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H OWELL’S H ISTORY A S A TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTORIUM F OR C HILDREN
–Photos by Charles Daye Virginia Brandl speaks about her work at a tuberculosis preventorium. The presentation featured historical photos from the time period. By Charles Daye HOWELL – They came from poorer households, hoping to survive an outbreak. A place to monitor and prevent tuberculosis, Howell’s preventorium housed hundreds of children throughout its five decades of operation. On December 1, The Heritage Group of Howell cosponsored an event at the Howell Public Library about the Tuberculosis Preventorium For Children, a preventive facility for children exposed to tuberculosis. The site operated in Howell from 1910 until the 1960s. Virginia Brandl, a retired Farmingdale
school teacher, worked at the Preventorium in the late 1950s as a young adult and shared her first-hand experiences. The Preventorium was organized primarily for the care of poorly nourished, under-fed children who were exposed to tuberculosis, she said. The children involved in this institution did not actually have tuberculosis but were at risk. Many of the children came from poor families, mostly from the cities. Early on there were mostly younger children, infants to two years old, but that changed over the years as teenagers were added. “When I was working there, the oldest was
16. I was a big 18 and I’m looking up at these kids and these kids are streetwise, they’re out of Harlem. So they’re looking down at me using the whole full-scale language and I’m growing up in Farmingdale,” said Brandl, who said despite the geographic differences she forged close, long-term relationships with many of the children. “One of my little girls, I still write to her. It’s one of those blessings you take with you,” said Brandl. The Preventorium was essentially sponsored by New York clinics, public and private funds. When children were sent (History - See Page 5)
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December 10, 2016
Senior Housing Formally Proposed for Route 9
By Daniel Nee HOWELL – On Route 9, a revived plan to construct an age-restricted community has been formally proposed to the planning board. MGD Holdings originally proposed a mix of single-family homes and age-restricted properties for a plot of land on the highway between Estelle Lane and Alexander Avenue. The plan, dating back to 2003, spurred litigation, resulting in a settlement that called for the age-restricted housing to be constructed along the high with 26 single-family homes in the rear of the parcel, said Steve Cohen, the attorney representing MGD. The new plan the developer is proposing consists of 100 age-restricted units without the single-family homes. The units would be developed in four, four-story buildings of 25 units per building. MGD has proposed developing the community on an approximately four-acre portion of the property located along Route 9. The latest iteration of the proposal for the lot dates back to August, when MGD initially appeared before the board to pitch the plan for the community. It was met with opposition from some board members, who appeared uncomfortable that the MGD was seeking permission to constrict two, 50-unit buildings when the township’s zoning ordinance calls for a maximum of 32 units per building. (Housing - See Page 12)
CHAIN STEAKHOUSE PROPOSED FOR GREENLEAF PLAZA
By Daniel Nee HOWELL – Developers have proposed a chain steakhouse restaurant for Route 9 in Greenleaf plaza. The application had been scheduled to be heard by the township’s planning board in November, but was rescheduled to be
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heard in December with the possibility that the case could be delayed into the new year. The restaurant, a Texas Roadhouse eatery with a liquor license, is being proposed to be constructed in the Greenleaf at Howell Shopping Center on Route 9
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North and Lanes Mill Road, taking the place of the former German-American Club building. The restaurant would be located in the northeastern corner of the shopping center property with frontage on Route 9, according to documents filed with the township.
Texas Roadhouse will occupy 7,500 feet of the 23,500 foot building that has been proposed. Separate retail stores will occupy the remainder of the space. The December planning board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. December 15 in town hall.
