08742 Living June 2015

June 2015

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All Business

Our Creative Side: Copyright

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The Hostess Gift Maybe its plants they love. Have a few little pots or vintage silver plate items on hand that you can just stick a small plant in. It’s a lovely and unique way to say “thank you”.

The act of giving a gift to our host or hostess is a lovely and proper way of saying “thank you for inviting me”.

We have all received that last minute dinner invitation leaving little time to run out and pick up a thoughtful gift. Instead, we dash to the liquor store and grab our favorite spirit, tuck it in a silver bag and off we go. Is it really so important to have something in hand? Yes, yes it is and it has sort of become a lost art in social etiquette.

Arriving with a thoughtful gift in hand is showing our appreciation for an invitation into someone’s home.

Coming up with a last minute gift can intimidate even the most socially savvy. With a little effort and a list of occasions, you can have a supply of appropriate gifts ready at a moments notice.

At Magnolia Lane Design we are always picking up little pots and things. Odd silver plate creamers & sugars, pitchers, bowls and such make great vessels for plants.

So plan ahead and shop with a plan. Keep a stock of small thoughtful gifts, wrapping paper, gift bags and tissue. A small supply of simple yet appropriate gifts will keep you from the embarrassment of showing up empty handed.

One more thing, shop local, your local specialty shops and antique shops are great places to find unique gifts.

Honestly, there is nothing wrong with a good bottle of wine, however you can do so much better. Keep in mind the time of year and the occasion when choosing a gift.

A specialty artisan candle is always a great gift. Keep a few on hand pre wrapped a ready to go. If your staying at someone’s home for the weekend, think about what this person loves. Is it fine soaps and scents she loves, who doesn’t love pretty smelling soap? Does your host or hostess love to cook, how about a set of napkins and a cutting board.

At Magnolia Lane Design we specialize in “special”. Stop in and give us a look, there is always something new to see.

Tip of the Month Don’t forget to write a thank you note. It has become commonplace to send a text or email, however it is so nice to receive a thank you in writing. Keep them in a box or filed by occasion, this makes it easy to grab one a go. Your host or hostess will appreciate the gesture.

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All Business Our Creative Side: Copyright

by Christy Schmidt, Esq.

I have had several clients recently ask about copyright, so I thought this summer we could discuss copyright and creativity! Copyright protection is a common law right earned the instant an artistic or intellectual creation is fixed in tangible form. This means when you write a poem on your computer, it is copyrighted. When you draft the notes to a song, it is copyrighted. It is that simple.

To be copyrightable, the work must be original and, according to the U.S. Supreme court, “possess at least some minimal degree of creativity.” Unlike patent, it does not need to be “novel.” It does not need to be unique. Copyright also does not protect “ideas.” For example, the “idea” of a story cannot be copyrighted – but a particular version can be copyrighted.

Facts cannot be copyrighted; presentation of facts can be copyrighted (like a designed database). As an example: Boy and girl fall in love, but circumstances keep them apart (family, war, the dark side of the force…). You cannot copyright that idea. However, think of the hundreds of books, plays and movies that express that idea – those are copyrighted.

A drawing, a recording, a writing, a photograph, et cetera, can have copyright protection. When you create the work and put it in that tangible form, it is protected. The issue (as with all intellectual property) is possession: If two creators show up at the courthouse saying they each created a particular work, the court can only try to establish who “had it first” because that would be THE creator, right? It’s very hard – and expensive – to prove.

A copyright holder has the right to copy, sell, lease, loan, display, perform, use and destroy his or her work.

The copyright holder may mark his or her work with his or her name (or names), the date and word “copyright” or use the symbol “©.” This mark is a notice to the world that that individual or individuals owns that creation. Again, registration only provides a time stamp, notice to the world and the right to federal statutory damages in the event of successful infringement or misappropriation action. Registration is inexpensive but must be done correctly to properly document the work.

Copyright registration, with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, is recommended to provide that time stamp for the creator as copyright infringement or misappropriation suits typically involves possession or access to the art.

Copyright registration also provides the registrant with the right to collect statutory damages if his or her creation should be the subject of infringement – meaning, you do not need to register your creation (but you should).

A registered copyright is marked with “®.”

Clients often ask me about the “poor man’s copyright:” Mailing the work to yourself and then not opening the envelope.

This provides a date-stamp and a sealed envelope – demonstrating the work was in the sender’s possession at the time of mailing. Although this is not a bad idea and will do no harm, it does not give you the protection that registration does.

Registration tells the world that the work is your creation – and puts the world on notice that no one is to use it.

Often, advisors will suggest an inventor who cannot obtain patent protection obtain copyright protection. Inventors who attempt to use copyright over patent are basically protecting the “creativity” of the solution but not the inventiveness.

Inventors must understand the difference between the two registrations and common law rights. An invention which should receive patent protection for function or design is not provided appropriate protection under the copyright law – which only protects the sculpture aspect as “art” and does not exclude others from copying the solution – the invention – only the expression of that invention.

The Federal Copyright office can be accessed through http://www.copyright.gov/.

Next month, we will discuss more about copyright and creation on the job!

