Bayshore Community Messenger - April 2012

April 2012

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Ten Cool Summer Camps

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Keeping the kiddos occupied all summer isn’t easy, but this list of fun and unique summer camps will keep your kids loving life and having a blast. Note: This is not a ranking, just a list of some very cool camps we really love. To see more summer camp providers, check out http://redbank.hulafrog.com/Camps.aspx

American Doll Dance Camp, Kick Fitness

Seashore Day Camp & School, Long Branch

Triple Threat Theater Camp, Phoenix Productions

SeaQuest Marine Science Camp, American Littoral Society

If your tiny dancer is somewhere between ages 5 and 9 she’ll love to dance and twirl with her American girl, and this American Girl Dance Camp. This week long camp in June includes dance games, crafts and stories with your doll. Musical theater, ballet and jazz are all part of the fun.

This all around day camp, located one block from the beach in Long Branch, features all kinds of cool activities. On the schedule for this summer are activities including: banana boating, wind surfing, surfing, sailing, water skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, trampoline, rock climbing, golf, gymnastics, karate, jewelry making, cooking, dance parties and day trips, too. Ah to be a kid again! (To take part in some of the camps, kids must sign up for the one week Sports Camp.) Bonus: All kids are offered FREE drop off and pick up via a shuttle service.

Does your tween have what it takes to be a Triple Threat Performer—a person who sings well, dances well, acts well, and feels confident on stage.

Phoenix Productions teaches youngsters how to sing, dance, and act well enough to perform alongside seasoned professionals. This four-week camp meets 4x a week and covers audition techniques, monologues, improv, dance combinations, vocal training and more, culminating with a showcase for family and friends.

Treat your kids to a week of environmental fun with American Littoral Society educators and naturalists this summer. This camp held at beautiful Sandy Hook, features the SeaQuest marine science and environmental science curriculum which has been used in New Jersey after school enrichment programs for the past 5 years. Kids will have fun through field based learning about coastal habitat, wildlife and human impacts on them.

Kids Inventing, Ranney School

Sports Talk Radio Camp, Small Factory Productions

Surf Camp, Ted Shred’s, Monmouth Beach Your little surfer dudes can hang loose while catching some waves at this totally awesome surf camp.

Each camp is a week and includes the basics for beginners to experienced surfers. Yeah mom, you’ll win some cool mom points for signing the kiddos up for this rad week of fun in the sun.

Jersey Shore Skim Camp, Sea Bright If surfing’s not your thing, skimming might be. This camp, which is the ONLY skim boarding camp on the East Coast, teaches kids the art of balance and the thrill of the ride. If your kids are the tow headed, ocean loving, surfer type, (or simply want to be), they’ll be stoked about this skim boarding camp.

Taught by top pros, this camp is for all levels (recommended ages are 7 through teens, although they have taken some kids at younger ages). You’d be amazed at what your kids can do on one of these things!

This course will introduce your kids to the stories of real child inventors who designed award-winning inventions. Students will develop unique ideas, complete research and design and build a model of their invention. And to continue the process, they’ll learn how to patent and manufacture an invention.

The course includes a field trip to Thomas Edison’s home in West Orange to showcase one of the world’s greatest inventors.

Lego Remote Control Mania, The Atlantic Club What little boy (or girl) wouldn’t love to create and build motorized models out of Lego bricks and operate them remotely? This camp is all about creating, building and having a blast. Each child gets to take home a Bricks4Kidz T-shirt and a custom mini figure at the end of the camp.

Have you ever listened to your favorite sports teams, wishing you were in the broadcasting booth? This camp gives kids that chance to play sports caster for a day (or week). Your kids will learn the fundamentals of play-by-play and color commentary as well as sports talk radio analysis, then they’ll head behind the mic and put their skills to use in their very own simulated sporting event.

The Culinary Institute Camp, YMCA Calling all tiny travelers and kiddie cooks! Travel the world in five days by discovering different cultures through food in this weekly cooking camp.

Your kiddos will be introduced to the basics of food preparation, measuring, choosing ingredient and create dishes from countries like Spain and Japan.

And to experience more of the culture of each area, kids will get creative with a cultural craft.

Please always check with camp providers first to confirm current pricing, times and availability.

Keeping the kiddos occupied all summer isn’t easy, but this list of fun and unique summer camps will keep your kids loving life and having a blast. Note: This is not a ranking, just a list of some very cool camps we really love. To see more summer camp providers, check out http://redbank.hulafrog.com/ Camps.aspx

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Union Beach’s Caillou Wins Second Place at Westminster STORY Kristin Kerrigan 14 months old, he was also the youngest Cane Corso to make Grand Champion, and was one of the youngest top-ranked Corsi in 2011, ranked number twelve in the country by the American Kennel Club. Cai has outscored the top Corso from 2011 in ring competitions. He has attended about eight shows this past year and placed above the top dogs.

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aillou the Cane Corso, or “Cai” as he is lovingly referred to by his family, took second place at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 14, winning Best of Opposite Sex. Known as “the Super Bowl of Dog Shows,” Westminster is a two-day competition, but features events that last the entire week prior to the main event.

Owners Christine Feeney and Wil Rivera are still amazed at Caillou’s instant fame, calling him a rock star when showing off his plaque and ribbon from Westminster. Cai has been participating in dog shows for only the past year.

His first show took place when he was only four months old, when the North American Kennel Club dubbed him Best of Puppy. At

When Wil was about seventeen years old, he had two pitbulls. He was working at a pet store when a man brought in a Cane Corso and once Wil saw the Cane Corso, he knew what kind of dog he eventually wanted to have. Years later, after a year of research, investment and finding the right breeder, Wil and Christine decided on Caillou. Cai is from the Castleguard Champion Midas and Reproduction Champion Dam Javelin. Castleguard is known as one of the top Cane Corso breeders in the United States. Castleguard also bred Caillou’s brother Diego, who was named number one Corso in the country from 2009-2010.

Caillou may be a show dog now but Wil and Christine think he was the perfect addition to their family. He shares a room with their toy poodle, Coco, and plays nicely with their

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4-year-old daughter Jasmina, as well as other dogs. When he’s not being the ideal family member, Cai runs two to three miles several times per week with his trainer Shon Brown (brownsrivercanecorso.com). Cai is 145 pounds of muscle. He is also being socialized with other dogs and is fed a holistic diet. Cai’s handler, Ashley Cuzzolino, brings him to dog shows and makes sure that he’s fully prepared days in advance.

Wil advises that owning a Cane Corso is not for everyone. It takes a lot of patience, discipline and dog experience. A Corso can’t be in a cage all day because it can drastically change their temperament. If you decide to enter your Cane Corso in dog shows, be selective when choosing which shows to enter so that you don’t overwork your dog. It is important to balance home life with show life.

According to his family, Caillou is goofy and fun around the house and likes to watch TV with them. Once he’s in a show you wouldn’t even recognize him; he just seems to transform into a perfectly mannered show dog.

Caillou achieved hometown fame virtually overnight and has been performing extremely well in dog shows, especially Westminster. Wil and Christine hope to keep Cai in dog shows for the next couple of years, will attempt to have him earn the title of the top Cane Corso in the country, and will allow him to breed with female Corsi.

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Keyport Food Pantry is First to Get Visited from New County Executive Director STORY Veronica Murillo term. Knowing that they are sometimes the only voice for many families that walk through the door, makes him want to help in any way possible, Rodriguez Formerly Vice adds.

