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Jackson Memorial Basketball Coach Charged with Sexual Assault of Teen

by Dinesh Patel
By: Dinesh Patel

JACKSON-Jackson Police have announced the arrest of William J. O’Neill, 53, of Jackson and charged him with Aggravated Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child on Sunday.

Police say O’Neill’s victim was between the age of 13 and 16 and that the alleged abuse occurred between the Summer of 2018 and the day before his arrest.

According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, O’Neill works as a teacher and basketball coach at Jackson Memorial High School.

The school district issued the following release in response to the arrest:

“In accordance with state law, the employee has been suspended with pay during the investigation. He will not be permitted on school property. Our district will continue to work closely with law enforcement and our school resource officers during the investigation,” the district said. “This is a police matter, which means the district is not at liberty to discuss it further. However, we do want our community to understand the strict policies and procedures we have in place to protect our students. All district employees undergo a criminal history background check before they commence employment in the district to ensure they are free of any criminal record. The district is alerted immediately of any criminal charges. Those procedures were followed in this case.”

According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, O’Neill was awaiting a pre-trial detention hearing under the New Jersey Bail Reform and Speedy Trial Act.   He is no longer listed as an inmate on Ocean County’s Inmate Lookup system.

 

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Brick Mayor Ducey Announces Support for Recreational Marijuana Sales Referendum

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

BRICK-Brick Township Mayor Ducey has not taken much of a stance on many issues of late, citing his political independence, but when asked last week on his “Facebook Live” session with residents about a public referendum on this year’s election ballot for the sale of marijuana in his town, Ducey ecstatically approved.

“I would love a public referendum, that would be an awesome idea,” Ducey told resident. “We would be able to do that next election…it’s something that we’re definitely looking at.”

Ducey added that he has little hope that Governor Murphy’s promise for recreational marijuana will ever pass in New Jersey.

“At this time last year, I said I don’t think recreational marijuana is ever going to be allowed in New Jersey,” Ducey Said. “So far I’m right, they keep saying they’re working on it…I don’t think it’s ever going to happen, but part of the bill is towns have a period of six months to allow the sales.”

Ducey also, for the first time answered questions about his possible conflicts of interest concerning the proposed medical marijuana facility after photos surfaced showing the mayor having drinks at a campaign victory party with facility executive Joe Allcock last January.     Ducey has also faced criticism on the application because his brother-in-law, Michael White is the Director of Security for the company, according to reports.

“You say I have conflicts, connections, and all this other stuff, it’s nothing I can speak about, it’s pending application,” Ducey said. “I can’t comment on those types of things.”

“I can’t influence this process in any way, it would be illegal of me, ethically wrong, morally wrong, it just means you don’t know me as a person,” he told the resident who questioned his connections with the facility.

 

Mayor Ducey is live. Join the conversation by posting your questions about Brick Township.

Posted by Township of Brick, NJ Municipal Government on Tuesday, 8 January 2019

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Three Jersey Women File Petition to Recall Governor Phil Murphy

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By: Phil Stilton

TRENTON-A formal petition has been filed in Trenton to begin the recall process of Governor Phil Murphy.

On Friday, Patty Hoch, Terry Beck and former gubernatorial candidate Monica Brinson filed an official petition to recall New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy.   The three women represent the official recall committee for the petition.

The women say they have done their homework, have the resources and will be ready to start expanding their effort to recall Phil Murphy in the coming days.

The trio sent a warning to the Governor.

“Your actions will not be tolerated.  We are a very strong and powerful committee,” Beck said. “We bring lots of knowledge, skills and contacts to make a difference.”

They will have their work cut out for them, requiring some 1.4 million signatures.  On top of that, every 5 signatures will have to be notarized.

Hoch says she’s confident that her group can handle the massive undertaking, noting they have a considerable amount of volunteer resources already signed up and are being contacted daily by other individuals and organizations seeking to assist their recall effort.

She said anyone who wants to get involved, for now, can contact Beck through her facebook page.

 

 

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Bob Menendez Enjoying Romp in Puerto Rico as Government Shutdown Continues

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PUERTO RICO-Admonished Senator Bob Menendez, who was accused by federal prosecutors of engaging in prostitution during his past visits to the Caribbean was spotted this weekend on the beaches of Puerto Rico.

Fox News produced David Alpine today shared a picture of Menendez on Twitter.

“Hardworking Americans who need to feed their families, pay their mortgages & put gas in their cars are not political pawns,” Menendez said of the shutdown before departing to the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean.

Working hard or hardly working?

 

 

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Brick Democrats Block Release of Anonymous Worker Email Claiming Workplace Harassment

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BRICK-Some workers in Brick work each day in fear of political retaliation and harassment.  That’s what a letter mailed to township officials and certain media outlets last week claimed.

