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Small Choices, Big Changes

Caroline Flinn works to spread awareness about a "pawsitively perilous" issue in her community

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Senator Vin Gopal is Only State Legislator in New Jersey to be endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations

Senator Vin Gopal has received the endorsement from the National Association of Police Organizations, becoming the only New Jersey State legislator, from either political party, to do so. In his time in the New Jersey State Senate, Senator Gopal has been a bipartisan leader who has worked closely with law enforcement to address public safety concerns, from pop-up parties to assaults on police officers, all while securing historic funding for Monmouth County law enforcement in this year’s state budget. “NAPO is pleased to support your re-election campaign and is confident you will continue your strong support of the law enforcement community in the New Jersey Senate,” said NAPO Director William J. Johnson. “It is the utmost honor to be the only New Jersey legislator to have earned the support and endorsement from The National Association of Police Organizations. I have always fought for our law enforcement, and look forward to continued partnership and collaboration to ensure that our police officers have the funds and resources needed to serve our community,” said Senator Gopal.

G opal is running with physician Dr. Margie Donlon and Luanne Peterpaul, a former Judge in the November 2023 elections and also have the endorsements of the State PBA, representing the local police departments throughout Monmouth County

Mental Health Association of Monmouth County’s “Magical Evening” Gala

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County will host a “Magical Evening” Gala on Thursday, October 12th at the Berkeley in Asbury Park featuring delicious food, entertainment by the Haven, and a fabulous Gift Auction! We are also thrilled to honor several community partners who has each championed mental wellness in their own way while actively supporting the mission of MHA:

Dr. David M. Stout, President of Brookdale Community College, will be presented with the Humanitarian Award. Through Dr. Stout’s vision and leadership, Brookdale has established itself as a “stigma-free” community with a subsequent lecture series focusing on mental health and will also be opening the Caroline Huber Holistic Wellness Center on campus this Fall.

Wendy Sefcik, Chair of New Jersey Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council and Board Member of MHA, will receive MHA’s Child Advocacy Award. Following the tragic loss of her 16-year-old son T.J., Ms. Sefcik has worked to educate herself on depression and suicide risk in the hopes of helping others. She has become a highly-regarded advocate statewide in meeting with legislators and identifying gaps in the system, all while supporting survivor families and sharing her own story.

Joseph P. and Laurie Silvestri, owner/executives of Arkhitekton financial services in Freehold, will be presented with the Philanthropy Award. Joe has been a longtime Board Member of MHA and served for many years as the Foundation Board President, while together he and Laurie have been very generous and consistent financial supporters of MHA. “We have served and supported MHA for over 20 years,” reflected the Silvestri’s. “We have seen the need for mental health guidance with both family and clients affected by addictions and mental illness. It is important to pave the way for prevention, recovery, and a cure.”

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.mentalhealthmonmouth.org

In addition to these award presentations, the Gala will feature an opportunity for guests to support MHA’s Red Bank Resource Network (RBRN) through a lively Fund-a-Need paddle raise. RBRN is a free, bilingual community walk-in center that provides comprehensive health, housing, food, social, and financial resources in a culturally sensitive manner. In 2022, RBRN serviced approximately 1,500 clients and more recently completed a successful pilot for the Monmouth County Board of Social Services to offer social services in the community. “Since 2009, our staff and community providers have worked to make RBRN the go to wellness resource for individuals and families, with a focus on building healthy communities that support self-sufficiency and overall health” says Wendy DePedro, President and CEO of MHA. “The recent expansion of our space epitomizes that achievement, and we look forward to showcasing the measurable impact of our skills-based programs at the Gala.”

Two Students Make Dean’s List

Mary Allingham Named to Dean’s List at Mount St. Mary’s University

Richard Wall of Red Bank, NJ (07701) has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Wall is currently enrolled as a Accounting major.

“Congratulations to all of the students for their commitment to their academic success while balancing their course load, experiential learning opportunities, internships, and personal responsibilities,” said Alvernia President, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. “I look forward to seeing your successes in the upcoming academic year.”

