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In the thick of winter, when the world turns cold on us here in the Northeast, we have the warmth and comfort of Valentine’s Day to help get us through. It is a day set aside for the loves of our life – whether its your better half or your friends that have become family – a simple reminder to cherish what’s special to us. But the second month on our calendars is also designated for the battle against heart disease, and since 1963, February has been American Heart Month.

Bringing this nationally recognized crusade closer to home is Nancy Zarriello, who on February 4, was honored at the Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards for 2020. You may know Nancy as a long-time teacher in Lincroft, or maybe you’ve bumped into her walking her dog down by the water in her hometown of Sea Bright. But after a cardiac scare last year, she has joined an elite group of women who have made heart health their goal as part of the Live Longer and Stronger challenge, and recently flaunted it on the red carpet at Lincoln Center as part of the 17th annual awards ceremony. You can read more about Nancy and “A Journey to Be Heart Strong” written

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Let’s all strive to bring more awareness to cardiovascular health and may your month be filled with all things to warm your heart.

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ABOVE is a behind the scenes photo of me at the February edition’s cover shoot in Sea Bright. The day could not have been more perfect between the lighting and the unseasonably warm weather.

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After five years away, Bruce Springsteen returned home to LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST on January 18th to help “The Festival That Bruce Built” celebrate its 20th anniversary with his 12th surprise guest performance during Bob’s Birthday Bash, the six-hour “Main Event” of the 10-day festival he has brought to worldwide prominence in the global battle to defeat Parkinson’s Disease and related illnesses through the awesome power of music.

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After the New Year, I got an email about some ridiculously low airfares to Florida. It was one of those 30-degree days, and the thought of a sunny, sandy beach piqued me. Family schedules being what they are (chaotic), in between kids going back to school, and returning back to work; I was able to “convince” my middle daughter, now 21, to do a quick, last-minute trip with Dad to go grab some rays and some stone crab claws. Just the two of us – a special little thing for me, and I hoped for her as well, as she’s graduating college this year, going to live in New York City and starting a new chapter in her life. A perfect opportunity for me to bestow paternal wisdom and life advice as she readies for reality.

We had a wonderful few quality days together! When we returned to New Jersey, instead of going right back to work and my routine, I gave myself two days to ease back in and contemplate my targets and goals for the year ahead. My hope was to capture and retain the energy, calmness, and excitement I had experienced during my fantastic couple of days with Lauren.

It became clear to me that the biggest difference between how I live on vacation versus how I typically lived in my day-to-day life was my inner “state-of-being”.

On vacation, I was simply living in the moment. I was not trying to do, fix, or accomplish anything (other than deciding what to drink or what to eat for dinner). There was no self-judgment or feelings that I should be doing something else. Instead, I was present and making choices moment to moment about what felt good, what was fun, and what captured our attention (and being a little less tight with my spending – as I’m generally pretty cheap). I was accepting and enjoying following our hearts’ desires, rather than judging my choices and analyzing everything — I was on vacation! As beautiful and inspiring as the surroundings were, and as fantastic as the warm Miami air felt, the truly transformative part of my vacation was how I was with myself. I realized how wonderful life could be if I could capture and cultivate this “vacation state-of-mind” anywhere. Would it be totally irresponsible to live like I am on vacation all the time? (I’m already too optimistic as it

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is). As a financial advisor, I espouse this “vacation mindset” when we do retirement planning, but never really tried the Kool-Aid myself. Maybe life can be more like a vacation when I’m not always trying to do more (and be more) but practice self-acceptance and enjoy the “moments more” and who I’m with.

It’s common before a trip to get organized and rush to accomplish everything you need to get done. I read a long time ago, “You are never more efficient than the days leading up to a vacation”. Pretend you’re going away next week, and then notice what comes to mind and make a list. You will realize what unfinished business is weighing on you; some things that you probably didn’t consciously realize were important to you, and which of your to-dos are true priorities.

Imagine we could merge the vacation mind with the efficiency of our pre-vacation list. Ask yourself these questions while “you’re away” in your mind. What do I love the most about this? The quiet, colors, air, temperature, light, people, water, etc.? What do I love most about the environment? Is it cozy? Clutter-free? Is it the décor, fabrics, colors? How am I different on vacation than I am at home?

Am I different with myself? With others? Am I more accepting? More patient? More humorous? What do I enjoy doing most on vacation? Sleeping? Eating? Doing nothing?

What is it about my vacation that I enjoy more than my life at home? Not working? Being outside? Sleeping? Having more fun? Write down your answers.

Could we possibly or in part “bring these things home”?

Could I paint my bedroom a new color? Bring in ocean artwork? Upgrade my mattress? Light more fires at home (emotionally and physically)? How did I feel on vacation?

Peaceful, energized, inspired, free? What one or two words first come to mind? Whatever those “high notes” are for you, it makes sense to bring our vacation home. We should try to enjoy our day-to-day lives at least partially as much as our vacations (yes obligations and reality do suck sometimes). But it is our day-to-day that makes up most of our lives, and if we’re not enjoying it more, what’s the point? As you contemplate your targets and goals for the year ahead - what is it about your vacation state-of-mind that makes a vacation a vacation for you? And LIVE LIKE YOU’RE ON VACATION (even just a little)!

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His discipline comes courtesy of The United States Navy. Right out of boot camp, he was selected to join the Navy’s elite presidential honor guard and served proudly for presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

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What my business is about: H&S educates and provides conflict free guidance affording each client the ability to make sound financial decisions, specifically in the areas of wealth planning, investment management and tax preparation/planning.

