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By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – A Verizon wireless cellular tower was approved recently for Route 9. The site, north of the park and ride, will have an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility, with a 100-foot high pole. The pole will have 12 antennas and a 5-foot lightning rod installed, according to the resolution the zoning board approved for the minor site plan. At the base of the pole will be a 50-footsquare area enclosed by fence, in a compound that will house cabinets, a transformer, standby generator and other equipment. The zoning board passed its resolution of memorialization recently after deliberating on the site plans at its September 26 meeting. In other news between the zoning and planning boards of Howell: Mixed Use Near Yellowbrook The Planning Board approved a plan to build a mixed-use facility on Adelphia-Farmingdale Road and Yellowbrook Road, to feature a drive-thru business, homes, affordable housing apartments and a two-story commercial building. The board granted a final site plan and final major subdivision at its August meeting but the developer, Elon Associates LLC, recently published the notice of the approval this week. The plans contain: a mixed-use development of 69 single-family residential lots; a 5,400 square foot multi-family residential building of 10 affordable housing units; a 22,050 square foot two-story building commercial-business building. The ground floor of the building was approved for commercial/retail use, including a drive-thru business, and the second floor would be office use. Yeshiva The Executive Accreditation Council of the Association of Institutes of Jewish Studies will decide whether to accredit a Yeshiva in Howell at its meeting December 20. The council will decide the accreditation of Yeshivas Emek Hatorah, 395 Ken Road (Approve - See Page 4)
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–Photo Kathleen Martin HOWELL – The township tree lighting showcased the musical talents of local students, such as choral performances of holiday favorites. Shown above is the Howell Memorial Middle School fifth grade chorus.
A Day T hat Will Live In Infamy
By Judy Smestad-Nunn LAKEWOOD – A local WWII veteran was honored, and was also a guest speaker during a ceremony held on the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lakewood resident, Jim DiPiazza, 91, who served in the Pacific theater during the war, was presented with a proclamation by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari that called the December 7, 1941 attack “a defining moment in the history of the United States.” During a two-wave, two-hour attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese warplanes, which
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began at 7:55 a.m. on a Sunday, over 2,400 people were killed, another 1,000 were wounded, 21 American ships were sunk or damaged, and 300 airplanes were damaged or destroyed, most of which were still on the ground. Nearly half of the casualties were on the naval battleship USS Arizona, which was hit four times by Japanese bombers and eventually sank. The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan. Before introducing DiPiazza, Head Ref-
erence Librarian Elizabeth Cronin said that “commemoration requires remembrance,” and that many who were there during the attack are “fading from living memory.” A group called Pearl Harbor Survivors Society officially disbanded in December 2011 since there too few survivors left to keep the organization running, Cronin said. The Society transferred their assets to the nonprofit Pacific Historic Parks to fund educational programs focused on the attack and the lasting effects it had on the United (Veteran - See Page 4)
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States’ growth, development and military, she said. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, only 620,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII were alive in 2016. On average, 372 WWII veterans die every day. DiPiazza told about two dozen audience members gathered in the Wheeler Room of the Toms River Library that he was just 17 when he joined the Marine Corps after hearing about a medal of honor recipient, WWII hero John Basilone. “I forgot about the war until now, I never talked about the war to my four kids,” said DiPiazza, who was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife of 67 years, Mary, and by his daughter and son-in-law. In the early days of the war, he was one 200 who took a radio code operator test; only 20 passed, including DiPiazza. As a radio operator, DiPiazza worked behind the lines, spending time in the
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Safe Sitter LONG BRANCH – Presented by certified Safe Sitter instructors, Safe Sitter teaches 11- to 13-year-olds to be responsible, creative babysitters with special emphasis on how to handle emergencies. Participants will receive instruction materials, a program completion certificate and a subscription to Safe Sitter magazine. The class will end with a graduation ceremony, participants are asked to bring a mid-morning snack and a lunch. This course will be held on December 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave. To register, call 732-923-6992. The cost is $50 per child.