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to the Preventorium in Howell or another residential area, their homes would be inspected every six months. “They would go back to their parents. That was the ultimate goal was being able to put them back with their parents, but so many of them were unfortunately into a drug situation or victims or circumstances. They were doing what they believed they could do to provide for their family. Some did go back and they would follow up,” said Brandl. The program begin amid widespread t ube rcu losis deat h s nat ionw ide: i n 1908, more than 150,000 died of tuberculosis. In 1909, Nathan Strauss, a Lakewood philanthropist, and Marcus M. Marks organized a board of directors consisting of leading physicians and prominent men and women. On July 2, 1909 the Open-Camp Cleveland Cottage was opened to accommodate 40 children. These children had contact with tuberculosis, most likely through one of their parents. According to Brandl, “when unfriendly conditions” and “local opposition developed” the board of directors looked for a new location. Brandl likened this to contemporary issues facing Howell. “So people weren’t comfortable with this type of setting in their neighborhood. How many of you can think of things that are going on today, it didn’t change a whole lot. ‘Not in my back yard’ was exactly what it was,” said Brandl. Arthur Brisbane offered the board of directors a 170 acre farm located near Farmingdale, seven miles north of Lakewood. Strauss and the board accepted and opened the Preventorium on Preventorium Road. The children were transferred to a
The Howell Times, December 10, 2016, Page 5 small, remodeled farm house (for temporary use) on April 28, 1910. Opening day for the $150,000 Tuberculosis Preventorium For Children included then Governor Woodrow Wilson, the Bishop from Trenton and Marcus M. Marks, the president of the institution. By 1914, there were 200 child ren from 120 different families living at the Preventorium. In 1915, a nursery was added to accommodate a dozen infants, called the “infantorium.” The infants stayed about one year before being relocated, adopted or fostered. The Preventorium’s primary object ives were “ment al i nv igor at ion of the children and the improvement of their physical condition and the stimulating effect of the open air school.” Essentially get the children a lot of fresh air and exercise to help prevent tuberculosis. Later, with the innovation in antibiotic medicine, preventoriums became dated. Brandl also described the different perceptions locals had to the Preventorium and tuberculosis. “This was at that time when tuberculosis was so serious of a condition, something that people were very concerned about. But yet, ‘not in my back yard,’” said Brandl. In November 1962, the name of the Preventorium was changed to Child Care Center. In 1969, the Preventorium closed its doors all the residents were placed in their own homes, foster homes, adopted or other facilities, which included the infamous Willowbrook. In January 1970, Brandl’s husband Alex was the last worker out of the institution and his final responsibility was to burn the photographs, registries and records. He did not burn everything and Brandl presented a lot of material from the facility to the dozen or so in attendance at the library event.
Shots Fired, Police Seek Information
HOWELL – Police are investigating an alleged shooting that took place early morning on November 5 in the area of Lanes Mills Road. Dispatched officers checked the area for any possible suspects, however none were located. A per i meter was est ablished a nd contact was made with a 38-year-old resident. The resident/victim reported that he heard gunshots from behind his residence, “saw sparks,” then witnessed two black male subjects run from behind the residence, to a silver Honda Civic that was waiting for them in the street. The victim reported that a third black male was driving. The victim chased the actors on foot to the vehicle. As he got to the car, a round was fired in his direction. Evidence at the scene supports
this claim. The rounds fired at the rear of his residence were into a structure housing pitbull dogs. None were hit. As per County policy, the Prosecutor’s Office responded and worked with our detectives to collect evidence and process the scene. The Monmouth County SPCA was notified and is an investigating partner. The investigation continues. If anyone has additional information please contact the Howell Police at 732-9384111 or direct message the police on Facebook. Tipsters can leave an anonymous tip at crimestoppers. The police will not ask for any identifying information, just the tips. Call 800-671-4400 or Text “MONMOUTH” plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES).
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Editorial Time To Pause For The Wonder As the carol goes: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” That’s because so many of us get to come together and celebrate the holidays. We rush and rush, and then exhale in the moments we can pause and enjoy the company of our family and friends and share the traditions of the season, in all the wonderful ways they manifest. You may be busy planning the gatherings in your home or your trips to family and friends’ homes, and to enjoy the magic that is created there. But this time of year offers so much for the community to come together, too. Take a moment, and take part in those wonderful efforts. Local organizations are busy hosting charitable drives for toys, food or coats, to be given to neighbors in need. The magic of the season is also found in these endeavors, as volunteers work to spread generosity far and wide. That too is an example of how this is the most wonderful time of the year. And on your way to all those holiday chores, take a moment to pause and see the amazing displays for the holidays. Your neighbors have dressed up their homes
in lights, the town’s Christmas tree and menorah are lit, and everything seems to magically twinkle in the celebration of the season. It’s a wonder how it all comes together, and how the dark December evenings manage to shine with the spirit of the season. But then there’s our favorite example of the magic of the season: the long list of holiday events held by towns, civic groups and others to spread holiday cheer. Whether the senior center is hosting a breakfast with Santa, or the high school chorus has its holiday performance, there is no shortage of ways to fill nearly every evening with events such as these. That our local communities manage to put on such a bevy of activities in so short a season is nothing short of amazing. Everything from Santa’s arrival, to historical looks at local traditions, to toy drives to big-name holiday performances are just some of the events. Looking for a holiday event to add to your calendar? Check out the pages of this newspaper here or online at micromediapubs. com. It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
