THE SOUTH AMBOY *••• SAYREVILLE Date: August 24,1996 PRICELESS Vol. 5 Issue 11 Senior Housing Phase I to Begin Sayreville Gains Bond Cleared to Fix South Amboy's waterfront dream is Recognition South Amboy Roads now becoming a reality. After years of hard A $250.(XX) ordinance to fund the con- work and research by the Mayor, Council. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Sayre- struction of a road leasing into the Raritan Redevelopment Agency. Housing Author- ville Mayor James Zagata, the Garden State Bay Waterfront Park, was adopted by the ity, Planning Board, etc.. concrete plans Parkway recently added the name Sayre- South Amboy City Council. The Park is have been made to proceed with the rede- ville to the Raritan South Toll Plaza signs. presently under development by Middlesex velopment of the South Ainboy Waterfront. One of Zagala's earliest promises after be- County. The money will also go towards coming Mayor was to give the borough of The first phase of the Shore Gate Vil- improvements at the lower George St. and Sayreville some long-overdue recognition lage, the mixed use community, called the Rosewell St. intersections, where the park "s on the Parkway. The Mayor also expects Grande, was recently introduced. Offering entrance will be. the signs for the Cheesequakc Rest Area to one and two bedroom, single and two story The city will handle $56,000 of the be changed, and to mention Sayreville. condos for seniors, and solo singles. 55 and cost, with the rest coming from the State of over, The Grande's exclusive sales and The cost tochange the signs are minimal, New Jersey Dept. of Transportation. marketing agent will be Murphy Realty/ and the highway authority is paying for them. Better Homes and Gardens. Mayor John T. Raises Given in Sayreville O'Leary stated, "We wanted to do some- Power Plant Closes Early The Sayreville Borough Council re- thing for our residents currently living in The E.H. WemerGenerating Station in cently approved pay raises for department South Amboy. It was important to create an South Ainboy, which was formerly Jersey managers. The increases were equal to opportunity for our Senior Citizens who Mayor John T. O'Leary Central Power & Light Co. closed its doors 5 hikes given to Sayreville's union employ- wanted to stay." weeks early on August 6th. A huge boiler ees. The 4.5% increase was included in the offer affordable housing to our residents. It ruptured, and darkened the plant, fortunately $30.8 million Borough budget, which was Future plans include single family gives them the choice to stay in their homes, injuring noone. Theextensive damage would approved in June. homes, a marina, and space for retail and or move into this new community," said be too costly, and take too long to repair, as professional businesses. "We are happy to O'Leary. the Plant was set to close on Sept. 15. The energetic Mayor O'Leary con- The loss of the Werner Station will not cluded: "Our redevelopment is moving for- Garsick Qualifies for cause any power shortages in the area. Power ward with single family homes which will Boston Marathon can be drawn from other sources, such as be built on the waterfront. It will offer other plants in the state which are operated Former South Amboy resident, Nancy young couples a chance to buy this type of by GPU Generation Inc. GPU has been Garsick qualified for next year's Boston home, and stay in South Amboy." Marathon by running the Pittsburgh Mara- operating the South Amboy facility. thon in 3-1/2 hours. One of the greatest Special Vote - August 24 athletes in Hoffman High School history, New School Dedication where she was a 1,000 points plus scorer, A poll will be held on Sat., Aug. 24 The dedication of the new South and all-everything in basketball and soft- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Christ Church Amboy Community School will take place ball, she is just starting out in marathons, Hall, to recommend that the new high school on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Ihe .schedule oi and is already quite a success! be called South Amboy's Hoffman High activities is as follows: 4:00-4:30 p.m. - Following her fine performance in the School. The nonbinding poll is opened to Gathering - Children's Activities; 4:30- Pittsburgh Marathon, she competed in the all registered voters, and results will be 5:30- Dedication and speeches; 5:45-6:45 San Francisco Marathon, and despite blis- submitted to the South Amboy Board of - Tours of the new school; 6:00-7:00 - ters and being under the weather, still man- Education. The Alumni & Friends of H.G. Dedication to Croddick Buffet. All South Amboy residents are aged to finish in a courageous 4 hours and 3 Hoffman High School, a local group who cordially invited to attend. on Sept. 3 minutes. did not want the name changed to South The much-anticipated dedication of the Amboy High School, has organized the new South Amboy Community School's poll. Burgess New Administrator gymnasium in memoriam to James H. Ronald Burgess was appointed as tem- Croddick, will take place on Tuesday. Sept. Storm Wreaks Havoc porary part-time Business Administrator in 3rd between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. in Sayreville South Amboy. He replaces John Mason, Mr. Croddick was a dedicated family A tremendous downpour caused a ma- who held the post since 1988. Mason was man, educator, Principal, and athletic coach, jor washout to the entrance road to the dismissed, after he decided that he would who guided the Hoffman Boys basketball Trinity United Methodist Church near Eu- not accept the city's offer to continue as a team to the 1963 Group I state champion- gene Blvd. in Parlin. The enormous amount part-time Business Administrator. South ship. He was also an all-around athlete at of rain caused two drainage pipes to burst, Amboy's recent budgetary cuts led them to Hoffman High in the '40's, and was an forcing an overflow into a culvert which change the position to part-time, and in upstanding citizen, who was really proud of doing so, expect to save $50,000. Mason's was built in 1968. The road eventually his South Amboy community. salary, combined with his benefits was an collapsed from the excessive amount of The dedication to James H. Croddick is estimated $ 100.000 per year. City officials water. most befitting, and our sincere congratula- are currently looking for a permanent Busi- 200 youngsters were attending Bible tions go out to his entire family. He will ness Administrator. School, and were unable to travel their rou- always be remembered! tine routes to and from the church. Fortu- nately, no one was injured. American Diabetes Association Recognition A South Amboy-Sayreville Times to Raritan Bay Medical Center SPORTS HALL OF FAMER, Nancy con- Makransky Steps Down tinues to excel at whatever challenges may Sayreville's last Republican Council come her way Member, Frank Makransky shocked Bor- ough officials and constituents by resigning effective immediately. Makransky was ex- Fall pected to run for re-election in November, but cited health problems and increasing Special professional demands for his reasons for relinquishing his council seat. Issue GOP chairman, Randy Corman said the Republicans will choose from Kennedy O'Brien, Ken Olchaskey, or Richard Sept. 20 Vitkauskis to fill Makransky's slot. All Deadlines No Layoffs at DuPont 50 DuPont employees, who anticipated SEPT. 10 layoffs in the fall, were spared from the dreaded ax. Due to a recent upswing in Ms. Pat Gawdun, Chair of the Board of the New Jersey Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association presented recognition award to Dr. Ira Spiler (center), Raritan Bay Medical product growth, the workers are safe at Center Director of Endocinology and Metabolism, and Dr. John R. Middleton, Raritan Bay Call 727-0398 present, and it is definitely a positive sign Medical Center Medical Director. Recognition is awarded to Diabetes education programs for the company and their employees. that provide patients with comprehensive individualized education. 2 August 24, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times in '84? a. Frank Minnick b. John Gilroy c. Talk of the Towns Pleasant Little Trivia Nicholas Smolney by Tom Burkard 9. Gas station located on the corner of by Tom Burkard 1. These popular South Amboy broth- Washington Rd. & Price St. in Sayrevillc in Bernice is Back Home '76? a. Pellicanes Citgo b. Hy-Fy c. Say- ers both served as City Councilmen. and Bernice Kovaleski of South Amboy is also State Assemblymen? a. William and reville Sunoco home again, after a glorious vacation in Andrew Kurtz b. John and Ed O'Brien c. 10. President of Eagle Sports Associa- sunny Florida. She\s still the same wonder- Tom and Fred Morrison tion in 1974-75? a. John Shuba b. James ful person she always was, and sends her 2. Grand Marshal in the South Amboy Murphy c. George Anderson Irish-American Assn. Parade in '86? a. 11. Barber Shop at the old A&P Shop- best to all of her local acquaintances. Robert Hackett b. Larry Benson c. William ping Center, Sayreville in '78? a. Ali's b. '69 Grad Pursues Law Degree Coman Johnny's c. Terry's Joe Casey, a 1969 St. Mary's graduate 3. Fabulous Hot Dog Stand on Broad- 12. S. Amboy Postmaster in '87? a. recently paid us a visit. He's been studying #1 HITS ON AUGUST 24 way, South Amboy in the early '7()'s? a. Anthony Rosario b. George Stader c. Juan for a Law Degree atTulsa University,Tulsa, Sanchez 1989 - Right Here Waiting Hot Dog City b. Willie's Weeners c. Hot Oklahoma for the past 2 years, and will 1971 - How Can You Mend a Broken Dog America BTI '•"'•ii "q oi "K'6 graduate next year. Joe tells us that almost Heart? - Bee Gees 4. Was not a South Amboy Council everything is much cheaper there, such as 1961 - Tossin' and Turnin' - Bobby Lewis member in '64? a. Fred Bonser b. Eugene SH3MSNV all the pizza you can eat for $ 1.99 ('"nothing 1951 - Too Young Szcsko c. Fred Henry 1941 - Daddy like Jersey pizza"), Big Macs are 99 cents. 