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Editorial Give Volunteering A Chance A lot of people want to make their community a better place to live, but few know how to go about doing it. The dilemma is an easy one to solve. If you want to make your community a better place to live, volunteer for something. Anything. Just give your time. As much as elected officials matter, there may be no group of citizens who have an impact on a community more than its volunteers. Whether it’s in public or civic life, for nonprofit groups or the township, in many ways volunteers make the world go ‘round. These are people who give up their own time for others. These are folks who give of themselves so others may enjoy their lives just a little more. They clean up roads and help in hospitals; they work with local children and run group fundraisers; they sit on township committees and work with the elderly; and on and on and on. Volunteers deserve great praise for what they give to the community, helping a number of causes and groups, which in turn help out friends and neighbors in
ways big and small. Probably the best-known volunteers are the area’s volunteer first aid squads and fire departments. And that is where the pluses of volunteerism, and the negatives of declining volunteers in the area, are best shown. Towns throughout the area are experiencing an unusual problem: As their population grows by leaps and bounds, the number of people willing to volunteer for local first aid squads and fire departments has diminished. Not only has this trend caused problems for communities trying to provide the best emergency services possible, it has also cost towns money as they move toward professional services. While this trend is expected, it’s too bad. Volunteers have always made for a better, closer community. If you have some time to give, even just a few hours a week or on weekends, we urge you to consider giving some of that time to a local civic group, charitable organization or emergency service squad. You, and your neighbors, will be glad you did.
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Letters To The Editor Cop Killer Must Be Returned
Arctic Drilling Too Risky
With the recent death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, there has never been a bet ter t i me for the Un ited St ates gover nment to demand the return of convicted cop k il le r JoA n ne Che simard. For t y-th ree years after she executed a New Jersey State Trooper in cold blood, Chesi ma rd remains free, a “guest” of C u b a’s t o t a l it a r i a n regime. President Obama, while clai m i ng he wa nted to improve relations with Cuba, has made no effort to jail Chesimard. I now cal l on P re sident-elect Donald Trump to insist that any further nor m al i z at ion of relat ions bet ween ou r t wo nat ion s mu st h i nge on Chesimard’s immediate return. I n M ay 1973 C he sima rd , the f i rst woma n to ever make the FBI’s Most wanted ter ror ists list, shot Trooper Werner Foerster in the head on the cold pavement of the New Jersey Turnpike. After escaping from prison in 1979, she surfaced in Cuba, where she is hailed as a revolutionary hero. The message from law enforcement and from all law-abiding citizens is clear: no more talks with Cuba until Chesimard is brought home in chains. Joseph H. Vicari Ocean County Freeholder
As Chairman of the Ocean County Sierra Club, I am constantly amazed by the interest of so many of my fellow Ocean County residents (many of whom have visited there) understand the importance of protecting Alaska and the Arctic. Thus, they have reason to celebrate. The Department of the Interior has agreed to keep the Arctic Ocean out of the latest 5 Year Plan for offshore drilling. President Obama has listened to the call of Arctic communities, scientists, and the large major it y of Americans, including Ocean County residents, who recognize that Arctic drilling is too risky and too dirty to allow. The Arctic is a unique and special place. But it is also ground zero for the devastating impacts of climate change, warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world. Sea ice is declining, permafrost is melting, and coastlines are eroding. Entire Alaskan communities are being required to leave their homes and relocate because of the melting permafrost. In order to avoid further exacerbating these problems Arctic Ocean oil must remain right where it is. Building on the environmental work that has been done over the past year, excluding the Arctic Ocean from oil and gas leasing moves our nation
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closer to a clean energy future that will safeguard our climate and our coastal communities. Let us hope that the incoming Trump Administration understands the importance of protecting this special place. A. Gregory Auriemma Ocean Sierra Club Chair
Work To Produce Better Schools, Lower Taxes Privatization is no cure for the inadequacies of our educational system. It is incredible that the pursuit of knowledge is so often the center of such stupidity! Teaching is a labor intensive industry, and it is one of the most basic obligations we owe our children. I am running for governor and I would fundamentally restructure our school system to comply with the straightforward mandate in New Jersey’s state constitution, to provide every child a thorough and efficient education. Common sense suggests we could best do that with a broad, statewide source of revenue and a centralized administration. Parental involvement is essential but it should be at the school level, in classrooms, with teachers and principals. We can save a lot of money by abolishing the hundreds of local districts and making schools work for kids. My disdain for ‘home rule’ depends on whether that term refers to the 12 percent who vote in school elections or putting people like George Norcross in control. Either way, I will work to produce better schools and lower taxes without concern for preserving sacred cows or political precedent. Since we k now more now than in years past, we should expand f ree public education to include pre-K and college (or an alternative like trade school). Computer technology may be used to help students learn, by bringing
