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JOSEPH CASOLA

CAR OLYN BU RT NI C K

creative director LOR I D ON NE LLY

Opens Fox Hollow Vineyards

graphic designers

ER ICA PA R K E R OLIVIA MA ZA NE C S H ER R I GA R C I A

photography MELISSA AMORELLI PHOTOGRAPHY KIM LEVIN P H OTOG R A PHY

general manager MAR IA CO NNOR S

contributing editors S U SAN M U R PHY S H ANNA P O LI G NONE H OP E DANI E LS CAR R IE FA LC ONE

advertising LILIANN PA R AS

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34th Annual Red Cross Gala

Local Business Group's Event

a Rousing Success at Trump National Golf Course

monthly features 70 pet celebrities 42 the perfect gift:

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ABOUT OUR FEATURE With family roots that extend back more than 200 years, Casola is a well-known name in Holmdel and surrounding towns as a multi-generational farm family. Expanding the family farming business to include wine-making, Joseph Casola has opened Fox Hollow Vineyards - Monmouth County’s newest vineyard where all of the grapes are grown, harvested, and hand-tended locally. So put this on your day trip to-do list –it will be well worth it! (Page 39)

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'Weekend in Old Monmouth’ Tour Returns

Fees waived for visitors at 49 historical sites on May 6 and 7

HomeServices of America® Announces the Acquisition of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate Acquisition strengthens HomeServices’ presence in the Tri State residential real estate market

HomeServices of America., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, today

announced the acquisition of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, a recognized leader in the New Jersey residential real estate market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Gloria Nilson & Co.

Real Estate serves Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania with more than 730 sales associates in 25 offices located in Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer, For the second year, the Montrose School House in Colts Neck will be on the ‘Weekend in Old Monmouth’ tour held on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, allowing visitors to view what a school house looked like in times gone past.

The annual ‘Weekend in Old Monmouth’ returns with 49 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 and from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. ‘Weekend in Old Monmouth’ is a wonderful event for anyone interested in our rich history and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission, coordinator of the weekend event. “For two days the entrance fees at these historic gems are waived providing special access to all those who wish to enjoy all there is to offer in Historic Monmouth County” The sites on the tour are generally operated independently. In addition to the waived fees, the hours of operation are all the same for the two days. The self-guided tour also has recommended routes that guide history buffs travel by foot, bicycle or car to the various locations. So, start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the County's website at www.visitmonmouth.com. The annual ‘Weekend in Old Monmouth’ tour is coordinated by the Monmouth County Historical Commission (Historical Commission). The Historical Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the County's rich historic heritage. As advocates for the preservation of historic properties, sites and projects, the Commission encourages citizens to be involved as well.

Middlesex, Bucks and Morris counties. In 2016, the brokerage company closed more than 3,700 units and nearly $1.5 billion in sales volume.

Established in 1977, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate is one of New Jersey’s

leading real estate companies well known for its luxury representation and commitment to providing its agents and clients with the highest level of personalized customer service, local expertise, and resources. Dick Schlott, chairman, is among real estate’s most recognized leaders, and is known for his industry experience as well as his extensive community involvement and contributions. Schlott, together with president Pat Bell, will continue to lead Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estates’s strategic planning and growth initiatives as well as manage the company’s day-to-day operations.

“Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate is a premier company with excellent

brand recognition, dedicated sales leadership, and talented agents,” said Ron Peltier, HomeServices’ chairman and CEO. “Their culture of service, integrity and community involvement closely aligns with our corporate vision and our emphasis on customer value and results.”

“We are proud to be part of the HomeServices of America family,” said

Schlott. “We are joining an outstanding organization not only known for its exceptional strength and stability but one that shares our commitment to delivering the highest levels of personalized service and support making this transaction a win/win for our clients, agents, and employees.”

“This is an important transaction for HomeServices and we are looking

forward to having Dick, Pat, and their team join the HomeServices family,” Peltier said.

Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate joins Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate

and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties as the third company in the Tri State region to join the HomeServices family of companies this year. HomeServices’ Northeast regional footprint also includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and Westchester Properties and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors®.

Nationally, with this transaction, HomeServices has nearly 30,000

real estate professionals operating in nearly 600 offices across 28 states. In 2016, the company’s associates facilitated more than $94 billion in residential real estate sales.

Gloria Nilson & Company is still #1 in Monmouth County for First Quarter 2017!* T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E . W O R L D W I D E . T H E B R A N D T H AT D E F I N E S L U X U R Y R E A L E S TAT E . W O R L D W I D E .

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‘MADE IN MONMOUTH’ WAS A MAMMOTH SUCCESS

HFEE to Host 3rd Annual Run/Walk at Bell Works

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(HFEE) for its 3rd annual 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Fun Run on June 4, 2017 at the historic Bell Works in the heart of Holmdel. This year's race is sure to be another fun community event and will help raise money to fund the revolutionary Music Innovation Lab to be located in Satz School. Only runners and walkers registered by May 20, 2017 will get a race shirt, so be sure to register early!

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time for traffic and registration. If you have any questions about this race, contact the race director at HFEE5k@gmail. Left to right: Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Freeholder-Deputy Director John P. Curley, Freeholder-Director Lillian G. Burry, Freeholder Tom Arnone and Monmouth University President Grey J. Dimenna.

The sixth annual ‘Made In Monmouth’ expo was a colossal success for 260 vendors who displayed and sold their locallymade products to thousands of shoppers at the OceanFirst Bank Center at Monmouth University in early April. “An enormous thank you to the more than 5,000 shoppers who sampled and purchased quality goods and products from Monmouth County vendors and business,” said Freeholder Tom Arnone, liaison to the County’s Division of Economic Development. “‘Made in Monmouth’ continues to grow in vendors offerings and shopping participation. The number of merchants has increased because we continue to use all the floor space available to give vendors a chance to participate. Everyone enjoyed the day whether they were buying or selling.” Products showcased at the expo included jewelry, furniture, flowers, wine, natural foods, books, handmade glass, cosmetics, flags, chocolates, tea, woodwork and much more. “This event is a chance to promote our local economy which gives businesses the incentive to keep expanding and creating jobs,” explained Arnone. “‘Made in Monmouth’ is a perfect setting that builds awareness of the excellent products offered by companies in our County.” “If you are interested in shopping locally, be sure to download the MIM directory,” said Arnone. “All of the vendors are listed along with product descriptions, photos and contact information.” The link to the directory is co.monmouth.nj.us/page. aspx?ID=3979. Made in Monmouth is organized by the Grow Monmouth team within the County’s Division of Economic Development. Grow Monmouth officials meet regularly with business, civic and government leaders to provide state-of-the-art information services. It has become a major public-private project to create and preserve jobs in Monmouth County.

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The Newcomers and Neighbors Club will hold its spring

luncheon on May 11, 2017 at Buona Sera in Red Bank. Festivities will begin at 12:00 noon with a cocktail hour followed by a five course meal. Entertainment will be provided by numerologist Michael Fierro. For a reservation, call 732.343.3586. Cost per ticket is $55.

The luncheon is the last major event of the year. General

meetings will resume in September 2017. However, many of the activity groups continue to meet through June, taking only two months break in the summer.