What sets me apart from others doing what I do: Our vision of H&S is to offer the expertise of an accountant, financial planner, and wealth manager. Working exclusively with the founders who are a CPA, CFP® and CDFA®, respectively, clients benefit from the collaborative process that helps maximize their potential for meeting life goals.

My best life tip to share: Don’t spend more than you make. Save as much as you can while being aggressive in paying down any debt incurred. And remember, time in the market is better than timing the market.

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Who I am: I live in Holmdel with my wife and four children who all attend the Holmdel Schools. I worked in the family landscaping and tree farm business and with a local CPA firm before graduating from Richard Stockton College with Accounting and Finance Majors. I continued with the local CPA firm. In 2000, I started my 10-year career at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America serving

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Organizations that matter to me: I offer free QuickBooks consulting to non-profits, which is how I met the Co-Chair, John Horl, of Parker Family Health Center in Red Bank. I struck a relationship with him and started helping more and more. Eventually I was asked to join the Board and come aboard as Treasurer. I always wanted to give back to the community and the best way for me to do that is to share my knowledge and expertise. The mission of the center is to operate a free health care facility where Monmouth County residents who do not have health insurance or the ability to pay for medical care can be treated with dignity and compassion. Parker’s roots started in 1947 when Dr. James Parker cared for his patients in their homes, because none of the local hospitals would accept an African-American doctor on their staff. It feels really good to be part of this. Parker not only treats thousands of patients in need but also educates them on preventive medicine. I spend a considerable amount of time working with Parker to ensure their finances are used efficiently and effectively, in line with their missions and donors' wishes.

What I do when not working or volunteering: I really enjoy music, it’s been a passion of mine since I can remember. I was the youngest of seven brothers with my oldest brother graduating high school when I was born. I was introduced to a lot of the older music, since that’s what they listened to. The Allman brothers, Neil Young, anything with a guitar solo and no words. I enjoy playing the guitar and going to concerts with friends. I am a big believer in meditation for peace of mind. Outside of that, life is so busy, I spend my free time with a few close friends but mostly with my wife, Julie, and the kids, enjoying our new life.

My family: My wife Julie also grew up in Holmdel, we were friends in high school, and we dated on-and-off through college.

Life took us in different directions for about 20 years. We each lived in different states, and both moved around quite a bit. I lived in Holmdel, Red Bank, Matawan, Hazlet, and Maine. Julie lived in Tinton Falls, Tennessee, and Florida. Life happened to bring us back together in Holmdel at the same time, both going through a divorce. We were married this past June in a private ceremony with just the kids and Julie’s parents at the courthouse in Holmdel. We are very happy to be back in town, and with my step-daughter being 9, we plan to stay for a long time. Together we have four kids, Kathryn, Cassidy, Ryan, and Caris. Life is busy, so we try to make the most out of whatever time we have.

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Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for March 8th!

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umson St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 8 with John Keegan serving as this year’s Grand Marshal. In past years, the Parade has welcomed 5,000 to 8,000 people depending on the weather. Parade participants will include the Parade Executive and Board of Trustees members, Honorees chosen by the Parade committee, the Mayor and Council members, the Christian Brothers Academy marching pipers; school bands, scout troops, police and fire departments.

The 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be presented by OceanFirst Bank. Stephy’s Place will be the beneficiary this year and will receive a donation from the parade committee. Stephy’s Place is a free “safe place” for anyone who has suffered loss, with the sole purpose of sharing faith, hope, and love. More information can be found at stephysplace.org.

Kicking off the events leading up to the Parade will be an Irish Soda Bread Competition being held at the Oceanic Free Library on February 20. Aside from the Soda Bread, this event will have Irish

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music, step dancers, bag-pipers, and an Irish cooking demonstration. Other events will be the Annual Rumson St. Patrick’s “Green Tree Lighting” at Victory Park in Rumson on March 1. There will be tickets sold for the Shamrock Celebration Party, being held on March 6, which will be open to anyone who would like to donate to the parade committee.

The Rumson St. Patrick’s Parade Irish Poster Contest will be open to all residents of Fair Haven and Rumson grade school students who attend Forrestdale, Deane Porter, Knollwood, Sickles, or any other vocational, public or private school, as well as all Holy Cross and RCDS students. Posters can be dropped off at the Rumson Oceanic Free Library for display no later than February 20. (put to the attention of Irish Poster Contest) Winners will be announced before the parade. All posters will be displayed in the library throughout the month of March and artists are invited to march together as a group in the parade and possibly will hold a banner. Contest rules and regulations are provided in more detail on the Parade’s Facebook page and parade web-

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site. There will be a $50 prize for Kindergarten through third grade; and a $100 prize for fourth through eighth grades.

There is also a Michael Larkin Essay Competition open to high school-aged students who are residents of Rumson and Fair Haven and who attend RFH, CBA, Trinity, RBC, or any other school.

The deadline is February 26 with an extension if needed for March 2. Essays can be dropped off at either the Rumson Oceanic Free Library or RFH High School front office noting Attn: MLJ Memorial Irish Essay Competition.

Jamie McManus, Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade Board President invited residents, family and friends to come and enjoy this family-friendly event. “We look forward to everyone attending the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We have a great Grand Marshal, John Keegan, who has been a longtime resident of Rumson.

We are praying for beautiful weather and hope to see everyone on March 8 at the Parade!”

Visit rumsonstpatricksdayparade.org for more information about the Parade and the contests listed above.

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If you’re like me, you too enjoy reading about the latest in skincare and beauty but sometimes hesitate to try new things. I recently had the opportunity to experience something out of my comfort zone, a treatment that is part of the K-Beauty craze.

