Summer Equestrian Riding Camps

from 2023-08-19 - The Manchester Times

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Recreation Department is offering Summer Equestrian Riding Camps for residents ages 6 and up.

Camp runs August 21 through 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chariot Riders, 3170 Chariot the population has dramatically increased.

Court, Manchester. Fee is $400 for residents, $500 for non-residents. They not only teach you how to ride, they also teach you how to take care of a horse. For more information, contact 732-657-8121 ext. 5102.

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From Page 4 ride the ambulances within their communities. Volunteerism was already experiencing a decline well before COVID struck.

The problem hits home for Toms River Councilman Kevin Geoghegan. He first became a volunteer with Silverton EMS when he was just 16 years old and a paramedic at age 18. Geoghegan is a retired Toms River police sergeant who created the township’s EMS program in 2002.

More than two decades later, Geoghegan said there are fewer paramedic units and paramedics in Ocean County. Meanwhile,

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“In the face of the immense threat posed by fentanyl, with potency surpassing morphine by 100 times and heroin by 50 times, a balanced approach is essential. Our Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office plays a crucial role in preventing illicit distribution, safeguarding communities, and supporting access to treatment programs through harm reduction strategies,” said Atlantic County Sherrif Sheriff Eric Scheﬄer. “Thanks to the bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Senator Menendez, law enforcement is empowered to identify, disrupt, and dismantle fentanyl production at its source, making a significant impact in combatting fentanyl harm and providing necessary support for those affected.”

“The biggest issue is EMS is not a required service in the State of New Jersey,” shared Geoghegan. “It’s not covered by your tax dollars. Towns must provide police protection or contract with the state police or another town, but they’re not required to provide fi re or sanitation either.”

Geoghegan said that in the past, two separate fi rst aid squads existed in the beach area. However, they closed due to a lack of membership and public support from the community. Again, not enough people were either interested in or able to volunteer.

“There is absolutely EMS service available to the barrier islands, just like there’s fi re

Two mothers spoke during the press conference – Sally Onesty, who lost her 22-year-old son Tyler to fentanyl, and Patrice Lenowitz, who lost her 25-year-old son Max to fentanyl. Both shored their heartbreaking testimonies of what this deadly drug has done to their sons, families, and their own lives.

“We have reached the critical stage in which it’s not an “if” Fentanyl will claim the life of someone you love, it’s “WHEN,” said Patrice Lenowitz, who lost her 25-year-old son, Max, last year to fentanyl. “Today’s Fentanyl criminal masterminds from China and Mexico have added this chemical to counterfeit prescription pills like Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, illicit street drugs like cocaine, and even marijuana. Senator Menendez’ leadership through the Fend Off Fentanyl Act is an important step as a deterrent. I couldn’t save my child. But it’s not too late to save yours.” service 24/7,” emphasized Geoghegan. The problem may well be a delay, something Geoghegan suggested happens in every community. For example, ambulance workers can be tied up on a lift assist when a call comes in of a more critical nature.

The gravity of the situation has reached a point where many towns have entertained the idea of employing paid EMS workers. Nonetheless, even paid ambulance services are encountering challenges in recruiting personnel. Conversations among Ocean County officials about establishing a regional EMS team have been ongoing for a while now.

“We are looking at the numbers,” Deputy Director of the Commissioners Gary Quinn

In New Jersey, fentanyl was involved in nearly 75 percent of drug overdoses in 2019 – a drastic increase from seven years prior when it accounted for four percent, according to the NJ Office of the Attorney General. In 2021, nearly 107,000 Americans died from an overdose, and 65% of overdose deaths were caused by fentanyl. Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized over 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl - enough to supply a lethal dose to every American.

Specifically, to disrupt the flow of illicit opioids into the United States, the FEND Off Fentanyl Act would: acknowledged. “We are looking at three units, one over in the barrier islands, one in the southern end of the county, and one in the central part. At least, we’d be giving some relief for some of these towns that just can’t service these calls when they come in.”

• Declare that the international trafficking of fentanyl is a national emergency.

• Require the President to sanction transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels’ key members engaged in international drug trafficking.

Quinn said that the emphasis includes fi nding the right people, providing comprehensive training, and ensuring their compensation is sufficient to prevent workers from seeking higher-paying alternatives elsewhere.

“At the end of the day, if we can prevent the loss of one human life,” continued Quinn. “I don’t care what the cost is – it’s something we need to do.”

• Enable the President to use proceeds of forfeited, sanctioned property of fentanyl traffickers to further support law enforcement efforts.

• Enhance the ability to enforce sanctions violations thereby making it more likely that people who defy U.S. law will be caught and prosecuted.

• Require the administration to report to Congress on actions the U.S. government is taking to reduce the international trafficking of fentanyl and related opioids.

• Allow the Treasury Department to utilize special measures to combat fentanyl-related money laundering.

• Require the Treasury Department to prioritize fentanyl-related suspicious transactions and include descriptions of drug cartels’ financing actions in Suspicious Activity Reports.