction into this AAABA Hall of (Formerly of Sayreville) Fame back in 2011, was made possible only Summer Recreation-1965 The South Amboy Recreation Com- for the girls, while Mike Keller and John mission under Director John Zdanewicz, O’Brien supervised at the playgrounds in and Assistant Director, Ray “Butch” To- the morning until noon, before taking up maszewski, had a very successful summer their duties in the afternoon as lifeguards. program consisting of arts & crafts, as well The summer program officially closed with as sports and other activities at the differ- the final outdoor dance on Friday, Aug. 13, ent playgrounds. Adelaide Wallis, Peggy 1965, at the City Hall (On John St. back Trpisovsky, Gloria Skowronski, and Helen then) playground. Music was provided by a Connors supervised 150 youngsters. Diane band called The Dimensions. Does anyone Peterson supervised a newly-formed girls’ know who played in that group? If you do, softball league, and other physical education please let us know. 20 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Remembering Komar’s-Part 3 Glory Days T.H.E. By Mark Dehnz Let’s see, It’s been 25 years or so. The take forever and I felt sick to my stomach In Local Game memories are there but very hazy. Probably the whole way thinking of all of my Fam- Year-1948 the thing I remember best was the camarade- ily and friends. When I got back to South Sports Sport-Baseball rie and friendships between workers. As an Amboy, the word was already leaking out. 1956-St. Mary’s edged Teams-St. Mary’s employee, you were very close to everyone The speech was more of confirmation than Perth Amboy St. Mary’s 3- vs. Sayreville in the first round of the in the company from Herman Komar himself, disbelief. Harold Komar gave the speech 2, as winning pitcher Bob Middlesex County Scholastic Baseball to the cafeteria ladies. If you didn’t hear the and I remember him crying trying to get Kennedy struck out 10 and Tournament. term “Komar Family” at least once a week, it out. After the speech, you could hear all Lineups fired a 4-hitter. Tom Pris- there was something wrong! of the women crying through the restroom Sayreville-George Keenan 2b Bob Bielak The Komar’s knew they were very in- door. It was heart wrenching. No one knew tavec blasted a 3-run homer, cf Ed Tischler lf Jastrebski 1b Bochenski strumental in the economics of these small what to say or do. Most of these people had and Jim Higgins drilled 3 hits. 1965-Sayre- ss Mytnick c Samuel p Semasko rf Chud- towns like South Amboy, Spotswood, and never filled out a job application, no less a Keansburg and were proud of it. They thrived resume. ville defeated Metuchen, 7-3 in baseball, as kowski 3b. on being there to help and were an intrical Later, Maurice Stemplar pulled me into winning pitcher Glenn Lemerich fanned 7 St. Mary’s-Arky DiMattia 3b Ed O’Brien part of the very survival of those towns. But his office and offered me a job as a mechanic and hit a 3-run homer. Roger Feltz blasted a lf John O’Brien ss Ray Stockton 1b Jack family, was everything to them. They loved McKeon c Larkin cf Bill “Biff” McKeon rf in Oklahoma or Berwick, or to be in charge grand slam home run to account for the rest hiring employees brothers, sisters, sons, and of shipping and receiving in South Amboy. Vince Abbatiello 2b Connors p. daughters. As a matter of fact, when I gradu- I of course, accepted the SA job being I had of the Bombers scoring. 1973-Sayreville Recap-Jerry Connors pitched a beautiful ated High School on a Friday and thought, just bought my first house. rode a brilliant 2-hitter by Bill D’Amico to 5-hitter to lead the Eagles to a 5-1 victory oh boy, let the 3 month party commence, The three NJ plants were systemati- beat J.P. Stevens, 1-0. John Wojcik ripped over the Bombers. John “Jack” O’Brien My Father, Jess Dehnz, came to me on that cally dismantled and emptied, sending every led the offense with a long, 2-run homer in Monday and said Herman wants me in the a single to drive in the game-winner. 1984- machine, nut, bolt and screw to Oklahoma. the bottom of the 5th inning. Catcher Jack shop to learn to be a mechanic to take over The office staff was in full swing but, with Undefeated Hoffman won its 11th straight McKeon and John “King” Larkin contrib- the Spotswood plant when Tom Kelly retires. Keansburg and Spotswood now empty, there game by beating Dunellen, 4-2. Winning There went the 3 month party. I had no idea uted RBI singles. Sayreville first sacker Ed were only four of us left to empty the largest pitcher Scott Gumprecht tossed a 5-htter what I wanted to do with my life so Herman plant, South Amboy! The final four were, Jastrebski doubled in the Blue & Gray’s only made my mind up for me. My Father, Jess Dehnz Sr., Myself, Vinnie and struck out 5. Kevin Gorczyca ripped run in the top of the 3rd. No one was going to get rich working Delilio, and Jeff ‘Spanky’ Condiracci. As the game-winning single. 