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You Go Girl With a Little Help

by Katherine Kehoe

When is the last time you hung out with your best friend?

I’m not talking about your coworkers who you occasionally have lunch with, or your husband or significant other who you went out to dinner with the other night, or your kids, who I know you love dearly.

I’m talking about your closest friend – or friends, really; it’s not like there’s a limit – who doesn’t live or work with you, who you have to make plans to see, who isn’t part of your everyday routine.

Can you even remember? Or, if you can, did you have to think hard to recall? Has it been more than a month or two?

I know I’ve talked before about how easy it is to get caught up in the day-to-day rush. We have so many responsibilities and chores to take care of. There is food that has to be cooked, kids that have to get washed and dressed, dogs that need to be walked, and that’s all without considering the work day that has to get squeezed in there to make sure we can afford all those other things. There’s always a LOT going on, and it can get crazy and hectic and insane faster than we can blink.

You know what helps us survive? That quality time with someone we love, someone who gets us, who can break up the monotony of the daily chaos with a fresh perspective.

I recently made plans with two of my closest girlfriends – and a guy friend who holds his own with the ladies - to grab dinner one Friday night. By the time the day actually rolled around, I was so exhausted, I contemplated cancelling and just staying home.

But I hadn’t seen them in over three months, and I felt like it would be crappy of me to cancel on them last minute. So I dragged my tired butt over to Surf Taco, thinking I wouldn’t stay long.

Well, we met at 5:30, and we finally realized we should probably get going when we realized it was dark out. We hung out for four hours, just catching up, talking about life, and laughing over old memories.

As I drove home, I rolled my windows down and cranked up my Avril Lavigne, feeling happy, understood, and completely free. So what that I had a bunch of stuff to get done the next day? I had a night where I legitimately let go and had a great time with people I adore and trust and can just be myself around.

This is one of those things that we too often let fall by the wayside.

When we’re so busy juggling the pandemonium of everyday life, we forget the value of taking time to slow down and connect with incredible people. So here I am to remind you. Make a date this month with your best friend.

It doesn’t matter if you go out for dinner or drinks or stay in, binge watch Supernatural, and make some epic sundaes.

One time my girls and I designed our own panties. The point is, no matter what you do with your best friends, it’s going to feel amazing to remember what it’s like to have fun!

And the “other stuff” will feel so much lighter after that.

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Parental Guidance Writing on the Wall

By Maureen Whelan

Summer may seem like an odd time to be writing about handwriting skills, as school is out and there are few children that want to engage in such an activity. Except if you have a child who is struggling with dysgraphia, it is the perfect time to sneak in some activities that promote brain integration without your child knowing it. The term dysgraphia is turning up more and more in literature for parents, but rarely is it understood. Dysgraphia is a brainbased writing disorder marked by difficulty converting thoughts to written text. It is similar in nature to learning disorders such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. There are many traits of the disorder and it is best diagnosed by experts in the field of learning such as school psychologists, or developmental pediatricians.

The Learning Disability Association of America cites the following as markers of the disorder: • May have illegible printing and cursive writing despite appropriate time and attention given to the task.

• Shows inconsistencies: mixtures of print and cursive, upper and lower case, irregular shapes, sizes or slant of letters.

• Has unfinished words or letters, omitted words • Inconsistent spacing between words and letters • Exhibits strange wrist, body or paper position • Has difficulty previsualizing letter formation • Copying is labored and slow • Shows poor visualspatial planning on paper • Has cramped or unusual grip/may complain of sore hand • Has difficulty thinking and writing at the same time (note taking and creative writing).

While it is important to enlist the help of professionals when you are concerned with your child’s development, it is equally important that parents become involved as well. The first step is education. Talk to the doctors and school personel working with your child. Find out the specific areas your child needs to improve and ask for ways to help at home. Children who have invested parents, with strategies imbedded into their daily lives will generally fair better than those who don’t. Avoid looking for a quick fix. Technology supports may be a alternative for an older student, it is a poor replacement for a younger one. The act of handwriting is an important brain activity for learning information and there is a progression to writing with each step providing a foundation for the next one. Below are suggestions to use at home for students who are struggling with handwriting skills. Hand dominance should be established prior to these activities.

