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e are officially in the summer season, and as Monmouth County residents, we have an array of things to do with our family and loved ones. From the beautiful beaches and parks, summer concerts, festivals, fairs and local theme parks - you name it - Monmouth County has it! In this issue, we have a few suggestions on where to go to heat up your summer - like Hulafrog’s Hip Summer Day Trips on pages 38 and 39, local events and concerts on page 14 and Shore Flick’s Outdoor Movies that are set in scenic and bucolic settings, which can be found on page 36.
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Another treasure Monmouth County has is the Monmouth Racetrack located in Oceanport. Not only does this park host Family Fun Days that run through Labor Day, and a tour of an insider’s look at what racing’s all about - but this month on July 29th - they will be hosting, like every year, this summer’s biggest race - the Haskell Invitational. You can get your chance to see a field of the nation’s best threeyear-olds battle for the richest invitiational prize in the nation, and plus, you receive a commerative and legendary Haskell Hat - a great event for you and your friends. Check out details about Monmouth Park on page 30.
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2nd Annual Ladies Night Out Held at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck was Amazing!
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embers and guests – 110 to be exact - showed up on June 21 at Trump National Golf Course for the 2nd Annual Ladies Night out. This year, the club added a fashion show featuring members Joann Cahill, Jackie Normoyle, Andrea Leland, Tracy Jordan, Maria Caputo, Melissa Venditti, Barbara Verga, Jodi Stavola, Stacy Costa, Irene Baldassano as the models. All the items in the fashion show were available for purchase from the vendors Stacy Gemma Everywear and The Sport Spot. Carolyn Gleason, Director of HR at Trump National Golf Club had this to say, “This is the 2nd year we have hosted the event and each year we try to incorporate a new fun element. This year we decided to have our very own members model different vendors from the local area and the member turnout was greater than we expected. It truly is a night ladies can let loose and leave their worries behind for some great food, drinks and laughs!”
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Dearborn Market Welcomes Jamie Durie Of HGTV’s Outdoor Room STORY SUSAN MURPHY
Left to right: Susan and Frank Luccarelli welcome wellknown horticulturalist and landscape designer Jamie Durie to Dearborn Market on June 9. Photo credit: The Luccarelli Family
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earborn Market in Holmdel invited Jamie Durie, the popular host of HGTV’s Outdoor Room, to share some of the secrets behind his outdoor designs and his knowledge of plants and gardening. On June 9, Durie gave a special presentation, “The Human Garden,” to gardening enthusiasts. He received a rousing welcome from those in attendance. Durie was very personable and moved through the audience talking, asking questions and sitting with them. His enthusiasm and ever-present sense of humor enraptured the audience. Durie’s knowledge of each plant he picked up was extremely impressive. Durie is a well-known horticulturalist and landscape designer; founder and director of the international award-winning landscape architecture and design company, DURIE DESIGN, and has also produced a successful retail line of merchandised outdoor living and lifestyle products. He has written 9 books, received over 30 International awards, and is considered one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorite garden gnomes! What Durie hoped guests take from his presentation is that they begin to use herbal plants in an ornamental way. “I think there is nothing better than growing your own food and putting it back into your family’s hands. Controlling the chemicals that go into our plants is important. Providing food for the family kitchen is such a great thing so what I like to do is teach people to use blueberries as dividing hedges; to use figs as canopy trees for shade; use parsley for borders; and artichokes for accent plants. Ideas like these encourage people to use edible plants in more creative ways.” The second key point he would like to emphasize is “to start looking at your backyard as an extension of your living space – as “the outdoor room.” Look at it as a space where you entertain, cook, and dine in.” Frank Luccarelli, one of the owners of Dearborn Market, noted that the visit today was Durie’s debut on the East Coast. Although his popularity in Australia is unrivaled, he is rapidly building a large fan base here. “We are really excited to have Jamie here. His designs are very inspiring and we feel he will pass that inspiration on to our customers. What he does fits in well with our surroundings. We are proud that he has made Dearborn Market his first stop on the East Coast.” Ticket cost for the event included a copy of Durie’s book, The Outdoor Room, which he signed following his presentation, and a Coral Belles Palace Purple plant by Monrovia, one of the plant distributors for Dearborn Market. This event was co-sponsored by Monrovia and VPG/ferti·lome. For more information visit Durie’s website at www.jamiedurie.com.
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Pinkest of the Pink 2012 WAS BIGGER & PINKER THAN EVER BEFORE! Eight Towns in Monmouth County transformed themselves Pink to raise awareness of the importance of annual mammography
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iverview Medical Center, along with the boroughs of “Pink Bank” (Red Bank), “Pink Beach” (Monmouth Beach), “Pink Haven” (Fair Haven), “Atlantic Pinklands” (Atlantic Highlands), “Pinkdel” (Holmdel), “Little Pink” (Little Silver), “Pinkson” (Rumson), and “Pinkbury” (Shrewsbury), recently hosted the sixth annual Paint the Town Pink to raise awareness for the importance of annual mammography. The awareness campaign included more than a dozen community events, with the combined support of businesses and residents alike. It all began with Party for Pink at the Navesink County Club, hosted by the Care To Give Council, a Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Community Hospital Auxiliary. Nearly 250 guests were treated to a Parisian themed event. The highlight of the evening came when Sally Harris, long-time Pink Committee member and breast cancer survivor, won the 50/50 raffle drawing and generously donated her winnings back to the Pink Fund, which provides free mammography to the uninsured and underserved in the community. Two days later Riverview Medical Center held its kick-off extravaganza, Paint Everything Pink Community Day, which featured many of the same pink “zones” families have come to love, as well as exciting new ones including: Kids’ Fun & Games, Pink it Yourself Man Cave and Rockin’ Country Thunder 106.3 to name a few. More than 3,000 community members – young and old – came out to this day of family fun including rides, face painting, “Paint Your Chocolate Pink” treats, live enter-
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tainment, and arts & crafts activities for children. Following the activities at Riverview, supporters headed down to Monmouth Beach where more than 200 Pink kites were flown high in the sky to show support of Paint the Town Pink, as well as over 40 participants in the second annual Pink Plunge into the Pinklantic Ocean.
Community Hospital in partnership with Meridian Fitness and Wellness and the town of Pinkdel. Over 50 participants gathered at Bayshore’s beautiful grounds for a 90-minute Zumba workout. There were giveaways, refreshments, activities for kids, and also education on the Pink mission and the importance of annual mammography.
Pink once again hit the streets encouraging residents to decorate their homes in Pink in support of the mission. Efforts to educate the community led to presentations to civic and religious organizations throughout the eight towns. Resident participation was up nearly 100 percent from last year, with 400 residents “Pinking” their homes. Annual signature events included the ever-popular “Girls Night Out” at the Downtown, which sold out in mere weeks.
As in years past, Pink Partners and community businesses supported Paint the Town Pink by offering pink shopping specials, signature cocktails, and distribution of educational materials. Up nearly 50 percent from 2011, 300 businesses across the eight towns participated and showed their support, many participating in the Best Dressed Window Contest. Town officials got involved once again, allowing for Pink line striping down the center of each town courtesy of Mark Arnone and Liberty Line Striping. With all this support, there was no doubt the mission to educate women on the importance of annual mammography was more present than ever before.
Another signature event for this year was an exclusive Meridian Cancer Care event titled “An Unplanned Plan: An Evening with Bill Rancic.” Some may remember him as the first winner on television’s The Apprentice, and many have come to love him as one half of the Giuliana and Bill duo on the Style Network. Whichever the case, over 450 attendees took part in an evening to remember at the Count Basie Theatre in “Pink Bank.” With warmth, humor, and humility, Bill candidly shared his story of his marriage and family, his career, his wife’s recent breast cancer diagnosis, and all the unplanned things in life that happen when you are busy making other plans. The lineup of Pink events was capped off with the first annual Zumbathon® event for Paint the Town Pink hosted by Bayshore
With the expansion of Paint the Town Pink, 2013 will cast a wider pink hue across Monmouth County. What began as an idea six years ago has been transformed into a grassroots initiative that is impacting a growing number of women and families in our community. For additional information visit www.PaintheTownPink.com and be sure to follow Paint the Town Pink on Facebook to see highlights of this year’s campaign and for a complete list of updates for Pink 2013.
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Local Events Monmouth Park Family Fun Days Now through 9/2 – Every Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free pony rides, face painters, clowns, live music, the excitement of thoroughbred racing & more. Children under 12 get in free. For more information, call 732.222.5100 or visit www.monmouthpark.com.
Red Bank Food & Wine Walk July 15 & 29 Purchase wristbands to sample wine & food from local Red Bank restaurants from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday in July and August. For more information, call 732.842.4244 or visit http://onlyoneredbank. org.
Keyport Fireman’s Fair July 9 through July 14 Family fun, rides and food! Located on the beautiful waterfront of Keyport at Fireman’s Park – hours are 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. For more information, call 732.739.3900 or visit www. visitkeyport.com.
26th Annual NJ Sandcastle Contest in Belmar July 11 (rain date July 27) Largest sand-sculpting event in New Jersey – a great time for participants and spectators. Located at the 18th Avenue beach – hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For more information, call 732.863.1900 ext. 102 or visit www.njsandcastle.com.
4th Annual Bradley Beach Lobster Festival July 14 (rain date 7/15) – 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Food, music & fun for entire family. Presented by Bradley Beach CC – event will be located at Beach Front Pavilion on 5th Avenue. For more information, call 732.776.2999 or visit www. bradleybeachnj.org.
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Film One Fest – Atlantic Highlands July 21 Street fair from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., music from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and films start at 9:00 p.m. Located at the Atlantic Highlands Marina on 1st Avenue. For more information, call 732.872.8711 or visit www.filmonefest.org.
38th Annual Monmouth County Fair July 25 through July 29 Opening night fireworks, 4-H events, animal shows & exhibits, rides & amusements, free stage entertainment, home & garden competition and much, much more! Located at the East Freehold Park Showgrounds at 1500 Kozloski Road in Freehold. For more information and times, visit www. monmouthcountyparks.com.
Red Bank 58th Annual Sidewalk Sale July 27 through July 29 Huge discounts, shops & boutiques across Red Bank business district. For more information, call 732.842.4244 or visit www. redbankrivercenter.org.
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10th Annual Ocean Grove Boardwalk Art Show July 28
Wildly popular classic car show with custom cars and entertainment from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. located on Brighton Avenue in Long Branch. For more information, call 732.923.2044 or visit www.longbranch.org.
74 artists selling juried entries which include paintings, pastels, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, photographs, etchings, pater collages & jewelry. Sponsored by Ocean Grove Area CC from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m rain or shine. For more information, call 732.774.1391 or visit www.oceangrovenj.com.
Gigantic Flea Market at Allaire Village July 21
Haskell – Summer’s Biggest Race July 29
Flea market located at Historic Allaire Village in Wall – hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit www.allairevillage.org for more information.
It’s the biggest race of the summer and the most anticipated day of Thoroughbred racing in the Garden State. Don’t miss your chance to see a field of the nation’s best three-year-olds battle for the richest invitational prize in the nation. Be sure to arrive early to receive your commemorative Haskell Hat. FREE Family
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Fun Day activities including pony rides, face painters, clowns, bounce house, live music and more. Live music from Tim McLoone and The Shirleys.
