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─Photo By Bob Vosseller (Top) Members of the Jackson PBA admit attendees to this year’s PBA Pig Roast presenting them with T-shirts and plastic mugs. (Right) Amvets Post #2 Lenny Bindos and Mike Canaley during the Pig Roast at the Amvets headquarters. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic carried over to 2021 but many familiar public events returned to live activities. During the year, public officials spoke their mind on state mandates
and parents made their voices heard loud and clear about the same issues during Board of Education meetings. The year began with a contentious Board of Education reorganization. When the dust cleared Tara Rivera
became president and Michael Walsh became boa rd v ice cou ncil president. Long time Board member Thomas Colucci resigned in Januar y. Amid a number of applicants, his seat was ultimately filled by John Spalthoff
in March. The pandemic may have caused a “hard knock life” for the cast and crew in 2020 but they were able to present two performances of “Annie Jr.” on stage. The summer program (Jackson - See Page 4)
COUNCIL PRAISES VOLUNTEERS
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials highlighted several volunteer groups in town at a recent meeting. Council Vice President Martin Flemming pointed out Ordinance 20-21 that concerned emergency medical services “to protect our emergency vehicles and keeping them helping our residents for emer-
gencies as opposed to corporations. It is a good ordinance for our town and I appreciate everyone’s backing on this.” The ordinance would fine any assisted living facilities or nursing homes that are found to be improperly calling for transportation by volunteer ambulance crews instead of using their own. This would be for patients or
residents in non-emergency situations, like going to a doctor for an appointment. “I’m always pestering ever yone about volunteering. We had a fundraiser the other night. We have a young lady in town with some medical issues and a bunch of her friends got together and volunteered and got several of our civic
organizations together and together those organizations raised about $50,000 for this lady,” Flemming added. “This tells you what volunteerism can do and you’ll know why I will never stop pestering you about it. He also shared a story about a fire that destroyed a house but a fund went up online to help the family.
Councilman Steve Chisholm commended the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company and their compatriots at the Millstone Fire Company for their role in a response at the Jackson Outlet Mall, and another time when they rescued a horse. “You may have seen videos of the horse running around. They did a great job of rescuing
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Parent Group Renews Call For Maskless Schools
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A small group of residents brought their concerns about COVID-19 pandemic related issues to the Board of Education’s last meeting of the year. Parents opposing masking in schools and fearing Governor Phil Murphy will eventually institute a vaccination mandate for students, recently positioned 50 pairs of shoes featuring notes on them to the Board, and various signs on the property of the school district’s administrative building. It was called Operation: Shoe Drop. A few days later they came out to the BOE meeting to voice their concerns. They questioned the school district’s 14-day quarantine policy. They also questioned what they said were inconsistencies in pandemic restrictions, such as mask breaks, and mask wearing during indoor physical education classes. (Masks - See Page 20)
Veterans Remembered In Wreath Laying Ceremonies
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Two local ceremonies recently commemorated the loss of those who served to protect America. They were among the 2,100 locations across the country to observe Wreaths Across America. The organization’s mission is to “honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.” WAA Mobile Education Exhibit Ambassador Stefan Brann told The Toms River Times that the “mission statement of Wreaths Across America is three simple words, ‘remember, honor, teach.’ When we talk about Wreaths Across America we talk about those words
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Continued From Page 1 ran for three weeks and provided students the chance to learn about aspects of musical theater production including vocal coaching, costuming, painting and set design. In September, members of Amvets Post #2 cooked up a lot of food during their annual Pig Roast which also served to remember the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. That same month members of the Knights of Columbus held their yearly family picnic which featured many activities for children and delicious food for everyone. The Eagle First Responder 5 Kilometer Run returned in September in Johnson Park. The event was created in 2020 as Gavin Kohute’s Eagle Scout project. He returned to coordinate the second one which benefitted several organizations including Scout Troops 204 and 402, the Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company Station 54 and Jackson Police Benevolent Association 168. An ongoing issue in the township which also carried on from previous years was code enforcement. Residents were vocal about their view that stronger actions needed to be taken. Some homes appeared to have crews working inside without permits while stop work orders were being ignored. Some houses weren’t being used as homes at all, but neighbors said they were only being used as houses of worship. Members of the Webb family received honors during a council meeting noting the accomplishments of 12-year-old William
Webb, a champion wrestler and his father William Sr. who had recently retired as a sergeant 1st Class in the U.S. Army. Meanwhile students of the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School were recognized for demonstrating their positive character being one of 325 schools honored by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona through the National Blue Ribbon Schools program. The Jackson Liberty Marching Band continued winning awards. They took first place and was crowned Best Overall Band at their first competition of the year. It wasn’t the last tournament they would win - it led to their joining their counterparts at Jackson Memorial High School in performing at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jackson Liberty High School Band Director Scott Katona called that occasion a day when “one town had one sound.” Performers of the two schools would also join forces during the last Board of Education meeting of the year held at Jackson Memorial High School. Jackson Township always remembers its veterans and the annual Wounded Warrior Escort parade was held in October starting off in front of the headquarters of the Jackson Police Department. Jackson Day was also a big event in the community that month. It returned after a year’s absence due to the coronavirus health crisis. It featured several musical performances, a number of food vendors and organizations that showcased their services. Many township Board of Education meetings featured discussion and debate
about quarantine protocols and masking by students and staff. Parents as well as Mayor Michael Reina and members of Township Council haven’t been shy in their criticism of Governor Phil Murphy calling his executive orders and mandates an act of overreach. During the months of autumn Jackson Township observed the 75th anniversary of the Jackson Police Department which coincided with the hiring of 10 new police officers marking the first time that the department numbered above 100 members. Old photos, patches, badges and other artifacts of the police department were on display at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library commemorating the milestone anniversary of the police department. The police department’s PBA hosted the annual Pig Roast at Pine Park in Lakewood once again. The event was well attended and was assisted by members of the Police Explorers organization made up of young
people who are interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement or simply wish to learn more about police work. In December, Jackson saw the departure of several familiar faces on the Board of Education. Twelve candidates ran for terms on the board in November. Newcomers defeated incumbents Tzvi Herman, Gus Acevedo and Spalthoff. Incumbent John Burnetsky chose not to run for another term. Herman resigned on December 2 prior to the expiration of his term on December 31. The new members are Erica Osmond, Tina Kas, Giuseppe Palmeri and Alison Barocas. Long time township employee Janice Kisty bid goodbye to the mayor, council and public during the last meeting of the Jackson Council. Kisty retired having served as deputy township clerk for many years and as township clerk for the last three years.
