Bayshore Community Messenger - February 2012

February 2012 Serving the Bayshore Area

Volume V, Issue II

Community Messenger Aberdeen • Matawan • Hazlet • Keyport

Attn Postmaster: Please deliver in homes 02.02.12-02.09.12

2

Community Messenger

February 2012

little einsteins impress at annual science fair

Home Away From Home Academy Remains Parents #1 Choice for Academic and Creative Excellence

O

n Saturday, January 7, 2012 Home Away From Home Academy elementary students presented their projects for the school’s annual Science Fair at the Matawan Regional High School beginning at 9:30am. Kindergarten through Second Grade children were responsible for picking a topic, preparing an entire project and presenting it to a team of judges and their science teacher; the projects counted for a portion of their grade and children were awarded prizes for outstanding work.

The morning was filled with buzzing sounds, steam, tasting & touching and more elements. Topics included the five senses, sinking & floating, the solar system, volcanoes, dinosaurs and so much

SENSE OF TASTE

DOES I

T SINK

Y SOLAR ENERG As leaders in early childhood education, Home Away From Home Academy is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools as a private school paving the way in excellence for over 20 years. The school is fully supported by its published philosophy, “The Visone Method: A New Philosophy in Early Childhood Education” written by owners Phyllis and Carmine Visone. The book is available for purchase through Barnes & Noble and Amazon; for more information on the school or book, please call 732-290-0033 to schedule your private tour.

more. These young minds were expected to be well versed in their subjecta matter, which they certainly were! NEWTON’S LAW OF PHYSICS Parents at Home Away From Home Academy are finding that their young children, by weaving fun and play into their academic curriculum, are retaining what they learn and have a significant jump on their peers. Having science as one of five departmentalized subjects (in addition to music, art, gym/health and foreign language) incorporated into the school’s curriculum, only lends itself to ensuring these children a well rounded future.

OR FLO AT?

PLANTS AND FLOWERS THE SOLAR SYSTEM

February 2012

Community Messenger

3

4

Community Messenger

February 2012

Ranney Head of School Receives CASE Quarter Century Award

By Kaitlin Severini

Dr. Sykoff’s CASE award with Lower School Head Patricia Marshall

O

n January 23, Dr. Lawrence Sykoff, Head of School at Ranney in Tinton Falls, received one of education’s most prestigious honors: the Quarter Century Award, given annually by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

The award recognizes those who, in 25 years’ time, have made outstanding contributions to field of education.

“I feel very honored,” Dr. Sykoff said. “[Ranney] has been affiliated with CASE for many years. It’s such a great organization, and to be recognized by [it] is humbling.”

The award was presented to Dr. Sykoff, who was surrounded by family and a few close colleagues, at CASE’s awards luncheon and annual meeting at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Dr. Sykoff was one of two 2012 winners, chosen among faculty at colleges,

universities and pre-higher education institutions throughout the United States, Canada and the Virgin Islands.

“Since receiving the award, it’s been announced nationally, and I’ve been getting letters from college presidents and heads of schools, people I don’t even know, wishing me congratulations,” Dr. Sykoff said. “It has opened up my network, more possibilities for partnerships and friendships. All in all, it’s been a great experience.”

Now in his nineteenth year at Ranney, Dr. Sykoff began his career as a math teacher and has held several positions in the educational field, including curriculum coordinator, coach, school administrator, headmaster and now, of course, head of school. He holds masters and doctoral degrees in education, both from University of San Diego.

“I really came up in the ranks,” Dr. Sykoff said. “I’m originally from New York City; my roots are on the East Coast. While I was in California, Ranney came knocking on my door, and I came back east.”

As Head of School at Ranney (where students range in age from beginners [three-yearolds] to twelfth graders), Sykoff has a number of responsibilities—from strategic planning to communications to alumni development—but his favorite part of his job is interacting with Ranney students and teachers.

“The best part of my day is just being on campus and talking to students and faculty,” Dr. Sykoff said. “From talking to beginners

about how they love school to speaking to seniors about transitioning to college, I love it all.

It gives me such a great opportunity to be up close and personal with the future, to be part of their lives. When I do that, it’s always a reminder of why my work is so great. It brings me right back to why I do what I do.”

When asked what achievements or contributions he is most proud of, Dr. Sykoff answered that it is the environment he and others have helped to create and cultivate at Ranney School.

“Ranney is a school where children are inspired, where they feel confident,” Dr. Sykoff said. “We show students that their education includes a sense of contribution, a sense of giving back. Those qualities not only prepare children to get into great colleges, but they prepare them to succeed in life.”

“All this comes from assembling an outstanding faculty,” he continued. “The quality of the teachers is so special. [They] are not only highly qualified, but they’re high-quality people who really love being around children.”

In fact, at a recent alumni event, according to Dr. Sykoff, former Ranney students praised their teachers, citing that they “inspired them and gave them a sense of purpose, gave them a pathway to pursue.”

As for the next quarter century at Ranney, Dr. Sykoff sees his role as helping the school to become a “twenty-first–school,” one that promotes the five Cs of education: character, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and

communication, as well as a frequent sixth C, cross-cultural awareness.

“We’re really pushing those 5 Cs through everything that we do,” Sykoff said. “They’re helping us determine what’s important.”

Dr. Sykoff also sees the emergence of the Ranney scholar-athlete as a key part of the school’s future. As a five-time New York City– marathon runner, he has seen the value in incorporating athletics into the academic world and knows that Ranney’s recent acceptance into the Shore Conference is just the beginning of the success of the school’s scholar-athlete initiative, implemented in partnership with Columbia University.

Dr. Sykoff ran one New York City marathon tied—literally—to a blind runner from Trinidad. He sees this experience as a life lesson to be applied not only to athletics, but academics as well.

“We pushed each other to the finish line,” he said. “You understand your potential when you’re pushed. “During the last three miles, I asked [the runner], ‘Do you have anything left?’ and he said, ‘You always have something left. This is where the race starts, not ends.’

When you’re faced with something really difficult in life, that’s when you push yourself. The marathon is a great metaphor for knowing how to push yourself to that next level.”

For more information about Dr. Lawrence Sykoff and Ranney School, please visit www. ranneyschool.org. For more information on CASE, please visit www.case.org.

February 2012

Welcome!

ommunity PUBLICATIONS Community Messenger

is a product of Community Publications 1338 Route 36 Airport Plaza Hazlet, NJ 07730 Tel: 732.739.8689 • Fax: 732.739.8890 newspaper@mycommunitypublications.com www.MyCommunityPublications.com

Editor In Chief Carolyn Burtnick

Editor In Chief Carolyn Burtnick General Manager Maria Connors Art Director Lori Donnelly CONSULTING EDITORS Mary Ellen Landolfi Stacy Lane Reagan of The Write Room

A

round this time of year, it is nearly impossible to avoid the red and pink hearts and cut outs of cupid that decorate store fronts all in the name of St. Valentine. Valentine’s Day has always been associated with lovers, but in present times the scope of the “day” has grown beyond that and to encompass just about anyone and everyone we love. These days, people buy cards, gifts and flowers for their friends, spouse, parents, children, teachers, bosses, colleagues, dog – and the list goes on! Any holiday that makes people express their love and affection for the people they care about is a holiday for me!

In our February issue of Community Messenger, we have Valentine’s Day recipes, a list of the top ten local sweet shops in Monmouth County to get the little loves of your life some treats, and some ideas as to where to go celebrate the loves of your life. Besides all that, we have continued coverage of what’s going on in your community.

We encourage you to keep sending in your Community Pet Shots, your opinions and suggestions. This month, our Where’s Moose contest winner will receive a 90 minute massage from A Kneaded Vacation! Community Messenger would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Carolyn Burtnick

WRITERS Susan Murphy Kaitlyn Severini Michelle Tuchol VERONICA HOFFMAN SARAH AIRES Veronica murillo

Contribute to our Newspaper!

Please send in:

Shirley St. Clair Mary Hoffman Florence Smith

• pet photos • recipes• event listings • accomplishments: sports and academic • announcements: birthdays - engagement - wedding - anniversary

call: 732.739.8689 Ask Vin for Details

See Our eEditions at www.mycommunitypublications.com

Owned & Operated by Direct Development, LLC Publishers: Cliff Moore, Vin Gopal & Victor V. Scudiery

Have You Sold!

• Business Advertising • Newspaper • Yellow Pages • Money Mailer • Val-Pak • Door to Door

US ON facebook.com/CommunityPublications

Marketing & SALES

Experienced Outside Sales Reps

Note From The Editor

cburtnick@mycommunitypublications.com

Community Publications Team

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Community Messenger

You can do this by emailing newspaper@mycommunitypublications.com For our 2012 media kit, please email: newspaper@mycommunitypublications.com

Writing & Editorial Services !

• Brochures • Manuals • Websites

Mary Ellen Landolfi 732-233-7546

• Manuscripts • Articles • Newsletters

• Scripts • Flyers • Blogs

Stacy Lane Reagan 732-859-3585

www.thewriteroom.com

5

6

Community Messenger

February 2012

Top Ten Places to Sweeten Up Your Little Loves on Valentines Day Sure you get your significant other sweets on Valentine’s Day, but how about something special for the little loves of your life? We’ve put together a list of our top ten local sweet shops, and each have something unique in store for your pint-sized Valentine.

Chocolate Carousel, Wall

Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop, Point Pleasant

Yum! This chocolate shop has it all—cakes, pastries, chocolate, and even ice cream. Stop in pick up some candied apple, order some chocolate covered strawberries, and grab an ice cream. Or surprise your cutie pie with a Valentine’s Day gift basket.

Your kids will love a trip to beach no matter how cold it is if you stop at Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop. This candy store has a variety of tempting treats, including salt water taffy, homemade fudge, and more. Jenkinson’s Sweet Shop is open year round. And if you don’t feel like making the trip, you can shop online.

2510 Belmar Blvd (732) 280-0606 www.chocolatecarousel.com

Criterion Chocolates, Eatontown This shop has been making chocolate for over 80 years here at the Jersey Shore. You’re sure to find something perfectly sweet for the kiddies, including chocolate shaped heart lollipops, red and white nonpareil pops, and chocolate covered strawberries. Or just stop in and browse the candy showcase and choose from an assortment of chocolate treats.

125 Lewis Street (732) 542-7847 www.criterionchocolates.com

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Eatontown This sweet shop at the Monmouth mall has gourmet chocolates including chocolate covered cherries, pretzels, fudge, truffles and caramel dipped apples.

Monmouth Mall (732) 542-6400 www.gertrudehawkchocolates.com

300 Ocean Avenue (732) 892-7576 www. jenkingsons.com

Lollies Candy Co, Fair Haven Lollies has a mix of retro specialties and classic goodies for Valentines Day, including a love mix of flavored rock candy, as well as a line of specialty truffles. For something fun, ask about their love bugs. And, you can always bag your kids’ favorite Valentine goodies from their bulk bins. The sweetest part? They deliver!

799a River Road (732) 747-8427 www.lolliescandyco.com

Red Bank Chocolate, Red Bank

Right in the heart of Red Bank, you can pick up homemade chocolates of all kinds. Owner, Amy Dunfee says kids love her chocolate covered oreos and chocolate covered pretzels with M&Ms or caramel. Moms, check out her goodie bag, which includes a nonpareil pop, a chocolate Valentine covered oreo, cherry jellybeans and chocolate hearts. Or bring the

kids in to choose their own treat. They can pick a heart shaped box and fill it with their choice of confections.

17 White Street (732) 219-0822 http://redbankchocolateshoppe.com

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Long Branch Take the kids for a stroll on the beach and then surprise them by popping into Rocky Mountain Chocolate. Kids’ Choice? Their specialty peanut butter bucket filled with large chocolate covered peanut butter hearts—or try their signature candied apples covered with coconut or M&Ms. 56 Centenial Drive (732) 222-7623 http://rmcf.com/NJ/LongBranch50620/

Ricky’s Candy Cones & Chaos, Red Bank What kid doesn’t love a trip to Ricky’s? Ricky’s is known for its wall of bulk candy bins where your little valentine can grab a bag and choose his or her sweets of choice.

