Space Available in 90th Anniversary Strand Gala Journal
The Strand Center for the Arts is preparing to publish a 90th Anniversary Gala Journal to commemorate the 90 years since the Strand Theater was built in 1922. Businesses and the general public are invited to mark the occasion by advertising in this keepsake journal.
The 90th Anniversary Gala, the evening of October 30, 2012, will pay tribute to Lawrence E. Bathgate, II, Founding Partner of Lakewood law firm Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf; John J. Franklin, former Lakewood Township Committeeman; and Denise and Richard Blackstone, Directors of Denise Daniele Dance Studio in Brick, N.J., members of the community who have been instrumental in the success of the Theater. Blanche Lombardi will be receiving the inaugural Strand Center for the Arts Legacy Award for her outstanding support.
Options for advertising include full, half and quarter page ads, ranging in price from $300.00 for a full page; $150.00 for a half page; and $75.00 for a quarter page. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are also available from $500.00 to $7,500.00.
Contact Barbara Fedorchak, development director, at 732-367-7789×217 or bfedorchak@strand.org or visit www.strand.org. for advertising details.
The Strand is supported by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Lakewood Township, The New Jersey Council on the Arts, OceanFirst Foundation, Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, Birdsall Services Group, Harrogate Retirement Community, the Florian J. Lombardi Foundation, and the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, along with many businesses, organizations and supporters.
About the Strand Theater The historic Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave., Lakewood, listed on the N.J. and National Register of Historic Places, was designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb in 1922. The Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC) purchased the Strand in 1999. A program of capital improvements by the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) provided the funding, at no cost to the taxpayers, for the construction, renovation and restoration of the theater, inside and outside.
Today the Strand Theater is considered an anchor in the downtown for creating economic growth, providing incentives for job creation, and attracting pedestrian traffic. The Strand offers year-round entertainment in plush, air-conditioned surroundings. It is a perfect venue to showcase comedians, musicals, dinner theater, stars from television and movies, and legendary musical entertainers. The reception gallery includes a catering facility for 250 people, a dance floor, and restrooms. It is ideal for theater-in-the-round, smaller events and receptions.
Visit OHI at Family Fun Festival – Flu Shots Available
The Mobile Medical Unit of Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) will be offering free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, health education, give-aways, and flu shots at the Family Fun Festival, sponsored by Jesus Is Lord Fellowship Church, 2236 Massachusetts Avenue, Toms River, N.J., Sunday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Most insurance will cover the cost of flu shots. For individuals whose insurance is not accepted or for those who are uninsured, flu shots cost $20.00. Check www.ohinj.org under Upcoming Events for updated information about insurance.
For more information, contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator for OHI, at 732-719-9026.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay.
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.
Local Artist to Exhibit at Virginia Perle Art Gallery, Toms River
The public is invited to view the art of Toms River resident Robert Henne, beginning September, 28, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Virginia Perle Art Gallery, 96 East Water Street, Toms River, N.J.
Visitors will see a select group of local paintings depicting old houses, sailboats, boat yards, and other familiar places and scenes from the shore area and from other parts of New Jersey.
Originally from Ewing, N.J., Henne moved to Toms River in 1992.
Prior to coming to the shore, Henne exhibited extensively in juried shows in central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania in such venues as The Coryell Gallery, Lambertville; Phillips Mill Annual Exhibitions, New Hope, Pennsylvania; McCarter Theatre, Princeton; and the Trenton City Museum. His notable one-man shows in Princeton were entitled “Illuminations” and “Impact Through Color.”
Henne taught painting and drawing classes for adults in Hamilton Township for seven years. Henne says, “Teaching gave me the opportunity to expose my students to my method of using color to inject everyday painting subjects with impact and significance.”
Since moving to Ocean County, Henne has used the ocean and beach environment as an inspiration to further his highly original portrayals. His work has been seen at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Jane Law Gallery, Long Beach Island; the SoHo Gallery, Toms River; and the Ocean County Library, among other exhibits.
Henne’s current exhibition at the Virginia Perle Art Gallery will run through October 27, 2012. For more information call 732-244-4300.
We’ll Come to You! Lt. Gov. Gaudagno and Gov’t. Agencies Gather in Lakewood
Despite continuous rainstorms, more than 150 people gathered in the auditorium of the Strand Theater, Lakewood, this week to hear Lt. Governor Kim Gaudagno speak about the state of business in New Jersey and learn first-hand from representatives of New Jersey government agencies what resources they could provide to help the growth and development of small businesses.
After the initial presentations, business owners were able to speak directly to agency representatives about their programs and incentives:
BusinessActionCenter – Michael Van Wagner and Liz McKay
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) – Harris Friedberg
Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Lucille Brown
Board of Public Utilities – Gary Finger
Division of Taxation (Treasury) – Linda Hickey
Division of Revenue (Treasury) – Darryl Ceremsak
Division of Purchase and Property (Treasury) – Bob Beauregard
Division of Insurance (Banking and Insurance) – Ellen DeRosa
The State Library – Jennifer Podolsky
Department of Environmental Protection – Scott Brubaker
N.J. Small Business Development Center for Monmouth/Ocean– Jackeline Mejias-
Fuertes
N.J. Business Incubation Network – Suzanne Zammit
Small Business Administration – Sheryl Paynter
UCEDC – Jamie Mitchell
Patricia Komsa, the executive director, of the UEZ, said, “We have had excellent feedback about the meaningful opportunity our businesses had to meet one-on-one with local and state agencies.”
