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South Amboy Awaits New Police Officers New Police Vehicles In Sayreville The city of South Amboy will be getting On July 11th, Borough of Sayreville four new police vehicles in September. The Clerk Theresa Farbaniec administered the City Council approved the purchase of two oath of office to two new police officers, 2017 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, Officer Victoria Puccio and Officer Crystyna and two Chevy Tahoes, totaling $194,670.18 Burt. The officers are now doing 8 weeks after discussing it at the July 6 City Council of field training, and will then be assigned business meeting. The Fords will be coming to patrol squads in the Uniform Division. from Winner Ford in Cherry Hill, and the Congratulations and best of luck officers! Chevys from Day Chevrolet in Monroeville, PA.. Business Administrator Camille Tooker BBQ Showdown said that the city did not purchase vehicles last year, but has done so annually in the past. Sept. 25 Join the City of South Amboy and iRun She also noted that all the new vehicles will New Jersey for the return of BBQ Showdown, be used for patrol. the hottest BBQ festival in Central Jersey. Robert's Cleaners The event will be held at the beautiful Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, 1 Keenan Way (off John Is Back T. O’Leary Blvd.), on Sunday, Sept. 25 from By Steve Schmid 12 noon to 6 p.m. Robert's Cleaners is pleased to be back in The annual Independence Engine Hose Co. #1 Antique & Classic Car Show & Flea Market was held The BBQ Showdown features the best the 881 Main St. Sayreville Mall and serving on August 7th under sunny skies. There was a great turnout of cars and spectators. Pictured are gourmet BBQ food vendors in the area, with their old customers. Robert's Cleaners has Tom Mulvey (l) with his 1963 Corvette behind him and Jim Kopystecky (r) with his 1969 Corvette plenty of retail vendors and exhibitors. There far right. See more photos on pages 13 and 21. (Photo by Brian Stratton} been a family owned and operated business will be live music on stage all day, with local since 1987. They are professional dry cleaners bands. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and all services are done on the premises. 2016 Business Leaders family, friends, and most of all your appetite! The Chamber of Commerce serving who unselfishly donate their time and Business has been good since they re-opened Admission is FREE! For more info, visit the Old Bridge, Sayreville and South Amboy volunteer to make their community a better in mid April and they are thrilled their loyal event website: www.irunnj.com. announced the recipients of this year’s place. These recipients are The Friendly Sons customers have returned so quickly. You can This annual event is held with the Business Leader of the Year Awards. The of the Shillelagh for Old Bridge, Sayreville like them at Facebook. Robert's Cleaners is cooperation of the County of Middlesex. at 881 Main St. Sayreville and their phone annual awards are presented to honor local Association for Brain Injured Children for number is 732-525-2660. business people who have worked to improve Sayreville, and Friends of South Amboy for Frog Hollow 5K Run & and expand business opportunities in our South Amboy. Police Auxiliary communities. The awards will be presented at a dinner Health Walk The Chamber is pleased to announce to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25th at the Grand On its new date, Sunday September 11th, Carnival that this year's recipients of The Business Marquis, Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ. runners and walkers from all around our area Sayreville Police Auxiliary will be Leader of the Year Awards are: Old Bridge The event begins 6 p.m. The cost is $80 per will gather together for the 39th annual Frog holding a Carnival on Wednesday Aug. 31 Honoree; Ajay Barthwal, Old Bridge Drugs & person. A souvenir program commemorating Hollow Swim and Tennis Club 5K Run and through Sat. Sept. 3 at Kennedy Park, 825 Surgical, Sayreville Honoree; Brian Roberts, this celebration is now being prepared. Health Walk. “I’m excited about the new Washington Rd., Parlin. Parking will be Refinement Co. and South Amboy Honoree; Individuals and businesses throughout the date, says race director, Dan McCrone. “ available at Sayreville War Memorial High Anthony Puccio, South Amboy Pizza Palace. community can show their support by placing The past few years, our race conflicted with School. Carnival hours are Wed.-Fri., 6-11 The honorees are being recognized for their messages of goodwill in its pages. the Frog Hollow swim team’s dual meet p.m., and Sat. 4-11 p.m. Come on out for charitable efforts and support for business To purchase tickets, or to place a schedule. Many of our swim families want some serious family fun! Rides, delicious in their towns. congratulatory ad in the program journal, to participate in the run, so we decided to food, games and great music. In addition to presenting the Business please contact the Chamber of Commerce at move the date to accommodate everyone, Leader Awards, the Chamber will also be 732 607 6340 or visit our website at www. and since all race proceeds will benefit South 9/11 Memorial honoring organizations from each community chamberofcommerceobssa.org. Amboy’s fire and first aid, the new date of 9/11 seemed a perfect choice.” Service This year’s course has been certified by USA By Ex-Chief Rich Kosmoski, BA, MS Track & Field and will run through the streets On September 11, 2016, we will look of South Amboy and beautiful Waterfront back and remember the events that unfolded Park, starting with an 8:30 AM Fun Run, and in our country 15 years earlier, a day of followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM. unprecedented shock and suffering in the First, second, and third place medals and history of the United States. On September trophies will be awarded by age group. The 11, 2001, our country was brutally attacked entry fee is $20 in advance, $25 day of race, by terrorists in an effort to destroy our way and includes a commemorative t-shirt, post of living through freedom and democracy. race picnic, and all day swimming and tennis Innocent people were literally slaughtered for paid participants. “We’re coming up on on the ground and in the air. Many first our 40th year with the 5K”, McCrone said, responders who rushed to aid these innocent “and I’m really proud of the money we’ve people were also killed under these horrific raised for South Amboy’s first responders. I conditions. hope everyone will show their support and On September 11, 2016, we will pause come out for this great event.” and remember the victims of the terrorist For more information about the Frog Hollow attacks on the World Trade Center, the 5K Race, or to download a registration form, Pentagon, and in the fields of Shanksville, go to www.froghollowswim.com. Same day PA., and honor our heroes who continue to race registration starts at 7:30 AM on Sunday fight against terrorism. morning. The Frog Hollow Swim and Tennis Sayreville American Legion Lenape Post #211 Honor Guard recently conducted a service and The Borough of Sayreville will be Club is located on Ferris St. off of South Pine conducting a 911 Memorial Service to honor placement of a grave marker at St. Mary’s Cemetery for Frank Wieczorkowski who was killed in World War I. Pictured following the service and placement are (l-r) Carmen Spezzi, Sayreville Mayor Ave. in South Amboy, NJ. For additional and remember the victims of that tragedy to be Kennedy O’Brien, Steve Makwinski, nephew of Wieczorkowski, Congressman Frank Pallone, Rev. information, or if interested in sponsoring held at the 911 Memorial Site on Washington Stanley Gromadzki, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Rich Kosmoski, Past Commander of Sayreville the race, please call race director, Danny Road, 7:00pm, on Saturday, September 10th. American Legion Lenape Post 211. (Photo by Tom Burkard) See more on page 20. 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Councilman Art Rittenhouse was elected and served as a Delegate at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland Ohio from July 18, 2016 to July 21, 2016. The Convention nominated Donald J. Trump as their candidate for President of the United States and Mike Pence for Vice President of the United States. The Delegation's seats were in the front of the hall next to the New York Delegation. This was due to the work Governor Chris Christie did with the Trump campaign. Congratulations must go out to the City of Cleveland for the excellent job they did with security for all the delegates and visitors to the Convention. Also, Homeland Security, FBI, Secret Service and the police units from around the Country that assisted. (Photo/Info Submitted) Talk Of The Towns By Tom Burkard 50th Anniversary Celebrated years old, he became a Sayreville Board of A special congratulations wish goes out Education member. Capt. Kenneth Kucharz to former South Amboy residents Mr. & Mrs. D.D.S. U.S. Navy (R) 73, of Parlin died on Joe Blaha, who recently celebrated their 50th Aug. 7. He served in Vietnam from 1969- Wedding Anniversary. May you have many 70, and continued serving in the Navy for more, and God Bless! 31 years before retiring in ‘99. He received Bera Wins Scholarship many ribbons and awards for his outstanding Taylor Bera, who recently graduated military career. Anna “Mimi” Lyfko, 95, from Sayreville War Memorial High formerly of Parlin died on Aug. 8. She School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship worked for 15 years as executive secretary from Middlesex County Retired Educators. for National Lead Industries in Sayreville Congratulations, Taylor! prior to her retirement. Anna Peters, 89, of Tree Service Celebrating 30th Anniversary South Amboy died on Aug. 15. She was an Congratulations to Bob Jerome, owner of active member with the South Amboy Senior Jerome Tree Service on the 30th Anniversary Citizens, and Ladies AOH. Anna was also of his business. The tree service is experts a longtime Democratic Committeewoman. in tree & stump removal, pruning, topping, Lawrence Craig, 59, of Parlin died on Aug. and tree feeding, and has done highly- 15. He was a Police Sergeant in the Carteret commendable work, both residential and Police Dept. commercial throughout the local area. If May we always keep their happy you need any tree service at all, call the memories alive. best in the business, Bob Jerome at Jerome Tree Service, 732-727-4929 for your FREE estimates. In Memoriam Kathryn Cirillo, 72, of South Amboy died on July 23. She was a realtor with Century 21, and also a member of the Ladies AOH in South Amboy. Jimmy Camerato, 21, of Sayreville died on July 30. He was Crew Leader for Camerato Landscaping, South Amboy for the last 6 years. Benjamin “Iker” Zygmond, 91, of Sayreville died on Aug. 6. He was a World War II Army veteran, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge, liberated Dachau concentration camp, and swept through Munich. Dr. Edward “Dr. Jazz,” Jasionowski, 94, of Sayreville died on Aug. 7. He formed the Sayreville Medical Group many years ago, and restricted his practice to Obstetrics (OB) and Gynecology (GYN). He delivered over 9,000 babies in his career. In addition, he was Assistant Professor of (OB)-(GYN) at Rutgers Medical School. After retiring from the medical field at 75

There is still plenty of time to get your delicious vegetables and fruits at Dieker’s Farm, located at 801 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy. Jack Skutnik (l) of Parlin is another satisfied customer, as the staff from ( l-r) Megan Quinlan, Abby Rugel, and owner Jim Dieker assist him. Dieker’s has been a popular stop for local shopper since 1903! (Photo by Tom Burkard) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 3 Business Of The Month Colleen’s Kitchen & Catering