The Newcomers and Neighbors Club was founded in 1971

by Colts Neck resident Louise Martorana. Louise held the first meetings in her kitchen, but meetings soon became quite popular, and the turnout was so large that they had to be moved to the Presbyterian Church. Since then, the meetings have been held in many different venues and are now held at the Conover Road Firehouse #2.

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SALT CREEK GRILLE’S 14TH ANNUAL WINE & MARTINI TASTING

Raised Over $90,000 for 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. & Reached the $1 Million Mark in Total Funds Raised For Local Charities

Steve Bidgood, co-owner Salt Creek Grille; Carol Stillwell, 180 Trustee & Sponsor; Susan Kyrillos, Former 180 Trustee; Tom Widener, 180 Trustee - Photo credit: 180 Turning Lives Around

The Salt Creek Grille’s 14th Annual

Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser held on April 6 raised over $90,000 in funds for 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc., a not-forprofit organization providing services to individuals and their families affected by domestic violence. Salt Creek Grille also reached its $1 million mark in total funds raised for local charities through the annual event which began in 2004 to celebrate the restaurant’s 5th anniversary.

“One restaurant, one million dollars in

donated funds to our local charities!” said Steve Bidgood, co-owner Salt Creek Grille and well-known local philanthropist. “We are happy to help! And I thank my vendors, the sponsors, friends and employees who Ed and Eileen Sullivan, Allied Beverage - Photo credit: Karen J Irvine

helped make this possible! Salt Creek has supported dozens of charities with missions supporting children’s needs. This event will support 180’s children’s art therapy program, Amanda’s Easel. We commend the work 180 is doing to help victims and their children cope with the trauma caused by domestic violence and we are happy to do our part to support the organization’s great work.” and

Terra cotta pots planted with succulents painted

children

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Anna Diaz White, Executive Director 180, Jim & Robin Fitzmaurice, Two River Community Bank - Photo credit: 180 Turning Lives Around

Amanda’s Easel Creative Arts Therapy

vendors poured premium wines and spirits

Program served as colorful and meaningful

to taste, while Sickles Market, Little Silver,

centerpieces on tabletops. To thank Bidgood

provided a cheese table and Lusty Lobster,

for his generous contributions, Anna Diaz-

Highlands, a raw bar. Live music was

White, 180’s Executive Director and Lynn

provided by The Bobby Boyd Trio and the

Lucarelli, Development Director, presented

live auction was overseen by the event’s

auctioneer, NJ 101.5’s Big Joe Henry.

framed

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piece

that

included a child’s rendition of the entrance

to 180’s safe house – an emergency shelter

event: 2016 Michael’s Feat; 2015 Kortney

located here in Monmouth County which

Rose Foundation; 2014 Hope For Children

houses those fleeing domestic abuse.

Foundation; 2013 Big Brothers Big Sisters;

The sold out event was sponsored by

2012 Count Basie Performing Arts Academy;

Two River Community Bank, the premiere,

2011 Community YMCA; 2010 K. Hovnanian

exclusive “Presenting Sponsor”, Stillwell-

Children’s

Hansen,

Group,

Parker Family Health Center; 2008 Kidz

Withum Wealth Management, Mariners

Kare (Monmouth Medical Center); 2007

Wealth Advisors, Newport Capital Group,

SPUR; 2006 COSAC; 2005 Juvenile Diabetes

Cornerstone Global Commodities, Riverview

Research

Medical Center, VirginaTesi Design, Inc.,

Sclerosis.

Inc.,

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Past charities that benefitted from the

Hospital

Foundation;

(Meridian);

2004

2009

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Richard and Ana Blank, New Jersey Natural Gas and an anonymous donor.

The event is made possible through

donations made by Salt Creek Grille and its vendors and local businesses providing sumptuous amounts of food, wine and services. As in past years, several wine

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to him with all the paper work so “we” could make a final decision. He gave me his cell number and his email address and invited me to call if I had any questions. I was charged $75 and would happily have paid twice as much (theoretically anyway). This didn’t seem like a man desperate for new clients. So why did he bother? – I actually asked him. He said three things – “I love what I do, I like to service local clientele,

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the one I will tell all my friends and clients about? Do you see where I’m going with this? One of the psychologies I see as a financial advisor, managing money and future-proofing families, is that if you want your personal and business relationships to be “forever”, just being competent and getting “decent returns on investment” both with portfolios and relationships isn’t enough – you need to go deeper! The Ah-Ha moment is when you find that it’s not about YOU, and you really have to really LISTEN to their needs (if you fake it – they’ll know) and sincerely care about your FIRST DEGREE

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Remember the Golden Rule… Keep it Safe & Keep it Simple. —Greg Gregory Calderaro is the Managing Director and a consulting advisor at Colts Neck Financial servicing clients locally and nationally and can be reached for comment at Gregory.Calderaro@LPL.com Each month, we attempt to serve worthwhile words – life, business and fiscally motivational mindshare. Throughout history, “The Table” symbolically represents a center of ideas, spirituality, discussion and education. Our “Table” setting follows this theme for friends and readers.

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Excellent Service With, and For, a Smile Smile Works Dental Center is joining the bustling Bell Works Building in Holmdel this summer. Bell Works, once America’s most innovative laboratory, has been turned into a new-urban oasis of business meets living. As part of Building #4, Dr. Andrew Whiteman and Dr. Brian

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When Bell Telephone moved operations out of Manhattan, Bell Labs

in Holmdel was created as a new research and development facility. The size of three football fields, the vast complex was constructed in 1962 by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen who is most famous as the designer of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Center. Saarinen died a year before the three-year project ended and six years before the six story building of

Leung will continue their commitment to individualized patient attention and strive to provide personalized oral health care tailored for unique dental needs and goals. Specializing in the latest technology in general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, and sleep dentistry, the staff at Smile Works strives to create a stress-free and comfortable dental experience. “Dr. Leung and I share a love for progressive dentistry,” Dr. Whiteman says. “We also fell in love with the history and feeling one gets when entering the new Bell Works Building.”

mirrored glass would be named Laboratory of the Year by R&D Magazine.

Dr. Whiteman grew up in Holmdel and followed in his

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technological advancements like microwaves, modems, the transistor, and the development of satellite and fiber optic communications. One researcher, Steven Chu, went on to receive the 1997 Nobel Prize for his work using laser light to trap and cool atoms. Two others, Arno Penzias and Robert Wilson, received their Nobel Prizes for the Holmdel Horn Antenna, credited with enabling the formation of the Big Bang theory. Arthur Schawlow and Charles Townes invented the laser at Bell Labs in 1958.

closely under the famous Dr. Norman Cranin. He graduated this program with advanced training in Implant Dentistry, Trauma Care, TMJ, Sleep Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Sedation Dentistry. Dr. Leung, who currently lives in Holmdel, obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. To combine his knowledge of physics and mechanics with dentistry, he decided to specialize in the field of orthodontics.

The 473-acre property underwent two building additions that

Following dental school, Dr. Leung completed a three-year

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changes were in ownership. Bell Telephone became AT&T, then Lucent,

Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Leung is proud to combine his

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current Bell Works – a mixed-use, urban-style destination unlike anything in suburbia. Bell Works is planned as a ‘knowledge center’ that caters to Wall Street, pharmaceutical firms and other sectors while expecting to draw an estimated 600,000 visitors to the site annually.

