2019-05-11 - The Southern Ocean Times

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Susan Payne Gato carries some vegetables at the end of the sale.

–Photo courtesy Barnegat Police

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It was a good day for plants that like shade and light rain.

The annual Ocean County Master Gardeners Plant Sale was held on a recent Saturday morning in the parking lot that services the health department and the Rutgers Cooperative

Extension.

The impending drizzle didn’t keep people away. There were about 742 people who showed up to shop, 325 of them in the first 10 minutes, said Sue Masoorli, chair of the plant sale. They come looking for unusual plants you won’t find in the box stores.

Funds raised through the sale

support the Master Gardeners for the rest of the year. By noon, the first drops started to fall but that was OK because customers had practically cleaned them out by then.

Some people are looking for creating havens for wildlife, said Mary Townsend, co-manager of (Plant - See Page 5)

Six Months Later,

Still No Trace Of Missing Man

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – This week marks six months since Bu Quach went missing. Quach has not been seen since November 2, 2018 when he disappeared from his Manahawkin nursing home.

The search continues, but no new information has come to light, Stafford Police confirmed.

On November 2, 65-year old left on foot through a basement door at the Manahawkin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where he was residing. Despite community and police searches, his whereabouts remain a mystery.

On May 1, Stafford Police Lieutenant James (Missing - See Page 4)

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By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Found yourself a great deal on the internet? Don’t want to be a victim of online cheats or predators? Use the Safe Exchange Zone.

Barnegat Township now has its very own Safe Exchange Zone for you to meet up and exchange those items in a safe space.

According to Police Chief Keith Germain, Barnegat Township Police Department rolled out the new program back in late March. It is now in full swing, with designated parking spaces located at the Barnegat Township Police Department, 900 W. Bay Ave., for individuals to swap cash for goods.

New Jersey towns began adopting the Safe Exchange Zone pro-

gram a few years back.

The program provides locals with a place where they can come to buy or sell online items under the cover of police protection, without the fear of theft or worse.

Barnegat’s safe exchange area is modeled after neighboring townships’, such as St af ford Tow nsh ip.

Stafford established its own Safe Exchange Zone in 2017, designating two parking spaces in the town hall and police department lot.

“The area is clearly signed and marked by white curbing…It is under 24 hour surveillance,” Chief Germain told Jersey Shore Online. “As an added service, if requested, officers will check items with serial numbers (Safe - See Page 4)

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Missing:

Continued From Page 1 Vaughn told Jersey Shore Online, “Unfortunately, there is no new or additional information about Mr. Bu Quach from the past few months. However, the case is open and we do not consider it a cold case.”

Jersey Shore Online last checked in with police activity in the search back in February. The news was the same then as it is today: no new leads or developments have been made.

Vaughn also noted that police have not conducted any recent searches.

However, this is not the case for some avid community members, intent on locating Quach whether he is alive or not.

On May 1, April Christine, a Manahawkin resident and member of the Bu Quach search party, updated the Help Find Bu Quach Facebook page.

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Continued From Page 1 to ensure that they are not reported lost or stolen.”

The idea for implementing a Safe Exchange Zone came from both residents a nd professionals i n t he tow n sh ip.

Ger main noted that Patrolman Alex Hoffman of the Barnegat Police recommended the idea “as part of an internal program that encourages employees at all levels of the agency to participate in

“It’s been 6 months. Anything & everything is a possibility as to where Mr. Quach might be and/or what condition he is in. So please, we can’t stress this enough, if found or even if you think it’s him CALL 911 or Stafford Township Police (609)597.8581!” read Christine’s post.

Christine encouraged everyone to continue searching, advising that they “talk to people…Continue to check around your homes or place you may be.”

She also pointed out that, in the last six months, Quach’s clothes might have changed from what he was last seen wearing.

Quach is described as an Asian male, 5’3”, approximately 120 pounds with shaved short hair although it had been grown out a bit, a goatee and was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, dark gray sweatpants and a yellow wristband.

Quach suffers from dementia, diabetes,

identifying ways that we can improve our service to the community.”

The idea was also fielded by local community groups like the Neighborhood Watch and discussed at community-oriented events like Coffee with a Cop. If you find yourself a great deal on p opu la r buy-a nd- sel l sit e s such a s Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, it might be a good idea to park in the Safe Exchange Zone to ensure the safety on you and your purchased items.

Parkinson’s disease and post traumatic stress disorder.

Jonathan Quach, Bu Quach’s son, recognizes that it is mainly the community that is keeping the search for his father active.

“Last I heard police were back tracking and made sure they didn’t miss anything.

And still waiting for legitimate sightings but there has been none. That was months ago,” Jonathan told Jersey Shore Online.

“Nursing home will not say anything I believe it’s due to legal actions we’re pursuing.”

Quach’s family is currently pursuing legal action against the Manahawkin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center with the end goal of shutting it down “so this cannot happen to anyone else,” Jonathan said.

Although the family was told shutting down the facility would be “nearly impossible,” Jonathan has hope, noting that “many people from that community feel that it

should be shut down. There’s been so many incidents there. But I just wanna shine light that this place is not safe for anyone.”

Quach’s disappearance and the subsequent searches have been a hardship on the family, especially as they care for their ill mother, but they continue to hold out hope.

“We just pray that he’s somewhere safe and we’re thankful for the community that’s still with in this with us since this all began.

We’ve never expected this much love and support from them…We believe he’s out there on his own,” said Jonathan.

In the meantime, the search continues.

Those who wish to be more active in finding Bu Quach can join the Help Find Bu Quach Facebook page at facebook. com/groups/2182284805427641/permalink/2300560833600037/.

