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Green has concerns with first aid contract
A s you may have read in the Dec. 25 News Transcript, the Manalapan Township Committee recently approved an agreement with the Englishtown- Manalapan First Aid Squad (EMFAS) at a meeting on Dec. 11. The agreement calls for the EMFAS to create a not-for-profit corporation to bill residents for first aid services, so that paid…
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Drug addiction must be acknowledged as a plague
I just read your article. I’m sure you must have received many responses to it, as this dreaded disease has struck many people in our area — children, teens and adults alike. My family, too, has had the pain of losing several loved ones to drugs. My brother-in-law fought his addiction for over 15 years…
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Column should bring comfort to those struggling
Thank you for writing about your cousin. Everyone addicted to drugs has a story. They are so much more than “an addict.” They are people we know and love. I hope sharing about your cousin brings some comfort to other families still struggling. They need to remember not to focus solely on the addiction; they…
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Scholarship keeps daughter’s memory alive
I just read your article about your cousin Courtney. I lost my daughter Morgan to heroin in December 2008. She was 22. Before that, whenever I would hear or read about a death of a much-too-young person, I would wonder how the parents must feel. How do they deal with tragedy so deeply sad? I…
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Writer offers support, resources
Jack, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was an intravenous heroin addict. I am one of the lucky, grateful moms. He became clean just before he turned 21 and has continued to support his recovery for the past eight years. Because of my experience as a mom of an addict, I have…
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Responses show far-reaching impact of drug addiction
A fter I lost my 21-year-old cousin Courtney to a heroin overdose in September, Greater Media Newspapers ran a column that I wrote about her life and the grief that overtook my family. I received numerous responses from readers, most of whom knew well the wreckage and heartbreak that heroin addiction spawns. Some lost children,…
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An old friend never lets the family down
Lori Clinch ARE WE THERE YET There are many ways to express your love for your children. We nurture them when they are young, invest in their college savings funds and make certain they are well-nourished. Some folks show their love by purchasing sporty vehicles for their offspring. Some choose fuel efficiency, and I have…
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Officials honor three residents
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — Three township residents were recently recognized by the Township Committee for their life-saving efforts on Oct. 13 at Opatut Park, East Freehold Road. On a day when Pop Warner youth football games were being played at the park, the three individuals helped to save a man’s…
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