2018-04-21 - The Berkeley Times

Vol. 23 - No. 46

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Aqua New Jersey has been doing work in the region lately.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Aqua New Jersey will soon begin an iron filtration system on wells in the township.

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Inside The Law

Work Begins For Traffic Light At Deadly Intersection –Photo by Chris Lundy

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Work began recently on a new pedestrian walkway and traffic light at the intersection of Frederick Drive and Route 9.

The area has a lot of pedestrian traffic, with several busy stores, a residential neighborhood, and a bus stop. Pedestrians will be able to push a button to turn the north-south lights red so they can cross.

Police have said that this intersection is bad for crashes, and have recorded three fatalities since 1999.

–Photo by Chris Lundy Local legend Al Leiter greets the Central Regional Girls Softball team before they faced off against Toms River East in the Strike Out Autism game at Veterans Park in Bayville.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – In Veterans Park, every field was filled with families, as baseball and softball teams of all ages took their turn at bat. In the middle of all these games was the fundraiser for Strike Out Autism.

It was a gorgeous, warm day. It

felt like baseball season, which was good, considering the way the weather has been lately it could just as easily been snowing.

Jerry Frulio, who created the event here, said that Berkeley was just one piece of a larger puzzle dozens of teams in 12 different locations. Central Regional faced

off against Toms River East in the morning. Later, Howell and Lacey would compete.

Now in its sixth year, Frulio estimated that thousands of students have raised tens of thousands of dollars for the nonprofit. He thanked volunteers, sponsors, (Team - See Page 5)

County Discusses Taxes, Homelessness, And Drugs

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Two county freeholders recently dropped by Ocean County College to give a “state of the county” presentation to students and the public.

Freeholders Virginia Haines, a former chairwoman for the Ocean County College Foundation Board, and John Bartlett, freeholder liaison to OCC, provided comments before fielding questions

from audience members. They were introduced by college president Jon H. Larson, PhD. Haines spoke first, starting her comments with sharing that the Foundation provides $600,000 in scholarships each year to Ocean County residents, enabling them to attend “the number one community college in the state of New Jersey.”

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Continued From Page 1 According to Dan Lockwood, manager of communications for Aqua, three filtration systems will be installed at three wells in Berkeley. They are designed for the removal of iron.

The construction is expected to begin in mid-May, and will be completed by September of 2019, he said.

The issue stemmed from reports that elevated iron levels were discoloring the water. Residents had complained about it in public meetings. Aqua was in the design and permitting phase of the iron filtration system when residents came out in November.

Berkeley fast-tracked the company’s application and permits on the local level, Mayor Carmen Amato said. The application also had to move through the state DEP. “I’m pleased that Department of Environmental Protection expedited their review and approvals of Aqua’s application for improvements to their water system,” Amato said in a statement.

The new facility will be built at Locker Street and Gladney Avenue, he said.

The township had promised to perform independent water tests, and those will be done soon, he added.

Residents also had concerns about aluminum and radionuclides. Aqua’s tests had showed that these levels were within state limits.

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Continued From Page 1 “We are the first in many things. We are the first community college in New Jersey, and to me, we are still and always will be the number one community college,” Haines said.

Haines gave audience members a brief rundown of the mechanics of county government and history, and gave a startling example of the county’s growth: In 1950, the county had 50,000 residents. Today, there are more than 600,000 residents.

There are 21 libraries and 27 county parks to serve residents.

“Ocean County is, in a lot of areas - not just with parks and libraries - rated No. 1 in many, many areas,” Haines said.

Even with the vest web of county government - each freeholder has his or her own sphere of responsibility and trusts the others to fill them in as needed - Bartlett quoted Harry S. Truman as saying “the buck stops here [with the freeholders].”

Bartlett started his remarks with a quick history of the establishment of OCC, established on paper in 1964 and a functioning college two years later. He’s a graduate of its first class.

“It’s amazing to me what benefits the associate degree from Ocean County College has meant to me in my life,” Bartlett said.

“It’s as if the college has weaved in and out of my life forever. …I’m exceedingly proud to be associated with Ocean County College.”

The freeholders have budgeted $15 million to OCC this year, Bartlett said. The county contributes to the college every year, and never do the freeholders fight about budgeting that money for the college, Bartlett added. The county has sought out partnerships to build OCC into the campus (it now shares with Kean University) that it is today.

