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A Lawful and Noble Path

The winding road of attorney Michael Benedetto

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ichael V. Benedetto never planned to practice law. The family background was in real estate. Benedetto was ready to take up the mantle, become a developer, and grow the family business. Law school was simply a method to help prepare himself for the legalese of the industry.

However, a conversation with a future colleague at Ansell Law during those formative years changed that plan and set in motion Benedetto’s path.

“During my first year of law school, I met Brian Ansell at a social event, and we wound up talking about my plans for the summer. All my law school peers were focused on getting summer internships, and I thought I might as well do the same,” he said.

Fascinated with the legal side of commercial real estate, Benedetto was taken under the wing of the former head of the commercial real estate division and started down the combined path of commercial real estate attorney and real estate developer. He worked

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his way up to managing shareholder and president of the firm but had to make a pivotal decision.

“Once I became the managing shareholder, I decided it was too much to wear both hats simultaneously. So, I decided to focus more on the law and running the firm,” he said.

The man who didn’t plan on practicing a day of law still found himself firmly entrenched in the world of contracts and deal-making but now as an attorney. Benedetto would revel in the problem-solving that came with putting together deals, working amongst disparate parties while getting everyone to the closing table. The puzzles that came with negotiating and facilitating continue to fascinate him to this day. The world of commercial real estate is “nuanced”, as Benedetto describes it.

“People come to you with transactions or come to you with issues, and there’s different ways to put the pieces together and make it work,” he said. “It

is rarely a black or white proposition – and understanding how everything is interrelated is critical.”

Decades into his career, the deals still need a finely tuned eye and master craftsmanship to cross the finish line.

Just the week before, Benedetto closed several agreements he had doubts about. But as a veteran of the industry with a set of skills and experiences that few rival, Benedetto was able to reward the faith that his clients placed in him.

“There were moments where I questioned that we were going to be able to get done, but we were able to put them together,” he said.

The challenges today are miniscule in terms of what he battled through the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“There were a few through Covid that I think really had some unique challenges in terms of navigating timetables,” he said. Between government mandates, uncertainty with supplies and developers, and the general uncertainty of the market, Benedetto fought through the crisis. He hit roadblocks with shutdowns and empty government offices. Meetings and public hearings were challenging to traverse. It required flexibility and a deft touch to keep parties satisfied.

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The longtime Rumson resident, now in Sea Bright, lends his perspective and expertise to community organizations as well. Benedetto has worked with the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 180 Turning Lives Around, and Monmouth University. “I am drawn to organizations that help our local community,” he said. “To see how impactful the [Big Brothers Big Sisters] is on some of the youth that are part of the agency is really just very rewarding.” Benedetto points to his involvement in expanding the reach of Big Brothers Big Sisters. They started in Monmouth County and now have a reach that serves about a dozen of New Jersey’s counties.

Benedetto’s involvement with the Red Cross also stems from the concept of local action that has a national reach.

“Once I got involved with it, I saw the work they did, which is not only in our backyard,” he said.

The local agencies are part of a larger network that responds to emergencies and relief around the nation and sometimes the world.

Supporting the next generation

Benedetto serves on the Board of Trustees at Monmouth University, the institution where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1990.

“They’ve got great things going on over there, and I, being an alum, really would like to help move those along and guide the direction of the University,” he said.

His work with the university and other foundations feeds Benedetto’s

desire to help those at earlier stages in life. With his children now grown, Benedetto can see himself as a Big Brother at some point in the future, working with the kids that benefit from the foundation he supported. At his firm, Benedetto also mentors and guides the new attorneys, ensuring the firm continues its success years into the future.

From tee time to family time

Benedetto is a dedicated attorney, adept at deals and relationships, but is fueled by a passion for golf. He enjoys navigating the course, setting up the best shots, assessing the given risks and ultimately seizing any opportunity to make the most effective decisions. Golf, at times, may resemble mental obstacles Benedetto practices in his professional

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life. As much as Benedetto utilizes his knowledge of the industry when a client takes a seat in this office, he knows that the business revolves around people and the relationships he builds. That facet of the game is what draws Benedetto to the links more than anything.

“It’s maddening. It’s frustrating.

It’s rewarding, but it’s always about the people,” he said. “Getting to know people better. Golf allows you to spend three and a half, four hours with somebody on the course and get to know them,” he said. That time spent between the tee box and green is valuable to understanding clients and their needs. The old joke may be that golf is simply a good walk spoiled, but to Benedetto golf is a good walk made beneficial. And maybe a little spoiled. “You get a chance to know people, and, as an attorney, it’s essential to understand your client,” he said. “Understanding their history and path, what motivates them, and their pain points in transactions is crucial. And in transactions, the more you know about a client, the better you can meet their needs.”

With Benedetto steering his clients through abstruse and complicated deals, the simplicity of golf and family time is welcomed. Sitting down around the kitchen table or at a restaurant with his family brings him joy.

