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Lanoka Harbor EMS Psychic Night Coming Up On May 18

Funds raised will help offset Sandy costs; participants urged to register ahead of event

Don't feel like waiting for a booking with Long Island Medium star Teresa Caputo? Well, you don't have to. The Lanoka Harbor EMS is holding its first Psychic Night from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 18 at the squad building at 305 Manchester Avenue. The event is part of EMS Week, which runs from May 19 to May 25. This year's theme is “EMS: One Mission.One Team," said Christine Mitchell, the group's treasurer. Five psychics from “Charmed in Company” will be available for a variety of readings - Cassandra - tarot and palm; Harold - tarot; Carol - tarot; Marie - span of life; and Margaret -angels. Anyone interested in a reading is urged to sign up for an appointment ahead of time at at www.lhems.com/psychic , since there will be limited availability …

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Christine

2:13 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013

Hi Michele, the names of the psychics are listed in the article. They are a local group from Waretown, not the woman you are referring to. Thanks!   more ›

Lanoka Harbor EMS Raffle to Help Cover Hurricane Sandy Costs

The drawing for $1,000 in gift prizes will be on Wednesday, Dec. 12

The Lanoka Harbor EMS is sponsoring its first annual Winter Raffle fundraiser. The raffle, which began on Sept. 9, had sales interrupted due to Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter. “Members found it difficult to sell tickets because many people had either lost homes or had been without power for an extended period of time,” said George Resetar, President of Lanoka Harbor EMS. All funds acquired from the raffle will be used to offset the expenses for the raffle prizes and the remainder will go towards recovering funds that were exhausted during Sandy, the release said. “From the Sunday before the storm, the leadership and members of Lanoka Harbor EMS had all apparatus staffed and ready to go,” he said. Lanoka Harbor EMS stocked up on food …

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First Responders Proud to Serve During Lacey's 'Darkest Hour'

EMS, firefighters, police worked tirelessly during Hurricane Sandy to keep township safe

When township officials and emergency services met to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, they developed a plan to limit risk to first responders by halting rescues in floodwaters for those who ignored mandatory evacuation orders. But when those floodwaters became a harsh reality, everyone from public works and recreation employees to police, fire and EMS staff, disregarded that directive. “It was on the fly. There was a need so we decided to give it a try,” said John Hode, president of Lacey EMS. Front-end Loaders ‘Not Really Meant For Rescuing People’ They coordinated rescues from a triage on Sunset Drive and another at the Lacey Elk’s Lodge on Beach Boulevard where they utilized an ex-military truck and township front-end loaders to go through…

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Lacey Teen Honored for Community Service

Samantha Pedre received a scholarship from Kohl's for her involvement with the MS Bike Tour, Lanoka Harbor EMS and Community Medical Center

A Lanoka Harbor teenager was recently recognized by Kohl’s for her community service. Samantha Pedre, 16, received a $50 scholarship from the department store’s Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program. The program recognizes teens nationwide that have made a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism. Pedre participates in the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Bike Tour annually, volunteers at Community Medical Center and is a cadet with Lanoka Harbor EMS. “I want to be a paramedic,” Pedre said. Pedre has been volunteering with Lanoka Harbor EMS for four year. At the hospital, she’s a candy striper and volunteers on same day surgery where she wheels patients, stocks shelves, makes bags and cleans after patients are discharged. She has …

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PHOTOS: Lacey Memorial Day Parade

Lacey Township remembers the fallen

Residents of Lacey marched from the United Methodist Church to Bicentennial Park where a Memorial Day ceremony was held today.  The parade featured several color guards, an army truck and military vehicles, a bicycle contest, a fly over with missing man formation and more. “It’s important to honor the service people that passed away in past wars,” Bruce Baker of the Veteran's Commission previously said. “We remember the service people who gave it all. Some give something, some give it all.”

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Township Honors Emergency Services For Upcoming National EMS Week

Sunday, May 20 through Saturday, May 26 was declared National EMS Week

The township committee presented a proclamation in honor of the Lacey and Lanoka Harbor EMS squads for National EMS Week. President Barack Obama declared Sunday, May 20 to Saturday, May 26 National EMS Week with the theme “more than a job, a calling.” The proclamation thanked the EMS squads for all that they do recognizing their value, accomplishments, hard work and dedication. Committeeman Dave Most expressed personal gratitude as the EMS squads have had to respond to his house in the past. “I’m kind of embarrassed to say that but I’m not embarrassed to say how proud I am and how attendant you guys were with myself and my family,” said Most, who used to be the liaison to the EMS and fire companies. “I can’t tell you how much that means to…

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Last Chance: Register for Second Annual Poker Run

All proceeds to benefit Lanoka Harbor EMS

There’s still time to register for Lanoka Harbor EMS’s second annual Poker Run on Saturday, May 5. The 60-mile course will be similar to last year’s and the event will feature hundreds of dollars in prizes, said Bob Resetar of Lanoka Harbor EMS. There will also be a $500 value grand prize. “You don’t have to ride; it’s an event for everyone who wants to come out and support the squad,” Resetar said. The ride will begin and finish at Gille Park in Forked River, taking place from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The event includes bike games and a barbeque for all paid participants. All proceeds will go towards the operations of the squad, Resetar said. Last year, Lanoka Harbor EMS raised a couple thousand. “We would be happy surpassing last year,” he …

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Lanoka Harbor EMS Secures Grant for ATV

The all-terrain vehicle will enable the EMS squad to respond quickly to injuries and drive in areas an ambulance could not go

The Lanoka Harbor EMS squad will soon have the ability to make rescues with a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV). “It will just give us a lot of ability today,” Chief Bob Resetar said. “Yes, we’ve done without it for so many years but that doesn’t mean it’s the right way to do it. It will give us a whole lot of response capability that we didn’t have before.” The squad was awarded a 100 percent reimbursement grant by the state Department of Homeland Security. The township will have to shell out $79,400 for the vehicle and will later get reimbursed. The vehicle will give the squad the ability to respond more quickly to scenes, Resetar said. “There’s a lot of different types of events where it would be useful on an ongoing basis,” he said. During…

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Richard Skinner

6:44 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Guys, This vehicle is great! I used one when I was on a FD up north. It is properly set up so that it is not top heavy. Do you think such a thing could be used if it was unsafe? Good Job Bob Resatar and the crew at Squad 26. Well Done as always!   more ›

GALLERY: Lacey Dazzles With Fireworks Display

Residents enjoy an Independence Day celebration on Tuesday

Although Lacey's firework show did not have as many attendees as usual, residents enjoyed a belated Independence Day celebration Tuesday at Lacey Township High School. Rob Larsen provided the music with a mix of pop and patriotic tunes. The Lacey Police Department, Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, and the Lanoka Harbor EMS were on hand to provide emergency coverage. The show started shortly after 9 p.m. and lasted about 15 minutes.

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Kristen Lee Marcus

8:45 pm on Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Thanks for the article Michael, It was so nice to have the fireworks back in Lacey   more ›

Lanoka Harbor EMS Holds First Annual Texas Hold-Em Motorcycle Run

Join the Lanoka Harbor EMS for this first annual event

The Lanoka Harbor EMS is holding its first annual Texas Hold-Em Motorcycle Run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lacey Township Middle School on Saturday. The event includes a 60-mile motorcycle course, Texas Hold-Em, door prizes, and vendors. The winning hand will win a $200 cash prize and there will be drawings for other prizes. There is a free BBQ for all paid participants. Admission is $15 per rider, $5 per passenger, $20 for a vendor. All proceeds benefit the Lanoka Harbor EMS.

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