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Brain on break? Just because school’s out for the holidays doesn’t mean your family has to totally disconnect from learning something educational, motivational or inspirational. Of course we all need down time to recharge and restart our neurons for the next work cycle, but check out a few no-brainers to keep your kids’ minds creative and curious during their winter break. TRIP TO THE MUSEUM

From art exhibitions to a Holiday Model Train Display, The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft paves the way for young learners. Toddlers can explore undersea life in the popular WonderWing where they can touch, play, climb on and create their own aquatic scenes. Tweens can head to the Becker Wing for hands-on crafting and from now until December 31, the whole family can throw on their conductor’s hat and experience life on the tracks as train travel rolls on in for a special holiday presentation.

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Whether your child wants to learn how to sketch, skate or bake there are mini workshops popping up all throughout the area that can help him or her tap into a hidden skill (even if it’s only for a day or a week). Look What I Can Do in Shrewsbury offers winter camp art classes, cooking school Taste and Technique in Fair Haven offers one night workshops for adults and kids, Make and Take Christmas Cookies for ages 7 and up is already accepting students. Families who want to experience a new hobby together can perfect their figure eights during open ice at The Red Bank Armory or throw on their swim suits and do laps in a heated indoor swimming pool on open swim days at a school like Goldfish Swim School in Middletown.

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Sometimes we learn most about ourselves through giving instead of gaining. Use this break to offer a helping hand to those in need. From donating clothes, to books to food, there are many local organizations you can introduce to your child to and teach him or her the importance of giving back. Need help finding a charity? Volunteer Match is a good start, or read through the pages of Community Magazine to find one that you want to support.

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In just two years, the philanthropic women behind Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a volunteer-driven organization, have awarded grants totaling $391,000 to nonprofits serving Monmouth County. At its 2017 Annual Meeting held on November 15, 2017, nearly 250 women gathered to hear presentations from five nonprofit finalists where they voted to award Covenant House New Jersey and The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County as Impact’s 2017 recipients, each receiving grants of $123,000. After hearing such deserving presentations, OceanFirst Foundation awarded the three runner-up finalists, American Littoral Society, The Community YMCA, and New Jersey Repertory Company, grants of $1,500 each. Founded by Deirdre O’Brien Spiropoulos and Heather Burke, along with nine other founding members, the group surpassed all expectations in 2017 with membership of 246 women who each donated $1,000 to make an impact within their community. 100% of each donation goes towards the grants. Jim White, Executive Director of Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ) said, “The Impact 100 grant is a significant gift for Covenant House, in fact, a game changer. We can now move forward with our plans to complete the important work we are doing in Asbury Park. We were moved by all the presentations and salute Impact 100 for their commitment to the local community.” CHNJ aims to help young people in Monmouth County struggling with homelessness by providing them with a safe and clean place to live in Asbury Park, where they can develop the skills and attitudes necessary to transition to a positive living environment. Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHAMC) plans to use these funds to continue its suicide prevention efforts in schools throughout Monmouth County through the Lifelines program. MHAMC can comprehensively train the faculty and administrations of these schools to teach students to reach out to a trusted adult for help for themselves and their friends. In doing so, they are able to change the school culture. Susan Tellone, Vice President of Programs and Community Education at the MHAMC, said, “The Impact 100 grant truly benefits

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Community Volunteer Award Winner Announced THE FOURTH ANNUAL Junior League of Monmouth County Women Making A Difference Community Volunteer Award winner is Kate Okeson from Make It Better For Youth. The award was presented to her by Dorothea Bongiovi and a grant of $1000 was awarded to Make It Better For Youth from the Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) in honor of her contributions to the community. The 2017 Women Making A Difference luncheon was a resounding success. A sold-out crowd of over 240 gathered at The Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury to celebrate the endeavors of the outstanding women volunteers representing 21 organizations. The nominees represented the spirit of volunteerism across Monmouth County: Carol McGraw – 180 Turning Lives Around; Kelli O’Brien – Care to Give; Rosalind Silletto – Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey; Jill Gemmel – Family & Children’s Service; Robyn Flipse – FulFill; Susan Harbison – HABcore, Inc.; Lia Papamarkou – Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County; Donna Edington – Holiday

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The age-old saying, “Beauty is Pain” is NO MORE! It’s no longer necessary to go ‘under the knife’ to take years off your appearance. Non-invasive, pain-free and virtually pain-free, minimally invasive techniques that bring back that youthful look are available, today. You need not plan vacation time for recovery time. Best of all, it doesn’t cost a fortune to tweak an area if it will make you feel better. Technology has come a long way, baby, and these beauty breakthroughs work! The Salt Facial™ is brand new and follows the ‘salt cave’ and ‘Epsom salt’ phenomena. Salt has been used to heal for centuries. We gargle with it when we have a sore throat. We bathe in it when we have sore muscles. The number one question asked about the salt facial is, “Isn’t it drying to your skin?” The answer is, no. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Moisture is drawn to salt. Once the natural salt is used to exfoliate the skin, its secondary intention is to absorb moisture from the topical applied thereafter to reveal plumper, smoother, glowing skin with better results than regular facials, hydra facials and microdermabrasion. Gwyneth Paltrow, Elle Macpherson, Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Lawrence have all been said to use salts as part of their beauty regimen. SkinPen® is the only microneedling device working towards FDAapproval. Microneedling is minimally invasive, meaning tiny needles puncture the facial or body skin in an effort to purposely damage it. This tricks the body into healing mode. Collagen production begins and the result is plumper and more flawless skin. Secondly, those little holes in your face allow your products to dive deeper into your skin for better absorption. You’ll need 24 hours before you’ll want to apply makeup with this one but it’s worth the day hanging home and catching up on the DVR. Jennifer Aniston revealed her love for microneedling in a 2014 interview with People Magazine. Vanquish™ fat melting doesn’t hurt like CoolSculpting, which is why it’s so popular. There is no downtime, it’s a few quick office visits and the fat that’s eliminated, is gone permanently. Fat cells don’t multiply. They get bigger or smaller based on your diet. But, once fat cells are destroyed with Vanquish, or removed with liposuction or a tummy tuck, they can’t come back. Whoopi Goldberg raves about her results with Vanquish on The View 2014. Ultherapy®, the non-surgical lift, is truly a gift for the person who doesn’t want to go under the knife for a facelift. Again, a pretty quick office visit, Ultherapy uses safe ultrasound to tighten skin by stimulating collagen production and elastin on the brow, face, neck and décolleté. There is no cutting, minimal discomfort during treatment and most patients return to normal activities right away. Christie Brinkley is a spokesperson for Ultherapy. For more information, call Samra Plastic Surgery at 732.739.2100 or visit samraplasticsurgery.com.

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“THE POWER OF TREES” EARLIER THIS YEAR I wrote about California’s Redwood Forest and the mighty Sequoia trees. I received so much feedback, that I thought I would recycle the message and add some holiday thoughts. Human beings need to balance the individuality of being a tree, sometimes alone in the forest of life, and the fact that we are all a part of something far larger than each one of us alone. This is the parable of the majestic redwood trees. These wonders of the world grow to be over 350 feet tall which is astounding! You would think these trees would have deep root systems in order to support their height, but in reality, their roots only go down about five feet underground. Their roots don’t grow deep, but the root system grows wide and intermingles with the roots from the surrounding trees. The trees find nutrition from one another, and the root systems of the other trees actually hold each other up. No matter what the season, when the wind blows, when the rains come, these trees are supported. In fact, one of the trees in the middle can die, and the strength from the surrounding trees will keep it standing in place almost forever, this is known as the “Petrified Forest” – quite a site to see. This is a parallel of how people are united. How we hold each other up and strengthen and nourish one another spiritually and emotionally. When we are united together, in our families, our religious and faith communities, our towns and our country - we can withstand the storms of life. Just like these trees support one another, good relationships are compounded. It’s stressful and simpler to do life on our own and the stubborn among us think we don’t need any help from others. But you won’t reach your highest potential by yourself. You meet certain people to be in your life that will strengthen you, encourage you and push you toward your purpose. Together we’re better, stronger, smarter, and more powerful! Don’t think life is a solo act. When we come together in unity, especially during the holidays, our families and the community will be a stronger place, and we as a part of that community will be connected with others like the Great Sequoias able to withstand more adversity and share more joy then the strongest tree standing alone.

