Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Ruth E. O’Brien Veverka
Mrs. Veverka, 95, of East Brunswick, died Oct. 22, 2008, at McCarrick Care Center, Somerset. She lived in Whiting for 20 years and Bronx, N.Y., before being admitted to the care center in 2000. She was predeceased by her husband, John F. Veverka, in 1983. Surviving are a son, John J. Veverka, and his wife,…
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Dorothy A. Van Woeart
Mrs. Van Woeart, 78, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 19, 2008, at Summer Hill Nursing Home, Old Bridge. Born in South Amboy, she lived in Sebastian, Fla., before moving back to Old Bridge five years ago. Mrs. Van Woeart was a waitress for the Colonial Diner in East Brunswick for 18 years. Her husband, John…
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Give V.A. proper funding for health care
On Nov. 11, 2008, we honor more than 25 million living American veterans. As young men and women engage the enemy face-to-face thousands of miles away in the global war on terrorism, the thanks of a grateful nation should be reflected not only in saying thank you but also in giving VA the proper amount…
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Irene Toth Mokrzycki
Mrs. Mokrzycki, 89, of South River, died Oct. 22, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Predeceasing her were her husband, Chester Mokrzycki; two daughters, Joyce and Judith; a sister, Ann Lindner; and a brother, John Toth. Surviving are a brother, Steven Toth, and a sister, Vilma Toth, both of Monroe. A Mass…
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Choose most qualified, not most similar, candidates
Election Day on Tuesday will undoubtedly be one of the most historic in our country’s history. It is more important than ever that registered voters go to the polls in large numbers during these tumultuous economic times. From the federal government down to the local level, all of the races are important because each elected…
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Boro provides best services it can afford
At the Spotswood July 1st council meeting, a resident’s demand for disabled services began a debate that has continued with citizens’ letters appearing in the Sentinel opinion page. As an elected official in Spotswood, I, as well as our administration and the rest of the council, have been very responsive to citizens who come forward…
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Independent voters make their own decisions
Iam responding to the letter by Leo Surak (“Independent voters do disservice to country,” Sentinel, Oct. 16) pertaining to independent voters and how “we” are not living up to our obligations as citizens. Since when is there an obligation to be a Democrat or a Republican? Our two-party system is truly a joke and this…
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America must focus on most pressing needs
America is not just white, black, red or brown. America is a great country where people of all nations and all colors of the world live with pride. This is also the year of presidential elections, where we choose the leader of this great country four the next four years. As a citizen, I suspect…
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Real leaders offer solutions, not buzzwords
The buzzwords — both old and new — are making rounds in this year’s election. Taking a page from Sarah Palin, the Republican choice for vice president who likes to position herself as the change candidate (an old buzzword) and a maverick (a new one), East Brunswick’s own Christi Calvano is trying to sell the…
