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IMMEDIATE CARE and the American Cancer Society are proud to invite the community to join them to “Pink Out the Plaza”, a breast cancer awareness fundraiser in light of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. in Airport Plaza, located in Hazlet at the intersection of Route 36 and Middle Road.

Forum Tuxedo is offering pink vests and ties for $30 a set. Along with $10 from each “Pink Out” set, 10% of its sales will go to ACS. Forum Tuxedo’s management will also be donating their time and skills to painting pink ribbons on the business windows; Carvel Ice Cream will be giving 10% of its sales to ACS; Plaza Unisex Hair Salon is selling pink hair accessories and hand painting pink streaks in customer’s hair, with all proceeds going to ACS; 94.3 The Point will Chocolate Village will be broadcast live to help giving 25 cents per chocoin raising money and late rod to ACS; Brooklyn awareness. The AmeriBagel is donating 15% of Immediate Care will be selling can Cancer Society (ACS) these pink breast cancer its pink bagel profits to will have a guest speaker awareness magnet ribbons and ACS; Jersey Coin and Aneducating the community 100% of the proceeds will go to American Cancer Society. gela’s Pizza is selling pink and providing literature ribbons with all proceeds on the cause, as well as a going to ACS. breast cancer survivor speaker. ImmediImmediate Care would also like to ate Care will be selling pink breast cancer give thanks to Scudiery Enterprises, Presawareness magnet ribbons and 100% of tige Travel, Perkins, Jackson Hewitt, Plaza the proceeds will go to ACS. Other busiLaundry and Direct Development PR for nesses in Airport Plaza will be participathelping “Pink Out the Plaza”. ing in the event, raising money for the fight against cancer: Kazia’s Asian Grab Come out in support of Breast Cancer and Go is selling Pink Bubble Tea and Java Awareness Month on October 10, 2015 at Drinks with 10% of the proceeds to go to Airport Plaza and “Pink Out!” Hope to see ACS; Moore Yarn is selling pink and red you there! yarn with 10% of proceeds going to ACS;

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tionship with Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate to include New Jersey’s stunning luxury ocean markets was a seamless evolution of an already successful partnership,” says Kathleen Coumou, Senior Vice President, Northeast Regional Manager of Christie’s International Real Estate. “This trusted brokerage exemplifies the Christie’s values of expertise, client care, and discretion. We look forward to promoting the company’s luxury properties in these new markets.”

CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE, the world’s leading network of luxury brokerages and a subsidiary of Christie’s auction house, is proud to an“We are confident that our exnounce that Gloria Nilson & Co. panded partnership will further Real Estate has been selected to strengthen our firm’s position in expand its marketing coverage to New Jersey’s luxury market,” added include the captivating oceanfront Dick Schlott, CEO and Chairman communities of New Jersey’s Mon- of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate. mouth and Ocean counties.

“Through our affiliation with Chris“It is a testament to the power of tie’s International Real Estate, we the Christie’s brand and the Chris- have proudly offered our valued tie’s International Real Estate net- clients in Mercer, South Hunterwork that Gloria Nilson & Co. Real don and South Middlesex counEstate, our esteemed Affiliate since ties international marketing reach 2011, is expanding its use of the by leveraging the Christie’s brand.

Christie’s brand into new luxury Now we are able to extend those territories,” says Dan Conn, CEO of global opportunities to our clients Christie’s International Real Estate. in Monmouth and Ocean counties, “That Gloria Nilson is being award- two other important luxury mared these new territories speaks to kets in New Jersey.” the company’s strength as a ChrisMonmouth and Ocean countie’s brand ambassador and its ties boast a rich cultural heritage, proven expertise as the luxury real abundant natural resources and estate leader in these markets.” endless opportunities for recre“Broadening our Affiliate rela-

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Wholly owned by Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, Christie’s International Real Estate boasts a global base of more than 32,000 sales associates in 47 countries and a combined annual sales volume of approximately US$113 billion. Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate was invited to join this carefully selected network of luxury brokerages three years ago. With more than 35 years of service in New Jersey, the company has 700 real estate associates operating out of 20 offices.

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LOCAL HAPPENINGS FALL AT DEARBORN MARKET Every Weekend in October and Columbus Day Inexpensive family fun for only $3 per person - a roundtrip ride to their pumpkin patch on the Hay Wagon, running through their challenging Corn Maze, climbing their Hay Bale Pyramid, Using their happy Hay Bale Maze (perfect for the little ones!), exploring their exciting Straw Crawl – a winding non-scary hay bale tunnel and taking pictures in front of the fun Harvest Backdrop Photo Set. For $5, you can take a ride on the ponies!

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JERSEY SHORE GHOST TOURS IN KEYPORT Every Saturday ‘til Halloween

Enjoy lantern-lit walking tours of this quaint shore town. Take a step back in time as your guide, dressed in period clothing, shares with you the history and mystery of Keyport. Tours run rain or shine, and last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Bring your camera and see what appears in your photos! For more info, visit http://www.jerseyshoreghosttour.com

JERSEY SHORE GHOST TOURS IN RED BANK Every Friday ‘til Halloween Meet in front of the Dublin House at 30 Monmouth Street for walking lantern tours of Red Bank every Friday night through Halloween. Tickets will be available starting at 8:00 p.m. and tours will start at 8:30 p.m., so there is time to enjoy a cold drink after you pick up your tickets. Tours will run approximately one hour and run rain or shine. For more info, visit http://www. jerseyshoreghosttour.com.

