Category: Examiner Opinion
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Barry “Walter” Barrett
Mr. Barrett, 52, ofAllentown, died Jan. 16, 2008, at SummitMedicalHospital,Hermitage, Tenn. Born in NewYork City, he resided in theWest Keansburg section ofHazlet, andMiddletown, prior to relocating to Allentown. He was predeceased by his parents, Doris andWalter Barrett; and a brother-in-law,Donald DuBrosky. He is survived by two sisters and one brother-in-law, Bonnie and Richard Brown of…
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Marie Murdy
Mrs.Murdy, 81, of Howell, died Jan. 19, 2008, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. She was born in Newark and had lived in Hazlet before moving to Howell more than 40 years ago. Mrs. Murdywas an avid photographerwho also loved gardening. She was predeceased by her husband, John G., on Jan. 3, aswell as…
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Red State/Blue State
It’s my column, and I’ll cry if I want to DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: I’m fighting back…
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Coda
Men’s brains aren’t cut out for detailed memory GREG BEAN Whenever my wife and I take a romantic walk down memory lane, remembering our years together as a couple, it always feels a little like tiptoeing through aminefield. One wrong step and BOOM! – you’re blown clean off the river. We’ll be looking into each…
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School board reconsiders televising its meetings
Millstone residents may get a chance to watch budget process on TV BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The Board of Education is considering changing its policy with regard to videotaping and broadcasting its meetings. The board currently does not tape or broadcast its meetings. Current board policy allowsmeetings to be taped if the…
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Francis A. “Frank” Woodward Sr.
Mr.Woodward, 87, ofMiddletown, died Jan. 18, 2008, following a brief illness. Born in Jersey City, he relocated to Middletown in 1947. He was employed at Conrail, retiring in 1981. Prior to that, he was employed for 38 years at Railway Express Agency, and Air Express at Newark Airport. He served with the U.S. Air Force…
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Mental health parity needed in New Jersey
Iwanted to take this time to ask everyone to support a bill that is so important to the citizens of New Jersey. Assembly bill A-2512 is a cost-saving measure and is good for the fiscal health of the state budget and the state economy. It would reduce current costs by shifting from the private sector…
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Dorothy Paulin
Mrs. Paulin, 92, of the Belford section of Middletown, died Jan. 19, 2008. Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Belford more than 35 years. She was a retired executive aide at Ronson Corp., Somerset. Following retirement, she was a private aide and caregiver in the Bayshore area. She was predeceased by her husband, Casimir…
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Check out ‘rescuers’ before giving them an animal
Don’t assume a rescued animal is going to a good place. Over the 25-plus years I’ve been doing rescue, I’ve met others who “do rescue” as well. Most are well-intentioned people, who have the means to care for the animals in their charge. Other times it is not so. As you would with anything important,…
