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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Police, firefighters and oth er first responders welcomed the public to this year’s “National Night Out: Ameri ca’s Night Out Against Crime” which was held at its usual location at the ShopRite at North County Line and Cook roads. The event was coordinated for the first time by Township Police Capt. Mary Nel son with support from the Jackson Police Be nevolent Association (PBA) # 168. Nelson said the event always draws a large crowd and the latest event was no exception. She noted that it was all about community building and strengthening neighborhood cohesiveness as well as forming partner ships between local law enforcement, first responders and members of the community.Shecredited now retired Police Captain TaAOut KE (Night - See Page 5)
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Toward the conclusion of a recent four-hour meeting of the Town ship Zoning Board of Adjustment, a vote was taken denying a project of nearly 50 homes in a section of the community. The application voted down by five members of that board concerned a den sity variance associated with property at 443 Leesville Road which exists between Burke and Diamond roads. The application had been submitted by Lakewood based firm Bellevue Estates, LLC and it represented the first phase of their proposal to construct 48 homes on lots that were mostly less than a half acre of property and where 10 homes on 3-acre lots are currently permitted to be built. Zoning Board members Lynne Bradley, Jeanine Fritch, Steve Costanzo, Samara O’Neill and James Hurley voted to deny the application while John Spalthoff voted against denying it. Several board members expressed that they were not comfortable voting on an application without having specific information about the proposed homes. That information was not required as of the August 3 meeting due to the way in Housing Rejected, 4 Schools Might Replace Plan
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─Photos By Bob Vosseller Milana Gonzalez, 4, joins her 2-year-old brother Braxton pose for a photo in front of Station 55’s fire truck at Jack son’s National Night Out event. Inset: Jackson Police Sgt. Fred Meabe cools off in the Jack son PD dunk tank. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Jackson Planning Board approved a plan to build a new warehouse on Herman Road. Planning Board Chairman Robert Hudak, Vice Chairman Len Haring and board members Joseph Riccardi, Timothy Dolan, Noah Canderozzi, Jeffrey Riker, Martin Flemming and Campbell voted in the affirmative while Jackson Business Administrator Terence Wall, who sits on the board, WarehouseNewApproved
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─Photo By Bob Vosseller National American Legion Commander Paul Dillard recently visited Seaside Heights American Legion Post 351. (Legion - See Page 8) By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS –American Legion Post 351 re ceived a special visitor recent ly in the form of American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard of Texas. Dillard, who is the leader of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, toured the Shore Boro Post which is one of the oldest Legion posts in Ocean County. He met with Post 351 Com mander Rich Angioletti, former commander Bill Kevish and other members of the BoroughPostMayor Anthony Vaz was among the Legion members present for the morning visit which in cluded State Commander Daniel Dunn and National Executive Committeeman Berley Hanna Jr. Dillard noted at the gathering, “our biggest problem is membership, we have approximate ly160,000 in 2021 who did not renew. We have to do (Warehouse - See Page 4) (Housing - See Page 5)
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It’s an allowed use in the LM-Commercial Of fice/Light Industrial Zone. There will be potable water supplied by a private well and sewage handled by septic disposal. The site of the proposed warehouse is an unde veloped 4.8 acres and is restricted by state-regu lated freshwater wetlands and steep slopes. These environmental limitations required 498 Herman Jackson, LLC to request several setback variances. The Planning Board later approved those variances and the warehouse, which was originally proposed at 35,910 square feet and sub sequently reduced to 35,361 square feet, will have three loading docks, approximately 900 square feet of office space, off-street parking, lighting, landscaping, and storm water management. Making her case to the Board, Krimko noted “the extensive landscaping that we are proposing far exceeds what most industrial uses would have in an area that is really in the middle of nowhere in an industrial corridor.”
Krimko responded to questions during the meeting regarding operating hours. “Even if we had a tenant we could tell you what their oper ation hours are but 10 years from now another permitted use tenant could potentially come in and have different hours of operations so we will comply with your ordinance as it relates to all of those things.”
Collins added that a fire department connection could be placed by the applicant at a location that would allow firefighting vehicles to be parked outside of a potential collapse zone while also having access to a water source to combat a blaze. He also described an early suppression, fast response (ESFR) sprinkler system could be added in the structure.
Page 4, The Jackson Times, August 13, 2022 jerseyshoreonline.com voted against it. The company applying to build the warehouse is called 498 Herman Jackson, LLC, and the com pany itself is located at 915 Bennetts Mills Road. The application was represented by attorney Jennifer S. Krimko of the firm Ansell Grimm and Aaron, engineer Thomas Muller and architect DavidKrimkoCollins.remarked during the meeting, “it is a permitted use. We don’t have perspective tenants yet so we can’t speak to as to a number of employ ees so we can only speak to what is typical based on warehouses of this size.” The plans state that all construction will conform with applicable codes, ordinances and manufac turer’s requirements and the building approved for uses as permitted. A waiver is being requested for the improvement of Herman Road.
“In order to put a building that can function as a warehouse on this site whether it was double this size or half this size, we need a front yard setback there and we need the parking setback variance and we need the wall height variance and that is solely a function of the environmental constraints and the unique topography of this site,” the attorney added. She addressed the Board saying, “there is no precedent here being set if you were to grant these variances. It would not carry over to any other application at all so you don’t have to worry that you are opening Pandora’s Box to grant these variances.”Firesafety concerns were brought up by Board members Jeffrey Riker and Township Council President Martin Flemming. Both are firefight ers and each expressed the potential of “collapse zones” and how that would impact equipment parked at the location. Collins responded saying there would be no hazardous materials stored in the warehouse and described the proposed building as being “non-combustible.”
