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By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Residents from Ocean County are invited to learn about model aviation and try it out for themselves August 13.

Ocean County Modelers is hosting its second annual Community Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Wiskow Field, more commonly known as Legler Landfill.

“The club will be opening the field up for visitors from the surrounding community.

There will be displays and information available about the hobby of model aviation. Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol will be on hand running model airplane flight

simulators for visitors to try,” member Michael Cook said. “If you have ever wanted to try flying an actual remote control plane, members from Ocean County Modelers will be manning several stations allowing visitors to actually fly a pla ne ut ili zi ng what is called a buddy-box. This is a secondary control that allows the experienced pilot to take control of the plane and assist you with flying. There will also be a raffle, 50/50, and refreshments available.

The club will also be taking donations to benefit the Disabled American Veterans.”

The event is part of the larger, national Model Aviation Day sponsored by the Academy of Model Aeronautics Foundation. With a membership of more than 175,000 members, the AMA is the world’s largest model aviation association. OCM is a charter member of AMA. Members of OCM hope the day creates more model airplane enthusiasts.

“One of the problems, when people don’t get involved with clubs like ours, they generally get frustrated, they try it and they quit. This is a very technically demanding enterprise, that if the balance of the plane isn’t right,” OCM member Bill Martin (Models - See Page 20)

–Photos courtesy of OCM Ocean county Modelers at their 2015 community day, featuring high flying model airplanes, displays and tutorials. Visitors can try their hand at the controls at the 2016 event, August 13 in Jackson

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August 6, 2016

Town Files State Complaint Over “Blockbusting”

By Jennifer Peacock One town sees proof of blockbusting in a video that has emerged recently, leading Jackson to file a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and the state Division of Civil Rights.

Jackson Township Council President Rob Nixon said “We all agree that of accusations those comments that realtors are not only were blockbusting communities reprehensible but have a tinge of and the possible illegal nat u re illegality about of comments in them.” a series of vid–Jackson Township eos from rabbis Council President spea k i ng at a Rob Nixon convention, discussing the Ocean County area: “A series of videos found their way onto social media, and those videos strongly indicated what I think many of us had feared or have attempted to prove, and that is there seems to be a cohesive attempt to blockbust our neighborhoods, to look at Jackson as a place to be taken over, or to use limited liability companies and real estate (Complaint - See Page 5)

Jackson Seeks Reimbursement For Waived Veterans Fees

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The Township is seeking reimbursement from the state when waiving construction permit fees for some veterans.

Veterans who are 100 percent permanently disabled through a service-related disability can have his construction surcharge fee waived. The construction fees waived must pertain to “any construction, reconstruction, alteration, or improvement designed and undertaken solely to promote accessibility by the disabled veteran to his

own living unit,” Ordinance 16-16 states.

The waiver may also be sought by a “spouse, parent, sibling, or guardian of the disabled veteran” for the purpose of improving the veteran’s primary residence.

According to Lisa Ryan of the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Governor Chris Christie signed into law an amendment to the state’s uniform construction code in 2015 allowing municipalities to waive fees for certain disabled veterans.

(Veterans - See Page 20)

TWO COUNTY PARKS CLOSER TO FULLY RE-OPENING

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Two parks destroyed

by Super Storm Sandy are finally seeing repairs, but neither will reopen closed facilities this summer.

Michael Mangum, director of Ocean County Parks and Recreation, spoke to The Manchester Times about the progress of two county parks, Cattus Island and Berkeley Island.

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However, the Center is under repairs at the moment.

“We have a contractor in there working on the restoration of the building and that phase is nearing completion,” Mangum said. “Once the contractor is out of there, we will be installing exhibits and reopening (Parks - See Page 4)

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the building.”

T he build i ng completely f looded during Super Stor m Sandy, destroying everything from the furniture to the electric to the exhibits. And then the mold set in. The county turned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance.

“One of the issues with the building is it sits on an unusual foundation. It’s not a simple matter of raising the building.

We had to get structural engineers to evaluate everything. It sits on a slab that’s in the middle of the building but the exterior is pilings. It would have been extremely expensive to raise the building that way,” Mangum said.

“Plus, if the building had been raised, it would have created an EPA issue, because it sits in a wetlands area and we would not be allowed to build that building where it is now with the current environmental regulations.”

The solution, he said, was to “mitigate future damage.”

“We stripped everything off in the m idd le, ever y t h i ng went to do t he studs. If it was f looded again, basically we could just clean the water out, dry it out, and just reopen it. There’s no more carpet, no more tiles, no more ‘normal’ sheetrock. That was incor porated in redesign of building,” he said.

Some repor ts have circulated that the building would be ready for sum-

mer. However, Mangum said that was never the case. Once the contractor is finished, which should be soon, it will take at least another month for Mangum and his in-house crew to install exhibits. He hopes the building will be open by autumn.

One silver lining is this: the building will f inally be American’s with Disabilities Act compliant. The original building was built around 1980, Mangum said, before ADA. Bringing the building up to code was cost prohibitive.

“We’re still looking on a handicap boardwalk. The bathrooms were not ADA compliant when the stor m hit, so basically on our redesign we made sure to make everything ADA compliant. The ramp going in was not ADA compliant, so we had reorient that,” Mangum said. “It was an opportunity to fix all those deficiencies that were built into the original building that were not easily f ixed. The inside of the new building is also laid out a bit differently done that way to address those issues.”

The upfront cost of the $2 million project is being covered by the county.

FEMA will reimburse most, but not all, the costs.

Cattus Island is open seven days from dawn to dusk.

Berkeley Island County Park “That one is a lot more complicated than Cattus Island,” Mangum said.

One hundred percent of this park’s

i nf rast r uct u re was d amaged or de stroyed during Super Storm Sandy. The park has been closed since then, only opening a small portion of the park in a limited window. It remained completely closed all this year through summer.

“During the storm wind blew from the south, then the east, then it came around to the north, then the northwest, so we literally got damage from every kind of wind switch during the hurricane,” Mangum said.