Carol Johnson, owner of Colleen’s Kitchen & Catering stands in front of her popular business, which is located at 115 South Broadway, South Amboy. (Photo by Tom Burkard) Colleen’s Kitchen & Catering has been Beef & Cheese, and the Turkey Breast, in business for 10 years, and is one of the Ham & Cheese. The Club Sandwich is most popular eateries in the local area. also a Triple Decker and includes tomato, Colleen’s, owned by Sayreville native/South lettuce & bacon. Amboy resident, Carol Johnson, offers an Other specialty Hot items are Meatball outstanding menu of food, including subs, Parm; California Hamburger with lettuce, homemade salads, homemade soups, thin tomato, onion & mayo; the Patty Melt with crust pizza, and much more, as well as Swiss cheese & sautéed onions; Chicken breakfast to help you start your day on a Parm; California Chicken; Chicken Fingers, full stomach. You can get a tasty Breakfast and much more. Carol creates one of the Sandwich and a drink for under $5 plus tax. tastiest wraps around. Breakfast is served all day long. As a matter of fact, every item on this Colleen’s also caters for all events, large huge menu is incredibly delicious! or small, and if you’ve got something special The excellent variety is endless at planned or are having a get-together with Colleen’s, with all types of Hot Dogs, family or friends, give Carol a call to whip French Fries, Cheese Fries, Jalapeno up some great food for you and your guests. Poppers, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Colleen’s also features Sub Platters, all kinds of salads, and Vegetarian favorites ½ pan items, and those famous 3, 4, and such as the Veggie Melt, Pizza Sub, and 6- foot subs, just perfect for all your needs. Eggplant Parm. If you’ve been a bit busy, and don’t have If you’re looking for a perfect gift for time to cook, try Colleen’s Made-To-Order someone, don’t forget to get a Colleen’s dinners. Gift Certificate for all occasions. Carol Colleen’s Kitchen & Catering menu Johnson offers one of the finest and most features 24 different submarine sandwiches, complete food menus around at Colleen’s 8 different Sloppy’s/Club Sandwiches. Kitchen & Catering, located at 115 South The top Sloppy’s are the Ham & Cheese; Broadway, South Amboy. Store hours are Roast Beef; Turkey Breast & Cheese; Tuna Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. to 3 & Cheese. The Sloppy is a Triple Decker p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Save some sandwich with coleslaw & Russian dressing. time by calling in your order at 732-525- Great Club Sandwiches include the Roast 9262 or Fax 732-525-5355. OLV Seniors September Meeting The initial meeting of the 2016- for the 2016-2017 season will be presented. 2017 OLV Seniors will be held on Friday, These trips include two trips to the Sands September 9, 2016 at 1:30 PM in Monsignor Casino in Bethlehem, PA on February 26 Hall. After our business meeting, we will have and March 19. The group is also sponsoring a presentation by members of the Venetian a trip on April 6th to Sight and Sound to see Rehabilitation about their services. Lunch is Jonah. The last trip is the Azalea Festival being graciously provided by the speakers. from April 27 -30. Deposits of $20 for a day You do not need to sign up for the lunch. trip and $50 for a multi-day trip are due upon Annual dues of $10.00 will be collected signing up for the trip. from members by our Membership Non-perishable food items are needed chairwoman, Mary Bouchard. Membership for the St. Vincent de Paul Society food bank. will be taken from September to December. For further information, please contact Balance for all remaining 2016 trips is Teri Yetsko at 732-727-7639. due at the September meeting. Four new trips Save the Date!!! Beacon Pointe St. Mary Church will be holding a Garage Sale reunion mass honoring past teachers and staff Beacon Pointe community garage sale members of St. Mary Elementary School on event will be held on Saturday, September Sunday, November 13th at the 10 a.m. mass. A 17th from 9:00am-2:00pm. Entrance to the brunch will take place immediately following community is located on Second Street mass in St. Pat's Hall. Alumni of St. Mary and Broadway in South Amboy. THIS IS Elementary School are also encouraged to ONE HUGE GARAGE SALE...WAY TOO attend and thank those ladies and gentleman MANY ITEMS TO LIST…everything from who taught and served St. Mary Parish over furniture, appliances, clothing, baby and kids the year's. toys and way more. Free Movie Night Brooklyn Christmas The South Amboy Knights of Columbus Council #426 is hosting is hosting a FREE Light Tour movie on Friday September 23 at Council The OLV Senior Group is sponsoring a home 308 Fourth Street " MIRACLES FROM trip to the world famous Christmas Lights HEAVEN " Based on the incredible true story. and Decorations of Dyker Heights on Friday, Its an uplifting and inspiring story of family, December 16, 2016. The cost of the trip is faith, forgiveness, healing and miracles. $165 which includes a delicious dinner at the Movie starts at 7 PM but doors open 5:30, famous Tommaso Restaurant with singing and if you would like, come for a Pasta, chef Tom Verdillo, bus transportation, bus meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert dinner gratuity, and snacks. A deposit of $20.00 is before the movie. The cost for the dinner is due upon signing. For further information $5 adults and $3 child. please contact Finita at 732-721-5081. 4 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Hoffman Multi-Class Yearbook - Sayreville, 1966 by Tom Burkard Reunion As Sayreville High's Class of 1966 Theresa Pietrulewicz. Karen Salmon, Jean The Harold G. Hoffman Multi-Class started their final year in September of '65, Snee, Robert Solook, Theresa Trzaska, Linda reunion will be held on September 25, 2016 some fabulous songs were topping the AM Veit, John Wisniewski, Robert Wickley ... from 1 PM through 5 PM at Mara's Restaurant radio playlists. "Help" by The Beatles was #l, Stan Bettner was Editor-in-Chief of "Quo located at Rte. 35 North and Catherine Street followed closely by Dylan's "Like a Rolling Vadis," and Sheila Miklaszewski held the in South Amboy. The cost is $55.00. Checks Stone," The Beach Boys "California Girls," same title for the school newspaper . . . should be sent to Susan Mattsson at 241 and the beautiful ballad "Unchained Melody" Joyce Melnick was President of the National Cindy Street Old Bridge NJ 08857. Please by the Righteous Bros. At the Washington Honor Society... The school play "Sound of try to attend and make this a gala affair. If Rd. educational facility, Vincent Abbatiello Music" ran from March 24-26, 1966. Terry you have any questions, you can call 732- was School Superintendent. Some of the Marchesi was Capt. of the Cheerleaders... 721-2956 and leave a message. fine faculty included: Ruth Zdanewicz, Lois Arlene Dziedzic was Capt. of Color Guard Bake Sale Jankowski, Carol Kadi, Ethel Belgard, Francis ... Sue Merinsky was Capt. of the Twirlers, Kessler Rehabilitation Center will hold a Eskra, Frank Zagata, Robert Decker, Janet and Debbie Fontana was Majorette ... bake sale fundraiser on Monday, September Scott. Tony Jozefowicz was Senior Class The talented senior athletes were: George 12th from 9am-6pm to benefit the American President, Mike Rock, V.P., Sue Merinsky - Armstrong, Thomas Beninato, Stanley Cancer Society. Please stop by and support Sec, Sue Paris - Treas. Sheila Miklaszewski Bittner, Joseph Darmento, John DeLucia, this important cause! Kessler Rehabilitation was Valedictorian, Gail Sowa - Salutatorian Philip DeFort, Robert Engelhardt, Roger Center is located at South Amboy Medical ... The Student Council was comprised of Feltz, Michael Gallas, Thomas Himmelreich, Center, 540 Bordentown Ave, Suite 4700 President Kathleen Campbell, V.P. George Dennis Jensen, Tony Jozefowicz, Joseph (the former South Amboy Hospital). For Armstrong, Sec. Marge Lehnert, Treas. Chris Kloc, James Kozlowski, Thomas Kozak, more information, call 732-525-0123 or visit Kwiatkowski . . . Some of the super seniors of Robert Lehnert, Donald Mandy, Michael kessler-pt.com. '66 were: John Bates, Ruth Boehm, Margaret Marangio, Michael Marcinczyk, Robert Bongiovanni, Janis Breese, Steve Brignoli, McLaughlin, Harold Mertens Jr., Donald Kathryn Brow, Gary Burkshot, Robert O'Such, Alfred Pawlowski, Costy Pawlowski, Ciak, Wayne Chorpita, Vernon Chevalier, Donald Popowski, Todd Randall, Michael Linda Coyle, Arthur Crosby, Richard Duma, Rock, Ronald Sabat, Peter Scala, William Warren Eberle, Donald Fross, Glenn Giles, Senkowski, Frank Toscano, Steven Carol Gull, Thomas Gurgul, Shawn Hackett, Wisniewski, Thomas Wisniewski, Joseph Christine Hand, Kenneth Kelly, James Wojcik, Leonard Zaleski (Sayreville teacher). Kosmoski, Patricia Kulpa, Dennis Laffey, Joseph Lukie, John Maher, Joseph Market, A PRAYER FOR HEALING Lord, you invited all who are burdened to come to William Masterson, Val McCracken, John You. Allow your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Misiewicz, Sandra Miller, Thomas Nagle, Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Kathleen Nebus, Carol Obit, Patricia Obit, Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need. Help me Susan Paris, William Pease. Karen Peterson, to lead others to You by my example. Most loving heart of Jesus, bring me health in my body and spirit so that I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently with Time Capsule To Be this life that you have created. Amen -S.R.. Unearthed By Melissa Brinamen 1996 was the year of the Summer Why Should I Olympics returning to America, when Advertise? Nintendo 64 was released and when Dolly the A man wakes up after sleeping on an sheep was the first mammal to be successfully advertised bed. He washes with advertised cloned. Relive this snapshot in time by soap, shaves with an advertised razor, helping us unearth the time capsules buried eats advertised cereal, puts on advertised twenty years ago by teacher Ms. Debbie clothes, and glances at his advertised watch. Rivera and her classes at what was then He rides to work in an advertised car, sits the brand new South Amboy Middle/High at an advertised desk, and writes with an School. The unearthing will take place on advertised pen. Yet this man hesitates to Monday, September 19. 2016 (rain date Sept. advertise, saying that advertising does not 20th) at 6:00pm in the front of the school. pay. Finally, when his unadvertised business Light refreshments will be served and artifacts goes under, he will advertise it for sale, but from recently opened time capsules will be then is too late! Call The SA Times today!, on display. 732-727-0398 or 732-841-5249.

Boy Scout Troop 91 of South Amboy gathered at Camp Dill to celebrate its 100th anniversary on July 17, 2016 during their summer encampment in Clinton Township, NJ. (Photo/Story Submitted) Troop 91 100th Anniversary Boy Scout Troop 91 of South Amboy to be the oldest Troop in the Monmouth recognized its 100th anniversary on July Council and one of the oldest Scout Troops 17, 2016 during their summer encampment in the United States. Weekly meetings take in Clinton Township, NJ. The event took place every Monday night at 7:30PM in the place at Camp Dill, where the troop has been First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy camping every summer for over 90 years. The on Broadway, which has been the Troop’s event was attended by many former Troop Sponsor for the last 12 years. Prior to that, 91 members and their families, in addition the troop was sponsored for 88 years by the to the entire current Troop membership and now defunct First Baptist Church of South families. In the 100-year history of the Amboy. Troop, there have been only 16 Scoutmasters The current leadership of the Troop and 10 Troop Committee Chairmen. The includes over 20 active leaders, including 8 anniversary event was unique in that 6 of Eagle Scouts, and totaling over 600 years of the Scoutmasters were in attendance, with scouting experience. This includes several the oldest being Mr. William Keller, who led young, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable the Troop from 1959 until 1965. leaders. Because of this, the Troop is very The Troop was chartered by the Boy confident that it has the leadership in place Scouts of America in 1916 as Troop 1 and to guide it in the future and looks forward to the named was changed to Troop 91 in 1926 the next 100 years. by the Raritan Council. Troop 91 is proud South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 5 6 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