His two children may be in their twenties now, and when each is home, the tradition continues. But when both were teenagers, Benedetto relished the lack of demands and technology that came with long family meals.

“From the time they were very young, we liked to go out for big meals and spend two or three hours around the dinner table,” he said. “It’s kind of become an important component of what we do as a family.”

The University Trustee also continues to read well into his life. He is currently in the midst of reading the Bible for perspective and understanding, not as a religious expedition. Other titles on

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his bookshelf include those about Wall Street and business. Benedetto also favors a well-crafted biography with Walter Isaacson, one of his preferred authors.

The lessons he learns from these texts help inform him of the values that he lives and imparts to his children.

His daughter, a law student herself, has learned what it takes to be a successful attorney her entire life. But when asked what knowledge he hopes his children have learned from him, he doesn’t point to a

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law book or business journal. “Always do the right thing, not the easy or the most expedient thing,” he said.

In addition, the man who has worked with power brokers and high-profile clients also prides himself on treating everyone with respect. “Everybody is equally important, period,” he said.

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Exploring Monmouth County’s Most Pleasant Spots for an Afternoon Stroll

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After a mentally exhausting week at work, nothing works better to reset the brain and body than a nice relaxing walk in the fresh air. And with the warm weather firmly in place, June makes for a perfect time to get out and enjoy the more picturesque spots in and around Monmouth County. From nature hikes and lakeside treks to a brisk walk on the boardwalks, there is no excuse to stay cooped up indoors.

Here are a few of the top spots to go for a stroll in Monmouth County.

TURKEY SWAMP PARK (FREEHOLD) Those looking to take a break from the bustle of downtown Freehold need not travel far in order to immerse themselves in nature, as a walk through the serene landscape of Turkey Swamp Park can be found right here in town. Miles and miles of picturesque trails await and offer a chance to observe local wildlife and various species of birds you might not run into in your own backyard. The 17-acre lake which serves as one

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of the grand features of the park also offers opportunities for fishing as well as kayak, rowboat and canoe rentals, should you choose to partake.

MonmouthCountyParks.com THE BOARDWALKS (Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake) While a walk along the boardwalk is an obvious choice for a summer activity, it can also

make for a serious workout. Ambitious athletes can start as far north as Asbury Park and continue on through the towns of Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake without a break as each boardwalk connects to the next, offering miles of brisk exercise for those looking to sweat a bit while enjoying the gorgeous oceanfront scenery. On the way back, you can reward yourself with a frosty treat at the finish line in Asbury, as some of the tastiest shave ice creations can be found at Betty’s Ice Box inside Convention Hall.

MOUNT MITCHELL SCENIC OVERLOOK (Atlantic Highlands) At 12 acres in size, Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook may not be the largest area on this list, but it’s easily one of the most beautiful. Boasting the impressive status of being the highest natural elevation on the Atlantic seaboard, the park offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, New York City and Sandy Hook.

In addition to fabulous views, the space also serves as the site of Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial, which serves as a tribute to the 147 men and women from Monmouth County who lost their lives in the terrorist attack. MonmouthCountyParks.com DOWNTOWN RED BANK (Red Bank) Who says a walk has to be based solely around natural elements? After all, few activities are more enjoyable than a leisurely saunter through a vibrant downtown shopping district, and Red Bank’s is one of the best in all of Monmouth County. Boost your step count as you pop in and poke around the various shops that line Broad Street, and be sure to head down to the Navesink River to take in a few laps and enjoy the lovely views at Riverside Gardens Park.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Saturday, June 1 18th Annual Avon 5K Run/Walk 8:30 am – 12 pm at Ocean Ave. & Norwood, Avon by the Sea Come out and participate in a seaside race on a flat course through town. All proceeds benefit the Avon Volunteer First Aid Squad. For more information, visit www. runsignup.com.

Thursday, June 6 Annual Spring Lake Historical Society House Tour 10 am–3 pm, Spring Lake Train Station, Spring Lake Come see historic homes on a self-guided tour. Begin at the Spring Lake Train Station where tickets and maps will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.springlakehistoricalsociety.org.

Saturday & Sunday, June 1 – 2 Boujee Foodie Con at Fort Monmouth 12-6 pm Saturday; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 1000 Sanger Ave. Oceanport Experience some of the hottest restaurants and food trucks in New Jersey. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite or $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.boujee-foodie.com.

Friday, June 7 Colts Neck Community Band – Concert in the Park 7:30 pm, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft Enjoy an evening of music and fun with the Colts Neck Community Band at Thompson Park Activity Barn in Lincroft. For more information, visit www.co.monmouth.nj.us.

Saturday, June 1 2nd Annual Pride Fest in the Park 12-6 pm, Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave. Highlands Featuring live music, food vendors, and entertainment.