“T he shore li ne was eroded back on the south side and on the nor th side. The entry on the north side was destroyed and the south side we lost the south parking lot along the mouth of Cedar Creek which is right on the bay,” he said. “What happens is it was owned by the county before the storm, but once it becomes f looded by county water it becomes state repair land. You can’ just rebuilt the shore line, it’s not that simple.”

A bid was awarded back in 2014 for engineering and design services. The country is currently accepting bids for the construction phase. It’s estimated that the work will take 395 days, give or take due to weather and other circumstances beyond a contractor’s control.

Mangum said he hopes to see a contract awarded by the end of August, at which point the county will release reconstruction costs.

According to the county’s parks and recreation website: “Immediately after the stor m we par tnered with the

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Barnegat Bay Par tnership and Stevens Institute of Technology to incorporate new design and construction strategies including the use of living shorelines. Living shorelines mimic natural conditions by using nature’s own time-tested examples along with a small component of engineered structures like breakwaters and shoals. The result is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly shoreline. The most obvious benefit is a beautiful shoreline with native plants; but the ecological benefits include the creation of habitat for shellfish, fish, birds, and mam mals. Living shorelines also improve the water quality by capturing runoff and providing for benef icial bacteria and other organisms. The long-term benefits include a stable, resilient shoreline that is able to withstand and recover from future storms.”

“What that does, once we can do that, it makes sense to fix the rest of the park, because it doesn’t make sense to fix the rest of the park and not worry about the shoreline. We couldn’t even get people into the park safely,” Mangum said.

The park is a peninsula that juts out into Barnegat Bay.

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transactions as a way to try to less than subtly force people into staying in town. We all agree that those comments are not only reprehensible but have a tinge of illegality about them,” Nixon said.

The township viewed those videos and contacted the DOJ and state Division of Civil Rights as a result, he said.

Nixon continued: “Jackson Township, having viewed those videos, have filed a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and the State Division of Civil Rights. We sent them links to the videos and expressed our comments that it is very concerning that, and our residents have been subject to this improper and extraordinarily disturbing activity. I think we’d all agree, our residents don’t need to be ‘taken over.’ This is a town that is wonderful, it’s welcoming, it’s made up of every race, creed, ethnicity, all living very happily together in really, an amazing place. …We welcome everyone in this community. But we certainly won’t stand by, and we haven’t.”

Nixon said the formal complaint is part of a response the township is taking to these issues and other quality-of-life concerns.

“If you look at the ordinances we’ve passed that have focused on quality of life issues.

Focusing on improper uses of residences and addressing the landlord issue and limited liability companies purchasing properties using P.O. boxes, we have done our level best to address what we can address at this level of government. We had to take the

The Jackson Times, August 6, 2016, Page 5 next step, and that is to file this complaint with the federal government and the state government,” said the council president.

The videos are from a November 2015 Agudah Convention at Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn. Three speakers—Rabbi Avrohom Jaffe, Rabbi Shmuel Lefkowitz, and Rabbi Avrohom Binyomin Spira—gave a talk under the heading “Growing Pains: Responding to challenges of the explosive expansion of our communities.”

Binyomin was asked to speak in Yiddish about the “Jersey City Initiative”; however, most of the other talks were presented in English with a mix of Yiddish.

NJTVonline.org wrote back in April about Jersey City: “We have been documenting the dramatic evolution that is reshaping Jersey City — physically and culturally, mostly downtown, where condo towers are replacing empty lots.

Brownstones refurbished into million dollar homes. Cafes and restaurants replacing dollar stores. But in the inner city — in the heart of the black community — an inf lux of Orthodox Jews have been arriving on Martin Luther King Drive over the last several months, and their presence is being noticed.”

The comment that sparked outrage in Jackson was made by Lef kowitz, who called for young families priced out of their majority Chareidi neighborhoods and towns to look to neighboring towns for cheaper housing. Howell NJ Strong posted a page from the July 29 Lakewood Shopper that urged young families moving from basement apartments to a house

that have been priced out Lakewood, to look into Brick, Howell, Toms River and Jackson.

“One of the simple answers is that people have to be a little bit of shtickle pioneer in order to go into areas that... to keep expanding the envelope within Brooklyn, within Lakewood, and the other areas,” Lef kowitz said.

The argument has come down to what exactly does “shtickle” mean? An online Jewish lexicon says it can mean “a small amount; a little” or “designation of second-class status, when applied to rabbis or other professionals.”

Hamodia, The Daily Newspaper of Torah Jewry, published an article July 28 saying Jewish leaders rebutted and denied accusations of blockbusting.

“Jackson Township’s complaint about a ‘blockbusting-style plan’ and ‘decree’ ostensibly plotted by representatives of Agudath Israel of America is totally groundless,” Hamodia writes that Rabbi Avi Schnall, Agudah’s New Jersey director, said. “There is no such plan, no such decree. Encouraging members of Agudath Israel’s growing constituency to consider affordable housing opportunities in new neighborhoods is simple sound advice.”

Lef kowitz weighed in as well.

“Someone, who does not speak Yiddish, misled the public. ‘Shtickle pioneer,’ in Yiddish, means that the pioneer is a small pioneer and adverse to risk. ‘Groise pioneer’ means that you are a big pioneer and ready to take big risks,” Hamodia

reports Lef kowitz saying.

Hamodia also repor ts that “Rabbi Schnall called the idea of an investigation by authorities “a farce” and said he was certain the Justice Department will respond accordingly. ‘For the leaders of Jackson’s government bodies to make such rash claims stokes the already contentious feelings of many in the community,” said Rabbi Schnall. “Elected officials are held to a higher standard… I think the council would have a hard time taking these steps if they were directed at any other minority group.’”

Nixon said as the Council and Administration learns more, he will keep the public apprised of where things stand.

The videos can be found at yourconvention.org/convention-videos.

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Editorial Rain Or Not, Water Conservation A Good Idea

Manchester has them: lawn-watering restrictions all summer long.

It’s a conservation measure as lawn watering reached record high use recently.

On the f lipside, the impact of overwatering lawns where heavy amounts of fertilizer or pesticides were applied can create storm water runoff pollution in our waterways.

Adding into this equation is how in 2002, New Jersey was hit by drought, with an inundation of messages and rules on water use.

This year, the word “drought” is no longer on the tip of everyone’s tongue. That, at least, is a classic Good Thing.