Anyone with information can contact the Stafford Township Police Department at 609-597-8581.

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Continued From Page 1 the greenhouse. There were a lot of salvias for hummingbirds, Agastache for bees, and milkweeds, which are the only plant that monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on.

There were some plants that were created this year by growers, like senecio “angel wings,” a small succulent with broad, graywhite leaves. The “sunfinity” is unusual among sunflowers in that it has more than one bloom. The “ember’s wish” salvia

The Southern Ocean Times, May 11, 2019, Page 5 debuted from an Australian breeder that donates proceeds to that country’s MakeA-Wish Foundation.

And every plant grown was chosen based on how well it grows in this climate.

Susan Servidio, horticulturalist and Master Gardener coordinator, “Some people have a list and some just see what looks good,” she said. Most of them are local, but through conversation, she learned that some of them came from pretty far away. It was also the first year that they accepted credit card payments, so that helped with people making big purchases.

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Roads, Bridges In Ocean County Need Federal Funding From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. –The following is testimony from Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) submitted to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as part of their “Member’s Day Hearing,” which allows all members of Congress to provide guidance on infrastructure priorities in their district.

“It doesn’t matter where in the world you are, if you meet someone from New Jersey that finds out you’re also from our state, you’ll be greeted with the same question: which exit? “‘Which exit’ isn’t just a question of geography, it’s a statement that our infrastructure helps define us. It’s a reminder that our transportation systems aren’t just what get us from point A to point B, but what deliver us from the present to the future.

“As we look at the future, it’s hard not to examine our past. Years of neglect from Washington and increased use across our state have led to an infrastructure system that faces massive challenges today.

“A recent report from the American Road and Transportation Builders Association showed that in my district alone, there are 44 structurally deficient bridges and another 155 in need of repair.

“What does that mean for

the people I represent here in Congress? It means when they exit the New Jersey Turnpike on Exit 5 and go north to Route 130, they drive over three structurally deficient bridges. Just one of those bridges, over Pompeston Creek, has nearly 68,000 trips per day.

“That means tens of thousands of parents trying to get their kids to school are doing so on a bridge that is a direct danger to their safety.

It means tens of thousands of people trying to get to work are doing so on a bridge built when Calvin Coolidge was president. It means tens of thousands of seniors trying to get to their medical appointments are doing so on a reminder of Washington’s failure to improve our basic infrastructure. All of this happens over the course of an average day in New Jersey.

“For these parents, working people and seniors, the basic infrastructure that delivers us to the future in New Jersey isn’t just the paved roads of the Turnpike and Parkway. It’s not just our state roads and city roads that connect our homes to our businesses, schools and communities. It’s our public transit, sea and airports that connect us with the rest of the country and the rest of the world.

“If we are going to build connections – from commu-

nity to community, from exit to exit, from New Jersey to the work and from the present to the future – we must build the infrastructure to make it happen.

“No family in Cinnaminson should be endangered because of a bridge that is deemed unsafe. No business owner in Toms River should face the challenge of roads that make it difficult to move goods and grow jobs. No senior should miss a medical checkup because they were failed by public transit.

“We need a robust and bold infrastructure package that reflects the bold aspirations of the people I’m proud to represent. The benefits of bold action aren’t just felt by Democrats or Republicans.

“Building a new overpass over Route 539 won’t just help Democrats or Republicans, it’ll help make our Joint Base more secure and a stronger economic engine for our region. Fixing water infrastructure in Bordentown won’t just help Democrats or Republicans, it’ll make sure our children can drink from the faucet without fear. Expanding broadband access won’t just help Democrats or Republicans, it’ll make our businesses competitive in a global marketplace.

“These are benefits that will be felt across our state, regardless of your party or your exit. I’m proud to stand up for investment in infrastructure because every exit should be one that leads to the future. I call on this committee and this Congress to take immediate steps to make that investment and ensure that the future is truly bright.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E ditorial What Do Our Towns Need?

Toms River township historian and retired Township Clerk J. Mark Mutter researched some old newspapers for this week’s edition of The Toms River Times. He fou nd that the local paper, the New Jersey Courier, made a list of what the town needed in 1869. It stated: “ We wa nt a t ow n clock.

We want a steamboat to New York.

We wa nt a la rge r school house.

We want a public library.

We want free public schools.

We want the village of Toms River to be incorporated.

We want a rail road along the shore.”

In 1890, they still had a list of demands that included large hotels, a fire department, and “Capitalists to put up houses and boom the town for all its worth.”

A yea r later, t hey were asking for a better water supply, better roads, a public wharf, clean streets and better schools.

It made me wonder: what would that list look like today?

A lot of items on the wish list were physical – a library, a rail road.

We have certainly built up a lot more since then and there aren’t too many physical things we need.

Several of those things are perennial. We all want better roads, and a better water supply.

Most of the necessities we already have (schools, etc.) it’s just a matter of how to maint ai n t he m. We have volunteer fire and first

aid squads, but there’s little in the way of new blood volunteering and many are going to paid services.

Some towns have a clock.

I don’t want to speak on behalf of the entire region, but I think it safe to say we need: • A homeless shelter. Doesn’t have to be huge. But it should be near services and jobs.

Mo r e jo b s . It ’s n o t enough to create commercial zones and hope for the best. We need to entice employers to the area so that people aren’t com muting to work 30 or more minutes a day. And these jobs need to be able to pay a livable wage for the area.

• An office park. See above.

• A t e c h c e n t e r.

There’s a brain drain going on where anyone who graduates with an advanced degree move elsewhere.

• More open space.

The county has reported that about half of the county is open space.

That said, more open space.

