Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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At least the maid is happy at the McCain household
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. Dear Greg: Twenty-five years ago, a newspaper reporter friend said something I’ve remembered ever since. It stuck…
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Board member thanks public for support
Thank you very much for your support during the recent school board election. There are countless friends to whom I just want to say thank you for enabling my dream to come true. That dream is to help provide a quality education for all children in the district. There are many challenges ahead of us…
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Food bank desperately needs donations
The current rise in the cost of staple foods like milk and eggs has put a great burden on the most needy of our community. This increased cost-of-living expense has also resulted in more families requesting the help of the food bank to make ends meet. This comes at a time when donations to the…
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Let leaders know you want troops home
I am asking every citizen who wants our troops to come home from Iraq now to place a sign on their front lawn or in their window that reads "Support Our Troops, Bring Them Home NOW!" Rep. Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D- 6th District) declared, "I am tired of going to funerals. It’s got to…
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Program a great experience for student
My son, 15-year-old Gregory Nagiewicz, a North Brunswick Township resident and student at the Middlesex County Vocational-Technical High School, participated in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This day marks the 16th anniversary since this program began, touching millions of individuals and families. While visiting me at my office on Route 1 in…
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Your mom’s calling – Mother Nature, that is
Spring is in the air. If you haven’t gotten outdoors already, are you at least thinking about it? Getting a little exercise, starting your yard work, or releasing the pressure valve on your kids’ cabin fever? This spring, the New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) is making it easier than ever to enjoy the great outdoors.…
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Support efforts of MADD the weekend of May 2
It is with much enthusiasm that I would like to extend an invitation to your readers to join Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey the weekend of May 2 to support the generous fundraising efforts of some of the local merchants in the South Brunswick Square Mall. We were recently approached by For Pete’s Sake…
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Public urged to use caution to prevent wildfires
Marking the start of Wildfire Awareness Week, I urge the public to use common sense and caution to prevent wildfires. During spring, our woodlands are especially vulnerable to wildfires. This is a perfect time to remind everyone that a carelessly tossedmatch or cigarette, an improperly tended campfire, even a poorly maintained chimney can spark disaster.…
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It’s up to the voters to change the status quo
Well, the good news from Washington continues to roll out for working men and women in the United States. First, the cost of living has continued to skyrocket as gasoline prices soar to records that were virtually unimaginable just a few years ago. Most people fail to realize that the cost of gas is not…
