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By MATTHEW R. LINDEROTH Correspondent On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated. Inspired by environmentalist Denis Hayes, the holiday is now celebrated worldwide. Keeping with the tradition started in 1970, here are some simple steps we can all follow to keep our waterways clean all year. As residents of the Bayshore area, we are always near some type of waterway. Whether you live in a town that neighbors the Raritan Bay, the Navesink or Shrewsbury rivers or you are more inland and your nearest connection to a waterway is a small stream, the quality of that water is dependent upon you. One of the largest sources for pollution in our bay, our rivers and our streams is from what the Environmental Protection Agency classifies as nonpoint source pollution. This is the excessive use of pesticides used on your lawn or spilled motor oil that is not cleaned up properly, which eventually makes its way to a waterway and causes severe problems from fish kills to swimming bans. The EPA has outlined some common sense steps each of us can take to prevent our waterways from becoming polluted. • Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and debris out of street gutters and storm drains. • Apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly and according to directions. • Dispose of used oil, antifreeze, paints and other household chemicals properly. • Clean up spilled brake fluid, oil, grease and antifreeze. Do not hose them into the street where they can eventually reach local streams and lakes. • Control soil erosion on your property

Seagulls use some abandoned pier supports as a resting spot on the Raritan Bay. The Verrazano Bridge can be seen in the distance.–Matthew R. Linderoth by planting ground cover and stabilizing erosion-prone areas. • Have your septic system inspected and pumped, at a minimum every three to five years, so that it operates properly. • Purchase household detergents and cleaners that are low in phosphorous to reduce the amount of nutrients discharged into our waterways. These are simple tips that require very little effort, but will do wonders for our waterways. Still want to do more?

• Connect a rain barrel to your homes downspout. This will reduce your homes runoff and the captured water can be used to water your lawn or garden, saving you money. • Aerate your lawn. This will remove any dead organics and promote stronger lawn growth resulting in a reduced need for fertilizers. • When mowing, do not use a bag. Leave the grass clippings behind. As they decompose, they will naturally fertilize your lawn.

Ireland’s former president to speak at Monmouth By MATTHEW R. LINDEROTH Correspondent WEST LONG BRANCH BOROUGH – During the week of April 4, Monmouth University will host its 10th annual Global Understand Convention. This year’s keynote speaker will be Ireland’s first female president and former United Nations high commissioner of human rights, Mary Robinson. She will speak on April 5 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., at the Wilson Hall Auditorium. She will address the effects of the global recession on countries around the world, the state of human rights, and the poor and disempowered who are often marginalized during difficult economic times. Robinson has been recognized for her work as president of the ethical globalization initiative with a 2009 United States

Mary Robinson Presidential Medal of Freedom, and now resides in her native Ireland where she leads the Mary Robinson Foundation for Climate

Justice (MRFCJ), which works to secure justice for victims of climate change. Monmouth University holds a convention on global understanding each year in the hope bringing awareness and understanding to issues facing other countries as explained by those who have experienced and dealt with them firsthand. In the past, speakers have included Dr. James Morgan, founder of Lamp for Haiti, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former first lady of the Republic of Ghana and Dr. Svetlana Broz, granddaughter of former Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito and founder of Gardens of the Righteous Worldwide. Robinson’s lecture is free and open to the public, however RSVP is requested. To RSVP for further information, visit www.monmouth.edu/institute_global_understanding or call 732-923-4666.

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and one part-time trainer. The staffed hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday through Thursday 4-8 p.m., Fridays 4-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Members also have access to all 14,000 Snap Fitness locations 365 days a year. New members also can receive a free session with a personal trainer, Hirsch said. “Our environment is fast and affordable and clean,” Hirsch said. Snap Fitness in Aberdeen also offers all their members savings at other local retailers, which is known as the member advantage program. They also offer everyone free seven-day access before they decide to sign up. “Snap Fitness gives you the ability to work out on your schedule and gives you more personal attention,” Hirsch said. “We will teach all our members how to get results.”

