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Olympic Bronze Medalist Hailed truck. The parade lasted for one hour. Greeted by about 100 fans, Rivera signed autographs and t-shirts that honored his prowess. “It was awesome,” he said. “I was real tired. I had jet lag, but I was able to get up in the morning. It was awesome to have that welcome. There is a village that loves me. I am blessed to have people around me. They watch me and give me all of the support I need. Photo courtesy Sebastian Rivera I am just blessed.” The day began at 5 a.m. Sebastian Rivera reacts after earning a bronze medal. when Rivera received his cinnamon sugar, jelly, By Chris Christopher including ex-Toms River East glazed and Oreo donuts. TOMS RIVER - Most people standout Frankie Edgar of mixed “It was a cool, little experience,” receive none. Some receive one. martial arts fame. he said. “I was able to go to the Sebastian Rivera received three. “Lone place where we can drink,” beach. I saw the sun rise. This The ex-Jackson Township and Rivera said. “A good little hangout. time, I had my medal. I sacrificed current Toms River Township Relaxing. Definitely.” and suffered so much to get where resident received three - that’s Rivera resided in Jackson for I am. I enjoyed the sweets and the right, three! - hero’s welcomes 17 years, attending the Lucy N. sunrise. The sacrifi ce and sufferafter earning a bronze medal in Holman Elementary School and ing were worth it. If you sacrifi ce wrestling for Team Puerto Rico the Christa McAuliffe Middle and are OK with the sacrifi ces you at the Paris Olympics. School. With his admirers observTo say the least, it was an eventful ing, the Jackson Township Police make in order to be great, good summer for Rivera. Far from a Department provided Rivera with things will happen. I loved the day at the Funtown Beach in Sea- a 10-mile escort to his Toms River grind. I found peace in the sufferside Park where he spent just his home. Toms River first responders ing. It all worked out in the end.” second day on the Atlantic Ocean hailed Rivera, who waved and The 5-foot-6 Rivera was Puerto (Olympian - See Page 4) sands, relaxing with 15 friends, smiled to his fans from atop a fire
Street Dedicated To Lifeguard
Photo courtesy Berkeley Township Councilman Douglas Bowens, Mayor John Bacchione, and Keith Pinto’s parents Gail and Carlos join brothers Kevin and Tyler at the street dedication.
By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – In South Seaside Park, a street was dedicated in memory of a lifeguard who lost his life when a sudden storm rolled in. Keith Pinto, 19, was killed by lightning on August 30, 2021 when he wa s work i ng at White Sands Beach. He
was trying to get other beachgoers to safety. Seven others – three of them lifeguards - were wounded that day. 22nd Avenue in South Seaside Park was named “Keith Pinto Way” in his honor. A proclamation was presented to the family during the most recent
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Council meeting. Loved ones recalled his sense of humor and warmth. They said he was a hard worker who also took time to play softball every Sunday with a league. The Toms River High School North graduate (Lifeguard See Page 4)
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Judge Asks For Compromise Over Closed Animal Shelter By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A judge has ordered township officials and petitioners to reach an agreement outside of the courts about the future of the Toms River Animal Shelter. The petitioners want the town to reopen the shelter and run it in-house. The town wants the county to take it over. It’s unclear how to meet in the middle of those points. The two parties are to come to a conclusion before a proposed court date of September 19. No elected officials were in the courtroom on September 6 when both sides argued their points. As opposed to Township Council meetings, where any discussion of the animal shelter gets emotional and leads to people shouting over each other, the court proceedings were organized and professional. The session began with local resident Phil Brilliant representing himself without an attorney as (Animal Shelter - See Page 5)
Fulfill Celebrates 40 Years Of Compassion By Liz Ciocher MONMOUTH COUNTY - The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, redubbed Fulfill several years ago, is coming on 40 years of activism in the community. Fulfill takes a lot of steps in helping secure food and end hunger in this part of New Jersey, including running food pantries, soup kitchens and many other programs. Millions of
meals have been provided to those in need through the help of Fulfill. “The charitable food distribution network provides a really important, vital service. Food’s a survival need. Something you cannot go without. If you believe that people shouldn’t be hungry, food banks have a really important role to play,” said Triada Stampas, (Fulfill - See Page 12)
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