Bartlett is also called by his county colleagues “the architect” of the county budget. He touched upon how they build that each year.

“There’s a million things that governments can do that sound great. All you have to do is listen to some campaigns some time…

We’re going to have heaven on earth,” politicians will promise. “But guess what? All of those dollars come from the taxpayers.

They come out of whose pocket? Yours. So,

Teams:

Continued From Page 1 and officials at the township and at Central Regional.

The money goes to supplies for special needs classrooms. For example, iPads, art supplies, and smart boards. They also donated $10,000 to the Field of Dreams, a park that will be in Toms River, built with special needs kids in mind.

Most of the action took place at the fields closest to the high school. Elsewhere, there were booths selling crafts

The Berkeley Times, April 21, 2018, Page 5 who can decide better where to spend your money? [You.] Now, not everyone would agree with that, but I certainly do.”

The government has a limited function, and what it does, it will do well. But it can’t do everything, Bartlett added. The county has a AAA bond rating—30 years in the making—and kept it despite losing 20 percent of its ratable income after the great recession and Superstorm Sandy.

FEMA reimbursement Sometimes being fiscally prudent baffles bureaucrats.

The county spent $100 million of its own money cleaning up after Superstorm Sandy.

When it came time to get reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the feds insisted the county got the money from somewhere. “‘Who advanced you? No one has that kind of money,’” Haines repeated to the audience, a FEMA rep speaking with the county. “Ocean County, we were able to do it. They were fighting with [Ocean County], saying we had to have gotten the money from somewhere.”

The county is the only government entity in the entire country that has been able to finance its own cleanup, she said. The county eventually got its money reimbursed from the federal government.

The county was eligible for an additional $10 million from the state. The county in turn gave the municipalities that joined their post-hurricane clean-up project their 10 percent back that they paid into the cleanup.

Homelessness In Ocean County Don’t expect the county to build its own homeless shelter, but continue looking for it to provide some financial help to organizations that do help the county’s homeless.

The county works with the boards of social services and human services to provide millions of dollars for the homeless population, Haines said.

She added that many homeless will not live in a shelter, as they are unwilling to abide by shelter rules.

“As much as we’ve tried to get people into facilities, because we do have hotels and motels around Ocean County that are able to provide temporary housing, but some will abide by certain things and others

and a small petting zoo.

Al Leiter, who graduated from Central in 1984, pitched for the Yankees, and is now a commentator, threw out the first pitch. When he wasn’t being stopped by a fan, he was stopping to watch a game.

Frulio, in introducing him to a crowd, noted all the charity work he had done.

After the event, Leiter spoke to reporters about how important it is to give back. It’s not just about giving checks, but about giving your time.

“This is where it started for me,” he said. “Karma is real. Giving back when you can is a must.”

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Freeholders Virginia Haines and John Bartlett Jr. take questions from audience members. won’t,” Haines said.

Code Blue facilities - those that open to the homeless population when temperatures drop below freezing - are regulated by statutes. Although churches and other organizations would like to help, they can’t receive government funding because their facilities don’t meet those regulations.

There were two buildings that opened this winter - one in Lakewood, one in Toms River - and people in the southern part of the county were transported to one of those two places.

Bartlett would like to see more faith-based and private organizations step up if they are so inclined, because a government-run shelter only runs into so much red tape.

The county can make contributions to such shelters, which are generally free to operate as they wish.

Business closings in Ocean County Oyster Creek. Toys R Us. Sears. While the towns that are losing businesses, big businesses, may feel that loss more acutely, those closings are a blip on the county level, Bartlett said.

“The closing of one store, or a couple of stores, in a county this large, really has a negligible effect,” Bartlett said. “Obviously it has a great effect on the poor people who lose their jobs, but as far as the county itself

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goes, there are ups and downs. Some things move in, some things move out, but on the whole this past year, our ratable base grew by…$2.6 billion.”

Making Ocean County Affordable “Can I be directly, brutally honest? I don’t think so,” Bartlett said in response to a question about lowering property taxes and the cost of living in Ocean County.

“You want the roads to drive on. …Yes, government can spend less. We can take the budget and cut it in half tomorrow. (And one of the first places we’d cut it would be from you guys [OCC students].)”

It comes down to balance, Bartlett said. But is the county willing to spend less on roads?