It was discussed at Tuesday’s Brick Township council meeting, but now, the Democrat-aligned law firm of Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally have refused that letter to be released to the public.

The request was made through OpraMachine, a website run by Gavin Rozzi of Lacey Township whose goal was to allow the public easier access to the layers bureaucracy of that sometime shield residents from obtaining public records from their towns.

The lawfirm, which regularly donates to political campaigns cited New Jersey statutes in their attempt to keep the letter from the public.

“You have received several requests pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A.
47:1A-1.1, et seq. (“OPRA”), seeking a copy of an anonymous letter that was given to your
office by Councilman James Fozman.  Please accept this letter as a formal legal opinion on the
response to such OPRA requests,” attorney Kevin Starkey wrote to Jessica Larney, Custodian of Records for the municipality.

“We have reviewed the anonymous letter at issue and it is our legal determination that the
foregoing exemptions apply and that the letter should not be disclosed.  In particular, one
employee is mentioned specifically by name throughout the letter, while other individual
employees of the Township are identified by title and department, in a manner such that the
individuals would be known to any person with some familiarity with the municipal employees,”Starkey continued. “Moreover, the letter contains references to grievances filed by or against specific employees, to collective bargaining negotiations and to disciplinary action taken against one individual employee.  That information is exempt from disclosure under OPRA and the letter should not be  produced in response to any OPRA request.”

Although the letter was discussed on Tuesday in public, the firm remained steadfast in their decision to advise the township to not release it to the public.

“We recognize that the anonymous nature of the letter precludes a determination of the
author and the source of the information.  We are also aware that the letter was the topic of
general discussion at a public Council meeting, based on the disclosure of the letter by one
elected official,” Starkey added. “Those facts do not change our conclusion or analysis, because the municipality and its officials are mandated to honor the terms of the OPRA statute and not to disclose confidential information, regardless of the source of the information.”

Below is a copy of the letter, obtained by Shore News Network via an anonymous source at the same time the township officials received their notices.    It is SNN’s policy not to publish anonymous letters, however since the letter was discussed in a public meeting on Tuesday, we have decided to publish it for public view, without redaction.

 

 

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List of Changes. Definitive Edition of New Super Mario Bros U

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by Vincent

The definitive edition of New Super Mario Bros U. Basically a port of the Wii U game with quality of life changes, new characters and includes New Super Luigi U expansion.

Here are the list of changes I’ve noticed:

1. Now play as Luigi, Toad, Mario, Toadette and Nabbit in single player in both Mario Bros U and Luigi U.

In original, only can play Mario in Mario Bros U, and Luigi & Nabbit in Luigi U

Cannot select multiple of the same characters when playing multiplayer


2. New characters: Nabbit* and Toadette.

Both as basically OP (Over Powered) characters like Funky Kong in Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze for Nintendo Switch

Both are resistant to ice and swim faster

Able to stop on a dime after running

Gain additional 100 seconds on the timer

Toadette and Nabbit are labeled as easy and very easy respectively

–Nabbit

-No longer exclusive character to New Super Luigi U. Can be played in the core game

-Cannot Ride Yoshi

-Can now carry objects

-Immune to all attacks from enemies

Still knock back though. Exceptions to immunity: lava, poison, pits, spikes and if you run out of time

-If you collect power ups it coverts to 1up at the end of level

–Toadette

-Able to get Super Crown* Power up and turn into Peachette

*Toadette is the only character who can get this power up

-Peachette abilities: similar to flying squirrel power up. Float/glide, and double jump, but cannot attach to walls

-Resistant to ice, increase swim speed

-All 1up mushrooms shows up as 3-up moons instead

3. Portable.

No longer tethered to Wii U console. Able to take this game anywhere assuming you there’s battery on the Switch

4. Hint button on menu screen

No need to go back to home screen

5. HD rumble.

Rumble is very prevalent in the game from shooting fireballs to going up/down a warp pipe

6. Challenges return.

No boost mode due to no duel screen

7. Spin jump.

Now auto spins when pressing jump button twice instead of having it’s own dedicated button or shake control.

8. HUD/menu screen.

Cleaner and easier on eyes

9. Higher resolution

Native 1080 (TV) 720p (handheld/tabletop) vs Dynamic 1080p (TV), 720 (Wii U game pad)

10 (?). Misc:

No miiverse support seeing the service is no longer active (also for Wii U)

No new levels which is also disappointing

–Personal Impressions:

Basically the same game you played on the Wii U but with more options.

Note that this game is a full priced $60 game at launch. New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U Bundle for Wii U is part of the Nintendo Selects line for $30 if you’re able to find it.

