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Two Fresh Faces Join Ansell, Grimm & Aaron By Kaitlin Severini
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his summer, Ansell, Grimm & Aaron, a law firm based in Ocean, New Jersey, welcomed two young lawyers to their team: Molly S. Turpin and Michael Ansell. In business for more than 80 years, Ansell, Grimm & Aaron is a well-known firm in Monmouth County and the state at large, with two other offices in Newark and Clifton, New Jersey. Molly Turpin, who graduated in 2009 from New England School of Law, came to Ansell, Grimm & Aaron from Lesnevich & Marzano-Lesnevich, LLC, in Hackensack, New Jersey. Now an associate who specializes in Matrimonial and Family Law, Turpin grew up in Vermont but made her way to New Jersey to experience a new environment and be closer to her sister who moved to Monmouth County. “I love this area,” Turpin said. “I’m looking forward to getting more involved in the local community.” During her undergraduate career at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, Turpin worked with at-risk teenage boys at Spectrum Youth & Family Services. She attributes this experience to sparking her interest in the law, and in particular, Matrimonial and Family Law. “I knew I wanted to focus my education on how to prevent those types of situations from happening,” Turpin said, referring to the sometimes-desolate situations of children from broken families. Most of the cases Turpin works on are divorce cases, and 8 out of 10 times, she says children are involved and custody issues arise. “It’s important to me, when my clients have kids, to try to find a balance in a very emotional situation,” Turpin said. “I try not to be unnecessarily adversarial. I try to make sure the situation causes the lease amount of emotional harm possible to the family.” One of Turpin’s biggest challenges is not getting too emotionally involved in her cases and not taking her work “home with her.” “People ask me how I separate myself from my work,” Turpin said. “My role isn’t as [my clients’] counselor. I tell them what the law is and my job is to help them
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through the process as painlessly as possible.” In the next five to ten years, Turpin hopes to still be at Ansell, Grimm & Aaron as a partner. “I see myself [at Ansell, Grimm & Aaron],” Turpin said. “I see myself building a career. I’m really excited that I like my job and I’m grateful every day that I landed at this firm.” In her spare time, Turpin loves to go to the beach, check out new restaurants and attend concerts in local towns like Asbury Park and Red Bank. She also enjoys spending time with her family, especially her nieces. For Michael Ansell, practicing law must be in his blood. Ansell currently works alongside his father and three cousins, and remembers, at the age of five, telling his mother that he wanted a “lawyer man” on his birthday cake. “My dad discouraged me [from becoming a lawyer],” Ansell said. “It obviously didn’t take.” Ansell grew up in Ocean Township, New Jersey, and attended Tufts University for his undergraduate degree. He graduated from George Washington University Law School in 2010, and before joining the firm, he held a year-long clerkship at the Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold. He now concentrates on Labor Unemployment and Personal Injury Law at Ansell, Grimm & Aaron. “I feel like it’s a new civil rights field,” Ansell said of the Labor Unemployment concentration. “There is a lot of complex discrimination.” Ansell’s areas of concentration can cover anything from medical
malpractice to product liability to employment cases, which, not surprisingly, usually come about after an employee termination. New Jersey employers, however, are generally protected by state laws, so many employee cases cannot be taken on. “The most challenging thing is turning people away,” Ansell said. “And there are a lot of employee terminations in today’s economic climate.”
Ansell enjoys working with his family and is glad to have the opportunity, each day, to help people. Like Turpin, Ansell aims to stay with Ansell, Grimm & Aaron and someday make partner. “I’d like to continue to work in Labor Unemployment and have a steady practice at the firm,” Ansell said. “I’d like to be able to concentrate on public interest, nonprofit type work.” Ansell is an avid beach goer and also enjoys working out and running. He competed in the 2011 Washington, DC marathon and has completed a Tough Mudder challenge. Ansell also spends much of his free time with friends in New York City. There is no doubt that Ansell, Grimm & Aaron is lucky to have two new attorneys dedicated to the law and their particular concentrations, and who envision themselves building their careers within the firm. For more information on Molly S. Turpin, Michael Ansell and the firm of Ansell, Grimm & Aaron, please visit www.ansellgrimm.com.
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The real estate sales office, now at it’s brand new location at 963 Holmdel Road in Holmdel, will be accepting new, unwrapped gifts for boys and girls ages 3 through 8 through December 2nd. In lieu of toys, gift cards in any denomination are appreciated. Donations may be dropped off between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. Jason’s Dreams for Kids of Red Bank will distribute the donations Saturday, December 10th during its annual children’s holiday boat party with Santa and Mrs. Claus aboard the SeaStreak Ferry. The organization is dedicated to granting the wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. It was founded in 1992 in memory of Jason Douglas Creager, who passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Dennis McGinnis, founder of Jason’s Dreams, said the annual boat ride has been a good morale booster for the children. “Usually, the only setting in which these kids see their friends is in the hospital,” McGinnis said. “A boat ride up the East River with Santa offers a welldeserved change of pace.” “Our team here in Holmdel looks forward to this event each year and loves collecting toys for the children,” said Branch Manager Dana D’Agostino-Ryser of the Holmdel office of Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living®. “It brightens our holiday spirits knowing that we have put smiles on their faces.” In addition to participation in various communitycentric activities, the sales associates of the Holmdel office of Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living® have earned 100 percent client satisfaction so far this year and were the recipients of the company’s Diamond Elite Award for 100% Customer Satisfaction in 2010. The Customer Satisfaction Rating is calculated by an independent third party that measures customer satisfaction levels of each sales associate through surveys conducted at the end of each transaction. The Holmdel office of Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living,® located at 963 Holmdel Road in Holmdel and can be reached at 732.946.3200 or visit www.glorianilson.com/holmdel. Find out more about Jason’s Dreams for Kids at www.jasonsdreamsforkids.com.
Annual Picnic in the Park Featured Music by Tom Chapin
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he Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) hosted its ninth “Picnic in the Park” at the Lincroft Village Green on Newman Springs Road. The family-friendly event featured Tom Chapin, songwriter and singer of original songs for children and adults, for over thirty years. Over 100 families and individuals attended the event, which had them singing along and clapping when prompted by Chapin. It was easy to see why his life-affirming songs for both children and adults are a hit; and why his recordings for children have been honored by numerous Grammy nominations for Best Musical Album for Children, Parents’ Choice Awards, and National Parenting Publications Gold Medal Awards. His contemporary folk music spans genera-
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tions and touches the hearts of all ages. Adding a homespun touch to the festivities were three Lincroft restaurants who graciously agreed to provide free samples from their menus. Luigi’s Restorante, Queso Mexican Grill & Salad Bar, and Aleo’s Italian Specialties offered a taste of grilled buffalo wings, thin crust pizza, 3-bean chili, eggplant caponata, Filet Mignon with pesto on crusty Italian bread, and more. Acme provided bottled water and Colonia Nursery added a touch of fall with Mums in front of the stage. Tom Chapin said he was thrilled to be returning to Lincroft Village Green to perform his songs for the children and adults that attended, noting that “it was fun.” He explained that music has been a part of his life, and it all started over 50 years when his brothers Harry and Steve were performing.
“I have always enjoyed music and I didn’t think of it as a career. I’ve done some acting and made documentaries, and then about 30 years ago I realized that this (singing) is what I do. I love to get kids and parents together, so my songs and music are for families, not just kids. My CD’s are the type you take with you on long car trips and all sing together,” said Chapin. His newest CD, “Give PEAS A Chance” is a Kids Music Award Best Album Winner. It teaches families about good food and the green Earth. The LVGA is committed to making the Lincroft community a more pleasant place to live, while keeping their interests at heart. More about their organization can be found at www.lincroftvillagegreen.org. For more details on the music and life of Tom Chapin, visit www.tomchapin.com.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL STRUT YOUR MUTT DOGGIE CONTEST RECEIVED TAIL WAGGIN’ REVIEWS G BY SUSAN MURPHY
arden State Veterinary Specialists sponsored the eighth annual Strut Your Mutt fundraiser on October 16 at Thompson Park in Lincroft. Trophies were awarded for the funniest, scariest, prettiest, most original, and best canine/human combo. The first parade began at 12:00 noon and many of the dogs actually did strut their stuff in front of an audience of over 50 families. Laughter, cheers, and applause made some of them strut even
more! Patricia Smillie-Scavelli of Garden State Veterinary Specialists handed out each trophy. The Most Original was Eddie the Waiter; Scariest was the Headless Horseman; Funniest was Grandma In Her Shower Cap and Robe; Prettiest was Little Bo Beep and her two little sheep; and Best Canine/Human Combo as well as the People’s Choice went to Jessie of Toy Story with her dog dressed like Slinky. Pet-related displays were set up at the Pet
Best Canine/Human Combo and People’s Choice Award went to Jessie of Toy Story with her dog Slinky.
Fair. Mariette Connelly of Garden State Veterinary Specialists handed out cloth bags and brought her dog Pixel along for the day. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit demonstrated skills that specially trained dogs and their human partners do with regard to sniffing out drugs and bombs. All funds raised at this event benefitted Friends of the Parks/ Monmouth County Parks System including Off-Leash Dog Area.
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Veterinary Technicians and Assistants: Essential Members of Your Pet’s Healthcare Team
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ver the last decade, veterinary medicine has experienced tremendous advancements in the variety of medical treatment options veterinarians can offer their patients. Medical care once only available to humans is now offered to pets. These complex and sophisticated diagnostic and treatment options require a veterinary team which utilizes the skills of trained professionals known as veterinary technicians. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has recognized the role veterinary technicians perform in providing essential medical services in clinical practice. A veterinary technician is specially trained to provide support services to the veterinarian by assisting with surgery, laboratory procedures, radiography, anesthesiology, prescribed treatment and nursing. Some individuals become veterinary technicians by graduating from an AVMA accredited program in veterinary technology, usually leading to an Associate or Bachelor degree. These individuals may take a national licensing exam which will allow them to become a certified or licensed veterinary technician. Not all states, New Jersey is one of them, require an individual to be licensed in order to become a veterinary technician. Since there are a limited number of schools in the nation which provide this type of degree most technicians receive their training under the guidance of the veterinarian who employs them. As veterinary medicine has increasingly followed the lead of human medicine towards specialization, so have veterinary technicians pursued advanced training in certain specialties which has been recognized by NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America). The NAVTA Committee on Veterinary Technicians
Specialties (CVTS) is recognized by the AVMA. The CVTS provides guidelines to veterinary technician organizations to facilitate the formation of a specialty organization. Thus far, NAVTA has recognized specializations for technicians in the following fields: dental technology, anesthesia, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, behavior, zoological medicine, cardiology and equine veterinary nursing. Technicians who have satisfied the requirements in their specialty field are awarded the designation of VTS, Veterinary Technician Specialist. The Veterinary Assistant is another vital member of the veterinary healthcare team. The VA usually receives their training in the veterinary hospital in which they are employed either from a veterinarian or a veterinary technician. More formal training programs are now being offered in community colleges, distance education, and some vocational high schools. The Veterinary Assistant works under the direct supervision of the veterinarian or veterinary technician. The VA will restrain patients for examinations, radiographs, injections or other technical procedures. The VA will be responsible for taking the patient for a walk, feeding them prescribed diets, ensuring their comfort while confined to their cage in the hospital and noting behavioral or medical changes in the patient which might be important to the patient’s condition. Each member of the veterinary healthcare team, regardless of their title or role, is critical to the delivery of excellent medical care to patients. GSVS wishes to recognize the outstanding contributions, Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants make to patient care every day. These individuals working behind the scenes in veterinary hospitals are devoted to their patients and assist veterinarians in delivering the highest quality veterinary medical care to their patient.
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their very own pajamas and books. “I couldn’t believe what the staff at some of the shelters I visited 10 years ago told me about the children who were brought to them every day and every night. The stories of abuse and neglect were horrifying and heart breaking. I couldn’t change what had happened to these children but at least I could give them a pair of warm, clean pajamas to get them through the night,” explains Pajama Program founder, Genevieve Piturro. Local Pajama Program Chapter Presidents locate various “Receiving Organizations” in their communities where children in need are living. Together with local volunteers they organize pajama drives and events to provide those children with new pajamas and new books. For more information, visit www.pajamaprogram.org.
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apital Paint joined with Benjamin Moore to sponsor their first seminar, titled, “Color Trends 2012,” which was held at the Colts Neck location on October 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Gus and Andrea Giannopoulos, owners of Capital Paint, introduced Benjamin Moore Color Specialist Veronica Arcaroli, Capital Paint Design Consultant Annie Miranda, Capital Paint (Staten Island) Design Consultant Jill Saltarelli, and Capital Paint Colts Neck store manager Art D’Armiento to the 25 guests who attended. Four new looks for 2012 included Earth and Sky, Spiced Life, Eclectic Elegance, and Sense and Sensibility. The seminar highlighted the different ways colors from these groups could be utilized within each room. Examples that showed how the same room would look with extremely different color palettes were given. Whether you preferred the warmth and calmness of blues and greens or the brightness and excitement of yellows and reds, it was your choice. Ms. Arcaroli and Ms. Miranda shared the presentation and offered attendees invaluable tips on choice of colors, decorating ideas, and the importance of using different paint finishes. Simple and inexpensive decorating trends included placing a frame on a wall with no art in it, to using chalkboard paint to create an area for notes and messages. Attendees also learned how every Benjamin Moore paint color has an associated LRV % or Light Reflective Value and what that means when choosing a color. Benjamin Moore unveiled their “Color of the Year” during the seminar, titled Whythe Blue HC #143. All who attended the seminar received a gift bag with a Benjamin Moore Fan Deck and notepad, various Benjamin Moore brochures corresponding to the seminar, a copy of NJ Design magazine, which was donated, and candy. One lucky attendee received a free in-home color and design consultation valued at $250. Wine, appetizers, coffee and sweets were available for everyone to enjoy. Andrea Giannopoulos noted that pictures from the event would be available for viewing on their Facebook Business Page – Capital Paint Centers. “We are extremely pleased with the turnout for our first New Jersey seminar. It was great to see our attendees excited about what they were learning and eager to ask questions and to comment. All in all, it was a fun and informative evening.” Capital Paint will hold the next seminar, “Decorating with Color for the Holidays,” on Tuesday, November 8. Reserve your seat by calling 732.780.0400.
