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COLTS NECK PTO TO CELEBRATE 34TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA Get

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Club. This year’s ladies’ night will be a fabulous and festive white party, where smart white attire sets the chic tone of the evening. Embrace the fash-

these sought-after items. The evening concludes with the traditional 50/50 drawing. “The gala is such a fun night for friends to get together for a good cause,” said Patricia Pecoraro, PTO Co-President. “We are so grateful for the generous support in our community that helps make this night happen.” Local businesses supporting the event include Archer & Greiner, P.C., Asbury Circle Car Wash, Designer Greetings, Esposito Construction, Sakoutis Brothers Disposal, Sessa Andrieu Wealth Management/UBS, and Velocity Chiropractic. Funds raised by the gala support the programs of the Colts Neck PTO, which serves approximately 1000 children in Pre-K through 8th grade in three schools in the Colts Neck community. The organization funds programs and activities that extend and enrich the educational and social experiences of the children, and provides new and innovative educational tools and technologies. In addition

ionable vibe and rock white from head to toe, or just add a touch to

to funding the PTO’s various programs, funds raised by the gala will

your ensemble. Whatever your style, be ready to enjoy a fun night

support the district’s sustainability and green initiatives. District

filled with cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The festivities will kick

leaders have been collaborating with staff, students, and members

off with a complimentary cocktail hour, sponsored by Esposito Con-

of the Colts Neck community to identify areas to extend students'

struction. Sip the event’s signature drink, the Sky Martini, as you

exposure to "Green Living” and have submitted several proposals to

peruse the stunning array of gift baskets, all destined to go home

the Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program. Projects

with some lucky guests at the end of the night. (Hint - Don’t miss

range from experiments in alternative energy sources to the cre-

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ation of a Mindfulness Garden. The PTO intends to partner with the

This year’s gift baskets will not disappoint. Regular, grand, and

district on these exciting projects that benefit the school community.

platinum level prizes contain coveted items from designer bags and

Tickets for the Spring Gala are $60 per person and can be pur-

jewelry to the latest in electronics and home items. Entertainment,

chased by contacting Spring Gala Chairs Tara Buss or Justine

dining and spa gift certificates are also featured. Local businesses

Buzzetta at gala@coltsneckpto.org. To advertise in the event program

and PTO supporters in the community generously donate many of

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“THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE THE FOODBANK” HUMANITARIAN GALA The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is pleased to announce this year’s Humanitarian Gala, to be held at Navesink Country Club on Friday, March 24, 2017, and will feature music from The Nines. The FoodBank will honor these outstanding humanitarians this year who have exhibited extraordinary loyalty and commitment toward helping those in need and ensuring that hunger won’t win here. The 2017 honorees are Rena Levine Levy & Steven Levine, WindMill Restaurants; Members of United Teletech Financial; and Board Chairs Emeritus. The Jr. Humanitarian is Dominic Esposito and Agency Partner is King of Kings Food Pantry. The Gala is the FoodBank’s annual fundraising event and helps provide food and hope to our local shore communities. For information on tickets or sponsorships, go to www. foodbankmoc.org. The FoodBank is the primary provider of food and services to a network of over 300 partner agencies. Its food and resources supported more than 12 million meals last year – including 2.5 million pounds of fresh produce. It receives the highest rating of 4 Stars from Charity Navigator. A total of 95 cents out of every dollar raised supports food and programs. A $1 donation can provide up to three meals.

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Monmouth County SPCA Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Brunch was a huge success this year selling out with over 300 guests. The Brunch was hosted at the beautiful Navesink Country Club in Middletown and featured a delectable display of breakfast food as well as pastries and fresh fruit. The event boasted an impressive $53,000 in funds raised to support the homeless animals of the shelter, exceeding all goals and past Brunch fundraising.

rescue, Barbara Leary for her outstanding leadership among grade school students and Josephine Joel for her commitment to the Monmouth County SPCA while serving on the Board of Trustees for over 25 years. Among guests were County Freeholders John Curley, Tom Arnone, Serena DiMaso and Christine Hanlon. The shelter was also happy to welcome many of our longtime donors such as Carol Stillwell, Margrit & Jack McCrane, Linda & John Bauer and Fred Century.

The room was filled with the smooth piano and vocal talent of Barbara King, who brought a delicate and comforting ambiance to the morning. DonnaLyn Giegerich returned for her second year as our event emcee and also received special recognition for outstanding community networking. Others recognized were Nancy Barr-Brandon for her dedication to TNR cat

Some mentionable highlights of the Brunch were some of the amazing auction items which featured exotic vacations, upscale dining experiences, spa packages, high-end accessories and plenty of gourmet treats. The 50/50 raffle acquired more than $20,000, a few thousand more than last year, and a lucky Neptune City resident was the recipient of the winnings. A new

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feature to the event was a mystery jewelry sale where one lucky winner took home a beautiful diamond and sapphire necklace for a mere $25 ticket! Much of the success can be attributed to the steering committee which included Peg & Jeff Blazewicz, Jacki Cimino, Susan Carney, Beatriz Fernandez, Stephanie & Mike Flynn, Marlen Kroll, Jill Livingston, Susan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Amy Thomas and Fran Turner. The Monmouth County SPCA is now gearing up for its 2017 Dog Walk + Pet Fair being held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Brookdale Community College, the first annual 9 & Dine golf outing on June 6, 2017 in addition to its largest fundraiser, the Fur Ball gala, which will be held in October. For information on any upcoming events, visit monmouthcountyspca.org. *Photo Credit: George Ertle Photography

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Colts Neck Sports Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance The Colts Neck Sports Foundation held its annual Daddy/Daughter Dance on February 12, 2017 at The Addison Park in Aberdeen. Event co-chair Trisa Statter said, "Money was raised for a great cause as over 200 fathers and daughters came out to have a blast at our Sock Hop themed fundraiser." Colts Neck resident Dr. Anthony Lombardi noted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My daughters and I love coming to this amazing event year after year. This is definitely the best event to date!"

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I believe this is a parallel of how people need to be united. How we hold each other up and strengthen and nourish one another spiritually and emotionally. When we are united together, in our families, our religious and faith communities, our towns and our country - we can withstand the storms of life. Just like these trees support one another, good relationships are compounded. What if we encouraged one another daily? Would we nourish one another? Anytime you need encouragement, the best thing to do is speak encouragement into someone else. It’s stressful and simpler to do life on our own and the stubborn among us think we don’t need any help from others. But you won’t reach your highest potential by yourself. You meet certain people to be in your life that will strengthen you, encourage you and push you toward your purpose. Together we’re better, stronger, smarter, and more powerful! Don’t waste another year thinking life is a solo act. When we come together in unity, the community will be a stronger place and we as a part of that community will be connected with others like the Great Sequoias able to withstand more adversity and share more joy then the strongest tree standing alone.

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Those that know and have read me over the years, know that I am a fan of the late Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple. In a 1995 interview, Steve was discussing the importance and impact of teamwork, and it was during that discussion that he shared a short parable of rocks and how they polish each other. “When I was a young kid there was a widowed man that lived up the street. He was in his eighties. He was a little scary looking. One day he said, ‘Come on into my garage I want to show you something.’ And he pulled out this dusty old rock tumbler. It was a motor and a coffee can and a little band between them. Then he said, ‘come with me.’ We went out into the back and we got just some rocks… some regular old ugly rocks. And we put them in the can with a little bit of liquid and little bit of grit powder, and we closed the can up and he turned this motor on and he said, ‘come back tomorrow!’. And this can was making a racket as the stones went around. I came back the next day, and we opened the can. And we took out these amazingly beautiful polished rocks. The same common stones that had gone in, through rubbing against each other like this (Jobs clapped his hands), creating a little bit of friction, creating a little bit of noise, had come out these beautiful polished rocks. That’s always been in my mind, my metaphor for a people working together on something they’re passionate about. It’s through that group of people bumping up against each other, having arguments, having fights sometimes, making some noise, and working together they polish each other and they polish the ideas, and what comes out are these really beautiful stones.” In Steve’s parable of stones we are often polished by the agitation of ideas and people and the power of community allows us to create a newer and better self.

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HOLMDEL FAMILIES ENJOY A WEEKEND OF FUN DANCES STORY CARRIE FALCONE

Holmdel Recreation held its annual Daddy/

Daughter and Mother/Son Dances on February 11 and February 12, 2017. Holmdel Recreation received an overwhelming response for these special occasions, and the dances were moved to Jacques Exclusive Caterers and Reception Hall in Middletown in order to better accommodate the hundreds of families who registered for the event as eager guests.

On both nights, the parents were able to converse

with other families and had the chance to spend some quality time with their children by enjoying dinner, as well as music and dancing courtesy of a DJ. Guests were also able to get a 5x7 picture taken with each other as a reminder of the wonderful time every mother and father shared with their sons and daughters.

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Two years ago, the Vassallos family of Holmdel faced the unthinkable. Their oldest son, Dylan, died by suicide at age 17. Although nothing will ever completely fill the emptiness, Dylan’s father, Dennis, discovered an inspiring way to honor his son’s legacy. Dennis spent many hours reflecting on his son’s life and it dawned on him that Dylan embodied kindness. Taking inspira-tion from the Ice Bucket Challenge, he decided to create The Kindness Challenge. The Vassallos family knew the spread of kindness would have been embraced by Dylan. In his young life, Dylan had volunteered for many organizations and charities, selflessly g iving w herever h e s aw a n eed. S tudents H elping H onduras, Family Promise, De La Salle Blackfeet School in Montana and Lunch Break in Red Bank were just some of the places that benefited from Dylan’s giving nature. “Dylan would find a h ole a nd p lug i t,” h is f ather D ennis e xplained. T he K indness C hallenge h as Dylan’s giving spirit at the heart of it. What began as a Facebook page intended for a few family members and friends, has become a movement encouraging others to do something kind every day. The challenge is now spreading across the globe. The Facebook page was created on January 31, 2017 and by press time had over 80,000 members. The number of members continues to grow every day. Dennis was awed to discover that just 24 hours after starting the page there were 650 members, and in the week that followed, the number began to double almost daily. The page took on a life of its own, giving people across the globe what they were craving: positivity. “I was about to delete Facebook, before I found The Kindness Challenge” is the frequent comment found while scrolling through the page. Dennis described the page as a place where people can get a “cup of something positive.” The stories shared are heartwarming. Dennis gave his view. “We are trained to see the negative. Members of the page are

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encouraged to share kind gestures they have made themselves, kindness they were shown by another or any kindness they witnessed. The members lift each other up and share support. Its sole purpose is to ‘share kindness only, free of charge.’” The kindness can be as simple as giving an encouraging word or looking in on a neighbor.

