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All you need is love… In the thick of winter, when the world turns cold on us here in the Northeast, we have the warmth and comfort of Valentine’s Day to help get us through. It is a day set aside for romance, but it’s also a wonderful time to celebrate platonic love. This month we share with you stories centered on the love of family, the love for others, and the love we share with our community. Some loves last a lifetime and produce not only a family, but a legacy. Carmine and Phyllis Visone met in grade school and have built a life filled with love, working together, and impacting young minds. Learn more about their journey on page 39. Some loves have a purity that comes from deep within. It is the love for strangers, for giving without expecting anything in return. Within our pages this month you’ll find the stories of the Freehold Boro YMCA Community Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties. Both organizations are run by staff and volunteers who are giving tirelessly to have a positive impact on at-risk youth in Monmouth County. Some loves fuel a passion and result in something many can enjoy. Thirty years ago, Tom Martini and some friends got together at Christian Brother’s Academy in Lincroft to share their love of theatre and acting. What resulted was Phoenix Productions and thousands of hours of entertainment for those who attend their shows. You’ll also meet Joshua Sass who has loved his time with the Boy Scouts of America so much that he made the commitment to become an Eagle Scout. In order to complete his service, he chose to renovate and replace the fence at the Community Garden at the Colts Neck Library. Or there’s Bruce Gallipani whose love for music has resulted in Rockit, a school for kids at the Count Basie Theatre bringing kids together to hone their performance skills and share their talents with the public. All-in-all it’s a love fest! May your month be filled with all things to warm your heart.
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How to Keep the Kids Busy This Winter There is no denying, its been a cold winter in the Garden State. Blizzard advisories, school closings, frigid temps—Mother Nature definitely had plans to keep families close this season. Let’s cut her some slack—she’s a mother, after all! What parent doesn’t want to be snowed in and left with the challenge of shielding her kids from cabin fever before lunch is served? We’re all shaking our heads yes, but really thinking: “not me!” Let’s face it—too much family time can cause quite a storm indoors. To stay sane for the rest of this season, here’s a handy list of activities and day trips to keep the brood busy instead of going berserk.
1. Sled, ice skate or ski.
This trio may sound unrealistic when you are not staying at a kid-friendly resort, but luckily our Monmouth County Park System doesn’t let the bitter cold or snowy conditions put a freeze on your Jersey pride. Bundle up and head to a number of local hill hangouts and trails. For complete details, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com
2. Conduct a science experiment.
Layer up under your lab coats and create magic. Have the kids exhale and witness their breath float in the cold (probably best not to be in direct contact of their open mouths if they didn’t brush yet). Need more tips? Search up best winter STEM activities on Pinterest.
3. Bend a little.
The family will see you are not such a stickler when you show them just how flexible you can be! Enroll the kids in a hip yoga class. Firefly Yogis, located in Rumson NJ, provides age-appropriate classes to help kids build strength and confidence with yoga techniques. Their winter 2018 schedule is on fireflynj.com
4. Try laser tag, arcade games, amusement rides. 5. Go to the Boardwalk. 6. Jump, bounce, and drop.
There are tons of family fun events all under one roof. Centers like iPlay America in Freehold and The Penalty Box in Wall offer non-stop action and activities 7 days a week.
Jenkinson’s Aquarium in Point Pleasant Beach is open. Explore underwater life and find your new pal in a penguin. Check the website for schedules and times. Trampoline parks and bounce houses are all the rage with kids and adults, too. There are several locations families can hop on over to, burn off some steam, and feel like they earned a decadent dessert after a major workout.
7. Visit a museum. 8. Lose the “I” and let the kids form a “we-tinerary.”
From the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft to the Silverball Pinball Museum in Asbury Park, there is a variety of places to bond and enjoy history with the family. If you are daring enough to let the kids make the activity suggestions this is a great way to help them build team management skills and independence. Let them come up with a family plan for the day. Let their imaginations soar and give them the freedom to express themselves—and try to restrain the evil eye if a trip to Chuck E. Cheese shows up on their winter tour guide.
Hope Daniels is a Rumson, NJ resident and founder of A New Mom In Town blog – you can read all about her mommy adventures at www.anewmomintown.com.
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MR. STONE’S KOOL-AID, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY As we enter a new month, what does February ring in for you? Valentine’s, Presidents, Leap years? Love, politics and making up for lost time. Pretty deep and emotional topics for not only the shortest, but statistically the coldest, cruelest month. So since The Table cannot profess any expertise in, nor should give advice on love, and politics is something we try, sometimes not so successfully (perhaps this is one of those times) to remain agnostic – let’s go deeper. One of the myths in society today is that we are “entitled” to a great life. Thankfully, America has become the beacon of democracy around the world. Somehow, somewhere, someone, anyone has opportunity simply because we are here. It is no wonder immigrants have blessed our shores since our inception. But the underlying truth is, there is only one thing responsible for your quality of the life and creating opportunity. Not until one takes responsibility (not some or most, but 100%) for everything that you experience in your life will you be rewarded. These opportunities include the level of your achievement, the state of your health, your income, your feelings, everything! It seems however that some have been conditioned to place blame for the parts of life they don’t like or feel hamper their entitlement – their bank account, their geography, their relationships. We blame the government, the economy, even our spouses and families — anyone or anything we can pin the blame on. There is no doubt atrocities, chaos and plight exist throughout the world and close to home. We do however need to look at where the real solution is. No matter one’s age and inter-generational strife, we should all stop looking outside for blame or the answers. It is the individual who creates the quality of the life one leads, and it is the CHOICES one makes. About eight years into my professional career, I was blessed to be working for one of the most prestigious firms on the planet. I had the good fortune to meet W. Clement Stone, a self-made gazillionaire (long before all the dot-com money). It was a project for Success Magazine, of which Stone was the publisher (he was also the coauthor with Napoleon Hill of “Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude”). Towards the end of my first month, Mr. Stone took a few of us “kids” out to dinner and asked us if we took responsibility for our lives. “I think so,” I responded. “This is a yes or no question, young man. You either do or you don’t. Have you ever complained or blamed anyone for your circumstance?” “I guess I have.” I said. “Don’t guess. Think.” “Yes sir, I have.” “Okay, then. That means you don’t take 100% responsibility for your life.” At the time I thought the old man was either batty, or intoxicated on his own Kool-Aid (or some combination of both). But on the long train ride home, slightly buzzed, the question wouldn’t leave me and lingered for days. The following week, after reading the Cliff
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Notes of his book, I got up the gumption to ask Mr. Stone for a meeting, to thank him for the wisdom seed and to pick his brain (and a chance to brown-nose the client). “Taking 100% responsibility means you acknowledge that you create everything that happens to you,” he said. “It means you understand that you are the cause of all of your experiences and situation. If you want to be successful, and you know you do, then you will have to give up blaming and complaining and take responsibility for your life, both your successes and your failures. It is only by acknowledging that you have created everything up until now, that you can take charge of creating the future you want. You see son,” he said,” if you realize that you have created your current condition, then you can uncreate it and re-create it at will. Do you understand that?” “Yes, sir, I do.” “Are you willing to take that responsibility?” “Yes, sir, I am!” I fired back… And I did. Sixteen weeks later, I quit that prestigious firm (and the paycheck) and started my own. My dad didn’t speak to me for three months. In the media and society of today, we see a world full of politics, finger pointing and excuses. People blame history, partisanship, the president, the “almost” president, past presidents, the wall (or lack of one), etc. They blame their plight and the fact that someone or something didn’t treat them fairly and they didn’t have the fortunes of others. But if you want to thrive, then you are going to have to take responsibility and not finger point or look for short cuts. That means giving up the reasons why we can’t (never say woulda, coulda, shoulda)… and stop focusing on outside circumstances or history – it’s only the future we can change. People should take the position that they always have the power to make it different, to get it right, to produce a desired result. But for whatever reason — ignorance, lack of awareness, money, fear, politics, needing to be right, the need to feel safe, the inability to take risk - we choose NOT to exercise that power. Who knows why? It doesn’t matter. The past is the past. All that matters now is the future and we choose (that’s right, it’s a choice) to “act as if” we are completely responsible for everything that does or doesn’t happen to us. I often think about that conversation with Mr. Stone, and consider myself blessed to have been at the right place at the right time and only wish I could bring him back to corroborate my story and tell the country, the politicians and the world. As for now, all I can do is share my tale and hope you, even in a small way, benefit from it.
