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FATHER’S DAY GIFTS

He Won’t Be Able to Resist

Straight up, dads can be difficult to shop for (sometimes even harder than moms). They are too busy with work meetings or doing the lawn to discuss any gift options, too macho to admit they actually need something or too frugal to have any extra funds spent on their happiness. Well, this Father’s Day tell dad “TOUGH!” Here are some thoughtful ideas and special items you can hand over to the most important man in your life (not just because you are sending him a subliminal message to manscape), but because you love him!

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A STATEMENT TIE

Of course daddy knows how to work the chic professional look, but giving him one of these fun, creative ties will classify him as the office trendsetter. From sports to sailing to subtle stripes, he can collect ties for every type of occasion. WHERE TO SHOP: VINEYARD VINES, GROVE WEST, SHREWSBURY (vineyardvines.com)

A SIX PACK

After he finishes his abs workout, let dad flex his other six pack. This cool beer tote is perfect for BYO’s, barbeques and bonfires at the beach. WHERE TO SHOP: THE PAPERY OF SHREWSBURY, THE GROVE (thepapery.com)

A MANICURE

Even though he may deny his nails need to be trimmed and his cuticles need to be cut, throw in the fact that his treatment includes soaking his hardworking hands in warm water and a light massage, he’ll be clawing for this generous gift certificate. Make Nails Plus papa’s go-to spot for well-earned pampering. WHERE TO SHOP: NAILS PLUS, RED BANK, LITTLE SILVER, SHREWSBURY, COLTS NECK (nailsplusspa.com)

Shower him with a classic cut and a soothing shave at this popular upscale barbershop. From a beard trim to a Sweeney Todd, there is no doubt dad will look dapper for his special day. WHERE TO SHOP: OLD WORLD SHAVING PARLOR, RED BANK (oldworldshavingparlor.com)

A LEISURE SPORT

Help pop maintain his dad bod by perfecting his swing on the tennis court or carve turns on the slopes. From rackets to snowboards to balls to goggles - this local sports shop has tons of gear to add to his athletic arsenal. WHERE TO SHOP: THE SPORT SPOT, SHREWSBURY (thesportspotnj.com)

A FULLY LOADED TRUCK

Drive this pint size F-150 RC Raptor up to dad’s driveway and watch him transform from disciplined adult to daring teen. This fast, performance truck has all the bells and whistles to keep dad entertained. Great News: He won’t get a ticket for speeding. WHERE TO SHOP: HOBBYMASTERS, RED BANK (hobbymasters.com)

A TRENDY HAT

Whether he is doing the bills, walking the dog, or manning the grill, hand dad this trendy thinking cap to keep his head protected and stylin’. This ultra cool mesh trucker hat lets anyone know this boss means business. WHERE TO SHOP: GREENLINES, FAIR HAVEN (greenlines.com)

A DAY OF HORSING AROUND

Show dad he is a winner. Enjoy time together at the track at Monmouth Park. All men receive a complimentary betting voucher with paid admission. The family can enjoy the races, lunch, live music and enter a local sports lottery to win tickets to see his favorite team. WHERE TO SHOP: MONMOUTH PARK, OCEANPORT (monmouthpark.com)

A CLASSIC ACCESSORY

Let pops know this Father’s Day he’s “On the BALL” with this Trainmaster Officer Manual 44MM Gray Face BALL Watch with sapphire caseback, manual caliber on genuine alligator brown leather strap. WHERE TO SHOP: J. VINCENT JEWELERS, COLTS NECK (jvincent.com)

Enjoy your stress-free shopping! Hope Daniels is a Rumson, NJ resident and founder of A New Mom In Town blog – you can read all about her mommy adventures at www.anewmomintown.com. She is a contributing editor for Community Magazine (CM), with her monthly feature “The Parenthood Blog”.

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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Generations of Service Maurice Schwartz ( Jon’s grandfather and Jay’s great grandfather) opened the doors of his automotive store on Maple Avenue in Red Bank in 1919 selling trucks.

The West Front Street in Red Bank location was the family’s longest – 50 years. (photo circa 1950s)

ou’ve probably watched one of their TV commercials many times, the familiar sound of “May the Schwartz be with you” followed by the smiling faces of Jon Schwartz and his brother Jim in front of a car. But what you may not know is the legacy of service and community involvement the Schwartz family, of Schwartz Mazda in Shrewsbury, has in Monmouth County. Jon and his son, Jay, run the business today but it was Jon’s grandfather who set the pace and gave an example for his family to follow while forever helping to shape the town of Red Bank.

After being discharged for his service in World War I, Maurice Schwartz opened the doors of his automotive store on Maple Avenue in Red Bank in 1919 selling trucks. His first priority was customer service and he was known to mail his customers survey letters with a penny attached, titled, "A Penny for Your Thoughts". Maurice became well known for asking the question, “Does service count?” And he used his commitment not only for his business, but for the community at large. In 1928, Maurice was one of the original members to sign the charter for the

Jay and Jon Schwartz with the dealership’s mascot - Sandy

Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce in Red Bank, he was also one of the earliest members of the Rotary Club of Red Bank and served as President in 1934. But in between, as the Great Depression hit and many businesses and banks collapsed, Maurice worked tirelessly to save the Red Bank community. The Merchants Trust of Red Bank was to close its doors, leaving many with no money and no way to eat or pay their bills. Maurice used his influence and gathered his friends and together they formed a Reopening Committee that saved the bank and their community at large. Today the bank is PNC. During this time Maurice added the Chrysler/Plymouth and International Trucks lines to his business. Although in his fifties, when World War II hit Maurice attempted to enlist. He wrote letter after letter until finally being commissioned by General Omar Bradley and served in the China-India area during the war. He used his vast automotive experience and oversaw the assembly and management of 101,000 vehicles used in battle. When he returned home he was anxious to help his fellow veterans ease their financial burdens and implemented

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a car-buying agreement that allowed them to pay in weekly installments versus paying the total upfront. By this time the business had moved to West Front Street and now included his two sons, Arnold and Edward. It would remain at that location in Red Bank for more than 50 years. Arnold, a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a veteran of World War II, followed in his father’s footsteps and served as President of the Rotary Club of Red Bank in 1983. His son, Jon, would go on to complete the same service as President in 2004 making the family one of only a handful of Rotarians with fatherson such legacies. Jon’s son, Jay, now serves as a fourth generation Rotarian and continues the family’s commitment to the Club motto "Service Above Self". Both Arnold’s sons, Jon and Jim, joined the family business in the 1970s after attending Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft and Syracuse University and Clemson University, respectively. In 1975 the Mazda brand was added, and soon after the brothers were making commercials with the new tagline, "May the