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Calling All Owners of Historic Holmdel Homes for Annual Historic House Tour The organizers of the second annual Historic Holmdel House Tour are putting out the call early for owners of historic homes and other historical properties in Holmdel who would like to showcase their property in this year’s guided tour. Scheduled for December 2, 2017, the Historic Holmdel House Tour gives those from around the area, as well as visitors from out of state, the unique chance to revel in the delight of antiquated homes and other private old landmarks, on an intimate tour throughout one of the oldest sites of European settlement in the Garden State dating back to the 1600s. Last year’s inaugural tour kicked off with such significant historical properties as the 300-plus year-old private Georgian-Federalist style residence, the Samuel Ogbourne House; the Kouvenhoven House, built in 1699; Dr Robert Woodruff Cooke’s medical office; and the Holmdel Communiy United Church of Christ, built in 1705. Holmdel residents looking to open up their own historical homes for this special Christmastime guided tour can reach out directly to Holmdel Historical Society Vice President Sylvia Allen at

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Cheers to Summer! Benefits Catholic Charities Programs in Monmouth County The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities will kick off the coming season with Cheers to Summer! - an event that raises funds for programs benefitting hundreds of individuals and families throughout Monmouth County. Cheers to Summer! will take place on May 25, 2017 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club. The popular evening features cocktails and dinner, dancing to the Paul Marino Band, a gift auction and mega 50/50 raffle. Attire is country club casual; no jackets required. Tickets to Cheers to Summer! are $125 and can be purchased online at catholiccharitiestrenton.org or by calling Jennifer Leip at 609.394.5181, ext. 1137. Event co-chairs Valarie DeFelice of Spring Lake and Barbara Willis of Avon explain that the evening, at the start of Memorial Day Weekend, is the perfect way to commence the summer season. “Our guests look forward to this fun evening, especially because it benefits vital Catholic Charities programs in Monmouth County,” said DeFelice. Each year hundreds of Monmouth County residents benefit from the support of Catholic Charities. Assistance is provided regardless of religious affiliation. Programs in Monmouth County include: Beacon House, a transitional group home for youth ages 16-21; Family Growth providing treatment for children who have been victim of abuse; Linkages, a transitional housing program for families who might otherwise be homeless; Monmouth Counseling providing counseling services for children and families in cooperation with Monmouth University; and Project FREE an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adults. Event underwriters are Circle BMW and Peter and Mary Ellen Griffin of Colts Neck. Ray Catena Family of Dealerships is a major sponsor. Other sponsors to date are: The Sylvia Family of Oakhurst, Michael and Ellen Brogan of Manalapan, Brian and Mary Ellen Bur-

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Park System to Host Creative Arts & Music Festival The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts & Music Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Thompson Park in Lincroft. This juried arts festival features specially selected artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; works of pottery, photography, jewelry, paintings and other mediums. See artwork from: Arbee2Designs LLC, B&C Ceramics, Carolyn Roche Designs & Kate Grady Stained Glass, Demetrius Fine Art & Co, Dream Trader Jewelry, Frank Parisi Photography, Grace Modla Studios, Green Boots Studio, JMK Jewelry, Kate Eggleston, Lisa C. Budd, Mary Leather & Katie Stone, Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baskets, MaryAnn Goodwin, Mike Scherfen Watercolors, Nell Ryan, Petal & Stone, Quon Design LLC, Rainbow Art Glass, Ranch House Studio, Robert Edelhauser, Robert Raia Photography, Shiny Happy Dangles, Shrewsbury River Copperworks, Sun River Arts, The Bumble Bead, Tyler Nunnally-Duck Photography, Vogler Photography, and Wells Leather Besides the artwork, visitors will enjoy live music and art activities including demonstrations and a plein air painting competition. Admission and parking for the festival are also free. For more information about the Creative Arts & Music Festival, visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732.842.4000.

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CNBA’s 9th Annual Luncheon a Rousing Success! On March 21, 2017 - the CNBA held its biggest event of the year, a networking luncheon with over 240 people in attendance. Excellent food, service, and facilities were provided by Trump National Golf Club. Local businesses donated a wide variety of gift baskets that were raffled off, including two golf outings. A great time was had by all, and the large and enthusiastic crowd allowed for many new business connections to be made. The Colts Neck Business Association will be holding a card exchange on May 8, 2017 at Sun National Bank in Colts Neck from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. All attendees are encouraged to wear pink in conjunction with Hackensack Meridian Health’s “Paint the Town Pink” initiative. The Township of Colts Neck is participating in this month-long awareness campaign. General Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at the Colts Neck Library. All are welcome. Coffee and muffins are graciously provided by Perkins Restaurant. For more information about the CNBA, visit www.coltsneckbusiness.org.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I grew up in a town in New York called Brooklyn, bearing the name of Carmine Salvatore Visone. On Sundays you didn’t ask if you were going to church; you got ready and went. I couldn’t even give an excuse, or complain that it was snowing or raining too hard, because I lived right next door to the church. I could actually hear the organ music in my bedroom. It was a time when everyone treated each other like Family. We went outside to play, we got dirty, we bought chips and candy from the corner store. We played Red Light/Green Light, Kick the Can, Simon Says, Hide and Seek, Dodge Ball, Red Rover, Baseball, Stickball, Softball, and Football. I even played handball, and skully with the nuns who were my neighbors and friends… and who beat me at those games every single time. We could ride our bikes to the store, or the park, and stay all day. We ate beans and hot dogs, mac and cheese, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and my mom made pasta almost every night even though she would say pasta fagioli, lentils and pasta, or soup with noddles wasn’t really pasta. The real pasta was on Sundays, and Fridays was always pizza or fried fish. We walked or rode a bike everywhere, and never worried about safety. We never thought to lock our windows or doors at night. We had chores to do around the house, we helped clean off the table after a meal, and ate our meals as a family at a table together. Every single Sunday I ate with my grandparents, and all my aunts, uncles, and cousins, which was a tradition that we even follow now today. We weren’t AFRAID OF ANYTHING except our parents. If you fell down you would just get back up. We shared immense love for our entire family. Aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents were all one. We always shared love, laughter, and our faith. On Christmas Eve my grandfather would make us all stay awake to midnight, not to hear Santa’s bells, but to have every single person

kiss baby Jesus as he slowly placed him in the beautiful manger that sat on the mantle in the living room every year. We respected our parents, our teachers (and especially our neighbors who we called by their proper names, and who acted as our guardians in our parents' absence), the American flag, the principal, AND God. We said the Pledge of Allegiance every time we went to school. We left our houses as soon as we could in the morning and right after school till our neighbors would yell out for their children as a reminder to get in the house for the night. If one kid was called for dinner then we all knew to go home. We watched our mouths around our elders because we knew if we DISRESPECTED any adult there would be a price to pay. We had manners and respect; otherwise someone else’s parents put you in your place. I would not trade anything for the childhood we had for we had enough, and we had love, and all that made us the adults we are today. It’s these traditions and values that we carry forward in our lives today. It is these traditions and family values that we bring to our children, our grandchildren, and hopefully our great grandchildren. As a family together we use no cell phones, no texting, no computer games. We talk, we laugh, and every Sunday after church we sit for dinner, and share our lives. This is our definition of family. This is our most precious gift.