• Lower taxes. I think this goes without saying, but there are a lot of padded positions in municipal and county gover n ment that get paid a lot more than their work entails. Ever y super visor could take a 10 percent pay cut and still be rich, while saving residents a lot of money.

That’s my list off the top of my head. What do you think your town needs?

Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To obscene The Editor gestures of disgust

A Blessful Mother’s Day You’re a blessing from heaven that came Mother you’re so giving, never looking for fame You have a heart of gold The goodness and kindness I was told That God blessed you to be, You are an angel it’s plain to see The sharing you give to others May comfort anyone that suffers For a mother like you There is no false, you are true and true You’re always there to lend a hand Showing thoughtfulness as you can May the Lord keep you in good health Is more precious than any wealth A mother like you shall always live in my heart, Even at the end of time my feelings will never part Mom you’re the greatest I must say Always caring and loving all the way It’s no wonder to see That it turned out to be A highly dedicated day of the year Yes this is for you my mother dear This may not be a holy plaque made out of clay Embossed on this plaque, A Blessful Mother’s Day

Seymour Berger Toms River

Speeding Is Unacceptable In Howell We have a dangerous speeding problem on our residential Addison Road in Howell and, for years, have addressed letters to past mayors, the traffic unit sergeant, council members, and the present mayor, Theresa Berger. Enclosed is a letter recently sent to the President of the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police [Scott Patterson]: “As residents of Addison Road in Howell, we are

appealing to you for help.

There has been absolutely no change in the excessive speed of cars on our street.

In fact, the blatant disregard for the posted speed limit has worsened. Is this acceptable?

T he major it y of cars continually speed past children walking or on bikes, people walking or jogging, mothers pushing carriages, or others walking their dogs. Is this acceptable?

Moreover, speeding drivers have been observed crossing the double line to pass and shouting or using

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to those driving the speed limit. Road rage is both a dangerous and frightening concern. It would be horrible if a tragedy occurred as a result of this problem.

But again, is this acceptable?

There is no indication that the police chief has set up inconspicuous radar to address the problem.

Why is Addison Road a residential street where excessive speed has been continuously ignored for a very long time? Does the police chief call this protecting the community?

Or perhaps because this is simply acceptable. We have no answers.

Chief Patterson, as President of the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police Association, we are asking that you use your influence to help us. Perhaps there is an underlying reason why our concerns for the safety of our children have not been addressed. We, as residents, know it is not possible to catch every speeding car, truck, or even school bus that blatantly ignores the speed limit. But there must be something that can be done.

If the chief can allow three and four officers to eat lunch at Aldrich Pizza and Chick-fil-A together, then there is obviously not a shortage of officers available to radar. The most serious times are between 7-9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m.

Monday-Friday, as well as miscellaneous times over the weekend.

It is obvious our road is used as a fast shortcut for many drivers. The excessive speeding on Addison Road will never be acceptable to its residents. Past letters have been addressed to the chief and mayor; however, they have yielded no results. We appreciate any help you could give and than k you for this consideration.”

Residents of Addison Road Howell

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I am the leader of the local non-profit Recovery International group here i n Toms R iver. Before I moved to Toms River in 2000 I ran the Recover y meeting in Summit for t we nt y ye a r s. T he Presbyterian Church of To m s R i v e r h a s b e e n kind enough to allow me the use of one of their rooms to hold our weekly ment al healt h meet i ng for t he past n i neteen years.

One of the first things that people say to me after a meeting is “I have been looking/needing a meeting like this for a long time – where have you been all this time?”

Ye s , p e o ple h ave s a id t h a t t o m e . R e c ov e r y International is the best kept secret. One of the reasons that it is not well known is that we cannot afford publicity.

Recovery International is a free self-help mental health group. Recover y offers understanding and suppor t for t hose who suf fer f rom st ress a nd tension, an xiet y, panic or worry, anger or fears, sleep problems, depression or fatigue, feelings of helplessness and other emotional problems.

As you know, May is Me nt a l He a lt h Mont h.

D u r i n g t h e l a s t fo r t y ye a r s , I h ave s e e n s o many people benef it from this non-profit organization. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights in the Mission Room of the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave. For more information, visit Recover yInternat ional .org. We have meetings in every state and about seven foreign countries.

Dolores A. Gumina Toms River Group Leader New Jersey Area Leader

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Joining in the fun were police officers and roughly 30 kids, throwing footballs, swinging baseball bats, playing kickball and jumping rope, among other games. The program helps

foster relationships between young residents and officers, according to Jennifer Pampalone, social service coordinator for Walters, who along with the property management team organized the event.

“I know the children (and adults) look forward to this event each year. The children’s smiles and looks of amazement and pride tell the whole story,” said Pampalone.

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Boys Volleyball on winning the 2019 Southern Boys Volleyball Invitational on Saturday, April 27. The Rams defeated Colts Neck in the semifinals and Sterling in the finals both by a score of 2-0. Special congratulations to Sr. Matt Maxwell for earning the Tournament MVP. Matt is the 2nd player in tournament history to be named MVP twice in their career, the first was Southern Volleyball Assistant Coach Ryan Fredrickson.

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Take Control Of Your Health Workshop

WARETOWN – Township of Ocean Municipal Alliance/Senior Advisory Committee & Meridian Health presents a great six week workshop to Take Control of Your Health!

This program is free and will be held Thursdays from May 9 - June 13, 1-3p.m. in the Waretown Senior Center.

This program is open to all but you must pre-register via email Jeanne at recreation@ twpoceannj.gov.

Take Control of Your Health programs are peer-led programs that give people with chronic conditions and/or their caregivers the knowledge, skills and confidence to take a more active role in their health care.