1931 - When the Moon Comes Over the 5. This bottling works was located at Memorial Fund Picnic Aug. 24 Soda and beer are more expensive here, 540 Main St., S. Amboy in '66? a. All Star Mountain The Pete Kenny Association is spon- though. b. Hier c. Stanley soring a Picnic on Aug. 24 to benefit the 6. Sayrevillc High's Student Council Zdanowicz Back from "Greatest Steve Pavich Jr. Memorial Fund. The event President in '52-'53? a. John Brooks b. Eric Adventure" SOUTH AMBOY will be held at Progressive Firchouse on Shulcr c. John Kolb South Amboy's Stan Zdanowicz re- SAYREVILLE TIMES Bordentown Ave. & Feltus St., South P.O. BOX M>21 • SOI 1 H AMBOY NJ. 0H«79 7. Sayreville's Borough Council Presi- cently returned from a fabulous vacation, Tel. 727-0398 Fax 721-5216 dent in 76? a. Raniero Travisano b. Alvin Amboy. There will be music, food, beer which he called "the greatest adventure in Jolly c. Joseph Keenan Jr. and soda. Tickets are $ 10. Call Nancy 721 - his life." Stan and three friends spent 2 Publisher 8. S. Amboy's Business Administrator 7023 or Pete 721-9096 or Bridget 721- weeks in Iceland, Austria, and Salzburg, Tom Burkard 6208. where they fished, went snowmobiling on a Feature Writers glacier, white-water rafting, and went in Virginia Stillwagon Geo-Thermal Pools as well. One of the Teo Weber HALL RENTAL highlights was a 6-day cycling trip from Ruth Connors South Amboy K of C Salzburg to Vienna, which covered 250 Beverly Kovacs #426 Tzvice miles. "We had a blast," said Zdanowicz. Sgt. Jerry Pizzillo South Amboy Resident Turns 100 Poet Laureate Is 9{ice South Amboy's Margaret Dooling cel- Albert Gomolka Jr. * Weddings ebrated her 100th birthday on July 11. * Showers Antiques • Collectibles Margaret, "who is still going strong" re- Advertising Mgr. Depression Glass ceived a resolution from the City of South Steve Schmid * Parties Opinions and comments in printed articles do not neoessvil) Country Items • Dolls & Gifts Amboy. Happy belated birthday, and may re Heel the opinion ol The South Amboy-Sayrevillc Times, c. 1991. Quality Pre-Owned Furniture you have many more happy, healthy days! This newspaper will not he liable tor errors appearing in the New and Used Items editorial copy or advertising beyond the cost of space occupied by RESERVE NOW 24 W. Front Street, Keyport, NJ Scholarship Fund Raiser error. Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 11-5 The Sean P. McCarthy Scholarship The South Amboy-Sayreville Times Call 721-2025 Fri. 11-7 • Sun. 11-4 Fund is holding a gala party on Saturday, has a new fax number. If you musl fax 908-888-9596 Sept. 7th, at the South Amboy Knights of anything to us, please make note thai the new Fax is 721-5216 Columbus, Fourth St., South Amboy. The event will run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Tony Gonsalves will be the "DJ" and he is ready to rock 'till we drop. There will be Sayreville Knights snacks and a Cash bar. Tickets are $ 15 per Aid Children person. For tickets call, Judy at 525-8548 or The Knights of Columbus of Our Lady Mary 525-8763. of Victory Council #2061, Sayreville, NJ, Ex-Fire Chief Dies donated $250 to the Kids of the Kingdom Thomas J. Conroy. 84, of South Amboy Choir from Our Lady of Victories Church in south iUnbov the borough. passed away on July 25. The popular Irish gentleman served as South Amboy Fire The Knights' donation capped the Chief in 1952. He is survived by his daugh- Choir's 100 song, "Sing-along-athon" fund ter Patricia O'Callaghan of South Amboy, a raising efforts to purchase an electronic seotemberiest keyboard. The keyboard will be played by a sister Catherine McCraney of Parlin, and a grandson. Tom was truly a wonderful per- choir member to accompany the choir at son, who will be sadly missed. masses and other parish events. The Kids of the Kingdom sing at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday mass, during the school year. More Cable Channels Patty Daly, the Choir Director, was in South Amboy delighted with the donation and said, "Now, we can get the keyboard we have wanted for TKR Cable Company has completed so long." their rebuild project in South Amboy. The system will provide increased channel ca- pacity, and have the capability of offering Letter to the Editor Sponsored by Mechanicsville Hose Company #10 consumers high-speed, Internet connections, Dear Mr. Burkard, telephone service, and more. "The Hole in the Wall Gang" On behalf of myself and the library's In addition to more channels to select board of trustees, I want to thank you for from, patrons should also experience a bet- your donation of books to the Dowdell ter picture and signal reliability. The previ- Library of South Amboy. ous system offered only 43 channels, and Sunday, September 8th While we are fortunate, and receive now will have around 80. TKR provides good financial support from the city, it is entertainment to 2.200 people in South impossible to purchase everything. Gener- 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Rain or Shine Amboy. ally resources are allocated to areas based On Broadway - From Church Street to John on how much they are used by patrons. Benefit Bus Trip to Book donations are very important to li- Antique Car Show • Kiddie Rides • Entertainment braries because they help fill in areas where Lancaster demand does not warrant a lot of purchas- Food • Fun • Pony Rides • Petting Zoo The Steve J. Pavich Jr. Memorial Fund ing. Arts & Crafts • Vendors • Music is offering a bus trip to Lancaster, PA on You might also take satisfaction in Sat., Sept. 28. The bus leaves St. Mary's knowing that the books added to the collec- Special Appearance by "KINDRED" Starting at 2 pm parking lot at 6:30 a.m., and will return tion as a result of your donation will be used Good Old-Fashioned Rock 'n Roll!!! approximately 8 p.m. The trip includes and enjoyed by the residents of South Amboy Amish Tour, Bird In Hand, Kitchen Kettle. for years to come. Outlet Shopping, and dinner at Miller's. Once again, thank you for your dona- There will be food, games, and fun on the tion and for thinking of the Dowdell Library For more information call 721-9278 bus. Cost is $45 per person, and the dead- of South Amboy. line is Aug. 25. For more info call Nancy at Sincerely, 721-7023. Philip Israel, MLS Director South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 1996 3 ** Business of the Month ** DRAFTS Custer -Geronimo Associates Noon-7 P.M. Jimmy Geronimoof South River, Jimmy and his workers offer the and a St. Mary "s South Amboy parish- best installation possible, and always ioner has been expertly installing stand behind their fences. Most of fences locally tor their work comes 24 years. Custer- from recommen- Geronimo Associ- dations by satis ates is owned by his fied customers, FINE FOOD AND SPIRITS wife Barbara, who or by people ac- does an excellent tually seeing KITCHEN OPEN job of handling the theiroutstanding 11A.M. -1A.M. company's public craftsmanship in Daily Specials relations. the fencing field. The talented Custer- Custer-Geronimo Geronimo's business offers motto is "We do SaU9 SepU 7 many specialties, it right the first Thursday's are such as installation time." Chances Frozen Pitta of chain link fences, are, if you forget KICK B\ all types of wood fences, repairs, dog their name, you will remember their POPULAR oiada Nights runs, tennis courts, bumper poles, Indian head logo (see ad on page 11). backstops, and gates & slats. If you are in need of any type of in ?M\I# Currently offering an End of Sum- fence work, repairs, or the other type mer Sale (call for details at 257-0579), specialties listed earlier in this article, this trustworthy business offers great call one of the very best around, Jimmy KINDRED prices, and their fences have an out- Geronimo of Custer-Geronimo Asso- Pool Tournaments standing name, and a highly respected ciates at 257-0579. Friday - 9 Ball reputation. . Sunday - 8 Ball All Are Welcome to Play On One of Our 3 Pool Tables! Nursing Awards Polka Spectacular Given St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, 225 MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, NJ, will II5No. FeltusSt. Memorial Medical Center's Auxiliary host a "Sunday Afternoon Polka Spectacu- has awarded three -$100 savings bonds to lar" on Sunday, September 29, 1996 in the Watch your' South Amboy area high school graduates. The winning Parish Hall. On the bandstand will be the 'favorite NFL senior from each high school was required great sounds of America's #1 Polka TV to have the highest academic average of Show Band and 7 time Grammy winner - the Teams Here! (908) those students who were accepted into an ever popular Jimmy Sturr Orchestra from accredited school of nursing or baccalaure- Florida, New York. Music for dancing will ate nursing program. be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Polish style 721-9846 The winning students were: Kristen refreshments will be available. No BYOB. Altawil, Hoffman High School, South Advance tickets for choice scats, at only Amboy; Sarah Rodis, Sayreville High $10.00 each, are now on sale and can be 132 So. Pine Ave. School; and Melanie Weigeshott, Old obtained by calling John Niewinski at 908- Bridge High School. 