But the lack of a deep drought does not mean residents should feel comfortable treating water as if it springs from an endless well. It doesn’t.

Common sense and an eye for the future should prevail. Waste can only come back to bite our collective behind

in the end. Even with water levels fairly comfortable at the moment, Mother Nature can reverse course. Because of the area’s dense, active summer population and the fact that we rely heavily on rainfall to keep water levels adequate, it doesn’t take more than a short dry spell to drop water supplies back to drought levels.

The summer is not yet over. Keep that in mind when using water this summer. It’s an experience we can all share to make conservative water use habits just a bit easier to swallow. And even more important, think about the droughts of years to come. Ocean County and its population are not getting any smaller. We need all the water we can get.

For more information on the drought situation in New Jersey, if any, and any restrictions in effect, visit state.nj.us/ dep/drought/index.html or call 800-4-ITS-DRY.

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Letters To The Editor More Transparency Needed In Medical Billing The Out of Network Transparency Act would help protect us from surprise medical bills. It would crack down on unfair medical billing practices that hurt consumers by charging high, unregulated prices for services outside of health insurance networks.

However, the opposition from highly paid specialists and for-profit hospital owners is threatening to stop the bill in its tracks.

Thousands of New Jerseyans get hit with shocking, unfair medical bills that they cannot afford and they have little or no leverage to negotiate with powerful and wealthy health care providers.

The provisions of A1952 that health care facilities and providers disclose their network status and the estimated costs of services to consumers, and that carriers disclose up-to-date lists of health care facilities and in-network providers. These provisions will establish improvements in transparency.

AARP supports the bill’s provisions that hold consumers harmless when they receive emergency care or have a scheduled procedure at an in-network facility, only to find out after the fact that one or more of the health professionals were out-ofnetwork. This must stop.

Consumers need fair treatment.

Lilyan Cralle AARP New Jersey

Tribal Socialism The writer who proposes eliminating the property tax (June 11, Letter to the Editor) by replacing it with a communal do-it-yourself system of residents contributing their labor and goods in cooperation with fellow residents is describing what has been termed “tribal socialism.”

It is a system of communal self-preservation which has had success in small rural tribal areas, sects and communes, but not in larger, complex townships, cities, counties and states.

Those require equipment, services and construction too great for the simple cooperation of citizens unable or unwilling to handle them. That is the role of government and businesses able to pay for the specialized labor necessary to cope.

Paid labor, far from being the writer’s “forced socialism” (a term more accurately applied to the abovementioned self-preservation), is a facet of our capitalist economy.

Avram Shapiro Whiting

Affordable Care Act Success The National Health Interview Survey report is further proof that our country has made undeniable and historic strides thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The uninsured rate fell to 9.1 percent in 2015, making it the first year in our nation’s history that fewer than 1 in 10 Americans lacked health insurance, and the report documents the progress we’ve made expanding coverage across the country.

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Meanwhile, premiums for employer coverage, Medicare spending and health care prices have risen at exceptionally slow rates. Our country ought to be proud of how far we’ve come and where we’re going.

The Affordable Care Act made everyone’s insurance better, not just the people who have coverage through the Marketplace or even the 20 million people who have coverage because of the law.

Today in America, there’s a father who can no longer be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition; a mother who can no longer be charged more because she’s a women; and a child who can stay on their parent’s plan up to age 26. Those rules benefit millions of people, and thankfully, they’re now part of the fabric of America.

There’s still more work to do as we build a health care system that works for everyone and results in better care, smarter spending, and healthier people. But our country is unequivocally on stronger footing today because of the Affordable Care Act. That’s progress to celebrate.

Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell U.S. Dept Health & Human Services

Mental Health Reform Needed An important start to making comprehensive mental health reform a reality in America is H.R. 2646. This legislation is a critical step forward toward treating mental illnesses like every other chronic disease.

The bill would promote early identification and intervention, fund new innovation grants and new programs for children, invest in suicide prevention, create a council that will be tasked with developing a plan to reduce incarceration, reduce homelessness for people with mental illness, and promote integration of health and behavioral health services, among other initiatives.

The time to act is now, take the few minutes needed to call your legislator and tell them you support this bill, which will improve the lives for many who

are living with mental illness and would like to see it passed before the August recess.

Michele Green-Ferrante Program Director Mental Health Association In Ocean-County

Congressman’s Hateful Words

A few weeks ago, America watched the largest mass shooting in American history in Orlando and the target were LGBT Americans. After the shooting, our Congressman, Chris Smith, offered his prayers. What many do not realize is that our community is represented by Congressman, Chris Smith, a religious extremist that uses his position to promote hate and violence against gay Americans.

In 2015 at a human rights meeting in Africa, Smith announced that gay rights are not human rights. “I am a strong believer in traditional marriage and I do not construe homosexual rights as human rights,” Smith said. Last year, in response to the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Smith co-sponsored legislation enabling groups and individuals to deny services to NJ gay couples on the basis of their religious beliefs along with one other NJ Rep Scott Garrett. The First Amendment Defense Act that Smith sponsored would prevent federal retaliation against organizations or individuals that refuse to serve same sex couples citing their religious beliefs. Smith said, “The First Amendment Defense Act is designed to ensure that all Americans, and faith-based organizations in particular, are protected from government discrimination based on their moral and religious convictions.”

When a senior member of Congress announces that gay humans are not the same as other humans and sponsors discriminatory legislation based on personal religious ideology, he is promoting hate and ultimately violence. Smith should be held accountable for his bigotry, we have the power to hold him accountable in November.

Sue Perrin Manalapan

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

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By Mayor Michael Reina

Enjoy New Spray Park & Stay Safe Outdoors

JACKSON – Many people look forward to the summer months for the longer days and shorter nights, the BBQs, the beach and swimming. During this time of year, there is so much to do.

However, it’s the kids that

really look forward to it.

They get to sleep in late, go to bed later and play outside with no worries of homework and quizzes.

That’s why I am so pleased that our Spray Park is finally complete and open for the public’s enjoyment.