Matawan accepting nominations for Memorial Day parade grand marshall MATAWAN BOROUGH — The borough of Matawan will be holding its annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 29. This year, the borough is inviting the town’s residents to participate in the selection of the parade’s Grand Marshall. Nominations are now being accepted for consideration by the Matawan Recreation Commission. Candidates need to be veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and residents of Matawan.

If you would like to nominate an individual for this honor, please submit the person’s name and address, military resume and contact information to recreation@matawanborough.com or to Joe Altomonte, Recreation Director, Borough of Matawan, 201 Broad Street, Matawan, NJ 07747. For more information, contact Altomonte at 732-566-3898 ext. 130.

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MTC Photography: Within the lens of a detective By ROSA DAVIS Correspondent ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — Inside every person, in one place or the other, burn our passions, our dreams, the stuff our lives should be made of. From the modest yearnings of normal people spawn intrepid metamorphoses that others only wish they could find tangible. For these people who have the guts and talent to make their passions a reality, they undoubtedly have found within themselves certain indelible qualities that they could not live without, powerful but latent traits that once uncovered from the attics of their hearts gripped them in a way nothing else could. In this case, keep in mind that the next time someone takes your picture, it could be Manny T. Carabel, founder of MTC Photography. A police officer since 1993, and a detective in Aberdeen since 2001, Carabel’s keen, detailed eye for crime shines through in his crossover ability to genuinely capture the most precious moments of our lives, as he has used the mechanics and discipline from his successful career in law enforcement as the building blocks for a new business founded upon a passion for photography he has had since childhood. Carabel explained there are two things he focuses on most, meticulous attention to detail, and getting to know the people he takes pictures of. Be it a wedding, bar mitzvah, or even the moment you propose to your loved one in the middle of Central

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Park, Carabel discreetly captures your finest moments both through skill with the camera and understanding the people he photographs. Perhaps it was the intimacy brought on by a fascination with taking family photos with his Vivitar 110 film camera as a youngster that made Carabel pay attention to his clients on a personal level. Maybe it was the Navy, as he captured riveting landscapes and met with diverse people all across the world. Perhaps it is his detective work that inspires close interpersonal relations as he runs his fine-toothed comb across the events and people he researches while he helps keep us safe. Whatever the original impetus may have been, Carabel takes pride in a personal connection with his clients. “I think what best describes us being unique in comparison to others is that we get to know our clients on a personal level,” Carabel said. It is this personal connection that Carabel feels has accounted most for his success as a photographer as it has enabled him to use his understanding of each person to capture the elements of a scene that hold the essence of the people in the moment, hence the acronym of his business MTC, “Moments to Capture.” As the nature of his police work is inherently hazardous, his enthusiasm for fighting crime has helped shape the emergence of his much less dangerous professional photography entrepreneurship. Trained in Digital Forensic Photography at the University of Tennessee and in Professional Digital Photography at the New York Institute of Photography, Carabel has also studied Wedding and Portrait Photography and lighting techniques and is a member of the WPPI and the DWF (Wedding Portrait and Professional Photographers International and the Digital Wedding Forum). Among MTC’s most notable clients are Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea (NABF Featherweight Champion), A.Lewins (Red Bank resident and up-and-coming recording artist), Kim Granatell (“Real Housewives of NJ”), Tom Murro (founder of CelebrityMagnet.com) and Donnella Tilery (founder of New Jersey Fashion Week). While not clients, MTC’s reach has extended as far as photographing presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, including Air Force

One arrivals and departures. Founded in 2008, MTC Photography has been bringing in clients by giving them what they ask for, great pictures that reflect who they are and how they want to remember their lives. Captured in a moment’s imprint by the detailed eye of a detective, your photo will be captured within the lens of a professional who understands who you are and what you are looking for. While so many of us procrastinate and wait for tomorrow to fully delve into the things that truly make us happy, it is with great appreciation that MTC Photography’s clients thank Carabel for taking the plunge in 2008 and bringing to them the venerable fruit of his photographic passions. For more information about Carabel or MTC Photography, contact him at 732-450-0119 and visit his website www. A sample image from a MTC Photography wedmcarabelphotography.com. ding shoot.–Courtesy MTC Photography

