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Monmouth County Historical Association Celebrates Annual Tavernfest STORY Susan Murphy
Left to right: Immediate Past President Claire Knopf, 2nd Vice President Ross Millhiser, Secretary Amy Almasy, Treasurer Mark Aikins, Trustees Lisa Klem Wilson and Jennifer Mullins
Left to right: Alistair Thompson and Tavernfest Committee Members Heather Gourley-Thompson and Tamara Wooley
Left to right: Treasurer Mark Aikins, Interim Director Chuck Jones, Darryn Murphy, Courtney Trent, Trustee Mark Gilbertson and Trustee and Immediate Past President Claire Knopf
MCHA President and Tavernfest Co-Chair Linda Bricker and MCHA Secretary and Tavernfest Auction Co-Chair Amy Almasy
Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) celebrated its eighth annual Tavernfest on October 13, 2017 at Allen House (circa 1710) in Shrewsbury. The 300 guests in attendance were greeted by costumed docents as they entered the Tavern Museum. MCHA President Linda Bricker noted that the Tavern Museum at the Allen House is located at the Historic Four Corners in Shrewsbury and the recognizable red building is on the northwest corner of that important intersection, which served as a stagecoach stop on the five-day trip between New York City and Philadelphia in Colonial times. Throughout the event, guests enjoyed the entertainment provided by Tom and Marianne Tucker, who were dressed in authentic costumes and provided period music. Once guests proceeded to the event tent, they were entertained by RipTide, a band who performed great country, blue grass and rock and roll music. One of the highlights of Tavernfest is the specialty-crafted beer by served by Carton Brewing. “Our guests come for the cause but stay for the Carton brew. They have donated all of the beer for all eight years of the event. Other donations included wine by Rumson Wine & Spirits; the Applejack and Cider by Laird & Company and Delicious Orchards; the barbecue buffet by Local Smoke; and the desserts by Vintage Cakes, Delicious Orchards and Nothing Bundt Cakes.” Event Co-chairs Linda Bricker and Sandy Mulheren created Tavernfest eight years ago. “We still remain a good team though we absolutely could not do this without the hard-working committee that we have recruited. Everybody pitches in to solicit auction items and desserts, promote the event, and then work the day of the event setting up, bar tending, helping with the auctions, and, most of all, having fun! There is much camaraderie after all of these years. And we always welcome newcomers to the team,” said Ms. Bricker. She added, “The tavern was one of the community’s most vital social institutions, serving at times as a courtroom, post office, dance hall as well as gathering place. It seems appropriate to gather the community together at Tavernfest to help to support the preservation of the Tavern Museum at the Allen House, representing such an important institution in our shared history.” Visit monmouthhistory.org for more detailed information or to make a donation that will help MCHA to continue preserving the rich history of Monmouth County.
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Introducing our new merit scholarship program
Ranney School Launches Academic Merit Scholarship Program
RANNEY SCHOOL is pleased to announce the launch of the first annual RANNEY SCHOLARS program during its 2017-18 admission season. Academically talented students entering 6th and 9th grades during the 2018-2019 school-year are encouraged to apply for a merit-based academic scholarship by completing the admissions process and submitting a scholarship proposal before January 15, 2018.
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The RANNEY SCHOLARS program aims to recognize the academic accomplishments of students who are both new to Ranney School and who are currently enrolled. Scholarships, to range from $2,500 to $10,000, will be awarded upon review of students’ scholarship application, academic achievements, and standardized test scores. The RANNEY SCHOLARS program complements Ranney School’s existing needbased financial aid program. Students awarded a merit scholarship may also apply for need-based financial aid. “Our goal is to make the extraordinary education and resources available at Ranney accessible to families in the area whose children have untapped potential,” says Head of School Dr. John W. Griffith. “With expert teachers, small class sizes, awardwinning arts programs, unique athletic offerings such as fencing, crew, and sailing, Ranney students have the opportunity to pursue individualized, rigorous academics while also exploring all of their extracurricular passions. It is our hope that this scholarship program may provide the extra opportunity students need to discover and reach their full potential.” For more information on Ranney School, visit ranneyschool.org/ranneyscholars.
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The Parenthood Blog: Prepare to be Positive this Flu Season
Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama & The Preservation Legacy Quintet
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Not in the mood to get a flu shot? Is anyone ever? Although the thought of a vaccination is anything but a relaxing vacation a recent study says cheerfully rolling up your sleeve could positively impact the effect of the immunization. Two weeks prior to receiving a flu shot, British researchers measured several behavioral factors of 138 elderly adults. They collected data based on each individual’s nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress levels, and mood; positive or negative. Four weeks following the shot, researchers tracked their subjects’ anti-body response to the vaccination. According to Sciencedirect.com, researchers did find a correlation between psychological behavior and the strength of a particular strain. “We found that greater positive mood, whether measured repeatedly over a six-week period around vaccination, or on the day of vaccination, significantly predicted greater antibody responses to influenza vaccination in the least immunogenic viral strain (H1N1).” Although these results seem promising for an extra boost of flu-busting protection for the elderly (only ages 65-85 were tested), I couldn’t help but ponder as a parent — how realistic is it to cut through the chaos of life and find your happy place in time for your flu-shot—especially when scheduling back to back appointments with your child. The scene is all too familiar. You walk into the clinic smiling, your child spots the needle, your heart rate soars and any attempts to remain calm diminish. Luckily, what we lack in relaxation is overcome by our little patient’s resilience. As adults we have to work hard on staying in a joyful mood through exercise, healthy eating habits and destressing techniques, but give your kids a lollipop after visiting the doctor and they are automatically back to a great mood. Here’s to staying healthy and happy this flu season. 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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MONMOUTH COUNTY SPCA RAISES OVER $220,000 AT 2017 FUR BALL 44th Annual Holiday House Tour to be Hosted by Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) will host its 44th Annual Holiday House Tour on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds will support the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Hospice Program. The tour will feature magnificent homes in the Two River Area of New Jersey. Tickets are $50.00 per person ($40.00 for seniors 65 and up). The Tour also features a luncheon to be held at Salt Creek Grille located in Rumson from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is not included in the Tour admission price. However, a portion of the luncheon proceeds will benefit VNACJ. Lunch reservations are required and can be made by calling 732.933.9272 or at saltcreekgrille.com. Tour attendees are also invited to stop by Salt Creek Grille for the Holiday Gift Boutique which will feature a variety of vendors selling gifts, accessories, greens and more. Children are not permitted on the House Tour. House Tour tickets are available for purchase through the VNA Foundation Office online at vnahg.org or by calling 732.224.6780. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the tour at any of the homes or at Salt Creek Grille. For questions, contact the VNA Foundation office at 732.224.6780 or email foundation@vnahg.org.
The Monmouth County SPCA held its 2017 Fur Ball on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel in 2017 Fur Ball Committee, left to right: Jennifer Thompson, Eatontown. This year’s ball Karen Kurtiak, Abbey Feiler-Kober, Kathleen Buff, Adrianna was a masquerade theme and Sands, Fran Turner, Heather Licitra, Debra DeCaroRobinson, Carol Brockriede, and Peggy Blazewicz guests were encouraged to dress in costume along with their pets. The event was extremely successful, raising over $225,000.00 in funds for animals in need at the shelter. The honoree of this year’s Fur Ball was Kelly DeMarco, a longtime supporter of the Monmouth County SPCA. Kelly has helped to raise awareness for its mission, create new fundraising opportunities with her creative, out-of-the-box thinking, as well as cultivate relationships within the community. Also in attendance was Sheriff Shaun Golden, Freeholder Thomas Arnone, and Freeholder Serena DiMaso. DiMaso presented the honoree with a certificate of recognition and officially declared October 14th as Kelly DeMarco Day. A rundown of the night included a cocktail hour, a costume contest that the furrier guests competed in, as well as dinner and performances all hosted by the event emcee, Richard Robinson. Throughout the night guests were able to enjoy music by the bands “Misfit Johnny” and “Des and the Swagmatics”, and unique performances by entertainers such as a stilt walker, contortionist and living statues. Guests were also able to participate in a silent auction. Prizes included exotic trips, spa services, nights out, pet gift baskets, the chance to shadow a MCSPCA Law Enforcement Officer for the day, and even the opportunity to have your child’s next birthday party at the MCSPCA. The night would not have been possible without all of the support from the MCSPCA community, specifically the 2017 Fur Ball Presenting Sponsor, Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. Diamond sponsors included Cushman & Wakefield, KV National Land, and Seyfarth Shaw LLP. For a full listing of supporters, see the MCSPCA website. “We were thrilled that this year’s Fur Ball raised over $225,000.00,” said Barbara LovellNapoli, MCSPCA Director of Development, “Our honoree’s goal has always been to support our programs in the biggest way possible, and Kelly DeMarco is very pleased with our results. Left to right: Freeholders Tom Arnone The 14th also happened to be Kelly’s birthday, and Serena DiMaso, Honoree Kelly DeMarco and MCSPCA Executive and the generous support shown to achieve her Director Ross Licitra goal of a banner event for the shelter helped to make her celebration even more meaningful. We are grateful to everyone who participated!” The Fur Ball is one of the MCSPCA’s largest fundraising events of the year. Proceeds help to care for the over 5,000 homeless, abused and abandoned animals it takes in each year. The Monmouth County SPCA is now gearing up for its Valentine’s Day Brunch being held on February 11, 2018 at the Navesink Country Club. For information on any upcoming events, visit monmouthcountyspca.org. PHOTOS: VICTOR BUBADIAS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Over 750 Attend 37th Red Bank Crop Hunger Walk BY SUSAN MURPHY
Trinity Hall High School students gather for a group photo at the Walk.
On October 15, 2017, well over 750 walkers/runners took part in the 37th Red Bank Crop Hunger Walk, which began at Red Bank Regional High School in Little Silver. The Red Bank Crop Walk is the fifth largest Walk of 1,200 in the United States. A fivemile route is followed with water stops and rest rooms along the way. Red Bank Senior Center donated a van to be used for tired walkers. This family-friendly community event brings together numerous volunteers, including students, teachers, parents and church members, all of whom assist with the food drive, entertain the children, pick up ice cream, hand out apples, and so much more.