K-Beauty is the name given to the South Korean innovations in beauty and skincare sweeping our country and the globe. The K-Beauty concept may seem new to some

as it rapidly gains popularity across our nation, but these traditions have actually been around for centuries. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel to South Korea to experience these unique methods of skin care. I enjoyed the pinnacle of self-care, the Korean Full Body Scrub, at Nails Plus in its Colts Neck location. Nails Plus took the best elements of the Korean scrub and designed a peaceful, private space to foster physical and mental well-being.

This scrub is embraced by Hollywood celebrities and is described as the secret to luminous skin for the entire body. Although hesitant at first to try it, I was intrigued, and decided to have a first-hand experience. The results were dramatic and I left with the smoothest skin I can recall ever having. And that is only the exterior result. I learned that this Body Scrub also offers many health and beauty benefits, including skin rejuvenation, reduction of cellulite, weight loss, lymphatic drainage, chronic pain relief, and stress reduction.

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It is a new year, spring is around the corner, and this is a perfect time to try something just for you!

Monmouth County Park System Plans Trip to Philadelphia Flower Show Fall in love with gardening again by joining the Monmouth County Park System on a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on March 6. The bus leaves at 11:30 am from Thompson Park, located at 805 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, and will return at about 8:30 pm.

Explore the extraordinary plant palette of exotic Mediterranean gardens during this year’s show, Riviera Holiday. An additional trip is planned for March 7, also leaving from Thompson Park at 11:30 am and returning at 8:30 pm. The cost of each trip is $82 per person; pre-registration required.

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“As our plans continue to unfold, it is exciting to have an educator of Dr. Lipp’s experience and enthusiasm to be the lead facilitator in our new school,” states Pacelli.

Dr. Lipp’s background includes instructing at the Ohio State University and three years as a teacher at the Columbus School for Girls (CSG) in Columbus, Ohio. CSG is noted as being one of the most prestigious independent schools for girls in Ohio. At CSG he was appointed to co-lead a faculty team to design a system to establish guidelines for academic excellence. His teaching included courses in Latin, Critical Reading, and the Humanities.

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Gas Regulator Station Does Not Belong in Our Neighborhoods Since 2016, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) has filed two applications seeking multiple variances to construct a major industrial gas regulator station on Holmdel Road just north of Main Street. This regulator station will include fifteen-foot high smokestacks constantly generating toxic waste emissions into our air and the streams that lead into the nearby Swimming River Reservoir. The sites under consideration are in close proximity to homes, small businesses, a vineyard and are only a mile from Holmdel Village School. If approved, this will set a precedent for more industrial uses (with the associated risks to our health and our environment) on other land in southern Holmdel.

These applications have been denied by the Holmdel Zoning Board in both 2016 and 2018. The project was opposed in August 2018 by the Holmdel Environmental Commission, which cited the potential degradation of our drinking water. During December 2019, a proposed settlement with NJNG was unanimously rejected by the Holmdel Township Committee. Yet, NJNG will not go away. It appealed the applications to the NJ Board of Public Utilities. There will now be a Public Hearing in front of an Office of Administrative Law Judge on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm in the Holmdel Senior/Community Center.

Rejection of this project by our township officials was successful in large part because of public outcry to this assault on our neighborhoods and our watershed. Large crowds are needed once again to show our opposition to NJNG’s harmful and unnecessary project. Please join us on February 13th to voice your opinion.

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uring the month of February our country honors presidents, groundhogs, football champions, movie stars, and love of every kind, with special events, holidays, and celebrations. But the second month on our calendars is also designated for the battle against heart disease, and since 1963, February has been American Heart Month. Bringing this nationally recognized crusade closer to home is Nancy Zarriello who, on February 4, was honored at the Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards for 2020.

You may know Nancy as a long-time teacher in Lincroft, or maybe you’ve bumped into her walking her dog down by the water in her hometown of Sea Bright. But after a cardiac scare last year, she has joined an elite group of women who have made heart health their goal as part of the Live Longer and Stronger challenge, and recently flaunted it on the red carpet at Lincoln Center as part of the 17th annual awards ceremony.

“I got involved with Woman’s Day and The Red Dress Awards really by fate,” shared Nancy. “Looking back, I really do believe everything happens for a reason.

After having a cardiac event last February and ending up in the hospital twice, I got scared. I was fearful to even exercise and couldn’t get through a cardio class. After many tests it was found that I do have heart disease. Both of my parents died suddenly from issues related to heart disease, so I decided to see this as a gift and wake-up call for me to get serious and make changes regarding my heart health.”

Nancy’s cardiac episode was a heart attack in layman’s terms, only luckily it was the type that didn’t leave any permanent damage. Facing her family’s genetic history of cardiac challenges, Nancy was determined to have a different outcome than her parents. While at work last March, she teaches Compensatory Education and Special Ed at St. Leo the Great School, Nancy noticed a Woman’s Day magazine on the lunch table. On the cover was a call for submissions for the Live Longer and Stronger Challenge (LLS).

“With my health such a focus at that time, I was drawn to the article and the thought of my very own heart health makeover,” explained Nancy. “I had written a book three years earlier and had done nothing with it, so I honestly wrote in to validate my writing skills. But with all that has happened, this health scare that was once a huge negative has turned into something positive.”

The challenge is designed to help real-life women lower their risk of heart disease, lose weight, and adopt a happy, healthy lifestyle they can sustain.

Nancy was one of five women selected from across the country and given a tailored and ongoing nutrition and exercise counseling program from nutrition expert Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN.

“After making it through several rounds, I was thrilled and grateful to be selected for the opportunity to help spread awareness,” said Nancy. “For the past eight months, we were given monthly challenges and biweekly calls with Joy and the LLS team. We also have monthly Google hangout chats with experts from Northwell Health. Because of this challenge, I have totally changed my diet, improved my endurance and stamina, lost 24 pounds, 23 inches, and dropped my cholesterol 87 points!”