257-5622 or Marie Blanken at 908-254- So. Amboy, NJ The Auxiliary of Memorial Medical 7293. Tickets at the door will be $11.00. ho's The affair is open to the public. Center extends its warmest congratulations (908) 525-9262 to each student and best wishes for success OPEN 7 DAYS in the future. For more information on next Spaghetti Dinner - Aug. 30 STORE HOURS year's scholarship, inquire at your school or The Melrose Blackhawks Drum & 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs. call Memorial Medical Center at (908) 721 - Bugle Corps will sponsor a Spaghetti Din- ubs?... 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 1000, ext. 2184. ner on Fri., Aug. 30 from 4-8 p.m. at Sacred and more Heart School Cafeteria in South Amboy. * Who's "Thin Crust" Pizza The dinner will include: salad, bread, spa- Brennan Completes ghetti, sausage, meatballs, home-made des- * Real Homemade Salads Trooper Youth Week sert, and beverage. Take out is available. * Who Caters All Parties Shawn W. Brennan, son of Tom and Prices are: Adults - $6, Seniors - $5, Chil- * Daily Luncheon Specials & Homemade Soups dren 12 and under - $4, Children 3 and under Cindy Brennan of the Morgan section of * Subs, Deli Sandwiches, Sloppy Who's Sayreville, has just completed a week-long - Free. Tickets or information, call 721 -8251. program at the NJ State Police Training * Speed Who along by Calling Ahead Academy in Sea Girt, NJ. The Trooper Diabetes Support - Aug. 28 * Who Tries to Accomodate All Youth Week Program is designed to create Free Diabetes Support Groups are co- Special Requests Too hot to cook?'.' Call Who's a foundation in students looking for a career sponsored by The Marion Tanzman Diabe- * Price Subject to change Without Notice and have a delicious lunch or dinner in law enforcement. Cadets are picked tes Center of Raritan Bay Medical Center without working up a sweat! based on their academic merits, extracur- and the American Diabetes Association. ricular activities as well as recommenda- Anyone coping with diabetes is invited to tions from their school officials. This year, attend with spouse or friend on Wednesday, out of 700 applicants, 80 cadets were cho- August 28,7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Meet- sen to complete a week long program. The ing Center, 551 New Brunswick Ave., op- cadets stayed at the academy, and were posite the Raritan Bay Medical Center. offered a wide variety of activities ranging Deirdre Ellar, RD, CDE, nutrition special- 80 MAIN STREET • SAYREVILLE from guest speakers to a defensive driving ist, will be available to answer nutrition courses to understanding D.W.I, programs. questions relating to diabetes. Refresh- 238-5077 A commencement ceremony for the ments are served. Participants must register ^r RETAIL! «fc 43rd Trooper Youth Week was held on in advance by calling (800) 624-6555. DIAMONDS Over 20 Years of Reliability RE-MOUNTED Friday, July 26 with Colonel Carl A. Will- WHILE YOU iams, Superintendent of the New Jersey Free Concert August 25 Feel Safe and Secure WAIT State Police as well as other top state digni- A free music concert will be presented with the Expert Jeweler! taries presenting the cadets with certificates at the Mini-Theatre in Warren Park, Florida of completion. Grove Road, Woodbridge, NJ on Sunday * Complete Jewelry Service Shawn Brennan will be a senior at LARGE evening, August 25,1996from6:00to7:30 SELECTION OF Sayreville War Memorial High School this p.m featuring Ed Szymborski and "Just Us." * We Buy Gold RINGS FOR September. He is a member of the school' s This concert is presented by Middlesex RE-MOUNTS Cross Country, Winter and Spring Track. County Board of Chosen Freeholders, De- * We Size Rings and Do Repairs He is in the Talented and Gifted Program at partment of Parks and Recreation, Local Sayreville H.S. and he hopes to attend John #373 American Federation of Musicians, * We Repair Watches and Clocks Jay College of Criminal Justice after gradu- The Music Performance Trust Funds. For ation. He is looking for a career in criminal information, call Joseph P. Halmi. Program * We have a Large Selection of Jewelry law. Coordinator, (908) 745-3936 4 August 24, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Beginning From the Whole Wide World to the World Wide Web Day Care at Experiences At nine years old, New Jerseyan liana the other Internet features such as Internet Sacred Heart Rapp was an actress on Broadway. She also Relay Chat. Sacred Heart Creative Kids Center Weekend Planned appeared on television, in magazine, in small The subscription also includes free, opened last September and has been G-R- Beginning Experience of Trenton will parts in major motion pictures, and she was unlimited use of Mind Pulse Online!, a local 0-W-I-N-G since the founding day. The sponsor a weekend program for separated, heard on the radio. bulletin board system where you can "chat" campus includes large spacious air condi- divorced and widowed persons on Septem- After college, she worked in produc- with others online, play computer games, tioned and carpeted classrooms. Many spe- ber 20, 21, and 22 at Stella Maris retreat tion for such luminous ventures as Ameri- leave e-mail, join forums on various topics, cial activities and trips are scheduled for house on the sea in the Elberon section of can Playhouse, the Daytime Emmy Awards, post your writings, and hopefully, get com- throughout the year. A new gym room was Long Branch. The weekend is designed for ABC and music videos appearing on MTV. munity-based information. Also included opened this past spring and a playground those who are ready to put their previous Her face was seen in books, magazines, with the $15 a month membership are invi- and wading pool are available during the marriages into perspective and work toward newspapers, and on television in the United tations to their technical and social meets. summer months for summer programs. healing and peace in their new lives. States, Spain and Germany, among other For local businesses, it's an opportu- Applications are currently being accepted The international Beginning Experi- places. nity to join the "big boys" by having your for both summer and fall/winter programs. ence program is intense, spiritual and re- And having harnessed the knowledge own home page on Central Jersey Online! Full, half and partial day programs are avail- flective. Trained team leaders facilitate the of world-wide mass communication at a which places it on the World Wide Web. able. If your child is between the ages of 3 program, which includes large group pre- young age, Ms. Rapp. now 27, is sharing an The home page acts as an introduction of and 5 and you are interested in the best pre- sentations, private reflection and small group opportunity with her home state. She is your business: advertising your products or school care and education in a friendly, discussion. Although the program was de- applying her talents - albeit this time com- service to both the local communities and warm, Christian environment, please call signed for Catholics, persons of all faiths puter-related - toward a current venture: the world at large. Along with an inexpen- 721-1446. arc welcome. bringing the power of world-wide com- sive six month advertising subscription ($60 The weekend begins at 7 p.m. on Fri- puter communication - through the Internet for a half-year) advertisers get a free and Sacred Heart day, September 20, and concludes at ap- and a local on-line system - to the people exclusive home page designed for them by proximately 4 p.m. on Sunday, September and businesses of South Amboy, Sayreville Bit-e-Byte, Inc. Local organizations will School News 22. Call Vivian (908) 571 -4321; Bob (609) and the surrounding areas. also find it a great way to get their messages Sacred Heart School ends their "Cel- 771-9636; Chuck (908) 291-2923; or Through Bit-e-Byte, Inc., a company out to the local communities, as well. ebration of 100 Years of Educational Excel- Michael (908) 741-0151. that providescomputerconsulting, the popu- By the way, for the curious, in com- lence" with the opening of a new school year lar Mind Pulse Online! and Central Jersey puter lingo, bits and bytes are the ways in and is ready to be referred to as a "School for Online! with its Klassyficd Ads, Ms. Rapp which computers communicate, and the "c" the 21st Century." School officially begins St. Mary's Offers R.C.I.A. is helping bring members of the New Jersey represents e-mail. Hence, the name Bit-e- on August 29 with orientation for children St. Mary's parish of South Amboy will communities together, and giving local busi- Byte, Inc. in Grades 1 -4 and Grades 5-8 on August 30. begin inquiry sessions for the R.C.I.A. in nesses the opportunity to make their state- Those with computer/modem access Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten begin September. The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian ment to the world at affordable prices. can log on to Bit-e-Byte's web site at http:/ classes on September 5. Sacred Heart offers Initiation of Adults) is a Scripture-based For $15 a month, subscribers to Mind /Bit-e-Byte.com, e-mail them at a variety of programs in religious education, program of study and formation in the teach- Pulse Online! get full and unlimited access [email protected] or call by phone computer technology, physical education, ing of the