Trinity Hall students Mckayla Quin-Steinecke (Holmdel), Bridget Andree (Colts Neck), Diana Bilotta and Nicole Ventura (Middletown), and C.C. Jakub (Fair Haven) took part in the Lug a Jug challenge.
Food collection co-chairs Joe Lotito and Vicky Smith
UU Congregation of Monmouth County raised their Heart & Sole banner off the ground and placed itt at the finish line. The banner was sponsored by the RBR Key Club
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Event Coordinator Janie Schildge, who began as a Crop Walk recruiter in 1983, said the goal for the 2017 Crop Walk is $120,000 and 14,000 pounds of food. Peanut butter, rice, beans, and nutritional soups were collected. Funds raised and food amounts were not available at press time. Janie said many people continue to participate each year, such as Dave and Vivian Hermanson who are both in their 80s and still very interested. They have done the Crop yard signs and flyers for about 25 years. “They were just beaming at the sight of the crowd!” Every year an individual or group is honored by cutting the ribbon that signifies the start of the Walk. This year it was Shortstop the Clown aka Helen Vetter, a longtime member of Red Bank United Methodist Church who has donated 30 years to entertaining at Crop Walk. Pastor Steve Brown of First Baptist Church in Red Bank gave the send-off blessing, and the crowd headed out on the five-mile route. Each of the water stops were staffed by Rotary clubs, members of Trinity Hall High School, United Methodist Church members, MAST students, and new this year was Red Bank Regional’s Key Club. Janie noted that the finish line was first crossed within about a half hour by young runners who were cheered by the waiting crowd. Next came ice cream and apples followed by relaxation time including massages, and entertainment by THE WAG Band. This year’s t-shirt was designed by a team headed by Connor Martin of Communications High School. Sales from T-shirts and wrist bands, as well as funds raised online or through envelopes collected on Walk Day will help to meet the Crop Walk 2017 goal.
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Other activities held during the day were a Lug a Jug challenge, where walkers pledge to carry a gallon of water on the five-mile route. The Art Contest, with incredible art from primary school through high school, was won by blue ribbon banner winners Ranney School, Club 77 Methodist middle schoolers, and Red Bank Primary School second and third graders, who also held a Pennies-for-Crop challenge raising $253 in three weeks. The educational displays this year were Empty Bowls Project headed by Mil Kobrinski. The bowls sold for $20 and the proceeds were donated to Crop Walk. Farmers Against Hunger had a beautiful display of corn, apples and other products, from local farms all over the area, to be donated to food pantries and food banks. Some photo ops were done with Janis Iwanyk and her decorated frame, capturing the spirit of the day for young kids and whole families, featuring students eating ice cream and photos with Emmett the Lego Man. Some of the food donations came from Oak Hill Academy who donated over 1,000 pounds; MAST unloaded two cars; three carloads came from Freehold Township; and several thousand more pounds from Rumson Country Day School. Students from CBA, the Varley family members, CBA staff, and co-chairs of the food collection, Vicky Smith and Joe Lotto, helped to sort and count. Those efforts amounted to 7,000 pounds of food that was bagged and sent out to pantries before the Walk ended.
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Janie said there was a wonderful spirit to the day, which pulled together everyone from the community. “We need to walk and talk together, to work toward better understanding of how others feel. So many people make this work and have been together for over three decades. It is always an exciting day, and we appreciate our host school, Red Bank Regional High School.”
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DIVORCE TALK: COMMON SENSE
Peter C. Paras
is a shareholder in the Family Law Firm of Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. Selected as "Super Lawyer" by NJ Monthly 2006 – 2017. Included in Best Lawyers in America 2015 - 2017 For more information please see the firm’s website at www.par-law.com. The information in this article is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice you should consult your attorney.
Our divorce laws are quite complicated and generally require the guidance of an experienced attorney to navigate successfully. However, no matter how good your lawyer is, he or she will have great difficulty overcoming your or your spouse’s lack of common sense. Common sense should be the guiding light for divorcing couples. Without it the process is likely to be more cumbersome, more stressful, more time consuming, and more expensive. For example, if a couple has reported combined gross income of $100,000 per year on joint income tax returns, it makes no sense to ask for $10,000 per month in alimony. Although that sounds pretty silly, you’d be surprised by how many people make such demands and stick with them no matter what their attorneys say.
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Your spouse has a perspective. You will undoubtedly disagree with some…most… or even all of it, but your spouse does have a perspective. It defies common sense to ignore it. Whether you negotiate a settlement or litigate at trial, your spouse’s perspective will come into play. It will stand between you and your divorce, so common sense requires you to consider it and address it. Agreements are preferable to trials in almost all cases. When you go to trial, both sides present their cases and then relinquish control over the outcome to a stranger in a black robe. By negotiating a settlement both parties retain a greater measure of control over the outcome. Of course, this requires compromise, so you probably won’t get everything you want. You have to give to get. After a lengthy trial (and I’ve tried
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many over the years) it is the rare case in which one spouse gets everything he/ she wants. Why not make an attempt to bring about a satisfactory result through negotiation? Isn’t that just common sense? Using common sense when it comes to children makes a great deal of sense, too. Children should be a divorcing couple’s priority. Their needs should be placed above the needs of both spouses. After all, they didn’t ask to be born and they certainly had no say in their parents’ marital strife. Yet many “adults” fail to recognize this and place their needs above those of the children. Some even weaponize the children by using them as pawns. Often this causes long term damage. It simply makes no sense. Many years ago, when I was a young lawyer, I represented a woman who was very angry with her husband. We spent the entire day at her husband’s lawyer’s office and by 5:30 we had settled all but one issue. They had two crockpots and she wanted them both! For nearly an hour the husband tried, without success, to convince her of the fairness in each of them getting one. Finally, with much prodding from his lawyer and after incurring more legal fees than a case of crockpots would cost, he used common sense and agreed that she would get both $20.00 items. People sometimes say you either have common sense or you don’t. I don’t necessarily buy that. I think you can develop common sense, particularly when a great need for it arises. There is no context in which the need for common sense is greater than divorce. Use it. It will serve you and your children well.
November is a BIG month to be grateful so after that Turkey Trot race sit back and give thanks! Here are a few good causes to remember so mark your calendars. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving season. MONMOUTH HARVEST SOCIAL ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR & SILENT AUCTION th November 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring your treasures old and new to receive your complimentary appraisal (limit three items) at Bingham Hall in Rumson. Donations gladly accepted, enjoy seasonal refreshments. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST November 11, 2017 - December 3, 2017 It's about to get Wilde. Propriety, society, family ties, love, and the perfection of cucumber sandwiches all hilariously combine in Oscar Wilde’s great comedy of manners. Michael Cumpsty, most recently seen on the Two River stage as King Henry in The Lion in Winter, will step behind the scenes to direct this classic satire of British Victorian society. RED BANK HOLIDAY FLAVOUR November 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A festive evening of fantastic flavours at Molly Pitcher Inn from ten of Red Bank’s finest restaurants, four amazing dessert purveyors, and two artisan breweries - all to benefit the Red Bank Education Foundation and the Red Bank Business Alliance. Visit redbankbusinessalliance.com SAVE THE DATE December 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Windows On The Water at Surfrider Beach Club in Sea Bright from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dancing and live music, 50/50 and delicious fare all benefiting Clean Ocean Action. Tickets at www.cleanoceanaction.org
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“Toast to Dennis - A Night of Remembrance”
RAISES $250,000 TO SUPPORT WOUNDED WARRIORS
Left to right: Dennis Zilinski; Marion Zilinski; George Karatzia, AHEPA Chapter 517; Isa Valez, National President Daughters of Penelope; Bob Fourniadas, AHEPA Chapter 517; Demetri Ofanitopoulos, AHEPA Chapter 517; and Michael Dowens, Unbroken Warriors
A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS was raised at the ninth annual Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski Memorial Fund gala titled, “A Toast to Dennis - A Night of Remembrance” held on September 8 at the Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club. The event celebrated the life and memory of Zilinski, as well as honored those from Monmouth County who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. The evening featured dinner, dancing with music by The Infernos and a reverse auction to assist the Fund in sponsoring service dogs for warriors suffering from PTSD and/or traumatic brain injuries. Two-hundred ninety guests attended the affair. Tom and Marie Dolan of Avonby-the-Sea and Ron and Kim Jaeger of Rumson were this year’s distinguished honorees for their belief in and support of the cause.
Zilinski Memorial Fund board members. Left to right: Rick Marshall; Annie Stattel; co-founders Dennis and Marion Zilinski; Larry Kantor; Karen Kantor; Larry Durso; Edie Legg; Lori Sadwith; Bill Rustico; Quentin Walsh; and Steve Hoptay.
In addition, wounded warriors from as far as California and Maine attended with their service dogs and families. The Zilinski Memorial Fund also received a check for $45,000 from Senior Vice Commander George Karatzia of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) Chapter 517 in Holmdel for the sponsorship of three service dogs and already have selected two names - Penelope and George. The third one will be named shortly. Added to their donation, were three additional dogs that were sponsored by other supporters prior to this evening’s festivities. A check for $90,000 for these six dogs was presented to K9s for Warriors. Also, during the event, the Toast accepted donations from other supporters for another ten dogs! These dogs will also be named and
then trained to support our wounded warriors. With the additional donations, the total number of service dogs supported by this fund is up to 64. “We cannot thank everyone enough who attended and support this cause,” said Marion Zilinski, mother of Dennis and co-founder of The Zilinski Memorial Fund. “More and more of our veterans are returning from combat and suffer from mental and physical health. The Zilinski Fund wants to provide for these men and women in uniform so that they can live as close to a normal life as possible.” Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski Memorial Fund will be holding its 12th Annual Run/ Walk on November 12, 2017 at PNC Bank Arts Center. For more information visit runwithdennis.org.
“Dance for Kindness” on the Streets of Red Bank LIFE VEST INSIDE, a non-profit organization on a mission to empower and unite the world with kindness, is organizing its 6th Annual World Wide “Dance for Kindness” event to take place on November 12, 2017 in Red Bank. This flash mob dance is a part of the global celebrations that take place on World Kindness Day promoting kindness, compassion and empathy. Local Red Bank residents and schools will unite with nearly 90 locations spanning across 42 countries to dance under the banner of kindness. The flash mob dance will take place at Broad Street and White Street at 12:30 p.m. To register to dance, visit www.lifevestinside.com/dfk/register-to-dance.
