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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Jeffrey Martinez has a gift for art. By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR – With his magnetic presence and a smile that puts people at ease, Jeffrey Martinez often draws customers to his checkout line at the local Walmart. Jeffrey’s eyes, profound and dark as the night, betray no hint of the hidden talents that reach far beyond his mastery of a barcode scanner. A member of the community for just over a year, Jeffrey, 57, has earned
worldwide recognition as an acclaimed artist. His creations resonate with undeniable brilliance. Yet, it was only recently that Jeffrey found himself ready to resurrect and reveal his greatest passion. Depression’s grip can be paralyzing, as brought on by a tumultuous journey through love and loss, which Jeffrey found led from the heights of happiness to the depths of despair. Heartbreak and isolation appeared
Photo courtesy Michelle Goldstein
Photo courtesy Jeffrey Martinez Jeffrey Martinez has created several airbrushed pieces that display his talent. insurmountable until the burned through the screen broken man yielded to the and led to a whirlwind warmth of his father and romance that spanned stepmother welcoming two continents. Eager to him into their Little Egg please, Jeffrey agreed to move to Buenos Aires Harbor home. Jeffrey explained that his so his new love could be story began with an online close to her family. “I put a ring on her finchat with a beautiful woman who was a fan of his ger,” shared Jeffrey. “I (Artist - See Page 4) artwork. Their connection
Michelle Goldstein and her dog Monte found a giraffe shell in Beach Haven. By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – What started out as a part-time hobby collecting shells at the beach has grown into a worldwide phenomenon of colorful, decorated shells. “I’ve always liked to do beach walks and pick up anything interesting on the beach. At one point I had so many shells my husband asked me what I
was going to do with all of them,” Carrissa Caramico Chapkowski said. “I decided to paint them and give them away. It definitely gave me an excuse to do more beach walks.” Carrissa started painting shells four years ago and decided to share her ideas by creating a Facebook page called “Jersey Shore Shells.” Carrissa said she (Shells - See Page 4)
Man’s Heart Attack Shows Need For More EMS Coverage
Photo courtesy Linda Torino Neil Torino poses with Paramedics Charles Lively and Dennis Smith who helped save his life.
By Stephanie Faughnan LAVALLETTE – Everyone likes a story with a happy ending, and this one is no exception. A barrier island man’s recent brush with death turned into triumph thanks to quick responders and top-tier medical care. However, Neil Torino’s tale of survival has
left his wife Linda with a sobering realization. She submits that timing is everything. The outcome could have been tragic if a heart attack had struck her husband just a few hours earlier. During the summer, an ambulance is stationed on the barrier islands between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Linda firmly believes Neil owes
his life to the fact that his close call unfolded within the ambulance service’s active hours. This conviction has motivated Linda to champion the critical value of swift medical assistance and emphasize the necessity for round-the-clock emergency services. Linda recounted the discovery of her hus-
band’s heart condition in 2016. Neil’s cardiologist initially perceived Neil’s physical condition as unremarkable and noted his positive track record with regular cardiac assessments. “I had heard that a cardiac CT scan was the most comprehensive test for the heart and asked the doctor
to order one,” shared Linda. “He told me he didn’t think it was indicated and wasn’t sure the insurance company would pay for it. I insisted.” As it turned out, Linda’s persistence paid off. The CT scan revealed some troublesome areas, and Neil (EMS - See Page 7)
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