1. Prepare your child’s brain by completing some physical activity first. Jumping jacks and windmills engage both sides of the brain and are good warmups for prewriting activities.

2. Don’t “overcorrect”. Praise any all attempts at writing. This helps reduce anxiety and promotes confidence to try an already challenging task. Remember that when emotions are high, cognition is low.

Shift the balance so that this is a low stress activity, which allows your child to be present in the moment.

3. Practice without the use of a pencil. Yes, it’s still practice! This allows your child to focus on one aspect of writing at a time, imitating strokes and letters. It also helps to develop motor memory, the ability to form the letters without visual input. Use shaving cream, dried rice on a cookie sheet or even the beach.

4. Introduce the pencil in nonwriting games. Practice twirling it, poking playdough, wrapping yarn around it, and sharpening with a hand sharpener.

5. Vary writing positions, encourage coloring while lying on the floor, or use window markers on large glass doors. (Vertical surfaces support the correct wrist and hand position.)

“New evidence suggests that the links between handwriting and broader educational development run deep. Children not only learn to read more quickly when they first learn to write by hand, but they also remain better able to generate ideas and retain information. In other words, it’s not just what we write that matters — but how. ”New Times-Science, “What’s Lost as Handwriting Fades”,

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I truly feel that a dance education promotes values that will last a lifetime. Dance instills focus and discipline that can help in school and future employment. It teaches grace and poise, which are valuable in social settings. It stirs the competitive spirit while placing importance on teamwork. Most important is the self-confidence that dancers gain from performing in front of an audience. This gives an edge when it comes to such things as public speaking and leadership roles.

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There are several good schools in the area, but we take pride in the quality of our staff. Our instructors are all college educated or certified dance instructors, and have hearts of gold. We are also proud of the efforts we make to ensure each student is comfortable. We are very protective of the youth and innocence of our students. We believe in age appropriate music and costumes that parents and grandparents will be proud to see their loved ones wearing. Also, our mid to upper level students benefit from team building exercises, where we utilize a trained social worker to have students connect with each member of the class.

This often opens their eyes to students who may be struggling or have been feeling left out.

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Is there anything exciting in Dance For Joy’s future?

We hope to expand the studio at its current location in the near future, but in the meantime we are expanding our class offerings with additional “Boys Only”, Mommy and Me, and yoga classes.

Registration is currently underway.

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Rover Rescue Keep Your Pup’s Pounds in Check

by Lauren Kehoe

Summertime often brings people hustling to get in shape. Sometimes dogs are in the similar situations, except their goals are not contingent with seasons or swimsuits. The drive for animals to lose weight is to improve their health. Dogs aren’t like people; they stick to a pretty regular kibble diet. That is of course, unless we overfeed them. Seeing those puppy dog eyes begging at the table can be irresistible. A few table scraps won’t hurt, right?

That’s debatable. Some dogs aren’t great at knowing when to stop eating. They think FOOD! They can’t comprehend the long-term health consequences of being overweight or obese. Dogs live in the moment and have much simpler brain patterns. While this can create a more easygoing lifestyle, it also means the responsibility of their health lands on the owner.

While a few extra pounds on a person may not seem huge, a few extra pounds on our small furry friends can make a big difference. Sometimes, the case is more than a few pounds.

I recently ran into a dog at the sanctuary, Spirit, who prompted this article. As a corgi mix, Spirit should weigh around twenty-five pounds. Spirit entered her foster home at sixty pounds, coming to the sanctuary at fifty-three! This means for whatever reason, her last owner fed this ten-year-old girl until she was thirty-five pounds overweight!