"People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house."

When it comes to sharing our own acts of kindness, we often keep them to ourselves, feeling as though sharing may be viewed as bragging. But Dennis encourages members to share. Sharing may spark an idea or create a call to action for another. Dennis recalled a quote, “People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.”

Through the page, friendships have been made and people known for negativity have been redirected to a more positive use of their energy. Encouragement is being shared and caring has risen. It is giving people a warm and welcoming place to go. “If it’s made a difference to one person, then the page has done its job,” said Dennis.

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Salt Creek Grille’s Annual Wine & Martini Tasting to Benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. The Salt Creek Grille’s 14th Annual Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser will benefit 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing services to individuals and their families affected by domestic violence. This year Salt Creek Grille co-owner and local philanthropist Steve Bidgood’s goal is to reach the $1 million mark of funds raised for local charities with this annual event! Approximately $900,000 has been raised since the event’s inception in 2004. Salt Creek Grille’s Annual Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and space is limited. 180 Turning Lives Around is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence in our community. It has served individuals and families who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence since 1976. The caring staff provides immediate and long-term support in assisting clients with the trauma they have experienced, while supporting them in obtaining services and making decisions that will turn their lives around. In the state of New Jersey, an act of domestic violence happens every 7.29 minutes and, alarmingly, in 31% of all domestic violence offenses children are involved or present. “Salt Creek has supported dozens of charities with missions supporting children’s needs,” explained Bidgood. “While 180’s main mission is to help adult victims of domestic violence, they also offer support and shelter to children who are often adversely affected by domestic violence. We commend the work 180 is doing to help victims and their children cope with the trauma that domestic violence causes and we are happy to do our part to support the organization’s work.” The event is supported by donations from Salt Creek Grille and its vendors and local businesses that provide food, wine and other services. As in past years, several wine vendors will pour over one hundred premium wines to taste and a spirits representative will concoct specialty martinis for guests to sample. Guests are always impressed with the lavish amounts of delicious offerings including hors d’oeuvres, pasta, carving stations, desserts and more by Salt Creek Grille. In addition, local food businesses are represented including an artisanal cheese table donated by Sickles Market, Little Silver, and a raw bar provided by Lusty Lobster, Highlands. The Bobby Boyd Trio entertains the event’s attendees with live jazz music. A lively live auction is held featuring a local DJ entertainer and NJ 101.5’s Big Joe Henry as auctioneer. To reserve tickets, call 732.264.4360 ext. 4230 or e-mail LynnL@180nj.org. You can also purchase tickets on line by visiting 180nj.org.

LVGA Community Yard Sale Set for April 29th The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) is hosting its 13th Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at homes across Lincroft. To join the LVGA and register your sale, visit www.lincroftvillagegreen.org. The LVGA is a civic organization “committed to the preservation and restoration of our community”. Yearly membership in the LVGA is $25 per family, per year. Participation in the yard sale is free to LVGA members, and the organization will advertise the sale for you. All are welcome to come and shop for bargains and treasures across Lincroft!

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LEFT TO RIGHT: RED Honorees Lynn Spector and Claire Knopf with Board President Linda Bricker.

Monmouth County Historical Association Celebrates Tenth “Red” Anniversary STORY SUSAN MURPHY | PHOTO NOAH K. MURRAY FOR RUSS DESANTIS PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO, LLC

onmouth County Historical Association held its annual “RED” event on February 16, 2017 at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown. This very special celebration commemorated the tenth year for the ladies’ Valentine luncheon. It also honored founding co-chairs Claire Knopf, Lynn Spector, and Patricia Szakats. Close to 200 guests attended the event. The many facets of “RED” included a historical fashion show, which was quite unlike a typical runway fashion show. Ladies modeled historical-themed fashions that demonstrated the spirit of the Monmouth County Historical Association. The unique historic and modern-day outfits pertained to the styles worn at each of the five historic RED attendees enjoying the historical fashion show.

house museums maintained by The Association. The afternoon also included a Boutique Shopping Area that offered

everything from clothing to Valentine’s Day gifts, jewelry, gifts for men and children, household items, and many unique gift ideas. The Silent and Chance Auctions had a variety of items available ranging from tickets to sporting events, autographed items, gift cards to restaurants, and wine baskets. Probably the most exciting facet of this event was the Grand Prize. The Golden Goose Fine Jewelers of Rumson generously donated a ruby! The ladies in attendance each received a key – but only one key opened the glass encased box that displayed the ruby. The lucky lady whose key fit the lock won the exquisite ruby and would be able to work closely with The Golden Goose to have the ruby placed in either a ring or pendant setting. “We really appreciate the generosity of The Golden Goose in donating this ruby as our Grand Prize,” said the Association’s Director of Development and Communications Lisa Maher. Monmouth County Historical Association President Linda W. Bricker said of the event, “In addition to providing an occasion for visiting with friends, shopping and enjoying games of chance, this luncheon is an opportunity for an interesting and civic minded group of ladies from the community to learn about the work of MCHA. This year I invited some ‘time travelers’ to be my guests, the women who lived in the historic houses we care for. Elizabeth Covenhoven from 1753, Lydia Halstead from 1750, and Mary Holmes Taylor from 1854 joined us.

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We learned something about their lives in Monmouth County where they had come to settle, raise their families and prosper. It is important to tell the stories behind all of

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the things we collect and properties we care for and this seemed the perfect way to do so in a way that our dynamic audience could relate and perhaps even see themselves. A special guest was Margaret Riker Haskell who was on her way to the ribbon cutting of the Association's Museum in 1931 out in Freehold! Mrs. Haskell was a major benefactor of our organization and I hope an inspiration for those who care about the important history of our area which is still being made. With the proper support we will be able to continue collecting stories and objects to be shared with future generations.”

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Engagement AN N O U N C E M E NT

Gillian Friedman, daughter of Dr. Mitchel and Adrienne Friedman of Holmdel, NJ and Michael Fox, son of Christopher Sr. and Donna Fox, Ypsilanti, MI are pleased to announce their engagement and plans to marry June 23, 2018 in Red Bank, NJ. Gillian is a 2008 graduate of Holmdel High School and the University of Rochester with honors. She works for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as the Director of the SOLUNA Festival. Michael is a graduate of Adrian High School, Grand Valley State University and the Cincinnati School of Music. He works for International Music Network as the Midwest Agent. The couple lives in Dallas, TX.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Gathered together following the Meatball Challenge are Dearborn Representative Ted Mariolis; third place winner Matty Giuliano; second place winner Brian Fence; first place winner and fan favorite Michael Campanella; Bridges Director and a judge for the meatball challenge Kathy Logan; Restaurant owner of Patricia’s in Holmdel and one of the judges Frankie Brusco; and Dearborn Chef Mario Gencarelli who was also a judge for the

MEATBALL CHALLENGE BENEFITS BRIDGES OUTREACH STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Dearborn Market offered its customers an opportunity to

participate in a meatball challenge on January 29, 2017 at the Garden Center. Twelve participants showcased their personal best meatball for about a hundred visitors who sampled, commented, and then voted on each meatball recipe. A $20 entry fee for the participants of the challenge went directly to BRIDGES at the Shore, an Outreach Program that helps Bayshore families in need.

Judging was done by Kathy Logan, Director of BRIDGES;

Frankie Brusco, restaurant owner of Patricia’s in Holmdel; and Dearborn Chef Mario Gencarelli. First place winner and Fan Favorite was Michael Campanella; second place winner was Brian Fence; and third place winner was Matty Giuliano.

BRIDGES Director Kathy Logan said of the event, “All the

entries were delicious! BRIDGES is so appreciative of Dearborn’s support. We look forward to more cook-offs in the future.” Liz Schottlander, Representative for Wakefern who owns Dearborn Market said, “We, at Dearborn Market, enjoy and look forward to this event every year, as it is for a great local cause. We have been working with Bridges Outreach in different ways for quite a few years. The participants are always passionate about their recipes and there were definitely some delicious recipes this year. It was a hard call for the judges.”

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The Count Basie Theatre Board of Trustees named Colts Neck resident and Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry to its Board of Trustees. Burry was the 2014 Inaugural honoree of the Count Basie Theatre's Vanguard Award for her lifelong devotion to the Arts in New Jersey; in 2014 received Monmouth County Arts Council's Certificate of Achievement Award as the Community Champion of the Arts for her ongoing support of the Arts Education in Monmouth County Board elections are typically held at the annual meeting in May, but due to a vacated seat the Board elected to have Ms. Burry join. The seat being filled is a vacated seat and will expire June 2018. The historic Count Basie Theatre is a non-profit organization. Its primary mission is to serve the people of the State of New Jersey by providing a broad spectrum of quality entertainment and education programs that ref lect and celebrate the diversity of the region; foster understanding and appreciation for the ennobling power of the performing arts, creates opportunity for cultural enrichment for people at all economic levels, and honors the memory of Red Bank native and renowned jazz pianist William Jones “Count” Basie.