President of the Food Everyone was excited to Bank for New York City, Rodriguez was discuss future plans for the enthusiastic and establishment, one being a major armed with ways to expansion to a larger area a few Left to right: KMFP Volunteers Mike Weberlist, Edna streamline production blocks away from their current Quinn, KMFP Chairman Rev. Matt Thiringer, KMFP Executive Director Isaiah G. Cooper, and FoodBank for the Keyport Food site. The Community Church Monmouth and Ocean Counties Executive Director Carlos Pantry. KMFP Board of Keyport has partnered with of Trustees Chairman the Keyport Food Pantry by Rodriguez Rev. Matt Thiringer, leasing land to them for the roviding more than KMFP Executive construction of the new facility just food, the Keyport Director Isaiah G. Cooper, on their premises, which in turn Ministerium Food Pantry KMFP Associate Director allows the pantry to continue (KMFP) gives area residents Sherry Hill, Rodriguez and to be centrally located for those hope for a better future. In volunteers together addressed that need their assistance. The addition to supplying food, the the many aspects of the pantry. construction of the new facility organization has helped several Listening to concerns, Rodriguez will be made possible with a grant families in 21 surrounding offered several suggestions such the pantry will be receiving from communities find jobs, shelter as online ordering for supplies in the Community Development and counseling via referrals the future and setting up discount Block Grant and numerous to state and private agencies. programs with suppliers. financial donations that have Working against many odds, the been made and continue to be Even with donations from Food Pantry successfully runs made by churches, corporations, its entire operation out of a two Costco, local bakeries, local businesses and individuals. For residents and many other room office behind St. Mary further information, contact The the Virgin Episcopal Church entities, keeping the shelves FoodBank of Monmouth and stocked is sometimes challenging, with about seven volunteers. To Ocean Counties http://www. facilitate available resources, Cooper says. Also, with the foodbankmoc.org and Keyport amount of parents losing their the new Executive Director of Ministerium Food Pantry http:// the Food Bank of Monmouth jobs, the number of families www.keyportfoodpantry.org. needing assistance has grown. and Ocean Counties Carlos M. Rodriguez visited the Keyport February donations were slow Food Pantry on February 23rd. and as always, having enough This was the first in a series food for families, a quantity one of visits to pantries in the two would provide for their own family, is the pantry’s greatest counties. challenge. However, volunteers “I wanted to meet the are meticulous about what stays volunteers and see what happens on the shelves, making sure in the local community. I wanted that only the freshest items are to see where the Food Pantry is distributed. going and help with what they Jason Twomey, agency are already doing,” Rodriguez relations coordinator for The said.

Food Bank of Monmouth and KMFP Assistant Registrar Mary Matos There was a sense of Ocean Counties was also present excitement and plenty of that day to perform an inspection hustle and bustle as volunteers of the office. So far, KMFP has diligently filled bags with non- been said to be the best in the perishable groceries.

Extra county with their inspections. toys from last year’s toy drive “But, we are pushing to be the in December were distributed best in the state,” Cooper added. to children as families came to Rodriguez said he was most claim their goods for the month or ask for assistance. Amidst impressed with the dedication production, Rodriguez greeted and compassion of the volunteers administration.

They guests in English and Spanish as and really make an effort to help KMFP’s Future Site he listened to volunteers explain how the operation in Keyport is families with services other than food, and are in it for the long normally run on a daily basis.

“People should all work so well together,” Rodriguez said about the Food Pantry set up.

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EASTER EGG HUNT STORY susan murphy

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berdeen Township’s Recreation Department sponsored its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 24 at Guisti Park, which was attended by over 100 young children. Most of them brought their own Easter baskets in which to gather the colorful eggs scattered on the field. Those who did not received a bag from Columbia Bank to gather their eggs, which were filled with candy. Three eggs in each age category held tickets for first, second and third prizes. Parks and Recreation Director Jim Colabelli noted the age categories as ages 3 and under, ages 4 to 5, and ages 6 to 8.

First prize winners received an Easter basket filled with candy and a stuffed animal.

First prize winners also received a $25 gift certificate; second prize winners received a $15 gift certificate; third prize winners received a $10 gift certificate, all were for The Hobby Shop.

Recreation Advisory Board members Joe and Mary Ann Pauciello volunteer to Co-chair this event. Mrs. Pauciello said that once Mr. Colabelli says “go” the children race for their eggs and the event is over quickly. The children

have fun gathering the eggs but also like seeing the Easter Bunny, who makes an annual appearance. Parents brought cameras or used their cell phones to capture the special day as their children stood beside the Easter Bunny.

Some of the little ones even gave the Bunny a hug. There were some children that were not too eager to get close to the large white rabbit, yet, it appeared that all the children had fun participating in the event. The annual Easter Egg Hunt has been ongoing for at least 14 years.

Some of the winners in the Easter Egg Hunt were Wyatt Benson, first place Special Needs; Megan DeVanny, third place Special Needs; Jessica Queenan, second place ages 3 and under; Abigal McMahon, third place age 3 and under; Ariana Simon, first place ages 4 to 5; Brianna Amador, second place ages 4 to 5; Aidan Mullarkey, first place ages 6 to 8; Stephanie Meek, second place ages 6 to 8; and Ally Babim, third place ages 6 to 8. A few of the children who won left the event before giving their names to the chairperson.

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Matawan Tiger Cub Scouts Learn First Hand about Publishing STORY LISA A. MINIERI

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group of Tiger Cub Scouts from Matawan last month learned first-hand about the print publishing industry during a visit to the Community Publications office in Hazlet. The group of first grade boys are members of Cub Scout Pack 66 in Matawan. They visited the publication office as part of the communications portion of their Tiger Cub badge.

publishing, while Lead Production and Design Coordinator Lori Donnelly showed them how advertisements, as well as art and design portions of the publications, are created and prepared for the printers.

A surprise guest, Moose Moore, the Community Publications canine mascot, made an appearance. The Cub Scouts were thrilled to meet, pet, and get their photos taken with Accompanied by their leader, Erica Matlick, Moose. Each Scout also received a “Where’s the boys met with members of the Community Moose Moore” T-shirt as a memento of their Publications staff to learn about the different visit. aspects of communications in the print media Kim Crawford, one of the scout parents, industry, including reporting, printing, thanked the Community Publications staff for distribution and sales. General Manager taking the time to help the boys. “They will be Maria Connors explained different types of talking about Moose forever,” she exclaimed. communications and presented handouts to the The Community Publications staff was boys to help them understand each step in the happy to assist the Cub Scouts in earning their publishing process.

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Gabriella of Aberdeen, heard about the Rock and Roll Chorus through her vocal coach. She auditioned and made the group.

Gabriella is also part of the Saint John Vianney aint John Vianney High School Chorus. sophomore Gabriella Klopsis is a member Gabriella said, “I love singing and the Rock of the talented A Cappella group the Rock and Roll Chorus. The Rock and Roll and Roll Chorus is so fun. I’m very excited to Chorus was recently showcased at the NJ travel this year.”

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Happenings Keyport’s 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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n Saturday, March 24, Keyport held their 7th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – where children, adults and even family pets lined the streets of the parade route to get a glimpse of this favorite local tradition.

Following the parade, bands entertained at McDonagh’s Pub located on West Front Street.

Keyport GardenWalk: June 9 & 10, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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eyport GardenWalk, a self-guided walking/biking tour of approximately 30 gardens throughout historic Keyport, has added en plein air painters, pedicab tours, live music and horticultural seminars to the weekend’s activities.

