Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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If the shoe fits, then go right ahead and wear it
LORI CLINCH Are We There Yet? As I sat in the kitchen chair the other night, I said in reference to the article that I was reading, “Well, if that isn’t straight from the horse’s mouth.” Although I was speaking to no one in particular, when I looked up at my family, I was met…
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Corzine must be held accountable
What is happening in our state is a crime in the making. We have an elected government that is clearly raping the taxpayers of the state. Instead of working to develop a harmonious environment between business and government, it is now an adversarial one. This state is pushing companies to leave due to higher and…
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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…
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Save money by cutting back on state workers’ holidays
For too long, state agencies have closed their doors on days when the rest of the country is still very much at work – and it’s contributing to wasted tax dollars. We all want to see wasteful overruns eliminated, and in light of the recent proposals made by our governor to offset these problems, one…
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Sunny days
PHOTOS BY MATT DENTON Roscoe Orman reads from his new book “Ricky & Mobo” at the South Brunswick Public Library storytime event on Saturday. Below: Angelina Romano looks star-struck as she talks to Orman, who plays Gordon on “Sesame Street.”
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Efforts recognized during Volunteer Week
In our busy lives, nothing is more valuable than time. It follows that volunteers – people who chose to give their time to make this a better community – are very valuable indeed. Fewer than one-third of adults give their time through volunteer work, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. That makes…
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Power vessel boaters require safety certificate
With the boating season in New Jersey fast approaching, it is important that all operators of power vessels and personal watercraft be made aware that the state of New Jersey requires an approved boat safety certificate for operating on New Jersey waters. Currently, powerboat operators born in 1959 or later are required to have this…
