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May is chock full of interesting “days”. For instance, May 4 is Star Wars Day (May the 4th be with you), May 11 is National Eat What You Want Day, and May 19 is National Devil’s Food Cake Day. Chocolate chips are celebrated on the 15th, Mimosas on the 16th, and May 25 pays homage to the fruit of the vine with National Wine Day. But in between all that fun, there are two very special days we all can say have had an impact on our lives – Mother’s Day on May 12 and Memorial Day, formally known as Decoration Day, on May 27. Our cover story is about a mom who went through a terrible ordeal and has come out the other side trying to make a difference for others facing similar pains. On page 32 you’ll meet Donna Ongsiako who survived an attack in her home. She now spends her time helping other crime victims. We wanted to bring you, our readers, this important and sobering story in observance of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. In our pages this month we are focused on area nonprofits, various events, and lots of pictures of local faces. We bring you updates from the New Jersey Hall of Fame as well as some exciting expansions and changes to local landmarks and schools. We know local matters, and with all that’s been going on in our beautiful Monmouth County, we at CM are dedicated to keeping you in the know. As we greet the unofficial start of summer, and remember to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom through their service in our military, I wish you all a happy May. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!

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Left to right: Mane Event Co-Chairs Lauren Rinko and Holly Ouellete; PTA President Christine Hayden; PTA Vice President/Fundraising Kristen Murphy; and Mane Event Co-Chair Brooke Reger gather for a photo at the Fair Haven PTA’s annual fundraiser on April 6.

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administrators and staff members. “This event and the funds raised are extremely important to the children of Fair Haven. It allows the Fair Haven PTA to fund innovative and supportive programming that enhances learning in our schools as well as capital investments that may not otherwise be funded by the school budget,” said PTA President Christine Hayden. “We are excited to report that we surpassed our goal of $100,000. We will net $125,000 for the children of Fair Haven.

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IMPACT 100 JERSEY COAST, a local women’s philanthropic movement, reached an amazing milestone this month as it closed its record-breaking 2019 membership season. This fall, the group will award four grants of $110,000 each “Every year since its founding, our – bringing its total funding to non- membership growth has exceeded profits in Monmouth County to more expectations,” according to Alison than $1.1 million. Mayo, Membership Chair. “This year we welcomed a record 440 members “This is an amazing accomplishment which will enable us to award four for the ladies of Impact 100 Jersey grants of $110,000 each to deserving Coast. The thought of awarding nonprofits in Monmouth County.” one million dollars when we started with 11 women was a dream,” Since 2016, the organization has said Deirdre Spiropoulos, President awarded grants of over $100,000 to and Co-founder of Impact 100 180 Turning Lives Around, Covenant Jersey Coast. “Our rapid growth

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Part-time Asbury Park resident, Howard Schoor, is an award-winning abstract artist, quickly gaining acclaim for his distinct, colorful Trianglist artworks he describes as “happy art.” Schoor said, “The Metroburb is the perfect location for our first Artnership. The energy within the space is incredible. I’m as excited to tap into this dynamic culture as I am to share my paintings and art with the building’s tenants and visitors.” A hybrid artist in residence, Howard Schoor Art will have dedicated space within the Metroburb for a pop-up gallery. Howard Schoor will

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House New Jersey, the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, CFC Loud N Clear Foundation, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, and Family Resource Associates, Inc. “We are so thrilled to be able to support the important work of local nonprofits,” said Grants Chair Rowena Crawford-Phillips. “Every year we are impressed and inspired by the positive impact they are making in Monmouth County and we are thrilled to be able to collectively award four grants in our fourth year to help support their long-term sustainability and directly impact the lives of those they serve.” Applying for a grant is a two-step process - interested 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County should visit impact100jerseycoast.org and view the ‘How to Apply’ section to review the requirements and to complete the eligibility quiz which is the first step. Once eligibility is confirmed, applicants will be sent a link to complete the 2019 application. The online eligibility application deadline is May 17th and the final application is due on or before May 31st.

be on site creating art and engaging with his temporary neighbors on a daily basis. Bell Works is the reimagining of the historic former Bell Labs building in Holmdel, once the largest vacant commercial building in the country at two million square feet. The vision of Somerset Development President Ralph Zucker, the term Metroburb was coined to describe a self-contained metropolis in a livable and accessible suburban location. Gallery visits are welcome at the Bell Works Metroburb. Studio visits are welcomed by appointment in Howard Schoor Art’s gallery/studio, located at 603 Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park. For more information about Howard Schoor Art, visit howardschoorart.com.

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RUMSON PTO HELD PARENTS NIGHT OUT AT SURFRIDER BY SUSAN MURPHY Rumson PTO held its annual Parents Night Out (PNO) on April 12 at Windows on the Water in the Surfrider Beach Club in Sea Bright. This is the PTO’s biggest fundraiser from which the proceeds will benefit both Deane Porter and Forrestdale Schools. Event Co-Chairs Lori Rongetti and Kim Magarro noted that 200 guests attended the boardwalk-themed event, which included a few games with donated items from parents, as well as boardwalk decorations and fare. Sponsors are an important part of any fundraiser and the business sponsors who supported the Rumson PTO included Cafaro Greenleaf,

Notorious Pink, Jones & Associates, Merrick Builders, EZ Docks, Tammy Brindise Real Estate, Brian Kirk & the Jirks, Third and Lennox, Mario Venancio, Asbury Park Distillery, Hudson Wealth Management, Bains Outdoor Living, Sadie James Boutique, Firefly Yogis, and Shea Communications. Members of the PTO committee who chaired this event included PTO Executive Board Co-President Melissa Lane; Treasurer Elect and Event Co-Chair Lori Rongetti; Event Co-Chair Kim Magarro; Board Co-President Sonya Moroney; Board Vice President Jennifer Jaroschak;

The Rumson Parents Night Out event committee was (left to right): Jennifer Jaroschak, Elizabeth Kirk, Melissa Lane, Kim Magarro & Lori Rongetti

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Recording Secretary Meghann Keaveney; Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Egan; Treasurer Kaveeta DeRosa; and Elizabeth Kirk. Event Co-Chairs Rongetti and Magarro said, “This year’s PNO was a huge success. As always, we had tons of parent and local business support! It was truly a fun night for all to get together and help support our Rumson Schools and see that our future programs continue to help our children succeed! We thank all that has helped to make this event so terrific!”

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Fair Haven’s Historic Bicentennial Hall Reopens By Susan Murphy

Members from the Fisk Chapel congregation and the Historical Association of Fair Haven and guests participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Directly in the center from left to right are Pastor Thomas Johnson, Mayor Ben Lucarelli cutting the ribbon, and Historical Association of Fair Haven member Pat Drummond.

Fair Haven’s Fisk Chapel, known now as Bicentennial Hall, was reopened on April 3 following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The building is located at 25 Cedar Avenue, has a wealth of history surrounding it. Pat Drummond, a member of the Historical Association of Fair Haven, explained Fisk Chapel started in the mid-nineteenth century when the A.M.E. Bethel Church was built on the shores of the Navesink River across from Browns Lane in 1858. When the church burned down, the congregants were left to trek seven miles to Red Bank in all kinds of weather. She said that many members of the African-American community in Fair Haven worked on the large estates in Rumson, where General Clinton B. Fisk lived. General Fisk was in Lincoln’s Army during the Civil War. He was a devout Methodist, who set up schools in Tennessee to teach the newly freed slaves to read and write. Fisk University was named in his honor. Fisk donated $3,000 to build a new church in the center of the African-American community in Fair Haven. Upon completion in 1882, it was dedicated in honor of General Fisk, its benefactor. After serving the congregation for 92 years, it was deemed not big enough for the growing congregation and was offered to the Borough in 1974. “The Borough accepted and moved the structure around the corner to Cedar Avenue, which was no easy task. It had to be cut in half and transported in two pieces. Subsequently, the roof leaked and the side walls torqued outward where it had been di-

vided. Time and lack of care did damage and Drummond founded the Historical Associasomething had to be done. There was talk by tion of Fair Haven, Inc. in 1995, a 501(c)(3) the Borough Council of tearing it down and charitable organization and the first Garden selling the property. I was not having it! The Party was launched, followed by 18 more Building was too important to the once large Garden Parties. “At the same time, we apAfrican-American community and to the his- plied for grants to restore the building. Hundreds of volunteers worked on this Party and tory of Fair Haven,” said Drummond. She noted that Fisk Chapel and its past generous homeowners donated their beauticongregants are not only important to Fair Haven, but also of imIn 1954, Brown vs. the Board of portance in United Education was argued before the States history. “In 1881, the segregated AfriSupreme Court and the Fair Haven can-American school Rule was the precedent noted which was burned down under suspicious conditions. led to the integration of all schools When parents of stuin the United States. dents applied to send their children to the white school, they were turned away. They sued Fair Haven and it ful homes for the cause.” She said one perwent all the way to the New Jersey Supreme son stands out in her mind, when she remiCourt where they won. Since then, it’s been nisces about the early fundraisers. “That is referred to as “The Fair Haven Ruling.” She our former U.S. Congressman, Rush Holt. added, “In 1954, Brown vs. the Board of Edu- I had contacted him to see if he could help cation was argued before the Supreme Court us in some way. He was a real super hero. He and the Fair Haven Rule was the precedent jumped right in and attended all our fund noted which led to the integration of all raisers, and he even brought his wife and schools in the United States. I wasn’t about mother. They were just as interested as he to let this important piece of history be lost was. I had a heart-stopping surprise when I learned that he had gotten $196,000 in fedto future generations.” Drummond has been involved in the eral funds for the restoration and stabilizastudy of Fair Haven history since 1986, and tion of the Chapel. In all, we raised a little has attended many conferences on Historic over $500,000!” Preservation all over New Jersey. Soon after Pat Drummond continues to be pas-