18TH ANNUAL KEYPORT SCREAMIN’ COUNTRY JAMBOREE | October 10th & 11th Dust off the cowboy boots and get ready to dance at the weekend-long Jamboree presented by the Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative. The weekend features live music, delicious food and fireworks all at Keyport’s Waterfront Park.

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DELICIOUS ORCHARDS 3RD ANNUAL PUMPKIN FEST | October 12th Each year on Columbus Day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this special festival fun is held for all ages. A family friendly day that includes: pumpkin painting and decorating, fun games, antique tractor display, live music and free food samples. For more info, visit www.deliciousorchardsnjonline.com.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT RED BANK | October 15th Get the girls together and come to Red Bank for a Thursday night out filled with specials and discounts at participating shops, salons, restaurants and bars. Live music will fill the streets. Take advantage of early bird personal service specials

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through the day and late night happy hours after the event.

During the event, enter to win prize packages -- the more you shop the more chances to win. For more info, visit http://www. visit.redbank.com.

HAUNTED ALLAIRE! October 16th & October 17th | 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

October 23rd & October 24th | 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Things are going bump in the night around the Historic Village at Allaire…and not just bump…Ghosts, ghouls, and spooks of all nature have taken over…even the woods! Admission includes: Haunted Hayride, Mr. Allaire’s Home, and the Haunted Village itself! Tickets can be purchased online or for a group rate of 25 or more, call the office at 732-919-3500…IF YOU DARE! For more info, visit https://allairevillage.org.

BROOKDALE HAUNTED THEATRE October 16th through October 18th | 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.

October 23rd through October 25th | 7:00 to 10:30 p.m.

Those brave enough to step into this demented dimension of morbid horrors will be required to face their worst nightmares at Brookdale Community College. The risk is all yours – you have been warned! Kids tours available also. For more info, visit www.brookdalehauntedtheater.com.

FALL LAURITA FOOD TRUCKS October 17th & 18th Food and wine lovers will converge at the Laurita Winery in New Egypt for a Laurita Winery Gourmet Food Trucks and Fire Pits weekend. Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat by a Campfire! Live music and good friends will make this day special. Fantastic Fireworks Display Saturday Night at 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://lauritawinery.com.

THOMPSON PARK DAY | October 18th A fall festival that offers everything from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Park in Lincroft – pumpkin painting, wagon rides, pottery demostrations, arts & crafts, kid’s races, rides, entertainment and so much more! Enter the fun and exciting pie eating, scarecrow and Strut Your Mutt doggie costume contests! Admission and parking are free, some activities have a fee. For more info, visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com.

1ST ANNUAL ZOMBIE PARADE & PUB CRAWL October 24th Come to Highland’s Huddy Park dressed in your most ghoulish Zombie attire. Make-up artists will be available to complete your transformation. The parade begins at 2:00 p.m., along with a costume contest and pub crawl from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more info, visit http:// highlandsnj.com.

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BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION TOASTS ITS

7th Annual and Most Successful Wine & Spirits Tasting

Serena DiMaso, Esq., (left) foundation chair and Regina Foley, R.N., MHA, FACHE, FCPP, Chief Operating Officer, Bayshore Community Hospital

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BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION hosted the 7th Annual Wine & Spirits Tasting fundraising event on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Addison Park in Aberdeen. This record-breaking event hosted by Fern and Peter Esposito featured more than 300 guests and raised nearly $70,000 in support of Bayshore’s growing cardiovascular program.

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Left to right: Tim Hogan, regional hospital president, Monmouth County, Meridian Health, Gordon Litwin, chair of Meridian Health’s Board of Trustees and Joe Stampe, president of Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations

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It was truly a special evening highlighted by guest speaker, Nila Luccarelli of Dearborn Market in Holmdel. Nila shared an extraordinary personal story about her recent sudden and unexpected cardiac event which resulted in a frantic rush to the hospital and life-saving treatment. “We are so lucky to have Bayshore in our backyard,” Nila shared.

“It is a wonderful hospital and I will forever be grateful for everyone who works there.”

This year’s event, co-chaired once again by Fern and Peter Esposito, who have so generously dedicated their time to the event’s success since its inception, featured premium wines from around the globe, as well as international beers and spirits, an extensive array of hors d’oeuvres and a very special silent auction.

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“The mission of Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation and events like the Wine & Spirits Tasting is clear: support the best cardiovascular care in our community,” says Joseph Stampe, president of Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations. “The continued support of our friends and neighbors helps to make the great care Nila received possible. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

Part of the Meridian Cardiovascular Network, Bayshore is a qualified Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) hospital and is approved to provide primary angioplasty procedures to patients experiencing a heart attack, offering direct access to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, the region’s leading provider of cardiac surgery.

Additionally, team members and physicians have worked diligently to maintain a “door-to-balloon” time significantly better than the national average.

“When time is of the essence, a fast door-to-balloon time is often the differentiator when it comes to positive patient outcomes,” explains Timothy J. Hogan, regional hospital president for Monmouth County at Meridian Health.

“Bayshore’s highly-trained team of health care providers developed a system we’re

Saint John Vianney High School Left to right: Dr. Zyad K. Younan, Nila Luccarelli, Dr. Shaddy K. Younan

Left to right: Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees; Vice Chair Philip J. Scaduto, Angelo DeRosa, Treasurer Martin F. Pfleger, Esq.