Wall was one of over 700 Alvernia students to earn the honor. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

“I am grateful to celebrate my first official Dean’s List announcement as Provost with all of you,” said Alvernia University Senior Vice President and Provost, Leamor Kahanov, Ph.D. “ This accomplishment is remarkable and I commend each and everyone one of the students on this list for excellence in their coursework. I look forward to meeting you on campus in a few short weeks.”

Mary Allingham of Rumson, NJ is among the 596 students who earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2023 semester at Mount St. Mary’s University. Students who maintain a 3.4 grade point average or higher are eligible for this honor.

Mount St. Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university in the Catoctin Mountains near historic Emmitsburg, Maryland, with a satellite campus in Frederick, Maryland’s second largest city. The university offers more than 80 m ajors, minors, concentrations and special programs for traditional undergraduate students, and more than 20 adult undergraduate and graduate level programs. The Mount includes Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, the second oldest in the United States, and the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, an idyllic shrine for spiritual reflection located on the hill above the university.

Red Bank’s Wall Named to Dean’s List at Alvernia University

Monmouth Conservation Summer Beach Bash

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Red Bank Catholic Student with Ecuadorian Roots to Display Family’s Art Collection titled “Through Our Eyes” in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Red Bank Catholic senior Madeleine Carpenter has curated an Ecuadorian a rt exhibit to be featured at Frameworks Gallery, located at 135 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. The opening reception, open to the public, takes place Friday, September 15th from 6 P.M.- 9 P.M. The exhibit will run from September 15th – October 27th thanks to the support of Frameworks owner, Stephen McMillion.

The idea of an exhibit came to Carpenter, of Monmouth Beach, after a visit to Ecuador last summer. She grew up surrounded by her Ecuadorian grandmother’s a rt collection, often wondering what many of the pieces signified. In Ecuador, she was able to research and meet with several artists, and discovered what an incredible collection of pieces her grandmother has brought to New Jersey over the last 50 plus years.

“Growing up surrounded by these pieces in my grandma’s home, I never understood what they really were. They mostly just scared me or were in the background. However, going to Ecuador and speaking with these artists, I learned their significance. They are powerful expressions of a country’s historical oppression, geographic importance, and a look into day-to-day life. For me personally, they were the same paintings on the walls of my mom’s childhood home. Learning about them helps me connect to my family’s heritage,” states Carpenter.

The title of the exhibit “Con Ojos Propios” which translates to, “Through our Own Eyes” stemmed from an interview Carpenter did in July of 2022 with Pablo Cabrera, an important Ecuadorian artist and professor to a thriving young artist community. Cabrera expresses the importance of the country’s art community to break free from the tradition of following European influences, and encourages Ecuadorian artists to create their own

aesthetic using their own perspective and experiences.

The exhibit will include various paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and tapestries, most of which are from Carpenter’s grandmother’s personal collection. Carpenter’s g randmother, Berthalina Vincent Moore, who migrated to the United States in the 1960’s has amassed a collection of pieces from some of Ecuador’s most prestigious artists, including, Oswaldo Guayasamin, Eduardo Kingman, Gonzalo Crow, Jose Unda and Pablo Cabrera. Additionally, Carpenter invited several young, up and coming artists to display some of their pieces, to showcase the next generation of talent in Ecuador. Select pieces will be available for sale. Artists such as Cristian Mera, Pamela Corrales and Luis Alvear, who painted the title piece for the exhibit, were excited for the opportunity.

“While I have a very diverse group of friends, no one I grew up with was Ecuadorian. I wanted to curate this exhibit to

show my friends and the community the richness of the beautiful pieces that I grew up with. I see no better way to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing the work of these amazing artists. I a m inviting Spanish classes from my school to visit the exhibit and hope other schools will take advantage of this opportunity for students to learn from this important historical treasure,” commented Carpenter. Teachers are encouraged to reach out for a guided tour of the exhibit for their students during school hours by emailing: maddiemcarpenter@gmail.com

No R.S.V.P is necessary for the opening reception. Ecuadorian food and drinks w ill be served at the reception, compliments of FUZE eatery in Eatontown. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15ththrough October 15th and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

From the exhibition: ‘Explosicón fantástica del Cotopaxi,’ by Luis Alvear.