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(left to right, front row:) Borough Clerk Allison Cinquegrana, Parks and Recreation Director DJ Breckenridge, Councilwoman Susan Sorensen, and Mayor Ben Lucarelli; (back row) Historical Association of Fair Haven member Lily Lauer, Borough Administrator Theresa Casagrande, Rich Gardella, Historical Association of Fair Haven members Alison Dale, Pat Drummond, and Amy Ader, and Councilwoman Jacqueline Rice

sionate about the preservation of this important piece of history. “The future is looking bright for Fisk Chapel (Bicentennial Hall).” Fair Haven Mayor Ben Lucarelli commented on the day. “A momentous occasion was celebrated on April 3 with the grand re-opening of Bicentennial Hall. A lot of love and hard work went into the restoration of this historic building and we are pleased that it will be used again for community meetings and events. It was heartwarming to see the smiles and excitement on Pastor Thomas Johnson and several members from the original Fisk Chapel Congregation’s faces, as the past met the present in a little Fair Haven church. I want to recognize and thank everyone who made this day possible.” Councilwoman Susan A. Sorensen shared, “Bicentennial Hall is a significant building, not only in Fair Haven but for the area due to its deep history. I applaud current and previous governing bodies for their continued commitment to preserving and restoring this vital piece of Fair Haven history. A huge thank you goes to Pat Drummond, for her leadership in keeping this project a priority and for all her efforts in raising money for the restoration. While it took a while to restore the internal part of Bicentennial Hall, it truly was done beautifully maintaining the history of the building. There are some wonderful photos Pat Drummond had framed (underwritten by The Foundation of Fair Haven) that are now hanging in the Hall that show some of the history of the original patrons. There is still more to be done – the outside still needs to be restored and painted, so look for some fundraisers in the near future!” Fisk Chapel has been listed in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the U.S. Register of Historic Places since 1975.

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Exuberance is the word that comes to mind when you meet Carol Wilson. This month she is celebrating her 74th birthday, but you would never guess it and Carol certainly doesn’t feel it. As she said in her interview with CM, “I love being a fun, juicy, strong, alive woman.” Here is a snapshot of Carol’s journey to wellness. She is ready to help others achieve wellness and new income possibilities. MY BUSINESS: Meeting people and sharing with them the benefits I have experienced through adopting a holistic wellness program emphasizing nutritional cleansing, exercise and growth which can also become a vehicle for financial security. HOW I GOT STARTED: Six years ago, when I was 68, I was not aging well. Thoughts of my parents’ early passing weighed heavily on me. Health and fitness, became my focus at this time. Regardless of my exercise routine, strict diet and attempts at being positive, however, I gained weight and began to feel, look, and act, matronly. It was, at this time, that I discovered a new outlook on life which I follow to this day. My body is detoxified. My inflammation has disappeared. In a very short period of time, I lost 11 pounds and 23 inches. My energy was, and remains, vibrant. My sleep became restful. I am continuing to build lean muscle mass and feel that I have more energy and strength than I had when I was in my forties.

THE BEST PART, AND THE CHALLENGES OF MY BUSINESS:

Meeting others and helping transform their lives and mine, physically, emotionally and financially is the most satisfying part of my business. What were once challenges -of being focused, organized and sometimes out of my comfort zone- have now been transformed into opportunities for my continued growth. WHAT SETS ME APART FROM OTHERS DOING WHAT I DO:

I care. I share. Being there. Being present. Giving back. Paying it forward. I’m thrilled to inspire others to age gracefully, with strength and vibrant energy. HOBBIES, ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: Family, friends, service, exercise, yoga, spiritual growth, fun, laughter, learning, living!, movies, dinner dates, snuggling with my sweetie and concerts. INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY: I am a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation and actively support its causes. I also take an active role in many community organizations, including chambers of commerce, numerous charitable organizations and benefit functions.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS: I love LOVE being a Jersey Girl. I love our small local towns. I love our local musicians and am a dedicated “Bruuuce” fan. I love our Sandy Hook Summer Concerts, and Moonstruck in Asbury is our favorite restaurant. FAVORITE QUOTE: Life is Art. Paint Your Dreams...Sing Your Songs...Enjoy the Dance.

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he 2019 Road Trip to End Hunger Humanitarian Gala raised 1.2 million meals in one night, exceeding the projected goal. The night was dedicated to honoring humanitarians Ray & Elsie Catena & the Ray Catena Family of Dealerships and Chris Sullens, CEO, CentralReach. This gala is the largest annual fundraiser for Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Setting a philanthropic mood for the night, Ray and Elsie Catena and the Family of Dealerships announced during the acceptance speech their donation of a Mer-

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The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County to Merge Joining Forces will Strengthen Communities and Advance the Y Mission The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County announced that effective September 1, they will join together as one YMCA association to strengthen individuals, families ,and communities throughout greater Monmouth County. Collectively, the YMCAs will serve more than 36,000 members and participants, employ more than 1,200 people and engage approximately 650 volunteers with an annual operating budget of $25 million, which will make the new association the second largest YMCA in New Jersey. The decision to merge is the result of nearly one year of analysis and planning. A task force of eight board members representing both Ys recommended the merger, which was unanimously approved by both boards last night. Members of the task force were Russ Azzarello, John Badenhop, Stacey DeAlmeida, Tim Hogan, Jennifer Lakefield, Craig McGraw, Ted Nappi and Janet Phillips. Since January, the two YMCAs have operated under a management services agreement in which The Community YMCA has provided leadership to the YMCA of Western Monmouth County. Laurie Goganzer has been serving as president and CEO of both associations and Jennifer Dunn as chief operating officer. The agreement will continue until the merger takes effect. “This union creates an exciting opportunity to serve more individuals and families through a shared mission focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” Goganzer said. “I am truly grateful to our board members, task force and board Chairpersons Stacey DeAlmeida and Jennifer Lakefield for their commitment to the Y mission to make a deeper impact in the communities we serve.” Combined, the association will have 11 facilities including: health and wellness branches in Freehold, Old Bridge, and Red Bank; outdoor day camps in Millstone and Wall; a community center in Freehold; counseling and social services centers in Eatontown, Matawan, and the Leonardo section of Middletown; a child care center in Matawan; and administrative offices in Shrewsbury. Additionally, both Ys provide before and after school care services in 40 schools across Monmouth County and The Community YMCA provides therapeutic counseling to children in 53 schools in eastern Monmouth County and parts of Ocean County. “Coming together will enable both Ys to benefit from shared resources and enhance our ability to respond to vital needs in our

Left to right: The Community YMCA’s Board Chair Jennifer Lakefield, President & CEO Laurie Goganzer and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Dunn, along with Board chair of the YMCA of Western Monmouth County Stacey DeAlmeida, celebrate the merger of the two YMCAs to create the second largest Y in New Jersey.

communities, including affordable child care, suicide prevention and mental and behavioral health care,” said Lakefield, who will become chair of the new board and chief volunteer officer of the unified Y. DeAlmeida, incoming first vice president of the new board of directors, noted that since 2000, a growing number of YMCAs across the country have successfully merged and achieved greater community impact and sustainability. “This is an important milestone for The Community YMCA and YMCA of Western Monmouth County. We believe we will only be stronger together,” she said. The two Ys have a history of collaboration, including once jointly owning and operating YMCA Camp Zehnder, sharing marketing initiatives, and hosting an annual Dr. Martin Luther King event for 31 years. Dunn, who has been overseeing operations at both Ys noted that “our teams are excited about moving forward as one Y and are already working together to ensure a smooth transition for our members and program participants.” For more information about The Community YMCA, call 732.671.5505 or visit TheCommunityYMCA.org. For more information about the YMCA Western Monmouth County, call 732.462.0464 or visit ymcanj.org.