Workshops are held for 2½ hours once a week for six weeks. Workshops are provided at no or low cost. Workshops are offered periodically in all 21 New Jersey counties and some workshops are conducted in other languages.

Take Control of Your Health participants learn strategies for managing symptoms, working with health care professionals,

setting weekly goals, problem-solving, relaxing, handling difficult emotions, eating well, and exercising safely and easily.

Participants report the following benefits: Improvements in physical activity, stamina and pain control Better communication with their health care providers Reduced doctor and hospital visits Take Control of Your Health includes three distinct programs in NJ: • Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) for people with chronic conditions and/or their caregiver • Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) for people with type 2 diabetes.

• Cancer Thriving and Surviving (CTS) for people who have recently completed cancer treatments Take Control of Your Health encourages a positive approach to self-management of chronic health conditions. This program is intended to complement, not replace, professional health care services.

Stafford Township Summer Concert Series

STAFFORD – Funk Shway & The Dojo Birds - a musical revolution, mixing everything from funk, to surf rock, to reggae, to spacey instrumental jams – will be performing at Manahawkin Lake Park on July 8, 7 p.m.!

Stafford Recreation is very excited to partner with the Stafford Township Historical Society once again for the Summer 2019 Concert Series at Lake Manahawkin.

While there is no charge, we kindly request a donation at each concert to the Stafford Township Historical Society to

help them continue their mission of the restoration and preservation of the Old Stone Store, Railroad Station and Cultural Center (a Revolutionary War era church).

These donations will help to cover the cost of the concerts as well as preserve our rich local history for generations to come.

We invite you to pack your picnic basket, ice down your cooler, grab a chair, a blanket or even a pizza and an ice cream across from the lake and come enjoy music and the best sunsets in town all summer long!

“Truck”erton Food Truck & Brew Fest: Bacon Is Back!

TUCKERTON – Sizzle into summer with all things bacon at the “Truck”erton Food Truck & Brew Fest, featuring food trucks and restaurants plus mini pig races and sizzling cooking demonstrations. Whoever said nothing tastes as good

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Barnegat Township Junior Police Academy

BARNEGAT – We are excited to announce that the Barnegat Township Junior Police Academy will return this year with sessions being held July 8 through July 12 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The academy is open to Barnegat students entering 5th or 6th grade in the 2019-2020 school year and allows students the unique opportunity to learn about the law enforcement profession and the Barnegat Township Police Department.

This program is not designed as a “boot camp” but rather as a learning experience for participants that allows them the opportunity to interact with our officers. The Junior Police Academy daily agenda mirrors the real police academy with physical training and drill followed by instruction and demonstrations.

Topics covered include agency history, criminal investigations, SWAT, motor vehicle stops,

defensive tactics and more.

The program is limited to 30 students who will be selected from a random lottery. Applications can be downloaded from the Barnegat Police Department website via the following link: barnegatpolice.com/wp-conte…/uploads/…/03/ JPA-App.pdf.

Applications must be completed and returned no later than May 31. Students will be selected and notified in June.

A participation fee of $25 will be collected upon acceptance payable by check or money order. This fee covers uniforms and required accessories.

Any questions can be directed to the community policing officer Det. Jim Purcell at 609698-5000 Ext.262 or by emailing purcell372@ barnegat.net.

Skate Park Nights Return For 2019

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department will be partnering with the Lacey Township Police Department and the Lacey Township Municipal Police Foundation to open the Gille Park Skate Park for Lacey Township residents on select Friday nights.

We will kick things off on Friday, May 3, 2019 with the skate park open from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Additional evening skate park events will be held on June 7, September 6, October 4, and November 1.

Lighting will be provided by the Lacey Township Police Department with assistance from both the Forked River and Lanoka Harbor Fire Departments. In addition, both the

Lacey Township EMS and Lanoka Harbor EMS will be on site.

A DJ from “Not So Normal Entertainment” will be playing music at the skate night events. The skate park is specifically for the use of skateboards, scooters, and in-line skates. Bicycles are not permitted. All users are required to wear a helmet in the skate park at all times, and follow all of the posted skate park rules. Bottled water will be permitted in the park.

If anyone has any questions in regard to these skate park events, please contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

Southern Lacrosse Player Scores 100th Career Goal

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Lacrosse Colleen Mason on scoring her 100th career goal for the Rams on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Southern defeated Central Regional 15-5. Southern improves to 7 and 0 on the season.

Southern Regional Alumni News MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Boys Tennis Alumni Tommy Franks (Fr.) and Brandon Gildea (Sr.) who are competing for Rider University Men’s Tennis this year.

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St. Francis Financial Success Center And Financial Peace University Offer Free Workshop

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis Financial Center in partnership with United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is presenting a 4 week workshop on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June presented by Dave Ramsey (via education videos) of Financial Peace University.

The workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. and is on June 4 and 6, June 11 and 13, June 18 and 20 and June 25 and 27. The classes are at St. Francis Community Center located 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a nine-lesson course designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your wealth and leave money stress behind! Each lesson, taught by Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical wisdom and common sense. In your FPU group, you

will be motivated and encouraged by others just like you! When you sign up for FPU you will get your member workbook and one free year of Financial Peace Membership, with access to exclusive online tools to help you with your journey.

This workshop is free, however registration is required and you must attend all 8 sessions.

Please contact Delaney Cronin at 609-4948861 ext. 116 or email Delaney at: fsc@ stfranicslib.org.

For additional information on the St. Francis Financial Success Center or the Community Center please visit our website at: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-8861. For a full list of services and locations, visit: uwfinancialsuccess.org or follow up on Facebook for upcoming events: @uwfsc.