Portability is a huge factor, easier access means more play time, especially if you share the TV with friends/family/housemates

Personally don’t like the double tap to spin jump. Feels more in control if I had a dedicated button like the original

If you don’t own a Wii U or never played this game before, it’s one of the best 2D Mario games out there. If you did play it before, not a lot have changed especially if you’re good at platformers as there’s no additional levels to play through, just a few additional characters to make the game more accessible to newcomers.

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Police: Closure of Red Carpet Inn Reduces Toms River Downtown Crime by 92%

by Dinesh Patel
By: Dinesh Patel

by Toms River Police Department

Toms River, NJ-It’s been two months since the Red Carpet Inn was shut down and the Toms River Police Department says there has been a significant drop in police activity in the downtown area.

The number of incidents reported by the Toms River Police Department for the area around the motel showed a noticeable decline. The statistics below are from the period of October 30th – December 30th 2018. The Township completed the purchase of the Red Carpet Inn
on October 30th, 2018.

• Burglaries were reduced by 50%
• Narcotics incidents dropped 55%
• Theft was reduced 12.5%
• Arrests dropped 16.6%
• Assaults fell 40%

“The largest decline occurred in disorderly persons’ incidents, which dropped from 13 to 1 or 92%,” said Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher.

According to police records, officers responded to over 750 incidents at the location since 2015.

“This reveals a clear correlation between increased crime and safety concerns driven by the motel’s operation. Since the closure of the Red Carpet Inn, statistics show that crime in the entire neighborhood came down,” added Mayor Kelaher.

Chief Mitch Little said, “The police department worked closely with township officials and the recently created Quality of Life Task Force to identify and address pressing issues facing our community. The Red Carpet initiative is a result of great teamwork and cooperation by all involved. We look forward to a revitalization of our downtown area.”

 

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Three Illegal Aliens Arrested, Trafficking Two Kilos of Meth in North Carolina

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GASTON, NC-On Monday, January 7, 2019, the Gaston County Police, along with several local, state and federal agencies, completed a large scale narcotics investigation. Three suspects were taken into custody after being in possession of two kilograms of methamphetamine. The narcotics have a street value of $200,000.00. Several children were present during the investigation and were taken into protective custody.

The three suspects were:

Cristian Cabrera-Rivas, Charlotte, NC
Silvia Hernandez-Iturralde, Ladson, SC
Marco Tulio Ramos Garcia, Ladson, SC

Cabrera-Rivas has an extensive criminal record. He is an illegal alien and has several prior deportations and removals. Cabrera was arrested in Mecklenburg County for assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury (felony), assault by pointing a gun, communicating threats, and possession of a stolen gun on December 14, 2018. He is also a documented member of the MS-13 street gang. He is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine. He is under a $275,000 bond as well as an immigration hold.

Hernandez-Iturralde is an illegal alien. She is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine. She is under a $250,000 bond as well as an immigration hold.

Garcia is an illegal alien and had an outstanding deportation order when he was taken into custody. He is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine. He is under a $250,000 bond as well as an immigration hold.

Participating agencies were Gaston County Police, Gastonia Police, Mount Holly Police, Belmont Police, State Bureau of Investigations, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and task force officers from the Homeland Security Investigations Charlotte office.

No further information is available for release at this time.

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CNN’s Jim Acosta Says: Border Fence Working to Keep Texas Town Safe

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McAllen,TX-CNN reporter Jim Acosta who has been a sharp critic of all things President Trump has found common ground with the President.  On Thursday, he reported from the border wall along the Mexico border in a town called McAllen, Texas.

There, Acosta noted that the wall, a steel wall with slats was working to keep the town of McAllen safe.

“As we walk along here, we’re not seeing any signs of imminent danger,” Acosta said, vouching for the wall. “There aren’t any migrants trying to rush toward this fence.”

“It’s pretty tranquil down here,” Acosta said of the community protected by the fence.

 

President Trump even retweeted Acosta’s account of the border wall.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1083531644785455104

Donald Trump, Jr. went as far as thanking Acosta for finally delivering a fair and honest news report.

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Driver Charged with DWI after Lakehurst Crash

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On Saturday January 5, 2019 at approximately 6:00 AM, Officer Robert Schroeck responded to the area of the Lakehurst Circle in Lakehurst, for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon his arrival, Officer Schroeck observed a 2009 Volkswagen that was driven by a male, identified as Christopher J. Rand, disabled on the grass median in the circle. An on scene investigation determined that Mr. Rand was traveling the wrong way on Route 37 in the shoulder of the roadway and struck another vehicle, causing injuries to that driver. The investigation also determined that Mr. Rand was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Mr. Rand was placed under arrest by Officer Schroeck and transported to Lakehurst Police Headquarters for processing.

