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Photo by Chris Lundy Chief Michael Schneidt and former Chief William Kosh. By Chris Lundy SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The leadership of the South Toms River Police Department was handed off recently, but the goal of community policing has not changed. Retired Chief William Kosh and new Chief Michael Schneidt sat down with The Berkeley Times to talk about the transition and what borough residents can expect. Kosh said he’s been focusing on
spending time with his family while taking some security work on the side. “Law enforcement is a passion of mine, but because we have the right people in place, it made it a good time to step down,” he said. Schneidt said that they had prepared for the transition for some time. “Whether I knew it or not, he’s been preparing me for it for three years.”
Communication is key, Kosh said, when it came to community policing. This means bridging the gap between schools, neighborhood watches and more. It means contacting all the people who have a vested interest in the small town and finding out what their concerns are. Schneidt said they constantly working on making police officers more approachable. Having an officer in the schools is imperative, because it provides a positive role model during the years when kids are faced with a lot of choices. When asked whether the retail cannabis shop has impacted crime in the area, Kosh said that it has brought more traffic to town, but they’ve had zero security issues. It does not impact the community as much as, say, alcohol. Kosh said he was proud of a number of things during his tenure, such as accreditation by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs (Police - See Page 4)
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EMS Cadet Program Thriving By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Representatives of the Bayville First Aid squad said that they’ve received more interest in their cadet program recently. Cadets are 16-18 years old and help with such things as lifting patients and taking blood pressure. Pat Sperber, a trustee who has a long-time association with Bayville First Aid, said that COVID-19 hurt the cadet program but now it’s making a comeback. One of the reasons is that Mayor John Bacchione put the EMS in touch with Dr. Michelle CarneyRay-Yoder, superintendent at Central Regional. Dr. CRY had EMS members meet with children during their lunch period.
Sperber thanked the mayor at a recent Township Council meeting for putting this in motion, which helped them sign up many high schoolers. This is an optimal opportunity for young people if they are interested in pursuing nursing or similar positions. Several police officers have also received their foundations here, she said. They will be back at the school for career day. “Kids who want to go into the medical field – or even if they just want to help – it’s a good start for them,” Bacchione said. Bayville First Aid Chief Cody Jordan said that the cadets are between 16 and 18 years old. They learn (Cadets - See Page 4)
Olympic Track Chairman Recalls Local Roots
Photo courtesy Andrew Valmon Andrew Valmon (right) celebrates his gold medal.
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By Chris Christopher MANCHESTER - Andrew Valmon is Mr. Olympics. The former Manchester Tow nship High School standout blazed to gold medals in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988 and Barcelona, Spain, in 1992 as a member of Team USA’s
men’s 4x400-meter relay quartet. And in 2012, he coached Team USA to 29 medals - nine gold, 13 silver and seven bronze - at the London Olympics. It was the second highest medal count in Olympics history. These days, the 1983 graduate was busy busy
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busy at the Paris Olympics - as Team USA’s men’s track and field chairman. Valmon is the first gold me d al ist i n h ist or y t o ret u r n t o t he Oly mpic Games as head coach of the USA men’s team. “Once an Olympian - always an Olympian,” Valmon said. “Never former.”
Running a 44.4 split on the leadoff leg in Barcelona, Valmon powered his team to the world record in 2:55.74 - a mark set in 1968. “I gave us a strong lead,” he said. “I was honored, prepared and excited to run. I was a veteran who (Olympics - See Page 4)
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