OCEAN COUNTY – A continual downward slide in the state grant funding used to operate Ocea n Ride has resulted in key changes to Ocean County’s public transportation system so it can continue to provide essential ridership services in particular t o t he elde rly a nd t he disabled. “ L e t m e a s s u r e yo u that we are committed to maintaining a high quality transportation system and we will continue to seek creative ways to sustain it, while holding down costs and managing the anticipated future reductions in the Casino grant,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Transportation Ser vices Depar tme nt , d u r i ng a pu bl ic hearing on the state grant application.

Ocean County will apply to NJ Transit for continued funding under the Senior

Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance program, which revenues are derived from casino revenues.

NJ Transit notified Ocean Cou nt y the anticipated grant amount for f iscal year 2017 is $1,307,858, a decrease of $97,103.

“The grant represents a major resource in terms of the cou nt y’s overall transportation budget accounting for 33 percent of the an nu al budget,” said Dav id L. Fit zgerald, director of the Ocean Cou nt y Tra nspor t at ion Department.

Haines noted the county’s contribution for the service accounts for roughly $2.9 m illion, wh ich represents more than 53 percent of Ocean Ride’s total budget.

Fitzgerald said casino f u nd s u se d t o sup p or t Ocea n R ide pea ked i n 2008 and since that time Ocean Cou nt y has lost about $1.5 million in an-

There was quite a bit of chatter about the park on social media while in the constr uction phase, but since completion, I can see that the residents are really enjoying the park with their young children.

It offers a free activity

that is fun and refreshing for the children, minus the chaos and lines typically associated with a large theme park.

Another favorite outdoor activity during this time of year is fi reworks. Fireworks can be very danger-

ous if not handled properly and should always be left to the professionals.

Parents should also keep in mind that sparklers, although they seem innocent, are extremely hot and dangerous as well.

If any residents have any

OC Finds Ways To Keep Ocean Ride Moving Ahead nual awards, going from $2.8 million to approximately $1.3 million.

“This has resulted in us thoroughly reviewing all aspects of this service,” Hai ne s said . “A nd t he Ocean Ride staff has developed smart strategies to keep this transportation system functioning so it continues to be beneficial to our residents.”

Haines said that following a thorough review of the proposed 2017 grant funding with Fitzgerald, Ocea n Cou nt y Ad m i nistrator Carl Block and Chief Financial Off icer Julie Tarrant a spending plan that would avoid reductions in services next year was developed.

The review resulted in reduci ng the employee fringe benefit rate to 40 percent, a 24 percent reduction.

“This rate reduction of more than a third of the full rate translates into a $200,000 savings under

the salary and wage portion of the grant budget,” Haines said. “This fringe rate reduction will allow the transportation department to cover all 2017 projected existing personnel and services, freeing up operating money for other line items such as bus repair and maintenance and will actually help fund the purchase of two new minibuses.”

G r a nt f u nd s cove r a portion of the operational expenses, repairs and maintenance, minigrant program, reserve a ride program, fixed bus service, veterans’ transportation and other services of Ocean Ride.

In an effort to maximize its funding, Ocean Count y has made impor tant upgrades to its transportation software system, including new on board t ablet s i n t he veh icles making it more efficient for drivers and more helpful for its ridership. In

addition the department continues to monitor all ser vice levels for eff iciencies.

Speakers at the June 16 public hea r i ng of fered t hei r pr aise for Ocea n Ride noting that it made a difference in the lives of many seniors and the disabled living in Ocean County.

Linwood McWilliams of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey said the ser vices provided were appreciated by the Caregiver Organizations.

“It’s nice to have a service we can rely on for our seniors,” he said.

Walt e r P re st on , who serves as vice chairman of the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities, highlighted the importance of partnerships which help make Ocean Ride successful.

“With the support of the Board of Freeholders, the

Mayor Michael Reina quest ions or concer ns, call the office and I will be happy to address them.

Advisory Committee and the Ocean Ride staff we are all working together to do what is best for the people of Ocean County,” Preston said.

D on Lip pi nc ot t Jr., of Community Services Inc., t he c ou nt y’s nut r it ion program provider called Ocean Ride “an absolute lifesaver.”

“The seniors who are homebou nd de pend on you for doctor’s visits and the opportunity to just get out of the house for a little while,” he said. “You’re doing a great job.”

In 2015, Ocean Ride provided 313,167 trips.

“It’s important we work to minimize the negative effects reduced casino funding has on Ocean County’s transpor tation system,” Haines said. “Our Ocean Ride staff works to make certain we are providing the best service possible within the current const raints of a sh r in k ing budget.”

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Officials: Stay Safe In The Heat

JACKSON – The Jackson Business Administrator has provided some safety tips for residents to survive the warmer weather.

Avoid the heat – Stay out of the heat and indoors as much as possible. Spend time in an air conditioned space.

Dress for the heat – Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing that covers as much skin as possible. On exposed skin, use a sunscreen lotion with a high SPF rating.

Drink for the heat – People should drink plenty of water and natural juices, even if they don’t feel thirsty. Even under moderately strenuous outdoor activity, the rate a body can absorb fluids is less than the rate it loses water due to perspiration.

Do not drink in the heat – Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages, which can cause dehydration.

Eat for the heat – Eat small meals more often.

Avoid foods that are high in protein because they increase metabolic heat.

Living in the heat – Slow down, reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities such as running, biking and yard work when it heats up.

Do not leave children in a closed vehicle – Don’t do this even for a few minutes. Deaths from heat occur almost every summer when children are left in a closed, hot vehicle. When outdoors, protect small children from the sun, their skin is sensitive.

Help pets keep cool – Make sure animals has access to shade and a water bowl full of cold, clean water. As with children, do not leave pets in a closed vehicle. Pets don’t tolerate heat well because they don’t sweat like humans.

Learn the symptoms of heat disorders and know how to give first aid.

Moms Club To Hold School Supply Drive

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Area Moms Club is holding a “Pack The Sack” School Supply Drive through August 20.

Donated items will be distributed to New Egypt students in need. It is requested that only new supplies be donated.