Catholic Church. Those eligible to the Internet. Those with a computer and at (908) 685-9494 to obtain a list of dial-up and a well-rounded curriculum in all other include adults desiring Baptism. Eucharist modem can log on, and Bit-e-Byte, Inc. telephone numbers local to your calling subject areas. There is a music instrumental (First Communion) and/or Confirmation. provides the free software and willing guid- area. program, monthly newspaper, yearbook and The program is a gradual process which ance that makes it all happen. sports for boys and girls. There are still includes support from the parish commu- A subscription includes e-mail, educa- Thrift Store to Reopen openings for registration in all grades. Call nity. The celebration of Sacraments is usu- tional materials, and a host of other features The Christ Church Thrift Store on Main 721-0834 for more information regarding ally held at the Easter Vigil. that allow subscribers to "surf the Web," St., South Amboy will reopen on Tuesday, your child in a school that has served the For registration and further info, call transfer information from some of the Sept. 3rd. community for 101 years! Father Dennis Weezorak at 721-0179. world's leading databases, and use any of News from the First Baptist Church by Ruth Connors Pastor Knauer has distinguished himself in We sadly inform you that in May our the fields of congregational growth and Good Luck In Your New School! Pastor, Herbert Mitchell, asked to be re- cross cultural outreach. lieved from duties as Pastor because of Our Sunday School Superintendent, health reasons. In the short time that he was Carol Kotsak, is working on plans for Sun- with us much was accomplished by him and day School and they will be ready for re- his Elders. lease soon. New roofs were put on our two build- Promise Keepers is an organization for ings, air conditioners were installed in the men and they meet the third Saturday of Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall, the walls every month at Fellowship Hall at 8:00 a.m. were repaired and painted in all class rooms This program is open to all, for more infor- of the Education Building and grounds in mation contact Elder Robert A. Point, 727- back of the Church were black topped for a 5681. parking area. Wednesday night Prayer and Bible He was very good to his congregation, Study is now being held in Fellowship Hall especially the sick and needy. We shall be at 6:30 p.m. under the new leadership of praying for him and his wife, Myrtle. Pastor Knauer. Our good news is that our Board of A small group gathers the last Sunday Banners/Flags-Buy 1, Get 1 Free Elders selected a Pastor to be voted on by of each month at Carriage House Manor at $19.99 Value our congregation in a few weeks. Reverend 2:30 p.m. to lift up the spirits of the resi- Donald Knauer, M. Div. had previously dents. served as minister and consultant for sev- Coming up: Robin Noel in Concert, •Dozen Carnations only $8.99 eral congregations located in Bergen County. First Baptist Church's 125th Anniversary

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That's right! Our long awaited LUNCH TIME opening is finally here. You have enjoyed our great homemade food during our Sunday and Monday Night Football buffets and also during our many charity functions. Now you can enjoy it all week long. LUNCH HOURS DINNER HOURS Monday-Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-Midnight Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-Midnight Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m-Midnight

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See every game here on our 11 large TVs. Up to 9 games at one time! See every down of every NFL game every week all season long. Enjoy our special $2.00 menu on Sundays. Every item on the menu is $2.00. Reilly - Seminaro • Bar Pies • Cheese Nachos • Mozzerella Sticks • Hot Dogs • Cheese Steaks • Roasted Clams Joanne Seminaro, daughter of" Mr. & Best Man was Joseph Reilly. Maid of • Burgers • Pork Roll and more!!! Mrs. Joseph Seminaro of Sayreville to Wil- Honor was Kathleen Sommers, Bridesmaids • Tacos • Hot Wings liam P. Reilly, son of Mr. & Mrs. William F. were Michele Seminaro, Pauline Seminaro, • Chicken Fingers • Sausage Sandwich Reilly of South Amboy on Saturday, June Dina DiDomenico, Lynne Render, Jennifer 22, 1996 at St. Mary's Church of South Byrne, Gina Faria and Jen Petraglia; Flower Amboy. Girl was Sabrina Nicole Seminaro, Grooms- The bride is a graduate of Sayreville men were Ed Seminaro. Bob Seminaro, Joe onday Night Football Starting Sept. 2 War Memorial High School and Fairleigh Seminaro, Jimmy Render, Kevin Byrne. Dickinson University, Teaneck. She is Tommy White and Paul Noble. •$1.00 Frosted Mugs • Come Monday Sept. 2 employed as a teacher in Clark. The reception was held at the Shore • Free Halftime Buffets for MNFKickoff Party The groom is a graduate of St. Mary's, Casino in Atlantic Highlands. The couple • Shot Specials • Hot/Cold Buffets South Amboy and Fairleigh Dickinson honeymooned in Aruba. • Raffles for Giants Tickets! • Giveaways/Prizes & More! University. Teaneck. He is employed as a The new Mr. and Mrs. William P. Reilly NJ State Trooper in Edison. reside in Sayreville. Play = Residency Project Tuesday is "Pizza Day" How to Eat Like a Child, a one-act new buildings, the actual performance will $2 Bar Pies Eat in Specials only! musical play reminiscent of childhood will take place in September. Cast members $5.95 Large Pies- Take out also available. be the culmination project of the students will be spending the summer practicing Fresh dough made on premises and cooked in our brick ovens. Pizzas are involved in the Hoffman High School art- both the songs and the comical sketches. available every day for eat-in or take out starting September 9th. Just call ahead ist-in residency program completed during The project is the direct result of the for your take out orders! the 1995-96 school year. artist-in-residency recently completed Members of the theatre class, core group within the district, funding for which came for the residency have been involved in the through the joint efforts of the South Amboy staging and production of the show which Board of Education and the New Jersey Thursday is "Pasta Day" features eighteen students from grades three State Council on the Arts, with some addi- to seven. The project was chosen as a final tional financial support provided by the • Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce SANDWICHES activity for the students, a last opportunity South Amboy PTO. • Chicken & Broccoli over Linguini • Meatball Parmigiana to demonstrate skills learned during the Appearing in the delightful combina- • Fettucini Alfredo • Chicken Parmigiana residency, and to teach those skills to some tion of music and sketches reminiscent of • Ziti & Meatballs • Sausage with younger students. Due to the move to the the trials and tribulations of childhood - as • Mini Cheese Raviolis peppers & onions seen through the eyes of the kids - are • Cavatelli & Broccoli and more! St. Stan's Picnic Sept. 8 David Abadie. Neil Abadie. Nicole Barlics. • Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair and more! Kyle DeLucca.Allie Gill, Angela Gonzalez, St. Stan's Parish is holding its 6th An- Tina Kelly, Andrea Manion, Kiersten nual Parish Picnic September 8th from 1:00 McCarthy, Kyle McCarthy. Lisa McCarthy, to 6:00 p.m. This picnic will be conducted David McNamara. Michelle Patullo, Kate Friday is "Fish Fry" at the parish grounds by the Home School Schultz. Peter Schultz, James Strzykalski. Association and Parish Pastoral Council. Angelica Vargas, and Eric Vecchione. The Prepared by Sayreville Bar's Camelot Ca- show includes "lessons" in everything from • Flounder Sandwich Platters •Clam Chowder • Combo Platters tering the menu will include hot dogs, ham- "How to Ride in a Car" to "How to Beg for • Fried Scallops • Tuna Fish • Eat in or call ahead • Fried Shrimp • Crab Cakes for take-out orders burger, chicken, various salads, both hot a Dog" all seen through the eyes of kids - an and cold beverages and more. interesting perspective to say the least. Cost of admission for a family, that is The performance the third weekend of Mom, Dad and kiddies, will be $30. For A Sample of Our Everyday Menu September will initiate the stage at the new those attending, not under Family admis- community high school. Ticket informa- sion, the cost per adult will be $ 12. and each 1 tion will be available at the opening of • Charcoal Broiled Burgers Jalepeno Poppers • Steak Sandwich child 4 to 10 years of age will be $6. Chil- school. • Charcoal Broiled Hot Dogs • Nachos/Tacos • Quesadillas dren age 3 and younger will be free. Tickets • Grilled Chicken Sandwich • Fries • Fried Mushrooms may be purchased before and after mass on • Roasted Clams • Pizzas • Shrimp Basket Saturday evening, and at all masses on Sun- • Chicken Fingers • Onion Rings and many more - day beginning August 1 lth. They may also MOVING SALE • Hot Wings • Pork Roll too numerous to list be purchased at our church office. Sat., August 24th, 9 a.m. to 4 The annual parish picnic was initiated p.m. at 2019 Hwy. #35 South, by the innovative talents of our Home School Association to promote parish unity and to Morgan (next to Fred's Bait & Live Music returns to the Dugout further the advancement of our school. There Tackle). Everything must go; No cover, $1 Drafts til 9 p.m. is still opportunity to enroll students in our Antiques, Old Tools, Glassware, SAT., SEPT. 14 - HIGHER GROUND school for the 1995-96 school term. Those FRI., SEPT. 27 - JUSTIN TYME who are interested may phone our parish Plants, Odds & Ends, office at (908) 254-0212 to obtain more Collectibles. information. 