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in training barns, primarily located in the Southeast part of the U.S., actually "sore" objects jammed into their tender flesh, among other gruesome techniques. Soring makes it painful for the horses to step down and forces them to perform an artificial, high-stepping gait known as the "Big Lick" that is rewarded at some horse shows.

A recently released video taken by an undercover investigator with The Humane

Society of the United States exposed numerous instances of illegal horse soring at one of the top Big Lick training barns in Tennessee. This is the second time in four years that The HSUS has documented trainers and grooms inflicting pain on Tennessee walking horses' legs and hooves to create an exaggerated and unnatural gait.

Although Congress tried to stop soring more than four decades ago with the

Horse Protection Act, the abuse is still widespread in the small Big Lick segment of the industry. Those who stand to profit from this illegal activity go to great lengths to cover their tracks and pressure their legislators to defend the status quo.

There's only one bill in Congress that will crack down on the crime of soring –

the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 3268/S. 1121. Only the PAST Act will do what's needed to strengthen the Horse Protection Act: eliminate a failed system of industry self-policing, ban the use of devices that are integral to the practice of soring Tennessee walking horses and related breeds, strengthen penalties and make other necessary reforms to restore the integrity of the walking horse industry. This bipartisan bill won’t impose a burden on taxpayers, it will simply enable the USDA to redirect its enforcement efforts and resources in a more efficient and effective way.

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It is difficult for families to afford children's Christmas gifts when they are struggling with unemployment, medical issues, or the lingering damage from Superstorm Sandy. But for many needy families in the Bayshore, this year's Christmas was a little bit better, thanks to the RAINE Foundation and a legion of anonymous toy drive donors.

"The need does not go away; it just gets bigger. But so does our volunteer base, and our commitment to make the holidays better for all of our local kids," said RAINE Foundation co-founder Patti Dickens.

Working out of the Holy Family School gym in December, RAINE volunteers organized gifts donated by individuals who "adopted" a child's wish, or from toy drives at local schools, municipal buildings and businesses. The wishes and gifts were matched up and then wrapped in holiday paper for special delivery by Santa on December 17, 2015. Much of the work, including bike assembly, was done by the organization's youth, called "Drops of RAINE".

Accompanied by local fire police and fire departments, Santa made rounds in Matawan, Aberdeen, Old Bridge, Hazlet, Keyport, Union Beach, Atlantic Highlands, Middletown, Belford, Holmdel, Keansburg and more throughout the night. A total of 330 families, 75 from DYFS, 600 children from Project Paul, 600 gifts to St. Anthony of Lakewood, and finally 150 gifts to the Puerto Rican Society were all dispersed to make the holidays a little brighter.

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Uncovering Hidden Epicurean Delights I am not implying that Inkanto is like an eating establishment you might find in a Peruvian village.

The Food Spy seeks and finds hidden, and perhaps not so hidden epicurean gems in and around Monmouth County promoting the notion that good wine, good food in good company is one of life’s simplest and civilized pleasures. Sharing these gems, is the mission of the Food Spy. The Food Spy is an active contributor for both Zagat and TripAdvisor and accepts input, ideas and gem suggestions from Community Magazine readers and can be secretly contacted at foodspynj@ gmail.com.

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BUT IF YOU STEP INTO INKANTO, you will step into a restaurant serving home spun recipes influenced by the Asian and Italian migrants who helped shape Peruvian cuisine. As such, the restaurant is an exemplar of true fusion cuisine, blending the cultural influences of the Italians and Asians.

Peru is a country that has held a variety of ethnic mixes since times ranging from the Inca Empire; it also is home to a climatic variety of 28 individual climates. The mixing of cultures and the variety of climates differ from city to city.

So geography, climate, culture and ethnic mix determine the variety of local cuisine, which is vast. But Peru has the second largest population of Japanese people in Latin America after Brazil and the largest population of Chinese people in Latin America. In Chanchamayo, there is an Italian colony in the Province of La Merced, founded by Italian immigrants. It is these two cultures that the owner/chef has chosen to fuse into Peruvian staples.