Gardens included in GardenWalk are the waterfront rain gardens, the Keyport Garden Club’s “Plant a Row for the Hungry” garden, cottage gardens, perennial gardens and organic native gardens to name a few.

Speakers include Bruce Crawford – Director of Rutgers Gardens – “Easy Care Perennials/Grasses for the Home Garden”, Diane Wilkerson – Jersey Shore Rose Society – “Rose Care”, Wendy Weiner – “The Front Yard Farmer – Turn your yard into a food garden”, Anne Haines – Rare Find Nursery – “Hydrangeas”, Arleen Swart Dearborn Market – “Vertical Gardening” and Dan Tainow –The Lower East Side Ecology Center – “Vermiculture”.

Keyport GardenWalk’s headquarters will be at the waterfront pavilion. Visitors

will be able to pick up a Garden Guide, information about Keyport restaurants and businesses and tour participating gardens at their own pace and pleasure.

Keyport GardenWalk Chair - Clare Skeen commented “Keyport GardenWalk was a seed of an idea that started two years ago. The Borough of Keyport, the newly formed Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative and our local businesses and restaurants have really embraced the concept of a GardenWalk and have been tremendously supportive and encouraging. Of course, a huge debt of gratitude is due our sponsors – Sea Grass Design and Landscape LLC, Pine Belt Nissan, Reedy International, Trinity Restaurant, NY/NJ Baykeeper, The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc, Keyport Spanish American Club, Sovereign Santander Bank – Keyport Branch, Check Electric Corporation, Keyport/Matawan Lodge No. #2030 BPOE, Apollo Sewer & Plumbing and Dearborn Market”.

For more information on Keyport GardenWalk, email info@keyportgardenwalk. org or visit www.keyportgardenwalk.org.

KEYPORT SENIOR CENTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING TRIPS TOUR OF QVC - Thursday, May 30 Including shopping time, then onto the Pearl S. Buck Estate, including a Chinese buffet lunch on the premises. Bus leaves the Keyport Municipal parking lot at 7:30 a.m. returning at 5:30 p.m. Final payment is due April 5, 2012 and cost is $75.

TOUR OF DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN WITH TOUR GUIDE JOE SVEHLAK Wednesday, June 6 Best of Brooklyn—how it began and developed—a social history and a feast for the eye. WE will visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Park Slope, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, DUMBO, and Fulton Ferry.

Lunch at the famous: Junior’s. Bus leaves the Keyport Municipal parking lot at 8:30 am returning at 5:30 p.m.

Moderate walking and some stairs, final payment is due April 30, 2012 and cost is $80.00.

TRIP TO HARLEM WITH TOUR GUIDE JOE SVEHLAK Wednesday, September 6 Explore Harlem’s rich history from colonial days to the wealthy suburb to the African-American experience.

Visiting historic districts including a tour of the famous Apollo Theater… Enjoy a soul food lunch at the wellknown United House of Prayer of All People. Moderate walking, final payment is due July 1, 2012, and cost is $80.

For more information or any questions, please call Wendy Tooker at 732.264.4916.

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HAZLET HAPPENINGS to function as a communication bridge between the township’s neighborhoods in helping to ensure that the township provides the highest level of municipal services available.

A Message from Mayor Dave Tinker Dear friends and neighbors, Last month, I talked about the importance how volunteering in our community helps make Hazlet a great place to live. This month we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 15-21by establishing several new citizen groups to counsel and advise the Mayor and municipal officials on a wide array of township issues and initiatives. My hope is broaden the level and types of input so that Hazlet remains Monmouth County’s greatest hometown.

Citizens Leadership Council The Hazlet Township Citizens Leadership Council will strive to more fully understand the duties, responsibilities, perspective and issues of the township and to provide constructive feedback to municipal leaders thereby facilitating greater interaction with the residents of the township. Accordingly, the Citizens Leadership Council will be able

Advisory Board of Senior Citizens – The ABSC will provide senior citizens a valuable resource in communicating effectively with their municipal officials.

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Hazlet Tomorrow – The Young Citizens Empowerment Initiative is perhaps the most exciting volunteer opportunity yet. Unleashing the power, ideas and energy of our youngest citizens is critical to the long-term success and health of any community. From elementary school to college, our young people have to know that they have an important role to play in our town, too. I want to build an environment where our business, educational, governmental and social communities can engage with our young citizens and work on projects that may be lost in the hectic world of our older citizens but that are important nonetheless. Hazlet Tomorrow will be a

youth-based initiative that will span age groups to develop leadership skills, community development projects and share ideas.

I do caution you, however, on one thing: these will be non-partisan advisory councils and therefore all politics must be left at the door. This will allow for a greater transparency of the operations of the township. The township is also adding other groups with more specific objectives such as a Community and Economic Development Taskforce and a Municipal Clergy Council.

Together, these three groups will provide a new and innovative approach to volunteerism in a community that has long relied on the dedication and commitment of volunteer groups. You can get involved in these groups or any community organization by completing the Citizen Leadership Form for Volunteers found the Hazlet website, www.HazletTwp.org or stop by Town Hall and see our Administrator, Brian Valentino and he will be happy to provide you with a copy. I look forward to working with you in the coming months to keep Hazlet a great place to live.

Dave Tinker

Mayor

Hazlet Township Police Department Is seeking volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Team The Hazlet Township Police Department is currently recruiting volunteers to serve on the Bayshore Regional Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT).

In affiliation with 180 Turning Lives Around (180), and with the assistance of the response team volunteers, the Hazlet Township Police Department continues to make available this service to victims of domestic violence. Applications are available now and interviews will begin shortly.

The volunteer advocates with 180’s DVRT program are civilian members of the community who work in collaboration with the police to provide crisis intervention and safety planning to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. The specially-trained advocates also discuss with the victim their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. The volunteer advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions about their own lives. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. The 40-hour intensive, mandatory training course will be provided to successful applicants at no cost. 180 will be conducting the four week training course from April 16th thru May 9th Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday evenings, 6pm to 9:30 pm, in the courtroom at Hazlet Township Police Headquarters, 255 Middle Road Hazlet NJ. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The services of the Bayshore Regional Domestic Violence Response Team are available to victim’s 24 hours a day,

7 days a week at the Hazlet Township Police Department, 255 Middle Road, Hazlet, NJ 07730.

Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that applicants must be 18 years of age or older, have access to transportation, possess a valid driver’s license , be willing to serve on an on-call basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting. Volunteers must also successfully complete the mandatory training. The Hazlet Township Police Department and 180 Turning Lives Around are committed to culturally diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful.

Please contact Sgt. Robert Mulligan, Hazlet Township Department, at 732-264-0763 ext. 554, or RMulligan@ hazlettwp.org to obtain an application or for additional information.

For over 35 years, 180 Turning Lives Around has been dedicated to providing shelter, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy for residents of Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or sexual violence, you can call 180 Turning Lives Around confidential hotline at 732-264-4111, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. For more information, visit www.180nj.org. In an emergency dial 911.

Paper Shredding Event Hazlet residents can take advantage of the paper shredding event that will be sponsored by the Borough of Keansburg on Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 9 am.. to 1 p.m. at the Borough Yard on Frazee Place, Keansburg. (Main Street to Port Monmouth Road, 1st right is Frazee Place; Borough Yard is at end of the street) Staples and paper clips may be left on papers; binder clips must be removed.

