Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Obituaries
Obituaries Felicia Wisniewski Denarski Felicia Wisniewski Denarski Mrs. Denarski, 89, of East Brunswick died Dec. 16 at Franklin Convalescent Center, Franklin Park. Born in Newark, she resided in Poland and South River prior to moving to East Brunswick in 1954. She was a seamstress at Berman Manufacturing, South River, for 27 years, retiring 27 years…
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Your Turn
Bob DavisGuest ColumnCouncilman responds to column on housing plan Your Turn Bob Davis Guest Column Councilman responds to column on housing plan Bob Davis Guest Column Councilman responds to column on housing plan I can’t help taking exception to the bold headline in the Dec. 18 edition of the Sentinel, "Housing plan draws criticism," because…
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Middle school raises $565 in holiday drive
Funds given to Marines organization for local needy families BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer CHARLES W. KIM Members of the Linwood Middle School student government donated gifts and money to the local Marines to distribute to needy children in North Brunswick for the holidays. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Linwood Middle School students…
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Your Turn
Lauren PhillipsGuest ColumnN.Y. resident upset with Johnson & Johnson closing Your Turn Lauren Phillips Guest Column Lauren Phillips Guest Column N.Y. resident upset with Johnson & Johnson closing As a person who was born, raised and educated in New Brunswick, New Jersey and still has close ties to the community, I remember as a young…
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Organizers extend thanks to supporters of American Heart Walk
As co-chairpersons of the recent American Heart Association 2003 Middlesex-Union County American Heart Walk, we want to thank Middlesex County. Thanks to the great support from residents, businesses, organizations and volunteers throughout Middlesex County, the recent American Heart Walk event was a great success. Featuring the theme "Step Out, Save Lives! — Exercise Your Heart!,"…
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Senior elated with Winter Holiday Dinner-Dance
As a senior of North Brunswick, I would like to express my appreciation for the Winter Holiday Dinner-Dance which was held at the high school last week. Thank you, Mayor David Spaulding, for coming up with the idea. To Jessica Zink, for implementing his idea. To Paul Pappas, and a host of volunteers, for the…
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Adult’s thoughtless remark doesn’t reflect the true spirit of the holiday season
Last week, my 10-year-old son, John, was in an after-school program with other children ages 5 to 11. An 11-year-old boy got into a discussion with my son about Christmas and Santa and felt it necessary to share with my son that there was no such thing as Santa. When this boy’s mother came to…
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Remember soldiers, less fortunate over holidays
During this busy time of parades, shopping, parties and other holiday festivities, let us all take time to give thanks for our blessings and enjoy the company of family and friends. Throughout this joyous season, we must also remember those who are less fortunate. Indeed, to practice the biblical admonition of peace and goodwill is…
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Resident questions
Mc ntil today, I’ve hoped Gov. McGreevey would live up to his potential. Now, I fear he won’t. Now I only see "vague" issues such as combining the big universities — not exactly a "bread-and-butter" issue. Where is his leadership on major school property tax change, eliminating parkway tolls, ethics, victimless prison terms, the farce…