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Letters To The Editor Tenure Lawsuit Is Bogus
Stop Pension Fees From Wall Street
Campbell Brown and her out-of-state special interest group is misleading New Jersey parents and residents about our public schools to advance their harmful political agenda. New Jersey’s seniority statute, which they seek to overturn by court order, provides an important protection to students and communities by keeping politics, and politicians, out of the decision-making process when layoffs are imposed on our public schools. The lawsuit is premised on a lie that districts are prevented from dealing with teachers who are not willing or able to do their jobs effectively. Tenure is difficult to obtain in New Jersey, so no teacher gets tenure without demonstrating an ability to do the job well. Even more, the tenure law outlines a specific and fair process to remove a teacher who is ineffective at any time. What the law prevents is the sort of political interference that would be inevitable if administrators could be pressured to fire teachers without having to give a reason. This lawsuit seeks to throw out that system of checks and balances and give unfettered freedom to fire excellent veteran teachers in favor of less experienced newer teachers who earn lower salaries. Wendell Steinhauser NJEA President
If we eliminated Wall Street brokerage houses for pension fee transactions, we could save the over $1.3 billion paid toward the pension fund this year. My proposal is to eliminate Wall Street brokerage houses and hire an in-house licensed broker for no more than $200,000 per year. This year a $1.3 billion payment was made towards the pension fund and that equals two years savings eliminating Wall Street brokerage firm fees. The reason bi-partisan law makers remain silent on this issue is they are loyal to their Wall Street contributors and backers. It is a web and they are all connected. The borrowing and spending on the pension system has earned its reputation of being a bi-partisan slush fund. I am unwilling to sell out the people of NJ for campaign donations so the benefit is not having conflicts to save them money Joseph Rudy Rullo Candidate for Governor Ocean County resident
Go After Bridgegate After the federal felony criminal convictions against Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly on charges related to the Bridgegate scandal, it is clear that these persons committed an unauthorized exercise of official functions and failed to per-
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form duties required. Because of this, like Christie, they too can be subject to a complaint for indictable Official Misconduct under 2C:30-2, which may be filed in Fort Lee Municipal Court by any citizen. The State and Federal systems are considered separate systems, so Double Jeopardy protections do not apply. Is it wrong that I’m smiling, when I think of Bridget Anne Kelly participating in the “Puppies Behind Bars” program at Edna Mahn Correctional Facility? Or Bill Baroni working on a new edition of “Scared Straight!” for politicians at Eastern Jersey State Prison near Rahway? Eric Hafner Toms River
Grieve And Move Forward Lately there seems to be a chasm of division growing across our Land. During this past election cycle I have seen Facebook posts and commentaries from my fellow Americans predicting that the politicians from one side or another would be the seeds of destruction for America. But the seeds of destruction won’t come from our politicians; they always seem to find a way to peacefully sit down at the bargaining table with the opposition once the elections are over. Seeds of destruction can only be planted and rooted by we the people, if we let it. In American politics we tend to have seasons where, through elections and policies, we move to the right, then to the left, then back to the right again, - and on and on it goes. Our political diversity, and respecting that diversity, is our strength, it’s what makes America the greatest nation on earth – we need to learn to respect it and embrace it, and respect and embrace those who hold those differing views and stop vilifying them and those who champion their causes. If we fail to do that we fail to carry the patriotic American spirit in our hearts, and we even
fail to truly represent Christ, or whatever other spiritual model we claim to uphold. I will always debate policy, but after every election cycle I have called the victor “My President” regardless of whether I loved or hated their policies. I have done that since I was a little boy over 55 years ago and I will continue to do that in the future. It is what I was taught by the example of all the veterans around me. It is what I was taught by that “Greatest of Generations” which came before me (they were and are the true patriots). To be honest, I have hated “some” of the policies of the past eight years, as some of you may have hated the policies of the eight years that came before that, but we do need to respect our fellow Americans! The results of an election can bring the joy of a marriage or the grief of a death, depending on what side you are on. It is understandable to grieve any perceived great loss. But grieve and then move forward. Those who can grow and mature enough to do that now are the current generation’s patriots. Those who can’t learn to do that are un-American in heart and deed. In our daily life we are surrounded by many brave veterans who are living that example now. The courageous men and women who bravely put their lives on the line for this nation that we hold so dear. They do not weigh out the policies of any current administration before taking up arms, before jumping out of planes, before sailing dangerous enemy seas, before marching through mosquito infested swamps, before trekking across the barren hot deserts, all while knowing that some of them may not return to the Land and people that they love. Let us follow their example and become a part of the healing and unity for the future of our great nation. Please join with me now at this time in of our nation’s struggles, bowing our heads in prayer for healing and unity. And let’s each commit ourselves to personally be an agent of that healing. Rev. Peter W. Guilfoyle Jackson
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Spotlight
on G overnment Correspondence From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Freeholder Forum
- by Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone
Shop Local, Made In Monmouth Efforts To Keep In Mind While Shopping
Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us. We’ve been extremely fortunate as the weather has been mild thus far, allowing m a ny of u s t o c ont i nue to enjoy the outdoor activities we love to do throughout our beautiful county – from the beaches and parks, to local tree and menorah lightings, to shopping in our beautiful downtowns and local shopping centers. I can’t stress enough how important it is to shop local, I encourage all of you to do some this holiday season when buying gifts for your loved ones. This past weekend was Small Business Saturday and I was happy to visit several small businesses in the r e g io n , i n cl u d i n g A s bury Park, Long Branch, and Freehold area. We were pleased to see these
busi nesses th r ivi ng on that start to the holiday shopping season, as well as the crowds we saw on t he bustli ng sidewal k s throughout the downtown areas. Please visit a small business in your community and support them by purchasing their goods or services. It’s a proven fact that independent and locally-owned businesses recirculate more revenue lo c a l ly. T h e s p e n d i n g d o n e by a lo c a l b u si ness to operate (including inventor y, utilities, equipment and salary to employees) directly impacts the economy within our own community. In addition, the indirect impact happens as employees and business owners spend their income within our local economy, recirculating dollars through their earned money. The economic impact made locally happens in so many levels, to break it down - for every $100
spent at a local business, approximately $68 stays in that community’s local e c o nomy c om p a r e d t o only $43 if you shop at a large business. In other words, going local creates more local wealt h a nd jobs, as you are literally helping your neighbors and their families when choosing to do so. We’ve made is easy for you to do your holiday shopping close to home this year with the 2016 Made in Monmouth Loc a l Hol id ay Sh o p pi n g Director y that is available on the Mon mouth County website at www. VisitMon mouth.com. This easy to use, online shopping guide has links to makers and sellers of all sorts of products and gift ideas that are made right here in Monmouth County. The interactive director y includes only Monmouth County small businesses that produce products within the County that have participated
in Made in Monmouth. T here is t remendou s variety in the directory, everything from beautiful handmade children’s products to wine made from grapes grown and fermented in Monmouth County to art and jewelry for every budget and occasion to gourmet foods and candies. Every vendor listed in the directory makes unique consumer products i n Mon mouth C ou nt y, you w i l l f i nd something for everyone on your list—including your pets! Another exciting new ser vice I thin k you should take a look at is the “Grown in Monmouth Christmas Tree Farm Director y”, an interactive guide with infor mation about the 13 tree farms right here in our County which is also available on the county website or on the g rowninmonmouth. com page as well. Supporting small busine sse s al lows t he m t o
h i r e e m pl oye e s , m o s t of which are also local residents. It comes as no surprise that hiring local and keeping jobs in our county is very important to me, wh ich is why I led the initiative to pass a resolution for a memora ndu m of ag reement between the county and Monmouth-Ocean Count y B u i ld i n g a n d C o n struction Trades Council (AFL-CIO). This will allow us to hire temporary p e r s o n n el o n s p e c i f ic projects when needed. It makes financial sense for the county and it ensures t h a t we a r e p r ov id i ng employment for our local union workers. With this deal in place we do not have to go through the ti mely (and someti mes costly) process of going out to bid for emergency work as we can now reach out directly to the trade union for projects that require one or several days of temporar y work and get immediate
personnel to get the job done quickly and stay on schedule. This agreement g ives us t he abilit y to reach out for assistance in unprecedented emergency situations, similar to the work that was required after Superstorm Sandy. This by no means will replace county employe e s i n a ny w ay, it will supplement our curre nt cou nt y work force to preform projects that would normally be done in house so our crews can continue to perform their preventative and maintenance to county facilities a nd prop e r t y. We w i l l continue to bid work for projects as we have done in the past and therefore I believe this is a win-win for all those involved. Thank you as always for your suppor t and dedication to making Monmout h C ou nt y a g r e at place to live and work. I wish you and your family a very happy holiday season!
State Agencies Join Forces To Support NJ Small Business Owners
TRENTON – The New Jersey State Librar y is working with the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Division of Taxation to connect local business owners and entrepreneurs w it h v it al i n for mat ion through their local libraries. Libraries throughout the state, including the Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., are hosting half-day Small Business Workshops taught by staff from the Taxation University, an outreach and training unit within the Division of Taxation. The free workshops will cover basic information about starting a business,
including: types of business ownership; registering a business; reporting business income; meeting employer responsibilities; and understanding sales and use tax. “Acquiring the knowledge to start and r un a business is a primary criterion for success,” said Andrea Simzak Levandowski, Project Manager of Small Busi ness Development & Technology at the New Jersey State Library. “These workshops will help prepare new and aspiring business owners with vital information on how to get their business started, how to apply for needed licenses, and how to manage income and tax-
es, from employee withholding to sales tax.” “The New Jersey State Library is pleased to partner in this effort with the New Jersey Department of Treasury’s Division of Taxation and we view this investment in the capacity of local businesses as another positive step towards the economic recover y of the state,” said State Librar ian Mar y Chute. “The Taxation University training not only furthers the local library’s reach into the communities we ser ve, but i n add it ion, the t raining, resou rces and support offered will continue to benefit communities beyond the duration of this program. This
partnership demonstrates the Administration’s recognition of the strong role that libraries can play as community centers.”
