Ocean Township Cops Make A Narcan Save

Bill Bucco, Acting Assistant Director of the Monmouth County Division of Addiction Services.

Two Ocean Township Police Officers saved the life of a 25 year old man late Tuesday night by administering two doses of Narcan, the antidote for heroin overdoses that New Jersey law enforcement officers have been authorized to administer since July.

Officers Randy Slawsky and Zachary Rhein of the Ocean Police Department responded to a reported overdose at an apartment located on Rustic Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 25 year old male unresponsive in the living room of the home. A family member reported that they believed the victim had ingested heroin prior to being found unconscious.

Officers on scene administered two doses of Naloxone Hydrochloride (Narcan) resulting in the victim becoming conscious and responsive. The victim was speaking with officers immediately prior to being transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Officers and EMS personnel credit the use of the Narcan in saving the man’s life.

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Float Me Out to the Ballgame

“Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.”

—Yogi Berra

By Greg Kelly

Both of my children are baseball fans—pretty serious baseball fans. Each has a love and respect for the history and traditions of the game. They remember seasons, teams, players, games, and events. Me too.

So the game presents a superb opportunity for us to make a connection. We got the opportunity to do some very nice baseball bonding just recently when we attended a Met game at Citi Field. And while the Mets stunk up the joint (losing 9-0, with just three hits), we still had a grand time.

You see, to get the time and attention of my children nowadays is no small task. They’re getting older (my son, Kyle, will be 21 next March and my daughter, Lauren, turns 19 in November), so they have their work, their schooling, their friends, and their interests to pursue.

But when I told them we’d be going to a game, and on the ferry, they leaped at the opportunity. The Seastreak boat ride to the game offered up the comfort, relaxation, and time to talk and laugh with my kids (along with my sister, Shannon, who joined us and enjoyed herself very much).

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Use of Christie in Sandy ads cleared by feds

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, September 5-7, 2014

By Greg Kelly

Friday, September 5

• End of Summer Party on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO

• Asbury Park Oysterfest – MORE INFO

• I Ought To Be In Pictures at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

• Hairspray at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

• The Rising at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

• Godspell (Marlboro) – MORE INFO

• Monmouth Beach Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO

• Championship Drag Racing at Raceway Park (Englishtown) – MORE INFO

• Walking Lantern Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO

• Evening Boat Tour on Manasquan Reservoir (Howell) – MORE INFO

• Natural Horsemanship Demonstration (Lincroft) – MORE INFO

• Count Basie 365: Valerie Adams & Dimension (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

• Intro to Pixlr (Middletown) – MORE INFO

• St. Benedict’s Carnival (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Beatlemania Now Concert (Wall Twp) – MORE INFO

• Seaside Soiree (Long Branch) – MORE INFO

• Melore Wintjen Band (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

• Stolen Rhodes (Belmar) – MORE INFO

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“North America’s Energy Opportunity”

Excerpts from Governor Chris Christie’s Remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico Keynote Address

“Mexico and the United States have a special relationship.  If world events over this summer of turmoil have taught us anything, it is the tremendous benefits of having as a neighbor a key and friendly partner with whom we share an extensive trade relationship and a deeply shared cultural heritage.  Today, here and now, we should add to the long list of blessings jointly shared by the U.S. and Mexico by taking full advantage of the tremendous economic opportunity ahead of us.

“It is striking in looking at events around the world, with turmoil throughout much of the Middle East, with Europe struggling to generate economic growth coming out of the recession, to consider, perhaps as a model, what we are trying to build here in North America.

“We are, as I said, fortunate to be in a peaceful neighborhood – blessed by strong, deep, and cooperative relations with the governments and more importantly the peoples of both Mexico and Canada.

“But beyond that, we have together created a model that features deep economic and cultural integration, while still respecting national sovereignty.

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Opinion: Christie and Sweeney Have More in Common Than Ambition

photo via Gov Christie’s website

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Jackson Councilmen Cleared Of Ethics Charges Over Appointment

The Local Finance Board, the entity within the Department of Community Affairs which oversees the ethics of local officials, has ruled that two Jackson Township councilmen did not violate State Ethics or Campaign Finance Laws when they voted to appoint their former campaign manger a job on the Jackson Municipal Utilities Authority, according to a report on Shore News Network.

Cara Glory was the 2012 campaign manager for Councilmen Barry Calogero and Robert Nixon.  On January 6, 2014 Calogero, Nixon join the rest of the Jackson governing body in unanimously voting to approve Glory’s appointment to the MUA.  Unidentified Jackson residents filed ethics charges with the Local Fiance Board.

The charges were deemed frivolous by Board Chairmen Thomas Neff, according to the Shore News Network report.

“Following preliminary investigation and evaluation of the facts and circumstances relevant to the complaints and upon consideration of the foregoing provisions of Local Government Ethics Law, the Local Finance Board voted to dismiss the complaints as having no reasonable factual basis.”

The state reiterated their stance, adding, “The relationship between an elected officeholder and a campaign deputy treasurer or campaign manager is simply not one, in and of itself, which poses a conflict.”

The charges against the councilmen were dismissed and Glory’s appointment remained as-is.

The issue is of significance in Monmouth County as Democratic freeholder candidates Larry Luttrell and Joe Grillo attempt to portray themselves and paragons of virtue in the campaign against Freeholder Director Lillian Burry and Deputy Director Gary Rich.

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Global disgust deepens over Islamic State crisis

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Skimbash returns to Sea Bright this weekend

The annual action-packed event offers the hottest skimboarding action on the Jersey Shore

Sea Bright, NJ –  The 11th annual SkimBash skimboarding competition returns to Sea Bright, New Jersey on September 6 and 7. This is always a high-energy, exciting event that is sure to offer thrills for all ages – both competitors and spectators.
From beginners to professionals, skimboarders gather for the 2-day event to show off their skills and compete for prizes. The Pro Division showcases the country’s best skimboarders, who compete for a cash purse.

The contest runs from early morning to approximately 4 p.m. each day. Families, teens and young adults gather at Sea Bright’s beautiful beach to cheer on contestants and show their support for the local skimboarding community. Parking and admission are free.
“The September SkimBash is a tradition in Sea Bright,” notes Felecia Stratton, SkimBash contest director. “We held our first SkimBash 11 years ago in September, and it has become an annual event that both skimboarders and spectators look forward to.”

For more information about SkimBash 2014, visit www.SkimBash.com.

Warning: This video contains singing by John Schneider. Listener discretion advised.

Skim Boarding in Sea Bright from Jersey Bayshore on Vimeo.

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Pivotal Questions Await Answers as School Bells Ring in New Jersey

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