1997-St. Mary’s Players-of-the-Game-Jerry Connors and there, but it paid the bills. And there were the SA plant emptied out, they let Vinnie go softball team plastered Piscataway Tech, John O’Brien. very few options in such a small town. The leaving just me, Spanky, and my Father. The work was hard but satisfying. You really had writing was on the wall that the doors were 18-4. Freshman Jen Lynam fired a 5-hitter a sense of accomplishment when working closing around me so at my first opportunity and struck out 5. Laura Kemble and Laurie James Gominger there. Everyone knew Komar’s would be to become an Iron Worker, I gave my Dad my Florek drilled 2 hits and 2 RBI apiece, while there forever so there was a great sense of Chapter Won two weeks notice. My last day, Dad took Jeff Jennifer Ferrara laced 2 singles. 2003-South security. I don’t remember anyone getting and I to Peter Pank for breakfast. I couldn’t State Title fired. If someone left, it was of their own imagine working somewhere else yet I was Amboy nipped Perth Amboy Tech, 4-3, as June 20, 1965-The newest of 59 chap- decision. excited to see what else life had to offer. winning pitcher Kevin Sartain fanned 5. ters of the order of De Molay in the state, the For the lack of salary, Komar’s took My final moments in Komars were stand- Greg Barna and Joe Bartlinski both belted James Gominger Chapter of South Amboy care of their employees in other ways. They ing where Richie Standowski’s desk used to 2-run doubles. surprised all of New Jersey by capturing had the picnic in the summer, the Christmas be, looking out over that completely empty, the State De Molay softball championship party, The Christmas bonus and the spring huge factory almost seeing everyone talking at the Sayreville Recreation Dept. softball bonus. A definite help but towards the end, and laughing, while they work. Then after High School they slowly phased them out. saying goodbye to the office people and last field, as they defeated Morristown De Molay Working in the machine shop, I was very but not least, My Father and Jeff, I walked Memory Chapter. The locals first captured the district involved it all 3 NJ plants, all of the factory out of Komar’s for the last time. Shortly after Joe Coyle-“In the CJ Group 4 state title by beating Chapters from Highland Park, stores, the NY office and even the Berwick that, they closed the factory and moved the championship final in ’86, our Sayreville Keyport, Metuchen, and Woodbridge. As Pa. sweater mill a few times. I knew every- office staff to Red Bank, then ultimately a District champions, they topped Ridgefield team beat Piscataway. Chuck Frobosilo one so the closing hit me especially hard. I select few, went to the NY office. Park and Gibbstown Chapters to advance to was unlucky enough to go through the BIG Other Employees was the winning pitcher. The last out was the final against Morristown. SPEECH twice. First in Keansburg, then in Clara Woznica Powojski, who recently a fly ball to me in right field. I remember The James Gominger Chapter had only South Amboy. The reaction in Keansburg died worked for Komar’s for over 50 years. I had to take only 2 steps back to make the 31 new members in March, and was not was pretty much shock. No one wanted to Ed O’Connor was also employed in security considered a threat at the start of the tourney. believe it. Thankfully, David Komar pulled at the factory. catch. At the end of the game, the water However, under Sports Coordinator George me on the side and said, “Don’t worry Mark, Mary Agnes Morris said that, “My aunt cooler was dumped over Coach Gozora’s Place, and Coach Skip Place, the South this doesn’t involve you. I don’t want you to Victoria “Vickie” Spychala was a floor lady/ head. Our team finished 17-7, but in the get into an accident driving back to South supervisor at Komar’s Factory Store. She Amboy club went through an undefeated next game lost to Shawnee. The amazing Amboy”. I didn’t know what that meant but traveled to Arizona and was instrumental in season to win the championship. I, at the very least, felt better for myself. opening their retail store in Mesa, Arizona thing about the regular season in ’86, was *If anyone has any info about who The drive back to South Amboy seemed to in the early 1950’s.” that the infield turned 15 double plays second played on this team/names from the roster, base to first base. The infield was Frobosilo or photos please contact The SA Times. when not pitching, Eric Chin at second, Ed Fischer at shortstop, and John Gluchowski Dr. Sandra Joy at third base. Piscatelli Gatt (Continued from page 17) the number two very much so far...... Let NOVENA TO ST. JUDE us all view this storm our dear Sandy has O, Holy St. Jude, Apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles near kinsman of Jesus weathered so valiantly and graciously, as a Christ, Faithful Intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have reminder that after the storm there is beauty recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly and hope and light and love. The sun will beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present shine again and boys, Charlie, when you urgent position, in return I promise to make your feel that warmth upon your backs, know that name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glories. Publication must be that is much more than mere rays of light—it promised. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid Amen. This novena has never been known fail. is your mother’s hand upon your shoulders, This novena must be said for 9 consecutive days. guiding you, your wife’s loving pat, and Its a miracle. Thank you St. Jude. - L.A. she will be with you, like she has always been. How can that be, you wonder? How? 1980’s-Komar’s sewing machine operators are pictured hard at work making new garments I answer you by paraphrasing something I at the factory on North Stevens Ave. in South Amboy. (Photo courtesy of Jim Tedesco) once heard that really stuck with me….... When a ship laden with freight leaves Charles E. Komar Named To Amboy port, you can stand and watch it sail off and get smaller, and smaller, and smaller until it Bank Board is just a tiny speck, and finally disappears on (Charles E. Komar has been named to Sons, Inc., a 105 year old family business. the Board of Directors of Amboy Bank, ac- Komar is the largest privately held lingerie the horizon. But it doesn’t mean that the ship cording to a recent announce- company in America. He is gone. The ship is still there, strong and ment by George E. Scharpf, sits on the board and the sturdy, carrying her freight, but to another President and CEO. executive committee of place. Someone on the other side of the In his comments on the the American Apparel and sea now sees a small speck grow larger and announcement, Scharpf said, Footwear Association. He larger as it approaches. She has sailed away “Charles Komar has served is currently president of from us, destined for more perfect shores, on the board of Amboy Navesink Country Club. where she will endure no battering storms, Bancorporation, our holding He and his wife reside in company, since September Middletown. and know only calm seas, blue skies, and 2011. His leadership skills, Founded in 1888, soaring gulls. The dockmaster is our Lord, character and judgment will Amboy Bank a full-ser- no doubt, waiting on the pier to help her tie be invaluable on the Amboy vice commercial bank up, unburden her of her heavy load, and help Bank board as well. We are with 22 offices in Central her to the shore of everlasting life, peace, fortunate to have someone New Jersey prides itself health, happiness, and love, where she may on quality service and of his caliber and he will be muck about, alongside Him, in his grace, a tremendous asset to the Charles E. Komar community involvement. Amboy Bank Board.” Amboy Bank has been with the dragonflies. I hope your sailing Born and raised in Rumson, Komar is voted “Best Bank in Central Jersey” for the was smooth, sister, dear, and your passage president and CEO of Charles Komar & past 15 years in a row. as wondrous and beautiful as you. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 21 Youth League Memories Past Businesses Pat Douglas-“When Daylight Bakery practice before Opening Day?” The coach went undefeated in ’68 and beat a very tal- would pull out huge cardboard boxes with ented Protection squad in hard fought games the uniforms packed in…mothballs, and the for the championship. Thanks to a very uniforms had that distinct smell, but when well-managed team. My brother Scott was you were a kid, it didn’t bother you. You the catcher, I was in center, John Ruszala, were too intent on getting a “new” uniform Steve Makwinski, Jerry Kotula, Frank and with your favorite number. In most cases, Sal Richiusa, Jay Buckiewicz, the Usa everyone wanted number 7 of course, be- brothers, Rich Garsick, and Sharkey were cause Mickey Mantle wore it…Another also on that team. I wish I could remember memory was our Coach Mr. Joe Beshada the other team member’s names. Everyone always gave each one of us a stick of Juicy contributed.” Fruit gum before the game to relax us. He Tom Burkard-“Who remembers when was a great guy, and a friend to all of the the uniforms were given out after the final local dentists! (LOL)” Malik Starred For Sayreville Softball Allentown, NJ Champions Right-handed pitcher, Tom Malik turned The 2013 Adult Men’s Softball League in a fine season for Allentown, NJ High Champions are as follows: A Division-Big School this season. Malik’s late grandfather Wally’s; B Division-Tilted Kilt; C Division- Tom Malik, pitched for St. Mary’s HS in Bandit Bailbonds; Weeknight A Division- 1950’s-Here is another vintage photo of Swan Hill Ice & Coal Co., which was located at the early 1950’s and went on to a brief stint J.L. Landscaping; B Division-Browntown 146 Henry St. in South Amboy. (Photo courtesy of Robin Applegate Martincavage) in pro ball in the minor leagues. Skunked Beer.