Kids can triple their fun by getting candy, cupcakes and ice cream at this well known sweet shop. Play a few arcade games while you’re there or grab a cupcake from Mr. Cupcakes. If candy and cupcakes aren’t your thing, check out the top your own sundae bar.

86 Broad Street Red Bank (732) 842-4637 http://rickysofredbank.com

Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe Homemade Chocolate & Gift Baskets

• Homemade Hand-dipped Chocolate • Homemade Fudge • Truffles • Sugar-free Chocolates • Gift Baskets • Fresh-dipped Strawberries • Corporate Gifts

$5 OFF Any order of $25 or more.

With coupon.

Expires 2//29/12

1100 Hwy. 35, Middletown•Village Mall Shopping Center 732-796-0115 • www.suzisweetshoppe.com

Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe, Middletown Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe has handmade confections for candy lovers of all ages. Suzi’s specials for little Valentines include various pops, such as cupid and heart shaped lollies.

Kids love the strawberry heart peeps dipped in chocolate, as well as pretzels, marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats strawberries—all smothered in chocolate.

1100 Highway 35 (732) 796-0115 http://www.suzisweetshoppe.com/

Sugarush, Red Bank If your kiddos love everything sweet than bring them her for a sugar rush! They’ll love decorating their own cupcakes with all kinds of toppings at the cupcake bar. And when they’re done, they can check out the candy selection and take some to go!

37 East Front Street (732) 414-9044 http://www.experiencesugarush.com/1

Hulafrog is the go-to website for parents in the greater Red Bank area. Visit www.hulafrog.com to find thousands of local events and places to go for kids and families. Be sure to sign up for the free “Our Pick” newsletter for a heads up on can’t-miss activities and deals near you.

February 2012

Community Messenger

Mon-Wed: 11am-11pm Thur, Fri & Sat: 11am-2am Sun: 2pm-10pm

Entrees Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad • $8.95 Chicken Francese w/ Pasta • $8.95 Chicken Parmesan w/ Pasta • $8.95 Tilapia w/ Sauteed Veggies • $9.95 Pork Chop Gorgonzola w/ Veggies • $10.95 Steak w/ Mushrooms & Potatoes • $12.95

15% OFF

Your Total Check, Eat-In or Take Out Valid with coupon only. Cannot be combined with any other. Exp. 02/29/12

THURSDAY

Book Your Party Now

Save 10%

Also Available Salads, Variety of Pasta Dishes Soup and Dessert of the Day KIDS Menu • $5.00

Expires 02/29/2012

Drink Specials ALL Night!

Ladies get Happy Hour prices at the bar. $2 Miller Lite for everyone.

Engagement Parties Rehearsal Dinners Anniversaries Family Parties Birthdays Sweet 16’s Quincianeras Repasts Corporate Parties Holiday Parties

$5 Devotion Vodka Drinks $3 Corona Bottles $5 Sangria

8-11pm (bar & lounge only)

www.LaRivieraLoungeNJ.com

7

8

Community Messenger

February 2012

Happenings W

hen the members of the Keyport Borough Council make a move, it is only to serve the residents, business owners and commercial property stakeholders better. That is what was done this winter with the establishment of a NEW Business Improvement District Managing Corporation.

This monumental step in how the Borough’s business district is managed is shaping up to be a labor of love by all who are involved in its establishment. All of the first Board members are volunteering their time to ensure that this is a smooth and flawless transition.

The first two meetings of what was first an Ad-hoc committee and then a meeting of the formal board, included the election of officers, Cliff Moore of Keyport IHOP was elected

President, , Terry A. Musson, Photo-Offset Printing Vice President; Chris Calabrese of Calabrese’s Barber Shop is recording secretary and Lorene K. Wright, Keyport Business Administrator as Treasurer. Other members of this enthusiastic board, include, Mayor Robert McLeod, Councilwoman Ambrose, Councilwoman Christian Bolte, Susie Sefcik, Keyport Resident, Charlie Merla of Trinity Restaurant,, Thomas Gallo, Citizen. The first orders of business include, planning events for the coming year, declaring a mission statement and hiring a part-time Executive Director whose concentration will be on the Economic Development of this unique Bayfront town.

Meeting notices will be published for all meetings, the public and stakeholders are invited to attend.

Keyport GardenWalk June 9 & 10, 2012 Keyport GardenWalk is now accepting entries for our first annual poster contest for Keyport GardenWalk. All original art is welcome. Submissions must be original art formatted from 8x10 to 11x17. Artwork must be signed in lower right corner with contact info on back. Submissions accepted from now to March 1 at Calabrese’s Barber Shop, 33 West Front Street in Keyport. Submissions will be judged by March 15 and winner notified. One entry per artist, please Questions?

Contact - info@keyportgardenwalk.org Clare Skeen @ 732.687.9519 All submitted artwork becomes property of the Keyport Garden Walk

Mark your Calendar!

• Keyport First Aid Tricky Tray – March 10, 2012 • Keyport Garden Walk – June 9, 2012 • Check the Borough’s Website for additional events and news: www.keyportonline.com

150 (732) 328-8577 Credit Cards Accepted

Therapeutic Massage

Because who doesn’t LOVE massage?

www.AKneadedVacation.com

Couples Massage 29 May not be combined One per person.

Keyport’s 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 24, 2012 The Fire Department is preparing for this years’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for March 24, 2012. Kick-off will be 1:00 p.m. This will be their 7th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade. Anyone interested in being sponsor or participating should contact Hank Young at hank75kfd@aol.com.

Hurry as this is expected to be the best parade ever!

Did You Know?

Keyport is one of only a handful of towns that has received the distinguished designation as a “LIVE WHERE YOU WORK” municipality. This program allows for first time home buyers who live in Keyport to receive special funding for homeownership. Information is available through a link on the Borough’s Web Page, www.keyportonline.com

IEI

February 2012

LG 42LK450 42" 1080p LCD HDTV

• Picture Wizard II (Easy Picture Calibration) • Intelligent Sensor • Smart Energy Saving • ISFccc® Ready

• Full HD 1080p Resolution • Picture Wizard II (Easy Picture Calibration) • Intelligent Sensor • ISFccc® Ready

LG 55LV5500 55" 1080p LED HDTV

LG 60PZ750 60" 3D 1080p Plasma HDTV

• TruMotion 120Hz • LED Backlighting • Wi-Fi® Ready • SMART TV including Magic Motion Remote

WE CARRY ALL MAJOR BRANDS

Visit us on the Web: www.interstateelectronics.com E-mail: iei@interstateelectronics.com

9

INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS Est. 1968 INC.

BEST PRICES & SERVICE

LG 32LK330 32” LCD HDTV

Community Messenger

• 600Hz Max Sub Field Driving • THX® 3D Certified Display • 3D Ready TV (w/2D to 3D Conversion) • SMART TV including Magic Motion Remote

COME IN FOR A 3D DEMO

LG 47LW5600 47" 3D 1080p LED HDTV

• TruMotion 120Hz • LED Plus w/Local Dimming • Wi-Fi® Ready (adaptor included) • 4 Free 3D Glasses Included

LG 65LW6500 65" 3D 1080p LED HDTV

• Cinema 3D (w/2D to 3D Conversion) • Wi-Fi® Ready • SMART TV including Magic Motion Remote • 4 Free 3D Glasses Included

INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS INC. Store Hours

AIRPORT PLAZA

Mon-Tues1394 State Rte. 36 • HAZLET Thurs-Fri: 10-9 Phone: 732-264-3900 Wed & Sat: 10-6 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 13

10

Community Messenger

February 2012

HAZLET HAPPENINGS A Message from Mayor Tinker

W

inter is upon us with spring not too far off. However 2012 looks to be a very busy time in Hazlet. If you have stopped by Veteran’s Park lately you will notice the re-vitalization of the park has begun. This includes a new foot bridge to access the picnic area and the installation of sod on the hill adjacent to the Pond. However this is just the beginning. We look forward to the addition of trails in NATCO Park with interpretive signage, funded by a Monmouth county Open Space Grant. Last year we signed a contract to purchase 4.7 acres of wetlands along Waakaak Creek. With the purchase comes a donation of 5.8 additional acres. This acquisition will add over 10 acres to Hazlet’s open space at no cost to the taxpayers. Working with Senator Kryllios, the Port of Authority, and the Bay Keeper we were able to obtain funding to cover the entire purchase cost. If all goes well we should close on the property this year.

This is just the beginning. We have some road projects scheduled for this upcoming year as well, which may cause some inconvenience, so I would ask you to be patient. “Pardon our appearance” may the theme for a short time but I am sure the wait will be worth your while. All this is being done to improve the quality of life in Hazlet and keep it the great place it is to live and raise a family. I look forward to seeing you around town!

Dave Tinker Mayor

Hazlet Recreation Programs Call 732-739-0653 for more information Programs held at the James J Cullen Center unless otherwise noted

ALL PROGRAMS: A late fee of $15.00 is applicable. Payment must be made by the last business day prior to the start of any program to avoid this fee. For your convenience we have a drop box located directly across the road from the Cullen Center. It is checked every morning. If the payment is in the box before 8:00 AM prior to the start of the program you will not be assessed a late fee.

REFUND POLICY: All Programs: (except preschool and summer camp) A 50% refund will be given prior to the start of a class or program. NO REFUNDS will be given after class begins. (Medical exception: documentation from physician is required) BUS TRIPS: No Refunds, as a courtesy, we will try to resell tickets for you only if a wait list is available. Camp: No Refunds except for summer school.

Preschool– see booklet EARLY SIGN UPS HELP TO AVOID THE CANCELLATION OF PROGRAMS

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS 2012 Township Committee Takes Office

A

s a “Township” form of government, the operation of the Hazlet municipal government is overseen by an elected five-person Township Committee who reorganize every year and elect their own leadership. On Election Day, the voters selected Joseph Belasco to the Committee and he was sworn into office at Noon on New Year’s Day. During their business meeting, the Committee elected David Tinker as Mayor and Michael Sachs as Deputy Mayor. They join Committeeman James Brady and former mayor Scott Aagre on the dais for the balance of 2012.

The committee has dedicated themselves to maintaining and improving the quality of life in and around the township as well as the implementation of a wide variety of grants for work around town and in making other improvements throughout the community.

The township committee typically meets on the first and third Tuesdays of most every month and meets in workshop session on the fourth Tuesday, if needed. A full and up to date schedule of meetings is posted in town hall and is available on the township website at www.HazletTwp.org.

Recycling news you can use Hazlet Township residents once again did a fine job helping keep material out of the county landfill for the year 2011. Hazlet residents recycled 852 tons of co-mingled recyclables, which are plastic bottles, glass bottles, and cans. 142 tons of cardboard, and 588 tons of mixed paper which is a combination of newspaper, books, and office paper. The residents dropped-off 105 tons of light metal. In cooperation with Monmouth County Hazlet was able to recycle 69 tons of electronics and televisions.

Please help township employees by placing the containers correctly at curbside and making sure there is only recyclable material in the recycling bin; no window glass, oils, containers containing any flammable materials. You can go to www.hazlettwp.org for further information on what is recyclable.

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Thursday, February 23rd, 9:30-11:30 at the Cullen Center. We will be accepting registrations for the Fall 2012-2013 school year.

A non-refundable deposit of ½ of the fall tuition is required at time of registration Beginner Karate –starting March 17th Saturday 8 one hour sessions, 10-11 am, $45, for ages 4-12 years, held at Amato’s Studio on Palmer Ave. $30 uniform pur-

chase at Amato’s prior to start.

Gymnastics - Begins March 5th Mon & Wed/8 weeks, 16 sessions, $68. Grades K-8, Session times are 5:40, for boys and girls kindergarden to 8 years, and 6:50 girls only K to 8 years, and 8pm for ages 9 & up girls only; Chinese Classes –April 1st , 10 classes, Sundays, 3-5 pm $150

ADULT PROGRAMS

Art- Mondays, 7-8:30 pm, $48/5 weeks begins Feb 27th . Must bring acrylic paints, red, yellow, blue, black & white and a canvas board.