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Continued From Page 1 Diesel the horse from a mud pit. Luckily the horse wasn’t really injured and didn’t have to be put down. That is why Council Vice President Flemming and others here encourage others to get involved and to take an active role in volunteering. Those are the great things we can see happen.” Councilman Sauickie thanked Flemming who serves on the Ocean County Land Trust Review Board “and certainly represents all in Ocean County but always ensures that he is representing Jackson on that board” regarding a resolution that preserves eight and a half acres as open space. The county’s land trust is funded by an open space tax on all property in Ocean County. Officials said they were happy to see this land preserved without anything having to come out of township’s coffers. Council President Andrew Kern thanked all the organizations and volunteers who participated in the Jackson cleanup event.
The Jackson Times, January 1, 2022, Page 5 “As you drove around you may have seen some groups of people on the side of the road with vests picking up trash, picking up garbage, cleaning out the edges of the roadways, intersections and lots of different places and it really made a difference.” Kern said the cleanups within the township occur twice a year. “All these entities came out for a $500 donation to their team or charity and it really makes an impact in the beauty of the town and shows how many people absolutely care and love our township.” “Please shop locally and support our small businesses. People got upset when they closed the Wawa on Manhattan Street. If people get upset when a place closes down if you don’t patronize it then you can’t be upset when it is closed. If you patronize it, it won’t close. When you are looking to purchase your items for Christmas for the holidays or the winter whatever it may be, please consider the small local businesses first,” Kern added.
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
The following remarks were made by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) to the China Aid/Council on Foreign Relations. Pastor Bob Fu first introduced me to Geng He, wife of human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng. Gao has suffered unspeakable torture and gross mistreatment at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. Geng testified twice at hearings I chaired - first in 2012 and again in 2013. She testified that Gao Zhisheng’s horrific ordeal “began in 2005 because he defended persecuted Christians, Falun Gong practitioners and other persecuted groups. Because of this, the Chinese Communist authorities shut down his law office and revoked his lawyer’s license and they also openly suppressed and persecuted him… “…In September 2007, Gao Zhisheng wrote an open letter to the U.S. Congress in which he exposed the human rights abuses of the Chinese Communist Party. Because of this, the Chinese Communist policy again put a black hood on Gao Zhisheng’s head and kidnapped him… they took him to a room stripped him naked and brutally beat him. They also used electric batons to attack him all over his body and his genitals, so that his body shook violently, and his skin turned black all over…” At another hearing I chaired on December 5, 2013, Gao’s daughter Grace made an impassioned appeal to Beijing to free her imprisoned father. Through her tears, she also asked to meet with President Obama along with 4 other daughters of imprisoned human rights defenders to enlist his help - I worked months and could never get the meeting. Yesterday the Biden Administration announced a “Diplomatic Boycott” of the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, to be
Wreath:
Continued From Page 1 with emphasis on the word, ‘remember’.” “That is why we do what we do every year - which is to remember our fallen vets and those of the United States military who are no longer with us. We place what we call ‘veterans remembrance wreaths’ or any variation of those words except for ‘Christmas wreath.’ It is isn’t a Christmas wreath as that has a whole other meaning.” December 18 marked the organization’s 29th year. Toms River resident Carol Koch coordinated the St. Joseph’s Cemetery ceremony event, saying it was the third year it’s been done there. “Last year we had to do plan B which was smaller due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was very simple and we had the military come. Today, we have the Marine Corps League from Bayville the Corporal William J. Smith Detachment, two groups of Boy Scouts and members of the Central Regional ROTC, members of Toms River High School North are also coming and their ROTC.” She added, “I have members of St. Joseph’s
Smith: Boycott Beijing Olympics
held in Beijing. Rather than applauding this, however, we should recognize it for what it is: an exceedingly weak gesture in response to a genocidal regime, which is increasingly acting as if it has no place within the community of civilized nations, with its bullying of other nations - most recently, brave Lithuania. Yet the Chinese Communist Party has again been awarded the honor of hosting the Olympics - the 2022 Beijing Genocide Olympic Games. Xi Jinping’s abject cruelty towards all people of faith - Christians, Falun Gong, Tibetan Buddhists - has evolved at his personal direction into genocide against the Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang. Xi Jingping should be at the Hague for crimes against humanity and genocide - not feted as host of the Olympics. So many of our corporations, so ready to virtue signal about “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” initiatives and “Environmental Social and Governance” principles, from the NBA to Apple, nonetheless kowtow to Communist China. Back in 2018, Senator Rubio and I wrote to the International Olympic Commission - the first of several letters - urging it to review and reassign the 2022 Olympics based upon credible reports of genocide including the mass arbitrary internment of Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities in Xinjiang, not to mention the ongoing gross human rights abuses including torture committed by Xi Jinping and his government. As you well know, the Chinese Communist regime commits the most horrific abuses against all people of faith, be they underground Christians, Tibetan Buddhists or Falun Gong practitioners. The scope of what has been re-
