Category: Sentinel-NBS News

  • From recruiter to welder to computer expert

    Local businessman establishes My Expert PC after series of job opportunities BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Ian Scherzer says his career path is all based on fate. After graduating from South Brunswick High School in 2003, he attended the University of Hartford and worked toward a degree in management information systems at…

  • North Brunswick schools work to combat violence, vandalism

    Character education programs in place to help alter negative behavior BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer The North Brunswick Township school district is collaboratively combating violence and vandalism incidents across the board. According to Superintendent Brian Zychowski, violence reports are down 20 percent and though vandalism is up by two cases, there has been greater oversight…

  • The story of Thanksgiving

    Students of two St. Augustine of Canterbury kindergarten classes learn the story of the first Thanksgiving with residents of Brandywine Senior Living on Nov. 15. PHOTOS BY JEFF GRANIT staff A live turkey entertains St. Augustine of Canterbury kindergartners at Brandywine Senior Living as part of a pre-Thanksgiving Day program on Nov. 15.

  • Job fair aims to help veterans transition back into work force

    Recruiter: Discipline, respect among characteristics that make service personnel an asset BY JACK MURTHA Correspondent Above: Army veteran Christian Rodriguez flashes a smile as he talks with Sue Guarino of Comcast during the Hire a Veteran Job Fair. Be low right: Vietnam Veteran Richard Klimkiewicz (middle) talks to an employer on hand at the Hire…

  • FEMA extends N.J. deadline to register for assistance

    A t the request of the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the registration deadline for renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. Those affected by the storm and flooding between Aug. 27 and Sept. 5 now have until Nov. 30 to register for disaster assistance, according to…

  • Mini Jets fan wins Giant competition

    Michael Slover, 10, wins NFL Punt, Pass and Kick event in his age group BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Michael Slover SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Ten-year-old Michael Slover has been playing football for half of his life, and he has already made it onto the professional field. The Brunswick Acres Elementary School fifth-grader entered the New Meadowlands…

  • Local teens developing their own toy story

    Unwanted toys will be collected for less-fortunate children Dec. 3 and 4 BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Five South Brunswick student-athletes have teamed up to collect unwanted toys for less fortunate children this holiday season. Ryan and Eric Savage, Adam Dickert and Alex and Nick Veglia partnered with Second Chance Toys, an organization…

  • BOE to consider Diwali holiday

    Parents petition board so that children do not have to miss school or family time BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Because Diwali is one of the most celebrated holiday for Hindus, parents petitioned the North Brunswick school board to make it a school holiday. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, usually…

  • Local artist to display watercolors in NY gallery

    Judi Gilden, South Brunswick art teacher, to hold solo exhibition BY DEANNAMcLAFFERTY Staff Writer Harvest High Judi Gilden loves the way water interacts with different colors as they combine and hit paper. She has been painting with watercolors for 30 years, and the fusion still fascinates her. Fans of her work, as well as students…