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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Beaches will be open this summer despite the long-awaited and repeatedly-delayed beach replenishment project, which finally started in Brick on Saturday, April 7 when workers set up pipes to collect the sand being dredged

offshore by the oceangoing hopper-dredger, R.N. Weeks.

If the weather cooperates and there are no mechanical issues with the dredger, the township would have 200-foot-wide beaches and 22-foot tall dunes by mid-July, said Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Steve

Rochette in a recent phone interview.

The R.N. Weeks is working around the clock at a site 1.5 miles offshore between Brick and Mantoloking in “Borrow Area B.” This is one of multiple “borrow” sites for Brick, which (Beach - See Page 2)

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Beach replenishment has begun, and will becomplete in mid-July.

More Than A Game: BlueClaws Opener Aims For Family Experience

By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - Jack Haviland is the answer to a trivia question.

Who was the first person to attempt a stroke on the BlueClaws Mini Golf Course at FirstEnergy Park?

The Barnegat resident pulled a putt to the left side of the first hole at 5:40 p.m.

Thursday, April 12 when the Lakewood BlueClaws played their home opener against the Delmarva (Md.) Shorebirds.

“Yeah, I get the first hit on the golf course,” an excited Haviland said as he attempted his stroke.

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–Photos by Chris Christopher Top: Barnegat’s Jack Haviland (left) and D.J. Swierk enjoyed a round of miniature golf.

Jersey Shore Skips Shore, Heads To Miami

By Jennifer Peacock SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A group of eight housemates spend a summer at the shore. Hijinks ensue.

Cameras crew document the “reality” of the friends’ summer.

The officials where the series was filmed learn some lessons.

A mixed blessing indeed.

Jersey Shore was a smash hit for MTV, airing for five seasons from December 2009 to December 2012. Three of those seasons were filmed in Seaside Heights.

(The show also filmed in Miami, Florida, and Florence, Italy, during its original run.)

The castmates have met with varying degrees of post-Jersey (Jersey Shore - See Page 5)

–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Top: From left, acting superintendent of schools Dennis Filippone and newly-named superintendent Gerard Dalton. Left: Michele Kaish, vice president of the Board of Education of Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, praised the incoming superintendent. Right: Superintendent of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District David Aderhold spoke on behalf of Gerard Dalton.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Members of the Board of Education went outside the district and outside the county to find the next Superintendent of Schools, who was named at the most recent Board of Education meeting.

Gerard Dalton accepted a four-year cont ract star ting on July 1, 2018, replacing acting superintendent of schools Dennis Filippone, who is a long-time administrator in the district and did not seek the position.

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Top: The Brick governing body presented a proclamation for National Library Week to Brick Library Branch Manager Susan Gardiner (holding proclamation). She was a new hire at the current Brick Library when it opened 28 years ago. From left, Council President Heather deJong, Mayor John G. Ducey, Susan Gardiner, Councilwoman Lisa Crate. Bottom: Two police promotions were held recently. From left, Sgt. Charles Kelly, Sgt. James Bartolucci, Mayor John G. Ducey and Police Chief James Riccio.

Beach: Continued From Page 1 was located through a “long and vigorous process” to find the best sand to match the native characteristics for the beach it is replenishing, he said.

The dredger lowers a drag arm and sucks up a sand and water mixture into a holding area in the middle of the ship called a hopper, Rochette explained.

When the hopper is full, the dredger motors closer to the shoreline and connects to a buoy where it starts pumping the sand mixture through the pipes, which reach land at a specified shore location. The dredger goes through this process eight or nine times a day.

Pipes can be added if needed, and an elbow pipe can flip and direct the sand north or south, he said.

A second dredger, the B.E. Lindholm, which is currently working in Longport, is expected to join the R.N. Weeks in Brick where they would be working in tandem. One would be at the borrow site while the other is pumping sand, and then they would “flip-flop,” Rochette said.

Before bulldozers maneuver the sand mixture on the beach, the sand goes through the pipe and into a beach basket to be screened for discarded

offshore munitions, Rochette said. (Shore-based workers call it “the bomb box.”)

A trained technician from Weston Solutions (a company that provides environmental and infrastructure support services) clears each beach basket for munitions, Rochette said, which is one of the elements of the contract.

During the recent beach replenishment in Mantoloking, seven WWI rifle grenades were discovered in Mantoloking.

The other contractual elements for the beach replenishment project include the installation of sand fencing, the creation of dune crossovers (ie: beach entrances), and dune grass planting, which would be completed during the winter, he said.

Pending Congressional funding and approval, Rochette stressed, the Army Corps of Engineers would provide “periodic nourishment” to the barrier island every four years, pumping additional sand for anticipated beach erosion.

Mayor John G. Ducey said that the dredging project would be “a little bit of a minor inconvenience” in Brick since 1,000 feet of beach would be closed off at a time until the project is completed.

“It’s going to be a successful beach season,” Ducey said at a recent council meeting. “We’re going to have our giant beach back, so it has finally, after all these years, begun.”

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Superintendent: Continued From Page 1 As the assistant superintendent of schools of the highly-rated West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Dalton stood out amongst other candidates and impressed the board members with his vision and experience, said Board President Stephanie

Wohlrab.

According to U.S. News and World Report, the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Nor th is rated number 10 in the top-ranked high schools in the state.

Dalton’s boss, Superintendent of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District David Aderhold, attended the meeting in support of his co-worker.

“Gerard and I worked together for eight years, so it’s with a heavy heart I come here to support my friend and colleague,” he said. “I can’t think of a finer individual you could have selected.”

Aderhold called Dalton “a consummate champion for students,” and said that Brick was making “a tremendous decision for the community of Brick,

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but it is a loss to West Windsor- Plainsboro.”

Three administrators from the West Windsor-Plainsboro school dist r ict, who Dalton had mentored and hired, also attended the meeting, as did Michele Kaish, who ser ves as the vice president of the Board of Education there.

“Selfishly, I wish I could tell you you are making a mistake and you should h i re a not her ca nd id ate, a nd h i r i ng Gerard Dalton is a really bad idea, but nothing could be further from the truth,” Kaish said.

She said that Dalton is “inspirational, an effective communicator, a true team player who deeply cares about the district families and staff.”

“I, above everybody else, welcome you,” quipped Filippone, who would be returning to his previous position of District Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation.

“I look forward with great anticipation to being able to work with you. Everything that I know about you, everything I’ve heard about you gets me excited about the process and the possibilities,” Filippone said.

