THE th SOUTH AMBOY 11 ★★★★ SAYREVILLE ANNIVERSARY

Date: October 26, 2002 PRICELESS Vol. 12 Issue 1 Poll To Retire Safe and Sound Sayreville’s School Business Admin- istrator and Board Secretary, Michael Poll Registry will retire in November after over 40 years The South Amboy Police is starting a in the education field. Poll, 62, of Sayreville program called Safe and Sound Registry. taught Math for 17 years at Hoffman High If you are a caretaker of an Alzheimer School. He then went on to become district patient, and autistic child or a person with administrator for South Amboy. As dis- any form of dementia or mentally chal- lenged, contact South Amboy Police and trict vice principal, he worked at the high register that person. The registry will be school, middle school, and elementary used in case the person should wander school. He then became Business Admin- away from home. istrator at South Amboy for 10 years, and Once the police are notified, a detailed moved to the same position in Sayreville description and photo on file will aid the where he has worked for the past 11 years. officers on patrol to get that person back Poll has positively touched countless lives home “Safe and Sound.” Contact Capt. G. in the educational field through the years in Pizzillo at 732-525-5946 to register a loved South Amboy and Sayreville, and will be one. missed. Good luck, and may God Bless! This program is based on a recent $28.8 Million Construction program started in Woodbridge Twp. Lt. Tom Garley of Woodbridge Twp. PD Project At Sayreville The New Jersey Laborers’ Union & the Building Trades came out in full force at Waterfront started this program. It is the same idea but A $28.8 million construction project Park to show their support for South Amboy Mayor John T. O’Leary(C). City Council low tech compared to the computerized has begun on the former Samsel School on President, Fred Henry(L) stands next to the Mayor. (Photo by Brian Stratton) version that Woodbridge has. In the end, Ernston Road in Sayreville. The facility O’Leary Endorsed By NJ Laborers Union the same results are accomplished, to get was closed by the district in 1981, and then the person or child home, “Safe and Sound.” leased by the Middlesex County Educa- One of the state’s most powerful unions, ers’ District Council Business Manager The family will be reassured that the police tional Service Commission, who used it as the New Jersey Laborers Union, endorsed Ralph Gianfrancesco is committed to Mayor are doing everything in their power to find a school for autistic children. Jack O’Leary for Mayor of South Amboy O’Leary’s reelection as well. “He is a fighter for the working men and women of their loved ones. So, please register today. Borough of Sayreville voters approved recently, citing his ability to work closely with union officials to rebuild South Amboy Middlesex County and South Amboy,” said the project in a December 2001 referen- th and create jobs for city residents. Gianfrancesco. 8 Annual dum. The school will be changed into an With more than 25,000 members state- Laborers Local 594 Business Manager upper elementary school for fourth and wide, the New Jersey Laborers Union is John Adams also had high praise for Mayor Christmas Dinner fifth graders. committing its resources to Mayor O’Leary’s O’Leary. “The members of Middlesex The South Amboy Knights of Colum- After the renovation, the school, which re-election campaign. It is anticipated that County and South Amboy Local 594 are bus #426 will sponsor its 8th Annual Christ- is scheduled to open in September 2004, hundreds of laborers will volunteer time to committed to helping Mayor O’Leary win mas Dinner. Tickets will be given to those will be able to hold 1,200 pupils, as op- the campaign through phone banking, get re-election. We live here. And we support with the following updated documents: posed to the previous 250 capacity. The out the vote drives, and political education. Mayor Jack O’Leary,” said Adams. PAAD-Pharmacy cards for Senior Citi- The New Jersey Laborers Union is project will alleviate over-crowded class- Laborers Vice-President and Eastern zens; Middlesex County Welfare cards; affiliated with the Laborers International rooms at the Borough’s four elementary Regional Manager Raymond M. Pocino St. Vincent DePaul Society; Sayreville or calls the endorsement both an act of thanks Union of North America (LIUNA), and schools, and Sayreville Middle School, represents more than 25,000 members state- South Amboy Welfare; also bring your for O’Leary’s leadership in rebuilding South driver’s license, social security card or which houses pupils from 5-8 grades. Amboy and a vote of confidence for his wide in various industries, including con- agenda for the future. “Jack O’Leary has struction, environmental remediation, sani- valid proof. Mechanicsville Hose demonstrated his ability to think resource- tation and recycling, security, and educa- You must register and pick up tickets th th fully to create opportunities for South tion. The New Jersey Laborers are widely on Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. Bus Trip-Jan. 18 Amboy residents,” said Pocino. “We sup- viewed as having been instrumental in help- to 1 p.m. at the South Amboy Knights of The Mechanicsville Hose Co. will port his candidacy for mayor, and more ing to lift living standards and workplace Columbus, Fourth St. and Stevens Ave., sponsor a bus trip to the Trenton Titans vs. importantly, we support his vision for the safety for employees in construction and South Amboy. No phone calls. The date Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies hockey future.” hazardous materials removal, and for devel- of the dinner will be announced. oping innovative cooperative relationships game on January 18, 2003. The bus leaves Central New Jersey Building Labor- with employers. at 5 p.m. from St. Mary’s parking lot. Morgan Halloween Refreshments will be served. Cost is $30 Bon Jovi Bounces Onto The Charts At #2 Parade per person. For more information, call th th was deeply affected by the September 11 732-525-0265. Bon Jovi released their 8 studio al- A Halloween Parade will be held on bum, “Bounce” on Oct. 8th, and it quickly tragedy. When Jon and Richie sat down to Sunday, October 27, starting at 2 p.m. at th PGK Dinner Nov. 15 added another milestone to their multi- write in the days that followed, what flowed Selover School on Lincoln Street in Mor- forth were songs that started as heavy South Amboy Knights of Columbus platinum career by debuting at #2 on the gan. The event sponsored by the Morgan hearted but evolved to become deeply Council #426 will hold its annual PGK Billboard charts. This marks the highest Lions Club, and will offer candy, prizes, rooted in the resolve to move forward and Dinner on Fri., Nov. 15th to honor Past debut ever for the international superstars, and lots of fun! live life to the fullest. Songs like “Undi- Grand Knight, Steve Schmid. The event, who have earned sales in excess of 93 vided,” and “Everyday,” speak directly to South Amboy which will be held at the K of C Hall, 308 million albums worldwide. Co-produced everyone who has had the strength to move Fourth St., South Amboy, kicks off with by Sayreville’s Jon Bon Jovi, on. While the title track “Bounce” cel- Halloween Parade cocktails at 7 p.m. and is followed by Woodbridge’s Richie Sambora, and Luke ebrates the resiliency of America as well as The South Amboy Lions Club along dinner and dancing with The Paul Dehnz Ebbin, the same team responsible for the the longevity of the band. with the City of South Amboy Recreation Band. Tickets are $35 per person. multi-platinum “Crush,” the new album, Other tracks are instant Bon Jovi clas- Dept. will be co-sponsoring the Annual For tickets or more info call 732-727- “Bounce” is a big rock n’ roll record that sics such as “All About Loving You,” Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 27. 1707, 732-721-4828, or 732-721-2025. harkens to the bands roots with powerful The parade will begin at 1 p.m. at Progres- songs and the inspiring, optimistic and “Love Me Back to Life,” and “You Had Me From Hello” with their simple yet sive Fire House on Bordentown Ave., and hopeful lyrics that Bon Jovi is known for. proceed down Bordentown Ave. to Broad- As with many Americans, Bon Jovi appealing messages. While songs like continued on Page 16 way past the reviewing stand in front of City Hall. Prizes will be given out for the best costumes, and ONLY children will be NEXT ISSUE awarded prizes. rd Veterans Day November 23 Program-Nov.11 Featuring Sayreville Memorial VFW Post #4699 • Thankgiving and its Ladies Auxiliary will conduct their annual Veterans Day program, Mon. evening Special Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 172 Main St., All Deadlines Sayreville. Lineup for massing of colors will Nov. 11th take place outside church at 6:30 p.m. Follow- ing the ceremony, refreshments will be served Call 732-727-0398 at Post Home, Jernee Mill Rd., Sayreville. Bon Jovi-The super group pictured (l-r) are Tico Torres, Sayreville’s Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Please take time to come out and help honor Sambora, and David Bryan. (Photo Credit Kevin Westenberg).See”Locals Remember Bon those who served our country, so we can enjoy Jovi” on Page 14. our freedom. 2 October 26, 2002 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Talk of The Towns Pleasant Little By Tom Burkard Motor Corps Photo Gets Trivia Response By Tom Burkard 1.This bar was located at 114 Feltus St. Gail Weber identified several of the in 1977? a.Herbie’s Hideout b.John’s Joint ladies in last month’s picture of the South c.Don’s Dungeon Amboy Women’s Motor Corps. She recog- 2.Located on Highway 35 in Morgan nized the following; Mrs. Chase, Helen in ’77? a.Dot’s Soda Fountain b.Harry’s Harkins, Edna Chase, Sally Quinlan, Gert Ice Cream Shoppe c.Dee’s Candy & Soda Higgins (Gail’s mother), Millie Stratton, and Store Meta Dooling. Gail told us that the photo was 3.Grand Marshall of South Amboy’s from 1943 or 1944 during World War II, and Memorial Day Parade in 1987? a.Adam the Motor Corps existed to drive city resi- Rzepka b.Charles Sharo c.Abraham dents in case of emergencies, evacuations or Schwartz bombings during the war. They also assisted 4.Who was South Amboy’s Fire Chief during air raids, as well as sold War Bonds at in 1963? a.Walter Kozak b.Edward the old Empire Theater on Broadway. Their Szatkowski c.Chet Jankowski headquarters was at the old telephone build- 5.This St. Mary’s graduate was a county ing on lower Catherine St. She also said that Freeholder in 1991? a.Alan Haag b.James Dawn Matthews (l), owner of the new Off The Hook seafood store at 109 N.Broadway, South they were not affiliated with the Red Cross. Phillips c.John O’Halloran Amboy, is visited on her first day by the former owners of Albern’s Seafood, Al Sorrentino, Rich O’Brien of South Amboy said that 6.Which person was not a member of Marie Sorrentino, and Al