Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Helen “Barbara” Ksepka Johnstone
Mrs. Johnstone, 90, of Folsom, Calif., formerly of Gold Hill, Ore., and South River, died Jan. 18, 2008, in Folsom. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley Johnstone. Surviving are a daughter, Audrey Langill; two grandchildren, James Langill, Jr., and his wife, Carol, and Michelle Langill; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of…
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Spiegler’s record reveals her dedication to excellence
On April 15 please join me in support of Katie Spiegler as she runs for a position on the East Brunswick Board of Education. As a 17-year resident of our town and with an impressive history of commitment to our schools and our community, Katie possesses a proven history of the leadership qualities and experience…
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Jacob Rand
Mr. Rand, 86, of Monroe, and formerly of the Elberon section of Long Branch, died Feb. 29, 2008. He had a private law practice in Long Branch until his retirement. He also served as assistant city attorney for the City of Long Branch and as magistrate judge from 1970 to 1982. Mr. Rand is survived…
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Mayor should stop making excuses, put blame where it belongs
So, Mayor William Neary, you are running for re-election based on your past performance. Property taxes have doubled since you becamemayor. Is that the performance you are speaking of?You blame contractual and pension obligations to the state for the astronomical tax increase we’re facing this year, when in truth all towns face the same pension…
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John J. Nyitray
Mr. Nyitray, 97, of Reading, Pa., formerly of South River, died March 16, 2008, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for more than 30 years at Hercules Inc., Parlin section of Sayreville. He was predeceased by a sister,Mary Kocsis, and a niece and a nephew. Surviving are a…
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Frances M. Auteri
Ms. Auteri, 69, of East Brunswick, died March 21, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Auteri, and a sister, Josephine Sortino. Surviving are a brother, Ciro Auteri, and his wife, Millie, of West Islip, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Jo Auteri of East Brunswick; a niece, Dorene Epstein, and her husband, Dr. Edward…
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Even in tough economy, passing budget is right thing to do
This year everybody’s budget is tight. In our home we feel the additional costs of food and fuel, and we are resigned to the fact that the township budget will increase our property taxes. The only budget I can vote on is the Board of Education school budget, and despite the difficult times, I will…
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James Patrick Hannon Sr.
Mr. Hannon, 49, of Old Bridge, died March 18, 2008, in Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. His father, James Ward Hannon, died in 1988, and his stepfather, Albert Jones, died in 2001. Surviving are his mother, Patricia Murphy Jones; his wife, Barbara Kirwin of Old Bridge; a son, James Hannon Jr., and his wife, Tara,…
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Board needs Brydbord’s integrity, intelligence, perspective
I hope you can join me in supporting Sophia Brydbord as a candidate for the Board of Education on April 15. As a resident of our town for more than 20 years and as an East Brunswick High School graduate, Sophia has always been an active volunteer in our community as well as in our…
