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By MICHELLE TUCHOL Correspondent MARLBORO TOWNSHIP – You’d never notice it was there. The lush lavender plants, soon to be abundant with various shades of light pink and deep purple, are tucked away on Ellen Karcher’s property. The Karcher’s home, also known as Pleasant Valley Lavender Farm, lies inbetween Conover Road and Route 34 in Morganville. The surrounding area has been built up for the past two decades and it seems the town is shying away from its roots. But Karcher is trying to preserve that. Pleasant Valley is a spectacle for locals and travelers, who both come to enjoy a taste of country living, without having to leave the state. Last year, Karcher sent out a press release that ultimately opened the farm to the public. Soon after, customers came to harvest their own lavender and spend a day on the family’s domain. “People make a day out of it,” Karcher said as she walked the path to her Lavender Labyrinth, a concept similar to a maze that she hopes will promote beauty and serenity once the plants bloom. Karcher understands her customers’ enthusiasm after they arrive at Pleasant Valley. Some, who have traveled as far as France and Ireland, are surprised to see that the great “Garden State” still has some truth to its motto. As the only lavender farm in the state, she takes pride in doing what has become a labor of love through trial and error. Since the lavender plant isn’t native to New Jersey, Karcher traveled to Sequim, Washington, and purchased 150 plants to grow back home. Although Sequim is a small town unknown to most, the area is the largest producer of lavender in the nation. Its revenue from lavender is also second to none. That trip was 10 years ago. Karcher has learned a great deal since then, including the types of lavender and how they differ from one another, how and when to harvest the plants, hybridization and suitable ground for planting. The list extends far beyond that of an amateur plant grower and it’s all thanks to trial and error. “I had no idea what I was doing,” she said. “I just thought ‘I can do that.’ ” Karcher seems like the type of person who sees things through, even when plans don’t go accordingly. In fact, the lavender farm seemed to be somewhat of an improvisation.
The lavender plants can be seen at different stages in their growth process at Ellen Karcher’s Pleasant Valley Lavender Farm in Morganville, New Jersey’s only farm dedicated to the plant.—Michelle Tuchol
Years ago, she wanted a farm that resembled what she had growing up. “I had dreams of making this a spot for my horses,” Karcher said, with a bit of remorse in her voice. However, after realizing that all three of her children were allergic to horses, she gave up on the original blueprints and decided that that particular spot was just as suitable for the perennial flowering plant. Karcher doesn’t have all of her original plants—she has much more than that today. Those who come to Pleasant Valley are able to harvest their own lavender in her fields or choose from a variety of prepotted seedlings. The side of the Karcher’s driveway doubles as a marketplace where countless types of lavender are specifically arranged for curious customers to educate themselves. Ellen has created a niche for herself within lavender cultivation. Her creativity with this highly sought-after crop has
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Arts Center announces call for artist submissions honoring 9/11 MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP — The Middletown Arts Center (MAC) announces an invitation to artists (over 18) to submit work in all media to “A Community Connected...to Each Other, to Healing, to Hope” Juried Art Exhibition Honoring 9/11. Artwork content should convey patriotism, hope, connectedness or growth in the wake of the historical World Trade Center tragedy and not include graphic imagery. All entries must be received on Wednesday, August 17 or Thursday, August 18, from 4-9 p.m. to be selected by the Middletown Arts Center 9-11 Exhibit Committee. An entry fee of $5 per submission is required to cover exhibition costs. Multiple submissions are encouraged. Works to be hung must be display ready, suitably framed and wired for hanging. Entries improperly prepared for hanging will not be accepted. Pick-up of unaccepted work will take place on Monday, 8 1 WORLD SPLIT 4C MN4-9 7/14/11 PM are Page 1 August 22 from p.m. 2:20 Artists invited to submit a brief biography and promotional items along with their work.
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MATAWAN BOROUGH — It’s wedding season again! But this time, please make gifts out to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Join the Spotlight Players on Saturday, August 13, at 8 p.m., as they entertain audiences with “The Wedding Singer,” based off the 1998 hit movie starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. The company will host a fundraiser during this show for the CCFA, a charity that has become close to theater members. Producer Joy Nocek is happy to promote all charities-the company has raised money in the past for such organizations as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. During this particular showing of “The Wedding Singer,” the players will set aside an area for bracelets and “Cupcakes for Crohn’s/Colitis,” to promote the charity and raise money. Nocek is excited to support the CCFA, as one of the directors of the show suffers from Crohn’s and is also active with the charity. But all of the members are volunteers who dedicate time to direct and produce quality programs for the Matawan area. “We also invite guest directors to make proposals for shows,” Nocek said.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Brittany Baechle, of Hazlet and Saint John Vianney High School, recently took part in a live taping of CSPAN’s “Washington Journal” as a correspondent for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC) from George Mason University’s Arlington campus. With distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, WJMC offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The weeklong program, held on the George Mason University campus, encourages and inspires young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry. The National Youth Correspondents were members of the live broadcast “Washington Journal,” having the opportunity to ask questions. The show featured Former
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP — Patrick Chanod, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Middletown, will be hosting a free educational seminar titled “Key Life Decisions: Are You Prepared?” on August 25, at 9:30 a.m. at Regal Pointe Senior Living, 1800 Highway 35 South, Middletown, and breakfast will be served.
C-SPAN correspondent free educational seminar Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine and Tucker Carlson. Former Governor Kaine took a series of questions from the correspondents that ranged in topics from how social media affects the political landscape to his take on the current economic crisis and debt ceiling debate. WJMC is a highly competitive program. Just 150 rising high school seniors were selected as correspondents representing their cities, states, and high schools. Correspondents were selected or nominated based on demonstrated leadership and interest in journalism and the ever-changing landscape of media, in addition to their academic excellence. More information on the Washington Journalism and Media Conference is available at http:// wjmc.gmu.edu and questions can be directed to 703.993.5010.
The seminar will feature four major topics: • Protecting What’s Important • What Will Taxes Be in The Future? • Estate Planning • How to Prepare Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 11 on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2011, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones web site is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting web site is www.careers. edwardjones.com. Member SIPC. The seminar is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call Sharon, prior to August 11 at 732 275-1201.
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HAZLET TOWNSHIP — Hollywood Nails celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 25, 2011. Many members of the Phan family were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony including: Yen Phan, Tuyen Phan, Van Ho Phan, Tina Phan and Hoang Phan. Other invited guests were former mayor and current Hazlet Committeeman James DiNardo, Lou Aiese and Kathy Li of Zimero Management Group. The salon is a true full service “state of the art” professional nail care salon, including a luxurious, private VIP room for “special pampering.” Hollywood Nails is also celebrating by offering a grand opening special of 50 percent off all services, expiring on August 15, 2011.
The salon is open daily, on Monday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the grand opening special or to make an appointment, call 732-888-8280. Walk-ins welcome.
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The Aloha spirit is alive and well at our newly renovated, first-class community! Join us for a Hawaiian luau complete with tropical dishes such as Coconut Shrimp, Ham with Pineapple Sauce, Polynesian Rice and Coconut Cake. Bring your friends and find out why so many fun-loving seniors are making Regal Pointe their new home! Please RSVP by August 17. NO BUY-IN • MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE MEALS • TRANSPORTATION HOUSEKEEPING • SOCIAL EVENTS 1800 Highway 35 South Middletown, NJ 07748 www.regalpointe.com
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HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Bayshore Community Hospital has recently been granted full-service adult diagnostic capabilities for all cardiac catheterization patients by the New Jersey Department of Health. The condition of patients entering a cardiac catheterization lab can vary widely, from those experiencing early symptoms of heart disease up to those in the middle of a major myocardial infarction (heart attack). This designation allows Bayshore to complete diagnostic procedures on high-risk patients, as well as the ability to continue performing these procedures on low-risk patients, without the need of transfers to outside facilities. “The Cardiac Catheterization team at Bayshore has worked extremely hard, performing the necessary minimum of 400 procedures per year, and has received additional training needed to care for even our sickest patients in order to receive this designation,” Kim Pheifer, manager of cardiac services at Bayshore, said.
