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Guidelines needed for overdose drug policy
With news outlets reporting daily about New Jersey’s escalating heroin epidemic and resulting increase in overdose deaths, we commend Gov. Chris Christie for signing the waiver to allow emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to administer Narcan to help reverse the potentially fatal effects of opioid intoxication. If not fatal, an opioid overdose can cause devastating brain…
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Health options exist for small businesses
YOUR TURN RAY HURD GUEST COLUMN Small business owners looking to make sense of the Affordable Care Act and provide health insurance options to their employees have new resources available. The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), a part of the new Health Insurance Marketplace, gives small business owners access to available choices for quality,…
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Auxiliary to sponsor Good Friday Dinner
The East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Men’s Auxiliary will host a Good Friday Dinner 6-8 p.m. April 18 at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road, behind University Radiology. The meal will feature a fish fry, salad, vegetables, desserts and more. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call 732-254-9674.
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Letter carriers renew Stamp Out Hunger drive for the needy
MONROE — Letter carriers will join their postal colleagues on May 10 to participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Postmaster Tim Hunt is encouraging Monroe residents to leave a sturdy bag containing nonperishable foods such as canned soup, vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior…
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Sara’s Law brings attention to notifying next-of-kin
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent Sara Dubinin I t has been three years since the passage of Sara’s Law — and Betty Dubinin is still getting the word out to the public about a state Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry for next-of-kin contacts. Sara’s Law, which is named for Betty’s daughter, a 19-year-old Sayreville resident who…
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SRHS class of 2015 sets Quarter Auction
The South River High School (SRHS) class of 2015 will sponsor a Quarter Auction May 2 at the school, 11 Montgomery St. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission tickets cost $10. Paddles will be sold for $5 each. Quarter bids for prizes will be available. Proceeds will benefit the SRHS graduating class. For more…
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Celebration will mark Israel’s independence
The East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC), 511 Ryders Lane, will host a May 5 celebration to mark Israel’s 66th Independence Day. A tribute to Israel’s heroes will begin at 6 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Rabbi Joshua Finkelstein, EBJC members who served in the Israel Defense Forces and United Synagogue Youth…
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Rummage Sale set for April 25, 26 at church
The Elizabeth Circle of Spotswood Reformed Church, 429 Main St., across from the post office, will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale 4-8 p.m. April 25 and 10 a.m.-noon April 26. For more information, call the church at 732-251-9277.
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