T’ai Chi - Feb. 22nd , Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm, $ 135/8 weeks, Less Stress – More Energy In 2012 – NOW Experience the serenity of T’ai Chi Chih®: Joy thru Movement.This is a gentle moving meditation for beginners with many health benefits. Adopted by UCLA for research studies: increases immunity for seniors, helps relieve insomnia, and decreases symptoms of depression. Strengthens balance, increases energy while decreasing stress; people with arthritis report improvements, as do people with Parkinson’s. Featured in the AARP Magazine.

Cardio Kickboxing - March 12th , Mon & Wed, 7-8pm, $90/8weeks, 16 sessions, Body Conditioning - March 13th , Tues & Thurs, 9:30-10:30, 8 weeks, 16 classes, $90, Zumba Tuesdays - March 27th , 7-8 pm, 10 classes $80.

Zumba Gold Saturdays - March 24th , 9:30-10:30, 10 classes, $80.

Bus Trips Lion King, Sunday, April 22nd, $110/pp, rear mezz, bus leaves @ 12 pm, 3pm show

News from Clean Communities Using our Clean Communities Grant, the Hazlet train station was cleaned 8 times throughout the year. Natco Park, was cleaned up 5 times and Veteran’s Park, cleaned up after the fireworks display and Hazlet Day. Walkways along Union Ave. were cleaned many times and more than 800 bags of garbage and recyclables were picked up. The Clean Communities Program would like to thank the many groups who participated in all the clean ups.

Thank you If anyone has any questions about the above programs or would like to participate in a clean up they can call 732-787-363 ext 27.

A Snow Reminder from the Office of Code Enforcement With the cold weather upon us; please make sure to shovel your sidewalks within 12 hours after the snow has stopped.

Any questions or concerns call Sharon Keegan at 264-1700 ext.

8656 or Frank Finnerty at ext. 8685.

February 2012

Official Community Newsletter of the

Township of Hazlet

Hazlet Alliance Promotes Suicide Prevention

A

s a community organization, the Hazlet Alliance is extremely concerned about the recent deaths of several of our Hazlet residents. The Alliance is currently working with the Hazlet school district to create proactive strategies and resources for our whole community esp. including our young, at-risk adults.

As a result of our meeting with the school district, important suicide prevention information and resources have been added to the Hazlet school website (www.hazlet.org) under “Parents Corner” and the Alliance webpage on the Township website (www.hazlettwp.org) Did you know that in the United States: • Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24 • Young adults ages 18 to 25 were more likely than adults ages 26 to 49 to have had serious thoughts of suicide • One in 11 high school students made a suicide attempt in the past 12 months • 86% of school psychologists surveyed reported that they had counseled a student who had threatened or attempted suicide • 62% of school psychologists surveyed reported that they have had a student make a nonfatal suicide attempt at school There is a 24 hour suicide prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-talk (8255) This is a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL hotline that anyone can access and it is always available.

Some suicide warning signs: • Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself • Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online or buying a gun • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain • Talking about being a burden to others • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs • Acting anxious or agitated: behaving recklessly • Sleeping too little or too much • *Withdrawing or feeling isolated • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge • Displaying extreme mood swings.

Remember that SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE. Please HELP a loved one, a friend, or yourself. Learn the warning signs of suicide and use the suicide prevention resources to learn the way to get someone you care about the professional help they need.

Please urge anyone you know who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress to call Lifeline - the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). All calls are routed to the crisis center closest to the caller.

(Lifeline receives approx.. 2200 per day) If you have any questions, please call Barbara Hilliard, Alliance Coordinator at 732-264-1700 ext 8693 or email bhilliard@hazlettwp.org

Tax Collection Tidbits A Happy and Healthy New Year to All!

W

e begin the New Year in our NEW OFFICE! We have moved next to the Tax Assessors Office which is located down the hall to the right of our old office.

First quarter 2012 taxes are due on February 1, 2012 with the ten-day grace period ending at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 14th.

All Homeowners who qualified for a Homestead Benefit should have received their revised February Tax Stubs. If you have a Mortgage Company escrowing for your taxes, they have also been notified of the revision to your February bill. Please save this stub! You may need it when you file your 2012 Federal Income Tax Return.

If you choose to pay your taxes by credit card please make sure you allow enough time for the payments to be processed. Visa and Master card payments take 2 business days to reach our account. American Express and Discover Card take three business days. If the payment is deposited into our account after the grace period you will be charged interest.

This also applies to homeowners who pay their bills electronically. If your bank must mail out a physical check, the payment date is our

“date of receipt”, not the date your bank debited your account. We suggest that you allow at least 7 business days for your payment to reach us via the United States Postal Service.

We also offer automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account. Applications are available on the township website (Hazlettwp.org) or may be obtained directly from the Tax Collectors office.

All of our Senior and Disabled property owners have received their PD-5 forms (ANNUAL POST-YEAR INCOME STATEMENT) in the mail. Please verify how much money you made in 2011, and estimate how much money you will be making in 2012. DO NOT count Social Security as income unless you are receiving a Government Pension. These forms must be returned to the Tax Collectors office by March 1, 2012 in order to keep your deduction.

The Tax Collection office is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. We may be reached by calling 732-2178643, via our NEW FAX number – 732-7396830, or via e-mail - smeyer@hazlettwp.org.

Community Messenger

11

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

SEWER BILL REMINDER SECOND QUARTER 2012 SEWER BILLS WILL BE MAILED MARCH 8, 2012 AND ARE DUE APRIL 1, 2012. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR BILL BY MARCH 16TH PLEASE CALL 732-217-8645.

AUTO HOME BUSINESS BONDS BOATS BIKES LIFE HEALTH

INSURANCE ASSOCIATES PLUS

Jonathan Monteiro

1098 Highway 34 Aberdeen, NJ 07747 Tel: 732-583-5500 Fax: 908-964-5199

1523 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Tel: 908-964-9010 Fax: 908-964-5199

www.iapins.com

jon@iapmail.com

Tax Season Specials!

DBA: THE MATTRESS & FURNITURE FACTORY II IN STORE SPECIAL

Buy 1 At Reg Price Get 2nd 1/2 OFF! Second item must be equal or lesser value.

Not to be combined with any other offer.

HABLAMOS ESPANOL!

LAYAWAY PLAN AVAILABLE!

BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM • CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN AIRPORT PLAZA

1372 ROUTE 36 • HAZLET, NJ • 732.217.3580

12

Community Messenger

February 2012

Respite care A helping hand for you and your loved one Retiring Hazlet Officers Prepare For Care Presented by CareOne

Being a caregiver isn’t easy. You naturally want to give your loved one the best care possible, but it can be a challenge to balance caregiving with your other responsibilities at home and work—not to mention fitting in a little time for yourself.

It’s no wonder so many caregivers feel overwhelmed and short on time and energy.

Remember Good Times

By Veronica Murillo

“I wanted to be out and about.

That’s what I knew I wanted to do,” Dispenza said. “I like being YOUR PARTNER IN CAREGIVING the uniform guy. I like being out Fortunately, help is available in the form of respite care. Respite care is a short-term service aimed at providing high-quality, uninterrupted care to and talking to people. If I see little your loved ones while giving you the extra time you need. Respite services kids I’ll walk up to them and pat can be used for as little as one week or as long as one month. them on their head,” Dispenza added.

A COMPLETE RANGE OF CARE The number of accomplishRespite care includes: ments between the two officers 24-hour nursing support span far and wide. Miller created Meals included a charity golf tournament with Recreational activities Hazlet Police Lieutenant David Nutritional monitoring Medication management Brett, to raise funds for any local wo retiring officers from It is with bittersweet Assistance with personal care citizen or family in need. Origithe Hazlet Township sentiment that Detective Physical and occupational therapy nally established 14 years ago for Jeffrey Miller and LieuPolice Department deSpiritual services tenant Robert Dispenza an officer who suffered an injury scribed their best memories and prepare for retirement Memory care while off-duty, the tournament gratitude towards the Hazlet from the Hazlet TownWeekend respite services available was developed to raise money for community during a luncheon ship Police Department his family. Initially named The on January 13, at the Perkins on February 1.

Warren Foundation, in honor Restaurant in Hazlet’s Airport of the injured officer, the event was renamed Plaza. Detective Jeffrey Miller and Lieutenant The Glen G. Hourihan Charity Golf Classic, 188 Highway 34, Holmdel, NJ 07733 1040 State Highway 36, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716 Robert Dispenza explained that they would do in memory of Hazlet Police Corporal Glen G. 732-946-4200 732-291-3400 it all over again if given the chance. A total of Hourihan, who died after suffering a heart 50-plus years of service between the two offiattack while testifying in court in Freehold. cers equals a lifetime of accomplishments and Since its inception, the foundation has donated change, and starting February 1, their lives will about $170,000 to local charities. significantly change again.

During his years of service, Dispenza was careone#2.3x5.indd 1 1/16/12 5:20:30 PM “Over the 27 and a half years I don’t regret the supervising fire instructor for the departanything. If I had the chance I would do it all ™ ment’s fire arms program. He ran the Domestic Please review carefully for typographical errors To approve or make changes, over again,” Miller explained.

WO IVER IMES Violence Response Team (DVRT) program MINOR CHANGES ARE ALLOWED, please hit “Reply” or email “I’m going to miss the people I work with. that runs in correlation with 180 Turning Lives BUT EXTENSIVE REVISIONS WILL BE CHARGED After 35 years of doing things together it is Around. He was also instrumental in making OF $35 PER HOUR Don’t GoA RATE Another Day Without hard to not have that routine anymore,” Disthe department’s training courses more handsUnderstanding and Asserting Your Legal Rights Indicate: “APPROVED AS IS” or penza added. on to encourage discussion and interaction “APPROVED WITH CHANGES” Miller, union delegate of the Policemen’s Be- among training officers. However, Dispenza nevolent Association, Inc. (PBA) for 11 years, Divorce • Alimony If changes are needed, please said he’s enjoyed being the liaison for the Ha- believes his legacy will be the honor guard he AT Child Custody • Visitation specify them in your email zlet Business Owners Association since he ac- started from the ground up in 2003. It is now a full, 12-man honor guard, which performs at After that time, your ad will be * Please note that exactness of color and positioning cepted the position in 1999. Although not in Property Distribution ™ events such as officers’ funerals and parades.

CANNOT be guaranteed by The Two River Times™ considered “Approved As Is” the public eye as much as Dispenza, who’s gone Events like the Honor Guard Cornhole TourChild Support • Enforcement back to working as a patrolman due to the nament have helped raise money for uniforms Grandparent Rights shortage of manpower in the department, Milland props, while local businesses and the Haer is a friend to the local business community.

Restraining Orders zlet community donated other essentials to He spends his time with the public working on make it possible. certain cases, but works mostly with businesses Starting February 1, Miller and Dispenza that need assistance with issues such as reportwill start their new lives. Dispenza has his ing fraudulent checks. school bus driver’s license and plans to vaca“They know they have a friend in the detion in the summer with his wife. Miller will partment to help them with that,” Miller said. take a couple of months off and then try his Meanwhile, being a friend of the people is hand in sales with a friend who owns a sealwhat Dispenza is most proud of when looking coating business. Wherever their lives after back at his 30-plus years of service in the deretirement might lead them, both officers have partment. He was modest when he described made a lasting impression in the Hazlet comthe many programs he’s developed while workmunity and will always be respected among Email ssc@njfamilylawdivorce.com ing in administration and said he would much Hazlet’s finest police officers. rather interact with the public as he patrols the Mention this ad and get a FREE 30-minute consultation There will be a retirement party for the two town. His charisma in the public eye was noted officers at The Lakeside Manor in Hazlet, NJ, even during this interview as an elderly woman on Februrary 11 at 7 pm. Anyone interested in 100 Commons Way, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 approached Dispenza and cautioned him to attending the event can make reservations with (Located Right Next to Commons at Holmdel Shopping Plaza) take it easy on himself during his night shift Detective Secretary Lee Caruso at the Hazlet runs. But the former union delegate and union police headquarters. He can be reached at 732treasurer for 14 years says he always wanted to 264-1705. be out in the public.