Mr. Rand was charged with Assault by Auto (4th degree) and issued a summons for the charge. Mr. Rand was also charged with Driving While Intoxicated and issued six motor vehicle summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Failure to Exhibit Insurance, Unregistered Vehicle and Failure to Inspect. Mr. Rand was processed and released pending a mandatory court appearance with the Ocean County Superior and Lakehurst Municipal Courts.

Officer Schroeck was assisted by the Manchester Police Department, Lakehurst Fire Department and the Lakehurst First Aid Squad.

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Ocean County Freeholders to Subsidize Food Stamp Recipients While Federal Government “Plays Games”

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TOMS RIVER-What would happen the federal government shutdown over security at America’s southern border interrupted Ocean County residents’ ability to receive food stamps to feed their families?  Yesterday, at the meeting of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, county officials said they would step in to feed the residents.

Nearly 20,000 households in Ocean County currently rely on the food stamp program.

Freeholder Jack Kelly said, “If the federal government wants to play games, let them play games, we’ll take care of the people in this county.”

The freeholders did not say how much the food stamp subsidy could cost but noted that the county already works with private sector charities currently to feed over 1,000 seniors each day.

 

 

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Join The Jersey Shore Roller Girls!

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Join The Jersey Shore Roller Girls!

Jackson —New year, new you? Do you want the newest version of you to be a badass?

Then join the Jersey Shore Roller Girls and learn how to become a bonafide roller derby player! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! All you need is a body and the desire to challenge yourself.

The first session will begin on February 4th at 7:30 at the Jackson Skating Center. Make sure to fill out this form to reserve your spot: https://goo.gl/forms/C6PWbbGPjmQfA9oV2

Any questions can be directed towards [email protected]

Not interested in skating but still want to hang out with us? We’ll train you how to be a referee!

Required items to bring with you if you have not preregistered:
– Photocopy of a valid Drivers License / ID
– Photocopy of your health insurance
– Mouth guard (mold at home)*
– $10

*All other gear is available to be borrowed on site

About Jersey Shore Roller Girls (JSRG)
JSRG is the Shore’s longest-established, all-women, flat track roller derby league, with members coming from Central NJ and the Shore area. The league consists of approximately 40 skaters comprising two traveling teams: the JSRG All-Stars and the JSRG Beat Down. JSRG follows the guidelines and standards set forth by Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). For more information, visit us on the Web at http://www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net, or on our Facebook page.

About Roller Derby
Roller derby has experienced a revival in the past few years, with almost 1500 teams around the world. It is a full-contact sport played in traditional quad roller skates on a flat surface, such as a the floor of a roller rink. Roller derby games are called bouts, which are divided into two 30-minute periods. Each period consists of a number of jams, which can last up to two minutes.

In a jam, each team puts five players on the track: four blockers and a jammer. The jammers are the point-scorers, and attempt to earn points by lapping the pack and successfully passing the opposing team’s blockers. The blockers’ main objective is to impede the progress of the opposite team’s jammer through the pack. Blockers can use shoulder and hip checks, as well as booty blocks, but penalties are given to skaters who block illegally, behave in an unsportsmanlike manner, or otherwise break the rules.

Roller derby is a full contact sport; while bouts may be tough and action-packed, they are family-friendly and enjoyable for fans of all ages. For more information, visit wftda.com.

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Telephone: (732) 691-1727
Email: [email protected]
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/278590016337988/

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Anonymous Letter to Brick Officials Cites “Reign of Terror”, “Toxic Workplace” at Town Hall by Democrats

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BRICK-An anonymous letter, claimed to have been sent by an anonymous township worker has raised eyebrows around Brick Township.   Until now, the contents of the letter remained a mystery to the public, but Shore News Network also anonymously  received the letter along with Mayor John Ducey and other high level officials within the Brick Township government.

The existence of the letter was brought before the public at Tuesday night’s council meeting by Councilman James Fozman who suggested the township should investigate the claims alleged in the letter.    Township Attorney Scott W. Kenneally  confirmed the letter had been sent to several elected officials and that he has read the letter himself, but did not say who received the letter.

The open letter criticized Mayor John Ducey and Business Administrator Joanne Bergin, claiming both use their township positions for political purposes and as a form of punishment against those who do not adhere to the Ducey Administration’s Democrat driven agenda.

The letter also claims Bergin engaged in workplace electioneering during public work hours.

Below is a copy of the letter which was sent anonymously to elected officials in Brick, also received anonymously by Shore News Network.

For a complete story on the meeting, visit Brick Shore Beat.

 

 

 

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Marijuana Dispensary Hearing to Continue in Brick on Wednesday

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BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ-The township will continue to hear an application for a marijuana dispensary 7 pm at Civic Plaza, located at 270 Chambers Bridge Road on Wednesday.   The zoning board will hear from the applicant, Jersey Shore Therapeutic Health Care as they seek to convert the former bank at 385 Adamston Road into a retail point-of-sale location of medical marijuana.