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“Lincroft Eats” Food Truck Fest will be a Feast of Food and Fun for All What better way to kick off Father’s Day weekend than to go to a Food Truck Fest? The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) is hosting its 2nd Annual “Lincroft Eats” Food Truck Festival at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. The fundraising event will be held Friday, June 16, 2017 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will have popular food trucks, craft vendors, live music, kids’ activities and a classic car show. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. The gourmet food truck line-up is sure to please palates of any age. Whether one craves a juicy burger, savory empanada, smoothie bowls, fresh seafood, specialty coffee and more there is sure to be any foodies’ favorite on the menu. What’s a festival without live music? The LVGA has a great mix of musicians taking the stage this June. Opening the show at 3:00 p.m. will be NYC-based Martin Rivas, who has cut six albums and traveled the world sharing his modern folk sound on stages in the United States, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. Performing at 4:00 p.m. is local band Kat Phunk, a band of three teenage musicians, (including Lincroft’s very own Sean Moran on keyboard). New to the music scene is DUB, a bluegrass band made up of members of the medical community, who will be opening for the headliner band of the evening, Not-On-Call. The LVGA is thrilled that Not-On-Call band members are taking a break from their busy schedules as doctors and nurses for an encore appearance.

Another highlight of the event is the Classic Car Show. Classic car owners who want to show their “pride and joy” and vie for a trophy can find the registration form at lincroftvillagegreen.org. The participants in the Classic Car Show will vote on the classic cars in six classes, based on both the year built (1992 and prior) and the category of foreign or domestic made. Space is limited to 130 cars so early registration is encouraged. The LVGA appreciates the support of its generous trophy sponsors that are featured on its website. The LVGA is accepting applications for art and craft vendors and plans to again have a variety of craft tents fill the large, open area of the Brookdale campus. If you or someone you know make unique, hand-crafted items this is a perfect venue to sell your wares! Local business owners are also invited to have a Business Information Booth. This is an opportunity to showcase your business. The cost for a craft or business booth is $40; applications can be found on the website. Business sponsorships and proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit an irrigation and beautification project at the Lincroft Village Green, free community events at the Green, and the LVGA Community Scholarships. Business owners and community members who are interested in supporting the fundraising effort can provide sponsorship at levels starting at $50. Be sure to bring your beach chair and blankets and relax. No outside food or beverage is allowed; no coolers please. Brookdale is a smoke-free and alcohol-free college campus.

Local Students Win at Garden State Film Festival Communications High School students Emily McNeill of Colts Neck and Kera McGovern of Tinton Falls, both sophomores, co-directed a short film that was selected, screened and given an award at the Garden State Film Festival in Atlantic City. The category their film was entered and awarded for was “Home Grown Student Documentary Short, High School”. Both Emily and Kera staged each shot, selected the location, prepared each of the questions and edited the film's audio and video. This film was created as an assignment for their high schools “DV” (Digital Video) club. Photo on right: Emily McNeill (left) and Kera McGovern on the red carpet at the Garden State Film Festival, where they won an award for their short film.

SHARKS’ TEETH, FOSSILS AND FUN Have fun and learn about the ancient history of Holmdel when this area was under the ocean. Friends of Holmdel Open Space will sponsor a guided fossil hunt along, and in, the Ramanessin Brook in Holmdel on June 17, 2017. You just might go home with some sharks’ teeth. The hunt will be led by a fossil expert from Poricy Park. We will meet at the Village School parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, and bring strainers for sifting. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information or questions, contact 732.671.9196 or atspang@verizon.net.

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What’s in Your Wine Cellar? NO MATTER WHAT PRICE POINT you have in mind, you are sure to find the perfect wine at Spirits Unlimited in Shrewsbury (near Trader Joe’s). Whether you are a first time visitor or a repeat client, you are in for a pleasant experience. Spirits in Shrewsbury is a family undertaking and the goals are to build strong community relationships and to offer unique wines. Frank Helmka, the owner, recently added a unique way to stay informed. Text “winespirits” to 56977 to join the Wine Club and to receive alerts about hard to find wines and special discounts. The store carries popular labels, local wines, vintages from many states, as well as wines from all over the world. Frank and store manager, Michelle Figel, also specialize in esoteric wines from smaller cult wine companies and cultivate personal relationships with the vendors. They attend wine shows and private wine tastings to constantly learn more and are always on the lookout for new, harder to find wines. Michelle has been in the business for over twenty years and impresses customers with her deep knowledge of the stock. You may see her speeding around the store, selecting wine from all different shelves to create a custom basket or fill a special order. She enjoys working with customers, all having different tastes and price ranges. Your questions and ideas are most welcomed. Be sure to take advantage of their weekly specials and also use the coupons on page 3. Once you use a coupon just one time, you are issued a VIP card which never expires. Frank, Michelle and the staff look forward to meeting you and helping you find the perfect wine.

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A Long History of Wine Making in New Jersey BEFORE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, New Jersey was creating highquality wines. In 1758, Great Britain’s Royal Society sought colonists who could produce wines that were on par with those produced by France. After several years of no takers, two prominent New Jersey residents, William Alexander of Basking Ridge and Edward Antill of Piscataway, succeeded in meeting the expectations of the judges and New Jersey wines were born. Other vineyards were established, and in the late 1800s and early 1900s New Jersey wines both flourished and failed. The most notable offering was from Master Vintner Louis Nicholas Renault. Renault purchased land in Egg Harbor and by 1870 had introduced New Jersey Champagne and gave Egg Harbor the nickname ‘Wine City’. Renault winery gained notoriety despite the failure of many other vineyards. Many of the vines transplanted from Europe succumbed to insects in the late 1800s. A few decades later, Prohibition crippled the state’s remaining wineries. Even after Prohibition was repealed, strict laws kept the wine industry from growing, particularly one law that allowed only one winery license for every one million state residents. In 1980, the state had as few as seven licensed wineries. Now the Garden State has more than 50 wineries with 80 grape varieties and more than 2,000 acres dedicated to growing. The surge began when the Farm Winery Act of 1981 abolished the prior restrictive law. Changes in regulations and research that has led to sturdier hybrid grapes has jumped New Jersey to one of the top wine producing states in the nation, with 35 new wineries opening in the past fifteen years alone. Grape hybrids are hardy, productive, and disease-resistant grape vines that are produced by pollinating one plant species with the flower of another one. The new hybrid of the two varieties is often a better vine in terms of resistance to disease, yield, and quality. A significant feature of the modern New Jersey’s wine industry is its well-supported quality-assurance scheme, introduced in 1999. Open to all wines made in the state, the Quality Wine Alliance Program (QWA) is designed to promote the kind of quality that has won New Jersey wines recognition and awards in both the national and international arenas. New Jersey vintners are also known for their collaboration and willingness to work together to overcome challenges of weather and humidity. www.CommunityMagazineNJ.com MAY 2017

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e as a family are involved in every aspect of the wine making and it’s all done by hand,” Casola says. “We grow every one of our own grapes and they become our fine wines. We hope our passion shows, and we invite folks to stop by and not only sample our wines, but sit outside and enjoy the beautiful vistas of our vineyards.” A man who loves animals and the land, as a boy Casola dreamed of having his own farm. He found growing his own vegetables and planting flowers rewarding, learning quickly that good tending resulted in abundance. But it is his love for family and bringing people together that comes through when he talks about wine-making. “I loved growing up on a farm. One of the most rewarding feelings as a child that stayed with me throughout my life was growing my own vegetables and flowers. I learned if I took good care, watered and nourished my plants, I would be rewarded with an abundance that I got to enjoy, cook with my family, and share with friends and family,” Casola says. “We had farm to table way before it became a thing. Every day my mom would cook with us with produce we grew in our home garden or from what my dad was harvesting. So growing up with all these wonderful childhood memories of the farm life, I knew that I couldn’t have an office job or commute into the City. I wanted to be outside breathing in fresh air every day.” BELOW: Frederic, a staple at Fox Hollow Vineyards.