Left to right: Jim, Arnold, Edward and Jon Schwartz in the 1970’s

Schwartz be with you!" The business continued to grow, as did the philanthropic activity of the family, and in 2000 the company was moved to its present location in Shrewsbury. Jon’s son, Jay, has joined the family business and is now the Vice President after having worked as a janitor, mechanic, and sales associate. While attending Northeastern University, where he received a BS in accounting and finance, his father encouraged him to pursue other interests, perhaps something outside the automotive industry. “I tried to get Jay to do something other than cars. This is not an easy business,” Jon shares. “But it’s in his blood, I guess. Jay brings a lot of new and exciting views and modern processes to our business. Fourth generation at the dealership, fourth generation at Rotary, it’s just the Schwartz way.” The past few years have offered the Schwartz family several challenges both professionally and personally. “In 2009 Chrysler faced corporate bankruptcy and they dropped our dealership,” Jon explains. “We never saw it coming because we were one of their top dealerships in the Northeast. But we weathered the storm. It wasn’t always easy, and we had some lean times, but we stayed true to what our father and grandfather taught us. We know service does matter and now things are better than ever. We have the best customers in the world and maybe that’s why we’ve received so many awards.” The family’s greatest heartache came a few years later when, in 2015, Jim lost his battle to cancer. Schwartz Mazda continues Jim’s legacy and philanthropic efforts, and supports all the same charities Jim did, as well as having established the James L. Schwartz Scholarship Fund at Christian Brothers Academy. “That’s still very raw,” Jon says. “Losing my brother was horrible. Especially for my mother, Ethel Schwartz, who recently passed herself. She has an interesting story too. She was the daughter of Jonas Tumen, the Monmouth County Prosecutor from 1930 -1933 and she was one of the founders of the KaBoom! fireworks display in Red Bank. I guess my family has been around a long time, and to think it all started with Maurice who only had a sixth-grade education. Education was so important to him – education, service, community and giving back. It’s what he taught us.”

TIGGER HOUSE FOUNDATION

TEES UP AT TRUMP NATIONAL TIGGER HOUSE FOUNDATION held its 2nd Annual Golf Event – Nine & Dine – on May 21, 2017 at Trump National Colts Neck. Tigger House Inc. was inspired by the devastating suffering and profound love of a family who lost their son and brother “Tigger” at 25 years of age to an accidental overdose. Tigger House Foundation is based in Monmouth County. Tigger grew up on the Jersey Shore

where he went to school, was loved by many friends and family and lived a very full life. Tigger House Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a positive impact by reducing the death rate of heroin and opiate addiction. Visit tiggerhouse.org for more information and upcoming events.

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Moving with Karen... As a licensed REALTOR®, I have been helping people buy and sell homes for over 12 years and prior to this, I was a licensed title agent. Every day I am asked questions regarding all different aspects of Real Estate. I pride myself on being able to honestly answer those questions and if I can’t, I’ll happily find the answer! I feel educated clients are best able to make decisions that will have such an impact on their lives. They deserve an agent who is not only knowledgeable, but is able to offer real insights and guidance. Each month, I will address real estate issues, and I welcome your questions.

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Here are 17 things that REALTORS® pledge to do: 1) Put the interests of buyers and sellers ahead of their own and to treat all parties honestly. 2) Refrain from exaggerating, misrepresenting, or concealing material facts; and is obligated to investigate and disclose when situations reasonably warrant. 3) Cooperate with other brokers / agents when it is in the best interests of the client to do so. 4) Disclose that they are licensed to sell real estate, if they represent family members who own or are about to buy real estate, or if they themselves are a principal in a real estate transaction. 5) Not provide professional services in a transaction where the agent has a present or contemplated interest without disclosing that interest.

6) Not collect any commissions without the seller's knowledge nor accept fees from a third-party without the seller's express consent.

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14) Cooperate if charges are brought against them and present all evidence requested.

8) Not co-mingle client funds with the agent's own. 9) Attempt to ensure that all written documents are easy to understand and will give everybody a copy of what they sign. 10) Not discriminate in any fashion for any reason on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. 11) Be competent, conform to standards of practice and refuse to provide services for which they are unqualified.

13) Not practice law unless the agent is a lawyer.

15) Agree to not “bad mouth” competition and agree not to file unfounded ethics complaints. 16) Not solicit another REALTOR'S® client nor interfere in a contractual relationship. 17) Submit to arbitration to settle matters and not seek legal remedies in the judicial system. I look forward to answering any real estate concerns you have!

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Local Event Guide 40th Annual Bayshore Greek Fest June 8th through June 11th OPA! Experience what it is like to be Greek for a day in Holmdel at Kimisis Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy great good, live entertainment, watch performances by traditionally dressed youth dancers, and more. Visit greekfestivalholmdel.com.

FREE Concert in the Park June 8th | 7:30PM The Colts Neck Community Band will perform a selection of popular music including show tunes at Thompson Park Activity Barn in Lincroft. Indoor seating available or bring your picnic dinner and lawn chairs.

Atlantic Highlands 9th Annual Car Show June 10th | 10AM to 4PM Fun for the whole family, especially for the classic car buff, with live music, area shopping with street vendors, face painting and costumed characters, and a festive atmosphere. Visit atlantichighlands.org.

7th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival June 10th & June 11th | 12:00 to 5:00PM Featuring approximately ten award-winning wineries from around the great state of New Jersey. Bring a chair, some great friends and prepare to enjoy samplings from New Jersey wineries, along with live entertainment, retail vendors, crafters, food trucks, and a children’s play area. Visit jerseyshorewinefestival.com

47th Annual Irish Festival June 11th Come celebrate your inner Irish on a day where everyone has a little bit of Ireland in them! Enjoy a beautiful day of live Thoroughbred racing highlighted by Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition and the fan-favorite human horse race. Visit monmouthpark.com

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FREE Sandy Hook Beach Concerts Every Wednesday Night Starting June 14th End hump day with your beach chair and friends at Beach E - 6:00 p.m. for a free summer concert. First up is Brian Kirk & The Jirks (6/14), followed by The BethAnne Clayton Band (6/21), The Moroccan Sheepherders (6/28), Tim McCloone & the Shirleys (7/5), The Pat Guadagno Band (7/12), Motor City Revue (7/19), The British Invasion Years (7/26), The Shots (8/2), and Rip Tide with special guests The Sam Sims Band (8/9) – special 5:30 p.m. start. Visit sandyhookfoundation.com

Lincroft Eats Food Truck Fest June 16th | 3PM to 8PM Featuring art and craft vendors, live music, family-friendly games and activities with popular gourmet food trucks at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft! Visit lincroftvillagegreen.org

35th Giant Ocean Grove Craft Show June 17th | 9AM to 4PM The annual craft show in Ocean Grove is located between the beach and Great Auditorium. Shop over 300 artisans’ unique, handmade crafts and artwork. This show is 100% handmade crafters. No charge for entry! Visit oceangrove.org

Saint Leo the Great Parish Annual Carnival June 19th through June 24th Food, rides, friends! Come out with the family for a fabulous time. Open from 6:00 until 11:00 p.m. for June 19th thru June 23rd 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on June 24th. Bracelet Nights are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Visit stleothegreat.com

Taste of Highlands June 24th | 12PM to 5PM Sample scrumptious food and cocktails from over 20 Highlands restaurants, eateries & establishments. Tickets are $40 per person, which include map, keepsake tote bag and transportation. Visit highlandsnj.com.