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cent project has been on the Asbury Park waterfront where the popular hangout, Langosta Lounge, has decided to seek the G-CREW’s expertise in energy efficiency. Dzurina is not only an energy guru, but he has been an ordained elder of the Presbyterian Church of the U.S. for the last 20 years, and has a heart for seeing how natural energy be captured and put to good use. Dzurina’s faith has led him to make some unusual business decisions, for example, opening a training academy to increase the number of solar contractors in the area. One may think that he is essentially training his future competitors, but Dzurina isn’t concerned about that. “When you’re the best at what you do, people want to go to you,” Dzurina said. The G-CREW Technical Academy is an approved training provider for the N.J. electrical contractor board through the Division of Consumer Affairs, which allows G-Tech students to earn CEUs and earn credits towards becoming NABCEP Certified PV installers after attending just five training seminars. The service that the G-CREW offers is unique, both in terms of their energy training academy as well as the in-depth approach taken to solar installation and energy use reduction. After talking with Dzurina, I learned a great deal about New Jersey’s renewable energy program as well as electrical engineering, and I look forward to my first course on Solar PV systems. For more information about G-CREW Tech, visit www.gcrewtech.com. For more information on G-CREW, visit www.gcrewllc.com.

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A night of charity in Keansburg By KIEFFER ALLARD Correspondent

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KEANSBURG BOROUGH — On March 8, the Bayshore community came together at the Bayshore Senior Center to donate and help raise money for the nonprofit organization. The center plays a vital role in providing for the elderly community by helping with everything from free transportation, delicious meals for the elderly, live entertainment, health care and most importantly a great place for the elderly to socialize. The event was put together by the owners of Community Publications, Cliff Moore and Vin Gopal, with assistance from Victor Scudiery, chairman of the center’s board and John McCarthy, vice chairman of the board. The fundraiser featured great food, fun company and Bayshore Senior Center board chairman Victor even prizes for just a dona- Scudiery (Left) poses with Kieffer Allard at the tion cost of $25. So far this fundraiser for the center, located in Keansburg, year, over $3,500 has been held on March 8.—Shirley StClair

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In 1978 Victor V. Scudiery was commissioned to produce a perfect Easter gift. Today this Commemorative Album and the Papal Review is available in limited quantities. Pope John Paul II is on his way to sainthood. It has been announced that Pope John Paul II will be beatiďŹ ed on May 1, 2011. This puts him just one step away from canonization as a saint. In 1978 the election of a Polish Pope came as a surprise to the entire world. It meant a break with tradition and the begnning of a new era in Rome. Not only has Cardinal Karol Wojtya become the ďŹ rst non-Italian Pope in 455 years, but also the youngest elected Pontiff in 132 years.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Art Society of Monmouth County announces the winners of its 2011 Merit Award art competition for Monmouth County high school seniors: First Place: Victor Cortes of Freehold High School, for a portrait; Second Place: Robert Pattison of Matawan Regional High School, for a knight sculpture made from playing cards (pictured); Third Place: Michael Baron of Old Bridge High School for a cray-pas rendering of a city; and Honorable Mention awards to two additional high school seniors, Eva Marie Fitzsimmons and Erica Kawas. Annually, the Art Society holds a juried Merit Award Show to recognize high school seniors of outstanding ability. This competition is open to all Monmouth County

high school seniors intending to pursue art education after high school graduation. Next year’s senior class of Monmouth County high school art students should mark their calendars now to contact Lucille Dellert at 732-229-3377 in early January, 2012, for application forms for the 2012 Merit Award competition.

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Calendar Event Listing cont. Saturday, April 9

TINTON FALLS 41st Monmouth Festival of Arts Monmouth Reform Temple 12:00pm – 8:30pm Hance Avenue; Contact: 732-747-8278 Tickets: $8 adults, $5 senior citizens and students Monmouth Festival of Arts is arguably the most popular and professional juried art show in the area supporting artists as well as art education. (April 9 – April 13)

gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants Saturday, April 16 WEST LONG BRANCH Musical Evening Monmouth University; 8:00pm - 10:00pm 400 Cedar Avenue; Contact:732-263-6889 Colin Hay; Tickets: $33 Sunday, April 17