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very proud of that transports patients into the cardiac catheterization lab for the required treatment at an especially efficient rate.�

The 7th Annual Wine & Spirits Tasting was supported by the Azzolina and Scaduto Families, Food Circus Foodtown and Spirits Unlimited who have kindly facilitated the donation of the evening’s beverages throughout the history of the event and Spirits Sponsors, Mary Ann Larkin and Carol Stillwell, K. George Younan, M.D., FACC, Shaddy Younan, M.D., FACC, Zyad Younan, M.D., FACC and Michael Piscopiello, M.D., FACC. For more information or to make a donation to Bayshore Community Hospital Foundation, please contact the foundation office at 732.751.5100 or visit www.MeridianHealth.com/Give.

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Attended by Thousands!

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n amazing number of visitors arrived at Veterans Memorial Park to enjoy Hazlet Day on September 19, 2015. The annual event, which is sponsored

by Hazlet Recreation Department, opened at 11:00 a.m. and ended at 5:00 p.m. Within that six-hour time frame, over 5,000 people arrived to enjoy the great day. Hazlet Recreation Event Coordinator Chris McManus, who coordinated Hazlet Day for the second year, said, “All nearby parking was full, all the side streets, as well as Brookdale College campus parking lot. This event is growing bigger every year. The day was beautiful and it was a great day for everyone. It was definitely a fun time for those who attended and there was something for all ages.� He estimated that Hazlet Day has been an annual event for well over 50 years.

In fact, possibly as long as Hazlet Recreation Department has been in existence!

The Honor Guard for the Hazlet Police Department held an opening day ceremony at 11:00 a.m. to signify the start of Hazlet Day. Following the ceremony, visitors were welcome to roam the designated park area set up for the event.

REMINDER: Hazlet Recreation has moved to the second floor of the Hazlet Town Hall (on the grounds of Veteran Memorial Park). They can be reached at 732.217.8648. Visit the township website at www.hazlettwp.org and click Recreation. Upcoming events and township activities are listed.

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Entertainment was provided by NJ 101.5 radio station, which kept the music going throughout the day. Also on hand was Spring Board Entertainment.

Students from Amato’s Karate and Weapons Academy; United Taekwondo; The Perna Dance Center; Creative Inspiration Academy (CIA); and The Hazlet Thunderettes performed. Local community service groups were on hand, as well as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Hazlet Police Department provided fingerprinting for visitors.

There were 106 local vendors and five local food vendors.

Pony rides and numerous kiddie rides kept the little ones happy and smiling.

Hazlet Day 2015 was an extraordinary event and one that could easily be dubbed “Memory Day 2015” as it allowed families, friends, and neighbors of the community to come together and share in a fun-filled family-oriented day.

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Keyport Presents 18th Annual Screamin’ Country Jamboree

Time to put on your cowboy (or cowgirl) boots and mosey on down to Keyport’s 18th Annual Screamin’ Country Jamboree on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Waterfront Park in Keyport. Admission is free and the event is rain or shine.

The two-day event, presented by the Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative (KBBC), will have amusement rides, games, vendors and crafters aplenty. Both days feature a beer garden, live music and entertainment, including children’s screamin’ contests and strollin’ cowboys and cowgirls performing ole’ Western spectacles for your delight.

There’ll be plenty of chances to win Keyport Kash throughout the festival, usable at downtown Keyport retailers, restaurants and cafés.

Saturday afternoon festivities feature a square dancing demonstration and lessons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. by the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club, and the day ends in a bang with a fireworks bonanza beginning at 8:00 p.m.

The annual Chili Cook-off and Tasting will be held Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Savor the contest as the finest local eateries compete for your culinary enjoyment. Taste and vote for your favorite to be crowned Chili Champion of Keyport (winner will be announced at 5:00 p.m.) Chili tasting kits are available Sunday only at the KBBC’s Welcome tent at the Jamboree fairgrounds for $5.00.

Live country, rock and rockabilly bands performing throughout the Jamboree will keep you hootin’ and hollerin’.

Since 1996, the celebration corrals thousands each year to the borough. When asked about his festival favorites, Stuart Koperweis, executive director of the KBBC responded, “The whole atmosphere of the town is not to be missed. Between the great music, food and entertainment, the Jamboree really makes our town Sweet Home, Keyport.”

For more information about the Keyport Screamin’ Country Jamboree, visit www.keyportjamboree.com.

ABOUT THE KBBC The Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative is the managing entity of the Keyport Business Improvement District, created by ordinance of the Borough of Keyport. It is run by an elected Board of Directors, comprised of business operators, property owners, representatives of the Borough of Keyport including Mayor and Council members, Borough committee representative and resident representative. For more information about the KBBC, visit www. visitkeyport.org or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ visitkeyport

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Warrick Dunn Charities Partners With Aaron’s, Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity to Surprise Displaced Sandy Victim WARRICK DUNN CHARITIES (WDC) partnered with Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County and Aaron’s Inc. to surprise Hurricane Sandy victim and grandmother, Ana Henn with necessities for a new start in life.

Ana lost her home to Hurricane Sandy in October 2012; it was deemed unsafe and unlivable. This was a tragic blow after losing her husband earlier in the year.

Ana Henn received the ultimate surprise in September, as she walked into a re-established life with her grandchild in tow. Warrick Dunn Charities and volunteers spent days filling the Henn home, a Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County rebuild. The surprise was held in front of dozens of volunteers, friends and family.