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Wine & Chocolate Festival June 24th & June 25th It’s a weekend filled with wine and chocolate... do we need to say more?! New Jersey’s finest wineries, the best local chocolatiers and dessert vendors, live music and fun for the whole family all weekend long. Visit monmouthpark.com

SkimBash June 24th & June 25th Competition Begins 9AM Skimboarders of all ages, from beginners to professionals, gather for this annual action-packed event to show off their skills, and compete for prizes and cash. Held in Sea Bright, is the premier Pro/Am skimboarding contest on the Jersey Shore. Visit www. skimbash.com

The Ballad of Little Jo at Two River Theater Now through June 25th This soaring musical about the American West is inspired by the real-life-story of Josephine Monaghan— a young woman from Boston who, in the late 19th century, made a new life in an Idaho mining town disguised as a man called “Jo.” Visit tworivertheater.org

27th Annual OceanFest at Long Branch July 4th | 10AM to 10PM Come to the biggest seasonal event on the Jersey Shore — in fact, it’s the biggest Independence Day celebration anywhere in New Jersey. A smorgasbord of food vendors, crafts, fireworks at 9:00 p.m., too much to list! Visit oceanfestnj.com

Atlantic Highlands Annual Fireman’s Fair July 4 through July 8 6PM to 11PM every night Games, rides, live entertainment and tons of family fun for all ages. Fireworks on July 7th and bracelet night on every night except 7/7. Visit ahnj.com

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Nikolas Swidryk Selected for Junior Dream Team of U.S. Archers Nikolas Swidryk, a junior at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, has “hit the mark” as a recurve archer and is now closer to his dream of Olympic glory. It has been announced that Nikolas is one of just 18 male athletes selected for the 2017 Junior Dream Team consisting of the top cadet and junior Olympic recurve archers in the country. The Junior Dream Team ( JDT) program was created to develop archers who show potential into top level shooters with the goal of making an Olympic or international team. Athletes selected for the Junior Dream Team are evaluated at a yearly camp and chosen based on a number of criteria including individual scores, teamwork, work ethic, progress at camps, motivation, grasp of the National Training System, potential, ability to maintain a positive attitude, ethics, and ability to make form changes. Past graduates of the team include 2016 team silver medalist Zach Garrett, 2016 Olympian Mackenzie Brown, and 2012 Olympian Miranda Leek as well as several World Archery Youth Championship Team members and several USA Archery resident athletes. Nikolas is a currently a member of two archery clubs, WA-XO-BE Archers and Two River Archers. He has been shooting for three years -- beginning in the summer of 2014 before the start of his freshman year at RFH – and says that he has had many great experiences as a result. “One of the best things about this sport for me is the places I’ve been able to travel to,” Nikolas said. “I’ve been all over, whether it be down south in Harrisonburg, Virginia and Decatur, Alabama or out west in Salt Lake City, Utah and San Diego, California. Each new state has given me

Local Volunteers Clean-up Fair Haven On April 22, 2017, cub scout volunteers cleaned-up Fair Haven Nature Area in honor of Earth Day. With over 60+ volunteers, they did trail clean-up and garbage removal, plantings of 50+ seedlings, a clean-up of Dery’s Pond, and invasive vine removal. There will be a follow-up volunteer day this fall at the Fair Haven Fields Nature Area. Pictured are a few of the volunteers who participated – (back row, left to right): Christopher Rodriguez, Markus Onni (Den leader, Pack 127), Shervyn von Hoerl (Cubmaster, Pack 127), Carol Lang, Matt Lang (Den Leader, Pack 127), and Chris Kopacko (front row): Fair Haven cub scouts and youth

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memories that I don’t think I’ll ever forget.” Another aspect of the sport Nikolas enjoys is meeting fellow athletes, including Olympians. “As a result of traveling to so many national competitions, I’ve been able to meet several Olympians -the most unforgettable one being Jacob Wukie, team silver medalist in the London 2012 Olympics, at James Madison University back in March 2016,” said Nikolas. “I remember picking him out of the large crowd of shooters that day, and all I could think was ‘Wow, that’s really Jacob!’ But what surprised me the most was how nice he was; as I eagerly approached him and asked him for a picture, he smiled and replied without hesitation saying he would be more than happy to.” Nikolas’ achievements also include a recent 1st place finish in the New Jersey State Indoor championships, giving him the title of number one in the state for the Olympic recurve cadet division. He also received a bronze medal in 2016 at the JOAD National Indoor Championships in the Olympic recurve cadet division at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He is currently ranked as one the top 20 cadets in the country in the indoor rankings, and in the top 30 cadets in the outdoor rankings. Nikolas hopes to continue his archery career once he graduates from RFH, and has hopes of eventually being able to represent the U.S. by making an Olympic team. Seventeen-year-old Nikolas is the son of Michelle and Dr. John Swidryk of Fair Haven.

KidzSpeed.com and Rumson School District, Racing Toward a Brighter Future A gifted and talented student whose IQ is measured at 147, Christian Rutty of Rumson is equally at home in a classroom, science or computer lab, as he is at a race track. A 5th grader at Forrestdale School, Christian enjoys 7th grade math, the periodic table of elements, chemistry and string theory physics. In 2016, Christian was chosen as a contestant on LifeTime TV’s, Child Genius, Season 2. Due to film scheduling conflicts, his family deferred. Christian Rutty is also a 10-year-old champion F1 Sprint Go Kart racer. In 2011, Christian began karting at the age of 5 1/2 after seeing the Baltimore Grand Prix Indy Race. Christian has competed in races in New York, North Carolina, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Florida and has a racing coach/ tuner who travels with him. Christian has won many regional races and is ranked Top 10 in the US amongst drivers. His two Go Karts, which are nothing like an amusement park karts, reach speeds as fast as 70 MPH. Christian says, “Few people know about karting, yet all professional racers got their start in this sport.” Each summer, Christian attends simulator training in Indianapolis, IN where the Indy 500 drivers train. Christian says, “The level of precision, focus and concentration required

in karting is incredible. The difference between winner and loser is often less than 3/10 of a second per lap. Remember, we’re only 9-, 10- and 11- year olds making split second decisions at high speeds with laser-like focus.” His syndicated website and social media page, KidzSpeed.com, features interviews with other kids, professional racers and celebrities. His most recent interviews were youngest Indy 500 racer, Sage Karam and JetManDubai.com. He is also a featured character in the Apple Store game, “Kart Stars”. Christian will continue competing in go karts until age 14, where he will likely transition into a Formula 2000 race car. He finds it ironic that by then he will have raced at speeds of over 100 MPH and he won’t attain a driver’s license for at least two more years. Christian hopes to major in Engineering at Harvard, MIT or Stanford and one day become a Formula 1, Indy or the new (electric, street class) Formula-E racer when he grows up. His idol is champion, African-British, F1 racer, Lewis Hamilton whom Christian resembles. Christian is a strong advocate for STEM education. He wanted to use his racing efforts to highlight STEM education and programs in the Rumson school district and encourage other kids to pursue their dreams.

Local in Need of Kidney Tom Nardini, who is known for his philanthropic work for Robert Wood Johnson in East Brunswick, St. Mary’s Church in Colts Neck, ALS, MS, juvenile diabetes, and the Parker Clinic in Red Bank, is in need of a kidney transplant. Tom has a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the kidneys and is looking for an immediate donor. If you are willing to be tested as a donor match, call either his son Tom at 732.567.8945 or the Kidney Institute at 212.746.3922. You may keep your donation anonymous should you choose. Nicole Stefano, Tom’s daughter, explains the surgery is no longer radical and normally is done through a non-invasive laparoscopic procedure. The family has been tested, and for various reasons, are unsuitable matches. Tom has always been a big proponent of organ donations and taught his children at young ages the importance of checking the box for donations on their licenses. The difficulty with kidney donations is that the donation must come from a living, healthy donor and there is a seven-to-ten year waiting list for a kidney.