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Friday, June 7 Long Branch Ocean Swim 6-7 am, (meet at lifeguard stand on the beach at Chelsea Ave in Long Branch) Led by Coach Brian Shea, this is an open water ocean swim, up to 1-hour in duration over a 600-meter (+/-) loop, off the beach in Long Branch. $10 per swim or $20 for three swims. For more information, go to JSMSwim.com

Wednesday, June 5 Wine Walk Around 5:30-7:30 pm, Piccola Italia, 837 W. Park Ave, Ocean Twp Sample wines to try before you buy. $25 For more information, go to PiccolaItaliaNJ.com Thursday, June 6 Trolley Boutique Bop 5-9 pm, Asbury Hotel, 210 5th Ave. Asbury Park Take a beautiful trolley ride along the Jersey Shore while connecting with other women in business. Meet at the Asbury Hotel - $75 per person. For more information, visit www.tourism.visitmonmouth.com.

Saturday, June 8 Keansburg Amusement Park Car Show 12-5 pm, 275 Beachway, Keansburg Classic cars and family fun are on the menu at this special event which will also feature famous cars from TV and movies courtesy of the Pop Culture Museum of New Jersey. For more info, go to Facebook.com/classicmetalproductions CONTINUED ▶

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 & 9 AsburyFest Friday – 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday- 11 am 1300 Ocean Ave. Asbury Park The annual AsburyFest is back and a great way to spend a summer weekend. Enjoy great food, music, and crafts. This three day culinary event supports the Coastal Habit for Humanity. For more information, visit www.asburyparkchamber.com.

Saturday, June 8 Aberdeen Food Truck & Music “Feastival” 11 am–8 pm, Veteran’s Memorial Park - Ocean Blvd. & Lakeshore Drive, Keyport Enjoy a plethora of unique food trucks and craft vendors.

For more information, visit www.meetup.com.

Sunday, June 9 The 51st New Jersey Irish Festival 12–4 pm, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport A lucky day of live racing, Irish foods, and music with plenty of family activities. For more information, visit www.monmouthpark.com Friday, June 14 Limoncello Night 6 pm at Rustic Roots, located at 336 Everett Road - Lincroft, NJ. For $120, your ticket includes dinner, dancing, learn the art of limoncello making and much more. To RSVP or learn more, please call 732-933-8330 Saturday, June 15 Atlantic Highlands Classic Car Show 10 am– 4 pm, First Ave. Atlantic Highlands Come see over 100 unique vehicles and vendors. For more information, visit www.tourism.visitmonmouth.com.

Saturday, June 15 The Red Bank Classic 5K Race begins at 8:30 am, Broad Street, Red Bank Be part of the 3rd Annual Red Bank Classic 5K running through downtown. The race starts and ends on Broad Street. Stop by Robinson Ale House for the after party.

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Saturday, June 15 41st Annual Giant Craft Show 9 am-4 pm, Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove Over 300 artisan vendors and crafters pack the Ocean Pathway between Ocean and Central avenues in Ocean Grove.

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For more information, go to OceanGrove.org Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16 North to Shore Festival Market 12-5 pm, Convention Hall, Asbury Park Asbury Park Bazaar’s North to Shore Festival Market will feature shopping from a curated market of makers from the Jersey Shore & beyond, kids activities, flower bar, photo ops, and delicious food, libations and entertainment.

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Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16 Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth 9 am, 20 State Route 33, Manalapan Travel back in time to the 1770’s for this reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth.

Hundreds of troops encamp at the park and recreate scenarios of the battle over the weekend. For more information, visit www.friendsofmonmouth.org.

Sunday, June 16 Freshwater Fishing Derby at Turkey Swamp Park 2–5 pm, 200 Georgia Road, Freehold Township Join the annual fishing derby open to all and a get “hooked” on a new hobby. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.

Sunday, June 16 Father’s Day at the Track 11 am-5 pm, Monmouth Park, Oceanport Enjoy a Father’s Day brunch in the Dining Club, or pack a picnic to celebrate the dads in your life with a day at the races. Plus, don’t miss a Father’s Day drawing. All gentlemen receive FREE admission.

Sunday, June 16 Annual Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show 9 am-3 pm, Long Branch Promenade This annual event by the city of Long Branch brings out a variety of classic cars and hot rods on the Promenade. Donations to benefit Ronald McDonald House.

For more information, go to CruisingProductions.com Saturday, June 22 The Jersey Eats: NJ Pizza Festival 12–6 pm, 175 Oceanport Ave. Oceanport The festival offers delicious food, live entertainment, and activities for the entire family to enjoy. For more information, visit www.njpizzafestival.com.

Saturday, June 22 13th Annual Taste of Highlands 12-5 pm, Huddy Park, 72 Waterwitch Ave. Highlands You won’t want to miss this spectacular event with five hours of scrumptious samplings and cocktails at over 20 great Highlands restaurants and establishments. The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $45.00 and include a map and free parking.