The monthly challenges given to Nancy and the other four women helped them to focus on one aspect of health at a time, with weekly submissions of photos, videos, and weight tracking required.

“The August challenge was to discover new foods,” said Nancy. “I had to film myself at various farmer’s markets and at one of them I discovered jicama.

I thought I had never had jicama before, then I realized it was that crunchy stuff I liked in the salad at Woody’s in Sea Bright.”

The LLS challenges introduced Nancy to many things she had never tried or worked-on before.

One centered on motivation, another helped her learn the importance of proper sleep, and the final task was practicing mindful eating and slowing down the process of a meal. But discovering new exercises would lead Nancy back to the hospital.

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“When I submitted the video of me climbing a mountain in Upstate New York, Joy Bauer and the LLS team were concerned when I expressed how I couldn’t breathe,” said Nancy. “I ended up at NYU where the Director of Women’s Health ordered a cardiac catheterization, angiogram, and microvascular testing to assess my heart health. Subsequently, I became part of a study to test for microvascular disease (MVD) found in women, in a less invasive way. My tests came back negative for MVD but did confirm a blockage. I learned that more women than men die during their first heart attack because women’s bodies are prone to hardening of the microvascular system. NYU is doing cutting-edge research to try and understand everything about how this happens.”

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States and has been for many years, yet only in the past 20 years has the movement toward awareness for women taken shape. In 1999, Woman’s Day then editor-in-chief Jane Chesnutt co-founded the Women with Heart Lunch to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA). That same year, the nation’s first organization to address the issue of heart disease in women was founded. But it wasn’t for another three years, in 2002, that The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute launched The Heart TruthSM campaign and the Red Dress® as the symbol for women and heart disease awareness.

Two years later, in 2004, Woman’s Day held its first Red Dress Awards to honor those who make a significant contribution to the fight against heart disease specifically in women.

One of Nancy’s favorite quotes sums up the past year for her, “If you want change in your life, go make it happen. You’re the only one who can.” Married to her best friend, Scott, for more than 30 years, Nancy had many good reasons to make the changes she needed to stay on a healthy course.

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“We have two amazing kids, Amanda and Nick, who both work and reside in Manhattan,” shared Nancy.

“I’m also a dog mom to my beloved Papillon, Louie.

Louie is my first small dog, but I am loving it because he is so portable and a good traveler.”

Not a stranger to making changes that serve her well, Nancy worked in corporate finance right out of college but changed careers after she got married.

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4. eight years off to raise her children, and has since been working in Lincroft for more than 20 years.

She and Scott realized their dream of living by the ocean when they had the opportunity to move to Monmouth Beach, where her children primarily grew-up. Once the kids went off to college, the couple decided to right-size, as Scott refers to it, and settled in Sea Bright.

“We absolutely love living in Sea Bright,” said Nancy.

“In the summer, we only travel by foot or bike. It’s a great walking community offering everything we need. It helps me to make sure to get my 10k steps in every day. I also log my food, and find it a fun challenge when eating out to swap menus for healthier options. I look at food differently now and have become more mindful of what I put in my mouth. My passions going forward are to continue my writing and my heart health journey and spreading awareness, because it’s a life-long change for me. I am better and stronger than I was eight months ago and I plan to continue. I’d also like to improve my golf game, but that may be a bigger ask!”

Readers can view Nancy’s journey on Instagram @movingswiftlyoverfifty.

(1) Ronnie from Christine’s in Atlantic Highlands served up a heart healthy meal for Nancy Zarriello. (2) Nancy Zarriello with Joy Bauer (left), host of NBC’s “Health & Happiness” and the health and nutrition expert on The Today Show. (3) The Zarriello Family – from left - Nick, Mike, Amanda, Nancy, and Scott (4) Nancy Zarriello taking one of her daily walks on the Rumson - Sea Bright Bridge. (5) The five honorees for the Woman’s Day Red Dress Awards for 2020, from left, Marguerita Annette Guerra (59), Kerri Riggs (34), Nancy Zarriello (56), Rolanda Perkins (53), and Jennifer Shreckengost (43).

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No matter how you look or feel, you can still be at risk for heart disease.

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Ed and Mary Kosenski

Minding Their Beeswax They had me at “promiscuous queen” and “royal jelly”.

These and other terms pertaining to honey bees were explained by the owners of E&M Gold Beekeepers, Ed and Mary Kosenski when CM visited their Honey House in Tinton Falls to learn about beekeeping.

Their backyard, called “bee heaven” by the NJ State Apiarist, contains 100 honeybee colonies, each housing about 60,000 bees.

Ed and Mary consider beekeeping an honor and a responsibility - and take their stew-

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ardship very seriously. They are dedicated to helping honeybees survive a parasitic mite, loss of habitat, and dangers of pesticides. There is so much more to keeping bees than meets the eye, and Ed and Mary joyfully revealed the many fascinating aspects of the hives and their queens. It is intense work, and yet Mary commented that it is a “peaceful time when we are working with the bees, gentle and quiet.”

Twenty years ago the idea to become beekeepers was sparked in a most unexpected way. One night, Ed and Mary watched the movie, Ulee’s Gold, a realistic story about a beekeeper. It resonated with them deeply, and the very next day, Ed surprised Mary with the purchase of a single bee colony consisting of one queen and about 60,000 worker bees. Their interest in beekeeping never waned from this hobbyist start. The hobby evolved into their sideline business selling raw honey, honey products, and gifts, made from the 4,000 pounds of honey produced per season.

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aspects of beekeeping is managing the queens. “We started with that one colony and it survived the first winter. We continued to split the colonies and each new colony needed a new queen,” said Mary.

