THE SOUTH AMBOY ** **SAV7?E VILLETIM Date: Nov. 15, 1991 Vol. 1 Issue 2 Champ Republicans win Dems elected in big in Sayreville South Amboy The Republican Party swept to victory over The only contested seat was for councilman the Dems in the November 4th election. in the second ward, and was won by Demo- Mayor John B. McCormack soundly de- crat John J. Kelly with 269 votes, indepen- feated his challenger. Councilman Alan dent Peter J. Ewtushek finished with 179 W.Haag. 5.742 votes to 3,761. His running votes and was followed by Republican Mi- mates. Ken Olchaskey and John Pascucci chael Makransky with 164 votes. polled 5,363 and 5,154 votes respectively to Russell Stillwagon ran unopposed for out-distance Dem challengers John councilman of the first ward, and piled up Wisniewski 4,198 and Barbara Kilcomons 467 votes. 4,198. Mayor John B. McCormack South Amboy cup the tradition grows To look at the soccer schedules of both Hof- emerged. It's called the South Amboy Cup. was 1-1. After 4 kickers, the Lady Eagles fman High School and St. Mary's High It's a soccer tournament where the girls' and would score making it 2-1 with the Lady Former Sayreville resident, and St. School, October 12th was just another soc- boys' teams from Hoffman High School and Guvs having one shooter left. The crowd at Man's graduate, Tom Kelly guided cer game. Or was it? Well, if you were one of St. Mary's High school both compete on the this point was silent and the tension could his Minnesota Twins baseball team to the 200 or so in attendance, you knew so- same day. Columbus Day holiday. With the be cut with a knife. After 110 minutes of their second World Series title in 5 mething special was going on. It was the 2nd help of local businesses, the Monaghan soccer, the game came down to a final kick. years. In a runaway vote, he was also Annual South Amboy Cup Games. House, Delios Pizza and the Landmark It was taken and blocked by the St. Mary s named the American League Ma- If you are a longtime South Amboy resi- Cafe, huge trophies have been donated as keeper. The Lady Eagles won the 2nd An- nager of the Year for 1991. For more dent, you probaly remember that each Co- rotating trophies. In other words, whichever about Tom, read the Just Thinking nual South Amboy Cup and rejoiced wildly. About...column on page 2 lumbus Day there would be a football game high school wins the tournament gets to The boys contest was no less exciting. between the Guvs and Eagles. The games keep the trophy for a year. The game began at 1 p.m. and within mi- were a highlight for most of the alumni of The inaugural tournament took place on nutes St. Mary's was ahead 3-0. both high schools and the atmosphere was Columbus Day 1990. St. Mary's and Hof- There was still more goals to be scored, Thanksgiving always like that of a homecoming. Ho- fman girls squared off at 11 a.m. and less but they would all be scored by the Guvs. wever, they were discontinued after the than 2 hours later the Eagles emerged victo- Hoffman was able to rally and score 3 goals Dance 1985 game. rious, 3-1. At 1 p.m. the boys took to the before halftime. When the whistle blew at Well, in its place a new contest has Come join us for St. Mary's Thanksgiving field and the result was the same. St. Mary's halftime, it was 3-3. Dance, Friday, November 29, 1991, 8PM to boys beat the Guvs,.6-2. During the halftime break, both coaches 12 Midnight in the Star of the Sea Hall, Craft Fair Dec. 1st For the time being, St. Mary's was the stressed to their players that the South featuring the Primetime Entertainers & D.J. holder of the South Amboy Cup and held Amboy Cup will be-theirs if they would go Mike W. Tickets are $20.00 per couple (over St. Mary's Elementary School, South the bragging rights of the tournament. out there and fight for it. "Tradition," they 21 please). Beer, mixers, snacks, coffee & Amboy will be holding it's annual Craft Ori October 12, 1991, the boys and girls said, "is being made and you guys are part cake provided. Please feel free BYOB. Tick- Fair, on Sunday, December I, 1991 in the squads of both schools squared off once of it. Lets win the South Amboy ets will be on sale after all Masses starting Star of the Sea Hall on Stevens Avenue again. At 11 a.m. the Lady Guvs and Lady Championship and bring the cup home." November 2, 1991. For more information