Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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‘Aerial praying’ & ‘ho-hitters’ top list of annual bloopers Bloopers Adele Young
‘Aerial praying’ & ‘ho-hitters’ top list of annual bloopers Bloopers Adele Young At this time every year we like to look back with relief at some of the blunders that didn’t make it into our papers, thanks to the sharp eyes of our staff members. We know we didn’t catch all the mistakes before they…
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Local raffle winner feels she won more than a quilt
I wanted to thank the South Brunswick Senior Friends organization and all the people in the Thursday Quilting Class for putting all the time, energy and attention in making such a beautiful quilt. It looks lovely on my bed. I have been a quilt lover for a long time, and can tell you that I…
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A look back at 2000
Supporters of South Bruns-wick’s new Township Council form of government seem to have gotten their wish to tone down the local politics. The municipal election for three council seats, the first since 1998, was decidedly dull, and the outcome, the re-election of the three incumbents, even duller. But that apparently is what the charter commission…
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Outgoing councilman says thanks to No. Bruns. residents
Outgoing councilman says thanks to No. Bruns. residents As the year draws to a close, I want to thank North Brunswick’s residents. It has been my privilege to serve each of you by being on the Township Council. I am deeply indebted to each person who took the time to attend a council meeting and…
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The lighter side of what to expect in 2001
With a new year right around the corner, the Sentinel staff thought it would be fun to imagine what our coverage might be like next year if we let our imaginations run wild. All that thought led to the following unrealistic predictions for 2001. In North Brunswick, tensions will run high at Township Council meetings…
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Charity drive raises $2,400 for Community Renewal
Wal-Mart, North Brunswick, kicked off its 10th annual Charity Appeal Drive on Saturday, Dec. 2. A percentage of sales during a two-hour time slot have been awarded to Community Renewal of South Brunswick. On Dec. 29, Community Renewal of South Brunswick will be awarded $2,441 in recognition and financial support of the grassroots projects and…
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Frosty has special meaning for Judd School 3rd-grader
Staff Writer By dave goldberg JERRY WOLKOWITZ Colleen Thiersch, 8, a third-grader at Judd Elementary School, North Brunswick, stands by a snowman, the inspiration for her award-winning invention. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Colleen Thiersch, 8, knows something about snowmen. The Judd Elementary School third-grader recently won third place in the national Invent America Contest for her…
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No way to end the year in N.B.
No way to end the year in N.B. North Brunswick’s municipal government appears to be ending the year on a sour note, what with the criticism Township Council President Peggy Scarillo lodged at Mayor David Spaulding earlier this week. Their rift seems to center around plans for the Otken Farm and US Home’s offer to…
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South Brunswick should be proud of its ‘finest’
I recently completed the township’s eighth Civilian Police Academy, which is completely organized and administered by our Police Department. We are truly fortunate to have a department that cares deeply about the community to which they are sworn to "serve and protect." Throughout the department is posted their "Mission Statement, Core Values and Vision." During…