6 July 27, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times R.C.I.A. to Begin at Sacred Heart Have you or someone you know ever heart, nearly thirty individuals have come thought about becoming a Catholic? Some- forward to inquire about becoming aCatho- times the call to Catholicism is heard by a lic Christian, or completing their initiation non-Catholic spouse of a parishioner who in the Catholic Church. The process of the has already begun worshipping in our Faith Church uses is called "The Rite of Christian community and/or has been encouraging Initiation of Adults", commonly referred to the religious/spiritual development of one's by the acronym RCIA. children. Other individuals come to Ca- This process is designed to give indi- tholicism by, overtime, noticing the faith of viduals the chance to be treated as individu- their Catholic neighbors - friends or busi- als with questions that need to be answered ness associates - and, at some point, begin- before the person can make an informed ning to ask questions and express "maybe's" decision as to whether or not they want to about coming into the Church. continue the process of becoming a Catho- Finally there are those among us who lic Christian. were baptized into the Church as infants, but For further information, contact Pasto- for one reason or another, didn't make the ral Assistant and Director of Catechumens sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Fran Beshada at 721-2828. Over the past three years at Sacred NOVENAS & PRAYERS Have yours published for only $7. - The lowest rate around Send Check or M.O. for $7 to: The Bay View Rod and Gun Club in Morgan sent 3 members to the S. Amboy-Sayreville Times P.O. Box 3027 • So. Amboy, NJ 08879 National Finals at Camp Perry in Include prayer, your initials, name & Ohio. Pictured (L-R) are Ted Celen phone number. of Morgan, Valentine Tarr Sr. (Coach) and son Val Tarr Jr. St. Jude May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude. worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. For All Your Improvement Needs Say this prayer nine times a day. By the eighth day your prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. It * Roofing * Decks has never been known to fail. Publication must be PAYLESS PAINTING promised. Thank you St. Jude. J.F.M. ' Siding * Replacement Windows * Kitchens * INTERIOR * EXTERIOR Remodeled 1_ * Custom St. Jude Cabinets * POWER WASHING * Finished May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, * Additions loved and preserved throughout the world now and Basements FOR A NEA T & QUICK JOB, CALL forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. * Bathrooms Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, HO mi helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times a day. By the eighth day * WE HANDLE STATE & LOCAL CODE VIOLATIONS * (908) 727-2678 your prayer will be answered. Say it for nine days. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be (908) 7 21-6119 ^1968 819-5688 BEEPER promised. Thank you St. Jude. B.S. 222 AUGUSTA STREET SOUTH AMBOY, NJ 08879 Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Never known to fail) Oh most beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruit Vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh Nebus Construction Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the and Remodeling bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity. (Make Request) There are none that can withstand • Vinyl Replacement Windows your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for • Vinyl Siding • Kitchens • Decks us who have recourse to thee (3 times) Holy Mary, I • Roofing • Bathrooms • Basements place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this 106 N. Broadway prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it South Amboy, NJ • Drywall • Ceramic Tile • Additions and it will be granted to You. Thank You. J.F.M. 727-2828 • Residential & Commercial Prayer To St. Rita Bob: 721-5143 Ray: 721-5321 Saint of the Impossible Blessed Rita, Saint of the Impossible, I come to you with confidence in my great need. (Mention your *9 CUTS - request) You were very pleasing to God on earth and are much more so now in Heaven. I promise to use this favor when granted, to better 10TH ONE FREE my life, to proclaim God's mercy and to makeyou widely known and loved. Publication must be promised when favor is granted. Thank you, St. Rita A.S.A. to- Sfceeud Obituaries DeLuca, Arthur C. 75, of Parlin died Aug. 17. Erickson, Margaret S. Saunders, 69. of South Amboy died Aug. 14. 10% off All Services Every Wednesday 908-727-3542 Gage, Alfred, 51, of Morgan died Aug. 14. Johnson, Jasper, 91, of Sayreville died Aug. 15. Plotner, Ernest L. Jr., 37, of Sayre- ville died Aug. 16. JOSEPH J. MADURA, D.M.D. Quick, Ruth M., 80, of Parlin died General Dentistry JOHN T. LUKIE Aug. 18. Shabib, Joseph N. 72, of Sayreville 360 Main St. ! ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR died Aug. 15. Sharo, John J., 59, formerly of S. South Amboy, NJ 08879 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Amboy died August 18. Stochel, Edward A., 72, of Sayre- ville died Aug. 13. 721-6449 Weiss, Jack, 86, of Parlin died Aug. (908) 721-1166 253 Augusta St., South Amboy, NJ 08879 15. Wnek, Catherine Surman, 92, of Sayreville died Aug. 16. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 1996 7 Yearbook - St. Mary's 1986 by Tom Burkard Erin Small, Zoltan Tar. Dean Lod/inski... September. 1985 began the final school Nicknames of seniors at the Eagles Den: yearforSt. Mary'sClassof 86. TheSisters Taco Boy, Twang, Cat, Manwich, Tessi, of Mercy celebrated 100 years of loyalty Mud, Nemo, Bacon Boy, Nana. Shell. The Better rades and dedication to the students . . . Sister Marine, Mad Doctor, Sceeter, Olive, Stilts. Margaret Waldron was Principal, and Adele Dutch, Killer, Jamo, Pickle, Onion, Rowdy Baluk her Assistant... Several teachers in Joe, Spam, Crash, Tex ... the halls of Blue & Gold were: Sister Talented senior athletes of '86 were: Veronica, Sarah Shipman, Sharon Mantz, Diane Ambis, Matt Blaha. Bill Blankcn. Gwen Orlowsky, Mona Willance, Angel Michael Brennan, Eileen Brown, Linda Monaco, Rose Caubet... Bravo, Charles Connery. Jill Carew, Chris- Jamie Diem was Senior Senate Presi- tine Cartwright, Raymond Drill, Ed dent, and also Layout Editor of the year- Flanagan. Richard Fleming, Lisa Harrigan book ... Popular social events in the fall of (Times HALL OF FAMER, and currently a '85 were Senior Night, and Trick or Treat Chiropractor down South), William Hurd, for U.N.I.C.E.F. ... The yearbook was Kathleen Hurley, the late Sean McCarthy, dedicated to Mr. Bill Ryan ... The seniors David Kennedy (Pennsylvania State Police- enjoyed one of the most heavy social activi- man), Deborah Kclton, Kenneth Mayers, ties schedules in the school's history; the Eileen Murphy, Rosemary Murphy, John Guaranteed!! first Lip Sync ever was held. Family Feud, Nemeth, John Noble (Law Enforcement), Senior Retreat, The Christmas Ball at Jean O'Toole, Richard Pall, Laura School is one of the most important parts of every child's life and future. Wouldn't it be Lakeside Manor, Senior-Parent Dance. Rad wanski, Steve Santangelo, Karen Scupp, great if you could give your son or daughter the little extra confidence and discipline they Battle of the Bands, which was won by Scott Thurston, Alexander Ust Jr., Kim- need to excel in school? Now You Can! "Morbid Sin," Catholic Schools Week, Stu- berly Walker, Robert Waltz (Pilot), We have a program specifically designed to help them be more successful in school and dent Appreciation Day, and Teacher Ap- Bernadette Wykpisz, Richard Zaleski, life. We are so confident that our program works that we offer a money back guarantee*. preciation Day. The '86 Spring Production Michcle Zielinski.. . If your child's grades don't improve, our program is free. It's just that easy! was "Don't Drink the Water." . . . Steve The Senior Prom was held on May 23 at Give your child the extra edge they need to excel in school and life -Martial Arts lessons... Duchlinski and Jill Carew contributed por- the Woodbridge Hilton, and the theme was 'thisprogram is only Start ToOSy traits to "The Cagney Wall" in the high "Through the Years." available at: school.. . The senior Christmas Party was The Class of '86 was obviously a com- held on Dec. 13, 1985, and everyone had a passionate, caring and loving group, and Beginners Beginners blast!... 1986 was the year that "Wheel of Adult Tai Chi Adult Kung Fu appropriately chose "The Greatest Love of Program Starts or Taekwondo Fortune" with Vanna White was the top TV All" as their graduation song. Sept. 21st Classes, Day show, and on Palm Sunday, "Hands Across and Evening America" with 5 million participants raised money for the poor.. . dS-et TV ell cvUt The following are some of the class of .d & * 721-6100 O' Meara, Alexander Orlowski, Rose Paisal, u