What is it like to be a queen bee? A queen does not forage for food, and she does not tend to her offspring. Her sole job is to lay about 2000 eggs per day. And, she is extremely efficient, with a very restricted mating schedule.

“The new queen will mate with more than twenty males in a two-day period, storing the sperm. It’s called ‘promiscuous behavior’. This is done only once in her lifetime,” explained Ed. “The queen actually inseminates her eggs herself (from this store) until she runs out and then dies,” added Mary. “Queens can live and produce eggs for about four years, all from this one-time period of mating.”

The queen’s role is crucial to the survival of the hive, yet a worldwide problem with a mite that kills honeybees has been causing great concern.

“We decided to select for bees that could withstand the mite instead of piling chemical treatments on bees that are producing food for people. We paid as much as $600 for a single queen bee that had the genetics we were looking for,” said Mary. “The queen then produced daughter-queens which we made available to other area beekeepers in order to improve the stock through the generations.”

She then explained a very intricate process called “grafting the queens” by which eggs laid by a queen are segregated into cells. Worker bees are then tricked into making these larvae into queens instead of into other worker bees.

“Bees select more than one larvae to be queen, and the newly hatched larvae are fed copious amounts of ‘royal jelly’ (a protein-rich substance) by the bees,” said Mary. “We have to separate the queen cells before they emerge-- one queen will sting through and kill all the others. We mark the queens with a color and we know the age of the queen by that color.”

Mary at work in front of a hive & pouring a pound of beeswax

And then there are the worker bees with their seasonal duties. The only role of the males (called drones) is to mate with a virgin queen. On the other extreme are the duties of the queens’ daughters who work tirelessly.

“For the first three weeks of their lives, the daughters build the honeycomb, dehydrate the nectar, feed the queen, feed the larvae, and do all the indoor work. From three to six weeks, they are foragers, flying back and forth continuously and wearing themselves out. They die of ‘old age’ at six weeks in the summertime,” explained Mary. “In the winter the bees have to live longer and be fatter, healthy, and strong. Their job is to stay in a cluster to keep the queen warm. During the winter, each hive will consume about 60 pounds of honey for survival.”

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FREEHOLDER LEADERSHIP ROLES GO TO ARNONE AND KILEY

Golden, Arnone and DiRocco sworn to three-year terms my top priority Golden, who was elected to his fourth, has always been three-year term, was issued the Oath making sure of Office by the Honorable Joseph W. that Monmouth Oxley, Judge Superior Court Monmouth County is the County. Arnone was sworn into his most financially fourth, three-year term as Freeholder responsible, best by the Honorable Lisa P. Thornton, run County. We Judge Superior Court Monmouth cannot rest on County. DiRocco was sworn into his first, what we have three-year term as a Freeholder by the done in the past, Honorable Lisa P. Thornton. so I will continue my vigorous ef- “It is a great honor and privilege to have forts as we enter been sworn in as the Monmouth County Sheriff for a fourth term,” said Sheriff the New Year.”

Shaun Golden. “Together with the Board “I would like to of Chosen Freeholders, we will continue thank the Board to develop initiatives to help combat for selecting crime and opioid abuse while strengthme as Deputy ening our shared services and school Monmouth County’s Board of Chosen Freeholders (left to right) Freeholder Dominick “Nick” DiRocco, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, Director for safety so Monmouth County remains Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Deputy 2020 and I am one of the top counties in the State.”

Director Susan M. Kiley, and Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto ready to continue working for “It has truly been a pleasure to serve the constituen- at the local and State level, but I am MONMOUTH COUNTY FREEHOLDERS cy, as well as collaborate with the Board, looking forward to being a part of the Thomas A. Arnone and Susan M. Kiley Constitutional Officers and other elect- Monmouth County Board of Chosen were appointed as Freeholder Director Freeholders where our decision making ed officials,” said Freeholder Deputy and Freeholder Deputy Director, respecwill directly impact the taxpayer,” said Director Kiley.

“As Deputy Director, I will tively, at the Board’s 2020 Organization Freeholder DiRocco. “I believe that my work tirelessly to maintain past initiatives Meeting in January at Biotechnology and services for our County residents civic knowledge and experience will only High School. while looking ahead to new and exciting bolster the already-existing, strong team of individuals that constitute this Board.”

“I cannot thank my fellow Freeholders visions for 2020.” enough for their belief in me to serve For additional information about once again as the Monmouth County Prior to the selection of the Board leadMonmouth County and the Board of ership, Shaun Golden, Tom Arnone and Freeholder Director and I am eager to Chosen Freeholders, go to visitmontackle the year ahead,” said Freeholder Dominick “Nick” DiRocco were sworn mouth.com.

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NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB TO HOST ANNUAL VALENTINE GAME DAY THE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB of Colts Neck,

Holmdel and surrounding areas will host its annual Valentine Game Day Party on February 13 at 9:30 am at the Colts Neck Fire House #2. Events chairperson, Sue Quincannon, has assembled a variety of special prizes for the game winners.

Members are also encouraged to participate in a valentine cupcake competition. On March 12, the club will welcome

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RED BANK PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER ACKNOWLEDGES VOLUNTEERS

BY SUSAN MURPHY THE PARKER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

(PFHC) held its annual Appreciation Dinner on January 16, 2020 at the Europa Grill in Shrewsbury. PFHC welcomed 100 volunteers and friends who included doctors, nurses, interpreters, and clerical volunteers. They are all part of the 150 volunteers who donate more than 10,000 hours of their time and talents each year in support of the Parker Family Health Center.