Program partner, Aaron’s, Inc provided furniture for the Henn family. In addition, Ana Henn also received $5,000 as home reconstruction assistance, a benefit of WDC’s Homes for the Holidays program. Fully stocking and furnishing the home was also made possible thanks to donor and friends of Warrick Dunn Charities.

The Homes for the Holidays (HFTH) program founded in 1997 by Warrick Dunn, former National Football League (NFL) all-pro running back and philanthropist supports single parents that are first-time homebuyers.

The program has served 144 single parents and over 380 dependents in 14 markets across the country.

Homes for the Holidays was created in honor of Dunn’s late mother, Betty Smothers, a Baton Rouge police officer who was killed during an after-hours security shift, in pursuit of her dream of homeownership.

“This is the moment that we have been hoping to celebrate for years...a Hurricane Sandy Survivor. That is what Ana Henn is to us. She has overcome extremely tough

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situations and never gave up. We are privileged to assist her with this new beginning. Thanks to great partners like Aaron’s Inc. and our Habitat for Humanity family; together, we were able to provide a comfortable home, beyond tragedy, for the Henn family,” said Warrick Dunn, Founder of Warrick Dunn Charities.

Despite her misfortunes, Ana generates enthusiasm and has been a wonderful partner for Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County.

Keyport Historical Society’s

Annual Tea & Fashion Show The Keyport Historical Society will celebrate the Victorian Era at its annual Tea and Fashion Social, which will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the beautiful Keyport Yacht Club. Finger sandwiches and desserts will be served with tea as a fashion show of authentic vintage fashions are presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble. A cash bar will be available for an afternoon cocktail. There will be gift baskets and certificates to be

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This fundraising opportunity is tax deductible. The Keyport Historical Society continues to work to find a new home to preserve the rich history of Keyport and display the artifacts associated with its town.

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ABERDEEN PBA LOCAL 163 2

ANNUAL WINE TASTING EVENT

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Aberdeen Police Department PBA Local 163 held its second

annual Wine Tasting event on September 10, 2015 at Addison Park

in Aberdeen. The fundraiser sold out the second to last week before the actual event took place, noted organizer Ray Campbell, a police

officer in Aberdeen Township who is currently assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit.

“This is the second largest fundraiser that we do each year.

The first is our mailer where we rely on the Township residents

who give back to the Local generously each year,” he explained.

Officer Campbell, who is the Secretary for PBA Local 163, said that although he was the event organizer, he could not have done it all

without the support of his family and friends. “My family is gracious enough to let me take time away from them to help others and for

that I am grateful. Adam Saber has been my right hand with setting this up and simply put, I could not have done this without him. Adam

is a great supporter of our local and NJ Transit PBA Local. The guy truly cares about us and gives back anytime he is able. Jay Patel

from Buy-Rite organized all of the vendors and I cannot express how

thankful I am to him for all of the work he did. I’m surprised he did not have a breakdown. Thank you Gentlemen.”

ABOVE - Some members of Aberdeen PBA Local 163 pause for a photo during their annual Wine Tasting Event.

All of the beer and wine distributors that participated in the event

were provided by Buy-Rite in Cliffwood, noted Officer Campbell.

There were 25 vendors in attendance, each with approximate five different samplings. All of the food for the event was donated by local businesses. Addison Park donated a one hour hot hors d’oeuvres serving time. DeMarco's Deli, D.A. Subs, Court Jester, Blue Rock, and V&F Pizza all donated trays of food for the event.

Officer Campbell added, “Flowers by Melanie always makes and

donates our wonderful flower arrangements that party goers were

lucky enough to take home at the end of the evening.” Major sponsors for this event included the Blue Rock Café; Hand & Stone Massage Facial Spa; Adam Saber Event Entertainment; Tony Santana’s Boulevard Cigars; Buy-Rite Liquors of Cliffwood; and Flowers by

Melanie. Officer Campbell commended the businesses who helped

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Aberdeen PBA had a tremendous turn out of over 200 guests

at the Wine Tasting event on September 10. It is credited to the great relationship the Aberdeen Police has with the residents

and business community of our town.” Officer Campbell was

grateful for all the assistance he had for this event. “This event could not have been done without the assistance of all of the members of the PBA, as well as PBA President Michael Plant.

We were lucky enough to raise approximately $7,000 dollars

from this event. The money will be used where the local decides to best use it.”

Officer Campbell said usually the money is kept local and in

make this event a success. “Our business supporters step up

town. “For example, we have donated a new windscreen to our

thing that I ask is that people support our local businesses. At

10 backpacks for underprivileged children to get ready to go

our community, and they do give back.”

for the Holiday Season who may be down on their luck. This

that guests could win. “The major door prize that everyone was

we encouraged the residents to come out and meet the Police

just by purchasing your admission ticket. We had a small

the vision of the PBA to give back to the community that we

time and again to help us out in any way that they can. The only

Husky high school football program this year. We have provided

the end of the day, they are the ones who really care and support

back to school this month; and every year we adopt a family

Officer Campbell explained what some of the prizes were

year we provided refreshments on National Night Out where

entered into was the 32 gig iPad Mini which gave you a chance

Department. We are very privileged to have our jobs, and it is

Tricky Tray featuring the Max Challenge, which was donated

serve.”

by The Max of Hazlet, along with entertainment packages from Adam Saber Event Entertainment and MTC Photography,

to name a few.” He also noted that Holmdel PBA had the largest representation of the night, bringing out ten members.