the collected wisdom and knowledge of humanity to them or facilitating skill development, but using a tool is not an end in itself. Kids cannot learn when they are hungry or sick or threatened by violence so all our schools must provide for the essential needs of all children. Education is an investment in our future, which breeds returns for national security, economic prosperity and scientific advances. Enlightened k nowledge can also help make life more rewarding while at this stage of technological development, ignorance is very dangerous because humanity has reached a point at which we can destroy ourselves and extinguish all life on this planet, either by accident or design. I would address educators worried over the impact of restructuring by putting them in charge of most details, but I will not be put off this idea because it scares some people. They should be frightened of the billions of dollars we waste and the lives that are ruined every time we fail to educate a child. Lisa McCormick Dem. Candidate for Governor
Thanks For 2016 Americans for Prosperity understands that real change starts with reaching out to our fellow citizens and having meaningf ul conversations with them on issues that matter to their lives. We’re proud of all of our volunteers and citizen-activists who made this possible and everything our state chapter has accomplished so far in 2016. We look forward to growing our ranks and making an even greater impact in advancing economic freedom in 2017. State Director Erica Jedynak Americans for Prosperity
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Assemblyman Sean T. Kean 30th Legislative District
Kean Bill Protecting Residents Living In Communities With Homeowners’ Associations Clears Committee Assemblyman Sean T. Kean
TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Sean Kean to prevent conf licts of interest by board members of homeowners’ associations was
u nan i mously advanced by the Assembly housing committee. The state currently has no oversight of homeowners’ associat ion budget s or guidelines concerning the avoidance of confl icts of interests that may arise. Kean’s bill (A-358) pro-
hibits officers, board members or employees hired to manage homeowners’ associations from engaging in any activity that poses a potential confl ict of interest. “Condominium and homeowner associations a r e p owe r f u l e nt it ie s ,
and the members of these boards inf luence hiring a nd cont ract decisions worth hundreds of thousands of dolla rs,” said Kea n ( R— Mon mout h). “For the protection of the more than 1.3 million New Jersey residents who live i n t he se com mu n it ie s,
st r ict r ules prohibiting conf licts of interest are essential, and management employees should be held to those same standards.” The measure prohibits an offi cer or board member from acting in an official capacity in any matter in which they, an immediate
family member, or a business organization has more than a 5 percent interest or that have a direct or indirect fi nancial or personal involvement that may impair their objectivity. It also prohibits the hiring of their immediate family members.
State Agencies Join Forces To Support NJ Small Business Owners
TRENTON – The New Jersey State Librar y is work i ng w it h t he New Je r s e y D e p a r t m e n t of Treasu r y’s Division of Taxation to connect local business owners and ent repreneu rs w it h v ital information through their local librar ies. Librar ies th roughout the state are hosting half-day Small Business Wo r k s h o p s t a u g h t b y staff from the Taxation
University, an outreach and training unit within the Division of Taxation. T h e f r e e wo r k s h o p s will cover basic i nform a t io n a b o u t s t a r t i n g a bu si ne s s , i nclu d i ng: types of business ownership; registering a business; reporting business i n c o m e; m e e t i n g e m ployer responsibilities; and understanding sales and use tax. “Acquiring the knowl-
edge to start and r un a bu si n e s s i s a p r i m a r y c r it e r ion for success,” said A nd rea Sim zak L e v a n d ow s k i , P r oj e c t Manager of Small Business Development & Technology at the New J e r s e y S t a t e L i b r a r y. “These workshops will h el p p r e p a r e n e w a n d aspiring business owners with vital infor mation on how to get their business started, how to
apply for needed licenses, and how to manage income and taxes, from employee withholding to sales tax.” “The New Jersey State Libra r y is pleased to p a r t n e r i n t h i s e f fo r t with the New Jersey Depar t ment of Treasu r y’s Division of Taxation and we view this investment in the capacity of local b u si n e s s e s a s a n ot h e r p o s i t i ve s t e p t ow a r d s
the economic recover y of the state,” said State Librar ian Mar y Chute. “The Taxation University training not only furthers the local librar y’s reach into the com munities we ser ve, but in a dd it ion , t he t r ai n i ng, r e sou rce s a nd s up p or t of f e r e d w i l l c o n t i n u e to benef it 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 t o e nable at t e nde e s t o ask questions about their specif ic sit uations and get t he a nswers t hey need. For a list of participating libraries and workshop dates, visit njstatelib.org/ TaxationUniversity.