1970’s-How many people remember this store when it was known as Stop Convenient Store on South Broadway? This building has had several name changes and different ownerships through the years. Back in the 1950’s, it was called Safeway, and was also Hubbard’s Cupboard. Of course, everyone knows it is currently Krauszers. (Photo courtesy of Joanne Katko)

1939-40-Very few if any locals will remember the Amboy Diner, which was located on the corner of John Street and Stevens Ave. in South Amboy. The little boy pictured is John F. Kuhn, and he’s with Joe Dooling. Does anyone know who owned the Amboy Diner, or what year this business closed? Please let us know. (Photo/info courtesy of Claire Kuhn)

Winners-Anna Harris Friberg (l) of South Amboy, and her cousin Georgette Polastre (r), formerly of Melrose and now living in Old Bridge, proudly display their winning entries and ribbons from the Middlesex County Fair. Georgette won a blue ribbon in the Basket Work category, and 2 red ribbons for second place in Photography for the Landscape Natural category, and also the Natural Flora category . Anna captured a first place, blue ribbon in Photography for the Portrait with an Animal category, and second place in Photography for the Black & White Portrait category. Congratulations Anna and Georgette! (Photo by Tom Burkard) 22 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

Kyle Cooke, 7, from South Amboy, competed in the AAU National Taekwondo Championships on July 4-6 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL for the second year in a row. A high rank red belt, Kyle competed in Olympic Sparring earning an Honorable Mention, Forms earning a silver medal and Point Sparring earning a gold medal and became a two time National Champion. Kyle represented the Force One Competition Team, who brought home the 2nd place team trophy on Forms day and the 3rd place team trophy on Point Sparring Day, and Fastkix Taekwondo where he trains in Spotswood, NJ. (Photo/Info Submitted)

Safety Rules for Summertime Pool Fun More and more homes now have swim- ming pools. Even those people who don’t • TANK REMOVAL • INSTALLATION have pools, at least have access to good • TANK TESTING • SANDFILL places for their families to swim. • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES With classes form the American Red Cross, schools, community programs and other sources, all children should be taught (732) the fun of swimming – and swimming ADVANCED safely. SITE Besides learning to swim, there are some IMPROVEMENT basic rules for both swimmers and home pool ASI 566-0281 owners. Here are a few of them: DO NOT allow “clowning around” in our near the pool. Teach children water games for friendly competitions to avoid poolside behavior such as pushing, running, dunking or performing stunts. Teach children to be especially careful on water slides.Be sure an adult is present any time children are swimming. Know for sure that the water is deep enough before diving in. Flotation devices are fine, but do not depend on them absolutely. Keep electrically operated radios, tape players or other equipment away from the pool. Serve cold drinks in plastic or disposable, unbreakable containers. Keep rescue equipment close to the pool and in good condition. Make sure your pool is fenced on all sides. Don’t stay in the water too long. Keep in mind that the glare/reflection of the sun on the water can produce a severe burn even after a very short time. Always be alert. Don’t overestimate your abilities on those of children in your care. Play it safe. Have fun in your pool or other swim- ming areas. Make sure each family member learns the rules so that they become second nature. Then, relax and enjoy swimming, one of the best and most popular summertime activities. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 23 Gone Fishin’

Champions!-Congratulations once again to South Amboy’s own Sure-Hit Home Improvements men’s softball team for winning the Greater Middlesex County Softball League championship. The games were played on July 14th at Thomas A. Edison Park in Joe Castellano (l) of Parlin, and his grandson Anthony Castellano hold up a sand shark Edison. This Sure-Hit team won the best of 3 series in 2 games against the top-ranked, they caught near the Raritan Bay Waterfront Park. (Photo by Tom Burkard) undefeated Buffy’s Tavern to capture the crown. The champs pictured top row (l-r) Nelson Fresh Water Santiago, Peter Duffy, Greg Slavicek, Clint Murray, Joe Smith, Brian DeJoy, Mike DeJoy, Jim Abbatiello, Robert Izzo, Matt Ryan. Bottom row (l-r) Travis McCray, Patrick Kiernan, Fishing for Bass, Pickerel and Pan Fish Team Sponsor-Thomas Ryan, Russ Banasiak, Rich Smith, Francesco DeFelice. (Photo is good statewide when the rain doesn’t by Michelle Robertson) become a problem. Catfish and Smallmouth Bass fishing is good in the Delaware River. McCarthy Fishing Flashes Night fishing at Lake Hopatcong has pro- By Teo “Weebles” Weber duced Walleyes and Hybrid Bass, keeping Had Great Salt Water them from showing up during the day be- Rookie Season Croakers, Croakers and more Croakers cause of boat traffic. Round Valley Rainbow By Tom Burkard are all over Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays. Trout are biting but again its night fishing Mike McCarthy, son of former Hoffman It’s the best run of Croakers since the 50’s. that produces. Most are under a foot long but there are a HS catcher and power-hitting slugger, Joe few big ones. One over 5 lbs was caught “Moose” McCarthy, turned in an outstanding near the Navy Pier. Spots are mixed in and rookie season in pro baseball. Mike, a very some