vealed about their systematic plan to eradicate the Uyghur people and culture, amounting to genocide, should cause the civilized world to shun Communist China as a pariah entirely, until such time as there is an entire transformation and replacement of its leadership. In May of this year, I chaired a hearing of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission entitled “China, Genocide and the Olympics.” At this hearing, I called attention to the fact that, beginning in 2013, the PRC government laid the groundwork for a mass internment campaign that would ensnare as many as 2 million Uyghurs. What began with surveillance and collection of biometric data - abetted by U.S. corporations such as Thermo Fisher Scientific - had morphed into the forced disappearances of Uyghurs into ‘detention and re-education’ camps, the forced sterilization of Uyghur women and the forced aborting of their children, and state absorption of Uyghur children into orphanages far from home to be reared with non-Uyghur upbringing while their parents are tortured. In 2014, Xi Jinping, labeling all Uyghurs who dissented as terrorists, told his officials to “wipe them out completely. Destroy root and branch…” Documents obtained by the New York Times and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists exposed just how wicked these plans are, originating with Xi Jinping himself. The leaked documents show how Xi directed the crackdown, saying that the Communist Party must put the “organs of dictatorship” to work and show “absolutely no mercy” in dealing with Uyghurs and other Muslims. In one speech President Xi said: “The weapons of
the people’s democratic dictatorship must be wielded without any hesitation or wavering.” This is the true face of the regime we are dealing with. And what is the Administration’s response? In an absolutely essential article, I commend all of you to read, Josh Rogan in the Washington Post exposed how the Biden Administration and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in particular sought to undermine the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, of which I am the lead Republican cosponsor. This is the background of the “Diplomatic Boycott” that was announced - a weak response by a weak Administration, which left American citizens behind and abandoned our allies in Afghanistan, and whose resolve is being tested now the world over. Finally, I also want to call attention to one of the witnesses who testified at the May hearing on the Genocide Olympics, Rayhan Asat, who told us how her brother, Ekpar Asat, participated in our State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program, and apparently for that reason, was arrested upon his return to China. While we have a moral obligation to speak out on behalf of all victims of Xi Jinping’s repression, our State Department has a particular obligation to demand the release of Ekpar Asat – whom through his participation in the IVLP program the State Department had adopted as one of its own. I call upon the State Department, from Secretary Antony Blinken on down, to call for his release each and every time they meet with their Chinese counterparts. In so doing, we also give a name and a face to the countless many who suffer in Xinjiang.
Elementary School and Christian services of Donovan Catholic. There will be millions of volunteers across the United States doing the same thing we are doing here which is a brief service and then a placement of wreaths.” “We also have members of the Joint Base (McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) as part of the ceremony, a member of the Coast Guard and Father Scott Schaffer of St. Joseph’s Church. We have a good turnout today.” Deborah O’Neil, who retired a few years ago as a police communications supervisor, coordinated the ceremony held at Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery which was just 10 minutes away from St. Joseph’s. “Due to the great response from sponsors, we had almost 500 wreaths to place,” she said. It was the first one ever done at that cemetery. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz began the event with a moment of silence, “to remember the fallen, prisoners of war, missing in action and to honor those who have served and are serving this great nation. This year across the country with more than 2,200 participants at locations like this throughout America stand as one nation together to remember, honor and teach the freedom we
enjoy today did not come without a price. “Lying here before us and in cemeteries across the nation are men and women who gave their lives so we can live in freedom without fear. The United States of America was founded on the ideas of freedom, justice and equality. Our nation stands as a shining beacon of liberty and freedom to the world. We thank those who gave their lives to keep us free and we shall never forget,” the mayor added. The mayor also noted that the occasion marked the opportunity to “teach the next generation the values of freedom.” Wreathes were laid out by a variety of individuals during that ceremony including U.S. Army ROTC cadets Cassiday Burns of Lavallette and Ashley Buss of Houston, Texas. Both attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. “This is my first time to take part in a ceremony like this,” Burns said. “My family takes part in this every year in Houston,” Buss said adding that she wanted to join her friend for today’s ceremony. “This was a very moving event,” said Lavallette Councilwoman Anita Zalom, also
in attendance. Afterwards, those who were part of the Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery service were invited to the Moose Lodge based in Ortley Beach for a luncheon and fellowship courtesy of the Women of the Moose #1248. Wreaths Across America began at Arlington National Cemetery in December of 1992 with 5,000 wreaths. Brann said, “we virtually went unnoticed for 13 years. An Air Force photographer took a picture of the wreaths at the cemetery and published it in a military magazine and that was it. In 2007 Wreaths Across America was formed as an organization and we have kept growing from there.” Last year 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed in total across the country, approximately 267,000 of them at Arlington National Cemetery including 14,000 for the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. More than one million volunteers participated at 2,557 locations nationwide. Over 500 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the nation by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers.