Sorrentino Jr. (r). The Sorrentino Families & theNewmark Family his mother Mae Langan (before she married) the South Amboy Board of Education in ran Albern’s for 56 years, starting the business in 1946. (Photo By Brian Stratton). told him stories about her service with the ’77? a.Robert McKeon b.Bruce Richmond Red Cross during WW II, and her group c.Joseph Bonanno Albern’s Served Community 7.President of the Italian American called “Motor Core” because they traveled Club of Sayreville in 1974? a.Joseph around the area to help people in need, espe- For 56 Years Giovanni b.Salvatore Marconi c.James By Tom Burkard cially families of those away from home in Pepitone the military. Her group was based in Perth 8.Located on Rt. 35 in Morgan in 1963? The popular Albern’s Seafood of South that he would “miss the clientele. People Amboy, but he noticed a woman in the photo a.By the Bay Seafoods b.Morgan Seafood Amboy started in 1946 by Al Sorrentino Sr., have been coming in for years that I’ve been who resembled his mother. c.Crab Shack served the local communities for 56 years, here and years before that. I’d like to thank Thank you Gail for your help, and Rich 9.In ’76, she was president of Sayreville until recently selling the business to Dawn all of our patrons for coming in over the for your interesting comments! Does anyone VFW Post 4699? a.Anna Grokolski Matthews of South Amboy. Al’s good years. It was a pleasure serving them,” he know any of the other ladies in the photo? b.Isabella Monks c.Mary Chezimowicz friend, Bernie Newmark of Morgan, was said. Jaskowiak Enjoying Baseball 10.South Amboy’s Postmaster in 1987? his partner for 32 years. Al said, that, “This Playoffs & World Series a.Charles Mahoney b.Anthony Rosario was our fourth store. We were on corner of St. Stan’s Bus Trip South Amboy native and California c.Eleanor Shamsky First St. & Broadway, then Greenspan’s, St. Stan’s Rosary Altar Society is hold- 11.President of South Amboy transplant, Joe Jaskowiak is really enjoying then next to The Landmark, which was ing a bus trip open to everyone to Tides the Anaheim Angels baseball club this sea- Women’s Society in 1986? a.Diane Oshman Mel’s Shoe Shop, and then here, which was b.Janet Kern c.Doris Brinamen Dinner Theater’s presentation of “Christ- son. A huge baseball fan, he goes to as many the old A & P.” mas In Wonderland” at Tides Dinner The- Angels home games as he can, and that’s a 12.He was appointed pastor at St. The Sorrentinos said they will “miss ater in North Haledon, NJ on Monday, Dec. lot! He’s had great seats for the ALCS Bernadette’s in 1987? a.Father Andrew Szaroleta b.Father O’Day c.Father Fabian the weekly customers, especially former 9. Bus departs from church parking lot at against the Twins, sitting in row E (fifth row) City Magistrate, Jack Everett, who was behind the Twins dugout, and also the World McCormick 10:45 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. The $55 “here every Friday, like clockwork.” His per person fee includes: motor coach trans- Series. “Jasko” wore an Anaheim red tee wife Marie, who answered the phones and Answers portation, admission to theater, full course shirt and hat to root his team on. Joe is a ’68 took customers orders said they “made a lot St. Mary’s grad, who was a fine catcher on 1b 2a 3b 4c 5b 6c 7b 8b 9b 10b 11c 12a. family style luncheon, 1 hr. open bar with of friends here. It’s both sad and glad,” she lunch, all dinner theater gratuities, service, Coach Tom Otto’s baseball squad. said. “We were famous for our coleslaw,” Boehm, Cleary Will Be & taxes. Please reserve early, seats are serving on the force for 28 years. James said Al, who was a South Amboy Council- limited. For more info and reservations call Remembered man in the 1970’s. Benjamin Boehm, 76, of Sayreville died Cleary, 97, formerly of South Amboy died Connie Modzelewski 732-651-6391, Ruth th Husband and wife both agreed that th on Oct. 11 . He was a nice man and great Buffalino 732-721-7384, or Church Office on Sept. 28 . He worked for the Sayreville their completely renovated former business, Police Dept., and retired as a lieutenant after Mechanicsville neighbor. They both will be 732-254-0212. remembered always. now owned by Matthews and called Off The Hook was “very beautiful.” SOUTH AMBOY Al Sorrentino, Jr. took over the busi- SAYREVILLE TIMES ness as owner for the last 16 years. 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You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Thank you. -B.T.S. be granted to you. Thank you. -B.T.S. 4 October 26, 2002 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Yearbook-Hoffman 1977 Hoffman Hi-Lites By Tom Burkard The Angel of The “You Should Be Dancing” by The Wyzykowski, Lawrence Henke, James 2002 Bee Gees ruled the pop radio stations in Wurth. . . Sacred Rut By Lenn Ambrosiak th September 1976, when H.G. Hoffman High In 1977: Star Wars was the movie of By Al Gomolka Jr. The 4 HG/HHS Alumni Bash is his- School’s Class of 1977 returned to its John the year. . .President Jimmy Carter set Times Poet Laureate tory but some well deserved thanks are still c.1977 in order. The SA/BC was such a gracious Street campus for senior year. . . precedents by going informal to his inau- I watched an angel dancing host for putting up with us for another year! Joseph DePasquale was principal, and guration, banning “Hail To The Chief,” The food that the HG/HHS bunch from some of his fine staff included; Lawrence carrying his own baggage, and spending Before my very eyes J&J Catering cooked up for us was the Baum, Joseph Donnelly, Thomas Gifford, the night with at random American fami- Her wings a-waving for me best, the ribs and burgers and chicken was Joanne Knier, Ann Kurec, Carlotta Miller, lies. . .”Roots” appeared on TV and was a To gather all her sighs delicious. Also, a big thank you to the Christine Silla. . .Joanne Szatkowski was huge hit. . .The nation suffered its coldest Not a word was mentioned town council and Mayor O’Leary for pre- editor of the yearbook, which was dedi- January in history. . . Not a sound was heard senting the awards to John Yates. The cated to teachers Tony Gonsalves and Carol The Governors had fine sports teams Yet she fluttered before me musical combo of Jash Jankowski and Bob McDonnell. . .Cindy Couglin was presi- in 1977. The baseball team under first year As if a gracious sacred bird Edington required many hours of practice together, so our hats are off to them. The dent of the National Honor Society. . coach, Reggie Carney finished an impres- There seemed a weakness in her .Hoffman’s senior class officers were presi- sive 15-9. . .Some of the very talented HHS Alumni spirit also bridged the conti- eyes nent, with special acknowledgements from dent Patti Dooling, vice president Mark senior athletes included; Nancy Bloodgood, Still her rhythm moved her Costanzo, treasurer Sharon Pawlowski, Susan DiGiambattista, Mary Ellen brother Lee Larew of Oxnard, California And her body flowing soft and Howard of Acadia, California gradu- secretary Joanne Szatkowski. . . Donnelly, Dennis Quinlan, Patti Dooling, Through fleecy clouds of fur ated from the 1940’s. Some of the Class of ’77 selected Greg Kardos, Guy Peters, Karen Kubinak, In bewilderment I sat The largest showing this year was randomly are; Bogumila Balicki, Joseph Judith Neumann, John Stratton, Karen Sober or drunk I be from the class of 1977 who were celebrat- Brinkerhoff, Lynne Billich, Mary Skrynka, Munck, Sandra Nagy, Keith Switzer, Seems this angel’s dancing but ing their 25th anniversary this year. The Michael Henke, Cheryl Bloodgood, Lauren Sharon Pawlowski, Chester Zygmaniak, To no one, only me Ms’s Cheryl Bloodgood and Susan DiGam- Caballero, John Eckelson, Jean Scully, David Newton, Joanne Szatkowski, John She gazed in heart sore smile Mattson spearheaded that effort for their Deborah Dante, Joseph Halmi, Thomas Conlon, Pat Eppinger. . .At “Pomp and She needs me for but what group. Ms. Susan also was awarded for Egan, Kathy Doubt, Anne Sobush, John Circumstance” time, “I’m Your Boogie I in the spell of an angel dancing being the most spirited alumni committee Kozak, Cathy Dyer, Cheryl Garcia, John Man” was the #1 song on pop radio stations The angel of the sacred rut. . . member, and a big thank you to her for all Nowak, Patricia Hanaway, Kathleen across the USA. . .Sandra Nagy was Vale- the good work she did this year in our Mulcahy, Judy Homan, Richard dictorian and Cindy Coughlin Salutato- cause. Stillwagon, Leda Langlois, Colette rian. . . We can’t forget Susie Switzer, Bar- Mancini, Mary Maslowski, Nick Mandikas, Through the years I’ve gotten to know, Dula Named AP bara Squire, Tony G., Carol Komosinski, Kathy McGill, Louann Quinton, Butch or at least meet almost 50% of this class, Dawn Falk, Leslie Coyle and Terri Jan- Kelly, Astrid Moe-Beck, Jerry Peterson, Zamorski, Debbie Mederios, Steven Rossi, and find them to be some of the nicest and Scholar Barbara Dula a student at South Roger Dowling, Frank Starosciak for their Anne O’Neill, Kathleen Ratajczak, Debbie friendliest people around. *Special thanks special work and contributions. Spinola, Belinda Verchick, Debbie Waiton, to Tony Gonsalves for use of the yearbook! Amboy High School was named an AP Scholar with Honors by the College Board And last but not least, thanks to the Melody Waltz, Joseph Scupp, Joann local media, especially the SA/Say Times for her outstanding achievement on the for Tom’s continued support of our alumni college-level AP Exams. She scored grades effort from our little old school. Sacred Heart Class of ‘65 Plans Gathering of 3 or higher on at least three AP exami- The plans are on for party #5, but just nations. keep your finger’s crossed. The Sacred Heart School Class of Alumni interested in attending who are Approximately 840,000 students in 1965, will be holding its 2nd Class Gather- friends or relatives of the ’65 group, are 13,680 schools took the exams, and only PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN th (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, ing on Sat., Nov. 30 . The casual evening most welcome to reserve a table. If inter- 13% scored at that level. Fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of will be held at Buddie’s Tavern on Johnson ested, please contact Frank Starosciak via Patrick Buczynski, Erin Campbell, the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I Lane, Parlin from 7-11 p.m. The cost is e-mail [email protected] or leave a mes- David Fischer, Matthew Gonsalves and humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. $40 p/p, which will include a buffet and sage with Lenny Ambroziak at 732-613- Janusz Kmieciak are the other SAHS stu- Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). refreshments. 2201. Check out the SHS connection on dents who achieved AP Honors status. Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it will In addition, any other Sacred Heart Classmates.com Congratulations! be granted to you. Thank you. -B.T.S.