of these are a pretty good size for a talented catcher and fine hitter played for the small fish. A few good size Porgies and King Roswell (New Mexico) Invaders in the Pecos Fish are among them. I have seen catches League of professional baseball. off of the Highland’s bulk heads and even at McCarthy, who graduated this year Cliffwood Beach. Catching is good either from the University of Texas Pan American from the shore or boat. Big Cow Nose Rays was selected to catch in the All-Star game, are around too, so you had better watch your and finished the year with some really rod! Fluke fishing in the bay and ocean is impressive numbers; games-52, hits-62, still going well. Larger fish have moved in. doubles-13, triples-1, home runs-5, batting One 8 year boy fishing for the first time average-.328. caught a 13 pound door mat out of Belmar! Bluefish have returned for the party boats His terrific year helped the Invaders Judy Cyriax of South Amboy proudly shows but all of them are small but plentiful best set a league record with 50 wins, finishing the 20-inch fluke she recently caught. (Photo caught on jigs. Very few Benito have been submitted) (50-17), to easily win the South League caught so far and all the big Blues are 30 title, and then breezed through the playoffs, miles out. With the Sea Bass season being sweeping two games in the South, and then closed for a few weeks, the party boats that taking both contests against the powerful bottom fish, will be going for Porgies, Ling, Las Vegas Train Robbers in the League and a few Cod on wrecks in the Mud Hole. Championship Series. Barnegat Bay has loads of Blowfish, some Congrats on a great season Mike, and good sized and some big King Fish. There continued success in your pro baseball are a few Hound fish which are a giant sized career! Needlefish in this area too. On This Day In South Amboy History By Fran Fitzmorris I would first like to thank Joe Sheehan for jobs for the people living all around South answering my article last month on longevity Amboy, and created business for the local of bars. He sent in Anton & Chuck’s in Me- merchants. chanicsville on Conover St. and Ridgeway On this day, July 5, 2013, the South Ave. If anyone knows others, please sent Amboy First Aid Squad celebrated its 80th them to: [email protected]. anniversary since it opened in 1933. We re- In August, 1947, the first Soap Box member and thank all who volunteered over Derby was held in town, sponsored by the the years and continue to do so today. Cub Scouts. Al Sorrentino was the chairman On April 15, 1958, Mayor Joseph Charmello announced that with the approval Captain Jack Seaman’s daughter Jennifer caught this 8 ½ lbs. fluke while aboard the of the program. By 1950, the event was Barbara S. Great catch! (Photo submitted by Margaret) taken over by the Rec Department in town. of the city council and postal service, he Kids from other towns were also allowed to was going to have a commemorative stamp take part. It was a very popular day. Entries made to celebrate 50 years of South Amboy were divided into 3 categories, Class A to C: being a city. Postmaster George Stader said Class A-Boys from ages 10-18, Class B-Boys that arrangements for the stamp could be 13-15, Class C-Girls Open ages 10-18. The made through him. Question: Does anyone race started at the top of Bordentown Ave. have one of these stamps today, or at least and ended at the corner of Henry St. On a remember if their family had one? Let us personal level, I can remember entering twice know at The SA Times, or send an e-mail to in the late ‘50’s to early 60’s. The best for me at: blmntabbey [email protected]. me was that I could watch the winners cross October 1, 1946-Dr. Charles Hoffman the finish line from my living room window. became South Amboy’s newest official town The Soap Box Derby day seemed to come doctor. The position was vacant following to an end during the mid 60’s. If anyone the death of Dr. Meacham. He was the knows the date of the last Soap Box Derby or city’s doctor for 20 years. Until I started has any photos to share with The SA Times researching the town’s history, I never knew readers, please send them over. that towns like South Amboy might designate Cudos to the South Amboy Coal Docks! someone to that position. Doc Hoffman is The year was 1910. The town’s coal docks probably the most iconic doctor in the town’s were considered among the best in the world. history. A lot of Baby Boomers, including South Amboy was able to secure a contract myself, came into this world with him right for shipping “All” of the coal that would be there to deliver us. Everyone knew where necessary to build the Panama Canal. This his office was on Bordentown Ave. He will amounted to about a half-million tons. This never be forgotten. also meant hundreds if not thousands of 24 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Angel On Your Shoulder Fun

The SayrevilleRun Recreation/ Walk Department and the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children will be holding its 1st Annual Angel on Your Shoulder Fun Run / Walk at Kennedy Park on September 14, 2013 in memory of Rene Lajewski and benefiting the Sayreville Association of Brain Injured Children. Registration forms can be found on www.Sayreville.com, as well as in the Recreation Office on Dolan Street, and on the day of the event from 8:30am – 9:15am. There will be a tree dedication ceremony at 9:30am with the walk/run starting af- terwards. This event is open to people of all ages. So come out and walk or run and have some fun as we help to support this great cause and honor the memory of Rene Lajewski.