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FEW EXPERIENCES COMPARE to a beautiful drive in the country followed up with a good meal and a great glass of wine. Four Sisters Winery sits nestled in a beautiful valley amidst the rolling fields and picturesque hills of Warren County, New Jersey. It is part of an agricultural tradition carried on by Matty Matarazzo on his 250-acre farm, which reflects his commitment to the land and its fruitfulness. Since 1981, Matty has been growing grapes and producing awardwinning wines with ever increasing success. Four Sisters Winery has won more than 100 regional, national, and international awards for red, white, rosé, and fruit wines. Since opening in 1984, Four Sisters has offered the public a variety of quality wines in a warm country setting. Educational tours and comprehensive wine tastings give visitors a greater understanding of the processes involved in growing grapes and making wine. In addition to the many private events offered, including corporate picnics, weddings, and every form of family gathering imaginable, the winery offers dozens of fun and inventive events open to the public. From grape-stomping parties to Murder Mystery Dinners to Sunday BBQs with live music on the deck, there’s something enjoyable for every taste. A traditional Father’s Day BBQ Feast is one of many annual celebrations, followed by a Family Fun Weekend in August, a Wine and Music Festival in September, and Fall Harvest weekends are celebrated throughout October with pick your own pumpkins and apples and a challenging corn maze. Pack a picnic, or grab a snack in the winery café, then enjoy a complimentary wine tasting. Open six days a week for the summer (closed on Wednesdays), Four Sisters Winery is sure to please. For a complete list of upcoming events or prices, visit foursisterswinery.com or call 908.475.3671.

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Selected for Elite Skim USA Team WHEN LIFELONG SHREWSBURY RESIDENT Aidan Stevenson was five-years-old, he picked up a skimboard for the first time. By age 6, he was skimboarding competitively, and regularly bringing home first-place trophies at local contests such as the Sea Bright SkimBash. Today, at age 13, Aidan travels to Skim USA Pro/Am contests all along the East Coast, and has won the tour title for his division four years in a row. Every year, he also brings his talents to Laguna Beach, CA, to compete in The Vic, a prestigious contest sponsored by Victoria Skimboards. Aidan recently took his skimboarding achievements to an even higher level: He was selected to represent the Boys Division on the Skim USA team, an elite group of skimboarders at the top of their game, both in and out of the water. Skim USA board members select the annual team based on style, attitude, performance, and contest standings.

Aidan and the 2017 Skim USA team will soon travel to compete in an international skimboarding contest. While Aidan is a natural athlete – when he’s not skimboarding, he is playing lacrosse, surfing, or snowboarding - he attributes some of his success to Jersey Shore Skim Camp, which he has attended every summer since its inception in 2009. The Sea Bright-based training program helps Aidan develop and sharpen his skimboarding skills, and the professional instructors provide support and advice on competition strategies. During the year, Aidan attends the Rumson Country Day School. But come summer, you’ll find him on local beaches, riding the waves. Want to catch Aidan in action? He will be competing in the local Skim USA Pro/Am tour contest–the Sea Bright SkimBash on June 24-25, 2017.

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THE 8TH ANNUAL KIDS TRIATHLON for Bob Kelleher will be held on June 11, 2017 at Victory Park in Rumson. Exercising, having fun with the kids and helping others to reach their goals and potential are all part of Bob Kelleher’s legacy and the spirit in which this race has been founded. This race is held in memory of Bob Kelleher, a Rumson resident who passed away unexpectedly in July 2009. This event is particularly appropriate to honor Bob, as it conveys some of the passions that were so much a part of his daily life. To name a few, Bob was an avid triathlete, participating in numerous local races

Another important passion of Bob’s was his enthusiasm for volunteering. He regularly coached his son and local children in several Rumson Recreation sports. When Bob passed away he was the Captain of the Rumson First Aid Squad, where he had been an active volunteer since 2003. The proceeds for this race will be donated to The Rumson First Aid Squad and Stephy’s Pace, a nonprofit organization in Red Bank that supports those suffering from grief and loss. Race categories will be: 9 to 14 year olds: 150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and 1-mile run; 8 and under: 75-yard swim, 2.25-mile bike and ½ mile run; and 2 to 4 year olds: a two-loop balance bike on Lafeyette Street Space is limited, for more information and to register, visit RaceForum.com/KidsTri today.

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Little Silver Kitchen Tour a Success M o r e T h a n 5 0 0 V i e w t h e B e s t K i t c h e n s i n To w n

The sun was shining as the doors were opened to nine of Little Silver’s most exceptional kitchens at the Little Silver Kitchen Tour, sponsored by the Little Silver PTO. More than 500 visitors from near and far got an inside look at not only the beauty and function of these kitchens, but also the talents of area builders, decorators, florists, and the culinary delights from some of Monmouth County’s finest chefs. The Parker Homestead was the starting point of the Tour, where guests browsed and shopped goods from retailers at the Red Barn Boutique, housed in the newly renovated barns on the property. From there, the tour fanned out to kitchens throughout the town from expansive properties overlooking the Shrewsbury River, to a refurbished 19th Century Victorian home, and even the entire home of House of Cline designer Amanda Haytaian. “We were so happy with how everything came together,” said Eileen Savko, co-chair of the Tour. Kelly Boyer, co-chair echoed the sentiment “We couldn’t have asked for a better day to showcase our town, to work with exceptional homeowners, volunteers, vendors, underwriters, sponsors and friends. Everyone involved helped to make The Little Silver Kitchen Tour such a memorable event.” The 2017 Little Silver Kitchen Tour would not have been possible without tour underwriter, Nemo Tile and Stone, the support of Monmouth Medical Center Foundation RWJ Barnabas Health, House of Cline Design, Builders’ General Supply Company, Almasy Law, Allied Building, The Parker Homestead-1665, Community Magazine, Design NJ, Sickles Market, Solari Creative, Little Silver Police Department, as well as the local community and area businesses. Information on all the participants on the tour can be found at www.littlesilverkitchentour.com. We encourage you to support the businesses that supported the tour. Proceeds from the Kitchen Tour support the Little Silver PTO’s mission to enhance the educational experience of children by providing curriculum based enrichment activities, exposure to cultural arts, and programming that supports character development.

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1 - Left to right: Samantha Staggard, Lauren Van Liew - Chef Covas, Dena Grbic, Kristen Flaherty, Amy Fox, Mary Verderese, and Jessie Drescher | 2 - Left to right: Alicia Aninowsky, PTO co-president; Nadine Kelly, Logistics Committee chair; Eileen Savko, Kitchen Tour co-chair; Kate Galbavy, PTO co-president; Tara Kelly, Red Barn Boutique Committee chair; and Kelly Boyer, Kitchen Tour co-chair | 3 - Left to right: Jenny Glover, Corinne Thygeson and Stephanie Agresta | 4 - Left to right: Liz Buchanan, Heidi Sheehan and Amanda Mallan | 5 - The French Market owners - Carli Windsor (left) and Yvette Fede | 6 - Left to right: Kristin Meulener, Bethany Marc-Aurele, Erin Tavares, and Shayna Sanborn | 7 - Left to right: Kristine Scuorzo, Kelly Wimmer, Lauren Dohrenwend and Jenny Baxter | 8 - Left to right: Jennifer Brown, Kristin Giamo, Linda Smith, Gillian Marziarz, Christin Cosimano and Jen Holzapfel | 9 - Left to right: Jill Mannix, Gina Patrone, Tara Langan, Donna Mulholland, Jennifer Barkey and Florence Wright | 10 - Left to right: Keri Fieramosca, Liz Dusko, Dina Scalzo, Nicole Donnelly, Kate Galbavy and Caroline Connelly