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18th Annual Clamfest August 2 through August 5 Located at Huddy Park in the Highlands – the name speaks for itself! For more information, call 732.291.4713 or visit www.highlandsnj. com.
Outdoor Concerts Sandy Hook Concerts on the Beach Wednesdays in the Summer Presented by the Sandy Hook Foundation, located at Beach E at 6:00 p.m. For concert dates, call 732.291.7733 or visit www. sandyhookfoundationnj.org.
Asbury Park Summer Concerts on the Beach Mondays in the Summer Enjoy music at famous beach. Boardwalk offers shops, clubs & eateries. Weather permitting. Check website for dates and times at www. cityofasburypark.com or call 732.897.6500.
Mayor’s Chill Out Series Fridays in the Summer Music, food and beer – check website for dates at www.cityofasburypark.com – series are from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Red Bank Summer Series July & August Jazz in the Park, overlooking the Navesink River at the Riverside Gardens Park at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 888.HIP.TOWN or visit www.redbanksummerseries.org.
Blues by the Beach in Long Branch Sundays in the Summer Local bands playing jazz & blues in the West End Park from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information on the bands, call 732.923.2044 or visit www.longbranch.org.
Manasquan Band Concerts on the Beach Thursdays in the Summer Variety of musical styles on the Main beach at Main Street and 1st Avenue at 7:30 p.m. in Manasquan. For more information, call 732.223.8303 or visit www. manasquanchamber.org.
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Holmdel Township Memorial Day Ceremony Story SuSan Murphy Holmdel V.F.W. Post 5918 Commander Art Davey was the Master of Ceremonies for this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28.
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olmdel Parks and Recreation and Holmdel V.F.W. Post 5918 sponsored the Holmdel Township Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28 at Memorial Circle in front of Town Hall. Master of Ceremonies V.F.W. 5918 Commander Art Davey offered a moving and reflective tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces who lost their lives defending our freedom.
John Koryat conducted the Holmdel High School Band as they played the National Anthem. The Raising of Colors was conducted by Holmdel PBA Color Guard. Mayor Patrick Impreveduto reminded us to care for the families of those we lost, both in past years and today. Members of various groups within the township were called upon to place a wreath at the base of the flagpole from which the American flag is flying. These Memorial Wreath presentations included Holmdel V.F.W. Post 5918, Holmdel Township Committee, Holmdel PBA #239, Holmdel First Aid Squad, Holmdel CERT/OEM, Holmdel Half-Century Club, Holmdel Kiwanis Club, Holmdel Boy Scout Troop 331, Holmdel Girl Scouts, Holmdel Republican Party, and Holmdel Democratic Alliance. Recognition of each of the Armed Services and Changing of Service Flags was done following the wreath presentation. Members in the audience who had served in each branch of service came forth to assist in changing the flags and then to properly salute the new flag.
A few of the remaining veterans who belong to Holmdel V.F.W. Post 5918 remained strong throughout the Memorial Day Ceremony after the announcement that their Post will be closed at the end of June.
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Following Holmdel High School Band’s closing selection refreshments were served compliments of V.F.W. Post 5918 and Holmdel Recreation. During this time, the V.F.W. collected old flags that they would properly dispose of later. Early in the ceremony, V.F.W. Post 5918 Commander Davey made a sad announcement about the future of his Post. “V.F.W. Post 5918 will no longer exist after this month for there are not enough veterans to keep it open,” he said in an unsettled voice. “We are all dying,” he continued, trying to maintain composure. After a deep breath, the Post Commander seemed to gain enough strength to remind the audience of an important fact. “We built up Post 5918 fifteen years ago and it really flourished!” He made a promise to everyone that he would be at the podium to conduct services once again.
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Colts Neck Memorial Day Parade Brings The Community Together
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ach year residents line the parade route or gather at Memorial Park for a special remembrance ceremony. Representatives of the many organizations in town marched down the one and half mile parade route from Town Hall onto Heritage Lane to Heyers Mill Road and stopped at Memorial Park. Residents were dressed in red, white and blue and waving flags as parade participants passed by. Several residents brought their dogs who also wore patriotic neckerchiefs. Master of Ceremonies during the Grave Site Ceremony at Memorial Park was Jim Valenti. The Invocation was given by Deacon Paul Franklin of Saint Mary’s Church. Grand Marshall of the Parade was Major Mike Maxwell and Colts Neck High School’s Navy Junior ROTC initiated the flag raising ceremony and the the flag salute was done by the boy and girl scouts. Kimberly Maida sang the National Anthem and Jacqueline Lee sang America the Beautiful. Bud Wheeler, in his 41st year since doing so, fired his musket into the air over the gravesite of Private Michael Field, a soldier who died on June 28, 1778, and is buried in Memorial Park. This firing is a military salute to all the soldiers who have died in wars. To conclude the ceremony, a member of the Colts Neck High School Band played Taps. Refreshments and music followed at Colts Neck Firehouse #2 on Conover Road, which offered residents and friends an opportunity to socialize and let the children check out some of the fire engines!
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Holmdel Village School Students Donate To Locks Of Love In A Special Way Story SuSAn MuRphy BEFORE
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Left to right: Second grade teacher Kristen Savare, who donated her hair, stands beside Mrs. Allison Seman and Mrs Sandi Klinger, coordinators for the Locks of Love event held at Village School. Four of the nine students who participated stand in front of the teachers holding their locks of hair.
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ine Village School students and two teachers participated in a Locks of Love event held at the school on June 8 at which time they donated their hair. The event was coordinated by Village School teachers Sandi Klinger and Allison Seman. Two years ago they held their first Locks of Love event and this year agreed it would be a great idea to hold the event again. “We skipped last year to give the students more time to grow their hair to the acceptable length,” said Mrs. Seman.
Ms. Savare shared her reason for donating her hair at this event. “This was an easy decision for me as my five-year-old nephew has been battling cancer since he was diagnosed at age two. Each and every one of us sadly knows someone who has been affected by this horrible disease and when it knocks on a child’s door we are affected the most because it spares no innocence. The idea that my hair can help someone like my nephew feel a little bit more comforted during this difficult time makes me feel honored to do something to help these little warriors.”
The teachers involved in the event all have All of the students who participated in the a personal connection to cancer and felt this was something they could do for the children Locks of Love event were from Village School in need. Third grade teacher Mrs. Klinger has and attended Kindergarten through third a nephew and a cousin who are battling can- grade. A college student also donated her cer; and Mrs. Seman, who teaches Speech hair, as did her cousin who is a student at VilTherapy at Village School is herself a cancer lage School. Two parents also participated by survivor. Second grade teacher Kristen Savare donating their hair for this wonderful cause. and preschool teacher Beth Lieberman, who The children who participated said they both donated their hair at the event, each wanted to offer a smile to a child who may not have much to smile about during their difhave a personal connection to cancer also. 20
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ficult journey. One of the students said “Yeah, I am so excited!” Another student said donating her hair made her “happy.” The haircuts took place at Village School during the school day. Teri Aniello, one of the secretaries at the school was the hairdresser in charge. She has been a hairdresser for 20 years. All of the students were called down together and watched and cheered each other on while they waited for their turn. Mrs. Klinger donated her hair two years ago at the event. Mrs. Seman said, “It is our hope to hold this event at Village School either every year, or every other year.” Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Locks of Love meets a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics.
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Amanda will be attending the University of Rochester in the fall where he will be studying science and playing soccer. She has plans on doing neuroscience research in the children’s hospital on the university campus. Christopher will be attending Rutgers University in the fall where he will be studying pre-dental. Newman Springs Dental Care is a dental practice in Lincroft dedicated to providing general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry to the citizens of Middletown, Holmdel and surrounding areas. “There were several excellent candidates who were worthy of the scholarship, Amanda and Christopher just stood out from the group” said Dr. Mitchel Friedman, whose 3 children are products of the Holmdel school system.
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Colts Neck Students
& Their Families Help Troops Left to right: “Support the Troops: Beat the heat” event coordinators Mrs. Debra Wuethrich, Mr. Mike Sullivan, and Mrs. Karin Londoño stand in the Cedar Drive Middle School cafeteria on May 24, 2012 where the event took place.
Cadets of the Colts neck high School Junior rOTC program assisted the students and their families during the event.
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tudents from Colts Neck Primary School, Elementary School, and Cedar Drive Middle School brought their families to the first-ever “Support the Troops: Beat the Heat” event held on May 24 in the Cedar Drive Middle School cafeteria. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Debra Wuethrich, Math teacher at Cedar Drive; Mrs. Karin Londoño, ESL teacher for the district; and Mr. Mike Sullivan, Social Studies teacher at Cedar Drive. The teachers of the Colts Neck Township Education Association (CNTEA), who sponsored the event, wanted to provide something fun for Colts Neck families as well as recognize the men and women who are serving overseas. The event tied in with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and helped emphasize the importance of supporting our troops. In lieu of a monetary admission, families were asked to donate one of the following items: sunscreen, chapstick, ice-pops, or powdered drink mixes. Teachers from all three schools helped to serve slices of the six foot sub sandwiches,
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Beat The Heat Story SuSan Murphy
Timothy Jacoutot proudly stands beside his grandfather raymond reis, a former Marine, and is joined by his younger sisters (left to right) Kylie and Kristin Jacoutot.
as well as handing out potato chips and wa- ed whatever was needed before, during and ter served at the event. “This event shows after the event. She also thanked Jodi Richwhat great things can happen when we work ards for scanning the service members’ photogether. We would like to thank the staff, tos; Linda Asaro for devoting her time to crestudents, and everyone who helped and do- ate the Power Point slide presentation; and nated to this special event. I would also like a special thanks to the CNTEA, stating that to thank Jersey Mike’s, JAM Chip Distribu- “without their financial support we would not tors and the CNTEA for making it possible have been able to provide food, refreshments to serve refreshments at our event. We look and goodies for the event.” All three coordiforward to making this an annual event!” said nators agreed that the goal was to help the troops – but the event did more than that. Mrs. Wuethrich. “We showed how dedicated and devoted our The success of “Beat the Heat” was truly a staff is to the schools and to the community.” community event, said Mrs. Wuethrich. ParMany heartfelt cards were written to the ents donated much needed supplies to help the troops and assisted their children in mak- troops by students. One stated, “You may ing cards and stuffing goody bags. The Sand- not realize this but you are probably the most bach family generously donated over 1,000 important in our country, including the Presiice pops and over 1,000 cans of sunscreen; dent. You guys rock! Thank you! Stay safe.” John Maguire of JAM Chip Distributors doOver 2,500 bottles of sunscreen, dozens of nated Utz potato chips; and Jersey Mike’s chapsticks, and hundreds of ice-pops were Sandwich Shop offered a generous discount collected. The items were picked up by the for the 6 foot sub served. Mrs. Wuethrich American Recreational Military Services thanked the school’s “unbelievable staff” who (A.R.M.S.) and will be sent to service memgave generously from their hearts and providbers overseas.
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Bank Bailout
Isn’t the Solution Michael Pento President of Pento Portfolio strategies
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t was announced that Spain will receive $125 billion (100 billion Euros) to recapitalize their banking system. The money for the bailout will be channeled through the Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring (FROB), whose funds count towards public debt.
