Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Thanks go out to carnival volunteers, etc.

    On behalf of the Rev. Ken Murphy and St. Stan’s Parish, I would like to thank everyone who supported our carnival in any way. Thank you to our chairmen, supervisors and volunteers. You are the best. We would like to extend special recognition to the following entertainers for volunteering their fantastic performances: Triple H Productions,…

  • Pamela Schwartzbach

    Mrs. Schwartzbach, 65, of Old Bridge, died July 7, 2009, at home. A registered nurse, she once worked at South Amboy Hospital and Rahway Hospital. Surviving are her husband, William; two daughters and a son-in-law, Amy Carroll and Ilene and Peter Jessup, all of Old Bridge; two brothers, Joel Lubin of Rockville, Md., and Sheldon…

  • TNR does not work on cats, has negative impact on birds

    This letter is in response to Michelle Lerner’s letter to the editor, “TNR Is Most Effective, Cheapest Way To Control Feral Cats” (Sentinel, July 9). There is no scientific evidence indicating that Trap-Neuter- Return (TNR) substantially, quickly or effectively reduces the feral-cat population. The American Veterinary Medical Association has stated that any reduction is insignificant.…

  • Alexander John Slezak

    Mr. Slezak, 90, of South River, died June 26, 2009, in Barbara E. Cheung Memorial Hospice, Edison. Prior to his retirement, she was a supervisor of maintenance with DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, where he worked for 42 years. His wife, Elizabeth Slezak, died in 1987. Surviving are a son, Jim Slezak, and his wife,…

  • Mary C. “Kay” Walling

    Mrs. Walling, 68, of Old Bridge, formerly of Matawan, died July 6, 2009. Prior to her retirement in 2002, she was employed for more than 20 years in the accounts payable department at Con- Lux Sherwin Williams, Edison. Her husband, Robert Walling, died in 1971. Surviving are two daughters, Beth Ann Stefanski, and her husband,…

  • Carmela “Millie” Barone Garibaldi

    Mrs. Garibaldi, 95, died July 12, 2009, at home. She resided in East Brunswick, prior to relocating to North Brunswick in 1976. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis C. Garibaldi, in 1977. She is survived by a daughter, Maria Kratzar of North Brunswick; a sister, Pasqualina Czarcinski of Somerville; two grandchildren; and several nieces…

  • The fault, dear Greg, is not in the animals, but in the humans

    I’m writing in response to Greg Bean’s column, “He Bagged the Goose — And Then We Cooked It” (Sentinel, June 25), a ridiculous proposal on how to handle the so-called “goose problem” New Jersey faces. I know Mr. Bean expected scathing letters from animal-rights freaks, attacking him for his satirical article (Isn’t satire supposed to…

  • State should heed mayor’s request, redesign interchange

    Iam writing to applaud David Stahl for bringing up a dangerous situation at the interchange of Route 18 and Route 1 in East Brunswick (“Stahl Seeks New Design for Route 18/1 Interchange,” Sentinel, June 25). When driving in that area with traffic, I always think that I am at the start of the Kentucky Derby,…

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