As the fall rolled in, we lost one of those very special “trees” in October - a gentlemen (and I mean that in the truest sense of the word), by the name of Anthony Abbatiello. Anthony was a decorated veteran and the winner of multiple stars and three purple hearts (that his three daughters wear around their necks out of a simple quality we call respect). Tony had a list of lifetime accomplishments and awards far too long to mention. He was a true entrepreneur and pioneer and put the New Jersey equestrian industry on the map. His greatness was not only his own, as there were those who were lucky enough to call him a friend. Tony held court every morning at Perkins in Colts Neck, and “chaired” a group of local friends and comrades that would discuss items and issues both extremely relevant and not – we called this “The Round Table” (and actually played a part in the naming of my monthly article). If you wanted information, or something done in or around town or the world – you came to the table and discussed it - we had enough “rolodex” to usually make it happen. Business owners, politicians, military leaders all came to talk and spend time with us. Tony originated this powerful suburban “cowboy” group and welcomed, accepted, (and vetted) members with a ceremonial cowboy hat (sorta mafia style when someone gets “made”). But the true gift was that any member of the table would do just about anything for each other and usually for others in need. Each very strong trees in their own right (there was much success around the table), but together as a forest, he created a brotherhood that each of us will cherish for the rest of our lives. It is people and community that create the true gifts not only at the holidays, but forever. So friends at the table will mourn the loss of our “Chairman of the Board”, but we will be forever blessed by simply having known him, learned from him and called him our friend. QUOTE OF THE MONTH “The true greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him.” - Bob Marley Remember the Golden Rule… Keep It Safe & Keep It Simple. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Chanakuh! Greg Gregory Calderaro is the Managing Director and a consulting advisor at Colts Neck Financial servicing clients locally and nationally and can be reached for comment at Gregory. Calderaro@LPL.com

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TIGGER HOUSE FOUNDATION FIGHTS THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC WITH 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT,

“Bonfire on the Beach”

PHOTO ABOVE The Stavola Family from left: Beth and Jack, Lisa, Alex and Rick PHOTO TOP RIGHT From left, Maureen & John Lloyd with event sponsors and supporters Carol Stillwell and Vito Cardinale PHOTO BOTTOM RIGHT Christian Peter, Tigger House Foundation Board Member, and Anthony Barbero, event Honoree and Sponsor PHOTO CREDIT: PATTY’S PIXELS

On October 7, 2017 Tigger House Foundation welcomed over 500 friends and supporters to Edgewater Beach and Cabana Club for a fun and casual night at their Third Annual Fundraising Gala. The event raised over $400,000 and will support Tigger House’s ongoing efforts in the community.

Tigger House Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit named in honor of Richard J. Stavola Jr., “Tigger”, who lost his life to a heroin overdose at 25 years old in 2013, is dedicated to achieving a positive impact by reducing the death rate of overdoses due to heroin and opiate addiction.

Longtime friends and supporters, Anthony Barbero and Maureen Lloyd, were honored for their commitment and contributions to Tigger House Foundation and countless charities in Monmouth County. The Cruz Family received an award for their dedication to participating in every Tigger House event since inception.

“Our son, Rick Jr., who was known to friends and family as Tigger, was larger than life — he had a big heart and a special smile that would light up a room,” said Rick Stavola, who started the Tigger House Foundation with his wife, Lisa, and son Alex in 2013 in memory of their oldest son following his death from an accidental overdose. “If we can help prevent other families from going through what we did, we will have been successful and honored his memory. I believe this partnership with our local hospitals will help save more lives.”

According to the New Jersey Medical Examiner’s office, there were 1,587 drug overdose deaths in New Jersey in 2016, a 21% increase from 2015. Since 2004, more than 6,000 people have died in New Jersey due to heroin. Overdoses have now eclipsed homicides, suicides, car accidents and AIDS as the leading cause of death in this state.

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The proceeds from this event will continue the Foundation’s work in the community. Tigger House is working to change public attitudes towards individuals who are struggling with

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The “Bonfire on the Beach” Gala Committee and Friends. Left to right: Laura Gavidia, Lisa Galante, Lisa Stavola, Francine Acquaviva (cochair), Stacy Cohen, Beverly Lionetti, Donna Hutchins, Beth Stavola and Jennifer Diehl (co-chair).

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addiction by addressing the heroin and opiate epidemic. Tigger House has funded the Tigger Addiction Recover Program and consultation room in Monmouth Medical Center’s Emergency Department. The newly-designed program and area enables patients and families who are dealing with substance abuse to meet physicians, recovery specialists, patient navigators and counselors in a comfortable and private setting. Tigger House has funded an addiction counselor at Riverview Medical Center’s emergency department. A licensed chemical dependency counselor will be on call to work with those in need at the Alton A. Hovnanian Emergency Care Center. Tigger House is working towards establishing a comprehensive, full care facility in Monmouth County that is dedicated to helping patients through their journey to long-term recovery.

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Holiday Harmonies

Saturdays, Now through December 24th Silver bells will be ringing throughout the streets of Red Bank this holiday season! Catch live music all throughout town by groups such as The Wag, Aura, and the Tower Hill Bell Choir. Check out redbank.org for the performance schedule and other details.

Holiday Horse and Wagon Rides

Every Saturday now through December 23rd From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., an easy way to get into the spirit this holiday season is to hop on a classic horse drawn wagon in Red Bank and tour the town’s business district. Board at either of these two locations: 11 Bridge Avenue (near Danny’s Steakhouse) or 26 Broad Street (near The Robinson Ale House). Rides are free and available all throughout December!

The Christmas Express with Santa Claus

Now through December 17th Come to the New Jersey Museum of Transportation for its traditional holiday train ride! Santa will make an appearance and make sure he talks to every child on the train. Order tickets ahead at the station as they run out fast. Check out njmt.org for more information

The Santa Run is back!

December 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Take to the streets of Asbury Park and support Lunch Break with an army of Santas running (or walking) a 5K race. Once the run is done head over to the after party featuring live music from the legendary Brian Kirk & the Jirks, plus food and drink specials. There will also be a massive toy drive so Lunch Break can provide local kids with a happy holiday season. More info at apsantarun.com.

Asbury Park SantaCon

December 9th Can you think of a better way to spend this December than surrounded by hundreds of Santas in the streets of Asbury Park? Dress up, grab some friends and explore the many bars and restaurants the town offers—all the while spreading the holiday spirit. Be sure to note that the first 500 “Santa Crawlers” to sign up will earn a complimentary SantaCon.org Santa Hat.

Ocean Grove Victorian Holiday Festival & House Tour

December 9th and December 10th Stop by Ocean Grove this holiday season to embark on a wonderful self-guided tour of the historic homes and inns in the beloved beach town, featuring a free jitney service, holiday bell ringers and even a gift boutique for your holiday shopping needs!

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Christmas Lantern Tours

December 15th Take a holiday stroll through the Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. Not only will you be celebrating the holidays, but learning too. As you walk the tour, you can enjoy music and theater educating you about Christmas in 1836. Tickets are $15 per person. Be sure to buy in advance as there is limited space!

The Rainbow Fish at Two River Theater

December 15th through December 18th The Rainbow Fish is recommended for audiences age 3-7. Tickets are on sale now for $25 at tworivertheater.org.

Kick Cancer Overboard!

December 17th at 7:00 PM KCO presents RockIt! – a three-hour concert, four course dinner at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean Township. For tickets visit kickcanceroverboard.org. For more information, call Ted Friedli at 732.571.1960.

Count Basie Happenings The Nutcracker at Count Basie December 9th and 10th

Santa for Lunch Break starring Brian Kirk and The Jirks December 16th at 8:00 p.m.

Monmouth Civic Chorus Joy to the World Concert December 17th

Little Steven and The Disciples Of Soul Holiday Homecoming December 23rd at 8:00 p.m.

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ways. State income taxes would no longer be deductible. This would lead to higher federal income tax liabilities, resulting in fewer net dollars for the divorced or separated family already struggling to support two households on the same amount of income. Caps would be imposed on property tax and mortgage interest deductions. That would also result in a bigger federal income tax bill and fewer net dollars for some families.

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Garden Club of Fair Haven to Present “White House Memories” The Garden Club of Fair Haven will be holding its next meeting on December 6, 2017 at the Youth Center in Fair Haven, beginning at noon. The program, “White House Memories and Dried Flowers”, will be presented by Cathy Miller. Ms. Miller’s dried floral arrangements have graced the White House at various times through the presidencies of the past four presidents. She will recount some of her interactions with First Ladies and create a duplicate of one of her White House arrangements. The public is welcome to join in. Last meeting had a great turnout – over 70 beautiful baskets that were raffled off with the proceeds going to the Club’s scholarship fund for students at RumsonFair Haven or a student resident of Fair Haven.

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RUTH HARMS & TOM GROSSE RECEIVE TOP HONORS AT Girl Scouts’ annual Dancing with Our Stars event EIGHT OF MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES most influential business people took to the dance floor Thursday, November 16, in a battle to determine who could show off the best moves in front of an audience of more than 275 people and a panel of local celebrity judges.

Frances Keane (left), Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Board President and Eileen Higgins, CEO, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore

Tara Novak, Director of Community Development for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (far right) is pictured with some of the Girl Scout of the Jersey Shore’s 2017 Phenom Award recipients - (from left) Jamie Stone, Tracy Mutchiga, Danielle Bagdzinski, Samantha Rice and Kelly Fliller.

The Dancing with Our Monmouth and Ocean County Stars event at Eagle Oaks Country Club, Farmingdale, raised more than $110,000 for the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. All proceeds benefit programs for girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties to help them grow into women of courage confidence and character, who make the world a better place. This is the third year for the Girl Scouts’ dance event. The featured 2017 dancers were Ryan and Allyssa Blumenthal, Corinne Jewelers; Don Cowan, Cowan, Gunteski & Co., P.A.; Kevin Fenstermacher, Lakewood BlueClaws; Tom Grosse, Toms River Police Department; Ruth Harms, George Harms Construction Co.; Shawn Michaels, TownSquare Media; and Sam Soprano, C & A Financial Group. Dancers, who were partnered with

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professionals, were judged by a team of celebrity judges who are also wellknown business leaders: Tom Hayes, New Jersey Natural Gas; Jeremy Grunin, Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Carol Stillwell, Stillwell Hansen Inc.; and Mitch Little, Toms River Police Department. To ensure impartiality, Mary Clarke of VNA of New Jersey, stepped in as guest judge for Chief Little when Detective Tom Grosse took the floor. For the second DeAngelis, Lakewood served as emcee for DeAngelis also danced in 2015.