Copyright C. Schmidt, 2015. All rights reserved. Christy A. Schmidt, Esq. is a local attorney and business consultant focusing on business, real estate and estate law. See more at: www.cschmidtlaw.com. Register for the FREE business workshop in April: Should I Go Into Business for Myself? This is a great workshop to help you decide if you have what it takes!

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Parental Guidance Choosing Wisely

By Maureen Whelan

There are infinite choices we make each day as adults. From the moment you wake and until you go back to sleep we are all consciously and unconsciously making choices. While choices can be freeing, too many choices can be overwhelming.

This is especially true for children who have not yet honed their decision making skills.

Children need to develop the ability to make choices, and live with the consequences.

In our plight to protect our children, we often take choice opportunities away. When this is done repeatedly over the course of a childhood, that child learns that they are incapable of making a decision. These children are unable to develop confidence in their own choices, they feel no control over their daily lives, and anxiety creeps in.

Today’s society has made it more difficult for parents to teach effective decision making. Government regulation has made it’s way into virtually every aspect of our personal lives. This complicates decisions making because we have suddenly stopped asking ourselves, “Is it right for our families?” The legal-moral-ethical lines become blurred. That makes me wonder, if as parents, do we make choices based on what we believe is best, or what others may see and think? Social media allows so many people into aspects of our life that was once private, and that open door allows for unwanted comment and judgement.

I teach decision making to children of all ages, and have found some great resources along the way that I use myself. Here are my top favorites: 1. Limit Choices to 2 Options for Children Under 4. Waffles or cereal for breakfast, thats it. Have your child learn to make choices in advance for a smooth sleep to wake transition in the morning. Pick clothing outfits, school snacks, and show and tells the day before to relieve decision making pressure.

2. Experience Consequences. Even if you have the financial means to provide it all, engage your child in the decision making process. Soccer or dance? If they decide they hate one stick with it anyway and don’t bail them out. The next time, they will make the right choice.

3. Hold Your Tongue. Avoid the,”I told you so”. Kids already know if they made the right choice. Instead have a conversation about how they can cope with this bad decision and make the right decision next time.

4. Teach Strategies. Remember the columns we used to make with “Pro’s and Con’s”? Writing things down can help provide clarity to difficult decisions.

5. Plan B - Always Have a Backup Plan. This is a great strategy for kids who can be rigid in their thoughts and wants. This teaches that life doesn’t always go as planned but you can choose how to deal with that.

6. Choose Happiness. This really is a choice. It’s not important where you live, your score on the video game or where everyone else goes on vacation. Find something today, right now that makes you feel happy. Do this everyday!

7. Don’t Explain Every Decision. I’ve been asked why I do or don’t do certain things for my kids. I simply reply, “I think this is the right decision for my family, I’m sure you do what is right for yours.” Most nosey-rosies quickly clam up!

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Basic Requirements for a Last Will and Testament in New Jersey

by Christopher J. Grenda, Esq.

A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is a legally binding document that expresses the wishes of a person upon their death. A Will is a very important legal document created in a person’s lifetime. Legal requirements for Wills vary from state to state. In order to be valid, a Will must conform to the requirements of the state in which the Will is drafted and executed.

In most cases, another state will accept an out-of-state Will, provided, however, the Will meets the legal requirements of the reviewing state.

Wills typically include detailed information with regard to the decedent’s assets, the value of those assets, and to whom those assets should be transferred upon their death, also known as a bequest.

In New Jersey, the laws regarding the valid execution and witness requirements of a Will are outlined in the New Jersey Revised Statutes, Title 3B Administration of Estates-Decedents, Sections 3B:3-1 through 3B:3-4.

The basic requirements in New Jersey are as follows: a person must be eighteen (18) years of age (or a minor lawfully married) and of sound mind to execute a Will; Wills must be in writing (oral wills, also known as nuncupative wills, are not legal), signed by the individual for whom the Will is for (Testator), and signed by two witnesses in the Testator’s presence.

Some exceptions do apply. For instance, if a person is not physically capable of signing the Will, he or she may direct another party to sign on their behalf as long as the signer is in the presence of the Testator. Also, in the case of a Holographic Will (a Will drafted in the Testator’s own handwriting), there are not witnesses required and the Will is valid as long as the signature, all the “material” portions that relate to the bequests, and who the designated executor/executrix are must be in the Testator’s handwriting.

With regard to witness requirements, any competent individual may act as a witness to a Will. Generally, it is recommended that the witness be “disinterested”, meaning that the individual is not a beneficiary of the Will.

That said, an “interested” person can legally be a witness to a Will in New Jersey. With regard to beneficiary requirements, in New Jersey, a beneficiary must survive the deceased by 120 hours, otherwise the State treats the bequest made by the Testator as though he or she predeceased the Testator. This article is intended to outline the very basic information on Wills in New Jersey, if you are considering having a Will, (and any other estate planning documents) drafted, it is highly recommended that you consult with an attorney.