Modern Medicine. Old World Customer Service. Our team understands what is most important to our patients. Today patients want the very latest in medical care as well as exceptional customer service. Every interaction at our practice puts the patient at the center. From the moment you arrive, our staff will greet you personally with respect and a smile. We work as a truly complimentary team to address the wellness and health of our patients. With more than 35 years of experience locally in Monmouth County, we believe that prevention is the key to good health. We have expertise in all aspects of internal medicine, but particularly in cardiovascular health – including treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes – as well as all aspects of women’s health including osteoporosis. We are focused on keeping our patients well and happy in a relaxed and comfortable environment. In fact, we are so determined to provide an exceptional experience that our lovable dog CoCo makes special appearances to bring a smile to your face! We welcome existing patients to our NEW location and new patients as well!
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In addition, the lab has also been upgraded with two intra-aortic balloon pumps, a mechanical device that increases coronary blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart. “This is a proud achievement for the Bayshore team and one of many to come,” George Younan, M.D., president of the medical staff at Bayshore, said. “In addition to the expertise and dedication of our physicians and nurses, our first-class patient outreach and education programs throughout the region, increase the quality of care and improve patient outcomes.” Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services has also extended its hours in order to meet the growing demands of referring physicians, and patients. NonInvasive Cardiovascular Services hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. To learn more about the cardiac services available at Bayshore Community Hospital, visit http://bayshorehospital. org/B/services/CardiacServices/index.cfm.
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Addison Park ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — On the evening of Monday, June 6, over 250 people attended the fourth annual Visions of Hope Event, an evening of food, silent auction and fashion to benefit The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Central N.J. and Staten Island summer camp initiatives. Guests had the opportunity to sample foods and desserts prepared by some of N.J.’s finest chefs, with more than 15 different restaurants as well as a selection of wine and spirits. Restaurant and Wine/Spirits Sponsors included Abbate Bakery, Addison Park, Anna’s Italian Kitchen, Brando’s Citi Cucina, BuyRite Wines, Ciccone’s Italian Deli, CMSC Spirits, DeMarco’s Catering and Gourmet Deli, Ganga Asian Bistro, Grape Beginnings Wine School,
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McDonagh’s Pub, Pizzuto’s Ravioli, Ocean Wine & Spirits and Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe. The night also included an upscale silent auction and fashion show, featuring the designs of Ivory & Co., Staten Island and Jos. A. Bank, Holmdel, with Salon BellaDonna donating their hair and makeup services to the models. Over the past three years, the event has raised over $300,000 for Jerry’s Kids. Visions of Hope Committee Chairman Carmine S. Visone, owner of Home Away From Home Academy, and Meteorologist James Gregorio of News 12 New Jersey co-hosted the event and presented two awards during the evening. The 2011 Humanitarian of the Year was awarded to Big Joe Henry of NJ 101.5. The Visions of Hope Award recipient was Dr. Tricia Todisco Gilbert. This year’s sponsors included: CITGO Petroleum, Addison Park, Home Away From Home Academy, Saker ShopRites, Inc., Millennium Respiratory Services, Hamilton Executions, Pringle Quinn Anzano, PC, and York Telecom Corporation. Other underwriting sponsors included: Crest Florist, Best Buy of Holmdel, VEI Limousine, Schultz Furrier and Royal Jewelry. Committee member Carol Stillwell of Stillwell-Hansen hosted a live campership auction, helping to send children to MDA Summer Camp. Located at Camp Visions in Spring Valley, N.Y., Camp Visions is a completely handicap accessible camp provided free of charge to children ages 6 - 17 who are served by MDA. For one week each summer, children enjoy a myriad of activities such as swimming, fishing, sports, talent shows and more. Children are paired with a volunteer counselor who assists them and provides companionship for the entire week. MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
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RANNEY SCHOOL Where Every Child is Known and Valued
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for a business card exchange & panel discussion to support The Ashley Lauren Foundation FredAstaire.2.25x2.875.BW.indd 1 the lives of children The Ashley Lauren Foundation is dedicated to improving with cancer and their families throughout the State of New Jersey through direct financial assistance, material needs, and emotional support. Minimum Donation: $15 per person Higher donations are welcome Please make checks payable to: ‘The Ashley Lauren Foundation’ 100% of event proceeds will benefit the foundation Appetizers & soft drinks will be provided. Community Publications owns and operates several Monmouth County publications including The Community Magazine (Colts Neck, Holmdel, Lincroft) & The Bayshore Community Messenger (Matawan, Aberdeen, Hazlet, Keansburg, Keyport, Atlantic Highlands, Union Beach, Highlands, Middletown). The publications reach over 44,000 homes and businesses every month. Regal Pointe, a distinctive independent living retirement community located in Middletown, New Jersey, provides an affordable, new rental alternative to seniors who wish to live a carefree life!
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Discussion on networking, joining business groups, growing your business
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Paul Morris; Executive Director, Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Lynda Rose; Executive Director, Eastern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Vin Gopal; President, Hazlet Business Owners Association Mike Moyers, President, Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Chuck Lero, President, Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce
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Anthony’s Pizza Catering
Complete Hot and Cold Catering Also serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Free Delivery • See Us Expand • Come and Visit Us Watch Us for Daily Specials
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732-787-2950
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YMCA gets new look,
inside and out RED BANK BOROUGH — Significant renovations are nearly complete at The Community YMCA’s flagship facility at 166 Maple Ave. in Red Bank with the recent reopening of an inviting, modern lobby, updated wellness areas, expanded locker rooms and new landscaping in front of the building. A host of improvements have been made over the past few months throughout the 40-year-old building to better meet the needs of the Y’s 8,000 members and the community.
With that in mind, the new lobby is inviting with a coffee bar and free Wi-Fi. Just off the redesigned lobby is an updated seating area that overlooks the 25-yard pool, and on the first level members can relax and chat in an open lounge area. “Being healthy means more than just being physically active,” Christian said. “We’re creating a Y where you can work toward maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body by fostering connections with friends and bringing your loved ones closer
32 Laurel Avenue Keansburg, NJ 07734
Call to schedule a tour and receive your FREE gift! 732-787-8100 Ask for Ellen in Admissions
Y members enjoy the new coffee bar in the expanded lobby of the Maple Ave. facility. Photo courtesy The Community YMCA “It has been more than 10 years since the Y has undergone a renovation of this scope,” President and CEO Lisa Christian said. “We are pleased to give our members and the community a more welcoming environment that encourages healthy lifestyles and a place where families and individuals can spend time together.” The renovation features expanded wellness areas with over 90 cardio and strength training machines all conveniently located on the upper level of the three-floor building, along with updated adult locker rooms with new steam rooms. Two new studios for yoga, Pilates, indoor cycling, Zumba and other group fitness classes are now located on the lower level. For kids age seven and under, there‘s a new Child Watch room, which has more than doubled in size to 1,254 square feet, enabling space for more active play. Older children will enjoy the new Youth and Teen Zone with computers, Wiis, and special cardio and strength training equipment. An essential element of the renovation is space for people to interact, Christian said.
together through our many family-centered activities.” Later this summer, the Y will continue improvements at the facility, with installation of a new HVAC system in the pool areas and locker rooms on the main level. Over the next couple of weeks, finishing touches will be added in the redesigned lobby and Youth and Teen Zone. The exterior of the 65,000-square-foot building is also getting a new look with landscaping improvements designed and donated by Lastella Bros. Lawn Care & Landscaping. Employees from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Red Bank volunteered their time last week planting shrubs, flowers and trees along the front of the building. Christian said the Y looks forward to celebrating its new look at a grand reopening of the facility in September with food, games and entertainment. The celebration will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.TheCommunityYMCA.org.
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HAZLET HAPPENINGS
Official Community Newsletter of the
TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET
Scott Aagre, Mayor ● Michael Sachs, Deputy Mayor David Tinker, James DiNardo, James Brady ● Township Committee Brian J. Valentino, MPA, Township Administrator ● Evelyn Grandi, RMC, Municipal Clerk
A Message from the Mayor Five Veteran Officers Promoted
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ith summer in full swing, Hazlet offers great summer programs and things to do. The Hazlet Pool and Tennis Club is open and better than ever. Why not escape the heat in one of our four pools, get a cold drink at our snack bar or enjoy our spacious grounds and four tennis courts? Membership packages are still available. You could enjoy a walk around Natco Park, use our newly renovated tennis facilities at Leocadia Court or get active in one of our many local volunteer groups. Hazlet Recreation has many programs still available for August. In August, we have the US Sports Camp August 15 - 19 for ages 5- 14 at Veterans Park, KidzArt Summer Camp and many trips still available to sign up for. Meanwhile, the Township Committee continues to work on a variety of improvements and enhancements around town. We promoted five veteran officers to new positions at our July 5th meeting. Road
improvements are already underway on Bethany Road and Route 36 with additional work to be done in other parts of town before the end of the year. The final phases of improvements to Veterans Park will be started later this season and will feature a dock and gazebo among other enhancements. All this and we continue to develop both shared services with our neighboring towns and have rolled out our second Public-Private Partnership with an area business providing services to Hazlet residents for less than market rates. Our relations with our business community continues to grow and improve. The Hazlet Business Owners Association will be holding a Townwide Annual Sidewalk Sale August 26th - 28th, so please help support our local businesses and save. So, enjoy the rest of summer and please visit our new website for the latest news and announcements.