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After dancing was complete, two awards were presented. The People’s Choice Award was given to Ruth Harms and her partner Luciano Catelli of Shore Dance Sport. The award recognizes the dancer who raised the most money to support the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore prior to the event. The top award, the mirror ball trophy given to the dancer judged best in the competition, was given to Tom Grosse and his partner Melanie Miller of Lillian Dean Dance Studio, Toms River.

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of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties HELD SUCCESSFUL 19TH ANNUAL GALA

PHOTO ABOVE: BBBSMMC Board of Trustees: (from left) Robert Manse, Dr. Roy Mittman, Rick Holbert, Rob Nagel, Brian Higgins, Barry Weshnak, Barbara Welsh, Juliet Gossett, BBBS Executive Director William Salcedo, Dr. Ken Sable, Dr. Robert McCaig, Michael Losch, Bob Krim, Peter McGuigan, Michael Salerno, and James Henry

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) held its Annual Gala on October 20, 2017 at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean Township. The 19th Annual Gala “Reach for the Stars” honored Food Circus Supermarkets, Inc. & Vice President, Phil Scaduto as the Corporate Honoree and BBBSMMC Board of Trustees member Brian Higgins was recognized as the Individual Honoree. This exciting evening began with an elegant cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, live music by Remember Jones and dancing. In addition, there were “Bigs” and “Littles” in attendance who greeted guests and shared their stories about how their mentoring relationship has changed their lives for the better. BBBSMMC is delighted to share that the fundraising goals for this event were met. “Our agency is grateful to all of our supporters and our honorees Phil Scaduto, Food Circus, and Brian Higgins for their continued commitment and dedication to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Through their generosity, BBBSMMC is able to sustain and expand our 1:1 mentoring programs and provide caring mentors to more children in Monmouth & Middlesex counties,” said William Salcedo, Executive Director. For BBBSMMC, the Gala is a signature event for raising awareness about the need for mentors as well as the need for funds to sustain and expand their programs. 30

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BBBSMMC Gala Committee members: (from left) Helene Ruggieri, Caitlin Hensley, Danielle Chandonnet, Liz Sotolongo, BBBS Director of Development Marybeth Bull, Christine Stratoudakis

Honoree Phil Scaduto and BBBSMMC Executive Director William Salcedo

Honoree Brian Higgins and Freeholder Serena DiMaso

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One Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vision Entrepreneur of the Year, Ralph Zucker, Creates Bell Works in Holmdel

STORY CATHY PADILLA

Ralph Zucker is always looking to the future. A real estate developer and business man, he visualizes new things in old spaces in a way others either ignore or canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine, and employs hard work and persistence to bring ideas into reality. Awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Visionary Award by leading global organization EY, Zucker was recognized for his efforts to identify a solution for Bell Labs and to have taken an architecturally and historically significant building and transform it into Bell Works.

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Those of us who have grown up in

Monmouth County are familiar with the

When Lucent failed in 2006, Bell Labs was all but abandoned.

old Bells Labs; we all know someone who

Few, if any, saw a future for the

worked for Ma Bell or have a friend who

sprawling and dilapidated Bell Labs

climbed the ladder of the water tower

campus that had at one-time produced

on a dare. But the giant steel and mirror

the

building did more in 1962 than forever

satellites, and the Internet. But Zucker

change the landscape of rural Holmdel.

saw an opportunity where others saw

The

technology

behind

cell

phones,

only history. The founder of Somerset

architect Eero Saarinen, put Holmdel on

Development, his company of 25 years,

the world map while employing thousands

Zucker has spent his life transforming

of workers and producing some of the most

old to new based on the concept of new

astounding technologies and research.

urbanism.

It all came to an abrupt end in 1982 when

a federal judge ruled Ma Bell a monopoly

overarching themes carrying the project,

and ordered the company to be broken

stem largely from a concept that I’ve long

on what was the largest vacant office

apart. By 1996 AT&T was looking for a

studied called new urbanism,” Zucker

building in the United States,” Zucker

buyer and sold to Lucent Technologies.

shares. “My background is rooted in the

says, “especially in an era where office

large-scale design and creation of places

floor plans are shrinking and there are

that are designed to foster collaboration

fewer “mega tenants” like Bell Labs to

and cross-pollination among the people

repopulate the building. Our most notable

and businesses contained within. Eero

effort came when we hosted ‘a town center

Saarinen’s

clean,

for one night’. We invited thousands of

expansive atrium, which we envisioned

stakeholders to enjoy an evening inside the

as a pedestrian street, created a space

vacant building, and simulated what Bell

that was specifically geared toward these

Works’ pedestrian street might ultimately

exact goals. To me, it was begging to be

look like. We invited a host of local

adapted into a mixed-use environment.”

eateries, retailers, and community leaders

six-story

building,

designed

“The motivation for Bell Works, and the

iconic

design

and

“Many thought we were crazy to take

new

to set up exhibits in the main atrium.

challenges, and learning from the past

The event’s huge success and attendance

has served Zucker well. Taking setbacks

really captured the hearts and minds of

as opportunities has enabled him to

everyone involved, which ultimately has

grow through difficulties. One lesson

been our greatest achievement.”

Each

new

project

brings

Bell Works taught was the importance of

communicating a vision. “Both the greatest challenge and achievement has been working with all of the relevant stakeholders to realize the vision for Bell Works,” Zucker says. “We needed to effectively share our story with everyone rightfully invested in the future of this property. The challenge for Somerset was finding ways to effectively communicate the plans for Bell Works so that we were building anticipation while dispelling misinformation.”

But it wasn’t just the local community

that had questions. Zucker found both opposition and curiosity from the business

“The motivation for Bell Works, and the overarching themes carrying the project, stem largely from a concept that I’ve long studied called new urbanism”

and real estate community at large. ...continued on next page

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An important addition to Bell Works for the community-at-large happened early November with the opening of the Holmdel Library and Learning Center. The state-of-the-art 18,000 square-foot facility is three times the size of the former library and will include multiple conference and meeting rooms, extensive database resources, book and magazine collections, as well as permanent historical exhibits honoring Bell Labs and Holmdel Township. “This tenant is particularly special as it serves as a reminder of how, even as Bell Works evolves into a regional destination, it remains a deeply integral part of the fabric of the Holmdel community,” Zucker says. “I’m proud and excited to welcome the library to Bell Works’ increasingly

diverse environment as it offers a uniquely dedicated, public-facing destination for all visitors to learn, collaborate, relax, and enjoy.” The Bell Works concept of a Metroburb is truly blossoming with leases for more than 75 percent of the available office space signed. November brought the first anchor tenant in iCIMS, a leading provider of innovative Software-as-a-service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions. When Zucker began the journey he was determined to turn the iconic two million-square-foot Bell Labs into a tech hub and urban-style destination in the heart of suburbia. The addition of more retail businesses will soon bring multiple dining options, including a food hall, coffee shop and restaurant, as well as childcare services,

gym and fitness center, salon, hotel and more. “The addition of iCIMS brings hundreds of workers to the space,” Zucker says. “This past year we’ve also welcomed the new headquarters for cloud-based business management and fleet management solutions company WorkWave and other prominent commercial tenants such as Guardian Life Insurance, Acacia Communications, Jersey Central Power and Light, MetTel, McCann Systems LLC, NVIDIA Corporation, Spirent Communications and more. It’s been extremely fulfilling watching the building come to life again, finally reaching its potential as a one-of-akind, unconventional space which is once again fostering collaboration, innovation,

Holmdel Township and Somerset Development Introduce the Holmdel Library & Learning Center

Early November the residents of Holmdel were invited

to a ribbon-cutting and tour of the 18,000-square-foot Holmdel Library & Learning Center housed within Somerset

Development’s Bell Works. Designed by Arcari + Iovino Architects, the new library includes a variety of educational components, in addition to an 80-seat meeting room, and state-of-the-art technology throughout the facility.

The library was built as part of a $1.7 million deal

between Holmdel Township and Somerset Development, with Somerset providing $1 million toward the project. To

From left, Somerset President Ralph Zucker, Congressman Smith’s Chief of Staff Jo Schloeder, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, Holmdel Mayor Greg Buontempo, Holmdel Deputy Mayor Pat Impreveduto, Holmdel Committeeman Michael Nikolis, Holmdel Committeeman Eric Hinds, and Holmdel Committeeman Tom Critelli

The new library features:

• An exhibit honoring Bell Labs, AT&T, and the history of Holmdel Township

• Free, on-site access to digital research and reference tools

being built along Crawfords Corner Road to span the one-

• Subscription-based resources for law, medicine, arts, entertainment, employment, grants, and politics

to use the library; New Jersey residents are eligible to apply

• A lounge, charging stations, and sitting areas for 80 people

connect Holmdel High School to Bell Works, a sidewalk is mile distance. Bell Works tenants will receive a guest pass

for a free internet pass to access all online materials; and residents of Holmdel will have borrowing privileges as well as access to online resources with their library card.