The acting superintendent said the district is in need of long-term leadership after having 10 superintendents in 10 years. “That’s not a positive for any district,” he said.

Dalton’s comments were brief.

“I am honored to have been chosen, and hu mbled to ser ve this com munity,” he said. “I really enjoyed the interview process. I walked out each time not sure where I stood. You left me guessing.”

Da lt on s a id he lo ok s for wa rd t o building relationships with the board, with the faculty and staff, and with the community.

“I hope that they are long-lasting relationships in the service of children, and I want to stress that it’s always in the service of children,” he said.

As assistant superintendent at West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Dalton oversaw pupil services, special education, g uid ance, athletics, crisis management and more.

His previous exper ience i ncludes serving as principal of one of the two middle schools in the district, and as principal in the Clinton School District.

He is a graduate of St. Peter’s College with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration.

Dalton’s first year salary would be $190,000, and with yearly increments, his salary will top out at $196,000 in his fourth year.

The next regularly-scheduled Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday, May 31, but before that, a hearing on the school budget is scheduled for Thursday, April 26.

Both meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in the Professional Development Center at the Veteran’s Complex.

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BlueClaws: Continued From Page 1 Haviland, a nine-year-old student at the Robert L. Horbelt School, carded a two-over par four on the hole.

“This course is amazing,” he said. “Any miniature golf course is great. I didn’t know I was the first player. Well, that is amazing. I am not that good at mini golf.”

“If you look at this course, it looks so easy, but it’s really hard,” chimed in Haviland’s friend and partner, D.J. Swierk, 10, of Barnegat, and schoolmate of Haviland’s. “The obstacles make it hard.”

Barnegat resident Daniel Swierk, D.J. Swierk’s father, said he hoped his family and friends would be the first to tackle the course.

“We won a contest on Facebook and got two free golf tickets,” he said. “We ran down here, hoping to be the first one.”

The elder Swierk, a retired Edison Township fireman, said he enjoys the course.

“So far, I like it,” he said. “Anything to keep the kids occupied. It’s not just a baseball game.

It’s family entertainment. We’ve been coming to these games for three years. We absolutely love it. It’s better than going to the big cities and spending hundreds of dollars to sit in the nosebleed section.

“It’s basically a family outing. We have children ages 10-21 and they all enjoy it. We get home at a reasonable hour, which is great.”

Jersey Shore: Continued From Page 1 Shore success, and most of the original cast returned for the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation series airing on MTV and online now.

MTV’s parent company, Viacom, reported that at least 10 million unique viewers tuned in during its premiere weekend April 5, which broke unscripted show viewership records set in 2012. Even before its premiere, the network renewed the reboot for a seventh season.

But rather than return to where it all started, production took place in Miami.

“Some people would argue that the show put Seaside Heights on the map. Other people would argue just as strongly that Seaside Heights was already on the map,” Seaside Heights Borough administrator Christopher J. Vaz told Jersey Shore Online.

Vaz wrote candidly about the show’s impact on the borough.

“If we use parking meter revenue and beach revenue as a measure, there were very good years for the borough during the show’s production. Can’t say for certain that Jersey Shore was solely responsible, but the show was generally good for business,” Vaz wrote via email. “On the flip side, I can say very honestly that I have met very few people outside of Seaside Heights who believe that the production was good for Seaside Heights in the long view. Maybe the experience of other people has been different, but my personal experience in talking to people from all over the country is that the show portrayed Seaside Heights in a negative light and it hurt us in the big picture. This was a risk that the borough

The Brick Times, April 21, 2018, Page 5 The first hole was named in the honor of former Lakewood and Philadelphia star Ryan Howard, who played for the BlueClaws in 2002. Lakewood retired his number 29 in 2010. The honor is part of the course’s Holes of Fame. Nine former Lakewood standouts were honored.

Howard hit .280 with 19 home runs and 87 runs batted in for Lakewood. He was chosen by the Phillies in the fifth round of the 2001 draft. He made his Major League debut Sept.

1, 2004, becoming the first ex-Lakewood player to appear in a major-league game.

He was named the 2005 National League Rookie of the Year and won the 2006 NL Most Valuable Player Award. He helped the Phillies to the World Series title in 2008, slugging 48 homers and driving in 146 runs during the regular season. He made two injury rehabilitation appearances with the BlueClaws, belting the game-winning home run in his first outing with Lakewod while rehabbing.

The nine-hole par 18 layout is a major part of the makeover of the park. The fee for adults is $4. Children either 12 years of age or under can play for $3. Balls, clubs and scorecards are provided by the team. The course is available for private events and is open prior to and during games.

Its first workers were Carolina Anderson, 16, a member of the Brick Memorial High School girls volleyball team, and Kayla Peterson, 16, a Brick Memorial student who competes on

the Mustangs’ girls track and softball teams.

“It feels good to be the first worker,” Anderson said. “I am ready for the whole season. I am excited to be working here.”

Anderson is in her first season with the team.

“I needed a job so that I could pay for my car and stuff,” Anderson said. “There are plenty of opportunities here.”

Anderson said she is no stranger to miniature golf, having played at Jenkinson’s of Point Pleasant Beach, which sponsored Thursday’s game.

“I have played it all my life,” she said.

“It is exciting,” Petersen said. “Everyone will get to see Carolina and I and everyone will know us as the faces of mini golf at the Lakewood BlueClaws. This will be fun. A lot of people are drawn to mini golf, which is very popular, especially at Jenkinson’s.”

Peterson is a first-year employee with the club.

“I need money for college and my car,” she said. “Both of us applied for the mini golf job.

I brought it up to Carolina, actually.”

Shore Town Baseball, Lakewood’s ownership group which purchased the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate from the American Baseball Company (the original owner) hopes the makeover will give the facility an ambiance similar to an amusement park. The ABC originally owned the team.

The course, located near the right field foul line, has a Jersey Shore theme.

Obstacles on the third hole are two surfboards with the BlueClaws’ logo. They are augmented with a beach ball. Three large beach balls on the eighth hole serve as obstacles. A row boat, seating four persons, is the center piece.

A basketball display, Hoop Shots, sits beyond the center field fence. The cost is $2 per shot.

The fee for three shots is $5. Stuffed animals are prizes.

Two of the display’s workers are Bryce Morris, 17, a Manchester High School student, and Jaquel Hunter, 19, a former Lakewood football player.

“This is going to be a good experience for me before I go off to college (Rowan University) in the fall,” Morris said.

“Working here is going to be fun,” Hunter said. “The weather is about to get nice. I like the atmosphere out here - and they are paying me. Plus, I can watch the games.”