“Our brothers and sisters from Matawan, Jersey City, and the

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office were also in attendance. We were very lucky to have Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini along with Councilman Cannon both come out to the event. Both are

strong advocates for our cause and support our work as a local and as police officers.”

Carmine Visone, owner/president of Home Away from

Home Academy received a Silver Card the night of the event. A

silver card is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a non-

local member. It is recognized by the State PBA and only two

cards a year can be given out. Officer Campbell shared why he received a silver card. “Carmine has been a great supporter of

our endeavors through the years, along with the township. This

year, he is running a free circus on Aberdeen Day. Mr. Visone offered his response to this honor. “I was humbled and honored to receive this recognition.

I am personally a tremendous

advocate of the Aberdeen Police Department.

Being the

chairman of the Economic Business Council, as well as owning Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen, gives me great

foresight into the dedication and professionalism of the officers

Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini (right) stands with Carmine Visone, who is owner/president of Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen as well as chairmen of the Economic Business Council, received the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a non-local PBA member – a Silver Card.

to every resident and every business owner. I always have, and will continue to support the Aberdeen Police Department and Local PBA #163.”

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The crafts in the show include ceramics, baby items, handmade jewelry, holiday items, hand-crafts wooden objects, candles, and many others. All wares are individually hand-crafted. The proceeds from the show are donated to the Hazlet/Holmdel/Aberdeen/Matawan (H.A.M.) Therapeutic Recreation Program, which provides over 100 disabled children and young adults with a variety of recreational programs year-round.

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Registration fees for vehicle owners who want to exhibit are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event and will benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives. All classes are welcome, and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Lori Anne Oliwa by calling her at 732.337.8625.

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ABERDEEN’S SPECIAL LADY IS THE VOICE OF GENERATION Z

STORY SUSAN MURPHY

MORISSA SCHWARTZ, a unique young lady of 21, has chosen Aberdeen as her new residence. Having moved here a little over a year ago from Woodbridge, New Jersey where she was a sixth generation resident, Ms. Schwartz brings with her a love of community, a list of impressive talents, and a promise to make a difference in the place she calls home.

Her love of community, volunteering, and helping others was instilled in Morissa as a young child by her parents Leon and Sherri. From the time she was a week old, Morissa spent time with her parents at their family business, The Carpet Maven.

The Schwartz’s have always volunteered in their community and for 20 years have run the Woodbridge Downtown Cruise, a car show that raises money to help food pantries, families, charities, and gives scholarships to local high schools. “Morissa was raised with morals and values, and to give back to others because that is our belief. Since we have been involved in so many events in the County, it has shown and taught Morissa to volunteer her time at these events as well as at other places such as 4-H, nursing homes, and veterans homes,” said Mrs. Schwartz. Morissa has sung the National Anthem to kick off this event for 10 years, as well as singing for the opening ceremonies at the Middlesex County Fair.

Writing, singing and performing captured Morissa’s heart at an early age. “My love of writing began when I was a toddler with my father reading books to me every night before bed. Singing and performing began when my parents enrolled me in my first dance class when I was only a year old. I started dancing competitively at age three and loved it. I always sang for fun, but didn’t start singing seriously until I won the Middlesex County Queen Pageant at age 11 with my talent being singing,” shared Morissa. Years later, Morissa sang at an audition for MTV’s show, “Copycat,” and was featured on the show. “It was such a blast. Jonathan Bennett (of Mean Girls) hosted, and I had so much fun performing in front of a studio audience.”

Another accomplishment of Morissa’s is that at age 16 she broke the Guinness World Record for creating the World’s Longest Chain of Bracelets! She had already been making bracelets since she was 12. Morissa became ill at age 12, was sent to numerous doctors and was misdiagnosed with everything from growing pains to having excess cerebrospinal fluid. “After a year of this, I was finally diagnosed with Lymes Disease. I was so ill that I didn’t know if I would recover. Once I did recover, though, I wanted to accomplish everything that I had been dreaming of doing my whole life, because I appreciated it. That’s when I penned a ‘bucket list.’

And since I was 12, I didn’t have the same doubts as someone who might be older and question the ease of accomplishing seemingly difficult tasks like breaking a world record or being on a billboard. At the same time, I put silly and fun things on there like learning to knit, learning to play guitar, and learning all the periodic table elements. There were only about 20 goals on it originally, but it has grown to about 50. Being on a billboard, singing on national TV, breaking a Guinness World Record, learning to knit, publishing a book, volunteering for the veterans are all examples of original goals on my bucket list that I accomplished.”

Morissa has been an inspiration to many people over the years. When asked why she thinks this is, she replied, “I strive to be my best self, to push myself to do more than what people would expect. When others see me follow my dreams, my

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hope is that they will as well.” She also has a few things left to do on her bucket list. “Goals I still have to accomplish include saving a life, giving a TED Talk, penning a bestselling book, and being a mentor to someone.”

Mrs. Schwartz said of her daughter, “While Morissa is a gogetter, with a multitude of accomplishments, she remains extremely humble and works as hard at helping others as she does working on her goals and aspirations. From a very early age, Morissa has been a leader who always believed in doing what is right. In kindergarten, there was a boy who was special and the other kids picked on him constantly. Morissa became friends with him sitting next to him at lunch, and talking to him as if there were nothing different about him.