Mayor Scott Aagre
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t their regular meeting of July 5, 2011, the Township Committee promoted five veteran police officers to new positions of greater responsibility and trust within the Department of Police. Philip Meehan was promoted to the department’s number two post as Deputy Chief of Department. Charles McBride and David Cohen were both promoted to Lieutenant and Scott Mura and Robert Mulligan were promoted to Sergeant.
Online Construction Permit System
After nine months of administrative input from the municipal staff and years of research and development, Hazlet’s Uniform Construction Code (UCC) Department in conjunction with enfoTech & Consulting, Inc are proud to announce and launch the very first construction code permit system in the State of New Jersey. Contractors at the jobsite or residents on the move now have the option to take advantage of this enhanced internet based system and interact seamlessly 24/7 with the UCC Department from their computers, smart phones and other devices. This is Hazlet’s second Public-Private Partnership. Need a construction permit for that roof or furnace? Simply go to the Township’s website and click on the GovOnline link; establish a user friendly account at no costs; choose the type of work from a menu and the system takes over!
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he Hazlet Township Environmental Commission is proud of the fact that Hazlet has an oasis for passive recreation inside its suburban sprawl – Natco Park, located between Middle Road and Route 36. It comprises 271 acres, nearly 8% of the Township’s land area. It serves as a resting area for migrating birds and a buffer between fresh and salt water. People utilize Natco Park for walks, running, cross-country skiing, picnics and just plain relaxation. The park is a sanctuary; not just for wildlife but also for people to come and relax. Brochures, information and guided tours are provided by the Environmental Commission on request. Call 732-264-1700, extension 8694 and please leave a message.
GovOnline generates all of the State required documentation eliminating multiple visits to the municipal office and the use of preprinted carbonless forms. Payment is accepted on a secured server by credit card or e-checks with an option to process the permit application online and then pay in person with cash. Automated responses, interactive functions and custom alerts are provided every step of the way with configurable email and text messaging options. Users have the ability to log into an inspectors actual calendar and schedule inspections at dates and times that are convenient to them months in advance. Inspection results, code related requirements and other pertinent information are exchanged electronically and in real time with the inspectors from the field. Direct link to Hazlet’s GovOnline Portal: https://www.govonline.us.com/NJ/Hazlet/ Public
General Contact Information Police/Fire/EMS:
Town Hall: Recreation: Public Works: Resident Requests:
Emergency Dial 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 732-264-6565 732-264-1700 732-739-0653 732-787-3636 732-217-8682
On the Web: www.HazletTwp.org
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Scott Aagre, Mayor ● Michael Sachs, Deputy Mayor David Tinker, James DiNardo, James Brady ● Township Committee
Official Community Newsletter of the
TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET
Nutrition Program
he Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides checks to eligible senior participants to buy locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the local farmers during the growing season. Senior Farmer’s Market checks are to be used only at Farmer’s Markets, through individual farmers and roadside markets on an authorized list. Eligible applicants receive four (4) $5.00 vouchers that can be used at participating Farm Markets anywhere in the state of NJ from July 1st through November 30th. Grocery Stores CANNOT accept Farmer’s Market Checks. Participants must be willing to complete the two-page application and provide proof of: 1. Age – 60 years of age or older. 2. County residence Acceptable proof of an applicant’s identity and residency verification: A. Drivers License B. Birth Certificate C. Medicaid card D. Bank Statement E. Telephone or utility bill 3. Income Acceptable proof of an applicant’s income: A. Income tax return from the previous calendar year B. Social Security statement C. Valid Medicaid card D. Valid Food Stamp verification MONMOUTH COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY E. Bank Statement ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Individual Income: $20,147 — Annual $1,679 — Monthly $840 — Twice-Monthly $775 — Bi-Weekly $388— Weekly APPLICATION MAY BE MADE: THE FIRST AND FOURTH THURSDAY IN JULY AND THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER (July 28, 2011, August 4, 2011, August 18, 2011, September 1, 2011 and September 15, 2011) AT THE HAZLET TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 1766 UNION AVENUE, HAZLET IN THE MAIN MEETING ROOM (UPSTAIRS) 2:30-4:30 PM For further information, contact Evelyn Grandi, Municipal Clerk, at 732-2641700 ext. 8686.
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he Hazlet Business Owners Association & the Township of Hazlet are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Township-Wide Sidewalk Sale to be held on Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28, 2011. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save big on special sales throughout the Township’s business community. Businesses may participate free of charge but must register with the Township Zoning Officer at 732-217-8657.
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Brian J. Valentino, MPA, Township Administrator ● Evelyn Grandi, RMC, Municipal Clerk
Recreational Calendar of Events Aug 1 Aug 15 Aug 15-19 Aug 22-26 Aug 27 Sept 21 Oct 1
Oct Oct 15 Oct 18 Oct 30 Nov TBA
Free movie in VMP Megamind 8:45 pm Free movie in VMP A Bug’s Life 8:45 pm US Sports Camp 15 sports, ages 5-14, $139-199 KidzArt camp grades K-5, 3 or 5 mornings $97-150 Bus Trip Yankees @ Baltimore & Inner Harbour $60 SOLD OUT Bus trip to Wicked orchestra $89 SOLD OUT Hazlet Day Festival (rain date Oct. 2)
Green Meadows Farm @ VMP Town wide GARAGE SALE Bus Trip Jersey Boys $86 front mezz seats & bus Halloween costume judging 12 pm VMP Bus trip Radio City Christmas Show
Now enrolling for Fall:
Classes:
2011-2012 PRESCHOOL Fall Session – 12 weeks
3 year old M/W/F 9:30-11:30 AM $305 Non-residents $365 Tu/Th 9:30-11:30 AM $215 Non-residents $255
4 year old M/W/F – 12-2:30 pm $355 Non-residents $425 Tu/Th 12:2:30 PM $255 Non-residents $300
2011/2012 Winter & Spring session lower fee for 10 weeks each
Classes:
3 year old M/W/F 9:30-11:30 AM Non residents Tu/Th 9:30-11:30 am Non residents
$265 $315 $190 $225
4 year old M/W/F 12-2:30 pm $305 Non-residents $365 Tu/Th 12-2:30 pm $220 Non-residents $260
CONTINUING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ADULTS: Art $48 T’ai Chi Chih $130 Kick box Mon-Wed $90 Zumba $80 Body Conditioning $90
CHILDREN: Gymnastics $67 Karate $45 Mom/Dad & Me $85 Me without Mom $95 Tots/Toddlers/Mom $75 KidzArt $95
Adult Free Programs:
Open to Hazlet Residents only 18 & over Co-Ed Volleyball, Wed. 8-10 pm Middle School, during school year Mens Basketball Wed, 7-10 pm Middle School, during school year Ballfield rentals – Lighted $50/game, unlit $30/game Picnic area rentals per section, $60/residents, $120/non-residents
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Spotlight Players present The Wedding Singer
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NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival
Scrabble by the Sea
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Spanish American Festival
Free FAFSA Workshop
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Freehold
Atlantic Highlands
Lincroft
Matawan
Holmdel
Eatontown
Keyport
Rumson
West Long Branch
The Keyport Spanish American Club is proudly sponsoring the 13th Annual Spanish American Festival of Keyport on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011. The festival will be held from noon to 8:00 p.m. at the waterfront in Keyport, along Broad and First Streets.