ASBURY PARK ZPGABC Benefit Cat Show Berkeley Hotel; 9:00am - 4:30pm 1401 Ocean Avenue; Contact: 732-567-7927 Tickets: $9, $8 older than age 65, $5 ages 4-12, free younger than age 4 or anyone in a wheelchair; $25 family of 4

MIDDLETOWN Earth Day Open House Huber Woods Park; 25 Brown’s Dock Road Learn ways to protect the environment through fun, family-friendly activities

RED BANK Second Saturday at the Studio Joel McFadden Designs; 7:00pm - 9:00pm 32 White Street; Contact: 732-747-8877 April’s featured artist, Robyn Ellenbogen.

LONG BRANCH Spring Dance Performance Shore Institute of Contemporary Arts 7:00pm - 9:00pm 20 Third Avenue; Contact: 732-263-1121 $5 members, $7 members. Enjoy an exhibition of various dancers, dance groups or companies who will dazzle you with their performances of 15 minutes or less

RED BANK NJ Chamber Singers Concert United Methodist Church of Red Bank; 247 Broad Street; 8:00pm - 9:30pm For more information please e-mail tickets@ njchambersingers.org. Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $5 students Sunday, April 10 LINCROFT Brookdale Guitar Show Brookdale College , Student Life Center; 10:00am - 5:00pm 765 Newman Springs Road Admission $15, student admission $10. Tuesday, April 12 ASBURY PARK Folk Music at the Saint At the Saint; 7:30pm - 10:30pm 601 Main Street; Contact: 732-869-9276. Cost: $10 per person Friday, April 15 ASBURY PARK A Benefit for Alzheimer’s Berkeley Hotel; 7:00pm - 11:00pm 1401 Ocean Avenue; Contact: 732-832-7818 Tickets: $200. Dinner, dancing, and live entertainment WEST LONG BRANCH Spring Concert Monmouth University, 7:30pm - 11:00pm 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch 732-571-3483 Tickets: $30, $22 MIDDLETOWN Spring Plant Swap At Deep Cut Gardens; 10:00am - 2:00pm 152 Red Hill Road; 732-671-6050 Bring plants in one-quart, one-gallon or two

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Monmouth University; 4:30pm-6:30pm 400 Cedar Ave;Contact: 732-263-6889 Jennifer Grotz Thursday, April 28 RED BANK Job Search Skills for the 40+ Worker Eisner Memorial Library; 7:00pm – 9:00pm 84 West Front St; Contact: 732-842-0690 This class is free and registration is required. Friday, April 29 RED BANK Reckless Steamy Night; The Woman’s Club 8:30pm - 11:00 pm 164 Broad Street $10 suggested donation. Mike Barris and Friends.

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Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club; 6:30pm Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands Contact: 732-291-9337 or 732-872-6582 Tickets: $60

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Monmouth Civic Chorus Concert First Presbyterian Church 7:30pm - 9:00pm 255 Harding Road; 732-933-9333 $25 ($22 for seniors, $20 groups, $5 for students)

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OUR CHARIT Y The Community YMCA is committed to strengthening our community Every day, The Community YMCA works side by side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Since 1874, the Y has continuously met the changing needs of the diverse communities in Monmouth County. From creating memorable summer camp experiences and teaching kids how to swim to providing affordable childcare to working parents and fellowship to seniors, the Y is committed to improving the community’s health and well-being. One of more than 2,500 YMCAs nationwide, The Community Y is a charitable, community service organization that serves over 20,000 individuals and families in Monmouth, southern Middlesex and northern Ocean counties. Youth Development At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. Y activities such as preschool, before and after school programs, sports activities, arts enrichment, leadership programs and summer camp

community need – counseling for mental health and substance abuse, foster family support, mentoring and child visitation programs. The Y makes sure that every child, family and community has what they need to achieve their best.

give young people the opportunity to become confident kids today and healthier, happier grownups tomorrow. Healthy Living Through health and wellness programs at the Y’s flagship facility in Red Bank, which features two pools, an indoor track and gymnasium, the Y encourages healthy living for all ages. The Y brings families closer together and foster connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. Social Responsibility To bring about meaningful change, individuals need ongoing encouragement and tools. The Y works day-in and day-out to provide the resources that families in our

