LivingLBI Gazette January

LivingLBI Gazette HAPPY NEW YEAR

2014

With Health, Wealth and Joy

Surf City

Tuckerton

138 Railroad Ave. 200 North Blvd.

Surf City, NJ 08008 Tuckerton, NJ 08087

609-494-2111 609-296-1131

Moonrise over the ocean -Lisa Ball

CoastalVIM.org

Jeffries Flooring

129th St. Beach Haven Terrace Since 1947, We have been LBI’s Original Floor Covering Store Carpets • Wood Floors • Upholstery Services Ceramic • Cabinets Licensed and insured: 13VH05719300

609-492-0010

King of Kings Church

1000 N. Main St. (Rte. 9) Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (609) 384-0102.

Many of us can’t afford the skyrocketing cost of health care. Well a wonderful group of nurse practitioners, nurses and administrators, volunteer their time two nights a week to see patients. They set up at Kings of Kings church on Rt 9, Barnegat between 4pm and 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Services Outpatient Primary Medical Care

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Preventive Medical Services Referrals for Specialized Services Adult Health Literacy Programs Chaplaincy Program Escorts for Patient During Treatment Translation and Interpretation Services Prescription Assistance

*COASTAL VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE IS NOT AN EMERGENCY ROOM*

What is Coastal Volunteers in Medicine?

Coastal Volunteers in Medicine (Coastal VIM) is a clinic that provides free, non-emergency primary medical services to uninsured and qualified residents of Southern Ocean County, and neighboring areas. Eligible persons are have no health insurance, and have an annual income equal to or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Coastal VIM is not a walk-in clinic nor an emergency room and requires pre-registration. Please call (609) 384-0102 first to make sure that you are eligible, that the services you require are available, and to make an appointment to register.

What will it cost to come to the clinic?

Lisa Ball

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Ship Bottom, NJ 08008 Toll Free 1-800-LBI-4-SUN

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Business 609-494-0700 Cell 609-312-9747 Fax 609-361-1410 Lisa@LivingLBI.com

The clinic is free of charge. We encourage voluntary donations in money and in kind to assist with medical and office supplies. If you need a service that cannot be provided by Coastal VIM, we will assist you in finding the needed medical care. Services outside Coastal VIM may not be provided free of charge.

How is the clinic financed?

Tax-deductible contributions from community members fund and sustain our efforts. This includes cash donations from individuals, organizations, businesses and corporations, foundation grants, as well as in-kind services and gifts. The clinic does not rely on any government funding.

Sonia Rich-Mazzeo

Co-founder, chairperson, and volunteer executive director of Coastal Volunteers in Medicine, Sonia is an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), specializing in Family care. She completed the Community Family Nurse Practitioner program at Frontier Nursing University (FNU), and holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science earned at William Paterson University.

She currently works fulltime in the Emergency Department at Southern Ocean Medical Center (SOMC).

Among her affiliations are the Advanced Practice Nurses of New Jersey organization (APN-NJ), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Membership Committee of the Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice (FNAP) of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), and the Frontier Nursing Honor Society.

Sonia started volunteering to help those in need at the age of 16 in the maternity ward of a public hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she grew up, and has continued attempting to help others ever since. Her current career in healthcare was preceded by one in teaching English as a Second Language, and U.S. History, both in the United States and in Argentina.

Among her other accomplishments, are graduating college summa cum laude, earning the 2011 Nancy Fortna Scholarship awarded by FNAP of NJSNA, as well as the 2011 Ready To Run Scholarship awarded by NJSNA’s Interested Nurses Political Action Committee, and the Procter & Gamble Community Service Endowed Scholarship awarded by the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation 2011-2012.

Local artist Jill Svelling Belloff is a Superstorm Sandy survivor. She is still dealing with insurance issues while continuing to make her house move-in ready. She has continued creating her art throughout this difficult period, giving new meaning to the term, struggling artist. Next time you visit Tuckerton Lumber, look for Jill’s artwork.It will remind you of perseverance and wish Jill the best of luck in 2014.

Did you know that LBI had:

She is a firm believer in equality and women’s rights, and plans on continuing to focus her efforts on helping to eliminate the health disparities existing in her community. Her article entitled The girl of the eye: Cultural competence is an ongoing process published in Nursing Spectrum (April 2010) is an example of how she challenges her own cultural beliefs, and encourages others to do the same.

January 7-8, 1996: 22 inches of snow.