Near the basketball display is the Boardwalk Sweet Shop. The game was played on Thirsty Thursday, which offers discounted alcoholic beverages and wings. A Biergarten, located located down the left field foul line across from the Third Base Picnic Area, also made its debut. It offers high-top and sit-down, picnic style tables. It has additional sales portables for faster service. Five large flame heaters warm patrons.

A new Boardwalk Gaming Area is near the

and local business owners accepted when they signed on.

“I doubt anybody could have known then how successful the show would become and how Seaside Heights would be impacted – for better or worse. We live and learn. And we shouldn’t be afraid to take on reasonable risks when considering something new,” Vaz said.

He said the borough wasn’t directly contacted about filming the reboot there. He did approve a permit for filming on a cold January afternoon, but rejected another permit last year which would have saw filming during a June weekend by the road trip reunion production.

“Seaside Heights has moved on and through our public statements in 2017 we encouraged the Jersey Shore production folks also to move on. None of this is personal,” Vaz wrote. “…We wish the cast nothing but success in their professional and personal lives.”

The borough did benefit another way by its Jersey Shore association. After Superstorm Sandy, MTV and show’s cast held a telethon that raised money for Seaside Heights. The money raised purchased two mobile stages for the borough’s beach and boardwalk, and numerous sun shade structures.

“We haven’t forgotten that. There remains a personal bond between local business owners and the cast even if the Borough has pivoted in a new direction from a marketing and promotional perspective,” Vaz said.

In 2017, the borough adopted an ordinance that gives it greater control of future filming projects. Officials have also learned that sometimes it is best to say no to a project, be it a film, concert or other special activ-

ity. Vaz said there is a long-term strategy to recapture Seaside Height’s essence as a premier family vacation destination. Some projects that have been proposed simply don’t serve that goal.

“Seaside Heights is changing for the better.

Many people are working very hard every day to match high level goals and objectives with decisions that are being made in the trenches by borough officials and business owners,” Vaz said. “This is a great time to

buy a home or condo in Seaside Heights while good values still exist. The boardwalk and beach or bay are within walking distance from any point in town. Not many opportunities like this exist in other shore communities.”

Jersey Shore Online reached out to several other officials and businesses who were involved in the original Jersey Shore series, as well as Viacom. None responded to inquiries by press time.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur, cochair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, announced he has cosponsored four bipartisan bills that will help South Jersey fight the opioid epidemic.

“Our country’s opioid crisis continues to devastate communities and take loved ones at an alarming rate,” said Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd). “This epidemic

calls for a comprehensive approach with everyone from both parties - working together to save lives. These bipartisan bills will address the accessibility of treatment for those suffering from substance abuse and prevent the misuse of prescription drugs. The impact this crisis is having on families is heartbreaking and I will continue to cross party lines and support legislation that will

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives (Chris Smith [R-4th], and Nita Lowey [DNY]) addressed this open letter to President Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo.

“Many of our constituents, as well as Jewish families here and abroad, sat down for a seder to commemorate the Exodus story of Passover. Anti-Semitic attacks, threats and incidents were likely a topic of discussion at many tables. Conversations about Jewish communities around the world focused on a key question: Is there a future for these communities in their home countries, or will they be forced into a modern Exodus?

As two members of Congress dedicated to fighting anti-Sem-

itism, we are deeply concerned by the increase in anti-Semitism around the globe in the last year.

Here are just a few of the stories that have been brought to our attention: The recent slaying of an 85-yearold Holocaust survivor in Paris, France, who the police believe was targeted because of her religion; Comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin that the Jews could be responsible for interfering in the U.S. elections; A study from the UK’s Community Security Trust, which found that the Jewish community was targeted at a rate of nearly four times a day in 2017, an all-time high; The suspected arson of a kosher

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Senator Robert Singer TRENTON - Sen. Robert Singer (R-30th) has introduced a resolution that would

name the second Monday of May as “New Jersey Economic Development Day.”

Congressman MacArthur Cosponsors Bipartisan Bills To Combat Opioid Crisis save loved ones and help South Jersey communities.”

Bipartisan bills include: Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act of 2017 which requires the GAO to report on inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs, including treatment programs for pregnant women or adolescents. (Original Sponsor: Rep. Bill Foster D-IL) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Accessibility Act of 2017 which permits the Depart-

ment of Health and Human Services to make loans and loan guarantees for construction or renovation of psychiatric or substance abuse treatment facilities.

(Original Sponsor: Rep. Derek Kilmer D-WA) Prescriber Support Act of 2017 which authorize HHS to award grants to states for systems that help prescribers: (1) treat and manage patient pain; and (2) prevent, identify, and respond to patient substance misuse and substance abuse disorders.

(Original Sponsor: Rep.

Katherine Clark D-MA) Service members and Veterans Prescription Drug Safety Act which directs DOD and DOJ provide for a prescription drug take-back program for members of the Armed Forces and veterans.

(Original Sponsor: Rep. Matt Cartwright D-PA) Additionally, Congressman MacArthur has sponsored the following bipartisan bills, which also help fight the opioid crisis: Synthetic Drug Awareness Act (Original Sponsor: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries D-NY)

Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (Original Sponsor: Rep. Katherine Clarke D-MA) Addiction Recovery for Rural Communities Act (Original Sponsor: Rep. Cheri Bustos D-IL) Addiction Treatment Access Improvement Act (Original Sponsor: Rep. Paul Tonko D-NY) Improve Addiction Education Act (Original Sponsor: Rep. Don Norcross D-NJ) INTERDICT Act, which is now law. (Original Sponsor: Rep. Nikki Tsongas D-MA)

Federal Office Of Anti-Semitism Monitor Can’t Remain Empty grocery store in Créteil, France, which had just been defaced with Nazi swastikas; A letter on the website for the Jewish community of Poland outlining their concerns about a “growing wave of intolerance, xenophobia, and anti-Semitism” in the country, leaving many in the community feeling unsafe; A 40 percent increase in the number of anti-Semitic incidents of vandalism in 2017 in the Netherlands; and Attempts in many countries to outlaw circumcision and various kosher and halal butchering practices.

Every one of these incidents is one too many, and they are just a small sample of what is happening around the globe.

The United States has consistently been a leader in the fight to combat international anti-Semitism. Since 2004, this work has been led by the U.S. State Depart-

ment’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. The Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004, signed into law that year, created and required the position and its supporting office.

Rep. Chris Smith authored those provisions of the law. The position is tasked with tracking and leading U.S. efforts against anti-Semitism around the globe. Just as important, the Special Envoy has served as a critical high-level liaison in the U.S. administration for international Jewish communities.