Christopher J. Grenda, Esq. is an attorney licensed in the State of New Jersey with offices in Toms River, New Jersey. Mr. Grenda holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History/Pre-Law from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from Thomas M. Cooley Law in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Grenda is a former municipal prosecutor who handled multiple towns throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Today, Mr. Grenda is a sole practitioner who primarily practices in DWI Defense; Criminal Defense; Real Estate; and Wills.

Christopher J. Grenda, Esq. is an attorney licensed in the State of New Jersey with offices in Toms River, New Jersey. Mr. Grenda holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History/Pre-Law from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from Thomas M. Cooley Law in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Grenda is a former municipal prosecutor who handled multiple towns throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Today, Mr. Grenda is a sole practitioner who primarily practices in DWI Defense; Criminal Defense; Real Estate; and Wills.

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Staying Home Authentic Relationships

by Christy Schmidt

Summer is the time when we visit with friends: Beach trips, barbecues, shopping for antiques on Main Street…. So, friendship is the subject of the season and the topic of my summer 08742 Living articles. We should also know that positive psychologists note connection with others is the top way to be happier in life. So, our relationships are really important.

Let’s review the Thee Levels of Relationships: At Level 1, we seek only for ourselves.

Perhaps you have a friend who only calls you when they need or want something.

“I know we have not spoken in a month…I have been meaning to call you…can you watch my kids Friday night?” We all know how that feels.

We all have done it. Conflict arises who one party feels used – or refuses to give to the demanding party – or, heaven forbid, asks the demander for anything.

Here’s a recent example: I have a woman in my life for over 30 years who occasionally appears only when she needs something (This is a Level 1 Person). She texted me last month to tell me she absolutely needed my grandmother’s recipe for ricotta pie.

Notice, I did not define her as a “friend.”

I define my “friends” as those people who share their lives – and my life. My “friends” live with me on a Level 3. They call just to call and say “hi.” They remember my birthday – and I remember theirs. We enjoy each other’s company without expectation

Here’s where it gets tricky: How do we give at a Level 3 when the other person is at a Level 2…or a Level 1? Ah…well, if we are truly at a Level 3, we expect nothing in return. Nothing. If we find we are opening our eyes and checking to see what we are getting in return, we have moved down to a Level 2 – A Contract. See that?

However, living at a Level 3, does not mean we let people step all over us. This is the trick: Living at a Level 3, but maintaining boundaries and our authenticity.

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I sent Ms. Texter a happy hello, wishing her well, and a link to a ricotta pie recipe from the web (giving at a Level 3), with a note that my grandmother’s recipe is a family secret but the one from the web was pretty close (holding my boundaries). She, of course, responded with some choice insults… to which I smiled since I am living at a Level 3 and expect nothing in return.

But I felt great.

Perhaps, to really connect with others – to really feel and give love, we must learn to just stand in our sacred ground.

Express our truth. Love unconditionally.

Really expect nothing in return.

At Level 2, the relationship becomes a contract – I will only give to you when you give to me. “I will watch your kids since you watched mine last month.”

Everything, every act, must be compensated. This is a typical human relationship. Conflict happens when one party thinks the other “breached” the contract.

At Level 3, we give just to give.

We give because the other person needs it. We give because it makes us feel wonderful. We expect nothing in return. We are vulnerable and act with an open hand and open heart.

My grandmother used to tell me to give with my hand open and my eyes closed. I love that idea. We give just for the pleasure of loving another human. Conflict does not happen here because we expect nothing but the opportunity to give and love.

I could just “shrink” and so desperately want Ms. Texter’s love that I give her the recipe out of fear she won’t like me anymore. Or, I could “puff up” and call her several choice names and ask her where was her text for my birthday. Both drag the relationship down to a Level 2. Nope, not my game.

Life is short – and quality friendships are rare. But they do not need to be. Call a friend today. Tell them you love them.

Be vulnerable. Expect nothing in return.

Live at a Level 3 – strengthen our beautiful community - and bathe in the beauty that is love.

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– just the moments of giving and sharing.

Those friends make me feel great – and I can give freely without feeling violated or used – because they don’t drag the relationship down to a Level 2 or Level 1. They give without expectation, too. Pretty cool.

Ms. Texter, however, always makes me feel violated. Last time she contacted me was for “free” services because she really, really needed my help. It’s always a demand or an imposition.

Dr. Brene Brown says, when feeling vulnerable, “Don’t shrink, don’t puff up; Stand your sacred ground.” (See her book: Being Enough.) This advice is great for being able to live at a Level 3 but keep our own boundaries: To not let others drag us into Level 2 or Level 1 relationships.

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Students of 08742 Point Boro Schools’ Students and Staff Help Raise Mental Health Awareness According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 24, with approximately 4600 lives lost each year. For every reported death by suicide, however, there are approximately 12 attempts. The CDC reports that approximately 157,000 youths between the ages of 10 and 24 receive medical care for self-inflicted injuries each year. And these statistics don’t even begin to address the percentage of young people who contemplate suicide nor the number of adolescents with a diagnosable mental health disorder, a number that some experts estimate to be as high as 20 percent.