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ROCKIT FOUNDER BRUCE GALLIPANI SHOWCASES LOCAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL TALENT Close your eyes and imagine your favorite rock ‘n’ roll band on stage. We were at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank the first time we met Bruce Gallipani. It was a brief hello between sets for his terrific Rockit musicians. Rockit is a 501(c)3 music school for emerging artists 8-18 years of age. It is clearly a premier experience for young musicians in New Jersey who audition, learn and play songs with professional musicians to craft their skills. Bruce’s vision has been to take rock ‘n’ roll talent out of the garage and onto the performance stage to showcase hard work and incredible talent. His work doesn’t just build bands, it builds bandwidth for his musician’s confidence, character and collaboration skills. These critical life skills are honed amidst peers while creative kids craft lyrics, sing songs and manage tight schedules. It’s another healthy forum for reinforcing social well-being, team building and artistic expression. The research around mastering music skills are compelling and so are the sounds that these kids create. Just close your eyes. The genesis for Rockit occurred when Bruce, a professional musician himself and Middletown resident, volunteered to help organize a talent show at his daughter’s
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grammer school many years ago. At that time, Bruce realized that as schools slashed music programs, there remained a need for live music education within a structured and disciplined environment. Bruce went on to fulfill this void by creating Rockit with the assistance of the Count Basie Theatre. Today, as the executive director and founder of Rockit, Bruce is busy cultivating creative environments for young bands to expand and share their talent. Early mornings find Bruce lost in organizing, planning and opening doors to prospective students and supporters that share his vision. Rockit’s team of talented music instructors hail from Berklee College of Music to Brown University. Trust and focus for creativity is at the heart of everything Rockit achieves. Everyone in the band benefits from private instruction which leads to the big performance stage within six weeks at the Basie. Approximately forty-five students participate in the Rockit family at a time with on-going auditions each January. When we asked how Bruce keeps young musicians on point, he proudly informed us that the kids encourage one another to work at their full potential and hold each other accountable. There is no begging, coaxing or pleading. These rockers regularly “bring it.”
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What we admired so much about Rockit, besides the sensational sounds, was its commitment to community. Rockit Live Foundation supports many worthy causes and most recently donated its holiday party proceeds to Kick Cancer Overboard (KCO) for a third year in a row. KCO sends folks affected by cancer to sea for free to give families a break from hospital visits and treatment routines. Rockit’s latest jam fest with Santa resulted in twelve more cruisers heading to the beautiful beaches of Bermuda in May. What better way to celebrate the season of giving than witnessing kids rockin’ for sick kids during the holiday season? There’s not a dry eye at these purposeful parties jammed with supporters on their feet giving everyone a standing ovation! When I asked Bruce about his motivating mantra to keep the music playing, he simply replied, “Love what you do.” The right people will show up and it may take years, but as record producer Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records once said, “Be different.” Rock on, Rockit! We love how you’re changing the world with your good deeds and kickin’ concerts. Learn more about Rockit at rockitlive.org.
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DO YOU KNOW WHAT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DOES IN MONMOUTH COUNTY? BY DONNA BERIONT weatherization and minor repair services. • The House That Youth Built - a youth based service program that engages schools and youth organizations from across our service area to help raise funds to build homes for families in need, to get involved through their STEM programs at school in the design and build phase, and to get hands-on experience by volunteering at home builds.
Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Ariel Winter and Snoop Dogg…what do they all have in common? They have all supported Habitat for Humanity! Habitat for Humanity is one of the world’s largest housing charities. Since its inception in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has helped provide affordable housing to over four million people, making Habitat the largest non-profit builder in the world! Habitat for Humanity believes everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, social standing, income level, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. Although Habitat is best known internationally for its home-building initiatives, it also operates locally. Since 1989, Habitat for Humanity Monmouth County has built 52 new, affordable homes in our community, and in response to Superstorm Sandy, has rehabbed over 125 damaged homes for families impacted by the storm. Additionally, they continue to do home repairs and build wheelchair ramps for seniors. Good news! Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is building two affordable homes and rehabbing another one in our area right now and is taking applications for homeownership. The homes are located in Long Branch, Keansburg (this home is slated for a veteran), and Rumson. Other things that the local Habitat affiliate is doing now that you may not have known about, include: • A Brush with Kindness - a nation-wide effort to serve lowincome homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. It is a preservation program that offers services to eligible homeowners so they can continue to live in safe, decent homes for years to come. Projects include painting, landscaping,
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• Woman Build Warriors – This is a new program that I help run and started this year and is already attracting lots of enthusiastic women, ages 21 and up. If you want to learn more about how you can help Habitat for Humanity’s home building mission, get involved in one of its events, or attend a workshop or a build, then this group is for you! • The ReStore, Habitat’s retail operation, sells new and used furniture, appliances, and building materials. Local families have a trusted place to donate goods and consumers can purchase quality household items at affordable prices. • Global Village Trips offer more than just the opportunity to travel internationally. You’ll really experience the country, working alongside local people to build homes for those in need, and meet other volunteers from around the world with all different kinds of backgrounds, races and religions. Recently, members of the Monmouth County Habitat chapter have been to volunteer in India, Central America, Africa and Southeast Asia. • Ramps and Rails is a program that builds wheelchair ramps, using volunteer labor, for the disabled and senior citizens. FUN FACT! Did you know that in 2013, the Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County chapter was selected as a Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project site in Union Beach, to continue Sandy Relief projects in the area? Did you know that the President and Mrs. Carter were at the build in Union Beach after Superstorm Sandy? Why not join Jimmy Carter, Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Ashton Kutcher, Ariel Winter and Snoop Dogg and get involved in something special? If you do, you can be your own celebrity! If you would like to find out more about HFHMC, donate, or sign up to volunteer, visit habitatmonmouth.org.
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DIVORCE TALK: MEDIATION? Is mediation for you? The short answer is …maybe. Mediation is a process in which a jointly selected neutral third party (most often an attorney with vast experience in family law) helps a divorcing couple reach a settlement.
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Mediation can occur before the complaint for divorce is filed, after the complaint is filed or even as late as the beginning of trial. The facts and circumstances will dictate the timing. The common thread, whether there are dozens of unresolved issues, or just a few, is a desire to settle the case, but an inability to do so without help. What creates the impasses that make mediation the right option? It may be the complexity of the marital estate. Numerous interrelated businesses or the need to analyze voluminous records can often be handled in mediation in a more streamlined and cost effective way than in litigation.
BY PET E R C . PA R A S , E S Q. The logjam created by emotional issues which sometimes paralyze and polarize a couple can often be broken by the opinion and counsel of a neutral third party who isn’t advocating for either side. Situations involving other family members, for example, family businesses in which a relative’s economic future may be affected by the divorce, are other types of cases in which mediation may be the most appropriate path to settlement. Although mediation is generally most effective when both parties are represented by counsel, that certainly is not a requirement. In my experience, however, when a divorcing couple embarks on mediation without lawyers, the success rate diminishes because the spouse with the more dominant personality often uses (consciously or subconsciously) the mediation as a forum to impose his/her agenda on the other spouse.
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The attorneys at Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. are highly involved in mediation. We represent many clients in mediations, ensuring that their rights and concerns are properly protected and adequately ref lected in the settlement. We can ensure that our clients’ best interests are not subrogated to the interests of the spouse. My partner, Bonnie M.S. Reiss, most often participates in mediation as the mediator. Bonnie’s vast experience in helping divorcing couples reach settlements (with or without counsel) has cemented her reputation as one of New Jersey’s most effective mediators. Mediation can be a most effective tool in the right case. Careful consideration, in consultation with your attorney, should be given to this option.
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Holmdel Student Among Finest Musicians in Central Jersey STORY SUSAN MURPHY
Rebecca is a dedicated and hardworking music student. She has grown tremendously as a musician in the time I’ve known her, starting in the fourth grade. Holmdel resident Rebecca Wang, a sixth grader at Indian Hill School has been accepted to the All-Shore Intermediate Band.