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Applications for dog licenses will be accepted for 2022 starting January 3, 2022 as required by ORD.#98-17 Any resident who shall own, keep or harbor a dog, over the age of seven months, must obtain a dog license in the month of January. License applications can be found on the Jackson website: www.jacksontwpnj.net IF LOST, A LICENSED DOG HAS A BETTER CHANCE OF GETTING HOME! NEW LOCATION 10 DON CONNOR BLVD! For further information call: 732-928-5780 JACKSON ANIMAL CONTROL
JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department is happy to announce that they have instituted a new body worn camera program to be used by the officers. Every uniformed officer has been issued a body worn camera after receiving training and will be utilizing them while on patrol. The National Institute of Justice has identified several benefits of the cameras which include: better transparency, increased civility, quicker resolution,
corroborating evidence and training opportunities. The agency, which has recently achieved accreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, prides themselves on service with honor, integrity and perseverance and is proud to utilize this technology to serve the community. They would like to thank the Township Administration for their support of this program and of the agency.
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Police Department Hosts Fill-ATruck Toy Drive
JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Township Police Department thanks all who came out to donate at the Fill-A-Truck Toy Drive event on December 11. Special thanks go out to Perlmutter Shop Rite, Destino’s Pizza, County Line Hardware, DJ Ralph Seda for the Christmas music mix and Vinny Rubio and the Helping Hands of Jackson for making sure there was plenty of hot chocolate on hand.
What Electronics You Can Recycle?
JACKSON – The following electronic items are recyclable only at the Jackson Township Transfer Station: • Whole computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards and mouse. • Computer parts: hard drives, power supplies, floppy, CD, DVD • Home printers, office printers, fax machines, copiers and scanners. • Televisions (including Flat Screen, CRT TR’s and Rear Projection, Remote Control) • Telephones, cell phones, answering machines. • Radio and stereo components, speakers. • VCR’s DVD players. • Cameras, Video Equipment. • Wire and Cables
Library Now Accepting Book Donations
JACKSON – Have books you no longer need? Donate to the Jackson Friends of the Library! Books can be brought to the circulation desk. The library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.
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... ask Michelle Welcome to our Q & A Column. We will be here monthly to answer your dementia related questions. Send your questions to Questions@care-one.com. Harmony Village at CareOne Jackson is here to assist you in your journey. Q: How can I help my mom when she becomes confused and disoriented later in the day? It is very draining for me as a caregiver, and it is very distressing for mom as well. She cries, yells at me, and calls me all kinds of names and then does not remember doing it the next day. What can I do? Jeanne W. A: Dear Jeanne W., For lack of a better word, this condition has been labeled as “sundowning.” This usually happens when a person with dementia has a need that is not met, such as pain, hunger, or they may need to use the bathroom. It also happens later in the day, when the “sun goes down,” due to overstimulation and exhaustion from the days’ activities. They can no longer verbally express their needs, and they are now acting out their discomfort as behaviors. They may need to rest; they may need a quiet space or maybe even a cat nap. We need to remember that a distress behavior is communication; they are trying to tell us something. To avoid these outbursts later in the day, try to provide plenty of rest and quiet periods throughout the day. Make sure to anticipate their needs as communication is affected.
Michelle The staff of Harmony Village wishes you goodwill, peace, hope, cheer and harmony this joyous holiday season.
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JACKSON – Law enforcement officials from Jackson Township will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 3 and continuing through January 1, local, county, and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated. The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. “During the last five years New Jersey has experienced more than 35,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in 618 fatalities,” said Jackson Traffic Safety Officer Edward Travisano. “This is a critical law enforcement program that can save lives during a time of the year when social gatherings with alcohol increase the risk of impaired driving.” Last year, 23% of all motor vehicle fatal-
ities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, 10,142 people died in 2019 in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $44 billion annually. Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2021 Year End Holiday Crackdown offer the following advice for the holiday season: • Take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home. • Spend the night where the activity or party is held. • If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life. • Always buckle-up, every ride. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver. • If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep. • Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
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Smaller Vaccination Clinics Given Closer To Residents
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Vaccinations for coronavirus are continuing but inoculation sites are getting smaller and closer to residents. “This week marks the closure of our two main COVID-19 vaccination sites here in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Health Department. “We are continuing to meet the needs of our citizens by holding vaccination clinics at smaller sites in many more locations throughout the county. The large sites which could accommodate thousands of vaccinations daily have served us well, and we are very appreciative that Toms River Regional School District and Southern Regional School District stepped up without hesitation and provided their schools and staff so that we could get this vaccine to our residents. The assistance they gave us is immeasurable,” he added. “I want to encourage all the people who live in Ocean County that can get this vaccine to do so. We want to see this infection level to continue to decrease and the only way this will happen is to have people get vaccinated,” Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said. The Ocean County Health Department’s two largest centers were the Southern Regional Middle School, Stafford Township and the RWJ Barnabas Health Care Arena at Toms River Regional High School North. They ceased operation on July 1. Instead, the Ocean County Health Department will hold clinics at the Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Avenue., Toms River, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through July and a drive through clinic will be held at Ocean County College, Hooper Avenue, Toms River, from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays through July. Throughout the county, there are 13 additional sites that will serve as vaccine clinic sites on various days throughout the month of July. Locations, dates and times can be found on the Ocean County Health Department website ochd.org or Facebook page. “On various dates, our residents can visit some local library branches, some schools and the
Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center in Waretown to get the COVID-19 vaccination,” Little added. Little said any municipality, civic organization and other groups throughout the county that would like to host a vaccination clinic can contact the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700 and request a clinic. “I have always said we would not be successful in getting our residents vaccinated unless everyone became a partner in this effort. From hospitals, health care agencies, doctors, pharmacies and a host of others. This effort has been monumental and it continues today,” Little remarked. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Public Health Coordinator, said the Health Department has provided more than 110,200 vaccines. In addition, the vaccines have also been provided by health care agencies, pharmacies, and hospitals throughout Ocean County. “We continue to promote the importance of getting vaccinated. It’s so important we keep up the momentum and make certain we have as many locations as possible that people can access,” he added. Following the national trend, Ocean County began to see the number of people getting vaccinated decline a few months after the initial announcements of vaccine availability. Ocean County has been offering the two-shot Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and the one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Toms River and Lacey townships have been identified by the State as areas where vaccination rates need to be increased, according to Commissioner Little. Little said, “Ocean County is here to help get this done. Clearly the vaccine is helping and has allowed the lifting of many restrictions including wearing masks to eating indoors at restaurants.” “This is not over,” Little added noting the virus continues to be in the County and the new delta variant has been discovered in Ocean County. “We need to continue to be vigilant and to take precautions like staying home when you’re sick, hand sanitizing and just a greater awareness in general.” Ocean County has recorded 66,048 cases of the coronavirus since March of 2020.