65th Reunion-Sayreville High School Class of 1951 held its 65th Reunion at Mara’s in South Amboy on July 7th. Pictured top row (l-r) Fred Kreiss, Ron Burkshot, Joe Bruno, Al Noble, Ed Krzyzkowski, Ralph Holthausen. Seated (l-r) Helen Januszewski Kupcho, Hope Bright Wolk, Marian McCutcheon Gregoire, Eleanor Paprota Haber, Joan Yanas Ogorek, Roberta Talbot Pietruski. (Photo/info submitted) Summer Memories Of Long Ago By Tom Burkard If you grew up in South Amboy or in South Amboy, and also putting baseball Sayreville way back in the 1950’s or 60’s, you cards in the spokes to get motorcycle sound lived in a very different world. It’s wasn’t only effects...Remember when the Hula-Hoop locally, but all over the country, as lifestyles, craze hit the U.S.? ...The 1960’s riots in Perth hobbies, and activities were hardly anything Amboy...Going to Prasnal’s, Joe Smokes, or like things are today. Janas’ stores to buy baseball cards...Summer I wonder if kids in 2016 could imagine nights sitting on the front porch with friends not having a cell phone, i-pads, tablets, cable and playing “Name That Tune” by humming TV, computers, and playing games on their popular songs...Summer block dances at tablets. Oh yeah, we had tablets too, but the basketball court on George St. in South they were the marble black & white ones Amboy...C.Y.O. dances at Sacred Heart Hall, for school. and slow dancing to Carl Scott & The Jades Back in the 1960’s, summers were lots playing “What Time Is It,” or “Sitting In The of fun, just doing simple things believe it or Park.”...Catching ladybugs and grasshoppers not, and the following article may give you off of rose bushes, and occasionally bees. At a little insight on what the “Baby Boomers” night we would catch fireflies, which were of South Amboy were up to. called lightning bugs back then...Flipping In my neighborhood, mostly sports- baseball cards (No one cared if they were oriented activities were a daily thing, such bent or scratched)...Day trips to Freedomland, as playing 4 to 6, 9-inning games of wiffle Palisades Park, Keansburg, Asbury Park, ball a day, or “Steammin’ In” with a sponge Seaside Heights...Summer recreation ball or Spalding “Pinky” and a regular wood programs in local parks with counselors (arts baseball bat. For a change of pace, playing & crafts)...Bus trips to big league baseball “Curb Ball” out in the street, or “Three Flies games...Playing baseball in the local youth Up,” or “Run The Bases.” “Home Run leagues...The U.S. Navy ships in Raritan Derby” was always a challenge, as we hit Bay, and long lines of locals waiting to board wiffle balls until they fell apart and could them during “Salt Water Day”...Great end- no longer be taped. When we had an official of-the-season Little League picnics at South “big” game at night in the Little League or Amboy Water Works, when it was time to Babe Ruth League, we tried to take it easy turn in your uniforms…”Christmas In July,” with our daily neighborhood games. when Santa Claus visited the Raritan Bay on How about those summer reading lists a boat…Band rehearsals on my side porch for school? Selections such as “Tom Sawyer,” with my first group, “The In-Between,” and “Huckleberry Finn,” “White Fang,” “Call of immediately afterwards going to baseball the Wild,” “Day Of Infamy” and more, were practice with Coach Danny Lewis’ South required (not necessarily enjoyed) reading Amboy Mid-County League team in ‘66, and over summer vacation... Many kids and adults his Carlton League club in ‘67... would go huckleberry (blueberry) picking Playing baseball at Pappa’s Field on at various local wooded areas. In my case Wilmont St., and Alpine St., and batting it was at the end of Railroad Ave. in South towards the railroad tracks. A home run was Amboy... Parents would take youngsters to on the tracks, and the only one who could hit fill jugs of spring water to bring home from that far was John Pappa. The field was mostly Crossman’s natural spring, or Bordentown “sugar” sand as we called it, actually white Ave. by the railroad crossing, not far from beach sand...Going on rare day trips to Sandy where Sunshine Biscuit Co. was located. Hook, for a day at the beach, (Thanks to my (Poland Springs had not arrived in NJ back big sister Estelle, who drove us)...Getting to then)... People went swimming at the South see an occasional movie at Perth Amboy’s Amboy Beach (Where I met jellyfish for the Majestic or Royal Theatres, with the most first time, ouch!), Morgan Beach, and after memorable being “Safe At Home,” a 1962 it was completed, at Frog Hollow Swim & movie featuring Mickey Mantle and Roger Tennis Club... Crabbing and fishing was big Maris. We also saw a Halloween spectacular at the South Amboy Coal Docks, and Morgan show there, with “live” monsters running Creek... Kids had plenty of fun at Melrose, around and scaring the kids...Hundreds of catching pollywogs (tadpoles), and frogs at cars with local families going to the South what was known as the “Frog Pond (Which Amboy landfill to watch the 4th of July was located between the Parkway toll plaza fireworks by the Bay...The Sportsmen’s and Pearl Motel)...Watching the horrors of Show in Perth Amboy in Perth Amboy the Vietnam War every night on the news... where we got to meet big league baseball Walking up the railroad tracks to the Dairy star Don Newcombe of the Dodgers... We Maid (On Washington Rd. in Parlin) for ice walked almost everywhere back then, and cream or milkshakes...Taking day trips “way at night we’d go down to the Ridgeway over” to Perth Amboy on the Marathon bus Tavern, owned by Stella Jurski for sodas to with none other than the popular bus driver, go, and then just hang out at the bus stop on “Red” Wilson at the wheel. Our favorite stop the corner of Conover St. & Ridgeway Ave. was Stan Morris’ Melody Shop, where we right next to Anton & Chuck’s, talking sports, bought the top 45 rpm records of the day... music and other things that were important Getting haircuts at Albert Jerome’s Barber to youngsters back then...How about those Shop in Mechanicsville, and later at Bob’s big trucks that came around in the summer Barber Shop, which was located on Main spraying mosquitoes? Remember the white, St. across from Kurzawa’s Funeral Home... smokey cloud they left as they drove up and Really great TV shows, especially plenty of down the streets spraying? They would never westerns, and so much more...Riding and have gotten away with that today... racing bicycles down the Wilmont St. hill South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 7

St. Mary’s High School class of 1974 held a party for the class who will be turning 60 this year… Happy Birthday! (Photo by Dario Valdivia) Mater Dei Prep Open House October 16th & 19th Mater Dei Prep is a private, Catholic own interests and dreams. Individuality is high school located on an expansive 32-acre encouraged and supported by an engaged campus in Middletown, NJ. For over fifty and invested staff. The feeling of “family” years, Mater Dei Prep has attracted talented at Mater Dei Prep is pervasive throughout students who recognize the unique learning campus, allowing all students to “learn, grow, opportunities the school provides. Today the compete, and believe” in a welcoming and board, working with President and Principal, friendly environment. James Hauenstein, and a dedicated faculty We invite you to visit Mater Dei Prep and staff, continues the Mater Dei Prep during our Open House for prospective traditions of academic excellence, social students on Sunday, October 16th from 1:00 consciousness and faith. PM to 4:00 PM and Wednesday, October Mater Dei Prep’s relatively small size 19th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. If you (350-400 students)—coupled with its myriad have questions or would like to schedule and varied opportunities for academic, a tour, please call 732.671.9100 or visit physical and spiritual growth—means all materdeiprep.org. students have the opportunity to pursue their Happy Town Halfway to St. By Albert Gomolka Jr. Patrick's Day Open C.1974 I asked for the soda fountain special Mic Night-Sept. 30 With bananas, pecans, and whipped cream, The South Amboy Knights of Columbus Two scoops of strawberry, and one of Council #426 will kickoff the Open Mic series vanilla for the fall with a Halfway to St. Pat's Open Chocolate syrup and cherries mixed Mic, Friday Sept. 30 at 308 Fourth Street. between... Beginning at 7 PM, Irish music will start the As the jerk went to create my request, night off. Also, Corned Beef sandwiches will He said a crowd should be formin' in the be available at a cost of $5. Anyone or any street, group who can play songs or sing individually, Today is the day of the big parade. or in a group is cordially invited. (Instruments You'll have the best view with a window are available). No cover charge, and snacks seat... and refreshments are available. For more About midway through my special, info call 732-721-2025. I heard the band come marchin' thru. And the people clapped and the children Class Of ‘66 To Hold cheered. 50th Reunion And I watched from a window booth's Sayreville War Memorial HS is seeking view... to contact members of the Class of 1966 for The floats came next with lovely girls, its 50th Reunion. The event will be held Clowns handing out pops to kids, on Sat., Oct. 8 at the Sayreville Veterans of I smiled aloud when I saw this clown, Foreign Wars Post 4699, 575 Jernee Mill And the tumbles his monkey did... Rd., Sayreville. Cost is $65 per person to There were horses, majorettes, and twirlers include an elegant buffet and open bar. Please of batons. contact any of the following for more info: With costumes that sparkled as they stepped Ken Kelly: [email protected], phone to tunes, 732-727-1724; Nancy Albert Jankowski: And no-one can miss the souvenir man [email protected]; Barbara And his pinwheels, candles, and balloons... Brodzinski: [email protected]; Peggy I hadn't had this much fun watchin' Walsh Cerrachio: peggycerrachio@hotmail. Since I was a kid myself, com, phone 732-721-1979; Annette Canon Scraped up my last bite of ice cream goop. Szutkowski: [email protected], phone And flipped four bits up on the shelf... 732-727-3148; Lois Wilson Dickinson: I picked up my hobo bag and ol' guitar, [email protected], phone 732-254-0268; And told the jerk I enjoyed the parade, Terry Marchesi Osowski: jvotmo@comcast. But not half as much as my belly enjoyed. net. The Soda-Fountain Special that he made… Lyrics For Lucas I left the town with fond thoughts, And hoped my next would be the same, October 26 The sun shone bright on my shoulders, A benefit concert and silent auction is As I ran to hop a train... slated for Wednesday October 26 at Starland Happy Town...Happy Town...Happy Ballroom Jernee Mill Rd. Sayreville. Town.. Glen Burtnik & The Weeklings will be featured. Proceeds benefit Lyrics For Lucas PRAYER TO ST. JUDE (To be said when problems arise or when one seems to Foundation. For more information visit the be deprived of all visible help, on far cases almost despaired website at [email protected] of). Most holy Apostle St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the church honors and invokes you universally as the A PRAYER FOR HEALING patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of, pray Lord, you invited all who are burdened to come to for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use I implore you You. Allow your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and Teach me to reach out to You in my need. Help me to lead sufferings., and that I may praise God with you and all the others to You by my example. Most loving heart of Jesus, elect forever. I promise O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful bring me health in my body and spirit so that I may serve of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and You with all my strength. Touch gently with this life that powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you have created. Amen -T.B... you. Amen. Thank You St. Jude. -E.P.. 8 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Fried Sauerkraut???!!! By Elaine Holton Scott Fried Sauerkraut, Sardines & Mashed and refrigerate for at least one hour “to set.” Potatoes, Lima Bean Bread, Chocolate Corn In a large bowl, mix together 1 to 1.5 pounds Flake Pudding, Spaghetti w/Tuna Fish, and of ground turkey; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp. steak backyard dandelions turned into a Dandelion sauce; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 cup of Salad…no doubt were recipes for those days breadcrumbs (Jill prefers using Japanese when cupboards were as empty as stomachs Panko bread crumbs); and 1 tbsp. chopped always were at suppertime. These old dishes, fresh parsley or a heaping tsp. of dried parsley along with many old-time “comfort food” flakes. Make into 4 turkey patties. Place on favorites, are contained in The Lily Wallace a plate; cover; and refrigerate for half an hour New American Cookbook, first printed or so to stiffen the burgers for easier handling. in 1941, and reprinted through the years. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add 2 The 1952 version I have was the “cooking tbsp. oil (olive oil or vegetable oil). When oil bible” for my late aunt, Marge Slover, of is hot, add burgers and cook about 4 minutes Mechanicsville, and it’s now my treasured on each side or until a “crunchy crust” forms. keepsake. Turning pages crumbling from Place on buns; top with horseradish sauce; age, it’s really interesting to see how much add some lettuce (optional); and enjoy. our American diet has evolved. At the time ***Corn Salad: 5 ears of corn, preferably the cookbook was printed and later updated, Jersey corn. Blanch in a pot of boiling water. “modern kitchens” had ice boxes with no Remove; cool; then scrape off kernels. In a capability for keeping food frozen, so women large bowl, mix the cooled corn kernels with had to “use their noggins” to be able to fill some cherry tomatoes; ½ of a red onion, their family’s hungry bellies day in/day out. diced; ½ of a red pepper, chopped; ½ of a In their simple little kitchens, they had the peeled cucumber, diced; 1 can of black beans, ingenuity and cooking skills to turn the most drained and rinsed. In a small bowl, stir basic staples and whatever else they could together 3 tbsp. olive oil, 3 tbsp. red vinegar get their hands on into culinary masterpieces. (use balsamic if you have any on hand), and Even today, the best cooks can be found 1 tbsp. honey. Pour into corn mixture and in their own kitchens, cooking with the toss. Cover and refrigerate overnight. know-how to transform the ordinary into the ***Curly Hot Dogs (a Furia family extraordinary. A good example is my cousin, favorite): One package of hot dogs, with Jill Skarzynski Furia, a lifelong resident of each “dog” sliced lengthwise into 4 strips. South Amboy, who can turn the simplest In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, ingredients into the most unforgettable meals. put 1 tbsp. of oil. Add the prepared hot dogs, Below are just three recipes Jill would like 1 sliced onion, and 1 bell pepper cleaned and to share with all of you. cut into small pieces. Saute mixture. Add 1 ***Turkey Burgers w/Horseradish can of tomato soup mixed with 1 can of water. Sauce: In a small bowl, stir 2 to 3 tbsp. Bring to a boil, then, reduce heat. Cover and (to your own taste) of either red or white simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve over rice horseradish with ½ cup of sour cream. Cover or mashed potatoes. Rotary Club Car Show The South Amboy-Sayreville Rotary time. Food will be available for purchase. Club will be hosting their eighth annual The event host will be Hollywood Night Rotary Car Show on Sunday, September 18th. Cruisers. Rain date is September 25th. Rain date is Sunday, September 25th. It will be Proceeds will benefit the Dictionary Project. held at Oasis Chevrolet, 1292 Route 9 South, This organization provides free dictionaries Old Bridge, New Jersey from 11:00AM until to people around the world Since 1995, over 3:00PM. Trophies will be awarded. Music, 26 million have been distributed. Visit www. raffles, and giveaways will make for a fun dictionary project.org for more information. Instagram for Beginners & Beyond! Social media expert, Ms. Deborah and engaged using Instagram! Bailey, will be here to offer a beginners' For more information or to register for crash course on all things Instagram! This this program, contact Alaina at alainad@ will be a live, hands-on demonstration to lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25. cover everything from starting your own You may also register online at www. account, using filters for photos, using sayrevillelibrary.org/! hashtags to have your photos get noticed, Deborah A. Bailey is an author of privacy settings, and using it for personal or fiction and non-fiction, a blogger, and host business purposes. Perfect for newbies who of a popular women entrepreneur’s podcast may have started an account, but don't know on iTunes, Women Entrepreneurs Radio. what to do next! Come to Sayreville Public She was named one of the “25 Career and Library on Thursday, September 22 from Business Women Bloggers Worth Reading” 6:30 to 8:00PM with your questions and get by BlogHer and one of the Top 100 Women ready to learn how you can stay connected Entrepreneur Experts to Follow on Twitter Classic Car Cruise Night September 9 South Amboy Knights of Columbus available. Everyone is asked to bring a non- Council 426 have their next Cruise NIght perishable food item for local food pantries. Friday September 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 308 For more information call 732-553-9060 or Fourth St. South Amboy. Oldies music, 732-721-2025. trophies, food, and refreshments will be

