THE SOUTH AMBOY ••*• SAYREVILLE Date: September 21,1996 PRICELESS Vol. 5 Issue 12 O'Brien Picked Smoking Ban in in Say rev i lie South Amboy Kennedy O'Brien, who will be running South Amboy "s City Council adopted for office for the first time in November. an ordinance to prohibit smoking on Public was selected by the Sayreville Borough School properties. Anyone convicted of Council to fill Frank Makransky's recently violating this law will be fined up to $200. vacated council seat. All school properties including parking lots, O'Brien, a Republican was chosen by and outdoor athletic Reids are blanketed by the all-Democrat Council, and questions this mandate. immediately arose as to the validity of the appointment. Burgess Extended 30 Days Ronald F.. Burgess, the City of South Sayreville Gets Amboy's part-time. Acting Business Ad- ministrator will continue in this position for Credit Card at least another 30 days. Approved by the Sayreville's Borough Council approved Council lor an extension, ho has held the a credit card that will help earn money for post since July 23rd. when he relinquished the emergency squad and fire company. his position of City Finance Officer, Raritan Bay Federal Credit Union will issue the Sayreville Affinity Credit Card Three of the most well-known and respected Democrats in New Jersey gathered for some which will be adorned with the American "Pleasant Little" conversation prior to the dedication of South Amboy High School. Pictured New Members Sought flag, and Seal of Sayreville. The no-fee (L-R) Assemblyman John Wisniewski, former Governor James Florio, and South Amboy The South Amboy Senior Citizen Club Visa Card will begin helping the charities Mayor John T. O'Leary. is seeking new members (brtheirclub. You when 500 people join. At that point, Sayre- must be 60 years of age and a resident of the ville will receive 0.5 percent of the gross City of South Amboy. For additional infor- receipts charged on the card. When 1.000 New School Dedicated mation please call 525-5960. Despite sweltering heat and high hu- Guest speakers included; former Gov- join, the figure will rise to I percent of the midity, hundreds of South Amboy people ernor James Florio, Senator James gross. turned out on Sept. 3 for the dedication of McGreevey, Assemblywoman Arline PGK Dinner Sept. 28 The City of South Amboy has been the new South Amboy High School. Friscia, Assemblyman John Wisniewski. The South Amboy K of C #426 will be invited to team up with Sayreville. MaryCatherinc Noble. Board of Ed mem- Dr. Mary Jean Guidette. Middlesex County honoring Past Grand Knight George Kardos ber, and Co-Chairwoman of the Dedication School Supt.. and former South Amboy with a dinner on Sept. 28th from 7 until Golf Tourney to Committee was the MC. and did a fine job Mayor, and Freeholder, J. Thomas Cross. midnight. There will be a Prime Rib Din- with introductions, short poems, etc. The dedication of the new community ner, and Open Bar. Music will be by "Polish Aid Recreation school icccivcu pleiU) ol po.->iu\c com- Mayor Jack O'Leary's Annual Golf 100th Anniversary Ball ments in speeches from Mayor John T. Tourney will donate all proceeds to the John O'Leary. Dr. Robert Dicker. Supt., William Halloween Extravaganza M. Donnelly Foundation, who will work in Sacred Heart Church will hold its 100th Beattie, Principal, Patricia Kanecke, V.P. The Community of South Amboy will conjunction with the South Amboy Recre- Anniversary Ball on Sunday, Nov. 24 at Board of Ed., and Co-Chairwoman of the be holding their Second Annual Halloween ation on program expansion. The first of the Garden Manor in Aberdeen. Tickets are Dedication Committee. Extravaganza Wednesday, October 30th at -new programs, South Amboy Basketball, $50p/p. Cocktail hour, dinner and dancing Other dedications included a plaque in the Christ Church parish hall. for the youth of the community, has had a to Freddie K. This is our Parish's big memory of Governor Harold G. Hoffman, We are looking for the local merchants, huge turnout in registration, and appears to celebration. Please plan to participate. So and the new gymnasium was dedicated to organizations, and the many individuals be a highly successful project. that the Committee can adequately plan for James H. Croddick. His daughter Norine who participated last year to get involved Mayor O'Leary has spear-headed the this gala event, please inform them if you gave a wonderful speech on her father, and again this year. We would welcome any plans to bolster the Recreation Program, intend to join in the celebration. his life and dedication to the students and newcomers as well. and implement new activities for all ages. educational system. We are asking you to set up a booth or The John M. Donnelly Foundation, in South Amboy Blood table in the hall from yourorganization. We addition to helping the South Amboy Rec- are also asking for donations of services. reation, will also continue awarding a schol- Drive Oct. 5 Quirk Stars on Stage 1995 Hoffman High graduate, Mike merchandise, gift certificates, and money in arship, each year to a local student. The South Amboy Community Blood Quirk is really making a name for himself in exchange for the advertising of your busi- The Mayor's Golf Tourney is set for Drive, sponsored by the South Amboy Fire the acting field. In August, he had the lead nc « or organization. Volunteers to man the Oct. 7.1996 at the Glenwood Country Club Dept.. South Amboy First Aid. South Amboy in "3 Murders" at the Dessert Theater. He games arc needed as well. in Old Bridge. The event includes a shotgun Elks 2555. and South Amboy Lions Club, will also be featured in the role of the Prince Once again there will be a costume start, lunch, dinner and awards, all for $85. will be held on Sat. Oct. 5th at the S. Amboy in the "Princess and The Pea," a children's contest with unlimited games, food, prizes, for charity. You can register in advance by First Aid, Main St. & Thompson St. from play at 1st Avenue Playhouse on Sept. 21. raffles, etc. sending a check to J.M.D.F. Charity Fund. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For further info call 22, 28, and Oct. 5, 6. Congratulations. You can call Christina at 257-5121 for 317 Portia St., South Amboy, N.J. 08879 Ron at 727-2221. Mike! information. Republicans Pick DiBella Area Student Meets Joseph DiBella was selected by the Sayreville Republican Committee to run Hillary and Chelsea Clinton for Council with Kennedy O'Brien in the Deidre Kolarick. a 1995 Sayreville High Novemberelection. The pair will run against grad recently had the opportunity to meet Democrats Jeff Pawlowski and Dan DeLeva. first lady Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea. The Clintons had been visiting other Ivy League campuses in the North- ^Campaign '96 east, and stopped at Princeton to visit and have a tour of the campus, much to the delight of the Orange Key Guides, where *Times 5th Anniversary Deidre was employed for the summer. The students were invited to dinner with the ^Halloween Clintons, and enjoyed an interesting meal at J.B. Winberie's in Princeton, where they conversed with Chelsea. The Clintons were October 19 very friendly and cordial, and took time out to pose for photos with the students. It was All Deadlines truly an out-of-the ordinary day for them, and one Deidre will never forget. Deidre OCT. 19 will be a sophomore at Princeton this fall, and is considering majoring in Pre-Med. Sayreville resident, Deidre Kolarick (C) in print dress, recently had the honor of meeting first Her parents are Roberta & John Kolarick of lady Hillary Clinton (right of Deidre), and Chelsea Clinton (1 st from left) at Princeton. Others Call 727-0398 Parlin. pictured are Deidre's co-workers. 2 September 21, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times EXPIRES 9-19-96 9. Cleaners located at 115 S. Broad- Talk of the Towns Pleasant Little Trivia way, S. Amboy in '49? a. Jersey Cleaners by Tom Burkard b. Wang Cheung Cleaners c. Broadway by Tom Burkard Tailors 1. Sayrcville Mayor in 1958? a. An- Pluskota Wins Tomato Contest 10. Sayreville was originally a part of thony Popowski b. James Quaid c. Dan South Amboy's Vince Pluskota cap- S. Amboy. What year did Sayreville break Sachs tured first place in the local New Jersey away'? a. 1914b. 1876 c. 1902 2. He was not a S. Amboy Postmaster? Tomato Weigh-In held at South Amboy 11. Restaurant and catering business a. Cornelius O'Neill b. Abraham liveritl c. Foodtown. Vince's beauty weighted in at on Main.Si. Sayreville in 1976? a. Michael's Dr. Edward Haines 2.68 pounds. 2nd place went to B. A. Larkin Restaurant b. The Elm & Oak c. Jo-Anne's 3. He was a Senator from S. Amboy? a. with a 2-pounder. 3rd was Susan Mills at Restaurant ThorvaldOlsenb. Joseph McKconc. Daniel 1.68. 4th. G. Davis 1.68, 5th - Lisa Smith Chase 12. Pharmacy located at 337 S. Pine 1.05. Ave., Morgan in '57? a. Arky's b. Dr. 4. St. Mary\s Class of "71 Valedicto- The Pluskota tomato then went to the Good's c. Morgan rian? a. John Krus/eski b. John Gryl C. 19th Annual New Jersey Championship #1 HITS ON SEPTEMBER 20 Lorie Duncan Tomato Weigh-in, and placed 14th out of 1988: One Good Woman 5. This liquor store was located at 108 ANSWERS 26. The state champ weighed a whopping 1972: Black and White - Three Dog S. Broadway. S. Amboy in '54? a. Bay City La 2. a 3. c 4. b 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. 4.78 pounds! Congratulations, Vince. on a Night Liquors b. Pine Liquors c. Red's Package c 9. a 10. b I La 12. c great effort! 1962: Sherry - Four Seasons Stoic One Step Beyond Dance 1952: You Belong to Me 6. President of Sayreville National 1942: He Wears a Pair of Silver The One Step Beyond Club will be Wings Honor Society in the class of '69: a. Gail Former Principal Dies holding a Sober Dance on Friday. Oct. 4 at Sumski b. Judy Seaman c. Mary Menendes 1932: Say It Isn't So Mary "Connie" Zyskowski, 81 of Say- the South Amboy Knights of Columbus. 7. Presideni ofS. Amboy PTA in 1965- reville died on August 26. Miss Zyskowski Dances will be held on the first Friday of 66? a. Mrs. Letts b. Mrs. Lake c. Mrs. will probably be remembered by many of every month. Kurinthos The Times readers, as she was a teacher. They Knew It Was You, Nick! 8. The last Grand Marshal under the and then served as Principal of Roosevelt It seems like al 1 of our loyal readers and FOR SALE Prank Connolly Association's Si. Patrick's School in Sayreville lor 34 years, retiring in Little League baseball fans noticed thai Day Parade in S. Amboy in '78? a. John 1974. through an inadvertent error, the talented Shaugnessey b. Seamus O'Toole c. Robert Nick Shaw was listed as Nick Sharo. Well, RECORDS Hacken Craft Show - Flower Sale Nick Shaw, you arc a fine player, and con- 45 R.P.M.s gratulations on the All Star Championship. (They don't make 'em anymore) Oct. 19 Please accept our apologies for the typo. An Octoberfesl Craft Show & Flower Cirieco Back from Annual Visit 1980s MINT HALL RENTAL Sale, sponsored by the Jack & Sean South Amboy's Vic Grieco recently 114 w/picture sleeves $114 McCarthy Scholarship Fund will be held on returned from his annual reunion trip with South Amboy K of C Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knights of his old World War II Army buddies. This 147 w/plain sleeves $110 #426 Columbus in South Amboy. Crafters are year's celebration was held in Milwaukee, BOTH $215 (lots only) wanted. For more information call MaryC. Wisconsin, and Vic says "everyone had a at 525-8763. great time." 1970s GOOD-V.G. Weddings 77 - $46 (lot) * Showers Boy Scouts Flea Market Nov. 2 1960s GOOD-V.G. * Parties Boy Scout Troop 91 holds meetings on The Catholic Daughters and South Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the First Amboy K of C #426 will sponsor a Flea 46 - $27 (lot) Baptist Church in South Amboy. New Market on Sat., Nov. 2 at the K of C Parking RESERVE NOW members are welcome. For information Lot on Stevens Ave. Tables are $ 10 each. Call 721-3369 please contact: Mr. Dan Sibol, Scoutmaster To reserve call Steve, 727-1707 or Fay at - (908) 899-6074 or Mr. Gary Kuhn. Assis- 721-7314. Call 721-2025 tant Scoutmaster - (908) 727-6710. Serving the youth and local community for 80 years! Trip to Lancaster Oct. 26 SOUTH AMBOY mm A shopping trip to Lancaster. PA will SAYREVILLE TIMES take place on Sat., Oct. 26. The first stop is P.O. 