The Special Envoy position is now more important than ever.Anti-Semitic extremists in the United States and elsewhere are sharing and refining their methods and materials with each other. Terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda have hard-wired hatred of Jewish people into their ideological DNA, using it as a basis for their attack priorities and propaganda.

Anti-Semitic attitudes, rhetoric and

incidents have risen on the far left, far right and even the mainstream of the ideological spectrum in many countries.

As you may be aware, the position of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism has remained vacant since the beginning of the administration.Additionally, there has been no staff in the Office to Monitor and CombatAnti-Semitism since May 2017. Throughout 2017, we consistently urged the administration to fill the Special Envoy position as soon as possible, including through directives in the Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Omnibus bills. Ranking Member Nita Lowey authored those provisions in those appropriations bills. But even in the light of rising violence and discrimination against the world’s Jewish communities, the position and office are still vacant.

You will have many challenges to tackle should you be confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of State.

Nonetheless, we urge you to make it a top priority to quickly appoint a person of recognized distinction in combating anti-Semitism, or in a directly relevant field, to the Special Envoy position. The longer this position remains empty, the more likely the U.S. commitment to combating the modern-day scourge of an ancient evil is called into question. U.S. leadership in the fight against anti-Semitism is essential, even more so now, and we cannot shirk the responsibilities that rest on our shoulders as a world leader.

At the end of a Passover seder, participants often say “Next year in Jerusalem.” But with increasing threats against Jewish communities in Europe, Latin America and elsewhere, let us hope for seders next year in the UK, France, Poland, the Netherlands and the rest of the world. We look forward to working with you to ensure this is a reality.

Singer Calls For ‘New Jersey Economic Development Day’ “We can do much more to make the Garden State a competitive place to grow or start a business,” Singer (R-30) said. “New Jersey is blessed with a well-educated workforce, an ideal location, easy-to-access public transportation, and the best schools in the nation. Boost-

ing economic growth is critical to ensuring the vitality of our economy.”

Sen. Singer’s joint resolution, SJR-72, aims to encourage and promote New Jersey state and local economic development programs.

The resolution requests that

the governor annually calls upon elected officials, business owners, and the citizens of New Jersey to discuss job creation, fiscal resiliency, and how to best enhance business development plans.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” Singer added.

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“This resolution is a great way to encourage the people of New Jersey to support the trades and industries that make our state unique.

By raising awareness, we can improve New Jersey’s business climate for generations of customers and job creators to come.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Another Traffic Light On Route 9 A s c r ews d ig i nt o Route 9 near the intersection with Frederick Drive in Berkeley, residents wanted to know what they were doing there.

They were installing a pedestrian signal at the intersection. Pedestrians will be able to push a button to turn the light red and then they can cross safely.

Online chat ter was mixed. In one camp was “Finally! That intersection is so dangerous!”

In the other camp was “Another (expletive deleted) light?”

True, there is a traffic light at 9 and Ocean Gate Drive, which is ver y close to Frederick Drive. And another

traffic light will definitely slow things down.

But that’s the point.

There have been at least three fatalities at that intersection and numerous other injuries. It is impossible to say how many near-misses there have been. A t r af f ic sig nal was def initely needed.

Route 9 is only going to get busier. Drivers need to expect it and officials have to be proact ive about it. Berkeley had been pushing for this light for a number of years, and the state took a while to approve it, but now that it’s finally happening, it is for the best.

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Letters To The Editor Dear Letter to the Editor, In the fall, I joined with the thousands of people on the Seaside Heights boardwalk at the annual Hope Sheds Light HOPE Walk.

As an local elected official, I was proud to be a part of the event, and to stand with all who came to join the fight against opioid addiction. I was also very proud to see my congressman, Tom MacAr thur, at the HOPE Walk and committed to continuing his work in Congress to make sure resources are available to combat the drug devastation facing our communities.

As co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, Congressman MacArthur has been a leader in combating the opioid epidemic.

Most recently, he led the charge of passing a $4 billion bipartisan spending bill that will help provide the resources we need to help treat those struggling with addiction and assist law enforcement in their efforts to keep illegal drugs and guns off our streets.

Congressman MacArthur is constantly meeting with local law enforcement, elected officials, treatment providers, and those in recover y. He understands that the solution to this crisis will only be achieved through government at all levels working together to confront it. Tom does a great job focusing on the issues that are important to Ocean County and I am proud to be represented by a true leader who is a tireless advocate for our region.

Peter Curatolo Lacey Township Committeeman

Tax Reform Needed The pension exclusion act of 2016 was enacted to make New Jersey more competitive with New York and Pennsylvania. It was also intended to make New Jersey more affordable for

Letters To The Editor retirees. It was enacted to care givers, the placard must slow the out migration to Florida and other states with lower cost of living.

The pension exclusion act was modified and a watered down version of the bill was passed.

There remains marketing campaigns which tout the bill but disguise the fact that the bill excludes couples above a certain income.

New Jersey politicians, lobbies and unions are satisfied with this state of affairs.

W hile large cor porations continue to receive tax breaks and incentives and industry groups rally against the millionaires tax, and while New Jersey is proud that no estate of any size will be taxed, no one is willing to stand up for tax fairness for the average middle class retired couple.

If New Jersey is going to keep its middle class it needs to not just address property tax but income tax issues carefully, fairly and effectively.

S. Hinden Freehold

Keep Parking For Physical Disabilities Only I am strongly against the two current bills mentioned in the media that would expand accessible parking permits to new groups.

As the current rules make clear, the accessible spaces are needed for individuals with physical conditions who need closest parking to get to stores, restaurants, medical facilities. The spaces are crucial for wheelchair-using people, who need the wider access aisles that are part of the accessible parking places to drop down their van ramps and have room to turn off the ramp.

The bills have not been thought out and are “feel good” bills, written without understanding of the issues I am describing. There is no need for those with PTSD, autistic people, or caregivers of disabled people to receive the placards. Instead of the

be issued to the one who needs it, as is current law.

The placard can go with that person to the driver’s vehicle while the disabled person is in the vehicle. It would be tempting for caregivers to park in the spaces even when they are not transporting a person with a disability.

PTSD does not require an accessible space. If the veteran has a physical disability, he or she can get a permit based on that fact.

The same is true for people with autism.

Please remember the legal requirement under the New Jersey and federal law (Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA), to provide parking for those with physical needs that prevent them from accessing places without those essential parking spaces.