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Get it checked here & now K of C Food Drive • Handle Direct - All Insurance Claims *Tune Ups & Oil Changes South Amboy K of C #426 is holding a * New Customers Always Welcome! food drive through November 22nd. People can donate food at the K of C Hall at 308 Quality Autos Bought & Sold Fourth St. and Stevens Ave. on Monday and TOP $$$ PAID Thursday nights. 1999 GMC Sierra Pickup - 4x4, extra cab, automatic 16K $17,995 Drop non-perishable food in the boxes at 2000 Toyota 4Runner-black, loaded,4x4,17K,mint $18,995 the front of the building. For information call 1998 Cavalier - auto, loaded, mint $4,500 732-721-2025. 2002 Honda Accord-2 dr, 4 cyl, auto, loaded 2,000 miles $18,500 1995 Bonneville SE - loaded, leather $3,995 Students To Collect 1992 Olds Ciera S - V6, auto, loaded $2,395 732-727-8606 Eyeglasses 1999 Mitsubishi Spyder Convertible - 22K, loaded, leather $13,500 EXPIRES 11/22/02 Sacred Heart School children will col- 2017 Highway 35 lect used prescription and non-prescription South Amboy, NJ 08879 LARGE PIZZA PIE SPECIAL eyeglasses from Oct. 28-Oct. 31, for “Sight Night,” a project sponsored by the Lions (732) 721-0109 $ 95 Club and Lens Crafters. School principal, ONLY 5 Mrs. Krook says, “The poor are with us always and must be presented to the children WITH THIS COUPON as people in need whose lives can be enriched by a simple act of kindness.” For more info call 732-721-0834. Introducing Obituaries Brush Strokes OIL TANK Boehm, Benjamin J., 76, of Sayreville OIL TANK died on Sept. 28. INTERIOR PAINTING SERVICE Carfanga, Gloria Variano, 74, of QUALITY SERVICE REMOVERSREMOVERS Sayreville died on Oct. 16. AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE Cleary, James T., 97, formerly of South • FULLY INSURED Amboy died on Oct. 11. FREE ESTIMATES! Colombrito, Sam “Vit,” 81, formerly of Sayreville died on Oct. 15. FRED HOOVER Farley, Edward J., 81, of Parlin died on 732-254-2142 Oct. 11. Grabowski, Frank S., 77, of Sayreville E-mail: [email protected] died on Oct. 16. Miller, Marie E. Addeo, 66, of Parlin died on Oct. 13. Podolak, Helen Lebeda, 85, of Melrose Muller • TANK REMOVAL • INSTALLATION died on Oct. 19. Rush, John W., 82, formerly of South Contracting • TANK TESTING • SANDFILL Amboy died on Oct. 14. • ENVIRONMENT SERVICES WE SPECIALIZE IN – MIRACULOUS INVOCATION TO ST. THERESA PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE O Glorious St. Therea, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind, I invite your miraculous intercession. So WITH PERSONAL CARE! 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NJ ATM (732) 721-0277 Serving You Since 1928 Manville Foodtown joins the celebration 74th Anniversary Sale 10/27/02 to 11/2/02 South Amboy Foodtown has been serving this community and the surrounding areas since October 28, 1928. It was on that day Then ... that Frank Paczkowski Sr. opened Frank’s Market. In 1966, Frank Sr. enlarged the premises and joined the Foodtown organization, changing to South Amboy Foodtown. The store is still owned and operated by the Paczkowski family. Keeping with tradition, it is still run under the same theme, “Where Quality Rules”, and our aim is to please– Friendleness, Cleanliness, and your Satisfaction a MUST! Come help us celebrate our 74th Now! Anniversary!

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South Amboy salutes its highest decorated veteran, Sergeant Major Francis J. Dooling, Lic. #11202 U.S. Army retired! Sergeant Major Dooling holds the following military awards: The R.G. ROOFING Silver Star Medal (the third highest Combat Medal), The Legion of Merit, The Purple All Types of Roofing Heart Medal, The Bronze Star Medal, The M & R Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Plumbing & Heating Service, Inc. • Specializing in Slate Repair, Shingle Commendation Medal (3 awards), and the • Re-flash Chimneys Army Good Conduct Medal (7 awards). Sgt. Major Dooling served 25 years on SEWER CLEANING • BOILERS • WATER HEATERS • Install Replacement Doors & Windows • Replacement Gutters & Leaders active duty in the U.S. Army-11 years in FREE ESTIMATES Field Artillery units and 14 years in Military Intelligence. (732) 721-3431 Since his retirement from the military, he 16 Birch Terrace has found more time for two of his favorite (732) 525-8011 Parlin, New Jersey 08859 South Amboy, N.J. RICH hobbies, traveling, and photography. Congratulations, Sgt. Major Dooling on an exemplary career, and thank you for serving your country! South Amboy-Sayreville Times October 26, 2002 11 South Amboy To Get $900,000 From State Assembly Assistant Majority Leader, will provide much needed relief to prop- John S. Wisniewski (D-19) recently said erty tax payers in both of these communi- that the Dept. of Community Affairs will be ties.” giving the City of South Amboy $900,000 The award is an additional aid to places in Extraordinary Aid money. Awards are where the state recognizes extraordinary given to municipalities that operate on a circumstances in a municipal budget. For fiscal year basis. Fiscal Year 2003, the budget of South Her “Through the joint efforts of the 19th Amboy was found to be in this category. district legislative team, I am glad the State has recognized the extraordinary budget “Make a Difference secret circumstance in South Amboy,” said Day” Oct. 26 Wisniewski. “I am certain that these grants Throughout the month of October, is an All Hallows Eve Assembly Assistant Majority Leader John S. Wisniewski will be sponsoring a food Fall Program drive at his legislative district office lo- ASPS As a safe, secure, fun option for par- cated at 3145 Bordentown Avenue in Parlin ents and children on Thursday, Oct. 31, as part of the statewide celebration of “Make Rev. Joseph Romanoski, Pastor of Sacred a Difference Day.” plastic Heart Parish, and Mrs. Tina Krook, School Make a Difference Day is the largest Principal, asked their Home School Asso- day of service in the nation. This year the ciation to host an All Hallows Eve Fall 12th Annual Make a Difference Day takes surgeon. Program this year. The 2-hour event from place on Saturday, October 26, 2002. 5:30-7:30 p.m. will be held in the school Non-perishable food items will be ACTUAL ASPS PATIENT cafeteria. collected on behalf of M.C.F.O.O.D.S, Put your confidence in a plastic surgeon who is certified by The program is preceded by the cel- Middlesex County’s emergency food ware- the American Board of Plastic Surgery. ebration of All Saints Vigil Mass at 4:30 house. Many area food pantries and soup p.m. in Church. Children are encouraged kitchens are running low on many essen- to dress up as a Bible personality or a tials, including: Canned Tuna Fish, To- favorite saint. Children and parents are mato Products, Peanut Butter, Canned allowed to attend Mass in costume. Fol- Vegetables, Rice, Personal Products, Ce- Sandra J. 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For shoppers, there will be spe- cial discounts, door prizes, entertainment, 85 Years Ago. . . and of course early holiday shopping. Any- one interested in helping out the APDA by In South Amboy purchasing or selling tickets, please contact 1917-Mayor-Alfred Kerr; Council Claire Salamon, 2nd VP-NJ/APDA at 732- President-Michael Stanton; Councilmen- 254-7016. William Parisen, Francis Gordon, Rich- ard Rue, J.W. Hackett; City Clerk-Rich- Roast Beef Dinner- ard Mack; City Solicitor-Leo Coakely; Drew Piscatelli, Mayor John T. O’Leary, Judith Lecki, Stanley Marcinczyk, and Councilman City Engineer-T. McMichael. Fred Henry prior to the demolition of the former bar in front of the California Motel on Rt. 35 Oct 26 South in South Amboy. (Photo By Brian Stratton). Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Lions Club Bordentown Ave., Sayreville/South Amboy will be holding its annual Roast Beef Dinner Pancake Breakfast- on Sat., Oct. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner includes mashed potatoes, salad bar, Oct. 27 vegetables, homemade desserts, and bever- The Sayreville Lions Club will hold its age. Tickets are $10-adults, $5-children 5- Annual Fall Pancake Breakfast on Sun., 12, and under 5 FREE. Take out is available. Oct. 27 at Sayreville War Memorial High For more info call church at 732-721-3558. School, Washington Rd. from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from this and the White Autumn Nature Cane Drive that will be held on Oct. 24-26 at Shop Rite will benefit several New Jersey Crafts-Nov. 23 Lions Sight projects, summer camp for Come to the Cheesequake State Park blind children and helping needy people in Interpretive Center on November 17th at 1 the community. 