Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Sam considered money kept from government a big win
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: This talk about a federal gasoline tax holiday brings back…
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S.B. volunteers thanked for Earth Day effort
On behalf of South Brunswick Township, I would like to express my sincere thanks to each and every one of the 470 volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to celebrate Earth Day and make our township a cleaner place to live and work. Thanks to their tremendous effort, 504 less bags of…
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MADD thanks South Brunswick businesses
As each of us travels through life, we are sometimes fortunate enough to come across caring, giving and dedicated people who thrive on helping to make this world a better place. Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey (MADD NJ) is privileged in that we have had the benefit of working with many selfless, devoted people…
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EMS volunteers needed throughout New Jersey
The approach of national EMS Week (May 18-24) provides a timely opportunity to remind the public of the need for EMS volunteers. Everyday illnesses, New Jersey’s aging population and congested roads tax our alreadyoverstretched emergency health care system, and the demand for frontline responders will only increase. Now consider the nationwide shortage of EMS responders…
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S.B. school board needs to go on a diet
Yes, the school board budget was defeated. From talking to people around town, the comment that was said the most was, “They just got $4million fromthe statue and they want more.” The school board has to go on a diet. They know where to cut. The council will help them with some tough love to…
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Owners warned to keep pets safe from thieves
Members of the Domestic Companion Animal Council have seen an alarming rise in dog thefts in recent months and warn pet owners to be vigilant. The Domestic Companion Animal Council offers these tips to protect your dog from being stolen: • Never leave your dog unattended in a parked car or tied outside a store…
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There’s just no market for used, gas-guzzling pickups
GREG BEAN Coda When some people get to my age and tap their memory banks, they say they often associate important events in their lives with songs. For one female friend of my acquaintance, DaveMason’s big hit from1977, "We Just Disagree," takes her back to the tumultuous breakup of her first marriage, and Eric…
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Throng of readers responds to Sears service challenge
GREG BEAN Coda Some days I come to work, click on my computer, and I can actually feel The Force flowing into me from my keyboard. That’s the way it’s been for more than a week, as readers responded to my Sears challenge. It’s made me chuckle as I imagined some actual humans at Sears…
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For some, it’s down to the lesser of two weasels
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: I hate to admit this, but I think my…
