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In motion
PHOTOS BY ERIC SUCAR staff Top: South Brunswick first baseman Jack Young charges after a ground ball during the American Legion game against Edison held at the Edison Boys Complex on June 17. Left: South Brunswick pitcher Mike Katcher tries to make the throw to first base during the game.
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Questions councilman’s position regarding electric rates
Iam writing in response to the article concerning the decision of incumbent Republican Milltown Borough Councilman Randy Farkas to run as an independent (Sentinel, June 11). Mr. Farkas indicates in the article that he does not wish to be beholden to any individual or entity providing him with a campaign contribution. The reality is that…
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Cut jeopardizes access to home health care
Iam a home-care nurse from Monroe with the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, and I recently returned from a trip to Capitol Hill with nurses from every state in America. We were there on behalf of our patients to help preserve access to home care and hospice services amid $13 billion in suggested cuts…
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Independent Farkas deserves second term
Iam extremely happy that Randy Farkas has chosen to run for Milltown Borough Council as an independent (“Farkas Throws Hat in Ring for November,” Sentinel, June 11). For many years I have felt that this small community would be better served if we modeled ourselves like Spotswood and had council members who do not represent…
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Furlough employees; don’t cut trash pickup
This letter is in regard to the expected introduction of a once-a-week garbage pickup in East Brunswick. I cannot believe that Mayor David Stahl is still trying to save the township about $365,000 a year. If he would just explain to the residents that it would save each homeowner only $20-$30 a year on their…
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He bagged the goose — and then we cooked it
Coda • GREG BEAN In our family, we love to tell the story about Grandpa and the goose, although if he were still alive, he’d probably get a nasty letter from PETA berating him for inhuman cruelty. That organization got so upset last week when President Obama swatted a fly on camera, there’s no telling…
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Castro makes Father’s Day his day at Monmouth
Eddie Castro certainly enjoyed his Father’s Day. As one of Monmouth Park’s top jockeys, Castro is no stranger to the winner’s circle. However, Sunday’s effort will likely be one that Castro remembers for quite some time, as he equaled a track record in winning six races on the 11-race program. a Castro’s record day started…
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IN THE ARTS
‘The American Landscape’ Beacon Fine Arts Gallery will preview an exhibit of landscape paintings by six artists June 27 beginning at 5 p.m. at the gallery at 61 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. Nick Berger “The American Landscape” preview will feature works by Steve Alpert, Nick Berger, Lisa Hannick, Sharon Hathaway, Ted Jeremenko and Lou…
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NOTES
David Peck and his sixth-grade science students at Thorne Middle School in Middletown celebrate winning first place for their project “Desalination of Water” at Ocean Fun Days. Claire Antonuccio (rear) acting director of the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium, looks on. The event was held May 17 at the NJ Marine Sciences Consortium/New Jersey Sea…
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