TomJoe Caracappa-“HeOtto Memories taught us to drive…Stick shift! Note: Mr. Otto was St. Mary’s High School’s Driver Ed teacher for several years. Katie Coman Blumberg-“Too bad he never “allowed” girls to drive.” Note: Girls did not take Driver Ed back then. Rich Klein-“He was a class act on and off the field.” Mary Ellen Subjack Mauro-“He made learning Latin enjoyable.” Note: He was also a Latin teacher. Bill Margaretta-“He gave one of my lifelong friends the nickname we still call him—Rex.”

Leah Ruth Stratton Leah Stratton passed away on July 27, 2013. She was born in South Amboy, New Jersey on January 11, 1935. She taught Sunday School in the First Meth- odist Church - now Trinity United. Leah graduated Salutatorian from Harold G. Huffman High School where she was President of her senior class. She also graduated from Berkely Secretarial School and worked at California Oil Company in Perth Amboy, New Jersey for 11 years. Leah married Donald Stratton in 1955. Work assignments for Donald moved them from New York to Califor- nia. While in Boulder, Colorado from 1988 to 1994, she was very active in the Boulder Community Hospital as a volunteer. Leah knew many patients, staff and doctors and became President- Elect of the Womans Auxillary. In that position, she helped raise thousands of dollars for the hospital. Leah and Don retired in 1996 and moved to Reynolds Plantation in Eaton- ton, Georgia to be close to their two sons Todd and Mark and their families that include 5 grandchildren. Although they traveled the world over, their greatest satisfaction came from watching their grandchildren grow. Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, please send dona- tions to the Leon Goodrum Foundation at http://www.leongoodrumfoundation. com/ or 1176 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310 Phone: (404) 758-4125. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 25 26 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Obituaries Bailey, Carol, 76, of Sayreville died on Aug. 2. Bath, Robert “Bobby,” 51, of South Amboy died on Aug. 13. Brain, Elizabeth, 99, formerly of Sayre- ville died on July 19. Bratus, Henry “Hank,” 88, of Sayreville died on Aug. 1. Carlo, John F., of Sayreville died on July 23. Carrie, Gloria L., 84, formerly of Sayre- ville died on July 21. Erdek, Robert P., 79, of South Amboy died on Aug. 5. Gatt, Dr. Sandra Piscatelli, 51, formerly of South Amboy died on Aug. 2. Gildea, John E., 72, of Sayreville died on July 22. Gill, Rita, 88, of Parlin died on July 29. Goldsmith, Morton, 90, of South Amboy died on Aug. 8. Gordon, Eleanor, 93, of Parlin died on Aug. 5. Kornacewicz, Donna M., 57, of Sayre- ville died on July 19. Masterson, Mary H. Carbone, 94, of Morgan died on July 29. Moglia, Elizabeth Shotto, 88, formerly of South Amboy died on July 19. Mozdzen, Joseph Sr., 72, of Sayreville died on Aug. 1. Normandia, Andrew, 91, of South Am- boy died on July 26. Osman, John O., 51, formerly of Sayre- ville died on July 20. Ott, Ramona D., 59, formerly of Sayre- ville died on July 21. Patella, Joseph T., 81, of Parlin died on July 28. Pilch, Michael J., 23, of Parlin died on July 20. Salmon, Catharine Coleridge, 88, of Morgan died on July 21. Simanek, Doris Bright Thomas, 93, formerly of South Amboy died on July 29. Simmons, Luevonia A., of South Amboy died on July 28. Sprague, Douglas A., 84, of Morgan died on Aug. 7. Sutton, Edward, 85, of Sayreville died on July 28. Waxmundsky, Jean, 93, formerly of Sayreville died on July 18. Zadrozny, Marie, 95, of Sayreville died on July 20. Zinni, Mary Ann McCarthy, 55, of Sayreville died on Aug. 6. CLARA H. WOZNICA POWOJSKI Clara H. Woznica Powojski, age 94, of Fords entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was born in South Amboy and resided in Fords. Clara worked at the Chas. Komar Co. in South Amboy for over 50 years. Clara was predeceased by her husband Joseph A. Powojski and her grandson Michael Poll III. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Poll and her husband Michael of Sayreville and Janice Stopen of Fords, three grandchildren, JoAnn, Christine and Robert; nine greatgrandchildren, two great great grandchildren, her sister, Anna Bartlinski and her sister-in-law, Ann Woznica both of Sayreville. Learning Can Continue After The School Bell Rings Mike Tonzola, Associate Executive Director, South Amboy YMCA When the school day ends, children and Combining play with academics, the best chance for youth to succeed in school disadvantaged households. teens need opportunities to learn and engage Y’s afterschool program provides learning and life. In the South Amboy YMCA’s after- in meaningful activities. Their success out enrichment through arts, music, physical “Learning enrichment after school is school program youth receive help with of school can have a positive effect on their education, sports and nutrition. It also pro- essential to increasing children’s success homework and can also explore arts and success in school. Unfortunately, 15.1 mil- vides children with an extra support system in school,” said Sherrill Rudy, Executive crafts, sports, games and