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At Dearborn Market, Spring is on its way. Stop by our lush greenhouse and garden center and see why we were voted “Best Garden Center” in Central, NJ by Monmouth Health & Life Magazine readers. We’re filling up daily with a variety of plants and bulbs including lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths and grape hyacinths, daffodils, tulips, azaleas and much more. It’s truly feeling like Spring here.

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The Monmouth County Park System’s volunteer Trails Team in action.

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM OFFERS TRAILS TRAINING Love the Monmouth County Park System’s 130+ miles of trails and interested in becoming part of the Park System’s Trails Team? Head to the Thompson Park Longbridge Annex, located at 53 Longbridge Road in Holmdel, on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and learn more about joining this dedicated group. Prospective volunteers (age 16 and up) are invited to this free training workshop that serves as an introduction to Park System safety rules, tools and equipment, and maintenance overview. An additional session is planned on Sunday, March 12. 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Clayton Park Activity Center, located at 202 Davis Station Road in Upper Freehold (Imlaystown). To register for either session, please contact the Park System volunteer office at 732.842.4000, ext. 4283, or volunteer@monmouthcountyparks.com. Held on Saturday mornings, trail work sessions are scheduled at various county parks throughout the season. During these sessions, volunteers assist in maintaining old trails and constructing new ones.

MONMOUTH COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION MEETING A meeting of the Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the Radisson, located at 50 Gibson Place in Freehold, at 11:00 a.m. Steve Eugene will present a program, Senior Internet and Scam Alerts. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank and sample toiletries for the Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch. For luncheon reservations, contact Sue at 732.995.7754 or email sueshrott@gmail. com before March 20, 2017. New members are always welcome.

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Dearborn Store Manager Ted Mariolis (left) and Frances Foundation Executive Director Bob Heugle

The eighth annual “Evening to Benefit the Frances Foundation” was held on February 11, 2017 in the greenhouse at Dearborn Market in Holmdel. About 75 guests who attended the event, enjoyed wine, gourmet cheese, and light hors d’ oeuvres. They also had the opportunity to tour the expansive orchid displays, which were a part of the twentieth annual Deep Cut Orchid Society Orchid Show. Acoustic guitarist Jerry Topinka provided live entertainment. Aside from a portion of the ticket sales, proceeds from the orchid raff les held throughout the evening were given to the Frances Foundation. This local group works tirelessly to put smiles on the faces of children fighting cancer in the area. They also provide financial assistance to their families. Founder and Executive Director of Frances Foundation Bob Heugle acknowledged the generosity of everyone in attendance. “Please join me in thanking Dearborn Market, and the Saker & Luccarelli families, for the February 11 eighth annual Orchid Show Wine and Cheese Frances Foundation Benefit. I also want to thank Liz Schottlander from Dearborn for all of her efforts in connection with this event. We have also acknowledged and thanked Monmouth County Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Holmdel Township Mayor Greg Buontempo, and Holmdel Township Committeeman Michael Nikolis, for their much appreciated attendance and support. Our sister charities also continue to show amazing support and attending this event were Board members from the following: Lenny Sasso of Holmdel Kiwanis Foundation; Rich and Maria of Kick Cancer Overboard; Mike Schwartz of Hometown Heroes; and of course our one and only Libby from Vonage. I also want to give a shout-out to Maureen O’Brien, Megan O’Brien, and the O’Brien family for their attendance last night and their continuing outstanding generous support of the Frances Foundation for many years. I am also grateful to those Frances Foundation trustees who came to the event. Please join me in thanking the following trustees for being there in support of our mission: Steve “Pops” Cittadino, Pattie Tucker, Mr. Vonage Liberato DeCicco, Cathy Shalloo, Maria Heugle, Lou and Angela Marra, John and Jeannie Reilly, Kelly Reilly, and Adam and Keia Rubman. Thank you for all that you do for kids fighting cancer and their families!” More information about Frances Foundation can be found at www.francesfoundation.net or on Facebook/Frances Foundation. Bob Heugle can be reached at 732.219.7711.

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Lincroft School’s 7 TH Annual LEGO® Brickfest Lincroft School held its 7th Annual LEGO® Brickfest in February for grades K through 5. Sponsored by the Lincroft PTA, this event encourages students to make any type of creation they want in the specific categories given. The categories included: An Amazing Place! (make a creation depicting your favorite National Park or monument), Let’s Race! (use your imagination to create a fast looking vehicle), Sled, Ski or Skate? (make a creation that shows how you like to spend your time when it is cold outside), This Book is Great! (re-create a scene from your favorite story), and Lincroft is First Rate! (make a creation showing your favorite thing about Lincroft Elementary). One winner was chosen for each category by a panel of parent judges, and the students also voted on one winning creation from their grade, as well as the best creation overall.

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John Padovano in Concert at Middletown Public Library

Fair Haven resident, singer/composer John “Giovanni” Padovano will perform a solo one-hour concert of poetic original song titled “Poesia and Chanson” at Middletown Township Public Library on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., a return engagement for the former Belford resident. This appearance is part of his music tour of New Jersey libraries. Middletown Public Library is one of the libraries of his youth; the other library being the Van Buren Library located in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ, where he performs an annual concert. All of the songs and music are from Padovano’s many original song collections. Among his titles are: “Innocent Waters”, “Wandering Square Impromptu no.12", "Vedo Mandaradoni di Limbadi", "novelette diner in B-f lat", and "Poesia and Chanson". Padovano has also performed at many cafes and coffee houses, on television, radio, Princeton University and at many other venues. His released CD’s capture what he is as a live performer. Most of his recordings are recorded live-in-studio without over-dubs. His original repertoire is written mainly for solo performance. For more information on Padovano, visit johnpadovano.com.

Lincroft Fire Company to Host Texas Hold’em Tournament The Lincroft Fire Company will be hosting a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Friday, March 24, 2017 with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and chips f lying at 7:30 p.m. at Lincroft Fire Company, located at 601 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. Fifty percent of the prize pool will benefit the Lincroft Fire Company. A donation of $100 will get you 2,000 in chips; re-buys in the first hour with $100.00 donation - 2,000 more chips. (must have less than 500 to rebuy); add-on's at the first break - $100.00 donation also gets you 2,000 more chips regardless of how many you have. A bonus offer to all players who register by Friday, March 17, 2017 are guaranteed a seat and will receive 500 extra chips plus a coupon for half price on your first re-buy or add-on purchase. ($50.00 value). An early birds special is available for people showing up by 7:00 p.m., add on 500 chips for an additional $20.00. If you utilize bonuses, you will start game with 3,000 chips. Checks and credit cards via PAYPAL (lincroftfireco@gmail.com) accepted for reservations. Call or text Anthony Russo at 732.522.1037 or Mark SanPietro at 732.768.8774, or email russo57@verizon.net or welby803@yahoo.com. Must be 18 years of age to play.

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Are you ‘nipping and tucking’ your clothes? Why don’t your jeans fit right ‘off-the-rack’ anymore? Most likely because clothing companies don’t use moms as models when creating their products. The clothes didn’t change. Your body did, after you made those gorgeous children. No worries… Moms are doing their best to fix the problem with diet and exercise. When that’s not enough, they turn to a ‘Mommy Makeover’, a personalized combination of cosmetic surgeries that help women restore their pre-pregnancy bodies and confidence. Procedures can include breast augmentation or lift to address breasts that lost volume or sag, a tummy tuck to remove loose skin around the abdomen and tighten the abdominal muscles and liposuction for body contouring. Why are women combining these surgeries? Busy mommies are looking for dramatic results with one recovery.

Meet Christine… Q : What first made you consider mommy makeover surgery? A: After working out for years and not seeing results, I realized my appearance was changed forever after giving birth and breastfeeding two children. Q : How long did you research your options before making a decision? A: I researched for about six months and then contemplated for a year. Q : How did you search for surgical options? A: I did some research on Google and then a good friend suggested

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Colts Neck Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, held in the large meeting room downstairs at the Colts Neck Library, has hundreds of books and movies available, from children's books, novels, How-to's, gardening, cooking and much more! FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 Pre-Sale! 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. - $5 Donation/Entry Fee Regular Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Free Entry $5 Scanner Fee SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 Bag O’ Books Day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fill-up a bag provided for ONLY $5. Cash or checks only. Please! We need volunteers!

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RUMSON SNOWBOARDER FINISHES SEVENTH IN WORLD CUP OLYMPIC TEST EVENT Aaron “AJ” Muss has been snowboarding since he was three. The now-22-year-old professional snowboard racer follows a rigorous schedule in order to maintain his personal best. “I eat, sleep, and breathe snowboarding. I still love it and consider myself lucky,” he shared. In February, 2017, AJ participated in the World Cup Olympic Test Event at Pyeong Chang, Korea and came in seventh. He was the only American to rank in the top 16. He finished eleventh last year in Cortina, Italy. “AJ’s seventh place finish is a great result. We congratulate AJ on his performance at the Olympic test event and look forward to him building on this performance leading in to the Olympic season,” commented Snowboarding Program Director Jeremy Forster. “Being a second year rookie on the World Tour has its challenges. Most of these athletes have ridden these race venues numerous times, so I am definitely at a huge disadvantage, but I never let that stop me and it just makes me focus harder, work harder and strive to do what I know I am capable of. This is my best career finish to date and I am excited. It’s a great stepping stone to build off and I pulled it off on the hill that the 2018 Olympics will be held,” said AJ.

