Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause

OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way.

Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation.

To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at

732-606-6040.

The following are drop locations:

• All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room)

• Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies

• All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts

• All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center

• Beachwood Municipal Bldg.

• VFW 9503, Bayville lobby

• Bayville Elks

• Bayville Auto

• Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville

• Pine Beach PO

• Presbyterian Church of Toms River

• American Legion 129, Toms River

• Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River

• Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville

• Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses

• Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting

• Universal Radiology, Lacey

• Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood

• C&C Marina, Bayville

• Keller/William Realty, Bayville

• Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville

• Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby

• East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood

Summer Safety For Those With Chronic Conditions

MANCHESTER – Ahhh. Summer has arrived. Most of us revel in these warm days filled with sunshine. But for those with chronic health conditions this time of year can cause serious health issues.

According to Sheila Lill MSN, APN, ACHPN, director of palliative care for Angelic Health, for those with certain heart, kidney, autoimmune or other conditions these hazy, lazy days of summer can cause unwanted symptoms or even exacerbate their chronic condition.

Heat Risks

“Certain chronic conditions make individuals more intolerant of heat” explained Lill, “This makes individuals with these conditions more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.” On top of this, certain medications such as water pills, certain heart medications, some antidepressants, and more increase the risk of dehydration. For those with chronic kidney disease the heat can lead to dehydration, worsening kidney function. Talk to your provider about your risk, stay well-hydrated, and avoid high temperatures when possible.

Food Risks

Fruits and vegetables are generally a great choice for good nutrition. But there are some that interfere with certain medications. For example, if you are on blood thinners, you will want to be aware that the beloved seasonal favorite—strawberriescan cause blood thinning. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice can cause some cholesterol, blood pressure, and other heart medications to stay in your body too long and at levels that are too high. Hot dogs, cheese, pickles, and cured meats are all high sodium foods. They may be delicious, but for those with heart failure and hypertension it can wreak havoc with your blood pressure and exacerbate CHF. “They [hot dogs] are not your best choice for summertime eating,” said Lill, “stick with grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables instead to avoid problem and possible trip to the ER.”

Sun

Summertime, with longer days and warmer weather, entices us to spend more time in the sun. This is, after all, the time of year for swimming, boating, or simply laying out on the beach. Sunscreen should be worn even on cloudy or overcast days. It is recommended that everyone use SPF of at least 30, preferably 50, For those with chronic conditions, it is important to be aware if any of your medications cause photo sensitivity. This a chemically induced change in the skin that makes a person sensitive to sunlight and at risk for sunburn, it can be triggered by products applied to the skin or medicines taken by mouth or injected.

Not everyone may get a reaction, but there is risk that even if you didn’t get a reaction the first time, you may the next. Those at risk should not stop going outside. Proper precautions including avoiding the sun during peak hours of the day, making use of the shade, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen properly, will allow them to enjoy the beautiful summer day without a painful reaction the next day. Whether you have a chronic condition or not, be knowledgeable about the risks associated with the medications you take, including supplements, and you’ll have a much nicer summer.

Angelic Heath is a leader in hospice, palliative, and memory care. Angelic Health has serves patients in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Visit Angelic.health for more information.

Fish Fry From Argyle’s (Kearny)

WHITING – Resident Club Crestwood Village

5 present Fish Fry from Argyle’s (Kearny) on September 8 from 5 to 7 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Choice of: fish and chips or fried chicken and chips. Includes soft drink and dessert and coffee. BYOB. Take out orders available. You must call ahead to place an order.

Cost is $25 per person. Tickets must be pur- chased in advance and at time we need your dinner selection. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting or by mail. Make checks out to Resident Club CV-5 and Mail to Debbie Fascia 18 Drake Street, Whiting NJ 08759

Make sure to include your dinner selection. Call Debbie for more information at 201-618-8514.