Recreation Events & Bus Trips

BARNEGAT – Join Barnegat Recreation for events in April and May and upcoming bus trips! For more information email Jeanne at jbroadbent@barnegat.net or recreation@ twpoceannj.gov.

May 25: Township of Ocean Founders Day, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Frederic A Priff Elementary School (Fireworks at dusk) May 25: Barnegat Dock Concert - Sounds of the Street 2019 Bus Trips – registrations are now being accepted. All trips include transportation & admission ticket. Bus driver gratuity is also included. All trips Leave from either the 11th St Community Center, 239 11th St Barnegat, or the Frederic A Priff Elementary School.

May 17: Ocean County Mall, $9 per person

June 14: Grounds for Sculpture, $64 per person. Bus departs 9 a.m.

June 21: Freehold Mall, $9 per person June 28: Hamilton Mall, $9 per person Sept. 14: Boston Red Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies, $69 per person. Bus departs 4:30 p.m. from FAP Sept. 25: Caesars Casino – Carole King Tribute Show, $84 per person (transportation, show ticket & $25 slot play) Bus departs 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 20: Caesars Casino “Rat Pack Christmas,” $84 per person (transportation, show ticket & $25 slot play) Bus departs 10:30 a.m.

Dec. 9: Tropicana Holiday Show, $63 Dec 18: Longwood Gardens, $70 per person Jan 5, 2020: Winterthur with admission to the “CROWN” Exhibit, $70 per person

Harvey Cedars Craft Day By The Bay HARVEY CEDARS – Come check out some all handmade arts and crafts from locals as well vendors from all along the Eastern Seaboard on July 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Southern Girls Softball Team

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Softball on placing 2nd this weekend in the 2019 Betty Howell Invitational at Oakcrest High School in Mays Landing, NJ. On April 27, in the 1st round Southern defeated Absegami 11-1. On April 28 the Rams defeated Oakcrest 7-2 in the semifinals then were defeated by Vineland 4-0. Southern is currently 12-6 on the season.

Student Government Day

STAFFORD – Friday, May 31, is Student Government Day. Student Government Day is part of a special program in the schools where the students learn about local municipal government and the responsibilities of their local officials. In order to participate on Student Government Day students must pass an examination and be recommended by their teachers. Each student is assigned a counterpart in township government and will spend

the day with that township official including a tour of the various township facilities, participation in a “mock” municipal court case, a luncheon, and culminating in a township council meeting where the students take over as the elected officials and appointed staff of the township There will be ample photo opportunities during the day especially during the initial session at 9 a.m. and during the township council meeting being held at 1 p.m.

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Three New Shows Added To Grunin Center Summer Lineup

TOMS RIVER — Summer is heating up at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts! Tickets are on sale now for three new shows just added to the summertime lineup: The Boomer Boys, Basement Musicians: A Walk Down Memory Lane, and OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents “Into the Woods.”

The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, on College Drive in Toms River.

The Boomer Boys: June 22 at 5 p.m. Tickets: $22–$27 Meet The Boomer Boys! In this hilarious musical revue, a fun-loving “fat pack” of middle age men realize that the best way to deal with getting older is to laugh about it with your friends. That’s exactly what these guys do as they navigate everything from the depths of expanding waistlines to the heights of Viagra. Ladies, now is your chance to find out what men are really thinking as this hilarious evening of songs covers everything from snoring and hair loss to weight gain and lost car keys. If a hysterical night of songs, jokes and stories is on your to-do list, spend a night with The Boomer Boys!

Basement Musicians: A Walk Down Memory Lane: June 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. The Basement Musicians are lead singer Tony Pileggi and a group of central and southern NJ family men, including Joe Stamboni on lead guitar and Bill Doerge on base guitar and upright bass.

They perform the best of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s classic rock, country, and folk music. They perform the music of great artists like Neil Diamond, The Monkees,

Gordon Lightfoot, Bee Gees, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Beatles, Jim Croce, John Denver, Johnny Cash, Everly Brothers, and many more. The Basement Musicians play the music they love and do it very well. They have been performing at the Grunin Center since 2013.

OCC Repertory Theatre Company Presents “Into the Woods”: July 11–21. Tickets: Adults $26, Seniors $17. The OCC Repertory Theatre Company takes the stage for their summer musical with an epic fairytale about wishes, family, and the choices we make. “Into the Woods” tells the story of a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.

Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed

by Paul Chalakani.

Performances: • Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m.

• Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m.

• Sunday, July 14, at 2:00 p.m.

• Thursday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m.

• Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, July 20, at 8:00 p.m.

• Sunday, July 21, at 2:00 p.m.

To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunin center.org.

Jersey Shore Festival SEASIDE HEIGHTS – We are excited to announce that the 2019 Jersey Shore Festival will be coming back to Seaside Heights – May 17 and 18, 2019!

The Jersey Shore Festival is a free, rainor-shine music and arts festival that kicks off the summer festival season and proves that summer really does start sooner at the Jersey Shore. With performances by over

150 artists from around the world, the Jersey Shore Festival is the premier emerging artist festival in New Jersey!

Aside from the music, the Jersey Shore Festival also includes activities that are fun for the whole family including BMX and Skate Shows, Motocross Shows, Free Monster Truck Rides, Food Trucks, the JSF Vendor Village, and much more!

Children’s Summer Art Classes

TOMS RIVER – Children’s’ Summer Art Classes will be held at the Ocean County Artists Guild. Each week will demonstrate a different themed project.