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Along Bon Jovi’s home which was located on with Jerry Fallon, they made up Bon Jovi’s Robin Hood Dr. became a tourist attraction first real band, RAZE. “It was the incarnation for fans and curiosity seekers. Claire recalled of Jon,” said Goldie. He continued, “The last years ago when Bon Jovi was performing at time I saw Jon in the flesh was in the Summer the Meadowlands, and 5 busloads of fans of 1978. I was cutting the grass at my dad’s stopped by to see the house. At other times, house, and he was at Charlie Mills’ house “people would come from far away out West,” right behind our house. He was getting ready said Claire to see the house where Bon Jovi for band practice, and we chatted a bit about lived, and perhaps take a photo of it. The what we’d been up to lately. I was going to Armstrongs also saw tourists from Japan, school in New York and was only home on who came to their neighborhood to see Jon’s the weekends, so I wasn’t playing with him home. She also recalled little girls pulling up anymore. Prior to this, Jon and I had been grass and putting it in plastic bags to keep as jamming together with different people, try- 1979-17-year old Jon Bon Jovi is shown in a souvenir of their hero. Claire still remem- ing to put together a decent band. He was this rare photo which was taken at The bers the excitement, “the day they got rid of getting away from Kiss and Aerosmith, and Fountain Casino in Aberdeen, NJ at a the house, they had a big spread under a tent. getting into Springsteen and Southside concert. (Photo By Mike Moe) The couple that won the drawing was a nice, Johnny. He wanted to put together a band young couple.” The house has changed own- Bon Jovi & Sambora-The talented with a horn section and a big sound. He and songwriting team of Richie Sambora (l) and Rock superstar, Jon Bon Jovi grew up in ership 5 times since it was given away in 1989 I did a few tracks together in his basement the Borough of Sayreville, where he spent through an MTV contest. Jon Bon Jovi (r), shown while performing at before I changed schools. He may still have a recent concert. (Photo By Scott Keagy) most of his younger years. He was always The last time the Armstrongs saw Jon the tape of us doing “Swingtown” by Steve determined to become a rock ‘n’ roll super- was at his wedding celebration at South Street Miller,” said Goldie. most exciting thing he remembers about Bon star, and channeled all his energy and atten- Seaport in New York City. Gene said that, “It “Some of the people in our scene in those Jovi was when “they filmed here for MTV’s tion to that goal. Jon, who was known as John was an extravaganza with excellent fireworks, days were Kurt Erdek, Jerry Fallon, Charlie Bon Jovi Sunday, when they gave his house Bongiovi throughout his youth, had the natu- a 30-piece Glenn Miller type band, and any Mills, Dave Sabo, Mark Scimeca, Pete Man- away.” Turback did some work for the band ral talent, good looks, and charisma, as well as type of food you’d like to eat. Following that tis, Mike Mosakowski, Billy and Kenny over the years, “stage sets, and painted 2 sets excellent songwriting talents, which really was a smorgasbord dinner, excellent dessert, Durrua. We were all under driving age then, of drums for Tico. They’re a nice bunch of came together after meeting and teaming up and then came a rock ‘n roll band which most and John Falk would drive us around because guys, and I’m glad they’re still making it,” he with Richie Sambora of Woodbridge. The people enjoyed.” Claire said that, “Jon was he had a license and a car,” said Goldie. said. dynamic duo have creatively turned out mega just as friendly as ever and now he was a Did he ever think his old band member The group apparently appreciated hit after hit, not as many yet as John Lennon superstar. There were a lot of people there from RAZE would become a mega super- Turback’s efforts, and gave him two gold and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, but more from the rock world, and Cher was also there. star? “Jon always had the star quality and was records which adorn the wall in the bar. than enough to make their band Bon Jovi, the She was dating Richie Sambora at the time. centered. He knew what he wanted and went Wayne’s brother went to school with Jon, and greatest in the world today. Bon Jovi released he knew him when the band started. “Not too th th The wedding celebration was beautiful.” for it. He was always working hard at his their 8 album on October 8 , and its certain “I never knew a person that had real music and his band’s sound. He was deter- many bands keep going, but they’re hanging to follow the others as a worldwide mega hit. success like Jon, and I’m very satisfied that he mined to make it. He liked new ideas and in there. I’m surprised how an ordinary guy Many locals from Sayreville and South did. I’m very pleased for him,” said Claire. surrounded himself with people who knew could go that far. He made some good Amboy have wonderful memories of Jon Al Gomolka Jr. formerly of Morgan what they were doing, like he did. Although moves,” said Turback. Bon Jovi before he became perhaps the most (Superintendent of Cheesequake State Park) our musical endeavors together were short- Tessie Sematos, 34, whose father used to outstanding music entertainer in the universe. recalls meeting Jon when he was 10 or 12 lived, I thought we had struck a real friend- own Larry’s Sunoco in South Amboy has The following is a collection of memories years old. “In the mid-70’s, when I sold ship. I remember he liked me and had me over always been a huge Bon Jovi fan. Tessie’s graciously shared with The South Amboy- firewood, one of my customers was Gene thrill of a lifetime came in 1988. She said that Sayreville Times the old house in Sherwood Forest a few times readers by people who have Armstrong, Bon Jovi’s neighbor. I pulled up for dinner. His mom and dad were young, hip “my mother’s neighbors friends lived near personally known, or been touched posi- to unload my big rack truck, and young and cool,” stated Goldie. Bon Jovi, so I went over and knocked on the tively by Jon or his family. Johnny would come and sit on the steps and Rose Mosakowski of Sayreville (Mike’s door, but his mother answered and said he Gene & Claire Armstrong of Sayreville watch me, very shy and quietly. Gene intro- mother) remembered Jon “knocking at the was on tour. I went back another time, and were Jon’s next-door-neighbors in the duced me to him, and he would sit there and door, standing with a big, white scarf around eventually met him. I was shocked to meet Sherwood Forest development section of say nothing and watch me. The second or his neck, and asking to see my son Mike.” him, and he was shocked to see me. He was Sayreville for many years. Claire (former third time I went over, and he was watching, She knew there was something special about very nice and gave me a poster which I still principal of St. Mary Grammar School), re- and I asked him if he wanted to help, and he the boy from Robin Hood Drive. “When you have hanging in my room. He’s the best called observing their new neighbors moving said ‘sure.’ He’d jump on the truck and throw looked at him at that time, you knew he was person around!” in for the first time, “I saw him with his dad, the wood down to me, and I’d stack it. He going to do something different, because of Mary Kelly of South Amboy remem- and said, ‘Isn’t he a cute little boy? One day helped me unload the wood 2 or 3 times. He the air he had about him. That white scarf and bers “becoming friends with Jon’s mother not too long after, the doorbell rang, and it was barely spoke. He was real shy and quiet,” said his attitude that he was going to do something Carol when she owned a gift shop on Raritan Jon who was about 4 or 5 years old. He asked Gomolka. with himself. Something the other kids Street in Sayreville. I remember when he first me, ‘Do you have any little boys for me to Ed Boyler of Sayreville (retired wouldn’t do. I think everybody’s surprised made it big with the band, and Carol told me play with?’ He was one of the nicest little Sayreville Police Officer) said, “I remember that he made it as big as he did. You wouldn’t how Jon took her and her husband to England, boys I ever knew, and as he grew into matu- Jon when he went to Truman School. He was expect it of someone that was coming to your and introduced them to the queen of England. rity, he retained the ability to make himself in my School Safety Patrol, and he was a nice house,” she said. She was very thrilled about it,” said Kelly. liked by older people. He has two brothers kid. I always thought that he would go Sayreville’s Dave “Snake” Sabo of the One of Bon Jovi’s former neighbors on who were equally as nice,” she said. someplace in his life, and there’s no question popular Skid Row band said he met Jon when Robin Hood Drive declined an interview, but “He was a nice young man, very respect- about it, he did! He really topped out!” he was about 7 years old shooting baskets in said, that Jon “was a beautiful person.” ful, a regular All-American boy, who was Mike “Moe” Mosakowski of Sayreville his front yard, and challenged him to a game As of this writing, I’ve never met Jon well-behaved and respected,” said Gene. remembers “how driven Jon was to hopefully of one-on-one. They’ve been great friends Bon Jovi, but have a couple of memories that He continued “Jon’s band would prac- become a rock star. He walked around school ever since. Sabo has toured with the biggest I would like to share. In 1979 or 1980, when tice daily afternoon and night in the base- in sunglasses all the time, and always carry- names in rock including Bon Jovi, which was I had owned a lawn business, I remember ment, and at 10:00 at night, his father told ing an Aquarian music paper. He loved his first tour in ’89. “Being friends and from cutting the grass at the Armstrong home, and them to stop. The Bongiovi’s were excellent music, and was always writing songs. I the same town was a special experience I’ll hearing music coming from Bon Jovi’s house neighbors, you couldn’t ask for finer people. remember him sitting out on his front lawn never forget, said Snake. He continued, “Jon next door. I stopped and smiled, thinking it’s They watched their children, kept them in with a guitar, while everyone else was party- obviously was and is still a big influence in a probably some high school kids jammin’with check, and Jon is a product of their fine ing. All he was focused on was music,” he lot of ways, like a mentor in a sense.” Dave their first band. It also brought back happy upbringing.” said. said that the turning point in his career came memories of my teen years and our first band The Armstrongs were friendly with Jon’s Mosakowski didn’t think it was that in 1989 when Bon Jovi took Skid Row out on as we practiced on the side porch outside our parents John & Carol. “I was friends with his surprising that Jon became such a tremen- tour. house in the summertime. Another memory dous success. “I don’t think anyone that hung Elaine Bolk, formerly of Sayreville said took place in 1989, when Jon’s dad, John out with him was as driven as he was,” he said. that their schoolmates were surprised to see Bongiovi saw me cutting Armstrong’s lawn, According to Mike, “Jon was good- Jon at the 10-year reunion at The Landmark and asked me if I would take care of his lawn looking at an early age and he was the first in Inn at Woodbridge in 1990. “His wife and landscaping. I did so for a few months our age group to have a girlfriend.” Mike’s Dorothea Hurley was with