As an accredited buyer representative (ABR), I am very GRATEFUL this year to have located & successfully closed so many homes for my buyer clients.
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$290,000
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“At Seton Hall, our classes focus on real world knowledge that can be used not only in your future entrepreneurial endeavors, but also at your current job. I like to think of Seton Hall as the “College of Practical Knowledge.” ~Tom Basilo, WS+B Partner, CPA
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hirty-nine Marines returned home on October 13 following a deployment to Afghanistan last November. They trained for several months at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina before heading to Afghanistan. Over 200 family members and friends waited at 6th Motor Transport Battalion in Red Bank for the single bus carrying their Marines safely home. The Marines’ bus was escorted by a Middletown police car and greeted by sirens and flashing lights on numerous fire trucks waiting in the parking lot. Family Readiness Officer Kelly Fonville made certain these Marines and their families stayed in touch and that the families were informed of the many programs available to them. “I am so proud of them. They are our American heroes. I am humbled and honored to serve these Marines and to care for their families while they were away,” she said. Lance Corporal Russell Peter Surdi, Jr., of Hazlet received a purple heart for injuries Colts Neck sustained while in Holmdel Magazine Afghanistan. His November Issue immediate and ex2011 tended family arrived with balloons and signs to welcome him home. “I am grateful he did his tour and especially grateful they are all coming home safe,” said his mother Debbie Foley. His fiancé Michele Calavano said it was a long separation for them. “I’m just glad it’s over and that he will be home for good. He said he can’t wait to be in a normal bed and just to relax,” she shared. Hazlet Fire Chief Klimovich and Fire Chief Murray, along with several firefighters in dress uniform, came to show their appreciation to Lance Corporal Surdi who is also a volunteer fireman and first aider. Lance Corporal Jason Clayton of Keansburg turned 22 while in Afghanistan. “I’m just glad to be home. It was exciting to see the fire trucks and hear everyone cheering for us.” All he really wanted to do was relax, a luxury he didn’t have in Afghanistan. Katiria Rodriguez welcomed home two Marines dear to her heart – her brother Lance Corporal Criado and her boyfriend Corporal Navarro. Marine Corps League members, including the Phillip K. Dorn Detachment attended the welcome celebration and thanked the returning Marines for their continued dedication to their country. Steve and Sandy Levine of The Windmill in Long Branch offered a barbecue to the families as they waited for their Marines to arrive. They are long standing supporters of the Marines and 6th Motor Transport Battalion. Marilyn Gallo, a volunteer from the American Recreational Military Services (A.R.M.S.) along with several other volunteers served desserts and beverages to the families.
Whether you’re cooking or visiting, D.O. pies and produce will make your fall meals extra special. We’ve been growing “DELICIOUS” since 1911. Come celebrate with us!
• Top Quality Turkeys and Meats • Freshest Produce • Fresh Baked Pies and Breads all made from scratch • 100’s of Cheeses from around the world Prepared Foods • • NEW Seafood Department
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Monmouth County’s Best Kept Secret Scudiery Enterprises 1390 State Route 36 Suite 103 • Hazlet, NJ 732•739•3010 www.airportplazashopping.com
Airport Plaza
“Something for Everyone” Atlantic Wireless 732-335-0999
Absolute Guitar & Music 732-888-4404
Airport Plaza Bar & Liquors
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Di Giacomo, Daniel DDS
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Oceans 150 Residential Rentals 732-739-3010
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Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce 732-203-0340
Essar Fr eight Systems, Inc. 732-888-3400
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McCauley Construction 732-888-4429
H&R BLOCK Tax Service
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Retail Space and 2nd Floor Office Space Available
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Frank Giammarino, Pres. 732-566-0523
Turnoff & Company
Carousel of Home Care 732-264-5555
Coins 732-264-2531
Kentucky Fried Chicken 732-739-9200
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Law Offices of 732-888-0025
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Jewelry 732-264-5861
Monmouth County Democrats Chairman’s Office 732-739-3232 Hazlet Office 732-739-8888
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Holmdel TV & Film Society Wins 32nd Annual Telly Award
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he Holmdel TV & Film Society won the 2011 32nd Annual Telly Award for the weekly news show “The Hornet Report”. The Hornet Report featured an in-depth interview with Tom Fontana, a former pro tennis player, who also has children in the Holmdel School District. The show also covered events at Barnes and Nobles, award ceremonies by Mr. Loughran and Mr. Westrol, chorus presentations and other Holmdel events. The 2010-2011 TV & Film Society headed by President Monika Marciszewski and Advisor Mr. Kaiserman, were proud to win this prestigious award and attribute the success of the program to all the members who worked hard every week and put in countless hours above and beyond what an after school club requires. According to the Telly Award website, “the Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the web.
Happy Thanksgiving! We will be Open until 2 PM Reopening 5 AM on Black Friday.
The 32nd Annual Telly Awards received over 11,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.” This award adds to the Society’s collection of awards for a separate video program, “Don’t Press Send Until Your Ride Ends,” a public service announcement about texting while driving that won a different award at the State level. In addition, the Society has previously won Telly Awards for an earlier news show “Baseball Primetime,” headed by students who have since graduated. The Society plans to also win awards and accolades for this years improved news show as well.
HOLMDEL HALF CENTURY CLUB “Things and Stuff”
Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve - Close at 8 PM Christmas Day 7 AM - 2 PM New Years Eve - Close 10 PM
Wednesday, November 9 • 11:15 am to 1:15 pm - Cooking Class at the Senior Center. $8 payable in advance to the Recreation Office. (Non-residents - $10 fee.) Tuesday, November 15 • Noon - Regular meeting.
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Thursday, November 17 • Noon – Thanksgiving Luncheon. Details to be announced. • 7:00 p.m. - Township Committee meeting at Town Hall.
Fireside Grill & Bar Offers What You Want… Variety!
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ince the Fireside Grill and Bar in Marlboro opened September 2, it has been the premier place in Monmouth County to view any sporting event. Co-owners Sal Barbagallo, Orlando Rodriguez, Robert Woloshen, John, Joe and Pat Drum - have provided a dining experience where families and friends can gather for a comfortable and relaxed meal or enjoy the perks of the best sports bar the county has to offer. One half of our building is the sports bar where you can meet friends and watch all the games. The other half is a casual dining room, with the same sports theme throughout. With 39 different TVs, no one misses any of the action no matter where they are eating. Plus there is a TV in each of the bathrooms so you will not miss anything. When you enter the Fireside Bar and Grill and see the 30 foot mural of a baseball stadium, dugout benches in the waiting area, and various painting of athletes on the way to your seat, you’ll realize that it isn’t just an ordinary sports bar. But don’t let the sports theme overwhelm you—once you open the menu, you’ll see more than typical pub fare. Our executive chef Fabian Barrios has done a great job putting together a menu that gives people what they want - variety. We have a casual atmosphere, but we don’t think that should limit our cuisine, General Manager John Barberly says we wanted to offer a diverse menu so people can eat buffalo wings, sloppy joes, hamburgers, porter house steaks and cedar plank salmon at the same table. Everything is made in-house, and we take pride in offering a wide variety of fresh food.
Fireside Grill and Bar has half-price appetizers after 10:00 p.m. every night, and drink specials five days a week. Half-priced pizza is also offered at the bar during Monday night football games, and karaoke is held every Wednesday. Since it opens for lunch at 11:00 a.m., Fireside Grill and Bar also makes for the perfect location to hold a company meeting, no matter how varied the employee’s tastes. At Fireside we offer a little bit of Americana. “You name it, we have it”, Barberly says.
Please check our website for our changing menu, specials and featured events.
Fireside Grill & Bar 133 South Main St. (Route 79) Marlboro, NJ 07746
732.780.7900
www.firesidegrillandbar.com
Community Pet Shots
Fifa The Orlando Family of Holmdel
Where’s Moose?
Moose Moore has gotten free and is roaming around the Colts Neck, Holmdel and Lincroft area. Do you recognize where Moose is? Help us find Moose by emailing his location to pets@mycommunitypublications.com. Please put “Where’s Moose?” in the subject line.
Everyone who responds will receive a “Where’s Moose Moore?” T-shirt, courtesy of Community Publications and Market ME Printing in Hazlet. One random correct response will also receive a special prize. This month, the prize is a free massage courtesy of A Kneaded Vacation. Clues can be found on the Facebook pages of Community Publications and Moose Moore.
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The grand prize winner, Terry Masiello, knew that Moose was in front of the Lincroft Presbyterian Church. 28 NOVEMBER 2011
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RANNEY SCHOOL Where Every Child is Known and Valued
Ranney Hosts 16th Annual
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ore than 90 parents, alumni and friends of Ranney enjoyed crisp autumn weather and brilliant sunshine on the course and courts of Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck as they gathered at the school’s 16th Annual Golf and Tennis Classic on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Aside from hosting the event at a new location — the lavish Trump National Golf Club complete with a phenomenal course, wonderful tennis complex and luxurious 75,000 square foot Clubhouse — the day also featured several new contests and acknowledged honorary attendees. One new contest, entitled “Beat the Panthers,” challenged golfers to out-drive Ranney varsity golf team coaches Ian McNamara and Michael Dunn as well as Ranney’s own pro, alumnus Charlie Kromann ’01. Seven participants successfully beat the Panthers, and were entered into a drawing for one winner to receive a $300 pro shop certificate. Another addition to the Classic, parents and friends not participating in golf or tennis were invited to take part in a challenging session of Mahjong in the Clubhouse as well as join the group for dinner and an awards reception later that evening. Following each event, participants and sponsors gathered in the Clubhouse for an awards dinner reception and silent auction that included foursomes to local courses, Cherry-T tennis bags, gift certificates to area vendors, sporting and symphony tickets and autographed sports memorabilia. Ranney School would like to extend a very special thank you to all those who sponsored the event and the volunteers who made the day such a success. This year’s outing further acknowledged two families who have long-supported the Ranney Classic and community through their time and efforts — Karl and Barbara Brand with their company Brand Aromatics, and Peter and Kristen Gerhard. Funds raised by the Classic are directed through the Ranney Annual Fund to support Ranney’s athletic and physical education programs as well as the health and wellness of all Panther student-athletes.
Be Thankful for All that You Have!
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his year for Thanksgiving, a friend and her four year-old daughter are visiting from England. We are all so excited to spend the holiday with them. They do not celebrate Thanksgiving, so of course we have to put our best show on for them. My first thought was taking them to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Not having been for years, I thought what a perfect excuse to go. A four-year-old little girl would love the balloons, the floats and of course Santa Claus. But then my mind started
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racing with logistics…how do we get into the city at the crack of dawn to watch the parade, cook a big traditional dinner (can not forget about the 10 vegetables that Mom always made) complete with a beautifully set table as well as the desserts, sandwiches for later and many football games. Mmmm... this is getting complicated. Well if I made most of the meal ahead of time and I had guests bring dessert and stayed up all night and set the table… maybe I could pull this off. My mind was racing…and then it all crashed and I took a breath and realized, “I‘m doing it again!” My guests would be perfectly happy with a quiet dinner with two kinds of vegetables and bought pie. We could watch the parade on TV and take a nap after dinner. Once again I found myself getting caught up in the hoopla of a holiday. I have been accused of always trying to make it into a scene from a Norman Rockwell painting instead of remembering the true meaning of the day, and truly enjoying my friends and family.
SHERI NICHOLSON Creative Director @ Mulberry Market We all do it, each holiday season we get caught up in the doing and not the being. Thanksgiving should be a time of being truly thankful. There is so much as Americans that we all should be thankful for. The obvious ones of course are family, friends and good health but what about the little things. Things that we take for granted and forget to be gracious for and say thank you. Like a perfect day at the beach, an American Flag waving against a blue sky, a hot cup of tea on a snowy morning, hearing a song that pulls your heartstrings, the taste of a fresh June strawberry and most important having the wisdom and the grace to express our gratitude. What little things are you most thankful for this year? Take a moment to ponder them and let others know about it. This year, while you’re rushing around the market, and getting up at the crack of dawn to put the turkey in, just stop for a precious few minutes and recall the look of peace on a child’s face as they lay sleeping, or the rich aroma of morning coffee brewing. These are things that should mean the most to us. Not the ten vegetables, not the big balloons down Fifth Avenue. But the faces of our friends and family around the table and the moments of everyday life that make us smile. So remember to: BE CALM and BE THANKFUL!
SEMI-ANNUAL SALE 25% OFF The Regular Price On All in Stock Tile, Stone, Porcelain & Glass
Designer Showroom and Outlet Hwy. 35 & Cass St. u Keyport, NJ u (732) 739-4660 www.BestTile.com u Open 7 Days a Week *Valid at Keyport location only. Excludes special orders and outlet material. Sale ends 11/30/2011.