The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey is offering new Robotics Elective for special needs students starting this September at the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey. (Photo Submitted) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 9 My All Time Opponents and Teammates (1954-1957) By John (Flip) Phillips I played a lot of basketball in my day, I still remember these guys and many a lot. And I played with and against a lot more. I don’t think we beat Sayreville in of good players, from Cardinal Dougherty my time, but except for one game (the one in Philadelphia to Seton Hall Prep up in I missed the shot that could have won it in South Orange. But the games and players 1956) we had Hoffman’s number. But the I remember the most were against Hoffman games were always very close. Those were and Sayreville. These were always special good times. A lot of us Hoffman and St. because we all knew each other and played Mary’s guys hung out together and argued with and against each other on local courts about who was the best center fielder, Willie, throughout the year. Especially up at the Duke or Mickey. (If you don’t know their “Black Tank” in the summer. So, here is “my” last names, well you missed the best of major best of the best, opponents and teammates: league baseball when we had the Giants, Opponents: Ron Kuran and Bob Dodgers and Yankees on the TV every day.) Witkowski (Sayreville) Bobby Bloodgood, We talked about girls (surprise), we talked Pat McCue and Frank Kitchen (Hoffman). * about school, we talked about, well, anything. A special nod to my old Stewart’s Root Beer We were experts on everything. We talked friend Billy Madeline. He always played me for hours about what we planned to do once very tight…Yes, he frustrated me and it was we graduated. I often wonder how those reflected in the scorebook. plans worked out. With St. Mary’s gone Teammates: Marty Metzger, Tom (or whatever they called the school when Pristavec, Jim Smelas, Joe Viggiano and it closed), and Hoffman now South Amboy Jim Higgins. High (why did they change it?), I bet a lot of Now one guy I played with I also played what growing up in South Amboy was like against. That would be Marty Metzger who back then is gone forever. played for Rutgers Prep as a Post Graduate Oh well, back to looking out the window (PG) the year after he graduated from St. in my sunroom at the guys and gals playing Mary’s. So, he could be on both teams. golf. I wish I could join them. MCC And Felician University Agreement Middlesex County College and Felician which means that they will not need to repeat University signed an agreement that will courses completed at Middlesex. We have allow MCC business students to complete a very good relationship with the Business their Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Department at Felician, and we believe the and, if they choose, a Master of Business opportunity to expand our existing agreement Administration from Felician. to include the ability to pursue an MBA degree The Bachelor’s-level and graduate is an exciting development for our students, classes will be held on the Middlesex County something we hope they will explore.” College campus in Edison. Dr. Herron noted the two schools already “We are excited to partner with have an agreement linking the Nursing Middlesex County College to create this programs. clear and convenient pathway for MCC “I've been able to observe our Nursing students to earn their undergraduate degree in graduates participating in Felician's program,” business and even go on for an MBA,” said he said. “The way Felician has supported our Robert Evans, dean of the Felician University students is very impressive and demonstrates School of Business. “This agreement will its commitment to our partnership. I feel that allow students to continue their education this opportunity to grow the already strong at Felician without distance as an obstacle.” relationship between our institutions will be Jeffrey Herron, dean of professional very beneficial to MCC students looking to studies, lauded the agreement. pursue Bachelor's degrees.” “This is a wonderful opportunity for MCC currently hosts bachelor’s-level MCC business students,” he said. “They classes taught by faculty from Kean, Jersey can transfer the 64 credits required for our City University, as well as the Felician Business Administration Transfer degree nursing faculty. directly to Felician's Business program,

From left: Mark McCormick, MCC’s vice president for academic and student affairs; Middlesex President Joann La Perla-Morales; Anne Prisco, president, Felician University; and David Turi, associate dean, Felician School of Business. (Photo/Story Submitted) The College Search Does the prospect of selecting a college and going through the admissions process seem overwhelming? Is the terminology confusing? High school sophomores and Five Rescued From Sayreville Fire juniors and their parents should attend this By Tom Burkard seminar where an experienced professional Four children including an infant and Sayreville Patrolman Brian Gay, neighbors The downstairs resident was not home, will demystify the steps needed to complete their aunt were rescued from a two-story Dan Hockenjos, and 16-year-olds Robert but cats belonging to them were also rescued. a successful search. Join Barbara Wichinsky, house fire at 11 Jacobson St. in Sayreville on Kern and Tyler Wood, caught the children and Krushinski mentioned that the 12-year- M.Ed., former Director of Guidance and Aug. 22. The infant, who was in a car seat their aunt. Gay suffered injuries to his wrist old who was rescued, remembered to do Independent Consultant at Sayreville Public was thrown into the arms of rescuers, while and shoulder, and was taken to the hospital. everything he taught her to at his youth fire Library on Saturday, September 24 from the others, ages 1 ½, 9, and safety program last spring, 2:00 - 3:30PM. Barbara will also present 12 jumped from the bathroom especially heading to a window a Financial Aid Workshop on Tuesday, window, which was on the if the door was obstructed, and October 18. second floor. Fire Marshal also moving everyone to the For more information or to register, Kevin Krushinski reported that bathroom, where they were contact Alaina at [email protected] or call they were all taken to Robert able to escape through the 732-727-0212 ex. 25. You may also register Wood Johnson University window. Following the fire, online at www.sayrevillelibrary.org/! Hospital in New Brunswick, Fire Marshal Krushinski stated Please register EVERYONE who plans and none sustained serious that “ The house is completely on coming----we need to ensure there are injuries. uninhabitable.” enough seats for all attendees. All attendees Thanks to the quick Congratulations to all will need to re-confirm their attendance response and heroism by who rescued the 5 people, and when they receive their reminder call two Sayreville Police, Fire also to the other firefighters days before the event. If guests do not re- Department, and neighbors, and emergency workers for confirm by 12PM the day before the event, all were saved. Sayreville’s providing excellent service to their spot will go to someone on the waitlist. Assistant Fire Chief George the Borough of Sayreville. Attendees who are late are not guaranteed Gawron caught the infant, while entry into the event. Aftermath-A huge fire destroyed this home in Sayreville. (Photo by Debbie Carling) 10 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Amboy Bankers Become Painters For a Day.

As part of the Coastal Habitat for Humanity project, Amboy Bank employees helped restore a Neptune City home. Pictured from left to right: Habitat regular volunteers John and Ed followed by Amboy employees: Annelie Kulcsar, Cheryl Bonczek, Gloria Dumm, Joseph Indiviglio, Lisa Lewis, Stanley Koreyva, Theresa Geraci, and June Godenich. Amboy Employees spent the day at the painting the exterior of the home. Amboy Bank has 22 offices in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. (Photo/ Info Submitted) 70 Years Ago

1946-Pictured is the first unbeaten, untied Sayreville Bombers football team, that won the CJ Group 1 title with a perfect (8-0) record. Bottom row (l-r) Meirose, Semasko, Nicewicz, Marcinczyk. 2nd row (l-r) Witczak, Bailey, Dill, Johansen, Koscinski, Janiker, Ed Mosakowski, Ben Zaleski, Connors. 3rd row (l-r) Batko, Gaspich, Stan Wlodarczyk, Vasquez, Albert, Chudkowski, Tischler, Ed Albin, Henry Zaleski. Top row (l-r) Henry Counsman (Assistant Coach), Charles Derent, Walt Strach, Paul Janocha, Callahan, Swiderski, Ed Szot, Ed Homan, Bob Mytnick, Joe Januszewski, Frank Mytnick, John Wojcik, Capt. Walt Olender, Vince Abbatiello (Head Coach). South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 11 12 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 13

We Were Young Get Things Done! By D.J. Brys Feeling stuck? If you’d like to get more There are not enough hours in the day. things done, then join Jamie Novak for this Isn’t that what people say? not to be missed workshop! Aside from lots I go along with that sentiment. of laughs, you’ll learn simple strategies for Where was it the time went? accomplishing more in less time. If you A while ago many hours were spent, struggle with prioritizing, efficiency, or Working hard just to pay the rent. getting organized, this is the class for you. Nonetheless had the opportunity in those Make the most of your time with these ideas days, and walk away with a plan to finally get To find enough time to play! things done! Consequently now being in retirement, Join organizing humorist, bestselling For certain we should be quite content. author and media personality Jamie Novak Though can’t finish what we start, you at Sayreville Public Library on Wednesday, know. September 21 from 6:30 to 8:00PM for And we still ask, oh where did the time go? this laugh-out-loud funny program! Learn How was it we managed to get all those more about Jamie at her website: www. things done? JamieNovak.com ‘Twas perhaps because then we were For more information or to register for young! this program, contact Alaina at alainad@ *D.J. Brys is a member of the Sayreville lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25. Library Writers Group. You may also register online at www. [email protected] sayrevillelibrary.org/! 14 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 15

