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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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Jackson officials have a full agenda in 2014
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — With 2013 in the history book, administrators in Jackson are looking forward to 2014 as a fresh opportunity to improve the way the township functions for the benefit of its residents. The Township Council will hold its 2014 reorganization meeting on Jan. 6. Officials said the municipal budget…
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Push begins for museum to tell story of military base
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer PLUMSTED — With an eye on history, a local nonprofit organization known as the Armed Forces Heritage House (AFHH) wants to honor armed forces personnel by constructing a high-tech military museum at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Portions of the base are within the borders of Plumsted. Members of the AFHH board…
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Young veterans boosting ranks of American Legion
By ANDREW MARTINS Staff Writer JACKSON — For almost 100 years, the American Legion has served as an organization where veterans can find stability as they make their way through life after combat. The American Legion has more than 3 million members and about 14,000 posts nationwide. In Jackson, American Legion Post 504 has supported…
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Conservation poster contest is under way
New Jersey’s soil conservation districts are accepting entries for a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil.” Students may compete in the following categories: Grade 2-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 6- 8 and Grade 9-12.…
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Origami students prove it is never too late to learn
By CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Dorothy Kaplan loves to create origami. In fact, she pretty much has paper with her all the time — just to be on the safe side — in case the mood strikes her to create a crane, an angel, a frog or any other number of papercrafted designs; or…
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