On schools? On services? Probably not.

The Opioid Crisis Ocean County, while considered “ground zero” in the opioid crisis in the state, is the only county to see a decrease in opioid-related deaths, Haines said. Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato was the first to equip local police departments with Narcan. He also helped lead the way to a major drug bust recently, which stretched through a half-dozen state counties, up to The Bronx, and overseas.

“He’s doing what he can to fight this epidemic,” Haines said of Coronato.

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

Pro-Illegal Alien Bills Disenfranchise Rights Of Legal Citizens CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON - Consistent with their long-standing position on illegal immigration, Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E.

Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (all R-9th) sharply criticized the New Jersey Legislature for passing legislation (S-699) to provide

illegal aliens with taxpayer-funded tuition assistance.

The 9th District legislators voted against the tuition assistance bill as well as the legislative resolution (SCR-55) which opposes a question on the 2020 census form that would ask whether a person is a citizen.

Connors, Rumpf and Gove made the following remarks: “Apparently, the rule of law no longer has the meaning it

once did. Legal, taxpaying citizens are being disenfranchised by their very own government as special treatment is given to persons who are in our country illegally for purely political purposes.

“Notwithstanding the fact that this rewards people for breaking the law, New Jersey doesn’t have the resources to provide these benefits to illegal aliens. Making New Jersey essentially a sanctu-

ary state will only attract more illegal aliens here for the benefits, placing an even greater strain on already limited public resources.

“Also, how can the state provide tuition assistance for illegal aliens, as well as legal assistance to persons facing deportation, when it can’t make the full payment to the State pension system or fully fund the State school funding formula?

Congressman MacArthur Cosponsors Bipartisan Bills To Combat Opioid Crisis 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 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 Department 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.

“Voting against these pro-illegal immigration bills is in line with the views conveyed to us by a large number of irate constituents. These are people who pay their taxes, don’t break the law, and aren’t looking for special treatment. They do, however, expect their government to uphold its constitutional obligations, which includes enforcement of immigration laws.”

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)

Pharma Companies Not Using Tax Savings To Lower Prices Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The largest 10 pharmaceutical companies in the nation have announced no plans to pass on any of their newfound tax savings from the Republican tax bill to consumers in the form of lower drug prices, according to a new 15-page report released by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ).

Instead, half of the firms plan to use their windfall to

repurchase shares of their own stock, a mechanism used to boost the individual stock price for shareholders. Socalled stock buybacks overwhelmingly benefit wealthy individuals - 84 percent of stocks are controlled by the wealthiest 10 percent of Americans.

Senator Booker’s staff reviewed transcripts of the fourth quarter earnings calls

and other public forecasting statements of the largest 10 U.S.-headquartered pharmaceutical companies - Pfizer, Merck & Co., Johnson & Johnson, Gilead Sciences, AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly & Co., Celgene, and Mylan.

Their findings revealed no evidence that drug companies are using any of their tax savings to lower the price of prescription drugs. Instead, their analysis revealed that five of the 10 firms have announced $45 billion in new stock buyback programs. That figure represents roughly one-fifth of the more than $200 billion in recent buyback announce-

ments across all industries.

“This early snapshot of how drug companies are using their newfound tax savings is profoundly discouraging,” Senator Booker said. “Instead of using the windfall to benefit consumers in the form of lower drug prices, they’re using their savings to line the pockets of wealthy shareholders and executives. That’s unacceptable. Too many Americans have to choose between basic necessities such as taking their medicine and paying their utility bill. The pharmaceutical industry needs to get its priorities straight and do more for patients struggling with skyrocketing drug prices.”

“While today’s report captures only a first glimpse at how these major drug companies will allocate their tax savings, it is a powerful indicator of how these and other major pharmaceutical companies intend to deploy their tax benefits,” Booker added. “I hope these companies prove me wrong and use this windfall to lower drug prices for Americans.”

Booker sent his 15-page report today to the CEOs of the 10 drug companies, and urged them to use their tax savings to combat skyrocketing drug prices.

This report is part of Booker’s ongoing effort to lower

consumer drug prices for the millions of New Jerseyans and Americans who struggle to afford their medicine. Last year, Senator Booker introduced a bill - the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act - with Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Bob Casey (D-PA) that would allow Americans to import safe, low-cost medicine from Canada and other advanced countries. Booker is also a sponsor of legislation that would allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, make it easier to get generic drugs to market, and make other key reforms to bring down high drug cost.