T

CareOne at Holmdel

CareOne at King James

www.care-one.com

AD PROOF

THE T R

T Getting Divorced?

This ad proof is for the 1/20/12 issue of The Two River Times

You must contact us with any changes to this proof by

ads@tworivertimes.com

TUESDAY, 1/17 5PM

(732) 615-9100

www.njfamilylawdivorce.com

February 2012

Community Messenger

13

American Antiques Co. •Antiques •Autographs

•Jewelry •Collectibles

•Entire Estates •Paintings

We Buy It All””

““

We Pay

10%

Finder’s Fee/ Commission

“Call The Boys” (732) 361-3724

1318 Corlies Ave, Route 33 East Neptune, NJ AmericanAntiquesCompany.com

SM

EARN

2.01

Size: 2.16” x 4.5”

%

NO MINIMUM ACCOUNT BALANCE

APY 1

ATM FEE REFUNDS 2

You can earn to love this.

*

This account is so smart, it rewards all balances, no matter how small. It’s easy to qualify and earn ATM fee refunds 2 and a great $mart rate each statement period when you: MAKE 10 SIGNATURE-BASED PURCHASES WITH YOUR FREE PROVIDENT VISA® DEBIT CARD 3 HAVE ONE DIRECT DEPOSIT OR AUTO DEBIT 3 GET eSTATEMENTS VIA ONLINE BANKING

Member FDIC

1-800-448-PROV

ProvidentSmartChecking.com

1 Non-promotional 2.01% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) paid on daily balances up to $25,000 (0.20% APY paid on that portion of your daily account balance above $25,000), each statement period that the qualification requirements are met. If you do not meet the qualification

requirements for a statement period, your account will still function as a free checking account earning 0.05% APY; however, it will not receive ATM fee refunds for that statement period. APYs in effect as of 1/2/12. APY is variable and may change at any time after the account is opened.

No minimum account balance required, however, you must deposit a minimum of $50 to open this account. Withdrawal/transfer restrictions apply; ask for or see account disclosure for details. Available to consumer/personal account holders only. No monthly service charges.

2 All nationwide ATM fees will be refunded provided qualification requirements are met. 3 All qualifying transactions must post and clear your account within one (1) statement period. *Provident Smart Checking comes with a free Provident Visa debit card and no activity fee.

14

Community Messenger

Graffiti at its finest

By Michelle Tuchol

February 2012

Temple Beth Ahm

Brought Holiday Cheer

to the Willows Assisted Living Facility The Aleph Class of Temple Beth Ahm, Aberdeen, visited the Willows Assisted Living facility in Holmdel for Chanukah. They sang Holiday songs, gave the residents Chanukah presents, and one student played the piano. The students received from the residents gifts as well (stuffed animals) and enjoyed Chanukah cupcakes.

I

f you’ve ever wondered how some influential artists came to love and create their work, you wouldn’t expect most to mention that it was spawned from an illegal activity.

Ray Demer, who specializes in graffiti art, never thought he would make a career from an interest in spray painting subway cars and walls. Demer’s use of rich colors and styles are all his own. He first started, back in 1982, using mainly spray paint.

And soon after that, his interest, combined with innate talent, led to displaying his artwork for others to emulate.

“I would’ve thought you were crazy,” Demer admits, after commenting on the seemingly improbable feat of becoming a full-time artist, and how lucky he is to be able to make a living off of his talents.

Demer resides in Newark, but his artwork stretches far past New Jersey lines. He has traveled throughout Europe, showcasing his art in a way some people might think to be unconventional. Artists such as Demer will finish a piece and begin to create something completely different from the original, sometimes covering it up altogether. It may seem frustrating to know that there’s more artwork underneath, but that seems to be part of the beauty of the movement. “Graffiti is a living, breathing thing, that lives and dies and is reborn again,” he explains.

Indeed, it is a movement. Graffiti got a bad rap in the early 80’s, seen only as a sad display of defacing public property. But in recent years, graffiti, or artwork that closely resembles its style, has moved into the mainstream. Demer created a logo for Coors Light, and his artwork was used as a background for MTV’s Hip Hop Wives.

As a mentor, he also makes note of one specific idea concerning graffiti as an artistic medium. Demer draws a distinction between graffiti and vandalism. “I really stress to people … not to judge the medium for the actions of some but to look at the creative part.”

Demer works as a member of the group of artists known as Vicious Style, a nationally known graffiti collective. He also continues to create works in his studio at Garden Sk8, an indoor skate park in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

Garden Ska8 owner Todd Schwartz is a friend of Demer, who called on him after Hurricane Irene put the park under water. Because insurance wouldn’t cover the damages for the park, Demer and other members of the art community rallied together and Schwartz ended up holding an art show at the park, with proceeds going to reconstruction.

Demer has been local in the past few months with his work at Colorest Art Supplies in Red Bank. Last year, Colorest held a “live painting” event where featured artists came to the studio and displayed their work on mobile walls.

“Those guys are great,” says Demer. He praises their ability to accommodate the large set-up they had during the demonstration and favors the supplies that the store has to offer.

Colorest, as well as Demer’s group, holds art classes for anyone who’s interested in learning more about graffiti. Demer’s classes teach the basic history and techniques used in graffitistyle artwork.

Demer will be coming back to Red Bank this year to teach, and will also hold classes at Garden Sk8. To reserve a spot for a class or learn more about graffiti art, email Ray Demer at Graffiticomix@gmail.com or visit his Facebook page at www. facebook.com/demerock. To check out some of Colorest’s upcoming events, visit www.colorestartsupplies.com.

Demer expresses his gratitude to both Colorest and the art community. It seems that this year has already started full force.

“I’m lucky enough to do what I love and love what I do,” he says. “Few people can say that.”

Temple Shalom

Invites You to a 50’s Style Dance-a-Thon!

ToSTY, the youth group of Temple Shalom, invites everyone to a 50’s Style Dance-a-Thon on Saturday, February 11 at the Temple, 5 Ayrmont Lane in Aberdeen. Dress in your best 50’s Style outfit and dance from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) which helps bring life changing and life saving treatments to children with cancer. ALSF also provides financial and educational resources to families through its childhood cancer programs. Snacks will be available for sale. Additional donations are welcome to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Contact ToSTY at shalomtosty@gmail.com for questions and further information.

February 2012

Community Messenger

15

16

Community Messenger

February 2012

VALENTINE’S DAY RECIPES Fill your sweetheart’s candy box with homemade specialties this Valentines day. Nothing says love like the time and care you put into handmade sweets, even if they come out imperfect and irregular. The best part is that you can control all of the flavors and ingredients you put into them so you aren’t restricted solely to the flavors in the premade paper hearts.

Salted Caramels

Vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sugar

By Veronica Hoffman

Chocolate Covered Truffles Strawberries

1/2 pound good bittersweet chocolate 1/2 pound good semisweet chocolate

11-13 oz Bag of good bittersweet, semisweet, white, or milk chocolate chips.* 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 12-15 Large Strawberries

1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon prepared coffee 1/2 teaspoon good vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar or Cocoa powder

1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 cup heavy cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1-2 teaspoon course salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Prep the pan. Line an 8-inchsquare baking pan with parchment paper. Make sure some hangs over the sides. Brush well and completely with a flavorless oil like canola.

2. Combine 1/4-cup water, the sugar and corn syrup and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. Make sure you use a deep saucepan. Boil until the mixture is a warm golden brown. Do not mix or allow burning.

3. In a small saucepan, bring the cream, butter and 1 teaspoon of salt to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat 4. When the sugar mixture is done, turn off the heat and slowly add the cream mixture to the sugar mixture. It will bubble violently.

Stir in the vanilla with a wooden spoon and cook over mediumlow heat for about 10 minutes, until the mixture reaches 248

degrees F (firm ball) on a candy thermometer.

5. Very carefully pour the caramel into the prepared pan and refrigerate for a few hours, until firm. When the caramel is cold, pry the sheet from the pan onto a cutting board. Peel off the paper carefully without leaving any behind.

6. Starting with a long side, roll the caramel up tightly into a long log.

Sprinkle the log with additional salt. Cut into bite-sized pieces.

7. Cut parchment paper into pieces and wrap each caramel individually, twisting the ends. Store in the refrigerator.

1. Rinse strawberries thoroughly with cool water. Dry well, but take care to be gently as the surface of the berry is very delicate. Set aside in a colander lined with paper towels.

2. Prepare your workspace by wrapping a piece of aluminum foil around a large cutting board. Make sure the surface of the foil is smooth. Place cutting board into refrigerator to cool while melting chocolate.

3. Melt the butter over low-medium heat in a doubleboiler.* Add the chips and stir gently into the butter until completely melted and smooth. The surface should be shiny. Turn off the heat but keep the top part of the pot over the water to assure the consistency of the chocolate remains the same.

4. Dip strawberries one-by-one into the chocolate mixture, starting with the tip and rolling the sides. Try to make the coat as even as possible. Allow excess to drip off and place the berry on its side onto the aluminum foil-covered cutting board. Repeat with all berries. When finished allow to harden outside the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before refrigerating (If they harden too quickly, the chocolate will streak).

5. Optional: Melt a contrasting color chocolate separately and use a fork to drizzle it back and fourth over berries to decorate. Also, in many craft stores they sell iridescent edible powder that can be dusted on the outside to make the berries glow. *Chopped bars can be substituted as long as they are good quality. *If you don’t have a double boiler, place a metal bowl over a pot of water.

Make sure it fits well and the bottom of the bowl is at least partially submerged in the water.

1. Chop the chocolate well and place it into a heat-resistant mixing bowl. Do not use a metal bowl for this, plastic is best.

2. In a small saucepan, heat cream until it just bowls. Pour over chopped chocolate and let stand for one minute. Slowly and carefully stir until all the chocolate is melted and the cream is fully incorporated. Quickly stir in coffee and vanilla.

Let mixture stand at room temperature for a minimum of 1 hour. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and chill in refrigerator.

3. Drop 2-3 teaspoons of chocolate mixture onto lined baking pan until completed portioned. Refrigerate a minimum of 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).

4. Meanwhile, liberally add cocoa powder and/or confectioners sugar to the bottom of a casserole dish. When done refrigerating, roll dollops in hands to create rough balls and then roll in sugar/cocoa to coat. Return to the baking sheet. Do this with all pieces. Refrigerate an additional 30 minutes before transferring to an airtight container.

Keep refrigerated, but serve at room temperature.

February 2012

Community Messenger

17

Celebrating Every Kind of Love for the Holiday

By Sarah Aires

A

s the holiday highs and pressure to keep New Year’s resolutions dwindle, a new excuse to spoil loved ones and stuff your face with chocolate emerges in the form of a lovey-dovey mid-February holiday.

It is nearly impossible to avoid the bursts of pinks and reds that decorate store fronts in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Whether you plan on spending February 14th with a special someone or hosting your own Anti-Valentine’s Day dinner with friends, there are so many ways to celebrate every kind of love in your life this year.

Gone are the days when just dinner and a movie would suffice for a special night out on the town. With all the romantic date options, especially in New York City, it is so easy to be much more creative. If sweethearts hope to keep out of the cold, there are a plethora of places to spend V-day together one-on-one. The New York Philharmonic is putting on a great show with some of the world’s finest musicians this Valentine’s day at Lincoln center. Enjoy worldclass entertainment by the most prestigious orchestra in New York City.