swimming. Fi- lion children nationwide and 28% of children to help them achieve and reach their full Director. “The opportunity to get additional nancial assistance is available to those in in New Jersey are left unsupervised after potential. As a leading nonprofit committed learning and support and participate in mean- need, to ensure every child and teen has 3 pm and do not participate in afterschool to youth development, and a pioneer in af- ingful activities can inspire the motivation the opportunity to learn and grow at the programs, according to Afterschool Alliance, terschool programs, the Y believes guidance, and ability to succeed.” Y. For more information about our Y’s a nonprofit public awareness advocacy or- encouragement and support through positive Studies show participation in afterschool afterschool program, please contact me at ganization. To help close this gap, the South role models, along the learning continuum programs helps boost school attendance and 732-316-8205. Amboy Branch YMCA is offering a quality – from early learning and preschool to high academic performance and reduces gaps in afterschool program. school graduation and college – provide the academic achievement among children from South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 2013 27 O’Brien Twins South Amboy Inducted Into Hall Gets 9/11 Antenna Of Fame Support (Continued from page 1) By Tom Burkard came through with great acceptance August 14th was a big day for South speeches, telling stories about when they Amboy, as one of the six antenna supports played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the that was in the North Tower of the World 1950’s, and their Hall-of-Fame careers at Trade Center on that day of infamy, 9/11, the University of Seattle, in baseball and arrived in “The Pleasant Little City.” Phil basketball, tossing in some timely humor English, committee chairman for the 9/11 which the crowd certainly enjoyed. Dur- Memorial Committee, and several others ing his speech, Ed recalled that “We came went to JFK Airport Hangar 17, to pick up here in ’48, and here we are 65 years later, the support. Al’s Auto Body located on Rt. and it’s (AAABA) still going strong. His 35 North in South Amboy, provided a flat- brother John said, “The first time we ever bed truck driven by John Ziola, to haul the engaged in a national tournament was back 15-foot long, 2,500 pound support back to in 1948 at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.” The its new home in South Amboy, where it will Castle Point was located on the bluffs in Hoboken overlooking New York City. South Amboy contingent finished 3-2 in that serve in the near future, as the focal point of memorable tourney. a monument that will be built near the South John and Ed O’Brien joined their fellow Amboy Train Station. According to English, 1948 South Amboy All-Star teammates Jack “It will be dedicated to everyone who lost and Bill “Biff” McKeon, who were inducted their lives at the World Trade Center. It’s into the AAABA Hall of Fame in 2011. Ed not just for firefighters, it’s for everyone said that, “We had 8 players on that ’48 team who died there.” that became professional baseball players.” That was quite an accomplishment for a “mile Plans for the new monument include a square town.” Ed recently came across a plastic background with an etching of the box score from the Johnstown Tournament, New York skyline, and it will be lined with “In it I noticed that I had played first base, pavers that may be purchased by the public. which I never did before.” People can have their names etched on them, In addition to their AAABA Hall-of- and the cost will help support the upkeep Fame induction award, John and Ed received of the display. English also noted that, “I a proclamation from Congressman Frank was there during 9-11, and Independence Pallone, and also congratulatory awards from Engine Co. also responded, so it means a Middlesex County, the city of South Amboy, Stevensdale where John Cox Stevens lived was located on 4th St., behind Christ Church. lot to us.” Both were designed by Richard Upjohn Archt. and New Jersey Legislature. South Amboy As the flatbed reached the South Am- Councilman Michael “Mickey” Gross made boy City line, the support was draped in an The Architect of Christ Church the 5-hour drive to Johnstown, to attend. American flag, and was given a police escort By Kurt Kvist Also, at the event was Jay Elliot, of Franklin, through town down to the Waterworks, where Christ Episcopal Church was built Church in Manhattan and several other NJ, who is the AAABA Vice-President, and in 1858 and is one of the oldest buildings churches which upon close examination, a member of the nominating committee, as it will temporarily rest until the monument is ready. In addition to English, other members in South Amboy. The circular wooden look a LOT like our own Christ Episcopal well as Bill “Biff” McKeon and his wife ceiling beams are beautiful and of course of the 9/11 Memorial Committee, who were Church. His reason for building churches in Betty, who reside in Indiana. structural. So who was the architect? this