THE SOUTH AMBOY ••** SAYREVILLE Date: September 23,1995 PRICELESS Vol. 4 Issue 11 Fire Ravages Hospital Golf Bakery Tourney- Oct. 19 by Beverly Kovacs Take your best shot at Memorial Medi- An early morning blaze on September cal Center's 20th annual golf tournament 11 ravaged Fatla Bakery, Gee Wiz Insur- on Thursday. October 19, 1995! ance, as well as the apartments above both The day of fun and fundraising will businesses. The Salvation Army was called begin with assigned tee times beginning at in and the Senior Resources building opened 10:30 a.m. at the Battleground Country to aid the tenants of the building. South Club in Tennent, New Jersey. A $175.00 Amboy First Aid Squad as well as neigh- registration fee entitles participants to an boring fire companies were called in to cighteen-hole game fol lowed by an elegantly assist South Amboy Fire Department in catered evening at the awards banquet. fighting the blaze. According to Fire Chief Prizes will be awarded to those players with James Charmello the origin of the fire has low gross, low handicap, low callaway, not yet been established. longest drive and closest to pin. The first hole-in-one will receive a 1995 convertible Le Baron, compliments of Wood Chrysler Plymouth, Inc., in Sayreville. A special Gonzalez Elected physician's trophy has been added this year and will be awarded to the physician with Chairperson the best game. The South Amboy Human Relations All proceeds will go towards the pur- Commission held their inaugural meeting Margaret Dieker (R) of Dieker Farms holds small tomatoes up for inspection by her son Jim chase of medical equipment. Come out and and elected Dr. Jorge. Gonzalez, owner of (L) and husband Harry (C). Their crops, as well as most in the area, have suffered throughout enjoy the friendly competition, fresh air and Mid-Jersey Respiratory Associates, N. the summer. exercise and help a worthy cause all in one Broadway, as Chairperson. Mary day of fun in the sun! Accordino, a teacher, was elected Vice For those who cannot attend, sponsor- Chairperson, and Patricia Olexa. a Board of Drought Hurts Local Crops ships are always available. They arc a great Ed member, and Director of the Senior form of advertising and a charitable dona- by Tom Burkard my sister Henrietta who is 94 hasn't either." Resource Center, was chosen Secretary. tion. "It hasn't been this dry since 1896," Most backyard gardeners have also had The Commission hopes to serve as a Put some "fore" thought into your day said Jeanne Dieker . and you have to far from productive years. On Saturday, sounding board and support to those who and call Memorial Medical Center at (908) admit, it has been a brutally hot and dry September 9th, at 11 p.m., we had a rain feel alienated. summer. Mother Nature's wrath has had a 721-1000, ext. 2104 for your tee time to shower for about a half hour, and a couple of Take Your Best Shot! horrifying effect on farmers and their crops, other small ones, which didn't help the state Police Officers Retire in addition to destroying countless acres of reservoirs which are only 61% of capacity. trees and property by fire. Most area lawns Let's all pray for more rain! South Amboy Police Capt. Edward have not sported their typically beautiful Board Drops Cieslarczyk and Det. Sgt. Thomas Noble green color this summer, but rather a drab, recently retired from the force after more brown burned-out look. Principals Trade Jobs School Dentist than 25 years of service each. Mayor John Jim Dieker, of the popular Dieker's Hoffman High Principal Robert The South Amboy Board of Education T. O'Leary praised both men; "Tom and Ed Farm on Bordentown Avenue, says "All of Bloodgood was transferred to South Amboy voted 6-0 to eliminate the services of the had unblemished records with the City of our Fall stuff, cauliflower and broccoli, is Middle School, and Middle School Princi- school Dentist, Dr. Robert Bennett, who South Amboy. and were an integral part of ruined. Our last rain was Aug. 5th, but it's pal, William Beattie returns as the Principal provided yearly checkups for countless num- the Police operations during their tenure. been dry since last October. Also, the bees of the high school, where he left over a year bers of students for many years in the South Their ability to rise up through the ranks to aren't pollinating the crops too good." ago. Amboy Schools System. The budgetary cut Captain and Sergeant says a lot about their is expected to save approximately $7,000 a Tomatoes were plentiful earlier, but dedication and ability while serving