Take a Tour of Fair Haven’s First Floors You never know what goes on behind closed doors... until you get invited inside! Join the Fair Haven PTA on May 16 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm for the 2019 Fair Haven First Floors Tour, featuring eight exquisite homes throughout Fair Haven. Walk through these picturesque properties and appreciate each one’s unique characteristics and charm while sampling a variety of delicious bites prepared by the finest local restaurants, chefs, & special event caterers. As you tour each home, meet expert interior designers, architects, florists, and home organizers. This will be a day filled with fun, design and inspiration, with all proceeds going directly to the Fair Haven public schools via the Fair Haven PTA. Tickets are $65 per person. You can buy your ticket to Fair Haven First Floors Tour at fairhavenfirstfloors. com, and tickets are available for pick-up at Fair Haven Bicentennial Hall on Cedar Avenue in Fair Haven. For more information, visit fairhavenpta.com or email fairhavenfirstfloors2019@gmail.com. It is the mission of the Fair Haven PTA to promote the welfare, safety and educational development of our children in the home, school and community through the cooperative efforts of parents and teachers.

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Two River Ramble Music Festival Kicks Off Summer in Little Silver

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The second edition of the Two River Ramble music festival will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 pm. The Ramble will be held on the lawn of the historic Parker Homestead – 1665, located at 235 Rumson Road in Little Silver. The featured artists are Emily Grove, Jonathan Tea, and Joseph Alton Miller along with local favorites the Honey Badgers as the house band. The Two River Ramble is inspired by the Midnight Rambles hosted by legendary drummer Levon Helm of The Band. Helm was the core of an all-star house band that backed some of the most legendary singer/songwriters of our time, making the Rambles a highly sought after event for both fans and performers alike. Helm passed away in 2012, but the Midnight Rambles continue to this day at his studio in Woodstock, New York. The Two River Ramble is produced by Little Silver resident, David Ballard. “We are fortunate to have such a wealth of talented musicians in our area, especially Asbury Park," said Ballard. "Combining that talent with a beautiful venue like the Parker Homestead creates a unique and wonderful experience. I can’t think of a better way to kick off the summer music season.” The inaugural event was held last October and was a huge success, receiving rave reviews from the crowd and the musicians themselves. Jonathan Tea, who performed in the fall and will make a repeat appearance at the spring session, said “It was honestly one of the coolest gigs I’ve ever done. The crowd was great, and the venue was just beautiful.” Ballard plans to hold the Two River Ramble twice a year, once in the spring once in the fall. Following Helm’s format, each show will feature premier singer/songwriters from the Asbury Park area and pair them with a house band made-up of Ballard and other local musicians. “The format is great- it allows for and encourages collaboration between all the artists,” explained Ballard. “Anyone who is a fan of live music knows that when you put the right folks on stage in the right setting, magic happens.” Admission to event is free. Attendees should bring a cooler and a blanket or lawn chair.

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CASA Hosts Spring Garden Gala, Honors Tony Shay

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Monmouth County honored Tony Shay with CASA’s prestigious President’s Award on April 6 at the organization’s Spring Garden Gala at Hollywood Golf Club in Deal. “We were thrilled to be able to recognize Tony’s long-time accomplishments as a true champion for children,” said Cynthia Van Brunt, executive director for CASA for Children of Monmouth County. “We greatly admire his many years of service on the Child Placement Review Board and his ten instrumental years as CASA board

president. Tony’s dedication to the needs of underserved children is both humbling and inspiring.” CASA also honored Monmouth County resident Alana Barofsky with CASA’s Collegiate Award for Humanitarianism. “Alana epitomizes the can-do spirit of volunteerism, and we’re delighted to recognize her selfless efforts in giving back to the community,” said Van Brunt. CASA’s Spring Garden Gala featured live and silent auctions, cocktails and appetizers, dinner and dessert stations and entertainment.

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CASA for Children of Monmouth County is part of a statewide network of community-based, non-profit programs that recruit, screen, train, and supervise volunteers to “Speak Up for a Child” removed from home due to abuse and/or neglect. The Colts Neck-based organization’s 100 advocates served 205 children this past year. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work oneon-one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home.

New Jersey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Announced The 11th annual induction ceremony for the New Jersey Hall of Fame will be held Sunday, October 27, at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. Proceeds from the event, which will cap off the HOF’s capital campaign, are to benefit the NJHOF’s permanent museum at the American Dream complex in East Rutherford. Tickets will go on sale in June for the induction, which will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. “The ceremony honoring our 2019 class is both a celebration of the inductees’ achievements and a celebration of New Jersey,” said Jon F. Hanson, chairman of the NJHOF. “We also are pleased that proceeds from the induction will benefit our permanent museum at American Dream.” All living inductees are scheduled to attend the ceremony at the

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Donna Ongsiako Emerges from Darkness with Mission to Help Survivors of Violent Crimes

As I tried to shut the door, he charged at it and stuck the knife through the opening before I could shut it all the way. The knife cut the tip of my finger and I pulled my hand off the door. He got in. He was in my house standing in front of me with a knife, staring straight at me. He could have just held me at knife point, taken my car keys and left, again, another opportunity for him to leave, but he didn’t. He started slashing me... (an excerpt from Donna Ongsiako’s Victim Impact Statement) Sometimes a movie or a book can have a lasting impact. You may leave the movie theater and you can’t stop thinking about the movie. Sometimes the experience changes how you feel about certain aspects of your life. Perhaps it changes your behavior in some way. Maybe it moves you, stays with you. Maybe it changes you forever. That is what Donna Ongsiako’s real life, nonfiction, story seems to do to everyone who hears her tell it, or anyone who reads her victim impact statement. It is haunting. It is unbelievable. In 2013, Donna was living happily with her daughter Kiersten, in an old farmhouse on a flower farm in bucolic Colts Neck. It was a peaceful place to live, it was home. "I was happy and carefree,” shared Donna. “I can honestly say that life was great.” She had just shared a fun few days enjoying the 4th of July holiday with family and friends. The evening was winding down

on July 6th and Donna was preparing to go to sleep. It was shortly after midnight, the temperature was hot, very hot. A heat-wave had hit the east coast. Her home was dark, the lights were out, it was bedtime. Donna thought she heard her cat scratching at the door and went to let him in for the night. She swung open her front door and stood face-to-face with a stranger. He had a knife. He immediately charged at the door as she tried to shut it, and without a word he began slashing her... Donna chose to be anonymous at the time of the trial - not anymore. This article is about Donna and her mission to help victims of violent crimes. This is about the amazing strength that she found within herself despite the heinous violent crime against her and all the suffering she bears everyday with her physical and mental scars; Donna has emerged and she's speaking out. She's helping others every day, on a mission to help victims of random violent crimes. Donna has founded

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Survivors of Violent Crimes, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which is a peer support group providing resources for survivors of violent crimes. The organization's mission is also to raise awareness of PTSD. I had the privilege to meet and get to know Donna in an exclusive series of in-person interviews, including accompanying her on the road at the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office in Freehold, where she shared her story to help ninety cadet officers better understand crime from a victim’s perspective. Donna, at the hands of a stranger, suffered a brutal stabbing attack. He stabbed her multiple times across the face, her neck, plunging the knife into her chest and then into the back of her neck... He left her to die. Walked over her saying, "You’re dead (explicit language)". Then he took her car keys, stole her car and took off into the night. After seven long hours of surgery where according to reports given to Donna there was doubt from many that she was going to make it; Donna survived—she was on life support.

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onna comments, "I remember waking up in the hospital in absolute disbelief. I was fortunate that some of the best trauma doctors in the country were at the hospital when the ambulance arrived. They eliminated some of the scarring that would have been front and center on my neck. They had to repair my internal injuries from all the wounds to my chest area. I have a continuous scar running from my neck and down my chest to the bottom of my sternum. I suffered nerve damage to one side of my body, causing my left side to have permanent nerve damage. I had surgery to repair the drooping of my eyelid; there is no surgery to repair the nerve damage. I woke up scarred forever. Looking at my face for the first time was something I will never forget. I was horrified. I had stitches and staples in my face, front of my neck, back of my neck, chest, abdomen, hand, my left arm was flail and my left eye was drooping... I was physically and mentally broken." For Donna it was the beginning of a very long road. "I was now living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, living in fear every moment. In addition, the person that did this to me was still out there somewhere. I knew he could come back and finish me off. My car was found and taken into evidence; my home was a crime scene that I would never return to live in." Eventually Donna's attacker was caught. He was only 16 at the time of the crime. This article is not about him. (There are many articles from that time that can be searched online for details on the attacker). This is Donna's story. Donna also won a civil trial against her attacker, and his father for hiding the whereabouts of his son. Donna comments on the civil suit, "It's not about the money, it's about accountability. It felt so good when the judge validated my feelings that I had been violated. You can't put a price on physical and mental scarring. My prescription for time off after the attack was for three months for the physical wounds to heal. What