• Multiple meeting and conference rooms • Access to more than 100 magazines

• A dedicated children’s and teen wing

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and creativity for everyone who steps inside the doors.” Married to Denise, with whom he shares seven children and eight grandchildren, Zucker believes deeply in teamwork. When asked about his many achievements, including the Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Visionary Award, Zucker credits the hard work of many. “I appreciate the accolades, but really it’s all about a commonsense approach and a great team of dedicated people,” Zucker says. “I’m gratified to be surrounded by so many individuals who believe in our vision and work tirelessly to make it a reality. It’s an honor to receive recognition for something I feel so passionate about, especially regarding Bell Works.” His eye forever on what comes next, Zucker is currently revitalizing a community in Aberdeen.

I’m gratified to be surrounded by so many individuals who believe in our vision and work tirelessly to make it a reality. “GlassWorks is well underway, and we believe it’s going to be yet another engine for the region,” Zucker shares. “What makes the project especially unique is that GlassWorks is being developed and designed to foster walkability and urbanism but also create a welcoming neighborhood environment. Unlike other traditional developments, our approach offers a scalable rental community and seamlessly blends rental and for-sale opportunities. Plus, with its prime location in the heart of Aberdeen, a wonderful, close-knit community, we believe it’s going to become a living destination for all generations, from young professionals to families, to seniors.”

Locals Cheated on their Hairdresser for a Good Cause, Raised Funds for Hurricane Relief More than 200 people attended Cuta-Thon for Hurricane Relief hosted by Salon Concrete of Red Bank, on October 30, 2017 at Bell Works in Holmdel to help those in need after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. The event raised more than $11,000 for the Professional Beauty Association’s Disaster Relief Fund and involved other Monmouth County organizations, such as Hometown Heroes and Yoga Peace Kula of Belmar and Howell. The owner of Salon Concrete, Christine Zilinski, believes in business owners giving back to the communities in which they work and part of her business model is to encourage other business owners to become more involved. Soon to be opening her second salon location in Holmdel as part of Bell Works, Zilinski has begun establishing her business as part of the local fabric. Understanding that there are many individuals who would love to help a good cause but often do not know how to get started, Zilinski reaches out to clients and other hairdressers. Fifty From left, Ralph Zucker, Christine Zilinski, and Freeholder Serena DiMaso area hairdressers from various salons donated their time to provide the PHOTOS Tom Zapcic Photography haircuts. Salon Concrete’s cut-a-thon also included an education component where stylists paid $50 to learn from selected New York and Los Angeles professionals. “For me it’s about getting people to have a sense of responsibility about owning a business,” Zilinski says. “As business owners we are able to reach so many people. The average person may interact with 50 people in a week, whereas I’m interacting with more than 700. We should be the ones to bring our community together.” Having owned and operated her salon in Red Bank for more than 15 years, Zilinski is excited to expand into another Monmouth County location, but more so specifically as part of Bell Works this coming March. “We want to be part of Bell Works because of the entrepreneurial spirit Ralph Zucker has created there,” Zilinski says. “The mindset is progressive and is about helping the community, each other, and fostering personal and professional growth.” Ralph Zucker, founder of Somerset Development and the visionary behind Bell Works, has had a big impact on Zilinski and her way of thinking. “In one of my conversations with Ralph he shared such an important piece of wisdom about having the courage to follow-up on an idea. He told me that when all the naysayers say it isn’t possible, and they will, listen to what your gut says because it always tells you the truth. That was so powerful. So many try to instill their fear in you, but not Ralph Zucker. He’s a visionary for sure.”

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From “Kill Auctions” to Sanctuary One woman’s mission to rescue equines STORY LILIANN PARAS

Lisa Post owns the Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center in Monmouth County. She also runs Helping Hearts Equine Rescue (HHER), where she rehabilitates horses and other equines destined for slaughter.

Before

After

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The formation of HHER was a natural progression of the profound respect Lisa has for horses, whether they are weak

and “down-and-out,” or are champion show horses. Five years before HHER was formed, Lisa brought home Noah, a beautiful part Percheron who began life as a “premarin foal.” Premarin is a hormone produced only by pregnant mares. After the pharmaceutical industry extracted the premarin, the resulting foals were treated as useless “by-products,” sent to slaughter. (The premarin practice no longer is conducted in the US). Lisa chose Noah, her now trusty lesson horse, from a group of fifty foals and knew she wanted to rescue more equines in a systematic way. After much research, she and her husband Chris formed the nonprofit HHER to accomplish this. Over the ten years, there have been more than two hundred equines treated, from retired race horses to backyard donkeys and mini horse pets. “I take the horses that other rescues don’t want because the horse is not readily rideable, or the ones that are too sick to even be sold overseas for meat. My goal is to prove that rescued horses have merit too.” Lisa has a special soft spot for the senior horses, explaining that horses living until 20 or 30 years old is an indication that they had put in years of good service. Sometimes owners die, or can no longer afford to keep the horse, or lose interest, and as a result, the once loyal pet or profitable race horse faces starvation and disease as it bounces from auction to auction or lingers in a backyard. Unfortunately, some auction owners now take advantage of the horse lovers and increase the prices for the hard luck cases. As a result, it is becoming more usual for Lisa to find her rescues from open SPCA cases and from owners in our readership areas who no longer can maintain their pets. Each is a success story because no matter how long the rest of the animal’s life turns out to be, it knows only kindness from Lisa and Chris Post and the many dedicated volunteers at Chestnut Ridge. Some horses will never be ridden again; others are transformed into show horses. Some even had a brush with fame. “Chase” is a horse Lisa describes as a “last man standing,” the one at auction no one wanted due to his intermittent lameness. After one year at Chestnut Ridge, he was adopted by a sanctuary group. He eventually appeared in commercials and was the horse chosen for a ride in NYC with David Letterman at the reins. And then there is the Jersey-bred great granddaughter of Secretariat. She finished her racing career twelve years ago and was received by Lisa through the SPCA. She just finished a full rehabilitation and is headed to a sanctuary specializing in retired thoroughbreds. Lisa noted the upcoming ten-year anniversary of HHER and reflected, “In 2008, I started poking around the (auction) back pens in earnest, asking if I could network some horses into homes before they were shipped to slaughter. It was beyond the realm of my wildest imagination that it would ever turn into the national, even international effort that it did.”

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Meet Your Neighbor, Marilyn Schlossbach

usy people get things done. Award-winning restaurateur, Marilyn Schlossbach is no exception. In fact, she may be leading the local charge on how to elevate hospitality, high adventure, and service above self as one of the busiest women at work in our area. So what’s a priority on her plate these days? If only there were one!

Let’s start with the newest restaurant opening and rebrand in Rumson, now known as Russell & Bette’s. This American French-styled eatery adds to her long list of business interests, including Langosta and Labrador lounges, APYC, and Catering by Marilyn to name a few. Add in current community projects like Food For Thought by the Sea, her Community Food Truck initiative, a ketchup creation for Kula Café and an inaugural cookbook entitled “Eat This Cookbook.” Exhausted yet? Thankfully, Marilyn isn’t thanks to her passion for kitchen creativity, collaboration and community. Food For Thought By the Sea is a 501(c)3 that elevates neighborhood unity and food sustainability by teaching area kids how to source and prepare healthy food for themselves and their neighbors. Food For Thought provides skills development and a sense of optimism for area kids that need encouragement in the culinary arts. This nonprofit is also raising funds to buy a food truck that will be a community fundraiser on wheels for other notable nonprofits w ith w orthy m issions. G et o n the bus at foodforthoughtap.com to join their generosity fundraising campaign. You can also catch up with Marilyn on her new ketchup recipe to help fund the interfaith neighbors’ collaboration that feeds and trains culinary kids from their organic gardens. Lastly, her cookbook that has been brewing for several years sounds like the perfect recipe for a visual, contextual and tasty delight for readers. This latest work of art will devote each of its eleven chapters to eleven charities that align with Marilyn’s vision on how to make the world a tasty and better place.

So, how does one woman deliver all this but maintain sanity and a sense of focused purpose? She’s got an intentional strategy that supports her mind, body and spirit. Marilyn starts each day with an outdoor walk to create head space for the productive hours ahead. An avid audiobook fan, she fuels her knowledge bank while cashing in on physical movement. She meets regularly with husband, Scott, to long term plan and stay connected to purpose. Marilyn’s favorite way to recharge is in far away places with her family in warm waters under a beating sun. These trips restore her but also provide fresh and invigorating ideas for her menu momentum. She shares that her leadership style is firm, no nonsense but notes that her nurturing style has been informed by the joyful arrival of her five-year-old twins. She embraces the notion that being present and empowered by who she is today keeps her grounded and going forward fully charged on all levels in service to her mission. It’s no irony that the essence of her work originates from the Sanskrit word “Kula”, which seeks to embrace the “community of the heart.” Sounds like a delicious recipe for success and satisfaction. Well done! Learn more about work in motion at foodforthoughtap.com or marilynschlossbach.com. STORY DONNALYN GEIGERICH | PHOTO TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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Red Bank Resident Appointed to Alumni Board of Directors at Seton Hall University RED BANK RESIDENT RICHARD DOOLEY has been named to the Alumni Board of Directors at Seton Hall University. Dooley, who graduated from Seton Hall in 1969 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business degree, attended Seton Hall on a basketball scholarship. In addition to his appointment to the Board, Dooley has been named to the Scholarship Committee. Dooley, formerly of Rumson, has an office in Eatontown and is a Financial Advisor at First Allied Securities. He has held various security industry licenses for over 35 years. “We are honored to have at our service the experience, financial acumen and proven stewardship of Richard Dooley,” said Interim Vice President for University Advancement,

Matthew Borowick. “Our Alumni Board of Directors seeks to place in power those alumni who have demonstrated career excellence and a track record of meaningful engagement with both the University and the community at large. Richard Dooley meets that criteria and then some. We’re certain his appointment to both the Board and the Scholarship Committee will continue our success in bringing the best and brightest to Seton Hall.” In addition to serving on the Alumni Board of Directors’ Scholarship Committee, Dooley will also serve on the Events Committee. “Seton Hall was the first step for me in a life and career that has allowed me to flourish. I’ve had the opportunity to make dreams— of gaining financial independence, providing for families and fulfilling retirements— a reality, for hundreds if not thousands of people. I see these appointments at Seton Hall in the same light,” said Dooley. “And I look forward to now making these opportunities available to the next generation of Seton Hall students and alumni.”

