Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Red State/Blue State

    In Red and Blue states, the times are a changin’ DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN 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: After more than…

  • The people of New Jersey deserve much better

    Iam so very upset when I read what our Legislature is doing, and not, regarding the state of the state of New Jersey, I must share. Recently I read that “it’s only a matter of time before the (bird flu) makes its way to North America.” Shouldn’t our Legislature be battling to close the borders,…

  • Around Town

    Let them eat (some) cake AMY ROSEN Being a mom is not easy. Being a teacher is tough, too. Being a class mom is no breeze either. Class moms volunteer their time in their child’s classroom to assist the teacher with organizing anything they may need help with. Very often the class mom organizes parties…

  • Stop smoking: More than a New Year’s resolution

    As with each New Year, many of us plan to read more, travel more, watch our weight and kick bad habits. For far too many people, that bad habit is smoking. And for the most part, while we allmean well, our NewYear’s resolutions only last, at the most, until Groundhog Day. The reality is, however,…

  • Marettia “Myrt” Blackburn

    Mrs. Blackburn, 81, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., died Jan. 4, 2008, in Florida. Born in Thomas, W. Va., she relocated to Port St. Lucie in 1999. She was a teacher and administrator at Constable School, South Brunswick, for several years, retiring in 1990. Prior to that, she served as one of the first secretaries…

  • Do homework, and stay updated with election

    Iwas shocked to find that according to a recent CBS news poll, 31 percent of registered voters said they are more likely to vote for a candidate based solely on the fact that that candidate is endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. Elections appear to be a breeding ground for polls and statistics, many of which can…

  • Daniel I. Clark

    Mr. Clark, 67, of North Brunswick, died Jan. 3, 2008, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, NewBrunswick.Hewas born in Sunbury, Pa.Mr. Clark was employed in the pharmaceutical industry in New Jersey. He was predeceased by a son, Richard. Surviving are a son and daughterin law, Timothy W. and Susan Clark of Paxinos, Pa.; two daughters and…

  • Eleanor Denhardt Taff

    Mrs. Taff, 91, of Princeton, died Jan. 9, 2008, at Buckingham Place, Princeton. Born in Bowling Green, Ky., she resided in New Jersey and inWilliamsburg, Va., for 15 years before relocating to Princeton. She was instrumental in starting the Clark Hunt Library at the First Methodist Church of Westfield, and served on the board of…

  • Robert C. Evans

    Mr. Evans, 51, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, died Jan. 5, 2008, at home. Born in South Brunswick, he resided in Old Bridge and South Brunswick before relocating to Kendall Park in 1998. Mr. Evans was a special agent for the Federal Recovery Agency, Kendall Park, the past three years. Prior to…