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IT’S HARVEST TIME! Welcome to our September issue of Community Magazine (CM)! Autumn is just around the corner and the kids are back to school. This time of year is my favorite, the weather is undoubtedly the most pleasurable, especially coming off one of the hottest summers on record, and we all can look forward to the fall festivals in our area. This season is the perfect back drop to shop, stroll and unwind with your friends and family, and we have compiled most of these events in and around your area on page 38 of this edition.
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Every year since that fateful Tuesday morning in 2001, we remember those who perished on September 11, 2001. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary, and Monmouth County lost many friends that day. Many municipalities are holding special ceremonies; so check with your town to see what they are doing.
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Bad News and Good News in the
Navesink River he health of the Navesink River is not just a concern for residents residing in the eastern part of Monmouth County, it should be a concern for all of us in Colts Neck, Holmdel and Lincroft, as many area residents like to use this eight-mile long river as a major recreational resource for powerboating, crabbing, fishing, sailing, canoeing, bird watching, swimming and rowing, and even for ice skating and ice boating in the winter. Another concern, the Navesink River is formed by the confluence of the Swimming River with several smaller streams – yes, the Swimming River sits in our backyards. On August 11, 2016, another standing room only crowd attended the Second Rally for the Navesink public meeting at the First Presbyterian Church of Rumson to hear presentations about the status of pollution and jellyfish in the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Coordinated by Clean Ocean Action, Rally for the Navesink is a growing alliance of 14 organizations, businesses and citizens uniting to clean up the river. Attendees also heard from local groups about their water quality testing programs and how they are helping to track down pollution. Dr. Paul Bologna, Director of Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences at Montclair State University began the meeting by presenting the status of his NJDEP-supported research on the invasive clinging jellyfish. “We collected 30-45 (clinging jellyfish) in an hour in 2 to 3 feet of water in Monmouth Beach,” reported Dr. Bologna. “We need to isolate the source for next year’s bloom. By taking DNA swabs under people’s docks we can address where there is a high concentration and isolate the problem.”
Canine Services “Ship and Sniff” samples. “Our results strongly support the DEP and Rutgers studies which show human indicators in areas of the river. This is just one step in addressing our total non-point source pollution problem.” The Navesink River is a no discharge waterway, which prohibits boaters from discharging bathroom waste overboard. Debbie Mans, Executive Director of NY/NJ Baykeeper, reported that the Royal Flush Pump Out Boat, which operates on Fridays and Saturdays until October 1, has successfully collected 6,500 gallons of waste and chemicals from boats in the watershed. Mans also discussed their water testing program in the Bayshore region to help identify problem areas. Joe Stark from the Oceanport Water Watch reviewed their successful local water quality testing programs, one of the longest-running in the state and may serve as a model for the Navesink River watershed. Stark commented, “Knowledge is power and we share our results with the public which leads to a better informed community.” To wrap up the meeting, Clean Ocean Action announced that the dogs will be coming to NJ this fall to help track down human sources of pollution, as well as presented a multi-faceted citizen action campaign to engage all
seven communities in the Navesink River Watershed. Activities will be coordinated on the Rally for the Navesink Facebook page. They include shoreline cleanups, jellyfish spotters, storm drain detectives, educational restaurant placemats, multi-cultural outreach and water quality testing. In addition to Facebook, community members are also encouraged to access the Rally for the Navesink Google Drive Folder that contains important research documents, presentations and a fill-able form for volunteer interests. The link to this drive is located on the Facebook page, as well as on the home page of cleanoceanaction.org. “This is exactly what the doctor ordered for the ailing Navesink River. The cure is numerous different actions targeting pollution and educating local citizens to help,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action. “It won’t happen overnight, but together we can clean up the Navesink River so swimming is safe for families and fish… even after it rains,” she added. For more information, to become involved today or to learn the date of the next rally, call 732.872.0111, email info@CleanOceanAction. org or visit Facebook.com/RallyfortheNavesink.
Bob Schuster, Chief of the NJDEP Bureau of Marine Monitoring, discussed the results of recent testing during dry and wet weather. Samples were collected hourly from low to high tide and back to low. In addition, two separate rain events were sampled pre-storm, 1st flush of storm water, and one and two hours after 1st flush. Schuster stated, “Anything we find in this area (Navesink) might work throughout the state.” The results indicated a mix of waste from human, wildlife and domestic animal sources. Zach Lees, Clean Ocean Action’s Policy Attorney released reports from the Environmental
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A chart that depicts the levels of fecal coliform in the Navesink River after a testing. You can download all the presentations at Facebook.com/RallyfortheNavesink.
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Holmdel High School PTSO to Host COLORFEST During Homecoming Weekend
The Holmdel High School Parent Teacher Student Organization is hosting its second annual “ColorFest” on Saturday, October 15, 2016 starting at 11:30 a.m. It’s all part of the fun on Homecoming Weekend. Organizers invite you to secure your spot, a free T-shirt, sunglasses, bandanas, entry into the Grand Prize Basket and much more by September 30, 2016. All fitness levels will enjoy being splashed and sprayed with safe, eco-friendly, plantbased powdered color as they make their way along the 1.5 mile course on the campus of Holmdel High School. Additional color packets will be sold to share a blast of color with friends, family and everyone else around them at the finish line! Students and families from all towns are welcome to participate. The cost is $25 by September 30, 2016. The entry price increases to $35 dollars in October. The 501(c) fundraiser to benefit PTSO-funded programs and educational enhancements for students of Holmdel High School will be held rain or shine. No refunds, please. Last year, the event sold out two weeks in advance so get in on the fun now! For more information about how your company can become a sponsor or to register, go to www.holmdelparents.org/holmdel-high-school or www.colorfesthhs.myevent.com today!
LOCAL CREATES IMPORTANT RX APP, It Could Save Your Life for Free Story Susan Murphy
Colts Neck resident Robert Baker has been a pharmacist since 1981. He attended Arnold & Marie School of Pharmacy in Brooklyn, New York from 1976 through 1981. He is the owner of Thriftway Pharmacy in New York City and currently oversees three stores; two in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan. Throughout all of his years as a pharmacist, Baker was asked for specific information by those picking up their medications. “Patients would come to me for a list of medications they were taking as they couldn’t remember what prescriptions or over-thecounter (OTC) items they had before going to a doctor. I wanted an app that patients could use to make a personal profile of their medications and OTC items,” he explained. Baker began developing the app two and a half years ago, and chose MyRxProfile as the name for his app. “At one time we were the largest independent chain in New York City with 30 stores. While I was a practicing pharmacist, I noticed patients had no clue about the medications they were taking and the interactions
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between their medications and OTC products. I also would make lists for patients of all their medications to give to their doctors. Patients also wanted to have drug and OTC information which I spent a lot of time giving. From this I decided to develop an app which would be of great help to the greater population.”
The app is free and currently usable on the Apple iPhone only. It is due to be available on Android by October 1, 2016. “The app is very easy to use. There are some apps that are similar but no app shows interactions on the go. No app makes a profile like this where you can e-mail your profile to a doctor,” stated Baker. He added that the information that is shown on the app was purchased from two companies; Hamacher for the OTC items and Multum for the prescription medications, which he said gives the drugs’ information and interactions. The information is updated monthly by both companies. Baker believes the app will be essential for much of the population. “I think this app can be a great tool for mothers, doctors, nurses and
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the general population.” He noted that 100,000 people a year die from adverse drug reactions and that it’s the fourth leading cause of death. He shared, “Some 40% of people self-medicate themselves instead of going to the doctor. They might have diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, depression, etc. They would rather take something off the shelf for their cold, flu, allergies, or headache than go to their doctor, which can be time consuming and cost money they don’t have to spend. People get sick and even die from mixing their medications and taking OTC medications at the same time. In today’s society, this app would be a great addition to helping people get drug information, have their own personal profile and get interactions at their fingertips.” He encouraged readers to visit his website at www.myrxprofile.com. Baker, who has lived in Colts Neck for 17 years, emphasized, “It could save your life!”
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– Founder of Colts Neck Rockfest and Morrocan Sheepherders band member Steve Warendorf (right) with Scott Burton, who is the original and current bassist of the Morrocan Sheepherders.
leg of the concert, September 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., will close with the Morrocan Sheepherders. Weather permitting – a bonfire will be blazing both nights. Everyone is invited to this two-day extravaganza, the entry cost is $10 per car and the event is sponsored once again by the Colts Neck Business Association.
Founder of the event Steve Warendorf started Colts
Neck Rockfest in 2008. “I had the idea to have a little free concert with a few musical acts at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. My point was always to utilize the beautiful spaces we have available in town,” said Warendorf.
Warendorf said he enjoys putting together a couple of
events throughout the year, sometimes raising money for charities. “With Rockfest, just being able to break even and be able to put smiles on people’s faces, musicians and event-goers alike, the young bands have a great place to bring their friends and families to see them play, while
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also getting new exposure. As a musician and the event founder, I also get a chance to play during the concert.”