For more information, go to HighlandsNJ.com Friday, June 28 Jockey Bartender Night 6-8 pm, 175 Oceanport Ave. Oceanport Come to the Beer Garden at the Blu Grotto and raise money for Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. All of your favorite jockeys will be serving drinks and all the tips go toward the charity.

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In 2003, Geeta began her career in the U.S. with Smith Barney’s Wealth Management Division, (Citigroup) where she was able to build a successful wealth management practice in Washington DC and later New York City working with high-networth individuals and institutions.

After a career break while her children were young, Geeta has returned to wealth management through Geeta Brana Wealth, her own boutique independent advisory firm with deep roots in Monmouth County, NJ. Geeta is also the Founder of WHEEL (Women, Helping To Educate & Enhance Life), a volunteer organization designed to educate & empower women in transition by providing access to expert advice through networking and educational seminars. Currently, the focus of Geeta’s practice is on “Women In Transition”; assisting women in all phases of their lives.

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Despite progress toward financial planning and saving, women often face challenges regarding their financial security. These challenges can include more time away from the workforce (often caring for children or for parents), the gender pay gap, and other factors that impact their investing and saving for retirement. Women need to recognize these barriers to saving and investing and prepare by making informed decisions for themselves.

Here are a few of the unique challenges women face when saving for retirement: Women live longer: The average life expectancy for women is age 80, and she’ll spend, on average, 15 years in retirement.

Women are more likely to live in poverty: Women age 65 or older have a much higher likelihood than men to live on an income below the poverty level, and women over age 80 had the highest poverty rate among all senior age groups.

Women are more likely to work part-time: 30% of female workers are part-time workers with no retirement savings benefits.

Women earn less than men: In 2020, women earned 84% of what men earned of both full- and part-time workers.

Women care for others: 35% of caregivers are women, and mothers are more likely to reduce their work hours or step away from employment to care for their children. Often, they provide care to other adult family members.

Even though women face more significant risks and challenges in saving for retirement, there are essential components to retirement readiness that can help you put a more solid foundation in place as you prepare for retirement: Participate in your employer’s retirement savings plan: savings plan, participate in it. Even if working part-time, you may be able to participate. Contribute at least enough to ensure you receive the employer’s matching contributions.

Set up and contribute to a self-directed retirement savings vehicles: The more you save at an earlier age into

a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA, the better prepared you’ll be for retirement. While some rules apply based on your income and if your spouse contributes to a retirement savings plan, a financial professional can help determine which is appropriate for your situation.

Prepare for emergencies and have a backup plan: Circumstances like divorce, death, or injury can prevent retiring as planned. Setting up an emergency savings account with three to six months of expenses, life insurance, disability insurance, a budget, and a plan to reduce your debt can help ensure you have enough left to fund your retirement savings in an emergency.

Create a ‘single-view’ financial plan: Women should work with a financial professional to create a single-view financial plan that reflects only their retirement savings contributions, and only their source of income. While you may have a secure relationship, having a single view plan will help prepare you for the future, regardless of what happens.

Consider the possibility of delaying your retirement: A 2021 report indicates that eight in ten women are taking steps to ensure continued work: • 61% are staying healthy so they can work longer • 48% are keeping their job skills up to date • 25% are networking and meeting new people • 22% are taking classes • 17% are scoping out the employment market and opportunities available • 16% are obtaining a new degree, certification, or professional designation • 12% are attending virtual conferences A financial professional can help: If you’re a woman concerned about saving for retirement or have questions about your unique situation, give us a call. Our team understands the unique challenges women face, and we’re passionate about helping women just like you plan for a comfortable retirement. Contact us and let’s get started.

HEALTHCARE GUIDE

Can You “Outrun” a Bad Diet?

KEITH STICKEL, MS, CSCS, CISSN D1 TRAINING STRENGTH COACH/NUTRITIONIST

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ave you ever heard the phrase, “you can’t outrun a bad diet”? It’s certainly tempting to think that we can simply “out-exercise” poor nutrition choices.

However, the relationship between diet and exercise is complex, and the simple answer to whether you can outrun a bad diet is, in most cases, no.

The concept of balancing food intake with physical activity is rooted in the basic principle of energy balance: the calories you consume versus the calories you burn. Physical activity does increase the number of calories your body uses, which theoretically could offset the calories obtained from a poor diet. Yet, the quality of those calories matters significantly.

It’s important to understand that not all calories are created equal.

Calories from nutrient-rich foods not only supply the energy you need but also provide your body with vital nutrients to function effectively. On the other hand, calories from sugary snacks, fast food, and processed meals are often referred to as “empty calories” because they provide little to no nutritional benefit.

The idea of outrunning a bad diet also overlooks the metabolic impacts of poor nutritional choices. Foods high in refined sugars and unhealthy fats can

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lead to increased risks of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers.