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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.

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OCL Puppet Players Present “The Bad Seed”

OCEAN COUNTY – He’s rude, he’s crude. He’s got no friends. He’s just baaaad. Can he change? Children will find out in April and May, as the OCL Puppet Players present Jory John’s “The Bad Seed” at 19 Ocean County Library Branches.

The bestseller, with Pete Oswald’s whimsical illustrations, tells of the little seed that learns the error of his ways.

The performances are free. Register by phone, in person, or online at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Performances are at: • Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street – Tuesday, April 24, 10:30 a.m.

• Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood

Boulevard – Thursday, May 3, 10:30 a.m.

• Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road – Friday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

• Island Heights Branch, 121 Central Avenue – Wednesday, May 16, 10:30 a.m.

• Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive – Wednesday, May 9, 10:30 a.m.

• Plumsted Branch, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt – Thursday, May 17, 3:30 p.m.

• Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin – Monday, April 23, 4 p.m.

• Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Avenue – Monday, April 30, 10:30 a.m.

• Tuckerton Branch, 380 Bay Avenue – Tuesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m.

• Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street – Tuesday, May 8, 11 a.m.

“Night Of The Stars” At Jakes Branch

BEACHWOOD – Spend the night under the stars with ASTRA, the Atronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simple a casual stargazer, this night is for you.

Volunteer members of the club will be on site to share their out-of-this-world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown. They will have telescopes that will leave your mind reeling in amazement

from the views. Feel free to bring your own telescope.

This event is for all ages. Admission is free, no registration required.

Nature Center at Jakes Branch County Park: May 5, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

June 16, 9-11 p.m.

Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat: June 2, 9-11 p.m.

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The numbers next to each category represent the number of calls we had in January and February for each. Many of the categories are self-explanatory. Yes, we respond to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms because someone may be injured or burned. MVA is a Motor Vehicle Accident. Diabetic is high or low blood sugar. Medi-Alert may be a fall or no response or a falls alarm.

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They may all be emergencies. Some may turn out to be calls that take us away from a real emergency. Until we see you, we don’t know how seriously you need us.

The largest numbers of calls come to us as General Weakness, which can be almost anything from the flu to “I’ve been felling worse and worse with pain or shortness of breath.” A few have turned out to be as serious as a stroke.

Many people don’t know what their symptoms mean. If you don’t know, call.

A Lift Assist can become more than a Lift Assist. We don’t laugh at “I’ve fallen and can’t get up.” Call 9-1-1. You may have been injured and can’t see it yourself. Also you could be in more serious trouble if someone doesn’t get you up in a reasonable amount of time. Maybe you have fallen for a medical reason and don’t remember falling. Don’t be embarrassed or depend on your spouse or son to pick you up.

We may wind up with two patients instead of one. We know how to lift so that it won’t hurt you or us.

There are a variety of medical reasons to call the Emergency 9-1-1 line. Please, call us if you need us. However, if you are not seriously ill and you have someone who can take you to the hospital or doctor, please do so. One of your neighbors may need us while we are transporting someone else. You will not get to see a doctor any sooner if you a walk-in to the ER than you will if you come by ambulance.

I hope that this information is not only helpful, to those who need us, but, also, that some of you healthy, non-working seniors will find it interesting enough to join us. Come in and ask about joining us. Helping people is satisfying and learning how to help people will keep your brain young and functioning.

HCBEMS is the busiest squad in Ocean County and we need you. There is no free EMS without volunteers. We really appreciate your financial contributions each year, but if you want to keep us going, consider joining your EMS squad for a year or two, maybe five. No experience necessary! You’ll be CPR certified, get regular training, a uniform, experience, and new friends.

Don’t forget to recycle newspapers and magazines, phone books and aluminum cans at the recycling center behind HCBEMS building.

Stay well!

Friends Of The Beachwood Library Host Book And Bake Sale

BEACHWOOD – The Friends of the Beachwood Branch will hold a Book and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Beachwood Branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd.

Pick up some books and enjoy some baked goods while supporting a great cause. Proceeds support library activities and programs. All ages welcome.