One of five children, Casola grew up around a lot of people, family pets, and farm animals. On his parent’s farm they raised chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, cows, and horses. A visit to Fox Hollow Vineyards will often

include time with Frederic, Casola’s dog, and several rescued farm animals. “Most importantly to me growing up on a farm meant a lot of family time. We always had lots of room to play and explore. I could go to work with my dad any day I wanted to and I loved when he would plow the fields – the smell of the fresh turned over soil and playing in the cool earth with my siblings while searching for earth worms,” Casola says. “I decided that I was going to get into wine making after high school. Wine making was not something I always wanted to do. I did know I wanted to stay in agriculture and I wanted to work with my family on the farm – but I also wanted to start something new.” Casola took his love for farming and his desire to branch out in a new direction and attended Surry Community College in North Carolina. There he learned about wine making and vineyards establishment. With the help of his parents he took the land that was once Fox Hollow Farm and turned his knowledge into a working vineyard that is producing several award winning varieties. His goal is to raise the quality of wine produced in New Jersey and to compete on the international level. “I am really excited about some of the reds we grow, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and our Malbec. All of these varieties are proving to be excellent grapes for the Garden State and they have let me produce some really nice varietals, red blends, and rosé wines.” As the fifth largest consumer of wine in the nation, New Jersey consumes about three gallons per person every year. Wine making is also the fastest growing type of agriculture with more than twenty farm wineries that grow grapes and produce wine in the state. The state boasts more than fifty vineyards that grow grapes and sell them to wineries throughout the nation. “I think wine making in New Jersey has improved a lot in recent years. As more wineries have opened up, and more people have an interest in wine, there has been an increase in producing better quality wines and not just sweet fruit wines. More wineries have a focus on growing high quality grapes to produce high quality wines. We have wine associations and groups of wine makers getting together to share knowledge to improve quality,” Casola says. Humidity and unpredictable weather are two of the biggest challenges to wine making

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in the state, which translates to a lot of time spent in the vineyards tending to the grapevines all year round. The other challenge is educating wine drinkers that New Jersey is capable of producing excellent quality wines.

Casola’s father’s family arrived from Italy in the early 1900s. They opened markets in the Bronx and came to Holmdel to grow produce to supply those markets. His father’s father also had dairy cows until the

“After a wine “I loved growing up on a farm. One of the tasting so many most rewarding feelings as a child that people will say, stayed with me throughout my life was ‘Wow, I didn’t think New Jergrowing my own vegetables and flowers." sey was capable of having such good wines.’ We are producing early 1960s. His mother’s side of excellent wines at Fox Hollow that the family was in Holmdel before have won many awards,” Casola the town had a name. His mother’s says. “We are a new winery and ev- grandmother came from a farm ery year, with every harvest, every that raised potatoes, vegetables, growing season, every wine produc- and had fruit orchards they farmed tion, we learn. That gives us the op- with horses. Several of the streets portunity to continue to grow and to in town, such as Van Brackle, Beers, and Longstreet, are named for his improve our product.” mother’s relatives. “I am really looking forward to the Fox Hollow Vineyards offers wine Farm to Table dinners,” Casola says. “I get to put together a menu with tastings on weekends with wine vegetables we are growing paired and chocolate pairings with chocwith wine we are producing all here olate created by a local chocolatier. at Fox Hollow and share that experi- Outside there are fire pits where ence with the customer. My family patrons can sit and enjoy their wine. has been in Holmdel for many gen- Music nights, Yoga in the Vineyard, erations on both sides and sharing Paint & Sip, and Farm to Table dinour love of the land is so important ners are all in the works. The farm is also available for private events, to me.” equestrian events, and educational seminars.

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TOP CHEF She whips up a great casserole, grills a mean steak and makes her own icecream! The only thing missing from this superwoman is her emblem. Treat mom to a monogrammed apron and let her put her cooking powers to work. WHERE TO BUY: BUNGALOW ROAD, ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

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THE DOMESTIC DIVA From her table flowers to home accents to DIY projects – this mom uses her clever crafty skills to turn her casual meetings into chic parties. Help her entertain her next soiree by providing her with these mood setting table napkins. WHERE TO BUY: SHUTTERS, FAIR HAVEN

FOR EVERY MOM Can’t decide which category your mom lands in, let’s make it easy on you. They say “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”. And a diamond is a symbol of love that will last forever, so this Mother’s Day, give the gift of eternal love – a Forevermark Diamond! WHERE TO BUY: J. VINCENT JEWELERS, COLTS NECK

ENJOY YOUR STRESS-FREE SHOPPING! 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. She is a contributing editor for Community Magazine (CM), with her monthly feature “The Parenthood Blog”.

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Local Event Guide Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show May 6th | 10:00AM to 4:00PM Over 200 crafters and artisans will be on display on Ocean Grove’s Main Avenue, Pilgrim Way, and Auditorium Square Park. The day features live music by Jo Wymer & Band from 11AM to 1PM and Chuck Lambert Blues from 1PM to 4PM. Visit oceangrovenj.com

Calling all art lovers and antique aficionados! This year’s festival features 50+ vendors, carefully vetted for their fine art, handmade crafts, and curated antiques. Festival-goers will also enjoy live entertainment in the borough’s historic downtown district on West Front Street and Waterfront Park. Rain date is May 21st. Visit visitkeyport.org

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Come shop a wide selection of handmade crafts and items from jewelry to woodworking, ceramics, sculpture and everything in between at The Historic Village at Allaire. All of the items are handcrafted and the show is juried. This is the perfect place to shop for Mom or anyone else special in your life. Rain date is May 14th. Visit allairevillage.org

Asbury Park Spring Bazaar May 13th & May 14th | Noon to 5PM Take a stroll through the historic Grand Arcade in Convention Hall during Mother’s Day Weekend where independent vendors will be selling art, handmade items, jewelry, gifts for mom, crafts, home goods & more. Visit asburyparkbazaar.com

Get The Led Out May 19th | 8:00PM From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians’ intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Visit countbasietheatre.org

31st Annual NJ Seafood Festival May 19th through May 21st Attractions for the whole family – live music, wine garden and beer tent, children’s activities, specialty vendors and of course the tastiest seafood around – free admission! Located at Silver Lake Park at 5th and Ocean Avenues in Belmar. Visit visitbelmarnj.com 44

Keyport Antiques & Artisan Festival May 20th | 11:00AM to 6:00PM

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Keyport GardenWalk June 3rd & June 4th | 11:00AM to 3:00PM Enjoy a unique, free opportunity to enjoy and explore the public and private gardens of this charming town on the Raritan Bay. The Walk has grown to be a top tourist attraction, boasting nearly 2,600 visitors from the tristate area a year. Visit keyportgardenwalk.org. The Ballad of Little Jo at Two River Theater June 3rd through June 25th