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MONMOUTH PARK CHARITY FUND CELEBRATES

Kentucky Derby Day The fourteenth annual Kentucky Derby Day celebration sponsored by Monmouth Park Charity Fund was held on May 6, 2017 in the outdoor garden of the Blu Grotto Ristorante located at Monmouth Park Racetrack. Tickets to this highlyanticipated event sold out two weeks prior to the actual event. In attendance were 370 guests, which included members of the military. Longtime supporter of the Monmouth Park Charity Fund Ray Catena was the Event Sponsor. Event Chair Marilyn Lloyd, CoChair Maria Tanzola, and an amazing committee of 25 people presented a special evening that included simulcasting of the Kentucky Derby with betting available; an open bar; and food specialties made by Blu Grotto’s Chef John Corona. A hat parade and contest was also held, as well as live, silent and chance auctions. Honorary Co-Chairs were Tom Donovan, president and publisher of the Asbury Park Press and Phil Villapiano, former linebacker for the Oakland Raiders. Donovan was MC for the live auction and helped to raise more than $27,000. This year’s honorees were OceanFirst Bank (accepted by Christopher Mayer); Valerie Montecalvo, owner and CEO of Bayshore Recycling Corporation; Anthony Abbatiello, a decorated war veteran of the Korean War and Harness Racing Hall of Famer; and The Tigger House Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to achieving a positive impact by reducing the death rate of heroin and opiate addiction, started by Rick and Lisa Stavola. Monmouth Park Charity Fund Director of Operations Debi Heptig noted that the organization is 71 years old and since its inception over 9.3 million dollars has been given to local nonprofits. “Success of this event, while incredibly fun and one of the most revered parties of the year, ultimately will define how many grants we can give out to our non-profit organizations. It’s an exciting and important event.”

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The Parker Homestead-1665 Open House & Old Time Base Ball League Take a step back in time on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when The Parker Homestead-1665 will open for tours, and will host a vintage Base Ball game at 1:00 p.m. The game, which recreates Base Ball as it was played by mid-19th century rules, will take place next to The Parker Homestead-1665 at the Little Silver Sickles Field. Both are free to the public. Come take a step back in time just like Kevin Costner did in “Field of Dreams” when The Parker Homestead-1665 hosts the vintage baseball game, which matches New Jersey’s Monmouth Furnace from Allaire, against the New York Mutuals. The teams will be wearing reproduction mid-19th century period uniforms, using oldfashioned equipment and playing by 1864 Beadle’s rules. Preceding the game, players from the vintage leagues will speak to younger players from the Little Silver Recreation Baseball League about baseball history and playing by the Beadle’s 1864 rules. The 17th century Parker Homestead – which is one of the oldest residences in New Jersey and is on both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places, will be open for tours from 10:30 – 4 p.m. On display will be the collection of 1909 Caramel Candy Company baseball cards found in the Parker belongings along with Doug Parker’s 1925 Wilson baseball mitt.

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. In 1665 siblings Peter and Joseph Parker and Meribeth Parker Slocum and her husband, lured by the prospect of religious freedom and free land, arrived in our area with the first European settlers to claim property available from the King’s proprietors to all who would help establish British communities. Eight generations and 330 years later, Julia Parker deeded The Parker Homestead to the people of Little Silver. Her intent was that it be preserved forever as a living historic and educational site, especially focused on providing future generations with pride in their history and knowledge of the past through educational programs, cultural events, and museum displays. The homestead and barn renovations are the result of the combined efforts of the Borough of Little Silver and The Parker Homestead-1665, Inc. (a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that encourages and guides the restoration and use of The Parker Homestead) and the Monmouth County Historical Commission which has given supportive grants to fund restoration projects. The borough and non-profit organization have worked closely together since the property was first deeded to the borough in creating the historic preservation of the site.

The Borough of Fair Haven will be celebrating “Fair Haven Day” on Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 4:00 p.m. to the conclusion of the fireworks. This year will be Fair Haven’s 105th anniversary! The music will be provided by River Road Band and The Pat Roddy Band. Food options will include a picnic by Brennan’s, Seafood from Lusty Lobster, and desserts from Booskerdoo. As in the past, the Foundation of Fair Haven, which is a 501C-3 not for profit - tax exempt charity, has been raising funds to help offset the cost of the Fair Haven Day activities. If anyone is interested in helping to directly fund this community wide celebration, The Foundation of Fair Haven has a variety of Fair Haven Day sponsorships, which are available to both individual residents and companies. Please contact the Foundation of Fair Haven member, Marie Noglows at marie.noglows@comcast.net if you are interested in sponsoring this fine annual event. Finally, the Fair Haven Business Association will be sponsoring many fun attractions at Fair Haven Day, including face painting and more. Tickets will be sold at foundationoffairhaven.org or you can purchase tickets at Borough Hall.

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My friend Tony at Colts Neck Pizza, got me thinking last month. He joked, “I have a complaint. I read your articles, but you never say…have a pizza.” As I ate my pizza that evening, I thought about what he said. It made a lot of sense. Divorce is stressful even in the more amicable splits. When the acrimony is extreme, stress levels can skyrocket. People deal differently with stress. Some lose weight. Others gain weight. Difficulty sleeping or concentrating are frequent side effects. Irritability, raw nerves, or depression can occur. The list of symptoms is a long one. Mental health and medical professionals often advise that taking care of yourself physically can help you cope with the emotional aspects of stress. In turn, taking care of your mental health can help with its physical manifestations. For instance, doing your best to adhere to a schedule often helps you cope with the uncertainty inherent in divorce. Resolve to

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Father & Son Dedicated to Justice For the Locascio family, helping is not only a career choice but a way of life. Retired Judge Louis Locascio and his son, Anthony, both work at the law firm of Gold, Albanese, Barletti & Locascio in Red Bank and both spend their days in search of justice and fairness under the law. “My father taught me how to practice law at the dining room table when I was a boy. It was there I would watch him tirelessly work on cases for his clients,” Tony says. “The highest work ethic is essential to helping people the way we do. This is the greatest gift my father gave me.” The former Judge, board certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as both a civil and criminal trial attorney, retired from the New Jersey Superior Court after sitting in the Civil, Criminal, and Family Divisions for a total of seventeen years. Now heading up the Dispute Resolution Department at the firm, Judge Locascio has an unsurpassed record of settling more than 90% of the cases that come before him. Because of his extensive experience, he has been retained by both plaintiff and defense attorneys to mediate and/or arbitrate civil and family law matters. Tony, strictly interested in helping hurt people obtain justice, began trying cases before judges and juries in 1999 and became a partner at the firm this past January. He is one of only a few attorneys that is board certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in civil trial practice. “We are humans helping humans. Too often the public is needlessly endangered by other people or companies,” Tony shares. “As a result, they get seriously injured and are left not just with pain but with worry, fear, and frustration. I am honored and devoted to helping them.” A graduate of Fairfield University and of Seton Hall University School of Law, Tony began his career by serving as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Douglas Hague who governed the medical malpractice calendar for Middlesex County. He handles cases where people have been hurt in motor vehicle accidents, serious falls because of dangerous conditions, defective products, medical and nursing home negligence, and construction accidents. Multiple cases he has handled have received statewide attention via reported results in “New Jersey Law Journal,” and “Verdict Search.” Most recently one of his cases was featured in the “New Jersey Law Journal” as the third top settlement in New Jersey in 2015. “I have pride and respect for what Tony has become as a son and as a lawyer, in that order,” Judge Locascio says. “I love the law and it’s a father’s dream to be doing what you love with your son.” Enjoying the art of teaching, Tony frequently gives seminars to a variety of different audiences. He has spoken to local schools discussing the legal implications of bullying, and the responsibilities of investigating abused children and DYFS involvement. For more than fifteen years he has studied and taught the art and science of body language, lecturing and training law students, practicing attorneys, prosecutors, police officers, and judges. He has been featured on numerous TV shows, including on CNN as a body language expert on “Prime News with Vinnie Politan” as well as on “Erin Burnett OutFront” as an expert called to analyze the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Former Secretary Hillary Clinton.