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Neck and have lived there for more than 40 years. “Throughout its eight-year existence, the event has always pleased both the young and old,” said Warendorf. “It’s a no-brainer having Rockfest in Colts Neck. It’s a beautiful park with grills and a perfect space for the bands to play. We also sell Rockfest sweatshirts, which you are able to buy on our website,” said Warendorf. For more information about Colts Neck Rockfest 2016, visit www.coltsneckrockfest.com, give them a “Like” on Facebook – Colts Neck Rockfest, or email coltsneckrockfest@gmail.com.
After a successful and delicious dinner last year, Dearborn Market will once again host a Farm-to-Table family-style dinner Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. For many years, Dearborn Market has been harvesting fruits and vegetables on the large farm property behind the store. To end summer, Dearborn would like to invite its customers and friends to indulge in its labor of love at its second farm-to-table family style dinner. You will get to enjoy a fresh, healthy, and of course delicious five-course dinner prepared by Chef Mario in the Green House that showcases ingredients straight from the garden. Relax to the sounds of music and water features, and prepare for your taste buds to be wowed by this amazing menu from its farm and local farms. Dearborn Market is a full-service grocery store and garden center located on Route 35 in Holmdel. Starting as a roadside farm stand in 1925, today Dearborn Market includes a 5,000 sq. ft. delicatessen, a new gourmet kitchen, an 11,000 square foot state-of-the-art greenhouse, a redesigned garden center, and a fresh bakery.
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Join the Newcomers and Neighbors Club! On September 8, 2016, the members and guests of the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas will begin a new year of educational events, philanthropy, friendship and fun! The meeting will be held at Colts Neck Firehouse #2 and will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a social hour, the organization of various activity groups and refreshments. In the second hour, the guest speaker, Detective Eric Hernando, from the Office of Emergency Management, will discuss the systems our towns have in place for all types of emergencies. Visitors and prospective new members are always welcome, so join in and enjoy a day of socialization and information. The yearly cost for membership in the Club is only $40. 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. Louise is still a member of the club and is thrilled to see how much it has developed since she created it 45 years ago!
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If you are interested in educational activities, reading and discussion groups, social activities which include partners and spouses, trips to theaters and museums, evening activities, cooking groups and above all, meeting and enjoying new people, this is the club for you. For information about the Newcomers and Neighbors Club, call 732.577.0875 or 908.309.1602, new members may join at any time.
Local Teen to Intern as Metro Scholar at Two River Theater STORY SUSAN MURPHY
Monmouth County resident and Saint John Vianney HS student Sophia Murillo has been acting and singing in community and professional theater companies throughout New Jersey for several years. She continues to perfect her craft and follow her passion for the theater through numerous auditions. Her most recent opportunity was being accepted into the 2016/2017 Metro Scholar program at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. In order to be considered for this highly competitive program, Sophia had to write an essay and perform a monologue. “In my essay I explained my passion and love for theater and why I wanted to be part of the Two River Theater Company. I knew from past friends the honor it was, and how highly regarded this program was so I needed to be a part of it. The program begins in September and extends through my junior year,” noted Sophia. She began taking vocal lessons at age 13. “That’s when I realized my passion to sing and my parents finally realized I had the gift and wanted to nurture it”. Performing in a wide variety of shows helped Sophia prepare for her audition with the Two River Theater. “Every show I do teaches me a new perspective which molds me into a better actor/singer. Musicals help challenge me in learning new characters and how to portray and become these personalities. I have developed maturity and independence because I get to work with adults who have been in the industry for years,” she explained. Being accepted as a Metro Scholar was a special honor for Sophia. “I was overly thrilled when I found out I was accepted into the program. The Metros had triple the amount of auditions according to the director and under 20 people were accepted. This is an exceptional honor and privilege that I can’t wait to be part of. To be with likeminded people, learn from some of the best professionals, and give back to the Theater for all that the theater has done for me will be a once in a lifetime experience and I am counting down the days until it starts.” As for Sophia’s plans for the future, she is excited. “I have a feeling this program will open up doors for me for so many reasons. The experience of all the great people I am going to be surrounded by, networking, workshops, and real on-the-job experience, I feel it’s going to prepare me for college and for the profession I pursue being either in theater or an Attorney, because both need great acting and speaking skills. Considering that Two River Theater is such a well-known theater and a reputable staple in the Red Bank community, I think having this on my college resume will definitely be a plus. I am just so very excited and honored!” Visit Sophia at https://www.youtube.com/user/fiamia7.
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Monmouth Conservation Foundation’s
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Pictured are The Monmouth Conservation Foundation’s 39th Annual Fall Fete honorees. Standing, left to right: Senator Jennifer Beck, Teja Anderson, Freeholder Lillian Burry, Bob Sickles, Gloria Nilson, Valerie Montecalvo, Meredythe Armitage, Barbara Etter. Seated, left to right: Marti Huber and Holly Boylan Flego. Missing from photo: Mary Tassini
The Monmouth Conservation Foundation will be celebrating its 39th Annual Fall Fete - Feathers, Fox and Firs - scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown. The honorees for the Fall Fete are Mr. Robert Sickles, third generation owner of Sickles Market in Little Silver, and the "Foxy Women of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation", a very distinct group
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The 12th Annual Gala – “Glitter in Gold” – will be hosted by the Francis Foundation (FF) as they honor all of the FF warriors, angels and their families. The gala, named after the official color of pediatric cancer awareness month, will be held on October 22, 2016 at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch. Francis Foundation founder Bob Huegle said, “Because of everyone’s continuing generosity, since last October’s Hawaiian Luau Gala, The Frances Foundation has compassionately gifted more than $235,000 to children fighting cancer and their families. These gifts have brought priceless smiles to critically ill children and desperately needed relief to financially devastated families. During the last year, the FF sent pediatric cancer warriors and their families to Florida, to sporting events and plays, purchased a puppy for a warrior, hosted a fun day event at IPlay America, held a hospital holiday party, a summer picnic, an ice cream party, and made countless financial donations including payments of rent bills, utility bills, medical treatment travel expenses, and uninsured medical bills. This is our mission which is only made possible because of our supporters.” For more information about the Gala or the Francis Foundation, visit www.francesfoundation.net, “Like” the Francis Foundation on Facebook or call 732.219.7711.
of well accomplished individuals, who include Teja Anderson, Meredythe Armitage, Senator Jennifer Beck, Freeholder Lillian Burry, Barbara Etter, Holly Boylan Flego, Marti Huber, Valerie Montecalvo, Gloria Nilson and Mary Tassini. Each of this year's recipients is being recognized for his/her prolific contributions to the community.
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Embroiderers' Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. They welcome stitchers of all levels. There are sit-&-stitch tables at each meeting as well as special projects. For more information, contact Toni at 732.462.5540 or visit www. mcega.org. Evening stitchers will meet Monday, September 19, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck. Sunday's group will meet on September 11, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center, located at 120 Burnett Avenue in Maplewood. Day stitchers will meet Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Colts Neck Community Church, located at 25 Merchants Way in Colts Neck.
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Six-Year-Old Cancer Survivor
TEAMS WITH LOCAL SINGER IN VIDEO Story Susan Murphy
Natalie Grace is seen here holding up a photo of herself from when she was in treatment for a part of the music video. Middletown resident Natalie Grace Gorsegner has the makings of a star – and she is only six-years-old! You see, Natalie Grace is a cancer survivor and her greatest wish is to raise as much money as possible so that doctors and researchers will discover less harmful treatments for the thousands of kids who are currently battling cancer. She may be small, but her heart is big and her dreams are even bigger. In fact, Natalie Grace and her family continue to think of new and creative ways to get the message out that funds are needed for research. Two exciting ways will be introduced to the public this month. One is the release of the cancer survivor song, “Fighter,” which Natalie Grace, her nineyear-old sister Hannah Rose, and local singer-songwriter Taylor Tote wrote last summer. On July 2, 2016, almost a year after it was written, “Fighter” was professionally recorded and mastered! The second is the music video for that song which was shot at Middletown Chief John Gorsegner, Natalie Grace’s Fire Station Number 8 on August 21, 2016 by Right Stuff Productions. In the grandfather (left) and Middletown Fire video, Natalie Grace, Hannah, and Taylor Tote sang “Fighter,” while the choFighters pause before shaving their rus was sung by local firefighters and about 20 children from the tri-state heads voluntarily in support for childarea that have either survived cancer or are currently fighting it. Ryan Clarke hood cancer research. of the Middletown Fire Department played the father role in the video and had his head shaved by nine-year-old Becca, who is currently fighting cancer and is the “star” of the video. Both the song and the video will be released this month with 100% of profits going towards childhood cancer research. The Gorsegners learned that their (then) three-year-old daughter Natalie Grace had high-risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on August 16, 2012. The family stayed strong and received much support from many sources over a two-year period. Finally, after her lengthy and difficult fight to beat cancer, Natalie Grace completed her chemotherapy treatment and was deemed to be cancer FREE on November 26, 2014! This brave and determined six-year-old is truly a star Some of the participants in the making of the video for the song “Fighter” at Midas she continues to shine her light dletown Fire Station Number 8, which was shot on August 21, 2016.