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County presents annual food and wine tasting EATONTOWN BOROUGH – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties recently announced its 12th Annual Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting. The event will be held at Holly Hill Estate in Locust, NJ, on Monday, May 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The much-anticipated event will feature a tour of the beautiful designer show house and spectacular grounds overlooking the Navesink River from 6-7 p.m. followed by a fantastic food and wine tasting in the adjacent café tent. Fifteen area establishments will be participating, and guests will sample a great variety of savory and sweet culinary delights. The Premier Sponsors for this event are The Provident Bank and Alcatel-Lucent. Event sponsorships are still available and all sponsors will be recognized at the event and listed on the BBBSMMC website with

a link to their sites. Space is limited! Tickets are $100 each and only 300 tickets will be sold for this exclusive event. The proceeds of this exclusive event will be used to support BBBSMMC’s mentoring programs and outreach services to the children of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1:1 mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. BBBSMMC is a donor-supported, volunteer agency that is currently serving over 400 children and the agency is funded through individual gifts, grants and special events. For more information call 732-544-2224 or visit www.bbbsmmc.org.

Volunteerism and Giving In 2010, in order to meet community needs, the Y provided nearly $1.2 million in direct program and membership scholarships to support the health and well-being of over 3,000 struggling children and fam-

ilies in our community. With the support of volunteers and generous donors, the Y received over $900,000 in financial contributions. This year, the Y hopes to raise $1 million to welcome more children and families to the Y. If you would like to help bring about lasting and meaningful change to children, families and our community by making a gift or you’d like to learn more about the Y, call 732-671-5505 or visit www.TheCommunityYMCA.org.

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Pervin Nerhan and Alexis Big Sister Pervin Nerhan of Matawan is our lives. Becoming a Big Sister was the a teacher who enjoys working with chil- best decision I’ve ever made! The past two dren, which prompted her to become a Big years with Alexis have been exciting and Sister in the BBBSMMC program. Pervin positive, and it simply all just makes perfect and her Little Sister Alexis will celebrate sense.” the second anniversary of their match next In just four to six hours per month you month! can make a big difference in a child’s life. Pervin and Alexis enjoy their friendship To find out how to become a volunteer and painting pottery, baking cookies, mak- mentor visit www.bbbsmmc. org or call ing jewelry, getting pancakes at different 732-544-2224. diners, playing Nintendo Wii, carving Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth pumpkins, and attending all of the BBBS & Middlesex Counties is a donor supported events. volunteer agency that is currently serving They recently joined other Bigs and Lit- over 400 children through one-to-one mentles at the BBBS Holiday Party, where they toring. The agency has over 40 children had a great time. Pervin and Alexis also waiting to be matched with a caring Big participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Brother of Sister. Bowl for Kids’ Sake event in March where they helped to raise money for the organization that they are a part of. This great match even designed their own T-shirts to bowl in! When asked to describe what it is like to be a Big Sister, Pervin said ,“Being a Big is hard to describe in just one word. It encompasses and teaches so many - gratitude, friendship, guidance, support, encouragement and it fulfills so Pervin Nerhan and Alexis many aspects of

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Matawan karate school provides a positive influence on young students By ASHLEY DRAPKIN Correspondent