Lisa Skinner, co-owner of Aggressive Property Maintenance, said, “I am glad that I had the opportunity to attend. I thought that the event was very informative and successful. What I truly appreciated is that I left knowing more than I came in with. The information that was shared with us was very helpful and I look forward to utilizing the available resources.”
Lakewood Attorney Abraham Penzer, said, “Out of all the conferences I attended, this one was the most practical, most useful and a real tool. I feel in the arsenal of doing business we have advanced light years.”
The Lakewood Development Corporation (LDC), the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), and the New Jersey State’s Business Action Center (BAC) presented “N.J. Resources for Business Growth” followed by one-on-one business-to-business networking,
This event was open to the public at no charge. To find out about UEZ programs and seminars, call Patricia Komsa at 732-364-2500 x5257 or pkomsa@lakewoodnj.gov All businesses are always welcome to all workshops whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program.
About the UEZ: The Urban Enterprise Zone program was designed to foster economic growth to revitalize and stimulate designated urban communities. The program encourages businesses to create private-sector jobs though public and private investment.
More than 8,000 businesses throughout the state and more than 500 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.
OHI Reaches an Important Milestone This August
This August OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), an FQHC with sites in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin, reached a significant milestone: the registration of its 100,000 unique patient.
Along with that milestone, OHI is pleased to have expanded its health care services in innovative ways to the underserved populations of Ocean County. For example, This March, OHI launched the Patient Portal, an online website that gives patients easy access to their medical information from any Internet connection, such as one’s home, the library, or phone; and an updated OHI website (www.ohinj.org).
Recently OHI introduced two cost-saving programs: a discount prescription drug program at participating pharmacies and a discounted lab pricing program in association with LabCorp.
This past May, OHI began a free chronic disease self-management program developed by Stanford University, called, “Take Control of Your Health.” The workshop offers patients six 2.5 hours weekly sessions during which patients learn innovative techniques and strategies for better health management of such chronic conditions as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of OHI, said, “Ocean Health Initiatives has been a proud provider of health care to the residents of Ocean County going on almost 10 years. We never imagined our expansion would be this great in so short a time. We are honored to have been able to help so many residents and hope to continue to meet that need in the years to come.”
About OHI: OHI, located at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay.
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.
First Student Chapter of JSAHR to Be Recognized at HR Meeting
Members of Monmouth University Student Chapter #5691 of JSAHR (Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources) will be officially recognized at the September 13, 2012, meeting of Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR), 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
The Monmouth University Chapter is the first SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) student HR chapter in either Ocean or Monmouth counties, the result of a six-year effort of JSAHR members and its College Relations Chairwoman Liesl Gabeau, HR manager, Zebra Pen Corporation, Edison.
Students in the JSAHR Student Chapter will learn about human resources and related business topics, gain experience through networking opportunities, attend business-related workshops, have a chance to participate in the National SHRM Student Organization at which they can network with other students from all over the country, find out about potential internships, and receive coaching and mentoring from the JSAHR leadership student director and volunteers, among many other advantages.
Carolyn Broderick, president of JSAHR and member of the Diversity department at Prudential, said, “The human resources professional has a very complicated and complex position in today’s workforce. We are delighted that Monmouth University has started a student chapter that focuses on human resources. The involvement of students in JSAHR will certainly benefit them throughout their entire careers in business regardless of the industries they work in.”
The Monmouth University Student Chapter of JSAHR is an outgrowth of the Student Career Mentoring Program at Monmouth University, which provides an opportunity for students to network with and to obtain professional career advice from an expanding group of alumni and friends of Monmouth University.
In 2001, Karl Gordinier, SHRM, who had retired as VP of Human Resources at IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., New York), began serving as a consultant in Career Services at the behest of Paul Gaffney, the now retired president of Monmouth University.
Gordinier, an active alumnus and member of the Business Council, the Executive Advisory Group for the Leon Hess School of Business Administration, became chairman of the Student Career Mentoring Program, which eventually led to the first Monmouth University Student Chapter of JSAHR.
The members of the JSAHR Student Chapter are Erika Ortiz, president; Jonathan Porcello, vice president; Sandra Olszewski, secretary; Courtney Muller, treasurer; DeManuel Edmondson, public relations chairman; and Blair Ringgold, conference chairman. Other members include Andrew Bachmann, Nicole Barry, graduate student, Monika Bartnik, Nicole Johnson, Jennifer Laauser, Kristina Lane, Michele Mann, Chris Occhiogrosso, Danielle Olszewski, Dara Palms, Elizabeth Roussos, Casey Smith, and Andrea Sodhi.