Items requested include backpacks with no wheels, two-pocket folders, one inch three-ring binders, mechanical and regular pencils, index cards, loose-leaf paper, pens, erasers, pocket dividers, highlighters, children’s scissors, one to

three subject spiral notebooks, markers, glue bottles and sticks, composition notebooks, colored pencils, Post It notes, tissues, pencil sharpeners, smocks, hand sanitizer, pencil boxes and bags, rulers, book covers, crayons (24 count box), model TI-34 II calculators and earbuds.

Drop off locations: Plumsted Library, New Egypt Marketplace, New Egypt Post Office, Plumsted Pharmacy and Salon Bliss.

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Local Teens Celebrate Milestones

–Photo courtesy Koopman family JACKSON – Kierstin Koopman, a graduate from the Performing Arts Academy’s Class Of 2016, with longtime friend and Ladacin Network Class of 2016 graduate Billy August, both from Jackson.

Rotary Club To Honor Past President At Golf Tournament

JACKSON – The Rotary Club of Jackson will host its Ninth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Westlake Golf and Country Club. This event will be held in the memory of Mike Gormley, the club’s immediate past president.

Gormley was killed in an auto accident on July 14 while driving to the Rotary Club’s meeting.

The Jackson Rotary has decided to specially dedicate one hole in the tournament to Mike

Gormley’s name. The club will solicit funds for an ongoing scholarship to be presented to a graduating Jackson Township High School senior. The hope is that enough money will be donated to this cause that the scholarship fund will be a continuing facet of the tournament in the future.

Anyone wishing to donate to this scholarship fund can send a check to the Michael Gormley Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 751, Jackson, NJ 08527.

Sunday Sprouting Sessions At Community Garden

NEW EGYPT – Each month the Plumsted Township Community Garden will host a free community get together that will feature demonstrations of different garden/outdoor skills, such as canning, pumpkin carving, pickling and patio gardening.

The community garden is located on the grounds of the Plumsted Presbyterian Church, 14 Front St.

These community events meet on the first Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. They are rain or shine. If it rains, the event will move inside.

Sign up on the garden’s sign-up sheet or visit the garden’s Facebook page for more information and to receive the monthly schedule.

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Ocean County College Foundation To Hold Golf Outing

JACKSON – The Ocean County College Foundation is holding its 15th Annual Golf Outing at Pine Barrens Golf Club on September 20. The golf outing will feature “Beat the Pro” and “Putting” contests. The event will be held rain or shine.

The entry fee is $325 per player. This fee includes lunch, use of driving range before the shotgun start, green fees, golf cart and a golf gift.

An awards and cocktail reception in the clubhouse will immediately follow the afternoon tournament.

Soft spikes and golf attire are required.

“In our first 14 years, we raised over $750,000 to support the students of Ocean County College and we have set our sights

on a goal of $50,000 for this year,” said Michael B. York, golf outing chairman, OCC Foundation. “By providing students with excellent educational opportunities, it opens a new world of possibilities and paves the way for their future success.”

Individuals and businesses may lend support by becoming a sponsor. All sponsors receive recognition in the reception program; in addition, depending on level of sponsorship, this may also include name prominently displayed at golf outing, entry fees for a foursome or twosome, tee sponsor and Mulligans.

The registration deadline is August 29. To register as a player or sponsor, call the OCC Foundation at 732-255-0492.

Township Explains Unpaved Residential Roads JACKSON – Jackson Township posted the history behind some of its residential roads not being paved, in its latest edition of “The Voice,” its quarterly newsletter to residents.

Years ago builders offered non-paved streets to buyers, which at the time appealed to those looking for a true rural setting.

As time passed these buyers sold their homes and moved on, new buyers pur-

chased homes on these roads wondering why they were not paved. Some residents to this day opt to keep the roads unimproved.

Some roads are in the Pinelands, which require additional regulations and approvals and some are simply private roads. Regardless of the reason for the unimproved roads (other than the private roads), the township has maintained the grading and plowing of these roads.

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Elks Announces Fluke Tournament Winners

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Elks held its Annual Fluke Tournament on July 23.

The winner of this year’s tournament in the power boat division was Neil Pisane of Ocean Port with a fish that weighed that 10.6 pounds. Second place went to Ed McCormick of Belmar with a fish weighed 9.4 pounds. Third place went to Larry Valdez of Toms River with a fish that weighed 9.1 pounds. Fourth place went to Bob Wolowitz of Point Pleasant Beach with a fish that weighed 8.3 pounds; he was also the Elk member winner. Fifth place went to Bill Lammiers of Point Pleasant with a fish that weighed 8.2 pounds. Sixth place went to Nick Naperski of Point Peasant with a fish that weighed 7.9 pounds. Seventh place went to Brandon Cannoli of Brick with a

fish that weighed 7.8 pounds. The Youth Prize went to Andrew Kline of Jackson with a fish weighing 5 pounds.

In the kayak division, fi rst place for the longest fish was Ed Smith of Deptford with a 21-3/4 inch long fluke. Second place went to Diane Dixon of Freeport, N.Y. with a 20 inch fluke and third place was Justin Scharaldi of Manalapan with a 19 inch fluke.

For a longest combined three fluke, fi rst place was Chris Baggot of Shark River Hills with a total of 60.5 inches, second place was John White of Ocean Township with a total of 57.25 inches and third place was Charlie Labar of Philadelphia, PA with a total of 54.75 inches.

The prize for most caught species was Chris Baggot of Shark River Hills.

Police Warn Parents To Use Caution At Park

PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Police Department has been receiving complaints of drug paraphernalia being found at the Plumsted Township recreational fields, specifically the playground.

Det. Alan Mantz and K-9 Officer Nani searched the area and discovered numerous heroin related drug paraphernalia. It has been collected and destroyed.

The police department urges residents to use caution at the park and not leave children unattended. The department also asks the public to report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1.

Residents should contact the Plumsted Township Police Criminal Investigations Bureau at 609-758-7077 if they have anything else to disclose to the department.

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Jackson Grant To Pay For Trial Upgrades

JACKSON – A new information kiosk and digital nature trail will be added to the Purple Heart Trail in Jackson. This is possible due to a $1,300 grant recently awarded to the Jackson Environmental Commission by the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC).