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FINE FOOD AND SPIRITS KITCHEN OPEN 11 A.M. -1A.M. Daily Specials Irish- American Thursday's are Frozen Pina Golf Club olada Outing Twice Is Nice Antiques & Collectibles SAT.. OCT..) - 9 A.M. Twice Is Nice Antiques & Collectibles is located in nearby historic Keyport at 24 West Front St. Owned by sisters Rose Uloszas and Marie Rogalski for COME IN OR CALL FOB nearly 3 years, the shop offers a huge quantity of antiques, collectibles, country ETAILS Pool Tournaments items, reproductions, and gift items as well. For a trip back in time, to all different eras, stop in Twice Is Nice and browse. Friday - 9 Ball It's an experience you'll never-forget. The beauty and memories of those good Sunday - 8 Ball old days is captured throughout this large storefront. The shop is organized in All Are Welcome to Play different sections, to make it more convenient to find what you are seeking. On One of Our 3 Pool Tables! If you are in the market for furniture. Twice Is Nice has some of the finest pre-owned furniture around. They also carry new and pre-owned gifts. Offering old time shopping at old time prices, you may find that one of a kind Depression Glass, Cookie Jar, Teapot, or other collectible you've been looking for. As far H5No. FeltusSt. as service, Twice Is Nice is the best. Owners Rose & Marie always seem to be Watch your smiling, and are more than willing to assist their customers on a one-on-one 'favorite NFL South Amboy basis. .Teams Here! A popular item for local historical buffs is the "Images of Keyport" book (908) written by Keyport resident Timothy Regan. FREE BUFFET Anyone who enjoys the finer things in life, such as antiques, nostalgia, etc., should check out Twice Is Nice Antiques & Collectibles at 24 W. Front St., Keyport, or call Rose or Marie at 888-9596. 525-3630 The Twice Is Nice motto is most appropriate: "It's the place where your First time shopping is Twice Is Nice." 132 So. Pine Ave. So. Amboy, NJ Letter to the Editor All Souls ho's (908) 525-9262 An open letter to the South Amboy Board of Education: Preparation OPEN 7 DAYS We, the people, implore you to incor- A Preparation for all Souls Day pro- STORE HOURS porate the name of Harold G. Hoffman into gram for those grieving the loss of a loved 11am-9pm Sun.-Thurs. the name of our new school. As you are well one is being sponsored by the Inter-Parish 11am-10pm Fri. & Sat. aware, the taxpayers of this fine city ex- Bereavement Ministry on October 4th and ubs?and .more pressed their sentiments by way of a popu- 5th at St. Mary's Parish in Colts Neck. lar vote to restore the honorable name of Guided by Rev. Gerald P. Ruane. PhD. * Who's "Thin Crust" Pizza Hoffman upon our new school complex. director of the Sacred Heart Institute in * Real Homemade Salads Let it be known that our intentions are West Caldwell and author of "The Life- * Who Caters All Parties simple - to keep our local history intact and Death Mystery," the program will include a not to be forgotten as time passes us by. We one-woman presentation of "Mary, Woman * Daily Luncheon Specials & Homemade Soups should not allow ourselves to lose pride, at the Tomb," by Betty Ann Leeseberg- * Subs, Deli Sandwiches, Sloppy Who's remembrance, and recognition of the past. Lange. Please, do not let another historical name The Friday, October 4 session is from * Speed Who along by Calling Ahead meet its demise. Instill in our youth the 7:30 to 9:40 p.m. The Saturday program is * Who Tries to Accomodate All importance of our 1.4 square mile heritage. scheduled 9:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. The Special Requests Too hot to cook'.'.' Call Who's It seems that today hardly anyone is enticed suggested donation is $7 until September and have a delicious lunch or dinner to preserve history, but rather insistent to 20, and $20 after that date. For information * Price Subject to change Without Notice without working up a sweat! make their own. and registration, call (908) 842-0785. We are at your mercy for this decision to hopefully acknowledge our community's t past. Retain the name of Harold G. Hoffman Knights Donate with the glory of the purple and gold. If you $3700 cannot find change in your hearts, then, The Our Lady of Victory Council 2061 kindly let the people decide at the next of The Knights of Columbus will present a 80 MAIN STREET • SAYREVILLE Board of Education election by having a check for $3700.00 to the Sayreville Chap- referendum placed on the ballot. ter of the Society for Brain Injured Chil- ^GREAT PRIC Respectfully awaiting your reply. dren. (908) 238-5077 j£ BELOW "^ Friends and Alumni of Harold G. The funds were collected during the Hoffman DIAMONDS Knights annual "Tootsie Roll Drive." The Over 20 Years of Reliability RE-MOUNTED Edward Szatkowski, Class of 1965 Knights volunteer their time and efforts WHILE YOU every year to collect donations at retail Feel Safe and Secure WAIT locations and major intersections in the bor- with the Expert Jeweler! QcmoAaJAuatlGWA to ough of Sayreville, for the benefit of local brain injured youngsters. [Jcuuce & £>tic 4>'etendon The Tootsie Roll name comes from the * Complete Jewelry Service LARGE > Knight's tradition of offering a few Tootsie SELECTION OF %_ ontke w/iik oj Roll candies as a thank you to those who * We Buy Gold RINGS FOR "T donate. RE-MOUNTS iMfr Cfid The presentation will take place at a * We Size Rings and Do Repairs ^P7 MkifL% £ee Communion Breakfast on September 8, at the council home on Washington Road, * We Repair Watches and Clocks 4Ai 8tk Parlin. For tickets and information call Dennis McGivor or Tom Kelly at 908-257- * We have a Large Selection of Jewelry 2061. 4 September 21, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Yearbook - Sayreville 1956 The Bevvy Report by Beverly Kovacs my kids who that particular day was stuck by Tom Burkard - V.P., Barbara Fritz - Sec, Robert Rees - I never realized how many people read taking me commented, "Dr. Tarn, you've Sayreville High's Class of '56 returned Treas Cute nicknames in the Class of '56 and enjoyed my crazy little columns. To all known my mother for 20 years and she has for their final year in the Fall of '55, and you were: Whitey, Goldie, Snafu. Butch, Twins of you I thank you for your kind sentiments no patience." They're right, I don't, I just can be rest assured most of them were listen- Inc.. Buddy, Red. Honey. Dit-Dot, Cookie.. and comments of "Where is she?" while I want to be able to fend for myself! To my ing to the big song hits Yellow Rose of Texas, . Some of the members of this line class were: am recuperating from my fractured knee friends in the South Amboy First Aid Squad. Bill Haley & The