Dr. Howard D. Silverman Named Consulting Clinical Director at Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders
Dr. Howard D. Silverman, a New Jersey licensed psychologist with offices in Eatontown, has been named consulting clinical director at Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders, 80 Conover Road, Marlboro, N.J.
As the consulting clinical director, Dr. Silverman will conduct staff training, clinical supervision and consultation, focusing on therapeutic issues for recovering individuals with a history of being sexually abused. He will also conduct threat/risk assessments.
Before joining Discovery Institute, Dr. Silverman was a partner in the Institute for Psychological Services and Professional Development; a consultant to Ocean and Monmouth counties New Jersey Prosecutors’ offices, the New Jersey State Police, and New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services. He was also a member of the advisory board of Monmouth County Sexual Abuse Treatment and Prevention Program.
“A major drug epidemic is raging today and I look forward to helping as many people as possible with their recovery at Discovery Institute. We all have to work together to help our young people,” Dr. Silverman said.
In addition to his work at Discovery Institute, Dr. Silverman has had a private psychology practice in Eatontown, N.J., offering direct services, consultation, training, and supervision in his areas of specialization.
Dr. Silverman received his B.A. from Rutgers University, his M.A. from George Washington University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland. He holds a Certificate of Proficiency in the treatment of alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders, issued by the Board of Governors of the American Psychological Association, College of Professional Psychology.
Dr. Silverman’s work experience in the field of addiction dates back to his practicum work at Lorton Reformatory with individuals incarcerated on drug offenses and the topic of his Master’s thesis at the George Washington University.
He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the New Jersey APA Division 50 – Addiction and Psychology.
For more information, call 732-946-9444.
Spaces Still Left for Lakewood Car Show – Proceeds to Benefit Lakewood Historical Museum
Spaces are still left for the “Sheldon Wolpin Memorial Car Show” fundraiser Sunday, August 17, 2014, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Clarence Brown Pavilion, Pine Park, (near the Lakewood Country Club), West County Line Road Lakewood, N.J.
The pre registration car entrance fee is $12.00 and $15.00 the day of the event. The car show lineup will begin at 1:00 p.m. The proceeds of the car show will benefit the renovations of Kuser Hall, the home of the Sheldon Wolpin Lakewood Heritage Museum, Lakewood Pine Park, Lakewood, N.J.* Lakewood Historical Society and the Lakewood Heritage Commission are sponsoring the car show.
Attendees can also enjoy Oldies music by the “Oldies Maven” Jimmy Givens, the “Dr. of Musicology”; a display by the Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders; a P. B. A. Local #71 special full-sized charter bus, through Classic Tours, in memory of fallen police officers, and Local #71’s S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) vehicle. P. B. A. members will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers to raise money for their organization.
Registration checks should be made payable to the Lakewood Historical Society, 245 Martine Way Lakewood, NJ 08701. Be sure to include year, make, and model of the car. To register or for more information, contact Jimmy Givens, chairman of fundraising committee for the Lakewood Historical Society, at jimmygivens.com or call the special cruiser hotline at 732-770-7245. The rain date is Sunday, August 24.
The Lakewood Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Visit lakewoodnjhistoricalsociety.org. Donations are always welcome.
*About Kuser Hall and the Lakewood Historical Society: Kuser Hall, a two-story, 16,000 square-foot math and science classroom building was built in 1927. It is the last remaining building of five that was once the Newman School for Boys, a private boys’ high school from 1920-1942.
The Historical Society has been renovating the building for more than a year. Renovations include, repairing the roof, replacing more than 465 broken window panes, repairing window wells on the exterior of the building, and installing protective screening on all windows.
The first floor of Kuser Hall, now the Sheldon Wolpin Historical Museum, has been restored to include six galleries that will display some of the vast museum collection of memorabilia and artifacts. Some of the current projects include renovating the bathrooms, building a handicapped ramp, installing a HVAC system, and landscaping.
Housing Expo – Sharing Solutions in This Current Housing Crisis
Solutions to End Poverty Soon, also known as STEPS, in partnership with Lakewood Resource & Referral Center (LRRC) and the New Jersey State Conference NAACP, will be hosting a Housing Expo on August 16, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Willingboro Senior Center, 429 John F. Kennedy Way, Willingboro, New Jersey 08046.