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Natalie Grace, along with her family and many supporters, continue to fundraise and donate to childhood cancer research to help the children battling cancer, as well as those who have yet to be diagnosed. Their annual fundraiser, “Natalie Grace’s Wish Event” will be held on October 6, 2016 at McLoone’s Pier Ocean in Long Branch from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., where guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, food stations, desserts, open bar, complimentary valet service, raffles, prizes, and live music from singer-songwriter Taylor Tote of Tinton Falls. For more details, visit http://www. infiniteloveforkidsfightingcancer.org/natalie-graceswish-event.html.
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ANIMAL ADVOCACY
New Jersey’s Black Bear Hunt PROVIDED BY KATHLEEN SCHATZMANN NJ State Council Director | The Humane Society of the United States THIS OCTOBER MARKS A SOMBER time for outdoor enthusiasts who admire New Jersey’s majestic black bears. The state Department of Environmental Protection approved a plan to add an additional six-day bear hunting season beginning October 10, 2016. There will be three days allocated for bow hunting and three for hunting with bows and muzzle-loading guns. The approved plan also allows for the December hunting season to be extended by four days. A host of studies shows that hunting does nothing to resolve human-bear conflicts as hunters target bears in the woods, not the ones causing problems near human habitation. Hunting also does not permanently reduce bear populations, and numbers can actually rebound with the increased availability of food. To exacerbate the issue, the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife allows bear baiting, a practice which is unsporting and inhumane, increases conflicts with humans, and carries environmental consequences. Bear baiting involves intensive feeding of black bears to make them easier targets of hunters waiting nearby. It occurs typically weeks in advance of hunting seasons to accustom bears to feeding in a certain area. Hunters will often stack donuts, candy, grease, rotting garbage, corn, fish, meat and
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other high-calorie foods in the bait piles. A compound called Theobromine, found in some bait made from waste candy, is toxic to dogs, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, hares and wild fowl and was recently documented as fatal to bears. Spoiled bait is also toxic and even fatal to bears and other wildlife. Baiting is also considered unsporting, even among many sportsmen, because it is not “fair chase,” the cornerstone of ethical hunting. Cubs can be orphaned if their mother is shot and bears become concentrated, putting young individuals in harm’s way, as adults may prey upon them. Baiting can also increase human conflicts. In late summer and fall, bears go into a frenzied eating behavior, called hyperphagia, as they attempt to gain 20 to 40 pounds per week to survive hibernation. Baiting occurs during this exact time in bears’ desperate search for extra calories, increasing the likelihood of conflicts. Bears subjected to baiting come to associate food with the smells of humans and even livestock. Those who then become habituated to human foods become less shy and more unpredictable, changing their eating habits, home ranges and movement patterns in ways that are sometimes irreversible. Just last month, controversy broke about an incident where a trophy hunter
killed a bear that he cornered with the help of baiting: The sickening video he took demonstrates just how unsporting and cruel baiting really is. New Jersey is one of only 13 states left in the country that still allows this practice. It is interesting that New Jersey would increase the black bear hunt and include such horrendous practices when other states are moving away from hunts. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to forego its controversial black bear hunt this year and a 2015 statewide survey revealed that in Florida nearly two thirds of voters strongly oppose the trophy hunting of black bears in the state, with strong majorities in every demographic group and political affiliation supporting continued protection for Florida black bears. As if all of this was not terrible enough, NJ allows the killing of cubs that are under one-year-old. The NJ black bear hunt has drawn criticism from environmental and animal welfare groups since its inception. Why wouldn’t our state support eco-tourism for the masses instead of a trophy hunt for the select few? For more information, visit www. humanesociety.org.
WEICHERT REALTORS IN HOLMDEL HELD A BLOOD DRIVE on August 13, 2016 – with 35 people signed up to give blood, 29 people were able to donate, and the Central Jersey Blood Bank was thrilled. Weichert Realtor agents were onsite giving out free hot dogs and Ralph's Italian ice, and anyone who donated blood automatically was entered into a raffle for a flat screen tv. “I think it was our best community event ever! It takes a village and all our Holmdel office agents stepped up to the plate and helped. I am so proud!” said Rose Estephan, Broker Manager at Weichert Realtors in Holmdel. The blood drive was held in memory of Ava Pellicone. The Pellicone family of Middletown realized the importance of donating blood years ago when their family required numerous blood transfusions after experiencing complications with birth. The transfusions saved the lives of both Gail Pellicone and her daughter Mia. Sadly, they lost their beautiful daughter Ava, but were given the gift of extra time with her due to the generosity of those who donated blood. They realized at that time that someone, somewhere took time out of the day to donate blood and, in doing so, changed their lives.
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hen asked for the advice she would give to young women, Lillian Burry says, “Get out there and do something”. She believes “there is so much change needed and it won’t happen simply by complaining, it takes action to make a difference”. Lillian is clearly taking her own advice, paving the way for generations to come and breaking glass ceilings. Lillian has made her mark in American history as the first woman in Monmouth County to be elected as Freeholder Director, the first woman ever elected to Matawan’s governing body, and one of a select group of women to serve in Colts Neck as committeewoman, deputy mayor and mayor. She believes a woman sees things differently, they feel things differently and have so much to offer. Lillian referred to herself as an oddity when she first began, she says, “During my time coming up, you didn’t see many women in elected political positions”, but she knew the only way to get things done was to get involved. Lillian graduated Wagner college, in Staten Island, NY, Cum Laude, with a double major in political science and history. She was encouraged by her parents, Italian immigrants who showed her by example what a strong work ethic can do. Her parents grabbed hold of the American dream when her father ran famous Delmonico’s restaurant in NYC, where Lillian says she also acquired her taste for good food along with the life lessons her parents instilled in her. Lillian met her husband Donald Burry while attending college. He fell in love with Lillian, the prom queen, and made her his wife. Lillian shares how fortunate she is to have Don, she calls him “a saint” while he refers to himself as “the driver”. To Lillian, he is her partner. Together they have built a small but close-knit family. They have one daughter Lenore, who helps run Colts Neck Realty where Lillian is the owner and broker. With a smile, Lillian tells the story of how she chose Lenore’s name. “I named her after the Edgar Allen Poe poem ‘The Raven’”. She laughs and continues, “My sister thought I was crazy, she asked me why would I name such a precious little thing after something so dark? My sister would tell me - ‘Lenore is a lost love, she is not coming back”. Lillian of course held her ground as she does in all aspects of life. Today, Lenore is a big part of Lillian being able to accomplish so much. Lillian, gives much credit to her daughter, she says because of Lenore’s dependability and outstanding ability, that gives Lillian the opportunity to focus on multiple passions. Lillian says she is indebted to her daughter for all that she does. Lenore has produced two grandchildren for Lillian and Don, both who have taken hold of their grandmother and mothers strong work ethic – Vito, an attorney in Chicago who was recently named Top 40 Under 40 Litigating Attorneys in the state of Illinois, and Stephanie whose entrepreneur spirit makes her grandmother glow with pride. Vito is married and he and his wife have two boys. Stephanie is living in Shrewsbury, her current focus on her business. Lillian has been referred to as “a woman on a mission” and through the building of a strong and honorable family she has always had a goal and has never taken her eyes off the finish line, even when things sometimes took longer than she thought, she has always stood strong reveling in the sense of accomplishment that comes from making things happen.