him. She used to prior to the house being given away in the circle of friends followed Jon’s Atlantic City hang out in the same crowd as I did in high MTV contest, and never once saw Jon. Expressway band. “We’d go down to watch school. She was a friendly and quiet person, them at the Fast Lane and Asbury Park,” he outgoing, one of the crew,” she said. said. “Moe” was a friend of Steve Pretti, the Elaine continued, “He was signing a lot bassplayer. of autographs. People were all over him all “Moe” said that, “My first sound system night, and he pretty much got to stand in one was Jon’s PA from the band. I bought it from spot all night. He was being very friendly him for my upcoming sound company. It was with the people he graduated with. I had my an old Peavey. I still have a mic stand that picture taken with him, and thanked him for David Bryan, Bon Jovi’s keyboard player my 15 minutes of fame, because every time used to sing into at practice.” VH-1, MTV, E-Entertainment Network does He recalled how Bon Jovi “loved something about where the band comes from, Springsteen and Southside Johnny when he they show Jon in our 1980 Sayreville year- was first trying to make it, and how excited book, and my picture is right next to him. Jon was when he and A.C.E. guitar player When I thanked him, he just laughed,” Bolk Willie met Richie “LaBamba” Rosenberg of said. Ironically, Elaine’s ex-sister-in-law, South Side Johnny, who said he would try to Donna Bodnar is right next to her in the help them out with their music. Now, it’s yearbook, on the same line as Bon Jovi! kind of surprising to see a guy that looked up Elaine said that she also told Jon that, “I’m to Springsteen and Southside Johnny, has happy for you. It’s good to know somebody Jon Bon Jovi-former Sayreville resident, blown by Southside and left him in the dust, our age from Sayreville made it to be what puts his heart and soul into a song, as as far as popularity and money and fans. You they wanted to be.” Hershey Park-The crowd goes wild for Jon Richie Sambora (in background) adds great could argue he’s pretty close to Springsteen, Wayne Turback owner of The Broad- Bon Jovi during this sellout concert at guitar and perfect harmony. (Photo By and the short time Jon did it is pretty amaz- way Central in South Amboy said that the Hershey Park Arena in Pennsylvania on Scott Keagy) ing!” When asked if he could send a message July 22, 2001. (Photo By Chris Arnone) South Amboy-Sayreville Times October 26, 2002 15 graph Austin Powers. Some celebrities also take an active Where’s Your Mustache? The day we visited the set, Mike and interest in the ads as well as the entire by Brian Stratton Heather Graham were filming scenes in process of putting them together. Steven Everyone has seen their favorite celebrities that have appeared in the com- Austin’s psychedelic bachelor pad. We Tyler of Aerosmith is one of them. He movie, television, music and sports star mercials has sort of made Bernie immune arrived at around one P.M. and were told was so intrigued that he made several wearing a milk mustache in those great to being star struck. Lets face it, he has that we could take our photo as soon as calls to Bernie at home to check on the ads for milk. Did you know that the idea met some of the biggest names from all they finished shooting for the day. Ex- progress of Aerosmith’s ad. Bernie also for this record setting advertising cam- aspects of the entertainment and sports pecting a few hours delay, we waited. told me of one call in particular that Tyler paign was the brainchild of Sayreville’s world. Lauren Bacall, Mark McGuire, And waited. And waited. made. Bernie was in Rite Aid when his own Bernie Hogya (pronounced Ho Jay)? KISS, Mike Myers, Britney Spears, Jen- They didn’t actually finish shooting cell phone rang. On the phone was Steven A life long resident of Sayreville, nifer Aniston and the list goes on. until a full twelve hours later! Half- Tyler, calling from Hawaii. Being taken Bernie grew up wanting to be either a Two books have been published to expecting Mike Myers to be completely by surprise, Bernie started some small comic book artist or the lead guitarist for date that chronicle exhausted after so talk with Tyler about the trip he and his a huge rock band. He could actually have the ads. The Milk many hours of film- family had taken to Hawaii the year be- easily pursued either one of those options. Mustache Book, ing, we were startled fore. Tyler replied,” the band I were here Some of you may remember Bernie as the 1998 Ballantine Pub- by the fact that not once before in the 70’s, this is where we lead guitarist for the popular local bands lishing and Bernie’s only was he quite en- wrote that song, you know it goes like from the 70’s/80’s Mortimer Snerd and latest book, Milk ergized and enthusi- this...Tyler then began to hum the begin- South Pine. He even worked as an illus- Mustache Mania, astic, but that he re- ning riff to Aerosmith’s huge hit “Walk trator at Marvel Comics before deciding published by Scho- mained in character this Way”. It just does not get any cooler to pursue a meatier career in advertising. lastic Inc was just re- for the entire photo than that. Bernie completed his Bachelor of Fine cently released. shoot. Bernie’s background as a guitarist Arts Degree at Kean College and went to Bernie has written That’s right. It also came in very handy during the photo work for Bozell Worldwide, one of the some great stories was as if we were ac- shoot with the Van Halen Brothers. Bernie leading advertising agencies in the indus- that summarize the tually photographing got to talk shop with Eddie (arguably the try. He worked on several successful photo shoots. The Austin Powers for a most influential guitarist ever), and also projects, but it was the Milk industry’s following is an ex- milk mustache ad in- received a hands-on overview of the decline in the early 1990’s that would cerpt on the photo stead of Mike Myers. Peavey Wolfgang guitar that Eddie de- bring Bernie to the forefront of the adver- shoot with Mike “Can you turn a little signed. When Eddie asked Bernie if he tising world. Myers. bit to the left, Mike? played guitar, his response was, “Well I Milk had developed the image as “We traveled to “Ab-so-lute-ly, play, but not like you”. being the drink for small children. Bottled Hollywood for our The man behind the mustache, Bernie Hogya my darling. Are you I asked Bernie if he had any regrets water and ice teas were “in”, milk was photo shoot with getting my good side? from any of the photo shoots. He indi- not. Bernie was assigned the overwhelm- Mike Myers on the set of Austin Powers: Smashing!, How’s this? ” Yeah, baby, cated that he wished he had taken the ing task of developing a campaign that The Spy Who Shagged Me. The first movie Yeah!” opportunity to sit in on the lighting checks would improve Milk’s image and make it had been such a huge success that when At one point, Mike actually broke for the KISS shoot. Gene Simmons (bass “cool” to drink milk again. Teamed with the studio called and asked if we wanted character to laugh at one of his own jokes. player in KISS) needed someone to stand copywriter Jennifer Mantz the now famil- to do a milk mustache tie-in to the sequel, Along with all of us.” in for him during the lighting checks, he iar ad campaign was conceived and de- we thought it was shagadelic! The book is filled with more stories asked Bernie, but he declined being busy veloped within 48 hours. Our original idea was to photograph on the many celebrities (both real and directing the shoot. After thinking about As the art director for the ad cam- Mike Myers as both Austin Powers and animated) that have appeared in the ads it, Bernie realized he missed the opportu- paign, Bernie is personally present and in Austin’s arch-nemesis Dr. Evil. The two including: Curly Howard of the three nity to actually have KISS make up ap- control of each photo session. It was were to be pictured side by side in the ad. stooges, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Su- plied to him by Gene Simmons. Bernie who suggested that Annie But just before we arrived for the perman, Batman, Jackie Chan, Elton John The next time you see “Got Milk” on Leibovitz (photographer to the stars) shoot, we were informed that the Dr. Evil and many more. I would highly recom- a billboard or in a magazine, remember handle all the photography. To date she makeup took so long to apply that Mike mend picking it up. In addition to the that if not for the guy from Sayreville has shot 95% of all ads. wouldn’t be able to do both characters in great stories there are also outstanding (Bernie Hogya) we may never have seen Having met and worked with all the one day. So we decided to just photo- photographs. all those great milk mustaches. So where’s yours? 16 October 26, 2002 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Rock N’ Wish Raises $20,000 Arts, Crafts, New Music By Clem Skarzynski By P. 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St. Mary’s basketball great, Ted Girls Tennis Krzyzanowski has been really carving an Sayreville (2-5) Recent Stars-Singles- excellent reputation for himself as a Ariel Wan, Samantha Dooley; Doubles- standout pitcher. A senior at Ocean Twp. Smita Lad & Stephanie Marshall. High School, he upped his record to (20-4) Cardinal McCarrick (2-8)-Recent on the year, by defeating Red Bank Catho- Stars-Singles-Deanna Dalili, Keriann lic, to set an Ocean Twp. HS record. Gregg Bianowicz, Denise Dalili; Doubles-Carly was 7-3 on the varsity, 8-1 for Oakhurst Legion (OTHS) team this summer, and is currently 5-0 for Ocean’s entry in the Jer- Local Soccer sey Shore Fall HS League. Scoring Leaders Some of his impressive credentials include defeating state powers CBA Boys (twice), Toms River East, and Middletown Goals-Pablo Penagos, SA 21 (tied for North. Krzyzanowski pitched a complete st 1 in county); Conrad Symber, CM 18 (tied game win in the Monmouth County Ameri- rd for 3 in county)14; Greg Symber 11 (tied can Legion championship against th for 8 in county). Manalapan. He also pitched for a Jersey rd Assists-Penagos 11 (tied for 3 in Shore Select Team (best returning seniors county); Dan Ferriera, CM 11 ( tied for 3rd at the Shore) in Hartford last month, also th in county); Jared Gonsalves, SA 10 (5 in notching a complete game victory. His county); Craig Guszkowski, CM 8 (tied for ERA for the high school in the spring was th 6 in county). 