the year. now with the lack of rain, and so much heat, residents of our City. I wish them a long and less are being produced, and they are smaller. Rain, At Last! Plans to offer Dental Education pro- healthy retirement," concluded the Mayor. "It's sad to think we worked so hard since Heavy rains finally fell on the grams during February, which is National February and bought very expensive hybrid area, starting around midnight on Sat- Dental Month, are in the works. Live Snake Show Oct. 21 seeds, and got nothing. Everything burned," urday, Sept. 16th, and continued The very popular Dr. Bennett will be missed by students and teachers alike, but The Sayreville Public Library will spon- said Margaret Dieker. through most of Sunday, Sept. 17th. You really have to feel sorry for farm- The total downfall was 1 inch, and the he may be seen at the South Amboy Rotary' s sor a "Live Snake Show" on Saturday, Oc- Annual Health Fair, where he donates his tober 21 at 1:30 p.m. with Paul Volz, the ers, because this is their livelihood, and they state reservoirs water supply improved have taken a terrible beating this year. 80- a little. time and services each year for this worthy Snake Man as seen on Cable TV. He will charity. display his many snakes and have a discus- year-old Harry Dieker, a fanner for al 1 of his sion of snakes of all shapes and sizes. No life says that "I' ve never seen it this bad, and pre-registration required. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For further details, please call the library at September Fest 1995 727-0212. by Beverly Kovacs On Sunday, September 10, South Amboy was treated to an absolutely beauti- ful day for its annual September Fest. This year the street fair was hosted by the BIG ISSUE! Mechanicsville Fire Company. Broadway was turned into a pedestrian mall from Church Street to John Street. Hundreds of October 21 people gathered to enjoy the antique cars * Campaign '95 * and motorcycles. The kids enjoyed train rides, ball pits, and moon walk. Music * Times Anniversary * lovers were treated to toe-tapping Irish mu- sic, as well as a local radio station, and the * Halloween * Melrose Drum and Bugle Corps. There was something for everyone. Mouth watering food, such as cheese steaks, homemade All Deadlines french fries, pierogies, sausage and peppers, and other tasty confections were served. October 11 Local crafters and vendors also plied their wares. What a great way for the town to come together and end the summer! Con- Call 727-0398 gratulations to all who worked so hard to put 3-year-old Andrea Herdman enjoys the pony ride at South Amboy's super-successful this event together. It was a job well done September Fest. Grandmom, Claire Kuhn (in back) looks on. and looked forward to again next year! r 2 September 23, 1995 South Amboy-Sayreville Times Talk of the Towns Pleasant Little Trivia An Evening With Author by Tom Burkard by Tom Burkard Penelope Scambly Schott 1. Commander of Sayreville V.F.W. in Chief is Recovering 1989-90? a. Robert Redford b. Steve Jones The Friends of the Dowdell Library of For further information, the public is South Amboy's Chief of Police, Leo c. Joseph Chrzan South Amboy are pleased to announce that asked to call 908-721-6060. McCabe, is recovering from a heart attack. 2. S. Amboy Insurance Company lo- Ms. Penelope Scambly Schott has agreed to The popular leader of the force, and standout cated at 172 John St. in '64? a. State Farm speak at their annual "Evening With An boys soccer Coach last season at St. Mary's, b. Jacob Brown c. William Kurtz Agency Author." is improving each day. God bless, and get Of her latest book of poetry titled, 3. S. Amboy Police Chief in 1908? a. well soon, Leo! "The Perfect Mother" for Snake Nation James McDonnell b. Bill O'Brien c. Rip Press Ms. Schott says, "During the years Sayreville P.B.A. Picnic a Hit! Mulligan when women are raising small children, we The annual Sayreville P.B.A. Picnic 4. St. Mary's School Play in '87? a. was a huge success again this year, as 2,000 are too busy to follow the scent of our own Silver Nickels b. Arsenic & Old Lace c. lives. These poems explore the joys and tickets were sold, and those in attendance True Grit enjoyed the fun, games, food and drink. terrors of motherhood. They deal with the 5. Grand Marshal of S. Amboy's St. Congratulations for a job well-done, and I women's movement, divorce, remarriage, Patrick's Parade in 79? a. Paul O'Neill b. hope next year's will be even bigger and the thrill of the daughter's first period, the better! Frank Connelly c.