‘Grown In Monmouth’ Adds All-New Christmas Tree Directory
MON MOU T H – T he D iv i sio n of E c o nom ic D e velo p m e nt of Mo n mouth Country recently launched an interactive C h r i s t m a s Tr e e Fa r m Director y as a way for residents and visitors to pick their own tree and support local agriculture this holiday season. The d i r e c t or y is t he lat e st addition to the “Grown in Monmouth” program and can be accessed at growninmonmouth.com. “This is a great tool, and it couldn’t come at a better time,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The ‘Grown in Monmouth’ program has already successfully connected consumers with local farmers for the harvest season. Now our residents have a comprehensive tool to guarantee
they will f ind the perfect holiday tree, while resting assured that it is locally grown.” T h i r t e e n Mo n m o u t h Country Christmas tree far ms are listed on the new i nteractive map th roughout the cou nt y, providing a range of options for tree shoppers. A user can click on any farm location and a map with the address, hours of operation, phone number and li n ks to Face book and farm websites, as well as a dd it ional amenities each farm offers for the holiday season, such as visits with Sa nt a , wa gon r ide s t o the trees, hot food and holiday gifts and crafts will appear. The Director y also includes information on which far ms allow tree
tagging, when families can come to tag their tree and when they can cut it at a later date. Freeholder Lillian G. B u r r y, l i a i s o n t o t h e Agricultural Board and long t i me s u p p or t e r of fa r m la nd pr e se r vat ion said, “T he Ch r ist mas Tree Directory is just the latest in the exciting development in our ‘Grown in Monmouth’ program. The Board of Freeholders remains com mit ted to supporting our farmlands and the local agricultural community.” I n t h e f a l l of 2 015, t he Un it e d St at e s D e partment of Agriculture awarded the Monmouth Cou nt y Boa rd of Cho se n Fre eholde r s a Rural Business Enter prise Grant to assess the rural agricultural industry in
Monmouth County, evaluate current trends and f ut ure oppor t unities to expand the industry, and to develop a marketing
strategy to promote and market local agricultural products. The ‘Grown in Monmouth’ initiative is designed to help retain
a nd g row t he cou nt y’s agriculture industry and provide business skills assistance to our agricultural community.
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The hour long play, “A Christmas Carol,” featured live music, caroling and real sound effects – the rattling of chains, the moaning of ghosts. It was truly an authentic old time radio performance. Both shows were free, but spectators were invited to bring nonperishable food and unwrapped toys. From this the two organizations were able to donate to local food banks and toy drives to help those less fortunate this holiday season. The show was recorded, and will be aired on WBNJ on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m., and Christmas Day at noon and 8 p.m. For more information, go to wbnj.org.
Navigating Through Health Insurance
MANALAPAN – Health Care Navigators from the FoodBank are continuing their series of assistance for persons needing information before forming decisions on health care options at the Monmouth County Headquarters Library, 125 Symmes Drive, on December 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Working in conjunction with the Marketplace, NJ Family Care and Medicaid, representatives are available to answer questions on plans with monthly premiums, and which plans entitle users to preventive services at no additional cost. Representatives will also be at the library these same hours on January 4 and 18. Open Enrollment for affordable health insurance through the ACA marketplace extends
through January 31. Persons wishing to meet with representatives and have questions answered through confidential assistance at no cost, should stop in at the library, any of these dates and times, and bring with them a mailing address, social security numbers and legal status documentation, income and employer information for all members of the household, an estimate of household income anticipated in 2017, current health insurance information, including information about job-based insurance and notices of a current plan if in effect during 2016. Persons needing further information for enrolling in any health plan or making changes can visits marketplace.gov for further information and assistance.
Parker House Forbids Parking
FREEHOLD – Past owners of the Parker House, next door to the American Legion, have allowed the veterans of Post 54 and their guests to park in their lot during off hours and on weekends. The building has been sold. The new owners have notified Post 54 that this is no longer allowed and that cars parked in
their lot at any time will be “...towed at the owner’s expense.” The owners have posted a warning sign showing what it will cost if towed, about $500 plus a daily charge for a car and more if it’s a larger vehicle. No parking is allowed at the Parker House at any time.
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–Photo courtesy Howell Township Police HOWELL – More than 250 toys were collected during the Howell Police PBA’s toy drive.