The Housing Expo will feature representatives from federal, state, and local agencies together with community leaders and housing professionals who will provide resources and information as well as strategies to address the current housing crisis in our state.
STEPS Executive Director Michael McNeil, who also is the Housing Chair of the New Jersey State Conference NAACP, said, “Of course there is not a ‘quick fix’ to this housing crisis; but we are an advocate for people to have basic living necessities. By providing tools and arming residents of the community with knowledge, we will assist them in alleviating this increasing dilemma, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for many residents throughout New Jersey.”
Admission to the Housing Expo is free, but registration is required to assure seating. Lunch will be provided. Registration gives the community at large entry to an exceptional event created by STEPS, LRRC and the NJSC NAACP.
To register or for questions, contact Lynne Liotino at liotinosteps@aol.com or Kyra Price at pricesteps@aol.com.
About STEPS: STEPS is a non-profit organization that providers various services to communities statewide. Since 1993, STEPS has been an advocate against poverty in New Jersey. STEPS believes that all members of society should have affordable housing, food, healthcare, and decent wages. Over the last several years, STEPS has helped more than 200 families achieve the “American Dream” by becoming homeowners.
Office: (732)367-1640 Email:steps3671640@aol.com Website: www.njsteps.org Fax (732)730-9091
14 South Clifton Ave .Lakewood N.J. 08701 or P.O. box 638 Lakewood N.J. 08701
Lakewood to Hold Night Out Against Crime August 12
The Lakewood Police Department is inviting the entire Lakewood Community to its annual Night Out Against Crime, Tuesday, August 12, 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Lakewood Pine Park, Country Club Drive and County Line Road.
The Night Out Against Crime, a national program, is an opportunity for the community to meet local police officers, community volunteers, and many organizations in an effort to increase awareness about all anti-crime efforts.
The evening will include bicycle raffles, giveaways, the State Police helicopter, rides by Traveling Tykes Entertainment, pony rides, LCSW bike registration, and demonstrations by the Lakewood First Aid Extrication and the Ocean County Sheriff K9 units.
Free Pizza and barbecue, under Rabbinical supervision, and ices will be available.
Participants to date include: Lakewood Hatzolah EMS; Lakewood Fire Department; Lakewood Chaveirim; Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch; CHEMED; Chesed of Lakewood; Lakewood Police Dept., Traffic & Safety Division; Lakewood Police Dept. Special Response Team; Lakewood Police Dept. Special Operations Division; Lakewood First Aid & Emergency Squad; Lakewood Twp. Dept. of Emergency Medical Services; Lakewood Twp. Office of Emergency Management; Lakewood Twp. Dept. of Inspections; Lakewood Twp. Dept. of Public Works; Lakewood Twp. Committee; Lakewood Twp. Municipal Utilities Authority; Lakewood CERT (Community Emergency Response Team); Division of Youth and Family Services; Georgian Court University; Misaskim; Ocean County Police Academy; Ocean County Prosecutors Office; Ocean County Sheriff’s Department; Ocean County College; American Red Cross; Salvation Army; St Barnabas Medical Center; Big Brother Big Sister of Ocean County; Senator Robert Singer’s Office; NJ State Police, Special Operations; Ocean County Health Department; NJ American Water; Barnabas Hospital; and the US Department of Homeland Security.
About Night Out Against Crime (Taken from natw.org)
The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime” by NATW’s (the National Association of Town Watch) Executive Director Matt Peskin in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The first year, 2.5 million Americans took part across 400 communities in 23 states. National Night Out now involves over 37.8 million people and 16,124 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.
Free Health Screenings and Activities at CHEMED in Recognition of Nat’l. Health Center Week
CHEMED (The Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry), a federally qualified health care center, 1771 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, N.J., is inviting the public to participate in free screenings, health-related events and giveaways for adults and children, Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in recognition of National Health Center Week.
On August 13 and 14: Attendees will receive information about immunizations, speech therapy, tummy time for infants, diabetes, asthma, nutrition and the Affordable Care Act.