Stories From The Deep Cut Bridge & Surrounding Area By Fran Fitzmorris Growing up in town, I heard a lot about Railroad, down the Parlin road, as far as the bridge that separated South Amboy from Such’s Clay Company, into the woods to Sayreville. Being young, I didn’t dwell on Burt’s Creek. The fire picked up the railroad it that much. It was just one of the ways again back to Stolte’s Crossing, then down you could go to Sayreville. The bridge first the Old Sayreville Road, now known as lower opened to wagons in the late nineteenth Main Street. The blaze reached as far as the century and to automobiles in the early outskirts of the Mechanicsville section of twentieth century. The Deep Cut Bridge is South Amboy. located on Washington Road, a little past St. Protection and Enterprise fire companies Mary’s cemetery, right before the stop light did a yeoman’s job of extinguishing the fire. near the Dunkin Donuts on Raritan Street in Both pumped water from the lake on the old Parlin. At the bridge, you can go straight and Cook Farm for two hours. Long hoses of continue down lower Main Street or make eighteen hundred feet, the longest you could a left and continue down Washington Road get at the time, saved seven houses near the towards Parlin. Deep Cut Bridge. The only real damage was The following story took place in to sheds in the rear of Fred Miller’s property. late April, 1926, when most of the area The fire also destroyed large quantities of surrounding the bridge was considered lumber owned by Charles Spezzi, who was a forest. On this particular day, a local building a house in the town. newspaper reported a forest fire and firemen Hundreds of employees from Such’s from South Amboy, Sayreville and Melrose, Company, the Crossman Company and along with hundreds of local plant workers, DuPont’s helped fight the fire with shovels. arrived to battle the blaze. Smoke and ash carried as far as Stevens The fire started in the woods relatively Avenue. The fire came under control late in the close to the Deep Cut Bridge and soon spread afternoon and was all but out by early evening. to the surrounding area. The fire covered a People wishing to return to Sayreville and large amount of land as might be assumed South Amboy were curtailed for hours as the from the description of the “burn area.” It traffic was backed up. covered territory along the Raritan River Twitter for Beginners & Beyond! Social media expert, Ms. Deborah contact Alaina at [email protected] or call Bailey, will be here to offer a beginners' 732-727-0212 ex. 25. You may also register crash course on all things Twitter! This will online at www.sayrevillelibrary.org/! be a live, hands-on demonstration to cover Deborah A. Bailey is an author of everything from starting your own account, fiction and non-fiction, a blogger, and host "tweeting," posting photos, and managing of a popular women entrepreneurs podcast your security settings. Perfect for newbies on iTunes, Women Entrepreneurs Radio. who may have started an account, but don't She was named one of the “25 Career and know what to do next! Come to Sayreville Business Women Bloggers Worth Reading” Public Library on Wednesday, September 28 by BlogHer and one of the Top 100 Women from 6:30 to 8:00PM with your questions and Entrepreneur Experts to Follow on Twitter. get ready to learn how you can stay connected and engaged with your friends using Twitter! For more information or to register, 16 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Nardone Excels On Drums By Tom Burkard Dennis Nardone, formerly of South 13th, Warren Park Mini Park on Aug. 7th, Amboy, and a 1969 St. Mary’s HS graduate, Thompson Park in Jamesburg on Aug. 10th, has been playing drums almost his entire and on Aug. 14th at Spring Lake Park Gazebo life, and his talent has taken him all over the in South Plainfield. world, performing with The Tommy Dorsey Dennis is one of the best drummers ever Band, and many other superb musicians. to come out of the South Amboy/Sayreville One his many career highlights was when he area, and after all these years, truly loves his performed at a gala birthday party in New work. He commented that “I really enjoy York City for the legendary Elton John. working with Sandy Sasso.” He has most recently been working Congratulations on your amazing career, with Sandy Sasso’s Swinging Big Band, Dennis, and keep up the great drumming and and has played at South Amboy HS on July percussions! Rumbles From The Rock ‘N’ Roll Reunion By Clem Skarzynski Hey Rock ‘N’ Rollers, I’m dedicating my Wop too! And, you never know “who” might column to a dear friend and fellow musician, make a guest appearance at either event, and The Beach Boys returned to Ocean Grove’s Great Auditorium recently, and as always rocked the writer and songwriter, South Amboy’s bring some great music along! house. Led by long-time member Bruce Johnston (l) and original member/lead vocalist Mike Love acoustic soloist, Jerry Smith, who is currently Sayreville Day, Sun., Sept. 18th begins at (c), the California legends thrilled the packed house. (Photo by Clem Skarzynski) facing some “health issues.” Jerry, we’re all 10 a.m. at Kennedy Park. The entertainment Good Vibrations At Great Auditorium here for you, as you have been for us through scheduled includes Sayreville’s own Patsy all the years, playing music together. Get it Palma, along with “live displays” from The Beach Boys Were done, and get back to the guitar! Main St. Theatre, Head Over Heels, Bodies Well, summer is fading fast, and In Motion, Black Belt Karate, and more of “True To Their School...Of Fans” September is upon us, with the Sayreville your fave Oldies/Classic Rock from Clem & By Clem Skarzynski Recreation Department’s annual “Blast From Friends to close out the day’s event. Yes, it was the “Good Vibrations” 50th City,” “Surfin’ Safari,” and oh yeah, the car The Past” Car Show and concert, Sat., Sept. For more info on both events, contact the Anniversary Tour, the “Boys” brought to songs. Can’t leave them out! Carl Wilson, 17th, and “Sayreville Day,” Sun., Sept. 18th, Rec. Dept. at 732-390-7096 or 732-390-7008. Ocean Grove’s Great Auditorium, Saturday, the late great guitarist and vocalist of “God with both events at Sayreville’s Kennedy Also, the South Amboy Knights of July 16th. Only Knows,” which is my fave. The crowd Park, (Rain dates are Sept. 24th-25th. The Car Columbus will resume their awesome “Open Joining Mike Love and Bruce Johnston joiner “Help Me Rhonda,” and its superb Show will go from 6-9 p.m. with participants Mics” on Friday, Sept. 30th at the hall. Bring were Randy Leago, “Ike” Eichenberger, harmonies...The “California Sounds” like arriving much earlier. “Clem & Friends” will your band, talent and friends. Let’s see what John Cowsill, Tim Bonhomme, Jeff Fosket, “California Dreamin,” “Sloop John B.,” provide the live Classic Rock and Doo-Wop, ya got, music wise. and Scott Totten, and the group just keeps “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” are endless great along with D.J. Richie Hart and the “Just Future Rock Stars...Dave Florio’s the legendary sound alive in every song, music! Us Cruisers” Car Club. Hey, bring along 2 Sound Cave Studios, formerly on Main St., including that unmistakable Beach Boy My thanks go out to Derek Parrish and non-perishable food items to get your “ride” Sayreville, has relocated to #1222 Rt. 36 harmony. Shelly Belusar for having us there again. in the shows. South, Hazlet, just past the Airport Plaza, “Do It Again,” “Catch A Wave,” “Surf Look forward to it every year. This year’s lineup of Clem & Friends with 24-7 hours! Featuring two fully will have Tim Fee on drums, brother Fran on equipped rehearsal rooms, live and multi- County Sponsors Free guitar and vocals, Matt D’Esposito on bass, track recording, “voiceovers,” production Richie Standowski-keyboards, Morgan’s services, and Rock Star Idol Birthday Parties, Labor Day Weekend Concert “Superb Saxman” Jerry “Mokes” Mokar, and much more. Tons of parking too! Call The Middlesex County Board of Chosen the Parks and Recreation Office. “This concert helping me, the writer, play all of the best Dave at 848-459-3192. Take a ride, check Freeholders is proud to present the 11th is always an entertaining show that is fun for classic and oldies rock, and even some Doo- it out, plug in, and Rock ‘N’ Roll. Annual Labor Day Weekend Concert. This the whole family. It is certainly one of my free event will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, favorite events of the year!” #1 Pop Hits Aug. 27 One Hit Wonders Sept. 4 at the Stephen J. Capestro Theater on Middlesex County Freeholder Director 2003-Crazy In Love-Beyonce with Jay-Z Pine Drive in Roosevelt Park in Edison. The Ronald G. Rios said: “Middlesex County is 1999-Genie In A Bottle-Christina Aguilera 45 Years Ago gates will open at 3 p.m. very proud of beautiful Roosevelt Park. It is 1988-Monkey-George Michael 1971-For The Good Times-Ray Price; Come out for an evening of unforgettable, the perfect setting to enjoy live music. On 1977-Best Of My Love-The Emotions Rose Garden-Lynn Anderson; Sweet Mary- high energy entertainment. First, the Bronx behalf of the Freeholder Board, I encourage 1966-Summer In The City-The Lovin’ The Wadsworth Mansion; Me And Bobby Wanderers will perform hits of the past as all residents to join us for this wonderful Spoonful McGee-Janis Joplin; Help Me Make It well as sounds of today. Listen to the hits of free event.” Through The Night-Sammi Smith; One Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Dion, The concert is free and open to the #1 Country Hits Toke Over The Line-Brewer & Shipley; along with Coldplay, Bruno Mars and many public. Concertgoers must bring their own Stay Awhile-The Bells; Timothy-The more. Then join us for the ultimate Chicago lawn chairs. If necessary, a rain date will be August 27 Buoys; Put Your Hand In The Hand-Ocean; tribute band, Beginnings. announced. 2002-The Good Stuff-Kenny Chesney Chick-A-Boom-Daddy Dewdrop; Here “We are pleased to present this annual For more information, contact the 1992-Boot Scootin’ Boogie-Brooks & Dunn Comes The Sun-Richie Havens; Toast event,” said Freeholder Charles E. Tomaro, Middlesex County Parks Office at 732- 1982-Nobody-Sylvia And Marmalade For Tea-Tin Tin; Funky chair of the County’s Infrastructure 745-3936 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday 1972-If You Leave Me Tonight, I’ll Cry- Nassau-Part 1-Beginning Of The End; Rings- Management Committee, which oversees through Friday. Jerry Wallace Cymarron; What The World Needs Now Is 1962-Wolverton Mountain-Claude King Love/Abraham, Martin And John-Tom Clay; DeLucia Saw Big Names In Music Mr. Big Stuff-Jean Knight; Smiling Faces By Tom Burkard PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER Sometimes-Undisputed Truth; I’ve Found (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of City of South Amboy employee Mike other big names in music back then such as Mt. Carmel, Fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Someone Of My Own-Free Movement. DeLucia tells us that he was parking cars when James Brown, The Impressions, Little Eva, Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show he was only 12 years old, at the Thunderbird Tommy James & The Shondells, Mitch Ryder me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of Lounge on Route 35 in South Amboy, for & The Detroit Wheels, and Sam & Dave. A God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. owner Stanley Labenski, and got to see group called the Bavarians had in DeLucia's There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show many superstar entertainers of the '60's. He words, "one of the best live drummers I ever me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy saw Jimi Hendrix, before he became famous, saw, and he had no hands. He played with 2 Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this playing lead guitar for Little Richard. Henry hooks." He also recalled the dangers on Rt. prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Thank you. -M.M “Henny” Conroy was at that performance, as 35 at that time; "There were no dividers back well, said DeLucia. He also recalled meeting then, and lots of terrible accidents," he said.

The Guthrie Brothers perform their tribute to Simon and Garfunkel at Waterfront Park during their show which was part of the Middlesex County Parks Free Summer Concert Series. They did a super job and the huge crowd had a great time. (Photo by Phyllis Stratton) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 17 Do You Remember Bubblegum Music? Long, Long Ago By Tom Burkard Bubblegum music was a pretty popular Following the success of The Lemon sound that cracked the Top 40 radio stations Pipers hit, record companies along with of the world in late 1967, with a song called songwriters, producers, etc. realized that “Green Tambourine” by The Lemon Pipers. they didn’t have to deal with a band’s The tune shot all the way to the #1 slot, but artistic integrity to sell records, and instead the band didn’t like the tune because “It assembled studio professionals. Their plan manufactured a kiddie sound.” of using interchangeable groups of session This genre of music is defined differently musicians was a key to Bubblegum’s by music experts and authorities. One ultimate success. Three examples of these definition says that “It is simple, catchy, pre-fabricated groups and their hit songs are repetitive, with childlike themes added to The Archies, who hit #1 in ‘69 with “Sugar, the mix.” Sugar,” a band called Steam who also turned Another expert believed that “The out a #1 hit the same year with “Na-Na- Bubblegum music craze was kicked off in Hey-Hey Kiss Him Goodbye,” and Crazy ‘68 with the previously mentioned “Green Elephant, who reached #12 in April ‘69 with Tambourine.” “Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’. According to a music industry person in Several other popular Bubblegum songs the know, “The Bubblegum sound had any and the artists who performed them include: or all of the following: sing-song melodies “Dizzy”-Tommy Roe; “Indian Giver”-1910 Steamboat landing in South Amboy circa 1854. with high vocals, often harmonized, short Fruitgum Co.; “Tracy”-The Cuff Links; organ solos, simple chords, childlike hook, “Chewy Chewy” and “Beg, Borrow and like schoolyard games, such as “Simon Says,” Steal”-The Ohio Express. or “1,2,3 Red Light,” both big hits for The There are lots of other songs that 1910 Fruitgum Co., or junk food metaphors probably can be classified as “Bubblegum like “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” by The Ohio Music,” and everyone has a different opinion Express, or “Goody Goody Gumdrops” also on what songs actually belong in this genre by The 1910 Fruitgum Co.”