Yet, despite these alarming statistics, mental health education is not currently nationally- mandated for school districts in the United States.

myself and my fellow Ocean County superintendents to designate a district representative to become involved with program, I immediately thought of grade 6-12 social worker Marcie Bradley, who seized upon the opportunity, quickly assuming a leadership role with the committee.”

“Although there exists a mental health component of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standard for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, the depth of programming is at the discretion of the individual district,” said Superintendent of the Point Pleasant Borough Schools Vincent S. Smith. “That said, our district has historically taken a proactive approach to the interdisciplinary integration of mental health education in our schools, however, I believe we can always do more.”

“The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide does not deal solely with suicide,” Mrs. Bradley said. “The organization works to encourage public awareness about mental health through targeted educational opportunities and outreaches.”

One of the organization’s most successful events is the Youth Wellness Summit, an event that seeks to instill methods and practices that promote wellness and positive mental health among students, helping them learn effective problem solving strategies and enhancing their leadership skills.

According to the Superintendent, students learn about positive lifestyle choices through the district’s comprehensive character education programs, programs that reflect the district’s abiding commitment to delivering a thorough and balanced education.

“To learn effectively, students must be at their best both physically and mentally,” he said. “When a deficit occurs in either area, a student cannot achieve their potential. We need to target mental health education as aggressively as we do character education and academic education for that matter.”

Taking a cue from the SPTS’s wildly successful Monmouth County Youth Summit held last year, Mrs. Bradley, working with the committee sought to bring a similar event to Ocean County.

On April 23, the first ever OC Be Well Youth Wellness Summit was held at Jackson Liberty High School.

Mr. Smith said that the number of recent high profile incidents attributed to mental health issues have added a layer of urgency to the expansion of mental health education.

“The OC Be Well Youth Wellness Summit was designed to provide students, school administrators and school personnel with current and accurate information about suicide and other mental health issues affecting teens as well as to provide resources and guidance to support overall wellness,” Mrs. Bradley said.

“From school shootings and violence to suicides and substance abuse, there is ample evidence of the danger posed by ignoring or minimizing mental health issues,” he said. “We need to take the initiative and do what needs to be done to destigmatize mental illness.”

Mrs. Bradley said that, in addition to she, five Point Pleasant Borough High School freshmen and sophomores attended the summit, joining approximately 250 Ocean County students and school staff members.

According to the Superintendent, the district had already taken a number of steps toward this goal, including increased professional development and training on at-risk behaviors, youth suicide, etc. but it wasn’t until he attended a presentation by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide at the November County Superintendents’ Roundtable discussion that a new, cohesive plan emerged.

“Freshmen Erin Blisnuk, Jacklyn Henry, Alex Kahn and Ryan Sansone and sophomore Justin Rafi attended the summit as ambassadors to the school,” she said. “The expectation was that they would turnkey what they learned, carrying positive messages back to share with their peers.”

The day began, according to Mrs. Bradley, with a panel discussion featuring five people whose lives have been touched by suicide.

“The presentation was very powerful,” said Superintendent Smith.

“And afterward, when the representatives from the Society invited

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Point Borough High School Students Lend a Hand at Special Needs Sports Day Track & Field Days have a distinguished place on the lists of students’ favorite end-of-theyear school activities. Field Days represent a time to break from the normal school routine, a day for students to showcase their abilities while experiencing the thrill of friendly competition and engaging in physical exercise.

It is for this reason that the Lehmann School created Sports Day for the students.

“Sports Day provides our students with the opportunity to showcase their differently-abled-ness,” said Mrs. Shulman.

“Plus, it’s a lot of fun!”

The benefits of Field Day are well established and include, fostering healthy lifestyles; providing students a forum to develop sportsmanship and teamwork skills; and inspiring self-esteem.

For students with special needs, however, the benefits of participating in Field Day type activities are even more pronounced, involving a combination of cognitive, motor and social skills. But, depending on the level of the students’ need, realizing those benefits can be challenging.

Mr. Ferrone, seeing an excellent service learning opportunity that would further promote inclusion, enlisted the aid of Borough High School students to lend a helping hand during their Physical Education classes.

The Lehmann School currently has enrolled 32 students, ages 3 to 21, who have various and complex developmental and physical disabilities.

LADACIN Network staff utilize a variety of assistive devices to promote communication and to enable students to engage in physical activities. But as essential as the assistive devices are, however, they can sometimes present a barrier to physical activity, which is just as critical to support these students’ long-term health.

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Denise Ghizzone, known as the voice of the LADACIN network, told the students about her experiences living with cerebral palsy, helping to illustrate the importance of acceptance and inclusion in a positive school climate, thematic to the Be On Point program. Ms. Ghizzone’s speech was the impetus for the PPBHS-Schroth School Initiative, which entails a series of outreaches between the two schools. Over the past couple years, Point Pleasant Borough students have volunteered to visit the Schroth School to work with the students and help out during special events, including Schroth’s Track & Field Day. “When the Lehmann School contacted me, explaining they needed a venue to host their Sports Day, I jumped at the chance,” said Point Pleasant Borough Athletic Director Chris Ferrone, who helped coordinate the Schroth School outreaches when he served as coach to the Be On Point program.