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17th Annual Seaport Craft Show May 28th | 10:00AM to 4:00PM Experience a delightful collection of handmade crafts from more than 50 crafters and artisans. Shop till you drop for unique gifts, art, jewelry and personal items at Huddy Park with free admission. Visit www.highlandsnj.com

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This will be Central Jersey’s most festive event this spring at Marlboro Recreation Center! Included will be a 5K Run, 1 Mile Run/Health Walk, Kids’ Stomp, prize money, giveaways, food and drinks, a DJ, and plenty of family fun. The race helps support the STOMP the Monster charity. Visit stompthemonster.org 7th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival June 10th & June 11th 12:00 to 5:00PM Featuring approximately ten award-winning wineries from around the great state of New Jersey. Bring a chair, some great friends and prepare to enjoy samplings from New Jersey wineries, along with live entertainment, retail vendors, crafters, food trucks, and a children’s play area. Visit jerseyshorewinefestival.com. 47th Annual Irish Festival June 11th Gates Open at 10:00AM Come celebrate your inner Irish on a day where everyone has a little bit of Ireland in them! Enjoy a beautiful day of live Thoroughbred racing highlighted by Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition and the fan-favorite human horse race. Visit monmouthpark.com.

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IMPACT 100 Jersey Coast to Award Two Grants of $123,000 to Monmouth County Nonprofits At 246-women strong, Impact 100 Jersey Coast will make an even larger impact on the local community than in 2016. After awarding its inaugural $145,000 grant to 180 Turning Lives Around in 2016, Impact’s goal in its second year was to provide at least two $100,000 grants. One should never underestimate the power of women. At the culmination of the membership drive, Impact announced that it will be offering two transformational grants of $123,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Monmouth County in 2017. “We started this drive back in November of 2016 with an ambitious goal - to grow to 200 members in our second year and to double our impact by making two large-scale grants of at least $100,000 this year,” said Heather Burke, Co-founder and Vice President of Impact 100 Jersey Coast. “Impact continues to resonate with women in our community and the response was overwhelming. We surpassed our initial goal and increased last year’s membership by more than 100 women!” Started in Cincinnati in 2001 by Wendy Steele, Impact 100 was created with the idea of promoting philanthropy among women - if 100 women each donated $1,000, a grant of $100,000 could be awarded to a local nonprofit community organization. Its unique hands-on approach to giving is simple and spreading. Since its inception, Impact 100 has expanded to numerous chapters throughout the USA as well as internationally. “I think we’re at a pivotal moment in time where women across the country are uniting together to make a positive impact. For Impact Jersey Coast, money is our collective voice. We hope our grants will inspire local nonprofits to dream big and bring transformational change to our community,” added Deirdre Spiropoulos, Co-founder and President of Impact 100 Jersey

Coast. “Now the real work begins,” said Rowena CrawfordPhillips, Co-Chair of Impact’s Grant committee. “Nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County that seek funding can submit a proposal for a dream project that will extend or improve their mission. Grant applicants should focus on one of five grant categories – Arts and Culture; Children and Families; Education; Environment, Preservation or Recreation; or Health and Wellness. Focus Area Committees (FACs), comprised of members, evaluate grant applications. After a thorough analysis and financial review, semifinalists are selected and site visits are scheduled. The FACs select finalists to present at the Annual Membership Meeting in November, where each member will cast a single vote, and the two organizations with the most votes will be awarded the funds.” For more information, visit www.impact100jerseycoast.org.

Run The Hook 5k & 10k Race to Benefit Clean Ocean Action Run The Hook 5K & 10K is back at one of the Jersey Shore’s most historic locations for a race to keep our oceans wild and pollution free. Peak Projects, the company behind Run The Hook, Asbury Park Santa Run, and The Brew Hop 5K & Craft Beer Festival, are pleased to announce the 2nd annual race, taking place on May 14, 2017 at Sandy Hook National Park. The race challenges runners and walkers of all abilities to complete a 5K or 10K course in support of local charity, Clean Ocean Action, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to restoring, improving, and protecting the water quality of New Jersey’s oceans. All runners will receive a t-shirt, finisher gift, closed scenic course in Sandy Hook National Park, chip timed results, and access to the after party with their registration. A portion of the proceeds from the race will go directly to the charity to support their work in the local community. After the race, there will be an after party nearby at a to-be-announced location to celebrate with drink specials, food, and entertainment. 100% of all fundraising efforts will go to Clean Ocean Action.

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Speaking about the event, Peak Projects co-founder, Joey Garofalo of Little Silver noted, “I’ve been supporting Clean Ocean Action since I was a kid attending their beach walks and it has always been clear that the organization places a large emphasis on community and family. With this year’s event falling on Mother’s Day, we encourage all of our supporters to come out and make the event a family outing. You can run with the kids or enjoy the scenic waterfront course with mom. Either way, celebrate Mother’s Day by supporting Mother Earth!” “All waters run to the sea, and now you can run to help keep it wild and free from pollution. Run the Hook is the perfect way to celebrate good health for you and the ocean,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action. “This year’s run is truly a family opportunity. Bring your Mom to walk or run and together you can make it a Mother’s Day with Mother Ocean on beautiful Sandy Hook. We are so thrilled and honored to be a beneficiary of this great event.” To register and to learn more about Run The Hook, visit runthehooknj.com.

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Colts Neck PTO held their 34th “We would like to take the opporAnnual Spring Gala on March 30, tunity to give our heartfelt thanks to our amazing committee whose 2017 at Eagle Oaks Country Club diligence and hard work made this in Farmingdale. The 300 guests in evening a shining success for the attendance wore their white attire Colts Neck PTO,” shared Co-chair to this very chic and festive party, Tara Torchia Buss. all while enjoying cocktails, a delicious dinner, and a night of dancing. As noted by the Colts Neck PTO, Among the many highlights of the funds that were raised at this event evening was the extensive gift bas- will be used to support the disket raffle. Coveted items included trict’s sustainability and green inibeautiful jewelry and fashionable tiatives. District leaders have been bags, as well as the newest in elec- collaborating with staff, students, tronics and home items. Donations and members of the Colts Neck of these special gift basket raffle community to identify areas to exitems were generously given by tend students’ exposure to “Green local businesses and PTO support- Living,” increase experiments in alers in the community. As in past ternative energy sources, and the years, the highly-anticipated 50/50 creation of a Mindfulness Garden. drawing completed the evening. The funds will help to support the programs of the Colts Neck PTO, Co-chairs Tara Torchia Buss and which serves approximately 1,000 Justine Buzzetta were joined by the Spring Gala committee con- children in Pre-K through 8th grade in three schools in the Colts Neck sisting of Josephine Agliata, Carrie Benevento, Stephanie Collura, Amy community. The organization funds Dimes, Danielle Gibson, Marci Klein, programs and activities that extend Stephanie Lukowitz, Courtney Mc- and enrich the educational and social experiences of the children, Cormick, Nancy Morin, Patricia Pecoraro, January Nicoletta, Col- and provides new and innovative leen Panico, Sarah Pisani, Colleen educational tools and technologies Procyk, Emma Ragusa, Alyssa Sans, that would not otherwise be possible due to budgetary constraints. Julie Shell, Kristie Tierney, Colleen Wilcox, and Jennifer Winkelmann “We want to take this opportunity to make this event unforgettable. to thank our Platinum Sponsors: Es-

