Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Ralph R. Myers
Mr. Myers, 82, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 6, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He resided in North Brunswick prior to relocating to Old Bridge three years ago. Mr. Myers was a machinist at Personal Products, Milltown, for 46 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Johnson &…
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Keep casinos, public places smoke-free
As a cardiologist and regional president of the American Heart Association in New Jersey, I remain gravely concerned about our state’s safeguards against exposure to second-hand smoke, specifically as this unresolved public health issue lingers in Atlantic City casinos. The link between second-hand smoke and cardiovascular disease is indisputable. According to the American Heart Association,…
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Francis J. “Frank” Baratta
Mr. Baratta, 76, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Sept. 30, 2009, in Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Prior to his retirement in 1994, he was employed as a maintenance man with Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority, where he worked for 22 years. His wife, Mary Baratta, died in 2008. Surviving…
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On feral cats and their place in the world
Feral cats are courageous, vulnerable and precious to God. Christa Renee Fordham Parlin section of Old Bridge
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Gary Priccaciante
Ret. Howell Township Police Chief Gary Priccaciante, 64, of Womelsdorf, Pa., and formerly of Howell, died Oct. 10, 2009, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carole; three daughters, Lisa and Tina Priccaciante of Old Bridge and Lynn Priccaciante of Matawan; two stepdaughters, Sharon Carroll, and her…
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PACs are financing municipal elections
In 2007 changes were made to the New Jersey election laws to curb unbridled campaign contributions. Contributions to campaign committees from individuals have dropped. As well-meaning as these changes were, you can always count on the Democrats to find a way around the laws. In this case, three political action committees (PACs) were formed. These…
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John Basara
Mr. Basara, 95, of South River, died Oct. 2, 2009, in Summerhill Nursing Home, Old Bridge. Prior to his retirement in 1989, he was employed as a floorwalker and mechanic in the garment industry for more than 30 years, most recently with R&P Wash Suit, South River. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Krempecki…
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Council president is strong advocate for Monroe residents
Monroe Township Council President Gerald Tamburro has proven himself time and time again to be a committed, responsible and ethical government leader. Serving on the council since 2002, Mr. Tamburro has dedicated his time and efforts to represent and advocate for the residents of Monroe at the local, county and state levels. Mr. Tamburro is…
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Felicia Boliglowa Swiecicki
Mrs. Swiecicki, 79, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 5, 2009, at her daughter’s home in North Brunswick. She resided in Spotswood, East Brunswick and Piscataway, prior to relocating to North Brunswick in 2004. She was a machine operator at Garry Manufacturing Co., New Brunswick, for more than 40 years, retiring in 1995. She was predeceased…