The size of the workshops is being kept small to enable attendees to ask questions about their specific situations and get the
answers they need. For a list of participating libraries and workshop dates, visit njstatelib.org/ TaxationUniversity.
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HOWELL – For the past four years on Thanksgiving, Colonial Coffee Shoppe owners Pete and Debbie Savvis and their daughters Danielle and Raquel along with Ellen and Guy Delisio have closed their restaurant to the public and welcomed displaced persons living in Howell for a hot meal free of charge. Kids from the special needs community were also invited and in attendance. Retired Howell Police Sgt. and Police Athletic League President Chris Hill and Pastor Steve Bringham coordinated the event. PAL volunteers and Howell Police officers served food, waited tables and just provided company and conversation to the guests. Howell Police officers Chief Kudrick, Sgt. Lopez, Cpl. Motani, Ptlm Zilinski and Ptlm. Headd attended the event.
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HOWELL – “A Christmas Carol,” the Radio Show, will be presented live by Nine Theatricals at the Howell Branch of the Monmouth County Library on December 13 at 7 p.m. The library is located at 318 Old Tavern Road. The performance revisits 1939 when Campbell’s Soup sponsored The Christmas Carol on its radio show, featuring Lionel Barrymore as Scrooge and Orson Wells as the narrator. In the 2016 presentation at the library, Manchester resident Richard Saylor will take on Barrymore’s role and Linda Torash will direct the performance. Each of the play’s nine performers is from Monmouth or Ocean county and will be garbed in period clothes from the 1930s and 1940s. The program also includes sound effects, Christmas cards, and vintage commercials. Sponsored by The Friends of the Howell Library, the program is open to all at no cost. Further information on this and all programs at the Monmouth County Library, visit monmouthcountylib.org.
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LONG BRANCH – For those considering a bariatric procedure, Bariatric Weight Loss Lecture will offer the most up-to-date information on gastric bypass surgery, gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. The lecture will be led by Frank Borao, MD, and Steven Binenbaum, MD, who are both board-certified laparoscopic-fellowship-trained surgeons. Registration is required by calling 888-724-7123 or by emailing teamlink@barnabashealth. org. The lecture is free. The lecture will be held at 6 p.m. on December 15 at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave. For questions or more information, contact The Community Health Education Department at Monmouth Medical Center at 732-923-6990.
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Strand’s 94th Anniversary Gala
LAKEWOOD – The Strand Center for the Arts, 400 Clifton Ave., is celebrating its 94th anniversary with a gala honoring four distinguished supporters, signature dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment, and holiday festivities on December 14 in the Strand Gallery, beginning at 6 p.m. At 8 p.m., attendees will enjoy a live performances on the stage of the Strand Theater, including Franke Previte singing his original Oscar and Golden Globe winning song, “I’ve Had the Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes,” both written for the film Dirty Dancing. Lisa
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Is Your Child Irritable, Acting Out? Could It Be Depression?
By Ankur Desai, MD A young child who acts up in preschool may be described as “defiant.” An older child who refuses to go to school, “shy.” An adolescent who doesn’t want to participate in after-school activities, “lazy.” The truth, however, is that all of these children may be suffering from a condition we mostly associate with adults — depression. The risk of depression increases as children age. It affects younger children at a lower rate, while an estimated 11 percent of children age 12 to 17 have had a major depressive episode during the past year. While those numbers are significant, they may not tell the whole story. The symptoms of childhood depression are very different from the symptoms in adults. As a result, depression and other mood disorders in children can go unrecognized. When it comes to a child’s mental health, the most important thing for parents to look out for is not necessarily how a child behaves, but rather notable changes in his or her behavior and ability to perform daily activities.