The architect also explained that were a fire to start involving materials such as wooden pallets or cardboard boxes and was hot enough, it could cause interior steel to heat to a point at which one or more of the building’s concrete panels could potentially collapse.
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Bellevue Estates Engineer William Stevens, Traffic Engineer John Rea and Planner Andrew Janiw each expressed during a prior meeting, (Housing - See Page 8)
Housing: Continued From Page 1 tates, LLC to appear before the Jackson Planning Board to present an application to construct four private schools on the same 31-acre Leesville Road property site. Schools are a permitted use on that property. Eichorn said it was not his idea to build 48 homes at 443 Leesville Road adding he was the developer of three other private schools on Leesville Road that have received Planning Board approval. He noted that during public hearings before the Planning Board residents approached him to reconsider his plan to construct the four private schools. He explained his plan for the private schools at 443 Leesville Road was “fully compliant, but I asked my professionals to come up with a residential plan.” Eichorn admitted he was attempting to increase the number of homes on the 31-acre tract and said the home development proposal replacing schools “was a compromise on my part. I would make a lot more money building four schools on 5-acre to 7-acre lots.” Eichorn predicted that within the next five to sev en years, Jackson might see requests for between 60 to 70 new private schools. During their discussion about Bellevue Estates’ request for the density variance, some Board members said they believed a vote to approve the density variance would amount to rezoning the property, which falls under the purview of the Jackson Council.
Night: Continued From Page 1 which the applicant was originally seeking only the density variance. Were the density variance approved, the ap plicant would have come back before the Board later, seeking subdivision approval with a more detailed plan, according to testimony. The denial is expected to have Mordechai Eichorn, the managing member of Bellevue Es Many community organizations including the Jackson Elks Lodge, PTA, Chabad of Jackson, library, Moose Lodge, houses of worship, Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts, Moms Club and the township’s Clean Communities group and the Jackson Municipal Alliance were present.
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School resource officers were doing special ac tivities with young people. Township police also manned the child ID booths while the motorcycle, ATB and bicycle unit officers were also engaged with members of the public.
He noted the non-profit organization supports members of the greater Jackson community for the purpose of fostering family, individual pride and dignity, to touch the lives of those in need and to give a helping hand. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Jackson VFW Post Magnolia Drive off of Bennetts Mills Road. According to its website, National Night Out is “an international event celebrated in local communities and military installations around the world.”
Vinny Rubio joined fellow members of the Help ing Hands of Jackson LLC in greeting attendees. “We have sharing centers around the town - one of them is in the front lobby of the ShopRite here - where people can drop off food and other items.”
John Convery of the department’s Support Ser vices Division in growing the event into what has become a summer tradition in Jackson. This year’s celebration in Jackson featured a table with the Special Response Team, SWAT, along with displays by the township’s police department.TheJackson Volunteer First Aid Squad were also out in force and there was a demonstration on the use of an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator. There was also a demonstration of Fatal Vision goggles that show the wearer the dangers of drinking while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Child identification kits, Quality First Aid, music, games of chance, prizes and children’s activities were all part of the event. Elyce Gonzalez brought her 4-year-old daughter, Milana, and her 2-year-year-old son, Braxton, to the event. One of their first stops was to pick up plastic firefighter hats and to pose for a photo in front of a Jackson Fire Station 55 fire truck. “We came out last year,” she said. Her other daughter had another activity and “we’re hoping they can join us later. This is always so much fun.” Members of Jackson’s Fire stations 54, 55, 56 and Jackson Volunteer First Aid, held live safety and multiple emergency response demonstra tions. Jackson PBA # 168 provided the inflatable rides as well as games and prizes for the children. They sponsored free raffles and giveaways throughout the night. They also had a dunk tank where offi cers like Sgt. Fred Meabe would get submerged for the amusement of those passing by their booth. Sgt. Meabe told The Jackson Times that this fall’s PBA Pig Roast would be held on September 24 at its usual location in Pine Park in Lakewood. Those interested in attending that event are di rected to contact the Jackson Police Department forTheredetails.were also free hot dogs, chips and drinks that were served up by members of the Jackson Kiwanis Club. The ShopRite provided raffle prizes and ice and Six Flags Great Adventure sponsored the cost of many of the children’s prizes won during the night. Capt. Nelson said other sponsors included Care One Nursing Home, The Orchards of Bartley, DJ Ralph & Joe of KEC Entertainment (who have been providing their services at the event and other community events for years) and Pizza Plus of Lakewood who provided 70 pizzas. Popcorn was provided by Grand View Brokerage, and portable bathrooms were donated by United Site Services. Nelson also thanked the Jackson Department of Public Works who “worked the day before, the day of and even the day after at the site and did a fantastic job setting things up and breaking them down.”