• Wednesday, August 13:
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. –BMI Screening (Amerigroup)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings; Caricatures
(United Health Care)
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Dermascan, self-skin analysis (Horizon NJ Health)
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Make Brushing Fun (CHEMED)
11:00 a.m. – Meet Your Elected Officials: State Senator Robert
Singer, Assemblyman Dave Rible, and Lakewood
Mayor Menashe Miller
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Coloring Contest
• Thursday, August 14:
10:a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Free Kids Dental Screening for children ages 5-13
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Dermascan, self-skin analysis (Horizon NJ Health)
12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – Coloring Contest
National Health Center Week, August 10-16, 2014, recognizes the outstanding role of community health centers as a safety net for underserved populations by delivering comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay.
For more information, contact Esther Garcia, patient liaison at 732-364-2144 Ext. 218 or egarcia@chemedhealth.org.
About CHEMED: CHEMED provides comprehensive health and medical services, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dentistry, among other fields, all in one building. Uninsured and underinsured patients will be seen on a sliding-fee scale. To make an appointment, call 732-364-6666.
OHI to Host Community Family Health Fair in Honor of National Health Center Week
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin is hosting its annual Family Health Fair to celebrate National Health Center Week, rain or shine, Saturday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Lakewood Town Square, Clifton Avenue and Third Street, Lakewood.
Free 10 x 10 foot spaces are available for vendors. To reserve a space you must email PromotionsDept@ohinj.org for an application by August 8.
Many organizations and vendors will provide health screenings and giveaways. OHI is offering screenings, including dental, blood pressure, and glucose readings. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ and Horizon NJ Health are supplying music and screenings, such as cholesterol and dermascans (self-skin analysis); and United Healthcare will be providing blood pressure screenings and light refreshments, such as water and granola bars. NJPCA (New Jersey Primary Care Association) is contributing supplies and Health South will have information and giveaways.
The Family Health Fair includes activities, such as Zumba sessions, music, prizes, and a dance contest from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Please pre-register for the dance contest for teens through adults, featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary Latin and hip-hop music. Contact Sasha Andino, outreach and enrollment associate for OHI, at 732-363-6655 Ext. 8366 or sign up the day of the event. Pre-registered groups will receive a commemorative 2014 Health Fair gift.
For more information or questions about the Family Health Fair, contact Douglas Clark at 732-719-9026 or email PromotionsDept@ohinj.org.
National Health Center Week, August 10-16, 2014, is recognized by health centers throughout the United States. National Health Center Week was spearheaded in New Jersey by the New Jersey Primary Care Association (NJPCA), a nonprofit corporation that represents the organizational providers and affiliates of community-based ambulatory health care statewide.
Dr. Theresa Berger, the CEO of OHI, said, “America’s community health centers are unique because they are designed to provide health care for all people from birth into their senior years regardless of their ability to pay. The medical staff and professionals in community health centers ensure their cost-effective services meet the needs of the whole patient, and include preventative care as well as chronic disease management.”
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin; Clifton Avenue Elementary School, 625 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood; and the Mobile Medical Unit outside the George J. Mitchell Elementary School, 950 N. Green Street, Little Egg Harbor.
OHI provides comprehensive preventative and primary health and dental care to Ocean County uninsured and underinsured populations on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. Services include pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, behavioral health, dental, family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, podiatry and social services.
OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers. To become a patient of OHI, call a representative in the Call Center at either 732-552-0377, Toms River, or 732-363-6655, Lakewood. Visit www.ohinj.org. for further information.
Lakewood Industrial Park Home to New 140,000-square-foot Warehouse
The Lakewood Industrial Park continues to expand as Central Jersey’s key industrial and economic center with the newest construction project by Sudler Companies, a real estate development, construction and management company.
Peter Sudler, president and CEO of The Sudler Companies, recently joined Lakewood Mayor Menashe Miller; Steven Reinman, executive director of the Lakewood Industrial Commission (LIC) and acting municipal manager; Robert Kirschner, chairman of the LIC, and representatives from Bedrock Concrete Corporation to celebrate a “Tilt Up,” the raising of one of the first walls of a new 140,000-square-foot warehouse at 1001 New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood.
Peter Sudler said, “We are building speculatively at 1001 New Hampshire Avenue after seeing the demand for this type of space at our Lakewood Corporate Park where a 1,200,000 square foot property has been 100 percent leased since January 2014.