Inkanto is a spacious, simply decorated restaurant occupying the premises of the former Spirits Wine & Liquor store across from the new ShopRite in Hazlet. The charm is provided by the owner/chef. She has hired a wait staff of college age and college-bound individuals upon whom she has imparted the disciplines of friendly, courteous service. There are three large screen TV’s providing entertainment (I think distraction), which seems to be an attraction in eating establishments of all types at this time. This is a BYOB restaurant, but there is also a bar service area that is unique to Inkanto.

The restaurant provides fresh ingredients for margaritas and sangria. The customer provides the tequila or wine. Of course, you can simply bring your favorite wine to complement the wonderful menu.

We were there for lunch in the middle of the week and so enjoyed this twenty-table restaurant by ourselves. On weekends, although you don’t need a reservation, you will find the place to be more crowded. If you want, there is a private party room that will comfortably hold 16 to 20 people. The windows provide a

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bright atmosphere, permitting the sun’s rays to permeate the premises. But it is not as bright as the wait staff, whose sole purpose it seems is to impart knowledge of the cuisine and to insure that the customer has a unique, pleasurable experience.

You are presented with two sauces and a signature fried corn kernel mix. If you want bread, you must ask for it. True to Peruvian culture, the restaurant does not serve bread with the meal. Since it was lunch, we shared Ceviche de Mariscos, which we ordered medium spicy.

It was served just as we ordered. But since we could not determine exactly what mild, medium and very spicy meant on the heat index, the wait person brought Rocoto pepper sauce on the side in case we wanted it to be a bit spicier. At $18, some might consider it pricey. There were three Prince Edward mussels, shrimp and fresh fish delicately seasoned with citrus, cilantro and red onion. I asked the wait person to choose my entrée. As one might predict, she favored the most expensive item ($22) on the menu. But I was not disappointed in the Bouillabaisse of a variety of seafood items served with seasoned white rice. It had a hint of cilantro and the broth was superb. My lunch guest had Arroz Chaufa de Mariscos priced at $19, which is seafood fried rice Peruvian style. The serving was plentiful. Neither of us finished our entrée and brought half of it home.

Lest you think that Inkanto will be a drain on your pocketbook, let me tell you that you will be exceedingly happy with their whole chicken served with French fries and salad for $18. We did not have dessert, but can’t wait until we return and plan to leave room for at least one item from their tempting dessert menu.

So, Haykuykuy! Allin mikuna! Come in!

Have a nice meal! Inkanto is located at 3115 Route 35 North in Hazlet, NJ 07730. Visit http://www.inkanto-nj.com for more information.

Until next month - live well, eat well, The Food Spy

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ON THE MORNING OF December 5, 2015, the holiday magic started even before the children and their parents entered the James J. Cullen Center in Hazlet. Outside of the entrance stood a life-sized Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer character who posed for pictures with the little ones. Once inside, a flurry of activity awaited everyone. About 150 adults and children attended the free annual two-hour “Breakfast with Santa” event, which was hosted by the Hazlet Recreation Advisory Council and Hazlet Recreation.

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Connor, Brendan, and Aidan were ecstatic to sit with Santa and tell him what was on their lists. On the tables were holiday-themed pictures for the children to color. There was even a large screen on the wall showing Frosty the Snowman and Charlie Brown Christmas, which played continuously throughout the event. Everyone was welcomed to enjoy the buffet-style menu of bagels with cream cheese or butter, mini muffins, and munchkins. Orange juice, juice boxes, milk and water satisfied the children and parents savored the coffee and tea. Assisting Santa and the children throughout the morning were several students from Raritan High School and Hazlet Middle

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School; as well as some students from Perna Dance Center, who wore festive holiday dance costumes.

Recreation Director Kathy Viscardi said of the event, “It was very successful and I received a lot of positive feedback. The kids were well-behaved and respectful and grinning from ear to ear. It truly was a great kick-off to the Christmas season for Hazlet residents.”

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KEYPORT AMERICAN LEGION HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL

Breakfast with Santa FOR NEEDY CHILDREN THE AMERICAN LEGION is the largest Veterans organization providing support for Veterans and their families, but what some of you might not know is that they have other missions; one of them being involvement and giving back to the community.