We need much better enforcement of the mandated fines of $250 for first offenses. Towing is also a legal punishment. Police should check that a disabled person with a required “disabled person’s ID” card is using the space. If he or she loans the placard to someone not eligible, the placard can be confiscated!

As with spots set aside for pregnant drivers, a second tier for the proposed classes could be provided as a courtesy, but not in the legally reserved spaces under our current accessible parking laws.

All legislators should read the excellent N.J. Guide to Accessible Parking and refuse to pass the proposed laws. http://www.state.nj.us/ humanservices/dds/home/ Guide%20to%20Accessible%20Parking-Web.pdf Carolyn Schwebel Director of Equalizers, Advocates for People with Disabilities

Kim’s “Weaknesses” Are Really Strengths

Is Rep. Tom MacArthur looking to retire? I hope the answer is yes (for many reasons) because otherwise it is just plain scary how inept his campaign has been.

In the past week they’ve sent out multiple attacks on his opponent that have only served to highlight his larger deficiencies in those areas.

First, in his continued efforts to make it seem that Mr. Andy Kim is an “outsider,” he brought up a property tax mistake (that Mr. Kim had corrected before anyone knew of it). Thank you Congressman for the reminder that while Mr. Kim did not live in district for the past few years he was working as a public servant serving in Afghanistan and DC. The contrast between Mr. Kim returning home to run and MacArthur’s having shopped for a district a few years back is a win for Kim. Now, he takes issue with Mr. Kim’s pledge not to a c c e pt c or p or at e PAC money. MacAr thur and his campaign claim that in accepting money from Democratic PACs that have corporate contributors, Kim has broken that pledge, but those indirect contributions (about 2 percent of his total campaign funds) do not buy influence. Again, this highlights that over half of MacArthur’s contributions have come from PACs and his votes highlight that he serves someone other than his constituents. Thank you again Congressman for detailing these differences that are a win for Kim. Good luck in your retirement.

Gail Cohn Toms River

Correction In the April 14 edition of The Brick Times, it stated the 2018 NJ State Elks Convention will be held at the Brick Elks Lodge on May 31, 2018. The convention will actually be held in Wildwood, not in Brick. We regret the error.

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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, as proclaimed by The Ocean County Board of Health.

“Distracted driving is dangerous and claimed 3,444 lives within the United States, in 2015, the last year for which measurable statistics are available. Distracted driving is generally defined as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating or drinking, changing your radio or music selection or even interacting with your navigation system – virtually anything which takes your attention from the road,” Public Health Coordinator Daniel E. Regenye said.

More than 660,000 drivers use cell phones while driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Council found. Most of those are teens and young adults ages 16-24.

“Texting while driving is truly the most alarming distraction, as it has been shown that sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds which is the equivalent of driving with your eyes closed

across a football field at 55 mph. Safety demands that full attention is given to the task of driving, as any non-driving activity is a potential distraction that may end the life of the driver and others sharing the road,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Distracted drivers delay braking, often miss traffic signals, all of which greatly increases the chances of crashing.

The county health department supports the national safety council’s “Just Drive” pledge, which states: “I pledge to Just Drive for my own safety and for others with whom I share the roads. I choose to not drive distracted in any way – I will NOT: Have a phone conversation – handheld, hands-free, or via Bluetooth; Text or send Snapchats; Use voice to text features in my vehicle’s dashboard system; Update Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media; Check or send emails; Take selfies or film videos; Input destinations into GPS while the vehicle is in motion Call or message someone else when I know they are driving.”

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By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – The governor wants gun violence data available at the publics’ fingertips.

Gov. Phil Murphy issued executive order no. 21, which directs the state’s department of law and public safety to post “key information related to guns used in the commission of crimes in the state” on its and the State Police’s website on an ongoing basis.

“Each department, office, division, and agency of this state is hereby required, to the extent not inconsistent with law,

to cooperate fully with the Department and to furnish the Department with such relevant information and assistance on a timely basis as is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Order,” the order said.

The order goes on to say that the database should raise public awareness on the impact of gun violence in communities across the state. While the order cites that 80 percent of gun crimes are committed with weapons trafficked into the state, it did not say how many of those crime were committed by citizens who follow New Jersey’s already strict gun laws.

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I n t he docu ment a r y, Fi r st Energ y customers speak out about their experience with scammers impersonating employees and provide some tips to help customers avoid these scams.

They explain that the scammers might claim that you have unpaid elect ric bills, threatening to shut off your power if you don’t pay up. These fraudsters use caller ID spoofing to cover up the real number while recreating FirstEnergy’s automated menu. This is what makes these scammers so convincing.

I n a d d it io n t o pho ne s c a m me r s , FirstEnergy warns residential and business customers to be wary of door-todoor scammers in the coming warming weather. These scammers also demand immediate payment, threatening service disconnection.

“Scammers can be very convincing and often target those who are most v u l ne r able, l i ke se n ior cit i ze n s or busi ness ow ners who rely on electric service to run their business and make a living,” said Gary W. Grant, v ice president of cu stomer ser v ice for FirstEnergy Utilities. “We want others to hear directly from victims of attempted utility scams, in hopes they’ll learn how to spot a scam in the f ut ure. Most impor tant, if you ever receive a call demanding immediate

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Last year, FirstEnergy received 959 reports of scams from customers, almost double that of 2016.

You can find the mini documentary “Hang Up, Don’t Pay Up” on FirstEnergy’s Scam and Fraud Infor mation website.

The site also provides tips and information to help customers avoid falling victim to scammers, including: Customers with past-due accounts will receive a written notice of their account stat us, with inst r uctions on how to avoid disconnection of service.

FirstEnergy employees would explain how a payment can be made using the established payment options, rather than demand payment over the phone.

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FirstEnergy does not accept prepaid debit cards or wire transfers as payment, and their representatives will not demand bank or credit card information over the phone.

Never dial the phone number the scammers provide.

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When Eckardt broke into a run with the two boxes, Catalina followed suit. Catalina caught up to him as he entered a 2014 Hyundai Sonata and tried to drive off. After Catalina identified himself as a Brick officer, off duty Robbinsville Police Officer Matthew Hill also made his way over to the vehicle to assist.

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Night Of Food, Fellowship And Fun BRICK – Join the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a night of Food, Fellowship and Fun on April 27 from 5-8 p.m. at the Brick PAL, 60 Drum Point Rd. There will be dinner, bingo, a silent auction, and a 50/50. The cost is $20 and includes 6 rounds of bingo, dinner, and raffle tickets. Reserve your spot at nohfh. com. Must be 18 or older to attend.