Not like little adults When most people think about someone suffering from depression, they envision a person acting sad or feeling lonely or pessimistic. While this can be true for adults and older teens, depression in kids is different: Young children don’t have the ability to verbally express themselves. For them, depression may first present itself as anger or irritability or even as regression in developmental milestones, such as the loss of bladder control. Depression may also cause a child to experience frequent physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach pain. School-aged children are better able to express themselves, but they may not fully understand emotions such as sadness. For them, a mental health condition such as depression may appear as a loss of interest in things they used to enjoy, changes in sleeping or eating patterns, a drop in school performance, anger outbursts or a notable decrease in energy. Adolescents experience what we might
more classically think of as symptoms of depression. They may feel negative emotions and lack the ability to find pleasure in previously enjoyable activities. They may also become socially isolated and guarded. In extreme cases, adolescents may have thoughts of suicide and engage in self-injurious behaviors. What causes childhood depression? Depression causes changes in the way a person thinks, feels and behaves to a point where he or she struggles with daily life. In the most significant cases, it impedes a child’s ability to grow into a successful, resilient individual. While a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development of depression, certain risk factors place young people at greater risk. Trauma is often a significant contributing factor to the development of mood disorders in children. Traumatic factors can be easily identifiable — situations involving overt neglect, physical abuse, verbal abuse and emotional abuse. Trauma may also be implicit, where the child is a witness to
domestic violence or marital strife. Substance abuse is one of the most important risk factors for the development of depression in adolescents. Alcohol and cannabis, the two most common drugs that children misuse, have a direct impact on neurochemistry. In combination with other psychosocial stressors, substance abuse can bring about and worsen depressive symptoms. In older children, relationship difficulties with friends and family and an increase in academic and social demands can also be important factors in the development of a depressive syndrome. Gender can also be a factor. In younger children, depression affects boys and girls at an equal rate. As children grow into adolescents, girls are affected by depressive symptoms at twice the rate as boys. This difference could be attributed to genetic and hormonal factors, in addition to risk factors such as trauma and substance use. What can parents do about depression? Any significant changes in your child’s behavior or functional status should be brought to your pediatrician’s attention. This is particularly important if a child has recently experienced a traumatic event — such as a death in the family, accident or divorce. Parents can also proactively try to prevent mental health problems by: Maintaining healthy relationships and providing a supportive, loving home environment. Focusing on general wellness including a healthy diet, exercise and sleep habits. Keeping an open line of communication. Implementing a consistent and supportive parenting style. Developing healthy and adaptive coping strategies and anxiety management strategies. The positive news about childhood depression is that kids are resilient. Milder cases of depression can usually be treated successfully with psychotherapy, while anti-depressant medication is an option for more serious cases. The anti-depressant fluoxetine (brand name Prozac) is approved for use in children as young as 8 years old. As with all health conditions, the key to caring for childhood depression is trying to detect and treat a problem as early as possible to prevent it from worsening. Dr. Ankur Desai is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist on staff at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, N.J. He also maintains a private practice — Premium Psychiatry Services of Central New Jersey LLC — where he provides outpatient medication management and psychotherapy services for children and adults. Dr. Desai can be reached by calling 866-CENTRA7.
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
How To Make Your Immune System Fight For You By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m willing to bet you have been sick in the past and experienced a runny nose and congestion, sneezing, fever/chills or body aches. All you can do is treat the symptoms and hope your immune system fights for you. FYI, taking antibiotics won’t help. Your immune system strength (not the germ itself ) directly inf luences how bad you feel and how long you suffer. Vitamin D levels are lower during the winter months so it’s no coincidence that cold and f lu outbreaks happen during wintertime. Shockingly, even spending our summer days in a big city where tall buildings block the sun’s rays and lead to deficiencies of the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is a media darling. Time Magazine even lists D among its ‘Top Ten Medical Breakthroughs.’ Despite the name, “vitamin D” behaves more like a hormone than a vitamin. In an American study of 198 healthy adults, researchers found that individuals with blood concentrations of 38 ng/ml or more of vitamin D enjoyed a two-fold reduction in the risk of catching cold, and were able to get back to work faster. I recommend even higher levels, closer to 60 ng/ml. Allow me to brief you on what may very well be vitamin D’s most exciting role yet. We all have both an adaptive and an innate immune system. The branch of our immune system that ‘remembers’ specific attackers so that it can mount a faster defense next time an encounter is made, is called the “adaptive” immune system.
Vitamin D helps our adaptive immune system by boosting our T cells, a type of white blood cell that patrols around our bodies like soldiers, ready to destroy any infected or cancerous cells they come across. Researchers in Denmark made a truly incredible connection. For T cells to be able to activate themselves and mount an attack, vitamin D must be present. Without adequate vitamin D, our T cells are like sleeping soldiers, virtually incapable of defending us. This research suggests that perhaps we can retrain your immune system to prevent it from being so reactive and hyper, translating to a lower risk for cold and f lu, and obviously fewer auto-immune assaults. Ad e q u at e Vit a m i n D help s you r immune cells manufacture your own natural antibiotic-like substance called cathelicidin, which destroys all sorts of ‘bugs’ as they’re encountered. This activity supports your innate immune system. By the way, your innate system is your first line of defense against pathogens of all sorts so if you get sick a lot, this is the part of your immune system that you should focus on. Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency may lead to fatigue, weakness, bone or muscle pain, fractures, cracked teeth, ar rhy th mias, winter time depression and autoim mu ne f lare ups. Cer tain cancers are also associated with low D. In my humble opinion, Vitamin D3 is an affordable way to keep your immune system in tip-top shape, it’s easy to test levels and the supplement is sold pretty much everywhere.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
When You Find Your Medicine You Take What You Can Get Dear Readers, As you know my usual format is to pick and choose from my inbox and bring to you letters that I think will be most interesting. This week I will deviate from my norm by generalizing. I receive so much mail regarding the following, I feel that I am answering many letters at once. I’ve received hundreds of letters over the last year similar to this. People either personally or through a relative are being given wrong medications or incorrect dosages of medications that they were or were not prescribed. Throughout the healthcare world, of which I am very familiar, this is known as a “med error.” Although it does happen in hospitals and other places that healthcare is delivered, it is most common in your own home. People who take care of themselves often double up, skip, or substitute older medications. As you know by now, I am president of Preferred Home Health Care. One of the rules in home healthcare is that a registered nurse must prepare medication. Most people, however, do not need a nurse to pour their medication. Here are a few tips to help prevent any problems for those who are taking their medications by themselves. 1. Line up every medication that you should be taking. 2. Look for the following things: Your name (don’t laugh; it happens), the doctors’ names, the dosage and daily prescription.