The January 6th hearings have wound down for the moment but I won’t forget what I learned - that what happened that day wasn’t an isolated attack on our Capitol. It’s part of an on going criminal conspiracy to undermine our freedom to vote and to choose our electedTrumpleaders.andhis pals worked together to try to stop the peaceful transfer of power because the 2020 presidential election didn’t go their way. Now, they’re working to make sure all of our elections go their way in the future, whether we vote in their favor or not. Never before have we seen so many candidates running for office on a platform that promises to destroy our de mocracy from the inside out. Worst of all, many of these right-wing extremists are looking to take over elec tion administration, running for offices like secretary of state and county clerk. Once they’re sworn in, many won’t hesitate to overturn future elections if they or their MAGA allies lose. They want to be like Putin and his oligarchs.Theyareworking to turn the USA into a copy of Russia. We will lose all our rights. The only way we are going to protect our elections is to fight back and make our voic es heard. If our vote wasn’t powerful, insurrectionists wouldn’t be working so hard to take our freedom to vote away. It’s up to us to hold election deniers accountable at the polls and elect democ complex with 78 units is un derway on Route 9. Dream Homes has permits pending for 68 units across from Applebee’s on Route 9. The Lofts at Lacey is proposing 270 units between the Kearny Bank and the Lanoka Harbor CVS.And last but not least, 70 units to complete Phase 3 of the Lacey affordable housing project near the Municipal building was approved last night for imminent construc tion. If you are interested in Lacey’s future, please attend theseAndmeetings.nomatter where you live, public participation is key to your town’s future too. Regina DiscenzaLacey all fair-minded people, that he should not seek a second term. From their perspective, the President’s performance has run the gamut from A to B. Moreover, they say, he is a man who actually believes he makes sense when he speaks. At Fox News, Sean Hannity has reported that the Presi dent appears to be suffering from dementia. Concern about senility in office is nothing new. President John Adams referred to it as “dy ing at the top,” and Thomas Jefferson as, “at most the life of a Whencabbage.”itcomes to Mr. Han nity, it should be kept in mind, it was he who said without embarrassment, that President Trump’s presidency was not an affliction, but a godsend for the country. Mr. Hannity is a man that has spent his career ridiculing and belittling everyone who is not a Republican. In my view, he is an intellectual pauper, a malignant narcis sist, with a Borderline Per sonality. Almost every word he speaks is a lie, including “and” and “the.” When it comes to the Biden administration, however, I do take a kind of schadenfreude delight in listening to the President’s acolytes, trying to tap-dance around the Pres ident’s frequent gaffes and fauxWithpas.many in the Presi dent’s own party calling for defunding the police, open borders, sanctuary cities and referring to looters as “undocumented shoppers,” no wonder President Biden might be experiencing some mental anomalies. Borden Applegate Jackson Of Don’t Be Fooled, Part 2 On BidenWhetherShouldRunAgain One Weekend In Terrorism Democracy Is On The Ballot
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This November racy defenders up and down the ballot on November 8th. PamelaTomsTalbotRiver First you need to go back to July 2020 when the U.S en tered into the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA), which discour aged formula imports from Canada due to an increased surcharge per kilogram. The U.S. imported virtually no baby formula from Canada in 2021, all the while exporting baby formula to Canada. Then in February 2022 (Not the fall of 2021) Abbott Nutrition’s plant in Sturgis, Michigan closed because of possible bacteria contami nation. Abbott contributes nearly half (about 43%) of the total 98% that’s manufac tured in the U.S. In addition to the USMCA agreement and Abbott closure, you have the FDA’s strict guidelines for importing baby formula and very high tariffs on imports imposed by the CompoundingU.S.these issues is the Special Supplemen tal Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children program called WIC. Abbott is the main supplier to this program. The whole short age problem is extremely complex with many, many contributing factors. Blaming an administration is woefully shortsighted and completely lacking in comprehension. Rita Malone Forked River
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EAST RUTHERFORD – Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to extend expanded permissions for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to use fixtures and equipment enabling them to serve patrons outdoors in private areas, on sidewalks, and in other mu nicipally-designated outdoor areas. The permissions were set to expire November 30, 2022 but will now be extended by two additional years to support the food and beverage indus try, patrons, and local communities by facilitating opportunities to serve customers outdoors. “My Administration worked in collaboration with the Legislature to support the restaurant industry and their customers by expanding outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue that support today by extending these expanded permissions for food and beverage establishments throughout our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Supporting the success of our small businesses ultimately means supporting the suc cess of our communities. Continuing this successful practice will not only benefit small business owners, but also the many patrons who have come to enjoy the atmosphere and opportunities out door dining offers.”
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“The legislation …further demon strates his sustained commitment to supporting businesses throughout the state as they emerge from the pandemic and transition from surviv ing to thriving,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “Extending the ability of restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to continue to serve additional patrons at their outside facilities will not only financially benefit these businesses, but will also help grow the economy as new positions are created to meet additional demand.”
The Governor autho rized municipalities to enable the expansion of outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandem ic to protect residents while supporting food and beverage establishments. Many business own ers have continued to offer outdoor dining since beginning to offer out door seating during the summer of 2020.This legislation will authorize continued use of fixtures such as tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, and chairs for outdoor dining until November 30, 2024, extending a law that was signed by the Governor in February of 2021. This represents an other part of the Governor’s ongoing support for small businesses, which includes the additional $50 million investment in the FY2023 budget for the Main Street Recovery Fund that has assisted many restaurants and other small businesses. The Governor signed the bill at Ves ta Wood-Fired, a local restaurant that received a grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as part of our state’s small business emergency assistance program to support New Jersey businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The pandemic hit our state hard. To keep our communities safe and our economy running, our Demo cratic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver needed relief. That plan provided over $10 billion for New Jersey which helped estab lishments like Vesta Wood-Fired in East Rutherford stay afloat,” said U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. “I commend Governor Murphy for tak ing action today to provide additional relief for New Jersey restaurants. In Congress, I helped pass the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard-Hit Industries Act to provide an addi tional $55 billion for small businesses impacted by COVID. I’ll continue to push the Senate to pass our bill, but in the meantime it is encouraging to know our small businesses have a staunch supporter like Governor Murphy here in the Garden State.”