MATAWAN BOROUGH — Traditional Karate Center has been offering instruction and training since 1994. The dojo is headed by Shihan Michael Buttermark and a staff of expert instructors, all of them being internationally accredited by the International Karatedo Goju-kai Association (IKGA), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Kathryn Galvin from Matawan has told Buttermark that he is a solid instructor that has helped her son grow. She also said he is not only interested in teaching a traditional style of karate; he Positive reinforcement comes in many genuinely shows an incredible shapes and sizes. Michael Schechter, age interest in the personal growth of four, is being praised for effort in class.–Both photos courtesy Shihan Michael Buttermark each one of the students. Buttermark has been teaching for almost preparing for more challenging futures in 25 years. “It’s more like a labor of love than karate according to the center’s website, www.tkcdojo.com. a job to me,” Buttermark said. The International Curriculum’s mission “I operated in Staten Island for 16 years but I opted to work closer to home and im- statement is to foster organic growth and to pact the local communities,” Buttermark implement karatedo as a training medium to said. “My instructor, Grandmaster Goshi bring about self-improvement in mind, body Yamaguchi always told me that karatedo of- and transcendent inner peace. The Juniors, Seniors and Kokyu-Ho profers something for everyone and I’m trying to do just that to make it an inclusive school grams within this curriculum are for ages with the capacity to positively impact lives.” 7-13, 13+, and 16+ respectively. The Juniors There are two different programs in program focuses on an introduction to the Traditional Karate Center’s curriculum, international karate-do education and beDevelopmental and International, both of yond for children. The Seniors program focuses on attenwhich focus on different age groups and offer approximately 100-150 classes per year tion to detail, patient practice and physical conditioning, while Kokyu-Ho focuses on for girls and boys. The Developmental Curriculum’s mission educating a wide spectrum of adult students statement is to foster enhancement of fine with disabilities, limitations from past injury motor skills and development in young chil- and etc. Buttermark’s influence is wide-reaching, dren through a wonderfully inclusive and as he receives customers from as far as fun introductory karatedo experience. It offers a multi-faceted child develop- Staten Island, like Lenore Zikeli. She said mental program that includes basic karate her sons love Shihan Buttermark because he skills, safety skills and life skills. The Ninja gives them good values to live by. “I want to have a program that could work and Samurai programs within this curricuin a positive way to mold the character of lum are for ages 3-5 and 5-7 respectively. The Ninja program focuses on positive young children,” Buttermark concluded. character development, useful karatedo “Our programs build more than muscle and techniques and establishes classroom con- technique. They build character and ethical cepts. The Samurai program focuses on behavior.”

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FREEHOLD BOROUGH – Spring is the season when New Jersey’s fourth graders study the state of New Jersey as part of their social studies curriculum. Monmouth County’s Constitutional Officers – Surrogate Rosemarie D. Peters, County Clerk M. Claire French and County Sheriff Shaun Golden – are inviting Monmouth County’s fourth graders to help showcase what they like best about Monmouth County by having the students create posters that fit the theme “My County.” “The design and content of a poster is up to a fourth graders imagination,” Peters said. “The artwork can depict something special and unique to Monmouth County including our county government. I look forward to seeing some of Monmouth County’s best features depicted in this youthful perspective.” Rules for the contest are straightforward: • Posters must be on standard 22-inch by 28-inch poster board • The words “Monmouth County” must appear at the top of the poster in 4-inch letters with black marker. • The student’s name, teacher’s name and school must be printed neatly in the lower right-hand corner on the back of the poster. “The best part of this poster contest is that our local fourth graders can gain an understanding of what county government does each and every day,” French said. “The county is responsible for road maintenance, jails, mortgages and deed recording, voting procedures, protection of the rights of minors, parks, libraries, and much more,” Golden said. “Our county winners always impress us with their knowledge of the county and their ability to relay their thoughts artistically.” Posters must be mailed or delivered to the Monmouth County Surrogate’s Office no later than Friday, April 22 at One East Main St., Room 118, Freehold, N.J. 07728. Invitations to participate in the contest have been sent to all Monmouth County school principals. Information about the contest is available on the county website. First-, second- and third-place winners will be selected. Each winning fourth-grade artist will receive a prize and be invited to the Surrogate’s Office in Freehold for a photo session with the surrogate, sheriff and county clerk. The contest is sponsored statewide by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey to commemorate National County Government Month in April. Constitutional Officers Association members in each of the New Jersey’s 21 counties will select a winning poster from the entries in their county. All posters become the property of the Constitutional Officers Association and the County of Monmouth; selected posters may also appear on a published calendar. Submission of a poster grants the Constitutional Officers Association permission to display a poster in public places. For details about the poster contest, log onto www. visitmonmouth.com or contact Kathy Reitsma in the Surrogate’s Office at 732-431-7330, Ext. 7331.