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Smith with offices located community representative who will bo an in Purlin has been accepted to the South asset to the growing ranks of the South BUDDIES TAVERN Amboy-Sayreville Rotary. Amboy-Sayreville Rotary Club. Commu- Dr. Smith who is a graduate of Rutgers nity members who wish to join the South • Catering for over 40 years University and Palmer College of Amboy-Sayreville Club should contact Jo * Weddings - Showers - FRIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL Chiropractic has been in private practice D'ARco. Membership Chairman at 390- (EAT IN ONLY) since April 1991. Dr. Smith is a member of 7071. Anniversaries - Birthdays, etc. Flounder Sandwich with Cole Slaw & the New Jersey Chiropractic Society, Ameri- • We specialize in Hot & Cold Buffets nch Fries, Dessert & Coffee or Tea can Chiropractic Association Sports Coun- •Our Food is all Home-made, Fresh & cil and the New Jersey Society Council on Bereavement Support Cooked on Premises on the Day of Your *>*>select™ oi imported BomeBeer Sports and Physical Fitness. He is the Vice The loss of a loved one can be devastat- President of Bucks Business Network of Party. ing, [fyou are having difficulty coping with New Jersey. Volunteer Coach Sayreville the loss of someone you love. Memorial SEAFOOD Boy's & Girl's track & Field Teams. Coor- Friday Fish (every friday) Medical Center can help. Beginning on dinator of Chiropractic Services-Susan G. Monday, Sept. 9, the Medical Center will Fry 11am-8pm • FISH • SHRIMP • SCALLOPS Komen Breast Cancer Foundation NJ Race Sandwiches & Platters hold a bereavement support group from 6:30 for the Cure and St. Matthias Grammar *Fish 'Scallops HOME MADE CRAB School Scoliosis Screening Program. p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for 10 consecutive Monday CAKES ETC. evenings at the South River Professional 'Shrimp, etc. Rotary President Kay Christensen de- Building. 77 Water Street, South River. The scribed their newest member as a dedicated cost per weekly session is only $10. OPEN 277 Johnson Lane, Parlin The group setting offers a safe environ- 7 DAYS (Off Washington Rd.) 721-1952 ment of mutual support. People who have Country Flea Market experienced a significant loss will explore Dance In the Park" Sept. 5 sponsored by their reactions and responses to loss as well as begin to adjust to and accept the changed St. Martha's Guild Freeholder Stephen "Pete" Dalina an- The Plays-in-the-Park production will circumstances of their lives. Other areas of nounced today the opening of "Dance-in- be directed by Michelle Massa. will be held on interest to be discussed will be the natural the-Park 5", the fifth production at Mid- Plays-in-the-Park is located at the Saturday, Sept. 14 stages of bereavement and tips on how to dlesex County's esteemed summer the- Roosevelt Park Amphitheater, Route I South at return to a normal life-style. ater, Plays-in-the-Park. This exciting in Edison, NJ, just one block south of the If you are ready to reach out and share evening of original choreography opens on Christ Church Memorial Hall Menlo Park Mall. The phone number is your concerns with others, call Betty Thursday, September 5th, and also plays 908-548-2884 and the theater has a web site Tables are available at $12 each. Bergman, LCSW, group facilitator to regis- Friday. September 6th and Saturday, Sep- at http://www.castle.netrgpc/index.html. ter at (908) 432-8167. tember 7th. Performance time is 8:00 p.m. The ticket policy remains the same as the main shows: the box office opens at Music -Tapes & CD's Computer Ratings 5:30 p.m. on performance days. Adult admission is $3.00. children 12 and under B Springsteen. Mellencamp, The Doors, - John Lennon 7.6; 20. Steppenwolf - Great- admitted free of charge. Seating is imme- ack To and many oldies entertainers greatest hits est Hits 7.6; 21. Born to Run - Springsteen diate after purchasing your tickets. You and best of tapes and CD's have recently 7.2; 22. Touching Me, Touching You - Neil must bring your own low back lawn chairs; Sch ool been graded ... by computer! All songs on Diamond 6.9; 23. Voices in the Sky - Moody we do not allow blankets or chaise lounges. each work were graded from 0-lowest to 10- Blues 6.7; 24. Best of Bread - 6.5; 25. James There are not refunds for any reason, and Our Lady of Victories School, Sayreville highest, and an average was compiled. Here Taylor's Greatest Hits - 6.1; 28. Lynyrd no rain dates. A refreshment stand is 1996-1997 they are: 1. Crossroads - Bon Jovi 9.5; 2. Skynrd Anthology - 5.9; 29. The River - located on the premises. Lonesome Jubilee - Mellencamp 9.4; 3. Springsteen 5.7: 30. Whenever We Wanted Grade 3 year old beginning, 4 year old Dance-in-the-Park 5", as the name Pre-K and Kindergarten to Grade H Beach Boys Limited Edition 9.4; 4. British - Mellencamp5.3; 31. Marshall Crenshaw's implies, is the fifth version of this popular After School Care available. Invasion (Vol. 2) 9.4; 5. Concert in the Park Greatest Hits - 5.1; 32. Eye of the Zombie - original dance program. The show boasts Number of students: 475. - Simon & Garfunkel 9.3; Bob Seeger's John Fogerty 4.9; 33. In the Dark - Grateful no less than 13 choreographers and close to School hours: Beginnings 9:00 a.m. to Greatest Hits 9.2; 7. Morrison Hotel - Doors Dead 3.1; 34. Greetings from Asbury Park - 100 dancers. The music is comprised of 11:30 a.m. - 1/2 Day Program; Pre-K 8:15 8.9; 8. Uh Huh - Mellencamp 8.8; 9. America Springsteen 2.7. famous tunes from famous movies. a.m. to 2:15 p.m.; Grades K-8 7:50 a.m. to - Greatest Hits - 8.7; 10. Best of Van 2:00 p.m. Morrison 8.4; 11. Variations - Blood, Sweat, School opens Wednesday, September & Tears 8.3; 12. Strange Days/LAWoman - SOUTH AMBOY ELKS EVENTS 4, 1996. Doors 8.2; 13. Night Moves - Bob Seeger ' Flea Market, Sept. 8, 1996,9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $12aspace. For infocall Michele at 908-721-4433, Hot lunch available. 8.1; 14. Hootie & The Blowfish - 7.9; 15. South Amboy Elks Lodge #2555, 601 Washington Rd., So. Amboy. Craft Show by Sisters Country Crafts. Sept. 17,1996,8p.m Free admission & open to the public. Telephone: (908) 254-1676, fax (908) Two On One - Doors 7.9; 16. Scarecrow - Bring a friend and have lots of fun. South Amboy Elks Lodge #2555, 601 Washington Road, 254-5066. Mellencamp 7.8; 17. Cat Stevens Greatest South Amboy. Principal: Mrs. Duane Mary Post; As- Hits 7.8; 18. Centerfield - John Fogerty 7.8; i Home Interiors and Gifts fund-raiser, Sept. 25,1996,8 p.m. Free admission & open to the public. 19. Imagine (from original motion picture) sistant Principal/Counselor: Mrs. Margaret Bring a friend and have lots of fun. South Amboy Elks Lodge #2555.. Geiger. FALL SEMESTER BEGINS SEPTEMBER 3 REGISTER NOW THROUGH AUGUST 29

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South Amboy Wins Title South Amboy's 11-year old All Stars (photo at left) won 4 out of 5 games, and downed Matawan to capture the South Amboy Youth Baseball Association's 2nd Annual Tournament Championship. The happy champions are: Kneeling (L-R) Robert Bruno, James Kenderish, Wayne Younghans, Nick Sharo, Billy Seres, Craig Damoci; Standing (L-R) Mgr. Randy Neumann, Ken Batiuk, Ben Bajkowski, Coach Walter Younghans, Brian Idyk, Robert Seikendick, Coach Bob Damoci. Congratulations on a great tourney!

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Tim Connor belted a 3-bagger ... South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 1996 13 Middlesex County College Accepting Golf Tourney Sept. 12 Applications for Fall '96 Enrollment Bogey with the best of them at Memo- rial Medical Center's 21 st annual golf tour- Are you looking for a quality higher If you would like application informa- nament on Thursday. September 12, 1996! education at an affordable price? Are you tion, please call (908) 906-2510. The day of fun and fund-raising will interested in career advancement or a trans- begin with assigned tee times beginning at fer to a four-year college or university? If Tennis Tournament 10:30 a.m. at the Battleground Country Club your answer is "Yes," Middlesex County in Tennent, New Jersey. A $ 175.00 regis- South River Recreation will hold a College has a program for you. tration fee entitles participants to an emh- tennis tournament. Categories will be boys Students applying to non-degree or non- teen-hole game followed by an elegantly 17-and-under. girls 17-and-under, men 18- certificate programs may apply up to the catered evening at the awards banquet. and-up. Trophies will be given to the win- first day of class, September 3, although a Prizes will be awarded to those players with ner in each category, and t-shins to each late fee will be assessed. December 30 is the low gross, low handicap, low callaway, participant. For more information, call Greg last day to apply for Fall 1997 admission to longest drive and closest to pin. The first Wyzykowski at 721-9174. Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Tech- hole-in-one on the Good-as-Gold Fairway nology, Nursing, Radiography, and Respi- will receive a golden $20,000. ratory Care. All proceeds will go towards the pur- The MCC Fall 1996 schedule of day GET WELL chase of medical equipment. Come out and and evening academic offerings has been enjoy the friendly competition, fresh air and Joseph Reilly of South Amboy has graduated mailed to every residence in Middlesex Get well wishes for exercise and help a worthy cause all in one from Syracuse University School of County. It contains all the information that day of fun in the sun! Management, Accounting, Summa Cum you need before applying for day or evening a speedy recovery are For those who cannot attend, sponsor- Laude. extendedto S. A. Timesfea- He is a School of Management Scholar, sessions as a full- or part-time student. Spe- ships are always available. They are a great and is a member of Beta Alpha PSI cial sections cover the New Jersey College ture writer Beverly Kovacs, form of advertising and a charitable dona- Accounting Honors Fraternity, Beta Gamma Basic Skills Placement Test, support ser- tion. Put some "fore" thought into your day Sigma, and Social Fraternity, Sigma Chi. vices and the Fall II intensive session. Sincerely, and call Memorial Medical Center at (908) Joe will be employed by Ernst & Young, Tom Burkard & Times Staff' 721-1000, ext. 2104 for your tee time to New York City. Proud parents are Bill and Pat Reilly. Congratulations, and best wishes Bogey With the Best of Them! The Spinal for the future! Column By Dr. John S. Misiewicz, D.C. From the Sports Archives I 908-238-8282 On the Road with Low Back Pain Do you remember the last time you were in your car for a long drive? You probably couldn't wait for a chance to climb out from behind the wheel to stretch your aching back, neck and shoulders. Did you wonder why driving is so tiring? Or what you could do to reduce stress and strain? It is easy to see that driving is a men- tally exhausting activity, especially when weather is bad or traffic is tied up. Many people overlook the physical effects of driv- ing. When you drive, you sit and sitting puts a great deal more strain on your lower back than sitting or lying down. Sitting in the same position for extended trips strains your spine and impairs your circulation. In many cases, your muscles will knot and spasm as a result of the reduced flow of oxygen-rich blood. Outside, stress and tension compound these physical problems by contributing to tightened muscles. Drivers bring their wor- ries from home or the office into the car and add these strains to the constant jarring of the car hitting potholes and bumps. How to beat the pain? Adjust your seat as close to the steering wheel as is comfort- able. Keep your knees bent. You shouldn't have to reach with your leg or your back to operate the brake or accelerator. This reach- ing increases the curve in your lower back. Sit in acomfortable. balanced position. Your three natural curved are balanced if you can 1943: One of St. Mary's best baseball clubs from the World War II era finished 9-6. draw a straight line from your ear. past your The Eagles are: Top Row, L-R: Joe Quintan, Ray Creed, Jay Fuller, Rich Ryan, Coach; John Zebro, Joe Lochs, Frank Norek, shoulder to your hip. Support your lumbar Jim McNamara. curve. If your car doesn't have an adequate Middle Row, L-R: Richie Schultz, Ray Downs, Jim Kenny, Tom McKeon, Jack Massing, Sal Devino, Vince Nebus, Joe lumbar support system, use a small pillow, Kilcomons. a pre-made support, or a rolled up towel to Front Row, L-R: Bob Fleming, Jerry Kelly, Reggie Carney. support your lower back. Avoid curved seat-backs and soft cushy seats. Look for firm seats with lumbar supports. Adjust your headrest properly. Use it to rest your head and relax your neck muscles when you JOHN S. MISIEWICZ, D.C. • INSURANCE are at a stop light. CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN CASES Keep your wallet out of your back pocket. Sitting on a bulky wallet for a long FREE CONSULTATION • SCOUOSIS time can aggravate back, hip and leg pain. Put your wallet in your jacket pocket. ASSOCIATES OF — NEW PATIENTS SEEN .WORKERS RELAX! You can't control the traffic, SAME DAY COMP. the weather or your boss. Try keeping a favorite tape or two in the car to help you SAYREVILLE OFFICE HOURS: unwind. Know when to stop. If your back •AUTO is bothering you, pull over and take a break. 1 MAIN ST., SAYREVILLE, NJ 08872 MON.-WED.-FRI.: INJURIES A short walk will get your blood pumping 9-12, 3-8 and release the tension of sitting. You may TUES:4-7 SAT: 9-12 NOON MEDICARE want to try some gentle stretching exercises 238-8282 to shake out the kinks! 14 August 24, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Diamond Backs Streak at 15 South Amboy"s undefeated over-30 ***There are still 2 home games re- baseball powerhouse. Diamond Backscon- maining for the fabulous Diamond Backs. tinued to roll, running their mark to a How about some fan support for this unde- perfect 15-0. A recap of the last several feated expansion team! weeks: Aug. 18: 9 a.m. vs. East Brunswick South Amboy easily handled the Phillies BridgewaterDevil Rays, 10-2. BillTarallo Aug. 25: 9 a.m. vs. Manalapan Marlins allowed only 2 hits over 5 innings, and struck out 5 forthe win. Rob Ruskuski and Niestempski Blasts Homer Brian Schafer stroked 2 hits each . . . The South Amboy's Mike Niestempski, Diamond Backs handed Bridgewater Rang- playing for Sayreville in the Home News & ers their 2nd loss of the season by a squeak- Tribune Senior League, blasted a towering ing 6-5 count. Ruskuski pitched 8 solid home run in a 9-6 setback to North Bruns- innings for the win. Billy Bright was 2 for wick, in one of his club's final contests of 4 with 4 rbi's. John Skarzynski was a the season. Way to go, Mike! perfect 3 for 3, as the locals notched win #14 ... South Amboy made it a clean Kuziemski to Coach Basketball sweep of the Bridgewater teams by blast- Jenny Kuziemski, former Hoffman ing the Giants 20-10. John Skarzynski great hoopster, 1,000 point scorer, and South pitched the last 5 innings for the win and Amboy-Sayreville Times HALL OF struck out 9. "Skeets" also went 2 for 3 at FAMER, has been hired as an Assistant bat with an rib. Kevin Hourahan drilled 2 ACE HURLERS-4 big reasons why the South Amboy Diamond Backs are currently 15-0, has Basketball Coach at the University of Vir- been the superb pitching of (L-R) Billy Bright, Robert Ruskuski, Bill Tarallo, John Skarzynski. hits and knocked in one ... ginia. Congratulations, and best of luck! 8 Enter Times Hall of Fame High School Baseball Extensive research has uncovered 8 more athletes who have qualified for the South Amboy-Sayreville Times Sports Hall of Fame. They arc: 1970 St. Mary's Players of the Decades grad and basketball star, Cindy Walczak, who became Coach of Spotswood's first Selecting the greatest players of each Rich Moore, Sisko, George Reick. First Base: Jack Bloodgood, Leo Dohan, varsity softball team in 1978, and led them decade at the local high schools is no easy Third Base: Bill Kurtz, Gominger, Jerry Drill, John Lange, Joe Zailski. to an incredible 15-4 mark and the CWC task. 1 didn't get to see 95% of these greats Gross, Jim Gent, Bob Martin, Frank Vona, Second Base: Glenn White, Nemeth, Championship. She was elected Co-Coach play at all, and most local sports fans did not Ed Sisko. Don Guerro. of the year in the Sentinel with Sayreville's get to see too many of the nominees either. Outfield: George Selover, Bob Nicho- Shortstop: Pete Inman, Bob Keegan, Janet Ryan. I would like to ask you, The Times faithful las, John Jarusiewicz, Frank Kitchen, Roger Jim Lyons, Joe Blaha, Pete Ewtuschek. In 1981, Sayreville's Boys, and Girls readers, to send your choices in for what- Lambertson, Bob Bloodgood, Joe Krygier, Third Base: Paul Nagy, Larry Kurzawa, teams both won the Middlesex County Track ever decade you are familiar with, and list Bill Bouchard, J. Covell, Ed Pietruszka, Tom House, Ray Drill. & Field championships. The following the greatest players of that time era by Jim Phillips, John Keller, Mike Charmello. Outfield: Billy Clayton, Ken Wahler, winners from those clubs, now entering the position. Send your name and phone num- St. Mary's 1950's Frank Pauloski. Ed Mackiel, Jim Reick,Tony Hall of Fame are: Tom Brady, Gene Smith, ber so 1 can verify your vote before printing Pitchers: Hal Thalman, Tom Malik, Pelican, Gary Mihok, Frank Jankowski, Fran Joe Longo, Julie Brady and Cheryl Nielsen. it in next month's Times. In about 2 months, Charlie Conroy, Tom Pristavec, Frank Chonsky. (Note: Other champions, Mike Wasko and all information will be fed into a computer, Conroy, George Spiecker. Jim Reilly, Bill St. Mary's 1960's Lisa Mitrosky have been in the Hall for 2 and the best of all of the greats will be Walton, Bob Farley, Bill Richardson, Pitchers: Joe Pohl, Jack Seaman, Ray years). selected. Weighing heavily in computer Bucko. Riddell, Frank Fitzmorris, Fred Henry, Dan data will be High School Credentials and 1980's Hoffman baseball legend. Bill Catchers: Bob Kennedy, Adam Hansell, Mike Drahos, Joe Sulkowski, Joe Awards, such as All State, All County, Indi- Moskal had a standout varsity career from Lovely, Stefanski, Tom "Tex" Leonard. Noble, Tom Dowd, John Clark, Jerry vidual championships, such as battling titles. 1985-88. In '87 he batted .427 with 7 home First Base: Pat Vona, Pete Vail, Marty Henderson. Remember, many local greats did not have runs, 21 rbi's, 35 hits, and 25 runs. He was Metzger, Joe Viggiano, Bob Thomas. Catchers: Art O'Donnell, Lou Nanna, standout years in high school, and did not selected 1st Team All Area. Congratula- Second Base: Jim Minnick, Graber, Vince Zebro, Joe "Jasko" Jaskowiak, Dan peak until several years after graduation, tions to all of the new South Amboy-Say- Kolo. Cheeseman, Bernie Mackiel. when they became professionals. If a nomi- reville Times Hall of Fame inductees! Shortstop: Pat Mullane, Frank "Tank" First Base: Joe Jankowski, Jack Kreiger, nee played in parts of 2 decades, such as Leonard, Fran Keating. John Clark, Jim Wallis, Jim Hodges, Jim 1969 and 1970, they will be placed in the Third Base: Pete Bailey, Joe Fritz. decade year where they had played their Sayreville Cops Matarangolo, Lenny Lawson, Ed South, Second Base: Al Ust, Bill Bulman, Ray most games at a specific position. Remem- Corvino. Selover, Bill Farrell, T.J. Kelly. 