I would like to have is to be rewarded the opportunity to step back and take a mental break with the award that my civil suit could afford me. Since the attack the psychological healing has to happen when I can fit it in. Collecting on the civil award would afford the opportunity to take the time and explore different treatment modalities. It would create the opportunity to focus on healing both my daughter and me, to rebuild my life, my comfort and my safety. That financial burden falls on me, for the rest of my life. " As part of her work with her nonprofit, Survivors of Violent Crimes, Donna's contact information is given to victims of random violent crimes to call on her to help them on their journey of healing. Part of Donna's mission is also to raise awareness of PTSD. "Living with PTSD every day is extremely difficult,” noted Donna. “Every morning I wake up in fear, full of anxiety. I don't sleep well. My anxiety skyrockets at night. I sleep with a light on, always. Waking in the morning starts a process of calming my nerves, I physically tremble, I need to regulate my breathing, I have to talk myself into the day and focus on getting from my home to my office. It's a constant struggle to confirm that I am safe. It's exhausting. It affects every part of my life. Fortunately for me, my employer has been over and above supportive, making allowances along the way. Having

had the time to try to give my mind the time to heal." Donna added, "The Parkland survivor who tragically died by suicide recently was also dealing with post-traumatic stress syndrome. We have to look for the symptoms for someone that has gone through trauma and realize that the face of PTSD can look like me, gets up every day, makes themselves look presentable, gets to work... there needs to be help, more awareness of what to look for. I am relieved that people are talking about PTSD with the Parkland suicide, and I feel that people look at me and think, ‘Oh she’s fine, look at her, she’s doing great.’ She smiled, “I'm not great. There is not a day, or even a minute that goes by that is not a struggle in dealing with my PTSD. It sucks you into the darkest deepest black hole that you can be in and I believe the girl in Parkland was in that dark place and I have been there." Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Dr. Christine Moutier, MD, said, “The internal experience of mental health conditions like PTSD is actually so profound it's hard to put into words to help people understand. Just like physical pain can be intense but only the person experiencing it knows what it's like, the same goes for symptoms that stem from changes in the brain. And just like physical pain changes over time and affects the person in different ways,

Don’t be afraid of the stigma of PTSD. It’s okay to fear PTSD but not the person that has it. my job to go back to and move forward in was so important. It kept me moving, motivated, and gave me a sense of purpose amid horror and chaos. I am eternally grateful to them. For my speaking engagements it takes every ounce of my strength to get there and to make it happen, but I know it's something I have to do to help others." Donna continues, "I am very fearful of people that I do not know, doors, and the dark. I am extremely fearful of anyone coming to my front door and I have to have notice from anyone that they are going to visit. I am absolutely terrified of certain situations, dark rooms, everyone to me is a possible threat. I see my physical scars every time I look in the mirror, but I live every moment of every day with my mental wounds, the invisible pain of PTSD is overwhelming and it is nearly six years later and I feel I have not

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the same goes for mental health symptoms. When we experience something traumatic, our physiology in our brain and body is affected. For some people that develops into a full-blown syndrome (PTSD) which takes on a life of its own, floods the body with stress hormones like cortisol on an ongoing chronic basis, causes the person to be on hyperalert for any potential threat, even when they are in a safe place. Sleep, mood, thinking, perception and processing can all be intensely affected. One reason it can be hard to see all of this going on in a loved one or colleague is that our culture hasn't taught us a way to express these experiences. So, we grow up being socialized to 'chin up' and 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'. There are times when that's terrific to work through challenges on your own; but there are other times when it becomes literally life threatening.”

DONNA IN JUNE 2013 – WEEKS BEFORE SHE WAS ATTACKED.

"Don’t be afraid of the stigma of PTSD,” commented Donna. “It’s okay to fear PTSD but not the person that has it. That’s part of the problem because when you have PTSD you feel like no one can understand you because you are different from everyone else. Everyone expects you to move on and be your old self again and that’s impossible without the therapy and the time you need to take to go through the healing process." Donna, when speaking during normal conversation, often seems sad. However, when she talks about the first responders on the scene of the attack, Officer Tom Ward for instance, her face lights up. When she speaks about her victim advocate assigned to her since the attack; Nancy Frankie, her face lights up. Donna credits a large part of her ability to function to Nancy Frankie, Director, Victim Witness Unit Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. "Nancy Frankie has helped me so much since she was assigned to my case,” said Donna. “I would have never made it this far without Nancy. She is someone who I feel has helped me more than anyone in my journey to heal and to help others." Donna, as part of her mission to help others, now assists Nancy in presentations to cadet classes, speaking about the victim's perspective and how important first responders are. "I believe Tom Ward (Colts Neck Police) and the other officers and first aid responders saved my life, along with the surgeons of course," said Donna. "The way Tom cradled my head and the first aid that was administered by everyone kept me alive until the doctors could take over. Speaking to the cadets and telling my story in detail gives them insight from the victims perspective, lets them know the vital role they will play in saving lives." In addition to the cadet classes, Donna visits state prisons speaking to groups of inmates showing them and explaining to them from the victim's perspective the destruction caused by senseless violent crimes. "I've watched grown men, hardened crim-

inals brought to tears after hearing my victim impact statement and seeing the pictures of my wounds,” said Donna. “I know my talks are changing their pattern of thinking." Donna also speaks to criminal justice classes at colleges, explaining the victim's perspective and the vital role criminal justice serves. Nancy Frankie, Director, Victim Witness Unit Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, said, "I have been working with Donna from the beginning of this terrible crime, and over the years I’ve had the opportunity to watch her work through her process and evolve from this experience. Donna has been sharing her story with police recruits for years; with each presentation, she is able to initiate a tremendous impact. She expands their compassion, which in turn changes their life, and influences how they will treat future victims in their career. You mentioned that Donna has a light within her, which you say is special.” "After I was attacked, I soon realized that there were great support groups with many resources available for victims of domestic violence and many other categories, but there was no organization in place to help victims of random acts of violence,” said Donna. “I left the hospital displaced from my home, paying car payments on a car that was impounded as evidence, and I lived in constant, intense fear. I was fortunate enough to have an employer who kept me employed, and when I could physically go back to work my job was waiting for me, but not everyone has that situation. I was physically and mentally devastated." When criminals are sentenced, they are hit with a fine and that money goes into a Victims of Crime Compensation Organization (VCCO) which covers any crime related injuries, repair, relocation, doctor's co-pays, prescriptions, but the victim is capped at $25,000. Donna's surgeries were covered mainly under her employer's insurance, but the repair of her eye was a battle to have covered because it was considered plastic surgery. Eventually, with the doctor lowering the price and finally the VCCO

NANCY FRANKIE, DIRECTOR, VICTIM WITNESS UNIT MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE, WITH DONNA AT THE MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WITH THE CADET CLASS WHERE DONNA SHARED HER STORY.

agreeing it was necessary surgery, the VCCO paid. Currently Donna is near her cap with the VCCO. “Innocent victims should not have to struggle to pay for treatments,” said Donna. "I need ongoing therapies for my PTSD and soon my VCCO contribution will be maxed out. There are no benefits to cover my treatments and that is not the way it should be." Raising awareness of PTSD is something that Donna is very passionate about. It's a big part of her mission for Survivors of Violent Crimes. "I decided to form Survivors of Violent Crimes to be a resource offered to anyone who finds themselves in a situation like mine,” shared Donna. “See me, I look like everything is fine right? This is what PTSD looks like. This is the invisible condition that needs intense therapies. We need to talk about it, start the conversation. I want every victim of a violent crime to understand and feel the following: YOU MATTER, you have a voice, you are not alone, and your story can help others." In Monmouth County, when someone is a victim of a violent crime, the victim advocate assigned can provide the victim with Donna's Survivors of Violent Crimes information and her phone number to contact. When Donna gets a call from a victim, she goes as quickly as she can to be there for that person. Donna Ongsiako has emerged from darkness, providing a light to so many.

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Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala Raises $100,000 to Benefit Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore hosted its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on March 22, to support opportunities for girls in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to engage in Girl Scout programs and experiences that develop lifelong leadership skills. PHOTO Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore celebrates community leaders at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala. Front row: Eva J. Smithers and Carol Stillwell. Back row: Event co-chairs Teri O’Connor and Tom Hayes; DiAnne Gove; Girl Scout CEO Eileen Higgins; Timothy Hearne, Jr.; Bonnie Torcivia; and Patricia Carlesimo. Photo Credit: John Vitollo.

Nearly 200 people attended the event at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, which raised over $100,000 that will advance the Girl Scouts’ core mission to empower girls to become women of courage, confidence and character who will make the world a better place. “We are truly grateful for the community’s support and what it will mean for our girls, eager to build skills to take action for themselves and their communities,” said Eileen Higgins, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, which serves more than 10,000 girls.

Assemblywoman, 9th Legislative “We are honored to acknowledge all of District; and Eva J. Smithers, Lakewood, our honorees for their dedication to retired business professional and entre- making our community a better place preneur. Timothy Hearne, Jr., Holmdel, and for believing in the potential of our president and CEO of the United Way girls,” Higgins said. of Monmouth and Ocean Counties was The event was co-chaired by Teri presented the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout award, and Stillwell-Hansen, O’Connor, Monmouth County adminInc., based in Edison and its CEO istrator and first vice president of Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Board of Carol Stillwell, Holmdel, received the Directors, and Tom Hayes, director of Community Partner Award. Consumer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas.