“The next generation is where we are going,”
Dillard added in regards to a question by Robbins about the future of the American Legion. Dillard thanked the members of the Post and each Post’s membership who helped support the recently passed PACT Bill which addresses health care, presumption of service-connection, research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. “It will affect three and a half million veterans over several generations back into Agent Orange in Vietnam. Anywhere where radiation has been reported and especially the burn pits,” Dillard said.Headded that this will aid veterans who served in contaminated areas who have contracted various conditions including “lung cancer and things of this nature. The VA (Veterans Administration) has continually denied them benefits and care. Over 70% of those veterans have been declined. “This bill will cover over 23 presumptives. This bill will change many veterans’ lives. It is one of the biggest benefit bills to ever be passed since 1944. It should have been done a lot sooner,”
Former State and Post 351 Commander Chuck Robbins was present for the visit and said it was an honor to have Dillard stop by to visit the borough post during his tour of the Garden State. According to its website, the American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organi zation with nearly 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout America.TheAmerican Legion was established by an act of Congress in 1919 and was instrumental in get ting the original GI Bill through Congress and the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Currently, the organization is active throughout the United States, supporting current military personnel and veterans, sponsoring American Legion Baseball, Boys State, Oratorical Contests, and other activities for youth, and pushing for the adoption of a constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag. Dillard, who first joined the American Legion in 1969, was elected national commander on Sept. 2, 2021, in Phoenix during the organization’s 102nd national convention. His theme as national commander is “No Veteran Left Behind.” He served in Vietnam through four cam paigns including the Tet offensive. He later received an honorable discharge as a radar man second class petty officer from the Navy Reserve before attending Grayson County Ju nior College and East Texas State University. As a life member of American Legion Post 265 in Lake Kiowa, Texas, Dillard served as post commander, vice commander, adjutant, and judge advocate. He coached American Legion Baseball for more than 10 years and served as his post’s Boys State chairman. On the national level, he served as Alter nate National Executive Committeeman, consultant to the Insurance Committee, Distinguished Guest Committee, Children & Youth Committee, and Media and Communi cations Council. He has served as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, chairman of the Veterans Employment & Education Commission and chairman of the Legislative Commission.
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that while Eichorn was seeking to construct more homes than what is permitted on the site, the pro posal was not out of line in an area of the township that features residential uses. Stevens previously stated that the required lot size is 130,000 square feet adding that some of the lots in the proposed development would be 17,000 square feet which is less than a half an acre. The proposed homes would not have been ser viced by public water and public sewer and much of the meeting was devoted to discussing how waste from the 48 homes could be treated. Residents who live near the site who spoke during the public comment period expressed concerns about how septic systems would affect their wells. Rea presented a traffic overview on the number of vehicles at the location comparing residential use of the property to the impact of four private schools which would house around 2,800 students and operate year-round. Students would be transported by buses and dropped off and picked up by their parents/guard ians and according to Rea, morning hours at the school would add up to approximately 1,130 total trips on Leesville Road while the 48 homes would generate 34 total trips. During the afternoon peak hour, the schools would generate around 540 total trips on that road and the 48 homes proposal would come to around 45 total trips. Rea added the morning peak hour would probably coincide with other commuters traveling on Lees ville Road but the afternoon peak hour would likely not coincide with as many commuters traveling on that Janiwroad.explained during his testimony that a residential use is permitted at 443 Leesville Road and the type of use that was being proposed by Bellevue Estates, with 48 homes proposed where 10 homes are permitted, despite added density, was“Wepermitted.believewe are creating a better zoning al ternative,” Janiw said. He called the impact on the neighborhood as “substantially less with homes than with schools.” Most residents who spoke during the public com ment period favored having homes over schools at the location.
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personal contact with our membership. We must reach out and get them to renew their member ship. We need to contact them to let them know they are important and why they are important and how much we need them.”
Dillard said. “We had in excess of 37,000 people respond in support,” Dillard said. He noted a Montana senator credited “the American Legion for all the work they did on this.” Dillard headed out to Washington D.C. for the signing of that bill following his visit to the borough post. His visit to New Jersey included stops in Cam den and Gloucester County and a visit to Ocean County American Legion Posts in Brick and Toms River earlier in the week with his final visit being Post 351.