On December 19, 2015, Post #23, the oldest Post in Monmouth County, provided over 100 youngsters, including children in the Shelter Program and Manna House, with wrapped toys which were donated by Post 23 and Marines Toys for Tots. The gift wrapping and decorating was all done by Post members along with their spouses and family members, Boy Scout Troop #364 and

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If not for the generous donations from the Post and Marines Toys for Tots, these children would not have had any presents to open on Christmas Day. Hosting this event takes a lot of coordination and work, but Post 23 rolled up its sleeves and rose to the challenge once again like in previous years.

Volunteers from the Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry (KMFP) and Auxiliary Members were on hand to assist in the distribution of goodies to the children as they came in to enjoy the festivities. As everyone eagerly waited for Santa’s arrival, a

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PHOTO (LARGE) American Legion Raritan Post #23 takes some time to take a photo with Santa.

PHOTO (SMALL) Left to right: Carol (KMFP Volunteer), Betty (KMFP Volunteer), Diane (wife of PPC Ward Javins), Santa (Ken Connors-Post Member & Dept Service Officer), Carol (wife of PC Ed Poplaski), Maryellen (Aux Unit 23) and Beverly.

delicious pancake breakfast, cooked by Post members, was served to the children and parents. Finally, the moment that everyone had been waiting for – Santa’s arrival.

Yes, it was a lot of work but everyone involved with this event agreed that their hard work paid off by seeing the children’s smiling faces, knowing that they were able to give back to the community and be able to make Christmas a little brighter for these children and their families. The Post hopes to do it again next year. Please visit the Post website at www.ALPost23.org for information and future events.

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CROSS YOUR FINGERS and hope for snow! The Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual WinterFest on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Park, located off Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. This event celebrates the season and all the fun it brings. Family-fun activities for the day include cross-country skiing, nature hikes (possibly on snowshoes), make and take crafts, wagon rides and more. Visitors will also have the chance to meet representatives from winter sport vendors and enjoy live music.

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THE TOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas Tree Lighting at Town Hall on December 3, 2015.

Mayor Fred Tagliarini welcomed everyone, the night featured the lighting of the tree, Christmas carols sung by Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School students, holiday treats and of course, the arrival of Santa Claus.

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Celebrated Chef & TV Personality Lidia Bastianich Hosted Book Signing at Dearborn Market LIDIA BASTIANICH, the internationally celebrated chef, Emmy Award-winning public television personality, restaurateur, co-owner of Eataly and purveyor of the Lidia’s best-selling artisan pasta and sauce line, hosted a book signing at Dearborn Market on December 17, 2015.

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Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) quarterback Anthony Brown of Cliffwood, signed his NCAA letter of intent on December 18, 2015. Anthony will continue his education and football career at Boston College.

“I am very excited and relieved, it feels great to sign my letter. I am looking forward to going to Boston College,” Anthony said after signing his letter of intent. Anthony was surrounded by family, friends, current and past coaches, teammates, and SJVHS staff and faculty.

SJVHS Athletic Director Mr. Rich Lamberson stated, “It has been a pleasure seeing Anthony mature and grow as a student-athlete over these last four years. He has been an all-star on the field and in the classroom. I am looking forward to watching his career at BC over the next few years.”

SJVHS President Joseph Deroba shared similar feelings.

“Anthony is a great kid, I wish him the best of luck at Boston College, his SJVHS family will be rooting for him.”

S A N TA V I S I T S M ATAWA N On December 5, 2015 – with the help of Bayshore EMS and Matawan Borough Fire Department - Santa Claus stopped into town and visited with local children at Matawan Borough’s annual Tree Lighting at the Matawan Community Center.

LEFT TO RIGHT, STANDING: SJVHS Athletic Director Mr. Rich Lamberson, SJVHS Guidance Counselor/Head Cheerleading Coach Mrs. Jayne Shalkowski. Anthony Brown is seated between his mother and father.

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A NEW CHAPTER F OR M ATAWA N A BE R DE E N P U BL IC L I BR A RY THE MATAWAN ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY cordially invites you to visit its newly renovated space. With new flooring, additional seating, fresh paint, and a more open floor plan, the library now feels bigger and cozier at the same time. The Reference area has updated furniture, a better flow, and a new, sunny seating area that takes advantage of the beautiful bay window. Increased seating and cheerful carpet make the main floor more functional and inviting.