“Children with multiple disabilities may have unique needs,” said Gina Shulman, Social Worker with Lakewood’s Lehmann School, a division of Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs [LADACIN] Network, “but by working with a team of special teachers, therapists, and assistants they can fully engage in and enjoy sports.”

“These children have a variety of strengths and weaknesses,” she said. “Some have limited physical mobility, or may not communicate verbally. They may have vision or hearing loss, or difficulty with day-to-day life skills. But for every need our students have, skilled team members are able to improve their development, enhance their independence and offer educational and social opportunities.”

Lehmann School’s sister school, the Schroth School, delivered the keynote speech at the kickoff of the high school’s Positive Behavior Supports in Schools [PBSIS] initiative, Be On Point.

In previous years, Sports Day was held at Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but the location was not ideal, as it did not offer an indoor alternative in the event of bad weather.

Undeterred, the Lehmann School’s administration and staff continued to seek a location to host the annual Sports Day event, eventually turning to Point Pleasant Borough High School.

Point Pleasant Borough High School’s relationship with the LADACIN Network dates back to 2012 when an employee of the

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On Wednesday, May 20 Borough students took a break from their usual Phys. Ed routine and instead of playing floor hockey or softball spent their gym periods helping the 30 or so students from the Lehmann School as they rotated through a series of sports-related challenges and games.

Each period began with a brief lesson in sensitivity training offered by Mrs. Shulman, during which she reminded the students that despite their physical limitations, the students from Lehmann are people, with distinct personalities.

“I want you to understand that our students are somebody’s somebody,” Mrs. Shulman explained to the Borough students, urging them to treat the Lehmann students, as they would want their own beloved family (Continued on page 20)

Students of 08742 Point Pleasant Beach Class of 2015

by Emily Foster

Graduation is approaching fast at Point Pleasant – classes are beginning to wrap up as teachers begin to prepare their students for final exams. Most exciting of all, it’s almost time for this year’s Class of 2015 to graduate from Point Beach. As these students prepare to leave their 4-year journey of high school for new experiences at colleges across the country, they share their thoughts about what it’s like being so close to such a major life milestone.

For some, college is an opportunity to attend a university out of state or live far away from home – some students travel all the way south to Florida, or even to the West Coast. Others choose to remain in New Jersey, whether for the reduced tuition cost, wanting to stay close to home, or various other reasons.

An option more Point Beach students have been considering as of late is starting out at the nearby Ocean County College, and later transferring to another school. Going to OCC while staying at home and commuting cuts down on costs by eliminating the need to pay for room and board and meal plans, and students who take OCC classes for college credit while in high school can cut down further on fees by transferring these credits – this means they don’t have to pay for classes twice.

Senior Christopher Erbe will be one such student, planning on attending OCC in the fall for an Associate’s degree in theater, and later transferring to another college to major in scenic design. Christopher also qualifies for the in-state New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship Program (more commonly known as NJ STARS), which covers tuition at a local community college for up to five semesters. Aside from OCC, Rutgers-bound senior Taylor Kuhn and soon-to-be Rowan student Lindsay Campbell also both chose to stay in state for college – both universities are less than two hours away from the 08742 area. “I wanted to stay in state… mostly, I just wanted to stay closer to my family,” says Lindsay Campbell.

As for any soon-to-be senior looking for advice on the college application process, this year’s graduating class advises not to wait too long to start preparing. “Start working on it as soon as possible,” says Taylor Kuhn.

“My college essay took a solid couple weeks [to write].

Time management is important.” Thinking ahead isn’t just suggested; it’s practically a requirement when it comes to preparing for college. Christopher Erbe says, “I wish I had stated early my junior year… it was really rough for me because I didn’t know what I wanted to major in exactly until I was applying in December.”

In addition to graduation itself, Seniors can look forward to Senior Scholarship Night on June 8th, and the Yearbook Dinner on June 10th, as well as Project Graduation at the Red Bank YMCA, a few hours after graduation itself is completed. The Class of 2016 hopes to see you at graduation, Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 PM, at the High School Athletic Field.

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Here at 08742 Living, we like to venture out of the office and see what our local advertisers are doing.

How is business? What’s next? All that. So, this month Point PeaPoddery’s owner, Kim Brue-Silva agreed to sit down with me and do just that. Talk business.

What inspired you to start your own business?

“While in Rhode Island, I was working for a major pharmaceutical company since college. Well, the hours, the commute, getting home at 7 or 8pm was getting old. I was a Senior Director of Alliance Management, working on products between two companies. I eventually took a (buyout) package to be at home more with my three children. I then went part-time remotely, all the while looking for buildings near the house, to eventually open a business. I didn’t have a business in mind necessarily. I did a lot of demographic research. I came up with about five options and finally settled on Paint your own Pottery. We opened (in RI) in November of 2013 and business was very good. It was a niche` that needed to be filled. It was the best opportunity for the area.”

Why Point Pleasant?

“I still owned a house down here. It was easy to move back. I didn’t want to go back to major pharma.

So, in January of 2015, I signed the lease, and we opened Point PeaPoddery on April 1st. No build out was needed.”

