Category: Independent Opinion
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We’ll be giving you credit, whether you want it or not
Coda • GREG BEAN If you believe the evening news (which I don’t always), you’ve learned that one effect of the national economic meltdown is that it’s darned near impossible to get credit these days. We’re told that you can’t get credit to buy a car, get a mortgage or pick up a new bass…
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Steven James Valentine
Mr. Valentine, 36, of Woodbridge, died Nov. 22, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, Rahway. He was predeceased by his father, William. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Valentine of Middletown; three sisters, Linda Estrada, Chrisann Feltz and Alison Goldman; and a brother, William Valentine. Arrangements were by Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Memorial…
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Ruth M. Hopler
Mrs. Hopler, 86, of Ocean Township, died Nov. 24, 2008, at home. She resided in Hazlet prior to relocating to Ocean Township in 1987. She did administrative work at Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, for 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She is survived by two sons, Fred…
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Janice J. Mahoney
Mrs. Mahoney, 71, of Holmdel, died Nov. 29, 2008, at the Laurel Bay Nursing Home, Keansburg. She was an administrator at Discovery House, Marlboro, for 10 years, retiring in 2000. She was predeceased by two brothers, John and Harry Balaney; and a sister, Grace Grabowski. She is survived by two sons and one daughterin law,…
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Neil James Callow
Mr. Callow, 51, of Carrollton, Texas, and formerly Hazlet, died Nov. 22, 2008. He was employed at JP Morgan Chase the past 20 years. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Callow. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his children, Anthony and Stephany; his mother, Ann Callow; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Sherry…
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Eileen Thacker
Mrs. Thacker, 80, of Middletown, died Nov. 16, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by a son, John Thacker in 1989. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Joy Thacker of Jackson; a daughter, Debra Thacker of Ocala, Fla., and two grandsons. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Mary’s Chapel, Middletown.…
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Robert M. O’Gara
Mr. O’Gara, 81, of Middletown, died Dec. 1, 2008. He was a retired employee at Geico Insurance Co., where he was employed several years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine F. O’Gara; two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas R. and Patricia O’Gara, and Kenneth M. O’Gara; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and…
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Helping girls open the door of leadership
Throughout the rest of November, you may see your local Girl Scouts at various places around town selling nuts and candy. You will probably pause and say to yourself, “Since when do the Girl Scouts sell nuts and candy? They’re the cookie people.” While it is true that we’re known for cookies, Girl Scouts are…
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John G. Quilter
Mr. Quilter, 78, of Hazlet, died Nov. 14, 2008, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, East Orange. He was a sign maker at Suburban Sign Company, Linden, for 20 years, retiring in 1992. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret in 1985. He is survived by his companion, Sonja Folk; a daughter, Sharon Caluchi of Old…