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Official Community Newsletter of the

Township of Hazlet

Hazlet Recreation Programs Call 732-739-0653 for more information Programs held at the James J Cullen Center unless otherwise noted Apr 7: Easter Egg Hunt VMP 12 noon Apr 21: Townwide Garage Sale Apr 22: Bus trip to Lion King $110/pp Apr 27: Summer Camp Sign Up 8 am May 28: Memorial Day Services VM 10 am June 25: Free outdoor movie in Park TBA July 2: Summer Camp Begins July 3: Fireworks (rain date July 6) July 16: Free outdoor movie in Park TBA July 30: Field Hockey Camp Aug 13: Free outdoor movie in Park TBA Sept 11: 9 – 11 Memorial Service Sept 29: Hazlet Day Festival Oct 20: Townwide Garage Sale Oct. 28: Halloween Costume Contest 12 pm Nov 20: Thanksgiving Dinner Dec 7: Tree & Menorah Lighting 6 pm Dec 8: Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Show Ballfield rentals – Lighted $60 game, unlit $40/game Picnic area rentals per section, $60/residents, $120/non-residents MEETINGS @ CULLEN CENTER Brush & Palette Tuesdays, 7-9pm weekly Stamp Club 2nd Tueday of month 7:30-9:30pm Garden Club Tuesdays, 2-4pm 4x/year

Hazlet Swim Club

looks forward to Banner Year really be the place to be this summer.

We are also happy to report that Lynne Cefalo, former coach of the swim team at the Middletown Pool Club, will be an assistant coach along with Fred McDonald when they join Head Coach Helen McDonald this summer.

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he 2012 Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club is almost here!

This year is going to be just fantastic. With lots of new members, a new snack bar operation, and a fresh outlook, the Slim Club will

Memberships starting at just $105 are available now either in person at Town Hall or online at www.

HazletTwp.org/swim. Finally, the Swim & Tennis Club Annual Open House will be held on May 12th from Noon to 4 PM. Come out and see the club and get to meet your new summer pals.

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David Tinker, Mayor Michael Sachs, Deputy Mayor James Brady, Scott Aagre, Joseph Belasco Township Committee

TOWNSHIP SAFETY COMMITTEE RECEIVES AWARD

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he Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund Commissioners recognized the remarkable efforts of Hazlet’s own Safety Committee at a breakfast meeting on February 29th at the Waterview Pavilion in Belmar. The Safety Committee received the prestigious “Special Recognition Award” for extraordinary achievement in the development and execution of new safety programs during 2011. The committee, consisting of key municipal staff, meets monthly at town hall to review safety initiatives, investigate accidents and to coordinate training.

“Municipal Administrator Brian Valentino has made the Safety Committee’s work a top priority in Hazlet, said MMJIF Safety Director Anthony Morreale

in explaining the citation for Hazlet. “Under the leadership of Chairman Ed Zimmerman the Safety Committee has developed a township-wide approach that not only oversees safety throughout the community but also actively solicits the participation of the entire municipal government.”

“We are all very proud of our Safety Committee’s efforts,” said Mayor Dave Tinker after accepting a recognition plaque. “Hazlet is a great place to live in part because of the dedication and accomplishments like these.”

In addition to the plaque, the township also received a $500 honorarium that will be used for expanded Safety initiatives in the community.

HAZLET ALLIANCE TO PREVENT ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE April is “National Alcohol Awareness Month” and the Hazlet Alliance would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of a few important facts about alcohol.

The Hazlet Alliance was formed to help our community and its citizens make informed decisions about alcohol and substance abuse. We especially strive to promote a “no-use” message in our schools and with our children.

Alcohol is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age.

Parents play a crucial role indiscouraging their children from beginningto use alcohol. Some alcohol facts are: *Alcohol is youth’s #1 drug of choice *46% of New Jersey’s 7th& 8th graders have used alcohol. *4 out of 5 (80%) of NJ’s high school students have used alcohol in their lifetime & 56% used alcohol in the past 30 days. *Alcohol kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined. It is a factor in the 3 leading causes of death among 15-24 year olds: accidents, homicides and suicides.

*Alcohol can prevent teens from growing to full-size.

Heavy drinking in teens has been shown to interfere with muscle & bone growth. *Recent brain imaging studies in teens & young adults who drank heavily has shown shrinkage in an area of the brain that is responsible for memory & learning, which indicates that these young peoples ability to learn & remember suffers. The brain doesn’t finish developing until around 21 years old. *A drink is a drink – a 5 oz glass of wine has as much alcohol as a 12 oz glass of beer or a 1.5 oz shot of whiskey Want more information, visit www.stopalcoholabuse. gov (click on partners - then parents) to view the pamphlet “Start Talking Before They Start Drinking” as well as other resources for parents. For local information and resources, visit www.hazlettwp.org or call the Hazlet Alliance at 732-264-1700 ext 8693.

Environmental Commission The Hazlet Environmental Commission invites everyone to attend these upcoming activities.

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Natco Park/Lake Clean-Up April 7th, 10:00am-Noon, meet behind the Lakeside Manor, This is a Bayshore Regional Watershed Council event.

Earth Day Ceremony/Cleanup – April 14 at 11:00am behind Lillian Drive School.

Spring Clean-Up – May 12th, 10:00am-Noon, meet on Stone Rd across from Union Beach Athletic Fields.

No children at this event due to concerns with Traffic on Stone Road !

These are great opportunities to teach your children to respect the environment by showing them that you care.

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Martial Arts Arena Students

LOCAL EVENTS

Recognized for Community Service STORY LISA A. MINIERI

Family Fun Day Event April 14, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Family Funathon at Thompson Park May 5, 8:00 a.m.

Walk4Friends April 29, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Where children can visit with Spiderman Live, Ride on the Fun Bus, have hands on exploration with Science Matters and have a great take home project enjoy a Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Carnival Games, Spin Art, Rides, Computer Games and Demos, and more at Holmdel Preschool at 674 N. Beers Street in Holmdel!

Competitions in a variety of outdoor challenges at Thompson Park on Route 520 in Lincroft.

For more information, call 732.842.4000 ext. 4236 or visit www.monmouthcountyparks. com.

Join us for an afternoon of family fun and community solidarity as we walk hand in hand to benefit an organization that brings joy, cheer and respite to children with special needs and their families on Vonage Campus, located at 23 Main Street in Holmdel. For more information, visit www.walk4friends.com.

Union Beach Benefit Night at T.G.I. Fridays – April 19 Join the Union Beach EMS and T.G.I. Friday’s (Hazlet location – Route 35) for a meal on Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. 20% of the sales will be given to the Union Beach EMS when you present flyer (flyer must be presented).

By joining us for this meal, you help raise money for Union Beach EMS – all right here in your community! Flyers are available at Union Beach Borough Hall – 650 Poole Avenue

42nd Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts - May 6-9 New Jersey’s Foremost Juried Art Exhibition and Sale, and winner of the 2010 Governor’s Award in Art Exhibition. Daily admission is $8.00 and seniors are $7.00 for all exhibits and demonstrations.

For more information, go to www. monmouthfestivalofthearts.com or call 732.747.8278. Located at Monmouth Reform Temple at 332 Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls.

A Taste of Sea Bright Trolley Hop April 21, 12:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Family-friendly trolley tour with 19 dining and cocktail stops to sample delicious food and cocktails. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. For more information, call 732.241.4055 or visit www. visitseabright.com.

