Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Teacher gives tips for kindergarten prep
After 35 years of teaching kindergarten, I’ve seen a lot of first days of school. Although this is an exciting time for parents and children, it also can be emotional. Speaking as both a teacher and a parent, I know the transition to kindergarten can bring on many anxious moments. To help ensure a successful…
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Even in real life, good guys sometimes win the battle
GREG BEAN Coda I got the most wonderful note this week from Lori Ann Vendetti, one of the homeowners in Long Branch who has been fighting the good fight to keep her home from being taken by eminent domain to make way for high-priced condominiums. Ever since the town fathers in Long Branch…
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Preserve Pulda farm to add to town’s environmental recovery
The Sentinel’s editorial on Aug. 14 is welcome support for a great addition to open space in North Brunswick. Several actions have come together to make our purchase of the Pulda farm a distinct possibility. William Pulda is now a willing seller, causing Mayor Francis Womack to drop his main objection. The gathering of petitions,…
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Congressman should sign Lyme disease bill
T he East Brunswick Public Library recently held a screening of “Under Our Skin.” The film addressed the failure of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and insurance companies to acknowledge the seriousness of Lyme disease and its devastating effects on patients. The room was filled to capacity, with a waiting list of more than…
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David J. DeRosa
Mr. DeRosa, 59, of North Brunswick, died July 25, 2008, at home. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., he resided there and in Morganville, prior to relocating to North Brunswick four years ago. He was a drafter at Verizon, North Brunswick, the past eight years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sundermeyer DeRosa; a son,…
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Mary Filon Rudy
Mrs. Rudy, 88, of South River, died Aug. 4, 2008, in Park Cemetery, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1985, she was employed as an inspector at E.R. Squibb, North Brunswick, where she worked for 15 years. Her husband, Michael Rudy, died in 1967. Surviving are three children, Michael Rudy…
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Nicholas Sicko
Mr. Sicko, 84, of South River, died Aug. 4, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1989, he was employed as a scientist in the research department at E.R. Squibb, North Brunswick, where he worked for 38 years. Surviving are his wife, Nadia Guryn Sicko; two daughters, Margaret…
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Both parties have their own poli-ninnies to bear
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson — a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist — and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: I think the most wonderful thing about the Democrats is what I call “the ninny…
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Anthony J. Buono
Mr. Buono, 79, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Aug. 1, 2008, at home. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he was employed as an oil-burner technician specialist with Whaeco Oil Co., North Brunswick, where he worked for 35 years. He was predeceased by a son, Anthony Buono III. Surviving are his wife, Violet…