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THEATER PREVIEW ‘The Wedding Singer’ serenades Matawan Regional By MICHELLE TUCHOL Correspondent MATWAN BOROUGH – “Piecing it together is the hardest,” Linda Walling, the active director of Matawan Regional High School’s spring musical, said. “But to see it come together is the greatest.” Walling believes individualized rehearsal sessions are what it takes to make this season’s production a success. Matawan Regional will be performing “The Wedding Singer” from March 31 to April 3, and the students are more than ready to get the show rolling. “People know the movie, so when they hear that we’re doing the play they want to come,” Kayla Ryder, a freshman at MRHS, said. Ryder plays the role of Julia Sullivan, a main character in “The Wedding Singer.” She and other members of the cast are excited to be a part of an adaptation that has become a popular hit from the original 1998 film. Rehearsals can be rough around the edges. Walling pointed out students doing homework as they waited for their turn to practice, a dozen students on stage taking direction from choreographer Barbara Gonzalez, and a few students coming in and out of the auditorium. But the main point is that all the students attend, and no one seems to mind that rehearsals start right after school and can last for hours. “We all get along really well,” junior Patrick Leemann, who plays the role of Robbie Hart, said. This is one of the largest productions to date in terms of student participation for Matawan Regional. Although not every student has one specific forte, acting, dancing and singing are all facets of tryouts, which began the end of February.

“Some of us play soccer or dance, and some of us just do this for fun,” Leemann said. What cast members like most about the play is that no matter the age, grade or background that MRHS students are defined by elsewhere, “The Wedding Singer” has brought them closer together. “The Wedding Singer” takes a comedic look at the 1980s and what it’s like to fall in and out of love, as well as the sacrifices people make to keep it. This production ap- The cast of Matawan Regional’s “The Wedding Singer” takes a break from rehearsals to peals to the students of pose for a picture.–Michelle Tuchol MRHS as well as their but Walling insists there is no pre-casting. March 31 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 1 at 8 parents who will be attending. “Everyone can relate with the charac- She simply has the perception to envision p.m., Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. what each production will turn out like. ters,” Leemann said. “The Wedding Singer” runs Thursday, A few movable props are set, a new group of cast members jump on stage, and everyone appears to be ready for the next scene. “My heart is here,” Walling, who is also a Senior Advisor and teaches special education algebra and geometry, said. Her passion for theater extends beyond the school as well. Walling also works closely with two theater companies in New York and New Jersey, which helps determine what her students are capable of performing for future productions. Her strategy for choosing a play also falls on the knowledge of available talent. “You realize what you have and think about who can do what,” Walling said. Some students think she has the cast already chosen before tryouts even begin,

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PET CORNER Where’s Moose?

Moose Moore has gotten free and is roaming around the Matawan-Aberdeen 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?” Tshirt, 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 $25 gift certificate to MarketME. Clues can be found on the Facebook pages of Community Publications and Moose Moore.

Adorable Adoptables ABNER (aka Tuck) is a shy 6-month-old boy who needs a patient, loving family to build his confidence. He is a hound/retriever mix is very sweet and loves other dogs. Abner should go to a family with another dog who can show him the ropes. Abner is in a foster home with one of our wonderful volunteers. SMOKEY is a sweet, big boy looking for love. He is a 5-year-old domestic short hair, owner-surrendered cat. Smokey's owner was no longer able to care for him. He is currently in a foster home, but he needs to find his permanent home! He has the most adorable little ‘stub’ tail that is always moving. Smokey might not be the proverbial ‘lap cat’ on his own but if you’re watching one of his favorite shows & put him on your lap, he’s a happy boy!

If you are interested in adopting any of our adorable animals, please call the Homeward Bound Adoption Center on 732-542-5962.

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YOUR SAY What is your ideal Spring Break? “Hawaii.” – Victor Scudiery Hazlet

“Las Vegas.” – Ritesh Shah Keansburg

“Bermuda.” – Ellen Korpar Ocean Township

“Family spring break.” – Lenny Inzerillo Middletown

“The Reefs in Bermuda.” – John McCarthy Hazlet

“Island to yourself.” – Denise Metta Brooklyn

“To have a day off.” – Diane Minervini Hazlet

“Tropical island.” – Karen Lemanski Hazlet

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