3. Do not take yo u r m e d i c a tion out of a bottle day by day. Instead prepare a week of medication. I prefer not to use a day and night box that is built as one. I do recommend that you color code two kits, one for day and one for night. Yellow or light blue works well for morning and a deeper color to represent night. For those who need to take medications more than twice a day, adjust the above by buying three or four individual set ups. It’s bulkier but safer. For those who are on a limited budget, you can use egg cartons from the supermarket (not my favorite choice but it does work.) If you can, have someone in the house review what you have done. Once again, an RN would be great, but not always practical. I like setting up medication on Sundays if possible. Take all the bottles and put them away so that you don’t accidentally reach into the bottle out of habit. This will prevent accidental double ups. Prepare a list, and keep it on your person or somewhere visible should an emergency occur.
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By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – There has been very low flu activity in New Jersey so far, but it is hard to know what the actual numbers are since long-term nursing care
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have any death tax issues, as well as having an idea of how your assets should be distributed. It is not necessary to bring along every financial statement that you have. Rather, having knowledge of each financial account (such as bank accounts, brokerage accounts, mutual funds, etc.), the name on the account and the amount in the account is sufficient. For real estate, you should know its current value as well as the outstanding mortgage balance, if any. For insurance policies, you should know the amount of the policy and the names of the beneficiaries. Prior to the initial interview, you should consider how you would want your assets distributed upon your passing. In most cases it will probably be to your spouse, if one exists, and then to your children and their children. You should take into consideration the possibility that one of the persons named in your will may pass away before you. You should also consider whether you wish to make gifts of personal items or money to specific persons. You should consider who you would want to be the executor of you will. If you have children under the age of 18, you will want to consider who you will name as guardian to take care of them until they reach 18 and who you want as trustee to take handle the assets until they are old enough to handle it themselves. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main St., Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.
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17 MAST Students Inducted Into NHS
HIGHLANDS – Seventeen cadets at MAST, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, were inducted into the National Honor Society at an evening ceremony at the high school with parents and friends in attendance. Inducted were Juniors Brianna P. Astorino, Little Silver, Jonah S. Bass, Ocean, Victoria K. Coles, Oceanport, Elizabeth I. Colyer, Belmar, Katherine S. Costello, Wall, Sara J. Fitzgerald, Middletown, Emily G. Fuller, Brielle, Anna K. Goddard, Locust, Katherine C. Gould, Rumson, Cameo R. Mooney, Red Bank, Megan C. Scafaria, Colts Neck and Mallory M. Solazzo, Belford. Senior inductees were Adrianna P. Barazotti, Howell, Sydney X. Battaglia, Tinton Falls, Alexis B. Bennett, Keyport, Justin M. Konecny, Middletown and Noah R. Weiss, Freehold. The cadets also unanimously voted to name CDR Tracie Smith-Yeoman USN (ret), Senior Naval Science Instructor, an honorary member of the National Honor Society and presented her with a plaque during the ceremony. CDR Smith-Yeoman is a graduate of Mater Dei High School and the University of South Carolina, and heads the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Program at MAST. Formed in 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pa., by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Honor Society is a nationwide organization whose inductees are selected based on criteria of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Monthly service projects as a club and four hours of
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of dECEMBER 10-December 16.