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The 2016 Dance for Kindness Dancers with a Red Bank Firefighter
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Bloom Again Foundation NJ Turns Spirits to Dollars PHOTOS TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY
At the “Drink Local, A Toast to Summer’s End Fundraiser” on September 30, 2017 at the Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club in Oceanport, $25,000 was raised by the New Jersey chapter of the Bloom Again Foundation. Local favorites such as Asbury Park Distillery, Wet Ticket, and Laird and Co. were on tap for the night. Guests enjoyed dishes made with local produce and listened to classic summer songs performed by the area band, A.D.D. The money raised will provide economically vulnerable working women with financial assistance during times of financial need caused by medical emergencies, illness, or other health-related challenges. Through collaboration with community partners, the not-for-profit organization provides their clients, patients, and parishioners with financial assistance for living essentials when they need it most. Hackensack Meridian Heath Riverview Medical Center and Allure Plastic Surgery Center sponsored the event and helped to make the evening a success. More than 90% of donations go directly to women in financial need. The foundation is a grassroots, all-volunteer charity. You can visit bloomagain.org to find out more about the organization or contact the group at BloomAgainNJ@gmail.com.
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Bloom Again Foundation NJ Board Members, left to right: Maureen DeFelice, Kelly Kachinski, Nathalie Turner, Sharon Smallwood, Adrienne Supino, Christine Rieger, and Deb Byrne
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treating YOUR move with care Don’t let your money fly out the window this season! When Daylight Savings Time has ended, the sun sets earlier and the cold weather is right around the corner. Here are four easy-to-do energy saving tips: 1. Insulating Your Attic The majority of homes today are under-insulated for the climate we’re in. That means a good portion of the energy you use to heat your home is going straight up through your roof each winter. Insulation does break down over time, so even if you did have enough insulation at one time, that may no longer be the case. Insulating your attic can help keep your home more comfortable in the winter, allowing you to lower your energy bills while staying warm. To get the most out of your investment consult with a specialist to calculate the highest R-Value insulation that is right for your home. 2. Installing a New Thermostat Your thermostat plays a big role in how much energy you use during the winter months. As the sun sets earlier and the nights are getting longer, you’re likely to turn up the heat a little earlier each evening. A new thermostat can help you get better control over your total energy usage, not just in the evening, but all day long as well. A programmable thermostat lets you shut off the heat when you aren’t home or lower the temperature while you’re sleeping so you can use less energy. Newer models with a sensor will shut off when there is no one home so you can save even with an unpredictable schedule and can let you control the thermostat while you’re away through your smartphone. Adding this feature will also count towards making your home a smart home! 3. Cleaning Your Air Ducts If you have forced hot air heating you could be losing a large percentage of energy you’re paying for through dirty ductwork. If your ducts are dirty, your furnace will have to work harder to push the same amount of air through. This could age your furnace faster and raise your energy bills at the same time. Getting your ducts cleaned means that you’ll save money and improve your air quality at the same time. While having your air ducts cleaned make sure to have them inspected for leaks. Leaking ducts also raise your energy bill by letting air escape before it reaches its destination. 4. Installing LED Light Fixtures You’ll be using more electricity to light your home in the evenings once the clocks are turned back. So make sure that you’re not paying more than you should be by making the switch to LED light fixtures. LED lights use significantly less energy than incandescent lights, and they can give you a full-spectrum, natural daylight brightness. LED recessed lights make the best choice for ambient and task lighting. Install a dimmer as well for mood lighting and maximum savings! These energy saving tips will make your house appealing when selling and will help you save now on your monthly energy bills.
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Fair Haven Natural Area Hosts Semi-Annual Walking Tour THE FAIR HAVEN FIELDS NATURAL AREA COMMITTEE hosted the second nature walk in a two-part series for 2017. Two dozen residents, strolled the sprawling natural area listening to local environmental expert, Bill Shadel, on topics spanning the beauty and diversity of the preserve. The tour helped residents understand the nuances of foliage including what makes tree leaves change colors and observe the uniqueness of the fall season. Mr. Shadel also pointed out interesting species clustered in the natural area and contributing factors to this phenomenon. Mr. Shadel is a respected local ecologist and associate landscape architect with more than 25 years of experience in natural resource management, landscape design and maintenance, and organic gardening.
Mr. Shadel holds a B.S. in Landscape Architecture and an M.S. in Plant Ecology from Rutgers University and the University of Vermont respectively. “The walk & talk was a great chance for the community to learn about our environment and enjoy the natural beauty right here in our backyard,” said Councilman Christopher Rodriguez. “When I was Photo Credit: Carolyn Ferguson, Fair Haven Natural Area strolling with long-time Committee Member Natural Area Committee management of the Natural Area.” Member, Jim Ingle, he made a strong Please consider joining the committee case for recruiting new volunteers. We or lending a hand during the November need to find the next wave of residents clean-up day in the fall.” to carry forward the tradition and
Ode to the Oldies: Fair Haven’s 18th Annual Fall Car Show STORY JULIANNA MEINZ ON A WARM SUNDAY AFTERNOON in October, the clouds parted at the Fair Haven Fire Department for just one thing: cars—nearly a hundred of them to be exact. Co-chairs Lew and Donna Davison, Jack and Paula Mulvihill, Doug MacFarland, and Beverly Grogran were pleased with the turnout, despite previously poor weather which had pushed the event to its rain date. Serenaded by golden “Oldies” music spun by DJ Jukebox Jimmy, spectators of all ages perused the variety of cars, ranging from years 1924-2005, pausing only to munch on fair-favorites from the Fair Haven Fire Company’s ‘Outback’ building. Notable trophy winners include a 1941 Willy’s with custom flickering flames, a 1963 Studebaker Hawk and a cherry red Ford T-Bird. The public favored a 1963 Chevy Impala, winner of the People’s Choice Award. Altogether, Fair Haven’s 18th annual car show was quite the success and its organizers “look forward to seeing everyone again next year.”
Knollwood School Collects Funds for Hurricane Affected Areas SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE participated in the “Week of Respect” held from October 2nd through 6th this year. At Knollwood School in Fair Haven, the week featured meaningful and charitable activities spearheaded by School Counselor Andrea Cernero. During Knollwood School’s “Week of Respect”, the “Changing Rain to Rainbows Project” was held to help teachers and students impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Donations from Knollwood students were collected in containers by grade level, with each grade competing to collect the most coins. The donations will be given to “adopted” classrooms at Francis Elementary School in Houston, Texas and Big Pine Academy in Key West, Florida. Donations will also be used to support classrooms in the town of Aguas Buenas in Puerto Rico.
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Fulfill in Monmouth County to Benefit hen you visit the frozen section of your local supermarket this month you may notice a new line of frozen sides and soups with a familiar oversized ‘O’ on the packaging. Beyond providing something tasty and nutritious, if you choose to purchase an O, That’s Good! product you will be helping a local family have groceries, or a struggling mother do her taxes, or providing job training for an unemployed neighbor through Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties. Continued on next page...
O, That’s Good! is the first introduction from Mealtime Stories, LLC, a joint venture between media icon Oprah Winfrey and the Kraft Heinz Company. Together, Oprah and Kraft Heinz worked with a team of creative chefs to develop a new refrigerated brand using real ingredients and no artificial flavors or dyes. It’s comfort food with an unexpected nutritious twist and an eye toward giving back to those who need it most.
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I believe in anything you do, you have to think about how you can give back,” said Winfrey. “And to be able to have a portion of O, That’s Good! go back to people who don’t get food at all in the world, just feels like the right thing to do.” Ten percent of Mealtime Stories’ profits will be equally split between Feeding America and Rise Against Hunger. The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation plans to make annual donations to the two charities
on behalf of Mealtime Stories until the joint venture becomes profitable. Feeding America is the parent organization for more than 200 food banks throughout the country, including Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, located in Neptune. “When someone like Oprah Winfrey creates awareness of hunger in this country, an awareness that reaches down to your local food bank, that’s an amazing gift,” said Carlos Rodriguez, Executive Director of Fulfill. “There’s more than a very good chance that money from the sale of her products will find its way back to Monmouth and Ocean Counties through our programs.”
food in an emergency today, but our resources for families help them feed themselves tomorrow.” Every dollar donated to the charity provides three meals. Due to bulk purchases and operational efficiency, 95¢ of every dollar donated to Fulfill goes directly to food and services. But the services provided may surprise you. It’s not just about food, it’s also about job training, healthcare, and tax preparation.
In May of 2017 the FoodBank officially changed its name to Fulfill to better reflect the organization’s growing mission.
“We asked ourselves, who are our neighbors in need?” said Rodriguez. “We found most families in need have one member working. They have children. More than half had unpaid medical bills and no insurance. They were just one economic shock from needing help. And more than anything, we found most families were not connecting with the help that is available.”
“Our new name reflects that our focus is on more than food distribution. Our name didn’t reflect the full story of everything we do,” said Rodriguez. “Fulfill shows our commitment to fulfill more of the needs of our neighbors and win the battle against hunger. We have an approach that goes beyond providing food and helps those in need get to a place where they can get back on their feet for good. We provide
In order to reduce discomfort in asking for assistance, Fulfill’s Resource Connections Team goes out into the communities to help clients connect to resources that will get them through difficult times. They treat each situation as unique and seek a winning outcome. The Culinary Skills Training Program is a good example of their outside-the-box helping. The program assists adults in need of
How Fulfill Helps Monmouth/Ocean Annually 132,000 people helped 12 million meals served 2.9 million pounds of fresh produce distributed 142,000 meals for Kids through backpack, after-school, and summer programs
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How to Help Annual “Families Feeding Families” Turkey and Holiday Meal Drive! Help a local family enjoy a holiday meal by donating frozen turkeys, chickens or holiday trimmings. Donations large and small (including cash donations) accepted at locations in Neptune (3300 Route 66, Neptune) or Toms River at THE B.E.A.T. Center (1769 Hooper Avenue). Join the Silo of Hope Society. With a gift of $1,000 or more annually to Fulfill, you join a special group of dedicated families and individuals. Members make up 84% of individual donations to Fulfill. Organize a local food drive. Bringing awareness reminds our community the problem of hunger is found in every corner of Monmouth County.
permanent employment, so they can get the skills necessary for better paying jobs. It helps men and women become selfsufficient through 13 weeks of on-site food preparation and classroom training provided by a certified executive chef. Participants are given the opportunity to receive CPR Certification and ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. Graduates also receive help obtaining and keeping jobs in the Shore area hospitality industry.
twist. You’ll feel good about serving it for your family.”