Small Choices Can Create Big Changes

Caroline Flinn works to spread awareness about a "pawsitively perilous" issue in her community to help preserve and improve the environment

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PHOTO CREDIT CAROLINE FLINN

Caroline Flinn is a rising senior at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School in Rumson, New Jersey. Over the past few months, a passion for ecological preservation led her to investigate what she calls a “pawsitively perilous” issue that negatively impacts the health of our water, soil, wildlife, and climate: improperly disposed dog waste. When asked about how she became interested in the issue, Caroline laughed, explaining that while she does not have a dog, during regular walks around her neighborhood, she often noticed bags of dog poop littered on the ground. Irked by the issue, she began researching the impact of dog waste on the environment.

Gathering information from websites such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and various state government pages, she found that dog w aste “can contain a variety of harmful pathogens, bacteria, and parasites.” Additionally, r ainwater can carry the feces into storm drains and water bodies, polluting the water and contributing to eutrophication, which she explains occurs when there

is an abundance of nutrients in a water body that causes “an excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants, leading to oxygen depletion and harm to aquatic life.” This finding particularly concerned her as she notes that it could have contributed to the mass number of fish dying in her local river, the Navesink, in 2021. Connecting a detrimental consequence of dog feces to a tangible event in her community furthered Caroline’s desire to educate and spread awareness about

this often-overlooked issue. Continuing her research, she found that dog waste also contaminates soil, impacting plant growth and soil health, endangers animals, and contributes to climate change v ia the production of methane that occurs when dog feces decompose break down in landfills. In addition to all the harm improperly disposed dog poop poses to the environment, Caroline explains t hat “dog waste left in public spaces can be unsightly and unpleasant, affecting the aesthetic value of the area. It c an also deter people from using parks,

trails, and other recreational spaces.”

C aroline desires to preserve and improve the environment , and what better w ay to do so than by starting in her own community? She says that “it is crucial for dog owners to take responsibility for their pets by consistently scooping and disposing of their waste properly.” She suggests that residents carry doggie bags on walks and abide by proper disposal methods, such as placing them in trash bins. She also provides an alternative method of flushing waste in the toilet to prevent the production of methane, a

greenhouse gas, during landfill decomposition. She stresses that making small c hoices like this is integral to creating big changes. Caroline serves as an inspiration to fellow Monmouth County residents who share her passion for preserving the community. She reminds us that “ Responsible pet ownership is not only a commitment to our furry friends but also to the preservation of our natural ecosystems;” that is why “It is incredibly important to work together as a community to scoop the poop.”

PHOTO CREDIT CAROLINE FLINN

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As summer comes to an end, we look back at graduation photos from the 2023 Rumson-Fair Haven High School Graduation. Good luck graduates and congratulations to your families!

Photo Credit: Tom Zapcic

Rumson Garden Club Will Present Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker

Sarah Galloway In a Free Public Event on October 17

Rumson Garden Club, a member club of the Garden Club of America, will present Documentary Filmmaker Sarah Galloway in a free public lecture and screening of her film Wild In The Garden State on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 10:30am. The event will take place at Rumson Country Club’s Riverhouse. Pre-registration for this free event is required.

S arah Galloway is a documentary filmmaker who enjoys translating complex topics into clear and compelling stories. She got her start as an Assistant Editor on the seminal documentary, Hoop Dreams. As the Senior Media Producer for

the American Museum of Natural History, she created video, interactive media, web content, and immersive experiences for exhibits. Her first independent film, Bike Riddim, won the Asbury Park Press Award at the 2018 Asbury Park Music & Film Festival. Her second independent film is Wild i n the Garden State.

W ild in the Garden State is the story of connecting to the natural world in suburban New Jersey. Dave and Sarah are city t ransplants who want a beautiful, ecological garden, but don’t have any gardening e xperience. The documentary short (under 30 minutes) captures the transforma-

tion of a 130-foot-lawn into a life-sustaining place of wonder.

T his timely film will attract experienced and new gardeners who want to spend less time maintaining a pristine — and unhealthy — lawn and more time enjoying the natural world, right in their own backyard.