Taste of Asbury Park April 29, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Food from Asbury Park’s vibrant & eclectic restaurant scene, between Cookman Avenue and Main & Emory Streets. For more information, call 732.775.7676 or visit www.asburyparkchamber. com.

Kiwanis Club of Keyport Annual Chicken Fry Fundraiser - April 16 Monday, April 16 – 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Located at the Town and Country Inn, HWY 35 & Broadway, Keyport – Tickets are $10.00 per person, eat in or take out.

Proceeds from the Chicken Fry will provide funds for the club’s charitable endeavors. For more information or tickets, go to www.keyportkiwanis.org, email lockportluke@hotmail.com, or call 732.264.6048.

15th Annual Brookdale Guitar Show April 15, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Garden State Players Presents Cupcakepalooza - April 10

14th Annual Bayonet Farm Earth Day Festival – April 29. 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 10 – 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Trinity in Keyport.

Cocktails, Cupcakes, Family Fun and Exclusive Theater Gift Auction – all proceeds will benefit the Garden State Players. Summer Admission is $15/child and $25/ adult. For more information, go www.gardenstateplayers.org or email info@gardenstateplayers. org.

Sea Bright Classic Car Show April 28, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m .

Cars, trophies, prizes, giveaways make this family event a winner.

For more information, visit www. visitseabright.com/carshow.

Spring Flea Market at Allaire Village - April 28 Located at Historic Allaire Village in Wall, the flea market will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for more information, call 732.919.3500.

Spring Arts & Crafts Festival April 28, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A full day of fun and shopping with 80 crafters, lots of fun and food, face painting, Antsy the clown and much more at Squan Plaza in Manasquan.

Paint the Town Pink April 28 to May 5 Stories and restaurants GO PINK to heighten awareness of breast cancer. For more information and times, go to www.pinkbank.org or call 732.842.4244.

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The Original & Best Guitar Show on the Jersey Shore at the Donald D. Werner Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College located at 765 Newman Springs Road. For more information, call 732.224.2345 or visit www. brookdaleguitarshow.com.

Discover Reptiles, Geocaching, and Hear the Swampgrass JugBand! Live performances are held inside two classic Pennsylvania Dutch-style barns on the pastoral estate, now a preserved Holmdel Township Public Park. For more information, please call Carol at 732.946.9064.

Caroline & Albert Manzo Sample New Line of Tomato Sauce at Dearborn Market – April 22, 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Caroline Manzo, one of the stars of Bravo’s hit TV series, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, will join her husband, Albert Manzo, owner of The Brownstone, in demonstrating their new line of Tomato Sauces. For more information, call Dearborn Market at 732.264.0256.

Harpin’ Help 2012 April 22, 1:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Bar Anticipation, Lake Como Harpin’ Help is an annual charity event organized by local musician Sandy Mack in conjunction with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. The purpose is to generate funding for JSJBF, food for The Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry and to provide some great live musical entertainment. All ages are welcome. Cost: $15 with food/or non-perishable items $20 without. For more info, contact Sandy Mack at sandmack2000@ yahoo.com or check them out on the web at http://jsjbf.org.

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tudents from The Martial Arts Arena, Matawan, were recognized for their community service efforts during the March 6 Matawan Borough Council meeting.

The Airport Plaza Bar & Liquors also contributed by keeping a collection jar for the fundraiser on-site for two weeks.

John Arena, owner and master instructor of The Martial Arts Arena, has been serving the community for more than 15 years.

Arena uses his expertise and experience in martial arts to transform individuals physically, mentally, and emotionally. “My passion lies with working with children to help them realize their potential through our Helping to make the Character Based Lessons for fund raising possible last Life Program,” Arena said. “I December were several area want our students to develop a businesses including Platinum mindset of giving back to the Hand Car Wash, Trattoria community, become aware Rustica, Abbate Bakery and of those in need, and a sense Bagel Time & Deli which of responsibility for a greater allowed the students to collect cause.” funds on their premises.

In a proclamation ceremony, Matawan Mayor Paul Buccellato acknowledged 15 students, ranging from ages 4 to 16, who were involved in the Belt in a Bag fundraiser benefiting the St. Vincent de Paul Society, which assisted local needy families with food and gifts during the holiday season.

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ROPE4HOPE LLC IS HELPING OTHERS

ONE BRACELET AT A TIME Story Susan Murphy

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asked by several people where he got it. When he mentioned that he had made it, others began to ask for one. “Kelly and I started making the bracelets and it just developed into something bigger.” Requests for the Paracord Bracelets increased and orders for them went beyond just making them for a few friends.

Fernandes explained how the Blue Line bracelets became a fundraiser. “Another Corrections Officer that I worked with, who is also a friend, was seriously injured in the line of duty and because of that he had to take a medical retirement.”

This officer became involved with Officer Down NJ, an organization that benefits officers who have been permanently disabled in the line of duty or the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, so Fernandes contacted him and asked if he and Mullins could make the Blue Line Bracelets for the organization as a fundraiser for them.

“They are the most popular, probably because we are law enforcement officers,” said Fernandes. Blue Line Bracelets are made and purchased all year round and money continues to be donated to Officer Down NJ. The Paracord Bracelets have been made to support victims of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma; as well as to show team spirit for Kean University students. “We have a fundraiser in April for the Monmouth County Police Unity Tour, in which we will set up a table at their Softball Tournament, as well as one in May called ‘Draw for a Cure’ which will benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,” said Fernandes.

Future plans for these entrepreneurs include discussing the advantages of using Paracord Bracelets as a fundraiser for schools rather than selling cookies or candy, which are gone in no time. Doing fundraisers using the bracelets means buyers have something to show for their purchase price. The bracelets can be made utilizing school colors or sports team colors. They can also be sold at school supply stores yearround as a fundraiser.

Fernandes and Mullins both emphasized that Rope4Hope was started with one purpose — “Helping Others One Bracelet at a Time.”

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ope4Hope LLC was started in December 2011 by local Port Monmouth residents Kelly Mullins and Marco Fernandes, who met as recruits in the Police Training Academy.

They have known each other seven years and are now Corrections Officers for the State of New Jersey. Their business consists of making handmade Paracord Bracelets for all types of events.

ing others is what gave us the drive to keep going with the bracelets.” Mullins and Fernandes custom make by hand Paracord Bracelets for all occasions and different events which include, but are not limited to fundraisers, team sports, support for causes, gifts, and to show school spirit. Each bracelet has anywhere from 7-10 feet of rope. There are a variety of sizes and colors and you can

that customers allow up to five days for turnaround, but that usual timeframe is much less. The cost for bracelets with up to three colors is $10. “Our bracelets are handmade locally by us, custom designed and custom fitted. On other sites and in magazines these bracelets sell for $12 to $15 or more,” said Fernandes.

The Bracelet of the Month for April and May is the Police Unity Tour Inspired Bracelet – which comes in two styles. Mullins explains, “The Monmouth County Police Unity Tour Riders have their bike ride in May, so the bracelets will be available up to then.

Each purchase of one of these bracelets sends a donation to the Monmouth County Police Unity Tour Riders, who are police officers, and the bike ride benefits the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. We hope to continue this fundraiser for them every year they are a part of it.”

“We were using rope to make the bracelets but also for helping people, which is our main focus. Helping others is what gave us the drive to keep going with the bracelets.”

What is paracord? It is short for “parachute cord” originally used by military paratroopers during World War II. Paracord is still used by the military for multiple reasons. It has a strength rating of 550 lbs. and comes in a variety of colors.