The consequences will prove to be dire from bailing out banks by increasing European sovereign debt levels. Nations already teetering on bankruptcy will now borrow more money at higher market rates and then hope to get paid back a measly 3% from Spain. In spite of that ridiculous “solution”, the current view among global financial markets is that Europe can solve its problems by applying the same elixir as the U.S. did during our credit crisis back in 2008. Namely, the European Union now claims that by ring-fencing their banking system, starting with Spain, the European debt crisis will simply disappear. By adopting this philosophy, politicians have illustrated their complete lack of understanding regarding the true structure of the problem. Regardless of how successful the bank bailout will become, it ignores the difference between the American credit crisis of 2008 and the current debt crisis over in Europe. The U.S. housing and credit crisis was primarily a banking problem caused by eroding real estate related assets that rendered many banks insolvent. Therefore, all that needed to be done was: Have the government borrow money to inject capital into banks, for the Fed to liquefy the financial system, to increase the level of deposit insurance, to guarantee bank debt and interbank lending and then to repeal the mark-to-market account rule that required bank assets to be valued at their current market price. Problem solved. Except that we expedited the U.S. a few years closer to a complete currency and bond market collapse … but that’s a commentary for another day. The basic belief now held on both sides of the Atlantic is that if you can fix the banks, you’ve solved all of the problems. But the U.S. enjoyed a debt to GDP ratio of just 60% at the start of our credit crisis — a level that would have even met the qualifications of the Maastricht Treaty. And it owned the world’s reserve currency as well. 26
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At that time, the U.S. was able to borrow the money needed to recapitalize the banks. That allowed the U.S. a few more years before having to address the unsustainable level of aggregate debt. It basically amounted to a balance sheet shell game where the private sector’s bank debt was dumped onto the public sector, which now has a debt to GDP ratio of over 100%. So I guess we shouldn’t try that trick again. Turning to Europe today, their gross debt is just about 90% of GDP and the euro isn’t used as the world’s reserve currency. The onerous level of public sector debt was already high enough to send bond markets in Southern Europe and Ireland into full revolt. So here’s the big difference; U.S. financial institutions were insolvent due to rapidly-depreciating real estate related assets. But European banks are insolvent in part because they own the bad debt of insolvent European nations. If Europe’s sovereigns are already insolvent because they owe too much money, how can they go further into debt to bail out their banking system?
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Even if they are willing and able to borrow more money, their debt to GDP ratios would soar even higher and cause further downgrades of their debt. Therefore, sovereign bond prices would decline much lower and cause Europe’s banks to fall further into insolvency. The truth is that the only entity outside of China that can bail out Europe is the ECB. That, I believe, is the eventual “solution” that will be applied to Europe’s mess. Of course, the inflationary default on European debt will wreak havoc on their economies, bond markets and currency. So there is simply no magic bullet or elixir that can save Europe from a tremendous amount of pain — and you can add Japan and America into that mix as well. The market had rallied in anticipation of some banking solution in Europe — or at least the re-entry of massive central bank intervention. All we have right now is an insufficient bailout of certain Spanish banks, which will do little to address spiking debt service payments on European bonds and nothing to bring down debt to GDP ratios of other European nations. However, once this latest “solution” fails as well, all eyes will turn back toward Mario Draghi and his printing press to finally attempt to inflate the debt away. After the euphoria from the Spanish bailout ends, look for sovereign bond yields to once again rise, along with credit default swaps on that debt. Also, look for the dollar to carry on rising against the euro, and for global markets to continue lower.
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Holmdel Resident Relocates Nationally Recognized Advertising Agency To Red Bank Margie and Bill Schmermund – Holmdel residents.
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olmdel resident Bill Schmermund re- emy. “They are amazing people,” he said. cently relocated his advertising and Sawtooth Group has also become involved marketing agency, The Sawtooth and this summer will take one of the graduGroup, to Red Bank. “We are really excited. ates from Sisters Academy as an intern with Red Bank is a fun place and the perfect lo- the company. “We want to devote our time cation. We feel we are home,” he said. Mr. and resources to working with them,” said Mr. Schmermund has lived in Holmdel since 1988 Schmermund. and is well aware of the capacity for growth When he decided to bring Sawtooth to in this area. “This is an entrepreneurial town Red Bank, one of the goals was to become and we are hopeful to make contact and do deeply involved in the Arts, which are abunbusiness with some of those entrepreneurs. dant in the town, and to utilize the company’s This is an exciting business community.” He resources to help others in the community. added, “And as Noreen, our receptionist said, “This is a very stimulating environment for ‘this is like the first day of school,’ and so we a creative company such as Sawtooth. We are all looking forward to the new things that want to build awareness of our services in will be coming our way.” this town. There is no one like our company – Mr. Schmermund grew up in Roselle Park, we are unique,” said Mr. Schmermund. TwenNew Jersey. He joined the Naval Academy, ty-four years ago, he founded Sawtooth. One stayed 8 years in the Navy, and then worked year later, Jay Quilty came along; five years for two businesses in Connecticut. In 1988 later, Kristi Bridges - they are now agency he moved to Holmdel to start The Saw- partners. “We knew the company we wanted tooth Group. He and his wife Margie have to be – in terms of culture – and that hasn’t two children Jenny and Bill. During the time changed since we began.” his children attended school in Holmdel, he In keeping with the idea of giving back and his wife were active in the various parent to the community, Sawtooth wants to give organizations. Mr. Schmermund also coached local artists the opportunity to exhibit their third grade up to and including AAU Basketwork in the new building. They want to feaball. His children are now both married. Jenny, ture various restaurants and companies in the who lives in Lewes, Delaware, teaches dance Neighborhood section of their website; those and choreography and has formed her own they want to support and those that have incompany. Bill attended the Naval Academy terested them. “We want to build awareness and has been in the Navy for the last 10 years. for our business and build awareness for local After recently retiring from the Navy, he betalents. We have been here only since June gan working for a company as an Engineer 1 and are already getting resumes – very imand lives in Jacksonville, Florida. pressive ones!” said Mr. Schmermund. Giving back to the community is imporHe noted that there were 85 employees tant to Mr. Schmermund and his wife, and at Sawtooth and about 70 came to the Red they have been involved with Mercy Center Bank location. “This is a great place in which in Asbury Park, especially the Sisters Acad-
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to walk. There is Marine Park by the river, and the train station is nearby.” Several employees from Hoboken and New York City have relocated here and are thrilled to be able to walk to work. He considers them “pioneers” and hopes others will follow their example. Red Bank businesses have welcomed them in many different ways. Mr. Schmermund noted that an individual from Count Basie and a Sawtooth colleague are friends on Facebook and when the company moved here Count Basie put out a message on their marquee that welcomed Sawtooth to Red Bank. “That was really great,” he added. The Sawtooth Group specializes in advertising and marketing campaigns for leading national companies that have included Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, McCormick Spices, Coldwell Banker, PNC, Beechnut Baby Food, Blue Buffalo Pet Food and Pabst Blue Ribbon among others. They are located at 141 West Front Street in Red Bank and can be reached at 732.636.6600. Further information about them and the work they do is available on their website at http://sawtoothgroup. com. “We have developed a culture of people who have respect for one another – have respect for their colleagues. I am really lucky and Sawtooth is really lucky to have such a wonderful family of colleagues who work at Sawtooth. I applaud them all,” complimented Mr. Schmermund. Welcome Sawtooth Group employees and welcome home Mr. Schmermund!
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Visit Monmouth Park Racetrack The Shore’s Greatest Stretch
Haskell Day Sunday, July 29, 2012 Summer’s Biggest Race It’s the biggest race of the summer and the most anticipated day of Thoroughbred racing in the Garden State. Don’t miss your chance to see a field of the nation’s best three-year-olds battle for the richest invitational prize in the nation. Be sure to arrive early to receive your commemorative Haskell Hat. FREE Family Fun Day activities including pony rides, face painters, clowns, bounce house, live music and more. Live music from Tim McLoone and The Shirleys.
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Monmouth Park is one of the “Best Family Attractions in Monmouth County.” Dawn Patrol – It’s Free! Now through August 19, 2012 Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. Sundays – 8:00 a.m. Get an inside look at what racing’s all about, from the morning to the afternoon! Join host Laurie Lane for an insider’s tour of the backstretch, starting gate, and jockey’s room. Learn all about the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse including training programs and equipment, feed programs and a variety of other topics. This is a great program for kids and adults alike. Reservations are required, so please call 732.571.5542.
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Grounds For Divorce Provided By Peter C. Paras, esq. grounds. To get a divorce, one had to prove that his or her spouse was guilty of some form of misconduct like adultery, desertion, extreme cruelty, sexual deviance, habitual intoxication or institutionalization. Divorce was still pretty much a societal taboo and New Jersey intended to discourage divorce by making it difficult to get one. In addition, corroborating witnesses were required.
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eople contemplating divorce frequently ask about the grounds for divorce. What are they? What proofs are needed? And, does marital fault the economic issues in the case, e.g., alimony, child support and property division? Prior to 1971, New Jersey had only the traditional fault
The Divorce Reform Act of 1971 brought New Jersey into the twentieth century. For the first time, New Jersey had a nofault ground for divorce and the need for corroboration was abolished. This was a recognition that, although New Jersey public policy continued to discourage divorce, and, therefore, to encourage marriage, divorce was a fact of modern life. Requiring unhappy couples to remain married to each other served no use-
ful purpose for the couple or the children. Unfortunately, the no-fault statute required couples to live in separate residences for a year and a half before they could file for divorce. This did not help most people who were often ready to sever their relationship long before they had been apart for eighteen months. Finally, on January 20, 2007, “irreconcilable differences” was added to the menu of grounds for divorce and permitted couples who wanted to divorce to do so with more dignity than our law previously allowed. Rather than spending countless time, energy and resources on saying bad things about each other, divorcing couples were given the chance to focus on child related and economic issues that had a more important and more direct impact on their and their chil-
dren’s futures. Although all of the traditional fault grounds still exist, they are now rarely used. Except in the most egregious cases (like an attempted murder), marital fault has no impact on financial issues. Thus, most divorcing couples choose the more simple and generic allegation that irreconcilable differences have arisen, thereby giving themselves a better chance to leave their marriages with a measure of the dignity they came into it with. Peter C. Paras is a shareholder in the Family Law Firm of Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. For more information please see the firm’s website at www.par-law.com. The information in this article is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult your attorney.