Moreover, exercise alone is a relatively inefficient method of losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

For instance, running a mile might burn approximately 100 calories; the equivalent of a small cookie. Therefore, it becomes clear that an hour of exercise can easily be undone by a few minutes of indulgent eating. This is not to discourage physical activity, which is vital for maintaining muscle strength, improving heart health, and enhancing mental well-being, but to highlight that it should not be viewed as a rationalization to eat whatever you want.

Nutrition also plays a critical role in how effectively you can exercise. A diet that is high in processed foods and

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low in nutrients can lead to decreased energy levels, reduced endurance, slower recovery times, and overall poorer performance. In contrast, a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains can boost your fitness levels and help your body recover and repair after exercise.

A practical approach to maintaining health is not to choose between diet or exercise, but to integrate both into your lifestyle. The synergy between a nutritious diet and regular physical activity can lead to better health outcomes than either would alone. For instance, regular exercise can help moderate blood sugar levels and improve your cholesterol profile, while a healthy diet can provide the necessary nutrients and energy to fuel your physical activities.

So, while exercise is indispensable for overall health, it is not a license to disregard the quality of your diet.

You cannot simply outrun a bad diet.

Instead, aim for a balanced approach where nutritious eating and physical activity go hand in hand, reinforcing each other to help you achieve and maintain optimal health. Embrace this dual approach not as a temporary fix but as a permanent lifestyle change that can lead to lasting wellness and vitality.

HEALTHCARE GUIDE

Can Dental Implants Protect Your Overall Health?

WAYNE A. ALDREDGE, DMD

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ental implants are replacement tooth roots that fit into the jawbone where natural teeth have fallen or been taken out. Implants, usually paired with a dental crown, improve your oral health so you can chew, smile and speak with confidence. But when the space left behind by a missing tooth doesn’t receive an implant, consequences including bone loss, premature aging, even malnutrition can lead to poor health.

Damage from a missing tooth first shows up in the jaw, which might surprise you. We know our jawbone holds our teeth in place. It turns out teeth return the favor, keeping the bone strong just by eating.

Like all bones, the jawbone periodically renews itself. When we chew, contact between our upper and lower teeth creates a force that pushes down to the roots. That pressure signals the bone to release new cells to reinforce its strength.

Without a root prompting regeneration, the bone disappears, or resorbs, compromising the structure of the jaw and the health of remaining teeth.

On either side of the now-empty space neighboring teeth move in, sometimes leaning or turning in the process. Once moved, these teeth will no longer line up with the opposite tooth. Again, bone under the teeth is not stimulated and begins to dissolve.

The cycle of bone and tooth loss could be avoided with placement of a dental implant. Performing the same job

as a tooth root, it stimulates bone regrowth, preventing future damage.

If the jaw continues to lose bone, the consequences are more dramatic.

Bone and gums shrink and visibly alter the face. The lower jaw noticeably recedes, pulling the chin inwards and drastically changing the profile. In the upper jaw, deteriorating bone means no support for facial skin and muscle.

These tissues sag, spreading wrinkles and creating a sunken, aging look.

At this stage, pain in the jaw can make eating uncomfortable, while missing teeth can make eating some foods impossible. Failure to chew adequately can disrupt digestion, resulting in other health problems such as acid reflux.

The National Institutes of Health report that tooth loss negatively impacts nutritional intake. People with more tooth loss ingest significantly less fiber, vitamin C, and other necessary nutrients than those without tooth loss. They’ve named severe tooth loss a significant health issue, especially among the elderly.

Half the adults in this country are at risk of effects from lost teeth.

NIH estimate that 50% of US adults aged 20–64 years have lost at least one tooth, and one in six adults aged 65 and over have no teeth.

You can avoid or reduce the dangers listed when you choose to have a dental implant placed where a tooth has been lost.

Dental implants are made of titanium or cubic zirconium, materials

chosen for their durable strength and biocompatibility with gum and bone tissue. An implant is screwed into place, covered and allowed to fully integrate with the jaw. After the implant is securely embedded it is ready to support a crown, bridge or dentures.

In function and appearance, a dental implant perfectly mimics a natural tooth. More importantly, it stops the dominoes of bone loss and tooth loss. Dental implants are designed to last a lifetime so will always provide that protection.

Whether you have recently lost a tooth due to periodontal disease (the number one cause of tooth loss) or dislodged one in a past hockey game, a dental implant may save your remaining teeth, your jawbone and your face.

Dental experts suggest you speak with a board-certified dental implant surgeon to see if this treatment will be beneficial to you.

Dr. Wayne A. Aldredge is a periodontist and board-certified dental implant surgeon.

He practices in Holmdel, NJ

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PLASTIC SURGERY -

Do I qualify for insurance coverage for my surgery?