The centerpiece of the evening was celebrating the achievements of six community leaders, who Higgins described as “outstanding role models who inspire our girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.” Each of the honorees was introduced by Girl Scouts who have distinguished themselves by earning one or more of the highest honors in Girl Scouts – the bronze, silver and gold awards. Honored with the Women of Distinction award were: Patricia Carlesimo, Rumson, executive director of the LADACIN Network; Bonnie Torcivia, Fair Haven, a founding member of Impact 100 Jersey Coast; DiAnne Gove, New Jersey

Distinguished Girl Scouts prepare to present awards to honorees at the Annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala, hosted by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore on March 22: (L to R) Mary Serviss, Mary Brigid Clanton-Calnan, Elizabeth Ellis, Carmela Apostle, Jillian Peslak and Hannah Khaleel. Photo Credit: John Vitollo

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SALT CREEK GRILLE’S 16TH ANNUAL WINE & MARTINI TASTING FUNDRAISER raised over $50,000 for Impact 100 Jersey Coast at the event on April 11. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by sponsorships, ticket sales and live auction items went directly to Impact 100 Jersey Coast. In the last 16 years, The Wine & Martini event has raised more than $1 million in total funds for local charities. The lively, cocktail-style event was sold out. More than 150 attendees enjoyed live jazz music by the local favorite, Bobby Boyd Trio, great food, premiere wines and spirits, and a live auction with auctioneer NJ 101.5 Big Joe Henry. Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a collaborative of women of all ages and backgrounds who combine their charitable dollars, experience and energy to raise awareness of our community’s most pressing needs and to fund transformational grants for high-impact projects addressing those needs. Earlier this year, Salt Creek Grille

announced its chosen charity for 2019 with a flag presentation bearing Impact 100’s logo. The flag will fly from the waterfront restaurant through the entire year, with the intent to create more public awareness. “We are tremendously grateful to Salt Creek Grille for supporting Impact’s continued growth and for helping us reach new women and nonprofits in every corner of our community,” said Heather Burke, Vice President and Co-founder. “Their support will truly have a ripple effect in our community as we help identify and fund high-impact projects across a range of issue areas.” The event was sponsored by the following organizations and individuals: Brown Brother Harriman, Stillwell-Hansen, ICC Industrial Cooling Corp, Mazza Recycling, Two Rivers Community Bank, Liotta Family and Missig Family, Steve Bidgood, Jennifer Clark, Cheryl and Hayden Jones, Lori and David Missig, Relish Your Chef by Marcy Ragan, Deirdre and George Spiropoulos,

and Carol Stillwell. A raw bar was donated by Lusty Lobster and artisan cheeses by Sickles Market. Wines were donated and tastings poured by representatives from Allied Beverage Group, LLC; Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery; J. Lohr Vineyard & Wines; The Winebow Group; distilled spirits were poured by Zyr Vodka. Local craft beers were provided by Cape May Brewery and Shore Point Distributing Company, Inc.. Food was donated by Brubella Inc; Cutler Produce; Halperns’ Steak & Seafood Company. Flowers were provided by Guaranteed Plants, linens by Sanitary Linens and rentals by Paul David Partywares. “We couldn’t raise this kind of money without the support of my fantastic staff and generous vendors and local businesses,” said Steve Bidgood, Salt Creek Grille’s coowner. “I only ask my vendors once a year to come forward and help out, and boy do they! Many of them have donated products for 16 straight years.”

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ith the warm weather approaching, people are starting to spend more time outside. The extra Vitamin D may boost people’s mood and energy levels, but there is also another added benefit to enjoying nature: practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment nonjudgmentally. It means not dwelling on the past or focusing on the future. Mindfulness has been found to have a wide range of benefits for people of all ages. While mindfulness may seem like an advanced concept, it has been found to also benefit children of all ages by grounding them in the moment. Mindfulness strategies help to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, improve focus and attention, and improve one’s overall mood. In today’s society, children are being diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and depression more frequently. Teaching children different mindfulness skills

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RCDS Alumna Returns to Campus for Internship and Volunteer Opportunities with Horizons Program It's been four years since Hannah Reynolds of Rumson walked the halls of The Rumson Country Day School as an RCDS student, but that’s not to say that she hasn’t frequently returned to her alma mater. Hannah, now a senior at Trinity Hall, regularly volunteers with The Horizons Student Enrichment Program, an academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment program that serves low-income students in the Red Bank area on the RCDS campus. Hannah plans to return to RCDS this spring to intern for Horizons as her “Beyond the Hall” senior experience, which allows students the opportunity to explore an area of academic, professional or service interest. “I wanted to work with The Horizons Program because of its values and the sense of community that it builds,” explained Hannah. “The four pillars of RCDS – Kind, Honest, Responsible, Respectful – are still a prominent part of my life. Every night at dinner my family recites them during grace. Horizons does an incredible job at tying those same pillars into its program and making everyone feel like part of a family.” Horizons at RCDS launched in 1996 with 15 students. Currently, the program offers more than 250 students in grades K-8 the opportunity to attend its six-week program in the summer. “Horizons is the largest community outreach effort at RCDS,” said RCDS Head of School Jayne Geiger. “We are thrilled that RCDS students and alumni have the opportunity to return to cam-

pus to join the family of dedicated volunteers. It’s a great way for them to meet lifelong friends, become mentors, give back to their community, and a wonderful learning experience for them.” Named captain of her track team, Hannah enjoys being a leader and looks forward to contributing to the positive impact that Horizons role models have on their students. She’s eager to learn the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running a non-profit and hopes to one-day use that experience to launch her own organization that encourages young girls to become involved in more STEAM activities. “I love working with children and seeing them grow,” said Hannah. “They’re so impressionable. They’re our next generation of leaders and I want to give the same opportunities to others that my mentors from The Horizons Program and RCDS gave to me.” “For 24 years RCDS has been a very special home for Horizons. We’re looking forward to this summer and continuing our partnership for years to come.” The 2019 Horizons Summer Program kicks off on June 25. Volunteer applications for Summer 2019 are now available at horizonsjerseyshore.org/support/volunteer.

RBR’s Lily Pena Wins Regional Poetry Out Loud Contest for Second Time For the second year in a row, Red Bank Regional’s (RBR) Lily Pena, 17, of Red Bank, won the NJ Poetry Out Loud Region 3 contest to represent Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties in the state competition, which was held in March at Ocean County College. She shares this honor with Nathan Magno, of Toms River, a student at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy. The two are among the 20,000 students statewide that competed in the Poetry Out Loud contest. Twenty schools were represented in the Region 3 competition held at Count Basie in February. This national recitation contest is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation.

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Join hundreds of local fans at Count Basie Park in Red Bank to cheer on your local soccer team – FC Monmouth! Home games are May 18, June 1, June 15, June 22, and June 26. Get your hands-on FC Monmouth merchandise, grab something to eat and drink, and support your local soccer team with the family. Visit fcmonmouth.com for more info!

Walk-a-thon for Mary’s Place By The Sea MAY 18TH AT 11:00 A.M. | 12:00 NOON START

Walk to help women with cancer to heal mind, body, and soul at Ocean Avenue and Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove. Since 2009, Mary’s Place has served thousands of women at no cost to their guests because of the love and support of the community. More info at marysplacebythesea.org.

Delicious Orchards Tractor Pull MAY 18TH FROM 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck Put together a team or just come as a spectator! Teams will pull a tractor (yes, you read that right!) all for children with

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cancer. Event to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation, family-friendly activities and games. To create a team or to donate, visit ashleylaurenfoudnation. org.

Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival MAY 25TH THROUGH MAY 27TH

Monmouth Park is ready to kick off its festival season! Gather your friends and bring your appetite as this year’s Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival will feature 45 mouth-watering trucks serving everything from fresh-made empanadas, to oceanfresh lobster rolls, to warm and gooey Belgian Waffle sundaes – with live music every day! Visit monmouthpark.com

Greek Festival JUNE 6TH THROUGH JUNE 9TH

Kimisis Tis Theotokou, Holmdel You too can be Greek for a day at the Holmdel Greek Food Festival! Being Greek means relishing the world around you and enjoying life to its fullest. The Greek Fest will be nothing like you’ve seen before. Come and check out homemade menus, Greek pastries, vendors, entertainment, and of course very talented dancers! You’re not going to want to miss out on our four-day event! More info at greekfestivalholmdel.com.

OO-Blah-Dee JUNE 8TH THROUGH JUNE 30TH

Two River Theater Oo-Bla-Dee follows Evelyn Waters and the Diviners, an all-black, all-female jazz band, as they travel from St. Louis to Chicago in order to set up a record deal following the end of World War II. On this trip toward freedom the latest member of the group, sax player Gin Del Sol, must wrestle with the complex timing

of the music as well as the complicated times in which she lives. For tickets, visit tworivertheater.org

49th Annual Irish Festival JUNE 9TH

Monmouth Park, Oceanport Make it a lucky day and come celebrate your inner Irish at Monmouth Park. Grab your favorite green outfit and enjoy a fun-filled day of live Thoroughbred racing, Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition, two human horse races and so much more! Authentic Irish music and step dancing will be performed throughout the day. Plus, enjoy FREE Family Fun Day with face painting, pony rides, a bounce house and more. Visit monmouthpark.com for more info.