Kids’ Stuff Flea Market LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a Kids’ Stuff Flea Market at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood, on Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The event is held rain or shine and is a chance to buy items related to children, including toys, games, clothing and sporting goods.

To register as a vendor, send a check for $15 payable to County of Ocean to 1198 Bandon Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753.

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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Hosts Bingo, Dinner & Auction BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a bingo, dinner and silent auction on Friday, April 27 from 5- 8 p.m. at the Brick PAL. For $20, attendees will get 6 rounds of bingo, raff le tickets and dinner. Proceeds support affordable housing and home repair efforts in the community.

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Emma Havens Young School Hosts Color Run

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – On May 30, the Emma Havens Young School will host a special Color Run. Come together with the Brick community for an enjoyable and healthy night out! The color run will consist of a one-mile course at the Drum Point Complex. Sign-in begins at 4:30 p.m. and the race begins at 5:30 p.m.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Are You Taking Medicine That Makes You Gain Weight?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Some of you are eating like a bird, and still struggling to lose weight. As a pharmacist, I’ve seen it time and time again. Someone comes in looking fit and great, and 6 months later they have 30 pounds on them, and it is out of character, meaning, they’ve been thin all their life. Counting calories won’t matter.

Today’s article will shed light on why your getting heavier and heavier, even though you may be exercising or eating a diet that should keep you slim.

If you’d like a more comprehensive version of this article, sign up for my newsletters at suzycohen.com and I’ll email you every Tuesday with the electronic version of this health blog. Why Tuesday? Because Sam thought of it, he said Tuesdays are Suze-days! LOL. And just recently, I’ve written a new series of newsletters which includes delicious recipes and funny cartoons; these will come to your email on Sundays because Sunday is fun day!

Now, back to the medications that could be making people fat. In no particular order: Estrogen-containing hormones.

This category includes oral contraceptives as well as HRT, hormone replacement therapy. It’s partly because high levels of estrogen cause insulin resistance, and make it harder for you to break down glucose. Your fat cells expand to four times their size. These fake estrogens, as well as pesticides which are also estrogenic, cause a relatively lower amount of testosterone which is needed for lean muscles.

Antidepressants.

The reaction varies, so in some of you, these drugs can cause weight loss during

the first few months. However, it’s often short-lived as many users of antidepressants develop a voracious appetite (especially for carbs) after the initial weight-loss effect.

Steroids.

Hydrocortisone, prednisone and methylprednisone are part of this category and they are popular medications. These corticosteroids are taken by mouth, unlike some of the ones you inhale for the treatment of asthma, so as a result, the oral medications cause more dramatic weight gain. In 2006, a survey showed that about 70% of steroid users gained weight despite trying to exercise and diet.

Antipsychotics.

Clozapine (Clozaril) and olanzapine (Zyprexa) are second generation antipsychotics which are used in the treatment of mental health disorders like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. These second generation medications cause serious weight gain!

Insulin.

The weight gain can be dramatic if you take insulin, and it doesn’t matter the type.

It’s such an irony too if you think about it. Insulin is used to treat diabetes, which is frequently associated with obesity, and insulin is the drug used to treat diabetes, but it causes more obesity.

Obviously, if you take these medications, please do commit to a healthy exercise regimen and continue on a clean low fat, low carb diet. But hopefully reading this will give you some peace and the realization that it’s not your fault, and that another medication might exist that isn’t associated with as much weight gain. It’s a good conversation to have with your doctor.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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State Working To Bolster Cybersecurity of NJ Election Systems

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, through its New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, are working to reaffirm the state’s commitment to election security.

New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way said that they are participating in training sessions, constructing interagency communication channels, and integrating practices to strengthen the security of elections in NJ. “The Division of Elections has been and continues to work with federal partners at

the Department of Homeland Security, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and other third-party security experts to continuously improve our security posture as the threat landscape evolves. The Department of State is working to ensure that every individual able to cast a ballot in November can do so

knowing the state affords a safe and secure system,” said Way. “We are committed to providing cybersecurity assistance to state and local officials throughout this election cycle and beyond,” said New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness Director Jared Maples.

“We are working with county and municipal election officials to offer security services and continuously monitor our systems. To that end, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell provides near real-time awareness of cyber threats and analysis, shares information on sound digital resilience and risk mitigation practices, and acts as a resource for cybersecurity incident reporting.”

The New Jersey Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) has been upgraded and modernized, to increase deterrence, detection, and response resources. We will see the upgraded NJ SVRS in place after this year’s Primary Election.

Prior to the rollout of the modernized system, Homeland Security will be working alongside the state to conduct a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment.

In addition to cybersecurity measures, NJ enhances voting machine security procedures through: The use of seal-use protocols tamper-evident seals on all voting machines The use of pre-election testing protocols Requiring a seal-use protocol and voting machine security training class Requiring all those working on the voting machines to undergo criminal and security background checks Hardening and installation of anti-virus software on all election management computers.

Through its New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness continuously works with the New Jersey Secretary of State’s Office, it’s Division of Elections, and the New Jersey Office of Information Technology to assess and enhance other controls that protect New Jersey’s election processes.

State and local officials can contact the NJCCIC for assistance at njccic@cyber. nj.gov or by visiting the website at cyber. nj.gov.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The death of a loved one is a tragic event.

Unfortunately, following in the wake of a loved ones passing, disputes often arise as to the decedents Last Will and Testament.

If such a contest arises, understanding how legal fees could impact Estate assets is critical to know.

Once an Executor of an Estate is appointed, and parties to the Will challenge its contents, the Executor of an Estate may use Estate assets to defend any challenges. So long as the challenge to the Will is a challenge to its validity, interpretation, distribution, or specific clauses, then an Executor may hire an attorney to defend the Estate. Any counsel fees incurred in defending against such challenges to the Will, its contents, clauses, or distribution, would not be the personal responsibility of the Executor. Instead, under such circumstances, these fees are payable to the Estate. However, when an Executor begins defending claims against non-probate assets, the circumstances change, and certain limitations apply.

Probate assets are any assets that are owned solely by the decedent, and are distributed to heirs by the court. Probate assets can include the following: real property that is titled solely in the decedent’s name or held as a tenant in common; Personal property, such as jewelry, furniture, and automobiles; bank accounts that are solely in the decedent’s name; an interest in a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company; any life insurance policy or brokerage account that lists either the decedent or the estate as the beneficiary.