Left to right: Volunteer Dr. Alan Haratz; PFHC Medical Director Dr. Jim McGuinness; Volunteer Dr. Nicola Di Guglielmo; PFHC Board member and volunteer Dr. J. Gordon Boak, Sr. gather for a photo at the PFHC Appreciation Dinner on January 16, 2020.

The Center provides free medical care for Monmouth County residents without health insurance or the means to afford medical care. Parker’s doors first opened in 2000 and this July the health center will be celebrating 20 years of service to the community. Special events are planned throughout the year to celebrate this milestone. On February 20th, PFHC will be hosting a “Friend Raiser” at Detour Gallery in Red Bank, showcasing

Left to right: Volunteer interpreter Edith Williams; PFHC Board Co-Chair Gina Petillo; and Volunteer Nurse Carolyn Millevoi enjoy socializing at the dinner.

the gallery’s contemporary collection and also introducing Parker’s first ever Executive Director, Suzy Dyer, to the Monmouth County community.

The Parker Family Health Center is located at 211 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank, New Jersey. To learn more about Parker Family Health Center, visit parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org or call 732.212.0777 at extension 106.

Left to right: PFHC Board member Louis Rodriguez; PFHC Board member and volunteer Dr. J. Gordon Boak, Sr.; and PFHC Executive Director Suzy Dyer happily posed for a picture.

Left to right: PFHC Board member and Development Chair Patty Micale; PFHC staff RN Cindy Cook; Volunteer Nurse Carolyn Millevoi; and PFHC Volunteer Barbara Horl were pleased to have the opportunity to spend time together.

FAMILIES AFFECTED BY CANCER AWARDED FREE CRUISES

PHOTO: TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY FIVE LOCAL FAMILIES who have been affected by cancer were recipients of free cruises at the annual Kick Cancer Overboard (KCO) Holiday Party held in December 2019. At the premiere event, KCO teamed up with Brookdale’s Rockit

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Academy to give the “Thanks to a full house and the generfamilies a special af- osity of all the people attending, Kick ternoon to remem- Cancer Overboard was able to surprise ber. Rockit Academy five families affected by cancer with is a non-profit or- a free cruise to Bermuda,” said Ted ganization where Friedli of the holiday event. Guests enyoung musicians joyed an afternoon at the Buona Sera perform live at local Palazzo located at the St. George Greek venues and other Orthodox Church Cultural Center in community events.

Ocean Township. During the afternoon, the group of talented students from Kick Cancer Rockit played and sang classic rock Overboard is a songs as well as Christmas songs. They non-profit organization that has award- kept their audience entertained and ened free cruises to Bermuda for nine couraged them to join in with the singing years. Co-Founders of KCO, DonnaLyn and dancing.

Giegerich and Ted Friedli organize events and fundraisers throughout the For more information, year in an effort to raise awareness and visit kickcanceroverboard.org. funds for these cruises.

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JERICK CO STUDIO, a modern craftsman hair salon opened its doors early in December, 2019. It is located inside Sola Salons in Holmdel, and is owned by 27-year-old Jerick Co. Prior to opening the studio he worked as a stylist for about six years in a different Holmdel salon.

“I left college after one semester to become a makeup artist.

The energy of this industry pushed me to get my Cosmetology license. One day, I accidentally became a hair assistant, and it was no turning back!” explained Jerick.

He described Sola Salons as the “WeWork” of the hair industry. “Sola gives independent artists the opportunity to work in a space that represents their true personality, and the style of work that they do. Sola is a co-op. Each mini salon (there are 25) has a different business owner. Different style. Different clientele.”

Jerick’s expertise is in reviving classic styles such as the shag haircut or the bob and reanimating them with a modern twist.

He provides his clientele with a wide range of cuts, styles and hair services. “My studio is different because it’s an extension of my own home,” said Jerick. “It literally looks, and feels like my house in here. One thing I focused on the most when designing my studio, was to make the place as chill as possible, because I’m all about the vibes. When you come and get your hair done, you’re really just chillin’ with me!”

Sola gives independent artists the opportunity to work in a space that represents their true personalities.

When asked if there are others on staff, he answered, “I choose to work by myself. I’m a solo artist salon, a one-man show.”

There are a few important things Jerick wanted to share with our readers. “Jerick Co Studio is a laid back space. One of my favorite things about my job is running into my clients outside of work. I get a sense of satisfaction when I see them rocking my work out in public. I never wanted to open a salon to make more money. It was strictly because I wanted to work in a space that has a really good vibe.”

The best way to make an appointment is to book online at jerickco.com.

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Fresh Farmers and Makers Market

Wednesdays in February 12:00-5:00 pm Bell Works, Holmdel Shop weekly from local farmers, food purveyors, local artisans and more. We’ll have lots of family activities, food & craft demos, live music, libations and more! This event is FREE and open to the public. For more info, visit bellworksfresh.com

23rd Annual Deep Cut Orchid Society’s Orchid Show

February 6 through February 9 Dearborn Market, Holmdel Orchid Societies as well as other local and commercial growers will be presenting landscaped exhibits that are sure to delight all who attend! More info, dearbornmarket. com

7th Annual Vacation Expo

February 22 from 10:00 to 2:00 pm Dearborn Market, Holmdel Stop dreaming and start planning your getaway! Bringing you a wide range of trusted travel operators under one roof! The fun, casual informative, free event will be held in the warm greenhouse. More info, visit visit njvacationexpo.com.

20th Annual Crystal Gala: Under The Sea

February 22 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, Farmingdale To benefit the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation who help children with cancer, join in for a casino night, silent and gift auction, dancing, open bar and fabulous food. Tickets are $150 each. More info, visit emmanuelcancer.org.