Another new initiative at Fulfill has been to include more nutritious food and healthier options. This aligns perfectly with Oprah’s mission for Mealtime Stories.
“This holiday season we hope you will give thanks by helping others,” said Rodriguez. “I urge our community members to learn more about our programs. Visit our website, take a tour of our facilities. Get a sense of the magnitude of the problem. The problem of hunger is a problem we have the ability to solve. We don’t lack the food, we lack the ability to connect the families in need with the food that is available. With your help, we know Hunger Won’t Win Here.”
“I love healthy foods and eating from my garden,” said Winfrey. “When Kraft Heinz approached me for a food line, what got my attention is making nutritious comfort foods more accessible to everyone. This product line is real, delicious food with a
As families gather this month to give thanks, Fulfill will be providing holiday meals to neighbors in need and raising funds to ensure that their programs can continue to provide help and hope. November and December are the two most important months for the charity to receive food and funds that will carry them through all the other months of the year.
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Getting my first paycheck was like a dream... I couldn’t believe I was being paid for something I love doing and am passionate about.” Maxine Nieves | Langosta Lounge - Prep Chef Graduate of Fulfill Culinary Arts Training Program I grew up in a family that loved to cook and I remember as a child I enjoyed being with my grandfather who had a food truck and sold hot dogs and hamburgers. One of the many things I love about food is the memories that it conjures up of moments long forgotten. I can take a bite of my favorite foods and they transport me back to happy times in my life. But life wasn’t always so easy. As an adult, I was a licensed cosmetologist and I lost my job during the recession. When my lease ran out and I still couldn’t find work, I had to make the difficult decision to pack up my things and live out of my car. I was hungry and scared and not sure what to do next. Every day was a struggle. I felt I had hit rock bottom and I knew I had to figure something out, so I finally had to push pride aside and utilize the help that was available to me. I had to have enough sustenance to keep going. I heard about Fulfill’s Culinary Training Program from the JBJ Soul Kitchen, and I knew I had nothing more to fall back on so I applied. It was a lifechanging decision. I became the valedictorian and won a scholarship award at graduation. Once you have a sense of pride, you can move forward and your life changes. That’s what I loved about Fulfill (The Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties). I want to thank Fulfill for the compassion and for all those who support the program so people like me can stop feeling alone and without hope and move forward and get ahead. Getting my first paycheck was like a dream. I had to pinch myself because I couldn’t believe I was being paid for something I love doing and am passionate about. Now I have a great job at Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park. I would say to others, don’t ever give up hope and don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Circumstances can be awful, but you can find a way to keep moving forward. The smallest things can make a difference in someone’s life.
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ay and Linda Grunin and their son, Jeremy, are the epitome of this adage and are bringing exciting change to Monmouth County through The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation (the “Foundation”). Although based in Toms River, the Grunins realized during the last four years that Monmouth and Ocean Counties together are “the footprint of the Central Jersey Shore area” and have recently expanded their philanthropic endeavors into Monmouth County. Jeremy, the Foundation’s President, is the first chairman of the newly combined United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. He is also the first person from Ocean County to sit on the Board of the Count Basie Theatre. As part of its expansion into Monmouth County, the Foundation recently made a $2 million transformative gift to the Basie to fund The Jay and Linda Grunin Arts and Education Building which will provide studios, classrooms, performance space and a base for the theater’s educational outreach and public programming. Their goal is to make the arts and arts education accessible to all ages and incomes. One of the most compelling initiatives is mindAligned, already underway as a pilot program for creative teaching in three school districts in each of the two counties. These schools are testing teaching methods that integrate fine and performing arts into daily lessons. Creative teaching has been shown to enhance attendance and learning for the students and also to inspire and retain teachers. Once perfected, the program will serve as a model for the entire state. Jay and Linda Grunin have supported various causes anonymously since the 1990s, believing anonymous giving was the highest form of philanthropy. Jay is often asked if there is a self-interest component associated with their philanthropy. As Jay explains it, “There are gratifying feelings of pride and satisfaction in knowing that we have done some good with the blessings that God has bestowed on us.” The Grunins did not consider “going public” until consultants explained the benefits of having name recognition. “We reevaluated and came to believe the best way to have an impact is to let people know that you are supportive of a project.” It may inspire others to lend their support, financial or otherwise. We laughed about the Curb Your Enthusiasm episode, “Anonymous,” which was based on the premise that anonymous gifts are great, as long as everyone knows who “anonymous” is.
It was not until 2013 when the Foundation was formed and Jeremy came on board that a strategy for giving was developed. It all started with a $3.5 million gift to Community Medical Center in Toms River. Not surprisingly, the Grunins quickly became very popular, receiving interest from area nonprofits. Jeremy recalls a nonprofit consultant, Tara Cunningham, corralling him after a meeting and cautioning him to build a giving strategy. She said that in the next six months everyone was going to be asking for money and that the Foundation wouldn’t know how to say no. “Whether you say yes or no, you will run into challenges.” At the time, Jeremy did not see it that way. But six months later, he called her and said, “We have a problem!” The first task was to narrow the giving focus. Jay, Linda, Jeremy, Laura (Jeremy’s wife) and their three children, Josh, Rebecca, and Emma, met for a week to determine where they could make the largest impact on the community. The consensus was to focus on three areas - Arts, Education and Healthcare, with a special emphasis on making arts and education accessible to all ages and incomes. Jay described the impetus for this focus. “We believe a vibrant arts culture is what distinguishes towns and cities from the sameness that permeates so much of our national landscape.” The Foundation recognizes that art brings about change, in minds and in attitudes, eventually transforming areas into destinations, benefiting not only the arts but the local economy too. The Foundation accomplished this through The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, a theater attracting top performers from around the world. Jeremy explained, “We see the arts as ‘creative placemaking.’ If we create areas of interest, people will want to visit for more than just the beach. We also are trying to make art accessible to everyone, it is not just an elitist endeavor, it is not just visits to museums. It is creative expression, even in the form of YouTube and Snapchat.” Another task was to devise a plan to measure the effects of their giving. Jeremy explained, “One of the biggest issues facing the arts community [in raising funds] is the ability to quantify the effect of arts on society. We need to talk about data and deliverables. We are trying to get arts organizations to assess the impact of their initiatives. The Foundation looks for projects that are sustainable, replicable and scalable, and that are doing things in a different way. The hope is that with enough data, others will say ‘this is a pretty cool idea, let’s do it.’”
There was a lot of laughter at our interview. This is a foundation that has resisted becoming “corporate” and is run by the amiable Grunins and a small, tight- knit staff in a fairly casual, but always professional way. They do not have a formal grant process and do not believe in extensive paperwork. Instead they are a proactive grantmaker, identifying organizations and partnerships to implement projects designed to help them attain their goals. Jay noted, “Because we are small, we are spry and very nimble. Some of the decisions for a seven figure gift were made in under 30 days.” Jeremy gave examples of many smaller donations that started as seed money and were so successful
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that the organizations themselves decided to fund the projects moving forward. It quickly becomes evident that the Foundation has struck a good balance between involvement and facilitation. Jay explained, “We don’t just drop money into a project and walk away. We look for permanent sustaining results and that has always been very important to us. We do get involved, but in a collaborative way, not with conditions attached but rather ‘how can we help you’?” Many Monmouth County based nonprofits have already been the beneficiaries of the Grunins’ generosity over the years. One fun way of deciding where to donate was through Jeremy’s recent talk radio show on WOBM-AM. He invited local nonprofits and small businesses to discuss their businesses and missions on the show and Jeremy donated his quarterly radio salary to the one nonprofit selected by
the fans. The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a Monmouth County-based non-profit, was one of the many recipients. The collaboration with these organizations has brought the Grunins full circle back to Monmouth County. Linda grew up in Long Branch and met Jay at the NYU School of Law, where she was one of only 10 women in the class of 300. After leaving a position on Wall Street, Jay lived in Red Bank for a year while serving an appellate clerkship with a judge who had chambers in the borough. Eventually, he and Linda started their own law firm in Toms River. In the 1970s, Ocean County was one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Their largesse is felt at their alma mater through the Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship, the first of its kind at a law school. It is a future goal of the Grunins to bring some of the Center’s programs to the Central Jersey Shore area to teach “impact investing”, that is, making it easier for businesses to make a profit while
still being socially conscious. It is easy to see that the Grunins enjoy the work of the Foundation. Jeremy put it into a great perspective. “It is so rewarding. There is an incredible amount of satisfaction. But the reality is that everything we do starts with an issue. There are huge problems, like poverty, and I can’t tell you how many friends I know who have lost loved ones to opiates. The issues are always at the core of everything. It’s great to be able to make a difference and know we are making an impact.” Be sure to visit jayandlindagruninfoundation.org. New Mission: The Foundation announced a One Million Dollar Challenge Matching Grant for the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
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The corporate sponsor was Henry Schein Dental made possible by the generosity and hands-on planning and volunteering of Noah Schayowitz. With the Velscope, volunteers were able to perform advanced oral cancer exams to detect suspicious cell changes under the surface of the skin. “At the eleven events we treated over 1,300 patients. Our motto is always ‘Paying It Forward with Charity and Gratitude’,” said Dr. Mitchel Friedman, the event sponsor. “Several volunteers are native Spanish speakers. This made the non-English speaking patients feel at ease to explain their dental issues. Our hope is that this continues to be an annual event and that by our efforts, others can be inspired to give back to benefit their community. We were the first to bring Dentistry From The Heart to New Jersey in 2007 and now there are several offices that have their own events to assist those in need. That is personally very gratifying for me.”