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Making things happen is what Lillian does, so many programs, changes and organizations in Monmouth County can be accredited to her. She has a love for historic preservation and can be quoted many times saying “if you don’t know where you have been you can’t know where you are going”. She shares how “Monmouth County was at the crossroads of the American Revolution, but so many don’t realize that”. Lillian headed Matawan’s Historic Preservation Program and was excited to bring the history into schools with reenactors, keeping the coming generations aware of the history of the area. Lillian has a great interest in the arts and loves the theater. She calls the theater one of her greatest escapes. She is proud of Count Basie Theater and was one of the first recipients of the Basie’s Vanguard Award for life long devotion to the arts in New Jersey. Lillian was presented the award along with E-Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt, she says “such an odd combination, me and him”, concluding with “why not” and a laugh. Lillian has been a part of preserving open space in Monmouth
County, as well as the preservation of farmland and wetlands, securing a good quality of life. One of her proudest moments was the stopping of dumping waste oil by Imperial Oil Company at Burnt Fly Bog, negatively affecting waterways and our drinking water. Burnt Fly Bog was declared a Federal Superfund. Lillian says the “project took time and dedication and, however now it is a nature preserve”. Lillian takes her love of the land and natural beauty to her home, which sits on four acres in Colts Neck. Lillian and Don love to get into their own patch of soil, planting a garden of serenity, giving her a feeling of escape. “I can leave my problems behind as I head down the long drive to my home.” Her only challenge is with the deer, who share her love of the land but have a different view of the roses Lillian plants. Lillian plants for beauty, the deer thank her for the food. Lillian’s most recent project has been creating a Homeless Veteran’s Community. She was delighted when this program was introduced to her, “it’s so much more than creating housing for the homeless, it’s an entire program that gets them all the help they need”. When asked what the future holds, Lillian steadfastly mentioned, “retirement is not in my vocabulary”. She is continuing to hold ownership of Colts Neck Realty, she is bringing focus to the equestrian community of Monmouth County and wants people to know the importance of “the marriage between open space and the horse.” She is looking forward to attending Mon-
mouth County Open Space Pace and Festival of Horses this month, where in the past she has sat as Grand Marshall of the parade. Lillian tells with a smile how she is honored to be named one of the ten foxy women of the Monmouth Conservation Foundation’s 39th Annual Fall Fete, to be held on September 24, 2016, an organization preserving land and protecting the natural habitat. Lillian is also the Colts Neck Municipal Chair of the Republican Party, Monmouth County Freeholder, Colts Neck Historian, Freeholder member to County Planning Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and Library Commission - just to name a few of the things that keep her busy and to give an idea of how she may be spending her day. Lillian knows she is extremely fortunate to live the life she has. She thanks the voters for their continuing support in giving her the opportunity to keep going. She says she has been able to create her life through her belief in herself, her dedication to her passions and being goal oriented. She tells how she always has a goal and stays focused on what she wants to achieve. Lillian knows much change is needed and knows the only way to get things done is by getting involved. She says, “maybe you won’t reach the riches of Springsteen, but doing it is what it is all about, of course a little bit of money helps, but the difference you make and the sense of accomplishment is the real payoff”. Lillian says it’s all about seizing the day and seizing it she has!
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A Conversation with Acting Legend, PATTI L UPONE INTERVIEW BY LILIANN PARAS
She commands a stage like no other. Best known for her musical and dramatic Broadway roles (Tony Awards, Evita and Gypsy), she has also appeared on TV (including Penny Dreadful, Life Goes On, American Horror, Girls, Law & Order, Ugly Betty…), in movies, in concerts, and earned two Grammy Awards for her albums. Don’t miss the chance to see her perform “Far Away Places” on October 1st at the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River. A New York Times review of this show in NYC, raved that Patti LuPone, “Broadway’s tempestuous dark empress,” generates “raw excitement” (NYT 6/14/12). I have been a fan for over 30 years, so I was especially happy when Patti, who currently is starring in Chicago as Helena Rubenstein in "War Paint," agreed to a phone interview. Following are the highlights from our enjoyable, cordial conversation.
FAME Although she has performed in a wide variety of roles, she is often associated with her portrayal of Evita, and for singing “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”. Was this frustrating? Patti responded with an emphatic “No, no I’m not frustrated that I’m identified with any song or any role at all.” She then laughed when I said my younger friends knew her from HBO Girls. “I love it! I’m in Chicago and I have been recognized more here than in my entire career, and I’ve been recognized for Penny Dreadful.” Is fame ever a burden? "Fame? I don’t know how to answer that question because I am not on any social media at all. I don’t have enough time to live my life, let alone report on it. But I also think that what we do and who we are, and our lives, are separate from our professions and I live a very normal life. I’m in the country with my husband, our son is grown up and out of the house, I’m a wife, I’m a housewife, I’m a mother. I love what I do and I relish the opportunity to do it but it isn’t my life. It is my life, but it is only one aspect of my life. The fame aspect of it? I’m probably not as famous as I could be if I went on social media, if I was even more controversial than I am. Do you know what I mean? It seems there is a trend now that anybody can be a star, if you do something clever on You Tube. I kind of bemoan the fact that what we do is a craft and it needs training, discipline, sacrifice. I’m working with Christine Ebersole in 'War Paint' in Chicago. We haven’t worked together before, but know each other for years and we also talked about that we have a life.”
was when she reminisced about special performance moments that stand out in her mind. Three very different memories were shared. The first was a prop malfunction.
“I think the funniest thing that happened to me was in 'Anything Goes,' when I was singing Blow, Gabriel. In the final scene, in the wedding scene, they release rose petals, silk rose petals onto the stage, pink rose petals. They’re in a net up above on the flies. I was in this diaphanous red gown, it was very low cut I had taken the robe off and I was now in this very low cut gown. I was saying my lines and I was distracted by something floating down from the ceiling and it was a single… pink… rose petal that proceeded to go down the front of my dress. You could not have planned it. I just looked up at it and I stopped talking and the audience watched it flutter down, between my breasts. And it was hysterical!” The second memorable moment occurred during Broadway’s “Master Class” by Terrence McNally, a play about opera diva Maria Callas.
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“There have been interruptions too, that have been kind of funny. In 'Master Class,' some guy hated the play. And I saw him at the end of the first act and I was delivering the monologue to La Sonnambula, and it’s timed. And I’m speaking in the accent, Terrence McNally’s lines, listening to the music and I hear this guy, ‘Well, lost another one.’ And he went up the house left aisle and then came back down the center aisle screaming, “This play is sh*t! This play is sh*t! Terence McNally, you’re a piece of sh*t!’ and I thought, ‘Don't shoot the messenger’ and he ran up the center aisle and left the building. And to me, that’s live theater.”
BUT I ALSO THINK THAT WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE, AND OUR LIVES, ARE SEPARATE FROM OUR PROFESSIONS AND I LIVE A VERY NORMAL LIFE.
When she is being an “ordinary person”, what does she listen to? “Classic rock and roll. My favorite music is classic rock and roll and classical music and then jazz. That’s the order. I’m not really crazy about the music today but I don’t really listen to enough of it. My son turns me on to bands now, but I don’t necessarily go out and listen to them.”
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And then there was death.
“Oh something else. Two people have died during a performance, one in 'Anything Goes' and one in 'Patti LuPone on Broadway.' That’s an experience. That was tough. But in true NY fashion, the four seats that were vacated in the orchestra were filled by people in the mezzanine. They just made their way down and sat right into those seats.” Only in NYC!
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LIFE IMITATING ART Speaking of "Master Class," in the play, Patti portrayed legendary opera star Maria Callas, a commanding and demanding teacher for aspiring opera students. Years later, Patti presided over a real master class of vocal students which was filmed for television. Did the role of Maria Callas influence her own teaching?
“Well in my mind, but because we were being filmed, I couldn’t very well…I wanted to take some of those kids to task but I remained kind to them. Such attitude! But I had to encourage them, not discourage them so in my mind there was a little Maria Callas but I was careful to be kind.”
ORIGINAL BROADWAY PLAYS VS. REVIVALS We spoke about her take on Broadway as it is today and her preferences as both an actor and an audience member. Patti said she was getting tired of the five-year cycle of so many revivals. “As an audience member, I wish there were more original pieces.” As a performer, she continues to hope that original plays get more financial backing from producers, “Everyone wants to be in a musical and everyone wants to write a musical” and concluded, “I think Broadway is very healthy." Which led us to her feelings about Times Square. “I’m devastated with what they did to Times Square. It’s just horrible, a horrible environment now. Whoever it was took the focus off the theater district and put the focus on the Jumbotron." And the increasingly casual dress code seen at theaters? “Well I love going to the opera and seeing how they dress for the opera. It’s
such a riot. They go all out. They’re in their hats, they’re in their gowns. I like the fact that they are paying tribute to the event they are going to, it’s respect.”
BEST AND WORST GIFTS FROM FANS Patti receives many gifts. Recalling the worst gift was easy. Without hesitation, she burst into laughter. “Well some of the renderings of me are frightening, they’re just frightening. I look at them and think, ‘Really? That’s what you think I look like?' We laughed at the “scary Patti” parallel to the recent “scary Lucy” story about Lucille Ball’s statue being replaced. “The people are giving them to me genuinely, but they are truly scary.” The best gift took more contemplation. Patti is known to believe in and to relish theater history and her answer was wistful and consistent with this. “The best gift? Oh I’ve gotten tons of really really incredible gifts. Just recently, my husband gave me, for the opening of 'War Paint', an original box of Heaven Sent, Helena Rubenstein’s Heaven Sent. Loose powder. With the powder puff and it’s about two inches deep and I can’t believe he actually found it, and he found it in an antique store, in Chicago where we are performing." Another historic relic was found by fans. “And somebody else just found a Gourielli, [Helena Rubenstein] was married to a sort of faux prince, Artchil Gourielli, and so Helena opened a sub-branch of Helena Rubenstein Company called House of Gourielli, opened up a barbershop which failed. These women sent me a compact that is and says ‘Gourielli’ on it. Those are really fantastic.”