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Holmdel resident Rebecca Wang, a sixth grade flutist at Indian Hill School, recently auditioned and was accepted as a member of the AllShore Intermediate Band. The band is made up of the finest musicians from Central Jersey in grades six through eight. The All-Shore Intermediate Band began in 1958 with a clear purpose. A list shown on its website states that the focus of the organization is to raise the caliber of music performance; challenge exceptional band musicians; encourage the performance of quality band music, and the membership to continue to improve musicians and educators; promote a spirit of cooperation and fellowship among music educators in the area; and stimulate a wider public interest in music education. Rebecca, an eleven-year-old student who has been playing the flute since she was nine, certainly fits the focus of the All-Shore Intermediate Band. Aside from being in the Indian Hill School’s fifth/sixth grade band, she also takes private flute lessons for one hour each week. Rebecca’s audition was a rigorous one that required a prepared solo, many scales and a sight-reading portion. “When I went to audition, there were two rooms: one for scales and sight-reading, and one for my solo. You would choose what you wanted to do first, and then the moderator would take you in. The judges have their back to you, so they don’t know who you are. Scores are tracked by
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registration numbers. You play, and then go to the other room,” Rebecca explained. “I was very nervous at the audition and made many mistakes. I was relieved when I found out I made it,” she added. Her decision to audition for AllShore Intermediate Band came from the encouragement of Mr. Joseph Lu, who is her private flute teacher as well as from Mrs. McCarthy, the Band Director at Indian Hill School. Mrs. McCarthy said this about Rebecca’s achievement: “Rebecca is a dedicated and hardworking music student. She has grown tremendously as a musician in the time I’ve known her, starting in the fourth grade. I am honored to have her as a member of our Indian Hill Band program and am lucky to know her! She is an inspiration to others in our instrumental groups.” Rebecca shared that she would like to continue playing the flute in high school. Aside from studying her music and practicing the flute, Rebecca also plays soccer. “I like skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer. I like doing things in a team, not alone. I chose soccer because soccer is a team sport. I like music and want to be part of a band.” Rebecca’s first concert with AllShore Intermediate Band will be on February 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Bank Regional High School. Congratulations Rebecca!
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Saturday, February 10th from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch Explore different aspects of oceanography through interactive discussions and hands-on experiments. FREE! See what’s cooking at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel.
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Monday, February 12 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan- Meet on the beach. Collect and identify some of the ocean’s natural treasures during this guided beach walk. Make sure you dress in warm clothing and bring along something to carry shells. FREE!
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Thursday, February 22 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at Big Brook Park Elsa’s Lodge, Marlboro Bring a brown bag lunch and join members of the Monmouth County Master Gardeners for a discussion on a few common sense rules of thumb for the home gardener. Topics include lawn care, general gardening practices, plant health, pests, wildlife in the garden, planting, pruning, soil, fertilizer, maintenance, landscaping, and house plants. FREE!
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Embrace Your Pace STORY JANEEN YODAKIS
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o you want to live a happier and healthier life? How would you like to experience an increase in energy and fitness level, strengthen your cardiovascular system, boost your bone density, increase your attention span and creative problem-solving skills? Wait, there’s more! How about decreasing your risk of heart attack, cancer, diabetes and depression along with experiencing better quality sleep? Are you beginning to feel like you’re listening to one of those infamous infomercials? I promise you, this is no gimmick. What I will tell you about is real and it’s free. All of what you just read can be found in nature. Nature is all around us. It’s everywhere. Nature yields to your mood, your needs and meets you where you are, while offering restorative, creative and healing powers. I found all these things at the Manasquan Reservoir and so can you! This breathtaking trail has it all, from the most amazing water views, birds of every feather, endless flora and fauna, and if you’re lucky, an equestrian and her horse. Today was my lucky day, as I had the pleasure of meeting Emily and George. George was the horse, a big, gorgeous horse with which I was only too happy to share my trail. Every single health benefit at the beginning of this article and more can be achieved without spending a single
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dime; all you need is a small amount of time to head out to the great outdoors. Sadly, some people will be disappointed that these health benefits can’t be bought. It’s a hard truth, but in today’s world, we have been trained and programmed to expect things quickly and easily. Google, Amazon Prime, Netflix and several other internet giants have made getting what we want too easy. Think about how frustrated you get when you text someone and they don’t respond immediately? How much do you or people you know panic, really panic, when they can’t find their phone? Adults, myself included, and children alike have become so connected to technology that to disconnect causes withdrawal and deep frustration. This is a serious problem on so many levels. For example, “Fifty percent more teens suffered from major depression in 2015 versus just four years before. The suicide rate for teen girls is at its highest level since 1975. Twice as many children and teens are now hospitalized for self-harm or suicidal thoughts. More teens say that they are lonely and feel hopeless.” – Psychology Today. What is the cause of this terrifying phenomenon? You got it, too many hours using social media and not enough time socializing face to face and not getting outside. I am not telling you anything new, but I am encouraging you and the ones you love to do something new. Go hiking! Just 30 minutes a day, two days a week, will produce amazing
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physical, mental and emotional benefits. One must disconnect to truly connect! “It’s good for the soul,” says Kate Gant. She should know. She just recently completed all 2,184 miles of The Appalachian Trail. But don’t worry; you don’t have to be a superwoman like Kate to enjoy the benefits of hiking! Nature asks us for nothing, yet gives us everything. The peace and tranquility found on a trail is indescribable. There are no walls, no deadlines and no distractions (mute your phone). The family struggles, stressful job, financial challenges and any other trials and tribulations are checked at the trail head; leave them. It’s just you and the trail; the wilderness, wild and free. Give yourself this gift of “me” time. You deserve it. Do you already hike or are you interested in getting started? I want to hear from you. If there is a trail you would like me to write about or better yet, if you want to share your trail with me, I can do a story about you! We are a community of people who share a common goal we want to be happy and healthy. So let’s do this together! Drop me a line at hiking4everrocks@gmail.com and share your hiking thoughts or stories.
Remember to embrace your pace— and not just in hiking. You’re an amazing individual with immeasurable worth. Don’t look to the person to your left or to your right, you’re not them! Embrace who you are, where you are. There’s no such thing as a bad path, except for the one from which nothing is learned. Take time to explore, feed your sense of wonder and whatever you do, get outside. Thank you and God Bless!
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Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day weekend and fun indoor and outdoor events can be found right here in your own backyard! Speaking of backyards, many of these events revolve around flowers, so enjoy the shortest month of the year doing something inspiring or for someone else since it is our LOVE month!
The 21st Annual Orchid Show February 8th through February 11th Save the date for Deep Cut Orchid Society’s annual orchid show at Dearborn Market! During the show on Saturday, February 10th, it will hold the 9th annual evening benefit for the Francis Foundation to raise funds so it can bring happiness to kids fighting cancer. Enjoy wine and cheese, hors d’oevres for this wonderful cause. Pre-order tickets online or in the store for $40. dearbornmarket.com Annual Vacation Expo hosted by EXCEL TRAVEL and SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) February 10th from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monmouth Mall (Lower level across from Lord and Taylor) Many surprises and best deals for your upcoming vacation specials… visit njvacationexpo.com Stop Offshore Oil and Gas! Public Meeting February 14th at 3:00 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, 800 Hwy 130, Hamilton NJ Show your “ocean emotion” and attend the public hearing to oppose oil and gas drilling proposed in the entire Atlantic Ocean. Leverage Your Look, Networking & Wine Tasting with Cheese & Chocolates February 17th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Join 3 Chicks That Click Photography for Leverage Your Look, an exclusive, in-studio event and to show you how to create that stand-out look. Studio Owner/Photographer Alyse Liebowitz and makeup artist Alexa Yurchak - image consultants - will demonstrate poses, wardrobe choices, and hair and makeup looks that will create flattering and
professional portraits. And as a bonus, a makeup artist will show you how to create a quick and easy “smoky eye” look that works for business and after-hours events. Pre-registration is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to 180 Turning Lives Around. Space is limited. Asbury Park Women’s Convention February 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Asbury Park Women’s Convention: A Day of Politics and Comedy is excited to bring together women of ALL political affiliations for a day of humor, inspiration, and activism at The Asbury Hotel. Visit apwomensconvention.com. The Emmanuel Foundation’s 18th Annual Crystal Gala February 24th from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club Complete with dinner, dancing, casino and gift auction. Tickets start at $150. For more information, call 732.282.2324 or contact rcontreras@emmanuelcancer.org. Monmouth Beach Wellness Workshop February 27th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Join Tiffany Ruocco a certified aromatherapy expert in a class on essential oils and their uses and cautions. Participants will be able to hand mix their own clay mask or foot scrub and products will be available for purchase. Tickets are $50. The Philadelphia Flower Show March 3rd through March 11th If you haven’t been you must see it this year! The theme this year is “The Wonders Of Water”. Noble Garden Tours is visiting
the Philadelphia Flower Show on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The cost is $99 per person, including a show entry ticket, transportation on luxury coach with wifi and restroom, highlights talk on the way to the show, show maps, refreshments on the bus and Kirsty Dougherty as your host. For more information or to book contact Kirsty Dougherty on kirsty@noblegardentours. com or 908.512.0600 Count Basie Theatre Happenings Visit countbasietheatre.org for tickets. You can go almost any day to the Count Basie theatre and find a great show! Here are a couple of highlights. The NJ Symphony Orchestra-Hot Latin Nights with the Mambo Kings February 16th at 8:00 p.m. David Byrne March 3rd at 8:00 p.m. A Little Shakespeare: The Comedy of Errors March 6th through March 11th Celebrating its 5th season as one of Two River’s most popular programs, A Little Shakespeare engages young artists and audiences with the work of the Bard. A 75-minute version of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors—adapted, directed and designed by professional artists—will be performed by local high school students on the stage of the Rechnitz Theater. Visit tworivertheater.org.