Are you a resident? Yes What is your background in business? MBA What makes Point PeaPoddery different from other businesses that do pottery?

We do offer multiple events targeted at various age groups. Summer Camps. Art teachers that will be teaching classes. We don’t do the pottery wheel. We do have Princess parties…with an appearance by a real princess.

Pirate Parties, and a live Pirate shows up. Personal parties that are demographically specific.

How is business?

“It has been ramping up. With just two months in, we’ve added 10 staff members with a variety of backgrounds.”

Anything new on the horizon for the store?

“Yes. We are starting to do an indoor/outdoor scenario where customers can experience making their project in an outdoor setting plus, getting a look behind the scenes of how the pottery is made, how the pottery is fired, how the kiln operates, etc.”

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Beer Corner Section The Student

For the Love of Beer

Homebrewing Chronices, Part 1: The Why

by Matt Connelly

Over the past five years the availability of craft beer in the 08742 has grown exponentially.

I can walk into any bar or liquor store in Point Pleasant and I’m going to find exceptional beers produced by the most talented brewers from around the world. Homebrewing, on the other hand, is time-consuming and unpredictable. I often need over a month between concept and consumption and, after all that waiting, I could feasibly find the product to be unpalatable. Despite this I’ve made a 5-gallon batch of homebrew every few months for the last 5 years. Why? Jim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams, has said that “having been involved with both homebrewing and commercial brewing for almost thirty years it was very clear…that the line between a talented homebrewer and a practicing commercial brewer was arbitrary and invisible.” With personal control over each tool and process used in brewing, and access to virtually every ingredient desired, it is certainly possible to produce a beer at home that is as good as the best beers available for purchase in town. For me, though, this is not the “Why”.

In fact, nothing I’ve ever made could come close to cracking Beer Advocate’s top 250.

My wife loves to bake despite the fact that she can likely purchase at Mueller’s a better version of anything she’s made (sorry, Lauren). I love to brew despite the fact that, as I’ve pointed out in this column over the last four months, I can buy some of the best beers in the world at the bars and shops of Point Pleasant. You see, our passion lies not in producing the “best” of what we are making, but in the pride and ownership we maintain for what is produced and the creative process we go through in producing it. This is the “Why”!

Homebrew, for me, is more enjoyable than any beer I can buy off a shelf because it was made by me and I waited for an eternity until it was ready to drink. Just as a newborn baby looks like the most beautiful creation in the world to her parents, my appears amazing regardless of taste. And, as the newborn analogy also goes, my friends will tell me it’s fantastic whether or not they truly believe it.

Coming in July: “Homebrewing Chronicles, Part 2: The How”

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Shore Recipes One of my favorite things about New Jersey are the blueberries, tomatoes are another, but look for those recipes in our upcoming issues! This is such an easy recipe, it can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. One thing you can be sure of, if you make it at all, you’ll make it more than once!

Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cake

1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ cup milk 2 tsp lemon juice, zest of ½ lemon 1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and patted dry

2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp salt ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup butter 1 egg

Cream together butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and lemon juice and zest.

Sift together dryingredients. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into creamed butter. Continue until all flour and milk is used.

Gently fold in blueberries. Pour into a greased 8”x8” pan.

Batter will be thick.

Topping

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup flour

1 ½ tsp cinnamon ½ cup soft butter

Blend together in food processor or with pastry cutter until coarse crumb.

Squeeze together to make a compacted ball before gently crumbling on top of batter.

Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Enjoy!

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A Real Hometown Hero!

Point Boro Senior CJ Gaylord Administers Life-Saving CPR to Neighbor

by Jacquelyn Goss

Although he’d almost certainly hate the term, there’s no denying that Chris “CJ” Gaylord is a hero. According to the 17-year-old Point Pleasant Borough High School senior, he ‘just did what anyone would do’ when he rushed to the aid of a neighbor, and administered CPR to the unresponsive woman, saving her life.

For CJ, who plans to enlist in the US Marine Corps following graduation, the decision to become certified was a no-brainer.

“I’m joining the Marines to save lives and make a difference by defending my country to the best of my ability,” CJ said. “Becoming certified in CPR allows me to save lives and make a difference.”

On the evening of April 19, CJ was enjoying dinner with his parents and extended family when a frantic banging on the front door interrupted them.

On the other side of the door was the Gaylord’s neighbor Lou LaStella, pleading for help for his wife, 61-year-old Carol LaStella, who had collapsed in their living room and was not breathing.

“What CJ did was remarkable by any measure,” said Ferrone. “But what’s more incredible, in my opinion is his modesty for what he has done.

He saved someone’s life!”

CJ is so unassuming, in fact, that it’s possible that if not for his friends, no one would have known of CJ’s heroic act.

As the family made their way to the LaStella’s, CJ’s parents attempted to shield their son from what they felt was an upsetting scene. But as CJ was preparing to leave the residence, he reminded his parents that he had recently become certified to administer CPR through his senior health class.

“This happened on a Sunday night and during everything, my adrenaline was really high but then after, I couldn’t sleep because I was so worried about Mrs. LaStella,” said CJ. “When I went to school on Monday morning, my friends were asking my what was wrong and saying I looked like ‘I was hit by a train’. So I told them what happened.”

CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a lifesaving technique used when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. CPR involves alternating a series of chest compressions with rescue breaths, which helps keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and vital organs.

Then CJ’s friends recounted the story to Point Pleasant Borough High School teacher Jen Ritter, who administers the CPR certification test.

From there, word spread quickly.

CJ’s parents, concerned with protecting their son, remained adamant that CJ leave the scene. Fortunately for Mrs. LaStella, though, the 911 operator overheard CJ’s declaration, and insisted he stay and begin CPR.

“This is the first time a student that I have certified has had to use CPR,” said Ms. Ritter, who has been administering the test for approximately two years, certifying approximately 90 students during that time. “And now we can cite CJ’s experience in future classes, hopefully inspiring more students to choose to become certified.”

Demonstrating a level of composure and assuredness that belied his age, CJ approached the unconscious woman and began alternating a series of 30 chest compressions with two rescue breaths. After roughly 200 chest compressions and eight rescue breaths, Mrs. LaStella began to respond with labored breathing.

Ms. Ritter, who also coaches CJ in Track, said she is incredibly proud of him, adding that in addition to saving Mrs. LaStella’s life, CJ also recently broke the six-minute mile in track.

“She wasn’t fully with us,” CJ said, “but she started gasping for breath a little bit.”

“I’ve taught him as a teacher and I’ve gotten to know him further through his participation on the Cross Country and Track teams and while he is both an excellent student and athlete he is also a great person who has a positive influence on those around him,” added Mr. Ferrone. “He’s a great leader and I have every confidence he will be an outstanding Marine. ”

Her pulse, however, had not yet returned. Thankfully, at about the time Mrs. LaStella’s respirations began to return, the police arrived with an automated external defibrillator [AED], a portable device that administers an electrical current, which they used to reestablish Mrs. LaStella’s heart rhythm before transporting her to Ocean Medical Center in Brick, where she remained for more than two weeks.

Although CJ’s life-saving efforts will be honored at the June 22 Business meeting of the Point Pleasant Borough Board of Education, the only reward CJ says he needs is seeing Mrs. LaStella out of the hospital and on the mend.

“The people at the hospital said if I didn’t do what I did, she would have never made it to the hospital,” CJ said.

“She’s a very nice lady,” CJ said. “Every time I come home, if she’s outside, she always says hello and asks me about my day. I’m glad she’ll still be able to do that.”

Quite impressive considering the incident was the first time CJ had performed CPR on an actual person rather than the CPR Manikins used in training.

Superintendent of Schools Vincent S. Smith also weighed in, commending CJ’s grace under pressure, he said, “Although knowing how to administer CPR is a somewhat common skill, I can’t help but wonder how many would have the presence of mind to call upon those skills in an emergency.”

“The senior health curriculum is centered on first aid,” said Point Pleasant Borough School District Athletic Director Chris Ferrone. “The single marking period course focuses on practical safety skills and techniques that students can use and retain. Course content includes everything from basic wound care to CPR and the use of AEDs.”

“What CJ did is extraordinary,” he said. “He not only saved a life but he also saved a family and I could not be more proud and honored that he learned those life-altering skills in Point Pleasant Borough Schools.”

According to Mr. Ferrone, all students receive CPR training but the decision of whether or not to become certified is left to the discretion of the individual students.

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(Point Borough H.S. Lends a Hand, continued)

“Having our general education students work cooperatively with the students with special needs students is what inclusion is all about,” he said. “The direct interaction between both groups of students is the most effective way to combat ignorance of and prejudice against people with special needs and it’s so beneficial for the students with special needs to gain valuable peer interaction.”

members treated. “I want you to look past the wheelchairs and assistive devices and see the person inside.”

Mrs. Shulman then issued a challenge to the Borough students to take what they learned and educate the rest of the world.

“A day like this presents an opportunity for education and awareness,” she said f Sports Day. “You are our most valuable asset against ignorance.”

Superintendent of Point Pleasant Borough Schools Vincent S. Smith also weighed in on what he called a life-changing experience, saying, “Although every student remembers his or her own Field Day experiences, I would venture to say that the Lehmann School’s Sports Day was likely just as, if not, more memorable for our high school students, who accepted their roles as helpers, and cheerleaders with enthusiasm, patience and understanding.

Then, following a brief meet & greet between the two schools’ students, the games began!

Throughout the day, the students from the Lehmann School rotated through a series of developmentally appropriate adapted activities with the help of the Point Borough students.

Activities included race relays and adapted bike races as well as a variety of adapted games like tic-tac-toe and Nerf target practice among others.

“The knowledge that you’ve made a difference in the life of another person is a unique life-altering experience,” he said. “These are the kinds of experiences that empower our students and inspire confidence and positivity in our school community.”

“Our students served in varied capacities,” said Point Pleasant Borough High School Business Teacher Dave Johnson, coach of Be On Point, whose personal friendship with Denise Ghizzone prompted the relationship between the high school and the LADACIN Network. “Some of our students stood on the sidelines, cheering the participants and offering words of encouragement, while others held the race tape at the end of the relays and many more took a more active role in the games – distributing the game pieces and providing general assistance.