Summer Celebration Kickoff to Summer JUNE 10TH FROM 5:30 TO 9:00 PM

Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook Networking, exquisite food, live music, spectacular sunset over the bay hosted by The Jersey Shore Partnership. Event to honor Montecalvo Family of Companies, Senator Joseph and Susan Kyrillos, PNC Bank and Weeks Marine, Inc. Tickets are $120, includes food, wine & beer. For tickets, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.

Spring Lake Irish Festival JUNE 15TH FROM 12:00 TO 5:00 P.M.

Downtown Spring Lake This year the Irish Festival will feature many family-friendly events perfect for a spring-time stroll through downtown Spring Lake. Expect live music, dancing, food, kids activities and shopping. Spring Lake is known as the Jersey Shore’s Irish Riviera!

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On Friday, May 10, the Red Bank Regional (RBR) Commercial Photography majors will hold their senior show at Canvas Art Studio in Fair Haven. RBR Commercial Photography Level 4 Seniors, Sophia Morales, 17, Shrewsbury, and Fiona Slattery, 18, RedThe Bank, will haveCounty their work featured along with Levelis 3inviting Seniors Monmouth Board of Chosen Freeholders Stephanie Flores Avina, 17, Bradley Beach and Sheridan charitable organizations to join the 2019/2020 New JerseyTorres, Em17,ployee Little Charitable Silver. Canvas Art Studio is located at 560 River Road in Campaign. Fair Haven. The artists will be on hand to greet show-goers at the “Independent to join the opening receptioncharitable room fromorganizations 5:00 to 7:00are pm.invited Refreshments will charitable campaign,” said Freeholder Director beCounty’s served.annual The show represents the culmination of the artists’ Thomas who the Monmouth County 2019/2020 four yearsArnone of work andis study of photography in the RBR camVisual paign chairman. “We know that there are many local not-for-prof& Performing Arts Academy. The show will feature more than it organizations in our community doing phenomenal work that 30 pieces which all range in style and size using techniques in may not know about this fundraising opportunity. This is a chance Photoshop and darkroom practices. The public is invited to view for local charities to connect with public employees here in Monthe show and enjoy refreshments. All works will be available mouth County.” for purchase to support the RBRHS Commercial Photography Program. Interested charities must submit a completed application by

5:00 pm on Monday, March 4, 2019. To be eligible to participate, organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) and have raised at least $15,000 each year for the past two years. For more information, please contact Maria Wojciechowski, Monmouth County NJECC coordinator, by email at njecc@ co.monmouth.nj.us or by phone at 732.303.2888. Applications and instructions may be found at njecc.net/charity-applications/. Last year, public employees in Monmouth County and its partners throughout the state donated more than $747,000 to support the work of more than 800 charitable organizations right here in Monmouth County and around the globe.

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Congregation B’nai Israel (CBI) Honors 2018 Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Arthur Ashkin Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson honored its member, Dr. Arthur Ashkin, on April 14 for winning the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics. Dr. Ashkin is also the oldest Nobel Prize winner to date, at age 96. More than 300 attended, including local dignitaries, clergy, members of the scientific community, and more. The towns of Rumson, Fair Haven, Little Silver, and Red Bank all sent proclamations honoring Dr. Ashkin. Dr. Ashkin was co-winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physics “for groundbreaking inventions in the field of laser physics.” His research at Bell Laboratories of Holmdel resulted in “optical tweezers and their application to biological systems.” The delay by the Nobel committee in recognizing Dr. Ashkin’s achievement has resulted in the 96-year-old scientist becoming the oldest Nobel winner ever. The Congregation takes pride in Dr. Ashkin’s nomination, not only because of his humanitarian research but also because he is the latest Jewish Nobel Prize winner. Judaism, the tiniest major religion, represents considerably less than one per cent of world population. Jews, however, represent twenty-two per cent of all Nobel Prize winners.

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Set aside Saturday, May 18 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm (rain date Sunday, May 19) and plan to head to Downtown Little Silver for its spring food festival. A Taste of Little Silver showcases more than seventy businesses and community groups based in Little Silver. With a wide variety of participating booths, and many long-standing businesses located in town taking part, there is something for every taste. Last year, more than two thousand people came to the free event. Nominal prices were charged at each vendor’s booth to taste a sampling or meal. Almost all booths distributed free, kid-friendly items to enlighten patrons of their services and offerings. Entertainment is provided throughout the day. For more information, visit LSCFInc.com.

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In April, twenty Christian Brothers Academy student-athletes celebrated their commitments to colleges across the country. The following seniors will play their sport across three levels of collegiate athletics next year: Alex Schueller, Loyola University Maryland, Track; Arty Baker, Georgetown University, Crew; Connor

Baksh, Delaware Bucknell University, Cross Country; State University, Tim McInerney, Georgetown University, Baseball; Dominic Cross Country; Will Dempsey, Bellamo, The Northeastern University, Crew; Will College of New Huntley, Lafayette College, Track; and Jersey, Soccer; Zach Kramer, University of Delaware, Donny Mills, Crew Loyola University Maryland, Track; “There are eight million high school Eric Wnorowski, athletes and fewer than 480,000 have Vassar College, the opportunity to play at the next Soccer; Ethan Arce, level,” said Director of Athletics Vito Mount St. Mary’s Chiaravalloti. “This is a tremendous acUniversity, Track; complishment for these young men and Gerry Johnson, is a testament to the hard work, talent, N o r t h e a s t e r n and discipline they’ve demonstrated in University, Crew; the classroom and on the field over the Jack Bogdan, past four years.” Princeton University, Crew; Jackson Aguilar, Loyola University Maryland, This group of 20 students has won mulTrack; Joe Escandon, Salve Regina tiple state, conference and division titles University, Baseball; Joey Lozowski, during their time as Colts. Fairfield University, Soccer; Liam They also join the 13 CBA students who Mulvey, Assumption College, Soccer; made their commitments official during Nick Hanlon, John Hopkins University, November’s signing day, bringing the Track; Nick Morse, University of CBA total to 33 students overall and 28 Rhode Island, Track; Patrick Kilcooley, headed to Division I schools.

Colts Neck Community Band Announces Spring Concerts

If you appreciate high quality musical performances by area musicians, then you will want to mark your calendars for the spring concert series of the Colts Neck Community Concert Band’s 17th season! The concerts will be presented on Thursday, May 16th at 7:30 pm at Colts Neck High School, located at Five Points Road in Colts Neck and on Thursday,

June 6th in an open-air concert in Monmouth County’s beautiful Thompson Park, located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft at 7:30 pm in the Activity Barn. In addition to its concert series, the Band will perform at the Colts Neck fireworks on Wednesday, July 3 at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. The Colts Neck Community Concert Band has been hailed as one of the finest concert bands in the state of New Jersey. Founded by the late Richard Frankle, the band’s members possess a wide range of musical backgrounds, from accomplished amateurs to seasoned professionals, who range in age from high

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school students to senior citizens. This talented group of musicians is under the guidance of its music director Kelly Tyma, who, along with conductors Mel Chayette, David Crosby, Eric Robertshaw and Don Swinchoski, lead the group in a diverse musical repertoire of marches, classical music, show tunes, and pop music to please all who enjoy listening to concert bands. Franklesdream, Inc. is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that accepts donations and helps provide financial support to the band. To learn more about the Colts Neck Community Band, visit coltsneckband.org and like the band on Facebook. Admission to all concerts is free; donations are welcomed and are always appreciated. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this critically acclaimed band in concert. Plan to attend their always impressive performances!

The 2019 Tower Hill Missions Team in the Dominican Republic. From Left to right: Ron DeCanio, Stephan Heinlein, Marlea Pfeil, Sarah Lee Johnson, Susan Miller, Nancy Vodhanel, Ali Walling, Sheryl Powers, Beverly Johnson, Sandra Conhagen.

Ali Walling of Long Branch reading to one of the students at the Eva Russell School in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic.

Tower Hill team members Ron DeCanio and Stephen Heinlein, both of Fair Haven, helped DR students make their own wooden crates.