from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Refreshments Eagles played a game that will be remem- Both teams came out determined to win please call 721-0179. will be sold and a silent auction will be held. bered for a long time to come. For the fans the cup. After several moments of play, the Crafters are still wanted. For information present, this was thrilling game to watch. At Guvs scored what would be the winning and table prices please call 727-7133. the end of regulation time, the score was 0— 0. According to state rules, 2 lO-minute goal of the game. They added 2 more Clothing Drive overtime periods were played. Once again shortly afterwards and the game would end the score was 0-0. Officially, this is how the 6-3. The Guvs, enroute to winning their first game is recorded, as' a tie. However, the South Amoy Cup Championship, scored for Homeless town needed a winner of the cup so we went unanswered goals. to the Penalty kick Shootout. Each coach Along with the huge rotating trophy that The South Amboy-Sayreville Times in chose 5 players who would take a penalty each winning school gets to keep for a year, affiliation with the South Amboy Knights of kick against the opposing goalie. St. Mary s each individual player from the Columbus Council #426 will be sponsoring would shoot first, then Hoffman, then St. championship team gets a trophy. We a Winter Clothing Drive for the homeless Mary's, etc. Whoever scores the most after 5 would once again like to thank Delios. and needy people of New Jersey. The Drive shooters wins the game. Landmark and Monaghan House for their is being held from November 18th through generosity and their willingness to continue December 16th. Anyone who can is asked to As it turned out, the score of the Shootout their support of the South Amboy Cup bring any type of Winter clothing, such as Championships in the future. sweaters, jackets, gloves, etc. to the council Holiday Film To all the fans who supported the effort hall on Fourth Street, Monday through Fri- in establishing a new Town Championship, day evenings. Remember, the Jersey Win- we say thanks and hope to see you next ters get pretty cold, an a little kindness may Festival vear. go a long way. Thank you! The South Amboy Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Holiday Film Festival in conjunction with the Dr. Charles W. Hof- Christmas Issue Dec. 13th fman Senior Resource Center for Grandpa- rents and Children. Our big Christmas issue will be hitting 0398 between 9am and 4pm. and if no one Movies for the holiday season will be the stands on Friday, Dec. 13th. All adver- answers, leave a message on the machine, Christoper Schaaf, 2, of South Amboy tising and editorials should be in by Thurs- really enjoyed this year's Halloween. shown at the Senior Center on Thursday. and someone will get back to you immedi- December 5 and Thursday, December 19 day. Dec. 5th. Anyone interested in placing beginning at 6:30 p.m. an ad in this special edition should call 727- ately. 2 November 15,1991 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Just Thinking About... By Tom Burkard playing the Yanks (Yankee Stadium was Editor-in-Chief being repaired), and it came on the Scoreboard during the game that he was How great it was to see local product, being shipped back to Tacoma. More than a Tom Kelly winning his second World Series tear was shed by the South Amboy throng in in only five years as manager of the out- attendance...Seeing him back in the '70's standing Minnesota Twins! This year's Fall during the off-season at Schmiegel's Farm, Classic was regarded by most as one of the training horses, a hobby that he thoroughly most exciting in baseball history. As I enjoyed...! became a devout Twins fan in cheered the Twins on in front of my TV, so 1986, as most people around here did, when 138 So. Broadway, many wonderful memories of days gone by Tom was named Manager...I remember flooded my mind. watching and taping every World Series South Amboy, N.J. My earliest recollection of Tom goes back game in 1987...Kelly was the 1987 UPI to the South Amboy Little Fellas League, Manager of The Year...He became only the circa 1962. We were both in our third year, fifth manager in history to win the World FULL CLAIM MOM VMS LOCATION 11 years old, he on Enterprise, and I was on Series as a rookie back in '87...I finally got CENTER SSSi.KE.ISK English Chevron.