“WANNA” PROJECT Patti has a popular one woman show, “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” in which she performs music from shows she was not in. It was natural to ask, then, is there a “Wanna” ~ a project yet to be fulfilled? Patti thought about this for a while.
“Well no because now I’m doing 'War Paint.' I guess to my detriment I’m not that ambitious." And then the “light bulb” went on and she blurted out, “Situation comedy!” all while deeply laughing, “That’s the ‘wanna’, that’s the ‘wanna’.” If you saw her TV appearances on "Will and Grace," "30 Rock," "Ugly Betty," or "Girls," you will know this is a great fit. By now we had a nice rapport and I suggested she would be perfect in a revival of the Broadway musical comedy, “I Do! I Do!” I was so surprised that, although she knew who had starred in it, she was not familiar with the musical itself. She was very interested in this story of a marriage viewed over the years. “I’ll look it up. That may be an Encores for me. I’ll look it up, totally.” Stay tuned…
STAYING FRESH IN ROLES Many of her shows are performed months and months on end. How does she deliver a fresh, all-out performance each time?
“That’s the big question. It’s relatively simple if you just keep it simple. I remember that the audience at that particular performance has never seen it before. I tell the story…to them. I like to look at an audience before the show starts just to see who I’m playing to. Basically, we’re just story tellers. And in order to tell a story, start at the beginning and if we really want to tell a story it’s easy to go out there every night and go, ‘Okay, this is what I’m going to tell you, relax, I have a story to tell you.’ It’s a lot of fun, a lot of fun.” But sometimes it is two shows a day. “Yes it is, it’s a discipline.”
very strong public school system and I think it does to this day have a very strong music department. I knew my calling very very early in my life and because the music department in the elementary, junior high and high school were so strong, I gravitated to that. And I was supported and protected by teachers. They knew- and they knew that I knew and they recognized it. Recognized my talent and recognized my destiny. So, I’ve always been supported.” However, she hasn’t escaped unfavorable reviews. “I suffer from bad reviews because I’m not everyone’s favorite.” She laughs, “I’m going, ‘Why can’t you see…what I see?’ What can you do? I’m controversial, you either love me or you hate me.” She knows where I stand.
Whether you see Patti LuPone in a small or large venue, you know the audience is important to her. She wants the audience fully engaged and free from distractions, so much so that she stopped right in the middle of her song during "Gypsy" to demand the person using flash photography be removed, to the delight of the audience. More recently, in a smaller venue, she confiscated a texter’s phone until the end of the show. Does she have a preference for the size of the audience?
“No I don’t. As long as I can connect with an audience, I don’t particularly. I’m lucky to be able to play all of those and that’s a result of my training at Julliard and my four years with the Acting Company where we were exposed to every possible conceivable idea of a stage-the altar of a church, the auditorium of a gymnasium-every conceivable idea of a stage. As long as I can connect with an audience as long as I can look in their eyes then it doesn’t really matter the size.”
SUPPORTING THE ARTS In an interview with Alec Baldwin, Patti said, “Art is the soul of the nation. And it’s not being supported.” I asked her what steps the public can take to support the arts. “I think just be more demanding. It’s up to the audiences. I don’t know what else people can do. If (the arts) are cut any more than they are, we won’t have anything. It’s support. And demand that our arts are supported.” The support can even start at the local school level.
REVIEWS Was her talent ever overlooked in her school experience?
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Regular readers of The Table know we absorb motivational and success material with relevant parallels in business, money and life. This month we continue our series of the “7 Keys To Risk And Success” to explore effective habits with parallels to family, business and finance - (1) Identify specific goals, (2) Write down your action plan, (3) Have nonstop determination to reach your goal, (4) Turn your goals into genuine service which helps others, (5) Follow an unfailing code of honesty and integrity, (6) Be creative and have willingness to try the untried, (7) Faith and an absolute belief that you WILL succeed.
#3 HAVE NON-STOP DETERMINATION A common and proven trait among successful people, the true winners, is to never stop regardless of how tough the going gets and they always get knocked down along the way. Most successful entrepreneurs, athletes and investors run against the herd and never give up. When others panic, they are determined to see opportunity. The greatest achievers throughout history place this one rule of absolute determination above all others, as the ingredient most responsible for their success. Successful people recognize and plan for setbacks and detours - there is no defeat, only temporary obstacles that create new opportunities. They turn the word problem into the word opportunity and the word chaos into the word challenge (and don’t like when they are told that it cannot be done). In every problem there exists an opportunity. The best advice I’ve ever received and can never forget is “Don’t be afraid to follow your gut instinct – don’t second guess (others will do that for you). It is balance of passion, determination and commitment to a plan or goal that makes true winners in business, family and life.”
TIP OF THE MONTH: BODY LANGUAGE I have a close friend who is an interrogator for the Feds. One night around the “table” recently, after a few bottles of wine, we got into a discussion about some of the training that they go through on their way to senior status. I was enthralled with the topic and analysis of how they use body language to “read” people. Here are ten indications of stress, guilt and an overall desire to end the conversation - the crossing of arms, legs or ankles; hiding of hands and feet; hiding of mouth and eyes; leaning head back on the chair; adjusting of clothes; dusting, lint picking or thread pulling; playing with or adjusting jewelry; fixing or playing with hair; nail inspection and cleaning; and clearing throat, coughing, sighs and yawns. My friend actually shared “pages” of body and facial language analysis – that I will share in the months to follow. So the next time you have a business negotiation, meeting or a personal discussion, make a note of the “body talking”. As they say,
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THE FOOD SPY UNCOVERING HIDDEN EPICUREAN DELIGHTS
LUBRANO’S TRATTORIA IN MANASQUAN – A NAPOLITANO GEM! The first time The Food Spy was invited to Lubrano’s, we pulled into the parking lot off of Route 34 in Manasquan (between the Spring Lake and what-used-to-be the Point Pleasant circles, now Route 70) into a neon encrusted Shop Rite parking lot. Could this be the place? I know the bottle of wine we were bringing to this BYO was beyond good, so at least it wasn’t going to be a completely wasted Saturday night. By the time we walked out some 3+ hours later, the lit parking lot was transfigured into Vegas and smiles dominated the entire ride home as the food was so beyond expectations that we vowed to be back the following weekend for items we saw go by our table and couldn’t taste. Chef/Owner Domenico Lubrano has been serving up Italian experiences since 2000. He and Executive Chef Matteo D’Apolito place attention to detail and dedication to delivering superb native Italian cuisine using only fresh local ingredients as well as special “deliveries” from Italy and fresh baked bread. They strive to take their customers back to the kitchens of Naples where their families taught time tested traditions and the love of fresh, pure, simple and honest food to be shared with family and friends. And it is here, in this unassuming store front, where they show their craft and passion. The menu is deep and vast, almost overwhelming. The apps alone are broken into four sections – pizza, salads, soups and hot and cold antipastos. The Grilled Pizza for “the table” - melted fresh mozzarella topped with wild baby arugula tossed in extra virgin olive oil and lemon accented by thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma and shaved Parmiggiano Reggiano is a MUST try. The memorable apps were the Lobster and Crab Bisque if you’re in the mood for soup, but leave room for and
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what they call “Agrodolce”, which is shrimp and calamari sautéed with sweet cherry peppers, pignoli nuts and golden raisins in their secret sweet and sour balsamic glaze don’t pass this up! The other standout is the spicy, garlicky shrimp (for 2) sautéed in tons of garlic, XVOO (Food Spy speak for Extra Virgin Olive Oil), wine and chili flakes – wow (a party in your mouth). At this point, I’d like to go off the reservation and recommend you simulate a family style ordering for your entire “stay” at Lubrano’s. There are too many items that we found to be stellar and a TRUE Italian meal is about sharing and “passing the proverbial meatballs”. The entrées are broken into pasta and “secondi” (basically protein). The pasta dishes are a parade of tastes (we recommend ordering “al dente” – translated “to the teeth” or firm). Notables are Mezzi Rigatoni Chicken Al Gorgonzola (chicken, mushrooms, marsala sauce and gorgonzola), the Ravioli Trattoria (cheese-filled ravioli with a hickory smoked bacon and wood mushrooms cream sauce), the Fettuccine Palermo (with onions, peas, shrimp and prosciutto in a tomato cream sauce) and Pasta Rags Alla Sinatra (with sweet sausage, roasted peppers and Vidalia onions in a tomato sauce sprinkled with pecorino romano and cracked pepper). If steak is on your mind, Lubrano’s puts together some daring and wonderful creations (too numerous to mention). I’ll give an idea to whet your red-meat whistle. The NY Strip and Shrimp Murphy is in a medley of spicy onion, hot cherry peppers, mushrooms and potatoes with a spicy Murphy sauce. The chickens Parmiggiano and Milanese were huge and outstanding but the Devil’s Chicken (pan seared breast of free range chicken served in a spicy garlic white wine sauce with broccoli
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rabe and roasted garlic mashed) was off-thecharts. Personally, The Food Spy typically leans towards the seafood entrées, but I’ll leave that between you and your server as the fish specials are usually the highlight of the night. Lubrano’s is one of those places where if you don’t see it exactly as you dreamed it, let them know – they will try to make your dinner dream come true. If you have room for dessert, they are fresh and a nice finish with a great cup of espresso after a REAL Italian food journey. Ask the server for recommendations, which they gladly share - and even if it’s not on the menu, ask for the Nutella pizza! Lubrano’s Trattoria is located at 2439 Route 34 South in Manasquan (in the ShopRite Shopping Plaza) and can be reached at 732.292.0050 or visit www.lubranostrattoria. com. It’s easy to miss, and we like it like that – we are spies after all. Don’t forget to bring a nice bottle of something (there is a liquor store next door, if you forget). Reservations for four or more. Don’t procrastinate, it’s not easy to get in on the weekend, but it’s well worth the call and the drive. Add this one to the Food Spy’s regular go-to’s, it’s a gem!