THE NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB OF COLTS NECK & HOLMDEL PLANS HOLIDAY EVENTS
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he Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck and Holmdel held an Autumn brunch at the lovely Molly Pitcher Inn on October 13. Rosemarie Poverman entertained the members and guests with a Newcomers Autumn Brunch, held at the Molly wonderful presentaPitcher Inn. Members line up to enjoy a varied tion on the “Positive and delicious repast. Power of Humor”. On November 10, at 9:30 a.m., the club will sponsor a continental breakfast and autumn craft demonstration at Dearborn Farms. Cost is $5, payable at the door. Reservations must be made by calling 732.946.2833. The many activity groups are in full swing. Gourmet lunch will meet on November 17, “Dinner at 7” will meet on November 5th and the annual holiday luncheon is scheduled for December 8th at the beautiful Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury. The club is open to long-time residents of the Monmouth County area as well as new residents. New members may join at any time. For information on the club, please call 732.308.2332 or 732.946.3334.
2ND ANNUAL CARDBOARD BOX CITY RAISES FUNDS AND AWAREMonmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet spoke at Family Promise of Monmouth County’s 2nd Annual Cardboard Box City in Tinton Falls on September 30, about the need to help homeless families get back onto their feet. Left to right: Laurie Kraus, trustee, Mallet, Executive Director Shanna Goldstein, and volunteers Nok Karnchanapee & Yvonne Hicks Bova.
Family Promise of Monmouth County’s 2nd Annual Cardboard Box City raised funds and awareness about family homelessness, and was a great success with a 50 percent higher turnout than last year.
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These pictures of the Twin Towers in New York City were taken on August 26, 2001 at 4:30 PM from a cruise ship on the Hudson River. It was a calm, beautiful day showcasing the magnificent beauty of the Twin Towers amidst the many majestic buildings in the Wall Street district. Approximately two weeks later, the destruction of the Twin Towers occurred on September 11, 2001.
#1 20”x30” Canvas print, Gallery wrapped, ready to hang. Note natural rainbow reflecting off the sides of the Twin Towers. Price: $299.95 plus shipping
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#2 20”x30” Poster board for framing Note natural rainbow reflecting off the sides of the Twin Towers. Price: $199.95 plus shipping #3 30”x20” Vertical poster board for framing Price: $199.95 plus shipping 20”x30” canvas print will be personally signed by the photographer. On display and may be purchased at: Interstate Electronics, Inc. - IEI
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In response to popular demand, Dr. John Young, Colts Neck resident since 1995 has decided to open his Orthodontics practice for children and adults in his home town. Dr. Young has been creating beautiful smiles in Monmouth County since 1993. He is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry (summa cum laude). A member of the Regional Cleft Palate Center, Dr. Young is on staff and a teaching instructor at the Monmouth Medical Center. N.J. Spec. permit # 3855.
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COLTS NECK VOLUNTEER FIRST AID SQUAD New Members Welcomed
(732) 431-0453 Joining is easy and rewarding.
membership@coltsneckfirstaid.org Squad duties: - Responding to 911 emergencies to the ill - and injured.
Wed., November 9th 5-9 pm
Colts Neck First Aid Squad Building on Heritage Lane next to Town Hall
Visit our new website at:
coltsneckfirstaid.org Please take a moment to view our new website. We list our upcoming events, meetings along with other EMS resources.
- Educate the community in basic First Aid - techniques such as CPR - Provide First Aid coverage for Township - functions such as the fair, July 4th, - Memorial Day Parade and football games
Please call or email for more information and someone will get back to you promptly.
Visit our website at www.coltsneckfirstaid.org
VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
ElEct IncumbEnt JarrEtt EngEl & tom orgo StrEngth and ExpErIEncE for coltS nEck tom orgo
• 61 year resident of Colts Neck • 40 year member of Colts Neck Fire Company #1 • Past Member Colts Neck First Aid • 12 year member and past chairman of the Colts Neck Planning Board • Original and Current member of Farmland Open Space Committee • Committee member of USDA and former chairman • Vice President of the Colts Neck Business Association • 40 year member Ducks Unlimited • Owns and operates Slope Brook Farm in Colts Neck since 1973
JarrEtt EngEl
• 33 year resident of Colts Neck • Current Deputy Mayor and 3 year Member Township Committee • 22 year volunteer, life member and past President, Colts Neck First Aid • Past Member Board of Health • Past Member Colts Neck Alliance for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse • Member, Monmouth County Republican Municipal Committee • 15 year member Ducks Unlimited • Business Planning and Strategy, MetLife
“Together, as a strong community of volunteers, we will continue the hard work needed to improve, maintain and preserve the rich character of our unique town.”
tom orgo
Township Committee - Republican
JarrEtt EngEl
Township Committee - Republican
Paid for by Engel and Orgo for Committee, Treasurer Steve Chance, PO Box 112, Colts Neck NJ 07722
Looking to change your career? Run Date: 9/16
CareOne King James is interviewing applicants interested in a career change to enter into a certified nursing assistant program at no cost. Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) to be eligible for consideration. Individuals selected will be offered employment while attending the certification program. For more information call Donna Nardone, Nursing Director at 732-291-3400.
King James Care One Barbecue Event By Lisa A. Minieri
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n Sunday September 25, the residents of Care-One King James in Atlantic Highlands had a special treat. John Fallon from the 50’s group The Duprees volunteered to sing at annual BBQ given at the assisted living facility on that Sunday afternoon. Recently becoming a patient of the facility, Mr. Fallon sang for about three hours with songs from Elvis Presley’s “Georgia” to The Duprees “You Belong to Me.” Using both a karaoke AD PROOF machine and the help of several other singers including Accepted by: Mark “Shoe” Schumacher Date: from Middletown and ReliIf you are making corrections, they must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to ance “Jack” Jacobsen from publication date. If any changes are made after that time, no second proof will be sent. If we do not receive the Atlantic Higlands, Mr. Falproof back to our office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, we will assume that everything is fine with the ad and we will lon sang wonderfully and run it as is. All Business & Service Directory Ads, Classified and Special Home Improvement page ads are prewas quite soothing for the pay only by cash, check or credit card. Please sign and fax back to us at 732-747-5445. other residents to both sing along and listen too. Don Bacci and Lou D’Agostino are both members of the Knights of Columbus, which sponsored this annual event. They provided hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dog, potato and macaroni salads with a variety of condiments and
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multiple kinds of soda. For dessert, residents chose between Carvel ice cream cups and vanilla cake. In addition to members of the Knights of Columbus being in attendance, several scouts from the Boy Scouts of America also provided their assistance during the BBQ. Brought by Jim Guernero, Troop 47 was a great help in distributing food and cleaning up after the residents and guests. Cathy Kane, the Director of Activities at King James Care One, said that “This is done every year with Knights of Columbus and has been going on for 15 years”. As the BBQ came to an end, two of the Knights of Columbus members handed out yellow roses to all the females as they exited the dining hall. Just that one little gesture really made the women feel good and put huge smiles on their faces. At the end of October, the Knights of Columbus hold an annual Halloween party at a senior center in Middletown so they try to be as involved as possible with providing events for all ages, especially the elderly.
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THE LONG WEEKEND
NOW-A-DAYS, SEEMS EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT
DALLAS, YA’LL! T
he site of JFK’s assassination—remains one of the most popular places to visit in Dallas, but there are plenty of other sights to take in. Dallas travel received a huge boost with the creation of the Downtown Dallas Arts District in 1984. The cultural revitalization of the 19-block, 68-acre area—home to a number of top Dallas attractions, including Dallas Museum of Art, the Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and too many more to name—catapulted Dallas to the ranks of worldclass cultural destinations in just a few years. Distinct neighborhoods worth exploring abound—from the soulful Deep Ellum to lively Greenville to the affluent Park Cities. The city also has a few gorgeous natural attractions, such as parks and lakes, which give visitors to Dallas a totally different take on the Big D.
The Lone Star Park at Grande Prairie
If you are more into some original cowboy sports there is nothing lacking in that department. This attraction boasts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Mesquite Championship Rodeo is a championship rodeo, including bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, chuck wagon races, bronco riding and barrel racing. The rodeo is a great family activity as it includes a petting zoo, pony rides and a western store.
Dallas Arboretum
Sixty-six acres of carefully manicured gardens serve as backdrop to year-round events, concerts and afternoon tea dates. This
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Dallas, Texas serene greenery sits 20 minutes east of the city, on the eastern hem of White Rock Lake. It’s a colorful stop—and one of our favorite spots to take a picnic lunch on a sunny day.
Wilson Block Historic District
You can get a feel for what Dallas was like in its early days by wandering around the gigantic mansions of the historic Wilson Block. Walking tours start at the Wilson Family’s own former Queen Anne home on Swiss Avenue—one of seven homes they built on their land back in 1899.
White Rock Lake
A visit to this lush, popular recreation area is one of the best Dallas things to do. Far from the bustling hordes in the Arts District, it really gives a taste of what it would be like to live in Dallas. It’s the city’s largest park, and there are opportunities to hike, bike, fish, walk dogs and picnic. The 1,015-acre White Rock Lake is a few miles northeast of downtown. Swimming is not allowed, alas, but kayaking and sailing are popular, and the shoreline is perfect for a jog or saunter.
Take a ride on the M-Line
Vintage early 20th-century streetcars run up and down McKinney Avenue, travelling from Uptown through the Dallas Arts District and up to the fashionable West End Historic District. Hop aboard for a scenic ride past outdoor sculptures, museums, and local Dallasites going about their day.
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
It’s a strange experience to be confronted with the infamous Grassy Knoll on the corner of Houston and Elm streets and the notorious Texas School Book Depository. The scene is so familiar. Dallas struggled for a long time with this somber site and only opened the Sixth Floor Museum in 1989. The museum traces JFK’s presidency through speeches and footage, culminating in the actual sniper’s nest with the scene just as it was on the fateful day. Detailed journal pages from witnesses and doctors bring the day and its events to life for those who remember it and those too young to do so.
Dallas Zoo
Pick a cool day—or start out at 9AM—when you tackle the 95-acre Dallas Zoo. One of the zoo’s two main areas, ZooNorth, is home of the usual ark of animal attractions, from giraffes to elephants, and is particularly popular with kids. The other portion of the zoo—the 25-acre Wilds of Africa area--isn’t quite so young at heart. Crocodiles, cranes, chimpanzees and the elusive, delicate okapi inhabit this habitat.
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Amazing Autumn Activities!
’s Guide to Family-Friendly Fall Fun
By Sherry Lombardi and Kerry Bowbliss
FUN DAY TRIPS Water, Water Everywhere at Sahara Sams Indoor Water Park. You’ve said your goodbyes to summer, but that doesn’t mean you have to pack away your swim suits. Surprise your kiddos with a day at Sahara Sams, a huge indoor water park in West Berlin, NJ that touts everything from a lazy river to surfing machines. This is one trip your kids won’t soon forget. FEE: $31.95 per person Sahara Sams 535 North Route 73, West Berlin, NJ www.saharasams.com Put Them in the Zoo! Sure it might be getting a wee bit chilly, but the animals don’t mind. Take your animal lovers to one of these fantabulous zoos and you’ll see lions and tigers and bears, and a whole lot of other furry friends. The Philadelphia Zoo is two hours from Monmouth County. FEE: $14 a person. The Bronx Zoo is an hour and a half. FEE: $16 for adults and $12 for kids. Both are worth the trip. www.bronxzoo.com www.philadelphiazoo.org Swim with Sharks at Adventure Aquarium. Anytime is a good time to visit the country’s “most touchable” aquarium. There’s plenty to do and see, like touch tanks with jellies, horseshoe crabs, lobsters, grass shrimp, and even feed the sting rays. If you’re up for a real adventure, swim with the sharks. You’ll come within inches of sand tiger sharks, sandbar sharks, nurse sharks and barracuda. FEE: $22.95 for adults and $17.95 for kids. Swimming with the sharks is a separate fee. Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ www.adventureaquarium.com
TAKE IN A SHOW Rockettes at Radio City. Believe it or not, it’s already time for some holiday cheer. And kicking off the season is The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, which starts Nov. 11. This must-see spectacle will surely enchant your kiddos and get the whole family in the feel-good-holiday-mood. Tickets start at $48. Radio City Music Hall NY, NY Nov 11-January 2 www.thegarden.com/events/ christmas-spectacular-2011.html 42 NOVEMBER 2011
How Bout Some Tunes by Taylor? Take your tots to tweens to see Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden, and your kids will think you’re the coolest mom on the planet. Sway with your gals as this young singer songwriter performs Fairy tale like songs including Love Story, and You Belong to Me. Madison Square Garden NY, NY Nov. 21-22 www.thegarden.com Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream! Your little princes and princesses won’t want to miss seeing Dare to Dream over the Thanksgiving holiday. During this humorous performance on ice, your kiddos will see Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder of Tangled; Tiana and Prince Naveen of Princess & The Frog, as well as all time faves like Cinderella. FEE: Tickets are $25-$80. (Get $15 off select shows using the Hulafrog discount code IZOD at www.ticketmaster.com) IZOD Center November 22-27 www.izodcenter.com/Events/Disney_on_Ice_ presents_Dare_to_Dream.aspx Peter Pan! At the MSG Theater. Plan ahead. Kids big and small love the story of Peter Pan and your kids can see Peter and his little friends fly through the MSG Theater this holiday season. Get your tickets now as the show runs Dec 14-30th. The theater at Madison Square Garden is a perfect venue for kids, and seeing Cathy Rigby’s Tony-nominated performance is just one of the show’s many thrills. The MSG Theater NY, NY Dec 14-30 www.thegarden.com/events/cathy-rigby-ispeter-pan-1211.html
KID-FRIENDLY MUSEUMS Fire Museum at The Newark Museum. If your little ones are fire truck obsessed, this museum is for you. The goal is to teach fire safety and prevention. Highlights include a real (modified) fire truck cab that kids can climb on and explore. Kids can play and try on fire gear, clothes and equipment. After you’ve visited the fire museum, you can mosey on over to the rest of the exhibits, which include Look, Touch & Learn or the Planetarium. Newark Museum 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ www.newarkmuseum.org/FireMuseum.html
Visit a Children’s Museum. Take the kids to a museum where they can truly touch and explore—(without hearing the words— “don’t touch!”) There are three options: The Children’s Museum of Brooklyn ($7.50), The Children’s Museum of Manhattan ($11) or The New Jersey Children’s Museum ($10). Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 West 83rd Street, NY, NY cmom.org The Children’s Museum of New Jersey 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ www.njcm.com Brooklyn’s Children’s Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY www.brooklynkids.org A NEW YORK TRADITION The Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s something every family has to do at least once. Take the kiddos to the city on a chilly Thanksgiving morning and watch the parade live. And if you’re up for something unique, take the kids in the night before and watch the spectacle of the inflating of the balloons. INFLATION CELEBRATION: On the Wednesday before the Thanksgiving, your kids can witness the inflating of the balloons, open to the public from 3:00 on. WHERE: Near the American Museum of Natural History, just off Central Park West, between 77th St. and 81st St. PARADE: Starts at Central Park West and 77th Street and travels 7th Ave to Time Square and then 6th Ave to Macys. Check out Hulafrog’s website for more details, web links and updates, as well as additional day trips, shows and museums. And always confirm times with business before going since things often change at the last minute. Hulafrog is the go-to website for parents in the greater Red Bank area. Visit www.hulafrog. com to find thousands of local events and places to go for kids and families. Be sure to sign up for the free “Our Pick” newsletter for a heads up on can’t-miss activities and deals near you.