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MANALAPAN – The final program of Crime and Mystery for 2016 will feature “Delmonico” on December 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive. There is no charge for the series, and no advance registration is needed. Telling Tales is an adult short story program held monthly at the library and featuring readings and discussions of featured stories by various authors. The December short story, “Delmonico,” is written by American author Daniel Handler and has been described as both witty and
suspenseful. Handler, born in California, is better known for his children’s series, which he writes under the pseudonym of Lemony Snicket. Titled “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and “All the Wrong Answers,” have received numerous awards, include the Quill Award and Kid’s Choice Award for Favorite Book. Handler has also written several novels and mysteries for adult reading. For further information on this and all other programs available at the library, visit monmouthcountylib.org.
Holiday Concert At Library MANALAPAN – Tim McLoone & The Shirleys with the Atlantic Coast Band will perform at the Monmouth County Library headquarters on December 18 at 2 p.m. It is the holiday season and Tim McLoone & The Shirleys will play classic and great holiday tunes. Backed by the Atlantic Coast Band, they
will help get everyone in the spirit. This concert is co-sponsored by the Manalapan Seniors Chapter 2. The Library Headquarters is located at 125 Symmes Drive. Entrance doors open at 12:30 p.m. Seats are available on a first come, first-served basis.
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HOWELL – The Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2 will conduct its annual “Operation Santa” in the fire district. Santa will leave the fire station at 10 a.m. on December 17 and travel around Ramtown on a fire engine, greeting all his friends and
neighbors. Ramtown Firefighters will collect food for the Howell Township Food Pantry during Santa’s visit. For more information, call Firefighter Jim Gaul at 732-458-0222.
Breakfast With Santa
HOWELL – Southard Fire Department No. 1 will host its Breakfast with Santa and fire truck rides on December 18 at the fire house, 4611 Route 9.
Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to noon and fire truck rides will go from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children younger than 3 are free. Children ages 3 to 12 are $5, and everyone else is $8 per person.
Chanukah Fair
LAKEWOOD – Temple Beth Am Shalom’s Inter-Generational Chanukah Fair is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 18.
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Chabad Of Jackson Celebrates Chanukah
JACKSON – Championing the message of light, Chabad of Jackson will host community wide Chanukah event at 4 p.m. on December 25 at its center, 645 Cross St. No affiliation or registration is required, and community members are encouraged to bring along their friends. The event’s program is focused around community building, offering entertaining activities including Chanukah crafts, donut making, game shows, and “guess the Dreidel pot.” Traditional Chanukah foods – latkes, donuts, etc. – will be served alongside appetizing hors d’oeuvres, accompanied by live Chanukah music. “The story of Chanukah is about freedom from religious oppression,” said Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek, Director at Chabad of Jackson, a reference to the Jewish victory over the Hellenist Greeks in the second century BCE. “We are blessed to live in a country where religious freedom is not only tolerated, but is an underlying principle of our constitution. This is an opportunity to celebrate that freedom in the most public fashion”. The holiday of Chanukah is closely associated with the miracle of the Temple Menorah, when the one remaining flask of oil miraculously lasted eight nights. Candles are lit each night of Chanukah to commemorate this miracle, and traditional oily foods are eaten.
At this Chanukah celebration, the Menorah lighting is stepped up a notch: A large, six foot menorah will be lit on the main street, spreading the light of Chanukah to all passersby. “Chanukah is the perfect time to come together as a community,” said Naparstek. “We’re celebrating our Jewish identity, our Jewish history. What better way to commemorate our nation’s past victories than by uniting together today.” This Chanukah event is a part of Chabad of Jackson’s wide range of different programs, including monthly Shabbat services, adult classes and holiday programs. A community wide Shabbat dinner will be held on January 20 at the Chabad Center, and is open to all who wish to attend. Cost of dinner is $15 per person or $50 for family, and RSVP is required. For more information contact Naparstek at Rabbi@chabadofjackson.com or visit Chabad’s website at chabadofjackson.com. Chabad of Jackson is a local Jewish organization, aimed at creating a vibrant Jewish community within the Jackson area. It’s warm and accepting approach welcomes people from all backgrounds and affiliations, with no membership or affiliation needed. Chabad of Jackson offers Jewish programs for youth, teenagers, adults and families, servicing every one of the Jewish community’s needs.
