Halloween Events in Lakewood – Safe and Fun for All
The Lakewood Township Committee and the Lakewood Recreation Department are inviting residents to enjoy Halloween in a safe and fun way. The fun begins on Monday, October 31, 2011, at the Lakewood Town Square, Clifton Avenue and Third Street, Lakewood, beginning with face and pumpkin painting from 5:00-6:00 p.m., and a costume parade and contest on the stage for children ages 10 and under at 6:00 p.m.
Best Costume certificates for first, second, and third place will be awarded to children in five age groups: children ages one and two; three and four; five and six, seven and eight, and nine and ten. All children will receive a Trick or Treat bag filled with candy.
Shop Rite of Lakewood donated all the Trick or Treat bags. Members of the Lakewood Police Department, the Lakewood Fire Department, and the Lakewood EMS donated all the candy and filled the bags for the children.
According to Jeff Shapiro, supervisor of recreation for Lakewood Township, the Township Committee, police, firemen, and EMS created this event to ensure the safety of children. Shapiro says, “Children will receive a bag of candy so they don’t have to go door-to-door throughout the Township in the dark.”
For more information, call Lakewood Recreation at 732-905-3405.
Free UEZ Seminar – Explore the Advantages of Using Barter in Business
The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), is offering the public a free small business seminar “Bartering – What It Can Mean for Your Business,” Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room C, the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood. All businesses are welcome whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program.
Milton Bayer, a representative of Itex Marketplace, will explain the advantages of bartering and how bartering can have an impact in attracting new customers, increasing sales, and improving cash flow for your business. A question and answer period will follow.
Bayer earned his MBA in marketing from Long Island University in 1977. He was a buyer for Abraham & Straus department stores, Brooklyn, for 20 years.
Register online at www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez by clicking “Free Business Workshops” or call Joan Wilkes at 732-364-2500 x5260 or jwilkes@lakewoodnj.gov.
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 480 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.
A Free UEZ Seminar – Doing Business with the Federal Government
Selling goods and
services to the federal government provide opportunities to expand one’s client base and increase revenue. The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone UEZ), is offering the public a free small business seminar “Doing Business with the Federal Government,” Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room C, the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood.
The workshop, given by Sherry Rose and Dolcey Chaplin of the NJIT Defense Procurement Center, will explain the process of conducting business with the federal government. NJIT Defense Procurement Center has generated more than $30 million a year in new contracts for New Jersey small businesses. A question and answer period will follow. Register online at www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez
by clicking “Free Business Workshops.”
To find out about UEZ programs and seminars, call Joan Wilkes at 732-364-2500 x5256 or jwilkes@lakewoodtwpnj.org. All businesses are welcome 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 480 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.
OHI Provides Free Screenings for Nat’l Rural Health Day in Plumsted
Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin is partnering with Horizon NJ Health to participate in National
Rural Health Day, November 17, 2011. OHI will bringing its Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) to the Plumsted Municipal Building parking lot, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, N.J. 08533 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to conduct free family dental screenings, and cholesterol and glucose screenings.
In addition, Horizon NJ Health representatives will provide assistance to families applying for the NJ FamilyCare Advantage, an affordable health care program for children without health insurance whose families do not qualify for NJ Family Care.
Dr. Theresa Berger, CEO of OHI, says, “Since 2007, OHI’s MMU has truly changed the delivery of convenient, cutting-edge quality health care in Ocean County. Health care accessibility has been an ongoing issue in the many rural areas of Ocean County. Our Mobile Medical Unit, however, provides a solution for those facing financial challenges in commuting costs and those with limited access to transportation.”
Because rural communities face accessibility issues, a lack of healthcare providers, an aging population suffering from a greater number of chronic conditions, and growing percentages of underinsured citizens and other unique challenges, The National Organization of State Offices of Rural (NOSORH) annually sets aside the third Thursday of every November – November 17 in 2011 – to celebrate National Rural Health Day.
Setting aside a day to recognize rural health also provides an opportunity to bring to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens face – and showcase the efforts of rural health care providers, State Offices of Rural Health and other rural stakeholders to address those challenges, such as the struggle rural hospitals face with declining reimbursement rates and disproportionate funding levels that
make it challenging to serve residents.
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.
Oh, My Aching Teeth–Can You and the Kids Enjoy Halloween Candy?
It’s all around you – mounds of candy stacked up in stores. After Halloween, mounds of that candy will probably be stacked up in your house! So the question is: How much of that candy can parents and kids eat before it creates havoc in their mouths?
Dr. Ron Rotem, a Toms River dentist who specializes in adult dentistry, has children of his own and faces the same dilemma. Dr. Rotem has a few tips about how can parents safeguard their children’s teeth and still let their children enjoy the candy.
Start with a discussion before Halloween, thinking of ideas about what the family can do with all the candy from trick-or-treating. Begin to establish some Halloween candy-eating guidelines. For instance, tell your own trick-or-treaters that they can pick out 25 pieces (or less) of the candy they most want. Then discuss giving away the rest or donating it.