3.70, Legion ERA 1.22, Fall ERA 2.31. Points-Penagos 53 (#1 in county); C. The workhorse toiled 190 innings so far rd Symber 43 (3 in county); G. 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Dunellen Destroys Points-McCarthy 40 (#1 in county); Eagles Homecoming Kilduff 33 (4th in county); Sprague 31 (tied th The Dunellen Destroyers put a damper for 7 in county). on the Cardinal McCarrick Homecoming by downing the Eagles, 7-3 in a real defen- Bombers Blast Top sive battle. Yare Kozlowski connected on a long 35-yard field goal in the third quar- Ranked Old Bridge ter for the Blue & Gold’s only scoring. The Sayreville Bombers, ranked No. 4 The loss dropped them to (1-3) on the year. in the county with a perfect (4-0) record ST. JUDE Within the New South Amboy shocked No.1 Old Bridge (4-0), 13-3 under May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved very wet and muddy conditions at and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude, worker Medical Center Sayreville. In a battle of unbeaten power- of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. 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Accepting: Medicare •All Non-Network Insurance •Medicaid 540 BORDENTOWN AVENUE South Amboy high school girls tennis coach, Rich Gore (c) with his most successful players SOUTH AMBOY, NJ this year, Lauren McCallister (l) and Debbie Hessner (r), who have excelled in doubles play, winning 8 matches. Gore said, “They are two of the most dedicated players I have seen. They consistently stay after practice to continue to play, and go to Kennedy Park on 732-721-3763 weekends. (Photo by Brian Stratton) Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm, Sat. 8 am - Noon 18 October 26, 2002 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Glory Days In 1987 South Amboy Local Sports Little Fellas By Tom Burkard Baseball 1948-Hoffman nipped Playoff Championship Series Keyport, 3-2 behind Don By Tom Burkard Lake’s 2 hits, and winning The 1987 South Amboy Little Fellas pitcher Stan Kowalewski. . Baseball Playoff Championship Series fea- .1951-The Governors tured two team of destiny. Sanitary Fuels topped Atlantic Highlands and Progressive Fire Co. both finished the behind winning pitcher Jim regular season with 7-5 records, and both Inman’s 2-hitter. He also went 2 for 3 at the teams upset higher seeded teams to get to plate, while teammate Covell drilled a the finals. Progressive eliminated 2nd single and triple. . 1966-Sayreville belted seeded Lions, and Sanitary Fuels shocked Perth Amboy St. Mary’s, 11-0 in baseball. previously unbeaten Smiley’s to make it to Greg Chierchie blasted a 2-run homer and the “big dance.” triple, and George Armstrong added 2 hits Sanitary took the first game, 8-6, as to support winning pitcher, Charlie Lynch, winning pitcher Scott McNerny fired a 5- who struck out 8. . .1974-St. Mary’s rode hitter and also belted 2 doubles and a triple. Bob Linderoth’s 7-hit to a 2-0 victory over Also contributing to the SF offensive at- Madison. Rich McSorley stroked an rbi tack were Dan Saggau who stroked 3 hits, Sayreville Greats-Three of Sayreville High School’s all-time great athletes recently had single. . 1985-Hoffman topped St. Pius, 7- a pleasant reunion when Charlie Kolakowski Class of ‘52 (c) came to town for his 50th Class Ed Stephanick got 2 singles, and Gordon 2, as Scott Gumprecht fired a 2-hitter and Arnold a double. Eric Tambora struck out Reunion. Flanking Charlie are Ed Boyler, Class of ‘47 (l), and Ed “Moe” Mosakowski Class fanned 14. Andrew Moran laced 2 hits of 1950 (r). (Photo By Tom Burkard) 11 for Progressive. including a 2-run single, and frosh Bill Progressive tied the best of 3 series in Moskal ripped 2 hits. . 1990-Sayreville Game 2, by topping SF, 4-1 on a fabulous T.H.E. The Cheerleaders wrestler, Chris Began finished 24-3, and 11 strikeout, 1-hitter by Kirk Astarita. Con- 25 Years Ago. . . won the county and district champion- tributing big hits for Progressive were John Game 1977-The Hoffman High varsity bas- ships. . . Mulligan, Tambora, Mike Nagle, Astarita, ketball cheerleaders were under the guid- Brian Noble, and Myron English. By Tom Burkard ance of Advisor Joanne Knier. They Baseball Oldtimers In a pressure-packed deciding Game Year-1983 consisted of; captain Patti Dooling, co- 3, Sanitary Fuels prevailed, 11-8. Supply- Sport-Baseball captain Cindy Coughlin, Sharon Dinner-Oct. 27 ing the offensive punch were Saggau, who Pawlowski, Louann Quinton, Karen The Middlesex County Baseball Old ripped a 2-run double and a triple, Fred Teams-St. Mary’s vs. Mater Dei in th Parochial B South state tourney action. Kubinak, Patricia Hanaway, Cathy Dyer, Timers will hold its 18 Annual Dinner Terris drilled 2 doubles, and Mike Natusch Reunion at Buddies Tavern 277 Johnson’s Recap-John Murphy drilled his third Judy Neumann, Barbara Neumann, Mary who smashed a 3-run single, as Sanitary lit single of the game to drive in John Kennedy Puccio, Karen Wyzykowski. Lane, Parlin on Oct. 27 from 1-5 p.m. Beer up the scoreboard for 6 runs in the bottom th with the game winner, giving the Saints a and soda will be available along with a of the 4 . In the last inning, with the bases delicious hot & cold buffet dinner. Guest 6-5 victory. Murphy also stole two bases, 10 Years Ago. . . loaded and one out, and Progressive threat- while Jeff Pacansky drove in 2 runs, John speakers are invited, and prizes are avail- ening, left fielder, Patrick O’Connor caught South Amboy Softball Teams McQuade 1, Sean O’Connor 1, and Chris able to the lucky winners. Bring a friend, a fly ball, turning it into a game-ending relative or another old timer to enjoy this Pelletier 1. Bob Fitzpatrick was the win- 1992-The South Amboy Men’s Soft- double play, to give Sanitary Fuels the ning pitcher. ball League had 19 teams. The clubs and great get together with the Old Timers. league championship. MVP-John Murphy their Mangers included: Monaghan House Cost is $15 per person. If you expect to The rosters were as follows; II (Tom O’Leary); Cardell (Carmen pay at the door, call one of the following; Sanitary Fuels-Mgr. Mike Felice; Nesti); Rebels (Vinnie Pucci); American Allie Clark 721-0345, J. Horvath 849- Coaches-Rick O’Connor, Bob Viele; Play- THE SPINAL Landscape (Dan Peters); Lagoda’s Sa- 4090, J. Krilla 826-7242, Mickey Sedlak ers-Patrick O’Connor, Keith Oshman, Fred loon (Tony Januszewski); Bottle Stop II 254-1587, Eugene Barbieri 408-9418, Ed Terris, Walter Viele, Michael Natusch, COLUMN (John Skarzynski); Bottle Stop I (Roger Rappleyea 257-1184. Scott McNerny, Chris Viele, Matt Can- Young); Monaghan’s Locos (Mike non, Dan Saggau, Gordon Arnold, Ed By DR. JOHN MISIEWICZ Carney); Moran’s Misfits (Mike Moran); 25 Years Ago. . . Stephanick. Posture Related Work Injuries Shamrock (Fred Henry); Monaghan South Amboy Slow *Pitch Progressive Fire Co.-Mgr.-Larry Remember when your parents and House I (Tom Burkard); S.A. Pub (Eric Softball Nagle; Players-Kirk Astarita, John teachers told you sit up straight with your Veit); Neumann Construction (Randy 1977-The South Amboy Recreation’s Mulligan, Eric Tambora, Mike Nagle, Brian feet flat on the floor? If you are not Neumann); Sayreville Bar (Jeff Senior Men’s Softball League featured 11 Noble, Myron English, Kevin Manion, careful, slouching at your desk or tapping Pasewark); Diamond Dogs (Gary Rojek); teams: Lions Den; S.A. Stride (Does any- Michael Quirk, Thomas O’Callaghan. away at a computer keyboard can lead to Monaghan House III (Tom Mierzwiak); one know who was on this team?); K of C; painful strains in your wrists, shoulders, Renegades (Packer Kenny); Mike’s Tav- Roddy’s; Mystic Knights; Silver Bullets elbows and neck. ern (Ed Kouchok); Nebus Construction (How about this one?); Kaveman Con- We used to believe that occupations (Bob Nebus). struction; Protection; Floyd’s Barber Shop like construction caused most on-the-job injuries, but someone who works at a Spaghetti Dinner- (Here’s another one I can’t recall); Ninety’s; computer is putting a great deal of micro- Main Liquor. traumas to their wrists, shoulders, neck Nov. 16 and spine. These can cause some really The annual Spaghetti Dinner at Sa- HOUSECLEANING painful “workplace injuries.” cred Heart School, South Amboy will be What started as luxury items in our held on Sat., Nov. 16 in the school caf- lives has now become a necessity and to Available for house some whose jobs depend on it. Computer eteria from 4-7 p.m. Dinners with home- screens, keyboards and telephones are the made meatballs are $5, or Chicken cleaning. cause of repetitive motion injuries. Parmigiana $7. Meatball or chicken parm Holding a telephone with the neck sandwiches are available, Children can Experienced, and shoulder cocked at an angle for ex- have a kiddie sized meal, and take-outs tended periods of time can cause the neck are always available. All dinners in- English/Polish muscles to spasm, causing not only muscle clude salad, Italian bread, dessert and a pain, but headaches as well. With contin- beverage. Advance tickets can be pur- speaking. ued aggravation, the cervical muscles can chased at the School Office on Cedar St. become inflamed and ultimately result in from 7:30-8:30 a.m. or in the Parish Call Chris 1946-That’s ace pitcher Stan Kusic (l), and his star catcher, young Jack McKeon neck stiffness limiting the range of mo- Office on Feltus St. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tion. This can cause neuritis and arthritis (r) of the Letts AC team who competed in For more info call 732-727-0182. 