2 1 WORLD SPLIT 4C HP CP 1/16/12 3:21 PM Page 1

If you are hoping to have some more time to relax with your significant other, a spa is a fantastic option. Many spas offer side-by-side romantic massages for couples, or you could

always give your partner the gift of pampering and give them a spa gift card to enjoy. Many spas offer dozens of services perfect for anyone looking to spend a calming day away from the cold. This option is also great for any ladies looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day unwinding with friends getting manicures, pedicures or a facial.

If traditional is more your style, and If traditional is more your style, and romantic Valentine’s day meal is the date of choice, there are plenty of romantic restaurants in the tristate area especially in New York City which is the perfect city for proposals or first dates alike. The River Cafe is a fantastic choice for delicious fare. Just on the other side of the river on Water Street in Brooklyn Heights, the view of downtown Manhattan and the romantic ambiance is enough to woo anyone.

Flowers, teddy bears and candies are, of course, always Valentine’s staples but spending time together and creating memories that you can take without throughout your relationship is an even more touching way to show those closest to you just how much they mean. Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember and do something special to show appreciation for the relationship you share with whoever it is you may be celebrating with this year!

1

For the 2nd Consecutive Year...

World Subaru is the

#

Subaru

dealership in

Monmouth & Ocean Counties

Achieving the best sales volume performance for 2011*

Price, Selection, Service...

Put us to the test!

Hurry In For Great Incentives On The Entire Inventory NEW 2012 Jeep

Grand Cherokee

2012 Subaru

Outback

688 Shrewsbury Avenue Tinton Falls, NJ 732-741-6200 WorldSubaru.com *Source: Subaru Sales Report, 2011

Scan this QR code with your smartphone and go to our website.

The The All-New All-New

681 Shrewsbury Avenue Shrewsbury, NJ Scan this QR code with your 732-440-1100 smartphone and go to our WorldJeep.net website.

18

Community Messenger

PROJECT LINUS…

Working to preserve, protect and groW our client’s assets...

Providing Security Through Blankets

By Susan Murphy

THe ReSOuRCeS OF A LARge ACCOuNTINg FIRM

W

Balagna to oversee and guide the activities of Project Linus chapters across the United States.

The organization was “born” on Christmas Eve in 1995 when Karen Loucks was emotionally moved by an article titled, “Joy to the World.”

It was written by Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist, Eddie Adams and featured a petite, downy haired child. She had been going through intensive chemotherapy and stated that her security blanket helped her get through the treatments. After reading this article, Karen Loucks Over 400 chapter coordinators collect blan- decided to provide homemade security blankets kets from thousands of “blanketeers” (volun- to Denver’s Rocky Mountain Children’s Cancer teers) across the United States. According to Center, and Project Linus was born.

There are many ways to help Project Linus National President Carol Babbitt, at least 4.1 million blankets have been distributed since besides making a blanket. Tax deductible donaProject Linus began in 1995. Easily a half mil- tions can be made to the national organization lion blankets have been distributed throughout or you can shop at GoodShop or search through the country in one year. “I am extremely pleased GoodSearch online and designate Project Linus by the outpouring of support Project Linus has to receive a donation. Visit the website for Projenjoyed.” states Babbitt. “The comfort brought ect Linus at www.projectlinus.org for detailed to a child by a Project Linus security blanket information on donations, as well as patterns should not be underestimated. Thanks to our and requirements for making blankets. Blankets many blanketeers and our chapter coordinators, are collected all year long. millions of children and their families have been Project Linus has scheduled their annual given comfort and security at a time when they Make A Blanket Day for February 18, 2012. See need it most. In addition, blanketeers are given their website for specific information. There are an opportunity to use their talents and abilities several New Jersey locations that may be able to in a most rewarding way.” offer drop off sites for blankets or answer quesho hasn’t been comforted by the feel of a warm blanket? Project Linus, a national organization based in Bloomington, Illinois, makes certain that children from infants through teens, who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need receive a warm, made-with-love blanket. Just as Charles Schulz’s Linus character from the PEANUTS® comic strip was comforted by his blanket, thousands of children are offered that same comfort and sense of security by Project Linus.

THe PeRSONAL ATTeNTION OF A SMALL, LOCAL FIRM Our clients have worked hard to accumulate their assets.

With over 30 years of experience, we have provided the most personal service available, thus earning a reputation for excellence in our industry. Our mission is to give you peace of mind regarding your finances and to advise and guide you through making the on-going financial decisions in your life as you and your family grow and change.

• investment planning* • estate planning • retirement planning

• estate & gift taxes

• income tax preparation & e-filing

• life, long term care & disability insurances

Mrs. Babbit said she learned about Project Linus in 1998 and wanted to get involved. “I just wanted to make blankets, which is how we all start out. Things changed for me and it become much more.” She is now the National President and Executive Director of Project Linus. Mrs. Babbitt works with Vice President and Chapter Coordinator of Central Illinois Chapter Mary

Peter Yurkowski, CPA, P.C. 2 penn plaza, ste 1500

Hazlet, nJ 07730 732-888-1888

new York, nY 10121 212-629-0170

Thursday, February 9 - Sunday, February 12

w w w. p e t e r y u r k o w s k i c p a . c o m * Peter Yurkowski, Registered Representative, Securities offered through HD Vest Investment Ser vicesSM, Member: SIPC, Advisor y ser vices are offered through H.D. Vest Advisor y Ser vicesSM, 6333 Nor th State Highway 161, Four th Floor, Ir ving, Texas 75038, (972) 870-6000. Peter Yurkowski, CPA, P.C. is not a registered broker/dealer or independent investment advisor y firm.

pyurkowski.hpv.mar12.indd

1

11/30/11

tions. While visiting the website, click the “Moving Forward Mary-thon” icon and find out how to stay fit and help Project Linus. If you have further questions regarding any aspect of Project Linus, write to Project Linus National Headquarters, P.O. Box 5621, Bloomington, Illinois 61702-5621 or call them at 309.585.0686.

Deep Cut Orchid Society 15th Annual Orchid Show

Certified Public Accountants

2889 Hwy 35 north

February 2012

3:31:41 PM

Dearborn Market is excited to once again be hosting the Deep Cut Orchid Society Orchid Show.

Orchid societies as well as other local and commercial growers from the tri-state area will be presenting landscaped exhibits that will be sure to delight all who attend. Displays will range in size from ornate cases filled with miniature orchids to 150 sq. ft. tropical displays arranged to show the beauty of the plants in natural environments.

For more information, visit www.deepcutorchids. com or call Dearborn Market at 732.264.0256

February 2012

Community Messenger

19

Not-For-Profit Theater TWO RIVER THEATER COMPANY Two River Theater Company

was founded in 1994 by Joan and Dr. Robert M. Rechnitz. The New York Times stated that just within its first season the theater had “arrived” as an institution of “taste, class, and resilience.” Two River Theater Company offers its audiences American masterpieces, world classics, and contemporary plays by leading writers. It is notably one of New Jersey’s most respected nonprofit theaters, most recently designated as a Major Art Institution by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

Two River education program in action. Photo courtesy of Two River Theater.

T

oday, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, Two River Theater produces an eight-play season of classics, contemporary plays, as well as new plays and musicals. In its effort to support writers and other artists working on new plays and musicals, Two River Theater produces developmental readings and workshops throughout each season, which are free and open to the public. This gives audiences the opportunity to be part of the creative process.

Michael Hurst joined Two River as Managing Director in May 2011. He was on the staff of The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival for 16 years, including four years as General Manager and six as Managing Director. “Two River Theater has a very supportive Board that is committed to growing the institution, artistically and financially,” he shared. “We are also fortunate to have a healthy subscriber base that is excited about our expanded programming. It is a challenging economy, and we do need philanthropic support. It also is important to us to create innovative audience-development programs and develop partnerships with local civic and business leaders, to keep focus on the renaissance of this area—helping to draw more people to the downtown area, supporting the growth of local businesses, and putting Red Bank on the map as a tourist destination. The theater is a key player in that and we are excited to keep moving forward in our work.”

John Dias assumed his position as Two River’s Artistic Director in August 2010 after working as a producer and dramaturg in New York for 20 years. Throughout his career, he has been a leading advocate for stimulat-

Nilaja Sun, writer and performer of No Child…, worked with students in Asbury Park High School before her show.

Photo by Mike McLaughlin.

The company of Honk, a family musical.

Photo by T. Charles Erickson.

Two River Theater is a nonprofit state-of-theart theater located in Red Bank. Photo by Mike McLaughlin.

ing productions of the classics and bold new American plays, including the Broadway productions of Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Lisa Kron’s Well.

He explains the value of Two River Theater Company for all audiences. “Two River Theater creates opportunities for students and multigenerational audiences to participate in free programs, events, and conversations both at the theater, in classrooms, and in partnerships with civic organizations across our region,” says Artistic Director John Dias. “We are fortunate to be part of a larger community that values this kind of engagement. What sets us apart is the way that we create opportunities for the public to interact with the worldclass artists that we bring to Red Bank. In our school programs, main stage work, and developmental projects, we foster ways for all of our community, including young people, to engage directly with artists. PlayBack, for instance, was inspired by Nilaja Sun’s play, No Child.

The students had opportunities to meet with Nilaja, who is a great and passionate artist, and share their experiences with her, and learn from her. In addition to our eight-play season, we produce an ongoing series of developmental projects as an essential part of our mission, with readings and workshops offered free to the public; after each reading audiences are invited to talk to the artists and engage in smart and lively conversation with them. The heart of our institution is that it is a place where artists can do their best work, and where audiences can participate in the creation of plays and musicals, both great classics and original stories.” PlayBack is an intensive twelve week program guided by professional teaching artists during which high school students cre-

ate an original play or musical based on the themes of a Two River production.

Kate Cordaro, who has served as Two River’s Director of Education since 2004 explained further what this program is and how it impacts the students who participate in it. “PlayBack is designed to foster the collaborative process of making theater, and bring young people from many different backgrounds together for an experience that reminds them of what they share, rather than the things that separate them. This season, the ten young women who are participating are finding their voices as playwrights for the very first time. They have learned how to write effectively, passionately and cleanly through playwriting exercises, and to create theatrical compositions through acting and movement training. They’ve shared their thoughts on their teachers, parents and families, education in general—and their schools in particular.

And they’ve come together from very different backgrounds to create a truly supportive ensemble.”

Two River Theater Company continues to move ahead in the area of community involvement, as explained by Artistic Director Dias.

“We create and produce stories that reflect the world in which we live and that encourages diverse audiences to encounter each other at the theater in unexpected ways. We are always looking for new opportunities to bring our community into the theater, to be part of the creative process and engage in lively dialogue with our staff and artists. We are very excited about two new programs that are now annual traditions: a Cabaret of New Songs for the Musical Theater, produced in collaboration with New York University’s Graduate Musical

Theatre Writing program; and Crossing Borders, a four-day festival that includes readings of new plays by Mexican-American writers, as well as a free community celebration, that we will produce in June. And in July, we’ll present an exciting dance called Bolero Red Bank, which will feature members of our community—including non-dancers—that will be choreographed by the major modern dance choreographer Larry Keigwin.”

The next production to be held at Two River Theater Company is August Wilson’s Jitney, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, which will run now through February 19.

Single tickets start at $37 and three-and-fourplay ticket packages for Two River’s season are available by calling 732.345.1400 or by visiting www.trtc.org. Jitney is the eighth play in August Wilson’s 10-play cycle, which depicts the African-American experience in each decade of the 20th century and for which he won two Pulitzer Prizes and the Tony Award.

From April 3 through April 22, Maureen McGovern will present her powerful musical memoir, Carry It On, in which she brings her story to life using the songs of her generation, such as The Beatles, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and many others.

Two River Theater and its education programs receive support from numerous foundations, corporations, and sponsors. Two River Theater Company is a state-of-the-art, twostage complex located at 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.trtc.org or call 732.345.1400.

20

Community Messenger

Upcoming Events Long Branch Monmouth County SPCA Valentine’s Brunch.

Sunday, February 12th at 11am McLoone’s Pier House at Pier Village, Long Branch on. The buffet brunch is $75 per person.