A non-probate asset is as an asset which

does not “pass” through the Decedent’s Estate, and bypasses the court process by transferring directly to the beneficiaries.

Non-probate assets can include the following: property that is held in joint tenancy or as tenants by the entirety; bank or brokerage accounts held in joint tenancy or with payable on death (POD) or transfer on death (TOD) beneficiaries; property held in a trust; life insurance or brokerage accounts that list someone other than the decedent as the beneficiary; retirement accounts.

If a party to a Will challenges the transfer of a non-probate asset, an Executor may be forbidden from utilizing Estate assets to defend against such a claim. When a transfer of non-probate assets benefits the Executor of the Estate to the exclusion of other beneficiaries, then the Executor will not be allowed to use the Estates assets to pay legal fees in defense of such a dispute.

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Havens Homestead Museum Re-Opening BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will reopen its Havens Homestead Museum at 521 Herbertsville Rd., Brick on April 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Claremont Center: Nursing Home Or Just Home?

By Michael Vandenberg Take a tour of Claremont Center, and it’s pretty easy to forget that you’re in a topnotch rehabilitation and longterm care facility. With easy chairs in the rooms, a beautiful outdoor patio overlooking the Point Pleasant Canal, and a fully involved and attentive staff, you’ll feel more like you’re on vacation than getting medical treatment.

That’s always been the goal at Claremont Center, as their community liaison, Kelly McCloskey, happily describes.

Claremont Center was opened almost 50 years ago by a group of local physicians.

They worked at a hospital in town and saw a need for a facility such as this. So they purchased a plot of land on the canal, and Claremont Center was born. Several years later it was bought out by Hoosier Care Inc., now known as Emerald Shelter Group, who currently uses Exceptional Living Centers to manage the facility. ELC has kept it not-for-profit and focused on resident well-being first.

Of course it’s easy to provide comfortable residential care when you act like just another home in the community. Kelly, like many of her colleagues, lives in town and used to drive by all the time. “I loved it. I was always saying, ‘I would love to work there,’” she remembered. “I really wanted to find a place where I felt strongly about the quality of care they did in a home-like environment.”

Three years ago, she made that dream a reality when she was hired under her current title. Now she gets to work for residents and families who are also her neighbors. In fact, it’s quite common for her to run

into residents’ relatives at the grocery store.

Like Kelly, the rest of Claremont Center’s staff is here because they care. When you care, you tend to stick around.

“People started here having a part time job and then after they got older and graduated from school, they’re still here.” Their Director of Human Resources, for example, started out in the kitchen and has been with the facility for about 20 years.

There are countless other examples of the employees’ longevity, partly because a place like Claremont Center has such a large staff. They work together to give you the top-notch service you deserve. There are physical, occupational, and speech therapists, in addition to the cooks, cleaners, event organizers, and more.

Most importantly, Claremont Center’s goal is for you to

get the treatment you need.

Here residents can receive both long-term nursing home care and short-term subacute rehabilitative care. That being said, Claremont Center is for people of all ages: they’ve had residents anywhere from 20 to 100. “It really just depends on what that person’s needs are.”

For subacute care, Claremont Center can be a relief for people who still need a fair amount of treatment, but desire to get out of the hospital’s clinical, institutional setting.

In addition, Claremont Center also proudly offers respite, palliative, and hospice care.

No matter what reason you come to Claremont Center, you’re guaranteed to have a pleasant experience. Shaped like a letter “E” and only one floor, the building is designed so that everyone feels like they’re a part of the group.

Thanks to this layout, most rooms have a beautiful view

of the canal and everyone can easily come together for events and activities in the middle of the building.

Unlike other facilities that have hundreds of rooms and floors ascending into the sky, at Claremont Center, “nobody is overlooked”.

That way you can stay in the loop with all the activities you like. You won’t get bored at Claremont Center; while it’s serene to lounge on the patio and watch the passing boats, there are lots of other things to do. The facility offers painting

classes and yoga, in addition to other exercise classes. They even have a restaurant-style dining room, laundry service, beauty salon, and much more.

The feeling of home wouldn’t be complete, however, if you couldn’t customize your room the way you truly want. Longterm care residents can bring in their own tables and chairs as long as they fit. If you want to change up the beachthemed paintings on your walls or just hang up some pictures of your grandkids, go right ahead!

And for their short term subacute care residents, Claremont Center has everything you need to help you bounce back. Kelly was recently inspired by a 100-year-young resident who spent some time at the facility. While playing with her great-grandkids in the park, she suffered a fracture. After a couple weeks at Claremont Center, “she was able to get right back home doing exactly what she loved doing, and that was being with her family,” said Kelly.

Claremont Center makes it easy for you, no matter how long your stay. Being not-forprofit and accepting almost all insurances means they do everything they can to keep it in your budget too. And with a five star quality measure from CMS, you know you’ll be in excellent hands.

Claremont Center is located at 1515 Hulse Road in Point Pleasant and accepts newcomers from far and wide. Give them a call at 732-295-9300 or email info@claremontcenternursing.com today to schedule a tour and see the difference yourself. Feel free to peruse their website, claremontcenternursing.com, for more information. “Our mission,” Kelly proudly recited, “is to enhance the life of each individual we touch by exceeding expectations through compassion and love.”

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34 Move among moguls 35 Develop a liking for 36 Ascend 39 Conniving 41 Exams for future

D.A.’s 42 Obstacle on the links 44 Crumpet accompaniment 46 Levels, briefly 47 Asian bean dish 51 Rent-__ 52 Starts to grow 56 Facial indication of amazement 60 Takes, as advice 61 Heavenly explosions 62 Photographer’s request, and a hint to what’s hidden at the starts of 17-, 26- and 47-Across 64 Most desirable invitees 65 Lamb pen name 66 Risotto base 67 Stained __ 68 Workout count 69 Symbol on Texas’ flag Down 1 Journalist in a battle

zone 2 “Bonanza” co-star of Michael, Dan and Pernell 3 Crete’s highest elev.

4 Accompany to the depot, say 5 Pours into a carafe 6 Gp. with many specialists 7 Chore 8 AARP concern 9 Washington ballplayer 10 Unconventional ‘50s-’60s types 11 Cross, in Costa Rica 12 Point on a rake 13 Cat scanners?

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BlueClaws: Continued From Page 5 basketball display.

To hear Lakewood president-general manager Joe Ricciutti tell it, the improvements are just the beginning.

“Coming soon are a balloon and dart game, FatCat, Ring Toss and Goblet,” he said. “A local market, Coffee Shop, has joined us this year. By next week, we should be fully loaded. This is like having a party, inviting all 7,000 people and making sure everyone is eating, d r in k ing and smiling and having a good time.