They remain friends to this day; and Morissa continues to befriend the underdog.” She added, “And when Morissa says she wants to go for something, you better listen, because it will be done. She works incredibly hard on whatever it is that she does from her education, graduating in the top 10% of her class from The Middlesex Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences, her writing and singing, breaking a world record, graduating from Drew University with Honors in three years, volunteering, and anything and everything that she does. It is amazing being her parent; and the pride that we feel about her and her accomplishments is like no other.” In fact, Mrs. Schwartz shared that from an early age, if Morissa was asked how she was, the answer would be “marvelous” (a word she really loved). “Now I think the word “marvelous” describes her perfectly!”

Morissa continues to accomplish great things. One is being a community contributor for Entertainment Weekly and writing recaps on shows such as “South Park” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” She also does interviews and features on books and music. The other is being a podcast host – The GenZ Podcast. “It is about inspiring the upcoming generation to be great leaders and to make a difference in the world, and is available on iTunes,” said Morissa.

One inspirational project that Morissa has completed is publishing a book. On September 29, 2015, “Notes Never Sent” will hit the bookstores. “The idea for the book came about from the idea that everyone you meet has an impact on you, no matter how seemingly insignificant that interaction is or how much you take that person for granted. For example, I have a letter to a cashier who compliments the narrator’s clothes and brightens her day after she had a tough time in school, so she writes telling her how that small act of kindness turned her day around. I wrote this book to inspire others.

Really, it’s a book about appreciating the world around you and being thankful for what you have. It is about realizing how everyone makes a difference,” explained Morissa.

With all of these things filling her time, being able to volunteer and put a smile on the face of others can be challenging, yet Morissa gets it done. “There is always time for others. You make it a priority, because what is more important than making someone else happy?

Volunteering and helping others are two of the best ways I could spend my time.”

What gets Morissa going every day - what energizes and motivates her? “Just knowing that my actions will make a difference; that they can help others and shape the future.”

More details about Morissa can be found on her website at MorissaSchwartz.com.

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Morro Castle Author Program & Sandy Benefit at Old First Church in October IMAGINE THE TERROR onboard the luxury cruise ship Morro Castle as flames engulfed it in the early morning hours of September 8, 1934. Passengers had to make a choice – burn alive or jump into raging nor’easter seas off the New Jersey coast. Many took that plunge and perished; bodies washed up on local beaches for days. It was a horrific experience for those who had booked a pleasure cruise from New York to Havana, Cuba to escape the grip of the Great Depression. In the aftermath, thousands of sightseers viewed the smoldering wreck of the great ship which drifted and grounded itself just off Convention Hall in Asbury Park. For over eighty years, mystery has surrounded the Morro Castle tragedy – the sudden death of its captain, the unknown cause of the fire and the loss of 137 lives.

The Morro Castle program with Deborah Whitcraft and Gretchen Coyle, co-authors of Inferno at Sea, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Old First Church, located at 69 Kings Highway in Middletown, will relive one of the greatest NJ maritime disasters. There are stories of death and survival, with rescue efforts by Jersey Shore people standing as hallmarks to heroism. Extensive research by the authors presents a fresh perspective on the Morro Castle tragedy.

The program will be followed by a reception brunch and book signing. Copies of the co-authors’ 2012 large folio book, Inferno at Sea, Stories of Death and Survival Aboard the Morro Castle, will be available.

Deborah C. Whitcraft, twice mayor of Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, NJ, is the founder and president of the NJ Maritime Museum in Beach Haven.

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All proceeds from the program and brunch will benefit the purchase of building materials for Churches Accomplishing Long Term Recovery (CALTR), a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization of volunteer construction workers dedicated to home reconstruction for Jersey Shore victims of Superstorm Sandy.

Your attendance at this event will help put Sandy victims back into their homes!

Advance reservations for the Morro Castle program and brunch are encouraged. To make your reservation, please send a check payable to CALTR for

$20.00 to: Old First Church, 69 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ, 07748. Please note: the deadline for advance reservations is Tuesday, October 20. Door admission on October 24, the day of the program, will be $25.00. Call 732.758.8144 for more information.

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have been improved, bringing to 114 the number of homes restored through the classis-wide efforts of CALTR. Unemployed volunteers who previously thought they were in no position to help are now enjoying teamwork and doing good to others, restoring homes for grateful families while adding skills to their resume. They completed a roofing job in Middletown, constructed a shed in Union Beach, removed a deck from a foundation in Clifton Beach to prepare for elevating the house ten feet, and did demolition of a house beyond repair in Keansburg so the homeowner could construct a new dwelling.

When worksites are not too far away, CALTR utilizes Community Church of Keyport to warm up and eat lunch, thanks to the church’s lunchtime feeding program. Consistory is active in identifying houses for CALTR to repair and in offering CALTR’s help to homeowners.

Middlebush Reformed Church recently provided a work team of pastor and congregants to construct the rafters for roofing a house in Union Beach, and has organized a drywall team to contribute their skills periodically. Metuchen Reformed Church is set to accommodate and provide meals to a weeklong team that will be arriving from an out-of-state church. Colts Neck Reformed Church sent seven volunteers to the Interfaith Day of Service CALTR held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, joined by two Muslim volunteers from a local Turkish community, five members of Reformed Church of Highland Park, and two volunteers through WorkFirst NJ. With teamwork among our churches, leadership by CALTR’s staff and steering committee, and administrative support from our CDC, CALTR takes our Classis of New Brunswick to new heights of giving neighborly love to those who can use it. Email caltr2015@gmail.com to participate.