Until next month – live well, eat well,
The Food Spy The Food Spy seeks and finds hidden, and perhaps not so hidden epicurean gems in and around Monmouth County promoting the notion that good wine, good food in good company is one of life’s simplest and civilized pleasures. Sharing these gems, is the mission of The Food Spy. The Food Spy is an active contributor for both Zagat and TripAdvisor and accepts input, ideas and gem suggestions from Community Magazine (CM) readers and can be secretly contacted at foodspynj@gmail.com.
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BELMAR SAN GENNARO FESTIVAL September 17 through September 18, 2016 Indulge in authentic Italian specialties at the Belmar Feast of San Gennaro Festival between 10th & 12th Avenues. Come for the delicious food, stay for the live entertainment and games for all ages. Visit www.visitbelmarnj.com
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September 18, 2016 End the weekends this fall with a stroll through the riverfront town while sampling food and beverages from Red Bank’s most coveted locations. Every third Sunday through November. Visit www.redbank.org
September 25 & 25, 2016 Enjoy local art, music and local, handmade artisan goods in Asbury Park! The event will take place in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall from Noon to 5:00 p.m. Bonfires on the beach with live music! Visit asburyparkbazaar.com
RED BANK GUINNESS OYSTER FESTIVAL September 25, 2016 This fun street festival anticipates a great time had by one and all and is fashioned after the 62-year-old Galway Oyster Festival which celebrates the opening of the Oyster season! From Noon to 7:00 p.m. at White Street Parking Lot in Red Bank. Wash your oysters down with a bold selection of Guinness brews and dance to daylong live music. Visit www.redbank.org
HOLMDEL’S HARVEST FEST October 1 & 2, 2016 Activities include live entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors, beer & wine tent, free inflatables, free wagon rides, free pony rides/ petting zoo and more at Bayonet Farm in Holmdel! Fireworks will go off at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Find this event on Facebook!
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Holmdel Police Department Continues to Celebrate
50 Years of Service THE HOLMDEL POLICE DEPARTMENT will hold its 50th Anniversary Ball on November 4, 2016 at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. A true community event celebrating Holmdel’s men and women in blue, the night will include a cocktail hour, five-hour open bar, full course dinner and of course – music and dancing. Holmdel Mayor Eric Hinds shared, “We are grateful to have an extraordinary police force lead today by Chief John Mioduszewski. Let’s join in the celebration.” The Department hopes that many residents, former employees, Mayors, Administrators, and Committee Members will take the time to attend. To reserve tables or for more information, contact Mike Piggott at mpiggot@holmdelpolice.org or Mike Michalski at mmichalski@holmdelpolice.org. The Holmdel Township Police Department was formally established by a Township Committee Ordinance in 1966. In that year, under the leadership of Chief Joseph Phillips, the Department answered 540 calls for service. In 2015, the Town has grown substantially and Police handle closer to 25,000 calls for service each year. Current Holmdel Chief Mioduszewski had organized a committee to plan for the Department’s 50th Anniversary. Their first task was to design a “50th Anniversary Logo” which is displayed on commemorative pins and decals on the Patrol cars. In addition, officers have been wearing an “anniversary badge” throughout 2016 - all of which were obtained through donation. In March 2016, the Department took possession of a 1964 Ford Galaxie, a replica of the Department’s first patrol car. The vehicle is displayed on the lawn at Town Hall and will be used for community programs.
Letter to the Editor CLEAN WATER TRUMPS SPORTS FIELDS In 2015, successful litigation by Colts Neck residents with help from Holmdel groups like Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) and Save Holmdel Village (SHV) prevented development of a commercial mega-sports complex on Route 520 across from Vonage. Public outcry was fierce, due to the potential disruption to the neighborhood, contamination of our water supply from runoff into a major stream on the property and the fact that we have approximately 30 soccer fields in the immediate area that are underutilized. After resolution of the lawsuit, CILU and the Monmouth Conservation Foundation explored the feasibility of preserving this property in order to protect our water supply. The property was a candidate for preservation with NJ State Farmland Preservation funds provided the township contributed 16% of the price to purchase the developmental rights (approximately $640,000). Members of the Township Committee stated that they would preserve this property but put the onus on the residents to raise the needed funds, citing township budgetary concerns. It is very peculiar that a year later the township is looking to bond $5 million to build sports fields (and more) at Cross Farm Park. These synthetic fields, which slough off flammable and carcinogenic “crumbs”, are even closer to residential neighborhoods and our reservoir. The Township plans to burden the entire town with the cost of development and maintenance of unnecessary sports fields yet it refuses to take steps to protect the water supply of over 250,000 Monmouth County residents. It’s time they rethink their priorities. Regina Criscione, Holmdel
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, October 17, 2016 Save the day for Monday, October 17, 2016 for a special presentation by CILU board member Steve Strickland, which he will talk about his experiences in Tanzania where he ascended Mt. Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet, the highest point in Africa and one of the Seven Summits and spent several days on safari in the Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Parks. Citizens for Informed Land Use promotes informed and thoughtful land use, and the protection of natural resources, our land and our water. To learn about CILU, see our website at www.holmdel-cilu.org.
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CM’S FAMILIAR FACES & PLACES Marcy Slachman of Invitation Hotline in Manalapan with a box of goodies for one of her clients.
Stephen Donahue (left) and Tommy Chyzowych (right) – both of Holmdel – take a photo with Christie Rampone, threetime Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, at Cross Farm Park on July 14, 2016.
Bonnie Woodward of Red Bank and Michele Battista of Colts Neck at the 7th annual Jersey Shore Undy Run sponsored sponsored by the Colon Cancer Alliance at The Great Lawn at Pier Village in Long Branch on July 16, 2016.
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MEET YOUR LOCAL FIRST RESPONDERS COLTS NECK FIRST RESPONDERS DAY September 24, 2016 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Colts Neck High School
Meet members of the Colts Neck Police, Fire and First Aid, along with the Monmouth County Sheriff’s office. Naval Weapons Station Earl Fire Department will be welcoming residents at Colts Neck High School, with an opening presentation of the flag by the Colts Neck ROTC and invocation by Reverend Scott Brown. This event will provide the opportunity to meet your local First Responders and see the vehicles and equipment they use in serving and protecting the community. With giveaways for younger children, we look forward to seeing everyone and answering any questions, as well as discussing volunteer opportunities.
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Riverview Medical Center Receives Significant Donation to Support Patients in Emergent Need of Substance Abuse Treatment
Middletown residents Lisa and Rick Stavola, Founders of The Tigger House Foundation (right) are pictured with former NFL football player and Tigger House Foundation Board Member, Christian Peter in front of the Alton A. Hovnanian Emergency Care Center at Riverview Medical Center.
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iverview Medical Center Foundation is honored to announce a gift of $120,000 from the Tigger House Foundation that will support the addition of an Addictions Counselor in the hospital’s emergency department. The majority of patients seeking help for addiction arrive in the Alton A. Hovnanian Emergency Care Center in a state of crisis. The addition of a licensed chemical dependency counselor would provide timely and critical assessment and outreach to patients during this severe time of need. Tigger House Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a positive impact by reducing the death rate of heroin and opiate addiction. The organization was founded by Middletown residents Lisa and Rick Stavola in 2013 after they tragically lost their 25-year-old son, Rick Jr. (also known as Tigger), to a heroin overdose. “Losing Rick Jr. was absolutely devastating and heartbreaking for our family,” shares Lisa and Rick. “His memory inspires us every day to do whatever it takes so others don’t have to suffer a similar loss. Making this gift to Riverview gives us hope and promise for a future where fewer people are impacted by the horrific realities of addiction.” Funding from the Tigger House Foundation will be instrumental in helping Riverview create this new position, ensuring a licensed Addictions Counselor will be available in the hospital’s emergency department to address patients’ needs in a timely manner, seven days a week. “The addiction epidemic in New Jersey, and specifically Monmouth County, cannot be ignored,” says Timothy J. Hogan, FACHE, president of Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Community Hospital. “The generosity of the Tigger House Foundation will impact so many in our immediate community who turn to Riverview for care.