The Empire Theatre, South Amboy. 18 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Champions Champions

Congratulations to the Sure-Hit Home Improvements softball team from South Amboy on winning the 2016 Pancreatic Cancer Co-Ed Softball Tournament. The tourney was hosted by the Middlesex County Office of Human Services with all proceeds to benefit Pancreatic Cancer research at the Neumann Construction captured the Sayreville Softball Spring Co-Ed League championship. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Many teams from around the state came out to support the Pictured Back Row (l-r) Christian Geant, Tim Adams, Kristine Cheeka, Erika Lesher, Jared Mundy, cause. The games were held at Warren Park in Woodbridge on July 16th. The champs are pictured top Catherine Eber, Brian Dejoy, Stephanie Pinter. Bottom Row left to right Justin Amedeo, Brian Seres, row (l-r) Christian Geant, Team Sponsor Thomas Ryan, Patrick Riporti, Brian DeJoy, Jim Abbatiello, Jim Abbatiello. Not Pictured but played during season Danielle Cibelli. (Photo/story submitted) Eddie Fulham, Matt Ryan, Brian Seres. Bottom row (l-r) Stephanie Pinter, Ericka Lesher, Bridget Esposito, Courtney Cuevas. (Photo/story submitted) Neumann Construction Wins Co-Ed Crown Neumann Construction won the games 11-1 and 15-6 in a best of 3 series. Glory Days In Local Sports Sayreville Softball Spring Co-Ed League This is Neumann Construction’s first Co-Ed 1968-Sayreville’s baseball club topped had a perfect 4-for-4 day at the plate with Championship recently, finishing with a team and first Co-Ed Championship. All of Perth Amboy, 6-3, as winning hurler Bob 2 doubles, a triple and 4 RBI. Bill Moskal perfect (15-0) record. Neumann played Brass the male players were on the Wednesday Keister spun a 3-hitter and struck out 6. ripped 3 hits, had 4 stolen bases, and scored 4 Monkey in the finals and swept the first 2 night Championship team as well. Gary George led the offense with 3 hits. runs. 1997-Sayreville boys golf team downed 1970-St. Mary’s baseball team stopped St. Piscataway, 242-295, as Rusty Thomsen took Patrick’s, 5-1 behind winning pitcher Mike 1st place with a 41, and Andrew Sacher was Luczkow, who struck out 5. Bob Miller 2nd with a 48. 2003-South Amboy beat South and Bernie Mackiel drove in 2 runs apiece. River 10-8 in softball. Keryn Rosenberger 1986-In baseball action, Hoffman pounded was the winning pitcher, also hit 2 singles Piscataway Tech, 13-0 behind winning and a double, good for 3 RBI. Kiersten pitcher Dennis Leonard’s 3-hitter. He also McCarthy added 3 hits. South Amboy Slow Pitch - 45 Years Ago By Tom Burkard 1971: Ever wonder what softball was Leaders (based on 30 AB) were: Rich Klein like in South Amboy way back in '71'? .676, Jack Gallagher .645, Ken Kokoszka Well, I can tell you firsthand, because I was .571, Mark Felice .538, Tom Grabert .535, there. The league was highly-competitive Ed Szatkowski .531, Bob DeJoy .514. Ray with12 teams including Brothers Inn, Downs .513, Jerry Disbrow .512, Danny Mike's Corner, The Place, J&B Trucking, Paone .500. Pat Marotta .486, Bob Traupman English Chevron, Enterprise, Roddy's, .486, Bill "Monk" Wozniak .484, Bill Connors Mechanicsville Bombers, Poncho's Pilots. .475. Mark Bratus .474, Ray Leonard .469, Brave Bull, First Aid, and Post Office. A major Henry "Henny the DJ" Conroy .467, Tom rule, which was enforced by late Recreation Burkard .462, Rick Ferguson .462, Bill Director John Zdanewicz, stated that players Parsons .457 . . . Other League Leaders: At must live, work in town, or have graduated Bats - Jim Nemeth 45, Charlie Bodzio 44; from one of the local high schools. Many Runs - Joe Castellano 20, Klein 18, D. Bratus teams, trying to get better players from other 17, Connors 17, Bernie Mackiel 17; Hits - towns (ringers), often challenged this ruling Klein 23, Grabert 23, Disbrow 22, Felice by using fake addresses or jobs... Players 21, Gallagher 20, Kokoszka 20, R. Downs College Notebook 30 Years Ago were still using wooden bats. and the next 20; Doubles - Castellano 9. Klein 9, Jimmy Sayreville War Memorial HS standout 1986-St. Mary’s softball squad plastered year would see modern technology providing Lyons 9; Triples - Paul Kurtz 4; Home Runs track stars are heading off to college this fall. Piscataway Tech, 31-0 in a mercy shortened aluminum war clubs for the first time ... and - R. Downs 4, Tom Gorman 3, Ken Wahler After outstanding careers for the Bombers, 5-innings. Winning pitcher Lisa Harrigan softballs going further than ever! Brothers 3, E. Szatkowski 3, J. Lyons 3, Gallagher 3, Benjamin Aidoo will be attending Coffeyville fired a no-hitter and struck out 8. Catcher Inn finished in 1st place during the regular Connors 3; Wins - Charlie Conroy 6, Jack Community College in Kansas, while former Jean O’Toole hammered 5 hits including 3 season, but The Place came on strong, and Mason 6, Tom Magielnecki 6, Ed Conroy 5, teammate Jordan Patterson will be competing doubles and a 3-run homer. Laura Radwanski breezed to the Playoffs title... Final regular Dave "Stretch" Stolte 5. in track at LaSalle University. Sayreville also belted 5 hits including a two-bagger. season records were: Brothers Inn 9-2, Mike's '71 was really a lot of fun. It was my football standouts Corey Clark a linebacker Kim Walker chalked up 5 RBI. Corner 8-3, The Place 8-3, J&B Trucking 8-3, rookie year, as well as my entire team, and will play for Delaware Valley University, and English Chevron 7-4, Enterprise 6-5, Roddy's not only was it a true learning experience in cornerback/wide receiver Coray Williams 5-6, Mechanicsville Bombers 5-6. Poncho's the world of softball, but also a competitive will take his many talents to Wesley College Pilots 5-6, Brave Bull 3-8, First Aid 2-9, awakening, which would keep many of us in Delaware. Best of luck to these former Post Office 0-11 ... The top 20 Batting Avg. participating in the sport for up to 20 years. Bomber greats! Jehyve Floyd Day Past to Present