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Annual Special Needs Holiday Bowling Party
–Photo courtesy Howell Township Police Department The Howell Police PBA sponsored a party for special needs children on December 2. HOWELL – Every year the Howell Police PBA host a bowling party for their community’s special needs children. On December 2, they had about 140 amazing kids at Howell Lanes. Upon their arrival, they received a catered breakfast. Soon after, the entire place was theirs to enjoy hours of bowling with uniformed Howell PBA members who
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$1 Million Donation Supports Comprehensive Health Care Program For Seniors
LAKEWOOD – Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus (MMCSC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, held a naming rights ceremony on November 30 for the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute, a unique program that addresses the needs of the area’s growing senior population. James and Sharon Maida, of Newtown, Pa., donated $1 million toward the Institute’s creation, which will provide i nteg rated i npat ient a nd out pat ient services to patients 65 and older. He is chairman of the hospital’s foundation and a member of its board of trustees. “The James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is the centerpiece of our plan to address the growing health care needs of our area’s older adults,” said Frank J. Vozos, MD, FACS, Executive Vice President, RWJBarnabas Health and Chief Executive, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. “This state-of-the-ar t program will enable older adults greater access to vital care – we are so grateful to the Maida’s for helping to make our vision a reality.” The only center of its kind in the region, the nearly 5,000 square-foot Institute will enhance MMCSC’s interdisciplinary approach to caring for the community’s rising senior population. The Institute is designed to provide quality-driven, safe, efficient and responsive health care services and education. “We are proud to make a gift that will have a profound impact on the health and wellbeing of area seniors,” said James Maida, President and CEO of Gaming Laboratories International, LLC. “As the senior population continues to rise across the nation and especially here in Ocean County, this specialized Institute is a critical step in ensuring that seniors have access to vital health care services.” Located on the hospital’s third f loor, the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute features clinical exam rooms, administrative off ices, a conference space for transitions-in-care meetings and private space for caregivers and families. Patients and families will benefit from the convenience of having one location for a wide range of services: inpatient, outpatient and community aspects of geriatric medicine. Therapeutic services are also located on the same f loor, to help aging patients transition from inpatient to outpatient care. These include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and hearing professionals. “Our mission in establishing the James and Sharon Maida Geriatrics Institute is to meet the many diverse needs and complex health issues of these patients and their families,” said Jessica L. Israel, MD, regional director, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Monmouth Medical Center and MMCSC. “The Instit ute complements our existing programs and services, and furthers our vision of
creating a destination for outstanding care with a focus on promoting better health for our aging patients.” According to 2015 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in four Ocean County residents is 65 or older. And older adults generally require more health
care services than younger people. In response, MMCSC has implemented a number of programs and services focusing on the older adult population. Introduced in 2014, the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit was developed to create an atmosphere that addresses the
complex needs of aging patients. And in 2015, MMCSC opened the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, a single-room inpatient unit exclusively for patients 65 and older that utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Most of you assume that if a medication is sold over-the-counter (OTC) it’s safe, but that’s not true. Even OTC drugs are drug muggers of nutrients that you need to prevent blood clots, keep your heart beating rhythmically and your bones strong. OTC medications are a multi-billion dollar business, especially drugs for stomach discomfort. An estimated 20 million Americans buy OTC drugs to get quick relief from indigestion, esophageal burning, belching, chest (sternum) pain and other symptoms of excessive stomach acid or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). I bet you take these drugs without batting an eye. In fact, most of you think harder and longer about what you’ll to record on TV tonight, than you do popping one of these ‘acid’ pills. Taking them occasionally for heartburn is probably no big deal, but some of you self treat for months, or years because the drugs are sold OTC. I am not fond of using the PPI (proton pump inhibitors) acid blocking drugs indefinitely; these drugs are known as Omeprazole (Prilosec), Esomeprazole ( Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Pantoprazole (Protonix), Rabeprazole (Aciphex), and there are others. Some of these meds are sold OTC, and safe for short-term use, in fact the label says 14 days only. But because some of them are sold OTC, you can self-treat and therefore misuse them. Some doctors advise you to stay on them forever too! Scary because if you are suppressing acid 24/7, you are causing undigested food particles to leak into your bloodstream
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CentraState: ECT Regarded As Most Viable Treatment For Severe Depression
By Moustafa H. Shafey, M.D. When it comes to modern medicine and healthcare, the only thing that stays the same is – well, quite simply, change. Whether it’s the technology that allows us to peer deep into the body or the medicines and treatments that improve the lives of those with chronic diseases, the pace of change over the years has been profound. This is particularly true in the case of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a procedure for severe depression and other progressive mental health disorders that is arguably the safest, fastest and most effective when medications or alternative treatments prove ineffective or intolerable. Many call it the “gold standard” therapy, with up to 90 percent of such patients experiencing dramatic functional improvement. This is all the more inspiring when you consider that while ECT is a somewhat common treatment in modern psychiatry, there’s still significant education to be done in combatting negative misconceptions stemming from how the procedure was administered in the past. Safe and controlled procedure has come a long way from the past It’s estimated that over 40 million Americans suffer from depression. Many see therapists and take medication. But for those with severe depression episodes – as well as severe mania, bipolar disorders, psychosis and catatonia – ECT is generally viewed as the most viable treatment modality. How does it work? ECT involves a brief electrical current lasting a fraction of a second to six seconds.