The ANJEC Open Space Stewardship grant program provides small grants of up to $1,500 each to New Jersey environmental commissions to support projects that advance local open space stewardship and raise awareness about the environmental commission’s role in the community.

The Jackson Environmental Commission is collaborating with the Jackson Pathfinders on the project. The Pathfinders is a community volunteer group that has been working to create, maintain and promote trails and open space in Jackson since 1999.

The new kiosk funded by the grant will provide orientation and safety information to people using the Purple Heart Trail, which is located in the township-owned Bunker Hill Bogs property on East Veterans Highway.

The new self-guided digital nature walk will provide visitors with information about the history and wildlife of Bunker Hill Bogs, one of many former cranberry growing operations in Jackson. A QR code on each sign will enable smart phone users to scan the code and link directly to the Jackson Pathfinders website, jacksonpathfinders.org, to read more while walking the trail.

The ANJEC-funded project will add new features to previous trail improvement work funded by a NJ Recreational Trail Program grant about 10 years ago. That project included construction of a gravel parking lot, birding platform, benches and a canoe/kayak launch area.

Construction of the new kiosk and digital sign stations will begin in the fall. Community members interested in helping with the project can contact the Jackson Pathfinders at info@ jacksonpathfinders.org, or attend one of their monthly meetings held on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Jackson municipal building.

Church Holds Sunday Services At Municipal Building NEW EGYPT – The Bible Baptist Church is currently holding all Sunday Services at the Plumsted Township Municipal Building.

The municipal building is located at 121 Evergreen Road.

Upcoming Board Of Education Meeting

NEW EGYPT – The Plumsted Township School District will have a Board of Education meeting on August 10 at New Egypt High School IMC, 117 Evergreen Road.

The meeting shall commence at 6:30 p.m. for the executive session, where public comment is permitted, though no action will be taken.

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JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Clean Communities program present Jackson Day on September 10. Jackson Day will begin at 11 a.m. at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park.

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The township is also looking for those who’d be interested in becoming an event sponsor.

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repeat; Thou shall not speak in competition with something else (running water, TV, etc.); Thou shall get the attention of the person with a hearing problem; Thou shall try to speak face to face at all times; Thou shall remove obstructions while speaking (your hand, cigar, etc.); They shall try to speak distinctly and slowly and Thou shall try to be patient at all times.

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For emergency cases, call 732-505-HELP. Ocean County Hunger Relief encourages clients in need of emergency food assistance to apply for “food stamps” (SNAPS) online at njhelps.org or calling 732-349-1500 and asking for the “food stamps” department.

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It’s such a simple question and yet, I bet your own opinion of how you feel matters little to your doctors. It’s quite frequent that you’re told not to worry about your health if a lab test comes back as “normal.” The assumption is made that nothing’s wrong. New research suggests that how you feel is a more reliable indicator of future illness than your labs.

Researchers from Rice University in Texas have reason to believe that how you feel holds greater value than blood tests do. I concur. If you were talking to me, I would trust what you tell me more than I do any piece of paper from a lab because of a dozen reasons.

For one, the reference ranges on labs are often bad because they were determined by a sick population. Your blood samples may not have been centrifuged long enough. Maybe it wasn’t refrigerated in transit. There are so other reasons too.

This reminds me of a one-man experiment I did recently. I wanted to see what happens when you use two different labs to measure the same thing. We tested Sam’s c4a levels, an inflammatory biomarker. Quest determined the level to be 9,725 and Labcorp said it was 319. Can you see how messed up your treatment regimen will be if you rely solely on labs?

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So when I read the research conducted by Dr. Kyle Murdock, Dr. Christopher Fagunde and the rest of their team, it made a ton of sense to me.

The truth is: Physicians should stop telling you everything is fine when your labs are “normal” and you are sitting there in tears trying to explain that something is wrong.

You should not be ignored if you’re not feeling any better on medication.

They should trust you. And you should trust your instinct more. This is not an excuse to go all hypochondriac on me okay? I’m just saying if you feel bad, keep digging at what the root cause is. I’m also hoping you don’t go order a cheeseburger and fries to celebrate your “normal” cholesterol.

According to Dr. Christofer Fagundes, a professor of psychology at Rice University, “When a patient says, ‘I don’t feel like my health is very good right now,’ it’s a meaningful thing with a biological basis, even if they don’t show symptoms.”

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JACKSON – The following information was provided by Jackson Township Police for incidents through July 17.

On July 15 at 10:47 a.m., a resident of West Pleasant Grove Road reported an unknown person or persons had obtained his debit card information and used it to make purchases.

On July 15 at 11 p.m., Police Officer Keith French conducted a motor vehicle stop near the WaWa on North Countyline Road.

During the course of the investigation, a juvenile male was taken into custody for the unlawful possession of a weapon when it was discovered he was in possession of a knife while currently on probation. It was also discovered that the male was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license. A

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second juvenile male was taken into custody when marijuana was located on his person. The matters will be forwarded to the family court.

On July 15, patrol officers also responded to and investigated six motor vehicle crashes in the township and arrested four persons on outstanding arrest warrants.

On July 16 at 2:19 p.m., officers and First Aid responded to a residence on Rococo Court on the report of a possible overdose. Observations were made of heroin use at the scene and two doses of Narcan were administered to an unconscious 27 year old male. The male regained consciousness and refused further medical treatment.

While on patrol at Six Flags Great Adventure on July 16, Police Officer Shane Davis was

approached by a female who reported being assaulted by a male subject. The investigation led to the arrest of a 28 year old male resident of New York. He was charged with simple assault and later lodged in the Ocean County Jail when he was unable to post bail.

At 6 p.m. on July 16, officers and first aid responded to a residence on Vath Street on the report of a 21 year old male who was unconscious after reportedly using heroin. Narcan was administered to the male and after a short while, he regained consciousness. He refused further medical treatment.

After 7 p.m. on July 16, police and emergency personnel responded to a residence on Denise Drive on the report of a structure fire. It was discovered that a detached garage contain-

ing several vehicles was fully engulfed in flames. The fire was later determined to be non-suspicious.

On July 16, patrol officers also responded to and investigated two motor vehicle crashes in the township and arrested two persons on outstanding arrest warrants.