“We’ve had great success in Lakewood since the 1960s, so growing our industrial portfolio here just made sense,” continued Sudler. “Tilt Up Construction will make 1001 New Hampshire Avenue more functional for our tenants while giving its exterior a modern look that will stand out among the other warehouses that were built in the last century.”
“Sudler has been an integral part of our community for decades and we are thrilled that they are creating new space to attract additional industry here,” said Lakewood’s Mayor Menashe Miller.
Steven Reinman said, “Sudler has been a major contributor to the growth of our industrial zone, and this latest example of innovation and investment is further confirmation of the role Lakewood’s Industrial Parks have as a regional economic center, providing for over 10,000 jobs in our 200+ industrial buildings. We wish the Sudler Companies much success and look forward to another generation of mutual growth.”
Once completed, in addition to the state-of-the-art Tilt Up Construction panels, 1001 New Hampshire Avenue will offer 32-foot clear ceilings, multiple loading docks that are tailboard or drive-in, and an ESFR sprinkler system, among other features. Sudler has reported significant interest in the project by various companies for space from 28,000 to 50,000 square feet.
The Tilt Up Construction method involves building the concrete walls made horizontally on the slab, including all window and door frames, and then raising and attaching them to the building’s foundation once completed. It is a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and quick build option.
“Tilt Up Construction is perfect for this kind of commercial, warehouse space,” said Jim White, marketing manager for Bedrock Concrete Corporation. “Sudler and its tenants will both be pleased with the final product.”
1001 New Hampshire Avenue, at the corner of Oak and New Hampshire, is situated off Exit 88/89 of the Garden State Parkway, offering high visibility and a convenient location for companies needing to be near major road ways for business in the Philadelphia area, or ports in Elizabeth and Newark, and Newark Airport.
For more information about leasing in Lakewood or one of Sudler’s additional industrial parks, call 973.257.0700 or visit www.sudlerco.com.
About the Lakewood Industrial Commission (LIC): The LIC was incorporated in 1960 and is operating by New Jersey Statute. The LIC and its volunteer commissioners are charged with fostering industrial and economic development, increasing employment opportunities, and promoting the economic well-being of businesses in Lakewood Township, among other duties. The Lakewood Industrial Park is the second largest industrial park in New Jersey, covering 2000+ acres. More than 300 businesses, which have created and support approximately 10,000+ jobs, are located in several Lakewood Industrial Parks.
For more information about the LIC and opportunities for commercial business in the Lakewood Industrial Park, contact Executive Director Steven Reinman, 732-364-2500 Ext. 5333. Offices of the LIC are in the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231Third Street, Lakewood, N.J. 08701
About Sudler Real Estate
Sudler Real Estate is a family-owned business now in its third generation. Thriving on hard work, it grew into one of New Jersey’s most respected real estate firms. Sudler takes a conservative approach to real estate development, construction and management, emphasizing thoroughly researched site selection, functional design and solid construction. Since 1907, Sudler has kept pace with the shifting needs of the corporate real estate industry, favoring solid long-term investments to high-risk ventures for fast returns. Specializing in turn-key projects for major corporate clients, it offers buildings with trouble free, low maintenance features and first-class materials in prime locations.
Business Association Raises $10,000+ at Charity Golf Outing Chaired by Attorney Robert C. Novy
The inaugural Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) CAREing for Children Golf Outing at the Pine Barrens Country Club, Jackson, this spring was a success, netting a profit of more than $10,000 for the charity.
Robert C. Novy, Brick, the managing partner of the law firm Novy & Associates, Manchester, chaired the event. Attorney Jason L. Wyatt and Jake Mason, director of marketing for the firm, served on the committee.
“The outing was the most successful fundraiser in the charity’s history,” Novy said. “Even though we are in the midst of hot humid weather, we are only six short months away from the holidays. If we are going help children and families celebrate the holidays, it’s important to start raising funds now,” said Novy.
The OCBA has supported CAREing for Children, a 501(c)3 charity since 2001. The primary focus of CAREing for Children is to provide needy families with food and holiday gifts for their children. During the 2013 holidays alone, the members of OCBA personally donated over $6,000. These funds were used to purchase food boxes and hundreds of toys at trade shows and other venues by volunteers.
The toys were given to organizations, including the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department; State of New Jersey, Department of Children, DYFS of Toms River and Lakewood; The Hope Center, Toms River; Providence House; Seaside Heights Police Department, Ocean Inc. of Barnegat and Toms River; St. Joseph’s Church, Toms River; Morning Star Presbyterian Church, Bayville, and the Lakehurst Police Department.