This produces a controlled seizure within the brain of up to one or two minutes. The stimulus is set forth only after the patient is asleep, sedated via general anesthesia, and a muscle relaxer is given to greatly reduce muscular response. The ECT procedure is pain free and takes about 10-15 minutes from beginning to end, with an electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring major brain activity throughout. This is quite a contrast to decades ago when ECT, then more commonly referred to as “shock therapy,” was not medically managed quite so well. Individuals were often given high doses of electricity without anesthesia, were prone to wild body movement, and susceptible to long-term memory loss. Over the years, the media has portrayed ECT as a quick fix to “shock” away depression, and those images and misperceptions unfortunately remain for many. Every day we are committed to educating potential and current patients about just how far ECT has progressed. But the stigma of the past remains a barrier for some. We’ve had patients who underwent ECT many years ago and remain suspect of brain stimulation techniques. We remind them. We teach them. Every year medicine changes for the better and every year ECT treatment becomes safer and more effective. A dramatically improved quality of life in just days to weeks We’ve seen rapid improvement in patients who first visit us for a consultation exhibiting severe symptoms. Many are not eating, losing weight and uninterested in life. Some have suicidal tendencies and are detached from reality. Others are hopeless,
depressed and practically confined to bed. Today, after a normal course of six to 12 treatments at a rate of three per week, these same individuals are now leading happy and active lives. Many patients notice an improvement in symptoms after two to three treatments. Response to antidepressant medications, in comparison, can take several weeks or more. Recently, I treated a middle-aged man who was experiencing severe lethargy. He was severely depressed and withdrawn from daily activities. Our team sat with him and his wife, explained ECT, gained their confidence, and set out a treatment schedule. Within a few short weeks, he was back on his feet with a far better quality of life, and is now even travelling overseas. According to his wife, “he is now enjoying the little things in life. These treatments have proven to be a life saver.” Remarkable progress, though still a mystery in some ways ECT is a sound treatment modality for adults of all ages at our institution. In many cases, ECT is used during pregnancy, when medications can’t be taken because they might harm the developing fetus, or with older adults, who can’t tolerate drug side effects. Still, it’s not for everyone. Once a mental health professional has prescribed ECT, the patient must first undergo a thorough psychiatric assessment and physical examination, including medical history, blood work, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG) and other lab tests, as necessary. We engage in an open dialogue to explicitly review the risks and benefits. With full consent, we proceed.
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When ECT treatment is provided at the right time in the right way it can be a truly life-saving experience. We are very clear, however, that ECT can produce side effects such as headache, muscle soreness and nausea. Because of the anesthetic drug and the effects of having had a seizure, patients will temporarily feel somewhat groggy. Some patients also may temporarily experience short-term memory loss, which may clear in a few days or few weeks. In comparison to life-threatening risks of mental illness, though, treatment benefits far outweigh these side effects. Why is ECT so successful? No one knows for certain how ECT helps treat severe depression and other mental illnesses. We still have much to learn about how the brain works. What is known is that the seizure caused by ECT releases chemicals in the brain. These chemicals, called neurotransmitters, deliver messages from one brain cell to another. The release of these chemicals makes the brain cells work better. As a result, depressive disorder and other psychiatric condition symptoms can be overpowered by this improved brain cell function. State-of-the-art ECT treatment at CentraState Medical Center Psychiatric Services at CentraState Medical Center offers inpatient and outpatient ECT in our state-ofthe-art ECT Treatment Suite. ECT is administered by our team of doctors who have specialized training and experience in this type of treatment, and staffed by anesthesiologists, nurses and our technical team. ECT treatments are administered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Dear Joel, My son wants to go into radio. I am trying to talk him out of radio because I think that it is highly competitive. I would appreciate your input. (I listen to your show, “Preferred Company” with Marianne Levy on WOBM AM and very much enjoy it.) Answer: Radio is highly competitive and often difficult to find work in. That being said, there are so many opportunities with any media company. Once work is found, it actually can be a great place to work. I am not a believer in talking anyone out of their dreams. Radio is no longer an isolated opportunity. Radio has be-
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t assume anything. Reality may be quite different from what you expect it to be so don’t act on preconceived notions and wait for cold hard facts. A past conflict may finally be resolved in the week ahead with a simple apology. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get those creative juices flowing. You’ll gain the most satisfaction from activities that require imagination and an artistic flair. Resolve to follow your own agenda this week and don’t become embroiled in other people’s controversies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.