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Finally, Help With Computers Story: LiliAnn Paras

Aren’t computers frustrating? The most unflappable among us are known to “lose it” when data is lost, photos disappear, programs won’t open and spam invades. The frustration is exacerbated by long waits in big box stores or on help lines, confusing instructions and long turnaround times. An easy solution happens to be right in your own neighborhood. Meet Tom Bull, a resident of Fair Haven for 25 years, and owner of Two River Computer (TRC) in Fair Haven since 2006. Their thoughtful and personalized service is simply not available in big stores. TRC offers home pick up and delivery, on-premises and in-shop repairs, loaner devices, repairs through remote access and quick turnaround times. TRC is not beholden to any particular brand but are dealers for Dell, HP and Lenovo and are also Microsoft and Apple certified. Emergencies and individual needs are also accommodated and each customer is set up in a ticketing process, allowing the staff to provide updates and create a record of the repair history. With a gleam in his eye, Tom summed up the difference between his store and the big box operations this way. “With TRC, clients have one throat to choke,” - his. In the rare cases when something doesn’t go as planned, customers always know Tom is available to make it right. Saying “yes” is policy and data recovery is especially rewarding. Tom showed me a computer shell filled with sand, shells and scraps. It belonged to a man in his eighties who brought it in after SuperStorm Sandy. The man’s wife had recently passed and he was frantic to save the photos stored on the computer. Tom devised all kinds of homemade gadgets and was able to recover the photos, and that success is one that stays with him. TRC specializes in computer repairs, and it also provides unique related services for homes and small businesses. It currently focuses on three initiatives for homes: WiFi, Turbo Upgrades, and Parental Controls. With the increasing number of devices dependent on WiFi like computers, sprinklers, baby monitors, cameras and more - speed, coverage, and security are compromised. As Tom puts it, “wireless is a game of inches,” and within homes there are often dead spots. With new WiFi technology, TRC can provide a blanket, speedy and safe access for any size home, reaching outdoor areas too. Installation requires no disruption or opening of walls. Tom is impressed with the technology, remarking, “Every time I put one of the systems in, I am amazed at how good it is - every time.” Turbo Upgrades are for those aging, but favorite computers. Tom noted, “Computers have a personality specific to the owners. For example, customers like where the icons are and want to keep the information familiar to them. Slow computers are given ‘computer adrenaline’ and as long as they have ‘good bones’, even old computers can be updated and kept out of the landfill.” TRC can also install parental controls which go far beyond mere filters. Imagine limiting your child’s access, setting the amount of time allowed on specific sites or pausing the internet, all from your phone. TRC can make this a reality and can also install intrusion prevention software and hardware for businesses.

Left to Right: Senior Technician Kevin Karinja, Brian Ericson, Phyllis Sauer, Joe Agresta, Kevin “K2” Ibanez and owner Tom Bull

When Tom is not working, he devotes a lot of time volunteering in the community, along with his sons Alex, 23 and TJ, 17 and his wife, Marybeth, who is director of development for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Asbury Park. They are often joined in their efforts by the “Fair Haven 5” - a group of five families who raised their sons together in town since the boys were in second grade. They can be seen serving at the Fireman’s Fair and Fair Haven Day. Supporting BBBS is especially dear to them and the Bull family “eats and breathes BBBS and lives from event to event.” The Fair Haven 5 is right there to pitch in. If you have any questions about or frustrations with your computers or systems, stop in or call Two River Computer. You won’t be disappointed and you will discover why it has been voted “Best of the Best” for 2015 and 2016.

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Two Rivers Food & Wine Tasting H O S T E D BY R OTA R Y C L U B

Front row, left to right: Samara O’Neill and Andrea Plaza, back row, left to right: Dan Matarese, Chris Mosley, Ken Scaggs, Rhonda Anderson, Steve Sanfilippo, and Bryan Kuderna.

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EACH SPRING THE ROTARY CLUB OF RED BANK runs a Food and Wine Tasting event to benefit a charity in the greater Red Bank area. This has been done through the club’s Foundation since 2001. This year the 17th annual event was held in April at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown and the recipient of the proceeds was The Community YMCA.

Dr. Sanfilippo, a Past President of the Rotary Club, current Secretary and Event Chair said of the event, “Thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals, net proceeds of over $200,000 from this event have been donated to local charities. Past recipients of the event’s proceeds include: The Community YMCA, Visiting Nurses Association of Central New Jersey, Parker Family Health Center, Monmouth County Arts Council, HabCore, Love INC, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Holiday Express, Lunch Break, Affordable Housing Alliance, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties, and Girls and Boys Clubs of Monmouth County.”

Event Chair Dr. Steven Sanfilippo noted that approximately 240 guests attended the “Two Rivers Food and Wine Tasting Event” including Rotary District 7500 District Governor David Forward and his wife, as well as friends, family Rotarians, and supporters of the YMCA. The Event Committee consisting of Addie Schmidt, Denise Benbrook, Ken Scaggs, Chuck Watson, Harriet Primack, Jon Schwartz, Jay Schwartz (all Rotarians) Andrea Plaza and Jodi Grinwald (YMCA representatives) worked tirelessly to present guests with an enjoyable evening. The event offered guests a sampling of food, desserts, wine and spirits from over 25 of the area’s best eateries and liquor vendors. These included Ama Ristorante; Anna’s Italian Kitchen; Gourmet Barbara; Bistro at Red Bank; The Cheese Cave; Chef Daniel D’Alessio; Circus Liquors; Claremont Distillery; Clover Hill Coffee Roasters; Cupcake Magician; Dean’s Natural Food Market; Dish; Food Circus Super Markets, Inc.; Freshicas Juice Bar; Gaetano’s Restaurant; Jerry’s Vodka; Kim Marie's Eat n Drink Away; Local Smoke BBQ; Lusty Lobster Seafood Market; Nothing Bundt Cakes; Salt Creek Grille; Shore Point Distributing Company; Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe; Teak Restaurant; The Black Swine; The Blooming Oven, LLC; and Yumi Neo-Asian Cuisine and Sushi. 38

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Representing The Community YMCA was Andrea Plaza, Interim CEO & Vice President of Marketing and Development. She shared, “The Community YMCA is truly grateful to the Rotary Club of Red Bank. Proceeds from this community event will support our annual campaign, which provides families in need financial assistance to enroll their children in after school care, counseling, summer camp, swim lessons, teen leadership activities and many other life-changing programs.” The Red Bank Rotary Club is a conglomeration of volunteers from many diverse professions and businesses who have one thing in common - to make Red Bank a better place in which to live and raise a family. Dr. Sanfilippo added, “We have our annual golf outing at Navesink Country Club on August 21, 2017.” Visit www. redbankrotary.org for further information.