KEYPORT
Saturday August 13
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Keyport Summer Series Aug 4 Sandy Mack and the Asbury Allstars August 11 The Chuck Lambert Band August 18 Goldenseal August 25 The Colts Neck Swing Band
Free FAFSA Workshop; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Brookdale Western Monmouth HEC RSVP Required
FREEHOLD
Saturday August 13
Shakespeare in the Park; 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunset Park, Main Street
ASBURY PARK
Sunday August 7
Jazz Concert Two River Theatre; 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM 99 Bridge Street Tickets: $22, Student Discount $10 Contact: 732-746-2244
RED BANK
Saturday August 6
Teacher Expol; 12:00 PM - 4:30PM Sheraton, 6 Industrial Way E, Route 35 The Teacher Expo, Expanding Teaching Horizons
EATONTOWN
Thursday August 4
WEST LONG BRANCH Encore Live Met Opera Broadcast Monmouth University Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Ave Tickets: $21/$23 Contact:732-263-6889
Wednesday August 3
Handbags for Hope Berkeley Oceanfront; 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1401 Ocean Avenue Twilight Cocktail Reception and Handbag Auction Tickets: $75, 2 tickets $125, Junior Tickets (under 30) $65 Contact: 732-222-8755 x 31
ASBURY PARK
Red Bank Hazlet
Tuesday August 2
Also playing Saturday August 6, Sunday August 7, Friday August 12, Saturday August 13, Sunday August 14
Spotlight Players Present The Wedding Singer First Presbyterian Church next to Buttonwood Manor Tickets: students $15 adults $18 Contact: 732-583-7874 or go to www.spotlightplayers.org
MATAWAN
KEYPORT Kiwanis Club of Keyport September 11th Boat Cruise The cruise is on Sept. 11, the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Cost: $60 Contact: 732-241-9212 or boattickets@keyportkiwanis.org
Friday August 5
Monday August 1 - August 28
Asbury Park
Lakewood
Middletown
Aberdeen
Calendar Events Legend
Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival The Great Lawn at Cooper Ave 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM Contact: 732-933-1984
LONG BRANCH
Count Basie Theatre Rockit! Performs the music of Woodstock Members: $9.50 per ticket online orders General Public- $2 per ticket in person or mail orders $7. Online orders $9.50 Contact: 732-842-9000
RED BANK
Saturday August 27
Count Basie Theatre Rock the Basie: Adult Band Camp Showcase Members: $9.50 per ticket online orders General Public- $2 per ticket in person or mail orders $7. Online orders $9.50 Contact: 732-842-9000
RED BANK
Friday August 26
Health Seminar at SCAN-RSVP 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Monmouth Mall, Entry Level 3 180 Highway 35 South Registration is Required $5.00 donation suggested Contact: 732-542-1326
Wednesday August 24 Also Wednesday August 31 EATONTOWN
NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival Sunset Park, Main Street; 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Festival celebrates the spirit of people working and singing together for the environment Contact: 732-784-8547
ASBURY PARK
Scrabble by the Sea; 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel; Ocean Avenue The Arc of Monmouth, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Contact Brett Colby at 732-493-1919 or bcolby@arcofmonmouth.org
ASBURY PARK
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Monmouth County’s Best Kept Secret Scudiery Enterprises 1390 State Route 36 Suite 103 • Hazlet, NJ 732•739•3010 www.airportplazashopping.com
Airport Plaza
“Something for Everyone” Atlantic Wireless 732-335-0999
Abs o l u t e G u i t a r & Mu s i c 732-888-4404
Airport Plaza Bar & Liquors
732-264-2080
Di Giacomo, Daniel DDS
732-264-4913
732-739-1111
732-739-3100
Oceans 150 Marina 732-739-3010
Coconut Forest Asian Cuisine 732-264-8768
Oceans 150 Residential Rentals 732-739-3010
732-739-3232
www.northernmonmouthchamber.com
Nor ther n Monmouth Chamber of Commerce 732-203-0340
Essar Fr eight Systems, Inc. 732-888-3400
IEI
Interstate Electronics Inc. Est. 1968
732-264-3900
McCauley Construction 732-888-4429
Discount V a732-264-4317 cuum H&R BLOCK Tax Service
732-264-6966
732-264-4307 Lane Engineering Consulting, P.C.
Retail Space and 2nd Floor Office Space Available
732-888-8118
A tlantic Restoration
Brooklyn Bagels & Gourmet Deli
FORUM Fa l l o n & L a r s e n C PA’ s T U X E D O S 732-888-2070
732-264-8802
JAM Apparel
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
732-739-0118
732-264-4200
(Formerly J&M Apparel)
M onmouth B roadcasting C orp. 732-739-3010
Monmouth County Democrats Chairman’s Office 732-739-3232 Hazlet Office 732-739-8888
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promotions marketing
Heinzer, Rosalind N. Tax Ser vice 732-739-3728
Frank Giammarino, Pres. 732-566-0523
Tu r n o f f & C o m p a n y
CPA’s 732-335-1200
Bianchi & Bianchi, Esq. 732-264-7200
Jewelry 732-264-5861
Carousel of Home Care 732-264-5555
732-264-4100
732-739-3010 Coins 732-264-2531
Kentucky Fried Chicken 732-739-9200
State of New Jersey 888-486-3339
PLAZA
732-888-6047
Law Offices of
LAUNDRY & CLEANERS
732-888-0025
732-335-3737
MARC B. SCHRAM P.C. 732-264-3114 732-264-6699
732-888-8400
732-888-0533
Dollar Gallery
Matawan Italian American Assoc.
732-264-4444
732-888-9000
732-217-3580
732-739-8890
732-739-4600
Hearing Aid Center
Laminate-Engineered-Hardwood-Carpet
MarketME
732-739-3010
Beltone
Beltran Flooring Sales & Installation
printing promotions marketing
732-335-1300
732-335-5858
732-739-6232
732-264-2233
732-957-0357
732-739-8689
732-888-1899
Airport Plaza Chiropractic Center
Gold’s Limousine
formerly Monitor Newspapers
Broker of Record 1st Time Homebuyer Specialist “We Open Doors For You”
Retail & Office Center
732-264-7068
732-739-2424
A Professional Corporation 732-888-4400
Mattress & Furniture Factory II 732-217-3580
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The newest members of the Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce PNF Accounting Jodi Gusman 317 Rues Lane East Brunswick, NJ 08816 1-888-785-5653
BlueStar Multimedia, LLC Thomas Ranieri 7 Drum Court Howell, NJ 07731 732-682-1041
Showerman of N.J, Inc. Mark Balaban 100 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-303-9044
Davanti Digital Media David Behnken 30 Park Road Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-982-8260
Devcon Securities Services, Corp. Steven Kramer 520 Fellowship Road, Suite A110 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 1-856-425-5098 Phoenix Interactive Consulting, Inc. Jim Picioccio 11 Monmouth Street Hazlet, NJ 07730 732-567-3743 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Thomas Frothingham 1030 Broad Street, 3rd Floor Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 732-389-5142 Two River Times Donna Rovere 75 West Front Street Red Bank, NJ 07701 732-219-5788 Randee Gevertz, DMD Randee Gevertz 879 Broadway West Long Branch, NJ 07764 732-222-0977 L S Mechanical Corp. Barbara Avagnano 51 Lafayette Street Carteret, NJ 07008 732-802-9727
The Write Room Mary Ellen Landolfi 33 Surray Lane Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 732-935-1178 The Atlantic Club Kristin McConnell 1904 Atlantic Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736 732-292-4358 Staples Copy Center Felicia Cooper 1515 Route 35 North Middletown, NJ 07748 1-908-489-4222 NJ Service Testing & Inspection, LLC Brennan Raffay P.O. Box 362 Middletown, NJ 07748 1-800-928-5311 Laser Cut & Engraving Edward Maloney 145 Lynch Road Middletown, NJ 07748 732-671-4607 The Omar Group, CPA’s Salim Omar 49 Cliffwood Avenue, Suite 200 Cliffwood, NJ 07721 732-566-3660
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Race for the STARS
HAZLET TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, August 27, Hazlet residents should keep an eye out for STARS racing through town. STARS, also known as Special Teen & Adult Recreation Supporters, will be hosting their second annual Race for the STARS 5K Run/ Walk, beginning and ending in the Hazlet Swim & Tennis Club parking lot. STARS is a group dedicated to supporting the social and athletic advancement of teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Registration begins the day of the race at 7 a.m., with the race beginning at 8:30 a.m. Participants can register by mail (see form on previous page), online through August 25 for $25, or in person on the day of the race for $30 (cash/check only). There will be awards given to the first, sec-
ond and third overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three finishers, male and female, in each age category (14 and under, 1519, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and above). Refreshments will be available, along with custom T-shirts and other giveaways. The 5K will be held rain or shine. IFF (top), Home Depot (below) and the Hazlet PBA (bottom) are three of the major supporters of the Race for the Stars 5K. Other supporters include the Hazlet First Aid, North Centerville Fire Company, Hazlet Business Owner’s Association, IHOP and many more. For more information, call Andy at 732-2640824 or email afb4@verizon.net. To register online for the race, visit www.lin-mark.com. Photos courtesy Frank Vignola
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THE HAZLET TOWNSHIP PBA LOCAL #189 14th ANNUAL GLEN HOURIHAN CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Proceeds from this event are donated to local charities that focus on children’s programs, welfare and those battling medical conditions. MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2011 BELLA VISTA COUNTRY CLUB 100 SCHOOL ROAD EAST MARLOBORO, NJ 07746 REGISTRATION AT 11:00AM SHOTGUN START AT 1:00PM COST: $200.00 PER GOLFER
WHICH INCLUDES BBQ LUNCH, GOLERS GIFT BAG , GREEN FEES, CART, OPEN BAR, HOLE IN ONE PRIZES, COCKTAIL HOUR, AND BUFFET DINNER.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR A REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE CONTACT LT. DAVE BRETT OR DET. JEFF MILLER AT
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Keeping tabs on former MRHS student-athletes
CareOne at King James Your neighborhood rehabilitation center
Run Date: 7/8
By JOSHUA LASHLEY Correspondent
Are you scheduled for Orthopedic Surgery? Make a reservation for our new private suites!!