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This is a huge first step to achieving our long-term mission to reduce the deadly impact of substance abuse.” The Booker Behavioral Health Center at Riverview currently offers comprehensive services and follow-up for people who need treatment for substance abuse and addiction. “As our Behavioral Health services, and the demand for them, continue to grow, we recognized the importance of having a dedicated clinician on-call in the emergency department to address the immediate needs of individuals who arrive with a substance-related situation and no other concurrent psychiatric issues,” explains Joseph A. Miller, Ph.D., vice-president of Neurosciences and Behavioral Health at Hackensack Meridian Health. “The generous and heartfelt support we have received from the Tigger House Foundation will ensure patients coping with a substance abuse problem are provided with timely and appropriate medical attention to immediately address their specific needs. Our partnership with the Tigger House Foundation is a wonderful example of what can happen when community organizations and health networks come together to address a significant need in the community.” The Tigger House Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual Fundraising event, “A Night Under the Stars”, on October 1, 2016 at the Edgewater Beach and Cabana Club in Sea Bright. Funds raised during the event will be dedicated to Tigger House Foundation and will be used to combat the opiate epidemic and help recovering addicts receive rehabilitation, as demonstrated through the Foundation’s impactful gift to Riverview. For more information, visit tiggerhouse.org. To learn more about how you can support behavioral health services at Riverview Medical Center, visit www.MeridianHealth.com/GIVE or contact Jennifer Smith, senior executive director, at 732.751.5115 or JenniferL.Smith@hackensackmeridian.org.
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HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR LATE SEPTEMBER The Monmouth County Park System will host its Harvest Home Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel. Reminiscent of an old-fashioned fair from the 1890s, this event features wagon rides, games and live entertainment. There will also be ongoing Victorianera craft demonstrations. Visitors are invited to join in the spirit of the festival by entering one of the many competitions. Categories include vegetables, canning, condiments, baked goods, embroidery, quilting, rug hooking and more. Applications for the competition are available online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com or by calling 732.946.3758. To learn more about the Harvest Home Festival and other Park System activities, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732.842.4000, ext. 4312.
SQUARE DANCE OPEN HOUSE A Square Dance Open House will be held at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, located on 520 in Lincroft, on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Monmouth County Park System and the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club who invite you to come and see why square dancing is a great way to stay in shape, have fun, and meet lots of friendly people. Singles and couples are welcome. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. No dancing experience is needed. The caller will give clear instructions as he “calls” the dance. Children must be accompanied by a parent. For more information and directions, call Beverly at 732.747.8505 or visit www.middletownramblers.org. Classes will begin Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, located at 945 State Hwy 36 northbound, just north of Ave. D in Leonardo. Call Beverly at 732.747.8505 or visit the Monmouth County Parks website at www. monmouthcountyparks.com.
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en years ago, I stepped out on the back porch of the lodging office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. As I stood sipping coffee awaiting my flight crew to be alerted for our Enduring Freedom mission I noted to the desk clerk: “Wow, the general sure has a great house”. She smiled proudly, “no sir, that’s our Fisher House—you have to see it”. So off I went to see for myself. It’s a decade later and I am still touched by what I saw and learned that morning. As a career Air Force pilot I last served at Dover Air Force Base. Daily from 9/11 on, helicopters arrived one after another with remains from the 9/11 sites. Soon thereafter, remains from Iraq and Afghanistan arrived. On one of my missions I returned with seven flagged draped remains. Daily I would see the hearses and processions pass my window. I kept thinking there must be a better way for the families to recover their loved ones. About a year later I was approached by Flight Engineer, Sergeant Mitch Coffey, who saw me running on base one day and said, “Hey Colonel, you are a good runner—why don’t you run on our Wing’s Marine Corps Marathon team for Fisher House?” This is where my journey into the Marine Corps Marathon and Fisher House began. The Fisher House focuses on the great and grave need of support for our injured, fallen and their families. Every day, 22 veterans are taking their life and it is so important to
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ensure that their return from harm’s way is handled properly so later on they are able to function and cope in civilian life. It has been well documented that a wounded individual heals better and faster and there is a marked reduction in suicide if loved ones are there to support them during their recovery. Fisher House has built 70 homes in key recovery places, a short walk from the home to the treatment facilities. This proximity allows for constant connection with a free stay and little travel time. This is the miracle of Fisher Houses. The one at Dover AFB touches my heart as it answered my question: there must be a better way. It is unique in that it is for the families of the fallen. The Fisher House works with the mortuary for the remains to be placed there so the family can be nearby. In one of the first uses of the facility, which became a common practice, a wife of a fallen Marine laid on the floor next to the coffin to be alone with her husband. The Marine on honor guard duty got a mattress for her. It gave a little moment of peace. On the eve of the race, Fisher House holds a spaghetti dinner for the runners. Often a family that used a Fisher House speaks and the look of joy and heartfelt thanks is so moving, no words will ever be able to capture that moment. It just cements the reason why we are there. Why we pound the pavement so many miles in training. It is for these amazing warriors and their families. Many prominent Americans fell in love with the Fisher House concept, including Denzel
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Colts Neck Cougars 11U Baseball Champs The Colts Neck Cougars 11u travel baseball team finished out their Spring/Summer season as Champions of USABL 11u Central Shore League with a 12-11 win over Freehold in early August; Chris Brown and Ryan Johnson both had homeruns. Another accomplishment for this year’s season was making it to the finals of the Summer Slam Tournament in Hazlet. Congratulations to Matt Celli, Kris Bhatnagar, Eli Novario, Tyler Mayerhoff, Chris Brown, Ryan Johnson, Nick Mavica, Ryan Tan, Brandon Ladzinski, Katie Finnegan, Brian McKeon and Aidan McKeon. The team is coached by Mark Ladzinski, CJ Brown, Joe Novario, Scott Mavica and Head Coach Don Johnson.
Colts Neck Lions Club Donates Proceeds from Event to Colts Neck First Responders The Colts Neck Lions Club’s First Annual Bar Crawl was held in the spring of 2016, and the Club has over 90 people with two buses and raised close to $3,000.00. The proceeds were given directly to the Colts Neck Fire Department and Colts Neck First Aid in June. Lions president Justin Lotano said, “Everyone had a great time at our Bar Crawl, and I hope to build off the first years’ success to make this an annual event to raise money for Colts Neck’s very own first responders.”
On June 16, 2016 – the Colts Neck Lions Club presented a check to the Colts Neck Firehouse #1 from its Bar Crawl event – (left to right) Captain Mike Romano, Colts Neck Lions Club member Justin Lotano and Colts Neck Fire Department Chief Joe Panetta.
On June 14, 2016 – the Colts Neck Lions Club presented a check to the Colts Neck First Aid Squad from its Bar Crawl event – (left to right) Colts Neck Lions Club member Justin Lotano, Martha Leonhardt, Debbie Evankow, Phil Maida, Jim Leber and Colts Neck Lions Club member Andy Lotano.
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PICTURED: Michael Dowens, completed a three-day, 237-mile trek from Holmdel, NJ to Washington, D.C. STORY SUSAN MURPHY
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the problem, Dowens chose to seek help in January of this year at The Refuge, a PTSD and trauma center in Ocklawaha, Florida. “I toyed around with the idea of a walk to bring awareness to PTSD while talking with my wife, Christine, and with my therapist while I was in treatment. The name Unbroken Warriors was developed by my wife,” said Dowens. While in treatment, she bought him two “My Intention Project” bracelets with one saying “Unbroken” and the other “Unconditional.” The “Warrior” part of the name came about when they kept hearing about people losing the PTSD battle. “It’s a constant internal fight to live,” he said. “We didn’t intend on making an actual organization until we were plagued with treatment costs not covered by health care plans. We had family help in making the payments but many people can’t afford the cost. We don’t want veterans to be deterred from stellar treatment programs because of costs. They deserve the honor and respect to get their lives back without that burden,” explained Dowens.