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2019 Ocean County Fair

BERKELEY – The 2019 Ocean County Fair will be five days filled with entertainment, 4H displays and animals, rides, games, food, a chainsaw carver, pig races and a walk thru/hands on butterf ly encounter. Sit back and listen to the music or be entertained by the magic of our County Fair. Make new family memories or relive memories of your youth.

Cost is $8 per person with children under 10 free. Fair will be held at Robert J Miller Airpark at the following dates and times: • Wednesday, July 10, 5-11 p.m.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth •

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Did you know? People and organizations worldwide are putting funding, expertise, and dedication toward learning more about hearing loss for continued innovative solutions and a possible future cure. Here are three exciting developments: GENETICS Professor Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Depa r t ment of Otola r y ngolog y, won a $3 million grant last summer from the National Institutes of Health toward continued research on hearing-loss-related biological treatments and clinical diagnosis.

Per a university news release, the professor and his team will use the award for activities such as performing “preclinical studies of gene- and cell-ba sed t he r apy approa ch of CR ISPR /Cas9-mediated genome editing to t reat hearing loss.” * We’re looking forward to seeing the outcomes of this initiative.

NOISE In a collaboration among the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, and the Department of Defense Hearing Center of Excellence, researchers will probe the potential long-term effects of both excess noise exposure — one of the most common and preventable causes of hearing loss — and certain chemicals on

active-duty personnel and veterans.

The Noise Outcomes in Ser vice Members Epidemiology study will follow participants for some 20 or more years, collecting and analyzing data on hearing and tinnitus issues and other changes.

TINNITUS Speaking of tinnitus, a common and sometimes debilitating issue often associated with hearing loss and typically involving ringing, buzzing, or other perceived noise in the ears: The British Tinnitus Association, in partnership with Tinnit us Hub, has awarded University of Groningen Ph.D. student Elouise Koops a research grant through its Daniel Ballinger Memorial Fund to study auditory-pathway changes brought on by tinnitus and hearing loss. The award is relatively small — 5,000 British pounds (about $6,400) — but it contributes to the global hunt for much-needed answers.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Caffeine is the number one stimulant and and psychoactive drug in the world!

The category of ADHD medications such as Concerta, Adderall, Ritalin, Dexedrine and others are “stimulant” drugs, and so is caffeine. They all raise certain compounds in the body such as dopamine and norepinephrine (and others).

Here are 5 reasons why i think this is a good option for some of you: 1. Most all medical treatments for ADHD include a nervous system stimulant, which may sound strange to you, considering the patient appears to be overly active, wound up or unfocused. But this is true, conventional treatment of ADHD utilizes physiological stimulants. Caffeine is a stimulant.

2. A study published in the European Neuropsychopharmacology, concluded that caffeine can normalize dopamine levels (which is exactly what the pharmacy drugs do). Caffeine raises both dopamine and norephinephrine, just like the medications.

3. There was a study that evaluated caffeinated tea. They concluded that “The caffeine in tea can reduce one’s fatigue, increase people’s self-confidence, motivation, alertness, vigilance, efficiency, concentration, and cognitive performance.”

4. So profound is caffeine’s impact on the brain and cognitive function that Stanford University even funded a small study to evaluate if dextroamphetamine is superior to caffeine in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

5. Caffeine has been shown to extinguish the action of adenosine receptors in your brain. This was discussed in a 2014 review article published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology which recommended the use of caffeine for ADHD.

Just like methylphenidate, caffeine begins to work in about an hour, and as you might expect, the effect wears off after about four hours. Both methylphenidate and caffeine are absorbed and physiologically processed in a similar way. Their mechanism of action is the same, as are the side effects! One is a prescription amphetamine drug, the other is America’s favorite hot coffee!

The downside is that caffeine can wear out adrenals if taken long-term. Caffeine content varies with each food and beverage making daily dosing through diet somewhat difficult. With tea, the amount of time that you steep the teabag determines the caffeine content.

Some people find that caffeine helps their ADHD, while others find that it doesn’t offer any benefit at all. Pay attention to your body and work with your doctor/therapist to find out what is right for you. Too much caffeine or excessively high dosing on stimulants medications may cause insomnia, tachycardia, aggression, diarrhea and dehydration.

The intake of caffeinated drinks, caffeine pills or energy drinks containing caffeine or guarana may seem like a nice and exciting alternative to prescription medications, I just want to caution you that if combined with conventional (amphetamine) medications, the impact could be dangerous. As an aside, many studies point to DHA Fish Oil as a useful essential fatty acid, which may be taken with medications or caffeine.

How much caffeine is too much? The United States FDA hasn’t fully defined this but the Canadian government has suggested not to exceed 85 mg in kids aged 10 to 12 years. I have a much more comprehensive version of this article that I can email to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com

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Dear Joel, I have a problem that I hope you will be able to help me with. I have been married to my husband for 30 years as of this May and he has a phobia of flying on planes and we just booked our first vacation in almost ten years to Italy. At first, he was okay with the fact that he was going to have to get on an airplane, but last night he told me we should cancel. What should I do? I don’t want this to sound selfish, but I really want to go on this vacation.

Marissa Lake Como, NJ Dear Marissa, Thank you for reaching out to me about this issue. First off, Happy Anniversary.

Secondly, please do not think that you are selfish because you most certainly are not. You got excited for a vacation that has been planned for a long time and now that the date is approaching,

there is a possibility that it won’t happen so your disappointment is totally normal.

As for your husband not wanting to fly on planes, I would remind him that it is very normal to be afraid of flying, but despite what you hear on the news, flying is very safe. I have flown overseas many times and find that the service is much friendlier too because it’s such a long flight. I would also tell him to bring a computer or a phone onto the plane and play some games to get his mind off of being on a plane.