CareOne at King James for Rehabilitation Excellence To make a reservation for ‘rehab after surgery’ in our luxury private suite, please contact Jennifer Karbach, Director of Admission at 732-291-3400 CareOne at King James • 1040 Highway 36 • Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Weichert, Realtors Agents of the Month
The Monmouth Journal
Robert “Bob” Levenson AD PROOF
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MATAWAN BOROUGH — Here’s a look at how some former studentathletes from Matawan Regional High School fared in spring collegiate sports at universities across New Jersey. Jake McCormack and Pat Rindt were listed as junior distance runners for the Rowan University (Glassboro, New Jersey) outdoor track and field team this past spring. MCormack had a time of 33:19.01 in the 10,000 at the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships. That time was the second best of any runner on the Profs’ roster. Rindt was named Honorable Mention on the NJAC All-Academic Team. Rowan placed second as a team at the NJAC Championships and 12th at the NCAA Division III Championships. Monica Kloc was a junior competitor in throwing events for the Monmouth University (West Long Branch) women’s outdoor track and field program this past season. Monmouth was the host, as well as the victors, at the Northeast Conference Championships. Anthony Branco was a freshman middle distance runner on the roster of the Monmouth University men’s outdoor track and field program. Monmouth hosted and won the Northeast Confer-
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ence Championships. Sean Donohue was a sophomore distance runner for the Rider University (Lawrenceville) men’s outdoor track and field program this past season. Donohue placed 10th in the 10,000 at the IC4A Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Princeton. Donohue also placed second at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships in the 10,000. Rider won the MAAC team title at the Championship meet, which was held in Lawrenceville. Albert Rivera was on the roster as a sophomore outfielder for the Rutgers University (Camden campus) baseball squad this past season. Rivera played in 22 games and posted a .222 batting average. He had 10 hits, with two doubles and nine RBIs. Rivera also scored seven runs for the Scarlet Raptors, which tallied 12 victories on the season. They had seven wins at home and two wins in the New Jersey Athletic Conference.
Aberdeen now accepting electronics for recycling
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Catching up with former SJV athletes By JOSHUA LASHLEY Correspondent
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — When student-athletes graduate high school, it becomes harder to follow their achievements as they are spread around to numerous colleges. This article is a look at how some studentathletes from St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel fared in spring collegiate sports at universities across New Jersey. Stephanie Roth was a senior for the Richard Stockton College (Galloway, New Jersey) rowing program. Roth was a part of the team that placed fifth in their heat in the Varsity 4 at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia. Roth was a Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Academic All-Conference member. Greg Caso and Jeff Jacobs were both members of the Farleigh Dickinson University (Florham campus) baseball program this past spring. Caso, a junior catcher, played in five games for the Devils. Jacobs, a sophomore pitcher, made nine appearances for FDU, which finished the season with an overall record of 22-14. Diana Sansevera was a senior pitcher for the Georgian Court University (Lakewood) softball program last season. Sansevera pitched in 23 games and had a record of 14-6, including a 1.82 earned run average. She struck out 135 batters. GCU had an overall record of 31-24 and they were 20-6 in the Central
Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Christopher McGovern is listed as a freshman who competed in throwing events for the Rider University (Lawrenceville) men’s outdoor track and field program this spring. McGovern won the javelin throw at the Rider Invitational. As a junior catcher/first baseman for the Seton Hall University (South Orange) softball squad this spring, Kristen Kaelin started in 47 games. She had 29 hits, including six doubles and three home runs. Kaelin also had 16 RBIs. As a team Seton Hall recorded 16 wins. Brian O’Connor was on the roster as a sprinter/middle distance runner for the Rowan University (Glassboro) men’s outdoor track and field team last season. The
Profs placed 12th at the NCAA Division III Championship meet. Ashley Princiotta was listed as a sophomore on the roster for the Steven’s Institute of Technology’s (Hoboken) women’s outdoor track and field program last season. Tom Lauria was on the roster as a freshman for the Steven’s Institute of Technology’s golf team last season. Katy Bednarz was a junior defender for the Kean University (Union) women’s lacrosse squad. Bednarz played in all 18 games and had three goals. The Cougars were 9-9 overall, including a 5-3 record at home. As a freshman catcher for the William Paterson University (Wayne) baseball team this spring, Mike Arecchi played in 10 games and had a .269 batting average. WPU had an overall record of 20-17-1, including a 13-5-1 record at home. Matt Deering was a junior for the William Paterson golf squad last season. In a 319-335 team triumph over SUNY Purchase, Deering medaled with a round of 75, which was just four shots over par. Jamie Miller was a sophomore pitcher for the Montclair State University softball program this past spring. Miller had a record of 10-5 with a 2.20 earned run average. Miller was second on the team in strikeouts with 37. Montclair had an overall record of 27-12 and they were 11-2 at home. In the New Jersey Athletic Conference, they had a mark of 14-4. They went 0-2 in the NCAA Cortland Regional.