The African-American Experience In Atlantic City
TOMS RIVER – Meet Ralph E. Hunter Sr., founder of the African-American Museums in Atlantic City and Newtonville, NJ, on January 16. Ralph has witnessed the changing Atlantic City cultural scene and added his personal collection of memorabilia to a museum there that showcases more than 11,000 graphics, drawings, paintings, and household items on a rotating basis. With his historical narrative, Hunter embraces diversity through cultural education. Collaborating with area businesses, educators, collectors and community
residents, he is committed to sharing with students, families, and other community residents the rich and honest depiction of the African-American experience in Atlantic City. This in-person presentation will take place at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River at 2 p.m. on January 16. Seating is limited to 40 and registrants must be vaccinated and wear a mask. To register, send your name, zip code, email address, and “Atlantic City” to oceancountyhistory.zoom@ gmail.com.
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As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season. 1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue. 2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate. 3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty. 4 New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we recommend checking
whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t. 5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires. Has it been a while since we last saw you? We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today. Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing. com.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
5 Strategies To Stop Sugar Cravings Now By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
I feel like in winter I go into hibernation mode and put on weight and just crawl into bed earlier than I should! Do you feel that way when it gets dark at 5pm? Do you want to eat whenever you watch the news or a scary movie? It happens to all of us, you’re not alone. If your cravings have increased due going overboard on holiday treats, or even from stress and the current early darkness of winter, then read on because I have some simple, natural solutions that you can try. And I want to emphasize that this is very important to your immune system. Curb the crave and star t today! Trying the following 5 things is the first, and only commitment you have to make today! You can always revise the plan, have a little donut, and then get back on track! 1. Drink something instead. Take notice of how many times you go to the fridge and open the door. The next time you do that, open the freezer instead and get the ice cubes. Put them in a glass of water, or iced tea and drink instead of eating! This also hydrates you and reduces your risk of headache! 2. Cinnamon. Cinnamon has wellknown ability to help your insulin and blood sugar levels, which in turn, reduces cravings. Sprinkle it on some green apple slices, sweet potatoes or coffee.
3. Minimize grains. This is a hard one but you can do it. If you eat a lot of bread, rolls or buns please reduce that. These are lacking in fiber and they provide empty calories that spike your blood sugar which then later crashes! I suddenly see in my mind’s eye a mouth-watering foot-long sub, but that is a heavy carb hit for me, so I prefer more meat and less bread. A change in ratios! So for me, I’d order a wrap, or make it an open-face sandwich and toss the top bun. Effective! 4. Gymnema sylvestre. This has been studied extensively and is able to help support regeneration of pancreatic cells that have the job of lowering your blood sugar. The more of those pancreatic islet cells the better, and unfor tunately, those get destroyed sometimes for people in an autoimmune type of fight. 5. Take a whiff of peppermint. Peppermint is known to reduce cravings and you could just drink some herbal peppermint tea with your meal (or right before) and see if that helps you to reduce portions. Also, you could sniff the essential oil. I have the same love of sugar as you. We would die without consuming some type of glucose, but that is different than carbs and sugar all day. I have a longer, extended version of this article which you can receive by subscribing to my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Around The Jersey Shore LBI Fisherman’s Book Is “Bad To The Bone” By Bob Vosseller LONG BEACH ISLAND – John J. Lahm has a passion for fishing, writing and undersea history and he’s put each of those interests into the creation of his book, “Bad to the Bone.” Lahm, a retired crane operator from the U.S. Navy, is a member of the Long Beach Island Fishing Club in Harvey Cedars. The Philadelphia resident released his book this past summer. It begins with the unexpected arrival of a new species of shark that mutated due to medical waste seeping down through a Florida aquifer. His book provides a horrific tale of shark attacks reminiscent of books like “Jaws” but there is a twist as these sharks are a new breed that crave not only human f lesh but human blood and bone marrow due to their ingesting medical byproducts for decades. The story reveals that when the shark becomes full-grown, they are the largest predator on the planet. It takes place around the Kings Bay Nuclear Submarine Base in St. Mary’s, Georgia which was built in the late 1970s. “I contacted a publisher down in Florida (Seaworthy Publications) and he didn’t know I was the same guy submitting work to him over the last five years but he took me on. It is very hard to get a publisher.” Lahm said it was some shark teeth that inspired him to write his tale of mystery and horror. He noted that someone had discovered them during a dredging operation and they obviously came from a very large shark. “They were black as night, shiny as a boot and as big as your hand. I had the impression they were some kind of shark tooth but I wasn’t sure,” Lahm told The Southern Ocean Times. In his book, after the Navy removes a limestone mound during their dredging operation, the sharks begin their feeding frenzy. A school of hungry sharks emerges from the submarine springs which is their birthplace in Kings Bay. The writer said that while his book is fiction, he took a lot of ideas from real life experiences he has had over the course of his long career. “I have a tendency to collect things in my head. I said to myself, this is where this story should take place inside the center core of one third of our nuclear weaponry so the reader can only get in there with his mind. I do my research.” He recalled while working in Delaware County, Pennsylvania years ago “we had 2,000 people on the job and an odd-looking ship came up river and we all stopped working and the guy next to