T ickets are not required for this free event, however, pre-registration is required. To register, contact Susan Olson at rumsongardenclubnj.org.

To learn more about Rumson Garden Club, go to www.rumsongardgenclubnj. org.

EMACC Invites you to Nine Holes

The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to Nine Holes, Three Clubs and Whacky Putters Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 2 5, 2023 at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune. This is not your ordinary golf tournament but a fun three club scramble with no putter needed. Whacky putters will be provided! Registration begins at 2pm followed by a 3pm s hotgun start. Join us for dinner, drinks and prizes at 5:30pm.

E vent registration fees include greens fees, cart and post-round networking, dinner and prizes. EMACC member fees are $125 per golfer and non- member fees are $145 per golfer. The event is limited to 44 golfers so register early. This event will sell out. Sponsorships are available and many in -

clude golfers and contest tickets along w ith pre-event company recognition and event signage. Goofy Gift Bags and Get Crazy With It! fun will round out the event. Visit EMACC Golf Outing for more information.

T he Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1928 has s upported our business and community for almost 100 years. EMACC plays an essential role in the health of the business community regionally and statewide. Proudly serving Eatontown, Fair H aven, Little Silver, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Oceanport, Red Bank, R umson, Sea Bright, Shrewsbury and Tinton Falls. All are welcome! Call for more information (732) 741-0055 or send us an email info@emacc.org for membership details.

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Pallone Demands Online Marketplaces Remove Dangerous, Recalled Products Linked to Infant Deaths

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today demanded that online platforms remove dangerous, recalled products linked to infant deaths. In a series of bipartisan oversight letters to Meta and other online marketplaces, Pallone requested information regarding efforts to end the sale of banned and recalled hazardous products on their platforms. It is unlawful to offer a product for sale that the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled. He was joined on the letters by fellow Energy and Commerce Committee leaders on consumer protection Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12).

P allone specifically cited two products the CPSC recalled due to the serious

d anger the products posed to infants – the Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play and Boppy Newborn Lounger. The Rock ‘n Play sleeper h as been linked to 100 infant deaths, approximately 70 of those deaths occurring after the product was first recalled i n 2019. As of June, the Boppy Newborn Lounger has been linked to the deaths of at least 10 infants.

“I’m deeply concerned that online marketplaces have failed to remove recalled products from their platforms. Two products in particular pose a clear danger to the lives of children and infants, a nd these platforms have an obligation to make sure these products are not available for resale,” Pallone said. “As long as t hese products remain for sale on these platforms, children are at risk for injury

and even death. It is past time for companies like Meta to proactively remove recalled products from online marketplaces so that families do not unwittingly put their children in danger. I’m grateful to everyone who joined me today to support our ongoing efforts to hold these companies accountable.”

News and Updates from the Garden Club of Fair Haven

The Garden Club of Fair Haven is looking forward to another year of fun and i nformative programs. The Garden Club meets the First Wednesday of each month. The Garden Therapy Committee, co-chaired by Beth Ruda and Jenice McGinley and the committee members will s tart meeting monthly to create about 35 to 40 mini arrangements which in turn are donated to Meals on Wheels and/or various Nursing Homes.

Jenice McGinley will also be leading a group to tour Holland Ridge Farm to view and pick sunflowers, gladiolas, dahlias and calla lilies. Town Planters co-chaired by Linda Leasor and Lydia

Brenner and their committee will again be freshening up the town flower pots this Fall. Our October 4, 2023 meeting will have guest speaker Andrea Fegan to advise us on “Growing Dahlias”.

T he Education/Outreach Committee, co-chaired by Linda Leasor and Nancy Bosco will be hosting a workshop on October 5, 2023 titled “Getting Your Garden Ready for Winter”. Also, this committee is again holding a Fundraising Wreath Making Workshop on November 29 & 30. Both of these workshops are open to the public. Information details to follow. The Juniors Committee

C o-chaired by Lata Mahbubani and Lee

Davidson will be working with the local Girl Scout troops with projects on “Nature Art Frames” and Hammered Flower P rints” on fabric.