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Freeholder Director Burry & Surrogate Peters speak on Women’s History panel In late March, Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry and County Surrogate Rosemarie Peters, Esq. joined an esteemed group of women to speak on a panel titled “Trailblazing Women – Breaking the Glass Ceiling” in honor of Women’s History Month at the Monmouth County Courthouse. “My father and husband have both played the roles of hero and mentor in my life, they have always been supportive of me,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “I went on to think I could do anything I want and be anything I want to be and here I am today.” Director Burry was invited to participate on the panel organized by Superior Court, Monmouth Vicinage Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton. Also participating on the panel were Appellate Division Judge Mary Catherine Cuff, (Ret.), Presiding Judge Patricia Del Bueno Cleary, Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, Esq., and attorney Michelline Davis. Panelists spoke about how they got their beginnings in their careers and shared their experiences with breaking the glass ceiling. Judge Thornton opened the panel as moderator by referencing a point made by the COO of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg, at a TED talk on why we have too few women leaders: “(Women) are not where we used to be, but not where we should be.” She believes women should fight for what they want by working with men as allies and being advocates for other women. Surrogate Rosemarie Peters spoke fondly on her career and path into politics. “Why not give it a try, lots of other people have.” After looking back on her political achievements she noted, “It was the best decision I’ve ever made. The County has been very open to women in politics.”

“Trailblazing Women – Breaking the Glass Ceiling” panelists (left to right): Appellate Division Judge Mary Catherine Cuff, (Ret.), Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, Presiding Judge Patricia Del Bueno Cleary, attorney Michelline Davis, Monmouth County Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, Esq. and panel organizer and moderator Superior Court, Monmouth Vicinage Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton.

Monmouth County leadership broke the glass ceiling in 2008 when Mrs. Burry served her first term as freeholder director alongside three female elected constitutional officers: Sheriff Kim Guadagno, Surrogate Rosemarie Peters, and County Clerk M. Claire French. She spoke about how she lives her life by the philosophy of Edmund Burke, “All that’s needed for a democracy to fail is for a lot of good people to do nothing.” She believes that women have a great capacity to empathize and compromise in order to achieve a productive result. Director Burry left the audience with a strong remark, “It’s important to have that self-confidence and to always believe in yourself.”

Holmdel High School Girls Grow Greens to Give Back Healthy, organic vegetables were on the minds of four Holmdel High School students who decided that farming their own vegetables would be the best way to guarantee pesticide free produce. And most importantly, they wanted to share their crop with those in need. Thus the idea of “Girls Giving Greens” was born. In early spring 2016, the members of Girls Giving Greens - Gabrielle Cipriano, Julia Hamwi, Wallis Toscarelli, and Alexandra Vervoordt - created their garden from scratch: tearing up lawn, tilling the ground, and planting seeds. After watering and weeding the field for months, finally in late July, their crops were ready to be picked. The first box containing varieties of lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes was able to be donated to the nonprofit organization of Mary’s Place by the Sea in Ocean Grove. Mary’s Place is a retreat for women who struggle with cancer. Here they are able to enjoy a relaxing stay with provided meals and activities. This summer, “Girls Giving Greens” is excited to provide Mary’s Place and other non-profit organizations with sustainable, pesticide-free vegetables that are home grown. Anyone interested in donating their produce to Girls Growing Greens for distribution should email girlsgivinggreens@gmail.com.

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Ranney School Sailors Heading to National Championships Ranney School’s Sailing Team in Tinton Falls has qualified for the National Championship to take place this May in Boston. This qualification marks the team as one of the top 20 high school sailing teams in the country. Catherine Vucetic and Matthew Hamelsky

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Spring Signing Day Sees 11 Colts Commit to Division I Schools On the final National Signing Day of the school year, 11 Christian Brothers Academy student-athletes inked their commitments to Division I colleges across the country. “Once again, we gather to honor and celebrate our wonderful student-athletes on their commitment to compete at some of the best universities in the nation,” Director of Athletics Vito Chiaravalloti said. “Today is a celebration of the effort, commitment and discipline these young men have exhibited during their four years at Christian Brothers. Although they are embarking on the next phase in their lives, they will always have a home in Lincroft.” PHOTO: Back row, left to right: Ben Steenland of Spring Lake (Wagner College, Golf), Luke Wickham of Port Monmouth (Jacksonville University, Crew), Joe Sparber of Lincroft (University of Miami, Baseball), Brendan Bodisch of Middletown (Bucknell University, Track & Field), Joseph Huber of Holmdel (Lehigh University, Baseball), Tim Jacoutot of Colts Neck (Monmouth University, Track & Field). Front row, left to right: Genaro Anzalone of Morganville (Rutgers University, Cross Country & Track), Matt Cavallaro of Freehold (Syracuse University; Cross Country & Track), JP Stark of Oceanport (Bucknell University, Cross Country & Track), Riley Gardner of Monmouth Beach (Bucknell University, Cross Country & Track), and Colin Trigani of Colts Neck (Boston College; Cross Country & Track) Photo credit: Larry Levanti/CBA Athletics

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This month, Congress will have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to defund horse slaughter from the federal budget.

(SAFE) Act, H.R. 113, was introduced in January of 2017by Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Ed Royce (R-Calif.), and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.). A Senate bill is expected soon.

The provision will stop the Department of Agriculture from spending money on inspections necessary for slaughterhouses to export horsemeat to overseas consumers. These facilities have not existed in the United States since 2007, because Congress has supported an amendment that removes taxpayer dollars from inspecting the horsemeat that these businesses would produce. Without inspections, the meat cannot be sold.

Approximately 100,000 American horses are shipped to Canada and Mexico each year to be slaughtered for human consumption in foreign countries. The animals often suffer long journeys to slaughter plants without adequate food, water or rest. At the slaughterhouse, horses are brutally forced into a “kill box” and shot in the head with a captive bolt gun or rifle in an attempt to stun them before slaughter—a process that can be inaccurate due to the biology and fight or flight nature of equines.

Our state has been ahead on this issue since 2012, when it became illegal to knowingly slaughter a horse for human consumption, transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption, or to knowingly transport horse meat, or any product made in whole or in part from the flesh of a horse, for the purpose of human consumption. Federal lawmakers have also introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and protect the public from consuming toxic horse meat. The Safeguard American Food Exports

The SAFE Act would also protect consumers from dangerous American horse meat, which can be toxic to humans due to the unregulated administration of drugs to horses. Horses are not raised for food, and they are routinely given hundreds of toxic drugs and chemical treatments over their lifetimes that are potentially toxic to humans if consumed – and many of which are prohibited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in animals intended for human consumption. At a time when Congress is so focused on fiscal responsibility and the budget of the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service is already stretched thin, the USDA should not extend taxpayer funding for a new program to slaughter horses when the majority of Americans oppose the practice. For more information, visit www.humanesociety.org.

Nicole’s Heart Foundation to hold Inaugural 5K Run/Walk In honor and memory of Nicole Marie Trott, Nicole’s Heart Foundation (NHF) will hold its First Annual 5K Run/Walk at Thompson Park in Lincroft on June 24, 2017, launching its signature, primary fundraiser. Beautiful, wonderfully accomplished Nicole passed away from sudden cardiac arrest in June, 2011 – just days after her eighteenth birthday and graduation from Saint John Vianney High School. The picture of health and fitness, Nicole was asymptomatic; her condition went completely undetected. She was in the National Honor Society, was a varsity cheerleader, gymnast, pole vaulter, and volunteer at her favorite animal shelter, she was to begin her pre-vet studies at Rutgers that September.