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Being overweight poses serious health risks for dogs such as diabetes, joint damage, heart disease, lower immunity, and damaged liver. For Spirit, it is difficult walking across the parking lot because of her size and low heat tolerance. She grabs toys in her run and wants to play, but due to her lack of stamina, rolls over onto the bed after a few seconds. Her quality of life is greatly reduced, and she is lucky to be alive!

Unfortunately, she is not the only obese dog I have come across in rescue work.

On a more positive note, it is easy to stop a dog from gaining weight before they get to that point. If you or your vet notices your dog packing on a few extra pounds, decrease the amount of food you give your dog. There are lots of light, lower calorie dog foods on the market. You can even mix them with a little bit of vegetables such as green beans if you think they will feel deprived.

The other half of getting your dog in shape or helping them drop a few pounds is exercise! Fenced in yards are great to play fetch, and good bonding time for you and your pup. Leash walks are equally beneficial to both of you.

Healthier pets means lower vet bills, which means less dogs surrendered to shelters due to financial costs. Keeping your dog healthy and in shape will increase his or her life span and the amount of fun you can have together!

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Students of 08742 Memorial Middle School Students Take Top Honors!

On October 29, 1969 UCLA Professor Leonard Kleinrock transmitted the first messages over what would become known as the Internet.

Twenty years later, English engineer Sir Tim Berners-Lee expanded on that technology to develop the World Wide Web.

Peace Islands Institute, an organization that seeks to advance the causes of peace and cross-cultural acceptance, established the Art & Essay Contest in 2010 with the goal of making future leaders aware of social issues at an early age and to think globally in efforts to alleviate conflicts.

Initially created to provide a forum for collaboration and idea sharing across remote sites, Internet technology has since evolved into an invaluable resource for transmitting and receiving information as well as an indispensible communication tool.

Students from more than 200 New Jersey middle and high schools participated in the Institute’s Fifth Annual Art & Essay Contest, submitting artwork and essays based on this year’s theme, Cyberbullying “Coping with the Electronic Realm”.

As the first generation to grow up with near constant exposure to technology, today’s students are poised to reap the benefits of these advancements.

On June 1, the school was notified that the essays submitted by eighth graders Max Brushaber and Paul DeJacimo and seventh grader Sunny Ball, won three of contest’s five awards offered in the middle school category.

“A strong technological foundation is essential to ensuring today’s students are prepared to live, learn and work successfully in the 21st century and beyond,” said Superintendent of Point Pleasant Borough Schools Vincent S. Smith. “However, the Point Pleasant Borough School District believes it is crucial to balance technological education with lessons about responsible and appropriate digital media usage.”

Mr. Smith explained that while its benefits are undeniable, Internet technology has also spurred some unintended consequences.

Consequences that its founders could, likely, not have predicted.

In his first place-winning essay, Max Brushaber created a fictional account of a young teen whose torment by bullies eventually led to a murdersuicide. Though the story was made up, Max said it was inspired by true events, which he discovered while researching his essay.

(L to R) Pictured above are Peace Island Institute essay award winners, Paul DeJacimo, Max Brushaber and Sunny Ball.

For his essay based on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quote “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that,” Paul DeJacimo received an honorable mention.

“The advent of mobile technology, supported by smart phones, laptops, and other forms of digital media have fostered an environment where people are ‘connected’ at all times,” said Superintendent Smith. “Our students are no exception.

Like Max, Paul’s essay – though fictionalized - was also inspired by true events and recounted the story of a bright boy driven to suicide by relentless bullying. He concludes the essay with a call to action, writing “As a society, we cannot stand for innocent people taking their own lives.

We must enforce stronger education of this issue to students, teachers and parents so that we can easily identify a victim of cyberbullying.”

“Mobile technology has made text messaging, e-mail, and the Internet accessible anywhere and everywhere,” he said.

As these new opportunities have arisen, so too has the prevalence of cyberbullying, or bullying facilitated by technology.