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armine and Phyllis Visone traveled a path filled with twists and turns to live the life they feel so blessed to lead. When they first met there was no way for them to know they would one day be running Home Away From Home Academy (HAFHA) and be the authors of The Visone Method, a New Philosophy in Early Childhood Education, a published book on their theory of education. When peeking into their journey, you find the experiences they had throughout their lives are built into all they do today. Nothing they are experiencing now was planned, but they wouldn’t change a thing, and couldn’t imagine it any other way. Carmine and Phyllis met when they were both 14-years-old, building a friendship while performing together in a theater group in Brooklyn, NY. “The first time I saw her I actually fell in love,” Carmine shared. “I fell in love and I didn’t want, or see, anything else in my life. It was just insane.” It was the laughter that Carmine brought into her life that won Phyllis over. “Laughter and his family,” she said. “He used to make me laugh, and I loved that. And I loved his family, his family was amazing. I tease him saying I fell in love with his family before I fell in love with him.” Family is the driving force in all the couple does. When sharing a picture of the family they have built together, Carmine’s love, joy, and pride are obvious. “This is what we made, this is what we have been blessed with,” he said. Their blessings so far have been filled with both wonderful and challenging times, all traveled with love, perseverance and a stronghold on family values and traditions. Growing up, the experiences of Carmine and Phyllis were different in some ways, but similar in what mattered most, showing unity and love. continued on next page...
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Carmine and Phyllis Visone with their eight grandchildren (top row, left to right) James, Matthew, Jake, Joey (bottom row, left to right) Emma, Reese, Ava and Lila.
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Phyllis was raised by her mother, a single parent who worked hard to provide for her children not just in material things but in lessons of strength, as well as a spirit of generosity and giving. Phyllis reminisced about how her mother would always invite in anyone who needed a place for a holiday dinner. It didn’t matter if their space was limited, “what’s another bowl” her mother would say. Carmine was raised by both his parents and grandparents in a traditional Italian home, one with Sunday dinners in a house full of family - “the cousins, the aunts, the uncles, this is the basis of my life now,” Carmine said. Carmine’s grandfather was his role model and mentor. His grandfather was a very successful entrepreneur, and his success sparked a passion for business in Carmine that would stay with him the rest of his life. Carmine’s first business, detailing cars, began during college. He used the money he made from that business to buy an engagement ring for Phyllis. By their junior year of college, they were married. The newlyweds were just 22-years-old when they brought the first of their three children into the world, a son named Keith. Over the next few years the couple went on to have two daughters: Jaime and Kristen. After college, Carmine began a career in finance, always keeping businesses on the side to provide the extras for his family. Phyllis worked in personnel for Chase Manhattan Bank before deciding to stay home with their children. As the children got older, she volunteered at their school and worked part-time in a day care. Carmine’s strong work ethic presented him with opportunity and promotion, and he would become the Regional Senior Vice President for an international bank. This position required entertaining clients from all over the world. They came from England and Holland and the family welcomed them by cooking dinners, singing songs, and introducing them to American traditions. As Carmine’s career grew, the
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family's home had to grow, too. So Phyllis and Carmine, ready to get away from city life, began to look in New Jersey for a home they both loved. After coming across St. Catherine’s Church, they narrowed their search to Holmdel. “It had to be my Church,” Phyllis explained on their decision to make the move. When their realtor brought them to see a home that had been burnt to the ground, the two thought that she was out of her mind. They toured the property anyway and saw the beauty through the charred remains. “We got out of the car and we walked the property,” Carmine said. “It was a disaster zone, but as we walked through, Phyllis and I were overwhelmed by something I can’t even put words to, we just knew that this land was beautiful and we decided on that day to buy that burnt down piece of property.” Together they would build their dream home on that land. During the building of the house and the move, there would be much tribulation for the family. Phyllis’s mother fell ill, and within six months she would die from cancer. “It was a horrific time for us,” Carmine explained, “but we stood together as a family.” With the children in school full time, and her mom’s passing, Phyllis, a cancer survivor herself, decided to find something to keep her busy. When driving down Route 34, she saw a sign that said ‘school coming’, called the number, met with the owner, and went to work at the school. To Phyllis, working with children was her passion, and her true joy, so when she was asked if she wanted to buy the school, she said no. “I just loved being with the little ones,” she said. It was Carmine’s entrepreneurial nature that would change her life forever. One day at dinner with the then owners, Phyllis stepped away from the table only to return to have Carmine announce to her, “Guess what! We bought the school!” It was his love for business and the foresight he had that prompted Carmine to say yes to buying what is now Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen. As more families saw both parents at work, the need for day care began to grow. His grandfather had taught him that if you want to be successful in business, you have to provide something people need every day - day care was right up that alley. Everything seemed to be working together when Carmine was asked to move to Chicago for his career and to take Phyllis and the family along with him. After long debates, it was decided the Visones would not go. “I had to say goodbye to that job,” Carmine said. “We didn’t really think the job was going to end. We thought they would find something for me here, and they didn’t. I was very distraught, and had to reinvent myself. For two to three years following that, I worked at other banks, but at the same time I put a lot of work into the school and it was beginning to grow and profit.”
Together Carmine and Phyllis put their hearts and souls into the school and focused on its growth and purpose. The school began to thrive, partly from the love they had for children and partly from their philosophy of education. “We believe that the brain advances a lot more than we know,” Carmine said. “From 0-7 years old our brains develop 50% of the knowledge we will obtain in our lives. What we do at Home Away From Home is capitalize on this period of time in a caring, loving, and safe way. We use family values, art, music, and academics, mix it all in a big bowl, and apply it in a structured fashion.” Today, HAFHA is an accredited private school with over 200 students and 40 teachers on staff. Carmine’s role in the school is marketing and finance, where his master’s degree in management and finance from St. John’s University can be utilized, while Phyllis concentrates on academics. Carmine laughs as he tells about their occasional business disagreements and how Phyllis is known to say, “this may be your business, but this is my life.” As she says, “He’s the brain and I’m the heart.” As Phyllis describes her love for the school, a glow comes over her face. “I don’t know what I would do without this school, I just don’t. I am at my happiest when I am in the classroom. The love you get from the children makes your day better.” Carmine and Phyllis are not exactly sure how they got here, to the life they thank God for and identify as blessed. “This all just sort of happened,” Phyllis explains, “I believe in a guiding force that got us here today.” Their son, Keith, is now married to Adrienne Concepcion; the two met and fell in love while both working at Home Away
from Home Academy. They are raising three boys, Jake, Joey, and James. Keith followed his father’s entrepreneurial spirit and owns Honey Baked Ham in Middletown and Adrienne is an elementary school teacher. Both Visone daughters married Holmdel boys. Jaime, a speech pathologist, married Michael Roche, a financial executive, and they are raising Ava, Emma, and Lila. Kristen is married to William Corrigan, a Port Authority detective, and they are raising Reese and Matthew. Kristen became a Kindergarten teacher and currently works at Home Away From Home Academy. Looking back on her children’s weddings, Phyllis is heart-warmed by the fact that she herself wrote the songs that she danced with her son to, as well as, the songs that Carmine danced with his daughters to. All while recovering from cancer, she poured her heart into lyrics that will last a lifetime. It is a legacy for them all to have this personalized music to commemorate these occasions. Family tradition is woven throughout every part of their lives. Most Sundays, and every holiday, they host family dinners where you can find up to 30 people at their home. “It looks like a catering hall here,” Carmine describes it, “but it’s not, nothing is catered. Phyllis cooks it all, making over 100 meatballs alone and of course always a Honey Baked Ham.” “Our days are long,” Phyllis tells, but they always find the time to fill them with the things they love - movies, theater, musicals, spending time with their friends, and spending time with the grandchildren. And that church that Phyllis fell in love with so many years ago? They both spend their
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Phyllis Visone doing what she loves, being with the children of Home Away From Home Academy.