When asked how he felt having this seventh place win for the nation, AJ responded, “It was an honor to represent my country and compete in the World Cup Olympic Test Event in Pyeong Chang, South Korea. I was very pleased at being able to perform so well on the Olympic Hill, and really look forward to coming back next year given the chance.” He added, “I have a ton of confidence going in to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games and firmly believe I can bring home the medal!” Knowing he is representing the United States, AJ said, “I am truly grateful for the opportunities I have and will always strive to do my best and achieve my personal goals. This in turn allows me to bring home medals for my country, something which is amazing and that I get to do on such a grand scale. It’s very surreal when all the hard work pays off.” Only two years ago, AJ had to deal with a life-threatening event pertaining to a shoulder injury. Bringing his physical energy, stamina and strength up to what he needs in order to compete is something he diligently works on. “My rehabilitation has been a process and I take that seriously. I work out every day, and eat right. My body is the equipment I need to succeed in order to achieve my goals so I take care of it

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like the perfect race car engine.” Attending college at this time is on hold said AJ. “Right now, with the Olympics being so close, I am focusing on snowboarding. I will go to a university and complete my degree in Business or Engineering once I am done, as I have other goals in life outside of snowboarding. Right now, I am blessed to be able to call this my job. Finding a passion is important and I am lucky to have a few.” AJ has already begun to prepare for the 2018 Winter Olympics. “My regime is the same as any other season. I strive for success, I set a goal and I accomplish that goal...but how I do it, is my trade secret!” AJ will find out if he is definitely in the 2018 Winter Olympics in January of 2018. “It’s a long hard journey but a worthwhile one,” he noted.

Aside from snowboarding, AJ does enjoy other interests. “I unwind by racing cars. My innate need for speed is always with me and driving race cars allows me to unwind in a such a way that I still can work on things that are ingredients for my success with snowboarding as well, such as focus, and taking the right line. I love racing cars and it’s definitely another passion I will do my whole life.”

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SPRING CHECKLIST A glimpse of blue skies and a hint of warm temps is a welcoming tease to kick off the month of March. As the leaves begin to reappear on your favorite tree, flowers bloom, and your neighbors crawl out of hibernation from a blustery winter - signs of life are in the air. But before the kids break out their bats, bikes and bubbles get 15 simple living tips to help your family swing into spring without a mess of stress.

Rejuvenate Your Home 1. PICK A SPOT A N Y SPOT Your walls, windows and floors are screaming "help" from a brutal beating taken all winter long. From ketchup stains on the carpet to black marks on the moldings – grab the magic eraser or book a cleaning service to bring the zest back into your home for the season.

2. WASH OR BUY NEW DOORMATS Finally, your child’s winter sports have ended. Get rid of the enormous amount of equipment and freshen up your entranceway with new washable outdoor rugs to welcome the next round of teammates.

3. EMPTY OUT THE CLOSETS Put the hats, gloves and bulky snow gear in bins and make room on the shelves for a colorful display of clothes, shoes and light jackets.

4. ADD NATURAL LIGHT Open the blinds. Say bye-bye to the dark skies and hello to sun-kissed days.

5. PREPARE TO PLAY It’s earth shattering when a kid hops on his bike for the first ride of the season and his wheel is flat. In

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order to avoid this happening to your child, think ahead. Before spring begins toss all useless toys in the garage and organize all outside play equipment for easy access. Add air to tires and balls, wipe down baseball gloves and helmets, stock up on bubbles, chalk, Frisbees and kites.

Get Healthy 6. STAY WELL The arrival of spring means the arrival of allergies. Prevent itchy eyes, a stuffy nose and sore throat by filling your medicine cabinets with necessary over-the-counter and prescription drugs to keep you and your family symptom free.

7. PACK ON THE PRODUCE Craving a citrus fruit or crispy vegetable? Hit up your local grocery store or outdoor farmers market and add the following produce to your plate: apricots, asparagus, cherries, fava beans, peas, navel oranges, onions and strawberries.

8. LATHER ON THE LOTION Three letters to remember - SPF. Although, experts recommend wearing suntan lotion all year round many of us skip the cream especially during the cold winter weather. But as the days get longer and the sun gets stronger don’t forget to shield your kids’ skin from dangerous rays.

9. GET A PHYSICAL As spring sports begin, like field hockey, baseball and lacrosse, you may need to get your little athlete a physical at the doctor’s office. Don’t procrastinate making this appointment. It’s easier to hand the forms in on time instead of risking a missed practice or losing a spot on the team.

Create Warm Memories 10. FUN IN THE SUN You feel like you’ve been cooped up in the house forever. Take advantage of the sweatshirt breeze and spend family time outdoors. Need some ideas? Scope out the playgrounds, take the family on a hike or grab a picnic basket and blanket and eat lunch right in your backyard.

11. FAMILY SELFIES Whether you take the kids shopping for a brand new white pair of sneakers, head to the ice cream shop for a milk shake or snap shots of the ocean waves - make sure you have enough storage on your phone to capture these events. It’s always mind-blowing to see how much the kids and you have changed since last spring.

12. POP-UP SHOP Whether it’s setting up a lemonade stand, having a garage sale or coordinating a car wash - combining business with bonding is a great way to stay connected with your children, reinforce responsibility and help build self-esteem.

Take Care of You 13. WORK OUT In order to be the best parent, you have to feel your best. While you are taking care of your gang, don’t forget to take care of your health and body. Try to take 30 minutes every day to blow off steam and work up a sweat.

14. DO SOMETHING YOU ARE HORRIBLE AT A new season a new you. Work up the confidence to confront a fear that’s been weighing you down and make small changes towards gaining success. Don’t cook? Take a class. Want to lose weight? Go for a walk. Not organized? Make a list.

15. PICK UP A HOBBY Being busy is a given with being a parent. Sometimes we get so caught up with working, carpooling, disciplining, and helping with school projects that we tend to rest instead of race when we have the time. Motivate yourself to learn a new skill you’ve been looking to achieve. Find time in your schedule to sharpen those tennis drills, yoga poses and golf swings before another life changing opportunity passes you by.

Happy Spring! Hope Daniels is a Rumson, NJ resident and founder of A New Mom In Town blog – you can read all about her mommy adventures at www.anewmomintown.com.

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OAK HILL ACADEMY STUDENTS EARN 1ST PLACE AT MATHLEAGUE.ORG COMPETITION

ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017, five Oak Hill Academy six graders competed in an elementary mathematics contest sponsored by Mathleague.org. This regional competition was held at Far Hills Country Day School. Mathleague.org sponsors a number of elementary school contests to be held throughout the country each school year. The contests are structured in such a way that students find the tests good preparation for other elementary and junior high math contests. Top-scoring students at qualifying meets held throughout the year are invited to compete at their state's championship in the spring, and winners of the state championships are invited to a national championship in Houston, Texas in June. Oak Hill Academy was the first place school! The team of Isabelle Darman, Michael Gao, Robert Schweikert, and Audrey Yan came in first place out of the nine schools that competed. All four students, along with Oak Hill Academy sixth grader Demetra Giannakopoulos of Colts Neck, qualified to move on to the state round. Individual awards were also given out for top scorers in each grade. Oak Hill Academy sixth graders Isabelle Darman of Freehold came in fourth place and Robert Schweikert of Atlantic Highlands came in third place. Oak Hill sixth grader Michael Gao of Holmdel came in first place out of all the students at the competition. The contest features a number sense round, target round, sprint round, and team round. Michael outscored everyone on each and every round. His score of 277 out of a total of 300 points was close to perfect and one of the highest recorded in any of the regional competitions across the country.

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The name Brian Kirk is synonymous with a good time and great music. The man is a Jersey Shore legend, although he very much disagrees, stating that title is reserved for the likes of Springsteen. As the band leader for Brian Kirk and the Jirks, he has a larger than life image, and is a celebrity within our Monmouth County community as well as the tristate area. He has been playing music for over 20 years, gracing the stages of some of the most famous Jersey Shore clubs and creating the soundtrack for weddings and corporate events throughout the country. A span of generations has rocked out to his music and there is no end in sight. I had a chance to sit down and find out a little about the man behind the music. “I’m not any different on stage. I’m just that same guy, maybe a little goofier because I’m playing music and stuff,” he answered when I asked him to describe himself. Music has always had a presence in Brian’s life. He remembers spending time in his parent’s living room playing Stevie Wonder and The Carpenters records,

memorizing the lines. His dad was a drummer and would tap out the beat of a song on the dash of the car he drove. Brian would watch his older brother as he played music in his own band and Brian played music throughout high school. As far as a career, it never crossed his mind as an actual possibility. He thought his future would be in the Telecom business; he graduated from Rutgers and accepted a job selling phone lines while playing music on the side. He frequently played his guitar and sang songs at places like Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright, and other popular venues throughout the early 90’s. He would bring in a handful of friends, but mostly the crowd was there to see the headlining band. He was there to keep the audience entertained so they wouldn’t leave while waiting for the main act to arrive. His gumption and grit got him where he is today. During that time, he would hear groans as he made his way to the stage. The reaction could have made him quit but instead, he decided to win the crowd over. “Maybe I didn’t in that first show, but