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JACKSON – Jackson Recreation will be hosting a volleyball camp for boys in grades 6th to 12th. The camp will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 6 through October 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jack son Memorial High School Memorial Gym. Volleyball Camp Fee is $75 per camper, $100 for non-resi dents.no refunds after the program begins. $10 per refund fee. Register online at register.communitypass. net/Jackson. For more information, call 732928-1260. – Tune into nature, it is the best way to relax! The team at Forest Resource Education Center are ready to show you how with many forest-focused educational experiences. Peruse and pre-register for the small-group outdoor nature programs here: forest-resource-education-center-31858983647.eventbrite.com/o/
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Below are the following events for the month of August: Invasive Plants and Animals of the Pinelands: The number of invasive plants and animals are increasing and there is work to be done! See how to recognize and remove pests that have been creeping into our yards and local habitats. This program meets on August 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. out front of the Forest Resource Educa 2022 Free Nature Programs tion Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20 people for this event and registration is free. Shinrin - Yoku Forest Therapy: Welcome the Summer with Forest Bathing. Immerse your senses with the touch, smell and sounds of Spring. Wear soft shoes and dress for the weather for this mindful stroll through our trees. Bring a cool drink. Ages 15 and up. Please do not sign up for more than 1 class per month. This program meets on August 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. out front of the Forest Resource Educa tion Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 15 people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus. vaccine children ages 6 months and older available only OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm until The Pfizer vaccine everyone ages 6 months and up. Moderna pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months—5 years. COVID
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JACKSON – Save the date! Jackson Day 2022 is set for October 2 from 2 to 8 p.m. at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park. Enjoy vendors, children’s rides, all day entertainment, craft fair, 5K run, parade, Jackson Day 2022 beer garden, fireworks, car show, flea market, corn hole, basketball tournament, give-a-ways and more! For more information, contact Jackson Recreation at 732-928-1260.
The Jackson Times, August 13, 2022, Page 11jerseyshoreonline.com MANCHESTER TIMES • BERKELEY TIMES • BRICK TIMES JACKSON TIMES • HOWELL TIMES • TOMS RIVER TIMES SOUTHERN OCEAN TIMES Copyright by Micromedia Publications, Inc. All material printed in The Times’ is copyrighted by Micromedia Publications, Inc. unless otherwise noted. The reproduction of the contents, in full or in part, is prohibited, unless permission is granted by Micromedia Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Published Weekly P.O. Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 • Phone: 732-657-7344 • Fax: 732-657-7388 email: news@jerseyshoreonline.com • jerseyshoreonline.com President & Publisher Stew Swann ViceJasonPresident/COOAllentoff News Editor Chris Lundy Assistant News Editor Bob Vosseller Production Manager Allison Gradzki Graphic Artist Adriana Starcic Distribution Manager Laura Hoban SalesLorrieManagerToscano Send your news tips, copy & letters to news@jerseyshoreonline.com Layout Designer Sara Zorns VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW. RCSHEA.COM KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS! (House Calls Available By Appointment) SERIOUS LEGAL MATTERS REQUIRE SERIOUS AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT OR ON THE JOB? AUTO ACCIDENT, SLIP & FALL, DOG BITES, PRODUCT LIABILITY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION RCS R.C.SHEA &ASSOCIATES COUNSELLORS AT LAW TOMS RIVER OFFICE 244 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753 • (732) 505-1212 BERKELEY AREA (800) 556-7432 MANCHESTER AREA (732) 408-9455 BRICK AREA (732) 451-0800 JACKSON – On July 29, the Jackson Township Police Department said goodbye to Records Supervisor San dy Schaefer, who is retiring after 42 years of dedicated service to Jackson Police SupervisorRecordsRetires ─Photo courtesy Jackson Police Township. They wish her much hap piness, good health and prosperity as she moves on to her next chapter. Congratulations Sandy, you will be missed! JACKSON – Musician Kaleigh Brendle will perform and also share her story about fighting for proper accommodations for those who are visually impaired during a program at 2:30 p.m. August 13, at the Jack son branch of the Ocean County Library. Brendle is a student and is also visually impaired. She has worked to secure ap propriate accommodations for those like herself from the College Board. She has sung at the White House with a Musician To Perform At Jackson Library choir that she created for visually impaired singers.Brendle will be performing some of her own music as well as several cover songs of other performers during the afternoon. This program is being sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. To register for this free program, call 732928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org. The library is located at 2 Jackson Drive in Jackson Township. C ommunity n E w S C lub N ews , A C tivities , e ve N ts & A NN ou NC eme N ts
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8. What should you do if you get infected? Answer: Call your physician to make an appointment to get help, or visit an urgent care center. Follow your doctor’s orders. For home relief, consider over-the-counter analgesics and antipyretics for fever and pain. Avoid close contact with others to minimize spread. If you’re interested in a longer version of this article, it is available at my website, suzycohen.com
8 Fascinating Facts About Monkeypox Recently, the World Health Organization has recently declared monkeypox a global health emergency. Monkeypox causes lesions similar to smallpox but milder, and it is self-limiting for most people. In case you’re worried, I want to assure you, that almost everyone in this current outbreak is alive and well. I doubt you will know anyone who gets sick with it, it’s very rare! Nevertheless, monkeypox has become a very hot topic in the news. Let’s go over 8 important points:
1. Is this going to kill people all over the world similarly to the coronavirus? Answer: No, not like covid did. I don’t like to propagate fear and this is not going to be like you’re probably imagining it. There will be no monkeypox lockdowns so don’t worry! It’s not transmitted the same way.
5. Can you transmit this to your pets? Answer: No, you can’t give it to your pets. It’s the other way around. People become infected from exposure to the animals which include gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, monkeys, dogs, and cats. Of these, rodents seem to be the biggest transmitters. It can be transmitted from human to human as well.
6. What can we do to minimize the spread? Answer: If you develop a rash, ulcer, or raised lesion (or you feel sick) avoid close contact and intimacy. Contact your physician.
2. Is it sexually transmitted? Answer: Yes, it is mostly transmitted in this manner. However, there are other modes of transmission such as prolonged face-to-face contact or kissing. Studies confirm that the DNA virus is found main ly in semen, saliva, urine, and/or feces.