Comets Rock Around The Barbara Beattie. Terrcnce Brais. Ethel and sprained knee cap. There are not too I thank you for your care and kindness on Clock, and a song called Ain't That A Shame. Domolki, Janice Hawkes, Alice Millroy, many (I should say) any places I am allowed both rushes to the emergency room. The Margaret Walsh was Principal, and some George Jinks, Grant Loya, Joseph Jones. Ken to go, nor with the restrictions of a walker best was (my kids) as I call them. Chris of her popular faculty consisted of: Mary Kraft. John Kuc,CarolLastein,TheresaK.ukie, things I can do for myself. Aside from Ryan told me the night I did this at the Dulemba, Helen Halata, Monica Kalbach. Charles Nafus, Richard Rubeck, Hedwig feeling sorry for myself, I keep thinking of Firemens' Carnival, and I insisted I could Grace Mcrshon, Rosalie Rubino, Francis Scibek, Norman Tardy, Frank Weber, Shirley all the people who are far worse off than me get up and was alright, "Mrs. K. when we StaregO . . . School Secretaries were Betty Weeks, Rita Schuh, Alvin Zach ... and how they have to manage. May the were kids and got hurt you told us what to Kroeger, Marion Samscl, Margaret Trent ... Senior Athletes were: Robert Wicklund. Lord bless them with the strength and pa- do, and we had to listen. Trust me, you're Class President was George Michalik, Walt Malkiewicz, Rich Clune, Robert tience to go on. Being a person always on hurt, and now you have to listen." Boy. was V.P. - Robert Vicklund, Sec. - Eleanor Robe, Witkowski, C. Applegate, Vince Chitren, R. the go and doing for myself, this is like he right, and does that make you feel old! Treas. - Dolores Roginski... Co-Editors of Kuran, George Michalik, John Lajewski . .. prison. My orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tarn, His father Jim and I chuckled over that a few the yearbook were Vincent Chitren and Ruth Morgan was Capt. of the Twirlers. and with his bubbly sense of humor keeps say- days later being rushed back for an allergic Dolores Roginski, while Ruth Morgan was Lorraine Majewski was Drum Majorette ... ing, "Have patience, in 3 to 6 more weeks reaction to medication I was given for my Editor of the school newspaper.. .The Senior Captain of the Cheerleaders was Joan this will pass." Easy for him to say! One of leg. The ER staff in both South Amboy and Play was a 3 act comedy called "Beauty and Nawalany . . . On Graduation Day, the top JFK Medical were both top notch even the Beef... Other social events included the song in the U.S. was Wayward Wind. Say- without George Clooney and Noah Wyley. Kick-off Dance, ( hrist mas Carnival, and trip reville High's Class of 1956 featured Vince St. Stan's Hey, a girl can dream, can't she?! To my to Washington, D.C. . . . Vince Chitren was Chitren as Valedictorian, and Nancy Albro as kids who think I don't appreciate all they've President of the Student Council. Nancy Albro Salutatorian ... Officers Elected done for me, being I'm "so cranky," I DO St. Stanislaus Kostka Holy Name appreciate everything you've all done, even Society, Sayreville has announced its my son-in-law!!! My good friends the News From the First Baptist Church newly elected officers: Edward Puchalski. Burkards, Cathy McCarthy, the Heffernarts, by Ruth Connors of each month at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship President; Thomas Weber, Vice Presi- the Sabos, the Tuckers, Jackie, Laura, We've started a new season with Pastor Hall. They are making plans for their annual dent; Edward Jurkiewicz, Secretary, Gladys, Little Nancy, Monique, Jeff from Donald Knauer as our new clergyman, you Craft and Bake Sale which will be held on Raymond Lajewski, Treasurer, and Petersons, my friends from Center Deli, and could say we are off to a new beginning, November 2. 1996. Stanley Das/.kiewicz, Marhall. Installa- my Aunt Ella and Uncle Whitey, thank you which is good because that means changes Our ABW Mission Circle is always ac- tion took place on Sunday, September 8 all for being my shoulders to cry on. You and each change can become a new adventure tive on ihe third Monday of each month they during the 7:30 a.m. Mass by Fr. Leon never know who your true friends are until while learning God's wonderful words. Each meet to take care of business affairs in Fellow- Aniszczyk, pastor and spiritual director. you need them! For now I can only watch one of US teaches and witnesses differently so ship Hall at 10:00 a.m. On the second Thurs- The first meeting of the new season was the world go by out my front window, and we are looking forward to a wonderful year. day of each month they have a Work Day held on Monday. September 9. think of all the places 1 could be going and Plans are being made for Pastor Knauer's starting at 1():(K) a.m. Some of the projects things I could be doing in just 3 to 6 more installation which will probably be sometime they work on are: weeks. God give me the strength to wait in October. Invitations will be sent oul. 1. Collecting used postage stamps and 4. Making patch work squares out of patiently! (Ha! Ha!) So if you happen to be Sunday School (.lasses arc open from cutting them for old envelopes. This money leftover remnants that are donated from dif- riding up my street, just give the prisoner a 9:30-10:30 a.m.. each Sunday for all ages. is used to help defray expenses for needy ferent sources. little honk and wave and I'll wave back! 5. Making roller bandages out of do- Sunday Worship Service starts at 11 :(K) students on Colcgio Bautista, Santa Anns, El Hope to be out and see you soon!!! a.m. with Pastor Don delivering his great Salvadore, Central America. nated old sheets for the Missionaries. If you want to help we would gladly accept old P.S. To my daughters Nancy and Diane, messages on Spiritual Warfare. Communion 2. Used sweaters are sent to the Hill my friend Nancy. Little Nancy, and last but Sunday is the first Sunday of each month. We Tribes on Thailand. envelopes with stamps, sweaters, old glasses, pieces of remnants and old sheets. not least my son Robert, I wish you all very are indeed enjoying our air conditioning. 3. Collecting old eye glasses for New Happy Birthdays and an abundance of joy Ladies Aid Society meets the first Friday Eyes for the Needy. For more information please call Vir- ginia Dailey at 908-727-5819. for the coming year!!! KARATE WILL GIVE YOU AN EDGE IN LIFE!