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eventually I did at least win some of them over.” Today, he always wins crowds over at every show. It was when he added a drummer and a bass player that his following started to grow and the attention of the crowd began to shift from the main stage to the three musicians playing songs hidden inside next to the grill at the former Donovan’s Reef. “It was one of those things that just worked,” Brian told me referring to the joining of the musicians. The groans were replaced with cheers and the most popular clubs on the Jersey Shore were calling, asking them to play. The dozen or so friends in the audience grew to thousands of fans and he began to sell out shows. His reputation opened doors to clubs, all the way to Hoboken and Montclair to name a few. Brian Kirk and the Jirks earned weekly gigs as the headliners at the hottest spots on the Jersey Shore. They became regulars at places like Jenkinson’s, the Norwood Inn, and Bar Anticipation for their famous “Tuesday Beat the Clock Nights”. Brian Kirk became a familiar name, and became

part of Sea Bright’s familiar sights, with his name gracing the marquee at Donovan’s Reef every Sunday. Through the years it just kept growing, the gigs, the band, the recognition, the song list and genres the band covered. They have been flown across the country to open for the likes of Joan Jett, Tonic and Better than Ezra. They are one of the top wedding bands, being voted best live band for Jersey Weddings at Brides.com. Brian doesn’t remember a time that he didn’t work seven days a week, but finishes by saying, “How can I call it work? I get to play with fans and friends.” Through the years there have been many changes in band members. Brian’s focus is to always hire people better than he is. He knows he is a great entertainer, but he is in awe of the talent and capabilities of his band members. “No one comes to see me anymore,” he told me. “It’s all the band, they are so good at what they do.” He never set out to be the band leader -he actually never set out to even have a band. “I evolved as the guy the rest of the guys came up to and wondered where we were going, what should we do from here? And typically it just so happened that my opinion of where we should go happened to be right.” He continued, “The leadership of a band leader slowly evolves over time. I still believe I’m not exactly sure what I’m doing, but everyone else does, so when they give me that responsibility I have to make sure I come through for them. I think it through; what our next move is and where do we go and what do we play, and it has worked.” He filled with humility repeating, “It just worked and I’m blessed for that.” Offstage by day, Brian is a real estate guy. He buys foreclosed homes, fixes them up and rents them out or sells them. He explained it as “kind of like the flip and flop shows you see on TV, but much harder, it’s so un-rock and roll.” His real estate career was one of those “rare meetings” he said. A regular at his shows one day asked him what he was doing with his money. When Brian told him he didn’t have a plan, he suggested Brian invest in foreclosures, so he did. “When you look back at the ridiculousness of it, you meet a guy at a bar, you’re having a couple of beers with him and he asks me about real estate and it literally changed

my life. Music has been incredible, but what he did for me will never be forgotten and every time I buy a house I text him and thank him.” Brian explained that he said yes to real estate heavily out of insecurity. “I was certain that music had to end. It was too much of a fairy tale that a guy picking up a guitar and singing into a microphone can raise a family on that kind of money and do well at it, and actually pay employees and band members and live only by the band, which still astounds me.” Behind it all, he is truly a family man. When he speaks about music and real estate you can feel his excitement, his passion - he is all smiles. As he told me about his family, it is then he began to choke up with love and pride. He has been married to Elizabeth for 12 years, describing her as “terrific” and telling me how proud he is of her for all of her accomplishments. He is the dad of two, a son Donovan and a daughter, Emerson. He told me the best thing he has done in about a year was take his daughter to the daddy/ daughter dance a few weeks ago. To watch her interact with her friends and to slow dance with her - “my heart just went.” Everything he needs is right here in New Jersey, on the shore with his fans, friends and family. He talked about how he never had the desire to tour the world with music, or leave home for very long. He was born and raised in Middletown and continues to live in Monmouth County with no plans to leave. “There’s an old expression that all that you want in life is just at your feet, you just have to pick it up.” When I asked about his plans for the future, he said with a smile, “Eventually it has to end, I just hope I know when it’s time to get off the stage.” He paraphrased a Frank Sinatra interview he read. When asked about retiring Frank said, “Every time I thought I was going to retire I just missed the sound of the audience.” Brian continued on, “And I get that, you know if your day isn’t going well, there isn’t anything quite like it when the night in music goes well and you go home saying ‘wow, wasn’t that a great time we all had together!’ I know the audience went home happy and the band clicked and the music was right. And on the nights that doesn’t happen, I go home and try and be a little better next time.”

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TURKEY DINNER BENEFIT AT HOLMDEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Join in for Holmdel Community Church’s annual Turkey Dinner Benefit to be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Guests will enjoy a home-cooked meal in the church’s recently renovated Fellowship Hall, where the original floors and ceilings have been restored to their turn of the century elegance. This year’s dinner will benefit the Calico Cat Car Repair Program, part of its Emergency Assistance Fund. More than 400 guests will enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, coleslaw, and home-made pies and desserts. The event is an annual tradition for many in the area, and it fills up quickly. Seating is limited and reservations are necessary. There will be four seatings for the dinner: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children under 12. Take-out meals are also available at a price of $15.00. Contact Sharon Wessel to order tickets by calling 732.431.2372 or emailing swe456ssel@aol.com.

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Dear Friends and Supporters,

LETTER

T he past few months have been challenging after a one sided, disparaging letter was emailed to the town and also printed in another Holmdel publication. My goal has always been to take the high road and remain silent regarding the events that have transpired before and after the election, but I am left with no other choice than to speak out regarding the truth.

First, I want to make some facts clear. This letter is not about me being Mayor. I had the pleasure of serving as Deputy Mayor for three years and as Mayor for two to years. In November, thanks to all of you, I was re-elected for a three-year term as a Committeeman and I am ready to work diligently to continue to catapult Holmdel to greatness. The fact is that we simply have a form of government where the Mayor is rotated. The previous two Mayors, for whatever reasons, stayed five and four years respectively, which is unusual with this form of government. However, that is not for me to judge.

the Editor

What is clear to me was the manner in which I was informed as to who would be the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2017. A communication breakdown would be an understatement as I was not privy to these discussions or decisions. During these “private meetings”, I was not assigned any leadership roles and more importantly, good people were removed from volunteer positions within the town. In my opinion, these decisions were not only poor and irresponsible, but also personal. As of today, due to my statement in objection, two of those members have been

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reinstated to the committees from which they were removed. This leads me to address the disparaging letter that was written about a beloved volunteer, Deb Brew and myself. My first question is, how does an article/letter get printed without a signature? Only a blanket signature of the “Holmdel Republican Organization”; there is no such organization in existence. The truth is, it was written by Tom Scarano who co-chairs the Holmdel Republican Party and it was approved by my fellow Committeemen. The claim that I did not honor some “accepted deal” is 100% false! I am a Man of Honor and to call me out on this is a complete insult to everything that I stand for. We as elected officials know there will be public scrutiny. Deb Brew, who has done nothing but work extremely hard as a volunteer to help make Holmdel a better place, should not be subject to this. The reward we give a hard working volunteer is to remove her from the Recreation Committee with no valid reason. Their “legal opinion” that was referred to in their letter was not sought out until after the decision was made. Notifying a hard working volunteer through the mail of their termination with no thank you for her dedication and service is cold and disgraceful to say the least. The additional claim that Deb was offered 2 other committees and declined is unequivocally false. As public officials, we learn from the feedback provided to us by the residents. We may not always agree, but responding to criticism in a town wide letter campaign is not the proper way to encourage residents to stay involved. There is much to be done for Holmdel and wasting time fighting, especially within our own party, will solve nothing. The Committee gave their side of the story and due to that false and negative press, it forced me to voice my side. Now that both sides have been heard, I would like us all to move forward in order to serve our community. This is an oath I took as Mayor and will always honor as your Committeeman. ERIC J. HINDS | Holmdel Committeeman This section of Community Magazine is a place for residents to express their views and opinions on issues that directly or indirectly affect any part of it. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the original authors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Community Magazine (CM).

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Hallelujah, Welcome Spring! It’s time to shed those winter layers - and lucky for you, there’s no shortage of delightful things to do in our area! You can go to a St. Patty’s Day parade on March 17 in New York or right in our area. See the listings below. You can also go to one of the events featured here including flower shows and events that “matter and inspire”. I am hosting one for Habitat for Humanity of Monmouth County at Teak Rooftop this month. Come and see the views from the rooftop and listen to music by Scott Elk and meet friends and answer the question…Are You Social?

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Now through March 26th The Merry Wives of Windsor Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, continues its 2016/17 Season with Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by Eric Tucker. Performances have begun in Two River’s Marion Huber Theater, located at 21 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, and continue through Sunday, March 26, 2017. Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or tworivertheater.org.

March 11, 2017 Two Rivers Exhibition of Sporting Collectible Art Celebrate the past, present and future of area traditions rich in history and art at the Two Rivers Exhibition of Sporting Collectible Art at Forrestdale School in Rumson from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hand carved decoys, shorebirds, songbirds and related wildlife art on display and available for purchase. Children’s activities, competitions, demonstrations, appraisals, snacks and refreshments and more! Held in cooperation with NJ Wildfowl Carvers Association and Ducks Unlimited Monmouth County. continued on page 50 48

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March 14, 2017 Are You Social? Check out Teak Rooftop, located at 64 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and find out! Experience the new Rooftop for $20 and support Habitat Monmouth. Guest Speaker is DonnaLyn Giegerich from DonnaLyn Speaks. Free food, cash bar, great music by Scott Elk and door prizes. For more information, go to www.dnbevents.com, DonnaLyn Speaks at www.donnalyn.org, or register on the event Facebook page.

March 18, 2017 Crystal Gala at Berkely Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park

It’s all Dutch at this year’s show! See gorgeous gardens filled with flowering bulbs, iconic windmills and wooden shoes. This flower filled show will uplift and get your ready for spring. You can go to the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Philly Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street and get tickets online for $28 or the box office for $35.

OR on March 15, 2017 Noble Garden Tours will give you a bus ride and tour! All tours leave from Colonial Nursery, located at 1124 West Front Street in Lincroft. For more information, call Kirsty at 908.512.0600 or email her at kirsty@noblegardentours.com. Tickets are $89.00 per person

March 25, 2017 Awesome 80’s Dance Party at Laurita Winery Craving top dance hits of the 80s?? From Madonna to Young MC, every song will instantly be recognizable as the 80s hit and guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and dancing. From synth-pop to R&B and arena rock, rap with dance beats that you cannot resist. Call 609.752.0303 for more information or visit lauritawinery.com.

Join in the evening of fun casino and silent and gift auction, dancing and fabulous food starting with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. $150 per seat/Black Tie optional. Please make checks payable to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation 1710 Highway 71, Suite 2, Wall NJ 07719. For more info on event or sponsorship, call 732.282.2324 or email rcontreras@emmanuelcancer.org. A good event for a good cause!