Fernandes, a former Marine, recalls braiding the rope needed for training exercises while in the field. “We did this as a way to take several hundred feet of rope into the field, because it was more compact, fit into a small bag, and it was easier to deploy if needed when it was braided into a cobra knot,” he said.

Rope4Hope, LLC became the business name, Fernandes explained, because it represents exactly what they were doing. “We were using rope to make the bracelets but also for helping people, which is our main focus. Help-

mix and match up to 3 colors per bracelet with no minimum or maximum order requirements.

“We usually design a bracelet specifically for a particular organization and then on our website it is highlighted as the “Bracelet of the Month.” There is a separate ordering box for them so the donation goes directly to the organization without question as to the particular donation that is requested by the customer,” noted Mullins. Most bracelets take only minutes to make and it is requested

The idea to make Paracord Bracelets started when Fernandes made a Blue Line bracelet for himself one day. He was

For more information about the Paracord Bracelets, visit http://www.rope4hope.com.

You can also contact them at 732.637.3607, or email at Rope4hope@gmail.com.

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2nd Annual Matawan St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Hosted by Washington Engine Company

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he 2nd annual Matawan St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held on Friday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. By locals, it is dubbed New Jersey’s shortest St. Patty’s Day parade, which could be true since the entire route is one block!

After the parade, festivities continued at the Copper Extinguisher Club at Washington Engine Company.

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Jump Rope For Heart

The Art of Living comes to Lincroft

has Ravine Drive Students

Jumping for Joy

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or the 5th year in a row, Ravine Drive School has participated in Jump Rope for Heart ( JRFH), sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD). This effort is organized by the physical education teachers, Ms. Pat Church and Mr. Chris Nasser, along with the Ravine Drive PTO President, Mrs. Patty Todaro.

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STORY michelle tuchol the importance of heart health. Physical education/ health educators use lessons provided by the AHA to familiarize the students with how the heart works, risk factors and good heart nutrition. While the children help those who do not have healthy hearts, they are learning about how to take care of their own healthy hearts.

This year Ravine Drive School raised $5,706. Over the past 5 years, the school Participation in JRFH has raised nearly $24,000 is not simply about raising for the American Heart money for the American Association through Jump Heart Association, but also Rope for Heart. Program a combined effort in heart leaders note they are very health education.

Special proud of their students and area teachers assist in grateful to the student’s providing lessons to reinforce families for their support.

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he International Association for Human Values is reaching out to children and young adults in the Monmouth County this April to aid youth in today’s difficult times. During the week of April 9, the Art of Living Foundation inspired YES! (Youth Empowerment Seminar) program will be held at Oak Hill Academy from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Doshi understands how the stresses of everyday life can effect young and old. Societal pressures are conditions that affect everyone, making for an unfortunate commonality we all share.

“There are multiple causes of the anxiety, depression, bullying and other negative behaviors that we, as parents, always worry about,” Doshi says. The key is “to give them the tools to combat stress and avoid burnout, and to learn the quintessential skill of balancing all aspects of their lives.”

The weight of being a child or young adult is sometimes very hard to handle and sometimes parents are at a loss as well. The days where one parent can afford to stay home and be with their children have become almost obsolete.

The YES! program touches upon this issue and promotes stress management

and humanitarianism awareness and education.

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The Art of Living Foundation was initially created for adults, but the IAHV (www.IAHV.org) has expanded As young children grow up in a its reach to include classes and projects time where they might experience that appeal to any age. bullying or have to endure an economic Doshi believes everyone has the depression, the need for encouragement right to be happy in life. “We want all is at an all-time high. Adolescence is an the children to grow up feeling how YES! is an IAHV-sponsored program important stage in child’s life as they valuable and loved they are, and they that teaches children useful coping skills begin to learn more about themselves will reciprocate.” to reach their potential. Hazlet resident as well as their peers. And as grownPre-registration for YES! is not Sameer Doshi, an advocate of the IAHV up as some would like to be, they are initiative, explains how important it is to all still impressionable, which makes required. Contact Sameer Doshi at make our children feel they each play an information they receive from the media 732.233.6770 or sam.doshi@yahoo.com for more information. more detrimental to their lives. important role in today’s society.

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Time to Make a Change? financial aid process overwhelming and paying for college a daunting and stressful nightmare? If your child is heading to college in 2012, 2013, or 2014 then don’t miss this workshop! To register, stop by the library, call 732.583.9100 or email Jill at jstafford@lmxac.org.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Some of the programs require registration. To register, please call the library at 732.583.9100 or email the Children’s Department at maplkids@lmxac.org

Matawan Aberdeen Public Library April 2012 Programs ADULT PROGRAMS After Hours Music: Les Paul/Mary Ford Tribute – Friday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Tom and Sandy Doyle perform a Les Paul/ Mary Ford Tribute on guitars, percussion, flute and vocals. In addition to playing their great hits, Tom gives a captivating, yet entertaining talk about the father of electric guitar and pioneer of sound recording and over dubbing. He worked with Les Paul for over 40 years as his sound performance engineer/guitarist in NYC and was a close confidant. To register, stop by the library, call 732.583.9100, or email Jill at jstafford@ lmxac.org.

Earth Day Documentary Film and Discussion: Rescuing the River Sunday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Face to Face: Community Conversations From pristine to polluted, “Rescuing the River” traces industrial development along the Raritan River and current efforts to clean up one of New Jersey’s most important resources. Chris Rasmussen, Associate Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, will lead a discussion after the film. To register, stop by the library, contact Jill at 732.583.9100 or email jstafford@lmxac.org.

Reverse Mortgage Solution: Money When You Need It – Pro’s, Con’s and Updates – Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Darryn Silver Murdoch, a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Reverse Mortgage Network, will present this free and informative seminar.

Learn how a reverse mortgage could enhance your quality of life if you are 62 years or older and a home owner. To register, stop by the library, contact Jill at 732.583.9100 or email at jstafford@lmxac.org.

Free College Funding Workshop Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Did you know two thirds of college graduates leave school with financial debt? Are you asking: Where did the time go and where will the money come from? Do you find the

Afterschool Storytimes For Children in grades K-3; Registration is required.

Cheeseballs – 4/17 at 4:15 p.m.

April 17 is National Cheeseball Day! Find out more about this zany holiday and make a fun craft! Registration is required.

Chess Saturdays: 4/7 & 4/14 at 11:00 a.m.

For children in grade 2 & up; no registration required! Want to learn how to play chess?

Come by the library and learn! Already know the game? Have some fun with a new opponent!

Color & Shape Bingo - 4/15 at 2:00 p.m.

For ages 3 & up; Know your colors and shapes? Test your knowledge with a fun Bingo game! Registration is required.

Drop in Pajama Storytime 4/18 at 6:30 p.m.

For ages 2 & up. Put on your pajamas and come on down to the library for some stories!

No registration is required!

TWEEN PROGRAMS Some of the programs require registration.

To register, please call the library at 732.583.9100 or email the Children’s Department at maplkids@lmxac.org

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RECONNECT IN TWIST OF FATE STORY Veronica Murillo

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n a twist of fate, Michael Conti, owner of Shore Café in Hazlet, reconnected with the prodigy he first discovered five years ago at Raritan High School when Conti awarded him a $600 scholarship. Six years ago on March 23, John Conti Junior took his own life.

He was an artist, passionate about his work but never able to share his gift with the world.