“Cyberbullying has altered the bullying dynamic,” he said, “not only has it added a layer of anonymity that traditional bullying lacks but it’s also relentless and pervasive and reaching victims 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through various mediums.”

Rather than focus on bullying’s devastating outcomes, seventh grader Sunny Ball followed a different approach in her third place-winning essay, concentrating instead on the importance of friendship to repudiate bullies and empower victims and bystanders.

According to the superintendent, the Point Pleasant Borough School District has instituted a number of proactive anti-bullying measures in accordance with New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, measures that reflect the district’s commitment to character education.

The essay, entitled “Hate Mail,” tells the story of a boy named Seth whose leisure time on his computer was interrupted by an anonymous bully. Although hurt and angry at first, Seth takes fast action deleting the message and blocking the sender before calling his best friend Finn for reassurance.

“Although the district has historically demonstrated a strong commitment to bullying prevention, after ensuring compliance once the law was enacted, the administration took additional, proactive steps aimed at eradicating bullying, combining targeted professional development and student and staff education with strategic outreaches to establish a comprehensive anti-bullying program,” he said.

“Leave it to Finn to make anyone feel better,” read Sunny’s essay.

“The words that the anonymous sender had fired at him still hurt, were still fresh wounds, but if those words were wounds then Finn’s were bandages. [Seth] knew that although this may not be the last time that an unwelcomed intrusion threatened his quiet sanctuary, his friends would always be there to restore peace to the kingdom.”

In alignment with the district anti-bullying program, district teachers integrate into the curriculum anti-bullying education wherever feasible.

Max, Paul and Sunny recently attended the Peace Islands Institute’s Annual Friendship Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Hasbrouck Heights where they were honored for their award winning essays. The students also received cash prizes.

“From assemblies to guest speakers, online lessons or essay and art competitions, our teachers have employed a variety of innovative methods to educate our students about the harmful effects of bullying,” Mr. Smith said.

“Art and essay contests provide opportunities not only for our students to earn awards and acclaim but also to raise awareness for important causes and organizations,” said Superintendent Smith. “The Peace Islands Institute Essay Contest helps underscore the detrimental affects of cyberbullying while educating our students about their role in the perpetuation of a peaceful global community.

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One such method is the Peace Islands Institute’s annual Art & Essay Contest, in which Memorial Middle School students in Ellen Keelan and Elaine Greenwood’s Language Arts classes recently participated.

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“To think that someone would be driven to the point of not only wanting to take their own life, but the ones of others as well is insane,” Max wrote. “Everyday, too many kids are bullied or cyberbullied. It burns down friendships, wrecks futures, and destroys lives.”

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Students of 08742 Point Borough Students’ AP Scores Rank Among State’s Highest Using statewide 2014-2015 School Performance Report data, awardwinning editorial website New Jersey Spotlight recently ranked New Jerseypublic schools according to Advanced Placement exam performance. The website published a list of the top 100 schools whose students performed best on AP tests, on which Point Pleasant Borough High School came in at number 65, surpassing a number of surrounding schools.

As the costs of higher education continue to escalate, ambitious high school students are compelled to seek ways to lessen the financial burden by participating in college credit earning opportunities while attending high school. From dual enrollment programs, which allow high school students to supplement their high school course schedule with complementary college courses, to independent study, educational co-ops and vocational programs, today’s students have unprecedented access to opportunities that give them a head start on higher education.

Their AP exam scores are also earning Boro students national recognition through the College Board’s AP Scholar program.

One of the most popular methods for high school students to earn college credits, however, remains participation in Advanced Placement or AP classes. Administered by the College Board, Advanced Placement classes offer college-level curricula and examinations to high school students. Depending on how a student performs on the end-of-course examination, he or she may be eligible for course credit or placement in advanced courses at many colleges and universities.

