Tag: Opinion
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Opinion: When life gives you Lyme, get Lyme aid
Most fifth graders in my town are generally worried about what it will be like to go to middle school in sixth grade. For me, I was wondering if I would live. In 2016, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This unfortunate news came after a year of doctors – some the best in their…
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SOLUTIONS 12/24: Our Warming Poles
By Huck Fairman While we worry about new strains of the virus and rising prices, recent environmental reports in the news reveal that we have other major changes to respond to. Namely while science has been aware of the of the planet’s warming at the poles, the most recent data warns that the warming is…
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SOLUTIONS 12/17: Emerson and Thoreau speak to our time
By Huck Fairman In happening upon a book review of a new history of the American Transcendentalists, particularly Emerson and Thoreau, I was awakened, as these two thinkers hoped their contemporaries would be, by issues of how we and our community should live. The book, “The Transcendentalists and Their World,” by Robert A. Gross, re-introduces…
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Opinion: Solutions needed to combat gun violence in schools
Recently, a 15-year-old Oxford High School student from Oxford Township, Michigan, opened fire and killed four other classmates and wounded many others. The sheriff in Pontiac, Michigan, reported on Dec. 9 that over 60 schools received hundreds of threats/violence in their schools after the shooting. The media refers to these threats that are received after…
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Opinion: Kiwanis of Greater Monroe supports youth of the community
This African proverb best illustrates the vision of Kiwanis International which has as its stated mission: “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.” What is Kiwanis and what does it do? Kiwanis came into existence in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915. Its founders,…
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Your Turn: Reminder to parents about health and safety guidelines in South Brunswick schools
As we see the year coming to a close, health and safety remains at the forefront as we reflect back on the past week’s recent events related to weapons in schools along with the continued struggle and spike in cases with regard to COVID. I would be remiss if I didn’t say that our…
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Opinion: Safe Storage of Guns bill is needed in New Jersey
The news that a 15-year-old brought a loaded gun on Dec. 8 to Lawrence High School is a wakeup call that mass shootings like the recent one in Michigan are also a real danger here. I’m relieved that the gun and student were quickly removed from school, preventing a potential mass shooting. However, we need…
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Opinion: Hadassah thanks community for supporting gift wrap fundraiser at Macy’s
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah will be back giftwrapping at Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, inside Macy’s court, through Dec. 24. We are so grateful for the support of our community, customers and volunteers. Hadassah can wrap your gifts beautifully for any occasion –…
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Opinion: Islamic Society of Central Jersey appreciates support for Thanksgiving, biweekly food drives
On Nov. 20, the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ) conducted its biweekly drive-thru food pantry; however, on this particular Saturday, preparations were made for a special occasion: Thanksgiving. In line with the Thanksgiving theme, the pantry provided turkeys, canned fruits/vegetables, stuffing/mashed potatoes, bread, milk, pasta and rice, as well as many other essential foods.…