Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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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. EDWARD J. COVELL JR., 80, of Sayreville died Oct. 30 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. His wife, Mary Vinnai Covell, died in 1995. Surviving…
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Open space votes surprising
While the results of Tuesday’s election may not have surprised some, we were surprised at how close both open space questions in South Brunswick were. The first question, asking voters to approve a 1.5 cent tax to purchase more open space, passed by only 400 some votes. The second question, allowing for a 0.5 cent…
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Task force invites residents to meetings
The South Brunswick Township Historic Preser-vation Ordinance Advisory Task Force extends an invitation to all to join us for a community outreach informational meeting as we seek to provide information and gather further public input Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at the "Cheers" room, South Brunswick Township Senior Center, Route 522, Monmouth Junction section of…
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South Brunswick candidate thanks those who helped with campaign
I’m writing before the results of the elections are in, but regardless of the outcome, I want to thank all the South Brunswick residents who voted. You exercised your privilege and your right as a voter to make your voice heard. Without you our government cannot and will not operate for us. Thank you Bob…
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Reader: Gather all the facts before deciding on war with Iraq
I am writing in response to Michael Lavroff’s letter of Oct. 17. Assuming he is correct in his assertion that Iraq is "actively pursuing nuclear capabilities for first-strike purposes" and is "within six months to three years of achieving this goal," it seems to me any concerned person still has to consider some additional questions…
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Association urges employers to enact smoke-free policy
The American Heart Association joins with New Jersey BREATHES, a statewide New Jersey tobacco control coalition comprised of more than 45 leading state, health, nonprofit and civic organizations, to call upon our legislators and Gov. James McGreevey to remove smoking in all indoor public workplaces, including those workplaces with fewer than 50 employees. Environmental tobacco…
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Stroke survivor implores residents to join conference
I’m a New Jersey stroke survivor. I suffered a serious stroke at the age of 48 and I’m one of the approximately 4.6 million stroke survivors alive today in this country. Did you know stroke is New Jersey’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability? I want to take this opportunity…
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Holiday donations and gifts sought by The Salvation Army
Each year, the Salvation Army seeks to provide needy families with assistance at Christmas. Last year we were able to assist more than 900 families during the holiday season. That was due in great part to the generosity of people like you. This year has seen a dramatic increase of low-income families who will not…
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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. EDWARD F. CREAMER, 72, of Sayreville died Oct. 27 at home. His companion, Betty Turi, died in 1993. Surviving are a sister, Marie Fedor of Sayreville; two…