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ANIMAL ADVOCACY: Puerto Rico’s Animals After Maria PROVIDED BY Kathleen Schatzmann NJ State Council Director | The Humane Society of the United States There has been tremendous tragedy and suffering wrought by Maria in Puerto Rico – a toll exacted on animals as well as people. Since the hurricane, HSUS and HSI veterinarians, staff, and volunteers have been bringing food and medical aid to animals and people. By last month’s count, we delivered approximately 70,000 pounds of humanitarian and animal aid supplies, including water, diapers, baby food, dog, cat, and equine food, and more, to the island’s residents. We are also operating public animal care clinics in various locations on the island, where our team of responders and veterinarians is providing free medical care for dogs, cats, horses, goats, and other animals so they can stay with their families. The public clinics in Vieques have helped more than 400 animals and supported hundreds of families in their effort to provide basic care and food to their pets. On mainland Puerto Rico, we are reaching countless others. We have distributed food, water, and other essentials to at least 1,000 households that have pets, mainly in low-income neighborhoods in Naguabo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Rio Grande, Loiza, Las Marias, and Isabela. The HSUS has been on the ground in Puerto Rico for the last three years as part of our Humane Puerto Rico program, designed to ease the difficult circumstances for animals and the people who care about them. Some of the hardest hit shelters are groups we are working with, under our Sister Shelter Project, and in the days following the storm we made sure these shelters received the support and supplies they needed. We intend to work with as many shelters and rescues on the island as possible, and to transport their shelter animals from the island to some of our 300 Emergency Placement Partners. It is with great pride that we can say New Jersey has played a large role in the coordination of such transports. St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Shelter in Madison is one of our top Emergency Placement Partners, who has acted as a weigh station for the hundreds of cats, dogs, and yes, even the three little pigs who were f lown into our state. We are extraordinarily grateful to their leadership and staff who have worked around the clock to ensure the wellbeing of the incoming animals. We are equally proud to say that the Monmouth County SPCA is one of our 11 stateside Sister Shelter Partners. These are shelters who are paired with a sister shelter on the island to provide the guidance and support to bring them up to mainland standards. For all those affected by these disasters, we are giving them our all, and we don’t plan on relenting. The suffering continues, and that requires our continued resolve and focus and investment. Please consider helping this effort by adopting or fostering an animal at your local shelter and be sure to have your own disaster preparedness plan in place. You can find more information at humanesociety.org.
The New Jersey Council for Economic Education presents “A Conversation with John Stossel”
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A S T O R Y W R I T T E N B Y S U S A N M U R P H Y,
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Due to the overwhelming support by many local businesses and organizations, Kick Cancer Overboard has been able to sponsor 249 people to date, noted Friedli. During this annual cruise, the family’s main concern is NOT how to pay for their next medical KICK CANCER OVERBOARD (KCO) bill, but whether to play bingo, get a is a local Monmouth County non-profit massage or sing karaoke all night long. organization with just one goal in mind. “The response is always overwhelming. It gives away FREE cruises to people I wish we could bottle the emotions, whose lives have been affected by happiness and gratitude that the cruise cancer. Founder of KCO, Ted Friedli has recipients express while they are on the been the owner of Excel Travel in Long ship. One mother told me that this was Branch, New Jersey for 24 years, and has the best time and the most her family over 30 years’ experience in individual had laughed in a long time - then she and group travel. He is involved in many corrected herself, and said, ‘EVER’!” local organizations and is a Paul Harris said Friedli. Fellow with the Rotary Club of Greater KCO has at least one cruise every year. Long Branch Rotary Club. Friedli explained how KCO got started. “In The next cruise will be May 26, 2018 with May 2010, after my friends DonnaLyn Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. and Tom both got hit by cancer, and as The beautiful cruise ship sails from the owner of a travel agency and having Cape Liberty, New Jersey to Bermuda. seen and experienced the benefits of a Not everybody will qualify for a free well-deserved ‘break’, I felt it was time cruise, but they are welcome to cruise to step up and try to make a difference.” along at a discounted group rate. Friedli After discussing the idea with DonnaLyn explained that there are three ways and Tom, they co-created KCO and have to get onto the cruise. First, by being sent over 250 people 'to sea for free' with a recipient of a free cruise sponsored by Kick Cancer Overboard; second, their team.
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by being a recipient of a free cruise sponsored by another organization or individual; and third, anyone can join as paying cruisers (sometimes, families/ friends/sponsors sail along) or just someone who wants a really great cruise at a discounted price and at the same time, to support a great cause. The more people who cruise with KCO, the more people they will be able to sponsor to sail to “sea for free”. It's a win-win-win situation: a great vacation, a great price, a great cause, and as an extra bonus: great new friends – celebrating life! Those affected by cancer may submit their request for a free cruise. A committee reviews the entries on a regular basis and will choose the most deserving family affected by cancer. Simply go to kickcanceroverboard.org for more information. KCO also assists other organizations and individuals with their fundraisers, and has worked very closely with the Frances Foundation, The Mya Lin Terry Foundation, 242 Forever, Zynergy Cares, Cabaret for Life, Rockit! Live Foundation, and many more.
The next Kick Cancer Overboard Fundraiser will be a concert/dinner with the Rockit! Live Foundation on December 17, 2017 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Buona Sera Palazzo at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church Cultural Center in Ocean Township. The band is made up of over 40 very talented 8-18-year-old musicians who will perform songs from Led Zeppelin to Billy Joel. Friedli stated, “We are honored to have these kids at our fifth fundraiser helping to raise money so that together we can send less fortunate families on a free cruise. We will be surprising a few families who have no idea that before the night is over they will receive a free cruise.”
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Celebrate the Holidays with Hope For Children Foundation NJ On Saturday, December 2, 2017, Hope for Children Foundation (HFCF) is hosting a Mix, Mingle & Jingle Wine Tasting at Bell Works from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Join the members of HFCF to kick off the holiday season in style, while helping to raise money for children and families in need within Monmouth County. This is the second Wine Tasting that the organization will have at Bell Works, the first a sold-out, hugely successful event. This year’s event honors Michael and Tiffanie Salerno, who have been key supporters of HFCF since its inception. Michael is President and CEO of Northeast Professional Planning Group, Inc. and is Second Vice President on the Board of Trustees for Big Brothers Big Tiffanie and Michael Salerno Sisters of Monmouth County. Tiffanie is managing member of Eagan & Associates, founding member of HFCF and on the board of trustees for the ARC of Monmouth County. Together, they reside in Oceanport and are raising two beautiful boys. HFCF will also be presenting a Humanitarian/Service award to Carmine and Phyllis Visone. This very deserving couple own Home Away from Home Academy (HAFHA) in Aberdeen, have authored “The Visone Method” and are truly philanthropic members of our very own community. For the past four years, HFCF has partnered with HAFHA for its annual toy drive, which has helped over 200 families in need during the holiday season. The night promises to be an evening to remember. Featured events include silent and live gift auctions, 12 Nights of Giving Cash Raffle (12 identified cases will benefit from this, stay tuned to find out the selected, well deserving families), catered hors d’oeuvres and food stations from the award-winning David Ellis Events, premium tasting experience with dozens of wine, liquor and beer donated by The Wine Academy, a handcrafted cigar station, Professional DJ and dance floor and various live entertainers. Don’t miss this perfect holiday kickoff! Tickets are only $200 per person, and there are also exciting sponsorship opportunities available. Register today at hfcf.org before it’s sold out! Hope For Children is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which is an all-volunteer based charity with 100% of monies raised going back to the local community.
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Miss CEO Club Comes to Monmouth County
Girls Aged 13 to 18 Encouraged to Join Logan Forster, a sophomore at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, has been named a Miss CEO Ambassador, bringing the California-based organization to Monmouth County with an open call for girls ages thirteen to eighteen to join. Miss CEO offers world-class leadership education, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities to empower young women and inspire them to become great leaders. Since its founding in 2011, Miss CEO has conducted workshops and trained thousands of children, young women, and professionals all over the world. “To be a Miss CEO ambassador is to be a leader, mentor, and role model for all girls,” Forster says. “Miss CEO is all about empowering girls and providing them with the right tools to succeed in life, no matter what career path they choose. As an ambassador, I try to help girls discover new career opportunities. In my club I hope to provide the girls with an outlet to explore their different interests and feel excited for their futures.” Forster has lived in Rumson for almost eleven years and participates in the RFH Habitat for Humanity Club, RFH Paws n Claws Club, RFH Euro Challenge Club, RFH Cheer Team, and the Dance Mixx Competition Team. A lover of dance, she has won first place in several competitions, including solos, and is going on her tenth year of dance training. The Club will not require meetings, but rather offer participation events, and most communication will be done via email. Forster plans to take members to visit a female lawyer from the Giordanno and Ciesla Law Firm, a female doctor/nurse from Riverview Medical Center, a female from Fortinet (an internet security business), and more as girls join and express what careers they would like to explore. There is no cost to join the club, but some excursions may require money for travel and food. “With the rise of many new career paths, there are more options to the question, ‘what do you want to be when you grow up?’ Some girls feel intimidated by these jobs, or feel like they will be judged if they choose to be an astrophysicist instead of something conventional,” Forster says. “I think it is very important to give everyone a chance to be who they truly want to be, and by starting this club I can help girls explore their interests and passions. Interests they might have never known they even had.” If you are interested in joining the club, e-mail missceomonmouthcounty@gmail.com.