Fair Haven Borough Administrator Sworn-in to Head NJ Statewide Association FAIR HAVEN BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR, Theresa Casagrande, took an oath of office and became the president of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association (NJMMA) at the 2017 Awards Luncheon and Executive Board Meeting hosted in Atlantic City. Ms. Casagrande has been the administrator in Fair Haven since 2011 and previously served as the administrator in Spring Lake Heights. Ms. Casagrande is now president leading an organization of professional local government administrators and assistants whose goal is to improve the quality of local government in New Jersey through professional management. The Association creates an information network offering the free flow of ideas thereby enhancing each member’s ability to deal with the problems and pressures of the profession. Each member is bound by a Code of Ethics which specifies 12 ethical principles of personal & professional conduct, including complete dedication to good government. All but one Fair Haven council members and the mayor were able to attend the swearing in a strong show of support for Ms. Casagrande who formerly held the office of vice president of the NJMMA. The organization is the largest municipal organization of its type in the country.

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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 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 complementary light refreshments while the children shop.

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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.

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3. Sessions in these isolation tanks typically last 60 or 90 minutes. Floats are reported to be a terrific way to eradicate a host of seasonal states like anxiety, overwhelm, jetlag, insomnia, muscle pain or high blood pressure. This is not an exhaustive list. Float fans love the peaceful vibe and find the effects of being weightless free and relaxing. It appears that retail floating facilities got started in the 1980’s in the United States. Facility and service growth has been significant to keep pace with frenetic schedules. John C. Lilly is the neuroscientist/researcher credited with studying the beneficial effects of sensory deprivation on the human mind. Floating is a holistic way to quiet a monkey mind to achieve a meditative state. Stress hormones like cortisol dissipate, along with issues in our tissues that cause tension and strain. We were too busy meeting rescued farm animals to tank during our turkey time, but float therapy may make its way to our holiday wellness wish list. Learn more about local tank times if your season is stressful at The Float Studio in Ocean or at Tao Massage in Asbury Park. Live well and happy holidays!

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The 180 Turning Lives Around Family Justice Center marked its grand opening at the Monmouth County Courthouse. Left to right: Senator Jennifer Beck, Freeholder Tom Arnone, 180 Turning Lives Around Executive Director Anna Diaz-White, Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Freeholder Deputy Director John Curley, and Freeholder Gary Rich.

Family Justice Center Opens in Monmouth County Courthouse Facility to provide services to domestic violence victims The 180 Turning Lives Around Family Justice Center marked its grand opening at the Monmouth County Courthouse with a ceremony attended by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, state and local officials and members of the community in October. “The Board is proud to help facilitate the opening of this important resource in the heart of Monmouth County by making the space available in the Courthouse,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “By placing the Family Justice Center in the Courthouse, domestic violence victims and their families will be in a safe and secure location that is monitored by law enforcement during all hours of operation.” The Family Justice Center is a collaborative effort between 180 Turning Lives Around and numerous members of the Monmouth County community to provide victims of domestic violence and their families with crisis support, legal assistance and counseling services all in one safe place. “Family Justice Centers are a proven model that save lives and improve outcomes for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault,” said Anna Diaz-White, 180’s Executive Director. “We are grateful to Impact 100 Jersey Coast and the Monmouth County Freeholders

for providing the seed funding and space to coordinate and begin this wonderful, lifesaving collaboration for our county, and to our partner organizations for contributing their staff’s time and talents to this important endeavor.” The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously approved an agreement to provide the space for the Center at no cost. “It is essential for elected officials to work with the community and organizations such as 180 Turning Lives Around to help our residents that need support,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Human Services. “The Family Justice Center is a great example of what can come from these partnerships and we hope that those in need of the services offered here will take advantage of them.” Seed funding was awarded to 180 Turning Lives Around by a generous grant from Impact 100 Jersey Coast. “Impact 100 Jersey Coast is proud to support the Family Justice Center initiative. As a women’s grant making collaborative, we are thrilled that our $145,000 inaugural grant could make this vision a reality. We seek to fund projects that address unmet needs and reach underserved populations,” said Deirdre Spiropoulos, Co-founder and President of Impact 100, Jersey Coast. “The FJC exemplifies those goals and will be an invaluable support for victims of domestic violence. We are truly impressed by the leadership and collaborative efforts of 180 Turning Lives Around and the many other partnering agencies.”

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Victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking can go to a Family Justice Center and obtain most of the services they need, the same day. Everyone collaborates in real time, all under one roof. “These victims deserve efficient, effective and compassionate care, which is exactly what they will receive at the Family Justice Center,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. “I had the opportunity to tour other Family Justice Centers in the state and I knew that it would be a great resource for Monmouth County victims of domestic violence.” A Family Justice Center is proven to reduce homicides, reduce recidivism, reduce the barriers and fragmentation of service and they reduce trauma and the re-victimization of victims and their children. Family Justice Centers increase victim safety and increase conviction rates. “I’m proud to have worked closely with 180 Turning Lives Around to help create Monmouth County’s first ever Family Justice Center –one of only four in New Jersey. As a former rape crisis advocate, I know the work that 180 does is critically important for our communities,” Senator Jennifer Beck said. “The new Monmouth’s Family Justice Center will coordinate resources like counseling, legal services and family support into one location so domestic violence and sexual assault survivors will have easier access to those services. Today would not have been possible without the hard work of our many dedicated 180 volunteers and staff; I am very proud to have played a role in supporting their efforts.” This will be the fourth Family Justice Center in New Jersey. The others are located in Essex, Morris and Union counties.

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RBR Inducts Foundation Members into its Inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame

FOR YEARS, the Red Bank Regional School district through its educational, and then BUC Backers Foundation has inducted alumni into its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. This year, however, a separate and distinct Hall of Fame was established exclusive to its athletes. The inaugural class or foundation class was huge, as the school district, with a 100 + year history, had a lot of catching up to do. The Class inductions began with Four Sport Athlete Joe Irwin in 1923 and continued through Girls’ Lacrosse super star Brie Moran in 2006 for a total of 20 individual athletes. They read as a roster of exceptional Who’s Who in high school, college and professional sports’ history. Among them, most additionally distinguished themselves in exceptional collegiate athletic careers. Irwin lettered in two sports at Rutgers University. Peter Foster, Class of 1950, played basketball for Rutgers and the U.S. Navy. Eugene Booth, Class of 1953, helped Dartmouth win in the 1956-57 Ivy League Basketball championship. He went on to become an assistant basketball coach at Brandies University. Douglas Patton, Class of 1957, earned three varsity letters in both basketball and baseball at Rutgers while continuing on to a teaching and coaching career at the collegiate level. Vincent Ciaglia, Class of 1959, also played baseball and basketball for Rutgers and earned three varsity letters for basketball. William Horlacher, Class of 1965, became a member of Villanova’s Big Five Basketball Championships from 19661967. Tomora Young was inducted in the Rutgers’s Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. RBR’s famed twin track super stars Amanda and Katy Trotter both blazed their way at Stanford University to a national championship and All American and National ranked honors. Two RBR swimmers Ken Winfield, Class of 1969, and Dana Morton-Emery, Class of 1979, achieved Olympic status. Winfield, who attended the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Trials, was world ranked in the top ten swimmers in 1971 and 1972 and won a bronze medal in the 200 butterfly in the World Games in Turin, Italy. Emery, a member of the Stanford University National Swim Championship in 1980, qualified the same year for the Olympic Trials.

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Two baseball stars John Overton Jr. and Jack Lewis entered the professional baseball system playing for several years in the farm team system. Many of our players remained active in the Red Bank community supporting our programs, like James “Pete” Reeves, Class of 1951, who coached at Red Bank Middle School for many years and Edward “Hussy” Winrow, Class of 1963, an ardent RBR sports fan to this day. Four of the 20 went on to professional football careers: John Lee, Class of 1972, played with the San Diego Chargers for five years and later joined the New England Patriots. Danny Stubbs, Class of 1983, began a stellar career with the San Francisco 49ers where he was named to the NFL All-Rookie team, he took part in the 1988 and 1989 Super Bowl winning teams. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengal’s, Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins, Greg Montgomery, Class of 1983, played professional football for nine seasons with the Houston Oilers, Detroit Lions, and Baltimore Ravens. He led the NFL three times in average yards per punt and was named All Pro three times. Eric McCoo, Class of 1998, once described as the “fastest football player in New Jersey," played for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, the inaugural hall of fame class included coaches Herb Reed and Frank Pingitore (the later became an RBR Athletic Director). They were honored along with longtime athletic trainer Dan “Doc” Porzio who began RBR’s long standing student athletic trainer program. Three legendary teams were included in the inaugural class. This includes the much celebrated 1971 BUCs Football “dream team” were football state champions. Lonnie Allgood, a member of this team, went on to a six-year career in professional football playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. The 1982-83 Boys Basketball Team was also inducted which remains the last Shore Boys basketball team to finish with a perfect record. Finally, the undefeated 1995 State Champion Field Hockey Team led by Head Coach Wendy Turnock, is considered one of the greatest defensive teams in school history.