Wakah Chan will also be returning again this year to provide live music. Seating is limited.

For reservations or additional information, please call 732-542-2030 no later than February 6th or visit www.monmouthcountyspca. org under the events heading.

Keansburg New Point Comfort Fire Company The Wolf Tones, Live in Concert

February 2012

Announcements 3/2/2012, 6:00 PM Admission $25; Tickets are available through our Members and at the Door. Advanced ticket sales are also available by calling: Steve Catena: 732-915-2964; Bill Kelly: 732-264-8499

Freehold Wednesday, February 8 Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Your Professionals Group Annual Caring with Karaoke Charity Event Park 33 (formerly Park Avenue Bistro) 618 Park Avenue, Freehold. $20.00 admission. This year the event will benefit The Brennan Stands Alone Foundation.

• 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

The following students were named to Dean’s List for the Fall semester 2011.

Jessica S. Riley of Aberdeen • Lebanon Valley College Danielle Perry of Hazlet, NJ • University of New Haven Christopher Powers of West Keansburg, NJ • University of New Haven Alysha Hines of Union Beach, NJ • University of New Haven Matthew Solarski of Matawan, NJ • University of New Haven Hayley Trinkoff of Aberdeen, NJ • University of New Haven Daniel Sapienza of Hazlet, NJ • Providence College Michelle Rost of Hazlet, NJ • Georgia Institute of Technology Kathleen Lane of Hazlet, NJ • Mount St. Mary›s University Timothy Mohin of Matawan, NJ • Mount St. Mary›s University The following students received their Bachelor of Science degree from Centenary College Camie Littrean from Matawan Nicole Poteete from Matawan

•

Carlene Pinto, of Hazlet, NJ, received her Bachelor of Arts from The State University of New York

•

Congratulations to Red Bank Limo on 25 years of service to travelers and the community.

LOCAL ADULT DAY CARE OFFERING

VERTERANS RESPITE CARE PROGRAM

W

e Care Adult Care 500 Highway 35, Middletown is proud to announce that they are collaborating with Veterans Home Care to offer The Veterans Respite Care Program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has established a program that provides financial benefits to veterans, or their surviving spouses. The program pays for Adult Day Care for those who qualify.

We Care Adult Care is a Medical Adult Day Care Center which provides a quality of

life to the seniors of Monmouth County during the day and returning to their homes at night.

Some of the highlights include Stimulating Activities, Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Doorto-Door Transportation, Nutritious Meals, Financial Assistance, On-Site Beauty Parlor and much more. If you would like to set up a FREE complimentary day at We Care Adult Care or would like more information about their program or The Veteran’s Home Care Assistance Program please call 732-741-7363.

The #1 Adult Day Care in Monmouth County

Overwhelmed caring for your parents?

r

Q

a li te ty en C Ad u lt Da y C a re

u

To schedule a tour with free transportation call:

732.741.7363

www.wecareadultdaycare.com

Let us help!

We assist in managing the Maze of Elder Care!

• Half the price of homecare • Funding available for those who qualify • Flexible schedules • Nutritious Meals & Snacks • Registered Nurse On-Site • Door to Door Transportation • Activities/Socialization • Licensed by the Department of Health & Senior Services

2 COMPLIMENTARY DAYS WITH THIS AD!

Caregiver Support Group 3rd Wednesday of Each Month.

Hours of Operation: 8:30am-4:00pm Monday - Friday

We Care Adult Care, Inc. Union Square Mall 552A Hwy 35 South Middletown, NJ

February 2012

Community Messenger

Turnof & Associates llc William M. Turnof

tel: (732) 335-1200 fax: (732) 264-2758 e-mail: bill@turnofandassociates.com

21

22

Community Messenger

February 2012

Puzzles & Kids Corner

Across 1) Month of Valentine’s Day. 3) He shoots invisible arrows to make people fall in love.

4) Valentine’s Day shape.

5) Touch Lips.

7) Valentine’s Day flower.

9) A Valentine’s Day treat.

12) Something you wear on your finger.

Down 1) They smell pretty.

2) Valentine’s Day color.

3) Valentine’s Day __________.

6) Another word for kiss.

8) Something a poet writes.

10) __________ and Kisses.

11) What Cupid shoots.

Answers on page 28

Word Bank ADMIRER ARROW CANDY CARD CHOCOLATE CUPID DIAMOND DINNER ENGAGEMENT FLOWERS GIFT HEART KISS LOVE LOVER PASSION POEM RING ROMANCE ROMANTIC ROMEO ROSES SWEETHEART VALENTINE

February 2012

Community Messenger

23

Monmouth County SPCA Valentine’s Brunch: All They Need Is Love the opportunity to run an ad here or there promoting a particular event, but this was a full scale multimedia campaign and it wouldn’t have been possible without a lot of help from their friends. Honoring all of them at this year’s brunch was an easy decision for the staff to reach.

MonmouthCountyS pca.org

L

ove is in the air once again at the Monmouth County SPCA Valentine’s Brunch. The yearly event is being held at McLoone’s Pier House at Pier Village, Long Branch on Sunday February 12th at 11am. With or without a sweetheart this is a great way to share your love with the homeless animals of the Monmouth County SPCA (MCSPCA).

The MCSPCA turned to long time supporter Kim Levin of Kim Levin Photography. Ms. Levin’s wonderful photography can be seen throughout the building of the Monmouth County SPCA Homeward Bound Adoption Center. When the MCSPCA first thought of producing a yearly alumni calendar it was the fun, tender and loving images that Kim’s pet photography captures, that captured the members of the organization. Connecting with Kim and securing the proper photos for this project was the first order of business. As always she was happy to lend her time and talents to the animals in need and help spread the MCSPCA’s message of adoption.

Thanks to the growing love and support from our loyal friends in and around the Monmouth County area, the MCSPCA saved over 4,000 lives in 2011, a number that has continually increased year after year.

“Starting back in 1998 with support of the MCSPCA’s annual dog walk evolved to the development of the first four years photographing their annual wall calendar and has now culminated with our partnership on their first advertising campaign.

I am honored and humbled by the acknowledgment of the Monmouth County SPCA for the many years of work we have done together,” said Ms. Levin upon learning she was one of the honorees at this year’s Valentine’s Brunch.

Over the summer the MCSPCA experienced something for the first time in their 67 year history – the launching of an actual advertising campaign. In the past, the organization has had

While the MCSPCA had a rough idea of the message and emotion they wanted the advertising to evoke, they had no idea of how to make it all come together. They decided to reach out

to the creative team of Robert Nicol and Deborah Rivera of Square Melon Communications who had been working with the MCSPCA for almost two years in creating the image for their special events and yearly dog walk logos. Now the Square Melon team would be counted on to help take the pieces the MCSPCA gathered and put together a polished and sophisticated campaign that would appear in print and on local movie screens, billboards and buses. To reach an even greater audience, a promotional t-shirt to help support the animals at the adoption center was a perfect solution.

“Any friends of the furry creatures of this planet are surely friends of ours. Square Melon Communications is honored to have been given the opportunity to do good things together with the amazing staff of the Monmouth County SPCA. We look forward to continuing to help make better lives for the animals, whose friendship gives our daily lives so much meaning,” commented Robert Nicol of Square Melon about having the MCSPCA celebrate their relationship at the brunch.

The buffet brunch is $75 per person and includes one Mimosa or a Bloody Mary (cash bar available). Wakah Chan will also be returning again this year to provide live music for all in attendance. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and a huge chance auction with incredible prizes. Valet parking is available.

Seating is limited. So don’t miss your opportunity to attend one of the MCSPCA’s most anticipated events of the year. For reservations or additional information, please call 732.542.2030 or download your registration form by visiting www.monmouthcountyspca.org under the events heading.

Happy Valentine’s Day from

Delivery charge not included

We Accept All Major Credit Cards

1715 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ

732.888.3800 www.TropicalRainFloristofHazlet.com

Same Day Delivery Open 7 Days

24

Community Messenger

February 2012

Order Now to Surprise your Valentine with a Singing Valentine!

99.95

P

rofessor Harold Hill of “The Music Man” knew that if you got the right four voice parts of men together, they would blend and join in barbershop harmony. It was something that the show’s well known composer Meredith Willson knew for a certainty because he was a barbershopper.

The Barbershop Harmony Society also has known for a certainty that a quartet delivering singing valentines to someone was an irresistible treat with a lasting message of love and appreciation. So, almost since its beginning in 1938, the Society has urged its members to become involved and deliver this very special, unique quartet performance.

The Chorus of the Atlantic, the Red Bank Area Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society has, for the past three decades, sent its quartets out into the nearby communities in New Jersey to participate in this most worthy program. Like the proverbial post office heroes of old, they have braved freezing winds, sleet and snow to bring their tuneful personal messages to a thrilled recipient. The songs are delivered by a quartet, nattily attired in their chorus dress uniforms. The men also will present the gift of a long stem rose, and snap a photograph with the recipient to share with friends and families. Better yet, the quartet will deliver all this at the time and place of the purchaser’s choosing.

Most of the recipients are women and most of the deliveries are at homes or in restaurants. The quartets will agree that the songs will rarely leave the ladies with a dry eye.

Men also are the recipients of the valentines and, share with the women the delighted element of surprise. Past memorable experiences of the chorus members have been deliveries at schools, where the students, as well as the recipient shared the joy of the moment. The singers have been in the offices of doctors and dentists, where staff was receiving the musical token of appreciation, but patients were made happy as well. Deliveries in auto repair shops were generally raucous affairs. Other performances have been at swimming pools, department stores and fitness centers. There is no end to the variety of sites and recipients.

Many pets are present at the event; cats, parrots and some dogs that may join along in song. There has even been the instance when the lady who was squealing with delight was joined by her pet dwarf pot belly pig.

All of this pleasure is available this year on February 11 and 12, the weekend before, and February 13 and 14, St. Valentine’s Day. Orders can be phoned in to 732.583.1684. The cost for the singing valentine package is $50.

Make your plans now to surprise someone with a unique gift on a very special day!

IEI

February 2012

Samsung BD-D6700 3D Blu-Ray Disc Player

• 200,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • AllShare™ • ConnectShare™ Movie • DTV Tuner Built-in

• Built-in WiFi • 2D to 3D Conversion • 1GB Built-in Memory • Samsung Apps

COME IN FOR A 3D DEMO

Samsung PN43D490 43" 3D Plasma HDTV

• 720p HD Resolution • .001 ms Response Time • 600Hz Subfield Motion • 2D to 3D Conversion

FREE 2 Pairs of 3D glasses and 3D Blu-Ray player

FREE 2 Pairs of 3D glasses and 3D Blu-Ray player

Samsung UN55D7000 55" 1080p 3D LED HDTV

• 15,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • Clear Motion Rate of 720

• Smart TV with Samsung Apps and Web Browser

• Built-in Wi-Fi

WE CARRY ALL MAJOR BRANDS

Visit us on the Web: www.interstateelectronics.com E-mail: iei@interstateelectronics.com

25

INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS Est. 1968 INC.

BEST PRICES & SERVICE

Samsung LN32D550 32" LCD 1080p HDTV

Community Messenger

Samsung HW-D450 2.1 Channel Sound Bar

• 80W x 2 + 120W Total Power • Dolby Digital Sound • DTS Audio Feature • Wireless Active Subwoofer

Samsung UN65D8000 65" 3D 1080p LED HDTV

• 25,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio • Clear Motion Rate of 960

• Smart TV with Samsung Apps and Web Browser

• Built-in Wi-Fi

INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS INC. Store Hours

AIRPORT PLAZA

Mon-Tues1394 State Rte. 36 • HAZLET Thurs-Fri: 10-9 Phone: 732-264-3900 Wed & Sat: 10-6 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE 67

26

Community Messenger

Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue is a non-profit 5019(c)(3) organization dedicated to rescuing dogs from high kill shelters up and down the east coast. They also help find homes for dogs displaced due to divorce or economy issues. Castle of Dreams is an amazing network of foster families that take these dogs into their homes until permanent forever homes can be found. We are 100% volunteer operated. 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.

Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 4pm 732.739.8890 1338 Rt. 36 • Airport Plaza • Hazlet, NJ

Custom Lettering • Embroidery • Screenprinting • Photo Transfers

Signs, Banners, Magnets & Posters We can print all of your large format needs!

Trucks, Cars, Boats, Windows & Doors

Custom Printing

Flyers, business cards, invitations, postcards, & more!

Meet Winston a Lhasa Apso, is looking for his forever home. His new family should be knowledgeable about the breed, no small children and willing to put in the time needed to help him adjust to another family.

He has become a great dog who now sits in his foster mom’s lap and gives the best doggie kisses. He doesn’t mind getting groomed and loves his chew toys. Winston needs an office without cats. If you are looking for a cute face and love Lhasa Apsos, then Winston is the one for you.

10% OFF Any Embroidery Order Max Coupon Value $10

Must present coupon to redeem offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Expires 2/29/12

Business Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 4pm 732.739.8890 1338 Rt. 36 • Airport Plaza • Hazlet, NJ

info@marketmeprinting.com

Customized Apparel

Custom Lettering • Embroidery • Screenprinting • Photo Transfers

Signs, Banners, Magnets & Posters We can print all of your large format needs!

Outdoor Vinyl Lettering

Trucks, Cars, Boats, Windows & Doors

Custom Printing

Flyers, business cards, invitations, postcards, & more!

1000 Business Cards For $55

Regular Price $65 (single sided) Must present coupon to redeem offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Expires 2/29/12

Community Pet Shots Email your pet shots to newspaper@mycommunitypublications.com

Lil Wayne, a Papillion mix, came from a kill shelter in Brooklyn. He is an adorable little guy approx 2-years-old, up to date on shots and neutered. He needs time to warm up and can be a little timid at first. But once he knows you, he is your snuggle baby. He has the markings of a tiny fox, less than 10 lbs, he seems to be housebroken, or close to it.

Woody is a 4-year-old Chihuahua,

came to South Carolina Kill shelter. He is very friendly, good with people, and other dogs. He is low maintenance, loves to be held, and enjoys snuggling, and being with his person. He is neutered, up to date on all shots, and just waiting for the right family to come along and give him a forever home. He is about 11 lbs, perfect size, not too big not too small.

info@marketmeprinting.com

Customized Apparel

Outdoor Vinyl Lettering

Penelope is a Labrador/Boxer Mix. She would make a great pet for an active family. She loves being outside, loves kids and other dogs. She does not really like cats. She was rescued from South Carolina. She is doing well in her foster home in New Jersey, but she is searching for her forever home.

February 2012

Loki is almost 1-years old and is a Dalmatian/American bulldog mix. Very cute, playful and energetic. Loki would really love the company of another dog who wants to play. Loki is neutered, housebroken, and knows basic commands.

Where’s Moose?

Moose Moore has gotten free and is roaming around the Bayshore area.

Do you recognize where he is? Help us find Moose by emailing his location to pets@mycommunitypublications.com. Please put “Where’s Moose?” in the subject line.

Everyone who responds will receive a “Where’s Moose Moore?” T-shirt and it can be picked up at MarketME in Airport Plaza, Hazlet. One random correct response will also receive the grand prize. This month, the prize is a 90 minute massage from A Kneaded Vacation!

Last month: The grand prize winner; Stephen Browne, knew that Moose was in front of the Art Mosaic Mural by the boat ramp in Keyport.

February 2012

Community Messenger

27

Victor Scudiey Honored by Seton Hall University

By Kaitlin Severini

By Kaitlyn Severini

O

n September 21, 2011, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Seton Hall University (SHU) honored one of its Stillman School of Business alumni, and a coowner of this very publication, at its sixth annual Hall of Fame dinner. At the event, faculty, current and former students, and family saluted Victor Scudiery, one of just two of this year’s inductees. Victor is an entrepreneur, businessman, philanthropist and politician, and, as I discovered during our interview, a personable and humble man.

“He is a great guy,” Susan Scherreik, Director for the Center of Entrepreneurial Studies, said.

The dinner, held annually for the last six years, honors two inductees and also serves as fundraiser for raising scholarship money for two Stillman students, one undergraduate and one graduate.

“One of our goals at these dinners is to empower our [entrepreneurial studies] students to feel that they can be a great entrepreneur, like Victor, someday,” Scherreik said. “And it’s a really great celebration of the two entrepreneurs and their achievements.”

Those chosen to be inducted into the Hall of Fall must meet several criteria. They must be alumni of SHU, and they must be successful entrepreneurs.

Most potential inductees are recommended by past honorees, board members within the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies or other members of the SHU community. After the recommendation, each candidate goes through an interview process.

“Even to be considered, you’re an incredibly successful person,” Scherreik said. “This is a prestigious group. Students look at someone like Victor and think that he once sat in the same place they did. [The inductees] are great role models and inspiration for our students.”

A few months after the event, I had the pleasure of speaking with Victor about being honored at his college and about his long and accomplished career.

How did you find out that you were going to be inducted into the SHU hall of fame?

I got a call from Tom Basilo, who teaches at Stillman [School of Business], and he said he wanted to interview me for the induction. First of all, I thought it was a joke. I couldn’t fathom it.

Even as I sat there for the interview, I still thought it was a joke. But it didn’t work out that way, and I received a letter that I was going to be honored on September 21.

How did it feel to be honored by your alma mater?

It was a complete thrill for me. It’s still hard for me to believe that they chose me to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was a great night, a great evening, a great honor.

When did you know that you wanted to be a businessman and entrepreneur? What drives you to succeed?

When I was in high school. I would go to Canal Street. My father had a store, and I started to use his storefront to sell toys. I knew then that it was my direction in life.

I also sold jewelry in a portion of the store and at [SHU]. It helped me to pay for my college education. Selling the jewelry gave me an education in business and it helped me survive. That was one of the stories I told when I got up to speak [at the dinner].

What drives you to succeed?

I am driven to make sure something works and it’s successful. So far, I’ve had very few failures.

O

n September 21, 2011, the Center for I received a letter that I was going to be Entrepreneurial Studies at Seton Hall honored on September 21.

How did it feel to be honored by your University (SHU) honored one of its Stillalma mater? man School of Business alumni, and a coSome things didn’t work out, but they’ve given me hobby. I owned Gaiters It wastwice. a complete thrillBright. for me. It’s still owner of this very publication, its same sixth mistake the experience not to makeatthe in Sea me to believe that they choseadvice me annual Hallwere of Fame dinner.

You born in Newark. How did hard you for happen What County, do theyou be choose inducted into Hall ofhave Fame. Itfor Atupon the Monmouth event, faculty, currentand andwhy for- didtoyou to settle down businessmen a great evening, a great mer students, andthere? family saluted Victor was a great night,future WhenoneI ofwas army, my and women and Scudiery, justdischarged two of this from year’s thehonor. brother had an electronics store in Springfield. school When didItyou entrepreneurs know that you in wanted inductees.

Victor is an entrepreneur, busiwas there I got my education in electronics. It’s a now? and entreprenessman, philanthropist and politician, to be a businessman difficult business. After that, I decided to go on my Especially now, when What drives to succeed? and, as and I discovered our interview, own openedduring an electronics store inneur?

Monmouth theyou students get out [of When I was in high school. Ithey would should go to a personable County. and humble man. school], Street. father hadsome a store,position and I “HeYour is a great guy,” Susan Scherreik, Di- CanalInc. company, Interstate Electronics, hasMy pursue startedthetokey use hisand storefront to sell toys. I rector the Centersince of Entrepreneurial beenfor in business 1968. What has been use it as a stepping to making if they don’t was myeven direction in life.

Studies, said. sure it runs successfully? knew then that itstone, Tom Basilo, adjunct professor at Seton Hall University Stillman School of keyheld to itannually is going and shop forsold thejewelry like init.New Every Business (left) with Victor Scudiery (right).

I also York stepping and at TheThe dinner, for out the last percent of our [SHU]. business is me stone is for an my education.

It helped to pay college sixbest years,prices. honorsEight-five two inductees and also wholesale. We’ve been very successful because our No matter where you that I didn’t deserve in awe night. It Bewas serves as fundraiser for raising scholarship education. Selling the jewelry gave me an the Democratic Committee in Monmouth a hobby it. andI was became veryall successful. prices are right and we have the merchandise in go, you’re learning something. If you don’t like the magnificent. And I thank all of them for it. education in business and it helped me money for two Stillman students, one unrestaurant business is another ing in the County.

I oversee 53 municipalities.

There stock. I’ve seen so many places go out of business position that you’re in, you can spread out. You can Victor was Co-Chairman theBright.

Boy Scouts That wasmove one ofup. the stories I told dergraduate oneexpanding. graduate. You start to survive. hobby.

I own Gaiters of in Sea when theyand start lose control of Monmouth County, Chairman of the Hazlet when I got up to speak [at the dinner].

“One of our goals at these dinners is to What advice do you have for future and so manyCounty, people need today. So Development of the growth. You need good people to run the When I first moved to Monmouth I washelpEconomic Group, Co-Chairman of What to drives succeed? empower our I[entrepreneurial studies] partner stores, and have a good business do you businessmen women andProgram, entrepeople out ofrent. work.But I do these sotobroke I had to borrowmany money to pay the things Bayshore Economic and Development that. to feel that they can be a great I’ve driven to deep makedown sure inside, something students I knewinImy was going makethem it. work. preneurs in school now? spare time;toI make Technical Advisor at Kean College and Associate You alsolike have a deep involvement When you a certain anda co-owner a dedication . . . Director works and it’s successful.

Sohave far, I’ve had drive entrepreneur, Victor, someday,” Scher-in philanthropy, Especially now,Jersey when the students You’re of Community Pub- of the United Bank.

He get also your and of course, this ItSome has things not been easy but itlications, has been successful.

The The very few failures. didn’t work reikpolitics, said. “And it’s acommunity really great celebra[of school],College they should pursueCenter some which publishes Comserved on theoutBrookdale Learning publication. do you balance everything? wholeme thing not to give up. out, but they’ve given the isexperience tion of the twoHow entrepreneurs and their Advisory Board. position and use it as a stepping stone, munity Messenger and The Community It’s a challenge, but I put in the hours. Building Vic has one Viki, model is in not to make the same mistake twice. achievements.” evendaughter, if they don’t likea it.

Everywho stepping Magazine.

What interested you about the Bayshore Senior Health, Education and Do you have any final words about SHU and the her last year of study in alternative medicine, who in Newark.

How did starting a community publication?

You biggest were bornHall Those chosen Center to be inducted intoone the of my stone is an education. No matter where Recreation has been of Fame dinner? he loves dearly. happen upon All Monmouth Hall of Fall must meet criteria.

I used to greatest have a newspaper challenges.

I am alsoseveral Chairman of theyou Monmouth I know is County, that it was one of the honors many years you go, you’re learning something. If you and why did youthat choose settle down They must Democrats. be alumni of ISHU, and they agomy called Jerseyreally Agenda.

County oversee 53 municipalities.

I’veto ever been given in life.the It was a That’s how don’t like the position that you’re in, you must be are successful entrepreneurs.

Most outthere?

There so many different projects there, and thrill. I realized that somewhere, deep I knew I originally gotdown, involved in the newspaper can spread out. You can move up. so many people are need help today.bySo many Whenpeople I got out of the [army], my brother business. Vin [Gopal] wanted to have his potential inductees recommended outhonorees, of work.board I domembers these things past withininthemy spare time; I own paper, and he approached me. We ty, I was so broke I had to borrow money makeforthem work.

Center Entrepreneurial Studies or other was there I got my education in electron- became partners. to pay rent. But deep down inside, I knew You’re of the My Community members of theaSHUco-owner community. After I prefer a more community-minded I was going to make it. When you have a Publications, which publishes The Community recommendation, each candidate goes decided to go on my own and opened an publication. Newspapers are hard, but I certain drive and a dedication... It has not Messenger and The Community Magazine. store in Monmouth County. through an interview process. still think people like to hold that paper in been easy but it has been successful. The What interested you about starting a electronics community Your company, Interstate Electronics, their hand to read it.