Sayreville Mayor Kennedy O’Brien (2nd from left) reads a proclamation at a Borough Council meeting The Hoffman Governors 1950-51 basketball team was one of the leading teams in the Shore Conference. to honor Jehyve Floyd (2nd from right). The proclamation read “The 8th of August 2016 is Jehyve The four gentlemen pictured are the only surviving members from this great and talented squad. Floyd Day in Sayreville for his great accomplishments as a freshman at Holy Cross University, which The mainstays are (l-r) Jerry Covell, Charlie Koerner, Bill Bouchard, and Leroy Letts. Other players included a trip to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Also pictured is Sayreville’s assistant coach were George Busch, Marvin Wood, John Ciol, Jim Inman, John “Skeets” Skarzynski, John Kovaleski, Pete McLarney (l) and Councilman Dan Buchanan (r). (Photo/info by Joe Lotkowictz) and Coach Eugene “Jimmy” Dobrzynski, who are now all deceased. (Photo/story by Joe Lotkowictz) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 19 20 Years Ago - High School Softball Leaders From The Sports Archives-20 Years Ago St. Mary’s finished (14-4) under Coach Kuczbanski 6. April Elyea drove in 32 runs Bill Garnett. Molly McCreary topped the to top the squad, and Kristen English had team offensively with a batting avg. of .544, a perfect 33 for 33 stolen bases to win the runs-33, hits-31, triples-5, RBI-31, and also stolen base title. Lyli Munoz was the top in pitching with victories-13 (13-1), innings pitcher with 13 wins (13-3). pitched-78, strikeouts-50, ERA-2.12. Jackie Sayreville under longtime Coach Janet Demeraski led the club with 10 doubles, and Ryan went (9-9). Stephanie Allocco topped Tracy McCurdy won the homer crown with 3. the Bombers in almost all offensive categories Hoffman turned in a (13-3) mark with including runs 20, hits-31, triples-4, home the legendary Coach Rich Klein at the helm. runs-3, batting avg. .484, and stroked Jessica English was #1 with 29 hits, and tied 6 doubles to tie for the lead with Lori for the lead in runs with Regina Kuczbanski, Armstrong. Diane Catalano had the most as they both scored 39 times. Sue Rowley wins with 6 (6-2), and the best ERA-3.72, won the team’s batting crown with a solid while Vicky Deuel led innings pitched-59.1, .553 avg., and also led the Lady Guvs with and strikeouts-44. triples-3, and tied for the doubles lead with Diamond Dust 1996 Home News & Tribune Junior League Sayreville American Legion Sayreville 14 South Amboy 0-Tom McCarthy Sayreville 9 Milltown 3-Jeff Ust drove in 4 and Matt Rubio ripped 2 hits and knocked in runs, while Omar Joseph hit a 2-run triple. 3 runs apiece. Winning pitcher was Sanders, Kevin Lawrence notched the win, twirling who spun a sparkling 2-hitter. a nifty 4-hitter. Edison Reds 13 South Amboy 0-Mike 1996-The South Amboy Diamond Backs over 30 Men’s Baseball powerhouse started the season by Middlesex 8 Sayreville 7-Nick Sas belted a Fiorentino had a two-bagger for SA, who winning 15 straight games. Four major reasons for their success was standout pitchers (l-r) Billy Bright, 2-run double. fell to (0-8). Rob Ruskuski, Player/Manager Bill Tarallo, and John “Skeets” Skarzynski. (Photo by Tom Burkard) Sayreville 3 Piscataway 2-DH Mike North Brunswick 9 Sayreville 6-Mike Popowski blasted a game-winning 2-run Niestempski blasted a towering home run homer to right-center. for the locals. Sayreville 21 Clara Barton 5-Power-hitting 1992 100 Years Ago...Plus Mike Popowski continued his red-hot hitting Sayreville Slow Pitch Softball B Division by unloading an unbelievable 3 homers! Championship Series He hit two 2-run homers, and a 3-run shot, Lagoda’s Saloon 6 Landmark 3 while finishing the night with 8 RBi. What Lagoda’s Saloon 3 Landmark 1-Coach Tony a fantastic performance! Chris Spiewak was Januszewski’s swept to the B Division title, the winning pitcher. and finished the year with a fine (12-4) record.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN Champions (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of 20-Years Ago the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my 1996-The Sayreville Lightning Under mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven 9 Boys Travel soccer team captured several and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that tournament championships including can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my the Hazlet Columbus Day Tournament, mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause Manalapan Tournament, East Brunswick in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive Spring Tournament, Sayreville Tournament, days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Thank you. -M.M. and East Brunswick Labor Day Tournament. The Lightning was coached by Gerard 20 Years Ago Marrone, Larry Pokrywa, and Rich Curotto. 1996-Bishop Ahr ace pitcher, Kevin The talented roster consisted of Michael Lawrence of Sayreville, pitched a brilliant Abreu, Nicholas Alberino, Anthony Alley, 3-hitter and struck out 10 to lead the Trojans Soner Aygun, Christopher Cesare, Michael This vintage photo of a local baseball team is believed to have been taken around 1915, and only to the GMC White Division championship. Curotto, Philip Linder, Gerard Marrone, one player has been identified. The man standing in the center is Arthur Harris, who is the father of SA Times writer/researcher Anna Harris Friberg. If anyone has information about the name of this Lawrence ran his record to a perfect (10-0) Kevin Mastorio, Kenny Nale, Larry Pokrywa, Kristoffer Perez. team or any players, please let us know. (Photo courtesy of Anna Harris Friberg) 20 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times WWW.? The Smoke Column By Ex-Chief Richard Kosmoski, BA, MS PART 1. When we think of how will permeate all the fabric. Is this preventable dangerous it is to be a firefighter, we think and if so, how is it accomplished? of the more common ways to get injured or Let’s look at the more common cancers killed. The first example that comes to mind that pertain to fire fighters and how we can is being trapped in a burning building as it reduce their occurrences. collapses around us. Other possibilities can Thyroid cancer is one of the most include being burned at the scene or being prevalent cancers and comes from one of involved in a motor vehicle crash either in the weakest parts of our PPE ensemble, the apparatus or in your own personal vehicle the protective hood. The hood is worn to as you are responding to the incident. These protect the head, neck, and ears from the high are the more common hazardous conditions temperatures under fire conditions. We sweat that we encounter at almost every incident. and in so doing, our pores open and absorb There is a silent killer out there that can toxins that have accumulated in the fabric have debilitating effects on a fire fighter, a of these hoods. The toxins that are built-up hazardous condition that we seldom concern in the hood get released from the sweating ourselves with until it’s too late, it is called and enter the lymph nodes and the thyroid. CANCER. Many fire fighters don’t realize the Very seldom do you hear a firefighter say stressors that we place on our bodies while that they are going to get their hood cleaned fighting a fire and the effects this will have because it is either dirty or has an odor to on our bodies in later years. it caused from constant use. Hoods are the This month’s Mystery Photo located in South Amboy or Sayreville is a very popular business. Send We wear some of the best Personal dirtiest and most contaminated piece of PPE your answer in to: [email protected] ny August 15th.. (Photo by Tom Burkard) Protective Equipment (PPE) money can that we wear and we place it on our head. buy to protect ourselves from fire, but what The hood comes in direct contact with the July Winners we don’t seem to realize is that this PPE, bare skin of the neck and throat area, ears, The correct answers for July’s “Mystery meant to protect us can ultimately cause us and face. It can also cause dangerous toxins Photo” are Sayreville Modern Trend Auto harm. Really! to enter our eyes and travel to the optic nerve Body, (as the building currently appears), and When we enter a smoke filled structure or enter through our mouth and disrupt our prior to that, it was Taylor Rentals; Nebco’s that is producing toxic hazardous smoke, it digestive system. One of the easiest ways to Boat Building, and also Nau’s Boat Builders. permeates the porous material that is the fabric prevent these toxins from entering the body Any of these answers are correct. of our PPE. Yes, we wear Self Contained is to clean the hood after every fire and have Incorrect submissions included Modern Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to protect our a spare hood available at all times. Teen Auto, and Linky’s. Nebco’s was owned July WWW.? lungs and respiratory tract but that is only Testicular cancer, another common by Warren Naurs and Frank Evaldi. one area of our body that is totally protected cancer among firefighters, can be caused Those who correctly identified the Evaldi, Sharon Pelszynski, Mary Agnes if worn properly. from the carcinogens emitted from the PPE photo are: Morris, Lynn Loy, Gary Feret, Jay McKeon, When our PPE becomes contaminated pants. Not only do the pants get contaminated Dane Colburn, W.Tom Kross, Bill and Marie English, Lisa Grankowski, Andrea after wearing it into multiple toxic smoke from fighting fires but many firefighters store Pat Scully, Nancy Berry, Judy Guilfoyle, Hulsart, Ed English, Elizabeth Leveille, filled atmospheres we bring it back to the fire their contaminated hoods on top of the folded Chuck Pickard, Joan Gorczyca, Gerry Sherry, Dennis & Kathy O’Leary, Peter McIntyre, station and hang it in our locker alongside down pants. They do this because they were Peggy Yuhas, Joan Fulham, Bill Mattsson, Walter Starzec Jr, Walter ‘Cross’ Kryzkowski, everyone else’s PPE. The carcinogens trained that the first piece of PPE to be donned Jean Marie Pelkowski, John and Miriam Jack Piskorski. locked in that PPE will start to emit toxins is the hood so it is left out where it is easily into atmosphere of the fire station causing accessible. When getting dressed to respond Team Cindy’s Participating In Raffle secondary contamination to everything it to a fire, time is of essence so no one wants Team Cindy’s Stars, a walk team formed LLS has an important mission: Cure comes in contact with. These conditions will to be fumbling around looking for their gear. in 2009 in loving memory of Lucinda leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and not occur overnight but over time these toxins PART 2, Next Month Dingman, is currently participating in The myeloma, and improve the quality of life of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual patients and their families. MCC Announces raffle for 2 game tickets and 2 on field pregame LLS exists to find cures and ensure access Breathe in God By Rev. Rhea Carol passes to the N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia to treatments for blood cancer patients. Evening Degree You Are One with nature and know God. Eagles game on Thursday, December 22 at Today, LLS is the world’s largest Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, NJ. Programs Breathe the clean air every day and know voluntary health agency dedicated to finding Six academic degree programs can be Raffle tickets are $10 each with all proceeds health. cures for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma completed at Middlesex County College in benefiting LLS. The drawing will be held at Recognize the clear babbling brook and and other blood cancers. To date, LLS has the evening. The six allow students who work the LLS office in Cranford, NJ on Tuesday, know clarity. invested nearly $ 1 billion in research to during the day to complete a program without December 13th. Hug a tree every day and know love. advance therapies and save lives. Thanks to being on campus before 5 p.m. Team Cindy’s Stars was formed in 2009 See the beautiful birds soaring above the research, survival rates for patients with many “Of course, we’ve always had evening in loving memory of Lucinda Dingman, a earth and know freedom. blood cancers have doubled, tripled and even classes,” said Brian Clemmons, dean lifelong South Amboy/Sayreville resident Know greatness with enthusiasm. quadrupled since the early 1960s. Despite of enrollment management. “But many who succumbed to Leukemia in February See the rabbit and know peace, these advances, about one third of patients programs required you to take one or two of that year. 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You can add even more flexibility to your schedule by enrolling in Rev Rhea Carol is a non-denominational online classes.” licensed minister at Centers for Spiritual For more information on scheduling, Living and a motivational speaker. The financial aid, transfer credits, prior learning Centers for Spiritual Living is all inclusive. assessment, scholarships and using employer She the Director of the Spiritual Lighthouse benefits, contact the evening degree advisor, at the Jersey Shore and has a service every John Kruszewski, at 732.548.6000, ext. 3130 Wednesday at 6:45,The Center, 806 Third or [email protected]. Ave., Asbury Park. VISION: Love is all there is and all it takes. MISSION: To raise the 40 Years Ago consciousness of the world, evolving into 1976-Former South Amboy resident a higher Vibe attracting a diverse tribe. and St. Mary’s HS Class of 1967 graduate Rev. Rhea performs customized weddings, Robert “Bob” O’Leary was a reporter for blessing of your home, pets and memorials. the Elizabeth Daily Journal, and had the Any ceremony can be customized and each opportunity to meet President Gerald Ford one is exceptional. For more information, at Union, NJ. please contact Rev. Rhea at 732 727 8219 PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN H, 732 7717562 revrheacarol@gmail email. (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. A PRAYER FOR HEALING Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my Lord, you invited all who are burdened to come to mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven You. Allow your healing hand to heal me. Touch my soul and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need. Help me have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause to lead others to You by my example. Most loving heart in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive of Jesus, bring me health in my body and spirit so that days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. I may serve You with all my strength. Touch gently with Thank you. -M.M. this life that you have created. Amen -B.S... South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 21 Mayor John E. McCormac of Woodbridge. In total, 78 corporate, community and individual sponsors donated at least $100.00 to support the cause. Of the 78 sponsors, 26 individuals and organizations donated at the $500 level—Amerigroup, Assemblyman John Wisniewski, BCB Bank of Woodbridge, Bayshore Recycling, Cape May Brewing Co., Carpenter Contractor Trust, CME Associates, Farmers Insurance, Foundation Title, GEICO, Gerdau, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, JFK Medical Center, JJ Elek Realty Co., Middlesex Water Company, New Jersey Credit Union League, New Jersey Hospital Association, New Jersey Bankers Association, NJM Insurance Group, New Jersey Realty Advisors Group, Phil Murphy for Governor, Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey,Raritan Bay Medical Center, Reliance Insurance Group, UnitedHealthcare and WellCare. Assemblyman Coughlin, Presidents Barnes, D’Agnes and Doll thanked the Assemblyman Craig Coughlin (r) and his wife combined 78 corporate and individual Tish (l) at the 7th annual “Bowl For Hunger”. sponsors, including 52 sponsors who donated 7th Annual $100 or more: Almasi Companies, American Irish “Bowl For Hunger” Association of Woodbridge, Berkeley College, Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin in Columbia Bank—Colonia, Columbia Bank— partnership with the Middlesex Water Woodbridge, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. Company, Raritan Bay Medical Center , Craig’s Plumbing & Heating, Cultural Arts Foundation and Woodbridge Metro Chamber Commission of Woodbridge, D.B. Kelly Div. of Commerce held the 7th Annual “Bowl #1 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Daniel for Hunger” last night, Thursday, August 4, Harris, Elizabethtown Gas, First Presbyterian 2016, at Majestic Lanes of Hopelawn. Since Church of South Amboy, Flying Fish the event’s inception in 2010, more than Brewing Company, Garden State Dispensary, $143,000 has been raised to feed the hungry. Hatch Mott MacDonald LLC, Insurance This year’s event once again featured a double Council of NJ, Investors Bank, James P. session, 5:30 to 7:30 PM and 8:00 to 10:00 Durek, Esq., James P. Nolan & Associates, PM, where nearly 600 bowlers took part on Katz Government Affairs, Kaufman Zita 80 bowling lanes . Group, Knot Just Bagels, Larry & Peggy Assemblyman Coughlin, Michael Mayerowitz, Mac Art, Metuchen Democratic D’Agnes, President and CEO of Raritan Bay Organization, Michael V. Testa, Architect, Medical Center, Dennis Doll, President and Middlesex & Somerset County AFL-CIO CEO of the Middlesex Water Company and Labor Council, Middlesex County Building Karen Barnes, President of the Woodbridge & Construction Trades Council, Middlesex Metro Chamber of Commerce thanked event County Democratic Organization, Middlesex participants and sponsors for supporting the County Federation of Democratic Women, fun event and the area’s thirty two (32) food Middlesex County Freeholder Blanquita banks who help nourish the underserved. Valenti , Middlesex County Freeholder While all pledges and donations are still Charles Kenny, Middlesex County Freeholder forthcoming, the 2016 Bowl has raised Kenneth Armwood , Middlesex County approximately $22,500.00. Interested Sheriff Mildred Scott, Middlesex County community members or businesses still Surrogate Kevin Hoagland, Middlesex wishing to make a donation to the “Bowl County Young Democrats, NCOIL Support for Hunger” should contact the Woodbridge Services, New Jersey Food Council, Our Metro Chamber of Commerce at 732-636- Lady of Fatima, Penna Consulting, Peter’s 4040. The grand total will be released in the Pantry, Princeton Public Affairs Group, coming weeks. Prudential, Raritan Bay Area YMCA, Riker The event drew pledges and support from Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretto LPP, Saint all five Mayors of the 19th Legislative District Joseph High School (Met.), Senator Joseph including—Mayor Daniel J. Reiman of Vitale, Spevack Law Offices, The Club at Carteret, Mayor Wilda Diaz of Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, Trinity Episcopal Church of Mayor Kennedy O’Brien of Sayreville, Woodbridge, Wakefern Food Corp. and Mayor Fred Henry of South Amboy, and Woodbridge Center LLC.

"Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret" Film Screening & Discussion Cowspiracy: the Sustainability Secret, a impact large-scale factory farming has on groundbreaking feature-length environmental our planet. The film features Michael Pollan, documentary following an intrepid filmmaker Dr. Richard Oppenlander, Dr. Will Tuttle, as he uncovers the most destructive industry Howard Lyman, and Will Potter. facing the planet today – and investigates Join us on Monday, September 19 from why the world's leading environmental 6:00 to 8:00PM, to view this 91 minute film organizations are too afraid to talk about it. followed by a brief discussion with Denise Animal agriculture, the leading cause Morgan, Certified Personal Trainer and all- of deforestation, water consumption and around health and environmental enthusiast. pollution, is responsible for more greenhouse The film is Not Rated, but has graphic gases than the transportation industry and is scenes regarding the treatment of animals. a primary driver of rainforest destruction, Some of the content may upset sensitive species extinction, habitat loss, topsoil viewers. This is a documentary, so the killing erosion, ocean “dead zones,” and virtually of animals is real. Not for anybody with a every other environmental ill. Yet it goes on, weak heart or a sensitive stomach. almost entirely unchallenged. "Cowspiracy may be the most important As director, Kip Andersen, approaches film made to inspire saving the planet. leaders in the environmental movement, — Louie Psihoyos, Oscar-Winning he increasingly uncovers what appears Director of The Cove to be an intentional refusal to discuss the “A documentary that will rock and issue of animal agriculture, while industry inspire the environmental movement." whistleblowers and watchdogs warn him of — Darren Aronofsky, Director of Noah the risks to his freedom and even his life if and Black Swan he dares to persist. For more information or to register for As eye-opening as Blackfish and as this program, contact Alaina at alainad@ inspiring as An Inconvenient Truth, this lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25. shocking yet humorous documentary reveals You may also register online at www. the absolutely devastating environmental sayrevillelibrary.org/! 22 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Where in New Jersey?

For August we have another iconic summer location. Send your answer in to: satimes@ aol.com or scan below by September 15th. (Photo by Phyllis Stratton)

July Information Where in New Jersey? By Brian & Phyllis Stratton Our first ever “Where in NJ” was the IFF Creative Center located on Rt. 36 South in Hazlet. Correct answers were received from, Peter McIntyre, Marlene Letwenski, Joseph Durnya, Peggy Yuhas, Bill Mattsson, Jean Marie Pelkowski, Andrea Hulsart, Tom Hulsart, Ed English, Maureen Enright, Terry Erickson, and Pat and Bill Scully. Thanks to everyone who played and best of luck with this month’s challenge. Here are some interesting facts about IFF. You may not realize that you have products in your home and work that were developed by IFF, their research has produced many unique scents and tastes that can be found in common cleaning supplies, household goods, foods, beverages, perfumes and beauty products. IFF is short for International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc., a global company with headquarters in New York City and three locations in NJ: the Sales Offices for Flavors in South Brunswick, the Plant for Flavors and Fragrances and Research & Development Greenhouse & Complex in Union Beach and the Plant for Fragrances and Creative Center in Hazlet. The Union Beach and Hazlet structures are directly across from each other on Route 36. The pictured structure which houses the Creative Center was designed by architect Der Scutt in 1985. Construction was completed in 1991, Governor Florio and other dignitaries attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new building. It is clad almost entirely in glass with an interior diagonal corridor with open skylights. The structure cost five million dollars to build and it was a last minute decision by IFF to move the structure from the Union Beach side (Rt36 North) to the Hazlet side (Rt 36 South) of the highway. IFF has been a New Jersey employer since 1958.

