Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Honor real meaning of Memorial Day
We have in the past looked back to the pages of the old Freehold Transcript, the forerunner of our sister paper the News Transcript, for commentary on issues that are still topical today. Last week, we came across the following editorial from May 1906. An unknown author discusses the topic of Memorial Day in his…
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Greg Bean
Coda Gov’s hospital bed tax is a ludicrous plan I appreciate new Gov. Jon Corzine’s predicament. He came into office faced with a financial mess of astronomic proportions and now has to close a $4 billion budget gap by July 1. But like too many politicians, he has so far seemed reluctant to take the…
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On Campus
Katherine Alanna O’Shea, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, received a bachelor of science degree in hospitality administration at the spring commencement exercises at Boston (Mass.) University. She is a 2003 graduate of South Brunswick High School, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Rowan University, Glassboro, announced the following local students who received degrees at…
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EMS community rarely thanked for duties
In New Jersey there are more than 30,000 EMTs, paramedics and first responders who are out there on the front line saving the lives of strangers each and every day. EMS week affords us all the opportunity to recognize these individuals for the sacrifices they make while ensuring the welfare of others is their main…
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Resident is proud to have Gambatese as mayor
There are several ways to evaluate a man, one is by his achievements and another is by the person he’s become. I picked the person. I’ve known Mayor Frank Gambatese for almost 10 years. During that time, I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone and he has always been available to everyone…
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Viking Volunteers seek bikes for foreign nations
BY CHRIS GAETANO Staff Writer BY CHRIS GAETANOStaff Writer The bicycle has been called the most efficient machine on Earth, with the power going into it being nearly equal to the power coming out of it. For many, especially in countries where cars are luxuries, it is also the primary form of transportation, rushing students…
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Johnson has dedication, intelligence and integrity
My first exposure to Debra Johnson occurred when as a teenager she was chosen by her classmates to be student representative to the South Brunswick Board of Education. The position was a new one and many people assumed it was just a popularity contest with no really meaningful responsibilities. Debbie quickly dispelled that false impression.…
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Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue seeks public support
As May 14-20 is National EMS week, I am writing to update you and your readers on the Kendall Park First Aid and Rescue Squad (KPFARS). KPFARS is a 100 percent volunteer organization whose members live and respond to emergencies in the communities of Kendall Park, Franklin Park and Griggstown. When you call 9-1-1 and…
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Plug pulled on robotics high school team’s thrilling run
NBTHS finishes second in world competition BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer SCOTT PILLING staff Raider Robotix members Corey Balint (l to r), Vishal Ramani and Neil Parikh review the base of the team’s robot, “Evil Machine 4.0: The Enforcer,” which led them to a second-place victory at the world championships at…