World Wide Flash Mob Dance Promotes KINDNESS in Red Bank On November 12, 2017, over 200 dancers took to the streets of Red Bank to promote KINDNESS, uniting with over 120 cities, 50 countries and 15,000 participants. Life Vest Inside, a non-profit organization on a mission to empower and unite the world with kindness, sponsored this World Wide “Dance for Kindness” event. This flash mob dance is a part of the global celebrations that inspires, empowers and educates people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness, showing that regardless of the differences in race, religion, ethnicity culture and background - the common thread that unites us all is kindness. “Neighborhood Love Notes” were written with chalk throughout the

streets by participants reminding onlookers that a simple act of kindness can change the life of another. Posters created from the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students from the Red Bank Charter School were displayed throughout the businesses on Broad Street between White Street and Mechanic Street. Local resident Terese Rölke and Red Bank’s DFK Group Leader for the past several years said, “People participating in this event absolutely love the experience and come back each year for this event! It brings local families and individuals together as one caring, loving, compassionate community, spreading the message of kindness.”

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Sophia Parola is MTVU’s newest on-air VJ. Photo by Brookdale Community College

Following open auditions held at colleges and universities across the country, MTVU has selected Manalapan resident Sophia Parola as its next on-air VJ. MTVU, a college-focused sister channel of MTV, is viewed by more than nine million students at more than 700 college campuses across the country. Parola, who was selected from more than 300 total applicants for the role, will host a series of paid video projects for the college-oriented cable network over the next year. Her first project was filmed on Brookdale Community College’s Lincroft campus on November 3. “I am so honored and so excited,” said Parola, an aspiring actress. “I was speechless when I found out I had been selected. I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’ve learned to just work hard and say yes to every opportunity. I’m so glad I did, and I cannot wait to get to work.” Parola applied for the role during an open audition in September. A 2016 graduate of Brookdale, Parola is currently studying radio and television at Monmouth University while completing a special project in communications media at Brookdale. She serves as an on-air host for Brookdale Television and is an active member of the college’s theater program, appearing in the annual Summer Shakespeare Ensemble, FestiVALL student showcase and Haunted Theater.

ADOPT A CHILD’S WISH FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Ashley Lauren Foundation (ALF), a local non-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children throughout New Jersey who suffer from cancer through financial, material and emotional support, is seeking individuals, businesses or corporations who are interested in providing a “Christmas Wish” to a child who is suffering from cancer. “The holiday season is very meaningful to The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Our ALF Family Holiday Party is one of many programs offered to the children and their families. It is a beautiful, fun-filled day for the children and their families to forget about their cancer and enjoy the holiday season” says Program Director Nancy Kolakowski. If you would like to adopt a child’s wish or contribute towards a wish for the holidays, visit the “Holiday Wish List” at ashleylaurenfoundation.org today. The Ashley Lauren Foundation is also part of the AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Ashley Lauren Foundation. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to ALF. Simply choose Ashley Lauren Foundation as your charity and start shopping!

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Sickles School Honors Veterans in a Special Way Shown at the Sickles School Veterans Day Ceremony are, from left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sean L. Welch, Jason Kane and his son Eamonn, Mike Canavan and his grandson Booker Clark, Eric Freund and his son Dashiell, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Colin Brown.

Sickles student Dashiell Freund introduces his father Eric, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Jason Kane, who served in the U.S. Air Force, is introduced by his son Eamonn.

The Color Guard of Combat Logistics Battalion 25 in Red Bank at the Veterans Day Ceremony -- from left, Sgt. Cornelius Thompson, Sgt. Damar Walker, USMC, NCOIC, Sgt. Jonathon Mendes, and Sgt. Walter Lopez.

Special guests added deeper meaning to the Veterans Day Ceremony at Viola L. Sickles School in Fair Haven in November. Students in Kindergarten through third grade were treated to a very personal and educational perspective provided by active military personnel and veterans in attendance. The ceremony began with the Presenting of Arms by Sgt. Damar Walker, USMC, NCOIC, and the Color Guard serving with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 25 in Red Bank – Sgt. Walter Lopez, Sgt. Jonathan Mendes, and Sgt. Cornelius Thompson. All those assembled - special guests, students, and school staff members then participated in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner.” Introductory remarks were given by Mike Canavan, USMC, who was stationed with the Third Marine Division in Okinawa and was a member of the Expeditionary Force in the Gulf of Tonkin in Vietnam. Canavan is the grandfather of Sickles School Kindergarten student Booker Clark – who was present at the ceremony – as well as Knollwood School fourth grade students Jack Canavan and Tatum Clark, sixth grader Matilda Clark, seventh grader Louise Canavan, and eighth grader Margaret Canavan. “As students, you will continue to realize how fortunate we all are to live in such a beautiful country as the U.S.A.,” Canavan said. “In addition, we have earned the respect globally as the most powerful nation in the world, and for that we have to thank our active military who are represented here today as well as our nation’s veterans.” The Keynote Address was delivered by U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Sean L. Welch, Inspector/Instructor with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 25 in Red Bank. He was accompanied by Inspector/Instructor Sgt. Maj. Noel Dominguez and Master Gunnery Sgt. Colin Brown, both of whom also serve with CLB 25. “This special day gives us the opportunity to stop and think about all the people who have helped us keep in mind what is most important,” Welch told the assembled crowd. “It gives us the opportunity to thank all of those who have served us in uniform – as veterans, as active military, police officers, coaches, and teachers.” Veterans who are parents of Sickles School students were in attendance as special guests and were recognized during the ceremony. Jason Kane, who served in the U.S. Air Force, was introduced by his son Eamonn. Eric Freund, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, was introduced by his son Dashiell. Also recognized was Sickles School third grade teacher Stephanie Frankel, whose husband is currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. At the conclusion of the Veterans Day Ceremony, “Taps” was performed on the bugle by Lance Corporal Matthew Gorta of CLB 25.

Seven RBR Vocal Majors Place in the Doris Lenz Musical Festival State Competition In October, Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) was proud to host this year’s NJ Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing’s (NATS) Doris Lenz Festival for High School Singers. RBR Visual & Performing Art Academy (VPA) students had the largest number of participants competing among the top high school voices throughout New Jersey. Additionally, a remarkable seven RBR students placed in the competitions. RBR took four top positions in the Women’s Classical Lower Division with Sarah Zerilli, Millstone, Maddie Stout, Neptune City, Claire Taylor, Little Silver, and Catherine Cree, Red Bank taking first, second, third and fifth place, respectively. Additionally, Claire Taylor placed third in the Women’s Musical Theatre Lower Division. Jack Faccone-Stockwell, Red Bank, took second place in the Men’s Musical Theatre Upper Division; and Jael Cross, Red Bank, took Third Place in the Women’s Classical Upper Division. (Divisions are divided by age.) RBR voice teacher, Kristopher Zook hosted the festival with RBR piano teacher Camille Thompson and retired RBR teacher Terry Whelan providing accompaniment for 104 auditions throughout the day. In addition to the singing competitions, students attended a masterclass with a Broadway Musical Director and author. RBR students Mara Campolattaro, Rumson, Devin Barry, Belmar, and Claire Taylor all performed in the master classes. A college prep panel offered a mock college audition to students who received valuable feedback from the music faculty of eight various colleges and universities. The Doris Lenz Festival funds the Doris Lenz Scholarship which

RBR VPA vocal majors took seven placements in the Doris Lenz Musical Festival held at RBR in October. They are (pictured left to right): Catherine Creed, Jack Faccone-Stockwell, Jael Cross (all Red Bank), Claire Taylor, Little Silver; Sara Zerilli, Millstone and Maddie Staudt, Neptune City.

provides students with financial need to participate in summer music programs. It is operated under the New Jersey Chapter of NATS which is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world. NATS claims approximately 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and nearly 30 other countries. For more information on the New Jersey chapter visit www.njnats.net.

Bicycle Rodeo comes to Point Road Elementary School In October, Point Road Elementary School hosted a Bicycle Rodeo. Safe Routes to School, along with the Little Silver Police Department, met with over 150 students on the Point Road School playground to teach them the basic skills needed to safely ride their bikes and scooters. The students learned and practiced bike drills on a fun but challenging course. They learned proper helmet fitting, hand signals, bicycle handling safety and went through a pre-ride safety check. The Little Silver Police also registered students’ bikes.