“Each year our students comprise an increasingly larger portion of the only 22 percent of students nationwide distinguished by the College Board as AP Scholars,” Mr. Karcich said. “This year, an incredible 41 students earned recognition for three separate levels of AP achievement, including 15 AP Scholars, 14 AP Scholars with Honor and 12 AP Scholars with Distinction!”

“Although Point Pleasant Borough High School offers a variety of college credit-earning opportunities, enrollment in Advanced Placement classes outpaces all other programs,” said Principal Kurt Karcich.

“As of the 2014-2015 school year, more than 45 percent of our juniors and seniors have taken at least one AP course.”

Principal Karcich said student achievement in the AP program is poised to continue growing with the addition of AP Computer Science Principles, bringing the total number of AP courses offered at the high school, to 17!

“Studies have proven that participation in Advanced Placement courses as well as other college-credit earning programs is highly correlated with college readiness,” said Point Pleasant Borough School District Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Ladd, Ed.D. “These programs not only provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a post-secondary environment but also increase the likelihood that students earn college degrees within a standard four-year time frame and achieve higher grade point averages compared to students who did not take AP courses.”

Principal Karcich attributes the high-level of student participation in AP courses to the administration’s efforts to increase the rigor of the Point Pleasant Borough High School’s academic program.

“As rigor has increased, our students have sought new opportunities to challenge them academically, and as a result, participation in our Advanced Placement program has grown,” he said. “And because the high school allows open enrollment in AP courses, students are motivated and encouraged to pursue their aspirations to achieve the highest level of instructional content offered at our school with unlimited opportunities and potential.”

Dr. Ladd said the benefits exist even for students who opt not to take the exam as well as for those who score less than three.

“The proof is undeniable,” she said, “participation in Advanced Placement programming better prepares students for the rigors of college life.”

As enrollment in the school’s AP courses continues to rise each year, so too does the proportion of students completing their AP exams with a score of three of higher on the test’s five-point scale, where three is the widely accepted threshold for students to receive college credit.

Visit www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us to learn more about the Point Pleasant Borough School District.

According to Point Pleasant Borough High School’s recently released School Performance Report, compiled by the New Jersey Department of Education, 75.9 percent of Boro students who took an AP exam during the 2014-2015 school year earned a score of three or higher, exceeding the state average of 72.4 percent.

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The Book Report “When Friendship Followed Me Home” by Paul Griffin A book review by Brian Favretto

Heading into the summer months, I sometimes find myself reading a “young readers” book or two, under the guise of previewing it for my pre-teen daughters. In truth, I just like to change it up now and then and read a simple story, with the added benefit that I may be able to silence a couple of the “Daddy, I’m bored!” moments that parents know oh-so-well in July and August.

I decided on newly-released “When Friendship Followed Me Home” by Paul Griffin, geared toward middle school aged children. The main character is Ben Coffin, a brilliant twelve year old in seventh grade. He has only one decent friend, and is often bullied; an easy target being the new kid in town. He is more comforted by his love of reading sci-fi novels than cultivating friendships. At his young age he has already had his share of hardship, and holds the opinion that everyone he gets close to he soon loses, so he’d rather stick to the printed word that lasts forever. Ben was raised in a foster home, and was adopted two years ago by a very loving speech therapist that was helping him while he was there. They bonded instantly and it didn’t take long for him to feel comfortable calling her “Mom”.

His love of books means he spends most of his after school hours in the library, where he meets two very special friends almost simultaneously. Halley Lorentz is not only a beautiful thirteen year old girl, she is also the librarian’s daughter.

Her love of books is just as strong as his own, and he is instantly intrigued.

Minutes later he meets a straggly, disheveled little dog who, as the title suggests, is as smitten with Ben, as Ben is with the dog. Soon Ben, Halley and the dog “Flip” are inseparable. With two new seemingly perfect friends, Ben’s life finally seems to be taking a turn for the better, until he learns that Halley is battling cancer. Her fancy hats and colorful wigs are worn to hide the effects of chemotherapy. If this isn’t tragic enough, his mother suddenly dies, and he is forced to adapt yet again.