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be prompted to work harder and more efficiently than usual in the week to come. You tend to display confidence even if you do not possess the requisite skills or experience. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Silence is golden but knowledge is platinum. As this week unfolds gather information before you tackle new projects or tasks. Just because something seems easy doesn’t mean it is. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The higher you climb the harder it is to cling to the ladder. Your ambitious nature may put you in a precarious position in the week ahead. Be prepared for all possible contingencies. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may become serious about adding structure and organizing your financial affairs. Avoid beginning new projects, making major purchases or taking the initiative in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Work hard but don’t be hard hearted. As this week unfolds you may become more creative about achieving your ambitions but some influential people may find your actions callous and calculating. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Before you lay down the law consider the consequences. It is said that if guns were outlawed, then outlaws would be the only people with guns. Think before issuing mandates in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Diplomacy is the key to making your week ahead less challenging. Tensions can be easily soothed through a mere kind word or two. Maintain a positive attitude and use good judgment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is a good week to keep your money in your wallet and the credit card in the drawer. Be businesslike and above reproach at the workplace. A partner may have some great ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It could be stressful to be successful in the week to come. There could be a domino effect that causes a crucial tile to fall if you overreact to criticism or a temporary family crisis. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stick to safe, sound and conservative principles in the week to come. Don’t give your heart or money away impulsively. You can blind to facts or only hear what you want to hear. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A penny saved is a penny that does not jeopardize your financial security. You might let your attraction to fads rule your head in the upcoming week. Avoid making impulsive purchases. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you aim for fame you risk losing the game. In the week ahead you may get more than your fair share of attention or end up in the public eye, especially if you do something wrong.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen
Take Away Holiday Hassles With A Quick Pot Of Chicken Soup By Wolfgang Puck
‘Tis the season to feel stressed out. At least, that’s how too many people feel about December. Suddenly, there are too many gifts to buy, too many parties to plan and cook for, too many cookies to bake, too many errands to run, too much food to eat. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention: too many pounds to gain. Yes, the holiday season can be, and most often is, a joyous time. But, if you aren’t careful, the month’s demands can sometimes take their toll. That’s why I always try to plan regular breaks during the coming month for quiet family time and exercise. I also like to make sure that I include some simple, home-style dinners that are not only comforting but also light and healthy. For me, one of the smartest comfort foods of all is chicken soup. Just sipping it spoonful by spoonful causes you to slow down, reflect, get back in touch with what’s important and let needless distractions fall away. Like all good food, it also draws the family together. And chicken soup really does nourish the body, especially when you make it the healthy way I do, using low-sodium broth, skinless chicken pieces and lots of vegetables. But, you might be wondering, how is it possible to make chicken soup during this busy time of year when the best versions rely on slow simmering? Fortunately, the answer can be found in many kitchens, or can be purchased inexpensively as an early holiday gift: the electric pressure cooker. Pressure cookers are perfect for making great chicken soup. In fact, many professional kitchens rely on them nowadays for making stock. Cooking under pressure reduces from hours to minutes the time it takes to coax maximum flavor from soup ingredients. And there’s another bonus: The pressure also prevents the formation of froth and other impurities that sometimes cloud soups. So you’ll get rich-tasting, crystal-clear results. I like to prepare my pressure cooker chicken soup in two stages. First, I cook the chicken in good-quality canned low-sodium broth, simultaneously enhancing the taste of meat and broth. Then, after releasing pressure following manufacturer’s instructions, I remove the chicken and let it cool slightly so I can bone and cut it up while I quickly pressure-cook the vegetables for the brief time it takes them to turn tender. All that remains is to adjust seasonings to taste and serve the soup. If you like, you can add some cooked rice or noo-
dles to make it a meal in a bowl. You’ll be amazed by the results. And I predict you’ll fi nd that this easy soup helps you stay happier and healthier throughout the festive season. CHICKEN SOUP WITH PARSNIPS, CARROTS, CELERY AND LEEKS Serves 8 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) skinless chicken thighs and legs 10 cups (2.5 L) good-quality canned low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed Freshly ground black pepper 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch (12mm) dice 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch (12mm) dice 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, quartered lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed under cold running water, and cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces 2 tablespoons mixed chopped Italian parsley, fresh chervil leaves, and chives, for garnish 4 cups (1 L) cooked white rice or small egg noodles, optional 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, for garnish In a pressure cooker, combine the chicken, broth, salt and pepper to taste. Attach the lid and bring to full pressure; then, cook under pressure for 20 minutes. Release the pressure. Remove the chicken thighs and legs, leaving the liquid in the pressure cooker, and set them aside on a plate or in a bowl to cool slightly. Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, onion and leeks to the pressure cooker. Secure the lid, bring back to full pressure, then cook under pressure for 5 minutes. When the chicken thighs and legs are just cool enough to handle, remove and discard the bones and any fat and cartilage. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. As soon as the vegetables are done, release the pressure, remove the lid, and stir the chicken pieces into the soup. Taste the broth and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. If you like, divide the rice or noodles among individual heated bowls or soup plates. Ladle the soup into the bowls or plates. Garnish each serving with some of the mixed fresh herbs and the dill.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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