Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Medal and thanks given by South Korea to Korean War veterans
July marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean War cease-fire. In honor of those American military personnel who served with ground forces in Korea, had duty in the territorial waters of Korea, conducted combat aerial flights over Korea, or acted in support of those combat operations during the period of June 25, 1950 through July…
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‘Town hall’ meeting needed to discuss Heavenly Farms
East Brunswick residents should take a hard look at the ordinance introduced at the June 23 Township Council meeting. The ordinance would allow Township Attorney Michael Baker to enter into negotiations to purchase the 147-acre Heavenly Farms property. Two appraisals have established the value of the property at just over $12 million. Mayor William Neary…
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Obituaries
Obituaries MARGARET ROIG, 86, formerly of South River, died June 24 at Cape Coral, Fla., Her husband, Anthony Roig Sr., and a son, Anthony "Butch" Roig, predeceased her. Surviving are her son, Robert Roig, and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Ricky Gillish, all of Cape Coral. Interment was at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick.…
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Stepping into the future
Stepping into the future PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT Monroe Township High School classmates walk the track for the last time as they prepare to graduate last Thursday. The Monroe High School class of 2003 proceeds past one of the school’s football goalposts at the beginning of graduation ceremonies. Franco Muzzio gives the crowd a thumbs…
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Hot and crowded
Hot and crowded PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT A mother of a graduate (above) peers through the crowd of students for her child during the Monroe Township High School graduation ceremony. At right, Monroe graduate Courtney Martini tries to cool off with a portable fan June 26.
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Our View
Neighbor makes good Our View Neighbor makes good The South Brunswick Township Council made a good move this week when it decided not to approve a controversial rezoning ordinance. The zone, which runs up against the border of East Brunswick, would have allowed the construction of warehouses. While K&K Developers has received a use variance…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnLana AhearnFind another site for high school Your Turn Guest Column Lana Ahearn Find another site for high school Guest Column Lana Ahearn Find another site for high school I would once again like to state our case — we the people who are against the high school being built in the park are…
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Pets must be kept out of danger during hot weather
Many pet owners love to take their pets with them everywhere. On most occasions, these trips out offer the pet a wonderful chance to exercise and explore. Sometimes the good intentions of an owner are not really what is best for the pet, especially in the heat of summer. Imagine this. You are running into…
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South River art gallery curator showcases young artists
When tough economic times force state government to tighten the belt on historical and cultural art programs, small town South River is fortunate to have its very own Soho-chic art studio. The downtown River Mill Art Gallery is not only a commercial framing shop, it also functions as a museum of original paintings, etchings, prints…