7. What is the USA monkeypox case count? Answer: It is unclear. The CDC has a website you can visit to see the live case counts in the USA. But the exact count for monkeypox is unclear. The number they post there includes both monkeypox cases and orthopoxvirus cases, combined. The latter includes smallpox, vaccinia virus, and cowpox. So the monkeypox case count just by itself is opaque.
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4. What are the symptoms? Answer: Fever is always part of the syndrome, along with headache, mus cle aches, and other flu-like symptoms. Lesions and ulcers occur as well. If you develop these issues, call your doctor, and limit contact with others.
3. Why is it named monkeypox? Answer: The virus was first identified from those fuzzy creatures! It was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks oc curred in monkeys that were being used for research. According to the CDC, the source of the disease remains unknown, however, monkeys (and rodents) harbor the virus.
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TOMS RIVER – Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for their Comfort Food Festi val on September 17 from 12 to 6 p.m. In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, kids’ activities, live entertainment and a beer & wine Comfort Food Festival garden provided by Toms River Vol unteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event. More information by vis iting downtowntomsriver.com/com fort-food-festival.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH –The Ocean County Coin Club will present its 51st Coin Show on October 22 at the borough’s firehouse. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at the Point Pleasant Beach Firehouse at 400 Ar Coin Show Coming To Point Pleasant Beach nold Avenue. There will be 20 vendor tables, free parking, free coins for chil dren and free appraisals and literature forForcollectors.additional information visit the club’s website occoinclub.org or call Dennis Berube at 732-785-0449.
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Renee Thomaier Retired NJ Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator JERSEY SHORE - Mother raccoons can have between two to five babies in a litter, and they will have just one litter per year. Baby raccoons are called kits, and they are typically born in early spring between March and April, but if a mother’s first litter does not survive she may give birth to a second litter as late as June. Have you ever seen a raccoon out and about during the daytime? Raccoons are nocturnal creatures – this is to say they are active at night. People often assume that a raccoon active during daylight hours is rabid or sick. There are numerous reasons a raccoon could be active during the day. Mothers will forage in the evening hours as well as the day to feed her young. As her babies grow, she will
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begin taking her young out during the day with her, teaching them valuable survival skills. You would also see a raccoon out during the daytime if their home was destroyed – the tree they were living in was just cut down. That would oc cur during the day when raccoons are sleeping. There would be no choice but to move on in search of another place to live. In other cases a raccoon’s nest can be overtaken by another raccoon, where again, the homeless raccoon would have to search for another place to sleep. Note that this information is general and does not address every problem or solution. Should you require assistance, I am happy to help. To reach me please call 732-244-2768. It is illegal to possess wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.
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OCEAN COUNTY – “Don’t hike alone...take your phone!” Introducing the Trail Tracker App to help you pinpoint your location on the trails of Ocean County. Follow the link to down load: bit.ly/OceanCountyTrailTracker.
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JACKSON – Do you want to make a difference in your community? Become a volunteer firefighter! Jackson Twp Vol Fire Co #1 Station 55 is looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals to join their volunteer ranks. If you are willing to donate your time and energy and contribute to the greater good, they are ready for you. Stop by any Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. Volunteer Firefighters Needed at 113 N. New Prospect Road and speak to any member to get started or call 732378-9566.Membership Requirements: 18 years of age for probationary member 16shipyears of age for junior membership You must live within 5-miles of either: Sta tion 55: 113 N. New Prospect Road; or Sub station 55-1: 200 Kierych Memorial Drive By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - “Drift,” a documentary about the Barnegat Bay, will be shown on Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. The film tells the story of Barnegat Bay through the voices and eyes of people who cherish it as a recreational and economic Movie About Barnegat Bay To Be Shown resource for local residents as well as for all of New Jersey. It’s a series of vignettes directed by Erin Fleming. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Save Barnegat Bay, and this movie is produced in collaboration with Monmouth University Production Services. Registration is recommended: 732-3496200.
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“ENGin allows any fluent English speaker to make a difference from the comfort of home,” said Rose Tatum, ENGin’s Volunteer Manager. “We provide all session materials, training, and ongoing support, so volunteers can thrive in our program without any spe cial skills or prior experience.”
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ENGin’s free program, launched in March 2020, is open to anyone, any where, at any time, for as long as they need it. “Since the war, demand for ENGin’s services has skyrocketed, as over half of Ukrainians have lost their jobs and millions have been forced to flee the country,” Nikulina said. “While many Ukrainians study English in school, few can actually speak the language. That’s because spoken fluency is al most impossible to achieve without real-world practice, but speaking skills are exactly what many Ukrainians need today - whether to find new jobs or to settle in foreign countries as refugees.”
-Photos courtesy ENGin Volunteers of ENGin gather during an online session to help Ukrainians im prove their English. experience. But just by chatting with their students for one hour a week, they’re making a huge impact in these young Ukrainians’ lives.”
To date, ENGin has already connect ed over 7,000 volunteers with 8,000 students. But hundreds more young Ukrainians are applying to the program each week, so ENGin’s team is actively recruitingMonmouthvolunteers.Junctionvolunteer Aarohi Hemmady spoke about the program and how she became a part of it and how it has benefited those she has tutored.