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COLTS NECK TOWNSHIP — Monmouth County Park System and a Family Flea Market? Perfect together! Over 50 vendors, including businesses, non-profits, and families, participated in the Eco Elephant Family Flea Market held at Dorbrook Recreation Area in Colts Neck on June 25. Rachel Cohen, Cultural Services Representative for the Park System, said the intent was to offer eco-friendly items that vendors recycled or redesigned into selling products. They also wanted to showcase Dorbrook Park, which is just one of over 30 park areas in the Monmouth County Parks System. “We wanted to keep whatever we could out of the landfill,” explained Ms. Cohen. Allowing other vendors to offer items no longer wanted or needed gave the event a flea market edge, as well as some vendors with new and unique items to sell. The Parks System also took part in the event with their eco-friendly tshirts transformed into tote bags. Any surplus t-shirts from various park-sponsored past events, such as walkathons, races, and fairs, were sewn closed on the bottom while the sleeves and neckline were sheared to make a sturdy, washable, easy-to-carry and store tote bag! They were a “hot” item that day, especially at $1 per tote. An amazingly unique item was the recycled Pet House, made from sheets of plastic milk jug material. William Michael Campbell, an architect in Farmingdale, designed and patented a teepee-style pet house that can be rolled up and put in a 12x12 box for shipping, can be custom
decorated, and can be utilized indoors or outdoors. Cynthia Campbell and her son Joshua noted the pet house is a very pleasing geometric shape, and is very durable. Mr. Campbell also designs memorial gifts, some of which can be sandblasted on rock or glass. His eBay shop is listed as The Architect’s Design Store. Dogs on the Farm & Cats Too, based in Middletown, showed pictures of their facility which offers daycare, boarding and grooming for dogs and cats. Unique and special rooms are available for dogs and cats. Visit their website at www.dogsonthefarm.com. Treats From Heaven offered homemade dog treats for purchase with a menu listing the ingredients of each item was available, as many dogs have allergies to certain foods. Items such as Breath Bustin’ Biscuits, Mini Carrot Cupcakes, or Blonde Chicken Brownies, included fresh everyday food. They also made specialty gifts, such as cakes, dog pencils, and dog house frames. They can be reached at TreatsFromHeaven@ yahoo.com. Another fascinating and truly incredible eco-friendly item for sale was TabTop Bracelets made by 15 year old Laura Bartley, who has already been making these bracelets for a year and a half! “They take about a half hour to an hour to make. I learned about it from a library program I attended,” explained Laura. Her friends are her advertisers, as when they wear the bracelets others ask where they bought them. She would like to start a website in the near future but for now, enjoys making and selling them for extra cash. Laura has also been expanding her collection to include woven bracelets with character designs. She is definitely an upcoming entrepreneur to follow. Two specialty items, mobiles made from recycled plastic soda bottles and hurricane
lanterns made from recycled wine or liquor glass bottles were for sale by Dolores Rutski and her mother Dot Hauser. The mobiles were shaped into fish and one design depicted bride and groom kissing fishes. Ms. Hauser also crafts a variety of jewelry items. Mrs. Rutski’s hurricane lanterns, which hold a votive and have a strong chain attached for hanging, are beautiful yet practical. A chemical etching process is used for some designs. She also utilizes old glass bowls and glasses that would normally be discarded and turns them into unique, colorful candle lamps. Dolores and Dot call themselves the “D” Crafty Ladies; contact Dolores at 732.614.9267. A fun day to shop, browse, or enjoy the park, this Eco Elephant Family Flea Market was successful. “It was our hope that once people saw what Dorbrook Park had to offer they would return after today and utilize the trails and picnic area in the park. Maybe search out other parks to visit also,” said Ms. Cohen at the close of the Monmouth County Park System event. An October 1 date is set for another event to be held at Turkey Swamp Park at 200 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Contact Al Weaver at 732.542.1642 extension 31 or email him at aweaver@ monmouthcountyparks.com regarding the next flea market.
Above: Left to right - Monmouth County Park System employees Dave Roche, Rachel Cohen, and Ann Sage directed visitors to various sites of interest at the Flea Market. Top Left: Shaun Robinson and Morgan Smith were available to discuss the utilization of solar panels to visitors who stopped by their table. Information on the eco-friendly use of solar energy can be seen at www.SolarUniverse. com.
Left to right: Howard Leipzig, Jason, Liz and little Emily explained their business for Dogs On The Farm & Cats Too! Owner Susan Leipzig is not shown, though she attended the event. Boarding and Daycare are available at this facility located in Middletown.
The Palmer family participated in the Flea Market with items no longer needed. The young boys were willing to sell toys they no longer played with so they could use the money earned to buy new toys.
Joshua and Cynthia Campbell stand beside pet houses designed by William Michael Campbell, an architect from Farmingdale that are made from sheets of plastic milk jug material.
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Hey Mom: No Entrance Fees! ’s Top Ten Free Summer Activities For Families
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Feeling adventurous? Don’t stop and turn around in Highlands. Ride all the way out to Sandy Hook, or stop for a bite to eat in Highlands before making your way back.
Rock Out At These Concerts Music is in the air so don’t miss the opportunity to take your family out to a cool evening concert.
Fun with Your Firecracker End your summer with a bang! Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and plan to keep the kiddos up late for at least one of these fantastic fireworks displays. Head over to Asbury Park on any Wednesday through September 6 or check out the Keansburg display on Mondays August 1 or 8th.
Sandy Hook Beach Concerts Sandy Hook Beach Area E Every Wednesday, through August 24, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fireworks in Asbury Park 9:00 PM, Wednesdays through Sept. 6 Fireworks at Keansburg Amusement Park Dusk, Mondays, August 1 or 8 Seven Presidents Ocean Front Park & Playground Although you do have to pay for a beach badge to get on this beach, anyone can play in the new playground. With climbing walls and cool hideouts, slides and swings, this brand new park is worth the trip for a change of pace. Jazz It Up There’s still time to catch the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival, which is being didvided into three separate days this year. You may have missed the July fest in Middletown, but there’s still time to break out those blue suede shoes and jazz it up at days two and three. There will be jazz, blues, food, crafts, games, good company and plenty of family fun. Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival (with fireworks!) Great Lawn at the Promenade, Long Branch Saturday, August 27, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Asbury Blues Festival Mattison Ave., Asbury Park Saturday, Sept. 17, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Buckets of Fun For Little Ones Beat the heat at the Dorbrook Spray Park, a guaranteed good time for tiny tykes under the age of 4. Even infants can find that one little spray and play for hours. And most preschoolers just can’t get enough of the buckets dumping water on their heads or the giant spray guns. Dorbrook Spray Park, Colts Neck Open daily through mid-September www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Rock on the Dock in Fair Haven Big Poppa Belle at Sounds at Sunset Concert at Fair Haven Dock Saturday, August 6, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Kiddie Beach Shows at Jenkinson’s Beach YOSI (August 1), T-Bone (August 8), Mutts Gone Nuts (August 15), Magic of John Bundy & Morgan (August 22), Brenn Swanson Variety Show (August 29) Fridays at 7:00PM Take Them Out to the Ball Game! OK, so mom and dad, your tickets aren’t free, but the kid’s tickets are. Head over
to Lakewood for a BlueClaws game one of their Sunday Kids Days. Kids are free when you sign up for the free kids club (online in advance or when you show up for the game). Bonus: kiddos get a hot dog, chips and a drink, too. And don’t forget your camera because at each Family Fun Day there’s a surprise character ready to pose for photos with your kids. Sunday, August 14 @ 5:05 pm Kids Club First Pitches Sunday, August 28 @ 5:05 pm Kids Club End of Summer Picnic For more details or to find additional summer activities, check out the events calendar on Hulafrog.com. Hulafrog Red Bank is the go-to website for parents in the greater Red Bank area. Visit www.hulafrog.com to find thousands of family-friendly events, summer camps, classes and places to go. Be sure to sign up for the free “Our Pick” newsletter to get a heads-up on great activities and deals near you.
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PET CORNER Where’s Moose?
Adorable Adoptables SLICK is an adorable 1-year-old black Lab. Slick is very active and can easily entertain himself with balls and toys. He does keep checking in to make sure that his humans are paying attention! Slick gives lots of kisses and knows “sit,” “paw,” and “other paw.”
KITTY is a beautiful calico kitty. She is 7 years young and very affectionate. Kitty loves to have her ears scratched and to give kisses. At first, Kitty is timid but it does not take long for her to warm up to you.
Moose Moore has gotten free and is roaming around the Bayshore area. Do you recognize where Moose is? Help us find Moose by emailing his location to pets@mycommunitypublications.com. Please put “Where’s Moose?” in the subject line.
Everyone who responds will receive a “Where’s Moose Moore?” Tshirt, courtesy of Community Publications and Market ME Printing in Hazlet. One random correct response will also receive a special prize. This month, the prize is a free massage courtesy of A Kneaded Vacation. Clues can be found on the Facebook page of Community Publications. You can also find hints on Moose Moore’s Facebook page, where he has over 1,400 friends, as well as on Twitter at @ILoveMooseMoore, which has over 2,500 followers.
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The grand prize winner, Anthony Arena, knew that Moose was at Veterans Park in Hazlet.
CUPCAKE is a beautiful 7-yearold calico kitty. Last November, she was abandoned in the park next to the Monmouth County SPCA. She is looking for a new loving forever home. Cupcake is good with children, dogs and other cats.
With his Cheshire Cat face and loud purr, 7-year-old SAMMY will win your heart in seconds. Sammy was abandoned by his former owners and is looking for a new home. He is friendly towards children, other cats and dogs. He is extremely affectionate and loving.
If you are interested in adopting any of our adorable animals, please call the Homeward Bound Adoption Center at 732-542-5962. Adopters can also choose to email our new, direct adoption email at adoptions@monmouthcountyspca.org.