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Monmouth County SPCA
Holds 18Th Annual Grateful Dog Walk & Pet Fair BY SUSAN MURPHY
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onmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA) held their WOOFstock themed Grateful Dog Walk and Pet Fair on October 1 on the Campus of Brookdale Community College, complete with picketers carrying signs to remind participants to buy 50/50 tickets and to visit other attractions. Dogs wore tie dye neckerchiefs and their human companions wore tie dye t-shirts, bell bottom jeans, and love beads. It was a peaceful fundraiser that promoted love and help for the homeless animals of MCSPCA. Over 80 sponsors and vendors offered unique animal-friendly products and services including information on a pet resort, doggie rehab, pet sitting service,
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animal Chiropractor, pet First Aid and pet CPR, gourmet doggie treats, boutiques, a camp, and a Bed and Bath. Police canine demonstrations, a doggie costume contest, rescue groups and pet info booths. A competition for the 2012 Honorary Chairdog raised over $20,000. The Doggie Wedding Chapel offered canine PUPtuals, and Frisbee Aerialists Tyronne and AbbyDoodle provided entertainment with the help of Bob Warwick. Red Bank Veterinary Hospital was the corporate sponsor for the eighth year and Sea Girt Animal Hospital, Middletown Animal Hospital, and When Doody Calls were also sponsors. This event is Monmouth County SPCA’s largest fundraiser and the $120,000 raised this year will provide thousands of homeless animals throughout Monmouth County the care they deserve. Staff and volunteers of MCSPCA worked tirelessly throughout the four hour event to ensure questions were answered, dogs and their companions were comfortable, and especially that everyone had fun. The sounds of The Wag and Underground Junction kept the positive, peace and love atmosphere by playing great music.
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JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK
HOLIDAY EXPRESS CONCERT & TOWN LIGHTING
Jersey Shore Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants and try new ones. Participating restaurants will offer a three course menu for $20.11 or $30.11 with three appetizer, three entrée and three dessert choices. For more information, go to www. jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com
Rock and Roll with Holiday Express in concert and see the town of Red Bank light up for the holidays! Located at Broad Street. For more information, call 732.842.4244 or visit www.redbankrivercenter.com
THANKSGIVING DAY CELEBRATION AT HISTORIC ALLAIRE VILLAGE
Festive heated tents with unique gifts, live entertainment, food & cheer. Support for local charities. Located at Pier Village on the boardwalk at Chelsea Avenue in Long Branch. For more information call 732.747.4449 or go to www.piervillage.com
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11/20, 12:00 noon – 3:00 p.m.
Witness an 1836 Thanksgiving Day Celebration at The Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. This free event will include an authentic Thanksgiving Service at the Village Chapel, Christ Episcopal Church, preparation of a traditional Thanksgiving Feast and more. For more information, go to www.allairevillage.org
SANTA EXPRESS 11/25
Huge throngs gather at Little Silver Train Station for a 4:00 pm train ride with Santa to Red Bank Train Station. For more information, call 732.530.7300 or visit www.thegalleriaredbank.com
RED BANK GINGERBREAD WALK 11/25 – 12/21
The 3rd Annual Gingerbread Walk will begin on Friday, November 25 and will continue till Wednesday, December 21 during store hours. Stroll through Red Bank Business District and admire professionally decorated Gingerbread creations and other great prizes!! Proceeds go to Holiday Express.
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11/25, 7:00 p.m.
PIER VILLAGE HOLIDAY COURT 11/25 through 12/24
HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE AT MONMOUTH PARK 11/25 and 11/26, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 Parking: FREE Live music and quality artists and craftsmen from all over the tri-state area will be participating.We will have 100 plus exhibitors at the Craft show from all over the tri-state area. Admission is $5 and parking is free. For more information, call 732.223.3710 or visit www.kraftfairs.com
SPRING LAKE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION KICK-OFF 11/26
Hayrides, Santa’s workshop & Clayton Livery Miniature Village Train Spectacular. Sponsored by Spring Lake CC. For more information, call 732.449.0577 or visit www.springlake.org
HOLIDAY HARMONIES 11/26, 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Located at the Red Bank business district. For more information, call 732.842.4244 or visit www.redbankrivercenter.org
CLASSIC HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES 11/26 – 12/18
Free fun rides on the horse and carriage around the Red Bank business district and enjoy the sounds and sights of the holiday season. Two Locations: Bridge Ave (across from the Galleria) and Broad St (in front of Murphy Style Grill). For more information, call 732.842.4244 or visit www.redbankrivercenter.org
PICTURES WITH SANTA 11/26 – 12/18
Pictures with Santa will be taken every Saturday and Sunday. Charges apply. Located at The Galleria in Red Bank. For more information, call 732.530.7300 or visit www.thegalleriaredbank.com
2011 NAVESINK CHALLENGE 11/27
Come celebrate our 11th year and support the Middletown Youth Athletic Association. This is a challenging run for all abilities on scenic and hilly country roads that will help you work off some Thanksgiving dinner. Both the 5k and 15k are an out-and-back course that start & end in Bodman Park. Arrive early, parking is limited! For more information, go to www.navesinkchallenge.com
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LOCAL CHARITY HELP MONMOUTH COUNTY SPCA SAVE LIVES
By Adopting Or Donating To Their Non-Profit Organization BY SUSAN MURPHY
Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) has set an amazing goal for themselves – to save 5,000 lives. They plan on doing this without tax dollars, independently of the ASPCA in New York or the Humane Society of the United States, as they are NOT a part of either of these organizations. MCSPCA is funded nearly completely by donations from communities and every dollar that is donated goes directly to the animals they plan on saving. Here is how you can be a part of this incredible goal.
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dopting a pet is the obvious way. Visit their new Homeward Bound Adoption Center and meet the pets longing for a home. Adoptions are done in person with the entire family present to meet the pet. Since adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment, finding the right match for you and your family, as well as for the pet, is a priority to MCSPCA. Fees for adoption vary depending on the age, breed and 48 NOVEMBER 2011
species. Covered in the fee are specific shots, testing, cleaning, microchipping and registration, and much more. Donations can be made in honor of someone special, such as a veterinarian, pet sitter, groomer, or even a beloved pet. Making a donation in memory of a person or pet offers a meaningful and heartfelt testimonial to them. If you would like to make a monthly pledge of support to help MCSPCA pro-
vide healthy meals to thousands of homeless animals who arrive there, you can become a member of Pantry Pals. Another way to donate is purchasing an item on the Wish List, which consists of food, treats and other supplies for cats, dogs and kittens. Other areas where a Wish List is given are for the office, the shelters, and overall needs for MCSPCA. All of these opportunities to give in support of the tireless efforts of the staff and volunteers of MCSPCA can be found on their website at www.monmouthcountyspca.org. Take some time to browse through the categories and learn more about what this organization does and its mission to protect and to be an advocate for all animals. Executive Director Laurie Garrison took over the reins at MCSPCA almost two years ago. She increased the overall adoption rate by 5%, 2009 compared to 2010, in her first year, and decreased the euthanasia rate by 15%. “I am most passionate about saving as many lives as possible. This year, we have an amazing goal to save 5,000 lives and we are on track to do that. By the end of October, I think we will have surpassed the adoption rate from all of 2010, and will still have two big months left in 2011!” Ms. Garrison listed a three-pronged approach to saving more lives. One is to have innovative and creative adoption promotions for the pets that arrive as strays or from people who can no longer care for them. Second is to save more puppies, which are transported in from shelters where they would most likely be euthanized. Third, provide programs that will help people keep their pets, such as providing food to
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pet owners who want to keep their pet but due to the downturn in the economy are having trouble doing so. Ms. Garrison noted, “Everyone at MCSPCA works so hard to save lives. It is truly an inspiration.” Lisa Mulhearn, who works in Public Relations at MCSPCA, is also committed to making a difference in her position. “I love spotlighting the MCSPCA and working toward getting them the recognition they deserve. We have an amazing staff and a large volunteer base that is just as committed to caring for the pets. When I go home at the end of the day I feel truly happy to have such a rewarding job.” She has the opportunity to see how the animals that come in will thrive; and, how finding them the perfect home makes such a difference in the adoptive family and in the pet they have chosen. Ms. Mulhearn feels fortunate she can teach the importance of donating, adopting and volunteering to her two young daughters, as they learn about her job at MCSPCA. Ms. Mulhearn noted that on December 3 the office will hold its Home 4 the Holidays program during normal business hours. “For a donation you can have your picture taken with your pet and with Santa; participate in gift raffles; 50/50s; buy from the bake sale;
and visit the vendors who will have holiday items for sale. Even if you are not planning to adopt a dog or cat, this is a great day to come and show your support for our organization and for the animals looking for homes.” She added that rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters are also waiting for adoptions. Another aspect of MCSPCA is the protection and healing process for injured wildlife. “We have a wonderful volunteer named Gwen who is our wildlife rehabilitator.” MCSPCA is open 7 days a week. Their holiday hours are Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also visit them on Facebook and see a day in the life of some of their animals. MCSPCA is a private, non-profit, 501c3 organization that relies on community support. Stated on the website for MCSPCA are these words, “Our vision is to make New Jersey a place where every animal is treated with respect, kindness and love. Even though the animals in our care reside in state-of-the-art housing, what they really need is a loving home. Thank you so much for considering adoption!”
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THOMPSON PARK DAY WAS A
Celebration Of Family & Fun BY SUSAN MURPHY
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onmouth County Park System sponsored an all out celebration for families and children at Thompson Park Day on October 16. Games, crafts, inflatable rides, a climbing wall, wagon rides, 4-D movie experience, video game trailer, ceramic painting, as well as pumpkin picking and painting kept children of all ages busy for hours. Free activities included a corn maze, archery, worm races, pottery demonstrations, golf evaluation and kids’ races. Crawlers entered the Diaper Derby; walkers entered the Tot Trot; 18 to 23 month olds and 2 to 3 year olds also raced. A Pee Wee Run for 4 to 6 year olds; sack races for 7 to 8 year olds as well as 9 to 10 year olds were competitive and exciting. One of the more popular group events was the Scarecrow Contest in which families could build their own scarecrow utilizing the framework and stuffing supplied by the Park. Traditional scarecrows were no where to be see. Someone did create a Michael Jackson scarecrow that was excellent. Two brothers, Joseph and Tyler Chasey, began thinking of their scarecrow in August and continued to discuss the possibilities for weeks. Their scarecrow was a skeleton in shredded clothing whose sign said it was an experiment gone terribly wrong. It became a family project said their mother and once they began constructing it, mom, dad and the brothers worked continuously to finish it. Several people who passed by were impressed with the project. An estimated 1,000 children and adults attended Thompson Park Day and enjoyed the arts and crafts, the food, and the numerous activities throughout the day.
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Annual Country Bazaar & Bake Sale At Holmdel Community Church Brings Community Together BY SUSAN MURPHY
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veryone who attended the Country Bazaar and bake sale at Holmdel Community Church on October 15 found something to buy, eat, or take home. It was the perfect fall day for the Trash and Treasure sale where there was an abundance of stuffed animals, toys, games, books, and puzzles for the young ones and bikes and sports equipment for the older ones. Adults and college students sorted through a variety of dishes, household items, and picture frames or mulled over the few pieces of furniture set up by the garage. Church members assisted shoppers, who negotiated prices with the cashier and many offered more than they were charged. Near the end of the day, shoppers could fill a bag for only $1.00. Liz Sullivan, coordinator of the Trash and Treasure sale said Holmdel Fire Department donated the tables that were used. Opposite the Trash and Treasure area was an area where visitors could choose a bowl then have it fired in a kiln by Mr. Orton, the father of Crafts coordinator Sue Field. This activity fascinated many visitors and kept him busy throughout the day. Inside the Fellowship Hall were craft items handmade by members of the church. Halloween creatures big and small and kitchen decorations were popular; as were the tissue holder cover, casserole totes, and jewelry. Christmas decorations for tables, doors, and trees were on display, as were tiny trinkets for young children to hold. Sue Field, coordinator of the Craft section, noted that although a great deal of hours and labor goes into making the crafts for this event, the groups that get together have great fun. Her two daughters help out and her parents come in from Virginia to participate. “It’s three generations of crafters,” she said. Across from the craft tables, the lunch being served consisted of delicious soups, salads, and three types of Quiche. Members of the church made the pies, cakes, and brownies; and the entire lunch was served by the youth members. Marilyn Snead, coordinator of the Bazaar said everything was a big success. “We served between 120 and 150 people for lunch. The split pea soup and lemon meringue pie were the favorites today. Our youth helped serve the lunches and did a wonderful job.” She acknowledged the hard work and talents of everyone who participated in the Country Bazaar and Bake Sale. Reverend Rusty Eidmann-Hicks agreed this event was a huge success. “It’s a great community event and it brings everyone together.”