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Begin The Holiday Baking Season With A Batch Of Classic Cookies By Wolfgang Puck I love the holiday season. It’s not just the act ual holidays that I love, though I certainly look forward to and enjoy them. But I get excited in early December, and for a very good reason that stretches back to my childhood. My mother and grandmother began their holiday baking in early Decemb e r. B o t h of t h e m we r e e xc el le nt , professional-quality bakers, and from the earliest age I, the eldest child, was their number-one fan. Those two good, generous-hear ted women baked box after box of holiday cookies as the main Christmas gifts our family gave to other families, and there were many families i n ou r tow n that looked for wa rd to receiving them. But not as much as I enjoyed sampling them. Over the years, I’ve been happy to share several of my family’s holiday classics. But this time I’d like to offer, instead, an all-American recipe instead of those old Austrian favorites. Why? Because simple, old-fashioned treats are often those we look forward to the most at the holidays. Butter cookies cut out into festive shapes and covered i n si mple ici ng tinted with bright colors. Classic chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies. Oatmeal cookies studded with walnuts and raisins. They sound good, don’t they? So, how do you top them? Let me offer a classic recipe from my Spago restaurant files for one of the most basic, easy, all-American baked goods I know: classic peanut butter cookies. Peanut butter is a childhood staple that remains a favorite among adults, too. Combine it with some f lour, butter, sugar and eggs, and you get cookies that are a little bit crisp, a little bit chewy, and full of rich, earthy, nutty f lavor. As you’ll see, the recipe could n’t be simpler. It’s easy to do everything ahead of t i me, ref r igerate the balls of cook ie doug h, and ba ke them as you need them. You could even bake batches weeks in advance and pack them in layers between waxed paper in airtight tins. The recipe is also easy to vary to your tastes. Add currants or chocolate chips, if you want. Or press down thumbprints into each ball and f ill with your favorite preser ves for peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies. If you or a loved one has a peanut allergy, feel free to substitute another nut butter you can enjoy. No m a t t e r h ow yo u p r e p a r e t h i s all-A mer ican recipe, the result will make you feel like a happy child after just a single bite. That’s exactly how I feel whenever I taste one of my Austrian favorites during the holidays!
CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Makes about 4 dozen cookies
2 cups (50 0 m L) plu s 1 t ablespoon all-purpose f lour 2 teaspoons baking soda 8 ounces (250 mL, 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) chunky or smooth peanut butter 2 large cage-free eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dried currants or small raisins (optional) Over a mixing bowl, sift together the f lour and baking soda. Set aside. Insert the paddle or beaters into an elect ric mixer. Put the butter in the mixer’s large bowl and beat at medium speed until softened. Add the granulated and brown sugars, raise the speed to high, and continue mixing until f luffy, stopping the machine as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter and beat until thoroughly combined, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides. Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs. Reduce the speed to low, add the f lour-baking soda mixture, and beat just until incorporated. Remove the bowl f rom the mixer. Add the currants or raisins and, with the spatula, fold in the currants/raisins until evenly distributed. Scrape out the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap completely, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. With clean hands, divide the dough into balls about the size of a walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30 g) each, rolling them between your palms until even; you should have about 48. Place the balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake the cookies until they are slightly firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the trays front to back about halfway through baking. Immediately use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. If reusing the baking sheets, let them cool slightly before placing more dough balls on them. Once the cookies have cooled, store in airtight containers before serving.
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