Carmine Visone hard at work at Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen.
Sundays working at St. Catherine’s Church, with Phyllis as a Eucharistic Minister, and Carmine as a Co-Head Usher. With passion driving them, Phyllis and Carmine never seem to tire. For the last seven years, Carmine continues to hold the position of Chairman of the Economic Business Council in Aberdeen, acting as liaison between the business community, and the township government, which in turn promotes economic development. Both are involved in many philanthropic organizations, raising funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, organizing toy drives, and recently being presented with the 2017 Humanitarian of the Year Award by the Hope for Children Foundation. The school was also recently awarded top school in its division and rookie of the year by Students Change Hunger for its food drive. The drive behind all of the Visones’ charitable efforts is the important lessons that they are able to teach the children in their school; that it is just as important to give as it is to receive. Twenty-five years later, and never thinking they would have come so far, Carmine and Phyllis reflect on all they have accomplished with humility and gratitude. Their private school, their published book, and their philanthropy are all a culmination of those twists and turns that led them on this straight path of success. When asked what’s next, it’s easy to see there will be so much more. They have a book signing in May, they are looking at continued growth for the school, taking care of the health and well-being of the family - and who knows, maybe some political possibility. But most of all, they want to continue to spread joy and happiness, doing good for others, and making a difference in the lives of children.
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Joshua Sass & part of the new fence at the Community Garden at the Colts Neck Library
Building a Fence & a Future As part of his Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts of America, Colts Neck resident Joshua Sass has given new life to the surrounding area of the Community Garden at the Colts Neck Library. Following in his brother Caleb’s footsteps, both as an Eagle Scout and in tending to the Community Garden, Joshua elected to meet his Eagle Scout requirements to demonstrate leadership while performing a project for the benefit of the community by replacing the fence surrounding the area. “I chose the fence because while I was helping my brother with his Eagle Project, which was renovating the Colts Neck Children’s Garden, I felt that the outcome was really nice but I noticed that the fence around the garden also needed repair,” shares Joshua. “I decided to look into how I would be able to continue to help complete and improve the garden by replacing the fence that was taking away from the new renovations. I also thought it would be great to attract more people into the garden because the old fence looked weather-beaten and looked like
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you were not supposed to enter into the garden.” Having no prior experience with fence building, Joshua spent time researching and reaching out to people who would have the knowledge he needed. “I had an amazing time talking to everyone from paint sellers at Home Depot, to Taylor Fence employees, family members, Boy Scout Troop Leaders, and members of the Friends of the Library,” says Joshua. “As my project finished, I learned a lot of valuable life skills such as communication, organization, building techniques, and how to handle setbacks.” While recruiting and organizing work crews of adults and scouts who contributed a total of 300 volunteer hours, Joshua chose a fence style that would require little maintenance. With the help of up to 20 volunteers at a time, the fence was demolished, the grounds around the fence were cleaned before construction, the fence was erected and power washed, and the posts and lattice work were painted.
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A freshman at Colts Neck High School, Joshua hopes to pursue a career as either a military chef or a park ranger, as he enjoys both cooking and being in nature. He plans to attend the Culinary Institute of America in New York after graduating and enjoys playing the tuba and taking Tae Kwon Do classes. “Becoming an Eagle Scout is important to me because first of all, it’s cool!” says Joshua. “I want people to know I am hard working and dedicated. Achieving this rank will help my future career and college, because being an Eagle Scout, shows my integrity and good character. In my time with Boy Scouts I learned a lot of skills that I will carry with me into adulthood. I also found new hobbies that I enjoy, such as woodworking, shooting, and archery, but my favorite so far, is cooking. Some of my best friends were made through Boy Scouts.” The Community Garden is sponsored in conjunction with The Friends of the Colts Neck Library.
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Monmouth County Planning Board Bestows 2017 Merit Awards Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and former Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. congratulate the 2017 Planning Merit Award winners.
Established in 1984, the Monmouth County Planning Board’s Planning Merit Award Program recognizes those plans, projects, programs, individuals, municipalities, businesses, community leaders, and stakeholder organizations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of planning and planning outcomes in Monmouth County. The Planning Board presented four organizations with their 2017 Planning Merit Award at their December 18th meeting. “All of the honorees this year have made significant contributions to the County as a whole,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Planning Board. “Through partnerships, improvements and redevelopments, each of those recognized by the Planning Board are working toward keeping Monmouth County the place you want to be.” Marina Grill of Belmar received her Merit Award for Economic Development and Public-Private Partnership. The project is located at the base of the Shark River Bridge, on public land. The Borough of Belmar entered into a long term land— lease agreement with a local experienced restaurant operator. In addition to the direct financial benefits to the Borough of Belmar in the form of leasehold revenue, the project has been a catalyst for economic development in the area, termed the “Gateway to Belmar.” The award for Recreation was earned by Veteran’s Memorial Park Improvements by Aberdeen. The significantly underutilized five-acre passive and
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active recreation facility located on the Raritan Bay waterfront was significantly improved, promoting preservation of natural resources and public land for conservation and recreational uses. Added features include: playgrounds, a water spray park, gazebo, restrooms, multipurpose field, natural boat launch, picnic grove, and an expanded parking lot. The site was also raised in key spots to avoid regular flooding and landscaping added consisting of hardy native plantings - able to survive in harsh, seasonal waterfront conditions. Sea Bright’s Ocean Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project won the award for Adaptive Reuse/Redevelopment, Economic Development, Placemaking, Resiliency, and Transportation Services/ Projects. The streetscape project, the first of several post-Sandy downtown improvement projects in storm-ravaged Sea Bright, has brought walkability, access, and aesthetics back to the downtown area. The project was funded by a grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and developed with the cooperative help of the Sea Bright Streetscape Committee, consisting of Borough officials, residents, and business owners. Components of the project include new concrete sidewalks, curb bump-outs at intersections, additional crosswalks, ADA compliant ramps, new benches and trash receptacles, decorative street lights, landscaping and street trees, and way-finding signage. Receiving the award for Economic
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The Kiwanis Club of Holmdel will be holding its annual
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Colts Neck Architecture Review Committee Presents Awards Colts Neck Architecture Review Committee (ARC) Chair Lillian Burry presented three awards on Wednesday, December 27th during the Colts Neck Township Committee Meeting, which was held in the Town Hall meeting room. Mrs. Burry explained how the awards came about. “Over 15 years ago, the Township Committee in its wisdom, realized the need for an Architecture Review Committee for the sole purpose of keeping our heritage alive in Colts Neck. The Architecture Review Committee provides guidelines for new construction, additions, or renovations in town. In the past, the Architecture Review Committee rewarded one business and two residences that stood out for architectural design. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, the awarding for Excellence in Architectural Design was not given for several years. In 2016, the Township Committee reinstated the awards much to the delight of the Architecture Review Committee.” Celebrating excellence in architecture for 2017, Architecture Review Committee Chairperson, Freeholder Lillian Burry and Committee Member Michael Taeschler presented to the following recipients: Sara & Timothy Devine (74 Cross Road), is a Georgianstyle estate home built in 2001 on 10 acres; Daniel & Irene Paulus (40 Clover Hill Road), is a custom home built in 2007 on two acres, elegant and simple in its details; and The Colts Neck Reformed Church Ministry Building (139 Route 537), which was received by Rev. Scott Brown & Bob Gassaway, chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee The architects are Kaplan, Gaunt, De Santis of Red Bank. This was a 100+ years old house that did not meet the current fire code. They replicated the historic house and enlarged to accommodate administration and classrooms. The new building preserves the historic nature of the traditional architecture in Colts Neck and complements the historic Reformed Church. Special kudos to Brenda Johnson for printing the visuals at the presentation. The subcommittee was comprised of the following members Freeholder Lillian Burry, Brenda Johnson, Michael Taeschler, and Paul Gassert.