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Local Student Cuts His Locks and Holds Charity Event
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dam Black is a 19-year-old boy from Fair Haven and is currently attending Brookdale Community College, with the intention of transferring to a four-year school. Ever since about the first grade, Adam has always had long hair. If you asked his friends and family his most distinguishable characteristic they would always say his beautiful long hair. Adam decided that it was time for a change and decided to cut his hair short. Adam was not looking for any kind of personal attention, but rather came up with the idea that maybe there was a way that he could hold some kind of “hair cutting” charity event that could raise money for a good cause as he shed his locks. Adam came up with the idea that he would create an all-day music festival with the centerpiece of the event selling tickets for people to come up and lit-
erally cut off a piece of his hair for charity. After reviewing many worthy causes, Adam decided that he would donate the proceeds to Riverview Medical Center’s Paint the Town Pink (www.paintthetownpink.com). Paint the Town Pink was created with the goal to encourage women aged 40 and older to pledge to have their annual mammogram, as well as raise money to provide mammography to the uninsured and underserved throughout the community. For the first time last year, PTTP spread into Adam’s town of Fair Haven and he saw first-hand the influence the week-long event had on his community. In addition, Adam’s mother is a Meridian Health employee and his aunt has had cancer six times, including a bout with breast cancer twice. Adam felt that cutting his hair would be symbolic and would honor those women that have lost
their hair due to breast cancer. Adam searched relentlessly for weeks to secure a venue to hold his event, but because of liability issues couldn’t secure a location. With only 5 days to go before the event, Adam’s parents graciously offered up their home and backyard as the setting for this event. About 80 people attended and were
charged $10 a head to attend. Adam was able to get Lowe’s Home Improvement to donate wood and he constructed a music stage in his backyard where bands performed throughout the day. Given the success of the event, Adam plans to grow back out his hair and turn this into an annual event to support Paint the Town Pink.
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Volunteers Provide $49,793 in Free Dentistry At 5th Annual Dentistry From The Heart Event
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he first person slept in the parking lot, arriving at 6:30 p.m. the evening before. The first patients were treated before 7:00 a.m. and the 144th left with a smile at 6:00 p.m. The 35 volunteers were exhausted yet satisfied that they had given their all to help their community. “With such a great need in our community, one day is a pretty small thing; however we hope that we made a difference in the lives of those we treated. At the 5 events we treated over 664 patients. Today’s motto was Paying it Forward,” said Dr. Mitchel Friedman, the event sponsor. “Our hope is that this continues to be an annual event and that by our efforts, others can be inspired to give back to their local community.” DENTISTRY FROM THE HEART 2011 FACTS: 144 patients seen, 585 procedures performed, $49,793 of free dentistry performed by the 35 volunteers.
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Mr. & Mrs. Herbert D. Smith, Jr. of Colts Neck, are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Matthew R. Smith, to Michelle Barresi, daughter of Frank and Lucille Barresi of Livingston, NJ. Matthew is currently working towards his MBA in Finance at Fairleigh Dickinson University and is an analyst for the McGraw Hill Companies in New York City. Michelle received her BA degree in Fashion Merchandising Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology and is currently working in sales at Levi Strauss & Company in New York City. The wedding is planned for September of 2012. The couple currently reside in Hoboken, NJ.
VOTE NOVEMBER 8th Vin Gopal is a small business owner who will fight for the residents of Colts Neck. As a small business owner, Vin has experience in creating jobs and growing our economy. In our personal lives and our businesses, we don’t spend more money than we take in.
• Former Volunteer EMT, Colts Neck First Aid Squad (2001-2005) attended hundreds of 911 responses in Colts Neck Township • Member, Colts Neck Business Association (2009-Present) • President, Hazlet Business Owners Association (2010-Present) • Board of Directors Member, Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce (2009-Present) • Board of Trustees Member, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Monmouth County (2011-Present)
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Please vote the District 11 Team Ray Santiago for State Senate • Vin Gopal for State Assembly • Kathy Horgan for State Assembly The District 11 Team will support small business growth, find innovative ways to create jobs, promote shared services to lower our property taxes and stop fraudulent waste in government.
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Arts & Crafts BY SUSAN MURPHY
Colts Neck Art And Craft Festival Showcases Amazing Work
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RAIN THAT FELL DURING THE TWODAY EVENT DID NOT DAMPEN THE EXCITEMENT OR ATTENDANCE OF THE ENTHUSIASTIC CUSTOMERS WHO ARRIVED THAT WEEKEND.
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ver 150 talented artists displayed their works under big white tents on the Colts Neck Fairgrounds on Bucks Mill Road during the Colts Neck Art & Craft Festival held October 1 and 2. Beautiful and diverse art done in oils and watercolors, framed photography, unusual sculpture, wooden garden and home dĂŠcor items, fabric floral arrangements, exquisite jewelry, unique pottery, detailed furniture, one-of-a-kind clothing items, numerous types of gourmet foods, and much more were offered for purchase by exhibitors and vendors. Rain that fell during the two-day event did not dampen the excitement or attendance of the enthusiastic customers who arrived that weekend. This much-anticipated festival is attended by surrounding communities as well as Colts Neck residents each year.
Arts & Music BY SUSAN MURPHY
Bayonet Farm Offers Beautiful Setting For Eighth Annual Arts And Music Festival
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olmdel residents as well as those from surrounding communities arrived at Bayonet Farm on September 25 to participate and enjoy the Eighth Annual Arts and Music Festival. Through the combined efforts of the Arts and Music Festival Committee, Holmdel Department of Parks and Recreation, and the continued support of the Holmdel Township Committee, this event was a tremendous success. Bayonet Farm, formerly the home of Laura Harding and her sister Catherine and now owned by Holmdel Township, presented the perfect background for the Plein Air artists, the families in attendance, and the children who dabbled in arts and crafts in the lower area of the Red Barn. The children had their choice of making clay creations, drawing, making musical instruments, assisting with the pottery making, or by painting at the community mural. Doodle Dude and a Yosi Kids Concert were held beneath another tent. Entertainment by a diverse group of bands that included Latin, Swing Band, a Youth Ensemble, and Dance Troupe performed inside the Gray Barn. A Juried Art Show and Sale took place inside the upper level of the Red Barn. This and the Plein Air Competition was judged by James Yarosh of James Yarosh Associates Fine Art Gallery and Peter Trippi, editor of Fine Art Connoisseur. Dearborn Market generously sponsored the Artist Reception. Refreshments were supplied by Villa Somma Deli of Holmdel and Ralph’s Ices. This year’s logo, which appeared on t-shirts worn by the Festival Committee, was designed by Kelsey Lynch. Tours were offered through the Harding home and lunch was available at the Red Barn. The annual Arts and Music Festival was a wonderful day for families, artists, and especially the children.
THIS YEAR’S LOGO, WHICH APPEARED ON T-SHIRTS WORN BY THE FESTIVAL COMMITTEE, WAS DESIGNED BY KELSEY LYNCH.
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Lincroft Elementary School PTA By Susan Murphy
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incroft Elementary School PTA Fall Festival was held on September 24 at Molzon Landscape Nursery on Middletown-Holmdel Road from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PTA President Jackie Portnoy said this year marks 14 years that the PTA has worked with Molzon’s to make the Fall Festival a success. She added that it is one of her favorite annual PTA sponsored events. “As the first fundraiser of the year, it always sets the tone for the rest of the year. The Molzon family is extremely accommodating, and in addition to allowing us the use of their property, they generously donate a portion of their profits for the day as well as run the hay ride.” Co-chairs Terry Kon and Lori Bennett are the dynamic team that puts this event together, said PTA President Portnoy. Mrs. Kon commented that her co-chair’s creativity blended with her own organization skills are key elements in making the Fall Festival a fun time for the children and a successful fundraiser for the school. Donated raffle items included an American Girl Doll and an Ipod. “Candy corn to make the Monster Hands was donated; Dairy Queen donated ice cream which was served at 3:00 p.m., and the bake sale items were baked and donated by Lincroft parents,” she said. Two Dads helped with the parking and many parents donated their time by working in shifts at the tables. Creative and fun activities for the children included face painting, bead necklaces, pumpkin painting, candy making, crafts, and games. Mrs. Kon said she thought the top three successful tables were face painting, sandy candy and the hay rides. Added to the fun was the appearance of a Middletown Fire Truck Station#10 and a fireman that allowed the children to see the inside of the truck, as he an-
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swered their questions. Another huge success was an appearance by The Great Grazini, aka Principal Steven Graziano. He started his position at the school just a week before the Harvest Festival, so the students were amazed at how much he already knew about them. Principal Graziano, co-chairs Terry and Lori, PTA President Portnoy and all of the parents and students who worked as a team made this event one to remember. Paul Molzon, owner of Molzon Landscape Nursery and sponsor of the Lincroft Elementary School Fall Festival for the last 14 years was pleased to be a part of the day. “Everyone at Molzon’s enjoys the day and we are glad to be able to assist the community. This is a group effort between the school and Molzon’s. It is great to see the local residents come in and enjoy themselves. We run the hay rides for the school all day and donate a portion of our proceeds for the day to Lincroft Elementary School.”
Left to right: Sitting in the fire truck holding a fireman’s walkie talkie is Brendan, and beside him is his brother JP and their father Joseph.
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SM52: Mackenzie has her fortune told by The Great Grazini, aka Principal Steven Graziano.
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Several enthusiastic students showed their support for this event by shouting, “Hooray for Lincroft Elementary School!”
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Dominic gets ready for a pony ride on Shuckie. Pony rides were available though they were not part of the Festival.
Left to right: Twin sisters Morgan and Ashley paint their pumpkins.
Left to right: Nicole, Emma, Jessica and Principal Steven Graziano gathered for a photo at the Monster Hands table.
Left to right: Victoria and sister Livia show their completed necklaces made at the Beads and Bones table.
One parent, Mr. Jenkins, brought an amazing Fall cake that he made and which was completely edible. The cake was part of a raffle held later in the day.
Left to right: Following the making of their Sandy Candy, Tristen, Anthony, Christopher, Bobby, Frankie, and Bryce show their completed masterpieces.
Left to right: Kate, Elena and Grace had their faces painted by fifth grade mom Kim Aharrah at the Face Painting table on September 24 during Lincroft Elementary School PTA Fall Festival held at Molzon’s Landscape Nursery.
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Colts Neck PTO Sponsors Fitness Fun Day & Jog-a-thon
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hat a fantastic event it was! Every year the Colts Neck PTO sponsors a fall student fundraiser, this year they wanted to offer something new for the children to be involved in. So they teamed up with the school’s gym teachers and came up with an event that would expose the children to some fun ways to stay fit and “Live Healthy, Live Happy”. A traditional jog-a-thon was the starting point where students would collect donations from family members, friends and neighbors. Then the team asked local fitness instructors to come to the schools to lead the children in a ten minute “class” so the students could try all the different fitness activities. At the Conover Road Primary and Elementary schools the children tried dancing from Colts Neck Dance, Karate from Elite Martial Arts Academy, Basketball drills from the Hoop Group and some youth yoga. The students at Cedar Drive Middle School had a blast learning about Zumba from Lisa Panacali, Kickboxing Fourth graders learning about dance from from Marilyn Piperno, Weight Colts Neck Dance Lifting by Matt Mauriello, Sports Training from the Center of Athletic Performance and Teen Yoga from Jen Bongiovi and Lisa Veltri. Sponsors were also asked to join the cause and with their donations they paid for all the expenses to run the event and allowed every student to get a FREE t-shirt to celebrate the event. The sponsors of the event were; Al Sessa with Merrill Lynch, Sports Zone, Buhler Auto, Colleen Egan, 6th grader, running in the jog-aColts Neck Dance, Colts Neck thon Center for Orthodontics & Invisalign, Dr. Messo, Sakoutis Brother’s Disposal, Retro Fitness, and the Powell Family. The wonderful committee consisted of: Pam Molloy, Julia Chein, Kim Largey, Michelle Lagana, Cathy Schaefer, Jen Sakoutis, Ginny Vill, Beth Powell, Nancy Morin, Jen Prus, Jacque Hoagland, Trina Foltz, Pam Divino, Emma Ragusa, and Tricia Wilson. “Each and every woman was committed to making this first ever Fitness Fun Day & Jog-a-thon a success. They all worked beautifully together, shared ideas, set the goals and together reached them all,” said Pam Molloy, committee co-chair. The one thing that all the teachers, instructors and volunteers noticed was that every child had a smile on their face while participating in all the activities. And it was well worth it, the children raised more than $13,500! All the money raised will go directly to the Colts Neck PTO and will be used to support the schools’ technology enhancements, fund new programs and curriculum initiatives in the classroom and also help to sponsor clubs, trips and fun and educational student activities.