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INHERIT THE WIND As the Evolution vs. Creationism debate plays out on the national stage, Holmdel Theatre Company’s production of the timeless drama is being staged locally
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he Holmdel Theatre Company will present “INHERIT THE WIND” from Friday, July 20 through August 4 at the Duncan Smith Theater in Holmdel. “INHERIT THE WIND” is the seldom seen masterpiece of courtroom drama based on the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial. It is an edge-ofyour-seat dramatization of the events in and around the historic trial where the forces of Creationism and Evolution faced each other for the first time in a court of law. The results were explosive. Though the Scopes Trial happened nearly a century ago, the theories of evolution and creationism and their place in the public school curriculum is still being hotly contested. A recent Gallop Poll reveled that forty-six percent of Americans believe in the creationist view that God created humans in their present form at one time within the last 10,000 years. Current debates over adding the “Intelligent Design” theory to school textbooks are taking place not only in the United States, but in Turkey and South Korea as well. New Jersey is not immune from controversy. Last month at a town hall in Manalapan, Governor Christie said he thought the decision to teach creationism in public schools should be made at the local level. The Holmdel Theatre Company was founded with the unique mission of offering dedicated students a chance to work alongside professional actors and directors. In accordance with this mission, Inherit the Wind features three current students: Theo Modla, Ryan Murray and Jon Erik Nielsen as well as recent Holmdel graduate Volney Stefflre. Holmdel’s production stars Ed Schiff as Matthew Harrison Brady, Michael Kroll as Henry Drummond and Michael Irvin Pollard as E. K. Hornbeck. Mr. Schiff and Mr. Pollard are appearing courtesy of the Actors’ Equity Association. The production also features Steve Bartlow, Michelle Budzyna, Trevor Cahill, David Clarke, Jim Cusick, Patrick Dean, Laurie Devino, Dave Harris, Dave Murray, Paul Nixon, Russ Ortiz, Brett Sabo, Gina Shuster, Pete Trabucco and Jim Walsh. Inherit the Wind was written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee. This production is being directed by Tom Frascatore and produced by Rebecca Zaccagnino. Inherit the Wind will open on Friday, July 20 and play for nine performances at the following dates and times: Friday, July 20 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 21 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 27 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, July 28 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 2 at 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 3 at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 4 at 8:00 p.m. All performances are at the Duncan Smith Theater, 36 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel, New Jersey in front of the Holmdel High School. Ticket prices are $22 general public ($17 for seniors and $12 for students). Reservations may be made by calling the box office at (212) 868-4444 or via the website at www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org. July 2012
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The Colts Neck Business Association
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he CNBA unveiled its new traveling kiosk at its June 13 meeting. This informative kiosk is “key” to spreading news about our organization. The kiosk kicked off its journey at Capital Paint Centers and will move to different retail locations in town every two weeks. The kiosk has membership forms, flyers on upcoming events, Colts Neck maps and CNBA pens. The CNBA would also like to thank Major Greg Penzcak for speaking to our members at our June meeting about the Colts Neck ROTC program and how these fine cadets are available to help with our local community needs. Major Penzcak went on to detail the curriculum for the program and shared several success stories of students who have gone onto careers in the Military as well as in the business world. President Glen Dalakian and Vice President Andrea Giannopoulos were honored to attend the Colts Neck High School Awards Night. On behalf of the CNBA, two scholarships of $1,000 each were presented to the top Business (female and male) students. Congratulations to DECA Students Amanda Goldberg and Jon Stouber, this year’s recipients as well as the Colts Neck High School Class of 2012. Best of luck in your future endeavors. Tickets are now available for the 3rd Annual Colts Neck Day at Blue Claws Stadium, scheduled for Saturday August 11, 2010. Tickets are only $10.00 each or a pack of 10 for only $90.00. Tables on the Stadium Concourse will be available to promote your business for any company that buys 20 tickets at $200.00. These incredible display spots are limited and are on a first-come basis. Bring the family and join the fun as the entire CN Community gathers together for a fun evening of Baseball in Lakewood, NJ. For more details on this town wide event contact the committee chair Kevin Fenstermacher at kfenstermacher@blueclaws.com.
The CNBA will be hosting their Summer Card Exchange on Tuesday, August 14 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Pebble Creek Golf Club. These evenings provide for a wonderful networking opportunity. Anyone interested in sponsoring a future card exchange should contact VP Anna Appolonia at annaappolonia@gmail.com. With our membership growing quickly and approaching our goal of 200, don’t miss an opportunity to become part of this association. The Colts Neck Business Association welcomes all to our General Meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Colts Neck Public Library (1 Winthrop Road - behind Town Hall). The CNBA continues to grow at a rapid pace and is led by; President Glen J. Dalakian of CSAV Systems, Vice Presidents Anna Appolonia of Heritage House Sotheby’s Realtors & Andrea Giannopoulos of Capital Paint Centers, Secretaries Carolyn Burtnick of Community Magazine & Monica Vermeulen of the Ashley Lauren Foundation, and Treasurer Thomas Corley of Cerefice & Company. The group is advised by Colts Neck residents and CNBA Founders Sal Barbagallo and Silvan Lutkewitte. This team has been working diligently to expand the group and focus its members on business matters and community service. More info can be found at www.ColtsNeckBusiness.com or on Facebook.
PHOTOS: TOP RIGHT: Sue Fitzpatrick and Don Norkus stand next to the new
portable Colts Neck Business Association kiosk, which can be placed in any high traffic business in Colts Neck. BOTTOM RIGHT: Andrea Giannopoulos, Major Greg Penzcak and Anna Appolonia take a photo after the June CNBA meeting.
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New for 2012! A portion of all ticket proceeds goes directly back to Colts Neck based programs and organizations!!
Individual Tickets - $10 each 10 or More Tickets - $9 each ♦ Purchase 20 or More Tickets and Receive a Free Concourse Display Table and Business Name on Message Board For more information Contact the Colts Neck Business Association 732-614-5105 www.coltsneckbusiness.org or Kevin Fenstermacher at 732-901-7000 ext. 115 kfenstermacher@blueclaws.com
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Outdoor Movies Are a Great Way to Spend a Summer Night with Your Family and Loved Ones! Shore Flicks Announces Free Summer Movie Series Schedule
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hore Flicks has announced their schedule for its 2012 Free Summer Movie Series, which includes 60 nights of movies in 19 towns throughout Monmouth County. This year’s series, which features family classics as well as recent releases, kicked off on June 14! Towns participating in this summer’s series are Red Bank, Middletown, Atlantic Highlands, Holmdel, Hazlet, Keyport, Fair Haven, Tinton Falls, Ocean, Eatontown, Oceanport, Manalapan, Marlboro, Matawan, Howell, Neptune, Spring Lake, Allenhurst, and Asbury Park (in conjunction with the Asbury Park Film Initiative). Most towns have three movies scheduled over the course of the summer, while the schedules in Asbury Park and Red Bank have expanded to a sixmovie series. This summer’s movie line-up includes returning favorites such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Ghostbusters, as well as new additions like Zookeeper and Hugo. “Our goal is to bring back the outdoor family movie experience by echoing the nostalgic feel of the drive-in movie theater, which was invented in New Jersey,” says Shore Flicks owner TJ Brustowicz. Movies begin about 30 minutes after sundown and are shown on Shore Flicks’ 16’ screen. At each movie night Shore Flicks will be collecting non-perishable food items to be distributed to food banks and pantries throughout the area, aiming to surpass last year’s total of 1000 pounds of food collected. This year, the Shore Flicks Free Summer Movie Series will also support two local charities, Clean Ocean Action and Kick Cancer Overboard. Shore Flicks is the winner of the 2011 Asbury Park Press Reader’s Choice Award for Best Free Entertainment, Shore Flicks has been providing the best in outdoor movie entertainment in Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey since 2007. Shore Flicks works with schools, camps, businesses and organizations to create outdoor movie events, from fundraisers to client appreciation events. For more information, please visit:
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The Shore Flicks Free Summer Movie Series 2012 Schedule (for towns around you!) (Note: some movies may be subject to change and more towns and movies are offered on their website)
Asbury Park Boardwalk (at Langosta Lounge) July 26 - The Muppets August 2 - Chicken Run August 9 - The Incredibles August 16 - School of Rock August 23 - Jaws August 30 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind Fair Haven (Fair Haven Fields) July 10 - Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory August 15 - Zookeeper Hazlet (Veteran’s Park) July 16 - Madagascar August 13 - The Muppets Holmdel (Community Center) July 23 - Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory August 27 – Zookeeper Keyport (Waterfront Park) August 11 - Zookeeper Marlboro (Recreation Center) July 14 – Spy Kids August 4 – Kung Fu Panda 2 Matawan (Community Center) July 17 - Men In Black August 29 - The Smurfs Middletown July 28 - Honey I Shrunk The Kids (Normandy Park) August 31 - Hugo (Tonya Keller Community Center) Red Bank (Riverside Gardens) July 24 – Back To The Future July 31 – The Brady Bunch Movie August 7 – Spiderman (2002) August 14 – The Muppets August 21 – Bowfinger August 28 – Some Like It Hot Tinton Falls (Sycamore Ave Soccer Complex) July 12 - Ferris Bueller’s Day Off August 8 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Ten Hip Summer Day Trips School’s out. Better get plannin’. Be the mom (or dad) of the year and take your kiddos on one of these hip and happenin’ day trip this summer. Your kids will love you for it! Man a Mission to Mars at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, NYC Calling mission control: The Space Shuttle Enterprise has just arrived at the Intrepid (amidst much fanfare!). You and your little astronauts can be among the first to see it up close when the Space Shuttle Pavilion opens July 19. Get a glimpse of how NASA’s space program operated and inspire your future engineers and scientists. Don’t miss the simulators and drop by the Discovery Deck any weekend for arts, crafts and scientific experiments. Or check out their movies under the stars! Hours: Sat-Sun:10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Mon-Fri 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Fees: Adults: $24, Kids 7-17: $19, Kids 3-6: $12.00 More Info: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Plan-Your-Visit.aspx Soar to New Heights at the NJ Festival of Ballooning, Readington, NJ Did your kiddos go wild over the surge of colorful balloons in the Disney movie Up? Then the NJ Festival of Ballooning in Readington July 27-29 is a must. This three-day gala includes big name concerts, magic and puppet shows, rides, craft and food vendors, and of course, hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes. This year more than 125 balloons will soar. Come early to watch the 6:30 AM ascension or in the mid-afternoon to watch the 6:30 PM high-rise. (Riders must 42” tall or about 8 years old.). So mark your calendars for the last weekend in July – this day trip that will take you all up, up, and away! Date: July 27-29 Hours: Vary by day Fees: Adults: $30, Kids $15, Under 3: Free More Info: http://www.balloonfestival.com Meet an Albino Alligator at The Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT Take a trip to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk and meet the star of this underwater world, a white albino alligator, visiting through Labor Day. Known as the “great white of the wetlands”, he is one of the rarest animals in the world. Your kiddos will also enjoy all the hands-on encounters and the Shark & Ray Touch Pool. They can stroke the backs of nurse sharks and rays, as well as sea stars, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs and other harmless creatures. Other crowd pleasers? Harbor seals, and the nine-foot tiger sharks. Hours: 10:00 AM -5:00 PM Fees: Adults” $13.95, Kids 2-12: $10.50 More Info: http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/exhibits-a-animals/special-exhibits Smell the Roses at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA When your little surfers and surfettes are ready to dry out, a day trip to Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA is in order. The fam can check out the exotic plants from around the world in many spectacular settings and three storybook tree houses to explore. Kids can take a stroll through the Honeycomb Maze in the Bee-aMazed Children’s Garden or discover hidden secrets in a greenhouse scavenger hunt. Dance with the dancing fountains that shoot water 130 feet in the air. Fireworks shows and special Light Nights are part of the fun once a month where your little seedlings can sing along to an outdoor concert, make an illuminating craft, and more. Hours: Sun - Tues 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Wed - Sat 9:00 AM–11:00 PM (Summer hours) Fees: Adults: $12, Kids: $3, Kids 4 and Under: Free More Info: http://longwoodgardens.org Head West to Wild West City in Netcong, NJ Saddle up your cowboys and head West to Wild West City and be taken back the year 1880. Watch and participate in real life re-enactments as the town sheriff goes after the notorious Jesse James. While on Main St. make sure you visit the General Store, pan for gold, or take a ride on the stagecoach (watch out for bandits along the way!). Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Fees: 11 and Up: $14.25, Kids 2-11: $12.75 More Info: http://www.wildwestcity.com/home.htm 38