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If that is the case, so be it. like to extend a special welcome to the new It is still a fact that, both human and animal, students and their families as we look for- (908) 727-3988 extra weight puts a strain on the heart and >s ward to working with them throughout the downright uncomfortable. year. Also, a warm welcome to the new faculty and staff members that have joined Monday, Sept. 16 - Lunch will be served! Flea season is still here so please check St. Stan's School, in particular the new your pet. Besides the discomfort of itching, principal. Roseann Johnson. Thanks to the That's right! Our long awaited LUNCH TIME opening is finally here. fleas can cause an allergic reaction (not just painting, redecorating and upgrading that scratching, but biting the skin raw), swal- was done throughout the school building 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 lowing certain fleas can result in tapeworms during the summer months, we have a beau- enjoy it all week long. (white rice-like pieces near rectum), and an tiful facility and look forward to a very infestation in your home. New products on exciting year. Judging by the Pre-K enroll- LUNCH HOURS DINNER HOURS the market are a big help. PROGRAM stops ment, which is more than double last year's. Monday-Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-Midnight the flea's reproductive cycle but does not it seems we are looking forward to an even Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. 5:00 p.m.-Midnight kill them. ADVANTAGE kills them, which more promising and exciting future. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. 7:00 p.m-Midnight • is my preference at this time. I would rather have dead fleas than sterile fleas. Both PROGRAM and ADVANTAGE, for dogs Announcing the Sacred and cats, are given once a month. PRO- Sundays Every NFL Game GRAM is by mouth and ADVANTAGE is Heart Youth Ministry applied to the back of the neck. If the above If you are a high school student who is See every game here on our 11 large TVs. Up to 9 games at one time! See is too expensive, there are powders, sprays looking to get to know God better, AND every down of every NFL game every week all season long. Enjoy our special and foam. Talk it over with your vet, but do make terrific new friends. AND have an $2.00 menu on Sundays. Every item on the menu is $2.00. amazingly fun time, why not join us each something. Just as you would not like bugs Bar Pies • Cheese Nachos • Mozzerella Sticks Saturday (starting Sept. 28) for 5:30 p.m. crawling on your skin, biting and drawing • Hot Dogs • Cheese Steaks • Roasted Clams Mass and the meeting that follows in the blood, neither does your pet. Please, do not • Burgers • Pork Roll and more!!! let him/her suffer. Parish House (building in Church parking • Tacos • Hot Wings lot). We need you to make this year a • Chicken Fingers • Sausage Sandwich If you own a pet, be a responsible pet success!! owner. Local Students Attend Boating Class - Oct. 1 Mount Saint Mary Academy Monday Night Football The United States Coast Guard Auxil- The 1996-97 academic year began on iary Flotilla 21 will beholding its "Basic- Monday, September 9 for 10 area young • $1.00 Frosted Mugs • Shot Specials Skills and Seamanship" course at the Sayre- women who attend Mount Saint Mary Acad- • Free Halftime Buffets • Hot/Cold Buffets ville Senior Citizens Center on Main Street, emy in Watchung. New Jersey. Seniors Sayreville, NJ. The class will start on Octo- Lauren Blumber. Ashley Scott. Amy Janes, ber 1. 1996 and be held on 10 Tuesday Kate Reynolds. Mary Ellen Bowes. evenings from 7:30 p.m. lo 9:30p.m. There,. Meaghan Spezzi, and Mona hakhoury and Tuesday is Pizza Day' is a nominal charge per student, which cov- juniors Lisa Forte and Sophie George were ers the facilities and all course materials. joined this year by Jessica Fassett, a mem- Class registration is the first evening of ber of the Class of 2000. These students $2 Bar Pies » Eat in Specials only! class from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and is open to men. who are graduates of Sayreville Middle $5.95 Large Pies- women and children 10 and older. Take out also available. School. Our Lady of Victories and Saint Fresh dough made on premises and cooked in our brick ovens. Pizzas are Course topics include: Mary's are involved in many activities de- available every day for eat-in or take out starting September 16th. Just call Which Boat is for You, Equipment. spite their distant van commute to school. ahead for your take out orders! Trailering. Boat Handling, Aids to Naviga- Mount Saint Mary Academy is a pri- tion. vate Catholic school for girls grades 9-12 Navigation Rules, Piloting, Powering located at 1645 Highway 22 at Terrill Road Your Boat, Lines and Knots, Weather. Com- in Watchung. It is administered by the Thursday is "Pasta Day" munications, Inland Boating, and Personal Sisters of Mercy of New Jersey and offers a Watercraft. program of challenging academics with This course is now a requirement for all honors and advanced placement courses, EVERY ITEM ON THE MENU IS $3.95 individuals under the age of 17 who plan to varsity sports, art. music, and special inter- operate a boat or a jet ski in the state of New est clubs. Students hail from 75 different • Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce SANDWICHES Jersey. The class offers detailed instruc- communities within a 35 mile radius of the • Chicken & Broccoli over Linguini • Meatball Parmigiana tion, audio visual presentations, and hands- school. An Open House is scheduled for • Fettucini Alfredo • Chicken Parmigiana on experience in the classroom. Sunday, October 20 at 1:30 p.m. and en- • Ziti & Meatballs • Sausage with For more information, please contact trance testing is Saturday, November 2 for • Mini Cheese Raviolis peppers & onions Ed Ferraro (908) 583-5167, Carla Rosen students seeking admission for the fall 1997 • Cavatelli & Broccoli and more! (908) 238-6986, or Martin Tremarco (908) term. Contact the Director of Admissions, • Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair and more! 721-8641. They will be happy to answer Mrs. Donna Venezia Toryak at (908) 756- any further questions. 1750 for further information. Friday is "Fish Fry"

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Local officials recently met in Sayreville with a delegation from Hailar City. China to exchange cultures and ideas. Notable in photo, starting 2nd from left: Mary Novak, Councilwoman, Mayor James Zagata, Donna Zagata, Assemblyman John Wisniewski, Mayor Shao Shi Ming, Jack Skutnik, organizer of the event. Times H.O.F. Craft Program Oct. 3 The South Amboy-Sayreville Times The children's department of the SPORTS HALL OF FAME welcomes the Dowdell Library, Second Street and North following new members: Stevens Avenue will hold an evening craft A.J. Sabine, who had an outstanding program for children in grades K and up. track career at Sayreville High, and was The program will take place on Thursday selected 1 st team All-County in the TNT in 1980. evening October 3rd at 6:30 p.m. In-person Mark. Lewis, an All-County selection registration will begin on September 26th in in the Home News in the late 80's. as a DH. the children's room. For more information he starred mainly as a heavy-hitting catcher call 721-6060. forCoach George Krzyzanowski's Hoffman Governors. Mickey Roberts was Sayreville's su- Jxdio*a' per catcher, and an All-State pick in 1967. X 7» Mike & £uAaa 'ledeAca ANY 1 WHOLE PLAY YOUR ( Did We Miss Anyone? on iJJOMA l SUB LUCKY In last month's article in The Times 25tk kJeddmti 1- AnnuieMasud. $ listing High School Baseball Players of the on Auxf*<*d 7iU. 99 LOTTO HERE! Decades, we were informed that 2 Sayre- 2 TAY ville catchers should be on the chart. Bill WUkloue Cm * Remember* we are OL*u Zl +TAX Mandy in the '50"s, and Mickey Roberts in your complete the'60's. We agree, whole-heartedly! Are A)» M One Per Customer & ^bad Comaa, convenience store there any others that may have been unin- %U Mom EXPIRES 10-31-96 tentionally slighted? Let us know. ^~^\ m Mam & jbad "^ededco-,