Lakewood wins: Will Stewart pitched the 18th-year BlueClaws past Delmarva, a Baltimore Orioles farm club, 2-0, in South Atlantic League action in front of an announced crowd of 5,669 fans Stewart (2-0) worked six four-hit innings, striking out four and walking none in dealing Delmarva (7-1) its first loss of the season. Jonathan Hennigan piched a perfect seventh and eighth. Kyle Dohy notched the hold and Luis Ramirez posted his initial save of the year.

Quincy Nieporte homered and Dalton Guthrie lofted a sacrifice f ly.

Lakewood is 4-4.

Newsy notes: The Shorebirds and the BlueClaws were introduced during pregame introductions by public address announcer Kevin Clark. The Barnegat resident, now in his 18th season with Lakewood, has also served as the New Jersey Devils’ public address voice.

The teams lined up along the third and

The Brick Times, April 21, 2018, Page 25 first-base lines respectively. Lakewood received cheers from its fans. Lakewood players signed free autographs for fans on the concourse.

Fourth and fifth graders from the Manchester Elementary School performed The National Anthem to cheers. One of the singers was Joseph Dickson-Egan, a fourth grade student.

“The kids were offered the chance to si ng,” said Lacey Bottorff, Dickson-Egan’s mother. “Anyone who wanted to sing could do so.”

ClawsCrew members assisted fans throughout the park. Working security beyond the center field fence was former Brick High School football and boys track and field standout Pete Panuska, the Green Dragons’ athletic director.

The waiting areas at the major food stands have been reorganized with chains.

An expanded net protects fans seated near the fi rst and third base lines from thrown and batted balls.

Cape Fear Crocs T-shirts are on sale in Lakewood’s gift shop, the Claws Cove, for $22 each. The Crocs, formerly of Cape Fear, N.C., were Lakewood’s forerunners.

Lend a glove: The BlueClaws need bullpen catchers for the 2018 season.

Those interested must have catching experience at the collegiate level.

Catchers will be needed when Lakewood is at home and should arrive up to several hours before the first pitch.

They will stay until the end of the game.

If interested, please contact Kevin Fenster macher at k fenster macher@ blueclaws.com.

Throwback Thursday Film: Jaws POINT PLEASANT BORO – Come for a green-screen photo-op; stay for the 1975 shark-attack thriller. The Point Pleasant Boro Branch library will be showing Jaws on May 10 from 1-4 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m.

Jaws: An enormous great white shark terrorizes a summer resort town, where a police chief, a fisherman and a marine biologist realize they’re “gonna need a bigger boat” to battle the bloodthirsty beast.

Please register.

Brick First Friday Book Discussion

BRICK – Brick library’s first book discussion of May will be on May 4 from 2-3 p.m.

Join in the discussion with this group that meets on the first Friday of each month at the Brick Branch. Pick up a copy of the current book at the circulation desk. This month’s book is The Lost Years By Mary Higgins Clark.

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The recruitment of volunteer firefighters and fire-police remains ongoing and the Lakewood Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Lakewood Fire Department Fire Chief Mike D’Elia, continue to

The Friends of the Brick Library Bus Trip To Ellis Island BRICK – Join the Friends of the Brick Library for a bus trip to Ellis Island on May 16. The day includes: • Visit the Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City dedicated to New Jersey’s 749 loved ones lost on 9/11.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of april 21 - april 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Your future can be remolded like clay. Because the future is malleable it isn’t wise to base your decisions only on the latest news. Conditions can change swiftly in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your flare for fashion or people skills might come in handy as this week unfolds. Find ways to enhance your appearance and make yourself more attractive in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): People will be happy to perform favors or give you the support you need in the upcoming week.

A significant other may be intrigued or obsessed by something out of the ordinary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Every fantasy fan knows it isn’t wise to poke a sleeping dragon. You could be tempted to rebel against authority or challenge the status quo. Focus on living up to responsibilities in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Star quality comes in many shapes and forms.

Someone might remind you that you p o s s e s s m a n y t a l e n t s . Yo u r j o b a n d business obligations need to be taken seriously in the week to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your eye on the prize. With taxes out of the way you can set your sights on future financial security. In the week ahead perform those little chores that will set the wheels in motion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Surround yourself with interesting people and mingle with movers and shakers in the coming week.

You can’t be depressed if you have lively conversations and take an interest in others.

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Your financial condition can improve this week if you are organized. Take a break from people who think inside the box or who refuse to be flexible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Raise the bar a notch higher. You’ve done well for yourself and achieved a moderate level of success. This week go even further and plot a future that will offer romantic and financial comforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Indulge in a sense of adventure and explore the way the “other half” lives in the week ahead. Don’t let anyone stand in your way or discourage you from pursuing a worthwhile objective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It isn’t necessary to buy something to bolster your selfesteem. You may long to own a unique collectible or the latest computer gadget. You may be prompted to make impulsive purchases this week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Remembering Paul Bocuse: MyVersion Of A Simple Potato Dish FromThe Legendary French Chef’s Hometown

By Wolfgang Puck LYONNAISE POTATOES Serves 6 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 large Idaho or baking potatoes, peeled 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper First, make clarified butter: Put the butter in a heavy pan over low heat. Cook until it stops bubbling and the liquid butter is clear, about 30 minutes. Carefully pour off the clear liquid into a clean container, leaving behind and then discarding the solids that have formed on the pan’s bottom. Set aside 4 tablespoons of the clarified butter; transfer the rest to an airtight, where it will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the clarified butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced onion and saute, stirring frequently, until it turns a light golden brown, 5 to

7 minutes. Set aside.

With a sharp knife, cut the potatoes into uniform slices 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick; do not soak them in water after slicing. Immediately toss the slices in a mixing bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons clarified butter and the salt and pepper.

On the bottom of a round 10-inch (25-cm) baking pan, arrange half of the sliced potatoes in a single layer. Cover with the sauteed onions, spreading them evenly. Top with the remaining potato slices.

Bake in the oven until the potatoes on top are deep golden brown and crispy, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and, with a thin spatula inserted into one side, check the underside of the potato cake. If it doesn’t look sufficiently brown, cook a few minutes longer on a stovetop burner over high heat.

With heatproof oven pads or gloves protecting both hands, carefully clasp together the platter and pan and invert them; then, carefully lift off the pan to unmold the potatoes. Use a sharp, serrated knife to cut the potatoes into wedges. Serve immediately.

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