style of Gothic fourteenth century was The O’Brien success story easily could on hand to see that the heavy support was How do you design and specify the arched to give you a feeling of being taken back in have been a best-selling book or an Academy safely unloaded were Mickey Gross, Chuck braced roof rafters, tie beams, collar beams time, a different kind of experience bringing Award -winning movie. Following their Pickard, Larry McMahon, Tom Hetzel, Mike and corbels to hold that span and load? No you closer to God. His Gothic churches were high school, and AAABA days, John and Geraltowski, and Mark Herdmann. English steel here, this is all wood. As I was looking built between 1840 and 1870 And became Ed took their enormous talents to the Uni- thanked South Amboy Business Administra- around I couldn’t find anything about Christ the standard from which many others copied. versity of Seattle, where they literally put tor Camille Tooker, Linda Garnett, and Lois Church. Curious until I remembered the Looking at photo’s of other Upjohn churches church was originally named St. Stevens you see the striking resemblance we have of the school on the national map for baseball Larkin for their dedication and administrative and basketball. Chapel. Research has turned up one in- the interior and exterior. Not only are the work with the project. dividual. Architect Richard Upjohn who On the hardwood, John was a scoring steeple and window configurations similar, The City of South Amboy workers Rich popularized the fourteenth century English but the interior corbels and arches are almost machine for Seattle, racking up record-break- Johnson and Don Braun, along with Ziola Gothic Parish style church in America in the identical. But the link that seems to cement ing point totals, while Ed notched plenty of mid 1800’s. Listed as a Master Carpenter and it all together is the relationship with,,, wait assists, and probably would have held some did a fine job unloading the artifact. No date has been set as to when the monument will later as an Architect in the census, Richard for it,,,you guessed it,,,John Stevens! Upjohn records, but assists weren’t kept closely back Upjohn was the founder and first president designed the first building for Stevens Tech in the early 1950’s. In addition they excelled be started/completed, or when a dedication of the AIA, the American Institute of Archi- and other buildings for the Stevens family on the baseball diamond, and were signed would be held, but a good bet would be in tects. Upjohn is famous for designing Trinity Including Castle Point for the Stevens Fam- by the Pittsburgh Pirates as “Bonus Babies” the spring of 2014. ily in Hoboken. A close examination of the after graduating from Seattle U. After their Stevensdale mansion which was located on big league playing days ended, they went on K of C To Present 4th. St. in South Amboy (right behind the to highly successful careers at Seattle, and church) show striking similarities between are currently very active with the needy, Timothy Wilson Castle Stevens and the South Amboy Ste- especially the youth of the Seattle area. Their The Sayreville Knights of Columbus vensdale Estate. Other homes he built look very similar to our rectory. You can see philanthropic involvement has aided thou- proudly presents Timothy Wilson, lead singer for Frankie Lymons Legendary “ the South Amboy Stevens estate in George sands of those down on their luck through Francy’s book “Images of America, South the years. John and Ed have also come TEENAGERS “ and his guest band. Groove Amboy.” back “home” to South Amboy many times to the music of the 50,s - 60,s and Motown. to serve as guest speakers at the Cardinal Dance all night long. November 9th is the McCarrick/St. Mary’s Athletic Hall-of-Fame date and 7:30pm to 12 is the time. Tickets Banquets, and for other important occasions are $ 40.00 with advanced sales only. Price to help “The Pleasant Little City.” includes The Show, Beer, Wine and Soda It’s a great honor for John and Ed, and and a Light Dinner Buffet. Feel free to especially impressive that their great per- bring your own snacks for your table. Mixed formances from way back in ’48 are still cocktails will be available for purchase as remembered. They are certainly most de- well. So come on down and enjoy a trip serving of this honor, and any other ones they have received or will receive in the future. down memory lane. Our dance hall is located They left a positive, lasting impression for at 775 Washington Road in the Parlin sec- their outstanding tournament at Johnstown tion of Sayreville, directly across from the in ’48, and are truly first class individuals, Parlin Post Office. For more info contact all the way in the game of life! Congratula- John Brusich @ 732-407-7455 or the K of tions, John and Ed! C Hall @ 732-257-2061.

Major League home run leader, Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles is shown patrolling first base against the Yankees. He has over 40 homers to date, and had 37 HR’s and 93 RBI at All-Star break. (Photo by Tom Burkard) 28 August 24, 2013 South Amboy-Sayreville Times