Everyone had a role and everyone participated.

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Percussion/ Drum Circle: Students will be introduced to basic rhythms and concepts.

Students will perform on a variety of percussion instruments and participate in a drum circle style at the completion of the camp.

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Clarizio Choir: We are putting together a group of “choir-style” for performance, for friends and family to watch! Singing dynamics and group cooperation as well as individual strengths are learned and built upon.

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Making the Drop Clean Ocean Surfboards

by Eric Beyer

When thinking about our local surf history and surf culture, the first thing that jumps out at me is surfboard design. It’s by far the most important piece of the lifestyle that we choose to live. Without a doubt, the best surfboard shaper to come out of Northern Ocean County, and in my opinion, all of Dirty Jersey is Clean Ocean Surfboard’s Tony Iannarone.

Clean Ocean Surfboards are hand crafted in Jacksonville, Florida, one at a time by Craftsmen/Shaper, Tony Iannarone, since 1993. Each one of these beauties is shaped, colored, glassed and sanded completely by hand, from start to finish…right in Clean Ocean Surfboards shaping & glassing factory. Tony really started shaping boards in 1982 when he was 14 years old, in a shed in his parent’s back yard in Brick, NJ. In Tony’s words, “There were a lot of old boards to work with, and the big trend those days was moving from single fins to thrusters. I was doing a lot of ding repairs for my friends, as well as converting single fins to thruster setups, reshaping boards in the process.” Tony started consistently shaping boards in 1989, while finishing a Bachelors Degree at Jacksonville University. From 1990 to 1992, he shaped boards in San Diego under a few labels, including Clean Ocean Surfboards. He worked along side William Graham, who specialized in big custom single fin guns for traveling surfers. William was committed to making boards as they were in the 70s, using resin tints and heavy glass, which was very uncommon at the time. In 1993, while working on his Master’s degree at Jacksonville University, he opened the Clean Ocean Surfboards factory where he has shaped and glassed ever since.

Since we opened the Beach House in 1996, Clean Ocean Surfboard has consistently been our best selling and best riding surfboard label on our racks. Having grown up surfing our beach breaks, Tony truly makes boards that work in our surf…from summertime crumblers to fall and winter Jersey juice. We have sold so many COS surfboards, that we have developed a real nice local following… once you ride a board that works for you, you keep going back to the same shaper. Given that COS makes such a variety of models we are constantly putting through custom board orders.

Tony currently shapes everything from high performance shortboards and longboards to classic noseriders, guns, and modernized retro shapes. This fall, Tony anticipates shaping his 10,000 hand shaped surfboard. Think about that for a minute…pretty darn cool for a local kid from Brick, NJ! (MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, continued)

“The panel was moderated by Susan Tellone-McCoy, the former school nurse at the Manasquan School District, who was working there during the cluster of teen suicides that occurred several years ago,” she said.

“Ms. Tellone-McCoy expressed the importance of developing a good support structure in times of stress and emphasized the importance of seeking help when needed. I think it was important for the audience, especially the students, to hear that it’s ok to not be ok.”

Following introductions, Tellone-McCoy turned it over to the panel for a question and answer session with the audience, for which the audience members could anonymously text in questions for the panelists.

“The questions would appear on a projection screen as the audience texted them in,” she said. “The anonymity really inspired participation and I was impressed by the depth and seriousness of the questions that were submitted.”

“Because the Summit was held at the end of April, it dovetailed nicely with the start of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month,” she said. “During the recap meeting I held with the students, we came up with a series of activities to implement throughout the month of May to help raise mental health awareness and promote positive mental health strategies.”

Among the activities planned for May included, featuring a different mental health fact on the daily announcements, hanging mental health themed posters, designed by the Student Council, throughout the school, and filming a video public service announcement to include on the school’s morning video announcements.

“We’re also beginning to brainstorm some ideas to events and activities for the coming school year for September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month,” she added.

“Suicide is a difficult topic,” said Superintendent Smith. “And the stigma that surrounds not just suicide but mental health in general is dangerous and can even be deadly. It’s often that stigma that prevents people from seeking the help they need.

After the panel discussion, the students and adults broke up into groups to attend a series of workshops. Featured workshops focused on prevention and wellness techniques with topics including, suicide prevention, healthy relationships, positive stress relief practices including yoga, and substance abuse prevention.

“The workshops engaged the student participants in activities designed to foster the development of positive coping strategies and educate them about wellness in general, “ she said. “They also provided the students with practical techniques and skills that they can use and share with their peers.”

“It’s for this reason that early and consistent mental health education is critical,” he said. “We have to help young people develop effective coping skills before they begin facing the challenges of adolescence and before they consider turning to negative coping behaviors.

I commend Mrs. Bradley and the students who attended the Youth Wellness Summit for their efforts to stop the stigma against mental illness.”

And the positive word of mouth has already had an impact on the high school according to Mrs. Bradley.

To learn more about Point Pleasant Borough Schools, visit www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us.

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