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Bug Out at Insectropolis in Toms River, NJ Get buggy with it at Insectropolis as your gang learns about thousands of exotic insects from across the globe. Kids can play bug games, pretend to be termites, watch the ants and bees, and so many more of their insects in their habitats. The highlight (for the kids anyway)-touch a bug! Be it a live tarantula, scorpion, millipede or cockroach. Hours: Tues – Sat: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Fees: All:$7, Kids Under 2: Free More Info: http://www.insectropolis.com All Aboard at Northlandz in Flemington, NJ Don’t miss this train! The world’s largest model railroad museum less than two hours from the greater Red Bank area. Home to 100 trains that travel more than 8 miles of track with bridges spanning huge canyons, cities and villages and thousands of buildings. And to keep the little princesses happy they’re also home to an impressive 200+ doll collection, with a 94 room dollhouse! Hours: Sat & Sun: 10:30 AM-5:30 PM, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 10:30 AM– 4:00 PM, Closed: Tuesday. Fees: Adults: $13.75, Kids: $9.75, Under 2: Free More Info: http://www.northlandz.com
Discover a Dino Dreamland at Field Station Dinosaurs, Secaucus If your pint sized paleontologist dreams of dinosaurs, do your family a favor and check out Field Station: Dinosaurs, a theme park featuring 31 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The park spans 20 acres and includes a 90 foot Argentinosaurus, which swishes its tail among other things. Kids of all ages see how dinosaurs looked, moved and sounded millions of years ago. Take your tot to tweens on a walk in the woods following mysterious pathways, and mountain trails and see what dinosaurs are lurking in this wild park. If you need a rest, check out the shows and demos including a dino feeding frenzy and more. Hours: Daily: 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM. Fees: Adults: $20, Kids 3 & Up: $17.50 More Info: http://www.fieldstationdinosaurs.com/about Uncover Hidden Treasures in Central Park, NYC Summer is a great time to hit the Big City with your family. When all the City Slickers head to the Hamptons, you (and a few tourists) can take over the town. Don’t miss the Central Park Zoo, the Carousel, Belvedere Castle, and choose from the twenty-one playgrounds found throughout the park. Cool off at the Boat House where you and your little sailors can rent a boat and row across the 22 acre lake. Or, stay dry and rent a model sailboat you can control from land through the Conservatory Water pond. Your little seamen can also do some catch-and-release fishing at the Harlem Meer. No poles? No bait? No worries! You can borrow them for FREE. Or get your adrenaline pumping over at Wolman Rink, which in the summer is converted into an amusement park. More Info: http://www.centralparknyc.org/, http://www.centralpark.com/ Get Wet & Wild at Mountain Creek Waterpark, Vernon, NJ Whether you’re 5 or 55, water parks are just a darn good time. And when summer really heats up, they’re the perfect go-to day trip. Grab your sunscreen and bathing suit and get ready for a splashtacular time at Mountain Creek Water Park. Your tiny tots can splash around in the spraygrounds while your tweens shoot 10ft down out of a cannon! Hours: Daily: 10:30 AM-7:00 PM Fees: Under 48”: $26.99, Over 48”: $36.99, Kids Under 3: Free More Info: http://summer.mountaincreek.com/waterpark/
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A New Beginning Through Bankruptcy
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ccording to statistics provided by the American Bankruptcy Institute, this year personal bankruptcies are on track to approach 1.3 million new cases nationwide. Bankruptcy filings have exceeded 1 million every year since 2008 filings. Under pressure from banking and credit card lobbyists, Congress made sweeping changes to the Bankruptcy Code in 2005 to reduce and hopefully prevent abuse. The revised Code was intended to make it more difficult for debtors to file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy—under which most debts are forgiven (or discharged) and instead required them to file a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy—under which the debts they incurred are discharged only after the debtor has repaid some portion of them. Statistics show that the stagnant economy, over-inflated home values, job loss, and illness have caused many Americans to seek bankruptcy protection in recent years. As we gain more knowledge implementing the revised Code, one thing that has become clear to bankruptcy practitioners over time is that many debtors may still qualify for Chapter 7 protection even under the revised Code. No matter what chapter you may qualify to file under, bankruptcy may prove to be the most important remedy that is available to you if you are facing economic hardship. It may allow you to save your home, reduce or eliminate some or all of your debt, stop a lawsuit, or even eliminate stress in your life helping you to sleep at night. Bankruptcy is not shameful, it is your right, and it can provide a lawful opportunity for you to obtain a fresh financial start.
PJ Collection at the Colts Neck Library Now through August 16 Help a child to Dream Big by sleeping snugly in a new pair of pajamas! We will be collecting New Pajamas only for this national organization. Please help by dropping off pajamas to the Colts Neck Library Circulation Desk during library hours.
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SANGRIA! SANGRIA!
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It’s summertime, and that means some tasty and refreshing drinks are in store for adults of the legal drinking age. Community Magazine wants to share this treat with you – a recipe for SANGRIA! The beauty of the basic Sangria recipe is that it is as delicious as it is easy, and it only gets better as you spice it up with your own additions! Really, it is hard to add the “wrong” ingredient here, think favorite fruits, spice and liquors. Chill and enjoy!
Pitcher of Sangria Fill your favorite pitcher up with ice Add:
2 oz of brandy 1 oz of blackberry brandy 2 oz of triple sec 1 oz of peach 1 oz of apple Fill pitcher up to the handle with merlot or pinot Add 1 and ½ cups of orange juice 1 cup of sprite Stir and add any fresh fruit you want - oranges, lemons, limes, apples, peaches, melons, berries, pineapples, grapes and mangos.
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RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT HELD AT BUCKS MILL PARK IN COLTS NECK Story Susan Murphy
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elay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event and on June 9 and 10 it was held at Bucks Mill Road in Colts Neck. The event is a life-changing one that allows communities across the globe to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Bringing together cancer survivors, caretakers, friends, and families, this event was held for the second year in this area and deeply touched the lives of Colts Neck and Freehold residents. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, fairground, or park such as Bucks Mill, and take turns walking or running around the track or path. Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length because “cancer never sleeps.”
A Survivor Lunch, sponsored by The Kennedy Kowalski Charitable Foundation, was catered by Huddy’s Bar and Grill of Colts Neck and desserts were donated by Macaroon Shop. Conover Road Elementary School Chorus and Nicole Rodriguez performed. Master of Ceremonies, 95.9 WRAT RADIO, Carl Craft from the morning show began the Opening Ceremonies. Survivors, who wore purple t-shirts, were escorted toward the main stage and seated by Colts Neck High School Jr. ROTC cadets. The “Torch of Hope” was carried by Honorary Chair Carol Hobbs. Chairpersons Rosina Cascone and Lauren Guariglia made announcements and introductions of Hall of Fame Inductees, top fundraising club teams and ac-
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knowledged many others. Medals were presented by cancer survivors Carol Hobbs, Ron Make, and Dylan Ottman. During the very moving Caretakers’ Ceremony, while flowers were presented by cancer survivors to their respective caregivers, Monarch butterflies were released. They were sponsored by Gustos Bar and Grill in honor of Christos D. Vlahos; flowers were donated by Tina Bulwin of Flowers on Front. Following this very emotional ceremonial portion of Relay for Life, survivors gathered for a group picture beneath the colorful balloon arch. Photography was done by Jon Cascone. Just prior to the start of the walk, Colts Neck Committeeman Russell MacNow cut the ribbon. For those unable to walk the lap around the track, a Cancer Survivor float, courtesy of Tom Orgo, Slope Brook Farm was available. Mike Romano drove the float around the first lap. Relay for Life continued long after the first lap was walked, as the Closing Ceremony took place at 6:00 a.m. on June 10. At 10:00 p.m. on June 9, a quiet, reflective Luminaria Ceremony was done in remembrance of all loved one’s battling cancer and for those who have lost. A silent lap is then done in reflection. When everyone returned, snacks were served, games, and movie time took place. This year more than 11 million people will be able to celebrate another birthday thanks to the support of millions of dedicated Relay participants.
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This year our Run Team will be joined in Ocean City on Friday, September 28, by members of The Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Vets. The Freedom Team are wounded service members in hand-crank wheelchairs as an integral part of our Run Team. Unlike pushrim wheelchairs, which require users to lean forward, this adaptive device is excellent for people with injuries that have resulted in amputation or paralysis. It was through the efforts of Achilles that these devices are now permitted in many marathons, including the ING New York City Marathon. More details are available at http://www.achillesinternational.org/programs/freedom-team/overview and at http://www.louieslife. org/events.html On Sunday afternoon as the Run enters Holmdel there will again be opportunities for the public to show their support and run alongside our team for either the last 5 miles or a 2K run/walk into the PNC Arts Center to finish at the NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial. http://www.njrunforthefallen.org/sunday-2k-runwalk--last-5-run.html. For more information and to find out how to participate by joining the run or to donate or volunteer please visit the NJ Run for the Fallen website at www.njrunforthefallen.org.
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Heartworm Disease & Your Pet Jonathan goodwin, dVM diploMatE aCViM (Cardiology) gardEn StatE VEtErinary SpECialiStS
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eartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets. It can also infect a variety of wild animals and there have been documented human infections, but they are thought to be rare and do not usually result in signs of illness.
Heartworms can only be transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitos. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, young heartworms called microfilariae enter into that mosquito’s system. These microfilariae develop inside the mosquito into larvae which are transmitted to another animal when the mosquito bites its next victim. Infected cats, unlike dogs, do not often have microfilariae in their blood and therefore are not likely to transfer the heartworm infection to another mosquito.
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Although heartworms are more prevalent in certain areas of the country, any pet exposed to mosquitos is susceptible to heartworm infection. If your pet has been recently infected with heartworms, it may show no signs of illness until the adult worms have developed in the lungs and signs of heartworm disease are observed. As the disease progresses, your dog may cough, become lethargic, lose its appetite or have difficulty breathing. Signs of possible heartworm disease in cats include coughing, respiratory distress and vomiting. In some cases, a cat may suddenly die from heartworms. Numerous diagnostic tests are available to your veterinarian to detect the presence of adult heartworm infection. Antigen tests detect the presence of adult female heartworms, and antibody tests determine if your pet has been exposed to heartworms. Further tests, such as chest radiographs (x-rays), a blood profile and an echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart), may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis, to evaluate the severity of the disease, and to determine the best treatment plan for your dog. The diagnosis of heartworm infection in cats is more difficult than it is with dogs and it may require of series of tests and even then the results may be inconclusive. As with most medical problems, it is better to prevent heartworm infection than to treat it. For infected dogs, there is an FDA-approved treatment available. Treating heartworm disease however is not without risk. Currently there is no effective and safe medical treatment for heartworm infection or heartworm disease in cats. Surgical removal of heartworms from dogs and cats is a high-risk procedure and it typically reserved for severe cases. However, in many cases surgical removal of heartworms may be necessary to afford the best opportunity for the pet’s survival. What every pet owner should realize is that heartworm infection is almost 100% preventable in dogs and cats. Your veterinarian can recommend the best method of prevention based upon your pet’s risk factors and lifestyle. Keep in mind that heartworm preventatives do not kill adult heartworms, and will not eliminate heartworm infection or prevent signs of heartworm disease if adults are present in the pet’s body. A blood test for existing heartworm infection is recommended before beginning a prevention program to assess the pet’s current heartworm status.
