Parents thankful for support during grief
      On Aug. 12, 2008, we tragically lost our beloved son, Christopher Zerby. Our loss is great and our grief unfathomable. Yet, during this very dark time, our family has been embraced by the warm support and caring of not only family and close friends, but a community of colleagues, acquaintances and...
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Deli owner upset by influx of children
      Ihave been serving the community for over 18 years and, God willing, I will be able to continue to serve all of you for many more years. I am reaching out to the community as I am caught in a situation that I cannot control by myself. When the South Brunswick School System has only a half-day sess...
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Residents urged to join Walk Like MADD
      Please join team Friends of Kylie Pinheiro as we honor Kylie's memory and celebrate her life in the Walk Like MADD in Philadelphia Oct. 11. Walk Like MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Driving's signature 5K walk, raises funds to help save lives. A gift to MADD is a gift of life and love, hope and heali...
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North Brunswick doesn't need Pulda farm
      Of late there has been bipartisan support for the township of North Brunswick to acquire the Pulda farm. Well, I object! When I was mayor, I too wanted this prime parcel of land to add to the township's park system. However, since we now have the former Otken farm, our prior needs for open space h...
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Tips for keeping packs from causing back pain
      It's a common sight in and around schools. Elementary and middle school students stagger under bulky backpacks that are stuffed with books, laptops and lunches, and then casually slung over just one shoulder. Although convenient and popular, backpacks can also be a source of back pain that encoura...
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Letter writer — not children — needs to learn tolerance
      William Pagdon writes that "Religious tolerance should start at an early age" (The Sentinel, Sept 4). I could not agree more. However, that is where my agreement with Mr. Pagdon ends. Mr. Pagdon would do well to learn to be more tolerant before preaching it to others, and writing letters to the ed...
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Golden retriever rescue agency needs help now
      The kennel at the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue is full. You read that correctly — full. We have a waiting list for goldens to come into the program. You can help now because we need you now. Do you have any friends who meet our adoption criteria who have been thinking about adopti...
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Keep football betting from spiraling out of control
      September is the time when a young man's fancy turns toward football, and for many people, gambling as well. More money is bet on football than any other sport. These bets may be made illegally with a bookie, online with offshore betting parlors (also illegal) or in office pools. Fantasy football ...
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