(l to r) Lillian Burry, Sara & Timothy Devine,
(l to r) Lillian Burry, Daniel & Irene Paulus,
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Local Middle Schoolers Raise Funds for Pets with Cancer Seventh and eighth graders of the Community Service Alliance at Eatontown Memorial School recently raised funds for The Brodie Fund, which was organized by teacher Jill Wetzel. In total, $150 was raised for pets with cancer. Sally Williams, founder and director of The Brodie Fund, visited the school, met with the students and spoke about Brodie and showed pictures of pets the Fund has helped. The Brodie Fund raises money to offer financial assistance, through grants, to families who have pets fighting cancer. No pets should be denied the treatments they need in the fight of their lives because of the owner’s inability to pay. Working in conjunction with participating hospitals and doctors, The Brodie Fund will be able to help pay for life extending and lifesaving procedures. Other times families are just seeking for quality of life for our pets in the time we have left and The Brodie Fund is here for that too. The Brodie Fund knows that they are not just pets, but they are family. For more information, visit thebrodiefund.org.
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OUR NEIGHBORS WHO NEED OUR HELP STORY CATHY PADILLA
Mel O’Neal (in Jets Jersey), Kason Jackson (former youth member, now school teacher and YMCA Volunteer), Ashley Biddle Clerical Assistant (Black shirt #23) and Roxanne Chase Program Coordinator (Orange shirt with mask on top of her head)
When I was told to do a story on the youth outreach program at the Freehold YMCA I immediately thought of the expansive location on East Freehold Road, officially called the YMCA of Western Monmouth County. If you’ve been there, you know it’s a great facility with a gym, pools, weight rooms, classrooms, offices – everything you think of when you think ‘fitness club’. But what I didn’t know, and you may not know either, is there is another YMCA in Freehold. Across town in the Boro, there is a smaller, more modest location, with a dedicated staff who are very sincere in connecting with the youth in the area in the most positive way. It’s the Freehold Boro YMCA Community Center, and it’s not a fitness center - but it does have a story worth telling. Housed in a former rug mill, the Boro Y does not have a gym, pool, or fitness center. It opened seventeen years ago as a satellite of the Western Monmouth location and is run by Executive Branch Director Mel O’Neal, a dedicated and passionate man committed to changing lives at the center he refers to as a mission. Shoni Hickman, assistant director, Roxanne Chase, program coordinator, and Ashley Biddle, clerical assistant, run the center with Mel with the help of volunteers and the kindness and generosity of donors. And their purpose? Help youth and the community however and wherever they can. A conversation with Mel reveals how much the center is the focus of his life and how much need exists. He explains the irony of the center being housed in the rug mill, how the mill closing in the late 1970s caused an economic crisis 54
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in the Boro, and how the immediate community is still recovering. The dreams and hopes of the area children fuel the focus of the YMCA staff and volunteers, and they exhibit unyielding hope in making a difference. “We give inspiration and guidance to a youthful population who is depending on us without even realizing they’re depending on us,” Mel shares. “We rely on people who are genuine and sincere about helping youth become the best versions of themselves.” Help comes by way of after school programs focused on homework first and then activities to keep the kids off the street and engaged in positive behaviors. Basketball, ping pong, chess, and golf are coupled with literacy, community service, a model UN program, youth and government, and an Achiever’s Club dedicated to college preparedness. Helping the children grow into well-rounded, educated, caring adults is the underlying purpose in every program. The center is always looking for funding, but it’s also in need of volunteers to help run the many programs. But it’s not just about serving the community or providing a place for at-risk youth. Mel sees himself in the youth that he serves and explains that the YMCA youth, staff, and volunteers are a family; a bonded group of people brought together to help a population of youth not only survive, but thrive. One of the needs provided is a gift for each child at Christmas to ensure that the Y’s youth members know that the YMCA sincerely cares. What struck me most, perhaps a result of my own naiveté, is that
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in the heart of Monmouth County, right next door to some of the most affluent neighborhoods, there are kids struggling with hunger, poverty, and a lack of basic needs. The stories Mel shared are sad to retell, and heartbreaking to know. Perhaps the most poignant was of a young man brought to the center by the local police because they didn’t know where else to take him. His mother, who desired a better life for her son and stressed the importance of education, was in a fatal car accident and the police brought the young man to Mel at the YMCA due to Mel’s relationship with the young man and his family. Mel made arrangements at home for the young man until the grandparent who lived out-of-state could be reached. Now when I drive through Freehold on my way to the mall, or am out with friends enjoying cocktails on Main Street, I can’t help but think of the Freehold Boro YMCA and all that is being done to literally save lives and give hope and a future to the many young people who pass through the doors of the center. I worry about the poverty in Africa, and support the efforts in Haiti and other third world countries never having realized something similar is happening a few blocks from where I shop and dine, and only a few miles from where I live. Eye-opening and humbling, a mission of hope has been quietly doing its best for the past seventeen years and most of us didn’t even know it was there or that it is so needed. If you would like more information, or are in a position to help financially or with the gift of your time, please contact Mel at 732.845.5273 or email him at moneal@ymcanj.org.
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Phoenix Productions Turns 30 STORY CATHY PADILLA
MANY PERFORMERS, whether internationally known or local, share how the feedback of a live crowd is the most rewarding; that the call of the theatre stage is hard to resist. Phoenix Productions, a nonprofit community theatre organization staffed almost entirely by volunteers, has been providing quality theatrical experiences on both sides of the footlights in Monmouth County for 30 years. To celebrate its third decade, Phoenix will perform an evening of music and memories on February 24, 2018 at the Count Basie Theatre. While most community theatre groups operate in church basements or gymnasiums, Phoenix has had the advantage of performing in professional theatres on professional stages. By entertaining audiences and giving growth and educational opportunities to actors, Phoenix has taken its allvolunteer casts and created a unique and rewarding experience for both the performers and those being entertained. What started as a one-time show at Christian Brother’s Academy in Lincroft morphed into a troupe that would include such notable alumni as Georgi James, who played Pepper in the Broadway production of Annie; Jared Gertner, who played Elder Cunningham in the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon; and Jenny Hill, who appeared on Broadway in Spamalot and Something Rotten. “A group of us got together back in 1988 with a simple goal, let’s do a show!” says Tom Martini, chairman of the board of Phoenix Productions. “We had no longterm plan beyond that summer. But the next summer we did another show, 60
and the next summer, and the next. Sometime in the mid-90s we realized we were a real company and started to look much further down the road.” By 1990 the group had moved to Red Bank and within a few years more the centerpiece of their activities would emerge, the “Broadway in the ‘burbs’” series of four, full-scale musicals performed each year on the Count Basie stage. But the mission became education as well as entertainment, and a few years back the group moved into their 10,000 square foot Phoenix Performing Arts Center instituting a year-round Arts Education Program for children and adults. “A fair number of our students are what we call pre-professionals, youngsters who intend to pursue a professional career in theatre,” says Martini. “Others are just doing it for the joy of it, singing, dancing, and acting as a pastime. Our most popular class is tap dance for beginners which routinely attracts older teens and adults who do it mainly for fun. They come from all over Monmouth County and even some from Middlesex and Ocean.” Always looking for more ways to grow, Martini and the 15 Trustees who govern Phoenix are currently raising funds to launch a “black-box” studio theatre where smaller works and straight plays can be performed. Hoping to be operational by mid-2018, the Fuller Studio Theatre will be the largest rehearsal studio within the performing arts center and allow for more productions and smaller works that need an intimate venue. It will also allow for original and experimental works that wouldn’t make economic sense on
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the Count Basie stage. “The Fuller Studio Theatre, named for a benefactor, will create more opportunities for performers and artistic staffs, and more events for the theatre-going public,” says Martini. As the only original founding member still associated with Phoenix, Martini has fond memories of the past 30 years as well as big hopes and dreams for the future. “Every opening night, I stand at the back of the theatre,” shares Martini. “I watch the audience come in; I watch the curtain go up. And when that curtain goes down, in the midst of the applause, I am in awe of what we have accomplished. One hundred fifty shows; nearly 1000 performances…and it never gets old.” For more information on Phoenix Productions, visit phoenixredbank.com.