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BEACHWOOD – The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute announced today that for the second year in a row Beachwood has won the MWC Continued Excellence Award from the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), a program of the Quality Institute, in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. The award will be presented to township with a commemorative sign.

Beachwood was named a Healthy Town to Watch in 2016 and a Healthy Town winner in 2015 before receiving the first-ever Continued Excellence award last year. More than 1,000 people participated in MWC activities last year. The community designs its activities to address its biggest health priorities, including childhood obesity, behavioral health, and chronic disease and education.

“As the Mayor of Beachwood, I am truly excited that once again Beachwood is being recognized by the Mayors Wellness Campaign with the Continued Excellence Award. It is certainly a great accomplishment and honor for our community,” said Mayor Ronald F. Roma Jr. “There are many programs and activities that have helped us accomplish this recognition and I would be remiss if I did not express how extremely grateful I am for all of the hard work and dedication that my wife, Geralynn Roma, puts into these programs and activities. Geralynn and Sarah McNabb have been instrumental in making sure all of the great programs and activities that we have to offer are successful.

“I would also like to recognize the program instructors and most of all the program participants.

Beachwood is blessed with outstanding residents who are willing to interact and participate in the many programs we have to offer and I am looking forward to many more successful years ahead.”

Activities in Beachwood include: • Beachwood Tennis Club – The kids program

drew 49 participants last year, up from nine participants when it launched in 2014.

• Beachwood Community Garden – Residents can grow their own produce in a pesticide-free garden lot, paying $25 for the season. Gardening tools and water are provided.

• Dancing for Your Health – A program for seniors that encourages dancing as a way of keeping active.

• In addition, cooking classes for kids to adults teach residents how to make healthy food choices, and yoga classes are held weekly on Beachwood Beach.

This is the 11th consecutive year the MWC Healthy Town designation has recognized mayors and communities for promoting health and wellness activities conducted in the past calendar year.

The Healthy Town designation recognizes mayors and communities that have worked creatively to engage residents in health and wellness activities that improve health knowledge and practices for youth, seniors, employees, and the overall community.

“These awards highlight the role of mayors in driving low to no-cost health and wellness initiatives to improve the lives of the residents of their communities,” said Linda Schwimmer, President and CEO of the Quality Institute, in congratulating the winners. “From healthy corner stores and workplace wellness initiatives to aging and wellness programs and dance classes, mayors are leading the way toward better health and fitness in their cities and towns.”

The MWC began in 2006 in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities to leverage local leadership to prioritize health and wellness in communities statewide. Today, the MWC has grown to over 396 municipalities – two-thirds of the 565 municipalities in the state.

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Meet The Nourish Coaches At The Ocean County Library

BEACHWOOD – Meet Wendy Bright-Fallon and Debbie Peterson at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Beach Branch of the Ocean County Library, 126 Beachwood Blvd.

The two writers will be conducting a book signing and author talk concerning their book

“Nourish: A Community Supported Cookbook.” Healthy food choices will also be a topic of discussion.

The program is free but registration is required. To register, call 732-244-4573 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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15th Annual Striped Bass Catch & Release Spring Tournament

BERKELEY – Join us for the 15th Annual Striped Bass Catch & Release Spring Tournament to benefit the Berkeley Striper Club Fisheries Defense Fund. The event will take

place May 24-28 There will be winners from first to third place in both Shore/Surf and Boat Categories.

Enter and pay online at berkeleystripersclub.org.

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BEACHWOOD – The 1st Annual Earth First Festival highlights the many facets of a greener life, from organic foods and fresh produce, to native plants, local honey, local crafters and entertainment.

Join us at Jakes Branch County Park for this free event on May 19 from 12-4 p.m.

For more information, contact Ben Ackerman at 732-281-2750 or backerman@co.ocean. nj.us.

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BEACHWOOD – The Naval Lakehurst Historical Society Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will present a slide show and lecture on the Hindenburg disaster on May 10 from

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Carmina Burana: Presented by Basically Ballet Studio BERKELEY – Advanced students from Basically Ballet will perform to selections from Carmina Burana, well known music that has been heard in countless movies and concert

halls. The ballet adds a stunning visual not to be missed.

This event is for all ages, held at the Berkeley Branch Library on May 16, from 7-8 p.m.

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, raffle tickets and dinner. Proceeds support

affordable housing and home repair efforts in the community.