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Newly Minted Local Writer Publishes FIRST Book HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP — Aspiring local writer G.C. Naffin, a senior at Holmdel High School, has self-published her first novel called “Defiance.” A young adult novel featuring 16-year-old Vivian, the concept sprang from G.C.’s love of fantasy as well as a vivid imagination. “After discovering the works of Christopher Paolini and Tamora Pierce, I felt compelled to make my own foray into the world of fiction,” said G.C. “Once I began writing, the story came easily. I spent countless hours creating this fictional world.” The novel begins with a quest of epic proportions: her parents’ - the king and queen of Iledora - country is battling for survival against its arch enemy, the Bulvan empire. But with her parents missing on the front lines, Vivian must find the strength to leave home and become a spy among her own people—in order to discover the fate of her parents and assume the throne in their stead. On the other hand, if Vivian shares their fate, the throne of Iledora will pass to her detestable aunt, Jaileene. Unexpectedly thrust into a tempest of political and imperial intrigue, Vivian is left with only two options. She must find her parents and bring them home, or stand back and watch as her country falls into the hands of the enemy. Armed with only a new alias, two trusted guards, and a stolid determination, Vivian scours the country for any information leading to her parents. However simple her intentions are of returning them to the throne may be, her journey is complicated by challenges she’d not foreseen: encountering love, trusting in the unknown, and being at
the mercy of the Bulvan emperor she swore to conquer. G.C. is in contact with a literary agent to ensure that “Defiance” can be available to a wider audience. A four-star review on Book Country, a website owned by Penguin as a showcase for aspiring authors, suggests that she is well on her way. “Defiance,” which was only recently released, has already met with initial sales success and captured the imagination of readers worldwide. G.C. Naffin has been an avid reader her whole life and began writing at 10 years of age. These two factors have significantly influenced her life and encouraged her to experiment with different genres of writing. After discovering her strengths lay in fantasy stories, she began writing “Defiance” at fifteen. G.C. can also be found on her website and Goodreads. “Defiance” is available for purchase through Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Deans List MANSFIELD, PA – Erin Carroll of Matawan, NJ (07747) has been named to the spring 2011 Dean’s List at Mansfield University. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must be attending the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester. VILLANOVA, PA – Every year, Villanova University students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Engineering, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.25. The following local residents are on the Dean List in the College of Engineering for the 2011 spring semester: Arthur Teeter; Colts Neck, NJ Mark Biebel; Holmdel, NJ Richard Bohny; Holmdel, NJ Eileen Shields; Holmdel, NJ Jeremy Kuhn; Middletown, NJ To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5. The following local residents are on the Dean’s List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Villanova University for the 2011 spring semester: Lauren Thoma; Shrewsbury, NJ; freshman Kara Keale; Fair Haven, NJ; senior Kerri Robertson; Fair Haven, NJ; junior Christina DeGennaro; Colts Neck, NJ; junior Danielle Post; Colts Neck, NJ; freshman Thomas Stavola; Colts Neck, NJ; sophomore Stephanie Brescia; Holmdel, NJ; junior Nicole Lamprinakos; Holmdel, NJ; sophomore Courtney Csik; Cliffwood Beach, NJ; junior Lauramarie Blackburn; Matawan, NJ; sophomore Shelby McLaughlin; North Middletown, NJ; sophomore Christine Smith; Middletown, NJ; senior Molly Sapia; Locust, NJ; sophomore NEW LONDON, CONN. – The following local students have achieved Dean’s Honors, a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.3, or Dean’s High Honors, a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.7, for the 2011 spring semester at Connecticut College. Cameron Thorpe, class of 2011 at Connecticut College and a resident of Fair Haven, has been named to the Dean’s Honors list. Luz Andrea De Anda Mendoza, class of 2013 at Connecticut College and a resident of Middletown, has been named to the Dean’s High Honors list. CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell College recently named 352 students to the spring 2011 Dean’s list, according to Patrick Progar, Ph.D., BCBAA, Vice President for Academic Affairs at the college. In order to achieve this honor, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and complete at least 12 credits during the semester.
The following students were named to the Dean’s List: Lisa Budge of Atlantic Highlands Rebecca Arbolino of Colts Neck Alison England of Hazlet Monica Caruso of Highlands Bryan Broderick of West Keansburg Kara Jorgensen of Matawan Colleen Begley of New Monmouth. POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – The following students were named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester. Kendra McKechnie of Red Bank, NJ is a member of the class of 2014 and is majoring in French. Katelyn Malloy of Fair Haven, NJ is a member of the class of 2011 and is majoring in Business Administration. Brian Rees of Fair Haven, NJ is a member of the class of 2012 and is majoring in Communication. Marissa Walton of Colts Neck, NJ is a member of the class of 2014 and is majoring in Fashion Merchandising. Alyssa Carmody of Hazlet, NJ is a member of the class of 2013 and is majoring in Psychology. Deanna Blasi of Holmdel, NJ is a member of the class of 2011 and is majoring in Communication. Megan Downey of Holmdel, NJ is a member of the class of 2013 and is majoring in Business Administration. Melissa Menges of Holmdel, NJ is a member of the class of 2014 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education. Julie Owens of Holmdel, NJ is a member of the class of 2013 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education. Jenna Procaccino of Holmdel, NJ is a member of the class of 2011 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education. Vincent Caruso of Union Beach, NJ is a member of the class of 2014 and is majoring in Communication. Joshua Monica of Aberdeen, NJ is a member of the class of 2014 and is majoring in Psychology. Lauren Pica of Matawan, NJ is a member of the class of 2012 and is majoring in Business Administration. Kevin Slavin of Middletown, NJ is a member of the class of 2013 and is majoring in Business Administration. PHILADELPHIA, PA – The following local residents have been named to the spring 2011 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the spring semester of 2011. Brittany Mack of Red Bank, NJ (07701), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Jenine Rossotto of Colts Neck, NJ (07722), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Deanna Bauerlein of Hazlet, NJ (07730), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Daniel Boulos of Hazlet, NJ (07730), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Mina Ebeid of Hazlet, NJ (07730), is a doctor of pharmacy student.
George Sorial of Holmdel, NJ (07733), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Chandni Bardolia of Matawan, NJ (07747), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Tarek Morsy of Matawan, NJ (07747), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Deval Patel of Matawan, NJ (07747), is a doctor of pharmacy student. Robert Festa of Middletown, NJ (07748), is a doctor of physical therapy student. Paula Orens of Middletown, NJ (07748), is a chemistry student. Sydney Pace of Middletown, NJ (07748), is a doctor of physical therapy student. NEWPORT, RI – The following hometown residents were named to the Dean’s List during the spring 2011 semester at Salve Regina University: Morgan Glossbrenner of Red Bank, N.J., a graduate of the Class of 2011. Ryan Petersen of Shrewsbury, N.J., a graduate of the Class of 2011. Stephanie Kraut of Union Beach, N.J., a graduate of the Class of 2011. Jaclyn Dreicer of Middletown, N.J., a graduate of the Class of 2011. TEANECK, NJ – Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck and Hackensack, N.J., has announced the names of students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 Semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). The following students were named: Jennifer Tsai of Holmdel, NJ; Nadia Rivera of Keyport, NJ; Richard Erickson of Middletown, NJ. TEANECK, N.J. – Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus has released the names of New Jersey students who qualified for the Honors List for the Spring 2011 Semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better gradepoint average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours(four courses). The following have qualified: Kayla Killian of Cliffwood Beach, NJ, Crystal Colon of Union Beach, NJ, Daniel Murphy of Middletown, NJ.
MADISON, NJ – Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham, located in Madison, N.J. have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 Semester. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). The following students have qualified: Daniel Decristofaro of Shrewsbury, NJ; David Naringi of Fair Haven, NJ; Meghan Lentine of Hazlet, NJ; Peter Lutchko of Highlands, NJ; Stephanie Gentile of Holmdel, NJ; Gilbert Olini of Keyport, NJ; Frederick Bourne of Union Beach, NJ; Julian Booth of Middletown, NJ; Maureen Shaughnessy of Middletown, NJ; Brittni Wurst of Middletown, NJ. EMMITSBURG, MD – Mount St. Mary’s University is pleased to announce 497 students who achieved the honor of Dean’s List for the spring ‘11 semester at Mount St. Mary’s University. They Include: Devin Parry a freshman from Shrewsbury, NJ and the son of Ms. Joanne Parry Tad Daley a senior from Hazlet, NJ and the son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Daley Timothy Mohin a sophomore from Matawan, NJ and the son of Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Mohin Deanna Dini a junior from New Monmouth, NJ and the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Dini. ALBANY, N.Y. – Erin Donnelly, a resident of Aberdeen in Monmouth County, is among 774 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y. Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester gradepoint average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List. MILLERSVILLE, PA — Elizabeth R. Herzog, of Middletown, N.J., a senior at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester. The 1,208 students named to Millersville’s Dean’s List earned a semester grade-pointaverage of 3.50 or higher and attempted at least 12 credits of course work.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Degrees NEW PALTZ, NY – The State University of New York at New Paltz recently conferred over 1,000 undergraduate degrees. Elaine Livingston, a resident of Matawan, NJ (07747), was among the university’s graduates. Livingston received a BA in English from SUNY New Paltz.