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CHANGING LIVES,
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STORY CATHY PADILLA
PHOTO LEFT Big Brother Joshua and Little Brother Daniel PHOTO RIGHT Big Sister Cassie and Little Sister Jordan
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and one time or another we’ve all heard about a Big Brother or Big Sister helping in the community. But if you’re like me, you’ve had little knowledge of how necessary the mentoring and services of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties (BBBS) have become, or how many opportunities there are to get involved and help. Starting in Monmouth County in 1976, the organization expanded to include Middlesex County in 2011, avoiding thousands of children. Currently there are 700 children being served with 1-to-1 mentoring with many more on the waiting list due to a lack of adult volunteers. By placing children in a quality mentoring relationship, BBBS is able to provide them with the tools they need to become competent, confident, and caring members of their community.
January was designated as National Mentoring Month, but the need children have exists every month of the year. BBBS is funded mainly through community support, meaning the agency receives little government funding. Relying on the generosity of volunteers, the agency needs: funds to recruit, screen, train, and match the volunteer mentors with a child; and volunteers to step up and make a oneyear commitment to be a mentor four to six hours per month. Because of the large number of boys on the waiting list, male mentors are especially in need.
direction.” To keep things exciting and stimulate learning and bonding, BBBS offers free activities that Bigs, Littles, and children waiting to be matched can attend. The activities are usually on a monthly basis and include parties, cooking classes, and career exploration. The Beyond School Walls program has Monmouth University students and employees of Monmouth Medical Center mentoring Asbury Park High School students. Sessions are every other week and expose the high school students to both college and career opportunities.
“We are changing our community for “Our program is life-changing for the better – one child at a time,” says both the child and their Big,” says Bull. Marybeth Bull, director of development “The child’s self-esteem, grades, and for the BBBS. “The kids who are being relationships often improve and they mentored are less likely to engage in can see success in their future. The risky behaviors such as tobacco, drug, Bigs get to see life through the eyes of a and alcohol use, and are more likely to child again and feel good about making avoid violence. Instead, they feel more a positive impact on a young life.” confident, do better in school, and To learn more, or to get involved, visit know that they have a friend in their Big Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & with an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean Middlesex Counties at bbbsmmc.org. on, and who pushes them in the right
NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB PLAN WINTER EVENTS The Newcomers and Neighbors club will be holding its next meeting on February 8, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Colts Neck Firehouse #2. Members will wear red to celebrate Valentine’s Day while enjoying holiday refreshments and the annual “Game Day” party. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
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The Newcomers and Neighbors Club is open to any new or longtime resident of Monmouth County and surrounding areas. The club provides a social network for members and offers many different activities throughout each month. For information on the club, call 732.577.0875 or 732.530.9543.
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"The Arc of Monmouth’s history began in 1949 when a group of parents came together to find a way to provide services for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities when no such services existed."
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THE ARC OF MONMOUTH The Arc of Monmouth offers support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) as they learn to live, work, and participate in their communities. Proceeds from fundraisers held during the year benefit The Arc of Monmouth’s many programs. These programs include residential services, supported employment, behavioral healthcare, continuing education, family supports, and recreation. One of The Arc of Monmouth’s largest annual fundraisers is “Step Up for The Arc – A Walk & 5K” event to be held April 14, 2018 on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Registration for the event and the after-party will both be held inside Convention Hall. Walker/ runner fee is $25 for ages 13 and up; walker/runner fee is $10 for ages 8 to 12. Children under 8 are free. Participants can also make a $50 donation in honor or in memory of a loved one and a customized yellow pennant, which will feature the person’s name, will be displayed at the event. Sponsorships are also available from $200 up to $10,000. Depending on the amount donated, each of the sponsorships receives a special benefit, such as name, logo and link on The Arc of Monmouth website; business/name printed on sign on the boardwalk; and priority location
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for vending tables. Whether an Event Sponsor; Premier Sponsor; Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal Sponsor; 5k Sponsor; Boardwalk or Community Sponsor each one will greatly benefit The Arc of Monmouth’s Walk & 5K event!
prizes will be a pinball machine for your home. Rob Ilvento, the owner of the Silverball Museum was the honoree for The Arc of Monmouth Winter Glow Gala held in December. For more details, go to silverballmuseum.com.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; the 5K Race begins at 9:00 a.m.; registration opens for the Walk at 10:00 a.m. and the Walk begins at 11:00 a.m. So plan to come early for bagels and coffee in the morning and stay for the bestever after-party, which will feature live music, carnival games, ice cream, plus hot dogs, sausage and peppers, and homemade chicken soup provided by the lodges of the 17th Masonic District. Visit arcofmonmouth.org/walk for more information about registration, sponsorships, joining an existing team or starting a new team.
The Arc of Monmouth’s history began in 1949 when a group of parents came together to find a way to provide services for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities when no such services existed. The first meeting was at Red Bank Borough Hall and what emerged from that meeting has evolved into a large and growing agency now known as The Arc of Monmouth. According to its website, The Arc of Monmouth serves over 1,600 individuals in 20 locations throughout 7 JockeyMonmouth Terrace, Colts NeckCounty, Jockey Terrace, vocational, Colts Neck and providing 7employment, $1,479,000 $1,479,000 7 Jockey Terrace, adult Colts Neck educational services, training, community living$1,479,000 programs, behavioral health care, social services and an abundance of enriching recreational activities. Thanks to the training these individuals receive at The Arc of Monmouth, many individuals are now working in the community, paying taxes andFox feeling a new 23 Gallant Road, Tinton Fallssense 23 Gallant Fox Road, of accomplishment and Tinton pride.Falls Others $819,000 $819,000 reside in23apartments or Tinton groupFalls homes Gallant Fox Road, with assistance $819,000 from The Arc of Monmouth, and hundreds participate each year in recreational activities.
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Manasquan Plunge to Benefit LADACIN Network
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Supporters of LADACIN Network, a local nonprofit, faced a cold dip in the Atlantic to enhance the lives of people with disabilities at the 10th Annual LADACIN Plunge at Main Beach in Manasquan on January 13, 2018. The event was held to support LADACIN’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services for over 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays living in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The event raised over $80,000 this year for a total of $823,000 in 10 years.
Joseph Russell, Jr. of Manasquan, Shareholder and Chair of the Family Law Department at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P. A., Eatontown and Woodbridge, founded and coordinated the event. His cousin Elizabeth “Liz” Hartnett is a client of LADACIN Network, and has inspired his involvement in supporting the Agency. Liz’s father, J. Michael Hartnett, was a long-time Agency Board member and advocate for people with disabilities.
Participants were led to the beach by a US Marine Corps Color Guard and the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of Belmar to take the plunge, and 95.9 WRAT was there to broadcast from the event. Despite choppy water, 150 brave souls ran into the ocean. Post-plunge festivities included a buffet lunch provided by Leggett’s, a 50/50 raffle and a costume contest. Prizes were awarded to the top three individuals/teams who displayed the most creative costumes.
Leggett’s Sand Bar & Restaurant in Manasquan hosted the event, as they have for the past nine years.
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Colts Neck First Aid Squad Cadets Commit to Division 1 Colleges Colts Neck First Aid Squad is proud to announce that two of its Cadets – Lauren Feaster (Senior) and Reece Horneck (Junior) – have both committed to Division 1 colleges. Lauren is committed to Monmouth University to play soccer and she is also a varsity basketball and track athlete at Colts Neck High School. Reece is committed to Rutgers New Brunswick to play baseball, which he also plays at the varsity level for Colts Neck. Despite the demanding schedule of both athletes with traveling out of state for their respective sport, and the constant practice to enhance their skills, Lauren and Reece are top responding members of the First Aid Squad. Both cadets are also members of the National Honor Society. For them, the First Aid Squad has been an important way to help others. The First Aid Squad wishes them the best luck and success for their futures. The Colts Neck First Aid Squad strongly encourages other teens (15+) to join and aid the lives of the citizens of Colts Neck. Visit coltsneckfirstaidsquad.org for more information.