To purchase tickets, visit nohfh.com/bingo or visit the Habitat Offices at 1187 Washington Street, Suite 3 in Toms River (open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

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BERKELEY – On May 6 from 2-3 p.m., organizing humorist and bestselling author Jamie Novak will share her laugh-out-loud

approach for what to do with all of your stuff. Join us for this program at the Berkeley Branch library.

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New Scholarship Established In The Name Of Late NJ Senator

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The John F. Russo Scholarship celebrates the legacy of the late New Jersey senator. The $100,000 endowment was gifted to the Ocean County College Foundation by Mary Ann Russo, the wife of the senator.

“The OCC Foundation expresses its gratitude to Mrs. Russo for this generous donation, which will assist many deserving, politically engaged, students for years to come. In addition, a special note of appreciation is expressed to OCC Foundation Trustee Stephan Leone for his assistance in acquiring this gift,” Kenneth J. Malagiere, Executive Director of the Ocean County College Foundation, said.

The scholarship is available to political science majors, either those taking classes at

OCC or going on to a four-year institution.

County high school or OCC students who have worked with a declared political party and are active in the political process can apply. Two awards will be given in the spring and fall semesters, one to a Democrat and the other a Republican. Recipients can be either part- or full-time students but must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students awarded the scholarship must then take at least one political science class each semester.

“Mrs. Russo and her family can be proud of Sen. Russo’s dedication and contributions to the political landscape in Ocean County.

This endowment will help keep his memory and work alive in the hearts and minds of our students, faculty, and staff,” Malagiere added.

An Afternoon Of Mah Jongg

BERKELEY – Join the Berkeley Branch for an afternoon of Mah Jangg on May 3 from 1-3:30 p.m. For Mah Jongg Mavens: If you have your

own set, please bring it along. Registration required only for first visit. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.

Annual Mother’s Day Flower & Bake Sale

BERKELEY – Manitou Park Fire Company Auxiliary invites you to the Annual Mother’s Day Flower and Bake Sale on May 12 from 8

a.m. until we are sold out. The sale will take place at the Manitou Park Firehouse Substation on Fort De France Ave. in Holiday City.

Crazy About Chickens

BERKELEY – Join us at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library for Crazy About Chickens from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on May 2!

Learn what it takes to raise chickens in your backyard. Presented by the Ocean County 4H Poultry Club.

The Freeze: Reading By Ron DeBoer

BERKELEY – Join us on May 12 from 1-2 p.m. as author Ron DeBoer reads from his novel, The Freeze, a historical novel set at

the cusp of the Vietnam War with a focus on young Kate Dunn. Program will be held at the Berkeley Branch Library.

Meet And Greet

SEASIDE PARK – Council Member Ray Amabile will host an open meet and greet on the first Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to

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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 fi rst 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 fi rst 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.

Haviland, a nine-year-old student at the Robert L. Horbelt School, carded a twoover par four on the hole.

“This course is amazing,” he said. “Any miniature golf course is great. I didn’t know I was the fi rst 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 fi rst 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 fi rst one.”

The elder Swierk, a retired Edison Town-

ship fi reman, 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.”

The fi rst 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.

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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 fi rst 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 fi rst worker,” Anderson said. “I am ready for the whole season. I am excited to be working here.”

Anderson is in her fi rst 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 fi rst-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 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 (BlueClaws - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 14 a party, inviting all 7,000 people and making sure everyone is eating, drinking 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 fi rst 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 fly.

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 fi rst-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

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TOMS RIVER – Meet with a variety of local agencies and employers looking for your skills at the Job Fair for Healthcare Workers at the Toms River Branch library, May 16 from 3-7 p.m.

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The Berkeley Times, April 21, 2018, Page 15 sing,” 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 fi rst pitch. They will stay until the end of the game.

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Despite advances in digital hearing aid technology, even with the latest digital noise reduction circuitry, background noise continues to be a problem. Depicted below are some strategies that you can utilize to improve your ability to hear in background noise: Plan ahead by picking a quieter restaurant. For example, unless you’re content to read the captioning on the televisions, avoid sports bars. Try to find carpeted restaurants that have chairs with rollers on the legs (thus preventing an annoying scraping sound when they are moved), plants and sound absorbent materials on the tables and on the walls.

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Go to your favorite restaurants so that you already know their specialties and options, such as choices of salad dressings or side dishes.

