Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Your Turn
Freeholders wasting tax dollars, ignoring requests Frank Coury Guest Column It’s obvious that the Democratic Party is in power in Middlesex County. Why? It is clear that money talks. So who has the money? Didn’t the Democratic Party obtain $1 million for its “war chest” from contributors? Who are the contributors? Certainly not the homeless.…
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Did you hear the one about the WOMB tournament?
Adele Young Bloopers We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it into one of Greater Media Newspapers’ 12 publications during the previous year. We’re grateful that these items did not make it into print, especially the ones we like to call … Things…
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Obituaries
George M. Sichta Jr. Mr. Sichta, 84, of South River, died Dec. 13 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1982, he was a foreman at E.I. DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, where he worked for 40 years. His wife, Mildred Pacyna Sichta, died in 1990. Surviving are a…
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Officials should do their jobs, not advertise on park signs
The borough of South River should be proud of the wonderful job that is being done to upgrade and maintain our community parks. Heartfelt thanks go to all individuals who have made this possible. However, the billboards, which promote the people involved in the improvements, detract from the natural beauty of the parks. Some signs…
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State, local officials helped obtain grant for YMCA
The Raritan Valley YMCA, East Brunswick, would like to thank our local and state officials for helping secure a $3.9-million Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) grant to aid our renovation and expansion efforts. In particular, we would like to thank Sen. Barbara Buono (D-18th) for her interest in this project, which will have a positive…
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We’re grateful to those who make a difference
It seems only fitting that at this time of year we publish the latest installment of our “People Who Make a Difference” series. The holiday season and the approaching new year are for many of us a period of reflection and celebration. Just about everyone who touches our lives “makes a difference” in some way.…
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Planning is obvious in Monroe
John R iggs Guest Column I feel it is necessary to respond to the “Your Turn” guest column by J. Mitchell Sincoff (“Monroe Township Ill-Prepared for Growth”) that appeared in the Dec. 9 issue of the Sentinel. I make it a policy not to respond to these letters because everyone has an opinion and, indeed,…
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Parents should involve children during holidays
No matter their holiday tradition, parents work hard to make memories for their children. Children, however, just want to be included and involved in the hustle and bustle of the season — baking, decorating, shopping and wrapping gifts. Including children in these activities often seems like it creates more problems than it solves. But with…
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Alumni form ‘dedicated unit of music makers’
When you opened the doors to the Nicholas Music Center Dec. 18, the warm air escaping into the night was infused with the lovely harmonious sounds of about 60 people playing wind and percussion instruments. It’s odd, but if those 60 people were talking all at once their voices would create only dissonant noise, but…