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Testing must then be repeated at appropriate intervals, approximately six months after starting the preventative treatment to confirm that your pet was not infected prior to beginning prevention. Thereafter, heartworm tests should be performed annually to ensure that your pet doesn’t subsequently become infected with the disease and to ensure the appropriate amount of medication is being prescribed and administered.
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During the first three months of development, the larvae travel through the animal’s body, eventually reaching the blood vessels of the lungs. After approximately six months the larvae have matured into adult heartworms. These adult heartworms damage the blood vessels and may reduce blood flow to the lungs, resulting in severe lung and heart disease.
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Lincroft Elementary School PTA
Presents End Of Year Fun Day Story SuSAn MurPhy PhotoS DEBBiE PiPErno
Left to right: Lincroft Elementary School PTA Co-chairs Michelle Ard and Elena Delaney pause for a photo with volunteer Barbara Winters during Fun Day held on May 25.
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incroft Elementary School PTA sponsored their annual Fun Day for the student body of 536 children from Kindergarten through fifth grade on May 25. With the help of about 60 volunteers, the PTA turned the school courtyard into a competitive gameland that brought continuous cheers and laughter from the students throughout the day. Co-chairs Elena Delaney and Michelle Ard agreed that the excitement of the students prior to Fun Day is at an alltime high. “Kindergartners are thrilled to be a part of something they hear the older children talking about,” said Mrs. Delaney. Each class in a grade wore a t-shirt in an assigned color of red, yellow, green, or blue that they created and which incorporated the teacher’s name. The color of the t-shirt signified a “team” and when scores were tallied at day’s end, it was the team color that won. Some of the activities included an obstacle course, egg relay, potato sack race, bean bag toss, and the dunk tank sprinkler. A DJ kept the students energized with great music, and the younger ones enjoyed an inflatable fun house.
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The most-anticipated event of the day is the fifth grade Tug of War competition, as it is a privilege only to the graduating fifth graders. “It is very exciting to watch as each fifth grade class runs out onto the Tug of War field, high-fiving all of the other students as they pass. A favorite moment of the day is hearing the roar from over 500 students as they cheer on the fifth grade class that wears their color during the Tug of War,” explained Mrs. Delaney. Fifth graders received special award ribbons for the Tug of War after the four classes
“Lincroft School Fun Day is more than field day. It is tailored so that each child feels part of the team and part of the fun.”
compete against each other. This year, the first place Tug of War winners were the students from Mrs. Joanne Frazee’s class who wore the blue team color. Second place was Ms. Peggilee Barry’s class wearing yellow. Third place was Mrs. Joanne DeWolfe’s class wearing green; and fourth place was Ms. Amy Staudt’s class wearing red. All students in Kindergarten through fifth grade were awarded with imprinted silicone award bracelets in first, second, third or fourth place depending on how their team color placed. As Mrs. Ard noted, “Lincroft School Fun Day is more than field day. It is tailored so that each child feels part of the team and part of the fun.” “Puddles” the water truck and all water available to the students was generously donated by NJ American Water. Pizza from Chiafullo’s, Capri Sun drinks, pretzels and ice pops for all the students was purchased by the PTA. Watermelon was donated by the class parents. The Cowell family supplied cups and paper plates and the Doyle family loaned the PTA two freezers to store the ice pops for all of the students. The success of Fun Day was possible through the efforts of over 600 people.
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Colts Neck Girls Night Out Shopping Event and Fundraiser a Huge Success
Sharing the Profits of the Martha Mary Guild’s Annual Sale Every September our wonderful community graciously supports St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild’s Clothing/Linen Sale. Thanks to the generous contributions and eager shoppers, the Guild was able to donate almost $12,000.00 to various organizations that benefit women and children, as stated in our Mission. Following is a list of the recipients for 20112012: ARC of Monmouth County Collier Youth Services Dawn’s Place Make-A-Wish Foundation Manna House Prayer Shawl Ministry Providence Clinic Sisters’ Academy/Mercy Center Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund St. Joseph by the Sea Retreat House St. Mary’s Social Concerns Ministry St. Mary’s Youth Group
Sydnie Cooper, Marilyn Piperno, Jeanne Heck, Janice Rizzo and Stephanie Bartner were all smiles at the Colts Neck Girls Night Out Shopping Event.
Once again, we thank the community for their support and look forward to the next sale on September 6 through 8 – more info to follow next month.
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he Countryside Cafe in Colts Neck was filled the evening of May 3 with women who were shopping with a special person in mind. That special person was Danny Parker - a third grader who was diagnosed with a brain tumor who is undergoing treatment as we speak. Each person who came in to shop made a voluntary contribution to help offset medical expenses incurred by the family that are not covered by insurance. By the end of the event, the donations totaled almost $900! In addition, another $170 was collected for the Colts Neck Sports Foundation 50/50 that was also being donated to the Parker family. When the money was presented to Lee Parker, Danny’s mother, she said the entire family was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the Girl’s Night Out event and the entire Colts Neck community. The event was produced by three Colts Neck women - Jeanne Heck, Marilyn Piperno and Stephanie Bartner - to bring local vendors together in a relaxed atmosphere where guests could shop, help out a local family in need, and enjoy some refreshments provided by Janice Rizzo.
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Each vendor donated a gift valued at $50 that the customers could win with tickets that were provided gratis based on dollars spent throughout the evening. There were nine very happy women who received great gifts from the following vendors: Holly Collection Jewelry, Cabi Clothing, Dream Dance Coverups/Dresses, IsAgenix, Chocolate Legends, Evolv, cPrime, Beijo Handbags, Arbonne Skincare, Countryside Cafe, Kangen Water and Beach Haven Handbags and Frames. Another Girls Night Out Shopping Event is being planned with a Holiday Theme for sometime in late November/early December. If you are interested in being a vendor please contact us via Facebook, or if you know of a specific charity or family that could benefit from our event let us know. Look on Facebook under Colts Neck Girls Night Out Shopping Event for additional information or to discuss if your non-profit group, church or charity would be interested in co-hosting a shopping event.
The June monthly meeting was held on June 6 at the Conover Road Primary School. Ted Freeman of the Sherriff’s Department gave an informative but entertaining talk on personal identity theft. With the great trip to Cape Cod still in our memories, the seniors traveled to the Sculpture Gardens near Princeton for a tour of the gardens, followed by lunch at Lucento’s Restaurant. The seniors July monthly meeting will be held at Doolans’ in Spring Lake for lunch and entertainment during July. Card Parties will be held on July 19 and 26 at the Colts Neck Library from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Afternoon at the Movies will be shown on Wednesday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library. The afternoon movies are open to all members of the community. The seniors will visit the Shrimp Box in Point Pleasant in July for lunch followed by a short cruise.Please contact John Walsh at 732.946.0591 for club information and membership forms.
TOP: The seniors enjoyed the famous lighthouse on the Aquinnah Cliffs of Martha’s Vineyard, a truly beautiful site. BOTTOM: Seniors enjoying lunch at the Aquinnah Cliffs on Martha’s Vineyard.
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Left to right: Sixth grade Cedar Drive Middle School students Stephanie Fragoulis, Lexi Messo, and Taylor Niedzielski stand in front of their exhibit, “Oil Spills,” Their project won third place at Ocean Fun Day.
Left to right: Sixth graders Caroline Osbourne and Maya Patel stand in front of their exhibit, “Fluoride,” which they presented at the school’s Science Expo 2012. Their project tied for third place at Ocean Fun Day.
Eighth grader Matt Bean stands near his exhibit, “Disinfectant Death,” on display in the Cedar Drive Middle School gym during Science Expo 2012.
Seventh grader Jessica rothrock displayed her project, “Lightin’ It up!” at the Science Expo 2012.
Cedar Drive Middle School student Julia Dalton won first place for her science project at Sandy hook’s Ocean Fun Day on May 20.
Left to right: Second place team winners at Ocean Fun Day were Claire Pokotylo and Zainab Nawaz.
Cedar Drive Middle School students join sixth grade Science teacher Ms. Suzanne Cooper in a group photo taken during Ocean Fun Day at Sandy hook on May 20. Photo taken by Charles Karcher.
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Colts Neck Cedar Drive Middle School Presents Science Expo 2012 Story SuSaN MurPhy
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olts Neck Cedar Drive Middle School students displayed their Science Expo 2012 projects in the school gym and Media Center on May 24. Sixth graders concentrated on Marine Conservation. Their projects were displayed in the Media Center. The seventh and eighth grade students chose projects on a wide range of topics. Their projects were displayed in the gym. Over 400 projects were represented.
Eighth grade student Matt Bean represented Cedar Drive Middle School at the Delaware Valley Science Fair in Pennsylvania in the Micro-biology category. He said it was a wonderful experience. He did win first place at the Jersey Shore Science Fair at Stockton College. His project on display at Cedar Drive was titled “Disinfectant Death.” Matt’s experiment was based on how concentration of a disinfectant affects bacterial resistance. Seventh grader Jessica Rothrock titled her project “Lightin’ It Up!” and showed how the heat from 3 different type bulbs placed in the same lamp for the same amount of time differs. Sixth graders Caroline Osbourne and Maya Patel worked as a team to experiment on fluoride’s affect on aquatic life on the New Jersey Seashore. They chose their topic on fluoride “because we know that a lot of people do not know about the hidden dangers of fluoride and we wanted to raise awareness.” Stephanie Fragoulis, Lexi Messo, and Taylor Niedzielski were another team of sixth graders and they experimented on how oil spills affect the sea environment on the New Jersey Seashore. The students chose their topic because they love animals and hate to see their lives in danger. “People don’t realize how dangerous oil spills are to New Jersey sea life.” Sixth grade Science teacher Ms. Suzanne Cooper noted that on May 20, students from her class attended Ocean Fun Day at Sandy Hook, which was sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Science Consortium. Nine teams from the school participated in the event. First place winner at Ocean Fun Day in Sandy Hook was Julia Dalton, who along with her team experimented on how sunscreen affects marine life on the New Jersey Seashore. Second place winners Claire Pokotylo and Zainab Nawaz experimented on the effects of metal pollution on the New Jersey Seashore. Two teams tied for third place. They were Lexi Messo, who represented her team and shared their experiment on the dangers of oil spills on the New Jersey Seashore. The other third place winning team was Caroline Osbourne and Maya Patel who spoke on the way that fluoride affects aquatic life.
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Oak Hill Academy Fourth Graders Celebrate Antiquities Day Oak hill academy fourth grade Science teacher Mrs. Deborah Tolleth assists students in making clay pyramids during the celebration of antiquities Day on June 5. Mrs. Tolleth (in background) is wearing an Egyptian headdress.