On July 16, patrol officers also responded to and investigated six motor vehicle crashes in the township and arrested three persons on outstanding arrest warrants.

On July 17 at 10:39 a.m., a resident of Calendula Court reported that unknown suspect(s) damaged fencing on their property.

On July 17 at noon, a resident of Cook Road reported that an unknown suspect opened a Verizon account in their name.

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• Occurring during certain activities (such as walking for lumbar stenosis) and/or positions (such as standing upright for lumbar stenosis) • The pain is relieved by rest (sitting or lying down) and/or any flexed forward position.

There are many cases involving spinal stenosis where the person does not present with any symptoms at all. However, more times than not, a person will show signs and symptoms

of spinal stenosis which differ from one region of the spine to the other. More specifically, signs and symptoms for the cervical spine can be weakness, and or numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, as well as local pain in the neck. In lumbar stenosis, the spinal nerves become compressed and can produce symptoms of sciatica, such as numbness and tingling, and or pain radiating into the buttock and legs.

CAN SPINAL STENOSIS BE TREATED?

The answer is, yes, spinal stenosis can be treated with several different methods, most of which do not require surgery. Courses of treatment include Physical Therapy, activity modification, epidural injections, and medication.

cured or managed with non-invasive treatments. In some cases an orthopedic surgeon will have to perform surgery to decrease the compression of the nerves that exit the vertebrae. This course of treatment is usually done as a last resort if the non-invasive courses of treatment have failed.

Spinal stenosis can be a very painful and debilitating condition, but it can be treated. If you suffer from neck or low back pain, you should talk to your physician or make an appointment with an orthopedist to be properly evaluated.

You and your physician should come up with a treatment plan that is safe and suitable for you.

Physical Therapy – A physical therapy program consisting of strengthening, stretching, modalities, and manual work from a licensed therapist is a great course of treatment to decrease or eliminate pain.

Activity Modification - Patients are usually counseled to avoid activities that worsen their spinal stenosis symptoms. For lumbar stenosis patients, certain positions are more comfortable such as flexed positions. Example would be getting relief when leaning over onto a shopping cart at the grocery store.

Epidural Injections – An epidural injection is a shot of cortisone into epidural space which can temporarily relieve symptoms of spinal stenosis.

This procedure would be performed by a licensed physician.

Medications – There are several medications that can help alleviate some of the pain that is caused by spinal stenosis, however it is always recommended that you consult with your physician prior to taking any medications.

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Use Alternate Means Of Travel Dear Joel, I have fi nally reached a time in my life where I can enjoy the fruits of my labor.

Both my wife and I are now reaching 70 and I have reached an age where I can start traveling. Traveling is a luxury that I deprived myself of until I felt comfortable spending the money. Here is my problem. Now that we have some extra dollars and free time, my wife will not join me in my dreams. She has been afraid of flying since we’ve met and refuses to give it a try. I assure her that it is the safest means of travel but to no avail. I want to start seeing the world.

Answer There is much in your letter to analyze.

I will start with “She has been afraid of flying since I met her.” You knew that this may have been a problem between the two of you but chose to marry her anyway. She obviously has other qualities that are appealing to you. There are courses, hypnosis and other methods of getting rid of such fears. Alan, I have no statistics but you can be certain that it works for many but not for others.

There is so much to see in our beautiful country. You can go on a bus or

t rain. There are organized tours that do a wonderf ul job of both.

Additionally, cruising, although once travel for the rich and famous only, has for decades been the best value of all in travel. There are many cruise lines that now leave from New Jersey, New York, Boston, Maryland and other nearby places. Alan, you can actually go around the world without getting on a plane.

Lastly, there are no rules that say that if you want to see India, Israel or Italy, that you can’t travel without your wife.

This feeling of it being her fault of your deprivation is simply not true. Once again, there are organized tours both for seniors and the general population.

Respectfully, stop make excuses and start packing. It isn’t your wife who is holding you back!

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said. “The thought that somebody can go buy a plane, go out to a field and start f lying is pretty ridiculous. I tried myself for a year-and-a-half until I found these guys and all I did was break airplanes.”

Martin said his group will bend over backwards to help out f lying novices.

“A new person will show up and the plane is not set up right, the balance is not right, we’ll take them through it and we have the ability to put them on a shared controller, and we can have them up in the air in 10 minutes, flying around,” Martin said. “They won’t necessarily be able to take off or land, but with a few lessons, they can learn to do it and it’s a blast.”

The group gives back in other ways, too.

“Ocean County Modelers is very active in our community. We donate each year to the Jackson Township high school scholarship fund, police PBA, fire and EMTs. Our community efforts reach many with training, demonstrations, and teaching our youth about aeronautics.

OCM is involved with several other community groups including Manchester High School, New Egypt Elementary

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The amendment defi nes disabled veterans as “a person who has the total and permanent inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment, including blindness, and shall include, but not be limited to, any resident of this State who is disabled pursuant to the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 416), or the federal Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 …or is rated as having a 60 percent disability or higher pursuant to any federal law administered by the United States Veterans’ Act.” The township code already allows for persons who are disabled to have these fees waived; however, the amendment allows for the township to apply for reimbursement through the state’s Department of Community Affairs.

A veteran’s disability status is determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. While there are various ways to have a 100 percent permanent disability rating, proof of that rating must be provided to be granted the fee waiver.

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School, local Cub Scouts and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) program. OCM members invest their time and talents to promote the sport and encourage our youth to pursue engineering and aeronautics,” Cook said.

There’s also an emphasis on veterans.

“OCM is dedicated to supporting our service men and women who have been wounded in our country’s military conf licts. We are proud to have supported the Wounded Warrior Project last year and the Disabled American Veterans this year,” Cook said.

OCM has been helping model airplane enthusiasts for 40 years. While it started as mainly a place to privately f ly and build the planes, the group started hosting f lying events in 1989. The group allows f lying for all scales of RC f lying, including giant scale, jets, sport, trainer, park f lyers, micro, helicopters, and drones.

Anyone wishing to join OCM must first belong to the AMA. The annual membership fee for OCM is $70. The group meets 7 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month, at the Manchester Municipal Complex, Colonial Drive.

For more information, visit ocmrc.us.