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BROADWAY BAGELS - At last! South Amboy's own Brooklyn Style Bagel Shop. Owners Stephen Brancaccio (L_ and Robert Gemellaro (C) are shown giving out a bagel sample to South Amboy's Matt Gonsalves at the Street Festival. BROADWAY BAGELS has recently opened at 105 S. Broadway. Their telephone is 316-1160. Offering some of the tastiest Bagels around at very reasonable prices, they also carry a full line of Boar's Head Cold Cuts. Muffins, Croissants, Italian Bread & Rolls from Brooklyn, Coffee, Soft Drinks and Dairy Products. D'Agostino I Smith DeAnne M. D'Agostino, daughter of The bride is a graduate of Saint Mary's, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred D'Agostino of South South Amboy. and Niagara University. New Amboy was married to Craig M. Smith, son York. She is employed as a Registered of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith of Cherry Nurse in the Neo Natal Unit at Saint Hill, New Jersey, on Saturday, June 22. Christopher's Children's Hospital in Phila- GARDEN CENTER 1996 at St. Rose of Lima Church of Haddon delphia. & I^VND^C^VPING Heights, New Jersey. The groom is a graduate of Montville High, Montville, New Jersey and The Catho- Fall Is In The Air! lic University of America, Washington, D.C. Come see our large selection of indoor He is employed as a Master Plumber in i|fr and outdoor Halloween & Fall The Spinal Cherry Hill, New Jersey. 9 ^*^- Decorations! . , . Best Man was Scott Smith, Matron of Mumg Punipkins Gourds Column Honor was Carla Coelho, Bridesmaids were « Hay Bales • Cornstalks • Indian Corn Robin Manley, Barb Smith, Julie Pancio. • Shrubs • Mulch • Top Soil By Dr. John S. Misiewicz, D.C. • FALL LANDSCAPING • CLEAN UP 908-238-8282 Eileen Brady: Junior Bridesmaids were •THATCHING 'FIREWOOD Nichole Riedinger and Kerri Smith, the Open 7 days Flower Girl was Sara Coelho. Groomsmen Free Landscaping Estimates * Bursitis Left Untreated were James Donahue. Bryan Smith. Al Can Become Arthritis D'Agostino. and Tom Smith; the Ring Bearer 1831 ROUTE 35 SOUTH Of the almost eight million people who was Edward Riedinger. MORGAN SECTION suffer with the recurring and agonizing pains The reception was held at the Eagles OF S>YREVIU,E , §1)7 of bursitis, chiropractic is fast becoming the Nest Country club in Deptford, New Jersey. treatment of choice. Chiropractors provide The couple honeymooned in Italy. gentle treatment to correct the cause of this The new Mr. and Mrs. Smith reside in often disabling condition. Lindenwold, New Jersey. "his" is a suffix meaning "inflamma- Michael W. Freda, D.M.D. tion of the bursae" and tendonitis is "inflam- MonaghansWins Perth mation of the tendons." The classic signs of inflammation are pain, heat, redness, and Amboy Title ORTHODONTIST swelling. These inflammations can occur in Monaghan House continued their domi- almost any joint, however, the shoulder, nance of the Perth Amboy Slow Pitch Soft- elbow, and the knee are generally the most ball League, as they swept the Flat Iron common areas of involvement Tavern to win their 3rd consecutive Major BRACES The joints have a padded sac and glands Division championship. which produce fluid for lubrication. The In the semis, the Irish watering hole for delicate balance of the joint's fluids and ripped Dunnigan's 10-3 and 12-2. to set the coordination of movement is controlled by stage for the Flat Iron finale, which wasn't the nervous system. too thrilling for Perth Amboy supporters, as Children Occasionally, due to trauma and/or Monaghan House blasted the Perth contin- stress, muscles along the spine will contract gent, 9-1. and 7-1 to retain their crown. & Adults severely enough or long enough to pull the Larry Parsons picked up all 4 pitching spine out of its normal alignment, producing victories, and received plenty of offense 777 WASHINGTON ROAD • PARLIN pressure on nerves to the glands and joints. from Randy Neumann who ripped 5 hits and Without the proper nerve supply to the vari- scored 5 runs. Mark Herdmann had 4 hits ous glands and joints, the viscosity of fluids and scored 4, Gary Aich 5 rbi's. Chuck 257-2000 and slipperiness of the fluids can be af- Prusakowski4rbi's. What a team! Nation- fected. If these tendons and bursal sacs are als in "97? Spec. License # 3386 not properly lubricated, they may tend to become inflamed or hot. This would be somewhat like two moving mechanical parts that do not have sufficient lubrication and become hot and sometimes "freeze up." In JOHN S. MISIEWICZ, D.C. • INSURANCE the body, this could be a frozen shoulder or CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN CASES other joints which lose some or all of their range of motion. •SCOLIOSIS The problem may not become painfully FREE CONSULTATION apparent until the joint has become irritated ^ ASSOCIATES OF ,_ NEW PATIENTS SEEN by extended use or injury, but when it does, • WORKERS one of the more effective treatment ap- SAME DAY COMP. proaches is the restoration of the normal nerve supply to the affected joint by gentle SAYREVILLE OFFICE HOURS: spinal manipulation, physical therapy, and •AUTO stretching, which allows it to relubricate and 1 MAIN ST., SAYREVILLE, NJ 08872 MON.-WED.-FRI.: INJURIES heal naturally. 9-12, 3-8 Time is a friend of disease. Left un- • MEDICARE treated, bursitis can become arthritis! 238-8282 TUES:4-7 SAT: 9-12 NOON Call our office for an appointment to- day! 10 September 21, 1996 South Amboy-Sayreville Times hoopsters . . . 1968: The Eagles nipped St. Woodbridgc. Bob Nanco notched the win Glory Days in Joseph's of Metuchen 7-6 in diamond play, . . . 1987: Piscataway Tech trounced St. T.H.E. GAME Local Sports as Joe "Nipper" Noble struck out 9, and Mary's baseball club, 12-1. Sean Pelletier by Tom Burkard crunched a triple . . . by Tom Burkard ripped an rbi double. Tom "Red" Kelly YEAR: 1957 stroked 2 singles and had 2 ribbies. Tom 1936: St. Mary's basketball SPORT: Baseball "Moose" Ruszala contributed a 2-run single, team downed St. Regis. New Memoriam TEAMS: Hoffman (2-6) vs. St. Mary's York, 38-31, as Woodrow and Joe "Jasko" Jaskowiak drilled 2 hits . . . 1972-73: Dan Salerno was Sayreville's top to Louis Meszaros (I-6) City Series "Woody" McCarthy pumped in One year ago, September 23rd, LINEUPS - Hoffman: Jim Gent 3B. 17 points and Joe Bulman added wrestler with a superb 20-2-1 mark for Coach Chcskin's 5-9 Bombers. Salerno won the God came and took my husband Rich Moore SS. Bob Bloodgood CF, Paul 13 ... 1949: The top 4 hitters for Poetsch C. Mike Channello LF, Tom Adams the year on the Blue & Gold nine ' New Brunswick Christmas Tourney, the Louis Meszaros home. He is al- District title, and came in 2nd in the Region 1B, Dave Inman 2B. John Berry P, George were: Bill "Biff" McKcon .458, Jack Vail ways in my heart, prayers and Selover RF: St. Mary's: Pat Mullane SS, .410, Jerry Conors ,361, Bob "Ace" . . . 