ENGin’s volunteers hail from all walks of life - from high school stu dents to retirees. Nikulina said, “for the most part, they aren’t professional teachers, don’t speak any Ukrainian, and have no prior language tutoring
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“I’ve been a volunteer with ENGIN for around two months. I first found ENGIN on volunteermatch.org . At first, I was worried about completing the volunteer hours needed to grad uate high school, but as I read about ENGIN, I became fascinated with the idea of helping Ukrainian young adults learn English to help them achieve their goals. “So far, I have only assisted one person in learning English, but I hope to help many more. To help make my student more familiar with the language and American culture, I often pause lessons to explain common slang terminology or work through vocabulary they are having a difficult time with. Taking my time with lessons and working through concepts slowly seems to help my stu dent process ideas better,” Hemmady added. Hemmady said, “I also always have to keep in mind the differences between (English
By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE –Volunteers across the state are helping Ukrainians im prove their English online but more areAnnaneeded.Nikulina is a member of the 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization ENGin. She is the manager of public relations and social media for the organization and explained that the group “pairs American volunteers with Ukrainian youth for free online language practice and cultural exchange.” “This summer, hundreds of New Jer seyans looking for an easy, hands-on way to help Ukrainians in need are volunteering as conversation partners with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultur al connection,” Nikulina said. “The program complements humanitar ian aid efforts by giving Ukrainians the skills they need to support themselves in the longer term.”
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MANAHAWKIN – The 6th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will be held on September 10 at Manahawkin Lake Park, 86 N. Main Street Man ahawkin. Join for a full day of cele Ocean County Irish Festival brating Irish Heritage with food, games, Step-dancing and Irish music featuring their very own Ocean County Pipes and Drums Band. For more information and up dates, visit oceancountyirishfestival.com.
-Photos courtesy ENGin Volunteers of ENGin gather during an online session to help Ukrainians im prove their English.
English: Continued From Page 16 the Ukrainian and American schooling system. My buddy has not had a stable schooling system since the pandemic started and when they were in school, they learned about very different his torical events and concepts. An event like the sinking of the Titanic or how a plane flies through the air is much easier to understand in visual terms, so I make sure my student watches videos on each of the topics for homework.”
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“Talking about my school here and ex periences in the U.S. help Valerie greatly because she gets a feel for what my life looks like and she can ask any questions she has,” Vedmala said. “It’s shocking that we can’t do more to help and I feel like more attention should be given to help the citizens there. Most people don’t even know what’s happening to these innocent families and there isn’t enough being done to help them there,” VedmalaNikulinaadded.urged people to visit the group’s website at enginprogram.org/ People can also look through ENGin’s annual report at enginprogram.org/_files/ugd/72b pdf7da_2b332026b7604f13b936b9e75c63a217.
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Anika Vedmala is another Monmouth County volunteer who shared her views about the program and her thoughts about the ongoing atrocities occurring in Ukraine. “I’ve been a volunteer for the organiza tion for about a month now and I wanted to become a part of the organization after hearing I could make a difference to these kids and because it was an opportunity to meet new people and hear different stories,” she said. She added, “so far, I’ve only assisted one person. Some things I’ve done to help my buddy would be just having conversations and making her more comfortable with the language. We do activities like planning trips and vacations for help with practical skills and to gain more knowledge about different cultures.”
This event will take place on Thurs day, August 18, at the Atlantis Ball room, located at the Days Hotel in Toms River, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Those interested in attending the dinner dance, sponsoring the event, joining the Parade Committee, or looking for any other information re garding this year’s Parade and Italian Festival and accompanying events should contact Blandina at 732 4776507 or e-mail the committee at info@ columbusnj.org.
TOMS RIVER – A fundraiser will help support the Columbus Day parade and other events as they welcome their grand marshal, Gilda Rorro Baldassari “Please join us as we celebrate the 31st Annual Parade and Festival, the past and future successes of the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival. We will also celebrate Gilda’s selection as our 2022 Grand Marshal at our Annual Grand Marshal Dinner Dance,” Parade Chairman Mike Blandina said.
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Clinics run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and take a total of 60 appointments per clinic. There is a maximum of four pets per person. Cats and dogs only, kittens need to be at least three pounds for vaccination, puppies Ocean Animal Shelters Free Rabies Clinics need to be at least 12 weeks of age. Dogs must be restrained on a proper fitting collar or harness and leash. Cats need to be secured in a carrier. If your pet has received a prior rabies vaccination, bring in the certificate, or vet records indicating the vaccination, and the vaccine your pet receives will be valid for three years. If you do not have proof of a prior rabies vaccination, or if it is the first time your pet is receiving the vaccination, the shot will be valid for 1 year. Please bring the proof of prior vaccination with you, as they will not be able to look up anything or contact your veterinarian when we are in the middle of the clinic.
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FORKED RIVER – The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Annual Gift Auction is back! They’re holding it in-person this year and it’s going to be awesome!Theevent is scheduled for October 1 at the Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River. Doors open at 3 p.m., they’ll start calling numbers at 4:30 p.m. No outside food/drink is permitted since they’ll have food available from Blue CollarTicketsCatering.forsale online only and you can get them at: ahs.givecloud.co/auction Tickets are $20 and one sheet of playing tickets is included with purchase. As Humane Society/Popcorn Park Annual Gift Auction always, they’ll have 50/50s, the spinning wheel, lottery aprons, and all the fun that you’ve come to expect from your favorite auction that benefits the animals cared for by AHS! They are currently collecting the more than 300 gifts for this fantastic event and they need your help in pulling it off. They are in need of brand new items, gift cer tificates or gift baskets. You can drop off any day of the week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or send to: AHS/Popcorn Park Gift Auction, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731. You can also donate toward the popular gifts that they purchase right here: ahs.givecloud.co/gift%20auction.