The contested application has become more scruitinized by neighbors opposing it after it was learned that the head of security for the firm, Michael White, is the brother-in-law of Brick Township Mayor John Ducey.   Last week, photos also emerged of Jersey Shore Therepeutic Health Care executive Michael Allcock partying with Mayor Ducey at the River Rock Restaurant to celebrate the mayor’s election victory. 

 

 

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St. Aloysius, St. Veronica Schools to Merge Into Mother Seton Academy

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ-Two strong and successful Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Trenton – situated just over three miles apart – will pool their resources and efforts to become a newly-established Catholic Academy that will open its doors in September, 2019. St. Aloysius School in Jackson and St. Veronica School in Howell will undergo a merger at the end of this school year, transitioning into Mother Seton Academy, according to the pastors of the two sponsoring parishes. Father John Bambrick, pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, and Father Vincent Euk, pastor of St. Veronica Parish, announced the decision Jan. 7 in a joint meeting with parents from the two schools.

Citing the similarities and connectedness of their two parishes, and the solid foundations that both schools have achieved, Father Bambrick and Father Euk shared that the time was right to bring St. Aloysius and St. Veronica Schools together, not only to strengthen Catholic education in their communities now, but to ensure it for the future.

The pastors requested and received approval for the planned merger from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in mid-December. The Bishop also approved the selection of the school’s new name: Mother Seton Academy, which honors the history of the Catholic Church in the United States. Mother Seton, who went on to become St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, is the first native born citizen to be canonized and the founder of the first American religious community, the Sisters of Charity. St. Elizabeth also opened the first Catholic parish school in the United States.

With a current, combined Pre-K through 8th grade enrollment of more than 350 students, the merger will result in a single new school sponsored by both parishes with a new name, new administration, new teaching staff and new mission. Driving this new vision is the steadfast belief both pastors have in the importance of Catholic education, and the spirit of support that the two parishes have historically shown for their schools. The continued presence and involvement of the Sisters of the Resurrection, who have served in St. Veronica School for 53 years, will also benefit the new model and help to facilitate its success as a Christ-centered, academically excellent learning experience for students. Mother Seton Academy will seek current teachers from both schools to be part of this new venture.

While the physical plants of St. Aloysius and St. Veronica Schools are nearly identical, the Howell site offers the advantage of being slightly larger (allowing for future growth), has an athletic field (which the St. Aloysius site lacks) and is easily accessible from major roads (195 and Rt. 9). Therefore, Mother Seton Academy will occupy the campus of the former St. Veronica School. The designation of an Academy reflects the commitment to fulfill the robust and specific guidelines for a 21st Century Catholic Elementary School, which have been established by the Diocese’s Department of Catholic Schools.

The guidelines include criteria in such areas as curriculum, teacher training, advanced instruction and options for enriched activities. JoAnn Tier, diocesan superintendent of schools, conveyed words of encouragement from Bishop O’Connell and pledged the support of the Department of Catholic Schools in the establishment and launch of the new Academy. “It is both commendable and inspiring that these two parishes are going to work together to ensure the continued health of Catholic education for the children in their communities and those throughout the area. “ Looking ahead to September, Father Bambrick stated, “This new model presents exciting opportunities for growth and vision. The Academy model will be a more challenging and enriching educational experience.” The pastor also expressed confidence that the new Mother Seton Academy will “ensure the best possible footing for Catholic education moving forward, despite such projected challenges as demographic changes for the region.”

Father Euk pointed to the growing initiative in the Diocese for parishes and schools to work together, and described the formation of Mother Seton Academy as a “wonderful example of what is possible when we truly embrace a spirit of collaboration.” He underscored his deeply held conviction that Catholic schools are essential parish ministries, and bring many benefits to the sponsoring communities. “I am very optimistic that Mother Seton Academy will continue to bring blessings to our two parishes.”

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Berkeley Police Sign Partnership with Ring for Home Security Initiative

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BERKELEY– Mayor Carmen Amato and Chief Karin DiMichele today announced a partnership with Ring to reduce crime in neighborhoods by making affordable and effective smart home security options more accessible to Berkeley Township residents and public safety officials.

Mayor Amato presented the idea to Chief DiMichele after a demonstration and explanation of the program late last year. The Township wasted no time to begin the implementation of the program at its December meeting, the Berkeley Township Council approved the partnership by resolution.

“I am pleased that we will be able to bring this program to our residents that will enable them to enhance their home security. The subsidy program will be funded by forfeiture funds that were obtained by our police department, not tax dollars.” Mayor Amato said.