1975: JFK downed St. Mary's girls tennis team, 4-1. The doubles duo of Jill memories. John Graber 2B, Tom Pristavec P, Bob Hennessey .304 . . . 1957: The Governors Thomas IB, Bob "Roek" Stader CF, Joe trounced Jarnesburg, 56-34 in their season Sharkey & Kathy Brown notched a victory His Loving Wife, . . . 1980: Mark McSpaddcn's clutch 2-run Phillips LF. Tom Leonard C, Paul Kurtz opener. Bob Bloodgood and Bob Martin Catherine Meszaros, RF, Ed Corviho 3B, Res. 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Kelly has father was always backing him. and he had also BUDDIES TAVERN been the skipper since the end of 1986, and been a good player." has guided his club to the World Series Jim Carey: "1 remember when he came to the Awards Dinner at the K of C, and he told the Championships in '87 and '91. This season kids about the hardships of playing minor league Plan for Christmas Now! despite the loss of Kirby Puckett, and lack ball. He talked about how rough it was riding the Book your Christmas Party with us by r of experienced players, he has guided Min- bus and moving every day." October 31st and receive an extra 10% | FRIDAY LUNCH SPECIAL | nesota to a near .500 record, and they have Joe Jaskowiak (now of California): "It was Discount on your Entire Bill!!! You may Fri. 11A.M.-3 P.M. (EAT IN ONLY) been challenging for the wild card spot in tough playing against Kelly in the Little League, I Flounder Sandwich with Cole Slaw & I stop in a Buddies Mon.-Fri. to book your party. 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I remember him coming in Tish 'Scallops lowing local people offered their early memories from center field just to strike a batter out in Babe *Shrimp, etc. (every friday) of Tom "Red"-TK" Kelly: Ruth All Stars and AAABA games. • FISH • SHRIMP • SCALLOPS Jim Holovacko: "He went to school with Most of all. although I saw other athletes BUS TRIP TO Sandwiches & Platters my brother Tommy, and was always at Vets that had better physical attributes, Kelly's ATLANTIC CITY HOME MADE CRAB playing pickup games. He had that big left perserverance. hard work, and determination CAKES ETC. handed bat. and balls would just fly out! He was made the difference for him. You can still see OCT. 20 always just a little step above everyone else. He that today, when he's throwing BP before the never had an arrogant attitude. He always played Twins games. 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Swanson Named All Star South Amboy Knights of Columbus #426 PGK George Kardos (R) presents Janine Swanson, a talented senior athlete a check for $2,000 to Alexander Scocco at St. Mary High, was selected as an All-Star (C) for the Sayreville Association For Sayreville Cyclone, the Recreation U10 Team members: Harry Douglas, Craig recently at the Prestigious Keystone State Invi- Brain Injured Children. Gene Witkowski Boys Travel Team made their debut at the Guzkowski, Brian Miklaszewski, Kevin tational Basketball Camp held at Albright Col- (L) was Chairman for this Tootsie Roll Roxbury Kickoff Classic on August 24 & Ryan, Daniel Ferreira, Matt Janas, Greg lege. Way to go, Janine! fundraiser. 25, taking 1st place with a 3-0-1 record. Patul lo. Thomas Tesar, Sal Guerriera, Randy Lahrman, Richie Poplowski and Jeff Toth. Head Coach Bill Patullo, Assistant Coaches Dennis Guszkowski and Lexie Poplowski. Congratulations, Cyclone!

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But, as "Kobe" did for countless big Field in South Amboy, while competing in games during his career, he rose to the his favorite spoil in the world - Softball. occasion, and lovingly cared and dedicated Kaboski's team, Monaghan House II his life to them, right up until his departure was trailing Monaghan House 1.7-1. and as on the "Heavenbound Express." "Kobe" was a fairly big guy in stature, but very few of us could match the love in his huge heart. A fiercecompetitor. who did not like to lose, (and rarely did), he exempli- fied good sportsmanship. John was a top- notch pitcher and flawless fielder, and could really hit line drives down the left field line (I know, he hit enough off of me!) Most people arc lucky enough to say that they may have one best friend in life. "Kobe" had an uncanny ability t'o make everyone feel like they were one of his best The Monaghan House II sofiball club has over 300 years experience and is still a top- friends, and to him they were all very im- contender. Pictured (L-R): Jack O'Connor, Ray Leonard, Fred Henry, Al Gomolka Jr., Ed O'Connor, Bob Howarth, the late John Kaboski (who died suddenly an hour after this photo portant. Although his health was not tip-top was taken), Ron Croddick. Kneeling is Jack Conlon. Missing from photo are Poncho the last couple of years, he really didn't O'Connor, Joe Noble, Gary Lange, and Wally Nebus. have too many outlets for relaxation, and after a hard day of work, and caring for his mother and grandmother, he looked for- 300 Years Softball Experience ward to competing on the softball diamond. by Tom Burkard as the core which kept this close-knit bunch he was taking his warmup tosses lor the 5th John "Kobe" Koboski lived a wonder- The 1996 version of the Monaghan together. inning, he stepped back and collapsed, send- ful, model life, quite possibly saintly, al- House II Men's Softball team is without a This star-studded cast of seasoned veter- ing all in attendance into a frenzy of trying ways giving of himself, and you can rest doubt, the most experienced group in the ans and theiryears experience included: "Pon- to help him, and also get the First Aid for assured that he is the #1 softball pitcher on league, boasting a combined 300 plus years cho" O'Connor (26 yrs.), Fred Henry (25), their fallen friend and teammate. The 25- the Heaven All Star Team. God Bless, experience. Ray Leonard (25), Joe Noble (25), Bob "Ho" year softball vet was later pronounced dead •'Kobe." Competing in the South Amboy Men's Howarth (25). Al Gomolka Jr. (25). the late at Memorial Medical Center, shocking and Softball League, these diamond gladiators and beloved John "Kobe" Kaboski (25), who saddening locals who knew and respected have played tons of softball, and played it passed away 3 days after this interview. 1 him. "Kobe"-A Friend to All very well, thank you, as almost all of the asked "Kobe" how it felt to beat teams so much To know John "Kobe" Kaboski was to players have been on championship clubs. younger, and he said quite candidly, "The by Tom Burkard Still highly competitive, Monaghan House same as it did when we were younger." Other love him. I had the honor of knowing John Kaboski touched many lives, and "Kobe" since the mid-60's at St. Mary's 11 finishedth e regular season at 7-3, qualify- (alented vets are: Jack "Okie" O'Connor (25). not only on the softball diamond. The ing forthe league playoffs by finishing in the Gary Lange (24), Ron "Chiefy" Croddick High, and found him to be a straight shooter. following people were gracious enough to No b.s., he was always honest and to the top 4 of 10 teams. (24), Wally Nebus (20), Jack Conlon (19), and share their thoughts and memories about This was really an outstanding achieve- Ed O'Connor (16). Almost all of the players point. He had a great sense of humor, and "Kobe:" was a generous guy, who would literally ment for a team composed of mostly 40 interviewed had several points in common. Fred Henry: "He was a friend to every- give you the shirt off of his