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any individuals are surprised to hear that their plastic surgery may be covered by insurance. One of the biggest myths out there is that plastic surgery is purely cosmetic in nature and there is always significant outof-pocket cost associated with a procedure. However, depending on the condition that is being treated, one may be eligible for partial or total insurance coverage.

Common procedures that are covered by insurance are the following: Reconstruction after breast cancer - Breast cancer is mainly treated with surgery. This entails a lumpectomy which is removal of the tumor from the breast or a mastectomy where the entire breast is removed. Following any of these surgeries, women often require reconstruction to restore the breast. There are state and federal laws that mandate that insurance covers reconstructive surgery following treatment of breast cancer. This is true, even if someone has had breast cancer in the past and never got reconstruction or if a revision reconstruction needs to be performed.

Breast reduction - Women who have large pendulous breasts, which are causing symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, inability to exercise, grooving from the bra straps, problems with posture, and macerating skin rashes underneath the breast folds, which are worse in the summer months may be eligible to have a breast reduction surgery covered by insurance. This largely depends on the size of the breasts, and specific requirements based on one’s insurance plan.

Body contouring after weight loss - With the popularity of weight loss achieved through surgery and weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic; many people are living healthier lives after weight loss. One side effect of this is having excess skin in several areas of the body such as the abdomen, and breasts. When certain conditions are met, surgery to remove this excess skin may be covered under insurance.

The first step in figuring out if your procedure will be covered by insurance is to call the office of a plastic surgeon. For example, our staff will review your insurance benefits, and have you come in for a consultation. At the consultation a full health history is obtained and a physical examination is completed. These factors help us determine if your procedure will be covered by insurance.

Dr. Rahul Vemula completed his plastic surgery training in New Orleans, LA at Tulane University. He later returned to the Jersey Shore to practice plastic surgery in August 2016. After working in the area for a few years, Dr. Vemula founded V Plastic Surgery in West Long Branch, NJ in 2020. He believes that patient safety is of utmost importance and every procedure should be approached with precise attention to detail and an aesthetic sense. Dr. Vemula employs the latest techniques & technologies available in both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He resides on the Jersey Shore with his wife, children and their pug, Bourbon. You can reach his office at (732) 936-7369.

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Why Yoga Should Be a Part of Your Healthcare Routine

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balanced state of the body and mind, the practice of yoga has increasingly become recognized as a valuable component of healthcare. With a shift in recent years to a more comprehensive approach to wellness, yoga’s holistic attributes integrate both the physical and mental components of health.

We all know that physical activity is proven to help in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Physically, yoga promotes flexibility, strength and balance through the combination of postures and breathing techniques. These physical benefits can help prevent and manage a myriad of health conditions including musculoskeletal issues, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders and chronic pain. Additionally, yoga has been shown to improve overall physical function and quality of life, making it a valuable addition to traditional medical treatments.

Mentally, yoga provides stress relief, relaxation and enhanced mindfulness. The practice encourages present-moment awareness and fosters inner peace and a sense of tranquility.

This aspect of yoga is particularly beneficial for managing stress-related disorders, such as anxiety, depression and insomnia. By incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices, yoga offers tools for coping with the daily stresses of life and promoting emotional well-being.

Mary Wilde, Certified Yoga Instructor at Genesis - The Atlantic Club in Manasquan, has spent years promoting the benefits of yoga for overall health and wellbeing and how the practice teaches us use our breath to control the state of our bodies - “The breath and the mind body connection is so significant, as we begin to understand through the practice that we can regulate the nervous system, we can move from a stressful interior environment to a relaxed peaceful, interior environment just by slowing the breath down creating some movement and balance, alignment and posture, and really focusing on our interior self.”

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Wig Warriors Annual Luncheon and Gift Auction a Success

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ig Warriors The Maureen S. Konopko Foundation — a local, Red Bank-based charity dedicated to helping patients deal with cosmetic side effects during cancer treatments — held their annual luncheon and gift auction on Sunday, April 21 at the Jacques Reception Center in Middletown.

Supporters gathered to raise funds for the group’s cause, which includes providing wigs, wig care services and support to women as they navigate their hair loss journey while battling cancer. Patients receive support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere at no cost to them.

The luncheon featured a variety of speakers providing inspirational stories along with some fabulous auction items including luggage, golf clubs, chef’s knives, and vacations to Belize among others. All in attendance enjoyed a delicious lunch and an evening dedicated to an important cause. In the end, the event ended up being fully sold out, a clear reflection of the love and support the local community has for Wig Warriors and all they do to help those in need.

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Middletown resident - New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy and her staff watching the eclipse!

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ommunity Magazine is pleased to introduce this new monthly section which will include things for Monmouth County Parents to do with their kids – as well as different features and advice column! This month, we want to tell you about the Brooklyn Children’s Museum! We asked many Monmouth County parents who did not know such a museum was just an hour away so wanted to tell you about it!

Founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures.

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum exhibits and programs are rooted in the following: • Interdisciplinary & inquiry-based learning grounded in our collection and encouraging children to explore their world from multiple perspectives.

• Sensory learning through hands-on, physical experiences.

• Appreciation of culture and community, with a focus on socio-emotional learning and interpersonal relationships.

• Stimulating parent-child dialogue and providing family resources.

• Empowering children to think of themselves as agents of community change and inspire responsible and civic engagement.

The museum is located at 145 Brooklyn Avenue and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Check out their website at BrooklynKids.org to plan your visit!

Parents - what are some hidden gem activities to do with your kids? Send us ideas at info@communitymagazinenj.com.

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The Sacred Store at the Jersey Shore Jack’s Music Shoppe continues to thrive as a mecca to audiophiles Pictured is the Jack’s Music Shoppe front façade. The store was founded in 1970 by Jack Anderson, who still owns and operates it at age 81.

Jack’s Music Shoppe recently hosted an in-store performance by Pat Guadagno to celebrate his new album 1964.

Jack’s Music Shoppe held an in-store performance for release of James Mastro’s Dawn of a New Error album on March 10. Pictured from left are musicians Tony Shanahan, James Mastro and Megan Reilly.

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mong the milestones Jack Anderson achieved as an exceptionally successful businessman and real-estate investor is having embarked on his 54th year as proprietor of Jack’s Music Shoppe in Red Bank.

Anderson officially started the business in February 1970, but the circuitous route that got to that point sprang from a work ethic that his father passed along to him – a work ethic that might serve as a touchstone to a bygone generation.

“My father was born on a farm in Missouri, and rode a horse 10 miles to school every day,” says Anderson, 81. “He and his brother moved to Philly and eventually to New Brunswick, and they managed theaters in the late 1930s, early ’40s, which were very popular back then.

“When World War II broke out, he had two kids (exempting him from the draft), but he took a job working at a pharmaceutical company after work to help support the war effort and his family. He was a real hard worker.”

The elder Anderson eventually moved his family from New Brunswick to Red Bank, where he purchased a record store.

“He bought the store in 1947, and at that time it had already been in business for about 40 years,” says Anderson. “I have a newspaper article from back then with a picture of him about his buying it. It was called Stork’s.”

Jack’s father had a business partner who set off a series of occupational mishaps, leaving the record store – which is housed in a gorgeous, three-story Colonial-style building on Broad Street – sitting padlocked for about a year.

“The guy running it got himself severely into debt, so one day he just put everything he could fit into a truck and left,” says Anderson.

“My father called me and said, ‘Why don’t you go over and start all over again?’ So I did. That was at the end of 1969. It took a couple of months to clean the place up, but we opened in February of 1970 and called it Jack’s Music Shoppe.

“Back then you could fire a cannon down Broad Street and not hit anybody, but we were doing well,” he said. “We’d often have 50 or 60 people in the store sometimes when the rest of the town was dead.”

ROLLING WITH THE CHANGES Jack’s has had to adapt to changing times and tastes over the years – primarily with the advent and proliferation of Internet streaming services and online competition – but still finds a strong market among those who prefer vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. Jack’s stocks all of these modes of play in a variety of genres, and new and used sections, plus used and repackaged cassette tapes.

“We deal with all the major labels and some of the more obscure

stuff,” says Jack’s manager Tim Cronin, who began working at the store in 1988.

“There’s still a core group of people who prefer buying physical music to online streaming. We did phase out the sheet-music department because you can get anything like that online, and Covid took its toll, but we have a good customer base and still see a demand for physical music.”

Anderson mentioned, and Cronin concurred, that Jack’s lack of debt and few overhead expenses – directly related to the shrewd business decisions Anderson made over the years and mirroring the prudent investments and work ethic his father conveyed – has helped Jack’s thrive when many other record stores folded to the online pressure.

“Jack owns this building, and he owns the four buildings across the street, so the rent he collects definitely helps keep this place afloat,” says Cronin, 62. “And as other record stores went out of business – the mall places, the franchise stores, the mom-and-pop’s – a lot of the business sort of shifted from the ones that went under to here. But I think Jack also keeps it because he likes the people, he likes the business and the history behind it.”

In the early days of operation, Jack’s served as a ticket distributor to concerts until that side of the business became too stress-provoking, particularly if Central Jersey’s favorite son Bruce Springsteen was performing within a hundred-mile radius. The store still markets some used and reconditioned musical instruments and amplifiers, new musical supplies such as picks, strings and reeds for horns, and such miscellaneous merchandise as pins, mugs, T-shirts and posters.

SPECIAL PROMOS IN THE SHOP Occasionally Jack’s serves as a live-music venue for soloists, duos and trios that perform for free in the shop, often to publicize newly released material on vinyl and CDs. In March, multi-instrumentalist James Mastro was joined in the store by Tony Shanahan and Megan Reilly to promote Mastro’s debut solo album “Dawn of a New Error.”