In a tribute to his brother’s passing and growing appreciation for art, Michael Conti started a scholarship fund in his brother’s name for students advancing in fine arts. Five years after gifting the first scholarship to then high school student Jim McKenzie, Conti found him again

Left to right: Michael Conti and Jim McKenzie teen bullying, suicide prevention and art scholarships in the high schools. Conti is in the process of setting up some non profit organizations under his brother’s name. Banegas’ artwork will also be showcased at “I saw his work, called him the new gallery. up and asked him to come in so “It’s something that hapwe could talk. I told him I loved his work and it just happened pened after my brother passed to be that he was one of the first away. Now we’re here six years students I gave the scholarship later and it means a lot to me. to. I’m going to be working He had a real passion for it,” with him to get his pieces in Conti explains. McKenzie, the gallery,” Conti says. One of now 22 years old, works in the Conti’s partners, David Bane- city as a concept artist, animagas is a well known painter who tor and visual effects generalist has toured with celebrities pro- for Nathan Love, a prestigious moting his art. Together they visual effects company in New are working to help communi- York City. He works on media ties develop through charitable applications like Oreo commerwork such as programs against cials and recently designed an through an artists’ network as he was searching for artists to join his team of talent for an art gallery that will open this year at 42 Broadway in Red Bank, NJ.

entire Hawaiian Punch commercial, which is the company’s first commercial in 20 years.

Although influenced by many artists and often compared to Tim Burton, McKenzie has a whimsical style that is uniquely his own. He was trained at one of the best companies in the business right after college. Framestore in New York City, a sister firm to Framestore in London is responsible for almost all animations done worldwide in productions such as Harry Potter and the Geico Gecko. He worked for this company for one year until he chose to expand his talents with the firm down the street.

His projects now include working with Morgan Spurlock from Super Size Me on two documentaries. He created a short film from scratch that won an award at two festivals and which might quite possibly become a television series on Nickelodeon. He plans to make it a children’s book as well and is shopping a prototype around the creative circles. Always the artist, McKenzie was very interested in creating a few fine art pieces after talking to Conti about the new gallery. Conti saw his talent and versatility and challenged McKenzie to create a few pieces. Conti says most true artists do not see the potential in their art because it is a gift that comes so naturally to them that they feel everyone possesses it, but it takes some one with a business sense and savvy to guide them in the right direction so they are not exploited. This is where Conti sees his talents stepping in and taking over. As a successful entrepreneur of a restaurant and several other projects, Conti is aware of the predators and obstacles along the way to success.

“It is such a shame if you don’t do something with that.

My brother never went in that avenue. I see Jim doing this and he’s active in it and I admire that,” Conti admits. However, for some one as young and talented as McKenzie, the art world can be both glamorous and shady. Mike says many people could take images of his art and post it online without his permission or will take his ideas, create a similar one, and make millions of dollars off of it. It is important that Jim be protected under copyright laws. That’s where no-nonsense businessman Conti comes in, to assure that his client will never be exploited.

On the other hand, people will pay top dollar for artists like Jim because he is young

April 2012 and will most likely go on to create greater pieces that will be worth a lot of money. Art lovers know that if they purchase a painting from a young artist such as McKenzie, their investment could very likely pay off in the long run. Conti sees this potential for McKenzie and is excited to use his business sense to help him and artists like him. Already in a position to represent other artists such as Benegas, Conti wants to continue in this line of work both for his brother’s legacy and for charity. He plans to start a small agency to represent artists. Having opened his restaurant 10 years ago with his brother when it was just a bar with no potential, Conti transformed it into a beautiful establishment that looks like a Tuscany villa straight out of an Italian painting.

“That’s what it is all about, starting new things, building them up and making them successful. I’m in a new chapter in my life and that’s why we’re here,” he says.

“I was never really into art until what happened to my brother. I think in life whatever goes around comes around.

It’s not all about getting and making. You’ve got to give it to get it back in order to be successful in life,” Conti says.

Confident that McKenzie is the next big thing coming out of Hazlet, New Jersey, Conti has put a lot of love and energy into McKenzie’s talents. McKenzie, for his part, is a sure thing in the art world with the many accomplishments and successes he’s achieved at such a young age. Together, the two believe they are destined to explode onto the fine art world, starting with the gallery at 42 Broadway in Red Bank, NJ, slated to open in April.

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he Rebel Class of 2014 completed another successful season by winning their first JV Championship in March. They

finished their regular season with a 17-2 record against excellent Northern Monmouth Parochial League opponents like St Catherine NM,

Standing, left to right: Head Coach Paul Remick, McKayla Quinn-Steineke, Kaleigh Remick, Sarah Furch, Grace Huegel, Sierra Stevenson,Asst. Coach Tom Steineke.

Kneeling, left to right: Lauren Holtz, Gabby Manzella, Logan Lospinoso, Lindsey Baron, Justine Guardino (not pictured – Caitlin Sadowski)

Immaculate Conception, St Clement, St. Rose of Lima and Mother Teresa Regional School. Team Parent Lynda Baron said, “The players have improved so much since last year. There were several really exciting games throughout the season. It is a joy to watch them play.”

The season began in October and ended in March. In December, the team volunteered at the RAINE Foundation’s annual giftgiving/ wrapping event. In January they attended St John Vianney vs. Holmdel High School JV and Varsity girls basketball games. In February, the team traveled to New Brunswick to watch the #8 ranked Rutgers Women’s Basketball Team host #2 ranked Notre Dame. Together with various social activities throughout the season, the players had a lot of fun!

Congratulations to the SBS Team for a wonderful season both on and off the court!

Saint John Vianney Senior Wins Caring Award Award. The criteria is based on the students community service work and volunteering.

Hayley has been volunteering for the St. Johns United Methodist Church Youth Group in Hazlet. Hayley has participated in events such as the Red Bank Crop Walk, a 5-Mile Walk/Run to raise funds to fight hunger in Monmouth County New Jersey and around the world, and 30 Hours of Famine, in which hundreds of thousands of students do the Famine. They go without food for 30 hours, learn what it takes to overcome hunger and raise funds to help feed hungry children and families around the world. Hayley also participates every summer in a week long mission with her Youth Group. The group travels to impoverished areas and spends the week helping to restore the community. They paint houses, rebuild porches and decks and help with landscaping.

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aint John Vianney High School senior Hayley Markovich won the Caring Award sponsored by the Monmouth County Guidance Director Association. One senior from every Monmouth County high school is nominated by their guidance counselor as a candidate for the Caring

Hayley has enjoyed her experiences with her Youth Group. She said, “I like knowing that I can do something for the community while still learning. I am learning about myself and learning how to paint and restore houses. It’s very rewarding seeing the houses afterwards and knowing that I helped someone less fortunate.”

Congratulations to Community Publications Marketing Advisor MARY HOFFMAN! Mary is a reciepient of the 2012 Five Star Real Estate Agent Award (March 2012 NJ Monthly issue). Less than 7% of real state agents in the New Jersey area were named a 2012 Five Star Real Estate agent and Mary was one of them.

Mary congratulations from all of us at Community Publications. Great Job!

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Transportation, early drop off and extended day options, and healthy hot lunches are also available.

Ranney campers explore a wide range of interests in a stimulating environment providing just the right amount of challenge and fun. With more than 60 acres of exceptional facilities – air-conditioned gyms, fields, a swimming pavilion and spaces to explore – Ranney campers enjoy the outdoors, along with elective programs in the visual and performing arts, sports clinics, music, dance, digital photography, science and rocketry and much more.