RING is an AMAZON Company. Visit their website for product information.

“The subsidy program will be ongoing with various opportunities for community members to participate, starting with the program launch event on January 26th at Berkeley Township Town Hall during the hours of 12pm-2pm.” Chief DiMichele said.

Funded by the Berkeley Township and Ring, the $20,000 program will enable 200 verified Berkeley Township residents to receive a $100 promotional code towards select Ring home security devices.

The rebate program opens with a launch event on Saturday, January 26th at the Berkeley Township Town Hall where residents will register in-person in order to participate in the program and purchase their devices on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

About the Program
The rebate program will incentivize the purchase of Ring Video Doorbells and Ring security devices that connect to a user’s mobile device via the free Ring app (iOS/Android). Residents are then notified when the device’s motion sensor is activated or if someone rings their Doorbell; they can also choose to view the camera’s live video feed at any time. Optional video subscription services are available for purchase to residents who want to save their Ring recordings to view or share them at a later time.

Berkeley Township Rebate Program Details
● The rebate program will open to Berkeley Township residents who attend the kick-off event with proper documentation from 12 – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26th 2019.
● If the promotion does not sell out during the kick-off event, the City will post an application to their website allowing other residents to participate until the program funding limit has been reached.
● Residents must attend the kick-off event in person and provide a valid form of Government ID and a copy of a utility bill in order to verify residency and receive their promotional discount info on a first-come, first-served basis.
● Discounts will be provided by Ring to confirmed Berkeley Township residents and applied during checkout towards the in-person purchase of devices at the event. Only credit card purchases will be accepted, no cash or checks.

● Berkeley Township residents will have the opportunity to purchase the following devices with a $100 discount off the retail price:
o Video Doorbell 2
o Video Doorbell Pro
o Spotlight Cam Solar
o Spotlight Cam Battery
o Spotlight Cam Wired
o Floodlight Cam
o Ring Alarm Security Kit (5-Piece)
● Ring is also offering $30 off additional security devices with a maximum of two (2) per household, and 20% off accessories. Visit Ring’s website for product descriptions and specifications.
● Promotional codes are limited to one per household and cannot be re-used or applied towards previously purchased Ring products.
● Residents will also need to pay an additional subscription fee if they would like to save device footage or sign-up for the alarm monitoring service. For more information about Ring’s products, please visit Ring.com/products.

About Ring
Ring’s mission is to reduce crime in neighborhoods by creating a Ring of Security around homes and communities with its suite of home security products. The Ring product line, along with the Ring Neighbors app, enable Ring to offer affordable, complete, proactive home and neighborhood security in a way no other company has before. In fact, one Los Angeles neighborhood saw a 55 percent decrease in home break-ins after Ring Doorbells were installed on just ten percent of homes. Ring is an Amazon company. For more information, visit www.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always home.

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WASHINGTON POST: Death Toll Down at National Parks During Government Shutdown

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

WASHINGTON, DC-The Washington Post reported today that the number of deaths in the country’s national parks has fallen since the government shutdown began. Citing an average of six deaths per week, the newspaper said there were just three during the two weeks of the government shutdown.

Although the newspaper tried to pin the three deaths on President Donald J. Trump in their dishonest headline, “Three dead in national park system accidents as shutdown wears on“, the paper later admitted in the article that the rate of death has dropped considerably.

According to the report 1.5 persons perished in national parks during those two weeks, down from 6.

“Trump administration officials decided to leave the scenic parks open even as the Interior Department has halted most of its operations — a departure from previous extended shutdowns,” paper said.

“The deaths follow a decision by Trump administration officials to leave the scenic — but sometimes deadly — parks open even as the Interior Department has halted most of its operations,” the story continued.

Many lashed out the Washington Post’s misleading headline and narrative as “Fake News”.

 

 

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Police Blotter

Charges filed in Toms River Crash

by Dinesh Patel
By: Dinesh Patel

TOMS RIVER, NJ-On Wednesday January 2, 2019 at approximately 5:20 PM, multiple units were dispatched to the intersection of Bey Lea Road and North Bay Avenue for a report of a traffic crash. Louise Frankel, 82 of Manchester, was travelling west on Bay Ave when her vehicle was struck by a 2012 Toyota Prius driven by, Dhananjay Joshi, 63 of Toms River who was attempting to make a left onto North Bay Avenue. Ms. Frankel’s vehicle subsequently struck the traffic light pole causing it to fall onto her vehicle. She sustained a compound fracture to her ankle and was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment. Mr. Joshi sustained a laceration to his head and was transported to Community Medical center for treatment.

Mr. Joshi was issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Failing to Yield the Right of Way at an Intersection. He was also charged with Assault by Auto for his intoxication being a contributing factor to the crash leading to the serious injury to another driver.

