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Local Man Produces Documentary about Roman Jewish Experience during Nazi Occupation of Rome

Joel Markel, the executive producer and founder of Ottimo Films, has created Oro Macht Frei (Gold Will Set You Free), a 70-minute documentary that tells the story of the Roman Jewish experience during the Nazi occupation of Rome, September 1943 through June 1944. The film seeks to bring the viewer into a personal and relatable…


Jersey Shore Big Wave Awards – Six to Be Honored Who Helped Keep Us Strong

The public is invited to join the Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau in honoring six outstanding New Jersey citizens at the Jersey Shore Big Wave award ceremony, October 16, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the PNC Arts Reception Center, Exit 16 off the Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, N.J. 07733. The honorees and their…


The Next Gold Ring for HR – Hiring the “Differently Abled”

Individuals with disabilities often have traits valued by employers, such as a strong work ethic, dependability, responsibility, positive attitude, honesty, integrity, motivation, and loyalty. The benefits of neurological diversity, as it is called, is being recognized by Costco, IBM, Walgreens, Freddie Mac, SAP, Papa John’s, Silicon Valley Technology Giants, and more. From the 1990 Americans…


Southern Monmouth Chamber to Honor 2013 Golden Osprey Award Winners

The Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) will be honoring its most outstanding citizens and businesses at the 28th Annual 2013 Golden Osprey Awards gala, Thursday, October 17, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Jumping Brook Country Club, 210 Jumping Brook Road, Neptune, N.J. Tickets cost $75.00 each and include a one-hour open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a…


Local Man Launches Sandy Hook Iced Tea

For Matthew Brescia, Highlands, Sandy Hook and Super Storm Sandy became a “lost and found” experience. Brescia lost his home in the storm, but he also “found” something that may help pay his bills. While Brescia was living at Sandy Hook, N.J., where he has worked for the National Park Service since 1999, Brescia created…


OHI Provides Immunizations for Rural Health Week

Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin is providing adolescent immunizations on September 24 and September 26 as part of National Rural Health Week. The pediatrics department of OHI will contact the parents of adolescents who need immunizations and will be administering vaccines on…


OHI Sponsors Blood Drive This Friday

OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health care center, with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin, is sponsoring a Blood Drive at 101 Second Street, Lakewood, Friday, September 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center. Donors should drink water before donating blood. Donors must present a…


Dr. Ron Rotem Inducted as an Honorary Commander in Ocean County

The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) leadership recently inducted Toms River dentist Dr. Ronen Rotem into the 87th Dental Squadron, an honorary command program, which recognizes him as a community leader in Ocean County. A total of 94 honorary commanders from Burlington and Ocean County were inducted into the extended family of JB MDL and…


Health Exchange Marketplace Open for Ocean County

OHI (Ocean Health Initiatives), a federally qualified health care center, with locations in Lakewood, Toms River, and Manahawkin, has established a Health Exchange Marketplace Department to assist the public in understanding information about affordable health insurance coverage in advance of the Affordable Care Act, which begins on January 1, 2014. The department is now made…


Two Places Left in HR Certification Study Group Set to Begin Next Week

Mary Bromlow, SPHR, the director of certification for the Jersey Shore Association of Human Resources (JSAHR), Neptune, has announced that two places are left in the HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) study group for the Fall 2013 PHR* or SPHR** certification exams. The study group will meet Tuesdays, beginning September 17 through October 22, 2013,…