Pick the best day and time (not Friday nights) to dine out.

Look on the restaurant’s Web site to preview the menu.

Choose to dine with a smaller number of dining partners.

Pick a table in the least noisy part of the restaurant (i.e. away for the kitchen, bar, wait service stations, etc.).

Ask for seating in a well lit area.

Remember that even people with normal hearing experience greater difficulty in a noisy listening environment than they do in a quiet listening environment. So, do not expect to do as well with your hearing

aids in a noisy restaurant as you do in the quiet of your home.

Sit with your back to the window so that lighting is on the speaker’s face, not in your eyes.

Request that staff turn down background music. (You are probably not the only patron bothered by the volume of the music.)

Tell the host/hostess and waiter/waitress, as well as your dining companions, that you have a hearing loss and that it will help you if they slow down a bit, speak a little bit louder and face you directly.

When possible, indicate choices before you are asked. Example: “I would like a salad with Italian dressing,” or “I would like a burger, or fries.”

Ask the waiter/waitress for a printed list of the specials of the day.

Use a directional microphone and/or FM system. If your hearing aids are set to directional, be sure to sit with your back to the main noise source.

If restaurant dining is for business, request another place to meet.

Relax/breathe and enjoy the fine food and company, even if you do not catch every word.

Please keep in mind that these possible solutions should improve your ability to hear and understand in noisy environments. Hopefully, these suggestions may assist you in enjoying your dining experience with friends, attending parities, participating in religious services and conversing with relatives at family dinners.

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

Are You Taking Medicine that Make 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.

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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 fi eld 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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OCEAN COUNTY – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for their homeownership program.

Do you live in substandard housing? Do you live in overcrowded conditions? Are you spending a significant amount of your paycheck on rent? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program may be for you.

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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.

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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 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 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 activity. 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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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

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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.

Gov. Murphy: Make Gun Crime Data Public

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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In the documentary, FirstEnergy 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 electric 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.

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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.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nothing is impossible to achieve if you set your mind to it. Determination is a key asset in being successful in the week ahead. Be sure you get all the facts straight before you act.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Battles are won or lost in the preparation.

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

I’ve been thinking a lot lately of the famed French chef Paul Bocuse, who died at the age of 91 this past Jan. 20. I feel proud and humble to have been able to call him a friend, and to have benefitted from the leadership and dedication he gave to his craft.

Bocuse championed modern French cuisine, raising the profile of chefs worldwide as creative individuals while staying true to his roots in the city of Lyon, where he was born and where he died in the very same room above his restaurant, L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges.

Even before Bocuse and I got to know each other, I fi rst came in contact with him back when I was a young chef learning my trade in France. I’d saved up to dine at La Maison Troisgros, the great three-Michelin-star restaurant in Roanne. And right there, eating at the table next to me, was the great Chef Bocuse.

I was so awestruck that I could barely focus on my meal. It felt like being a rock-and-roll fan and suddenly realizing you were inches away from Mick Jagger, or loving movies and unexpectedly coming face to face with George Clooney or Meryl Streep.

Bocuse himself earned and kept his three-star Michelin rating since 1965, dazzling guests with dishes like black truff le soup served in an individual crock crowned with golden-brown puff pastry; red mullet fillet roasted with crispy scales made of thin potato slices; and chicken breast fricassee with morel mushrooms and cream sauce. Yet, he also pioneered the lighter, simpler approach to French cooking that came to be known as nouvelle cuisine, which went on to revolutionize fine cooking around the world.

In spite of his global influence, Bocuse never forgot his Lyonnaise roots. With that in mind, as my own modest tribute to him, I would like to share a version of Pommes Lyonnaise, or Lyonnaise Potatoes, a classic side dish of the region that I’m sure he cooked and enjoyed many times in his life.

The beauty of this dish is its simplicity, with a crispy, golden-brown crust and tender interior. All you need is an onion, a few potatoes, some butter, and salt and pepper. How you combine them, however, is critical to the recipe’s success.

First, be sure to use a nonstick round baking pan; otherwise, the potatoes will not unmold properly. The other essential is to use clarified butter that won’t burn

in the high heat of the oven; it’s easy to prepare following the instructions in the recipe.

I hope you’ll try this soon. And when you do, please join me and raise a glass to the memory of Chef Bocuse!

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.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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