Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Extends gratitude for concern, condolences
This letter is to our dear neighbors in East Brunswick, Boy Scout Troop No. 61 and all the teachers and friends in Lawrence Brook Elementary School, East Brunswick. Our family lost our 9-year-old Thomas this past Christmas Eve, and his mom, Young Lee, suffered injury in the accident which occurred at about 7 p.m. at…
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Students ‘light the fire of their dreams’ in Olympics 7th- and 8th-graders at Applegarth School open 2002 Winter Olympics
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Students ‘light the fire of their dreams’ in Olympics 7th- and 8th-graders at Applegarth School open 2002 Winter Olympics PHOTOS BY JERRY WOLKOWITZ Eighth-grade teacher Virginia Heidelberg and algebra teacher Laurie Budrewicz make some final adjustments to the Olympic banner before the parade for the opening ceremonies of the…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. MILDRED RILEY COLGAN BOLDIZAR, 88, of South River died Feb. 8 in Cranbury Care Center, Monroe. Her first husband, Thomas Colgan, died in 1947, and her second…
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Lend a hand to the future
It’s time for the Monroe Township community to turn its eyes and ears to the Board of Education in order to learn about the great challenges now facing the school district and to assist in shaping and accomplishing new goals. School officials are embarking on a giant endeavor — planning for the construction of a…
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Guest Column Lori Kendall Give dads proper credit for Manager’s Hall
Guest Column Lori Kendall Give dads proper credit for Manager’s Hall This letter is in response to an article I read which quoted Dave Stahl, the East Brunswick Soccer Club president (Sentinel, Dec. 13, "Soccer President Tells Panel Five More Soccer Fields Are Needed"). He stated that there’s been no major acquisition of athletic facilities…
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Guest Column Frank J. Coury A differing view on training center
Guest Column Frank J. Coury A differing view on training center An editorial titled "Holding Out Hope for Police Training Center" appeared in the Opinion column of the Feb. 7 issue of the Sentinel. The training center is located in East Brunswick. I disagree with the direction taken by this editorial and especially with the…
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American Muslims are committed to country
We, as American Muslims, feel the same responsibilities as all other community members feel. The United States of America is a great country, and we are committed to serve this great country until the last drop of our blood. Islam teaches peace and prosperity, respect for all, love for all and justice for all human…
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Society should slow down, show respect for seniors
Have you discovered that as soon as you became a senior citizen, a change took place in your new status in life? You now have become more aware of the disrespect shown you by younger folks in many professions in life, whether it be medical professionals, insurance companies, receptionists or retail personnel. When you go…
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Governor’s new family program deserves praise
The United Way of Central Jersey Inc. applauds Gov. James McGreevey’s new Family Advocacy Project. Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, United Ways throughout New Jersey have been helping hundreds of families whose lives were forever changed by the horrific events. While our efforts began in the immediate days following the attacks, issues such as…