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Close to 800 Participants at 24th Annual Little Silver 5K The sun was shining on more than 785 runners who took to the streets to run the 24th annual Little Silver 5K on October 1, 2017. Hosted by the Little Silver PTO, the race began in front of Red Bank Regional High School and through the winding streets of Little Silver, and ended with a lap around the track at Red Bank Regional High School. Talent was intense this year, with fast results seen across both the men’s and women’s divisions. North Brunswick’s Kyle Price raced across the finish line first with a blazing time of 15:23, coming in second was Stephen Rathbun of Hoboken in 15:46, and Sean Donohue of Keyport taking third in 15:49. Crossing first for the women was Shelby Greany of Tuxedo Park, NY, who finished in 17:11. Nicolette Mateescu of Kendall Park was next in 17:12 and crossing third for the women was Kristin Andrews of Manalapan with a time of 17:27. The day also saw more than 130 runners participate in the one-mile run just before the 5K. The race began and finished to loud cheers on the
Red Bank Regional track, with each participant receiving a medal for their accomplishment. Not to be outdone, 90 runners in Pre-K to 4th grade took to the track’s infield to participate in the Kiddie Dashes. These future 5Kers impressed everyone with their competitive spirit and were rewarded with medals for their efforts. A post-race after party was held at the Little Silver Firehouse where runners, along with their friends and family, celebrated with food, games and music by The Riptide.
Sixth Annual “Art of Recovery” Show in Red Bank Shore House creates awareness for Mental Health through art
Shore House members will once again display their artistic talents at the charitable endeavor of Frame to Please “Art from the Heart”, located in the “Galleria” building at 2 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank. This exhibit showcases a variety of work created by the members, including work produced using watercolors, acrylics and oils. Pieces will be framed or available just matted. The exhibit is free to the public and will run through the end of
December 2017. A public opening reception will be held on November 12, 2017 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Join in for an afternoon of music, poetry reading and of course art. The premise behind this endeavor is to provide a gallery space where artists can connect with their favorite charity. The community benefits from exhibits that not only are pleasing to the eye but warming to the heart. For more information, visit shoreclubhouse.org.
Local Jeweler to Hold Special Charity Event for Monmouth County SPCA J. Vincent Jewelers of Colts Neck will be hosting a special charity event in its newly renovated showroom to benefit the Monmouth County SPCA. The event will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. During the event, the SPCA will bring along some special guest puppies to meet and greet attendees that day. J. Vincent Jewelers will be donating a portion of the sales for the day. Dog Fever jewelry will also be a part of the event's special presentation along with the spectacular
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PART OF LIVING WELL IS EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS. In a fast changing world, many of us are celebrating lifelong learning like never before. Retirement communities are being planned around college campuses and progressive housing alternatives are being embraced to engage community. Regardless of your age or stage in life, pursuing cultural competencies is a win-win for all generations. Ethnocentrism is believing and acting on the notion that our culture is superior to another’s, which creates narrow opportunities to explore and grow in appreciation of another’s worldview. So, how are you keeping your cultural baggage in check? You may be surprised to learn that beyond traveling the globe or working in a highly diverse environment, there is a multitude of learning opportunities here in Monmouth County. Luckily, our family has hosted a dozen international college exchange students for a decade. Until they arrived from various corners of the world, we were a lot less culturally competent. Here are three simple ways they’ve enlarged our lives:
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1. Did you know our county hosts a Latvian Society Center named Priedaine right here on Route 33 in Freehold? The cultural center is used for dances, concerts, and community gatherings to celebrate life. Jani, the pagan holiday that celebrates the summer solstice is the most important Latvian holiday on their secular calendar. The evening celebration starts prior to June 23rd which is St Johns Day. This holiday celebrates the saint’s birthday, six months prior to Christmas. When our Latvian student shared his love for opera and singing in the shower, we knew he was a product of a rich artistic culture. For those of you asking Siri, “Where the heck is Latvia?”, know that the independent Baltic country is lodged between Estonia
to the north and Lithuania to the south. All three countries were previously part of the former Soviet Union. Latvia is largely a flat, forest outside its capital city, Riga, with wicked fast internet speed and a very tall NY Knicks NBA basketball player named Porzingas. 2. Did you know traditional Chinese brides change their wedding gowns up to 30 times during their big day? Today, most relieved brides have narrowed that selection down to three dresses on wedding day. One simple dress for the ceremonial tea welcomes inlaws, one commemorates the actual ceremony (check out their red qipao dresses!) and one showcases the reception which is indicative of wealth and family status. Our Beijing student darted out the door to Manhattan with his red “Hongbao” or traditional red money envelope, hoping that his gift was worthy of the bride and groom’s celebration. We knew after consulting with our student that his envelope had no folded, soiled bills, no coins and if it was a check, did not include the unlucky number four. In Chinese cultural traditions, the number four symbolizes death and is clearly bad luck on a celebratory wedding day.
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Mrs. Claus to Visit The Woman’s Exchange in Little Silver Mrs. Claus is coming to Little Silver! The Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop is pleased to welcome Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 2, and Saturday, December 9, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Claus will be at the Woman’s Exchange to help young ones and their adult companions choose holiday gifts for family and friends. The Woman’s Exchange, a unique gift shop, has set aside a variety of specially priced items for youngsters to choose from. Volunteers will be on hand to help with selection, and all purchases may be wrapped and include personalized gift tags. Adults can enjoy complimentary light refreshments while the children shop.
The Woman’s Exchange is a non-profit organization established in 1934, which represents over 250 artisans from over 25 states and is staffed by volunteers. Items featured in the shop include unique gifts for the Jersey shore lover, hand-made hats, blankets, and sweaters for babies and children, distinctive jewelry, accessories, and gifts for the home. All profits are donated to Monmouth County charities. The Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop is located at 32 Church Street in Little Silver. For more details, call 732.741.1164, email womansexchange@aol.com, or visit TheWomansExchange.com.
CBA Presented with Record Ninth ShopRite Cup for Best Athletics Program
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CBA Director of Athletics Vito Chiaravalloti (left) and CBA Principal Ross Fales (right) with members of each varsity team at CBA. Photo credit: Larry Levanti/CBA Athletics
From left: NJSIAA’s Bill Bruno, CBA Director of Athletics Vito Chiaravalloti, CBA Principal Ross Fales and ShopRite Corporation’s Diane McCurdy. Photo credit: Larry Levanti/CBA Athletics
Much like clockwork, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) presented Christian Brothers Academy with the ShopRite Cup for best non-public athletics program in New Jersey. It is the third consecutive year that CBA has topped the standings and ninth time in the 14-year history of the award. “This is a celebration of our incredible tradition,” Director of Athletics Vito Chiaravalloti said. “And although winning the NJSIAA/ShopRite Cup is always a special occasion, the award doesn’t define us. It merely reaffirms the relentless effort of our student-athletes and coaches, day-in and dayout, to compete to be our very best.” The ShopRite Cup is determined through a points system designed by the NJSIAA, which rewards schools for high finishes in NJSIAA-sanctioned state events. Fifteen of the 18 varsity sports at CBA are governed by the NJSIAA, with the exception of crew, rugby and sailing which have independent governing bodies. In 2016-2017, CBA’s cross country, soccer, indoor track relay, indoor track overall, golf and outdoor track teams won their respective NJSIAA state championship. Both swimming and tennis finished as runners-up, while CBA Hockey took third place in their state tournament. These nine programs won points towards the ShopRite Cup standings.
In addition, CBA earned points in both the winter and spring seasons for having zero ejections across all sports during those seasons. Soccer, fencing, outdoor track, golf and tennis won their NJSIAA sectional championship. The Colts claimed Shore Conference titles in cross country, soccer, indoor track, swimming, golf and outdoor track. CBA added 10 division titles in 14 eligible sports as well. (CONT) Meanwhile, the crew, cross country, indoor track and sailing programs all qualified for their sport’s National Championship in 2016-2017. The CBA Class of 2017 student-athletes produced 44 collegiate athletes, with 23 of them signing Division I letters of intent. CBA named 18 of those seniors as “scholar athletes,” which is awarded based on an exceptionally high grade point average while playing a varsity sport. “CBA athletes don’t compete for awards or recognition,” Chiaravalloti continued. “We compete because of a burning passion to strive for excellence in all that we do. A passion to uphold the tradition built by those who came before us. This year’s ShopRite Cup is a celebration not only for our current athletes and coaches, but for all those who have ever worn the navy and white or cheered as a member of the Colt Crazies.” Christian Brothers previously won the ShopRite Cup in 2004 (inaugural year), 2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016.
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Burry honored by Library Commission The Monmouth County Library Commission presented a Certificate of Honor to Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry for her continued support of the Library and her guidance as the liaison to the Library from the Board of Freeholders. At an outdoor ceremony on the front steps of the Eastern Branch Library in Shrewsbury, Mayor Donald Burden, a member of the Library Commission, and Commission Chair Renee Swartz presented the citation to Director Burry. Chairman Swartz pointed out that the Director’s guidance and enthusiasm to the library “ensure it will truly remain a facility for all ages, offering something of interest to everyone at all times.” The citation further noted that Director Burry’s leadership “is a continuing beacon leading Monmouth County residents to a place of recreation, education and continued cultural expansion.”
Monmouth County Mom Develops Product for Special Needs Children
In accepting the award, Director Burry once again stressed the importance she places on convenient access to libraries and all the resources they offer to all residents. She noted that the County Library provides a headquarters facility on Manalapan, 12 branch libraries throughout the county, as well as 13 member libraries. The County Library owns nearly 18 million volumes, she noted, and had an estimated attendance of nearly 1.4 million visits to its headquarters and branches this year.
What do you do when you’re the mom of a special needs child who likes to wander off? Few companies make products that aren’t easy to remove and it’s not a situation you can ignore. If you’re Alexandra Amato, a nurse living in Ocean, you develop a product to meet the need and then create a company of products to help the elderly, children with special needs, or anyone else needing an SOS button.
“We are deeply appreciative of the attention and energy Director Burry gives to the Library,” said Chair Swartz in making the presentation. “We have been able to grow, thrive, and continue the advancements in electronic technology making the library more easily accessible to more residents because of her enthusiastic and unending support and dedication.”
With twenty-five years of service to the community through healthcare, Amato knew there had to be a better way. She created a GPS Locator Watch that connects to any smartphone or tablet and has an enhanced locking mechanism that can only be removed by the child’s caregiver. When children with special needs are referred to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office because they are constantly picked up by law enforcement for being lost, the Sheriff’s Office calls Amato to see which device she carries that can help. Having that type of a referral provides parents with peace of mind that the product is a good one. “I’m very passionate about what we do,” Amato says. “The watch can be used for many other reasons, domestic violence being one. There is an SOS button on the watch that allows a discrete call to a team member of a domestic violence victim. It is also helpful with Amber Alert due to the GPS tracking on the device. It looks like a regular watch and that’s why it’s so attractive to parents.” The company, Stat Medical Alert, LLC, offers Medicaid Waivers to families in need and the watch can often be covered by insurance. “I am really looking to get the word out because there are not many companies out there that offer this type of product,” Amato shares. “Stop by and see the watch in person. It offers quite the wow factor.” For more information, you can visit statmedicalalert.net.