With major trips each week, Trip Camps are the perfect fit for adventurous campers who enjoy a wide range of specialized trips, including beaches, bowling, miniature golf, museums, baseball games, and amusement parks to name a few. Ranney Trip Campers enjoy balancing on-site camp experiences with off-site adventure. Sport Camps cover a wide range of interests for: golf camp (ages 6-10 and 11-14); basketball, fencing, soccer and tennis (ages 8-13); swimming (ages 8-18); and boys’ lacrosse (ages 9-13). Participants can focus on skill building for a chosen sport, or try a new one at Ranney’s Sport Camps this summer.

Meanwhile, students involved in academic development Summer Programs at Ranney

School could pursue a High School Prep Course and focus on reading, writing, organizational and study skills, or even choose history, math, language study or PSAT/SAT Prep courses. Many students discover new interests and nurture talents, especially in STEM areas of study– science, technology, engineering and math. National science initiatives advocate for the creation of K-12 STEM programming, especially during the summer when enrichment is essential for honing skills and developing intellectual aptitude and academic confidence.

This summer, Ranney offers further enhanced Gifted and Talented courses designed to meet the needs of students who exhibit the advanced cognitive skills and intrinsic motivation to delve deeply into a topic of interest. This enrichment curriculum challenges students to extend their learning by developing higher order thinking skills, and provides applications for inquiry, projectcentered learning, and shared discussion.

Students are also encouraged to spread their creative wings at Ranney and discover painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and glass, graphic arts and digital media or drama, music performance or theater arts. The exceptional visual and performing arts opportunities at Ranney continue into the summer with Fine Art Workshops and Instrumental Insights: Orchestra, Concert and Jazz Band within the Music Conservatory, and drama and integrated theater arts in the full-day Performing Arts Academy.

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LT. DENNIS W. ZILINSKI, II MEMORIAL FUND LAUNCHES THE SERGEANT

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The new program is named for Sergeant Denny, a two-year old German Shepherd stationed in Afghanistan. Sgt. Denny’s handler is a Monmouth County native. Sgt. Denny has been a military working dog for one year and detects chemicals used in the manufacture of bombs. In addition to explosives, military dogs are trained to sniff out narcotics and track humans.

“Having a canine partner gives my son an edge in protecting other soldiers in combat and in disrupting the missions of enemy forces,” says Carolyn O’Connell, the mother of Sgt. Denny’s handler and also a Monmouth County resident.

“Often the role of the military dog goes unrecognized. These animals are brave soldiers working along with their handlers. While their basic needs are met, a care package sends a message that both dog and handler are honored and remembered for their bravery by those of us back home.”

Nearly 600 military dogs are serving around the world and many are serving in Afghanistan.

Much is made of the bond among soldiers, but the union between soldier and dog in a combat

zone is just as tight. Handlers and canines patrol together, day after day, linked by a leash and an innate understanding of each other. Sometimes they sleep side-by-side on military cots and they face the same dangers together. Military dogs in Afghanistan die as a result of attacks, heat exhaustion and other causes.

Those interested can help with the new Sgt. Denny Project by donating any of the following items. Donations will be shipped to Sgt. Denny’s unit in Afghanistan and to other dog handlers for other units serving in Afghanistan: • • • • • • •

Tennis balls (new or gently used), which are used as a training reward for bomb sniffing dogs One-ingredient treats (such as freeze dried liver) Kong® toys Nylabone® chews and toys Unscented shampoo with oatmeal added to prevent dry skin Collapsible water bowls Leather leashes

Please go to the fund website for drop off sites for these items. To make a monetary donation to cover shipping costs, mail a check to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, Att: The Sgt. Denny Project, P.O. Box 35, Holmdel NJ 07733. For more information, call 732.500.7735.

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Castle of Dreams PET ADOPTION ROUND UP LUCY

Lucy the Cat is about 9 years old. She is an orange domestic shorthair and is spayed. She’s great with other cats and kids, but because she’s an older cat, Lucy doesn’t always want to be bothered. She hasn’t been around dogs so we’re not sure how she would do with them.

Lucy is a sweet kitty who became suddenly homeless because her family was forced to move.

Dodger is a SPECIAL NEEDS pup. He is a charming little guy who will steal your heart at hello. He loves to cuddle and give kisses. Dodger loves his play time and running in the yard.

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Tessa, a Fox Terrier, is a sweet, friendly, outgoing dog. She loves everyone she meets.

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She is crate-trained, completely housebroken and walks well on a leash. She is good with other dogs, cats and seems to like children. Tessa is an active dog

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She likes other dogs, but not cats. She would make a great family companion. She was rescued from South Carolina and is always ready to play.

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She’s between 8 to 10 years old.

If you are inclined to want an older dog that is calm, cool and collected and want to give her the best of the rest of her life than please fill out an application for her on line at Castle of Dreams. She will love you forever! Mitsy is up to date on shots and she is now spayed.

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All funds raised go directly to the care of the dogs. Last year alone, Castle of Dreams rescued 300 animals, the numbers increase every year as new foster families join the group. For more information, you can check them out at www.castle-of-dreams.com.

Anyone interested in adopting from Castle of Dreams should go to the website to fill out an application.

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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Mon mout h & Middlesex Counties will be the sole beneficiary of the Red Bank Rotary Club’s 12th Annual Food & Wine Tasting to be held on Monday, April 30 at Branches, 123 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The proceeds from the event will be used to support BBBSMMC’s mentoring programs and outreach services to the children of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1:1 mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

BBBSMMC is a donor-supported, volunteer agency that is currently serving over 450 children and the agency is funded through indi-

vidual gifts, grants and special events. For more information, visit www.bbbsmmc.org.

For the past 11 years the Red Bank Rotary, through the Red Bank Rotary Foundation has sponsored the Two Rivers Food & Wine Tasting event. Thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals, net proceeds of over $250,000 from this event have been donated to local charities. Past recipients of the event’s proceeds have been: the Community YMCA, the VNA of Central Jersey, the Parker Family Health Center, Love INC, Jewish Children & Family Services, Collier Services, Holiday Express, HABcore Inc., Lunch Break and the Affordable Housing Alliance.

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he Hazlet Youth Athletic League was formed in 1957 by a group of concerned parents that wanted to provide a recreational baseball league for kids from ages 5 to 15. Today the ages have changed slightly, including children as young as 4 up to those as old as 18. With the help of volunteers, this group of pioneers built all the fields that are available today. One of the current board members, William “Bill” Mueller was one of the originators and is still very active serving as the league’s Vice President.

Both the baseball and softball seasons started on March 26th, with the official kickoff game. Throughout the month of March, the league was in the process of finishing the recreational basketball season and wrestling programs. Both football and cheer are in the early processes.

Second term President Seb Burtone has been involved with the league for 12 years.

He oversees the league while working with the sports commissioners, the treasurer and various board members to help promote the league and provide the best experience for the children of Hazlet Township. “We are a rare breed where sports leagues are concerned in New Jersey. Most leagues in New Jersey are just one specific sport where we are seven sports” says Seb. These sports are baseball, softball, cheer, football, wrestling and basketball (both recreational and travel).

The HYAL utilizes several resources to get the word out about the games and to drive participation. They use a consolidated email list to all current members as well as sending information home through the Hazlet school system to all students. In addition, more information can be found on their website, www.leaguelineup.com/hyal. The league also provides up to eight yearly scholarships for graduating Raritan seniors that are involved in the league and who meet several criteria.

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