Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Challenger Bowl
Michelle Podolski performs a cheer for the St. Bart’s Buffalos during the Challenger Bowl Sept. 28 at Heavenly Farms, East Brunswick. She was identified incorrectly when the photo ran on Oct. 9.
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Jo-Ann Murray Janicki
Mrs. Janicki, 49, of Old Bridge, died Oct. 8, 2008, at the Golden Living Center, Old Bridge. Born in Jersey City, she resided in East Brunswick before moving to Old Bridge 29 years ago. Mrs. Janicki was an assistant tax collector for the township of East Brunswick, where she worked for 26 years. She was…
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Dorothy Stelter Sherwood
Mrs. Sherwood, 84, a resident of South River for 52 years, died Sept. 28, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by her husband, William F. Sherwood, in 1999. Surviving are two daughters, Denise Bennett and her husband, Peter, of Middlesex and Karen Viens and her husband, Donald, of Old Bridge; and four grandchildren. Funeral services…
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Mildred L. (DeVeau) Scala
Mrs. Scala, 82 of Spotswood, died Oct. 7, 2008, at home. Raised in Staten Island, she lived in Perth Amboy and Forked River before settling in Spotswood in 2003. Mrs. Scala was a homemaker. Her husband, Erasmus, died in 1979; her son, Daniel, in 1993; and her longtime companion, Carmine Gambino, in 2003. Surviving are…
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Crackdown shows gangs had become prominent
The dozens of arrests made over the past six months show what many have long known: that street gang activity exists and has become a significant problem in Middlesex County and in New Jersey as a whole. Gang-related crimes have surfaced in several local towns, and it is to the credit of law enforcement officials…
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Calvano, running mates will work for future
I recently had the opportunity to meet Christi Calvano, (I call her "mini Sarah" Palin), our candidate for mayor here in East Brunswick. We discussed how the township has ignored problems in town like the horrible smell from the Edgeboro dump. I feel that Christi and her running mates, Gene DeMarzo and Jim Wendell will…
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Stahl’s stance on union shows his integrity
It has taken a lot of guts for Councilman Dave Stahl to go on the record with his position regarding the township’s current union negotiations. And that’s exactly why he needs to be East Brunswick’s next mayor. Understanding that the township’s difficult financial situation requires hard decisions, Councilman Stahl has pledged to do everything he…
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Independent voters do disservice to country
We hear a lot of people who are calling themselves independent voters. “I am independent!” Are they really independent: The answer is no. They are willing to let others do their thinking for them. The independent voters have very little to say in American politics, most of the important decisions have already been made before…
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Calvano best choice for E.B. mayor
Well, it’s that time of year and East Brunswick residents will be going to the polls to elect a mayor and council members. I wonder what thoughts go through the minds of the individuals as they cast their vote. Do they vote party line or individual talents? I, for one, review the record of the…
