W&E Baum, a Freehold-based, third-generation maker of memorial and commemoration products that works with religious institutions nationwide, has created a bronze memorial board that churches can use to further solidify their faith-based community, while capturing additional nonsolicited donations.
The church offers the nameplates, while its members get to see their loved one’s name enshrined. Typically, the cost of the memorial board is borne by a benefactor, whose name is prominently displayed. The church receives an unsolicited donation whenever a congregant has need for a nameplate. The boards can be customized to incorporate specific designs or features singular to a church or a congregation. Additional information can be obtained at www.webaum.com
Barbara Stonnell & Associates, a new financial services firm in Marlboro, will host an open house May 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is at 253 Route 79, Morganville section of Marlboro. Refresh-ments will be served. Stonnell has hosted the financial show “Let’s Talk Money” on WOBM and WADB radio for nearly 10 years. For more information or directions, call (732) 946-3111.
John Cocozza, the Edward Jones investment representative in Freehold, will host a free on-hour satellite broadcast titled “Smart Borrowing Strategies” at 11:30 a.m. May 10 at 395 W. Main St., Freehold. The broadcast will feature Thomas Garman, a consumer financial education expert who will help participants understand how to judge their financial well-being. The discussion will include the difference between good an bad credit, protecting and improving one’s credit reputation, and seven tips for smart uses of credit and borrowing. The interactive event is presented at select Edward Jones branch offices nationwide via the firm’s private video network. To reserve a seat or for more information, call Cocozza, (732) 863-9640.
Dr. Steven A. Burman of Manalapan was among more than 350 clinicians and academicians who gathered for discussion on new research, technological developments and the expanding role of lasers in dental care, during the Acad-emy of Laser Dentistry’s 12th annual conference and exhibition held recently in New Orleans. Burman is a certified laser educator, holds a position on the Board of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and was a clinical investigator during Food and Drug Administra-tion’s trials for the Erbium YAG laser. During the conference, Burman assisted in the training and certification of dentists from around the world using lasers in practice.
ComputerKiddies of Manalapan will hold its grand opening May 16. Owned by Ken and Miles Jones, the computer center will offer computer classes for children.
Imagine Tomorrow computer classes are available for children ages 3-7, led by certified Imagine Tomorrow teachers. The class combines a learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts in a creative way that teaches children to use computers as a tool. Children work on their own computers using Imagine Tomorrow software that is custom built for each lesson and scaffolds to each child’s academic and technical ability levels. Parents receive online passwords to access lessons learned and software activities for reinforcement home.
The new center is at 83 Bridge Plaza Drive, Manalapan. For more information, call (732) 536-5744 or visit the Web site www.computerkiddies.com.
Lewis Wetstein, M.D., of Freehold, has been elected a councilor of the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons founded in 1913 to raise the standards of care for the surgical patient.
Geller Sive & Co. LLC, a professional engineering and planning consulting firm, has commenced operation at 9 Broadway in Freehold Borough. The company offers a complete array of civil, site, transportation and traffic consulting services, including land use planning, feasibility studies, complete scope of site engineering, traffic impact studies, environmental permitting, permit applications, project management, expert testimony, transportation engineering and planning, traffic signal design and analyses, and field investigation.
The staff includes Michael Geller, P.E. (professional engineer), P.P. (professional planner) and C.M.E. (certified municipal engineer); Robert Sive, P.E., P.P.; William Jensen, P.E.; Mark McCall; and Donna Miller, A.I.C.P. (American Institute of Certified Planners). For more information, call (732) 626-7919 or visit the Web site www.geller-sive.com.
Gravatt Consulting Group Inc., a consulting engineering and land planning firm with offices in Freehold and Forked River, Ocean County, announced that Frederick C. Kniesler Jr., a senior planner and landscape architect, has joined the firm.
Kniesler is a New Jersey State licensed professional planner, certified landscape architect and a certified environmental inspector. He holds a bachelor of science degree in landscape architecture from the University of Virginia and a master of city planning degree from the Graduate School of Fine Arts and Wharton Graduate Division, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Kniesler has more than 20 years of planning experience in community development planning, municipal waterfront planning, master planning and landscape architecture. He has received state-wide recognition for his design and planning solutions while maintaining historical accuracy and preservation.
Greater Media’s Oldies 100 and WRAT 95.9 radio stations were honored recently by the LADACIN Network, formerly Cerebral Palsy of Monmouth & Ocean Counties Inc.
The radio stations have hosted an annual holiday party for LADACIN’s Lehmann Center, conducted two radio-thons and three golf tournaments to benefit the agency, helped raise funds for the Lehmann Center’s inclusive specialized playground, and have supported their employees’ volunteer activities for the agency’s special events.
The honors took place during the LADACIN Network’s 24th Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance March 5 at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel.
The Maids Home Services, a residential cleaning franchise, announced that its Freehold franchise at 655 Park Ave. was recently purchased by Mansoor and Dina Shaikh of Edison. The company specializes in cleaning for health, and serves residents in Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold, Howell, Jackson, Lakewood, Manalapan and Millstone. Dina Shaikh, who will be handling the business’ daily operations, most recently worked as an administrative assistant. She spent two weeks completing an administrative and technical training program at The Maids Home Services headquarters in Omaha, Neb. The Web site is www.maids.com.