Residents should comment on first aid services My hat is off to Mike Kafton who understands the importance of emergency services as it pertains to the entire Jackson community. This is not just a senior issue, it is a Jackson issue. At the last Township Council meeting, Mike addressed this very urgent problem only to be answered by a very hostile and uncooperative council who repeatedly interrupted him while he was trying to raise very valid questions. They accused him of politicking when, in fact, he was trying to impress upon them the need to examine all the aspects of emergency services before they pass any resolutions. Mike understands the needs and concerns of our senior communities who feel the need for improved services, but he also knows that all of Jackson's residents are concerned about response times and availability of services. As the mother of teenage and almost teenage children living at home, I, too, want to know that emergency services will be provided in a timely fashion. Kids get hurt in car accidents, in backyard accidents, in sports programs and in a host of other areas, some of which are life threatening. I think it's unfortunate that Mike had to be the one to invite Jeff Behm, vice president of operations for MONOC, which services Jackson from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a daily basis, because neither the mayor nor any of the council members would respond to letters or phone calls by MONOC. MONOC was never told there was a problem and only learned that they might be phased out by reading it in the newspapers. Mr. Behm's presence, as well as the very vocal contingent of seniors, finally made an impression on council President Ann Updegrave when she said that she would be willing to entertain the idea of an advisory board committee to discuss the pressing problems of providing emergency services to the Jackson community. I urge not only Jackson's seniors, but people of all ages to become involved and make your voices heard on this critical issue. Misty J. Studley Jackson