TheTOMS RIVER Times Vol. 20 - No. 11
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Loved ones gathered by Aidan Inteso’s number in the ice. By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - Aidan Inteso’s story is one that is painful to tell, but one that his parents share with a mix of grief and purpose. A 2020 Toms River High School East graduate, Aidan Michael Inteso was just beginning his journey at Ursinus College when he suddenly felt unwell. What seemed like a cold or flu quickly turned tragic. Aidan collapsed in his
Friends and family played hockey to remember Aidan Inteso. dorm room and, despite immediate efforts by his roommate and emergency responders, he never regained consciousness. Aidan was just 18 years old when he died on September 13, 2020. “He’d had a sports physical just weeks before he went away to college,” said Michael Inteso, Aidan’s father. “But insurance companies
County Funds Young Adult Housing Program By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – A home is a place of comfort, stability, and love for many children. But for countless young adults aging out of the system, any glimmer of that security seemingly goes away. Confronted with an uncertain future and lacking adequate preparation or support, these individuals are abruptly thrust into adulthood without a
safety net. T he O ce a n Cou nt y Commissioner’s recent dedication of $12.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act federal funding is aimed at addressing homelessness. In the first part of our series, Jersey Shore Online provided basic information regarding the projects and aimed to debunk (Adult Housing - See Page 19)
do not pay for simple ultrasounds of the heart as part of a standard physical. An ultrasound might have detected Aidan’s enlarged heart if it existed three weeks prior, which is basically what he died from.” Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, claimed Aidan’s life. A recent article published in World Journal
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of Emergency Medicine advocates for the use of ultrasounds to determine the condition because cases are often undetected. Michael can’t help but wonder if Aidan could have been saved if the imaging was part of a standard physical for athletes. No one knows when the disease process began. (Inteso - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council voted to acquire a run down boat works property with the goal of having it be open land for the public to use, but the vote came with a lot of arguments. The property is located at 1 Robbins Parkway overlooking the Toms River. It’s been an eyesore for many years. During a recent Township Council meeting, they voted to buy the land and borrow $1,904,761 for the purchase. The purchase price is expected to be about $1,850,000. This was the latest in struggles in which Mayor Daniel Rodrick and his majority on the council was in opposition to a few other council members and some residents who frequently attend meetings. At times during the meeting, voices were
raised and insults were made. However, no one got kicked out like in previous meetings. Rodrick said the purchase is contingent on the site getting a clean environmental study. It already had one that came back clean. Councilman James Quinlisk, a frequent detractor of the mayor, added that the report Rodrick referred to was done 20 years ago, and only tested groundwater. Rodrick said that a new environmental study would need to be done by the owner, and the buildings would have to be demolished by the owner before the town takes possession of it. However, the town has to start the purchase process to get the ball rolling on all the other steps. “We’re preventing overdevelopment and we’re (Boat Works See Page 5)
Ocean County Fair Sets Sail By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After debuting 77 years ago, the Ocean County Fair provided timeless fun for people of all ages. C a m py’s Blu e Star Amusements brought rides again, Photo by Chris Lundy with a variety that The Sea Scouts, a division of the Boy Scouts, went from high-flying to low-riding for pose with Pirate Dan.
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any age or thrill level. Thursday night and Sunday afternoon were set aside for unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband. Food trucks were a welcome addition to the usual fried food offerings. Some other vendors offered cold drinks or snacks. The 4-H tent was, as usual, a highlight of the fair. There, you could see the animals that children had raised throughout the year. (Ocean County Fair See Page 19)
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