me said, ‘that’s a Howard Hughes boat.’” It was the Glomar Explorer formerly the USNS Hughes Glomar Explorer which was a deep-sea drillship platform built for Project Azorian which was the secret 1974 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s special activities division effort to recover Soviet submarine K-129. “Later on, a guy who worked as rigger told me that (Glomar) was the only ship he ever worked on that they put the keel, the first piece of iron on the dry dock and they had men with shotguns walking around.” After the Philadelphia shipyard was shut down, Lahm transferred to Kings Bay Nuclear Submarine Base “and that is where the story in the book originates,” he said. He noted that the black shark teeth that would wash up during certain periods of the dredging operations could be sold in town “for $5 a piece.” The plot includes the building of a Nav y base along with a four-lane highway connecting to I-95 and also includes the environmental concerns of the Timucua people who inhabited land first in southeast Georgia and northern Florida who fear the dredging work by the Navy will destroy the plant life and burial sites there. As in “Jaws” tourism is threatened after the attacks begins and the danger extends to New England. The Glomer Explorer also makes a cameo in the story. Lahm was successful in petitioning the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to approve a historical ma rker nom i nat ion for t he Gloma r Explorer. The spy ship was built using funds donated by Howard Hughes. The marker remains outside the Independence Seaport Museum. The writer contacted the United States Board on Geographic Names’ Advisory Committee on Undersea Features after it was discovered that the research vessel NR-1 located a submarine spring. Lahm asked that the spring be named the NR-1 Hole. That request was granted and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration include that name on all their charts. Lahm also submitted documents to Geo-Marine Letters, (an international peer-reviewed journal which offers rapid publication of concise original studies) of the sinkholes surveyed in the Florida Straits four years ago. He believes “the collapse of the Champlain High Rise in Miami Beach (on June 24) was caused by the Miami submarine spring, nine miles east of Miami Beach.” “Bad to the Bone” is available in paperback and Kindle through seaworthy. com and barnesandnoble.com.
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Are Food Banks Affected By Rising Grocery Prices? By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – As food prices surge throughout the country, it’s affected the economy in more ways than ever. Higher prices have left many families and individuals struggling to have food on the table for themselves. Along with the inflating prices, many grocery stores and super markets are experiencing a shortage in products to put on their shelves. With the COVID-19 pandemic still is full force over a year later, the increase in food cost is just another hurdle for most. These effects are hurting individuals more during the holiday season. Some residents now need to rely on food banks and pantries to support themselves. But how are food banks adapting to the rising prices and the decline of supply? Fulfill, the local food bank that serves Monmouth and Ocean counties, said that the organization has been able to get the food they need. However, donations are more critical than ever since Fulfill is 87% private donor funded. With prices being higher across the board and fuel also higher for deliveries, they are seeing the effects. “Unfortunately, we don’t see any end in sight with the need for food at the Jersey Shore. We expect the need for food to spike this winter after rent and utility freezes end, and now that added federal unemployment insurance benefits are over. Not everybody has recovered from the pandemic and Fulfill is here to help them get back on their feet,” Fulfill Board Chair Lauren Holman said. Fulfill is still serving 215,000 people, 70,000 of them are children. Pre-pandemic, Fulfill served 136,000 people, including 50,000 children. Pre-pandemic, 1 in 10 residents in Monmouth and Ocean Counties were food insecure. Today, that number stands at 1 in 6. Currently they’re serving 850,000 meals per month to those in need in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Holman stated that during the height of the pandemic last year, the demand for food increased 40%, and they continue to see the same kind of volume. “We could always use monetary donations to purchase food. Prices are higher, and we must order food earlier to ensure we receive it when needed.” Donna Howell, who is the Director of the Howell Emergency Food Pantry, said they’ve seen more and more residents needing help. “There’s absolutely been a rise in our local neighbors needing assistance, but what’s even more important is that there’s been a huge rise in people contributing. We’ve had an exceptional outpouring from our residents looking to assist neighbors in need. There’s been a huge uptick in people needing assistance in the past 18 months. But we have seen unbelievable help from the community and local businesses,” Howell said. She explained how recently, the organization has taken in more donations than ever before and believes the current price gouging and shortages has not affected the pantry. “I think the last two years have taught us a
different level of gratitude. Those who have to ability (to donate) have done it regardless of the cost,” Howell said. “The pandemic brought to the forefront a lot of the needs of the local people that some folks didn’t realize were there. We’ve gotten a lot of people who’ve never donated in the past, not just our regulars who have consistently donated throughout the years. I think that’s
why we’ve had a lot of donations.” Currently, the Howell Emergency Food Pantry is distributing goods in their parking lot in order to provide proper social distancing. If you would like to drop off a donation, visit on Mondays between 9 to 11 a.m. at 449 Adelphia Road in Howell. To go at a different time, you can set up an appointment with Howell by contacting her at:
howellemergencyfoodpantry@gmail.com. To send monetary donations, they can be mailed to P.O. Box 580, Howell Township. To support Fulfill, residents can send monetary donations, give food or hygiene products donations, host their own food drive or become a volunteer. All information can be found on their website at fulfillnj.org.
