Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Raymond A. Gallup
Mr. Gallup, 83, of Old Bridge, died Dec. 29, 2009, in Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute, New York City. His wife, Marie, died in 2001. He also was predeceased by two sons, Gary Tomasetti and Dean Gallup. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Susan Tomasetti and Raymond L. and Leonora Gallup; a daughter and…
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Walter Grodzian
Mr. Grodzian, 90, of South River, died Dec. 26, 2009, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to his retirement in 1982, he was employed as a utility operator with E.I. DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, where he worked for 40 years. His wife, Jean, died in 1997. Surviving are a son, Michael…
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More state regulation needed for hookah lounges
On April 15, 2006, the New Jersey Smoke-Free Act went into effect. It banned smoking in all enclosed places, with the exemption of beaches, city parks, cigar bars, tobacco retail stores, tobacco-manufacturing facilities, private residences and automobiles. I am concerned with the increase of hookah lounges opening in New Jersey. My major concern is the…
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Joseph E. Hanis Sr.
Mr. Hanis, 81, of Keyport, formerly of South River, died Jan. 5, 2010, in Care One of Perth Amboy. His wife, Olga Moskwa Hanis, died in 2003. Surviving are five children, Joseph E. Hanis Jr. of Philadelphia, Shirley Shepsko of Spotswood, James Hanis of Edison, Sharon Hanis of South Brunswick and John Hanis of the…
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Bill is fraught with dangers to the public T
The Garden State Chiropractic Society is keeping a watchful eye on Senate bill S-565, which poses a risk to New Jersey health consumers. This scope of practice bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney and Senator Loretta Weinberg, is being pushed through the legislative process during the lame-duck session and holiday season. This proposal…
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Joseph G. Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt, 59, of Old Bridge, formerly of Monroe, died Jan. 1, 2010, at home. He was employed as a passport agent for Old Bridge Township. Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Benjamin Britton; a nephew, Brian Britton, and his wife, Angela; a niece, Cheryl Britton; and two great-nephews. A memorial service was…
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Senators, representatives stood tall on health-care reform N
New Jersey should be proud of the hard work being done by its congressional representation in bringing our nation closer than ever to meaningful health-care reform. Against a constant backdrop of myths and misinformation, both New Jersey senators and seven of 13 New Jersey representatives drowned out the chatter and focused on the positive changes…
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Violet Malinowski Lasko
Mrs. Lasko, 85, of Sayreville, died Jan. 2, 2010, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Prior to her retirement in 1989, she was employed by Sunshine Biscuit, Sayreville, where she worked for 25 years. Her husband, Vincent R. Lasko, died in 1990. She also was predeceased by two sisters, Genevieve Kaczmarek and Mary…
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Pedestrians should be more alert when crossing
I have noticed many times that when people cross the street, they often forget to look around. Instead, they keep walking, without any fear that a car might hit them. I urge all pedestrians to please stop and look around before you cross the street. Also, please don’t forget to help our senior citizens if…