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RFH Soccer Standout Margot Ridgeway Selected for Elite All-American Squad Rumson-Fair Haven High School senior Margot Ridgeway has joined the ranks as one of the nation’s elite high school soccer players. She is one of just forty players from across the U.S. chosen to participate in the 5th Annual Girls High School All-American Game. Margot is on the roster for the East All-American Team, which faced the West All-American Team on December 2 in Orlando, Florida. The players selected for the All-American Game are seniors who have achieved many regional and national awards, and who plan to attend top universities across the country. As a four-year Varsity Player at RFH, Margot has made significant achievements: three goals and two assists during her freshman year; 11 goals and 10 assists during her sophomore year, as well as AllDivision Team and 2nd; Team All-Shore honors; and 19 goals and 12 assists during her junior year, and All-Division Team, 2nd Team AllShore, and 1st Team Group two honors. A Tri-Captain of the RFH Varsity Squad, Margot plans to attend the University of California – Davis next year to play soccer. “Margot has been instrumental in the success of our program in the past four years,” said RFH Girls Varsity Soccer Coach Mary Beth Coleman. “Her passion and work ethic is contagious and she leads by example – not only on the playing field, but in the classroom as well. I know she will have great success playing in the All-American Game and at the next level at the University of California-Davis.”

RFH soccer standout Margot Ridgeway (number 17, shown in a match-up against Shore Regional High School) has been selected to join an elite squad of 40 players in the 5th Annual High School All-American Game.

RCDS to Host 2nd Annual Brownstone Boutique Holiday Shopping Event As the holidays near and errands accumulate, the thought of venturing to the crowded mall to tackle gift lists becomes a daunting undertaking. Fortunately, the stress of seasonal shopping disappears when The Blake Gymnasium at The Rumson Country Day School transforms into a shopper’s paradise. Not to be missed, RCDS’ 2nd Annual Brownstone Boutique – a curated collection of clothing, toys and gifts, will open to the public on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. An inaugural event last year, The Brownstone Boutique is now slated as an annual occasion that makes holiday shopping easily accessible for local families and features a variety of premier vendors from across the country. OAO women’s fashion from NYC, Lotus Way

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clothing, jewelry and accessories from Fair Haven, Kon-Dor boho luxe handbags from Brooklyn, Jay Butler footwear and leather goods from PA, and Seven Barrels olive oils and balsamic vinegars from NJ are just a few retailers who will be present to satisfy shopper’s gift-giving needs. In addition to a wide assortment of vendors, artists from the Jersey Shore to NYC will display original artwork and photography that will be available for purchase. Bookworms will be pleased to hear that The Annual RCDS Book Fair will also be operating on campus and open to the public providing an incredible selection of reading material for children and adults. “After a successful kick off year last year, we are grateful to have such strong enthusiasm leading into this year’s event,” said Co-Chair and RCDS parent Pam Lacey. “We are excited to maintain the popular aspects of last year’s boutique, including some favorite vendors, but in an effort to keep things fresh, approximately 70% of our vendors this year are brand new!” Not only will shoppers cross family and friends off of their giftgiving lists, they will also be giving to a good cause - 20% of every purchase will benefit The Rumson Country Day School. “Our goal is to bring unfamiliar and emerging brands from all over the Northeast right into our backyard, while also supporting many wonderful local businesses,” said Co-Chair and RCDS parent Shannon Trudel. “We will also offer children’s activities and casual dining options so that boutique can be a unique, one stop, holiday shopping experience that the whole family can enjoy.” Visit rcds.org/brownstoneboutique to learn more and to browse a full list of vendors.

RFH Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent

Back row, left to right: Stephen Edler, Gillian Curran, Lily Croddick, Emily Worobel, Wyatt Feinberg, and Billy Garavente.

Front row, left to right: Kaitlyn MacGillis, Lily Bedell, Megan MacGillis, Grace Reid, and Tori Hyduke

Eleven student-athletes from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School signed their National Letters of Intent on November 8, 2017 in the RFH Lower Library. They are: Tori Hyduke, George Washington University, basketball; Stephen Edler, University of Richmond, boy’s lacrosse; Wyatt Feinberg, Haverford College, boy’s lacrosse; Billy Garavente, Chestnut Hill College, boy’s lacrosse; Lily Bedell, Lafayette College, girl’s lacrosse; Gillian Curran – Elon University, girl’s lacrosse; Megan MacGillis – Vanderbilt University, girl’s lacrosse; Grace Reid – Merrimack College, girl’s lacrosse; Emily Worobel, Indiana University, crew; Lily Croddick – Stanford University, field hockey; and Kaitlyn MacGillis – Cornell University, field hockey

Holy Cross Parish Food Drive Benefits Local Organizations The Holy Cross School mission statement reads, “We believe that a faith-based education provides the foundation for one’s character and moral compass, which will serve as internal guidance throughout life and all it holds.” In that light, students are taught from preschool onward the value of Christian service, culminating in twenty documented hours of volunteer service during the seventh and eighth grade years as students prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. One of these yearly service opportunities is the Holy Cross Parish Thanksgiving Food Drive, which benefits local organizations such as Lunch Break and St. Anthony’s Food Pantry in Red Bank, The Center in Asbury Park, Project Paul in Keansburg, and The Arc of Monmouth. Two weeks before Thanksgiving, students clean out their pantries and ask their parents to buy a few extra groceries for those in need. Even the preschool classrooms have collection boxes for groceries, and the little ones help place their items in grocery bags to be delivered in time for Thanksgiving. When the entrance hall of Holy Cross School can hold no more, eighth graders are enlisted to carry the items over to the church basement where they, in addition to the many donations of Holy Cross parishioners, await transport throughout Monmouth County.

Preschool assistant Mrs. Carrie Nitka helps students pack groceries for delivery.

Preschoolers Brynn Blalock and Harrison Hennessy help pack groceries for delivery.

Principal Dr. Mark DeMareo with eighth grade boys, left to right, James Durney, Michael Bennett, Spencer Foley, Michael Barnwell, Liam Sweeney, David Lombardo, Nicholas Preston, Matthew Camillone, Jack Raymond, William Burgess, and Hugh Straine.

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Knollwood Students Enjoy the Fruits of Their Labor The term “local produce” recently took on a whole new meaning for a group of seventh graders from Knollwood School in Fair Haven. Recently, they enjoyed salads prepared by a professional chef using ingredients they had produced and provided. Working with their teacher, 21st Century Skills, Technology, and Innovation Coordinator Chris Aviles, the Knollwood School seventh graders had grown herbs and vegetables in their school’s greenhouse. The produce was harvested by Knollwood School seventh graders Scott Venancio, Luke Mikolazjczyk and Nick Costello (l. to r.) prepare to sample the salads created by another of Aviles’s classes, and provided to Corporate Chef Chef Steve Escobedo. Steve Escobedo of Maschio’s Food Services – the supplier of student meals for Red Bank Regional High School. Utilizing the kitchen at a local parish, Church of the Nativity, Escobedo prepared creations with the produce as the students looked on. The green peppers were incorporated into a wheat berry salad by Escobedo, and herbs the students had cultivated – basil, rosemary, and parsley – were included in a bulgar wheat salad. “FH Grows,” the student-run business initiative that produced the herbs and vegetables, was begun by Aviles in an effort to better teach his seventh graders about careers and entrepreneurship. Students learn to be stewards of the environment as they grow vegetables and herbs and sell them Seventh graders Frankie Burns-Cohen, Janey Sypeck, Molly to local parents and restaurants through their website,fhgrows. McCarthy, and Lexi Steets (l. to r.) enjoy the salads created using ingredients they contributed. com. FH Grows also teaches students how to use the vegetables and herbs in healthy dishes they can make at home. “I want my program to be as real and as relevant as possible,” said Aviles. “This means getting students out of the classroom and into the real world, where they can learn from experts and apply the skills they’re using in the classroom. The meals that students are making include produce that they have grown together as seventh graders. I’m hoping they realize that if we can do it at school, they can do it at home. Nothing is stopping them from planting their own gardens and making their own healthy meals at home.”

Early Signing Day Sees 10 CBA Colts Commit to Division I Ten Christian Brothers Academy student-athletes inked their commitments to Division I colleges across the country on the National Early Signing Day. The following CBA seniors will play at the Division I level next year: Andrew Canale – Bryant University, Track; Michael Carroll – Bucknell University, Lacrosse; Kyle Foltz – Duke University, Track; Bryan Hampton – Northeastern University, Crew; Jack Harnisch – Fordham University, Baseball; Brian Hill – University of Michigan, Cross Country; Nick Hohenstein – LaSalle University, Baseball; Erik Wicks – University of Pennsylvania, Crew; Connor Wright – Fordham University, Swimming; and Blaise Venancio – St. Joseph’s University, Baseball. “This is such an exciting day for our student-athletes, their families, and the entire CBA community,” Director of Athletics Vito Chiaravalloti said. “Today recognizes the tireless effort and dedication these young men have put into their studies and their sport, as they have now earned the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers at some of the finest universities in the nation. We could not be more proud of all they have accomplished and we look forward to seeing their continued success at the next level.”