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Left to right: Shrewsbury Mayor Donald Burden, Library Commissioner; Commission Chair Renee B. Swartz; Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry; and Monmouth County Library Director Judi Tolchin (Photo Credit: Facebook)
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Oh What a Night at REF’s Film and Food Festival! STORY JULIANNA MEINZ Passion, technology, and positivity were all words chosen by Dean Porter and Forrestdale students as the inspiration for their films, showcased at the Rumson Education Foundation’s Film and Food Festival, on October 14th. So too, did these words reflect the night.
The Rumson Education Foundation Board at the Film and Food Festival - back row, left to right: Teresa Sperber, Amy Mcooey, Anna Ingrassia, Helena Bruno, Curran Scoble, Jennifer Carroll, Alyssa Anderson, Katie Thompson, and Jen Olan. Front row, left to right: Mary Pat Moriarty, Kristen Hall, Lisa Dumont, and Kara Markiewicz.
Walking about the Two River Theater’s beautiful front hall, you could tell the event’s organizers—clad in their creative REF t-shirts— were truly infectious in their commitment to improving the quality of Rumson education, as they mingled with guests. This was also a larger community effort: Rumson staple Crazee’s sponsored programs and popular local eateries prepared an elaborate spread, ranging from fresh fruits and cheeses to decadent Italian classics and everything in between. Drink selections were provided by Joel Gott Wines/Allied Beverage Company, Effen Vodka, NJ Beach Badge Vodka, Shore Point Distributors, Hickory Ledges Full Moonshine, Notorious Pink Rose, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Coffee Corral, and Court Liquors. After drinks and small plates, guests moved to the auditorium to watch the student films, including “Compromise,” “Smile,” and “Lemonade.” Technology was woven into every aspect of the night, as the silent auction took place on smartphones. Some interesting prizes were an Acoustic Tour of the Count Basie Theatre, a limited edition Rumson Bulldogs cornhole set, and a paddle lesson for four at the Rumson Country Club. Guests also experimented with the showcased Google Jamboard, an interactive smart board technology, a part of several major grant requests submitted by students, teachers, and the administration to the Rumson Education Foundation. Past successful grants included a $200k plus state-of-the-art science lab in 2010 and a $500k plus “Oneto-One Chromebook Initiative,” providing laptops and other technology in 2014. Fundraisers such as the Film and Food Festival serve to fund similar projects during the grant making period this upcoming February, all aimed at improving and enriching the Rumson School District.
Local Bank Presents The Brodie Fund Grant The Rumson Branch of Wells Fargo nominated and presented a check to The Brodie Fund for the Community Connection Grant in October. Left to right: Matthew Lodato, Wells Fargo Rumson Branch Manager; Daniel Fletcher, personal banker; Jill Ciccone, bank teller; Fred Grise, home mortgage consultant; Janelle Glass, service manager; and Sally Williams, Founder and Director of The Brodie Fund
The Brodie Fund raises money to offer financial assistance, through grants, to families who have pets fighting cancer. No pet should be denied the treatments they need in the fight of their lives because of the owner’s inability to pay. Working in conjunction with participating hospitals and doctors, The Brodie Fund will be able to help pay for life extending and lifesaving procedures. Other times, The Brodie Fund helps families, who are just seeking quality of life for their pets in the time left. For more information, visit thebrodiefund.org.
Oceanic Library to Host Holiday Boutique The Oceanic Free Library will once again be holding its annual Holiday Boutique at Bingham Hall in Rumson on November 16, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. Over 25 vendors will be selling their handmade and home-made items! You will find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. Only original work is sold from local New Jersey artists and crafters. Come support the library and local artists! For more information, call 732.842.2692.
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Sickles School Students “Pose for Peace” Students in first through third grade at Viola L. Sickles School in Fair Haven recently commemorated “World Peace Day” in a unique and very meaningful way. Co-owners Suzanne Mazzucca and Marlena Redling of Firefly Yogis in Rumson presented a “Pose for Peace” event at nearby McCarter Park on September 27, 2017. Assisted by parent volunteers Jess Patel (also a yogi) and Heather Lombardo, Mazzucca and Redling demonstrated their unique and fun approach to teaching yoga and mindful activities to the Sickles students. During a school holiday, they also discussed the benefits of yoga and the meaning of World Peace Day, which was held this year on September 21st. “Yoga strengthens our minds by helping us breathe and relax,” Mazzucca said. “And it helps make our bodies strong by improving balance and flexibility and strengthening our muscles.” The instructors also demonstrated the connection between mindfulness and peacefulness. “Yoga helps us to be present and connect to the world around us,” Mazzucca noted. “We are grateful to live in this beautiful world, and we want to keep it peaceful.” In three separate sessions, one for each grade level – students executed yoga poses including the extended mountain, downward dog, cat, and cow. The students also completed a warrior sequence including the tree pose and warriors I, II, and III.
Shown at the Sickles School “Pose for Peace” event are (front row, left to right): Julie Lombardo, Josie Lombardo, Olive Patel, and Isabelle Mazzucca; and (back row, left to right): Suzanne Mazzucca, Heather Lombardo, Jess Patel, and Marlena Redling.
“In yoga we honor our earth, sun, trees, animals, and oceans through poses,” Mazzucca explained. The instructors then led the children through a sun salutation exercise to honor the sun, “since it brings us light, warmth, and life.” After speaking to the students about the meaning of World Peace Day, which is dedicated to peace around the globe, specifically an end to war and violence, the instructors led the students in a Peace Pledge of “Peace Begins with Me.” Near the end of each session, the students sat in a large circle and attempted to catch an oversized beach ball tossed by one of the instructors. Students who caught the beach ball were given the opportunity to share what peace means to them. Calmness, spending time with family and friends, loyalty, joy, happiness, caring for the earth, and not surprisingly, yoga were a few of the answers. Each session concluded with everyone participating in a “peace dance,” with event supervisor and Sickles School physical education teacher Daniel Ranahan acting as DJ. “We were really happy to celebrate World Peace Day with the Sickles School students,” Mazzucca and Redling said. “We were impressed by their levels of excitement and attention, and by the thoughtful answers they gave during the beach ball exercise.”
Marlena Redling, co-owner of Firefly Yogis, demonstrates a pose for the Sickles School third graders.
Local Garden Club to Feature Deer-Resistant Plants Program The Little Silver Garden Club will feature a program about deer-resistant plants at its next meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the Woman’s Club of Little Silver. Monmouth County Master Gardener Bernard Dickman will discuss how to make your landscaping less attractive to deer, and will provide lists of plants known to be resistant to the deer population. Club members will soon freshen the plantings at the Little Silver train station window boxes to make them more seasonal. The Club also coordinates a program for young gardeners, “Evergreens”, at the Point Road School, and volunteers once a month at Meridian Rehabilitation in Shrewsbury. For information about Club events or membership, contact Club president Diane Primavera at 732.643.8546. Guests are always welcome!
At its October meeting, members designed fall wreaths using fresh and dried plant materials.
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RFH Students Collect School Supplies for Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey Students in Texas and Louisiana will soon benefit from the kindness and generosity of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School students. Members of the RFH Chinese, French, and Spanish National Honor Societies held a school supplies drive to benefit school districts impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Hurricane Harvey school supplies drive was organized in conjunction with OnCourse, an educational company that provides lesson-planning software to RFH and many other school districts across the country. Representatives from OnCourse collected the supplies from participating schools in New Jersey, including RFH, on September 19th. The items have been delivered by OnCourse to affected schools on the Louisiana/Texas border. “Last year, OnCourse sent out an appeal for help to benefit schools in Louisiana that had been affected by Hurricane Matthew,” said RFH French Honor Society Advisor and French teacher Christine Berg. “The French Honor Society held fundraisers and worked with the RFH Film Club to create a message of support for the Livingston Parish School District – and the RFH message of support appeared on the district’s Facebook page.” This year, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Berg once again reached out to her OnCourse contact, Monserrate Gonzales.
RFH French Teacher Christine Berg (far right) and her French III Honors students (from left to right) Rachel Bailey, Christopher Payne, Natalie Caulfield, Margeaux McDonagh, Ryan Patwell, Noelle Leland, Amelia Buch, Jonas Engle, and Peter Robertson with items collected for students impacted by Hurricane Harvey. (Not pictured: French III Honors student Tallulah Becza Levitt.)
Gonzales informed her about the planned school supplies drive for schools impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “I reached out to Christina Gauss and Rebecca Wang, Advisors to the Spanish and Chinese National Honor Societies, and they expressed a desire to become involved as well,” said Berg. “It was wonderful to have so many students actively involved in the school supplies drive, and once again we are very grateful for the generosity of the RFH school community.”
RBR Announces John Truhan Hired as Head Coach for Girls’ Basketball Team The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Board of Education appointed John S. Truhan III as its new girls’ head basketball coach in September. The position was vacated by James Young who joined the Monmouth University Women’s Basketball coaching staff this year. RBR Athletic Director Del Dal Pra states of his new hire, “Coach Truhan will be a wonderful addition to our coaching staff. He brings a wealth of knowledge about basketball and understands how to work with other coaches in the building especially in handling multi-sport athletes. I am excited to see our girls’ program as it continues to grow and head in the right direction.” Coach Truhan has enjoyed a 23 year-long career in education, and 18 years coaching basketball. He is a member of the New Jersey State Coaches Hall of Fame. During his coaching career, he acquired 324 wins, while previously coaching at Colts Neck, Central Regional and Toms River South. While at Colts Neck, he won the State Championship and reached the Tournament of Champion finals and won the state title when at Toms River South. His most recent position was as Assistant Coach at Caldwell College where he assisted in establishing the single season all-time wins mark at 25, and helped the program achieve its first ever NCAA bid. His other accolades include: The Shore Conference Coach of the Year (2001); Ocean County Coach of the Year (2001, 2002); Division Coach of the Year (six times); The Monmouth County Coach of the year (2005, 2008); The Star Ledger NJ Coach of the Year (2009) and the Shore Conference Sportsmanship Award (2012, 2014). John Truhan explains that he was inspired to become a coach by his role models and father figures, his teachers and coaches. He states about his new position, “I am a good friend of James Young, who did an outstanding job at revitalizing the program at RBR and am looking forward to continuing that progress.” He adds, “I want to reassure the players that I am there for them, more than them being there for me.” John Truhan lives in Bayville, New Jersey, with his wife Kim and children, Kristi and John John. He teaches Honors Math in his hometown at Central Regional High School.
