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James E. Gallagher
Mr. Gallagher, 80, of Marlboro, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., died Sept. 2, 2012. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Prior to retiring in 1981, he was employed as a captain for the New York City Department of Corrections for 20 years. Mr. Gallagher was predeceased by two brothers, Thomas…
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All governments operate under a religious worldview
A recent letter writer who claims to be a Christian makes this remarkable statement: “The laws should not be made based on religion and what God might think.” She goes on to say that the most important values she retained from her Christian upbringing are compassion and respect for all living things, which sentiments I…
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Alma B. Marazita
Mrs. Marazita, 85, of Howell, died Sept. 2, 2012, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Prior to retiring, she was a bookkeeper for Industrial Controls in Wanamassa. Before that, she was a bookkeeper for Edgewood Dairy in Howell. Mrs. Marazita was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Biase “Benny” Marazita; and a sister,…
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Bruce and Bon Jovi invited to Marlboro blues festival
The following is an open letter to Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi. Hey guys, I want to make sure that you were aware of our Blues and BBQ Festival to be held here in Marlboro on Sept. 29. This premier 10-hour event features some great talent, outrageous BBQ of many cultures, and a fabulous…
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Alan “Big” Young
Mr. Young, 64, of Manalapan, died Sept. 2, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Dover. Born in Newark, he lived in Edison before moving to Manalapan 30 years ago. He co-founded B&C Towing in Newark, a family owned business, more than 40 years ago. Mr. Young was predeceased by two sisters, Geneveve and Carolyn. Surviving are…
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Joel L. Scolnick
Mr. Scolnick, 67, of Freehold Township, died Sept. 9, 2012, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Born in Newark, he lived in Maplewood before moving to Freehold 31 years ago. He owned and operated Original Electric in Freehold and recently worked at Home Depot, Freehold. Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Marilyn; a son…
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Good parenting is the key to stopping hate crimes
Your recent article about hate crimes asked how we can prevent them. By the time a child is old enough to obtain and use a can of spray paint, it’s too late. Respect for others comes much earlier through good parenting. Don’t ask the schools, institutions, or anyone else to be responsible for teaching the…
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Savoring coal mines, caves and farms in Pa.
DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS LIZZ DINNIGAN Autumn is my favorite season for a road trip. The tapestry of red and gold trees creates a blazing backdrop for our fall favorites: Hot apple cider, crisp night air, corn mazes by flashlight, harvest barn dances, bonfires, hayrides, pumpkin carving, and apple picking. The fact that the season is so…
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The home improvement store is my second home
CODA GREG BEAN I had to force myself to sit down and write my column this week because, as one of the 47 percenters who receives a government handout, Social Security, I would have much preferred sitting in a darkened room bemoaning my victimhood, knowing that I shouldn’t have to do anything that resembles work…