O n November 3, 2023, the Garden Club will be holding a flower show titled “Seasonal Splendor” with emphasis on holiday themes. This is the Club’s first flower show since 2019. Members have signed up for the different categories. After the judging of the categories, the public is welcome to view the entries and contest winners between 1pm and 3pm. For more information about the Club, email Membership Chair Nancy Bosco at nancy.bosco@verizon.net.

2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament benefits LADACIN Network

LADACIN Network held their second Annual Cornhole Tournament on July 22nd at the Highline Arena in Aberdeen. This year’s event raised over $13,000 to benefit more than 3,500 individuals with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays in Monmouth a nd Ocean Counties. Co-Chairs Denise Walker and Nancy Petrucelli of Rumson coordinated the tournament which included a gift auction and 50/50 raffle.

E vent sponsors were: Cornament Sponsors; Karen and Joe Kelley, Maureen Storch, Cornado Sponsors; Caruso E xcavating, Inc., Siobhan Dunn, Airmail Sponsors; Nora Miceli, Poracky-Dimsey Family, Rumson St. Patrick’s Day P arade, Val’s Tavern, Lane Sponsors; Toni Ann Callari, Richard J. Janosko, Jennifer LeBaron, Little Silver Liquors, Inc., Cassie Loughran, MC Engineering, Navesink Dental Care, Nancy Petrucelli,

Mimi Pratt, Rumson Fire Company, Janine D. Wade, Broderick Walker, Denise Walker, Guenevere Walker, Joseph R. Walker and Michael Yetsko.

T hirty-two teams registered to play in the tournament. Winners were: First Place; Ryan Magee and Reinaldo Morales, Second Place; Rich Grant and Pat G roff and Third Place; Mike Lapinski and Ryan McGilvray.

L ADACIN Network is a non-profit Agency that provides a continuum of care for infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. The Agency h as been serving the community for more than 70 years and now serves over 3,500 families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For more information, please visit www.LADACIN.org.

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Senator Vin Gopal

• Independent leader who has sponsored 100+ bills with members of both parties to support public safety, addiction care, and government oversight

Senator Vin Gopal

• Independent leader who has sponsored 100+ bills with members of both parties to support public safety, addiction care, and government oversight

• Delivered over $2 billion for our healthcare, and $25 million for mental health services in Monmouth County

• Delivered over $2 billion for our healthcare, and $25 million for mental health services in Monmouth County

Dr. Margie Donlon

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-Vin, Margie, and Luanne

Senator Vin Gopal

• Independent leader who has sponsored 100+ bills with members of both parties to support public safety, addiction care, and government oversight

Senator Vin Gopal

• Independent leader who has sponsored 100+ bills with members of both parties to support public safety, addiction care, and government oversight

• Practicing physician and Deputy Mayor of Ocean Township, where she has worked on a bipartisan council to lower taxes four years in a row

Dr. Margie Donlon

• Practicing physician and Deputy Mayor of Ocean Township, where she has worked on a bipartisan council to lower taxes four years in a row

• Delivered over $2 billion for our healthcare, and $25 million for mental health services in Monmouth County

• Delivered over $2 billion for our healthcare, and $25 million for mental health services in Monmouth County

• Will stand up to make sure the government never comes between a patient and their doctor

Dr. Margie Donlon

• Will stand up to make sure the government never comes between a patient and their doctor

Luanne Peterpaul

Luanne Peterpaul

• Practicing physician and Deputy Mayor of Ocean Township, where she has worked on a bipartisan council to lower taxes four years in a row

Dr. Margie Donlon

• Practicing physician and Deputy Mayor of Ocean Township, where she has worked on a bipartisan council to lower taxes four years in a row

• Former judge and prosecutor, helped pass the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights with bipartisan support

• Will stand up to make sure the government never comes between a patient and their doctor

• Former judge and prosecutor, helped pass the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights with bipartisan support

• Will stand up to make sure the government never comes between a patient and their doctor

Luanne Peterpaul

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Luanne Peterpaul

• Former judge and prosecutor, helped pass the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights with bipartisan support

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• Former judge and prosecutor, helped pass the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights with bipartisan support

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