January 22-23, 2005: 17 inches of snow.

Winter of 1935-36: Ice thickness 37 inches.

Sonia plans on a lifelong career helping to bridge the gaps in cultural disparities and in access to healthcare.

Fishermen still reported seeing icebergs off the coast of Long Beach Island in June.

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LivingLBI Gazette is published monthly by Lisa Ball and edited by Judy Horowitz. To subscribe or advertise visit: LivingLBIGazette.com

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An

Unapologetic

Voice

During my freshman year at Hunter College, I entered a women’s locker room—by choice—for the first time. Immediately, I felt an immediate belonging and kinship with nameless women of different ages and shapes and sizes sharing the same single intention: giving ourselves the gift of exercise. Some important gifts do not come in boxes or decorative paper. A lap swimmer since 1970, I have learned to navigate a variety of conflicted emotions regarding “spending” a block of time on myself for exercise—daily. After all, the process has to be planned for, it is time consuming, and most of all—it is for me, alone. Something I alone, have chosen to do—for myself, without any apparent use or approval from those whose judgment so matter: family, coworkers.

My wise Weight Watcher’s leader, Michelle, has taught me more than weighing and measuring food; she has instilled in me the difference between “selfish” and “self-caring”. One of the mantras of this wise woman is “After me, you’re first.” So many of us learn to live our lives in service to others, putting ourselves last.

Women with whom I share a lap lane or those I have met standing before a locker—or a mirror—are not necessarily narcissistic or vain; we are not “gym rats”. Rats lurk in smelly, disgusting alleys, they hide in holes and crevices, they eat carrion, they prey on unsuspecting victims. We are butterflies, evolving in the quiet cocoon of determination and devotion, persistence and willingness—to invest the time and energy in ourselves—because we are that valuable— to ourselves and others.

Since 1970, lap swimming has been a daily part of my life; the pool has evolved into a place of solace, of celebration, of sanity and prayer. A place I go to dare to take care—of me. It has evolved into a place I prepare for other life challenges that greet me, threaten to beat me, wait for me, bait me, deplete me, and catapult in my direction.

I am no longer ashamed of my need—and my right— to care for my body, my soul, my heart—when it is cold, as I grow old, when it is inconvenient, when sirens of rationalization tempt me to stray—or stay away. That dirty pile of laundry can wait two more hours.

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“We carve out the world with words; we sculpt our world with deeds.”--ljg Judy Horowitz www.senoraonline.com

Nourishing

Thoughts On a gray February 3rd some 25 years ago, I joined Watch Watcher’s. I joined for my father. I would have done anything for him. Who could have imagined that an ordinary, dreary midwinter late afternoon would become the moment my life would begin to change—forever. The leader, who would become my beacon of reason, remained my teacher throughout— helping me to live the promise of change. A parent and teacher, I understand the importance of a vital and credible leader; I also live the truth that genuine learning is that which we can never forget.

Predictably, the holiday season flung itself at us as early as October. Like a subtle undertow, the media, supermarket shelves, and our own memories began the holiday rush —as brilliant leaves and bold mums diverted our attention from summer pastels, fading and wilting as days grew chilly and frost covered our cars at dawn.

This holiday season, we may have found ourselves meandering along worn paths of history and hearsay, wrought with decades of hurts overpowering hope. It happens. We may have yet again revisited rituals and relationships, stale with decades of patterns that may have left our bodies bloated, yet our souls depleted. It happens. But, it is January, anew!

As we greet a fresh year and a calendar unblemished as virgin snow, let us resolve to find the courage to forge new paths by allowing our beliefs to fuel only positive behaviors—beginning today—that will prepare us to create an even better holiday season in 2014!

Judy horowitz 1.14 www.senoraonline.com

Just Ask Darla

Dear Darla,

I feel so out of control. I just keep eating even when I’m full. How am I ever going to lose weight?

Stuffed Dear Stuffed, It is the holidays! Everyone is stuffed. We are programed since childhood to eat during festive times.

Pick a date to start your diet, then remind yourself everyday. But please, don’t beat yourself up. It may take time. wish you luck, Darla

Be Happy

Aries

You will feel more confident this month. It’s a good time to take a risk.

Taurus

Love is in the air.

Go for it; you deserve it.

Gemini

Why not make a change? Hair cut, new boots and a soft scarf.