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RBR Athletes Commit to Play College Sports Twenty of Red Bank Regional’s (RBR) student athletes committed on May 1, 2017 to play sports at the colleges of their choice next fall. They are pictured from left to right, top row: Kevin Laughlin, Shrewsbury, (football, University of Richmond); Josh Horowitz, Red Bank, (baseball, Millersville University); Jack Mangold, Shrewbury, (baseball, Colby College); Connor McCarthy, Shrewsbury, (football, Ithaca University); Chris Brannagan, Little Silver, (football, Rhodes University); Mason O’Mara, Shrewsbury (baseball, George Mason); Julia Nijnens, Little Silver, (girls’ outdoor track, Sacred Heart University); middle row: Kevin Paz, Little Silver, (boys’ lacrosse, Wagner University);Kristen Haynes, Little Silver (girls’ cross country and outdoor track, Wake Forrest University); Edith Torres, Union Beach; (girls’ cross country, University of Maryland, Baltimore County); Kelsey Ballard, Little Silver,(swimming, The College of New Jersey);Mary Vilardi, Little Silver, (girls’ lacrosse, Susquehanna University); Emily Bynoe, Shrewsbury, (girls’ lacrosse, Catholic University of America); Hannah Proodian, Red Bank, (girls’ soccer, Alvernia University); front row: Omar Steward, Red Bank, (football, Lakawanna Jr. College); Tyrese Morris, Red Bank, (football, Western New England University); Jalen Willis, Neptune City Boro, (Misericordia University, football);Chris Outterbridge, Red Bank (football, Sacred Heart University); not pictured: Ryan Humelsine, Neptune Township, (boys’ cross country and outdoor track, Rensselaer University).

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Autism MVP Foundation Hosted 2nd Annual Fundraiser During Autism Awareness Month

RFH student-athletes (left to right) Carson Greengrove, Grace Hofferber, and Doug Young will be participating in NCAA athletic programs.

In April, The Autism MVP Foundation hosted its 2nd Annual Brewing Awareness for Autism Fundraiser at Beach Haus Brewery in Belmar. The group had 180 people in attendance and raised more than $12,500 to fund initiatives for the non-profit, including a Left to right: Chip Berry, Mackenzie Berry, Victoria groundbreaking program Trudel, Lauren Stedman, Ted Curtin, Donna Green, with Monmouth University. Keith Green, Val DeFelice, and Tom DeFelice The Foundation, now in its second year, has partnered with Monmouth University on a “train the trainer” program where leaders in the University’s School of Education work with teachers in local school districts to better help children on the autism spectrum. This type of formal training is a need that is not being widely met and is endorsed by the New Jersey Department of Education. During the fundraiser, guests enjoyed a night out with food, drinks, raffles, silent auction, and live entertainment from the Paul Marino Band. The event was made possible by local sponsors Circle BMW, Circle Hyundai, 94.3 The Point, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, and Barger & Gaines. The Autism MVP Foundation, is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Keith Green of Little Silver, who, along with his wife Donna, have been inspired by their young son with autism and the educators and therapists who have helped make a difference in his life. The foundation is committed to honoring, recognizing and creating the most valuable professionals in the field. For more information or to make a donation, visit autismmvp.org.

Three more student-athletes from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School will be participating in NCAA Athletics. They signed their letters of commitment on May 4, 2017 - National Signing Day - with their proud coaches and families looking on. Carson Greengrove will compete on the men’s soccer team at Stevens Institute of Technology. Grace Hofferber, a sprinter, will compete for Wake Forest University. Doug Young, a pole-vaulter, will compete for Boston University.

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“Tom and I are so aware of the fragility of life,” DonnaLyn shared as she told of how they now live their lives in the spirit of trying. At the end of the cancer battle, they came out the other side and said to each other, “Let's leverage all our giftedness, our talents and our networks and let’s create paradigms that let us help other people have fun through a cancer crisis or really any wellness crisis.”

DonnaLyn and Tom have been community-minded from the start, living in health and productivity with a zest for life. When they found themselves facing their own personal health battles, they saw it as call to action for them to do, be and give more. “It was our dual cancer couple crisis that propelled us to This was followed up redirect both our professional with a simple question and personal lives in ways from longtime friend that empower others,” and client, Ted Friedli. DonnaLyn explains. what will your “What can we do with Tom described it as “we legacy be, how do this?” he asked them. were living vibrant lives you want to live Seeing the resilience beforehand, and in an of Tom and DonnaLyn, instant it was as though out the rest of Ted knew that through someone poured gas on your life? their trail, something it, lit a match and said let’s good could come from it. see what you can do.” Instead That question sparked the of extinguishing that fire, flame that grew into creation - Kick DonnaLyn and Tom decided to take their individual talents, their desire to get Cancer Overboard. “There were so many out of their comfort zones to learn about laudable organizations out there, but none others and those flames to light more fires, that sends those affected by cancer to laugh their butts off and not have to worry pouring what they had into others.

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about a thing,” DonnaLyn said with regard to the void that Kick Cancer Overboard fills in the world of charitable organizations. To date, Kick Cancer Overboard has sent 225 New Jersey families on free cruises. These vacations are all expenses paid from door-to-door, not a dime out of pocket. DonnaLyn and Tom praise the board of directors as they tell of all the fabulous experiences this organization has created. They glow as they tell the stories of the families they have had the opportunity to bless. Kick Cancer Overboard has sent families to sea with the intent to create memories, memorialize a loved one, take a break from the battle, to celebrate, to honeymoon and to just have the rest and relaxation that a cancer diagnosis can quickly steal. Tom says it best. “We can't change their journey... but we can at least give them a break from it.” DonnaLyn's and Tom’s lives are full. They are blessed to have the opportunity of freedom that comes along with being business owners. They work daily maintaining and growing their insurance business, fitting in what Tom calls “pencil possibilities” – numerous activities to be a part of every day, from sponsored events to fundraisers for Kick Cancer Overboard and other worthy causes, and networking socials, to name a few. They fill up their calendars with places to be and things to do, keeping every day different, always doing something new. As a couple, when they just want to be simply DonnaLyn and Tom, they can be found at their favorite Monmouth County dinner spots - Tommy’s Tap and Tavern in Sea Bright, Salt Creek Grill in Rumson or McCloone’s Rum Runner in Sea Bright. They are sure to reserve Friday nights for quiet time at home to walk their dogs – Hanna and Hank - or surround themselves with nature their backyard provides. But mostly they are out and about. Even their vacations are working vacations. Taking turns, they travel to exciting locations; Tom to teach pickle ball and DonnaLyn to teach yoga. On the rare occasion their vacations aren’t work-involved, they are filled with action and adventure. Their current focus is for this October where they will be joining in the MMy Ride for a Cure Across America cycling event. This event offers cyclists a way to raise funds and awareness for Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). DonnaLyn and Tom will be jumping in to finish out the last 62 miles of the event. Tom says it’s not about the bucket list any more, it’s just the list now. It’s what will you do today to make a difference, not about what you will do before you die. They hope through their story they encourage others to do the same, that it gives a call to action. They want to see others getting involved, not waiting for a crisis to propel them to make a difference. Getting outside of yourself is where you find contentment and satisfaction of life. They ask, “What will your legacy be, how do you want to live out the rest of your life?” DonnaLyn and Tom live each day focused on how they can make a difference and how they aspire to drive others to do the same. They invite you to “jump aboard our mission to help others.” To find out more about how you can be involved, visit www. donnalynspeaks.com and www.kickcanceroverboard.com.