Tammori Petty told The Jackson Times, “the Department is currently working on a reimbursement process to implement this rule change.”

The township’s uniform construction code is outlined in Chapter 162 of the township code. There are numerous fees assessed, but most basic residential permits are a minimum of $80.

“This is specifically designed for access to the houses and so forth. I’d like to see it go a lot further, but I think we have to go along with it. The only regrets I have with any of this is we’ll have some, in my opinion, unscrupulous people who like to go after 100 percent veterans and see what they can do to stop it. I think there should be a law in place that to go after 100 percent veteran status, and they get no place, they should pay a very heavy fi ne. But this I concur with 100 percent,” Council Vice President Kenneth Bressi said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 6-aUGUST 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your motto may be “the more the merrier” as this week unfolds. The urge to experiment with new and different things may be more tempting than usual.

Your idea of what can be fun might amuse or intrigue less adventurous souls.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Manners mean everything. There is a tendency for authority figures to be exacting in the week ahead, with a requirement for formality and respect. Your ambitions may surge and social exchanges may have a businesslike air.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reserve judgment and make your own decisions. The attention of others can boost your spirits but it may be best to get all the facts before making a promise. Close companions may expect you to uphold high standards this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Congeniality and sociability is tempered by decorum as the week unfolds, so horseplay may be inappropriate. Remain organized and tend to the business at hand. Handle financial affairs with an eye on long term profits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You seem to have the golden touch. Use an opportunity to bind someone more closely who can enrich your life or your wallet. People you meet in the week to come could be especially helpful over the long term.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It might be a wonderful week to plant seeds for the future.

Promises that are made will very likely be honored and business plans will be well organized. Loved ones, however, may ask, “What’s in it for me?”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The sharpest

pencils haven’t yet done any work. You have a tendency to compare yourself to others, but shouldn’t feel let down by the comparison. In the week ahead be proud of your myriad accomplishments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships may shift to a new level and business alliances could undergo an important transition. You may become more aware of public opinion this week. Innovation under stressful circumstances is your biggest strength. sAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be confident of your accuracy when dealing with vague problems. In the week to come you may be motivated to be the best you can be.

Burn off some nervous energy by accepting an invitation for a change of scene.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Shakeups are quickly forgotten after the dice have been thrown. Make an effort to cooperate with everyone as this week unfolds. You and a partner must come to terms about a joint financial obligation or investment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The atmosphere may cool down when there are restrictions. Attention to detail is called for in the week ahead and you must show respect to those in control. However, you are quite capable of manipulating circumstances in your favor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a choice. You can fall prey to fear or promote understanding. In the week ahead you can tighten the bonds of key relationships or launch important initiatives with impunity. This might be a good time for a first date or meeting.

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By Wolfgang Puck Though you could hardly label me an Italian chef with a name like Wolfgang Puck, I can’t deny that some of my early fame was sparked by the gourmet California-style pizzas I began serving when I opened my first Spago back in 1982. Still, it surprises me even today when guests sing the praises of a recipe I never could have imagined would be associated with me. That recipe? Meatballs!

It wasn’t a very big leap, I must admit, to offering meatballs as a casual lunch specialty at Spago. Our guests loved them so much, though, that to this day they often demand the dish even when we dare to take it off the menu.

The recipe gets requested a lot, with people almost whispering when they ask me to “share the secrets” that make these meatballs so juicy and hearty tasting. But there really aren’t any earth-shaking secrets to divulge about these meatballs. The key to success is really about paying a lot of attention to easy-to-achieve little details that add up to something truly delicious and satisfying.

That starts with the way I make the meatballs extra light, moist and fluffy. A trick smart home cooks have used for ages: soaking bread in milk before adding it to the mixture. That mixture also includes onions and garlic, sauteed in olive oil to develop their sweetness and aroma, some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lots of chopped fresh herbs. And let’s not forget the meat! I use a mixture of beef, chicken and veal for a more complex flavor. Feel free to substitute any other ground meats you like.

The way I mix, shape and cook the meatballs plays an important role too. I use clean hands to combine the ingredients, which yields a lighter consistency as opposed to stirring with a heavy spoon. I shape the meatballs by hand, too, easing them into a simmering tomato sauce that slowly and flavorfully cooks them through without drying them out or hardening them the way frying or baking could.

Once the meatballs are done, you can serve them any way you like: solo, tucked inside long Italian sandwich rolls, or even on atop a mound of rice pilaf or creamy mashed potatoes. Of course, I like them best served the most traditional way: over pasta. But don’t give me spaghetti with such juicy, hearty meatballs. I prefer to use a sturdier pasta, like the dried strands known as bucatini. Top the whole thing with some freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley, and you’ll have a dish that could well bring you fame as a great Italian chef!

JUICY ITALIAN-STYLE MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH BUCATINI Serves 4 2 slices slightly stale firm white bread 1 cup (250 mL) milk

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground beef 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground chicken 12 to 14 ounces (360 to 400 g) ground veal 1 large cage-free egg 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 3 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh Italian parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 6 cups (1.5 L) store-bought tomato sauce 1 pound (500 g) dried bucatini or other dried pasta strands Break up the bread into a mixing bowl.

Add the milk, submerging the bread.

Leave the bread to soak for about 10 minutes.

Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, until glossy but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, put the ground beef, chicken and veal. Squeeze the milk from the soaked bread and add the bread to the meats, discarding the milk. Add the egg, thyme and oregano, half of the parsley, and the onion-garlic mixture.

Season with salt and pepper. Add half of the Parmesan. With clean hands, combine thoroughly.

Bring the tomato sauce to a simmer in a wide pan with high sides. Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Moistening your hands in the water as needed to prevent sticking, shape the meat mixture about 1/2 cup (125 mL) at a time into even balls, gently and carefully easing them into the sauce Partially cover the pan and simmer the meatballs gently, adjusting the heat as necessary, until they are cooked through, about 165 F (75 C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 45 minutes.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

Drain the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pasta and 2 tablespoons each of the remaining parsley and Parmesan; toss well. Spoon the meatballs and sauce on top, drizzle with some olive oil, and garnish with the last of the Parmesan and parsley. 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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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