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Opioid Education Available For Prescribers
“The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has been a trusted ally in our ongoing battle against opioid abuse,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Bill himer said. “We are always looking for opportunities to leverage our resourc es when it comes to opioid education and substance abuse prevention. This unique approach, providing continuing medical education to prescribers is a natural intersection for law enforce ment and the medical community. This collaborative approach is essential in our seemingly never-ending battle against opioid abuse.”
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LAKEWOOD – On August 28, the Monmouth Area Flying Club and the Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club will stage a special event at Lakewood Airport (N12), 1900 Cedar Bridge Av enue,ThisLakewood.eventwill highlight the close relationship between aviation and radio communications. Tables will be set up featuring information on amateur radio that will also offer live hands-on demonstrations with active commu nications potentially on a worldwide basis. The MAFC will also have tables Special Aviation And Radio Communications Events displaying aviation related information and equipment. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) and is free to the public. Parking is available but is limited. Additional information can be ob tained by contacting: MAFC Activities Director, Charles Burke WA2SLK, 732-938-2481, chas.burke@verizon. net; OMARC website N2MO.org ; Denis O’Brien N2JJF, 732-610-4864, do brie10@optonline.net; or Joe Krusze wski KC2SVS, 732-618-5328, joek ru1@hotmail.com.
PDFNJ and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) launched the webinar in June of 2019 and has since provided crucial informa tion to responsible prescribing practic es in order to keep patients safe from opioid misuse and addiction. Nearly 2.6 million patients have benefitted from the knowledge the course provides. “Educating medical professionals on the risks and proper ways to treat pain and prescribe opioids is crucial to combatting the opioid epidemic our state and country are facing,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “Medical professionals in New Jersey are receiving better education on prescribing practices through this webinar, and that knowledge has helped them to make the best decisions for their patients.”
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With their com mitment to fighting the statewide opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is teaming up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to launch free opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers in the county. A total of 500 scholarships will be awarded by the Prosecutor’s Office for Ocean County prescribers to partici pate in PDFNJ’s continuing education webinar, “Do No Harm: Exploring Strategies for Safer Prescribing of Opioids.”TheOcean County Prosecutor’s Of fice is the first in the state to collabo rate on providing continued education to local prescribers. The webinar will consist of medical, law enforcement and legal experts speaking of the impact the opioid ep idemic has on New Jersey and giving providing information on how to safely and responsibly prescribe opioids to patients. In addition, the webinar fulfills New Jersey’s requirement that prescribers receive one hour of continuing educa tion requirement concerning prescrip tion opioids to renew their licenses.
The webinar is specifically custom ized for healthcare professionals in cluding doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, residents, fellows and medical students. The accredited curriculum is accessible through the website: org/NJSafeRx.KnockOutOpioidAbuse.DrugFreeNJ.
“Prosecutor Billhimer and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office have been a tremendous partner in the effort to address the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “From its inno vative recovery programs to engaging the business community, the Prosecu tor’s Office has emerged as a leader in this fight. Now, by making prescriber education more accessible to providers in the county, the office is providing a vital prevention service that will pos itively impact county residents.”
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make this a “dress for success” week. The better you feel, the more confidence you exude, and that helps you overcome obstacles that may stand in your way. Surround yourself with supportive people this week.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Where there’s a will, there’s a way. In the week to come, you should be able to handle both chal lenges and opportunities with cleverness and an eye for every advantage. Avoid beginning a new job or health regimen.
2. While tofu drains, in a medium bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and the sesame oil.
STIR - FRIED TOFU WITH GREEN BEANS Serves 4 14 ounces extra-firm tofu 1 cup vegetable broth 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons plus 1/3 cup cornstarch, measured separately 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon vegeta ble oil, measured separately 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 scallions, sliced thin 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1. Cut tofu into 3/4- inch cubes. Line a rimmed baking sheet with three layers of paper towels. Spread tofu cubes on the baking sheet and let drain for 20 minutes.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tune into and make use of shifting motivations in the coming week. You may have the experience and skill to get any job done, but you may be required to adjust to surprising changes. Relentless commitment can take you to the finish line.
3. Gently pat tofu dry with more paper towels. Transfer to a second medium bowl. Add remaining 1/3 cup cornstarch to bowl. Use rubber spatula to gently stir tofu to coat until there is no dry cornstarch remaining.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live your life guided by logic and love. You may meet people in the week ahead who trigger your thinking processes and bring out your kindness. Enjoy making fascinating new friends and participating in group activities.
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: You may be more passionate about what you want than sensitive toward what others want this week. Loved ones may honor their promises and commitments -- be sure you are equally reliable about keeping yours.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Treat yourself to something simple and low key. Enjoy life’s humble pleasures unless they cause complica tions. In the week ahead, you may encounter unpredictable people or unexpected events and be forced to adjust your plans.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain within the limits in the week ahead. If you are ethical, responsible and upstanding, you can achieve your ambitions. Don’t let jealousy or suspicions keep you from trusting a loved one or rising to the challenge.
4. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat for 1 minute (oil should be hot but not smoking). Carefully add tofu to pan and spread it into an even layer. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off heat. Transfer tofu to a large plate lined with paper towels.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stay ahead of things. Don’t ignore a minor problem be cause it could snowball into something bigger in the week ahead. You may receive admiration and a pat on the back for being someone’s most trusted companion.
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