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Pocketbook BINGO & Basket Raffle

February 29 from 6:00 to 10:00 pm VFW Post 2179, Port Monmouth BINGO your way to a designer handbag, win one of dozens of raffle baskets, or maybe even take home the grand prize Louis Vuitton! BYO food, cash bar available. All proceeds go to Infinite Love, funding pediatric cancer research grants and providing assistant to childhood cancer families. More info and tickets, visit infiniteloveforkidsfightingcancer. org.

Great Food for a Great Cause Fundraiser

February 29 & March 1 Turning Point Restaurants, Multiple Locations When you eat at any Turning Point location on the above dates, for every $25 donated to The Kortney Rose Foundation, you will receive a gift card good for two free entrees on your next visit to any location of Turning Point Restaurants. More info, visit thekortneyrosefoundation.org.

A Night to Knockout Pet Cancer

March 5 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm The WhiteChapel Projects Join The Brodie Fund to honor the Oncology Team from Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and Restaurateur/Philanthropist Marilyn Schlossbach. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dinner & dessert, live music by The Danjos, and the emcee will be Brian O’Halloran, star of Clerks, Dogma, & Mallrats. $85 per person. More info, TheBrodieFund.org.

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For tickets, visit tworivertheater.org August Wilson’s Radio Golf February 29 through March 22 The Hombres April 11 through May 10 Lackawanna Blues June 6 through June 28

Count Basie Events

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Eventful Cocktails for a Cause to Benefit Blessing Bag Brigade

March 6 from 6:30 to 10:30 pm Proving Ground, Highlands The Blessing Bag Brigade’s mission is to help the homeless, come support with a night of food, drinks, gift auction and music by Boys on the Side.

Tickets are $75. More info & tickets, visit blessingbagbrigadenj.org.

Highlands 7th Annual Guinness Run

March 7 starting at 2:00 pm Registration is $30 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, a pint glass and access to the Post-Race Party at Off The Hook. There will be a PostRun Pub Crawl from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, $10 registration and $3 Imported Beer specials at participating restaurants.

More info, visit highlandsnj.com.

Turkey Dinner Benefit for No Limits Café

March 14 – Seatings: 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm Holmdel Community Church, Holmdel Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all proceeds going to No Limits Café in Middletown. Seating is limited and reservations strongly advised.

Tickets are $20/adult & $8/children under 12. Contact Joni VanNest for tickets at 678.371.9569 or email HolmdelChurchDinner@gmail.com.

Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala

March 20 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Farmingdale Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will host its annual gala to honor a group of outstanding community role models who inspire girls to become leaders of tomorrow. More info, visit jerseyshoregirlscouts.org.

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Cabaret for Hope “The Best of Broadway”

March 21 Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park Enjoy a full theatrical experience of area theatre groups, all to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation whose mission is to assist children suffering from cancer. More details to come, visit ashleylaurenfoundation.org.

Red Bank Wedding Walk

March 22 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Visit 25+ wedding-centric shops and services, whether you’re planning your big day, rehearsal dinner, shower or bachelor(ette) party, consider a Red Bank venue as the host location. The first 300 engaged couples to register will receive a Wedding Walk tote bag filled with goodies and discounts.

More info, visit redbank.org.

13th Annual Caring With Karaoke

March 25 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm The Stone Pony, Asbury Park Hosted by the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group, the evening will include a karaoke contest with prizes, open karaoke, tricky tray items and more all to benefit CASA for Children of Monmouth County. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. More info, visit monmouthregionalchamber.com.

Garden State Film Festival

March 25 through March 29 Asbury Park Founded to promote the art of filmmaking on all levels by showcasing a wide variety of film, video and animated works as well as provide educational programs in the creative arts to the public by industry leaders.

Different ticket options for the festival are available. Visit gsff.org for more information.

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Fulfill’s Humanitarian Gala: Shine Light on Hunger

March 27 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm The Sheraton of Eatontown A delicious menu with an array of hors d’oeuvres and specialty stations, live music, dancing, entertainment, auction & 50/50 cash raffle. Honoring 2020 Humanitarian of the Year – David Indursky, President & CEO of ENCON Mechanical. More info, visit fulfillnj.org.

1940’s Old Hollywood Supper Club

March 27 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm McLoone’s Supper Club, Asbury Park To benefit CFC Loud N Clear Foundation, enjoy exquisite hors d’oeuvres, 3-course chef’s delicacies dinner, open bar. Guests of Honor are Senator Declan O’Scanlon & Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, entertainment includes music by Eryn & Matt O”Ree and comedy by Don Jamieson. More info, visit healingus.org.

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CBA AWARDS PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO INCOMING CLASS OF 2024 STUDENTS

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY presented 18 Presidential Scholarships on January 15th to eighth graders who scored exceptionally high on the Academy’s entrance exam and displayed an outstanding middle school record.

The Presidential Scholarships are part of CBA’s Scholarship Initiative, making it possible for highly qualified students to attend CBA regardless of financial background.

The Academy awards a combined $1.75 million in scholarships and financial aid to its current students.

“Our Presidential Scholarships give us the opportunity to recognize those students who have achieved academic success in middle school and excelled on the Entrance Exam,” said CBA President Brother Frank Byrne ’75. “I congratulate these young men on earning a scholarship

and we look forward to having them with us as members of the Class of 2024.”

During the ceremony, Brother Frank and Principal Ross Fales spoke about the more than 60 advanced, accelerated and honors courses, nearly 50 clubs and activities, and the 18 varsity sport programs currently offered at CBA. They also touched CBA’s holistic approach to preparing its students for great success in college. The Class of 2019 was awarded nearly $25 million in merit-based, academic scholarships. Not including athletic scholarships or grants, about 70 percent of the students were awarded college scholarships.

