Phillips, a friend of sports and youth programs       Ifirst met Jim Phillips 10 years ago through our association with youth baseball in Old Bridge. It is here that I got to see firsthand Jim's dedication to the youth of Old Bridge. As mayor, Jim Phillips supports not only youth baseball but also all programs for the young throughout the township. More ... Sulikowski displays leadership, integrity, independent thinking       Wanted: People who cannot be bought, whose word is their bond, who will not lose their individuality in a crowd, who will make no compromise with wrong, and who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular. More ... Resident hopes new VA secretary will be better qualified       During the past year or so, I've submitted several letters to your fine paper regarding the sad state of the Veterans Administration, led by the incompetent and ignorant R. James Nicholson. Veterans, our hopes and prayers have been answered and by none other than Secretary Nicholson himself. More ... Privatization has destroyed the arts center       Icommend Sen. Joe Kyrillos and Assemblywoman Amy Handlin for having the courage to take a stand on the situation at the PNC Bank Arts Center, and hope that their colleagues in the state Legislature will move quickly on hearings and action to set this situation right. More ...