He moves in with his Mom’s sister and her husband, in what is easily described as an awkward arrangement. This doesn’t last long either.

When the quick-tempered husband lashes out at Ben and his dog, he runs away.

Somehow, Ben and Halley manage to maintain their positivity by co-writing a science fiction story that parallels their own relationships and dreams.

They add a sense of purpose by developing Flip’s charming and loving personality, and use it to help teach learning disabled children to read better.

Paul Griffin did a great job with “When Friendship Followed Me Home”.

There is a ton of emotion, and the characters feel real. He worked into the story many valuable life lessons for our younger generation, provided they pick up on them. Most noticeable is the importance of perseverance threaded throughout the story. Ben, Flip and Halley are able to persevere in the midst of their struggles. Instead of letting tough stuff push her down, “she picks herself up, and everyone around her, and carries them up the mountain”. This story also shows the value of having something meaningful to hold onto during tough times. In this case they had each other. Most importantly, I hope the reader grasps the idea that these three characters were so close and so important to each other because they had all struggled in their lives. I once read that tough times produce perseverance, which produces strong character, which produces hope. These are qualities that all three possessed. Their struggles created comFeatured author, Paul Griffin passion and mutual hope (far left) with his parents on for each other. When Long Island, NY. you’ve gone through tribulation you can more easily sympathize with others who are suffering.

“When Friendship Followed Me Home” was not the simple read I was expecting! I began to feel like every time I closed the book I was closing another chapter in this poor kid’s life. There is enough heartbreak in this book that I wanted to reach into the pages and give Ben a hug, not to mention a better life! My pre-teens will have to wait a few years to read this one. As a dad trying to maintain their innocence as long as possible in this unforgiving world, I would place this book more in the high school summer reading category.

Even so, if you, or your teenager, are curious if hope prevails, or if Ben and Halley’s story is one of victory, then check out “When Friendship Followed Me Home” at Booktowne, or wherever books are sold.

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The big beautiful blooms of these flowering shrubs are a trademark of the Jersey Shore, much like the Crape Myrtle is to the Carolinas.

No surprise, as this plant thrives in zones 6 and 7, and survives the sandy soil as long as it gets plenty of water. I learned the hard way though. Years ago when I planted my hydrangeas, I had done little research.

Our yard was a rocky barren wasteland when we moved in with nothing but an overgrown scrub pine. “A blank slate”, I thought. So off to the nursery I went to pick a variety of blues and pinks. At home I had just tilled a bed for a border garden.

My mistake was putting these on the south facing side of my house, where they were subject to long hours of midday and late afternoon sun. Compounded by soil that lacked nutrients and my sporadic watering, it wasn’t long before my beautiful shrubs were tattered and burnt. I was about ready to pull them out when I spoke to my friend and local Horticulturist for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County, Diane Larson. Her advice was simple: • First, don’t cut them back, even if you think they are dead. The plant will bloom on the old wood.

• Transplant them to an area where they will get a few hours of early or midday sun, but not both. The leaves will sunburn.

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The Muse Listen Up!

by Charles Nolan

Yesterday morning, I woke up much earlier than I needed to because I couldn’t sleep, around 5ish. I did some work at home, showered and got dressed. When I looked in the mirror to try to figure out if I should tuck my collared shirt into my belted pants, I went with the tuck. I picked up a bagel and ate my breakfast in my car, parked in that little nature preserve between Sea Girt and Spring Lake Heights on Route 71, because I didn’t feel like eating it at my desk at the office in Manasquan.

Sure, life now isn’t always like it was at 17. Or 18. Or 19. Yeah, sometimes when I go to shows I’m still wearing my work clothes and I don’t stand that close to the stage. Yeah, I wake up early and wear shoes and can’t listen too loud because it will distract my co-workers or wake my neighbors, but I do get to listen.