Connor McKay, 7th grader, participating in the sports training
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Saint Leo the Great School
PTA Hosts Family Fun Day
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aint Leo the Great School PTA hosted their second Family Fun Day on Sunday, October 2 at Monmouth Race Track. Jeanne DiBenedetto, co-chair and originator of this event, noted there were over 100 people in attendance, which was an increase over their first year. The weather was perfect for this type of event and brought out many new families from Saint Leo’s School, especially the younger ones. The children enjoyed the fun and surprises of a magician who kept the little ones amused and fascinated with examples of his magical sleight of hand. Families enjoyed a barbecue buffet in their own private area right near the rail. “We were blessed with a beautiful day, and my co-chair Lisa Ventura and I were pleased that so many new families were able to join us. Spending the day at Monmouth Park is a great way for families to spend time together, and it’s very affordable. While sports schedules and activities can make it hard to schedule, everyone who came really had a terrific time.”
Jim Pecci and his daughter Helena, Hailey O’Donnell, Madeline Normoyle, Niole Ventura take advantage of their great view.
Spending the day at Monmouth Park is a great way for families to spend time together, and it’s very affordable. Karen Fitzgerald pores over her program.
Kevin Normoyle and Nick Di Re check the odds on their favorites.
Sonia Jones, Kathy Koske, Jeanne DiBenedetto, Mimi Consolazio, and Ro Lakeman enjoy catching up with each other.
Nick Di Re, Dave Jones, stop to talk with Kevin and Jackie Normoyle.
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CILU HOSTS TALK ON MONMOUTH COUNTY POET PHILIP FRENEAU On November 14, at 7:30 p.m., in the Holmdel Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road, historian Stephen Gale will speak about eighteenth century poet Philip Freneau. Freneau was known not only for his poetry, but for his participation in the American Revolution and for his love of nature. Freneau Woods in Aberdeen is named for him as are other sites in Monmouth County. Freneau grew up in Monmouth County, and was buried in Matawan. This event is free, and is open to the public. For information on CILU and CILU events, please visit our website http://www.holmdelcilu.org/cal.htm.
NAVESINK BUSINESS GROUP TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AT TWO RIVER THEATER Showcasing the resources and local businesses in your backyard
The Navesink Business Group (NBG) will host an open house at Two River Theater in Red Bank on Tuesday, November 8 between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. Up to 50 local businesses will be present, light fare and wine will be served by Danny’s Grill and Wine Bar, and entertainment will be provided. Donations will be accepted to benefit the nonprofit Two River Theater Company. Shop Local is the theme of the NBG’s Open House and group members are excited to host an event for their neighbors in the Greater Red Bank Area. “Two River Theater and the forum of our event provides an ideal setting for meeting business contacts that you can trust and connect to on a personal level” says Rob Lowe, Founder of the group. Attendees can easily mingle with vendors, chat with new and old contacts, and be entertained in one of the area’s most beautiful state-of-the-art facilities. Entertainment will be provided by group hypnotist James Giunta who will offer a demonstration on various aspects of the Laws of Suggestibility. Mr. Giunta explains, “There has never been a better time to become interested in what Hypnosis and Hypnotism can do for you. Public interest and acceptance are at an all-time high, and there is much more access to qualified professionals than ever before. What you see on November 8 is sure to amaze, enlighten, and mystify!” Danny Murphy, owner of Danny’s Grill and Wine Bar, and co-chair of the event is excited to once again unite local businesses. Most recently behind the return of Riverfest and the planning of Red Bank’s Food & Wine Walk, he very much believes in the power of local collaboration. “Today business is all about networking. Through networking we get to know our business partners personally. There is nothing more important than establishing that personal connection,” states Murphy. For more information visit www.thenavesinkbusinessgroup.com or email navesinkbusinessgroup@google.com Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 4pm 732.739.8890 1338 Rt. 36 • Airport Plaza • Hazlet, NJ
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Martha Mary Guild Presents… Provided by Ann Marie Dayton
Light Up a Memory
Laugh For the Health of It
This caricature is of Sherri Waryasz, aka “Queen of Laughter” and St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild is going to enjoy a fun evening on Wednesday, November 9. Sherri actually is a certified Laughter Leader and the Vice President of Membership at Princeton Toastmasters, so she knows what she’s talking about when she uses titles like the one above. She promises that members will “leave with a smile – feeling empowered, energized and eager to take on their lives in a new and exciting way”. It is going to be an evening of playful laughter exercises that will portray how laughter benefits our minds, bodies and spirits. Amidst all the laughter, we will learn “simple practices of good hearted living which give powerful strategies for living a healthy, happy and peaceful life”. With so much stress out there, this promises to be a wonderful, relaxed evening for all. Before the laughter begins, we will meet in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m. for the rosary. Refreshments, a short business meeting and the “laughter fest” will follow in Madonna Hall. Come and have some fun!
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Colts Neck Reformed Church Begins Focused Food Drive for Thanksgiving
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“Light Up a Memory” has become a beautiful Christmas tradition at St. Mary’s Church, thanks to the support of an enthusiastic community. A special tree has been planted in front of the Church and its hundreds of lights will sparkle during the Christmas season. For a contribution of $10.00 per light, people are invited to sponsor a light in memory of someone deceased or in honor of a living person. All of the names will be inscribed in the Light Up a Memory book, which will be displayed in St. Mary’s Gathering Space. A lovely card of acknowledgement is provided with each $10.00 donation. There will be a tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 17, after the 5:00 Mass, with music provided by St. Mary’s Choir. Refreshments will be served in the Gathering Space after the ceremony. These “memories” will glow all during the Christmas season, until the feast of “Little Christmas” on January 6. The deadline to reserve a light is December 4, please call St. Mary’s at 732.780.2666 or Co-chairs Freda O’Doherty at 732.577.9541 and Molly Aiello at 732.946.7184. Everyone is welcome to participate in this heart-warming tribute to our loved ones.
od has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” (Acts 14:17 NIV) As we approach the tradition of Thanksgiving, we recognize that we have plenty for which to be thankful and, once again, join in a spirit of joyful giving with our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Open Door Food Pantry of Freehold. The church’s food collection begins on Sunday, October 30th and concludes on Sunday, November 20th. You can bring in any non-perishable food items during that time, and drop off your contributions in either the church narthex or Fellowship Hall collection boxes. Please note — we will be collecting frozen turkeys; however, due to minimal freezer space, please call ahead at 732.462.4555 before bringing in a frozen turkey, or plan to bring it on Sunday, November 20 for delivery that afternoon.
Christmas Concert at Colts Neck Reformed Church
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Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
hat better way to get in the Christmas spirit than by listening to beautiful Christmas music in the sanctuary of the Colts Neck Reformed Church? Bells, instruments and voices of our Celebration Ringers, Alleluia Jazz and Jubilation! choir will combine in an afternoon of Christmas music at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. Celebration Ringers is a 13-member high school handbell choir directed by Kay Brown; Alleluia Jazz is an instrumental group for high school age and older directed by Lyn Lewis; and Jubilation! is a vocal choir for junior and senior high school age youth directed by Jeff Brown and Maggie Tripold. These three ensembles will perform arrangements of familiar carols and Christmas songs, along with some original Christmas music by contemporary Christian composers. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this free concert which will be enjoyed by all ages! The Colts Neck Reformed Church is located at 72 County Road 537 West, ¼ mile west of the intersection of Routes 34 and 537. Please call Maggie Tripold at the church office at 732.462.4555, if you have any questions.
Colts Neck Troop 290 Happenings
n November 9, we will be doing a Flag Retirement Ceremony, so please plan to join us at the Bucks Mill Community Center at 7:30 p.m. The troop is in the midst of its annual wreath sale. The scouts have been going door-to-door on various streets in town, collecting orders for front door wreaths, tabletop wreaths, and even one to put over the mailbox! We’ve done some sales at the
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Post Office and at Perkins on the weekends in October, and will be at Frosty’s in early December. If you’d like to order a wreath, please send an email to Mr. Brad Daniels at braddaniels@optonline.net, and he will be glad to take your order. This year, we’ve also started selling popcorn along with the wreaths. The proceeds from the sales will allow us to upgrade and replace some of our camp-
ing equipment, and fund our trips to local campsites during the year, and our summer camp experience at Forestburg! Thanks to all who have supported us. Our Troop meetings occur on Wednesday evenings. We have a jam packed calendar of activities for this school year! If you are interested in joining our troop, please contact Joe Lelesi at jlelesi@aol.com for more information.
Colts Neck Moms Group Enjoyed Fall Festivities Moms and tots gather at Eastmont Orchards for apple picking fun on October 6, 2011.
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olts Neck Moms Group had a great turnout for both their apple picking and their hayride and pumpkin picking events in early October. The group will be planning numerous fun activities each month and welcome Moms with children from infants to Pre-Kindergarten age. The meeting room is kid-friendly with plenty of toys for toddlers and preschoolers. The group will meet every other Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon in “Paul’s Place” located in the Spiritual Center of St. Mary’s Church on the corner of Phalanx Road and Route 34. November activities include a private gym/art class at Freehold YMCA and Party Jungle on November 17. A private kiddie holiday party is planned for December 15 at Be Bop Parties in Tinton Falls. An adult private holiday party at Trump National in Colts Neck is planned for December 2. Please contact Kristen Ecklord for further details and to advise her if you are interested in attending any of these activities. She can be reached at 732.526.7073 or by email at ayns1974@yahoo.com.
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Job searching at
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he current economic climate has undoubtedly affected many and caused job loss for a shocking portion of our population Those affected may have had to turn to new careers, even though they were well-established in their fields. Others updated their resumes, sought out head-hunters and went on interviews. The library offers many tools to help with this search, both in-house and remotely, that patrons can use to their advantage by augmenting their marketable skills and increasing the scope of their job search. Here are some of the sources offered by the Monmouth County Library: Job and Career Accelerator This site combines everything needed for a successful job search into one easy-to-use online application. For those just entering the workforce, your personal preferences are taken into account before recommending a career through an obligatory occupation match questionnaire. Those who find themselves more established in their fields may search through over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings. Users are also offered free training courses and tutorials to enhance necessary interviewing and computer skills. The progress of a job search can also be conveniently organized and tracked all in one place. By using this site you will get invaluable tips and advice every step of the way. Career Transitions This site functions similarly to Job and Career Accelerator in that it provides users with the tools necessary to find and obtain jobs. This service is organized to provide resources that will help you find a new job by can creating professional resumes and cover
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letters. One can also easily discover and explore new careers through: taking career compatibility tests, browsing career paths, looking at the necessary education and scouting nearby schools, or by watching “a day in the life” videos to preview careers. With Career Transitions, you can substantially improve your odds in the job hunt. Other Library Resources The library offers a vast amount of career related resources. There are plenty of materials that may be checked out of the library, like books such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook, audiobooks about interviewing and career-related DVDs. The library website (under the Services & Collections tab, Career Center & Links) provides users with an in-depth annotation of job searching resources and services. The library’s Eastern branch in Shrewsbury has it’s own career center. It is stocked with job search computers and materials, hosts various seminars and information sessions and has it’s own career librarian. Job hunting can be a tedious and frustrating process. Without the proper guidance, connections and luck, finding that first job may seem impossible. Getting back into the job hunt and changing careers can be equally as difficult. Why not put your local library’s staff and resources to good use? Come into the library today and talk to a librarian for more information about these and other resources. Matthew Ragucci is the branch manager of the Colts Neck Library. He is all too aware of how frustrating and fruitless a job search can in a withering market. If called upon, he will do all within his power to put you on the path to a new job or career.
Colts Neck Library
1 Winthrop Drive • Colts Neck 732.431.5656 FOR YOUNG ADULTS: Painting Workshop Saturday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. Come join us as we learn a few basic painting techniques. Teens will learn how to paint a still life on canvas with acrylic paint. For teens 6th grade and up. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the reference desk. FOR KIDS: Baby Story Time Ages 10-23 months (with parent/caregiver) Mondays or Wednesdays 10:00 to 10:20 a.m. Toddler Story Time Ages 2-3 ½ years old (with parent/caregiver) Mondays 11:00-11:20 a.m. or Wednesdays 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Preschool Story Time Ages 3 ½ - 5 years old Mondays 2:15-2:45 p.m. or Wednesdays 11:00-11:30 a.m.
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4 Crawfords Corner Road • Holmdel 732.946.4118 TODDLER STORYTIME SERIES Thursdays - November 3 and 17 Bouncing Bunnies Ages 12 months to 23 months (with Parent/Caregiver) 9:45-10:05 a.m. Curious Cubs Ages 2-3 ½ (with Parent/Caregiver) 10:15-10:35 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Ages 3 1/2–5 years Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, and 282:00-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, November 3 and 1711:00-11:30 am or 2:00-2:30 p.m. SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Kindergarten through Grade 2 Call Holmdel Library for more information. SPECIAL PROGRAM Kindergarten through Grade 2 Monday, November 7- 4:15-5:00 p.m. Sewing with CraftyKatie. Children will learn some basic hand sewing skills. Registration begins November 1.
The Monmouth County Library System will be closed Thursday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day and Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Day.
HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL
HELD AT HISTORIC LONGSTREET FARM IN HOLMDEL
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onmouth County Park System held its annual Harvest Home Festival on September 25 at Historic Longstreet Farm, an1890s living history farm located in Holmdel Park. This old-fashioned country fair portrayed a time when neighbors used to gather and help one another complete their work, harvest their crops, and then take time to socialize with one another. Visitors had the opportunity to experience the fun of wagon rides, children’s games that were popular a century ago, even trying their hand at potato harvesting. Visiting the pigs, chickens, and horses was fascinating to the little ones. Demonstrations on beekeeping, the work of a blacksmith, plowing, and how cider was made were other favorites. Craft demonstrations included rug hooking, rug braiding, weaving and spinning, quilting, and much more. Ongoing entertainment included a Medicine Show, Flying Flea Circus, Jugtown Mountain Band, and a Magic Show. Children and adults tried to guess the weight of an enormous pumpkin or they could compete in a pie eating contest. There were also competitions in specific categories of fresh vegetables, canned fruits, canned vegetables, condiments, baked goods and needleworks. Visiting the pigs, chickens, and horses was fascinating to the little ones. Families and individuals had the opportunity to take a step back in time and experience a day where no video games, cell phones, Ipods, or text messaging took place. Those who attended this event seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the trip back to the 1890s. Historic Longstreet Farm is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Farmhouse is open to tour on weekends and holidays from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., except January and February. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com. COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 67
“A Night of David Ives” at Red Bank Catholic
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rom monkeys typing Hamlet to inventing a “universal language” - David Ives has become famous for writing comedic and satirical plays to entertain his audience. In “A Night of David Ives” the senior theater students at Red Bank Catholic High School Joe Caracappa, Sophia Lalli, Emily Nevins, Matthew O’Hare, Mark Regan, Jr., Ashley Williams along with Joe Cilento, Alexa Danback, Morgan McGoughran, and Gianna Melendez will perform some of his most famous scenes. These include “Words, Words, Words”, “Captive Audience”, “Lives of Saints”, “Mere Mortals”, “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread” and more! Emceed by the Juniors in the Theatre Department, the comedic wit and romantic humor of these short plays will both entertain and captivate audiences both young and old. The shows will take place on November 17 and 18 at 7:00 p.m., and November 19 at 8:00 p.m. in the Broad Street Auditorium located on 112 Broad Street in Red Bank, NJ. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. For ticket information, please call 732.747.1774.
Drop Off Gift-Filled Shoe Boxes For Operation Christmas Child At Colts Neck Community Church From November 14 -21
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ll across the United States, millions of people are adding one more special child to their Christmas shopping list as they search stores to fill shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child (OCC), the world’s largest Christmas project. The children who receive these simple gifts will not only receive treasures packed by caring people, but also a powerful message that they are loved and not forgotten. Operation Christmas Child encourages children, families, churches, and groups to fill empty shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and a personal note. OCC shoebox gifts transcend all barriers—language, cultural, geographical, and political—to give hurting children joy and hope. This year OCC plans to collect and deliver over 8 million personalized gift-filled shoe boxes to children in more than 90 countries suffering from natural disaster, war, terrorism, disease, famine and poverty.
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Find an empty shoebox. (You may wrap it—lid separately—but wrapping is not required.) Decide whether your gift will be for a boy or girl and choose an age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14 Fill your shoe box with a variety of gifts: school supplies, toys, hygiene items, clothes, hard candy, and a personal note to the child
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and family photo Enclose $7 or more in an envelope to help cover shipping and other project costs or make your payment online and track where your box is going! Complete instructions are available on the Samaritan’s Purse website at www.samaritanspurse. org.
You can also check out the Colts Neck Community Church website at www. ourcncc.net for more information on drop-off dates and times. Colts Neck Community Church is located at 25 Merchants Way in Colts Neck.
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SJV Lacrosse Teams Walks for the Fight Against Breast Cancer
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aint John Vianney High School’s girls lacrosse team participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, on Sunday, October 16 in Point Pleasant. The team walked in honor Patricia Philburn. Patricia is the aunt of head coach Ms. Angela Fuoco. Ms. Fuoco said, “We walked in honor of my aunt, who BEAT breast cancer. It was a special day!” The walk had over 17,000 participants and raised over $1.1 million.
Saving Money on Organic Produce Through Food Co-ops
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any people nowadays do not know where their food comes from or presume it all comes from far away in the winter, but we can still enjoy regional organic produce that was harvested in the fall and carefully stored. This food costs less than organic food from far away at fancy retail and chain stores which pay dividends to stockholders. Buying from nearby farmers means less money is spent transporting the food, and buying directly from growers saves money since nothing is paid to middlemen. Purple Dragon Co-op, based in Glen Ridge, NJ, buys fruits and vegetables from small, regional growers and distributes them to over 1000 member families in New York and New Jersey. Purple Dragon was started in 1987 by singer-songwriter Janit London as a way to access high quality organic produce for a small group of young mothers and their families. During the past 21 years, the co-op, which organizes neighborhood groups in towns all over New Jersey and New York, grew to over seventy groups of families. Purple Dragon invites anyone interested to call or email for information about joining a neighborhood “pod.” Every other week, group members get a market variety basket of organic fruits and vegetables from small regional farms and other sources at prices close to wholesale; the boxes often include a more interesting variety of produce than one can find in other area markets. Information is available at www.PurpleDragon.com. Many people concerned with their own health and preserving a healthy environment choose to buy organically and ecologically grown foods as they are raised by methods that preserve our environment and maximize nutrient content. Saving farms in our region also limits sprawl and its concomitant pollution. Neighborhood groups meet in Allendale, Atlantic Highlands, Basking Ridge, Belle Mead, Bergenfield, Berkeley Heights, Boonton, Bridgewater,
Chatham, Cranford, Edison, Fair Haven, Flemington, Glen Ridge, Glen Rock, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kenilworth, Kinnelon, Leonia, Little Silver, Long Valley, Madison, Maplewood, Matawan, Millburn, Montclair, Morris Plains, Morristown, Neptune, Newark, Pompton Plains, Randolph, Raritan, Ridgewood, River Vale, Rutherford, Scotch Plains, Somerville, South Orange, Sparta, Springfield, Spring Lake Heights, Succasunna, Summit, Teaneck, Toms River, Wanamassa, Washington Twp., Wayne, Westfield and Whippany. There are also locations in Rockland and Westchester counties and on Staten Island. Neighborhood groups can be formed wherever there are interested families. The host household earns a $40 discount each delivery. Members receive discounts for friends who join. Each member receives a seasonal assortment of fresh, organically or ecologically grown fruits and vegetables, approximately 20-30 pounds, from local sources whenever possible, every other week. “Shares” cost $49 per delivery. There are no membership fees. The order size is suitable for families with at least two adults, and for families with children. Call the Purple Dragon office at 973.429.0391 for a free information packet or email janit@ purpledragon.com.
Colts Neck HS Freshmen Complete Long Beach Island Triathlon
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olts Neck residents Brieanna Rothrock and Julianna Heck completed the Long Beach Island Triathlon on September 18th. Both girls attend Colts Neck High School. Brieanna and Julianna decided over the summer to attempt to finish their first sprint triathlon together while attending the Belmar-Wall Junior Lifeguard Program. They are also members of the Atlantic Club Swim Team. The Triathlon consisted of a quarter mile open water swim, 10 mile bike and 5K run. Both girls trained for several months and completed each of the three stages together. They finished the race and finished second in their age group. Brieanna has completed a second triathlon since the race, lowering her time. The two of them want to participate in future races in the spring. The two said “It was fun and we were glad that we were able to accomplish this goal together as friends.”
CNHS Concert Band News
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ith the leaves turning color and the weather getting colder, holiday music is just the way to get into the seasonal spirit. Come listen to the talented students of the Colts Neck High concert band on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Admission to the concert is free, but donations are welcome to help offset the cost of the band’s annual trip to perform for professional music adjudicators and compete against other high school bands. Refreshments will be sold before the concerts and during intermission. Upcoming CNHS Band concert dates are:
Cabaret Nights, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., November 22, February 8 and April 25 Cabaret nights feature students, teaching staff, and administration who sing, dance, or play an instrument individually or in a band or sometimes as part of a percussion ensemble, and who enjoy performing for others. Typically, two students introduce the different acts throughout the evening. Admission to cabaret nights is $5.00/person and, as with the concerts, refreshments will be sold. All events take place in the CNHS auditorium. Spring Band Concert, May 10 at 7:00 p.m., will feature CNHS concert and jazz bands.
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Meet Tom Basilo
Seton Hall University’s Father of Entrepreneurship By Kaitlin Severini
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or the last eight years, the entrepreneurial studies graduate program at Seton Hall University (SHU) has become one of the school’s fastest growing—and most popular— programs. While many have had a hand in its development, there is no doubt that Tom Basilo, Office Managing Partner of WithumSmith+Brown in Morristown and CEO of WithumSmith+Brown Global Assurance, has been an integral part of both its creation and advancement. It all started in 2003 when Basilo, who at the time was working at Ernst & Young, attended an SHU alumni event and happened to strike up a conversation with then Dean of Stillman, Karen Boroff. “Our meeting was purely by chance,” Basilo said. “[Boroff] mentioned they were pursing the opening of an entrepreneurial studies program. I immediately offered my services.” Several months after the event, Basilo and Boroff, along with Vito DiGiovanni from Fleetwash, Inc. and Steve Waldis from Synchronoss (entrepreneurs, friends of Basilo’s and SHU alums) and newly hired director Susan Scherreik, brainstormed and developed an outline for the program. “Our goal from the start was to create practical courses that reflected real-life entrepreneurism in New Jersey,” Basilo said. “I wanted the students to understand that creating a one million–dollar business was a huge achievement. Most of the books I examined in creating the course focused on the creators of Dell and IBM. I wanted smaller visions and to have them focus on filling a societal need.” By the fall of 2004, Basilo was teaching his first graduate-level class, an intro to entrepreneurship; the class reached capacity in its first semester. Basilo’s combination of engrossing discussions, guest speakers with real-world entrepreneurial experience and a teaching approach that isn’t by the book has made the class a favorite, and between 25 and 30 students enroll every semester. “My class is fun,” Basilo said, “and loose. I do not think entrepreneurship is a booklearning experience totally. There are no tests.” There may not be any tests, but Basilo has three requirements in his class: interview an entrepreneur, write a business plan with an original idea (a group project) and simply enough, show up. The third requirement almost seems unnecessary, given the popular-
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Basilo Family celebrating Hall of Fame induction, September 22, 2010. Left to right: Jennifer Dauble (daughter), Matt Basilo (son), Pat Basilo (wife), Tom Basilo, Christopher Basilo (son), Jennifer Basilo (daughter-in-law).
ity of the class: Although most of the students work full- or part-time, attendance in Basilo’s class is “always at least 85 percent.” Each semester, Basilo brings in guest lecturers, including entrepreneurs, attorneys, accountants, venture capitalists, angel investors and marketing people. “The entrepreneurs are always fascinating and they are extremely honest about the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur,” Basilo said. “I find new people every semester to keep things fresh. The [lecturers] love it and so do the students.” Despite his busy schedule, Basilo also makes it a point to meet with each of his students one-on-one during the semester to “learn about their goals and aspirations.” “It has been very enlightening, and the students really appreciate that I will take the time,” Basilo said. “And it makes the classes a bit more intimate since I know something about them.” Basilo also keeps in touch with many of his former students and has seen a few of them follow through with their business models and actually open a business. “Students stop by all the time to see how things are going,” Basilo said. “I have provided advice and contacts to several of them to nurture their plans.” Basilo’s contributions to SHU, and Stillman in particular, have not gone unnoticed. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Advisors to the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and he has received a number of awards from SHU.
In 2008, he was given the school’s “Many Are One” Service Award, which celebrates alumni who have “positively influenced our world,” and in 2010, he was inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fall (along with Scherreik and Boroff). Also in 2010, he was named the Stillman School’s Graduate Professor of the Year and Outstanding Adjunct Professor. “Anytime you are honored and recognized, it is very special,” Basilo said. “When I pictured my life as a 20-year-old college student attending Seton Hall, I would never have pictured this. It has been a great life.” Basilo hopes to continue to grow the entrepreneurial program at SHU and eventually help to support entrepreneurial ventures created by the program’s students. He and his colleagues also hope to make the program a concentration (or major); currently, entrepreneurial studies is a certificate program. “We want to be the number one entrepreneurial program in New Jersey,” Basilo said. “We have come such a long way in relatively short time.” Basilo resides in Tenafly, New Jersey, with his wife, Pat. When he’s not working or teaching, he spends time with his three grown children and two grandchildren, ages three and two months. He is an avid reader (and Nook owner), sports fan and occasional golfer. For more information on SHU’s Stillman School of Business and the entrepreneurial studies program, please visit www.shu.edu/ academics/business.
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Colts Neck Kitchen Tour & More
Went Beyond Expectations BY SUSAN MURPHY
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utumn in Colts Neck resembles an artist’s painting with the brilliant colors of the season being captured in the falling leaves, the porches dotted with large orange pumpkins, and the pots of full bodied Mums in a variety of hues. It is an incredibly beautiful sight. Within the homes that showcase the impeccably kept grounds are equally impressive kitchens. Colts Neck PTO and eleven homeowners worked together to present the Colts Neck Kitchen Tour
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and More on October 14, which allowed ticket holders to tour designated areas of their homes. Co-chair Patti Riddle noted that the proceeds from 578 tickets will benefit children of the Colts Neck schools. The funds will be used for mini grants, art appreciation and special assemblies. “The generosity of the homeowners who allowed us into their homes went above and beyond and we are so grateful. We had an outstanding committee who worked very hard and in less than 6 months eleven core people and the volunteers who helped at each home put this together. The raffles at each home were a new idea and a big success. All items were donated and we raised quite a bit of revenue with them,” said Patti. Having a diverse selection of homes that included a ranch, a his-
torical home, renovated homes that were extended from their original footprint, and new homes was part of their success. The PTO held a similar house tour five ago. PTO President Kim Largey welcomed and thanked everyone for their support in a letter within the tour booklet. The 2011 Kitchen Tour Committee included Stephanie Bartner, Program Layout and Design; Debbie Boag, Deanna Martin, and Jean Ratushny, Sponsorship and Advertising; Jen Buckwald, Flyers; Jeanne Heck and Patti Riddle, Co-chairs; Peggy Ierardi, Marketing; Eve Moldaver, House Attendants; Pam Molloy, Director of Fundraising; Jackie Currie Taylor, Home Liason; and Jill Whalen, Ticket Sales. Florists donated beautiful floral arrangements and designers chose table settings for the raffles that took place at each home. One home offered Cuisinart and Waring Pro products for the raffle. Culinary offerings were as unique as the homes in which they were served. Each home was sponsored by a local business and a description of the homes and their owners were included in the tour booklet. The descriptions of the homes in the Tour Booklet were written by PTO member Jackie Currie Taylor.