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March 31, 2017 Summer of Love at Count Basie Theater

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Glen Burtnik’s Summer of Love Concert A re-creation of the music of the Woodstock Generation, note for note and absolutely live will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love - 1967. Glen and the 18-piece Summer of Love Experience (Strings, horns, background vocalists, guest vocalists, percussion and a tight, driving 6-piece rock rhythm section including two keyboardists) Call 855.797.3952 for tickets or visit countbasietheatre.org.

March 24-26, 2017 Fun for All as Tarzan Swings Into RFH High School The award-winning Tower Players of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School will present the rollicking, family-friendly musical Tarzan at RFH. Performances are slated for Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 26th at 1:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission, and $6 for students and seniors. Admission is free for RFH students with SGA cards.

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Two Local Moms Revolutionize the One Piece Swimsuit for Children Left to right: FASTEN Co-founder Alexis Castellano of Holmdel sits in the sand beside Co-founder Jill Slater of Marlboro with their daughters, who

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are wearing the one-piece swimsuits redesigned by these two moms.

Thanks to Holmdel mom Alexis Castellano and Marlboro mom Jill Slater, this summer may be your best ever if you have an infant, toddler, or young daughter! Why? These moms have redesigned the one-piece swimsuit, which they call “FASTEN,” and have made it easier than ever to make diaper changes, do those fast “gotta-go-now” potty runs, and keep the suits of young girls free from bathroom germs. They have already been written up by over 20 Mom Bloggers across the country! Cool Mom Picks recently said the product was “The Smarter One-Piece.” Castellano explained how this idea came about. “A few summers ago Jill and I were sitting by the pool when we had our ‘AHA!’ moment. At the time my older daughter was 2 ½ and my younger daughter 11 months old. Jill’s son was 2 and she was pregnant with her baby girl. We realized what a pain it was to pull down a wet onepiece bathing suit when our children really had to go or needed a diaper change. And, it was even more difficult to get the wet suit back on! We also found it utterly gross that when older girls were in the bathroom their wet bathing suits were sitting on the dirty floor around their ankles and were absorbing a ton of germs!” Slater added, “Alexis and I met at a mommy and me class when our oldest kids were only a few months old. We bonded over first-time mom worries and triumphs. We weren’t regularly discussing new product ideas, but when this idea came up as a moment between friends sharing a struggle, we 52

knew we had something.” When they first came up with the idea, it was geared toward both potty training toddlers and babies. “I knew what a struggle it was to pull down that swimsuit on my toddler while panicking that she would have an accident in the bathroom after all the progress we made with potty training. But we also knew what a struggle it would be to change a baby’s diaper, especially a squirming wet baby!” said Castellano. She continued, “Jill and I both didn’t love the idea of bikinis or tankinis for little girls and babies. We wanted more coverage from the sun, and I always found that tankinis didn’t fit properly due to saggy bottoms. Jill would come to find this too as her daughter got older. When we launched our first collection, we went up to size 5. However, we had so many people reach out to us asking for bigger sizes. We released a small amount of size 6s, 8s, and 10s in our second collection and they all but sold out!” “Currently, our suits all have the same basic design. The only difference is that the older girls have additional snaps for extra security, since older girls become more active, and they also have a hidden back magnet to hook the bottom flap during potty breaks. However, our third collection that will be released this spring will have snaps on the baby sizes as well. We thought it would be nice to have a little added security for water-logged diapers!” On the FASTEN website, items besides the swimsuits are available. Visit www.

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fastenswim.com. “With the help of my mom we designed the accessory items on the website. For our first collection, we picked stock fabrics that we loved. For our second collection, we mixed stock fabrics and custom designs,” said Castellano. Castellano said both she and Jill knew they were on to something that wasn’t being produced in the market, but they weren’t sure how to actually make it. “I was an event planner and Jill was a nurse. We had no experience in fashion or designing clothes. Luckily, my mother, who lives locally, used to be a fashion designer. We spent hours in her basement cutting open old bathing suits, playing around with different fasteners, and trying to figure out the best way to make this idea of ours work. At one point, we actually used magnetic tape from Home Depot! When we finally had a prototype we were happy with, my mom created a pattern and made our first sample.” “Currently, we are patent-pending. Meanwhile, we met with a few different local manufacturers (all of whom signed an NDA), and ended up working with a wonderful factory who was willing to take on something different,” said Castellano. FASTEN swimsuits are currently manufactured in the United States. Through the website, however, Castellano and Slater received an order from a woman in Japan, and then an email about how she loved the concept and didn’t know of anything like it in Japan. “She said she was

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from concept to production in one year. They launched their website in October 2015, just in time for Cruise season. “We released a second collection in March 2016, but truly our first summer with the product on the market. We are gearing up to release our third collection mid-March! This will be our second summer with the product on the market,” said Castellano. The feedback received has been amazing. Slater shared, “We love hearing that our customer service sets us above and beyond other companies. We know we have a great product but we love that our customers appreciate their purchasing experience with us too. We also have received comments that our suits have made the difference in the lives of kids with special needs. We set out to make our lives and our own daughters’ lives easier, but knowing we are helping girls with all levels of needs is amazing.”

our kids about what is ‘cool.’ Designing new fabrics is one of our favorite parts of this business.” Castellano said they have one major long-term goal for FASTEN that is more like a mission. “We want to revolutionize the one-piece bathing suit. We want to see all one-pieces made this way! Why make them any other way? And not just for kids! We get asked all the time to make them for adult women. We would love to eventually license our design to larger swimsuit manufacturers, so they can use our innovative FASTEN® technology in their own swimsuit designs. We also love the idea that our daughters could run our company one day!”

Slater addressed the question of plans for additional products and styles. “We are constantly designing new products and styles. We love seeing our ideas go from drawings to print to fabrics to the final products. We love the input we get from

This is truly a FASTENating story of how two moms took the challenge of wet bathing suits, diaper changes, and potty runs and turned it into a phenomenal idea that has made life easier for moms everywhere!

Castellano’s two girls are now eight and six years old; Slater’s son is now seven-anda-half and her daughter is five. Castellano shared, “In fact, Jill’s daughter was born on my younger daughter’s birthday, so we call them FASTEN sisters!”

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Red Bank Catholic National Letter of Intent Signing Day Left to right: Alex Sargiss, Nasir Darnell, Sophia Demurjian, Connor Moore, and Max Hazard

On February 1, 2017 - five Red Bank Catholic student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers at the college level. Sophia Demurjian of Manasquan will play soccer for Manhattan College. Signing for football were Nasir Darnell of Aberdeen to Harvard University, Alex Sargiss of Colts Neck to Colgate University, Connor Moore of Ocean to Millersville University, and Max Hazard of Manasquan to Stetson University.

Six CBA Seniors Ink Commitments To Division I Colleges The Colts will be represented across the eastern seaboard next fall Six seniors from Christian Brothers Academy inked their commitments to play college soccer at the Division I level on Wednesday. Aedan Boriotti (Rutgers University), Thomas Judge (James Madison University), Ryan Nigro (NJIT), Ryan O’Connor (Loyola University Maryland), Matt Thorsheim (Bucknell University) and Andrew Venezia (Lafayette College) donned their future school’s colors during a ceremony in the CBA Quinn Library. “For these young men and their parents, today is the culmination of a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication both in the classroom and on the soccer field,” Director of Athletics Vito Chiaravalloti said. “They’ve taken pride in being CBA studentathletes and have met all of the challenges and opportunities that come with that title head on. They leave us as scholars and state champions, prepared for the demands of the next level and beyond. We are so proud of all they have achieved and look forward to hearing about their future successes.” Five of the seniors, Boriotti, Judge, Nigro, O’Connor and Thorsheim, were catalysts in the Colts’ run to winning both the Shore Conference Championship and the NJSIAA NonPublic State Championship. CBA, who lost just once all season, was ranked number 12 in the country by TopDrawerSoccer. com and number one in the state by NJ.com and multiple other publications. Thorsheim, who was named a National Coaches All-American for the second straight year, notched 14 goals and adding 21 assists in 2016. The 21 assists matched his own program record from his junior season and led the Shore Conference. Thorsheim broke a 73-minute long scoreless tie with a strike to push

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Left to right: Thomas Judge of Freehold (James Madison University), Aedan Boriotti of Sea Girt (Rutgers University), Ryan Nigro of Morganville (NJIT), Ryan O’Connor of Rumson (Loyola University Maryland), Matt Thorsheim of Manalapan (Bucknell University), and Andrew Venezia of Lincroft (Lafayette College)

Christian Brothers to a 1-0 win over Seton Hall Prep in the state championship. With Boriotti in goal and Judge as a staunch defensive back, the 2016 Colts were one of the best defensive teams that CBA has ever had. They allowed just 13 goals across 25 total games and notched 13 shutouts with Boriotti in goal. Nigro and O’Connor were both top offensive threats in the loaded CBA offense, acting as both scorers and distributors throughout the state championship campaign. Christian Brothers set a single season record for most goals with 87 on the year. “This is a memorable day with years of academic work and athletic commitment culminating in this moment for our student-athletes,” head coach Tom Mulligan said. “They have represented the character and spirit of the CBA soccer program. This group continued the tradition of excellence that originally attracted them to CBA. The entire CBA community shares in all of their accomplishments.” Venezia heads to Lafayette after four years of soccer at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy for Cedar Stars Academy, playing both left and center back.