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THE HOLMDEL CREATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATION, a parent run group supporting theater, music, art, dance, photography, and television production classes for all four Holmdel schools, is proud to invite high school students and adult community members to enjoy an evening of comedy with Manhattan comedians on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Holmdel High School. Emmy award-winning writer Josh Gondelman from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver will headline the evening. He has appeared on Conan, his album Physical Whisper can be found on iTunes, and Spotify and you can catch him weekly at Manhattan’s Comedy Cellar. He will be joined by fellow comedians Alise Morales, Colby Smith and Mary Kate Doherty. Alise Morales can be found doing improv every week on UCB house team Zaddy, has appeared on Difficult People and is the head writer for the Betches ‘Sup. Colby Smith is the host of Young Person’s Radio on Radio Free Brooklyn and is the host of the monthly standup show New Bits. Mary Kate Doherty has performed standup & improv at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, Reckless, and People’s Improv Theaters. The evening’s emcee will be Holmdel High School Alumnus Matt Strickland, writer/producer of MTV’s 420 Theater and the host of the monthly I’d Rather Be Weird Than Good Variety Hour. Mark your calendars for a laugh-filled evening. Tickets may be purchased at holmdelparents.org.
The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 7th Annual Butterfly Ball
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ON SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Spring Lake Golf Club in Spring Lake, guests will gather for The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s much anticipated 7th Annual Butterfly Ball, “The Fabulous Forties!” This fun-filled event provides an opportunity for attendees to enjoy an evening of fine food, drink and entertainment, while raising funds for and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in New Jersey. The Ed Conte Orchestra will provide the music along with the entertainment of The Rat Pack. Guests will be able to bid on many fun and unique auction items. Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO stated, “This is an evening not to be missed. We have many exciting things planned for the Ball. Our guests will be transported back in time to enjoy all the fun of the Fabulous Forties. The Butterfly Ball serves as our largest fundraiser of the year to raise money for the many, many children we assist throughout New Jersey.” The goal of The Ashley Lauren Foundation is to ease the journey when pediatric cancer is diagnosed by providing Direct Financial Assistance (household bills, medications not paid through medical insurance, traveling expenses to and from hospitals, funeral expenses, etc.); Material Assistance (food, clothing, household items); Emotional Support (for the entire family); Seasonal Parties for the Children and their families (Spring Party at the Boardwalk, Summerfest, Harvest Party, Holiday Party); Advocacy; “Making Dreams Come True” Program; Birthday Brigade (gifts, cake, balloons delivered personally to each child); Special Outings; Hospital Parties; Holiday Gifts for the Children and anything else that is needed to make their lives easier and bring smiles to their faces. More details will be coming soon! Sponsorships and other ways to support this fabulous event are available at ashleylaurenfoundation.org.
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February 13, 2018 4:00 to 6:00pm Conover Road Primary Cafeteria Join The Colts Neck Township Education Association to Support Local Charities THE EVENT INCLUDES MANY VALENTINE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS: • Designing Cards for Police/Firemen
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Dinner & Hot Chocolate Served Bring Your Family & Friends for a Fun Time Donation of the following items will be collected at the door: Non-perishable food items
RSVP's are appreciated, but not necessary to attend, contact londono@ coltsneckschools.org for more information or to rsvp.
You Can’t Rush a Cat Wednesday, February 7th at 4:00 p.m. Listen to this heartwarming story by Karleen Bradford about a girl and her grandfather trying to tame a stray cat, then craft a cozy cat picture. Celebrate Valentine’s Day! Wednesday, February 14th at 4:00 p.m. Create a colorful card for your favorite valentine sweetheart! Read to Peaches, Our Therapy Dog Wednesday, February 21st at 4:00 p.m. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves! LEGO® Storytime Club Wednesday, February 28th at 4:00 p.m. Hear a LEGO® story and build your own LEGO® creation. Save a memory of your design on Mom's or Dad’s smartphone! LEGO® bricks will be supplied. Colts Neck Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale! Friends of the Library will be holding its annual book sale on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th. There will be hundreds of books and movies to choose from – children’s, novels, how-to’s, gardening, cooking and much more! Volunteers are needed (book sorters, cashiers, and helpers needed before and during the sale). This is a great opportunity for teen community service hours, volunteers are needed. The Library will be closed on Monday, February 19th for President’s Day Colts Neck Library is located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck and can be reached at 732.431.5656. All programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook – Colts Neck Friends of The Library.
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Who needs a holiday to celebrate an emotion we should express every day for the important significant person in our lives… or perhaps persons? It should be one of the top priorities of the day to share your love and sentiment with those closest to your heart! For those of us who seem to get caught up in the day to day functions of life, allowing that wonderful feeling or expression slip through the day without mention, let’s take a moment of gratitude for Valentine’s Day. Of course letting him or her know that you love them should not require a holiday, but it’s nice to know that every February 14th we get a chance to express our love. How cool is that? A holiday set aside solely for the soulmate who completes you… your Valentine, if you will. This year, celebrate this Valentine’s Day with the ultimate symbol or should we say symbols of love with the Forevermark Diamond Tribute Collection, a new collection featuring elegant designs with multiple Forevermark diamonds. Perfect for symbolizing the distinct traits of the woman you adore. Begin your collection with stackable rings or dazzle her with the top trend of layering diamonds with necklaces or earrings. Every look showing a rare and beautiful Forevermark diamond for each unique quality she has.
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CILU Presentation on Affordable Housing in Holmdel On February 19, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., Citizens for Informed Use (CILU) will have a presentation on affordable housing issues facing Holmdel. Holmdel’s proposed response to the thirdround prospective need obligation will be discussed, including proposed sites around town for new housing developments. This presentation will take place at the Holmdel Senior/ Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road. CILU events are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Jenni Blumenthal at 732.264.8482 or jblumenthal@comcast.net.
The Holmdel Historical Society (HHS) is seeking help from a structural engineer to draw up a foundation plan for the Old St. Catherine’s Church. This year, the HHS is concentrating on solidifying the foundation and the first step will be the plans. ___________________ Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Peter Maneri, HHS President at 732.768.7583 or visit holmdelhistoricalsociety.org for more information.
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Left to right: Elizabeth Wright (Fair Haven), Aarya Doshi (Hazlet), Michael Gao (Holmdel), Alex Mitchell (Red Bank), Justin Weber (Middletown), Robert Schweikert (Atlantic Highlands), Thibaut Fabricant (Red Bank), Molly Jain (Red Bank).
Congratulations to the Oak Hill Academy Math team for winning the St. Joseph (Metuchen, NJ) High School Mathematics Competition that was held on January 13, 2018! Mrs. Palamara took a group of eight 7th & 8th graders up to the High School in Metuchen for Oak Hill’s third annual trip to the Middlesex County High School’s competition. The team consisted of five eighth graders: Aarya Doshi (Hazlet), Justin Weber (Middletown), Molly Jain (Red Bank), Elizabeth Wright (Fair Haven), and Alex Mitchell (Red Bank); and three seventh graders: Michael Gao (Holmdel), Robert Schweikert (Atlantic Highlands), and Thibaut Fabricant (Red Bank). After all of the scores were tabulated, our private school from Monmouth County, Oak Hill Academy, emerged victorious as the Champion amongst all competing schools. Congratulations were also in order on the individual side as Michael Gao and Robert Schweikert were the top overall finishers; Alex Mitchell finished 5th place, and 7th grader, Thibaut Fabricant, secured the 10th place award. This was especially impressive, considering 160 students were in the competition from a total of 14 schools.
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Early in November, the residents of Holmdel were invited to the ribbon-cutting and tour of the 18,000 square-foot Holmdel Library and Learning Center housed within Somerset Development’s Bell Works. Designed by Arcari + Iovino Architects, the new library includes a variety of educational components, in addition to an 80-seat meeting room, and state-of-the-art technology.
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The library was built as part of a $1.7 million agreement between Holmdel Township and Somerset Development, with Somerset providing $1 million toward the project. To connect Holmdel High School to Bell Works, a sidewalk is being constructed along Crawfords Corner Road spanning the one-mile distance. Bell Works tenants will receive a guest pass to use the library; New Jersey residents are eligible to apply for a free internet pass to access all online materials; and residents of Holmdel will have borrowing privileges as well as access to online resources with their library card.
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The new library also boasts: an exhibit honoring Bell Labs, AT&T, and the history of Holmdel Township; free, on-line access to digital research and reference tools; subscription-based resources for law, medicine, arts, entertainment, employment, grants, and politics; multiple meeting and conference rooms; a lounge and charging stations; access to more than 100 magazines; and a dedicated children and teen wing. What a wonderful addition to our local community!
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