Some of the most dramatic changes can be seen in the Children’s room where a clunky cubicle was removed to make room for fun new features like a train table, a puppet theater and a large play area. There is a generous seating area nearby, much to the relief of tired parents.

The only spot that remains the same is the basement, which was fully renovated in 2013. While a few projects remain, the bulk of the work is now complete. Over 40 staff members, Board members and volunteers came together to assist with the renovation process. Their hard work and dedication helped to keep the project on time and on budget.

Library Director Kimberly Paone said, “It is our goal to make the library a community gathering place. I think these renovations have gone a long way towards transforming the library into a contemporary, casual spot for people to meet their friends and take advantage of all of the great resources we have to offer.”

Funding for this project came in part from the library’s capital projects budget, which is dedicated to these types of improvements. In addition, The Friends of the Library made a substantial donation that paid for painting of the library.

The library is located at 165 Main Street in Matawan.

M A T AWA N T O E N A C T A NIM A L A DV ISORY BOA RD The Humane Society of New Jersey has announced that Loretta Windas​ of Matawan, was able to work with her town’s Mayor and Council to enact an Animal Advisory Board as an arm to their local government.

This new group will consist of professionals from within the community to advise the administration on companion animal issues, wildlife, education and everything else in between.

Matawan is only the second town in New Jersey to enact such a board (Middle Township in Cape May is the other). If you would like to learn how to initiate such a measure in your town, please visit www.humanesociety.org.

Matawan Mayor Paul Buccellato and Loretta Windas

JOIN T HE K E Y PORT H ISTOR IC A L S OC I ET Y! The Keyport Historical Society’s mission is to help preserve Keyport’s rich history for generations to come.

It’s that time of the year again where it asks all of the friends and members to stay a part of its family. The Keyport Historical Society stays active because of the support of members and the community. If you’re not a member and would like to become one, please visit http://keyporthistoricalsociety.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Keyport Historical Society events are successful because of the hard work and dedication of its members.

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY HOSTED BY HAZLET RECREATION Hazlet Recreation Advisory Council and Hazlet Recreation welcomed residents to the Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the evening of December 5, 2015. The lighting took place in the front of the James J. Cullen Center on the Union Avenue side. Hazlet Township Committee members Barbara Ronchetti and Jim DiNardo as well as members of the Hazlet Recreation Council attended the event.

Holiday music filled the air while everyone enjoyed cookies, a holiday sheet cake and cocoa. Hazlet Recreation handed out little presents to the children. Hazlet Recreation Director Kathy Viscardi said, “I feel it is important to have events like this one and Breakfast with Santa that bring the community together. Although there are so many bad things being covered in the news, these two events are able to bring magic to the kids. It was a perfect day that ended with the Raritan football team becoming State Champs! Hazlet is a great place to raise a family.”

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R ET U R N S I N M AY The Colts Neck PTO is pleased to announce the return of its bi-annual kitchen tour on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The self-guided tour will feature several distinctive homes in the scenic rural farm community of Colts Neck.

The 2016 tour will showcase several stunning kitchens with the latest in design trends including a magnificent whole house transformation and dazzling new construction. Visitors can view beautiful indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, bars, wine cellars, and children’s play and study areas. In each home on the tour, guests can whet their appetite with delicious tastings from the area’s top chefs and restaurants.

Tickets are $50 per person in advance, $55 on the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit PTO-funded programs for the children of the Colts Neck Schools. For more information, visit cnkitchentour.com.

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On January 13, 2016 from 7:30 to 8:57 p.m., “Father Unknown” will be screened at Cinemark Hazlet 12, this exclusive screening is organized by local attorney and adoptee rights activist Cathi Swett to raise awareness of the multi-generational effects of child abandonment. The filmmaker takes his father to Switzerland to uncover the truth of the father’s origins and heal four generations affected by the father’s experience of being abandoned as a child.

This screening is organized in anticipation of a new law signed by Governor Chris Christie. Effective January 2017, the state will no longer impose anonymity on people separated by adoption. Adopted adults will have access to their birth records, and parents of adopted away offspring will have the opportunity to express their wishes regarding contact and share medical information.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Raritan High School Art Teachers - John Degenito, Director of Athletics and Physical Education; Teresa Gennarelli, Art Teacher; TJ O’Donnell, Health and Physical Education; Jordan Smith, Art Student; Alexa Sammarco, Art Student; Kristen Burke, Art Student; Erin Gottesman, Art Teacher; and Dan Murtha of MedExpress Urgent Care & HBOA President.