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COLTS NECK COMMUNITY CHURCH 2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF On Super Bowl Sunday, over 200 people gathered in Colts Neck Community Church’s (CNCC) Fellowship Hall for the “hottest” event of the year - its 2nd annual Chili Cook Off! Some people came to compete (there were 18 different chili entries), but a lot of people just came to eat. All of the different entries were judged by some of Colts Neck’s finest: Thom Hennessey, Colts Neck’s Director of Parks and Recreation; Sue Fitzpatrick, President of the Colts Neck Business Association and owner of Fitzpatrick Printing Solutions; Colts Neck Mayor Russell Macnow; Jay Steingold, Captain at Earle Naval Base; and Dan Simon, Principal of Colts Neck High School. The top three entries were acknowledged and the winner of the Chili Cook Off was awarded a $50.00 gift card to Delicious Orchards. The winner of third place was Scott Mitchell, second place was Anna Braun, and first place was awarded to Donna Berry. “Nothing brings the world together like a delicious bowl of chili,” says Pastor Chris Durkin. “Our annual Chili Cook-off is great time of fun and fellowship during the frigid weather of February.”

Colts Neck Library Happenings JOURNEY TO THE DIVINE LAND: AN INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE WORKSHOP Saturday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. Ancient Chinese culture is said to have been brought down from the heavens. It was then a world full of beauty and wonder, when divine beings walked the earth and emperors ruled under the will of heaven. This program is sponsored by SYPI, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to revive the authentic Chinese culture. The speaker for the afternoon is Jan Ren who is the Associate Director of Community Relations of Shen Yun Promotions International, a non-profit organization dedicated to revive the traditional cultural values through performing arts. This workshop is firstcome, first-serve basis.

March Special Children’s Events Registration Required DR. SEUSS’S BIRTHDAY – ALL AGES Wednesday, March 8th at 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Theodore Geisel’s birthday with a craft and a visit from our Colts Neck Deputy Mayor, J.P Bartolomeo! READ TO PEACHES, OUR THERAPY DOG – ALL AGES Wednesday, March 15th at 4:00 p.m. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves! LEGO® CLUB - ALL AGES Wednesday, March 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Hear a LEGO ® story and make your own LEGO® creation. Save a memory of your design on Mom's or Dad’s smartphone.

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“Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” - a familiar phrase found in the Declaration of Independence. Recently, I have focused on the meaning of happiness.

y definition, it is described as a state of well-being, contentment and joy. Some feel there is no need to formally define happiness; we know it when we feel it, and we use the term to describe a wide range of positive emotions. Vocabulary. com offers us: “Happiness is that feeling that comes over you when you know life is good and you can’t help but smile.” When people are successful, or sage, or lucky, they feel happy. Happiness is difficult to define or at least limit by definition.

We have been taught early on in our lives that if you work hard, you will become successful, and once you become successful,you will be happy. This belief is what motivates most of us in life. We think: “If I get the raise or promotion, if I keep my grades high and get the acceptance letter I have been hoping for, I’ll be happy.” And so it goes… Success first, happiness second. Shawn Achor points out in his bestselling book "The Happiness Advantage", that this formula is broken because it is backward. Due to more than a decade of breakthroughs in the field of positive psychology, he explains, “We now know that happiness is the precursor to success, not merely the result. And that happiness and optimism actually fuel performance and achievement.” You would think that as we have developed and advanced as a civilization, with endless breakthroughs in science and technology, and for the multitude of opportunities at our fingertips, happiness would be at an all-time high. In fact, statistics show a move in the opposite direction. A January 2010 survey found that only 45% of workers surveyed were happy at their jobs. This was the lowest in 22 years of polling. Depression rates

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Little Silver Kitchen Tour Slated for Early May Mark your calendars for The Little Silver Kitchen Tour to be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The self-guided tour will feature nine exceptional kitchens, the home of House of Cline designer Amanda Haytaian, and one of the oldest kitchens in Monmouth County, located at the Historic Parker Homestead. The tour will also highlight the talents of area builders, decorators

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Freeholder Director Burry honored with 2017 NJ Women of Achievement Award Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry of Colts Neck was recently selected as the winner of the 2017 New Jersey Women of Achievement Award by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s

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Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County Names New Executive Director The Board of Directors has named Diane Kinnane the new executive director of Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County serving northeast and western Monmouth County. The local Habitat office, is one of more than a dozen located in New Jersey and 1,400 nationally. The organization presently serves 83% of the county. As executive director, she will lead the affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts of the organization along with a dedicated core staff committed to delivering Habitat’s mission to build housing, communities and hope in our service area. “We are excited to welcome Diane to the Habitat family,” said Nancy Doran, president, Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization. We are confident that under her leadership, we will continue to advance and deepen our impact within the community,” she added. Kinnane, brings more than 30 years of affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization expertise to her role at Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County. Most recently, she served as a consultant working with housing developers, non-profit management, and local governments. Through her firm, KINLEV, she specialized in the areas of community and economic development, administration, emergency management and social service programming. Prior this role, she held positions with Community Investment Strategies and President Obama’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. She began her career with the State of New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs where her responsibilities included oversight of community development and infrastructure efforts specifically block grants, tax credits and neighborhood stabilization.

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“Purim in The Jungle” is Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel’s creative twist to this year’s community celebration of Purim, the holiday commemorating the Jewish people’s salvation in Persia of old. The festivities will be held at The Holmdel Fire House Hall, located at 35 W. Main Street in Holmdel, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., featuring African Buffet Dinner and African drum circle where each participant will have the opportunity to drum on their very own African Drum. Special activities will include a costume contest, banana split (a slide show depicting the story of Purim) Hamentashen will be served and much more. Purim in the Jungle festive atmosphere and the fun children’s activities promise to be the perfect Purim celebration for the entire family. Billed as the most joyous date on the Jewish calendar, the daylong holiday commemorates the nullification in 356 B.C.E. of a Persian decree calling for the extermination of the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire as told in the biblical Book of Esther. Chabad’s original spin on this ageold holiday has helped bring the spirit of Purim to Holmdel year after year. “It combines ancient Jewish traditions with a modern twist,” said Shmaya Galperin, Rabbi of The Chabad Jewish Center. “We focus on doing interesting and innovative programs that will maximize the enjoyment for young and old alike, yet still keeping with the holiday theme”. The event is focused primarily on spirit, fun, and tradition. “Everyone is sure to have a great time!” In the spirit of Purim, participants are encouraged to come in costume of their choice and win a prize. The event is a community-wide program, and all are welcome to join regardless of affiliation or background. All-inclusive admission is $12 (children), $18 (adult), and $54 (family). For more information about Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel’s Purim festivities or regarding the holiday of Purim and its observances, contact Rabbi Shmaya and Rochi Galperin at 732.772.1998 or visit www.JewishHolmdel.org.

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HOLY CROSS SCHOOL’S SOPHIA RAMOS TO COMPETE IN THE MONMOUTH COUNTY SPELLING BEE

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In January, Holy Cross School hosted a schoolwide spelling bee for Grades 1 through 8. The week prior, each homeroom hosted its own spelling bees and sent the winners to the school bee. The contestants included Kenneth Windsor, Mikela Giurlando, Richard Kett, Jack Schiano, Christian Ramos, Sofia ColonAbrahao, Caden Anderson, Donald Johnston, Macy Swanton, Sophia Ramos, Ava Cornette, Ryan Kernahan, Jack Raymond, CJ Mauthe, Molly Kenney, and Kathryn Johnston.

The students showed incredible poise as they made their way through the list of words read by Amy Evans, Holy Cross Library/Media Specialist. The three judges were spelling bee coordinator and Grade 5 teacher Carolyn Mulholland, In-class support Mrs. Diane Kelly and Technology instructor Kim Clauss. It came down to the two Grade 5 contestants, Macy Swanton of Atlantic Highlands and Sophia Ramos of Rumson, who claimed the stage for the last several rounds of the bee. In the end, Sophia Ramos had the last word and will represent Holy Cross School in the 33rd Annual Asbury Park Press/Home News Tribune Spelldown at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University on March 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Holy Cross School, a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, was founded in 1941 and is dedicated to educating the whole child in faith, knowledge and character in a God-centered, family atmosphere. For more information, visit www.holycrossschoolrumson.org or call 732.842.0348 ext. 1128 to schedule a visit.

RANNEY STUDENTS EARN SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS

Ranney Scholastic Art winners in the school’s new Mann Student Center, where some of their artwork is displayed. Left to right: Max Chalnick, Alexa Biswal, Pooja Nayyar, Taylor Gill, Madison Chamas, Brook Nadler, and Rachel Chalnick.

The Ranney School Visual Arts Department is proud to announce that the 2017 Scholastic Art Awards have recognized seven Ranney students. Upper Schoolers received 15 awards in all, from a pool of more than 4,200 submissions from over 1,460 students across the state. The school’s Gold Award winners will have their work exhibited at the Montclair Art Museum now through March 26, 2017, and all award winners were honored at a special ceremony on February 23, 2017 at the museum. Congratulations to: Max Chalnick ’17 of Marlboro, received a Gold Award for his digital Self Portrait and a Silver award for his digital piece Seat; Alexa Biswal ’17 of Millstone Township, received a Gold Award for her painting Still Life with Grapes and an Honorable Mention for her painting Still Life with Radishes; Pooja Nayyar ’17 of Morganville, received two Gold Awards for her photographs Solitude and Isolation, and two Silver Awards for her photographs Exploration and Saunter, as well as an Honorable Mention for her portfolio; Rachel Chalnick ’18 of Marlboro received a Silver Award for her photograph Mother and two Honorable Mentions for photographs Pulling It Back and Squish; Madison Chamas ’18 of Millstone Township, received a Silver Award for her photograph Men Walking on Moon; Brooke Nadler ’18 of Colts Neck, received an Honorable Mention for her photograph Keep Out; and Taylor Gill ’17 of Red Bank, received an Honorable Mention for her photograph Docks.

Made in Monmouth Coming in April THE SIXTH MADE IN MONMOUTH will be Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the OceanFirst Bank Center (formerly the MAC) at Monmouth University. Registration for vendors is now open and will close on March 15, or when it reaches capacity. All Monmouth County businesses that make a consumer product in Monmouth County are eligible to participate. Registration is on a first come basis. For questions, call 732.431.7470 or email econdev@co.monmouth.nj.us The registration form is available now.