It might sound like a miserable experience to look in the mirror while you’re getting dressed and realize that 17-year-old you would probably pants you right now, but it also depends on what version of the story I tell you. I put on a record called “Stadium Cake” by Oh Pep! while I worked at home in the morning. I played the new Avett Brothers album, “True Sadness” off my computer while I showered and got dressed. I listened to “The Spade” and “Afraid of Ghosts” by Butch Walker through my car’s CD player on my way to the bagel store and while I got the grease from my whole-wheat everything on my work clothes, because I got tickets to see Butch in Asbury Park in August.

The nine hours I spent at work were busy and landlocked, but I headphoned William Tyler’s “Modern Country,” “Emergency & I” by The Dismemberment Plan, “Stranger to Stranger”

by Paul Simon, “Taking the Long Way” by The Dixie Chicks, “Nothing is Wrong” by Dawes, and a few others.

At work I got an email from a dear friend, and with him on my mind, when I got home a spun a few records that made me think of him - “Sunshine of Your Youth” by Cheerleader and “Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ” by Bruce Springsteen.

(MMS STUDENTS TAKE TOP HONORS!, continued) “I commend Mrs. Keelan and Mrs. Greenwood for sharing this contest with their students as well as every student who participated, for extending the mission of the Peace Islands Institute and for increasing awareness of the pervasive nature of cyberbullying.”

alternative perspectives on vital issues that our society is facing, generate solutions to these issues, support successful practices, thus promoting education, friendship and harmony and acting as an island of peace for all peoples in a society of different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds.

About Peace Islands Institute Peace Islands Institute (PII) aspires to facilitate a forum of mutual respect and collaboration, both welcoming and accepting varied viewpoints and voices with the intent to develop original and

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Beer Corner Collaboration Over Competition

by Matt Connelly

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There are more breweries operating now than during any other time in American history. Although there is marked competition between breweries vying for their share of the market, a more notable trend is collaborative brewing. “In an age of cutthroat business competition, the craft beer industry has embraced a spirit of cooperation” says Food and Wine beverage columnist Chris Mah. Breweries are touring the country, targeting colleagues whose beers they respect and, most often, whose styles or approaches are seemingly contradictory to their own.

Furthermore, collaborations produce some of the most interesting beers available. Breweries of different sizes, and from different parts of the country, share their specialized techniques and ingredients to produce unique and unexpected flavor profiles. With the recent release of their 2016 “Beer Camp Across America,” the Sierra Nevada brewing company has taken the collaborative brewing process to a new level. This year’s 6 different beers were produced by 6 regional brewing teams consisting of 31 different brewers. The result is diverse, complex and satisfying.

A local brewery that has amped up its collaborative game is Carton Brewing in Atlantic Highlands. Over the last few months Carton has produced collaborations with Brooklyn’s Other Half (All Orange Everything), Oceanside’s Barrier (SS-Cream) and west-coast standouts Green Flash and Alpine (Ron’s Steam Bock Haircut). Each beer was impressively crafted and reflected a true combination of the breweries’ signature style and taste.

If all this friendship and sharing makes you feel uncomfortable, remember that beer drinking is, at its core, a convivial experience. Garrett Oliver, brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery and editor of The Oxford Companion to Beer, notes that “we are colleagues, brothers and sisters first, and competitors second.” Does Oliver practice what he preaches?

The Oxford Companion can be purchased in a gift box with a 750 milliliter bottle of “The Companion” – a wheat wine he brewed Horst Dornbusch and Thomas Kraus-Weyerman – “a collaborative beer to celebrate a collaborative book”.

If the idea of cooperation between competitors in a capitalist economy seems counter-intuitive, consider that collaborations have the potential to raise awareness for lesser-known breweries while often providing street cred to a more established brewery by pairing it with a whitewhale producer (e.g. Otter Creek’s collaboration with much-soughtafter Lawson’s Finest).

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