Navesink Business Group Joins Jersey Promise to Raise Funds for Continued Sandy Relief and to Honor Those Who Have Helped
The Navesink Business Group (NBG) is holding its Waves of Support fundraising gala Monday September 22, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the historic Molly Pitcher Inn, 88 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey, to raise funds for continued Sandy relief for Shore communities and to support tourism at the Jersey Shore.
“A Taste of Broadway on the Promenade,” the theme of the gala, includes a silent auction; live entertainment by The Broadway Dolls, an award-winning New York City concert experience that includes cast members from Mamma Mia, Rock of Ages and Jersey Boys; and a five-course dinner with selections from Ama Ristorante, Danny’s Steak House, David Burke Fromagerie, Soul Kitchen, Teak, The Bistro, The Cheese Cave and Zoe, and executive chefs from The Molly Pitcher Inn and The Oyster Point Hotel.
The honorees include The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Clean Ocean Action, Hometown Heroes, the Buhler Family, and George Lyristis of Bistro Boys Management and Red Bank Flavour.
The gala is the third event of NBG’s Waves of Support initiative, a campaign created with Jersey Promise to help organizations and businesses in ten randomly chosen Monmouth and Ocean County towns. Recipients of the proceeds will include the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Sea Bright Rising, Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry, Churches of the Manasquan Area Ministerium, Habitat for Humanity, Visitation Relief Center, Hometown Heroes, and the Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Tickets cost $195.00 per person or $1750.00 for a table of 10. Purchase tickets in advance at www.NavesinkBusinessGroup.com. For sponsorship opportunities contact Ken Scaggs at 732-383-5865. The Molly Pitcher Inn is offering a special rate of $159.00 per night and will donate 25 percent to Waves of Support for each room booked.
Event supporters include Greater Media Radio, 95.9 the WRAT-FM and 100.1 FM WJRZ; the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council (MODC); Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau (JSCVB); Freehold Network for Success; and the Northern Monmouth, Eastern Monmouth Area, Jersey Shore, Brick and Manasquan Chambers of Commerce.
For more information, contact NBG Founder Robert Lowe at 973-449-7702.
About Navesink Business Group: The Navesink Business Group, 77 E. Bergen Place, Red Bank, is a network of business professionals based in Red Bank, New Jersey. Established in 2006, they share ideas and platforms that promote new business opportunities. As a business consortium, they believe in giving back to the community and focus their efforts on local assistance. www.navesinkbusinessgroup.com | rlowe@fam1fund.com| ken@thekerragency.com
About Jersey Promise: Jersey Promise was founded in 2013 to create the opportunity for families and business throughout Central New Jersey to achieve full recovery in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. Although it’s been more than a year since Sandy left our shores, people throughout Central New Jersey continue to bear a devastating economic burden. Through various donation drives, re-employment training, and additional programs, Jersey Promise works to ensure that the residents of Central New Jersey have the resources necessary to regain economic security. For more information, please visit our website at www.JerseyPromise.org
First Latino Cultural Festival – Sponsorships and Vendor Space Now Available
The newly created National Association of the Advancement of Latino People (NAALP) is expecting more than 2,000 people to attend its first annual Garden State Latino Cultural Festival, Saturday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Lake Terrace, 1690 Oak Street, Lakewood, N.J. 08701.
Corporate sponsorships, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are available with all levels receiving state-wide recognition and event specials. Advertising in the program journal ranges from $400 to $150. The fee for food vendor tables, inside and outside, is $400; and $300 for businesses or organizations.
Because the population of the Hispanic community is significantly increasing in Central Jersey, Jorge A. Rod and Betty Rod, the co-founders of NAALP, saw a need to create NAALP to better equip, assist and educate all Latino communities to realize their potential.
“As Hispanics, we understand we will be dealing with different ethnicities. As such, we aim to respect the different cultural values and beliefs within the Hispanic community by developing our organization to a standard that meets Hispanics based on their individual needs,” says the NAALP brochure.
For more information, to make a donation to NAALP, or to reserve space at the festival, call Betty Rod at 1-855-465-2763 or lunjpr@optonline.net