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Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause
OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to ou r t roops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquar ters in Massachusetts from wh ich Na ncy orde r s he r f ree, t r ue 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incur-
ring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a militar y member ser ving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and
they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at 732-6066040. The following are drop locations: • All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg. • VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville
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Continued From Page 1 The Gallagher family spoke bluntly about their views. Jennifer Gallagher was involved in Operation: Shoe Drop and created a Facebook page called Jackson Fresh Faced Schools. She and her husband Eli and their children came to the meeting. Their young daughter Ava also spoke during the session. An overwhelming majority of medical professionals have said that wearing masks, getting vaccinated, and maintaining social distancing is the best way to slow the spread of the virus. The Ocean County Health Department reported 350 known new cases in Jackson from December 1 through December 14, an average of 25 new positive tests a day. Positive cases tend to surge after holidays like Thanksgiving. The township has seen 8,790 known cases since the beginning of the pandemic last year, the fourth highest in Ocean County.
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Mask Wearing “Nowhere in the executive order does it say anything that you can’t have a religious exemption. Ms. Pormilli specifically told me that she was told by someone at the state that I’m not allowed to have a religious exemption. This executive order does not trump this. For a week straight my daughter Ava was denied a religious exemption for a mask and I don’t appreciate that because I follow all the rules,” Eli Gallagher said. “You forced me to get a medical exemption for her and there is nothing wrong with her. I suggest you change your policy because it is going to get the taxpayers in hot water.” Jennifer Gallagher added that in a press briefing by the governor, he was asked what would happen if the lawsuit against the executive order mandating masks was not withheld in court, and the mandate be lifted, Murphy replied that students would have to go back to all virtual learning. “None of you are giving us any other option but to pull our kids out. You are not listening to what we want for them. All of our efforts and our patience are being stretched thin. The executive orders are not a law and can not be turned into law without legislative backing and approval. An executive order from a governor is a persuasive suggestion,” Jennifer Gallagher said. “My feeling is that a lot of boot licking is going on around here,” she added in reference to politics and health matters merging together. “I don’t feel you are being as honest with us as you claim to be. What is going to happen to your precious funding (based on pupil population) when we pull our kids out? What we need is someone with a backbone. A person not chasing a check. Someone not afraid to go against the grain and who will stand up for our best interests.” “It is uncomfortable to do this,” Ava Gallagher told the members of the Board in reference to wearing a mask in school.
Resident Nicole Grzyb, who is an educator in another school district criticized the Board and administration saying, “what is happening during this school year has been taken way too far and I believe all of you know something is not right. I want you to take a look at your rules, procedures and consequences that were put in place by this district created by you. You have separate rules and consequences for vaccinated and unvaccinated students and have created segregation and discrimination.” Extension Of Power The governor confirmed that he was in talks with Democrat leaders in the legislature to extend his pandemic powers beyond January 11. When he allowed the public health emergency to expire in June there was a provision that would make any of the prior executive orders expire on January 11. Governor Murphy, however, has the option to seek a 90-day extension. Mask mandates for students and staff inside schools is one of the executive orders that expires on January 11. A legal challenge to that mask mandate is continuing in the courts. A judge recently refused to issue a stay blocking the mask mandate while the litigation is heard in court. The attorney representing parents in that matter has filed an appeal. Governor Murphy has stated he was not planning to follow what has been ordered in New York City, New York state or Philadelphia with stronger pandemic restrictions. In New York City mask mandates were imposed for all indoor locations. In New York, any child above the age of 5 must provide proof of vaccination to eat indoors in a restaurant or just about any indoor activities in the city. Health officials in Philadelphia announced vaccination status is required for restaurants, bars and most other indoor activities. Jackson parents don’t want to see those kinds of mandates in New Jersey and they voiced their opposition to the mask mandates currently in place. Superintendent Nicole Pormilli once again informed residents that while she understands their frustration, by law, the school district must comply with the guidelines of the state through the governor’s executive orders. Quarantine Plan Questioned Several parents pointed to the governor’s home town of Middletown whose school district is in defiance of state guidance concerning students quarantining after they are exposed to someone infected by the covid virus. All counties in the state have a high rate of transmission and any unvaccinated student found to be exposed to a COVID-infected person must quarantine for 14 days and cannot return even if they test negative for having the virus, until a two-week quarantine period ends. Middletown made that quarantine period voluntary. (Masks - See Page 21)
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Continued From Page 20 No action by the state has been taken toward the Middletown School District at the current time and Jackson parents like Megan Gardella and Grzyb would like to see Jackson’s Board take similar action regarding their quarantine plan. Grzyb said, “there is no executive order relating to quarantining. You are quarantining healthy people because they are not vaccinated. They shouldn’t be punished for it and they shouldn’t be missing out on a free public education. Middletown just voted on it and decided it should be voluntary and up to the parents which is what it should be anyway. As parents it should be our decision.” “Since September of 2020 we’ve been keeping healthy kids home from school because of the recommendations of the Ocean County Health Department and others about decisions about quarantining. Some kids have been quarantined more than one time which means it can be upward to 24 days out of the classroom. Enrollment is down in Jackson. We have the ability to move our kids around so they are six feet apart,” Gardella said. “The Ocean County Health Department avoids this discussion altogether and it is evident that in the Jackson School District we are taking the Ocean County Health Depar tment’s side in this policy. Information is all over the place from one expert to the next. The fact remains that healthy kids are being quarantined for 14 days,” Gardella added. Gardella said, “at this rate you guys should be considering a new calendar
The Jackson Times, January 1, 2022, Page 21 of 236 days to make up for all the time the kids are out of the classroom. It is time for Jackson to become one of the leaders in COVID education with less quarantine time and not consider close contact during lunch and less interrupted learning. I hope you can follow the lead of another district.”