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Back row, left to right: Andrew Canale of Wayside, Kyle Foltz of Colts Neck, Bryan Hampton of Oceanport, Erik Wicks of Holmdel, Brian Hill of Middletown. Front row, left to right: Michael Carroll of Freehold, Nick Hohenstein of Lincroft, Jack Harnisch of Colts Neck, Blaise Venancio of Monmouth Beach, and Connor Wright of Monmouth Beach. Photo Credit: Larry Levanti/CBA Athletics

Best-selling Author Addresses Community Parents at RCDS Empathy Discussion There was a high demand for tissues in the auditorium at The Rumson Country Day School when internationally recognized educator, speaker and best-selling author Dr. Michele Borba shared emotional anecdotes and studies to support the central theme of her book Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in this All-About-Me World. Hosted by the RCDS Parent Council, Dr. Borba’s visit as a guest speaker in November ignited a necessary conversation about fostering empathy in children and even adults. About 140 community parents and teachers came to campus to explore the subject, which is becoming a growing concern worldwide. “It’s Humanity 101,” said Dr. Borba. “It takes a community to raise a child. Discussions like these allow everyone to hear the same message and help spread the word on the essential habits that instill empathy in our children. The more teachers and parents are on the same page, the easier it is to reinforce behavior.” In order to collaborate, RCDS parents and teachers added Unselfie to their summer reading lists this year. Not your typical beach read, Unselfie delves deep into the growing empathy crisis among children today and explains what parents and educators must do to combat it. “My goal is to encourage life practices that provide the empathy advantage,” Dr. Borba passionately explained. “There is a growing need to strengthen children’s empathy to change the cycle of youth thinking from ‘me’ to ‘we’. This gives children an immediate advantage on life including employability, critical thinking, altruistic leadership and global citizenship.” “By nurturing our RCDS core values with children in the classroom and at home, we create a caring, empathetic mindset in our kids that sets them on a path toward being kind and resilient adults,” said first grade teacher Lisa Fallon. “In our morning meetings, we practice the habits of ‘we’ in face-to-face group encounters. Through the use of daily questions, greetings, and share time, we discuss and explore our classroom moral identity. This stimulates perspective-taking and self-reflection on what kind, honest, responsible, respectful things were accomplished that day.” Dr. Borba elaborated on a number of these specific tools to cultivate empathy like making eye contact, praising kindness, encouraging emotional regulation and mindfulness. Her voice wavered only when she choked up from sharing heartstring-tugging stories of empathy successes, which triggered similar reactions from those in the audience. “Dr. Borba had such a contagious energy. Her powerful presentation inspired each person in attendance,” said Deb Menkowitz, a mother of three. “It’s important to come together as a community to have conversations about timely topics that we care about and that affect all families. We all want to be the best parents we can be and raise awesome kids. It’s wonderful that RCDS can facilitate opportunities like this so we can work to better ourselves.” A book signing and an insightful Q& A closed the evening. “You sound the same as the parents I’ve met with in Saudi Arabia, in Colombia – all over the world,” Dr. Borba concluded, further emphasizing that parents everywhere share common concerns regarding parenting and recognize that the empathy crisis is a global issue. RCDS and its Parent Council will continue to provide keynote speaker opportunities throughout the 2017-2018 school year. Copies of Dr. Borba’s book Unselfie are available for purchase at River Road Books in Fair Haven. Visit www.micheleborba.com to learn more about the empathy advantage.

Celebrating Different Learners Day at Point Road School In November, Point Road School hosted its annual Celebrating Different Learners Day for third grade students. The event was created to educate students about disabilities as well as to help raise awareness and acceptance of individual differences. The third grade classes rotated through five rooms where they learned about different disabilities. In each room, the students participated in hands-on activities that were specifically designed to give them a glimpse of what it would be like to live with a particular disability. The disabilities featured include physical, learning, developmental hearing and vision. This year the parent committee met to revise and update many of the rooms. Under the direction of School Counselor, Julie Ford and Parent Coordinator Diane DiYanni the parent captains were faced with the challenge of continuing to update the rooms to incorporate technology, additional hands-on activities, and engaging presenters. Special thanks to all of our parent volunteers, the Little Silver PTO, Friends of Different Learners and the third-grade teachers who continue to help make Celebrating Different Learning Abilities Day such a success.

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Holy Cross School Celebrates Grandparents’ Day

Oak Hill Academy Once Again Captures First Place at Academic Contest at M.A.S.T. Congratulations are in order to Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft for winning first place in the Marine Academy of Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.) Academic Jeopardy Contest held in October! Eighth graders Molly Jain (Red Bank), Aarya Doshi (Hazlet), Alex Mitchell (Red Bank), Elizabeth Wright (Fair Haven) and Cakie Dym (Rumson) were the top team out of the 24 teams entered. Six schools participated: Barkalow, Forrestdale, Cedar Drive, Eisenhower, Brielle and OHA. Played very much like Jeopardy, some of the categories ranged from “Straits of the World” to “Wonders of the World” to “Marine Science” to “Punctuation Rules” to “Musical Notation” to “Young Authors Literature.” The categories and questions were difficult and thought provoking. Initially, there are three rounds with each round having thirty questions. After these rounds, the scores are tabulated and the top four teams compete in the trophy round. Oak Hill Academy’s top team had the highest number of points and was seeded first. Oak Hill defeated Forrestdale in the semifinals and then beat Barkalow in the finals to capture first place. Congratulations to all of Oak Hill’s seventh and eighth graders who participated in this contest. The hard work of the students along with the enriching curriculum provided by the Oak Hill teachers should be attributed to the continued success of OHA in these types of competition.

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Recently, each student at Holy Cross School in Rumson had the pleasure of welcoming a grandparent or other special guest to school for the day. Some children were lucky enough to have four grandparents visit their school. The annual event began with Mass, celebrated by Pastor Fr. Michael Manning, for the entire student body, faculty and over three hundred grand guests. The guests were then invited into the school gymnasium for a reception hosted by the PTA. They were welcomed by Principal Dr. Mark De Mareo while they helped themselves to coffee and pastries. Class parents gave guests personalized maps directing them to their students’ classrooms, while student ambassadors lined the halls to greet and assist guests as well. The hallways and classrooms were decorated with students’ best art work, including Grade One’s cut-out likenesses of their grandparents replete with glasses, golf clubs, shopping bags, and other accessories to match their loved ones’. Each homeroom had an activity planned so that the students and their guests could spend quality time together.

First Grader Nathaniel Mehl of Rumson and his Oma, Ann Tudor, who flew in from California for Grandparents Day, with her likeness displayed on the wall.

Second Grade sisters Ava and Portia Merklinger of Fair Haven with their many grand guests.

Fourth grader Michal Eagles of Middletown with his grandparents Kathy and Loren Eagles.

RBC Students Sign National Letters of Intent Twelve Red Bank Catholic student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Signing for gymnastics were Alexandra Cucich with the University of New Hampshire and Nicolette DiPrisco with Northern Illinois University. Three women’s Casey basketball players signing were Rose Caverly with University of Vermont, Katie Rice with Lehigh University, and Hayley Moore with Binghamton University. For softball, Taylor Lane signed with Syracuse University, Gabrielle Ciancio with Seton Hall University and Allison Tomaino with Bryant University. Signing for lacrosse were Kristen Pezzullo with University of Louisville and Lily Salcedo with Lehigh University. Carly Friend signed with Lehigh University for track and Blaise Panzini signed with the United States Military Academy for baseball. Front row, left to right: Katie Rice (Rumson), Rose Caverly (Brick), Hayley Moore (Marlboro), and Lily Salcedo (Little Silver). Back row, left to right: Carly Friend (Colts Neck), Alexandra Cucich (Aberdeen), Taylor Lane (Tinton Falls), Gabrielle Cianco (Marlboro), Nicolette DiPrisco (Aberdeen), and Allison Tomaino (Monmouth Beach)

Holy Cross Students Take Action in Local Waterways Holy Cross School sixth graders have been studying the effects of pollution on local estuaries. Their STEM-based laboratory program began with readings about estuary pollution in the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers. Students reinforced the content with their Discovery Education online curriculum, which teacher Mrs. Michelle Tomaino supplemented with student-engineered laboratory experiments and a class trip to the New Jersey School of Conservation. The project culminated in environmental action on their local beach. During their lab time, students added various potential pollutants to Shrewsbury River estuary samples and documented the characteristics, speed and severity with which the pollutants affected the water, plant and organism health. They found that motor oil and fertilizer had the most extreme effect, with bleach and soot having slightly less effect. Sixth grader Devyn Gwydir explained the implications of these results. “It is not good for animals and the sea. From the beaches, there is run-off to the water, so pollutants from one place continue to affect places further and further away.” To put their learning into practice, Holy Cross Student Council, led by Mrs. Kim Clauss, and Grade 6, led by Mrs. Maryjane Gallo, were invited to participate in the October Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep in Sea Bright. Sixth graders Olivia Raymond and Alexis Marchakitus spent the whole morning at the Beach Sweep and were surprised to count roughly five hundred pieces of garbage in their shared bag. Olivia explained, “Certain things don’t biodegrade, so they can harm beaches more than other things.” Alexis added, “The garbage on the beach can harm a lot of animals, such as turtles and seals, that think it is food.” The girls agreed that it was a fun learning experience and that they would be happy to volunteer again.

Sixth Grader Connor Mellor of Little Silver with his Shrewsbury River estuary sample.

Student Council President Jack Raymond and Vice President John Lista, both eighth graders from Fair Haven, at the Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep in Sea Bright.

Grade Six students Olivia Raymond (left) and Alexis Marchakitus, both of Fair Haven, report for a beautiful day of beach sweeping.

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