No one wants to spoil the fun, but we know that when any food is eaten, the natural bacteria in our mouths produce acid. It is this acid that eats away at the enamel of our teeth and causes tooth decay. It is possible, however, to minimize the effect of all that sugar.
Second, after the candy is brought home, help your children pick their treats. Sticky, gooey candy and candy like lollipops and jawbreakers cause the most damage because they stay in the mouth for a long time compared to other candy treats. Plain chocolate bars or chocolate kisses turn out to be the best choices.
Third, eat Halloween candy or any candy, for that matter, immediately after a meal because the acid production from eating has already been activated. Tell your children, they can have one piece of Halloween candy for dessert. Keep in mind that eating candy between meals is not a good idea because of the extra acid it generates in the mouth.
Fourth, right after the meal, children (and adults) should brush their teeth. If this is not possible or practical, then drink some liquids, like water or milk, to wash away the sugars and starches so they don’t remain on the teeth for a long time, causing cavities.
Last of all, keep the candy stash out of sight so no one will be tempted by it. The Academy of General Dentistry reports that our nation consumes more than 7 billion pounds of candy each year and Halloween trick-or-treating contributes to a large percentage of that consumption. If we teach our children to use moderation, to make good choices, and to practice good dental hygiene, then it should be a Happy Halloween.
Dr. Ron Rotem, DDS, TomsRiver, N.J.
Keep Your Feet Fit at the Gym
Now that the weather is getting colder, many people will be spending more time at the gym, keeping their bodies in shape. But don’t forget about your feet! It’s important to keep your feet in shape and free from injury as well!
Dr. Gerald Mauriello, Jr., a podiatric surgeon at AOSMI (Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute), Freehold, and a DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) of Advanced Foot Ankle Institute, a division of AOSMI, PC, is offering a few simple guidelines that will help keep your feet free from injury.
Start new workouts gradually—
Increase your stamina and the length of your workouts gradually to avoid overuse injuries, such as stress fractures or tendon strains and sprains. Stretching your muscles before and after workouts also helps prevent these types of injuries.
Dr. Mauriello says, “If you do feel you’ve sprained your ankle, be sure to seek treatment right away. Untreated or repeated ankle sprains may lead to chronic ankle instability, a condition that causes persistent pain and a ‘giving way’ of the ankle.”
Wear the right shoes and socks—Wear well-fitting athletic shoes designed for the exercise or sport. Shoes that don’t support the arch of the foot and provide cushion for the heel can cause heel pain (plantar fasciitis). Shoes that are too small can also cause a neuroma or a thickening of the nerve tissue in the foot and may require injections, medication or physical therapy. Wearing cotton or non-slip socks are also key to help avoid painful blisters, which can become infected and cause more serious issues.
Use good exercise techniques— Improper exercise techniques can result in injury to the tendons or ligaments in your feet and ankles. Dr. Mauriello says, “Incorrect posture or misuse of exercise
equipment can cause decreased stabilization in the foot and ankle, leading to joint sprains and muscle strains.”
Protect yourself from bacteria—Sweaty shoes, public showers, exercise equipment and the pool deck at the gym are breeding grounds for fungus, viruses and bacteria, including drug- resistant strains like MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), which has become increasingly more common. Dr. Mauriello advises to never go barefoot in public areas; water shoes can provide a great barrier between your feet and the wet surfaces.
“It’s also best to cover cuts and cracks in the skin or ingrown toenails since these minor tears in the skin’s surface can act as entry points for bacteria,” says Dr. Mauriello. “If you have a cut or scrape that becomes red or swollen and is not healing in a timely manner, don’t hesitate to see a foot and ankle surgeon.” Dr. Mauriello cautions, “Above all, never ignore any pain or injury. Listen to your body!”
For further information, contact Dr. Mauriello at 732-720-2555.
About Dr. Mauriello: Dr. Mauriello is an associate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), a fellow of the American College of Lower Extremity Surgeons, and an associate fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. In 2008, Dr. Mauriello completed a fellowship in Lower Extremity Traumatology at the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics in Kurgan, Siberia.
Dr. Mauriello earned his D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, in 2004. He received his master’s degree in health and behavior studies with a concentration in health education in 2002 from Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, where he was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society; and his bachelor’s degree in
psychology from Rutgers University, Newark, N.J., in 1996.
Dr. Mauriello was honored with the Service Award from Saint Barnabas Medical Center. He has had several of his research articles published, including diabetic limb salvage and the management of a lower
extremity deformity associated with Russell-Silver syndrome, among others.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) is an orthopedic practice located at Pond View Professional Park, 301 Professional View Drive, Freehold, and 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe Township. The board-certified surgeons at AOSMI, who have a combined 100 years of experience, provide advanced medical care. For more information, call 732-720-2555 or visit www.AdvancedOrthoSports.com.