Jeff Mass, who was instrumental in the creation of the JSAHR Student Chapter, serves as its advisor. He is the career counselor/job developer for Career Services at Monmouth University. (jmass@monmouth.edu. 732 571 3597).
Besides the recognition of Monmouth University Student Chapter #5691 of JSAHR, the JSAHR business meeting will feature “A Day of HR Learning,” during which a panel of HR experts will lead an interactive, ‘speed’ learning workshop that focuses on the six key areas of HR knowledge essential for professional success.
The registration fee and a full buffet breakfast is $25.00 for JSAHR members; $40.00 for nonmembers; and an additional $5.00 for walk-ins. To register, call Kathi Evans, JSAHR administrator, at 732-270-5204 or email jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com. JSAHR is a Superior Merit Award Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), the largest industry group-related to HR in the world.
Join the CareOne Team in the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”
Team CareOne at Jackson, Jackson, N.J., is inviting the public to join them in the Southern Regional “2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” Saturday, September 29, 2012, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Little Silver Park, Arnold and Baltimore avenues, Point Pleasant Beach. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. All ages welcome.
Samaris Tassinaro, director of marketing at CareOne Jackson, 11 History Lane, Jackson, says, “Our goal is to raise $2500.00 this year to help fight Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.” Tassinaro reports that 23 people have already signed up to walk with their team.
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Currently, more than five million Americans have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease.”
To register online for Team CareOne at Jackson or to make donations online to Team CareOne at Jackson, visit www.alz.org/walk. Make checks payable to the Alzheimer’s Association. Mail in care of CareOne at Jackson, 11 History Lane, Jackson, N.J. 08527. Attention Samaris Tassinaro.
For further information, contact Samaris Tassinaro, director of marketing for CareOne at Jackson, at 732-367-6600.
Volunteers Needed – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County Vie for Guinness World Record
Make history! Volunteer to help break the Guinness Book of World Records for building the “most sandcastles in one hour.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County (BBBS) need a total of 400 volunteers to compete for the record in “building the most sandcastles in one hour,” Saturday, September 15, at Martell’s, 308-310 Point Pleasant Boardwalk, Point Pleasant, N.J.
Activities begin at 9:00 a.m., culminating with the sandcastle building event from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This event is open to the public and free of charge.
Sue Sedivec, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, says, “We wanted to do something to acknowledge our 15 years of service to the community and to involve the children in something special.”
Register online at bbbsoc.org. Donations are always appreciated. For further information, contact Sue Sedivec, 732-905-5349.
Get Flu Shots at CareOne at Jackson
CareOne at Jackson, 11 History Lane, Jackson, N.J., and Liberty HealthCare Services are offering flu shots to the public, Tuesday, October 2, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The flu shots are free for people who have Medicare Part B. The cost for private pay is $30.00.
Samaris Tassinaro, director of marketing at CareOne at Jackson, says, “Most insurance carriers will cover the cost of flu shots; however, be sure to call your insurance carrier to verify coverage.”
Registration is required by Tuesday, September 25. Call 732-367-6600 or stassinaro@care-one.com to register. Complimentary refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Samaris Tassinaro, director of marketing for CareOne at Jackson at 732-503-6969.
OHI Hosts “Cupcake Wars”
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC), recently hosted the “Cupcake Wars” among its employees to determine who the top bakers are at the three OHI sites: 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin.
Employees entered their specialty cupcake treats from the health conscious to the sweet and sugary. Judges included Warren Sherard, chairman of the OHI board of directors; Deb Levinson, member of the board of directors; Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of OHI; Dr. Nancy Tham, CMO (Chief Medical Officer); and Bridget Hogan, COO.
At the end of the “Cupcake Wars,” everyone enjoyed the results. The “Cupcake Wars” were part of the employee events for National Health Center Week, the early part of August. National Health Center Week is 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.
The winners were Michele Moeltner, LPN (Licensed Nurse Practitioner), Lakewood site, and Lynn Walker RN (Registered Nurse) at the Toms River/ Stafford site. Moeltner’s creation of a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cupcake, topped with an edible-like hamburger, received a perfect score for creativity. The judges said, “The perfect surprise in this chocolate brownie cupcake was the peanut butter cup filling! The mini hamburger topping added an extra sweet treat, created with vanilla wafers, sesame seeds, icing, and coconut shavings for lettuce.”
Walker’s cupcake creation, Apple Cake with caramel frosting topped with a cinnamon stick, was made entirely from scratch, including the caramel drizzle and the icing. Walker said if she did not become a nurse, she would have become a baker.
For further information, contact Jennifer Corey, marketing coordinator, at 732-719-9026.
About Ocean Health Initiatives
OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; and 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin, provides comprehensive preventative and primary care, including pediatrics, maternal and child health, prenatal, WIC, universal immunizations, and dental health to the area’s uninsured, underinsured, and undocumented residents on a sliding-fee scale, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. 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.###