The media and the public are reminded that criminal charges are accusations only. Every criminal defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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Brick Police Officers Attend Funeral for Ronil Singh, Murdered by Illegal Alien

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

NEWMAN, CA- Police Officer, Corporal Ronil Singh emigrated to America from his native country of Fiji to become a police officer.  He did it legally and served with the Newman, California Police Department for seven years before being brutally murdered, gunned down by an illegal alien while on duty last month.

Singh left behind his wife and his young son.

His murderer, Gustavo Perez Arriago, 32 is Mexican nation, who was living illegally in the United States.   The murder of officer Singh outlined the inherent dangers of providing sanctuary to illegal aliens, such as the directive issued last month by New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.

But this weekend, none of that mattered as police officers and the nation mourned the loss of an American hero.  Singh’s story was a success story for America’s millions of legal immigrants who come to the country with a dream.  He wanted to be a police officer and according to his commanding officers, he was that indeed.  He was gunned down just hours after celebrating Christmas with his family.

“We were privileged to send our officers Patrolman Eric Haugh and Patrolman Mark Catalina to represent our sorrow and our support for Newman, California and its surrounding communities during this difficult time,” the Brick Police Department said.  “Law enforcement officers face the possibility of making the ultimate sacrifice every day. Nobody wants to make it, but all of us are prepared to. In grief we mourn with you. In fortitude we stand with you. In courage we move forward, resolved to never give up, and never forget.”

 

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Lakewood Police Bring Breakfast to Family Who Lost Home in Fire

by Phil Stilton
By: Phil Stilton

LAKEWOOD-A fire completely destroyed a home on Gudz Road in Lakewood, leaving a family of eight homeless.  The next morning the Lakewood Police Department delivered a hot meal to the family at their temporary housing location.  Members of the community and the township OEM also worked to help the family find a new home and provided the family with car loads of necessities including blankets, cots and toys for the children.

For the full story, visit the Lakewood Scoop. Photo by Lakewood PD via the Lakewood Scoop.

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Colgate-Bound Jenna Paul Breaks TRN All-Time Scoring Record

by Breaking Local News Report
By: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER-One of the top division 1 collegiate basketball prospects at the Jersey Shore has just broken the all-time scoring record at Toms River High School North.  Toms River High School North senior Jenna Paul for capturing the All-Time Leading Scorer title during a recent game against High School South in the RWJBarnabas Health Arena.

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Local Pediatric Dentist to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids

by Your News
By: Your News

Jessica Schirripa
732.679.2323. Ext. 123
[email protected]
Old Bridge, NJ- In conjunction with National Children’s Dental Health Month, New Jersey Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Cavan Brunsden, continues his 17-year quest to provide access to dental care for underprivileged children, by managing and participating in Give Kids a Smile.

Give Kids a Smile is an annual, one-day free program of preventive and restorative dental care for under-served children in NJ communities. Dr. Brunsden and his Kidzdent pediatric dental team will once again host this remarkable program on Friday, February 1, 2019.

“Bringing awareness to pediatric dental concerns and attention to the children who are in need most of dental treatment while giving back to the public who has supported KidZdent as a practice is so important to my team and I. We are excited and hopeful for another successful turnout and thankful for the ability to spread smiles,” insights Brunsden. “To date, this program has positively impacted the lives of so many of New Jersey’s children who need oral healthcare instruction. I am proud to be a part of it,” he said.

Eligible children (ages 12 and under), without dental benefits or proper insurance, who come to KidZdent on February 1st will receive a comprehensive dental examination, radiographs, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. If necessary, our team of professionals will recommend referrals for continuing treatment.

Last February, in New Jersey alone, over 2,000 children visited nearly 100 sites across the state, including private dental offices like Dr. Brunsden’s Kidzdent. In New Jersey, GKAS is supported by Colgate, Henry Schein Dental, Delta Dental of NJ, and private donations.

Parents must make an appointment in order for their child to participate in this free dental healthcare program. Call KidZdent at 732-679-2323 in advance to secure your child’s appointment to be seen by one of the many volunteer dentists who are devoting their time and expertise to this amazing event.

Dr. Cavan Brunsden has been highly accredited in practicing dentistry for more than 38 years. KidZdent is located at 2455 Route 516 Old Bridge, New Jersey.

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Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship begins ninth year of helping nurses in 2019

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By: Your News

(POINT PLEASANT, NJ) – The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund begins its ninth year of helping the nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center in 2019 providing formal nursing educational scholarships to eligible applicants.

The scholarship fund was established on January 15, 2011 to honor the memory of long-time Point Pleasant Boro resident Barbara Konopka Forfar or “Foof” as she was called by her colleagues in the operating room, and her forty-four years of dedication to the nursing profession with all but three years of her service associated with the Ocean Medical Center or its predecessor hospitals.