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MADISON, NJ – Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham has released the names of students who have graduated as of May 2011 on undergraduate and graduate levels. Students from the area include: Carissa Bailey of Red Bank, NJ Francesca Lepore of Colts Neck, NJ Jason Garzone of Hazlet, NJ Audrey Benmoha of Holmdel, NJ Millie Porfido of Holmdel, NJ Robert Soave of Holmdel, NJ Stephanie Gentile of Holmdel, NJ Jennifer DiPreta of Aberdeen, NJ Lauren Favara of Aberdeen, NJ Aneesah Saheb of Matawan, NJ Kristen Krasinski of Matawan, NJ Maryellen Kelly of Matawan, NJ Matthew Runge of Middletown, NJ Pamela Hanson of Middletown, NJ Richelle Walling of Middletown, NJ Tiffaney Cappuccio of Middletown, NJ. TEANECK, NJ – Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus has released the names of students who have graduated as of May 2011 on undergraduate and graduate levels. Students from the area include: Alphonse Muolo of Shrewsbury, NJ Jesse Williams of Fair Haven, NJ Michele Hennessey of Colts Neck, NJ Edward Gordils of Hazlet, NJ Kimberly Barry of Highlands, NJ Michael Bair of Holmdel, NJ Kayla Killian of Cliffwood Beach, NJ Kevin Bredow of Matawan, NJ Andrew Bartolotti of Middletown, NJ Fred Deickmann of Middletown, NJ Joseph Wurtz of Middletown, NJ Kimberly Toomey of Middletown, NJ Marie Bauso of Middletown, NJ. FAIRFIELD, CONN. – Fairfield University, a Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Conn., awarded 1,285 diplomas at its 61st Commencement on Sunday, May 22, 2011, on Bellarmine Hall Lawn during two ceremonies, one in the morning for undergraduates and one in the afternoon for those receiving graduate degrees.
The following area residents received degrees at Fairfield’s Commencement: Kathryn A. MacDonald, a resident of Colts Neck, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s Dolan School of Business, received a Master of Science in Accounting - MS. Samantha Roomey, a resident of Hazlet, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s Dolan School of Business, received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Danielle A. Clarke, a resident of Holmdel, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s College of Arts and Sciences, received a Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationHuman Condition. Casey R. Mahon, a resident of Holmdel, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s College of Arts and Sciences, received a Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationMedia Studies. Derek J. Podhaizer, a resident of Holmdel, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s Dolan School of Business, received a Master of Science in Accounting - MS. Philip A. Carroll, a resident of Holmdel, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s University College, received a Bachelor of Arts in New Media Film. Roland M. Eckstein, a resident of Middletown, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s College of Arts and Sciences, received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Allison K. Russoniello, a resident of Middletown, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s College of Arts and Sciences, received a Bachelor of Arts in English. Matthew S. Signore, a resident of Middletown, NJ, who studied in Fairfield’s Dolan School of Business, received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Atlanta - The following received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 166th commencement ceremony on May 9, 2011. Shawn Shivalkar of Colts Neck, N.J. (07722), son of Ashok Shivalkar and Ashmeeta Shivalkar, received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. Ayanthi Gunawardana of Holmdel, N.J. (07733), daughter of Vajira Gunawardana and Dr. Ruwini de Silva, received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University. Lynn Kaluzienski of Columbus, Ga. (31909), daughter of Mark Kaluzienski of Union Beach, N.J. (07735) and Susan Fowler of Columbus, Ga. (31909), received an Associate in Arts from Oxford College of Emory University. Miranda Chan of Aberdeen, N.J. (07747) received a Master of Public Health from the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University.
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OPINION Power of attorney influenced by the power of love fective. At that point, the exAlmost every day a client reecutor of the person’s estate quests that I draft a power of attorwould be in charge of their finey for them. In most cases, the nances. client chooses a family member An agent owes the duty of (their spouse or a child) to be their utmost duty of care to the prinpower of attorney agent. Rarely cipal with respect to financial does the client ask me about the limatters. In other words, if the ability or responsibility that the agent makes a poor decision power of attorney agent is assumwith regard to the finances of ing. the principal, the agent can be The fact of the matter is, if held liable for that poor decipower of attorney agents undersion. stood the potential liability and Absent such a poor decision, tremendous responsibility they the agent bears no personal liawere assuming by serving as a By bility for the debts of the prinpower of attorney agent, few people would be willing to serve. The JOHN CALLINAN cipal. Stated differently, an agent is not liable for the prinsame, however, could be said about being a parent. If people knew all the cipal’s debts. With that said, some creditors may sue the responsibility and potential liability there was to being a parent, the world would be a much agent for the principal’s debts. For instance, in recent years, I have seen nursing facilities lonelier place. A power of attorney is a document that per- sue the agent for the principal’s nursing home mits one person, called an “agent” or “attorney bill. Typically, when a person enters a nursing in fact,” to make financial decisions for another person, called the “principal.” A power home, the nursing home provides an admisof attorney is only effective when the principal sions agreement to the potential resident. is alive. Upon the death of the principal, the Since the potential resident is frequently in power of attorney document ceases to be ef- poor health, the nursing home provides this
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agreement to the resident’s representative, the power of attorney agent. The agent then signs the admissions agreement, including the inevitable sections entitled “responsible party” or some similar designation, and if the resident is unable to pay and if Medicaid refuses to pay for the resident for any number of reasons, the nursing home will sue the resident and the power of attorney agent under the “responsible party” language of the admissions agreement. Will the nursing home prevail in the end? Though I have no direct knowledge, I’m sure the lawsuit alone may lead to a settlement with the nursing home, so in that sense, the nursing home won. Another issue for a power of attorney agent concerns other family members or friends of the principal. In many cases, other family members or friends of the principal will be suspicious of the actions of the agent. Is the agent taking money for himself? Why did mom pick son A to be her agent over me, son B? Handling a principal’s financial affairs can bring a tremendous amount of scrutiny to the agent. Interested parties, such as family members, can request the agent to produce an accounting of the principal’s finances if the principal is mentally incapacitated.
All of this is aside from the fact that being an agent is a lot of work. It’s a lot of work to handle another person’s financial affairs and to handle those affairs with the utmost care. Furthermore, in most cases, the agent does all this work for free. Unless a power of attorney specifically says that the agent can be compensated for his time, he cannot be compensated, unless the agent goes to court to obtain an order that says he can be compensated. Most powers of attorney documents fail to address the compensation issue, so the agent serves without compensation. So, why would anyone serve as an agent? Why would anyone serve as a parent? Because they love the person. In most cases, it is a lot of unpaid hard work that only exposes the agent to accusations of abuse (often false), but most agents serve because they are helping a frail family member or friend whom they love. John W. Callinan is a certified elder law attorney (as certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, accredited by the American Bar Association). John has offices in Wall Twsp., Middletown, and Jamesburg. He can be reached at 732-706-8008 or johncallinan@ optonline.net.
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YOUR SAY What is your favorite summer treat? From where? “Chocolate ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery.” – Ben Albala Holmdel
“Breyers Rocky Road ice cream.” – Steve Clapp Middletown
“Soft vanilla ice cream from Lighthouse Italian Ice.” – Betsy Peyton Middletown
“Coldstone ice cream, anything with peanut butter.” – Dottie Albala Holmdel “Italian ice.” – Denise Benbrook Leonardo “Strawberry ice cream from Lighthouse Italian Ice in Long Branch.” – Joe Gavin Rumson
“Barbequed burger and a Corona.” – Chris Fotache Middletown
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