732-991-4859 over time. the South Amboy City Baseball League. Repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome have become increas- ingly prevalent in recent years as more and more people spend long hours on a com- puter keyboard. Carpal tunnel syndrome alone affects approximately 230,000 people every year and accounts for nearly half of all workplace injuries and costs nearly 800 million for benefits and care. But carpal tunnel syndrome is not the only problem. Recent studies of insurance claims show the combined cost of repeti- tive motion injuries and low back pain is over 11.5 billion annually. As with any injury, an ounce of pre- vention is worth a pound of cure. If you suffer from any of these injuries, see a doctor of chiropractic. A chiropractor can 732-238-8282 alleviate the condition and advise you of the correct postures for these activities. South Amboy-Sayreville Times October 26, 2002 19 security and personal use, I’d dump it in the trash. I think I’ll call my state senator. Maybe we should all call our state senators, and keep LETTERS calling until they put a stop to telemarketing harassment. Robert E. Rolzhausen, Dear Editor, Parlin 379 South Pine Ave. Enclosed is my check for $18 to renew Wed. Nov 27th Morgan, NJ 08879 my subscription to The SA Times. 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Hanukah Sisters of Mercy Golden Jubilarians, Sister Marlene Fritz (l), and Sister Louise Gorka (r), both natives of Sayreville, and Sister Diane Szubrowski (c), president of the Sisters of Mercy Regional Community of New Jersey are pictured at their Golden Jubilee celebration December at Mount St. Mary. (Photo By Michael Federici) Local Women Celebrate 100 Years as On Newstands December 21 Deadlines Dec. 9 Sisters of Mercy Sisters Louise Gorka and Marlene Born in South Amboy, Sister Marlene Christmas Fritz recently celebrated their Golden Ju- is the daughter of Carl and Klara Schuehle bilee during a Mass of Thanksgiving Sep- Fritz. She graduated from Our Lady of tember 28 in the Immaculate Conception Victories School, Sayreville, and St. Mary New Year’s 2003 Chapel at Mount St. Mary. Reverend High School, South Amboy. She entered Patrick G. Fitzpatrick was the principal the Sisters of Mercy from Our Lady of celebrant of the Mass. Reverend Edward Victories Parish on February 2, 1953. Reserve your AD W. Edwards, Mount St. Mary chaplain, She earned a bachelor of arts degree in gave the homily. German from Georgian Court College, These two sisters, both natives of Lakewood, and a master of arts degree in SPACE today! Sayreville, were joined in the celebration German at Middlebury College, Vermont. by their sister Golden Jubilarians: Sister Sister Marlene (Sister Mary Clarissa) Mary Carmelita Kaschak, Mary Dora taught in schools in the Camden Diocese Call Tom Burkard McGrath, Mary Edwardine Brown, from 1954-1967. From 1970-71 she served Percylee Hart and Mary Joel Hopkinson. in Dortmund, Germany as an exchange at 732-727-0398 Sister Louise, daughter of Louis and teacher. She taught in St. Mary High Stella Kriskowski Gorka, graduated from School, South Amboy, and St. Mary High or Brian Stratton St. Stanislaus School, Sayreville and St. School, Perth Amboy, from 1971-76. She at 732-727-1906 Mary’s High School, South Amboy. A was Assistant Directress at Mount St. Mary member of St. Stanislaus Parish, she en- Academy, Watchung, from 1976-81 and tered the Sisters of Mercy on September from 1984-95. 24, 1952. Sister Marlene served in the Trenton She earned a bachelor of arts degree Diocese in Notre Dame High School, in English from Georgian Court College, Lawrenceville; Georgian Court College, Lakewood, and a master’s degree in Mu- Lakewood, and Project Paul, Keansburg. OPEN sic Education at Trenton State College in From 1996-2000 she was an administrator 7 DAYS Ewing. in Marylawn of the Oranges, South Or- Sister Louise (Sister Mary Paulita) ange. For the past two years she has been A WEEK taught junior high grades in St. Nicholas a clinical supervisor for the College of School, Atlantic City, from 1954-64. From Education and Human Resources at Seton 1964-80 she taught in St. Mary High Hall University, South Orange. In addi- School, Perth Amboy; Mount St. Mary tion, she serves as development associate Academy, Watchung, and Phillipsburg for the regional community. Catholic High School, Phillipsburg. Since 1980 she has served in the Dio- Friends of Dowdell cese of Trenton as pastoral minister in Holy Family Parish, Union Beach, and To Meet currently as director at The Gathering The Friends of the Dowdell Library Place, Middletown. will hold a meeting on November 4th at 7 th p.m. at the library. The public is welcome Flea Market-Nov. 9 to attend. At St. Bernadette’s South Amboy The Altar Rosary Society of St. Bernadette’s is sponsoring its annual Flea Women’s Bowling Market on Sat., Nov. 9th from 9 a.m. to 3 League p.m. in O’Dea Hall. Tables are $15. There (Standings as of 9-26-02) will be refreshments, 50/50, and many 1792 Route 35 North • South Amboy, NJ Morgan Printing 19-9; Lagoda’s Sa- crafters. To reserve a table or for more (Morgan Section) loon 18-10; Costa Verde 16-12; Gundrum info, call Joan at 732-721-6399. Service 16-12; K. and L. Partners 14-14; 732-727-3200 or 732-727-5823 Ram’s Head Tavern 14-14; Band’s Dental St. Mary’s Hall of 12-16; P. J.’s Bar 11-17; Mac’s Ladies 10- FAX 732-727-1600 Fame 18; Chud’s Subs 10-18. 9-5-02 Seeks Candidates Karen Brown 559 Lori Lear 205-539 FREE DELIVERY In early December, St. Mary’s High Joanne Cassidy 510 Patty Januszewski 212. Minimum $15 School Athletic Hall of Fame committee 9-12-02 members will be voting for 12 new mem- Jesse Lopez 237-544 Judy Smith 531 LUNCHEON bers to the Hall, which was inaugurated in Barbara Boylan 212-514 Fayth Kaminsky LUNCHEON – 15% OFF – 2000. The induction ceremony/dinner gala 508 Joyce Tomaszewski 502 Karen Brown DINE IN OR TAKE OUT will be held in early 2003. 215 Ann Quinn 203. SPECIALS Your vote counts! If you have some- 9-19-02 $ 95 Cannot be combined with other couons one in mind, be sure that they were at least Judy Smith 214-201-589 Rita SAT 12/02 good through 12/02 4 All-County or All-State performers while Brodniak 209-583 Cheryl Kuhlthau 226- at St. Mary’s. Please send your sugges- 553 Diane Toye 221-543 Teresita Lazaro Buy 1 Luncheon tions, recommendations, and votes by 513 Brown 200-504 Maryanne Seyfried SUNDAY or SPECIAL BUFFET November 25th to: Alumni Office, 500. Special Combination 9-26-02 All You Can Eat $ 95 CMRHS, 310 Augusta St., South Amboy, Get Second 1/2 Price 12 NJ 08879. You may also e-mail them to Kaminsky 215-201-563 Seyfried 200- Cannot be combined with other couons Cannot be combined with other couons [email protected] or call 540 Brown 531 Dolores Lawnick 513 June SAT 12/02 good through 12/02 SAT 12/02 good through 12/02 732-721-0748 ext. 5. O’Leary 503. South Amboy-Sayreville Times October 26, 2002 23

Rose & Joe McCarthy 50th Anniversary Rose & Joseph McCarthy of South Russ & Virginia Stillwagon Amboy were honored at a 50th Anniversary th Party on Saturday, October 5th at the Ameri- 50 Anniversary can Legion Post 211, Sayreville. The party Russ & Virginia Stillwagon celebrated was given to them by their son and daughter- their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Thurs- in-law, and their nieces and nephews. day, October 3rd at the Harbor Lights Res- Joseph M. McCarthy and the former taurant. They were married on October 4, Rose Ann Kudelka were married on October 1952 at St. Mary’s Church, South Amboy. 4, 1952 at Sacred Heart R.C. Church, South They are the parents of Robert of South Amboy. Amboy, Ronald of Monroe, and Richard Joe and Rose have one son, Joe and who is deceased. They are grandparents of daughter-in-law Carol from Wallingford, CT, and 6 grandchildren. Samantha, Christopher, and Carleigh. The American Smelting & Refining Co., The Honorable Mayor John T. Perth Amboy employed Joe for 36 years until O’Leary participated in the renewal of his retirement in 1985. Joe was also em- their vows, along with Mary Wilson, maid ployed by the South Amboy Housing Au- of honor; Patricia Sasso, bridesmaid; Rob- thority, McCarthy Towers for 14 years. Rose ert and Samantha; and Ronald and his wife was employed as a Crossing Guard for the Carin. City of South Amboy for 13 years, retiring in The invocation and toast, both person- Bar & Grill 1997. ally composed for the celebrants, was given Kitchen Open Joe served in the military with the U.S. by Mary Wilson. Entertainment was pro- Navy during the Korean War, serving aboard the U.S. Chemung and the U.S. Weisman. vided by Elvis (Stanley Barbula) and was 7 Days enjoyed by 50 friends and relatives. Ex- Both Joe and Rose are parishioners of St. Sandwiches Appetizers Mary’s R.C. Church; members of both the traordinary decorations, which added to Karaoke Fridays South Amboy Senior Club and the St. Mary’s the gala atmosphere, was done by Suzanne ...... 4.50 Mozzarella Sticks “Road House” Burger ...... 3.50 Senior Club; also the St. Mary’s St. Vincent Cavanaugh of Panache Productions, 4.50 Potato Skins ...... Roast Beef ...... 3.50 DePaul Society. Bayonne...... 4.75 Happy Hour 4 - 7 Chicken fingers Grilled Breast of Chicken ...... 3.75 Joe is a member of the V.F.W. Post 4699 And, last but certainly not least, The 4.75 1/2 Price App. – Mon.-Sat. Cheddar Poppers and the American Legion Post 211, Sayreville; Fish & Chips ...... 3.50 Harbor Lights Restaurant did an outstand- ...... 5.50 Shrimp Jammers w/Peppers & Onions During Happy Hour ...... the South Amboy Knights of Columbus Coun- ing job with delicious food and elegant Cheese Steak 3.75 4.75 Buffalo Wings ...... cil #426; has been an umpire for 46 years in service, in making it a night to remember Ham & Cheese ...... 3.75 South Amboy and Old Bridge; managed the ...... 3.50 Steak Fries ...... forever. Pork Roll & Cheese Pool Leagues 1.50 Mechanicsville Babe Ruth baseball team from ❖ Melrose Ave. & Route 35 the 1950’s through 1960’s, and guided his the South Amboy Exempt Fire Assoc.; also team to 3 consecutive pennants and league served on the Welfare Board of the City of Sayreville (Melrose Section) championships from 1964-66, which still South Amboy; served on the South Amboy stands as a record; He is a current member of Board of Education. 732-727-5474 On Veterans Day Have a Voting is a November 11th fun & privilege! remember those a very Don’t forget to who fought for our safe freedom. Halloween!