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THE FARMING OF THE FUTURE HAS ARRIVED Back when Ronald Reagan was President, Epcot in Disney World had an exhibit dedicated to the future world of aeroponic agriculture. I remember going past the towers of produce in one of the tram cars and wondering how they imagined growing vegetables free of dirt or soil of any kind. The theory was air and water could grow a better vegetable without the need for pesticides. Aeroponic growth refers to growth achieved in an air culture, with the basic principle being to grow plants in a closed or semiclosed environment by spraying the plant’s roots with a nutrient rich solution that provides the needed hydration and oxygen. Aeroponic research became increasingly popular in the 1980s as NASA led the field, believing the process would allow for the growth of plants in space. It all seemed very futuristic then, but time has proven the process to be the most efficient growing method in terms of energy and resources…and some would argue taste. The future of agriculture has come to the Garden State, to Freehold to be exact. Beyond Organic Growers is one of the largest aeroponic farms in the nation. It is the only farm of its size and type north of Georgia or east of Oklahoma. The farm is run by fourth generation farmers using vertical, aeroponic tower technology going beyond organic to produce fresh fruits and vegetables. With 144, 10-foot-tall aeroponic towers and a 3500 square foot greenhouse, the farm promotes healthy and

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TEAM LADACIN 2017 NEW JERSEY MARATHON RUN BENEFITS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES For the seventh consecutive year, Team LADACIN has raised funds for LADACIN Network at the New Jersey Marathon. Twenty-eight runners comprised of family, friends and staff members made up Team LADACIN. The team solicited sponsors and participated in race day on April 30, 2017 to show support and raise money for people with disabilities.

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LADACIN Network supporter Joseph Walker, formerly of Rumson, coordinated and established Team LADACIN after running the New York City Marathon and raising funds for the Agency four years in a row. Six years ago he brought his efforts and energy to the New Jersey Marathon, bringing in a host of new supporters for the Agency. Walker’s brother Conor has attended the Schroth Center of LADACIN Network for education and therapy services for over 20 years. The Walker family continues to be an integral part of Team LADACIN. Several family members and friends participate in the race each year and Walker’s mother, Denise Walker of Rumson, hosts an annual postrace fundraising party, contributing to the overall income from the event. The party was held at The Headliner in Neptune, with a BBQ lunch buffet, cash bar and music by Chris Morrisy. A gift raffle and donations solicited by the runners helped raise the total to over $36,000. For more information about LADACIN Network, visit www. ladacin.org.

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The RFH Global Women Empowerment student organization and the RFH baseball team have once again worked together to support Change a Life Uganda (CALU). The second annual Home Run Derby was held on April 29, 2017 and raised over $3,000 in donations from the local community. CALU President Jean Semler attended the event to educate the community and to assist with the sale of goods created by Ugandan women. All of the funds raised at the event will be used to support the continued education of girls in Uganda. Fifty-five RFH students and members of the community competed in the Home Run Derby, and trophies were distributed to the top three scorers in each division. Firstplace winners were Lucas Gaus (six and under), Kellen Winters and Eve Maulshagen (tied, seven-eight years old), Jonathan Lauria (nine-twelve years old), Rylie Spiegal (high school) and Chris Shaw (adult). The Home Run Derby was made possible in part by generous donations from RFH parents as well as local businesses Booskerdoo, Cups and Cakes, and Mr. Pizza Slice.

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With the help of dedicated 7th grade volunteers and staff, RCDS and Horizons opened their campus to their Red Bank neighbors in efforts to provide a fun experience for the students and to kick off Horizons’ Annual Giving Day, which took place on May 17.

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Pictured with their teacher are the RBR students who won awards in this year’s competition. They are, (left to right), (back row): Aurelia Whitehead, Belmar; Meghan Pawlak, Shrewsbury; Corbin Nielsen, Avon; Samuel Zatorski, Red Bank; Jay Izzo, Little Silver; Justin Campana, Little Silver; Giulia Dostie, Red Bank; Corey Van Huff, Neptune City; (middle row): Alma Hernandez-Sanchez, Lake Como; Alexandra Sosa, Millstone; Emily Rothberg, Shrewsbury; Phoebe Carr, Brielle; Kiera Lee, Bradley Beach; Desireé Marshall, Red Bank, Nicholette Glenn, Red Bank; Lilly Thygeson; Little Silver; (front row): Dr. Gretna Wilkinson, Morgan Almasy, Little Silver; Belinda Bohrman, Brick; Hannah Nishiura, Red Bank; Kyle Eber, Bradley Beach; Esmeralda Pita-Herrera, Red Bank; Abigail Decker, Shrewsbury; Suubi Mondesir. Red Bank. Not photographed: Ash Riegler, Union Beach; Isabel Halloran, Red Bank; Penelope Hill, Little Silver; Willow Martin, Little Silver and Grace Cody, Shrewsbury.

FAIR HAVEN STUDENT-ARTISTS DRAW A CROWD AT ANNUAL ART SHOW The Fair Haven School District presented its annual Art Show at Knollwood School on the evening of April 25th. A large crowd of visitors admired a vast array of original works created by students in Kindergarten through eighth grades at Viola L. Sickles and Knollwood Schools. “I stood in front of art created by second grade students and felt like I was in a gallery,” said Fair Haven resident Maria Mitterando. “My teenager and I kept calling to each other, ‘Come see this!’ I plan to continue attending the Art Show even after my youngest child, Vic, graduates from Knollwood School this year.” Included in the Art Show were drawings, paintings, ceramic pieces, three-dimensional papier- mache creations, and more The Art Show was organized by Sickles School Art Teacher RoseAnn LaBrocca and Knollwood School Art Teachers Jessica Data and Chris Dudick.

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MARKHAM PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL CYBERPATRIOT TEAMS WINS 1ST AND 2ND PLACE STATE AWARDS Two teams of middle school students from Markham Place Middle School in Little Silver recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the ninth season of CyberPatriot – the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Established by the Air Force Association, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program was created to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cyber security and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. CyberPatriot’s core program – the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition – challenges teams of two to six students across the United States, Canada, and from Dept. of Defense Dependent schools abroad, to find and resolve cybersecurity vulnerabilities in simulated environments. The CyberPatriot field is divided into three divisions – the Open Division for public, private, and home school teams, the All Service Division for JROTC, Civil Air Patrol, and Naval Sea Cadet Corps teams, and the Middle School Division. Led by Coach Greg Jansky and Co-coach Wendy Whittle, two teams of students from Markham Place Middle School excelled in the CyberPatriot VIII Middle School Division, demonstrating teamwork, critical thinking skills, and technical knowledge key to a successful career in cybersecurity. The team’s performance this season earned it a spot in the Middle School Division Semifinals Round held February 3-5th, during which it outscored other Middle School teams registered in the state to take home the 1st and 2nd Place Middle School Division New Jersey State Award. Markham’s Middle School Teams included Team Warriors with students Matthew Schmitt, Carter Costic, Eden Stein and Mathias Lazewski taking 1st place honors and Team Blue&White with students Michael Mueller, Jack Clausing, Connor Langa and Patrick McGagh taking 2nd place. At the National level, these two teams scored 9th and 61st in the Nation respectively. Coach Jansky stated, “It was great to watch our teams as they wrestled with problems, thought outside the box, and applied what they learned throughout the year to exceed in the competition. The students of both teams learned and grew tremendously both as individuals and as teams. We look forward to competing again next year.”

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