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In an effort to continue raising awareness, Unbroken Warriors revived a challenge started several years ago that didn’t seem to get much social media attention. This challenge consists of 22 push-ups for 22 days at $2.00 a day. “This symbolizes the 22 veterans who commit suicide a day. Doing 22 push-ups a day for 22 days is symbolizing a struggle and a challenge, just as many veterans face,” noted Dowens. He is spreading the word by posting videos on Facebook of people taking the challenge and asking others to join in. “We added in the $2.00 a day in order to help more veterans’ charities get funding for their causes,” said Dowens. Donations from the challenge can be sent to: Unbroken Warriors, PO Box 141, Holmdel, NJ 07733. “Donations will be put into a fund and when a veteran in need of PTSD treatment comes to us, we can fund their care,” said Dowens. He added that high quality residential PTSD treatment can run up to $1,600 a day due to the necessary care that takes place during a client’s stay. Unbroken
LEFT The Dowens Family of Holmdel – Christine, Michael and Greyson. RIGHT Michael Dowens with his son, Greyson.
Warriers’ Board of Directors includes Michael and Christine Dowens, Mary Evernham, Vincenta Raya, Robert Pietrafesa, Donna Erskine, and Bruce Kopelman. They have all had experience with PTSD, either being personally afflicted; or having cared for someone with PTSD or complex PTSD. Finding PTSD resources in New Jersey was difficult for Dowens, but he said there are local resources that help veterans in a broad sense, such as the Dennis Zilinski Memorial Fund, which is assisting Dowens in getting a PTSD support dog. As for right now, Dowens said Unbroken Warriors is concentrating on only sending veterans to The Refuge, where he was treated. “I can vouch for their care, as well as two of my Board members.” Dowens noted he is using his own money for all start-up costs and legal fees concerning Unbroken Warriors, so it has been slow growing. The website is under construction and should be ready shortly. The intake packet for interested veterans will be online soon. In the meantime, Dowens recommended Facebook messaging at www.facebook.com/unbrokenwarriors or requesting the intake packet through postal mail. Then, “The Board will review the packet and see if the needs of the veteran align with our philosophy and Mission Statement.” As for his walk, Dowens said, “It was something I did to create a new beginning for me and to make the inner burdens PTSD victims face an outward display for people to relate to better. My life ended in a sense after my military service and I later had to hit a hard bottom to come back to reality. The walk gave me time to be grateful for all that I gained in treatment and all that I could now put behind me. I thought if other veterans saw someone they could relate to - they might be apt to seek help for themselves. PTSD has a stigma to it and many relate it to weakness, not to the mental and biolog-
ical changes it really entails. I distributed fact sheets along my walk and had many calls and emails from people who related so well to my story but never told anyone.” Dowens said he was shocked and humbled by the support he received. “One man in downtown Baltimore gave all he had (his change) because he believes in our servicemen and women. That kind of sacrifice renews your faith in people! I started with two other walkers, one a veteran and the other currently serving. They ended their journey early because of injury and fatigue, so my wife met me and drove behind me the rest of the way. She shared so many messages and posts with me as I walked and it kept me from stopping. We all hope the love and prayers offered to me will now be directed to our brave servicemen and women. It’s hard to even fathom the journey’s they take. My D.C. journey was nothing in comparison” In 2008, Dowens became a patrolman for the Holmdel Police Department. “I thought it would be natural progression with my military training and my B.A. in Criminal Justice. I also liked the idea of working in the area I grew up in while helping residents I know personally. I lucked out because the Holmdel Police Department has been a great working family to have, and they do so much behind the scenes to keep the town the way it is.” Dowens’ wife Christine knows firsthand the challenges each of them have faced as they handled PTSD and its effects on their family. Yet she remains supportive and positive for their future and that of their twoyear-old son, Greyson. “Michael didn’t believe me the numerous times I brought the changes in him to light. He wasn’t ready to see it until he could have lost it all. Seems silly to say you are grateful for the bad times, but without them, and without the reality moment of seeing the people and situation that perpetuate the PTSD symptoms for be-
ing the bad influences that they are, recovery is hard to come by. Michael is back to being mentally and physically present in our lives. Our son adores Michael and copies every mannerism and expression Michael has. Now Michael can be proud that he is being a great example of how Dads should be with their sons. Michael is more open now and able to love his family whole-heartedly.” Christine emphasized, “I think other spouses need not be ashamed or embarrassed to share their stories. The world feels small when you are faced with someone with a mental illness. It’s not your fault what they are going through and you can’t fix it.” Michael and Christine Dowens, along with Donna Erksine, have coordinated two great events to continue raising awareness and funds for PTSD. A First Annual Toucha-Truck event will take place on September 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the fields behind Dearborn Market at the corner of Centerville Road and Route 35 in Holmdel. Admission is $5 per individual and infants are free. OR, a family admission for up to six people is $20. Vehicles on display include a police truck; police car; Holmdel Police 50th anniversary car; Holmdel ladder truck and fire engine; Holmdel EMS ambulance truck; a postal mail truck; and more. On September 16, 2016 - Unbroken Warriors will have the NJ Shore Walk. It will start from the Sandy Hook entrance/pay station in the late afternoon and is due to end at Island Beach State Park. It is an estimated 18-hour straight walk. Details are still in the works, so check social media for updates and corrections through Facebook and Instagram. By now or very soon, the Unbroken Warriors’ website should be available for further information about PTSD, treatment for veterans, and upcoming fundraising events. Please visit www.unbrokenwarriors.org.
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Conover Road Elementary School 5th graders have done it again! In June, “The Really Big Shoe 9 Variety Show” entertained eager crowds of students, staff, families, and friends to the talents of over 75 students. Performances included singing, dancing, instrumentals, and hilarious skits, just to name a few. Students handled all responsibilities of stage crew as well. Then, of course, there were our MCs, Jack Tormey and Lauren Alagna, who kept our audience entertained as they introduced each of the acts, our Student Director, Hayden Friend, and Stage Crew Director, Madison Burke, who did outstanding jobs as well.
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Selected to Visit Ontario’s First and Only Diamond Mine Joe Brando at Victor Mine learning about the process, procedure and safety precautions.
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ince 1888, De Beers has been involved in all aspects of the diamond business. From its mining operations across Africa, and most recently Canada, the company produces about 35% of the world’s supply of rough diamonds. De Beers has been active in Canada for more than 50 years, celebrating the opening of its two mines in 2008 – Snap Lake Mine and Victor Mine. The Forevermark Company, a De Beers owned company, chose Joseph Brando, owner of J. Vincent Jewelers in Colts Neck, as one of its partners to tour the Victor Mine, “I was so excited and eagerly counting down each day in preparation for this once in a lifetime trip!” said Brando. “I was grateful the day I received the news that I was selected as one of 14 jewelers in the country to visit the Victor Mine. And finally that day arrived on August 16th to embark on this amazing journey to visit a mine in the sub-arctic territory of Northern Ontario Canada.” It is believed that this once submerged volcanic location began its birthplace some 400 million years ago. The select group met in Toronto, where the journey began at a private airport to take a charter prop plane with a midway stop to Timmons Air Base for a quick refuel, then onto their final destination, in which Brando noted, “seemed to be in the middle of nowhere!” Upon arrival, the first order of business was a briefing of all safety rules. “The De
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Beers group of companies, along with the folks from Victor, pride themselves on safety. In 2009, Victor mine received the most prestigious award in the industry noting them as the safest mine in the country. When I left the mine sight I noticed digital clocks and day readers indicating that the Victor was 775 days, and not sure how many hours, free of an accident or injury. When you take in the amount of employees, and factor in dozens of 100 ton trucks, cranes and excavators operating non-stop 24/7 in some very often brutal weather conditions, that’s incredibly impressive!” noted Brando. It is estimated that production from the mine will end somewhere in 2018, and “thanks to De Beers, plans are in place to return the site to its natural condition, however now with more vegetation and surrounding water areas with better conditions than before.” “I was impressed to see the environment that was created for their employees. Overall cleanliness was outstanding, and the kitchen and cafeteria areas spotless. Menus change on a daily basis and the selection we had for lunch on the day of our visit was delicious! Areas for fitness and entertainment are very big and accommodate a wide variety of team or individual participation. Shifts alternate on a two-week schedule to allow the team to have time to spend with their loved ones. Areas of worship for various sectors of religious beliefs are on site, as well,” said Brando.
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Joe Brando in Northern Ontario being taught by master diamond cutters - the only cutters in the world qualified to craft the most perfect brilliance from a diamond ever - a Forevermark Black Label!
The diamond quality from Victor Mine is one of the finest and most sought after in the world. The diamonds discovered in this area are magnificent and find their way to the finest master diamond cutters in the world. “The ultimate symbol of love and commitment is the rigorous and tedious efforts to responsibly extract these beautiful miracles from the Earth.” Brando added. Joseph Brando’s final thoughts on his trip? “For now, I am still awestruck and very privileged to be a partner with Forevermark, as I witnessed first-hand how everyone in the pipeline of bringing your diamond to life, is treated with genuine love and respect. The diamond you own from Forevermark, has made a positive and enduring contribution to not only the fine people involved in the process but also their communities, the wildlife surrounding them and the beautiful land upon which this work is done.”
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