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FRED A. HENRY, JOHN T. O’LEARY JAMES C. REICK Council President Mayor Councilman BEVERLY SAMUELSON JOHN E. SZATKOWSKI Councilwoman-At-Large RUSSELL STILLWAGON Councilman KATHLEEN VIGILANTE Councilman NATASHA KANT City Clerk Finance Director JOHN R. LANZA JOANNE BRENNAN Director of Law Tax Collector JAMES E. CLEARY MARK HERDMAN Engineer Fire Chief STEPHEN PAVICH EDWARD SZATKOWSKI Chief of Police Fire Official JOSEPH C. HOFFMAN MARY LOU DEBLIS Municaipal Court Judge Recreation Superintendent GERALD GARNETT Public Works Superintendent 24 October 26, 2002 South Amboy-Sayreville Times ★★CAMPAIGN 2002 ★★ Makransky & Zarcaro Hail Rejection of Towne Lake Sayreville GOP Councilmen Frank Both Makransky & Zarcaro praised Makransky & Vincent Zarcaro praised the the role of Democratic Councilman Tho- Planning Board for their rejection of the mas Pollando who serves on the Planning third section of the Towne Lake develop- Board in working to get the resident’s ment. Last night the Planning Board voted damage repaired. “I’m proud that mem- 6-1 to deny final approval to the third bers of both parties worked together on the section of developer Michael Kaplan’s Planning Board for benefit of the residents, development because he failed to repair said Zarcaro. damage to the homes of neighboring resi- The Towne Lake development was dents caused by his construction work. given preliminary approval on September “It’s about time we saw the Planning 14, 1998 despite opposition from many Board take a stand against developers,” local residents. The motion for approval said Makransky, who serves as Council was seconded by then-board member Jeff President. “Most of the construction in Pawloski, who is a Democratic candidate town was approved before we got into for council this year. On March 22, 1999 office, so its good to see the brakes put on Pawlowski made the motion to grant final The “A” Team-South Amboy Democratic candidates at the Grand Opening of Campaign development.” approval for Town Lake Section 1. On Headquarters on Broadway on Oct. 4th. Pictured (l-r) Council candidate Joe Connors, “For Kaplan to ask for final approval July 18, 2001 Pawlowski made the motion Mayor John T. O’Leary, and Council President Fred Henry. (Photo By Brian Stratton). for more homes after ignoring damage he to grant final approval for Town Lake did to his neighbors is outrageous and Section 2.” Unknown Fact arrogant,” said Zarcaro. “I’m happy to see *Copies of relevant Planning Board By Mary Porcello the Planning Board has sought to vindicate minutes are available on request. A community fair Their faces wrench the right of our homeowners.” Set up was so clear Fireworks lit up the sky Time of joy Bringing a tear to the eye A Talk With Sayreville Borough Council For girls and boys Soon their sadness Games of chance Became wonderful gladness Democratic Candidates Fun at a glance The smile on their face A Talk With Sayreville Borough to rely on phony personal smears. I am not Cotton candy and rides To the Mayor can be traced Council Democratic Candidates a builder or developer, we Democrats have Great food besides Every child was there Sayreville residents have a choice no plans to revisit the local bar closing time Behind the fence Because Jack cared. come this November 5th , stay with a Re- law either, but I am sure that will be the publican majority on the Borough Council next big lie from the Republican cam- or elect Democratic Borough Council Can- paign. didates, Jeffery Pawlowski and Dennis Mr. Pawlowski was ready with this Grobelny. Former Councilman Jeff explanation to respond to some of the state- Pawlowski, is not a builder or developer, ments used in the ad, When I was previ- he is a hard working small business owner ously on the Borough Council for three and family man who wants only the best years. Over those three years, each year for the Borough of Sayreville. He can about 200 housing units were approved for usually be found at his place of business, construction, but what the Republicans Pride Landscape Supply, on Washington don’t tell you was that I helped change the Avenue, in South Amboy. Master Plan and got the amount of units Regarding the recent television and reduced from 1200 apartments to 600 single print attack ads being run by the Republi- family homes. So far this year alone, the cans, Mr. Pawlowski stated, I would like to Republicans have approved 479 new hous- thank the Republicans for spending tens of ing units, so who are they kidding? They thousands of their campaign funds getting also don’t want the voters to know that my my name out to the public. I’m amazed at master plan changes have been upheld by how much publicity I’ve received from the the trial court stopping Lorraine Mocco Republicans. But seriously, it seems a from building hundreds of more housing shame to me that in a race where their units. candidates have a combined 12 years of Democratic Borough Council Candi- service as councilmen all they’ got to talk date, Dennis Grobelny, can be found walk- about is a big lie about me! Our campaign ing the voting districts of the Borough, is about the issues, I stand by my record. meeting the residents and asking what their The Republicans, just like last year chose ideas are for the future of Sayreville. Hav- ing been born and raised in Sayreville, Mr. Grobelny takes pride in his town and is just 1825 Hwy. 35, Morgan as disturbed by the rise in his property So. Amboy, NJ 08879 taxes as you are. A 33% increase in my Albern’s Seafood Specializing in (732) 721-1605 property taxes within the last three years, Fax (732)525-8209 when is it going to stop? Like many other residents of Refinishing www.lockwoodboatworks.com Sayreville, Mr. Grobelny has seen the Albern’s Seafood would like to thank all changes take place right before his eyes. He has seen neighboring communities re- their customers, especially customers who ceive millions of dollars in grants and he has seen his home town floundering with- have patronized our store their entire lives. out even applying for most of the grant money available . If the Republicans run- Its been a pleasure serving the local FIBER GLASS ning Sayreville had either a Mayor, Busi- REPAIRS ness Administrator or a Grant Administra- community for the 56 years the store has tor, who could get us some of the grant money now being claimed by neighboring communities, the Borough would not have been in business! to raise taxes or sell bonds every time we See Us For wanted to purchase an item or revitalize the Borough. Winter Storage Dennis Grobelny continued, Residents of Sayreville you have a choice. On No- vember 5th, you have the privilege of going Thank You from the to your polling place and casting your vote Sorrentino Families LOCKWOOD for a change in Sayreville. The Republi- cans have been in control long enough and & the Newmark Family. they cannot seem to get it right so on Boat Works Inc. November 5th vote for a change in Sayreville Complete Marine Service which can be priceless for your family. Vote Democratic! 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GROBELNYTeam The PAWLOWSKI-

❏ Voted for 600 more houses, town homes and apartments in just four years on the planning board. ❏ Have taken thousands and thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from big developers, builders and their lawyers. ❏ Wanted to build a Six Flags-type amusement park on Sayreville’s well fields that would have put 6,000 additional cars a day on our roads, and threatened our supply of clean drinking water.

The MAKRANSKY-ZARCARO Team ✗❏ Taking on the big developers by fighting for zoning changes that would limit residential growth and traffic congestion. ✗❏ Refused to take any money from big developers who would build houses and apartments that put more kids in our over- crowded schools. ✗❏ Stopped the Pawlowski-Grobelny Team’s reckless amusement park scheme, and preserved the 540 acre well field tract from development forever.

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