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RBR Senior Honored for her Work with the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation On October 1, 2017, the T. Thomas Fortune Committee held its fifth annual T. Thomas Fortune Birthday Bash Celebration; “Welcome Home Fortune,” a fundraiser to help preserve and renovate this historical landmark in the Red Bank community. Red Bank Regional (RBR) senior Suubi Mondesir, was honored for her extensive contributions toward the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation. Also honored at the event was local artist Mike Quon who lent his talent toward the foundation publications and Rev. Gilbert Caldwell, a civil rights activist all his adult life, who marched with Dr. King from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. T. Thomas Fortune was born a slave in 19th century America and rose to become an accomplished orator, civil rights leader, journalist, writer, editor and publisher. He settled in Red Bank in 1901. His home was declared a national landmark in 1976. Over the past few years, Gilda Rogers of Red Bank, a community activist, author and educator, has led an effort to renovate the house into a community cultural center and museum. Gilda Rogers is a mentor to Suubi who aspires to become a journalist. During the summer of 2016, Suubi attended a oneweek residential Journalism intensive program at Rutgers University to hone her skills in journalism and media. For the past year, she has employed that knowledge as the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation publicist, writing press releases, creating a T. Thomas Fortune Foundation blog, and managing all social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter. She also attends meetings and works at planned events. Gilda Rogers comments on her young protégée, “Ms. Suubi Mondesir is a fine example of what it means for a young person to come of age and recognize they have a voice and the power to make a difference in society. The T. Thomas Fortune Foundation is proud to have such a conscientious student on board with us.” Suubi, a Creative Writing major in RBR’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy, is also a high honor roll student at RBR, a Student to Student Peer Leadership Officer and
Photo: Russ DeSantis RBR senior Suubi Mondesir of Red Bank is pictured with New Jersey Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling at the T. Thomas Fortune Birthday Bash where she was honored for her contributions to the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation.
Youth Ministry President of the Pilgrim Baptist Church. Additionally, Suubi is a member of the National Honor Society, National Italian Honor Society, and National Honor Society of High School Scholars, as well as a Metro Scholar. In addition to the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation Award, Suubi received a resolution from the New Jersey General Assembly for outstanding academic achievement and community service. She was a finalist candidate in the New York Times, Nicholas Kristof Poetry Contest on race, and received numerous National Scholastic awards for her writing. She garnered mayoral recognition from the YMCA Leadership Program and was nominated to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum for digital media, film and journalism. Suubi became enamored with the T. Thomas Fortune project when she attended the zoning board meeting which gave authorization to save the house from demolition and preserve it. She states, “I learned the importance of this home in regards to our history and why it is imperative to develop the national landmark into a culture center for generations to come.”
Enter the Deep Cut Gardens’ 2018 Photography Exhibit Calling all photographers! The Monmouth County Park System is looking for entries for its photography exhibit to be held at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. This year’s theme is Deep Cut Gardens from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit images for consideration into the show. Entry categories include youth (under age 18), amateur adult, and professional adult. Each category will have a first, second and third place photograph. A best in show will also be awarded. Eleven honorable mentions will be selected in total from all categories. For information on the photography exhibit or Deep Cut Gardens, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732.842.4000, ext. 4312.
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RBR Announces its Commended Scholars and National Merit
Red Bank Regional announces that Harry Jain, 17, of Red Bank was named a National Merit Semi Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Also named as commended scholars are: Willow Martin, 16, of Little Silver; Victoria Lloyd, 17, of Little Silver, Samuel Zatorski, 18, of Red Bank, and Stephen (Ford) Zacks, 18, of Red Bank. The scholars are chosen from the top performing students among 1.5 million students who took the fall PSAT in their junior year. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program entrants in each state and represent the top 0.5% percent of the state’s senior students. Commended Scholars represent the top 2.5% of the 1.5 million students who took the exam. Semi-finalists submit applications to be chosen as finalists who earn scholarship money for college. Semi-finalist Harry Jain, is a student in the Academy of Engineering and has been on the high honor roll during all three years of high school while taking RBR’s most challenging curriculum in AP course work. He also registered the highest scores (5) in all his AP tests. He has taken many computer courses and has competed in regional, state and national competitions as part of the Future Business Leaders of America and
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The student scholars are pictured left to right: Samuel Zatorski, Red Bank; Victoria Lloyd, Little Silver; Harry Jain, Red Bank; Willow Martin, Little Silver and Stephen (Ford) Zacks, Red Bank.
in Cyber Security competitions placing in top positions. He is president of the Math League and vice president of the computer science club. Harry is a member of the French and Math National Honor Societies. As a member of the science league, he was high scorer in the physics competition. He has contributed stories to the Buccaneer student newspaper as a staff writer and also participates in shot put in the RBR spring and winter track and field teams. Harry would like to study mechanical engineering and computer science in college for a future career combining both disciplines. Victoria Lloyd has concentrated her studies at RBR in math and science. She competes in the math league and serves on the computer science club and is a member of the Math Honor Society. Victoria has competed in regional and state competitions as a member of the Cyber Patriot Club and is a founding member of the newly-created Girls who Code Club, which hopes to gain full club status at RBR. Outside of school, she is an avid member of the Star Astronomical Society, an intergenerational group, which studies the heavens locally. Victoria hopes to major in math or physics in college with a goal to teach at the college level. Willow Martin is a creative writing major in RBR’s Visual & Performing Arts Academy. She has earned regional and national accolades from the Scholastic
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Art and Writing Awards and most recently had her play, The Late Shift, selected to be performed by New Jersey Repertory Theatre in Long Branch, NJ. She has made high honor roll every semester since freshman year. She is the president of the Italian National Honor Society, a member of the National Math Honor Society, competes for RBR in the math and science leagues and participates in the mock trial club. She intends to major in astrophysics in college to become a researcher in the field of plasma physics/ fusion energy.) Stephen (Ford) Zacks is also in the Academy of Engineering. He is copresident of the Computer Club, and is a member of the French National Honor Society. He also enjoys the arts and has participated in the RBR’s plays and musicals garnering leading roles. He is also a founding member of RBR’s Mens’ A Capella group. He plays tennis on the RBR team and hopes to major in computer engineering in college. Samuel Zatorski is a creative writing major in the VPA where he has earned accolades for writing from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. He is a member of the Table Top Club, which he helped establish with his advisor last year. In college, Sam plans to major in History or Medieval Studies, with an interest in museums, living history and film & television.
FCS Seeks Toy Donations for Operation Sleighbells Agency hopes to serve 600 Families in Need this Holiday Season With the holidays fast approaching, FCS (Family & Children’s Service), Monmouth County’s oldest private, nonprofit social service agency, is asking for your help in granting the holiday wishes of nearly 2,000 area children in need. The agency is collecting donations of children’s new coats, hats, gloves, toys, books, gift cards and infant necessities through December 13, 2017 for its holiday giving program, Operation Sleighbells. “Our agency was started 108 years ago on the premise that no one should feel forgotten during the holidays, especially children,” explains FCS CEO Delly Beekman. “Operation Sleighbells continues that tradition by bringing the community together to make the season brighter for our neighbors in need. Granting the holiday wish of a child may not seem like much, but for the child who might not otherwise receive a gift, or the parent who cannot provide one, it’s everything.” Operation Sleighbells is different from many holiday programs in that it addresses the specific wishes of every child. Participating families are interviewed in early October and asked to provide the ages, sizes and gift wishes for each child. Using the lists, the agency then collects, organizes, sorts and distributes thousands of gifts to hundreds of families each year. FCS Director of Volunteer Services Samantha White says Operation Sleighbells is an enormous undertaking that requires more than 5,000 square feet of off-site space. “For the past several years, we have been fortunate that Monmouth Racetrack has allowed us to use a portion of its Oceanport facilities to conduct Operation Sleighbells,” Samantha explains. “Without the donation of space, we would be forced to greatly reduce the number of families we serve.” The program also relies on the generosity of dozens of corporations, businesses, schools, churches, families and other organizations who donate gifts to the program or volunteer. Karen Pennington with West Ward Pharmaceuticals in Eatontown is in charge of organizing her company’s collection drive each year. “Of all the programs we participate in each year, this is the dearest to our heart,” Karen says. In five years, West Ward has helped fulfill the holiday wishes of more than 800 area children. For more information about Operation Sleighbells and how you can help, visit fcsmonmouth.org today!
County Clerk announces Archives Day 2017 M. Claire French Award Winner The Honorable Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D., Middletown Mayor, wins award Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is pleased to announce that The Honorable Gerry Scharfenberger, Ph.D. of Middletown is the winner of the M. Claire French Award for 2017. The award was presented at Monmouth County Archives and History Day on October 14th at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters. “Gerry Scharfenberger, an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at Monmouth University, exemplifies the important aspects of the M. Claire French Award through his dedication to the maintenance and preservation of various historic sites in Monmouth County,” said Hanlon. “It is my honor to present the award to such a deserving community leader and educator.” Scharfenberger has been an active member of the Middletown Landmarks Commission since 1996. He has been responsible for the review of alterations and additions to properties within historic districts, as well as assisting with and designating historic districts within Middletown Township. Dr. Scharfenberger has volunteered on many archaeological projects in Monmouth County to retrieve historical data before destruction of sites that had no funding for archaeology. He is also the founder and head of the Friends of the Macleod-Rice House, an organization founded to raise funds to save and restore the historic, circa 1893 Macleod-Rice House in Middletown.
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