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On November 24, 2015 - art students from Raritan High School decorated the windows at the Airport Shopping Plaza with festive holiday displays. This is the fifh year that the Hazlet Business Owners Association (HBOA) hosted the annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest; a contest with proceeds benefitting the Hazlet Business Owners Association’s Scholarship Program. This year’s winning window was created by Jordan Kaplan and Athena Perry, as they designed a Charlie Brown theme for Prestige Travel.

More than 20 art students from Raritan High School participated in the window painting and were treated to pizza, compliments of Angela’s Pizza, and hot chocolate and muffins compliments of Perkins. Many thanks to United Check Cashing and Chocolate Village for sponsoring.

The HBOA scholarship program is open to any Hazlet resident High School senior regardless of what high school they attend.

Please visit the Hazlet Business Owners Association for more information at http://hazletbizowners.biz.

M O N M O U T H C I V I C C H O R U S T O HOL D AU DI T IONS Experienced singers are invited to audition for the awardwinning Monmouth Civic Chorus by appointment on Wednesday evenings through May. Tenors are especially encouraged to audition. The Chorus’s spring 2016 concerts feature music by Buxtehude, Lotti, and Casals in March, and Vaughan Williams, Handel, and Britten in May. This is MCC’s fourth season led by Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau, who holds the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the Yale School of Music, an MPhil in historical musicology from the University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), and a BA in Music from Princeton University. Dr. Brandau is the Artistic Director of Princeton Pro Musica and works with the Symphonic Choir at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.

Interested singers are encouraged to attend a rehearsal.

Auditions and rehearsals are held on Wednesdays at Red Bank Charter School, 58 Oakland Street, Red Bank, New Jersey. For an audition appointment or more information, visit monmouthcivicchorus.org and click Sing, e-mail membership@monmouthcivicchorus.org, or call 732.933.9333.

Monmouth Civic Chorus is the proud recipient of the 2008 ASCAP/Chorus America Alice Parker Award, and the 2010 Spinnaker Award for Arts and Culture from the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chorus has been called “close to perfect” (Asbury Park Press), “alive and evocative” (The Star-Ledger) and “exceptional” (Red Bank Green).

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THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations’ Gala, Building a Better Future, took place on, November 21,2015 at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch. This signature fundraising event raised over $720,000, a record in the event’s 18-year history, which Tim Hogan, regional hospital president for Monmouth County, Meridian Health and his wife Eileen.

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The Gala honored Monmouth County resident, Mrs. Emily Hovnanian,

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while celebrating the tenth anniversary of the transformational gift Emily and her late husband Kevork made to Meridian to name K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital. The Hovnanians’ historic gift continues to have a profound impact on the community, ensuring access to advanced pediatric clinical care services for the youngest patients.

“I will never forget the day Kevork came home, beaming with happiness, to tell me he wanted to name the children’s hospital,” explained event honoree, Emily Hovnanian. “I know that if he were here to join me at the Gala, he’d be so humbled by this incredible honor and overjoyed to see what an amazing place K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital has become.”

RECORD AMOUNT RAISED TO SUPPORT HEALTH PROGRAMS IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES

The event was co-chaired by the Hovnanian’s children and spouses, James and Esto Barry, Ara and Rachel Hovnanian, Mazin and Lucy Kalian, Dr. Tavit and Sossie Najarian, and Dr. Roberto and Nadia Rodriguez. The co-chairs played a vital role in planning the event, especially carrying out the unique “Building a Better Future” theme that paid homage to their late father’s profession.

“I couldn’t have dreamt of a more perfect evening,” shared John K. Lloyd, FACHE, president and CEO of Meridian Health. “Because Emily and her family inspire so many others through their generosity, we were able to surpass our goals for the evening helping to ensure Meridian Health can continue to provide the best care possible to the communities we serve.”

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SOLD 102 Bart Place, Hazlet

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SOLD 2 Hance Blvd, Freehold

SOLD 15 Tara Lin Drive, Hazlet

SOLD 2 E. Susan Street, Hazlet

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