2nd Place ber, when you vote, it's based on only high Outfield: Frank O'Brien, Bob "Don" Shortstop: Pat Marotta, Vince school careers! Have fun! The Sayreville Little League 9-year- "Pep" Bennett, Jim Higgins, Bob Nappi, Wisniewski, Nick Charmello, Jack Phillips, olds boys All-Stars placed second in the Sayreville 1950's Frank Hackett, Norm Laricy, Perry Jim Passafiume, Joe Crowe. Washington Township Baseball Tourna- Pitchers: Bob Witkowski, Charlie Delaney, John Mullane, Joe Phillips, Bob Third Base: Dennis Nardone, Tom Vona, ment. Team members are: Brandon Aich, Kolakowski, John Marcinczyk, Charlie Stader, Charlie Nonnemacher, Paul Kurts. Dave Ertle, Jim Heffernan, Jim Gordon, Brian RobArvanites.TimBallard, Billy Durnan, Kolb, Joe Rudy. Sayreville 1960's George. Pat Hackett, Arran Johnson, Scott Kaelin, Catchers: J. Schmitt, Michalsky, Miara, Pitchers: Lenny Popowski, Dennis Outfield: George Stramback, Tom "Red" Mike Kipp, Randy Lahrman, Danny Louis, Ron Ciszewski. Dzergoski, Traszka, Bob Keister, Frank "T.K." Kelly, Joe Pohl, Jack Seaman, Charlie Pat McCarty, Brian Miklaszewski, Brad First Base: Vic Krolik, Bob Kuran. Olszewski. Schachel, Tom Fitzmorris, Frank Ruszala, Ust, and Tim Wo jcik. The team is coached Second Base: Gene Malkiewicz, Catchers: John Karlowitz, Gary Unkel, Jack O'Connor, Joe Donnelly, Tom "Moose" by Jim Wojcik, Dan Ballard and Craig Skwira, Prysak, Dusko. Szewczyk, Paul Slovik. Ruszala, Joe Vail, Jay Derent, Gary Brown, Arvanites. Shortstop: Stan Bonczek, Delikat, First Base: Dale Kurowsky, Reggie Tom "Tee" O'Connell, Tony Ruszala. Zyskowski. Carney, Billy Falgares, Gary Burdak, *Select 2 pitchers, 3 outfielders, and the Third Base: Joe Rudy. Helpa, Eddie George Lynch, Jim Campion, Terry one (1) best all around player at each posi- Popowski Jr. Popowski. tion. 1960s Local Outfield: Tom Michaels, Jack Second Base: Paul Slovik, Bob Send your ballots to: S A Times, PO Box Jankowski, J. Cannon, Zamorski. John Rodziewicz, Kevin Lynch, Blaszka. 3027. S. Amboy, NJ 08879 Bonczek, Chilken, Owens, Conover, Shortstop: Joe Deerin, Fallon, Bob Rock Bands Applegate, Fran Marchesi. Carew, Giannos, Greg Chierchie. Hoffman 1950's Third Base: Ed Fielek, George Lyme Support to Meet If you played in an area Pitchers: Dave Inman, Jim lmnan, John Armstrong, Fred Poli, Tremel. Memorial Medical Center at South S. Amboy-Sayreville Berry, Irv House, Bill Bouchard, Bob Outfield: Gary George, Roger Feltz, Amboy will host the Middlesex County Bloodgood. Frank Marchesi, John Wojcik. Bill Lehnart, Lyme Disease Support Group meeting on Rock Band in the 60's Catchers: Steve Malkiewicz, Bob JoeGabel, Nick DeBiase, Kabara, Gigliello, Wednesday, August 28, in the Medical Cen- and have a great Munck, Paul Poetsch. Lerche, Nick Marcinczyk. ter cafeteria at 7:00 p.m. People living with First Base: George Busch, John Berry, Hoffman 1960's Lyme Disease and their families are wel- memory and/or photo Tom Adams. Gominger, Bill Deutsch, Lake. Pitchers: Curt Wood, Dennis Wood, come to come and share their concerns with John Cio. Paul Nagy, Bob Keegan, Jim Tingle, Jim others. to share with our Second Base: Don Stratton, Tom Lyons. The group meets on the fourth Wednes- readers, please call the Wojciechowski. Jack Sten. Ray "Butch" Catchers: Manny Formoso. Ken Blaha. day of each month. To register call Memo- Tomaszewski. John Ewtuschek, Mike Keller, Ernie Read, rial Medical Center at (908) 721-1000, ext. SA Times at 727-0398. Shortstop: John Kovaleski, English. Bob Poetsch. 2184. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 24, 1996 15 from the Sports Archives II Glory Days in Local Sports by Tom Burkard 1938-39: Chet Sprague scored 266 points for the year to top the state Group II champions Hoffman High . . . 1943-44: St. Mary's hoopsters squeaked by Perth Amboy, 35-31, as Bob' Fleming tossed in 15 points and George Harkins 11 ... 1953: Sayreville nipped Carteret, 3-2 in the first round of the Mid- dlesex County Baseball Tournament. Joe Rudy notched the win on a fine 3-hitter, and fanned 6... 1967: The great John Somogyi poured in 51 points to lead St. Peter's to a 108-86 basketball triumph over Hoffman. Curt Wood connected for 28 points, and Billy Clayton 26... 1973: In South Amboy Men's Softball, The Bowery finished the year at 7-11. Rookie third sacker, Joe Esposito topped the club with a .500 batting avg.. in hits (26), doubles (4), and also tied for the lead in runs (17) with Alan Haag (currently a Middlesex county Freeholder), and also tied Haag and Walt Binkowski for the homer crown with (3). Tom Boycliuk paced the team with 3 The 1970-1971 Varsity Eaglettes: Front (L-R) K. Birmingham, E. Crummy, T. Gulickand E. McCarthy, co-captains; L. Nebus, triples, and Gary Novak was the ace of the J. Fleming, Back (L-R) Miss P. Smith, coach; P. Grabko, manager; K. Durnien, P. Foley, C. O'Leary, M. Kurtz, D. Hulihan, D. staff with 3 wins, going 3-4 . .. 1979: Sue Piechochinski, manager. Lambertson's 2-run double in the seventh gave St. Mary's Girls Softball squad a 2-0 1970-71 St. Mary's Eaglettes thriller over Henry Hudson . .. Diamond Dust Coach Pat Smith's talented Eaglettes, The Blue & Gold swept Hoffman by 1980: Mike Noble's double with the as they were called back then, finished at a bases loaded in the last inning gave the by Tom Burkard lopsided scores of 57-13 and 57-10. In one super 11-5. Top scorer and Co-Capt. was Eagles a nail-biting 10-9 win over East 1956 - South Amboy Little League - of those games, Gulick set a new scoring Terry Gulick. The late Ellen McCarthy was Brunswick to Vo Tech. Bill Howarth was Enterprise 7 Protection 0; Winning pitcher record for St. Mary's by burning the nets of the other Co-Capt. Rounding out the start- the winning pitcher. . . 1990: Sayreville's Joe McCarthy fired a 3-hitter to down Rich 28 points. The Saints did not fare to well ing 5 were Pat Foley, Marge Kurtz, and shortstop, Mike Ford batted .300 for the Dowling; Briggs 6 K of C1; Charlie Schackel against Sayreville, losing both contests by Kate Durnien. Top reserves were June season .. . was the winning pitcher over Jim Zdanewicz scores of 37-33 and 33-24. Fleming and Kathy Birmingham. Others ... 1966 - Sayreville Little League-K of C seeing action were: Eileen Crummy, Lynn 5 Riverside Coal 0; John Kibbler was the Nebus, Colleen O'Leary, and D. Hulihan. winner and stroked 2 hits. Ted Magee Managers were Paula Grabko and Donna drilled 3 hits for the Coal Co ... 1970 - S. Piechocinski. , , SELL IT IN THE TIMES Amboy Little Fellas-Protection 4 English Chevron 0; Ray Akerman starred at the Selling a car? a house? furniture? Or maybe getting plate and on the mound. He fired a beautiful 15 Years Ago in Local Sports... ready to clean out the attic and have that garage sale you 2-hitter and k'd 11. Ray also blasted a 1981 - Saryeville High School's Boys towering 2-run homer to help his own cause and Girls Track teams both captured the have been thinking about? ... 1971 - Sayreville Junior League-Hess Middlesex County Track & Field champi- Why not advertise it in the area's Bros. 6 Greenfield's 3; John Murphy notched onships. For the boys, Mike Wasko won the the "W" and whiffed 8; 1971 - S. Amboy 100 Meter Dash. Tom Brady set a record in #1 monthly newspaper? Men's Basketball League-Hot Dog City 70 the 110 High Hurdles by winning in 14.1. Mechanicsville Bombers 57; Rich "Ish" The Bombers relay team of Wasko, Brady, Ambroziak tossed in 15 for the winners. Gene Smith, and Joe Longo took the 1600 THE The Bombers Ernie Read took game honors Relays. with 20 points. He was followed by team- Julie Brady copped the Long Jump SOUTH AMBOY mates Bernie"Toby"Tabasko 15, and Mike with a leap of 16-10, and also the 200-Meter Colucci 14 ... 1979 - Laurel Park Girls *** SAYREVILLE Dash in 25.9, for the girls. Lisa Mitrosky Softball-Nightingales 8 Blue Jays 7; Jeanine was victorious in the 100 in 12.4. and Cheryl Van Wagenen belted 4 hits and had 5 rbi's; Neilsen tossed the Shot Put 37 feet for the Morgan Midget League-Al's Auto Body 5 county crown. TIMES Top Amusements 2; Glen Slover went 3 for 3; Sayreville Babe Ruth-O.L.V. 12 Lions 0; Coach Bill Doll's boys finished the Dan Parker spun a superb O-hitter; Saryeville year at a perfect 11-0, as did the girls club Call today for rates. 727-0398 Men's Softball-Bold Ones 23 Monaghan's under Coach Sue Maurer ... 1; Dan Ochat blasted a homer, and4 doubles, and had 6 rbi's; South Amboy Girls Soft- ball-Badgers 9 Yanks 6; Adrianne Quinton ripped 3 hits ... 1981 - S.A. Little Fellas- ST. STAN'S SCHOOL Progressive 5 First Aid 1; Dennis Leonard hurled a fabulous O-hitter and struck out 14 . . . 1984 - Lions 12 K of C 1; Winning REGISTER NOW! Pitcher Tom Kross fanned 8, and also blasted a homer and triple ... 1996-1997 SCHOOL YEAR

Pre-K Program T.H.E. GAME Kindergarten - 7th Grade by Tom Burkard -All Faiths & ethnic -3 & 4 year old programs backgrounds welcomed. Year: 1955 -Full & half day programs -Computer Program -Certified Teachers Sport: Baseball Teams: St. Mary's (0-1-1) vs. -Hot Lunches -Large fenced Sayreville (0-0) -After School Program playground Recap: Bombers Ace junior pitcher, -Low student-teacher ratio -Snacks & hot lunches Bob Witkowski fired a brilliant O-hitter and struck out 12 Saints. He also aided his own cause by blasting a towering 350-feet home run. Ed Delikat drilled a single and double, (908)254-5819 as Sayreville romped 6-1 Player-of-the-Game: Sayreville's 225 MacArthur Avenue, Sayreville, NJ Bob Witkowski 16 August 24, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

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