“The generosity of the homeowners who allowed us into their homes went above and beyond and we are so grateful.� - PATTI RIDDLE
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MONMOUTH COUNTY ASSOCIATES COMMITTEE Hosts Second Wine Tasting Event
BY SUSAN MURPHY
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onmouth County Associates Committee held their second annual Wine Tasting event on October 19 at The Lakeside Manor in Hazlet. Over 200 members enjoyed fine wines, great food, and dancing. Co-chairs Helen Giannone, Karen Buonomo, and Starr Koplow noted that the beautiful gift baskets that were raffled off were donated by members of the Associates Committee. This event was a great opportunity for networking, however, everyone kept in mind that the main reason for this fundraiser was to acknowledge and support the Ashley Lauren Foundation, whose mission is to provide hope and help to New Jersey children and their families when facing pediatric cancer. Board President of the Ashley Lauren Foundation Diane Lehman and Board Vice President Victoria Ali attended the event and expressed their thanks to the Monmouth County Associates Committee members for their generosity. “The Foundation is very grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness of the Ashley Lauren Foundation and truly appreciates being chosen as the beneficiary of tonight’s event. Thank you for your support and for making a difference so we can continue to bring Hope and Help to families in New Jersey who have experienced pediatric cancer.” Marybeth Tortoriello, Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) Chair person of the Associates Committee, as well as the CEO/Team Leader of Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth, noted that in excess of $9,000 was raised and donated to the Ashley Lauren Foundation. MCAR Associates Committee member Fern Pagano, who was impressed with the mission of the Ashley Lauren Foundation after attending one of their events, requested that they be the recipient of funds raised at the second annual Wine Tasting. Ms. Giannone said that everyone involved in the planning of this event worked as a team to ensure its success. She shared her gratitude for Demetri Rexinis, owner of The Lakeside Manor, who worked closely with her on every detail of the evening. Ms. Giannone and her co-chairs thanked Constellation Wines for donating all of the fine wines available to guests; as well as a special thank you to Attorney George Cretella for donating the beautiful flowers. Sponsors who participated in this event included Wells Fargo Bank, MetLife, Red Key Title Agency, ServPro of Freehold, Law Services of Andy Newman, and Viewbytest.com. MCAR President Glenn Mills and MCAR Executive Vice President Donald T. Willis also attended the fundraiser. Members of the Monmouth County Associates Committee gave more than a monetary donation to the Ashley Lauren Foundation – they also gave a piece of their heart.
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Bystander Liability
Where It Can Hurt To Look
By Anthony V. Locascio, ESQ and Louis F. Locascio, J.S.C., Ret.
SON: Prior to 30 years ago, you could not recover for any emotional distress you suffered as a result of observing a family member seriously injured or killed. However in 1980, the New Jersey Supreme Court adopted the doctrine of “bystander liability” which permits you to recover money damages for emotional injuries which result from witnessing the wrongful death or serious injury of someone with whom you have “a close, substantial, and enduring relationship.” In that case a mother helplessly watched her 7-year-old son suffer for four hours before he died, while police tried unsuccessfully, to rescue him from being trapped between the wall and an elevator outer door. Although the mother herself was not injured, she was allowed to recover because, as the Court observed, “no loss is greater than the lose of a loved one, and no tragedy is more wrenching than the helpless apprehension of the death or serious injury of one whose very existence is a precious treasure.” However, in order for a bystander to recover for emotional injuries, he or she must satisfy four prongs: 1) the death or serious injury of another must be caused by the negligence of another, 2) a marital or intimate, familial relationship must exist between the plaintiff suing and the person injured or killed, 3) the plaintiff must observe the death or injury at the scene of the accident, and 4) as a result, the plaintiff must have sustained an emotional injury. Dad, didn’t you, as a Superior Court Judge, decide a case in which you extended one of these prongs? JUDGE: Yes, prong #3, observation. Before I retired, I had a case where a mother developed chronic post traumatic stress disorder, depression, and suffered flashbacks and nightmares as a result of watching her house burn down while her 5 year old daughter was inside. Although she did not actually “observe” her daughter burning to death, I ruled that she could still recover for this tragic accident because she was “sensorially aware” of
this as it was happening. I felt that denying the mother the right to recover for the emotional distress resulting from watching the fire consume her little girl, simply because the mother did not actually see her daughter ablaze, “defies reason and common sense.” SON: And, since you retired, didn’t you, as a mediator, handle a case which involved another extension of this bystander liability law? JUDGE: Yes, prong #2, the marital, intimate or familial relationship between the person claiming to have suffered emotional distress and the person who died. Since the New Jersey Supreme Court decision allowing a mother to recover for emotional distress she sustained as a result of having to watch her son die, the Court has extended this law beyond the family so as to allow a fiancé to similarly recover when having to watch her future husband die as a result of an accident. In that case, the parties had been engaged for almost 2 1/2 years before the accident, had set a date for the wedding, had taken out life insurance policies naming each other as beneficiaries, lived together, had a joint checking account out of which they paid bills, bought a car together, and he had introduced her in public as his wife. Therefore, because the Court found that their relationship was “ an intimate familial relationship that is stable, enduring, substantial, and mutually supportive... and provides a deep and pervasive emotional security;” and recognizing “the widespread reality and acceptance of unmarried cohabitation”, the Court ruled that the fiancé’s emotional trauma was not “ remote and unexpected”, and therefore recoverable. SON: So Dad, in just over 30 years, New Jersey courts has not only adopted but has twice expanded the doctrine of bystander liability. Any thoughts about the future of this concept? JUDGE: Yes, I think, based upon the facts of particular cases, this doctrine will continue to evolve to keep in tune with continually changing societal interests so as to include additional claims. This is because, as societal concepts change, our Su-
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preme Court, in order to “achieve substantial justice”, often finds it necessary to adjust the “rights and duties of parties.” If you have a general legal question you would like discussed, please type or print clearly and send your question to magazine@
mycommunitypubications.com. The names of persons submitting questions, and the specific subject matter shall be kept strictly confidential. This article is meant for informational purposes only, and is not legal advice. No representations or warranties are made with regard to the accuracy or content of this information. Always contact an attorney before taking any legal action. ANTHONY V. LOCASCIO is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as Civil Trial Attorney and is an attorney with the firm of GOLD, ALBANESE &, BARLETTI with offices in Red Bank 732.936.9901, Morristown, New York, and Boston, Massachusetts. LOUIS F. LOCASCIO, J.S.C., Ret. is retired from serving 17 years as a Superior Court Judge in Monmouth County where he sat in all divisions: Civil, Criminal and Family. He is currently working as “of counsel” with his son on all matters.
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The Caring Canvas “Changing the World One Stroke at a Time” BY KAITLIN SEVERINI “Students of The Caring Canvas celebrated with Owner of Art629 Gallery Pat Schiavino, Laura Brunetti and Mayor Ed Johnson”
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n November 5 at the Asbury Park train station, the Caring Canvas, a premier traveling art gallery that combines fine art with philanthropy, will hold its latest creative unveiling. Cuban Artist Josignacio’s work entitled “Triptic Tree of Life” is a threepart painting that will be dedicated to the children of the town during a ceremony beginning at 2 pm. The dedication ceremony is just one of the Caring Canvas’s charitable events. The organization is the brainchild of its founder, Laura Brunetti—local artist, philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of L’Estrella Studio in Colts Neck—who first brought her art to a nursing home and inspired its residents to create their own paintings. This experience showed Brunetti the healing power of art, and she knew she had to take this creative humanitarianism to the next level. Brunetti’s main events are art shows organized in local spaces, from vacant storefronts in Long Branch’s Pier Village to properties in Asbury Park. They feature contemporary artists from around the country and profits made from the art sales go directly to charitable organizations such as Prevention First, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing teen alcohol and other drug use, and the March of Dimes, among many others. “We give artists an opportunity to market themselves while benefiting charitable organizations with a donation from the art sales,” Brunetti said. Once Brunetti has the art for a particular show, she works hard to transform the raw spaces into tastefully decorated and welcoming galleries, complete with vintage table cloths and fabrics, statues and furniture from her personal collection, and flowers. During the event, music (whether recorded or live) is always playing. “It’s balanced and inviting,” Susan Belfer, communications and public relations director for the Caring Canvas, said. “Laura decorates [the spaces] beautifully. They are warm and have that ‘Laura touch.’” The events are open to the public and art lovers of all ages, but collectors such as financiers, socialites, politicos, corporate executives, real-estate moguls and celebrities frequent Brunetti’s events (there have been half a dozen so far) and thus the shows garner media attention, drawing together the community for a good cause. “[The events] inspire others to give,”
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Belfer said. “It helps them to recognize that people need help. We’ve seen that the shows have a pay-it-forward type of message.” Along with Belfer, Brunetti’s Caring Canvas team also includes music director Alessandro Calemme and his assistant, guitarist and co-producer Frank Lengo; Rodger “Crazy Wolf,” a Native American artist and actor who works with kids at the events; the “Grandfather of the Caring Canvas,” a senior artist from Oceanport who wishes to remain nameless; and a host of resident artists who volunteer their time. “We cover all ages of people we recruit to join forces with the Caring Canvas,” Belfer said. In addition to the art shows, Caring Canvas members also visit local hospitals and organize summer camps and events for at-risk youth. Brunetti and her team act as mentors and show patients and children how to paint. One recent event took place at a charter school in Newark for 100 autistic children, kindergardeners through fourth-graders. “We had a whole day of art, singing and games,” Belfer said. “These kids who don’t usually open up were singing and laughing. They inspired us as much as we inspired them. It was a memorable experience for everyone.” At the school, Caring Canvas members and the children created a painting of handprints—the children’s, teachers’ and Caring Canvas volunteers’—on a large canvas. The positive experience was indeed paid forward: The painting, entitled “Happy Hands” was sold through the Asbury Park mayor’s Ball Foundation, which provides scholarships for children in the town’s school system. On her own time, Brunetti volunteers with Monmouth Cares, sharing her knowledge of art and Feng Shui with at-risk youth in a camp setting. She also volunteers with Alzheimer’s patients at the Jersey Shore Genesis Center, in Eatontown. Brunetti has also donated her art to The Center in Asbury, which serves people living with HIV/AIDS and provides homeless individuals with homes. Join Brunetti and the Caring Canvas on November 5 at the Asbury Park train station for the dedication to the children of the town and learn more about the Caring Canvas. For additional information about Brunetti and the Caring Canvas, please visit www.lestrellastudio.com or find the Caring Canvas on Facebook.
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Calling All Lions! The Colts Neck Lions met in October at the Fireside Bar and Grill in Marlboro on the first Wednesday of the month, as always. The meeting was highlighted by observing the group’s motto, “We Serve”. Cash donations were given to the following worthy organizations: 16-B Katzenbach For The Deaf Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley Association of Blind Athletes of NJ Lions Eye Research Foundation of NJ Amden Eye Center Inc Blind Citizens of NJ Canine Hearing Companions Inc NJ Camp for Blind Children Deborah Hospital Foundation NJ Foundation for the Blind Housing & United Services of Atlantic NJ Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center Highlands Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Juvenile Diabetes Foundation St. Josephs School for the Blind If you would like to join the wonderful men and women of the Colts Neck Lions Club, please call Sil Lutkewitte at 732.946.4859 or Martha Leonhardt at 732.946.8495 for more details.
Colts Neck Senior Happenings Provided by Gene Grubb
The seniors traveled to Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, VA in late September. The seniors October monthly meeting was held on October 5 at the Conover Road Primary School. Lunch was followed by a lecture and discussion by Dr. Joel Ross, President of Memory Enhancement Centers. The seniors also traveled to Doolans Supper Club in Spring Lake to attend the “San Gennaro Festival” with a celebration of the great food and music of Italy.
Holmdel Resident Meets Presidential Candidate A
lexander Marchak, of Holmdel, graduated from Ranney School last June and is in attendance at George Washington University in Washington D.C., in the Politics And Values Program, pursuing his career. He is a school representative of The Young Americans Foundation. As a scholarship recipient, he was invited to attend The 2011 Values Voter Summit in Washington D.C., where all the republican candidates for the 2012 Presidential Election attended. At the Values Voter Summit, he posed with Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich and his wife. Before he graduated in June, he took six Advanced Placement courses and ten honors classes. He has also shown a passion for history and possesses a keen interest in civics and government, previously leading a volunteer post in the office of State Senator Joseph Kyrillos.
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November Events Monthly Meeting will be held on November 2 at the Conover Road Primary School from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Card Parties will be held on November 17 and 24 at the Colts Neck Library from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Computer classes will continue on Tuesday, November 8, 15, 22 and 29 at the Cedar Drive School from 2:00-3:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for seniors to learn state-of-the-art computing skills. Afternoon at the Movies will be shown on Wednesday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library. The afternoon movies are open to all members of the community. The seniors will travel to New York to attend the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Please contact John Walsh at 732.946.0591 for club information and membership forms.
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