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The Foundation’s mission is to prevent cardiac arrest in student athletes throughout Monmouth and Middlesex counties by providing youth cardiac screenings annually, through the generosity of Drs. Alpert, Zales & Castro Pediatric Cardiology Group in Middletown and Brick. To date, over 300 youths have been screened. Nicole’s Heart awards scholarships to its essay contest winners who are Monmouth and Middlesex National Honors Varsity seniors who do volunteer service, as Nicole did. NHF also sponsors awareness programs, and donates defibrillators. Thanks to the Monmouth County Parks System, the 5K will be held at Thompson Park. Sign-in begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9:00 a.m. Participants will receive an official t-shirt; male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals will be awarded in all age categories. Online registration is at www. raceforum.com/nicole. For further information, visit www. nicolesheart.com.

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May 15, 2017 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Oyster Point Hotel 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank $100 per ticket

You may have heard the commercials about this event… On May 15th, Habitat For Humanity of Monmouth County will be putting on their food and wine tasting event called “A Taste For Homes”. This year you will be able to taste the foods and drinks from local restaurants and vendors, including: Ama Ristorante | McCloones | Blu Grotto Ristorante Monmouth Park Racetrack | Danny’s Steakhouse The Danish Café | Kitch Organic | Anna’s Italian Kitchen Teak Restaurant | The Bistro of Red Bank | Jerry’s Vodka Shore Point Distributors | Ocean Place Resort and Spa Casola Farms | Nothing Bundt Cakes | Chill Bubble Tea Lil Cutie Pops | The Vintage Cake | The Healthy Palate Yvonne’s | Booskerdoo | Firebirds | Holmdel Buy-Rite At this event, Habitat for Humanity will be honoring the City of Long Branch and the Monmouth Park Charity Fund, as well as State Farm Insurance and Volunteer Kate Nelson. The current builds going on are in Long Branch and Atlantic Highlands. For more information on how you can get involved, please visit www.habitatmonmout.org.

The sponsors for the event are: Carl’s Fencing | T&M Associates | Circle Construction AJ Perri | Joan of Arc Electric The event will also include the OceanFirst Crowdrise Challenge, by buying your ticket to the event at the following link you can help Habitat for Humanity win the big prize. For more information, visit www.crowdrise.com/homeisthekeyoceanfirstchallenge Music by Charlie Clarke Trio & Scott Elk Gift Auction 50/50 Raffle Live Build Auction

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COLTS NECK COMMUNITY BAND ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SHOWS The Colts Neck Community Band is a top-notch concert band comprised of musicians who share a strong commitment to quality musical performance and provide a supportive community among the membership. As the conductors of the group often say, this ensemble “puts the community in community band.” The band is proud to take the stage on the following dates: Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Colts Neck High School, Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at Thompson Park in Lincroft, and Monday, July 3, 2017 performing for the fireworks and celebration at the Bucks Mill Recreation Area in Colts Neck. Please mark your calendar so as not to miss these upcoming performances. Included in this spring’s Colts Neck Community Band concert series will be a wide variety of music to connect with listeners of all kinds. Classical music fans will be treated to the Finale from Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 in D Minor as well as Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” A contemporary piece in the spring repertoire is John Barnes Chance’s Incantation and Dance, which includes inventive rhythms and powerful percussion features. Listeners will enjoy two of Sousa’s lesser-known marches: Easter Monday on the White House Lawn and The Black Horse Troop. The light style and playful orchestration of the Easter Monday march is used to evoke the cheerful and celebratory atmosphere created by the Easter egg roll traditionally completed by toddlers every year on the day after Easter. In contrast, Sousa’s The Black Horse Troop conjures the traditional military sounds of a march, and while not as well-known as some of his other marches, it is considered by many to be a gem. Come to the concert and tap your feet as you enjoy a tribute to Benny Goodman, “The King of Swing” and Gershwin’s Cuban Overture, as well as highlights from Porgy and Bess. Moviegoers are sure to enjoy the triumphant melodies in the highlights from the Jurassic Park soundtrack, written by John Williams. Also among the pieces to be performed will be a whimsical tuba and piccolo duet entitled “The Elephant and the Fly.” The Colts Neck Community Band spring performances will feature two outstanding vocal soloists. David J. Crosby, a former member of the band, and Andrea Riemen, a current member of the flute section of the band will delight the audience with their vocal talents. Mr. Crosby currently resides in Old Bridge, where he is the music director for the Two Counties Symphonic Band and the associate music director for the Old Bridge Concert Band. He is a vocalist and conductor who studied at Montclair State University and plays the euphonium and tuba as well. Ms. Riemen is a general music teacher in Middletown, an adjunct professor of music at Brookdale Community College, the musical director at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Matawan, and a vocalist in the Moondance Big Band in Colts Neck. She earned her degrees from Rutgers University and Montclair State University. All performances are free; donations are always appreciated. Named after founder Richard Frankle, Franklesdream, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that accepts donations and helps provide financial support to the band. Please learn more about the Colts Neck Community Band by visiting www.coltsneckband.org and liking the Colts Neck Community Band on Facebook.

OAK HILL 7TH GRADER COMES IN 3RD IN STATE AT NJ NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BEE At Rowan University on March 31, 2017, 102 students who qualified for the New Jersey National Geographic Bee came together for the 29th annual NJ State Competition, which is open to 4th through 8th graders. Around three million students in almost 10,000 schools across the country participated in their school bees and took the qualifying test to participate in the state competition, but only a few thousand made it to the state level. In fact, New Jersey is one of the most competitive states in the country with many more entrants from here. Oak Hill Academy seventh grader, Alex Mitchell, was one of 22 students who made it to the tie breaker round with perfect scores. He then qualified for the final round, and competed strongly, finishing third in the state. Alex received prizes and a National Geographic Book for his efforts and achievement.

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DIVORCE TALK: THE CHILDREN Although divorcing spouses go through a

than was intended. Change is difficult for all of

laundry list of emotions, it is the children who

us and, although children are generally pretty

are most vulnerable in a divorce. Regardless of

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their age, children are permanently affected by

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their parents’ divorce. Inexplicably

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Sometimes children are seen as confidants or adults

cannot

place

even confederates to parents who feel aggrieved

their children’s needs above their own. And,

by a spouse. However, confiding details of the

as a consequence, the children often suffer.

marital breakup or using children as spies

Sometimes a parent ignores his children,

is wholly inappropriate and puts a child in a

spending more time and energy on a new

position for which he or she is unprepared and

relationship.

emotionally ill equipped to handle.

Children can feel neglected or

unimportant, leading to a deterioration in the relationship with the absent parent. Parents

sometimes

introduce

The most insignificant comment a parent makes to a child can have a lifetime effect – even

new

in an intact family. What a parent says or does

significant other to the children while they are

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still mourning their parents’ separation and

many times over.

divorce and a wholesale change in the world they know.

Bank accounts, real estate, and automobiles

Such a premature introduction

are important, but children are the most

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precious assets of a divorcing couple. They are

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