July-Where in New Jersey? IFF Creative Center South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 23

Classic Cars

1957-Jimmy Kopystecky of South Amboy is pictured sitting in front of his dad’s 1956 Olds Super 88 Holiday hardtop. (Photo/info courtesy of Jim Kopystecky)

1955-My brother Ray Lotkowictz was the proud owner of this brand new picturesque 1955 Packard 400 hardtop, 352 CI, Automatic Trans while he was stationed at Langley AFB, Hampton, VA. This was one of many he would come home with on leave. He was an intense car buff. (Photo/story by Joe Lotkowictz) 24 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times

How to Cope with Heat Emergencies The summer sun can lift our spirits and warm our bodies. Every year summer also brings heat exhaustion and death when people get too hot, for too long. When the heat and humidity both rise above 90 degrees, about four to ten cases of heat-related illness show up each day in the emergency room at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston,” says Stephen Bohan, M.D., clinical director of the department. “That’s as high as any other single complaint.” Heat exhaustion is the most common syndrome complicating physical exertion in warm or hot weather. Both the degree of outside temperature and the intensity of physical activity play important roles. Intense physical exertion in moderately warm weather may be as dangerous in this regard as moderate exertion in hot weather. Heavy sweating resulting in dehydration, excessive hyperthermia, and failing cardiovascular functions causes symptoms of heat exhaustion. On average, 371 people die each year in the U.S. of “excessive heat exposure” according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention statistics from 1979 through 1997, the most recent available. The death rate among people age 65 and older is three times the average. The age groups most adversely affected by the heat are small children, the elderly, and those infirmed and bothered by mental illness. Among people who are not elderly or impaired, the most common heat emergencies occur when people exercise at mid-day, between 10 a.m. and 3 m. on hot humid days, and don’t drink enough fluids. The body’s cooling mechanism depends on evaporating perspiration, but if the humidity is really high that can’t happen and those people become rapidly hypothermic. As always, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercising; wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. If you feel not only hot, but lightheaded or weak as well, it may be time to seek help. Fishing Flashes By Teo “Weebles” Weber

Salt Water Fluke fishing in the bay has seemed to slow up. There are still enough shorts around, plus a few nice keepers, but the fish are moving out into the ocean. The bay waters are too warm. There are loads of Peanut Bunkers all over the bay. Small Blues about a pound are chasing them. In the surf, especially to our south, there are short Fluke and increasing numbers of King Fish. There are sharks to be had at night. Check the law on keeping them. Most species must be released. Party Boat Blue fishing is very slow in fact; they are fishing for anything they can catch. What Blues they do catch are small. There are a few Benito around and the large numbers of Chub Mackerel that they had been catching has dwindled. Bottom fishing on the Party Boats now consists of Porgies, a few Sea Bass and a few Trigger fish mixed in. Blowfish are in Barnegat Bay. Fresh Water The heat has taken its toll! Low water and heat have put a damper on fishing in upstate lakes and ponds. Carp and Catfish are being caught, but decent fishing for Bass is mostly in the evening hours. There are some Pike in the Passaic River off Route 46, if you want to travel that far. Hybrid Stripers are hitting at Spruce Run. You will need a boat, the bait and it’s on evening bite. South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 25 Summer 2016

11 month old Ryder attended his first Monster Truck Show on the beach at Wildwood. You may have to look close to find him. (Photo submitted)

Shooting the pier in Belmar. (Photo by Phyllis Stratton)

Woman feeds seagulls at Sandy Hook State Park. (Photo by Tom Burkard) Congressman Pallone Applauds FDA Measures to Provide Oversight of Electronic Cigarettes and Cigar Sales to Minors Announces $519,000 Grant to Rutgers released data showing the majority of youth to Continue Efforts to Discourage Youth who use tobacco are using flavored products, Tobacco Use including e-cigarettes. The data found that in With authority granted through the 2014 an estimated 1.58 million middle school Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco and high school students used a flavored Control Act, the US Food and Drug e-cigarette, more than any other flavored Administration (FDA) today will begin tobacco product. exercising greater oversight over electronic In an effort to stem the growth in youth cigarettes and cigar sales to young adults. tobacco use seen in recent years, starting Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), a today, August 8th, it will now be illegal to co-author of the law, applauded the FDA’s sell cigars, hookah tobacco, and electronic new actions. cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18, with “With data showing prevalent e-cigarette an ID check required to anyone under the age use among youths, I am pleased the FDA is of 27. Retailers will also not be permitted taking decisive action,” said Congressman to give away free samples of newly deemed Pallone. “The majority of youths are using tobacco products and retailers will not be flavored products, and until now, there allowed to sell cigars, hookah tobacco, and was dangerously insufficient regulation e-cigarettes in a vending machine where The lifeguards had another busy summer at Sandy Hook. (Photo by Tom Burkard) and oversight of e-cigarettes. We have an anyone under age 18 has access at any time. obligation to protect our young people, and Additionally, Congressman Pallone Safe Computing Practices we must all share in this responsibility so announced that the Rutgers School of Public Find out how to protect your computer more in this new class at Sayreville Public that the next generation is not burdened by Health was awarded a $519,000 grant from from malicious software, use safe practices Library on Monday, September 19 from 6:00 the immense health and economic costs of the National Cancer Institute to support youth when using email, keep your computer up- to 8:00PM! tobacco. For far too long, the tobacco industry outreach and surveillance on tobacco use. The to-date with the latest security and software For more information or to register, has exploited loopholes and continued to grant will help make sure the public is aware updates, and many other tips to ensure you contact Alaina at [email protected] or call market its products to children.” of changes in youth tobacco use, including are being safe online! Tech gadget guru, Hank 732-727-0212 ex. 25. You may also register Last year the FDA and the Centers for the rise of e-cigarettes. Loch, will walk you through all of this and online at www.sayrevillelibrary.org/! Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 26 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Obituaries Albert, Rose Marie, 81, of Sayreville died on July 29. Barna, Irene, 90, formerly of South Amboy died on July 27. Batruk, Chester P., 88, of South Amboy died on Aug. 2. Beebe, John E. “Jack,” 95, of Parlin died recently. Bowers, Elizabeth “Susie,” 55, formerly of Sayreville died on July 25. Burdick, Alice Portington, 88, of South Amboy died on July 26. Camerato, Jimmy G., 21, of Sayreville died on July 30. Cameron, Timothy J., 37, of Parlin died on July 20. Cataldi, Ferdinand N., 84, of South Amboy died on July 27. Cirillo, Kathryn F., 72, of South Amboy died on July 23. Craig, Lawrence M., 59, of Parlin died on Aug. 15. Dazzo, Vincent P., 77, of Sayreville died on July 23. Esposito, Thomas P., 35, of Sayreville died on Aug. 1. Faust, Kathryn R., “Babe,” of Sayreville died on July 15. Feis, Michael J. Jr., 80, of Sayreville died on July 31. Ferenchiak, Melissa L., 31, formerly of Sayreville died on Aug. 1. Fitzgerald, Michael R., 92, of Parlin died on Aug. 15. Geisler, Nancy, 75, of Parlin died on Aug. 14. Guzzi, Anthony Jr., 67, of South Amboy died on July 31. Jasionowski, Edward “Dr. Jazz,” 94, of Sayreville died on Aug. 7. Kucharz, Kenneth M., 73, of Parlin died on Aug. 7. Kunz, Barbara A., 78, of Parlin died on July 31. Lyfko, Anna R. “Mimi,” 95, formerly of Parlin died on Aug. 8. Mancini, Maryann Baran, 58, formerly of South Amboy/Sayreville died on July 19. Newsholme, John A., 52, formerly of Sayreville died on Aug. 2. Peters, Anna M., 89, of South Amboy died on Aug. 15. Stratton, Gary L., 78, formerly of South Amboy, died on Aug. 2. Zygmond, Benjamin J., “Iker,” 91, of Sayreville died on Aug. 6. Financial Strategies 101: Making the Most of Your Money Workshop Many people start a portfolio without professional advice. They don’t coordinate their goals and don’t know how to stay on track. Debt, inflation, procrastination, and a lack of focus are symptoms of poor financial management that can derail the best of your intentions. Get started on smart financial management by setting goals, paying yourself first, keeping emergency reserves, and using company retirement plans. Andrew Palyvoda and Guest Speaker Jonathan Barrett of AXA Advisors will present this program at Sayreville Public Library on Wednesday, September 14 from 7:00 to 8:00PM. Contact Alaina at alainad@ lmxac.org or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 to register or for more information. You may also register online at www.sayrevillelibrary.org/!

Facebook for Beginners & Beyond! SA Elks Drug Social media expert, Ms. Deborah Deborah A. Bailey is an author of Awareness Bailey, will be here to offer a beginners' crash fiction and non-fiction, a blogger, and host course on all things Facebook! This will of a popular women entrepreneur’s podcast Committee Dinner be a live, hands-on demonstration to cover on iTunes, Women Entrepreneurs Radio. The South Amboy Elks Drug Awareness everything from starting your own account, She was named one of the “25 Career and Committee is hosting a Half - Way to St. posting photos, building your friends list, and Business Women Bloggers Worth Reading” Patty;s Day Dinner. The event will take managing your security settings. Perfect for by BlogHer and one of the Top 100 Women place at 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy, newbies who may have started an account, Entrepreneur Experts to Follow on Twitter. N.J., on Friday, September 9th from 5:30 - but don't know what to do next! Come to Contact Alaina at [email protected] 8:00 p.m. Corn Beef & Cabbage (with all Sayreville Public Library on Thursday, or call 732-727-0212 ex. 25 to register or the fixings) will be served. Cost is $12.00 Retired New Jersey State Police Trooper Richard per person. For more Information call 732- Schnyderite is pictured with his Certificate of September 8 from 6:30 to 8:00PM with your for more information. You may also register Appreciation from the United States Secret questions and get ready to learn how you can online at www.sayrevillelibrary.org/! 727-7170. Service for guarding Pope John Paul II during stay connected and engaged with your friends his visit to the United States in October 1995. using Facebook! (Photo/info by Joe Lotkowictz) South Amboy-Sayreville Times August 27, 2016 27 Day Trippin’ At Popcorn Park Local Wildlife Forked River, N.J. (Photo by Tom Burkard) (Photos/story by Tom Burkard) Popcorn Park is really a fun place for This place is ideal to go to for a day trip animal lovers and people of all ages to with the whole family, or on your own, and spend a most-interesting day in the outdoors. what is also very impressive about Popcorn Located off of Rt. 74 South on the Parkway, it Park is that each animal was rescued from is approximately 45 minutes from the South suffering, abandonment, exploitation and/or Amboy/Sayreville area. death. Everyone has his or her own unique The Park features exotic animals story to tell. The park is a perfect safety refuge including a lioness, tigers, monkeys, deer, for these beautiful creatures who had been peacocks, cougars, bears, llamas, turtles, treated so inhumanely. If you’re looking tortoises, farm animals and much more. for a cool way to spend a day in the summer, There’s also a monkey house, reptile house, make sure you visit Popcorn Park, which is water garden and pond, and refreshments such located at Humane Way, Forked River, NJ, as cold drinks and ice cream are available. in Lacey Twp. For more information call In addition, there is a picnic area for those 609-693-1900. who bring their own food.

Rare Species Spotted-An adult Yellow-Bellied Slider turtle was recently spotted at Kennedy Park in Sayreville. This type of turtle is native in the southeastern United States from Florida to southeastern Virginia. How did it get here? That’s a good question, but it is likely that someone released it when it got too big to keep.

An Egret makes a nice reflection in the water as it hunts for fish to eat.

The Black Swallowtail Butterfly is the toughest to spot around this area. It has been named New Jersey’s official state butterfly.

A young Blue Heron is pictured at a nearby lake taking in warm summer rays. 28 August 27, 2016 South Amboy-Sayreville Times