Tower Hill Completes Mission Trip to Dominican Republic In February 2019, a Mission Team from Tower Hill Church completed a four-day visit to the Eva Russell School and Casa Monte Plata Children’s Home in Monte Plata, Dominican Republic. For more than 20 years, Tower Hill’s Mission Team has made the trip to provide a Christian connection with the children that attend the school and live at the orphanage. The Eva Russell School and adjoining orphanage are in the center of the small island and provides a loving, Christ-centered facility to a growing population of special needs children and children who have come from broken or abusive homes. One highlight of Mission Trip is a Book Fair, organized and funded by Tower Hill for the last 12 years. This year, because of the generosity of Tower Hill’s congregation, the 225 students at Eva Russell could take home two books of their very own. “When we held the first book fair in 2007, it was the first time some of these children had ever owned a book,” said Susan Miller, who is co-leader of the Tower Hill DR Missions Team, along with Sheryl Powers. Spanish-language books are purchased by Sheryl Powers, after a fundraising campaign at Tower Hill each January. Craft projects are also chosen, and supplies bought in the U.S. Everything is then packed in barrels and shipped, by boat, to the DR until Tower Hill’s Mission Team arrives. In a very short amount of time the missionaries put together a

three-day book fair for a steady stream of classes that come through each day. In addition to the Book Fair, the Tower Hill team also got to take a field trip with the eight-grade students and have a crafting afternoon with the team’s sponsored children. The team also ran a teachers’ workshop based on the program, “It’s Okay To Be Different,” and introduced the teachers to a variety of books about special children. After four days of spending time with these special children, team members are left with a sense of hope knowing the positive and loving impact their yearly visit with the children has made. Donations are encouraged all year long. “This year, our goal is to provide the School & Orphanage with much needed mosquito nets. Tower Hill’s Vacation Bible School will raise money this summer to buy a mosquito net for each of the 95 families in the DR school,” said Powers. And new members are always welcome. “Each year our DR team is comprised of people who have done the trip several times and new people who may only come once. Either way, we are changed by the love and joy we see in everyone there and return home with renewed appreciation for our many blessings.” For more information, visit TowerHillChurch.org.

Navesink Garden Club Hosts “Garden to Vase” On May 14 at 1:00 pm, the Navesink Garden Club will host “Garden to Vase” by presenter, Alicia Vacchiano, Master Gardener, Certified Horticulturist and owner of Plant Design Events. This program will focus on floral design and will cover topics such as hardy annuals, making creative use of plants you are already growing, techniques of harvesting and preparing cut flowers, floral arranging and understanding how to use different textures. Alicia will provide you with the knowledge on how to have an abundance of non-stop cut flowers from your own garden from spring to frost.

learn what interesting projects the club engages in. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from September to June at the Atrium. The business meeting begins at 11:00 am and the program at 1:00 pm. Visit navesinkgardenclub.org for more information on the club’s current happenings.

The public is invited to attend this program free of charge at The Atrium at Navesink Harbor, located at 40 Riverside Avenue in Red Bank. The Navesink Garden Club invites people interested in horticulture and design to attend our meetings, enjoy a warm and friendly welcome and

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The Education Foundation of Little Silver Held "Future Ready" Event BY S U S A N M U R P H Y The Education Foundation of Little Silver (EFLS) held its primary annual fundraiser on April 5 at the Navesink Country Club in Red Bank. Future Ready was this year’s theme. According to EFLS President Jamie Fleming, Future Ready is a special certification that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carolyn M. Kossack and the district are working toward that certifies Little Silver is committed to preparing its students for success in the digital age. With EFLS officers and Trustees working together, this event was a huge success. The 2018-2019 EFLS officers include President Jamie Fleming; Vice President Kelly Oldroyd; Secretary Maureen Stark; and Treasurer Kristin Richards. EFLS Trustees include Jennifer Baxter; Allison Buleza; Julie Collins; Chrissy Cornish; Lauren Dohrenwend; Meghan DuBois; Jamie Fleming; Kim Gervais; Karey Griffin; Kristy Haise; Dana Keating; Beth Loveridge Lenza; Gillian Marziarz; Rob Naidich; Kelly Oldroyd; Kristin

All Saints' to Host 25th Annual Auction Night All Saints’ Memorial Church will hold its 25th annual auction on May 11, beginning at 5:30 pm. Enjoy a selection of gourmet foods and festive beverages while bidding on a wide selection of silent and ticket auction items such as gourmet, beauty, and entertaining baskets, along with a myriad of gift certificates to popular local restaurants and businesses. Proceeds of the event benefits the community outreach program at All Saints’, assisting local food pantries, St. Mark’s Community Center in Keansburg, and other agencies such as Love Thy Neighbor and Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean. Funds also assist with the maintenance and preservation of the National Historic Landmark campus of All Saints’ and its mission. Tickets are $30 per person, which includes admission, gourmet foods, dessert, and festive beverages. For more information, visit allsaintsnavesink.org/annual-auction.

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Richards; Kris Kennedy Scuorzo; Carolina Soden; Maureen Stark; Amy Terrill; and Tracey Wetmore. “For each of the last four years, the EFLS has raised more than $100,000 each year to assist the school with the purchase of exciting tools to support true innovation and creativity in the classroom. For the 2018-2019 school year, the EFLS assisted with the purchase of digital social studies materials for our Middle School. This year, the administration has made a similar request along with other necessary and unique tools for the students. Our goal is to be successful so that our children can continue to receive the resources that will truly enhance their education. The EFLS would not be this successful without the amazing support of our Corporate and Family sponsors,” shared President Jamie Fleming.

Little Silver’s Embury United Methodist Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary Embury United Methodist Church, located on Church Street in Little Silver, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. While the formation of the church actually started about a decade earlier, the present structure was dedicated and opened in February of 1869. It is located on land originally given to church founders by the Parker family, the original settlers of Little Silver in 1665. The church is planning several events throughout the year to mark this milestone. On May 19, there will be a special worship service at 10:00 am. The service is open to all interested persons and will feature special and original music as well as a re-dedication of the church sanctuary. The 150-year-old sanctuary features a variety of stained-glass windows, a functioning bell tower, a century-old Moeller pipe organ, and oak pews which date to the early 1900s. Many of the graves in the adjacent cemetery are tributes to early settlers of Little Silver.

LADACIN Network Holds 38th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance

Humanitarian Honorees- Rosebud Legacy Volunteers. Front row, left to right: Honoree Bonnie Hogan, Honoree Marlene Bell, Honoree Jean Catlin, Board President and Rosebud Co-Chair Victor Sbailo, Rosebud Co-Chair Margaret Winkelman, Honoree Tom Hayes, Director of Customer and Community Relations, New Jersey Natural Gas Company. Back row, left to right: Honoree Kathy Vivona, Honoree Donna Macaluso, Honoree Rosemary Collopy, Honoree William P. Collopy, Honoree Marian Hartnett.

Corporate Honoree – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services. Left to right: LADACIN Network’s Board President and Rosebud CoChair, Victor Sbailo, Executive Director, Patricia Carlesimo, Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, President, Joel Markel, and Rosebud Co-Chair, Margaret Winkelman.

LADACIN Network held its 38th Annual Rosebud Gala Dinner Dance in March, at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. The newly renovated ballroom was transformed into a Rosebud extravaganza with an abundance of floral centerpieces and roses. The evening was an extraordinary affair with close to 300 guests attending and raising more than $175,000. During the black tie affair, LADACIN Network paid tribute to our Rosebud Honorees. This year Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services was honored as the Rosebud Gala Corporate Honoree. The Humanitarian Honorees were the Rosebud Legacy Volunteers who have each volunteered for the Rosebud Gala more than 20 years. They are Marlene Bell, Jean Catlin, Rosemary and William P. Collopy, Marian Hartnett, Thomas F. Hayes, Bonnie Hogan, Donna Macaluso and Kathleen Vivona. Brick Memorial High School National Honor Society was recognized with the Young Leaders Award.

Co-chairing the event were LADACIN Network Board President, Victor Sbailo, Barnegat, and Margaret Winkelman, Howell. Carl Craft, host of 95.9 WRAT’s “Morning RAT Race”, served as Master of Ceremonies. Music was provided by Jack Goodman’s Allstar Band. LADACIN Network is a non-profit agency whose mission is to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. Services include child care and pre-school, early intervention, school programs, adult day programs, vocational training, supported employment, residential options, and respite programs. Today LADACIN serves more than 3,500 individuals and families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For information about LADACIN, visit ladacin.org.

The Carolynn Ozar Diakon Foundation Announced The family of the late Carolynn Ozar Diakon and Resources Real Estate have announced the creation of The Carolynn Ozar Diakon Foundation, an organization to support the philanthropic interests of the company’s founder who passed in January. The foundation, which is currently in development, will focus its support on empowering women facing life challenges of all kinds as well as promoting the legacy of the local philanthropist. It will be directed by her husband, Robert Diakon, their three grown children Gabriel Diakon, Christopher Ozar and Brett Diakon, as well as Thomas McCormack, Broker of Resources Real Estate. “Carolynn was a driving force in our community and an inspiration to many,” said her husband Bob Diakon. “Through the work of the foundation we wish to keep alive the values that were important to her and serve as an ongoing tribute to her memory.” Some of the activities in the planning stages include a student scholarship provided by NJ Real Estate Prep, a real estate school co-founded by Ozar Diakon, ongoing social media outreach to promote her teaching, and fundraising events to provide financial support to some of her favorite causes.