“It’s a little setup we do in the DVD department,” says Cronin. “We use a small PA system and people come in and listen.

It’s a nice alternative and a good way to break up a Sunday.”

Jack’s also participates in a bi-annual event called Record Store Day (see RecordStoreDay.com) that was, according to the website, “conceived in 2007 as a way for independent record-store owners and em-

Jack’s Music Shoppe longtime manager Tim Cronin holding John Prine’s 1978 album Bruised Orange.

ployees to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1,400 independently owned record stores in the United States.”

“They do a couple of them each year – one around April 20, which is the bigger one, and another on Black Friday,” says Cronin. “There are records that are only released for that day (such as special anniversary re-releases), and in different versions, so the demand among collectors is pretty high.”

“I got there at 7, and the first guy in line said he got there at 4 in the morning,” says Anderson. “It was raining, people were all bundled up, but they came out in droves for Record Day. The line didn’t end until about 2 in the afternoon.”

Jack’s also participated in an inaugural outdoor event called the Red Bank Record Riot, held on May 11, that included dozens of booths and tables of LPs, CDs and 45s from dealers across the Northeast.

“There’s a company that puts on a bunch of record shows every year throughout the state (and in other states; see RecordRiots.com),” says Cronin. “One of the local city councilmen is also a customer and mentioned that it might be good for the store. I fully agreed.”

BRUSHES WITH FAME Not counting the basement, which is used for storage, the three levels of Jack’s Music Shoppe include the street-level store with a mezzanine, a second level rented out as an office to a financial firm, and a 1,900-square-foot luxury apartment on the top floor that boasts a large deck

with views of the Navesink River.

For a while, a member of the rock band Bon Jovi, which formed in 1983 in nearby Sayreville, was the apartment’s tenant. Unbeknownst to him at the time, Anderson actually met the frontman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band, Jon Bon Jovi, in his store during the band’s formative years.

“A long time ago, Bon Jovi came in while I was working the register,” Anderson says. “I didn’t even know what he looked like. His band was just taking off.

He came over to buy something, and three or four girls came up to him and asked if he’d sign their pocket books and other stuff. Afterwards I said to him ‘Oh, you must be in a band.’

“He was thinking about maybe doing an in-store event, but then his career took off and that was the end of that.”

In the early 1970s, when both he and the store were still in their developmental stages, Springsteen did an in-store performance at Jack’s, and has been spotted shopping there many times since.

“Bruce did an in-store event, and that was the first and only time he ever did something like that,” says Anderson, who also holds the honor of having sold Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson a flute from the shop, again finding out who he was helping after the fact. “(Tull) had an upcoming show at the Arts Center (Red Bank’s Count Basie Center for the Arts, a landmark theater that first opened in 1926. See TheBasie.org).

As a promo, he was giving away a flute. He didn’t want to give away one of his flutes, so he came in and bought a used flute from me. The price was $150 and he chiseled me down to $125. And then we realized who he was.”

The store was also used as a shooting location for scenes in Red Bank-born movie producer Kevin Smith’s flicks “Chasing Amy” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.”

“The building’s iconic and the business helps keep me connected with the community,” says Anderson. “I really enjoy it and have for many years. And hopefully will for many more years.”

Jack’s Music Shoppe 30 Broad Street, Red Bank JacksMusicShoppe.com 732-842-0731 All photos were from Jack’s website and Facebook pages, and approved by manager Tim Cronin for use.

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Little Silver Police Officer Joins Police Unity Tour

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he Little Silver Police Department is proud to announce that Patrolman Ludwig went on an incredible journey representing the Little Silver Police Department in the 2024 Police Unity Tour this past May! This annual event honors the sacrifice of fallen law enforcement officers and raises awareness about the challenges faced by those who serve and protect.

Patrolman Ludwig’s dedication and commitment to honoring our fallen heroes is truly commendable. He carried with him the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

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Lincroft Village Jewelers reopening Lincroft Village Jewelers has announced its grand reopening under new ownership. The store officially reopened in May and offers a variety of jewelry from necklaces and pendants to diamond engagement rings and all points between. Visit them in person at 657 Newman Springs Rd. in Lincroft.

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Beacon Hill Country Club celebrates 125 years in operation With the first days on the links occurring all the way back in 1899, Beacon Hill Country Club in Atlantic Highlands celebrates 125 years in operation in 2024. The course was originally known as Highland Park Golf Links before settling on the name Beacon Hill Country Club.

Famous members of the club over the years have included legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi and his wife Marie as well as Golf Hall of Famer Jerome Travers.

In 2024, members can experience the recent $2.5 million golf course renovations, beautifully updated pool complex, and five-star culinary offerings.

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