The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund, which is a member of the Ocean Medical Center Foundation family of funds, provides monetary assistance to qualified nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center who desire to continue their formal education in nursing profession in the form of scholarships.

The scholarship fund awards one (or more) nursing scholarship during September of each year to eligible applicants.

During its eight year history (2011-2018), The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund has helped thirty nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center continue their formal nursing education.

“Looking back to 2011, we were really unsure on how all of this was exactly going to turn out. We talked initially with representatives from The Ocean Medical Center Foundation in January that year and decided to move forward to establish a nursing scholarship fund. Barbara was a strong advocate for the continuing education of nurses so we thought lets try to help some nurses with their formal education in Barbara’s memory. Since then, the public awareness and support just grew and grew. We knew we had something very special going on when our first fundraiser in 2012 at the Point Pleasant Beach Elks was filled to capacity” mentioned Walt Konopka, Chairperson of The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund Advisory Committee.

“What is really incredible is hearing all the stories during the past eight years from our scholarship recipients on just how Barbara touched them in some way. Some recipients knew of her, some just heard about her and some worked alongside her. All of them had something really special to say about her. All of the recipients are very passionate about the nursing profession and about helping others just like Barbara was. Hearing all of their comments about Barbara just makes it all worth the effort as we continue into our ninth year and beyond” Konopka added.

To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an employee or nursing student at Ocean Medical Center and must be enrolled in a RN program, an upper division program (RN to BSN) or advanced degree program (MSN, PhD) in nursing.

All Ocean Medical Center nurses and nursing students from all OMC practice areas are eligible to apply. The scholarship must be used to supplement tuition, fees, lab costs, books or educational supply expenses.

Since its inception, the scholarship fund has held multiple “Rock for the Nurses” fundraisers at various locations including the Elks Lodge and Jenkinson’s in Point Pleasant Beach as well as The Idle Hour in Point Pleasant Boro.

At their 2013 nursing scholarship fundraiser “Rock for the Nurses-Rock for the Shore”, The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship fund teamed-up with the United Way of both Monmouth and Ocean County to help provide some help to Hurricane Sandy victims at the Jersey Shore.

In 2015, the scholarship fund’s “Rock for the Nurses” fundraiser, which featured the return of country rockers Kinderhook to Point Pleasant for the first time in more than thirty years, set all-time financial and attendance records.

Plans are already in the works for the scholarship fund’s “Rock for the Nurses 10 Year Anniversary Fundraiser” which will be held in the spring of 2020, the details of which will be announced in the future.

“On behalf of the entire scholarship committee, I would like to extend a very sincere thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout our eight year history, including everyone who attended any of our fundraisers, all of our passionate donors, all of our fundraiser volunteers, all of our fundraiser partners, all the outstanding musicians, some of the best the Jersey Shore has to offer, who donated their time to help us and of course The Ocean Medical Center Foundation and Hackensack Meridian Health. We could not have accomplished our level of success without all of them. We are planning some exciting things for 2019 and beyond so stay tuned” Konopka finished.

ABOUT THE BARBARA FORFAR NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund was established on January 15, 2011 and is part of the Ocean Medical Center Foundation family of funds.

The fund provides monetary assistance to qualified nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center who desire to continue their formal education in nursing profession in the form of scholarships and awards one (or more) nursing scholarship during September of each year to eligible applicants.

The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of long-time Point Pleasant resident Barbara Forfar or “Foof” as she was called by her fellow nurses and other colleagues in the operating room, and her forty-four years of dedication to the nursing profession with all but three years of her service associated with the Ocean Medical Center or its predecessor hospitals.

To qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be an employee or nursing student at Ocean Medical Center and must be enrolled in a RN program, an upper division program (RN to BSN) or advanced degree program (MSN, PhD) in nursing.

All Ocean Medical Center nurses and nursing students from all OMC practice areas are eligible to apply. The scholarship must be used to supplement tuition, fees, lab costs, books or educational supply expenses.

For more information about The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund, including how to make a donation to the fund, log on to the official website at www.forfarscholarship.org or connect with The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund on Facebook or Twitter.

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STORY PHOTO DETAILS: Barbara Konopka Forfar: 1965 graduation photo from St. Joseph’s Nursing School, Paterson, NJ (left) and 2010 in the Operating Room at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ (Photo courtesy of The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund)

POST PHOTO DETAILS: A collage of photos throughout the eight year history of The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund (Photo courtesy of The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund)

LINK TO STORY ON OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
https://www.forfarscholarship.org/news/barbara-forfar-nursing-scholarship-begins-ninth-year-of-helping-nurses-in-2019

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