Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • County fair was smash hit, thanks to many supporters

    Thanks to all the concessioners, vendors, exhibitors, contestants, volunteers, entertainers, fire companies, emergency units and everyone who helped make the 68th annual Middlesex County Fair a great success. The weather was beautiful, and the attendance was great. The Middlesex County Fair Association wishes to extend its sincere thanks to all. We hope to see you…

  • Warning for parents about drugs – prescription & street

    I just came home from the hospital where I sat and watched my 13-year-old son almost die from a drug overdose. I realize how hard our children have it these days – the peer pressure is so overwhelming. My son took an overdose of prescription medication hidden in our house, and we are still unsure…

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  • Obituaries

    Nina Celona Bugnikos Mrs. Bugnikos, 41, of Milltown, formerly of North Brunswick, died Aug. 10 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was a former employee of Milltown Pharmacy. Surviving are her husband, Tony Bugnikos; a daughter, Deanna Bugnikos, at home; her parents, Anthony and Mary Renda Celona of North Brunswick; three sisters,…

  • Waiting for ADA to be fully enforced

    On Monday evening, July 17, the mayor and Township Council members in my hometown of Old Bridge proudly presented a proclamation regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), honoring it on its 16th anniversary on July 26. When I gave a small speech after accepting the proclamation, I firmly stated that a lot needs to…

  • Obituaries

    James A. Brauer Mr. Brauer, 75, of Spotswood, died Aug. 15 at home. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Brown Brauer; four sons and three daughters-in-law, James and Betty Brauer of Spotswood, Jeff and Mary Brauer of Largo, Fla., Chris Brauer of East Brunswick, and Danny and Sue Brauer of East…

  • Proposed tax plan anything but ‘fair’ to average resident

    Frank Coury has written another letter to the editor touting his self-described “fair-tax” plan as his answer to reducing property taxes while funding education without a burdensome tax (“Change in education funding would lower taxes,” Sentinel, July 27). While he should be complimented for attempting to solve this problem, his solution would be anything but…

  • Menendez will do right thing for N.J.

    When Jon Corzine became governor and named Bob Menendez to replace him in the Senate, I was initially concerned. Could Menendez effectively fill Corzine’s shoes and hold onto the Senate seat in this year’s election? Less than a year later, I’m happy to say Menendez has dispelled my concerns and exceeded all expectations. Menendez has…

  • Fair association extends thanks to supporters

    During the 68th annual Middlesex County Fair, which ran from Aug. 7-13, the fair hosted a weeklong blood drive, held its charity challenge event, and invited special-needs children and adults for a private afternoon opening of several fair attractions. The Blood Center of New Jersey in conjunction with the Middlesex County Fair Association put together…