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Superintendent Responds Pormilli responded to parents’ comments at the close of the session. She said she respected their views but took offense to the statement made that she was “chasing a check.” “I’m not a bad person. I have been involved in education for 30 years.” She promised that she would address any mask wearing inside a gym which was not acceptable. She will also review the uniformity of mask breaks and agreed that water breaks and mask breaks were two separate situations. She said she did feel “14 days of quarantining is excessive.” Board Attorney Marc Zitomer warned parents several times not to interrupt Pormilli and Board members who were speaking, adding that disruption could lead to security personnel removing them. The Gallagher family did speak with two security officers but they left on their own in the last few minutes of the session. New Je r sey is se ei ng a s u rge i n COV ID infections and increases in hospitalizations. The vast majority of these cases are due to the Delta variant and not the Omicron variant. Public health officials are expecting a rise in hospitalizations in 2022. More than 1,600 people were reported to be hospitalized in the state as of December 14.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 1 - jan 7
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be courageous in the face of challenging situations. Your companions may be impressed by your ingenuity if you take the lead in the week ahead. Enjoy games or sports that honor the rules of fair play. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may flirt with risky activities as this week unfolds, but it’s a better bet to delight loved ones with your desire for harmless fun. Doing things or going places that allow you to be more active may be at the top of your to-do list. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Treasure warm and cozy moments with friends or family in the week ahead. The holiday mood should enrich your working environment and physical activities. A business outing could spread good cheer and enrich your spirits. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may have a blind spot where a friend is concerned. Someone might prove to be more practical and ambitious than you imagined. In the week ahead, you and a loved one might share the same goals and dreams. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take pride in doing a good job in the week ahead -- anything worth doing is worth doing well. If you prepare for upcoming celebrations in the week ahead, your powers of concentration are probably honed to a sharp point. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Remain sympathetic if you sense someone’s confusion and play the part of explainer-in-chief. Add finishing touches to key projects as the week unfolds. Plan to wrap up loose ends and start the new year right. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even small
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MAKE THIS WALK-AWAY BONELESS PRIME RIB YOUR HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE By America’s Test Kitchen
A beaut i f ul pri me rib r oast i s usually a special-occasion centerpiece, one that’s surrounded by equally special side dishes. All that makes for a busy day in the kitchen, and when you add in the worr y of an overcooked roast, it can be over whelming. We’re here to calm your ner ves. Our method allows you to do the prep work, start the roast, and then leav e it alone and, more impor tant , not w or r y about it ov ercook ing while y ou attend to the rest of the meal. The key? Some simple -- and w e mean simple! -- math. The method involves starting the roast in a hot oven for a predetermined amount of time based on its weight, and then shutting off the oven and letting the roast cl i mb sl ow l y t o m e di u m -ra r e over the course of the next two hours in the oven’s residual heat. With a little elementar y math, this method works for any size roast. And since it’s seared in the oven rather than on the stovetop, the process is far less messy. We tinkered with this equation and ended up w ith three minu t e s of “ on” t i m e p e r p ou n d for a boneless roast. So, for a 3 1/2-pound roast this walk-away method requires 11 minutes at 500 degrees before turning off the oven completely and leaving it alone for two hours. After a 20-minute rest out of the oven, the roast yielded perfectly juicy, medium-rare slices. What’s more, I had tw o hands-free, worr y-free hours to prepare side dishes to go with it. Happy holidays, indeed.
prime rib roast 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Prepared horseradish 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 500 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack in the sheet; spray the rack with vegetable oil spray. Combine salt and pepper in bowl. 2. Using a scale, weigh the prime rib. Round the weight up to nearest 1/2 pound. Multiply the rounded weight by three, then round that number up to the nearest whole number. Record that number ; t hi s w il l be y our ov en-on roasting time. 3. Pat the prime rib dr y with paper tow els. Br ush all ov er w ith mustard. Sprinkle salt and pepper mixture evenly on all sides. Transfer to the prepared wire rack, fat side up. 4 . Transf er t h e sh eet w i t h t h e prime rib to the oven and roast for the time recorded in Step 2. Without opening the oven door, turn off the oven and leave roast in the oven, undisturbed, for two hours. Do not open the oven during this time. 5 . R em ov e t h e sh eet f r om t h e oven and let the prime rib rest on rack for 20 minutes. Transfer the prime rib to a carving board. Slice 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Ser ve with horseradish.
R eci pe not es You can substitute other complementar y spices for the pepper, if desired. I t ’s good to use an ov en t herm o m e t e r t o e n s u r e t h at y o u r oven truly reaches 500 degrees before starting. It is critical that you not open the EASIER PRIME RIB oven door at all while the roast is Ser ves 6 to 8 cooking. If you do, the heat will escape f r om t he ov en and t he 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt calculated cooking time will be 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) boneless ineffective. (For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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