“Even to be considered, you’re an incredwhole thing is not to give up. publication? has ago been in business since 1968. said.manyInc. ibly Isuccessful You’re a member of the Matawan used to person,” have a Scherreik newspaper years has been the key to making sure Italian American Association, which SHU and the Hall of Fame dinner?

“This is a prestigious Students lookhow What called the Jerseygroup.

Agenda.

That’s I originally involved the newspaper business.

[Gopal] runs successfully? at got someone likeinVictor and think that he itVin honored you four years ago. Why is it All I know is that it was one of the greatest wanted ownthey paper, and he approached The key to it is going out and shop for important to you to be involved in an honors that I’ve ever been given in my life. once sat in tothehave samehis place did. [The me. We became along inductees] are greatpartners role models andwith in- Cliff Moore. organization that celebrates your heri- It was really a thrill, I realized that I prefer a more community-minded paper. With somewhere, deep down, I knew that I business is wholesale. We’ve been very tage and ethnicity? spiration for our students.” increase of the news on the internet, didn’t deserve it. I was in awe all night. It successful because our prices are right and Athe few months after the event, I had the I’m an Italian American and I grew up newspapers are hard to sell. However, I still was magnificent. And I thank all of them we have the merchandise in stock.

I’ve pleasure of speaking with Victor about bein an Italian household, where there was think people like to hold that paper in their hand for it. ingtohonored read it. at his college and about his seen so many places go out of business warmth, dinners every Sunday with your when they start expanding.

You start to long and accomplished career.

Victor was Co-Chairman of the Boy family. . . . I think we’re losing that warmth.

You’re a member of the Matawan Italian loseyou control of the growth. You need good That’s why I’m in that organization. You Scouts of Monmouth County, Chairman of American Association, which honored four years ago. Why is it important to you topeople be involved to run the stores, and I have a good get certain values from belonging to it. No the Hazlet Economic Development Group, in antoorganization your heritage partner toand do that. going be inducted that into celebrates the SHU hall one should give up their background. They Co-Chairman of the Bayshore Economic You also have a deep involvement in should cherish it. The association gives out Development Program, Technical Advisor ofethnicity? fame? anfrom Italian American and I grew up in an politics, your communiphilanthropy, I gotI’m a call Tom Basilo, who teaches scholarships, and we have get-togethers at Kean College and Associate Director of chool, Italian household, where there was warmth, op 10 Sins Center NJ THow ty and of course, this publication. at dinners Stillmanevery [SchoolSunday of Business], and he the United Jersey Bank. He also served on Monday nights. k p o with your family. . . . I think Johns H d Youth youinbalance said he wanted interview me forThat’s the in-whydo your hobbies? What do you on the Brookdale College Learning Center we’re losingtothat warmth.

I’m that everything? for Talente What are -day most? a challenge, but I put in the hours. duction.

First of all,You I thought it wasvalues a joke. fromIt’s d halfdoing Advisory Board. anenjoy s organization. get certain belonging Full-day dhood program il [Creating] the Bayshore Senior eHealth, I couldn’t fathom Even asgive I satupthere h Vic has one daughter, Viki, a model who My hobbies include being involved in rec to it. No one it. should their background. y rl a ters dia cen I produced a video called is in her last year of study in alternative and Recreation Center has been forThey the interview, still thought it wasassociation a Education should Icherish it. The gives l meproducing. cord a it ig d ew Call or register online today! d anthe outBut scholarships, we way, haveandget-togethers one of my on biggest challenges. I’m Nalso on r aDancercize joke. it didn’t work and out that emic in 1970s. It started out as medicine, who he loves dearly. e cad Monday nights.

What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy doing most?

My hobbies include being involved in record producing. I produced a video called Dancercize in the 1970s. It started out as a hobby and became very successful. I also produced a commemorative album in honor of Pope John Paul II and a Papal Review. Being in the restaurant business is another

Summ programs athletic adition athlete tr Scholar-

Now accepting applications for Fall 2012

235 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 732-542-4777 ext. 1109 | www.ranneyschool.org/registration

28

Community Messenger

Your Most Memorable Valentine’s gift you gave or received

February 2012

Puzzle Answers

James Mason, Little Silver – 2 years ago, my wife surprised me. We took a Caribbean vacation to St Martin.

Absolute the best time, very memorable. Hope it happens this year.

Lewis Sasaki, Little Silver – My girlfriend at the time gave me a bouquet of flowers.

Mary Ellen Landolfi – My husband gave me a 2lb box of Russell Stover’s chocolates in a Big Heart box when he was a junior in high school and I was a sophomore in high school. And I saved the cover of the box for 30 years.

Hilary Callahan, Middletown – I actually had back surgery, my husband was traveling in Brazil when I was scheduled to go in for surgery. I was lying in my hospital bed, and I could hear him walking down the hall. I knew it was him. As soon as he walked through the door, I realized he cut his trip to Brazil short by about 4 days and came home early to be with me while I was in the hospital. That meant the world to me.

Ronald Laborde, Keansburg – I gave my Mom beautiful flowers. She loved it and she gave me a kiss. It was awesome.

www.park33.com (p) 732.761.1300 (f ) 732.761.1317 email@park33.com 618 Park. Ave Freehold, NJ 07728

Cleaning Service by Ida Residential & Commercial Homes • Apartments • Offices

est. 1984

No Job Too Big or Too Small Free Estimates

• 1-Time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings • Move-ins, real estate cleaning • References provided on request • Garage & Basement Cleaning, Organizing & De-Cluttering

732.290.3051 • 732.618.0895 www.europeancreationsnj.com • idabeainc@msn.com

February 2012

MICHAEL J. CUNNINGHAM, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine sub-specialty certification

Two locations:

733 North Beers Street, Suite L3 Holmdel, NJ 07733 ~and~ 53 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872

Phone : 732-264-5454 www.CunninghamOrtho.com drmike@CunninghamOrtho.com

Cleaning Service by Ida Residential & Commercial Homes • Apartments • Offices • 1-Time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings • Move-ins, real estate cleaning • References provided on request • Garage & Basement Cleaning, Organizing & De-Cluttering

est. 1984

No Job Too Big or Too Small Free Estimates

$20 Discount on your first cleaning Exp. 02/29/12

or 10% OFF with your first cleaning. (Minimum 2 Hours)

New Customers only.Valid with coupon only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

732.290.3051 • 732.618.0895 www.europeancreationsnj.com • idabeainc@msn.com

Community Messenger

29

30

Community Messenger

Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Northern Monmouth Chamber 1340 State Route 36, NJ 07730 732-­‐637-­‐3977

Networking, Information, Support www.northernmonmouthchamber.com

Valentine’s Day Is Just around The Corner Chocolates? Flowers? Champagne? Limo? Tuxedo? Dinner? Pictures?

Whatever Your Plans, Our Chamber Members Are Ready To Help You Celebrate!

Suzi’s Sweet Shoppe 110 Highway 35, Middletown 732-796-0115

Forum Tuxedos Airport Plaza, Hazlet 732-264-8802

Posies Florist 104A Kings Highway, Middletown 732-533-5913

Bahrs Landing Restaurant 2 Bay Avenue, Atlantic Highlands 732-872-1245

Koch Florist 1820 Highway 35, Middletown 732-671-0744

Park East Restaurant 3352 Route 35 South, Hazlet 732-739-2002

Tropical Rainforest Florist 1715 Union Avenue, Hazlet 732-888-3800

Trinity Restaurant 84 Broad Street, Keyport 732-888-1998

Fine Flowers 732-842-3933

IHOP Restaurant 106 Route 36, Keyport

Bethany Wines and Liquors 3160 Route 35 and Hazlet Avenue 732-264-2868

Perkins Restaurant Airport Plaza, Hazlet

Oyster Point Hotel 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank 732-530-8200

Shore Café 1104 Route 36, Hazlet 732-888-0288

Comfort Inn 750 Highway 35, Middletown 732-671-3400

Vintners Circle 1690 Highway 35 732-671-5200 Red Bank Limo 732-389-3883

A Kneaded Vacation Massage 732-732-328-8577 3 Chicks That Click Photography 732-670-6996 Action Media Productions 732-263-1919 Mario Marcal Studios LLC 732-291-8779 Sasaki Photography 732-895-2342 Susan Cameron Studios 732-576-1600

Elite Limo 732-291-8200

Women In Business and Red Bank Limousine Proudly Bring You

Guest Speaker Author/Activist DAVID GOLDMAN February2, 11:30am Sterling Gardens, Matawan Come Hear Mr. Goldman Speak About His 5 Year Struggle To Regain Custody Of His Abducted Son. Hear About The Case That Captivated The Nation And That Ultimately Had A Positive Outcome

Only $25 includes lunch. Please visit our website to register online

See What The Chamber Can Do For You Join us every Friday Morning 8am @Keyport IHOP for Our PERKOLATOR Networking Event Visit us online and sign-up for our weekly newsletter www.NorthernMonmouthChamber.com and visit us on Facebook

February 2012

February 2012

Community Messenger

31

32

Community Messenger

February 2012

JACKIE KEELENS BAR EVENTS & SPECIALS 3 Railroad Square Keansburg New Jersey 07734 Phone Number: 732-787-1919 Bar Hours Open 365 Days a Year!

Bar Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. - 2 a.m.

TUESDAY NIGHT: POOL TOURNAMENT! 8 P.M.- Finish. $10.00 To Enter

Liquor Store Open 365 Days a Year!

Liquor Store Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

OTHER SPECIALS: MONDAY - FRIDAY:

(Entry Fee Total Goes To Winner)

6 for $6 at 6!

6 Domestic Nips for $6.00 (offer ends at 10 p.m.)

$0.50 Off All Drinks To Those Who Enter

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: KARAOKE!

$12.00 Buckets of 6 12 oz. Mickeys Malt Liquor

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT: LADIES NIGHT!

MONDAY - SUNDAY:

$2.00 Domestic Drafts & $3.00 Import Drafts

10 p.m. - 12 a.m. $2.00 Mixed Drinks & Assorted Flavors Mike’s Hard Lemonade Bottles

Store Front

Available for Rent

For Information please call

732-787-1919

Valentines Dance

Saturday February 11th 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Jackie Keelens Banquet Hall

Band, Full Buffet, & Open Bar $80.00 per couple or $50.00 single Reservations Only! • Tickets Sold at the Bar

JACKIE KEELEN’S LIQUOR STORE

JACKIE KEELEN’S BANQUET HALL

Open 365 Days a Year: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Ice Cold Beer Wine and Soda sold here all day long!

Lottery Claim Center

Available for all Occasions 365 Days a Year!

Minimum Parties of 65 People Maximum Parties of 115 People Call for a Quote Today! 732-787-1919

$2.00 off a $25.00 Purchase of Beer

$2.00 off a $25.00 Purchase of Liquor

$5.00 of a $50.00 Purchase of Beer, Wine, Liquor

Buy 1 Bottle of Wine get the 2nd 1/2 off

No Duplicates! Cannot be combined with any other offer! One Per Customer!

Exp 3/1/12

No Duplicates! Cannot be combined with any other offer! One Per Customer!

Exp 3/1/12

No Duplicates! Cannot be combined with any other offer! One Per Customer!

Exp 3/1/12

No Duplicates! Cannot be combined with any other offer! One Per Customer!

Exp 3/1/12

(2nd Bottle Equal or Lesser Value)

Gold Package $100.00 off Parties over 80 People Exp. 03-01-12

Platinum Package $200.00 off Parties over 80 People Exp. 03-01-12

February 2012

Community Messenger

33

34

Community Messenger

February 2012

February 2012

Community Messenger

35

36

Community Messenger

February 2012

February 2012

Community Messenger

37

38

Community Messenger

February 2012

February 2012

Community Messenger

39