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By: Marc S. Galella. Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children.

A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education.

There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to

spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care Marc S. Galella Esq. than the other children.

By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age.

This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age.

The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.

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can be used to improve this motion to limit injury risk. If this balance does not exist, injuries can occur to decrease throwing pain.

In addition to motion, the tendons in including rotator cuff tears, labrum your shoulder known as the rotator tears, and ligament tears. Some of cuff need to be strong and stable these injuries may be severe enough to allow a proper throwing motion. to require surgical repair.

A thorough physical therapy evaluation can assess limitations in all the above areas. An exercise program can then be created to In conjunction with your rotator address these impairments and cuff, it is also necessary to have allow a return to pain-free and proper strength of your shoulder proper throwing. blade, known as your scapular JOEL MAIETTA, DPT stabilizers.

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The OCHD recognizes May as National Osteoporosis Month, reminding residents that there are ways to help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures no matter what your age.

“Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because unfortunately for many people they don’t know they have it until it’s too late. It usually takes breaking a bone before a person is diagnosed with the disease,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

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Osteoporosis causes severe pain, suffering and life-altering loss of mobility - yet it is treatable and even preventable. Diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle are keys to preventing and managing osteoporosis,” stated Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator.

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OCVTS Highlights Precision Machine Technology Program

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Career Expo will showcase Precision Machine Technology Program for high school students on May 23 from 6:308:30 p.m.

Tour the new Precision Machine Technology training facility and learn more about the incredible opportunities in advanced manufacturing, OCVTS Jackson Center, 850 Toms River Road.

With an increase in the number of advanced manufacturing jobs returning to the United States, there is a growing need for skilled technicians. Today’s manufacturing environment involves integrated technology, automation, applied engineering skills and the need for individuals to program, troubleshoot, repair and operate the manufacturing lines.

Ocean County Vocational Technical School is now offering a training program for high school students which meets the current and emerging workforce needs in the advanced manufacturing industry. This program involves Computer Numerical Controls (CNC)

theory and operations, interpreting engineering drawings, production planning, metal fabrication, GTAW (TIG welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, precision measurement and analysis, manual machine operations and workplace safety (OSHA-10). Students will also learn programming, problem solving and equipment operations as they bring a product from idea to reality. OCVTS has partnered closely with industry professionals to create an authentic STEM-based makerspace with state of the art equipment and technology used in industry today. Local manufacturers, right here in Ocean County, are searching for new employees with the right skills AND the ambition to build a challenging career.

High school sophomore and juniors are invited to tour the new facilities and learn more about the incredible opportunities in advanced manufacturing at the OCVTS Career Expo on May 23 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the OCVTS Jackson Center, 850 Toms River Road.

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County officials celebrated Arbor Day with the help of students and staff at the Mill Pond Elementary School in Lacey Township. Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, Principal Holly Niemiec, and Director of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation Michael Mangum placed mulch

around a newly planted Ivory Silk Lilac Tree on the school grounds.

“Just by participating in today’s event you are helping the environment and making Ocean County an even better place to live,” said Freeholder Director Haines.

In addition to two Ivory Silk Lilac trees, a Kwanzan Cherry Tree was also planted on the school grounds.

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FORKED RIVER – Take the family for a fun night out for students with special needs. Events are held at the Gille Park pavilion.

June 5: Family Picnic and Outdoor Science,

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Beach Badges On Sale

LACEY – Lacey Township Beach Badges for the summer of 2019 will be available for purchase beginning on Wednesday, May 1 at the Lacey Township Recreation Department.

Our picturesque lakes provide a serene backdrop for a day of fun in the sun. We currently have three different locations that will be open for beach bathing: Bamber Lake, Cedar Creek Beach, & Lake Barnegat.

Beaches will be open daily starting on June 15. Beach badges will be required starting June 22 and should be openly displayed.

Beach badges can be purchased at the Lacey Township Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During

the months of June and July, badges are also available to purchase in the Recreation Office from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Beach badges are $5 each for the season and are required for ages five (5) years and over.

Children under the age of five (5) are free.

The Lacey Township Recreation Office is located at 818 West Lacey Road, directly behind our police station. Cash or check are the only accepted forms of payment for badges and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township. If you have any questions, please contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609693–1100 ext. 2203.

Lacey Police Hiring Class II SLEO

LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer from Ocean County residents who have completed the Police Training Commission (PTC) required certification training. The applications are considered

for the calendar year they are submitted, in the event vacancies open during that year.

Short form applications may be obtained through the Lacey Township Municipal Clerk’s Office or the Lacey Township Police Department and submitted to the Lacey Township Police Department.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 11 - may 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Everything will turn out fine if you act on your intuitions in the week ahead. Your love life could experience some rocky spots but using honesty and sincerity will overcome any potential misunderstandings.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your tough as nails attitude can help with business decisions in the upcoming week. As your ambitions grow, getting ahead in the material world could become a top priority. Focus on being organized to reach your goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sometimes the person who gives the best advice might not have the best delivery, listen to the message. In the week ahead focus on money-making activities that have shown a proven profit and accept help when it is offered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Acting on your fantasies could bring fairy tale endings. Your creative genius may be energized during the week ahead allowing you to turn your ideas into money for your pockets. Always work smart, not just hard.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your career or job could be of primary importance in the upcoming week. You may be expected to comply with high standards or follow a set of specific rules. You will be up to the challenge and prove your value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your knowledge fresh when it comes to technology, your computer smarts make you extremely marketable. You may struggle to decipher messages this week, keeping current with the latest trends can help communication.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the upcoming week you may be more focused on your job and health. Real teamwork is not only more productive, it’s more rewarding too. A partner or loved one could challenge you to up your work ethic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay on top of your obligations and don’t waste resources when good fortune comes your way. As this week unfolds you might be tempted to take more risks than usual, rely on your good sense to keep you afloat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Every penny counts in the week ahead; be smart with money matters. You might find yourself cashing in those pennies at the bank or a local cash machine right now, but your overall financial picture is getting brighter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Concentrate on making your ambitions a reality.