Bartering – What It Can Mean for Your Business
The Lakewood Development Corporation, the administrative arm of the Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), is offering the public a free small business seminar “Bartering – What It Can Mean for Your Business,” Wednesday, November 2, 2011, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room C, the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood. All businesses are welcome whether or not they are participating in a UEZ program.
Milton Bayer, a representative of Itex Marketplace, will explain how bartering can have an impact in attracting new customers, increasing sales, and improving cash flow for your business. A question and answer period will follow.
Bayer earned his MBA in marketing rom Long Island University in 1977. He was a buyer for Abraham & Straus department stores, Brooklyn, for 20 years.
Register online at www.lakewoodnj.gov/department/uez by clicking “Free Business Workshops” or call Joan Wilkes at 732-364-2500 x5260 or jwilkes@lakewoodnj.gov.
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 480 businesses in Lakewood benefit from tax and financial incentives. Personnel from the Lakewood UEZ are available to discuss program eligibility and answer questions.
Hot Issues in Employment Law Seminar
The Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources (JSAHR), a Superior Merit Award Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), is hosting its annual legal seminar sponsored and presented by attorneys in the Jackson Lewis law firm, Thursday, November 10, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to noon at Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J.
The registration fee for the seminar and a full buffet breakfast is $60.00 for JSAHR members, $90.00 for nonmembers, and $50.00 for those in (job) transition. Call Kathi Evans, JSAHR administrator, at 732-270-5204 or e-mail jsahradmin@atbcelebrations.com to register. Approval for three credit hours towards PHR and SPHR recertification is pending.
Topics include Recent Court Decisions Impacting N.J. Employers, Social Media in the Workplace, The Impact of NLRB (Nat’l Labor Relations Board) activities and decisions on All Employers, and Wage and Hour Issues. Participants will have an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the seminar.
Richard Cino, Justin Cutlip, Jason Gavejian and Stacy Mikulik, attorneys in the law firm of Jackson Lewis LLP, are the presenters. With 27 offices nationally, Jackson Lewis is among the largest firms in the country dedicated to representing management in labor, employment and benefits law, and related litigation. Jackson Lewis represents employers before state and federal courts on issues such as discrimination, wrongful discharge, retaliation, whistleblower, health, safety, wage/hour, pension and benefits.
Dr. Lebron Named Pediatric Clinical Director for OHI
Dr. Carmen H. Lebron, Jersey City, N.J., has joined the pediatric staff as the Clinical Director of Pediatrics at OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations at 101 Second Street, Lakewood; 301 Lakehurst Road, Toms River; and 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. Dr. Lebron will manage the department of pediatrics and oversee all pediatric compliance.
Prior to joining OHI, Dr. Lebron was the clinical director of the department of pediatrics for Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. (NCHC) a federally qualified health center, providing quality health services to the insured and uninsured in Newark. In this position she assisted in the implementation of EMR; the creation of NCHC pediatric developmental center, and development of a Childhood Obesity Initiative, among others. She brings all of these accomplishments and new ideas to Ocean County residents. As a volunteer in international medicine, Dr. Lebron participated in medical missions to Guatemala (2006, 2007, 2010) and Peru (2008, for Iniciativa Comunitaria, a nonprofit organization from Puerto Rico dedicated to providing health care to poor communities in Puerto Rico and Latin America.
Dr. Lebron received her M.D. from UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway in 2001. She holds a B.A. in computer science and mathematics from Lehman College, Bronx, N.Y. where she also took post baccalaureate courses in premedical sciences from 1993-1995.
Dr. Lebron has a N.J. medical license, is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics; and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Lebron is available at the Lakewood offices of OHI, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For further information call 732-363-6655 or visit www.ohinj.org.
About Ocean Health Initiatives: OHI, a federally qualified health center (FQHC), with locations 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.
Brick Rainbow Kids to Hold First Fall Festival
Brick Rainbow Kids, 1823 Route 88, Brick, N.J., a daycare and learning center for children ages six weeks to 10 years, is holding its first annual Fall Festival, open to the public, Sunday, October 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
During the Fall Festival, Yosi Levin, Island Heights, an award-winning composer and performer of children’s songs, will entertain children of all ages (and their parents). Children, who are welcome to come in their Halloween costumes, can participate in art projects and activities, and enjoy snacks. Those who pre-register will receive a Kid’s Prize Pack.
Register by calling Brick Rainbow Kids at 732-202-1635.
For the 2011-12 school year, Brick Rainbow Kids added a N.J. certified full-day kindergarten program, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for any child who is five years of age by December 31, 2011. Brick Rainbow Kids is open 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for all age groups to provide before school and after school care to accommodate the schedules of working parents. Among other specials features, parents and grandparents can see what their child is doing at any moment via an EZCAM Live, a secure Internet monitoring service. Specials include ballet, Zumba, and other activities in a renovated, padded gymnasium.
For more information, contact Donna, director, at 732-202-1635 or donna@brickrainbowkids.com