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RBR AOIT Team Takes Second Place in New Jersey CyberPatriot State Championship More than 45 RBR students took the CyberPatriot Challenge

Sean O’Marra, 16, Shrewsbury; Captain ; Steven White, 17, Union Beach; Rafael Martinez, 18, Red Bank; Matthew Swaggerty, 17, Little Silver; Matthew Izzo, 17, Little Silver; Dennis Dayan, 16, West Long Branch.

From the beginning of this school year, the Red Bank Regional (RBR) Academy of Information Technology Students (AOIT) have been preparing for the renowned CyberPatriotXI national competition. They began in September with more than 45 participants representing 8 teams. After more than 100 hours of preparation, one team survived to the top of the New Jersey state competition coming in second place. Team Dark Red is composed of Captain Steven White, 17, Union Beach; Rafael Martinez, 18, Red Bank; Matthew Swaggerty, 17, Little Silver; Matthew Izzo, 17, Little Silver; Dennis Dayan, 16, West Long Branch and Sean O’Mara, 16, Shrewsbury. Team Dark Red rose to the top platinum division competing among 740 teams from around the country. A victorious 17 teams then vied for the top spots in the State of New Jersey. Their

journey ended last month when they finished 43 out of 190 finalist teams nationwide. The national finals will take place in Baltimore in April. All qualifying competitions were run at RBR on its computers on Saturday mornings. RBR has a strong track record in the CyberPatriot competition, having won first place in CyberPatriotIII and placing in the top 12 three additional times for the national competitions in the Washington D.C. area. This year’s team chose its name in homage to the famed CyberPatriot XI 2nd place finisher, Team Maroon. Over the past eight years, participation in the team completion has grown significantly at RBR including increased participation by female students in the competition. RBR AOIT teacher and CyberPatriot Advisor Jeremy Milonas commented on the value of this competition to his students stating, “For a lot of our students this is their chance to shine. They may not be a top athlete but this competition gives them the same benefits they would get from any other team—the comradery, leadership skills and the driving commitment it takes to work with other people toward a goal. At the end of the day, employers are looking for kids with these skills. So it is important for our kids to participate in these kinds of competitions so they can show and how hard they are willing to work to achieve their goals.”

Rumson's Forrestdale Girls Basketball Team Wins Division

This season the Forrestdale Girls’ Basketball team was unstoppable! The team was led by Coach Mary Beth Coleman, a passionate basketball coach and former collegiate basketball player herself. With a deep roster comprised of nine eighth graders, five seventh graders, and one sixth grader, the team was consistent in their defensive skills, ability to hit free throws, and clutch threepoint shooting. Their heart and skills led the team to victory, winning the division and the Coastal Intermediate Basketball League (CIBL)

Championship in a close game versus Tinton Falls. The Lady Bulldogs were undefeated in the regular season with a record of 19 0. Grade 8 students, Molly Kelly and Julia Corsentino were named to the CIBL All-Star Team. “It was a very exciting time for me and my teammates,” said Kelly. “After also winning the Mid-Monmouth Championship, we were very happy to win another championship.” In the postseason, the Forrestdale girls competed in the Run for the Roses Tournament where the team finished in second place out of sixteen teams, losing in the championship game to St. Catharine’s of Spring Lake by the score of 42 - 36. All-tournament team members were Julia Corsentino, Sarah Hughes, and Molly Kelly. The team finished the season with an overall record of 22 - 1 and proved to make the entire school community proud, “I could not be prouder of this year’s team and all that they have accomplished," said Coach Coleman. "From day one their goal was to hang a championship banner in the gym. They accomplished this by their tremendous work ethic, teamwork and having a positive attitude every day at practice. Their chemistry on the court was fun to watch and I truly enjoyed coaching such a great group of young ladies. The eighth graders were positive role models to the younger players, and I know that they will have successful basketball careers in high school.”

RBR String Major John Simone Selected to Honors Guitar Ensemble RBR junior John Simone, 16, from Shrewsbury, is the first RBR student accepted into the prestigious New Jersey Music Education Association (NJMEA) Honors Guitar Ensemble, which brings together the top student classical guitar musicians in the state of New Jersey. At the encouragement of his strings teacher, Jeffrey Boga, John auditioned this past February playing two classical pieces. As part of the honors guitar ensemble, All States Award NJ, he will perform at The College of New Jersey in May.

Little Silver Students Take a Trip Around the World!

In March, second grade students at Point Road School took part in “Around the World!” day. The day was designed to help the students learn more about their heritage and about different cultures. Passports in hand, students traveled to different classrooms to learn about 13 different countries. The countries were organized by continent and included faraway places such as Lebanon, Belarus, Sweden and Tunisia. Each classroom had hands on activities such as traditional games, folk dancing, dying Greek eggs, learning to use chopsticks and in one classroom “fire jumping”. Fire jumping is part of a Belarus folk holiday called Kupala Night which celebrates the sun. Jumping over fire is a way to get rid of bad luck and improve health. In addition, the students learned about the represented country’s flag, geography, language, foods and general lifestyle. The goal for the program was to help provide the students with a realistic learning experience that exposed them to different cultures and helped foster the development of empathy and understanding of others. In preparation for this exciting day, students studied immigration, traditions and ancestry, while taking some time to look at their own family history. Students created their own “Ancestry Doll” that they shared with classmates. The day concluded with students returning to their homerooms to complete a reflective writing activity. This program was made possible by the Little Silver Board of Education and the Little Silver PTO. The LSPTO committee had over 30 volunteers for “Around the World!” day. Many of the volunteers had a personal relationship to the country that they represented.

Rumson Peer Leaders Tackle Unconscious Bias

Forrestdale School Peer Leaders have engaged in year-long training, with their advisors Kate Sullivan and Nancy Pearson, related to unconscious bias. Through a partnership with The Central Jersey Consortium for Excellence and Equality at Monmouth University, students have studied the meaning of unconscious bias and how this may impact a school community. Students attended their first training session in October to develop skills of awareness, knowledge, and skills in identifying unconscious bias in themselves and how that can impact their respective districts. Bringing this information back to Forrestdale, the students worked with their advisors to develop leadership skills that will empower them to take action and promote advocacy, while

promoting awareness of unconscious bias. The student leaders developed a presentation for all district staff, teaching skills for combating unconscious bias within their student body. One of the Peer Leaders, Charlie Patton, who presented the information to the district staff during a faculty meeting noted, “I find that unconscious bias is important to learn about as most people don’t believe it impacts them, but in reality it does.” The goal is for these students to become social justice advocates at Forrestdale and begin to initiate change from a student-directed perspective. As a culminating activity, they will reconvene at Monmouth University in June with other participating districts to discuss what they implemented throughout the year, their struggles and challenges, positives and achievements, as well as the outcomes they experienced. Through the district participation in this partnership, additional staff members have received training, including administrators, counselors, secretaries, classroom teachers, and special education teachers. Sullivan, Peer Leader Advisor, said this about the experience, “It isn’t easy to recognize our biases, because as teachers we strive to be as fair as possible. This experience gave us a safe space to reflect on our biases and provided strategies to create a more equitable, just, and accepting environment.”

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River Road Books to Host Mary Ann Kampfe, Author of Dementia Dolls: A Daughter’s Story Fair Haven resident Mary Ann Kampfe has taken a heartwarming look at her caregiving journey in the just-published book Dementia Dolls: A Daughter’s Story. The author’s book signing will take place at River Road Books in Fair Haven on May 30 at 7:00 pm. Dementia Dolls: A Daughter’s Story, published by WiDo Publishing, is based on the blog Kampfe began after her widowed mom moved into her home and was diagnosed with the memory-robbing disease. Readers of her blog urged Kampfe to consider writing a book based on the entertaining and enlightening posts about her family dynamic, her relationship with her mom, and the challenges of dementia. Kampfe wrote the first chapter more than three years ago, shortly after her mom moved in. She continued to write as her mom’s need for care increased, and a decision was needed regarding her living situation. “At first we didn’t realize what was happening when my assertive mother became unsure of her decisions and her routine,” Kampfe said. “We assumed that Mom had changed her mind about being in charge and was deferring to me and my husband John because she was under our roof. It took a while to discover that Mom hadn’t changed her mind. Her mind had changed Mom.” Getting the diagnosis of dementia, and coming to terms with it, is an important aspect of the book. But the author doesn’t want her beautiful 92-year-old mom to be defined by dementia. “I purposely wrote while I was in the thick of things to provide an unflinching look at what caregivers and their patients go through,” Kampfe said. “That being said, the book doesn’t fall into the trap of ‘woe is me.’ I made it a point to show the fabulous person my mother is and continues to be. Mom and I have both kept our senses of humor, and have become even closer. For us, that is the silver lining in the cloud of dementia.” Copies of Dementia Dolls: A Daughter’s Story will be available for purchase at the upcoming event and by visiting widopublishing.com - or Amazon.com. River Road Books is located at 759 River Road in Fair Haven. For information about the book signing reach out to the author on Facebook or at makampfe@aol.com.

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