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ourth grade students at Oak Hill Academy celebrated Antiquities Day on June 5 with an interesting feast that included some of the foods served in Egypt. Social Studies teacher Mrs. Deborah Tolleth taught a unit on Ancient Egypt and another focusing on interesting aspects of the Roman Empire. This event was the culmination of the students’ work on ancient civilizations. Class parents provided the feast for Antiquities Day, which was laid out with lettuce and leeks, and wheat and beans displayed on a table in the classroom. Surrounding the table were several displays and some items made by students. They included a collage of Egyptian life, a poster about pomegranates, a display of Egyptian jewelry, and a few displays depicting Roman life. Students dined on pomegranate seeds and juice, palace bread which is bread soaked in honey and baked, as well as pita and hummus, white grape juice and grapes, melons, raisins, dates and figs. Students also tasted original Egyptian bread which is made from wheat flour, salt, water, and no sugar; the bread doesn’t rise so it is completely flat. The students said they liked it. Although antelope and hyena were served in Egypt, Mrs. Tolleth said, “We were vegetarian for the feast!” Students from Mrs. Crouse and Mrs. Roehrig’s class also ate the Egyptian delicacies, and along with Mrs. Tolleth’s class they cycled through three forty minute projects. Students in 4T used clay to build pyramids or step pyramids, and used what clay was left to make Egyptian boats, a model of the Nile, sarcophaguses, mummies and more. Students in 4C worked on a stained glass picture (a Roman and Grecian Art form) depicting the famous pharaohs, gods, pyramids, and aspect of life along the Nile. Students in 4R each made a mosaic (a Roman and Grecian Art form) using colorful pieces of paper to make their own mosaic designs.Two years ago, a student of Mrs. Tolleth’s visited Egypt and returned with three t-shirts for the fourth grade teachers, made of Egyptian cotton. In the center of each shirt was the teacher’s name written in hieroglyphics in a cartouche. The hieroglyphics were embroidered in brilliant colors on the shirt. All three teachers wore their shirt for Antiquities Day.Mrs. Tolleth noted that Mrs. Crouse and Mrs, Roehrig played an important part in Antiquities Day by helping to guide the students through each project they did in their respective classrooms. The students enjoyed their day and had not only the memories, but the projects to take home as a reminder of their study of Egypt.
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SAINT LEO THE GREAT PARISH CARNIVAL
BRINGS FAMILIES TOGETHER Story SuSan Murphy
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aint Leo the Great Parish in Lincroft has held their annual Carnival for more years than most remember, yet attending it appears to be a rite of passage into the summer for everyone. This year the Carnival ran from June 11 through June 16 with a slight detour. Heavy rains hit early in the week and for two days the excitement of the event was on hold. Carnival Chair Dave Jones said the community returned in full force on June 14 to make the evening one of the biggest in their Carnival history! Rides for all ages were a big draw for parents and grandparents. Games of chance and fun games for the little ones brought cheers and laughter, especially to the winners. Meeting up with friends and neighbors was inevitable and teens found the Carnival a great place to safely hang out with friends and fellow classmates. Smiles not only touched the faces of children but also adults, as they watched their children enjoy a fun-packed evening. Face painting was new this year and definitely a big hit. Always the number one spot to be just after entering the Carnival is the food court. As always, the incredibly delicious food and amazingly fast service is unbeatable. And who could resist those famous zeppoles!
Taking a chance on buying a ticket or many for the Super 50/50 raffle is a must-do. The final night is the big drawing and this year, the Carnival Chair announced that $76,000 went to a local Tinton Falls resident. Proceeds from the Carnival are usually used towards programs at Saint Leo the Great School and for the Parish. Fun belongs to all ages as can be seen on the faces of the many visitors to the Saint Leo the Great Parish Carnival this year!
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HOLMDEL FIRST AID HOSTS SECOND Story SuSan Murphy
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olmdel First Aid Squad (HFAS) hosted its second wine tasting fundraiser event on June 2 in the Grey Barn at Bayonet Farm. Close to 400 people attended “International Adventures in Wine II,” where they sampled several wines and enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres. The evening included auctions, raffles on various baskets and gift certificates provided by local merchants. All proceeds went to the Holmdel First Aid Squad. HFAS President Mike Nikolis, Trustee Erin McKane, Treasurer Angelo DeRosa, and Assistant Engineer Lourdes Alcaraz, who coordinated the event, reached out to local merchants for a wide range of donations they felt would be of interest to those in attendance. Several donations were high end items. HFAS member and Monmouth County Freeholder Serena DiMaso served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Wine Sellers of Holmdel, located in the Holmdel Towne Center, generously provided the wines used for the evening, as well as donating items for the auction. Mossuto’s Market, located on Highway 35 in Wall catered the event as their donation to the Squad, and provided a variety of delicious Italian cuisine. NJ Wait Staff also donated their services. Contributors to the event included Bayshore Community Hospital; Bella Vista Country Club Salon and Spa; Berg Animal Hospital, Matawan; Brick Armory; Brookdale Community College, Lincroft; Ching Family, Holmdel; Coleen and Mark Zelina, Holmdel; Compliments Hair Design, Hazlet; Davis Family, Holmdel; DeRosa Family, Holmdel; DiMaso Family, Holmdel; Ginger’s Salon, Holmdel; Gloria J. Perna, DC; Holmdel Journal; Inge and Bob Bliss & Family, Holmdel; It’s Greek to Me, Holmdel; Joyce Centineo/Mary Kay, Holmdel; Leonardo Jewelers, Red Bank; Lori Mausner Designs – Holmdel; Above (top) Left to right: HFAS Life Member Sheng-Chi Wu, Assistant Engineer Lourdes Alcaraz, Below (left): Holmdel Mayor Patrick Impreveduto and HFAS President Mike Nikolis share a quiet HFAS member Amelia Kalucki, Treasurer Angelo DeRosa, Life Member Leishing Wu, and HFAS President moment before continuing to greet guests. Mike Nikolis stand outside the Grey Barn at Bayonet Farm during the Squad’s wine tasting fundraiser. Below (right): HFAS member and Monmouth County Freeholder Serena DiMaso stands beside HFAS Above (bottom) Left to right: HHFAS member Andy Ming, Assistant Engineer Lourdes Alcaraz, Vice President Steve Wolkovitz outside the Grey Barn at Bayonet Farm. John Page, HFAS member Mitch Li, and Chief Bob Bliss pause for a moment as guests begin arriving for the event.fundraiser.
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WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER EVENT Lorin McKane, LCSW; Melting Pot, Red Bank; Mendez Family; Meridian Health Care System; Message Envy, Holmdel; Ming Family, Holmdel; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Montella; Ms. Rose Yarema, Wall; NJ Wait Staff; Page and Stefany Families, Holmdel; John DeMuria, Holmdel; Paula and Tom Ford, Wall; Puig Family, Holmdel; Pusillo Family, Aberdeen; Scoops Pet Waste Services, Middlesex Borough; Seastreak, Atlantic Highlands; Tab Ramos Sports Center, Aberdeen; Two River Theatre, Red Bank; and Ward Family, Holmdel. HFAS is manned by volunteers and does not bill any patient. Fundraising is held in order to cover expenses for such necessities as medical supplies, personal protective gear, and vehicles. Above Left to right: Wine Sellers of Holmdel Assistant Manager Dawn Coyne, Coldwell Banker Holmdel Realtor Carol Wilusz, and Wine Sellers of Holmdel Manager Duke Coyne are joined by a guest during the sampling of great wines donated by Wine Sellers for this event.
The Holmdel First Aid Squad would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported the event either through donations or by attending. Squad Chief Bob Bliss recognized that this was a group effort and thanked all the members who gave up their precious time with family and took off from work to make this happen. Captain Lynn Davis recognized the members as well, “The amount of time my fellow squad members gave to make this evening possible and the amount of time they dedicate to this community answering calls for help constantly astonishes me.” She also noted that “every member’s family is also involved, as one person cannot volunteer to do this type of work without the support of the entire family unit. Anyone interested in volunteering and being part of the First Aid family, please call 732.946.3239 or for more information http://holmdelfirstaidsquad.org.
Above (In center): HFAS President Mike Nikolis stands beside members from Tzu Chi Foundation, Mid-Atlantic Region, who attended the event in support of the HFAS. Second from left is HFAS Life Member Leishing Wu.
Above: HFAS Life Member and Trustee Paula Ford, HFAS President Mike Nikolis and Trustee and Event Coordinator Erin McKane pause for a quick picture during the Squad’s fundraiser.
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n June, Allisa Cappelleri and Ryan Jeffery were awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Colts Neck Education Foundation. The two students were ranked at the top of their class and have been involved in many hours of community service.
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ourtney L. Brach of Lincroft, graduated summa cum laude from Ramapo College of NJ on May 16. Miss Brach earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts. In addition, she was honored at the 2012 Honors Convocation for outstanding academic achievement.
Holmdel Graduate is Awarded Clais Nobel Academic Scholarship
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owen Lu, a 2012 graduate of Holmdel High School, was awarded a $5,000 Claes Nobel Academic Scholarship, this award was given by Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes and founder of the National Society of High School Scholars.
Lu was selected for the award from among nearly 14,000 applicants for excellence in academics, leadership, and community service and is invited to the annual NSHSSS scholar recognition ceremonty in Washington, D.C. on August 3. Mr. Nobel stated, “I am deeply honored to recognize Bowen as one of our most outstanding students.” The Nobel family established the Nobel Prizes in 1901 in order to note outstanding contributions in the fields of peace, literature, medicine, chemistry, and physics. More than a century later, these internationally renowned awards continue to distinguish scientists, authors, and leaders in a world forum. Mr. Nobel wishes to continue his family legacy by encouraging young people to reach their full potential and make a real difference for mankind. Bowen Lu is furthering his academic career at Harvard University, Class of 2016.
ABOVE: Allisa Cappelleri LEFT: Ryan Jeffery
Allisa attended Colts Neck High School. She was in National Honor Society, Leo’s Club, Student Council, Habitat for Humanity and MACK at St. Mary’s Church. Alissa was also an active volunteer at Our Special Place and Girl Scout’s. In fact, she earned her Gold Award in 2011. She will be attending The College of
New Jersey. Ryan Jeffery attended Biotechnology High School. He has earned many Science awards, was a member of the National and Spanish Honor Societies. He was Junior Class Vice President and on the CNHS Varsity Golf Team in grades 9-11. Outside of school, he assisted the Colts Neck First Aid Squad and earned his star pin this year. Ryan plans on still helping others at Georgetown’s Emergency Response Medical Service while attending Georgetown University. At the Cedar Drive School, three students were recognized with a check for $100 toward their “college fund”. Alexa Della Fera earned the Student Achiever Award, Aileen McNelis won the Performing Arts Award, and Timothy Cavarak received the Gregg Hauser Leadership Award. Dr. Hauser was a former Superintendent and great leader who helped start the Education Foundation. Congratulations to all five of these amazing students. They are certainly the type of fine younger generation that make not only their families proud, but the entire Colts Neck community. July 2012
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Colts Neck Friends of the Library Held 9th Annual Spelling Bee group hosted its Ninth Annual Spelling Bee. The Annual Bee is open to all fourth graders who reside in Colts Neck. The spellers were pleasantly surprised to learn that the first round consisted of spelling his or her first name. This tradition developed to allow them to practice using the microphone Left to right: Matthew Bell, Alexis Allegro, Isabella Bodak and Eesha Balar and to understand the logistics-not to mention he Colts Neck Library meeting room to survive the first round. For those who are was recently filled with 20 excited wondering, a misspelled name would not fourth-grade students, along with disqualify the contestant! The contest began their friends and families. The group was evenly divided between boys and girls. On after a brief review of the rules and a remindThursday, June 14, The Friends of the Library er that one component of winning is talent
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and the other is just luck! All contestants received a ribbon. The first four received a trophy and in addition, the top three received savings bonds ($100, $75 and $50). At the end of several rounds, Matthew Bell emerged the winner, correctly spelling “hemisphere”. Second place went to Alexis Allegro, Third Place went to Isabella Bodak and Eesha Balar took home Honorable Mention. The CN Friends of the Library is a volunteer organization formed to support the CN Library and runs several programs for the community, including the Art and Photography Show, Book Sale, Spelling Bee, Garden, Book Club and more. It is always seeking new members and is a great way to serve in a friendly atmosphere. Please leave your contact information at the front desk of the Colts Neck Library.