Happiness comes from within. (and sometimes a little chocolate doesn’t hurt). Your mind controls your happiness. Think happy thoughts, talk to happy people, do things that make you happy and you will be happy...all the way until spring.

Cancer

Sometimes you have to apologize.

Take a deep breath and tell her you’re sorry.

Find ways to cope with winter. Use this time to your advantage. For example, I get a lot of writing done during the winter. I don’t care for the cold so I sit at my computer, near the fireplace, and write my heart out. Others like to cook. Find an indoor hobby.

July 23 - Aug 22

Life is good. Go with it. Take a vacation.

Sometimes when I’m bored I’ll watch a youtube video, then another and another...the hours fly by! There are endless videos on every subject. Learn something new.

Virgo

You’ve been sweating over a decision. Go the safe route.

Happiness has to be practiced. Don’t expect to be happy- earn it. Life is a struggle. Happiness is a reward for the hard work of living.

Libra

Join a gym. You are full of energy this month.

Perhaps clean the house?

March 21 - April 19

April 20 May 20

May 21 - June 20

June 21 - July 22

Leo

Aug 23 - Sept 22

Sept 23 - Oct 22

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 21

Sagittarius

Nov 22 - Dec 21

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19

Aquarius

Jan 20 - Feb 18

Pisces

Feb 19 - March 20

Your mind is open for new ideas. Put on your thinking cap and figure it out.

Don’t let that friend get you down. Don’t make her problem yours.

The holidays are over; deep winter is here. Early sunsets and frigid nights can cause depression in some of us. Others adjust more easily to the seasons.

When you wake up in the morning, schedule your day to include things you enjoy. A walk on the beach (even in the cold), a favorite food, an afternoon nap or a funny TV show.

Keep bad thoughts out of your head. Sometimes it just takes a wish to make you happy. I wish everyone were as happy as I am. I work at being happy every day. I think about happiness all day long.

Apple Fajitas Happiness is attainable. Just make it happen!

Lighten up. You work too hard. It is time for a break.

Kick off your shoes and take a nap.

Lies, lies, lies... someone is lying to you. Don’t listen.

Big changes are coming your way.

Be ready for some excitement.

Apples, sugar, cinnamon and flour tortillas.......that’s it!

Peel and cut apples, put them in a crock pot, coat them with sugar and cinnamon. Cook on high for about an hour or until soft. Place flour tortilla in a frying pan, scoop warm apples on top, heat tortilla until crispy. Slide out of pan onto a plate and roll. Slice and serve. ¡OLÉ!

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Pet Tips

eat!

Kids

Let it Snow

Use pet-friendly ice melts

Booties help minimize contact with painful salt crystals, poisonous anti-freeze and chemical ice-melting agents. They can also help prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes, causing irritation. Your pet will thank you.

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Say what

In Days of Old...

Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes,so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.

Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the drunks out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial.

They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom; “of holding a wake”.

The day after his wife disappeared in a kayaking accident, an Anchorage man answered his door to find two grim faced Alaska State Troopers. "We're sorry Mr. Wilkens, but we have some information about your wife," said one of the troopers.

"Tell me! Did you find her?"

Wilkens asked.

The troopers looked at each other.

One said, "We have some bad news, some good news, and some really great news.

Which would you like to hear first?"

Fearing the worst, the ashen Mr. Wilkens said, "Give me the bad news first."

The trooper said, "I'm sorry to tell you, sir, but this morning we found your wife's body in Kachemak Bay."

"Oh my God!," said Wilkens. Swallowing hard, he asked, "What's the good news?"

The trooper continued, "When we pulled her up, she had 12 twenty pound King crabs and 6 good-sized Dungeness crabs clinging to her, and we feel you are entitled to a share in the catch."

Stunned, Mr. Wilkens demanded, "If that's the good news, then what's the great news?"

The trooper smiled and said, "We're gonna pull her up again tomorrow."

234 Stafford Park Blvd., Manahawkin, NJ • (609) 978-1202

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A peaceful reflection depends on calm surroundings.

LB

A bountiful ending begins with limitless vision and fierce passion.

If you want to conquer fear,

don’t sit home and think about it.

Go out and get busy.

Imagination is everything.

It is the preview of life’s coming attractions.

Albert Einstein

Dale Carnegie

Motivation If you can dream it,

you can do it.

Walt Disney

Happy New Year

Words to Rememberr

Love Kindness Empathy Honesty Integrity Thoughtfulness Generosity Compassion