back, if you years old or more competing against much They said they loved to play softball. enjoyed body. I felt very fortunate to have known needed it. younger opponents, many young enough to getting out of the house for recreation, and him as long as I did. It was a heartfelt loss. enjoyed being with their good friends for so "Kobe" did not participate in varsity be their own sons. It was a pleasure being his friend." many years. Fred Henry said, "It's most sports in high school, but played C.Y.O. The playoffs did not work out as ex- Joe Noble: "The team chipped in and satisfying to be able to hang around with the basketball for Sacred Heart. He started pected forMonnghan 's T7, nnd ncrtwlly fumed we got him some flowers, and on it we put same guys for 25 years. It's really unusual the playing sofiball in '71 with Poncho's Pilots, out to be one of the saddest experiences in "teammate forever." It really wasn't just way people move around." Ray Leonard and loved sofiball from the start. I don't their lives, as their superstar pitcher, John playing softball. John was a close friend of joked, "I played with Tom Roberts, and now believe he was really gung-ho softball at Kaboski collapsed and died during their first mine 12 months out of the year. He was his sons, and I'd like to one day play on a team this point, and did noi gel there until the late playoff game against Monaghan House I. Santa Claus at Christmas time for the kids. with the grandson of one of my present team- 197()'s when he took over pitching full (Read our special feature: "Kobe"- A Friend It's going to be a real tough blow." mates." Jack O'Connor said that "I like to get time. "Kobe" was good when he started to All). Overall in the playoffs, this club John Skarzynski Sr.: "Cousin John was out of the house, and enjoy playing with the chucking, but really got better and better f i n ished 2-2, and how they could continue on a gentleman on the field and a gentleman after this tragedy is a tribute to their mental guys, and talking about the old days." through the I98()\s and 9()'s. as his desire off the field." and dedication to play softball kept grow- toughness. True, lifetime friendships... that's what Gary Lange: "John was a great guy. A ing. Kaboski's 200 plus career pitching What is really incredible about this this game is really about, isn't it? The neighbor at one time and a good friend. He victories in the South Amboy League are unique group is that seven of them have been Monaghan House II team exemplifies this. enjoyed playing, and was a great competi- presently the All-Time record, best in local playing together (on and off) since 1971, and Their true feelings and emotions for each other tor. When I came back from vacation, I all fused together to comprise the 1996 ros- were nevermore evident throughout the wake history. couldn't believe what had happened." Somewhere along the way on his rise to ter. Back in '71, Jon "Poncho" O'Connor, and funeral of their great friend and teammate Tom Kalman: "He was a good lifetime who was a "70 rookie with the classic Mike's John "Kobe" Kaboski. softball superstardom, his mother and grand- friend. I watched him grow up. My dad, Corner crew, formed his own Poncho's Pi- This is truly a wonderful group of guys, Mike Kalrnan, the barber, used to cut his lots team. Many of the players were ac- who not only share a common love of the game hair." quaintances of his from St. Mary's High, and of softball, but also a certain camaraderie that Bob Howarth: "Great gentleman, kind they all turned out to be wonderful friend- extends beyond the fence and into everyday Our Pitcher - to all. He will be missed horribly." ships that would last a lifetime, with softball life. Sonny Sabine: "Kobe was probably A Eulogy one of the toughest competitors I ever played by Al Gpmolka, Jr. against. No matter how good his team was, Monaghan I Wins Title Times Poet Laureate c. 1996 he played tough and they were always com- Our team took the field for this city league petitive. He had a heart of gold. The guy game took care of his mother and grandmother, Our pitcher strode out to his mound and not too many people would have done that, forsake a lot of their own personal We played with a zeal 'til that fifth inning life." came Mary Kay Noble: "His kindness. He When our pitcher fell quick to the ground loved singing the SOQgI'mA Girl Watcher. "- We cried, we prayed, we begged God's Gary Aich: "His love of the game of accord - sofiball. and how he enjoyed it the most - "Kobe" died playing the game he adored... playing it and being on the field." It seems his life's calling was dedication Bob Geant: "Good guy, always there. To his family and friends - foremost Never had a bad word to say." But his joy and edification Randy Neumann: "The way he handled Was to pitch - utmost himself on the mound. He was always A man of decency and religious conviction smiling and joking around with the batters. Truly loved by all was "Kobe" letting you know where he was going to pitch you. He'd try to make you laugh." Son, brother, workmate, friend, whatever Jim Holovacko: "lean remember when depiction he. Fred Henry, and Joe Noble formed a None nicer on all of this globe team, just out of high school. Every year His only foes were opponents lineups come playoff time, Kobe was always on the Monaghan House I and Neumann Construction locked horns in the '96 South Amboy Slow Who'd respect and admire his fame mound. He pitched his team to the playoffs Pitch championship series. Both clubs have long championship histories, and are two of the But to those who know, it was on the field of again, and they were always winners. More best in all of Middlesex County. In game #1 winning pitcher, Bob Nanco went 3 for 3 with an rbi, as Monaghan's romped to a 7-2 victory. Monaghan's continued to play air-tight defense, life importantly, out in the street, he was such a and get timely hits, as they took the final contest, 6-1. The champions received contributions Where "Kobe" pitched his perfect game. nice guy. He was laid-back, a real gentle- man, who never bad-mouthed anyone, and from just about everyone in the lineup in the finale. Members of the 1996 Monaghan House Dedicated in memory of my teammate always had a good word for everybody." I championship squad are: Gary Aich, Eric Veit, Chuck Prusakowski. Rich McCutcheon, Bob and dear friend, John Kaboski Nanco, Ed English, Ken Garrero, Dennis Aheam, Don Applegate, Corey Bastek, Rick Bonis, Pat Rock. Congratulations! South Amboy-Sayreville Times September 21, 1996 15 Martial Arts Expert IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK HINT: Don't look for thr "Xinja Type"Hollywood portrays. Here's some things to look for: Has developed self-confidence and in control in any situation They're more disciplined and self motivated They're coordinated and healthy They're characterized by TOMATO KING-South Amboy's Vince Pluskota proudly displays his prize winning 2.68 pounds beauty, which won him $50 and a $25 gift certificate. good grades and have become excellent students They're well behaved, they stay Diamond Backs Finish 18-1 in school and out of trouble

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TOP HITTERS-For the powerhouse South Amboy Diamond Backs have been (L-R): Billy Bright, John Skarzynski, Fred Aparicio, Dennis Tapra.

A huge crowd attended South Amboy's Septemberfest Street Festival. Here was the view on Broadway facing Augusta St.

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