Achieving your goals might require passing up social invitations and putting in some extra work hours. It is possible to enjoy being alone instead of brooding on loneliness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An opportunity to take a calculated risk with money may appear this week and you should grab it. If you play your cards right, you could create a lasting source of income.

A partner will have some practical ideas for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Others might think you are not paying attention to practicalities, but you are more capable than anyone knows. In the week to come your ideas could fall into place and start something of value, to your surprise and delight.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen New Take On Caesar Salad Shows Dish’s Versatility

By Wolfgang Puck What makes a recipe food lovers refer to as a classic?

It has to taste delicious and, of course, look beautiful.

It should satisfy the other senses, too, offering enticing aromas, pleasing textures, and even delightful sounds.

A classic should also stand the test of time, regardless of whatever food fads may come or go.

I’d like to add another qualification: A classic must be so good that it’s also versatile, leaving room for some creativity. Professional chefs and home cooks alike come to appreciate the ability such dishes have to seem fresh and new when we want them to.

By such standards, Caesar salad certainly counts as a classic. The improvised creation of restaurateur Caesar Cardini, who whipped it up late one evening in 1924 from odds and ends in his kitchen in Tijuana, Mexico, the dish has long since become a worldwide favorite: a simple yet complex-tasting assemblage of crisp, chilled Romaine lettuce; garlicky croutons; and a rich dressing of egg, garlic, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Parmesan and a hint of canned salted anchovy fillets, which may also be added whole as a garnish.

Restaurant guests today have long since grown accustomed to enjoying Caesar salad as a dinner appetizer or lunchtime main dish, the latter frequently topped with grilled seafood, chicken or steak. I’ve seen several variations: low-fat Caesars in which the dressing’s egg is replaced by creamy, fat-free Greek yogurt; Southwestern Caesar salads seasoned with smoky dried chipotle chilies; and trendy Caesars in which raw kale replaces the Romaine. And, if they’re made with culinary know-how, they all work, as smart variations on a classic often do.

In that spirit, I’d like to share one of my own spins on Caesar salad; this one inspired by the cuisine of southern France, where I spent some of my formative years as a chef cooking under the late, great Raymond Thuilier at his famed, Michelin-starred L’Oustau de Baumaniere. This version keeps the lettuce and dressing largely unchanged.

Its departure from tradition comes in the croutons.

Instead of the usual bread cubes, I start with wider, bite-sized pieces. Before baking, I toss them not only with garlic, olive oil and Parmesan, but also fragrant fresh herbs you might find growing on a Provencal hillside. Then, just before serving, I spread each crouton with tapenade, the classic olive spread of the region, for which I offer an easy, delicious recipe here. Combined with the cold lettuce and fragrant dressing, it all adds up to a Caesar salad that tastes both unmistakably authentic and surprisingly different.

I hope you enjoy this version, which makes a perfect springtime or summer recipe. May it also inspire you to come up with your own variations on a classic!

PROVENCAL CAESAR SALAD WITH TAPENADE CROUTONS Serves 2 to 4

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For the tapenade croutons: 1/3 cup (85 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1-pound (500-g) loaf day-old sourdough bread, cut into slices 1/3 inch (8 mm) thick, slices cut into large bite sized pieces, to get about 2 cups (500 mL) of pieces Black-and-green olive tapenade (recipe follows) For the salad: 2 heads baby romaine lettuce or hearts of romaine, or 1 large head romaine, leaves separated, rinsed well, patted dry thoroughly, wrapped in a clean damp kitchen towel, and chilled in the refrigerator

Caesar vinaigrette (recipe follows) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper First, make the tapenade croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, stir together the oil, Parmesan, garlic, oregano and thyme. Add the bread, and toss well to coat. Arrange the bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown on all sides, turning them about halfway through, about 10 minutes total. Remove from the oven, cool to room temperature, and store in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

For the salad, trim the lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces; or, if using smaller leaves, keep them whole. Put the lettuce in a large mixing bowl and toss well with enough Caesar vinaigrette to coat evenly.

Arrange the lettuce attractively on chilled salad plates, stacking whole leaves or mounding pieces. Sprinkle with Parmesan and black pepper to taste.

Just before serving, spread a thin layer of black-andgreen tapenade on one side of each crouton. Arrange croutons on top of or around the salads. Serve immediately.

BLACK-AND-GREEN OLIVE TAPENADE Makes 1 heaping cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) Nicoise olives, pitted 1 cup (250 mL) small green French olives (Picholines), pitted 1/4 cup (60 mL) drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato pieces 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 clove garlic, trimmed and peeled 1 oil-packed anchovy fillet, drained 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1/4 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil Put all of the ingredients except the oil in a food processor. Pulse the machine on and off until the ingredients are coarsely chopped and well blended. Turn on the machine and continue processing while slowly adding the oil, until the mixture resembles a coarse puree. Transfer to a covered container and use as needed, storing in the refrigerator for up to one week.

CAESAR VINAIGRETTE Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 1 large pasteurized egg 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon crush red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and mashed 1 scant cup (250 mL) peanut oil 1/3 cup (85 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, mustard and anchovies. While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the oils to form a thick emulsion. Stir in the cheese, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week, whisking again before use.

(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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