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The Board of the Holmdel Football Association congratulates our 2016 Scholar Athlete Team.

Each scholar athlete must have attained a 95% GPA or higher during the 2015/2016 school year in order to qualify. Congratulations on excelling in the classroom as well as on the field.

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2016 HFA Scholar Athletes Jr. Midget Football Arthur De Cicco Joseph Hammer * Jaden Gallo Steven Lupo Matthew Perez Kyle Polivka Tigher Steineke Michael Umbrino * Jr. Pee Wee Football Jason Buerkle * Dante Calcaterra Gary Collyer AJ Fernandez Connor Fields * Rowan Hodges Brayden Savage * Erik Schmidt * Matt Tempone AJ Todisco * Trey Tulenko Andrew Unanski Luke Wassef

D14 Cheer Laney Abbes Ava Calcaterra Alana Cushing Jill DeMarco Sophia Fanzini * Ava Hernando * Isabella Hernando * Katie Lautenberg * Mandee Rice Riley Russo Kaylyn Sidhu * D10 Cheer Katie Bauer Ava Dowd Ellie Guilfoyle * Grace Mendini * Angelina Petriello Hayden Sealove * *These scholar athletes attained a 98% or higher GPA and were chosen for the 2016 JSAYF Scholar Athlete Team.

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St. Benedict students in the 7th and 8th grade Skyped with FIOS1 News Reporter, Kimberly Wallace Scalcione from Washington, DC on Inauguration Day. Ms. Scalcione is a political news correspondent for FIOS1 News, and she was reporting on the inauguration of President Donald Trump. She was able to show St. Benedict students an insider’s view of the press area where President Trump’s motorcade passed as it carried the President-elect to the Capitol Building for his inauguration. Ms. Scalcione answered questions having to do with the political history of the United States that were prepared by the students with the guidance of the Social Studies teacher, Christine Keeling. She went live on air once during the Skype session, but continued the Q&A as she streamed video from the streets of Washington, D.C. What a great look behind the scenes. St. Benedict School is adding more authentic learning experiences like these to its curricula with the help of people like Kimberly Scalcione who are willing to share their experiences in the field.

The Monmouth County Genealogy Society Spring Workshop “How Did I Get Here?” The Monmouth County Genealogy Society is holding a Spring Workshop at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, located at 139 Route 537 in Colts Neck, on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Two DNA sessions will include: “DNA - Are You Who You Think You Are?” by Nancy Bunn and “DNA – Diving Deeper into Genetic Genealogy” by Melissa Johnson. Mark White will present “Patterns of Migration” and Bev Yackel will provide a guide to “Lineage Societies” and how to apply to them. Pre-register to guarantee a printed handout - $20 for MCGS members; $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to Monmouth County Genealogy Society and mail to: MCGS Education Committee, 19 Racquet Road, Wall, NJ 07719. Sign-in and late registration is at 8:30 a.m. on March 25 and admission will then be $25 for MCGS members and $30 for non-members. Bring your own lunch; beverages and desserts will be provided.

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FOUNDER’S CUP CHAMPIONS

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PHOTO CREDIT: LARRY LEVANTI PHOTOGRAPHY It was a game that took 35 long years to put on the schedule. But on a Saturday afternoon in February, the matchup lived up to the billing. In front of a capacity crowd of 900 at CBA in Lincroft, Christian Brothers Academy downed Red Bank Catholic, 64-54, in the inaugural Founders Cup game. With the Founders Cup trophy at stake, CBA used a big second half to turn the tide on the Caseys. RBC held a two-point lead at the half, but the Colts, led by sophomore Josh Cohen and junior Rob Mahala, pushed their lead to double digits midway through the third quarter. RBC closed the deficit to four points with 59 seconds remaining, but Mahala scored four straight points to lock-in the win for CBA. Cohen led all scorers with 21 points, while Mahala added 15. Sophomores Liam Kennedy and Stephen Braunstein chipped in 11 and 10 points, respectively. The game was the main event in CBA’s Homecoming Day. Colts fans were treated to a pre-game reception with food, refreshments and music in the McKay Gym, while at halftime CBA honored some past basketball greats. Matt McMullen ‘11, Geoff Billet ‘95, Brian Neller ‘09, Bill Koch ‘71, Jason Fichter ‘91, Todd Billet ‘99, Pat Mullin ‘70, Dan Werner ‘06, Joe Paterno ‘85, Bob Roma ‘75 received a great ovation from the crowd as they were announced one by one. The families of Brian Lynch ‘96 and all-time leading scorer Pat Andree ‘16 joined the legendary contingent at center court. Vinny Cox, the first head coach of CBA Basketball, Ed “Wiz” Wicelinski, the longest tenured head coach, and John Przygocki, CBA’s long-time athletics director, greeted the alumni at the center circle.

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RBC Adds CADD to its Expanding Engineering Curriculum RED BANK CATHOLIC students will now have the opportunity to learn how to translate initial creative concepts into functional designs and 3D walkthroughs with the addition of CADD: 3D Design & Engineering to the RBC curriculum. This new hands-on course Mr. Michael Ientile and Mr. Bryan Nesci proposed by RBC demonstrating CADD software and two of faculty Mr. Michael our 3D printers to some students. Ientile and Mr. Bryan Nesci will take students through the steps of creating and transforming 2D architectural drawings into 3D models printed on one of the school’s new 3D printers using CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting.) Thanks to an influx of new software, 3D CADD modeling isn’t just for engineers anymore. It has revolutionized everything from toy design to aviation. New programs and tools built with ordinary people in mind make it possible to design whatever parts or prototypes one can imagine, and bring them to life with the power of 3D printing. Principal Robert Abatemarco says he “looks forward to seeing our students challenged to think in another dimension and realize how these tools have found real, practical roles in society.”

CBA Launched Digital Broadcasting Network CBA launched its own digital broadcasting network, the “CBA Digital Network.” Through a partnership with Mascot Media, CBA is now one of the first high schools in New Jersey to be able to stream games, events, and gatherings live and to the web. The first official broadcast saw fans from across the globe, in locations as far as Italy and Japan, tune in to see a historic match-up attended by over 900 CBA and RBC fans for the Founder’s Cup. The game marked the first regular season match-up in 35 years between the two Monmouth County Catholic schools. The program is directed through a joint effort by CBA’s advancement and athletic offices. “Our two goals are to empower our media-focused students with hands-on experience, and to give our passionate community a chance to watch the great events at the Academy,” said Jason Lutz, director of the CBA Digital Network. Ultimately, the CBA Digital Network will become a completely student-run endeavor. At the Founder’s Cup game, CBA students worked the cameras and helped with game-day operations. As part of the Network’s future plans, CBA will soon be launching its own mobile app from which fans can stream videos live to their smartphone or device. Those interested can visit CBALincroftNJ.org.

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Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) participated in the NCAA Letter of Intent Signing Day on February 1, 2017 in the SJVHS Gymnasium. Five SJVHS studentathletes signed their letters of intent to continue their education and athletics in college: Field Hockey - Emelynn Sneary of South River, LaSalle University; Girls Soccer - Ashley Meade of Wall, University of South Florida; Girls Soccer - Sydney Cummings of Millstone Township, Brown University; Girls Lacrosse - Shaine Sauter of Colts Neck, Georgian Court University; and Girls Track - Katie DiFrancesco of Perrineville, Princeton University.

Martha Mary Guild Plans Mini Retreat Martha Mary Guild will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Parish of Saint Mary, located at One Phalanx Road in Colts Neck. The Lenten season is almost upon us, and what would be most appropriate for this time of year would be none other than a ‘Mini Retreat’, which will be presented by Fr. Tony Carotenuto, a retired pastor of the Diocese of Trenton. He continues to assist several parishes, retreat centers, convent and brothers’ residences with liturgical ministry and spiritual direction. With members of Saint Mary’s Prison Ministry, he volunteers as a chaplain at the Trenton State Prison.

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A Message from the Holmdel Mayor I am grateful and humbled to be your mayor and I look forward to working hard for all the residents of Holmdel. We are off to a great start; myself with the entire Township Committee led an informational forum at Bell Works to talk about the new Holmdel Library and Learning Center. We also received a significant donation from Somerset Development of $1,000,000! The donation will go directly to the building of the Library and Learning Center. Somerset Development, along with The Holmdel Library Foundation, will host a gala at Bell Works on March 13, 2017. Our hope and goal is to have zero impact to residents, and provide a state-of-the-art facility that everyone can enjoy. For more information and tickets, visit HolmdelPublicLibrary.com or email library@bell.works. In January, I had the pleasure of attending the First Aid installation dinner and it was an honor to swearin the officers for 2017. The volunteers we have in our town continue to amaze me every day. During the “pin” presentation, members were presented with service awards and recognized for the numerous emergency calls and lifesaving actions they took in 2016. I went before the Administrative Law Judge Cookson, at Middletown North High School, to speak as Mayor of Holmdel on behalf of our residents against the proposed JCP&L power line project. A week later, I testified in Trenton in front of the Senate Commerce Committee in support of Senators Kyrillos and Beck’s resolution SR 75 opposing the construction of the Monmouth County Reliability Project (MCRP) commonly known as the JCP&L power line project. In March, Judge Cookson is holding a second hearing for residents at Brookdale Community College. I strongly encourage all to attend. It is important that the Judge sees and hears our residents before any decision is made on this project. Together we can make a difference. Updates can be found at holmdeltownship-nj.com. To stay current on all township communications, visit the Holmdel Township website and click on the “Notify Me” link. I am so proud to be the Mayor of our great community and I look forward to providing more updates on everything throughout the year. T I C K E TS AT 7 3 2 . 3 4 5.1 4 0 0 | T WO R I V E RT H E AT E R .O R G 2 1 B R I D G E AV E N U E , R E D BA N K

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