Category: Sentinel-EDM Opinion
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Your turn
Michele S. ByersGuest ColumnSprawl has far-reaching effectson quality of drinking water Your turn Michele S. Byers Guest Column Sprawl has far-reaching effects on quality of drinking water Michele S. Byers Guest Column Sprawl has far-reaching effects on quality of drinking water You’ve probably heard the claim that sprawl will ultimately spell doom for clean drinking…
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Metuchen Musings
Buckets and buckets of pennies Metuchen Musings Buckets and buckets of pennies John Aden Lewis Casinos — bright flashing lights, electronic beeps, and chances for a big payoff. Yet, as the old saying goes, "Never take more money to the casino than you can afford to lose." I’ve learned this the hard way. In an…
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Reader glad to see flag flying in Woodbridge
An American flag stands proud in the First Presbyterian Church in Woodbridge. I stood upon the pathway that led to veteran’s graves. I know if they were alive today, their hearts would be full of pride. For above their resting place a strong pole held a flag, its colors were bright against the sky; the…
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Reader praises Teresa Heinz Kerry’s convention speech
I watched Teresa Heinz Kerry speak at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. Although I think John Kerry has a lot going for him, one of his best assets is his brilliant, intelligent, charming and altruistic wife. In the past, I often wondered why politicians spend so much money on these boisterous occasions and now…
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Hartz should use local companies for old Ford site
I attended the standing-room-only public meeting last week held by Hartz Mountain Industries, a real estate development company, in connection with its plans to build on the former site of the Ford Motor Co. Plant. Listening intently to the comments made by Edison residents, it was clear they are seriously concerned about the future of…
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Obituaries
Adelaide Herrmann Offerman Obituaries Adelaide Herrmann Offerman Mrs. Offerman, 82, of East Brunswick died Aug. 18 at home. Prior to her retirement in 1977, she was a bookkeeper at Carter-Wallace, Cranbury. Her husband, Halmut, died in 2003, and a son, Alvin, died in 1990. Surviving are two daughters, Susan Offerman and Jeannette Italiano, both of…
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Constitution gives right to unpopular speech
I am astonished by the recent outcry from those who feel that the views of Michael Moore’s "Fahrenheit 911" are seditious and that he should personally be admonished or as one letter writer to [a local newspaper] recently put it, "The only thing you should think about is how film director Michael Moore is allowed…
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Agency to combat crimes against elderly
Traditionally, it has been society’s responsibility to care for our senior citizens and protect them from any harm. However, in recent times criminal fraud against senior citizens has become a growing enterprise for career criminals. Since many seniors are at home alone during the day, it makes them an easy target for traveling offenders. Often,…