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“A big part of our philosophy at Air Trampoline Sports is promoting the health and well-being of our community,” said owner Ken Stone. “Breast Intentions does a tremendous amount of work fighting breast cancer. They make a huge difference in the lives of so many patients and families affected by the disease.

We’re very proud to be a part of their campaign.”

You can get involved and make a difference in the fight against breast cancer simply by jumping at Air Trampoline Sports in October. Along with the satisfaction of supporting a great cause, you’ll receive a pink Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet for any additional contribution of $1 or more.

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast

cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in the US, other than skin cancer. There are an estimated 231,840 new invasive cases in women in 2015 alone. Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of cancer death among women after lung cancer.

The ACS also reports that being overweight or obese is linked with an increased risk of cancers of the breast (among women after menopause). They also report that people who get moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity are at a lower risk of developing several cancers, including those of the breast.

Along with diet, exercise and limited alcohol and tobacco consumption, regular screenings can often find breast cancer early when treatments are more likely to be successful.

“Most people are already aware of breast cancer, but a lot forget the important step of having an early detection plan,” said Stone. “We hope this partnership will encourage our jumpers and community to be active and learn more about breast cancer and breast cancer prevention.”

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FREE RABIES CLINIC The Keyport Board of Health will hold its annual FREE Rabies Clinic on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon at the Public Works Garage at the corner of Beers & Francis Street in Keyport.

All dogs must be on a leash and cats should be in a carrier. Please bring proof of previous rabies shots if you would like a three-year certification.

This clinic is open to the public, you do not have to be a resident of Keyport. Contact Donna at 732.739.5136 if you have any questions.

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They replace Anthony Rapolla and Kevin Flynn, respectively, both of whom accepted other positions within the Keyport school district.

According to Keyport Board of Education Superintendent Lisa Savoia: “Their intentions are to help Keyport Public Schools in providing and maintaining a physically and emotionally safe learning environment that allows our students to flourish and excel.

They are committed to working with the school community in order to ensure the success of all children in the classrooms.”

Formerly, Mammano was assistant principal at Keyport High School for the past three years. His diverse 15-year career includes jobs as a social studies teacher, coach, advisor and mentor. He lives in Ocean Township with his wife, an elementary school teacher, and has three children under 8.

Pereira was previously dean of students for the Ewing School District in N.J. Trilingual in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Elijah is married to a special-education teacher and has a three-year-old daughter. “[Both men] believe that input and collaboration within the community are essential,” says Savoia. “They have an open-door policy and welcome questions, concerns or ideas. Changes…will be demonstrated by increased student achievement.”

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Tighten Your Laces for Holmdel First Aid Squad’s 2nd Annual “Run For The Rig 5K”

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Holmdel First Aid Squad (HFAS) will hold its second annual 5k race on the Bell Works Property, located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel on October 17, 2015 with a start time of 9:30 a.m.

“Our goal this year is to duplicate last year’s event, but make it even better,” said Holmdel First Aid Squad’s President Michael Nikolis. “This year we were able to secure Bell Works as our venue, and excited for the local population to get a preview of what this landmark has the potential to be.”

The 5k will kick-off at 9:00 a.m. and run until 11:00 a.m.

Participants and supporters should arrive at least a half hour early to prep and find parking.

Those interested are strongly urged to pre-register for the race. Registration information for the 5k can be found at www. holmdelfirstaidsquad.org.

Onsite registration will be available as well. Runner’s registration fee is $25. Event timing will be conducted by Viper Timing.

Any questions regarding this event or those wishing to be an event sponsor/vendor, contact HFAS Administration President Michael Nikolis or Secretary Kyle McCartney via e-mail at holmdelfas5k@gmail.com.

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• Decreasing public safety concerns because TNR programs vaccinate cats against rabies.

MANAGING COMMUNITY CATS (feral and stray) can be a complex issue that concerns many municipal leaders and agencies mandated to serve and protect the public.

Decades of trapping and removing these cats, with an almost guaranteed lethal outcome, have failed to reduce their numbers or improve the quality of life for cats or citizens. In addition, these strategies are costly to sustain and enforce, and they are generally unpopular with citizens.

Policies intended to regulate pet cats and their owners do not work to reduce community cat populations who already exist outdoors and do not have “owners” in the traditional sense.

Likewise, reactive, punitive strategies such as feeding bans have proven ineffective at managing community cats time and time again because it is impractical to think we can eliminate other sources of food – dumpsters, garbage cans, and rodents – which may have originally attracted cats to the area; enforcement is costly, difficult, and unpopular with the majority of citizens; and nothing is harder than trying to stop caring people from feeding cats in need.

Instead, the HSUS supports strategic, nonlethal management of community cats who already exist outdoors through sterilization and vaccination efforts such as Trap-NeuterReturn (TNR). The goal of TNR is to reduce and eventually eliminate the number of community cats, as well as the nuisance behaviors and public health concerns associated with them.

When TNR is conducted strategically and supported by municipal leaders and organizations, caring individuals who feed hungry cats can be mobilized to go beyond feeding to providing intervention services such as sterilization and vaccination. TNR programs have many benefits, including: • Decreasing municipal costs incurred by trapping community cats because private

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• Decreasing nuisance complaints because spayed and neutered cats are less likely to fight over mates, food, and territory. Neutering also eliminates the pungent odor of male cat urine and decreases cat roaming.