Conover Road Primary School Presents A Storybook Field Day story SuSan Murphy
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onover Road Primary School (CRPS) students in Preschool through second grade enjoyed a fun-filled Field Day outdoors on June 11. Their original June 5 date was rained out so on this sunny day the students were excited and full of energy. Physical Education teachers Mrs. Jennifer Tym and Mrs. Jeanette Riggleman were assisted by about 40 parents who volunteered to run the stations set up for over 300 children. Field Day is an annual end of the year event created by the physical education staff and each year they present a new theme. Mrs. Tym noted that fun, active stations for all grade levels are created according to the theme. In past years, the themes have included such names as, A Day at the Beach, Field Day Across America, A Back Yard BBQ, and The Spirit of Colts Neck. This year’s theme was “A Storybook Field Day!” “We chose 16 book titles from the top 20 most ‘checked out’ books from the CRPS library and created stations rel-
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evant to each one,” explained Mrs. Tym. Fancy Nancy turned into a ‘fancy’ dress up relay; green water balloons became the green eggs from Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham. The children took ‘Biscuit’ through a neighborhood obstacle course and Mercy Watson had a station all about hot buttered toast, her favorite meal! The PE teachers agreed that a favorite is always Tug-of-War. “This year, Mean Jean the Recess Queen tried to rule that station!” said Mrs. Tym. Throughout the day, members of the Colts Neck PTO served water to the students. They also offered oranges, which were provided by SODEXO, the school’s food service company. Students and staff had a great day and the PE teachers were grateful to all the parents who volunteered to help. “They were amazing and our day would not have run smoothly without them!” emphasized Mrs.Tym.
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n May 22, Saint Leo the Great students transformed their gymnasium into the courtroom of The Honorable Judge Lawson, the official Assignment Judge for all of Monmouth County. An eager young jury watched as the eighth grade Mock Trial club became lawyers, expert witnesses, business executives, and distraught family members. The two sides debated whether a defective productive caused a life-threatening injury to the plaintiff. The plaintiff contended that the defendant had manufactured a defective piece of protec-
tive sports equipment, but the defense countered that the plaintiff had a pre-existing medical condition. Mock Trial 2012 members are: Alyssa Allocco, Patrick Andree, Rebecca Bauer, Alexis Borrino, Christina Buzzanco, Megan Casey, Quinn Conway, Megan Daniels, Kelly Deluca, Michael Dell’Anno, Samantha Duffy, Jaclyn Leibrock, Juliana LoSordo, Morgan McLoud, Vanessa Pinho, Katie Regan, Chris Tommolino, Jessica Ventura, Gregory Wall, and Jane Warshaw. The students had al-
most as good a time preparing the case as their moderators. Samantha Duffy of Colts Neck said, “Mock trial was a lot of fun and a great introduction to our legal system”. Jane Warshaw of Middletown added, “It helped me improve on public speaking skills, and helped me understand the law more”. On a final note, Mrs. Tommolino shared, “I love Mock Trial because I enjoy creative writing and story-telling. I also do it for the kids because I want to make sure this fabulous program continues at Saint Leo the Great”.
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much-anticipated celebration took place at Saint Leo the Great on June 5. The seventh grade Spanish classes celebrated “Fiesta Day”, which has been a longstanding tradition in the school. In preparation for Fiesta Day, the students select recipes for traditional Mexican dishes, shop for the ingredients, and then each group gathers at a classmate’s house to prepare the dish. The next day, all the dishes were brought in, shared, and each one was deemed “delicious.”
During the party, the students don serapes and sombreros in festive colors and listen to mariachi music. Per Mrs. Peggy Bianco, “The fiesta is a year-end celebration of the culmination of studying the Spanish language, as well as its culture.” Students at Saint Leo’s start learning Spanish from their first days of Pre-K. Many of the 8th grades become so proficient that they move directly into Intermediate Spanish or Spanish II as freshmen in high school.
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Oak Hill Academy Eighth Grader Receives State Trophy in American Scholastic Challenge
I Oak Hill Headmaster Joseph Pacelli and Director of Administration & Personnel Patrice Murray were pleased to award Anshul Agrawal his trophy for being the NJ State Winner in the 2012 American Scholastic Challenge.
n February 2012, 17,000 middle school students across the country participated in the American Scholastic Challenge sponsored by the American Scholastic Achievement League. The purpose of the contest is to provide eighth grade students with an entertaining and challenging enrichment activity that allows them to demonstrate a variety of problem solving skills and knowledge in many academic areas. The 100 question online test covered a range of subjects including language & literature, geography, history, science, mathematics, and general knowledge (i.e. food, art,
sports, music, current events, entertainment, and mythology.) Students who participated were treated to a movie and party at school immediately after completing the online test. Oak Hill’s own Anshul Agrawal received the highest score in the state and was thereby named NJ State Champion! In fact, 86% of the Oak Hill Academy eighth graders who signed up to participate received scores above the national average. Anshul and the other students were given their awards at Oak Hill’s Academic Awards Assembly on June 7, 2012. Congratulations students!
Holmdel NJX Chelsea U8 Boys Go Undefeated at Memorial Day Weekend Tourney Holmdel NJX Chelsea U8 Boys participated in the 26th Manalapan Memorial Day Soccer Tournament which hosted over 700 games. The team played four games and was unbeaten in their flight with impressive wins over Manalapan Revolution (NJ), Silver Lake Academy Arsenal (NYE), Northern Valley Curko (NJ) and Marlboro Cosmos (NJ). Over the weekend, the Chelsea boys scored 22 goals with only four goals against – congratulations to the entire team! PHOTO: Back row: Coach David Ellison, Jake Fish, Josh Ellison, John Calvoni, Charlie Hart, Harris Mellor - Bottom Row: Michael Calabrese, Brendan Worobel, Ben Ellison, Andrew “AA” Araya.
Scholar Visits Oak Hill Academy
LEFT: Oak Hill Academy Headmaster Joseph Pacelli met with Singapore Math expert Dr. Makato Yoshida. RIGHT: Dr. Yoshida spent his day at Oak Hill instructing teachers on the best methods when using Singapore math.
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n May, the staff at Oak Hill Academy had the privilege of taking part in a professional development program given by one of the true experts in the instruction of Singapore Math.
Dr. Makato Yoshida was at the academy for a day long program during which he met with the school’s faculty in teaching groups in grades pre-kindergarten to four. The school has been successfully using Singapore Math during the current school year and Dr. Yoshida spent the day answering teachers’ questions and giving insight into the best methods of instruction. He highlighted the elements which have made the program successful worldwide, namely the three prong approach of going from the concrete to the pictorial aspects of math and then to the abstract. The goals of the method are to promote a better understanding of
math and for the child to handle real world problem solving. Dr. Yoshida emphasized that the goal of teaching mathematics should be for the student to be a good thinker rather than just being able to do calculations. Dr. Yoshida is founder and president of Global Education Resources. He is considered one of the leading researchers and educators of lesson study in the United States. He coined the term lesson study by translating the original Japanese term, Jugyokenkyu, in his doctoral dissertation research. Lesson planning is the technique where teachers research and develop lessons as a team and observe results together. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Dr. Yoshida received his MA and PhD in education from the University of Chicago. He will spend this summer in Japan helping teachers improve their math teaching skills.
St. Leo the Great Holds Graduation for 68 Students
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n June 8, 68 graduates walked down the aisle at Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, many of whom have attended Saint Leo’s since preschool. The diplomas were conferred by Reverend John T. Folchetti, Interim Principal Elizabeth Barrella, and Vice Principal Cornelius Begley.
About one-third of the graduates will head to Red Bank Catholic in the fall, 30% will go to CBA, 18% will go to SJV, and 10% to Mater Dei Prep. Two students were accepted into the Monmouth Vocation High Schools (Biotechnology HS and High Technology High School). The balance of the students will attend their local public high schools. Congratulations graduates!
Congratulations to Ranney School
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anney School conducted its 48th in Monmouth University’s Multipurpose Commencement Ceremony at the Activity Center (MAC). campus of Monmouth University on In addition, Ranney’s newly appointed Friday, June 15, 2012. Surrounded by proud Board of Trustees President James Price parents, alumni, teachers and friends, Ranalso made his first-ever Commencement ney’s 62 graduating seniors celebrated sucaddress, as he told this year’s graduates, cess at a school that has offered, to some, “You have carried the torch exceptionally fond memories, new friends and a wellwell as seniors and have acted as stellar role rounded education for as many as 15 years. models for your fellow Panthers.” More than 700 invited guests were on “The Class of 2012 is an ideal blend of hand to help celebrate the academic, athcharacter and potential,” added Head of letic and extra-curricular accomplishments School Lawrence S. Sykoff, Ed.D. in his celof those members from the Class of 2012, ebratory address. “Letting go is never easy, who will continue on to some of the nabut we know you are sufficiently equipped tion’s most prestigious colleges and univerto fly higher and higher.” sities this upcoming fall. In keeping with a longstanding tradition at Ranney, the event Before receiving their diplomas, signifyonce again featured 30 girls wearing white ing the next stage in their lives, the Class gowns and carrying long-stemmed red of 2012 also heard from this year’s Valedicroses, and 32 boys dressed in formal suits torian Sophia Lee (Tinton Falls; University and ties. The beginning of a new tradition, of Pennsylvania), who noted that achieving however, this year’s graduation was hosted
one’s future goals may not be easy, or go according to plan, but that in the end success is possible. “Not all of us will achieve our goals exactly as we envision them, this we know, but having these goals and the drive to reach them is enough. We must seek something greater than ourselves — not a prize or a career, but a purpose and passion.” Sophia concluded by asking that her peers “think of the infinite number of opportunities that we must strive for, and recognize that in our next stage — on a greater stage than this — we are boundless.” Upon receiving their diplomas from Dr. Sykoff and Mr. Price, Ranney’s 62 seniors proudly processed out of the MAC, where they were then greeted with congratulatory hugs, handshakes, and smiles from their family and friends.
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