Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Read Across America
PHOTOS BYMIGUEL JUAREZ staff Rutgers University football players Corey Human and Jamaal Westerman hoist fifth-grader Ahed Syed into the air after Ahed won a basket of goodies during a Read Across America rally at Irwin Elementary School in East Brunswick Friday. The event coincides with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. At left: Fourth-grader Ralph Morin…
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Make a donation, help volunteers aid victims of natural disaster
‘Right now, I don’t want to live anymore – I don’t want to be in this world,” said New Orleans resident Kamal Namazi, 49, in a Feb. 14 Associated Press article. Who could blame him for making such a remark after having to pick up the pieces left of his life just 18 months after…
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Greg Bean
Coda The happiest man in all Monmouth County It doesn’t take a clairvoyant to figure out that Victor Scudiery, chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Party, is one happy camper these days. Usually, a guy like Scudiery would have his hands full this time of year, trying to figure out how to beat the Republicans…
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Elks names eight scholarship winners
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, a fraternal organization dedicated to serving our youth, veterans and the needy, awards $2.216 million annually in college scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide. Awards are based on academic achievement, leadership and financial need. East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370 is proud to announce the selection of…
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Poetry pros
Spotswood High School student Emily Carroll (second from left) is pictured with poet Eloise Bruce, teaching artist Vondell Richmond and Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey Director Alysia Souder after Emily was chosen as the school’s finalist in the Poetry Out Loud national recitation contest for her energetic readings of Allen Ginsberg’s “A Supermarket in California”…
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Plan is practical, upholds quality of neighborhood
This letter is in regard to an article titled “Potential Sale of Old Schoolhouse Debated” that appeared in the Jan. 25 issue of the Sentinel. I hope that Mayor Bill Neary’s proposal to auction the McGinnis School property to an educational operator will get a more open-minded reception from the East Brunswick Township Council. The…
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Obituaries
Thomas J. Frangipane Mr. Frangipane, 78, of Old Bridge, died Feb. 15, 2007, in Victoria House, Matawan. He was predeceased by a son, Martin Frangipane. Surviving are his first wife, Concetta Diana of East Brunswick, and his second wife, Rose Lupo of Old Bridge; two daughters, Rosemary Hogen, and her husband, Alfred, and Dina Roventini,…
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Jump Rope For Heart
Top photo, sixth-graders Theresa Gonzalez (r) and Kaitlyn Goff jump rope together as Leah Boll (far left) and Callie Lucas look on during the recent Jump Rope For Heart event at Monroe’s Woodland School. Students participating in the event have raised more than $100,000 for the American Heart Association in recent years. Bottom photo, fifth-grader…
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Too few residents knew about E.B. firehouse vote
By the very low turnout for the East Brunswick firehouse vote (“New Firehouse OK’d in 28-20 Vote in E.B.,” Sentinel, Feb. 22), it looks like the only people who knew about the election are people associated with the fire department. There should be a minimum number of votes before any budget or referendum can be…