• Reducing or eliminating continued reproduction, which decreases the population of unowned outdoor cats and the transmission of feline diseases, which are largely spread through mating behavior and mating-related fighting.

• Reducing predation on wildlife.

Our publication, “Managing Community Cats: A Guide for Municipal Leaders,” as well as the many other resources on community cat management, provide information to give communities a roadmap and tool set for achieving joint goals.

In addition to managing community cats, it is important to share information with pet owners about: spaying and neutering pet cats before they can reproduce at five months of age; keeping pet cats indoors, safely confined to their property, or walked on a harness and leash; and providing visible identification, so if pet cats go missing they can be reunited with their owners. These actions will help stem the tide of community cat overpopulation at its source.

There are many free resources online, including studies and data about the effectiveness of TNR, as well as model ordinance language and other information.

We hope you will consider reaching out to your town administrators to ensure your community is a healthier and safer place for people, cats, and wildlife.

Our organization would welcome the opportunity to help create an effective and fiscally-responsible strategy for a community cat management program in your neighborhood. Visit www.humanesociety.org/ outdoorcats or www.animalsheltering.org/ communitycatsguide for more information.

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After the devastating loss of its waterfront Steamboat Dock Museum – a casualty of Superstorm Sandy – the Keyport Historical Society (KHS) is poised to make a big comeback with a brand new home.

The Victorian Old Tea Cottage at 34 Main Street in Keyport will soon be converted into a 1,939-square-foot historical museum, thanks to a significant grant received by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). KHS is the only nonmunicipality as an entity that applied for Sandy grants to benefit the boro.

“The KHS is on the last leg of a long journey to establish a museum in Keyport,” says Tom Gallo, board member and three times past president of the KHS. “One of the key benchmarks was reached last week when the owners signed a contract to sell the property to us. That document was needed to qualify for the grant from the NJEDA. Now the Society needs to go through the process of purchasing the property formally, which can be tedious, especially with the restrictions that come with grants.”

The future museum also has a heated support building (garage) that will be used for housing and restoring artifacts. The time table

Preserving, Displaying and Collecting “The main building is already a quaint, attractive Victorian two-story, wood-frame home, complete with decorative trim,” says Gallo. “It will become the centerpiece for displaying the town’s rich history, keeping with the flavor of Keyport. In addition to saved pieces and artifacts, technology will play a big part in both educational and display formats. We will not have the 90 feet of wall display space like we did at the Steamboat Dock Museum, so we will implement screens whereby a visitor can select a subject, such as the oyster industry, and view many images. Very likely, the Society will be gifted many items never seen before, helping to build a new collection of historical pieces from our town.”

There will still be photographs adorning the walls, as well as a printing press from Keyport Weekly, the original deed of the town of Keyport from 1830, family-related documents, clothing, housewares and whatever else was salvaged from the Steamboat Dock Museum.

The town owned the Steamboat Dock Museum for 40 years and leased it from the borough for $1, Gallo says. The society owned the artifacts but the borough owned the museum.

Since Sandy, the duplicate and saved artifacts have been safely held at members’ homes, a purchased Pod, the Keyport Fire Museum and at the Monmouth County Historical Association storage facility.

Most events, including the popular “Coffee and Dessert Show & Tell” – at which members and residents bring historical artifacts to share with the attendees – will now be held at the new museum.

The major fundraisers will continue to take place at Keyport Yacht Club.

“As soon as the property is purchased, KHS will be looking for new members who wish to assist in establishing Keyport’s second historical museum,” says Gallo.

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From scarecrow contests to kids’ races, Thompson Park Day celebrates the season with traditional autumn activities in a beautiful park setting. Held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Thompson Park, located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, Thompson Park Day is the quintessential fall festival. Free activities include canoeing on Marlu Lake (weather permitting), pottery demonstrations, kids’ races, pie-eating contests, entertainment and more. Activities requiring registration and/or a fee are pumpkin painting, a rock climbing wall, wagon rides, rides and ceramics.

A scarecrow contest will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entries are $10 in advance or $12 day of event. The Friends of the Parks will hold its annual “Strut Your Mutt” doggie costume contest as well. Details for both the scarecrow and “Strut Your Mutt” contests are available online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com. To learn more about Thompson Park Day or other Park System activities, please visit www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732.842.4000.

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The scarecrow contest will once again be part of Thompson Park Day. This year’s celebration will be held at Thompson Park in Lincroft.

Comedy Night with The Clergy A minister, a priest and a rabbi walk into a bar…

On Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. a real local priest, minister, and rabbi will be sharing these jokes, and lots of others poking fun at each of our traditions. This is in the spirit of fun and unity, an evening to bring together various congregations to enjoy an evening of laughter.

Rabbi Larry Malinger, Rev. Matt Thiringer, and Rev. Rusty Eidmann-Hicks are the three clergy, coming from Temple Shalom in Aberdeen, Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Keyport, and Holmdel Community Church in Holmdel. The comedy night will be held in the newly renovated hall at the Holmdel Community Church, located at 40 W. Main Street (Route 520) in Holmdel. All are welcome. A small donation is requested to help cover light refreshments, and any funds left over will be donated to the Keyport Food Pantry.

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