The 18 of the 21 winners of the Presidential Scholarships were in attendance at a short ceremony in CBA’s Quinn Library.

These students included: Matthew Battista - St. Leo the Great, Lincroft;

Luke De Angelis - Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft; Henry Di Vita – Thompson Middle School, Middletown; Brady Prunty - Markham Place School, Little Silver; Matthew Dapra - St. Leo the Great, Lincroft; Varun Gabbita – Manalapan Middle School, Manalapan; Alex Kemp – Thompson Middle School, Middletown; Nicholas Fabricant - Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft; Nathan Galinski - St. Leo the Great, Lincroft; Sean Galvin - HW Mountz School, Spring Lake; Andre Govignon - Marlboro Middle School, Marlboro; James Larrabee – Howell Middle School South, Howell; Dylan Looney - St. Catherine School, Spring Lake; Manuel McPolin - Bayshore Middle School, Middletown; Peter Noble - St. Leo the Great, Lincroft; Karan Patnaik - Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft; Matthew Polvino Tinton Falls Middle School, Tinton Falls; and Gavin Rudnick - Holy Cross School, Rumson.

It was CBA’s first president, Brother Andrew O’Gara, who made it his mission to make CBA affordable for any qualified student. Brother Andrew’s vision continues on with the Scholarship Initiative, as CBA now awards more than 50 full and partial scholarships to deserving students.

One of the three President’s Scholarships bears Brother Andrew’s name. The second scholarship honors St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, which has operated CBA since its opening in 1959. The third scholarship, the Founders’ Scholarship, is in memory of the three laymen founders of the Academy: John Henderson, Peter Fleming, and Dr. George Sheehan.

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Free Clinics to be held at Red Bank Regional HS IF YOU ATTEND A HIGH SCHOOL in the Shore Conference and have an interest in learning to play the fastest growing team sport in America, or to help start a program at your high school, then join in on Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Red Bank Regional High School Indoor Gym for free tackle rugby clinics.

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These free clinics are sponsored by Jersey Shore Youth Rugby Club and the BUCS Rugby Club. All are welcome to participate and/or observe.

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High School Keep Less, Toss More and Tidy Up for a Clutter Free 2020 with De-Cluttering with Humorist Jamie Novak Saturday, February 8 at 2:00 pm If you have too much stuff and not enough time this program is for you! Join author and de-cluttering humorist Jamie Novak when she shares her tips for clearing clutter. She’ll share her secret for how to decide what to keep and how to let stuff go (even if you are a saver.) Learn which papers you need to keep, how to sort boxes of photos and recipes, and how to get it all done when you are short on time or motivation. This year keep your promise to get organized with this brand-new program!

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Copies of Jamie’s updated book “Keep This, Toss That” will be available after the program for purchase and an autograph.

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Friends of the Colts Neck Library Meeting February 13 at 7:15 pm (lower level) The Friends of the Colts Neck Library meet the second Thursday of every month (except July, August & December) at 7:15 pm. The group is looking for new members to join to help raise money to support, and provide programming for the library. For more information, email cnfriendslibrary@gmail.com.

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Valentine’s Day Craft!

February 12 at 4:00 pm Listen to stories about love and make a craft to show someone you’re glad to know them!

Read to Our Therapy Dog! February 19 at 4:00 pm Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to our therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves.

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Black History Month Celebration: Jackie Robinson!

February 26 at 4:00 pm Learn about ground-breaking baseball player Jackie Robinson, listen to his story, and make a home run of a craft.

Colts Neck Library is located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck and can be reached at 732.431.5656. All programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to “like” Colts Neck Friends of The Library on Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest.

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Another Adventure for the Colts Neck Senior Citizens Colts Neck seniors recently took a journey through time to a forgotten age 10 centuries ago at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. Heroic knights on spirited horses displayed astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay. The brilliant lighting and exciting music were perfect for such a spellbinding show. In keeping with the medieval theme, the group enjoyed a real “hands on” feast of 11th century foods. It was a culinary and visual treat for all.

The group welcomes all Colts Neck residents, age 55 and over, to join and participate in many fun outings such as this. For more information and to join, call Jack Coppola at 732.933.0720.

Martha Mary Guild to Feature Wig Warriors Maureen S. Konopko Foundation on Unfortunately, too many families have someone dear to them that has or had cancer, and most of us are “paralyzed” with fear. Michele Lawson took action in honor of her mom’s courageous battle with cancer and became a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, and then started the Wig Warriors Maureen S. Konopko Foundation.

The warriors’ motto is “Empowering women to navigate the cosmetic side effects of cancer treatments.” Michele, the owner of Hair & Co. in Red Bank, works with her staff to boost the spirits of women who have cancer, Michele and her wonderful staff providing many free services - wigs, scarves, head wraps, head coverings, hair cutting, shaving, and make-up classes.

Join in on February 12 at 12:30 pm for St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild’s monthly meeting and hear some of Michele’s memorable experiences. Guild members are asked to bring donations for Collier School Kateri Summer Camp – children’s books, games, beach towels, and/or bathing suits, up to size 14.

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Holmdel Freshman Earns Girl Scout Silver Award to see the process unfold in front of my eyes.

My dad was a big help in the construction of both butterflies. I enjoyed working with him on each step of the construction. He’s my hero in so many different ways. All of my hard work paid off when I saw my creations on the wall,” explained Amelia.

Amelia Petretti, a freshman at Holmdel High School, has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award, which is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. The award is given to a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving the community.

To earn this award, Girl Scout Cadettes must contribute at least 50 hours to a project.

Amelia’s project was “Children’s Library Enhancement Through Art”. Through research, Amelia found that art for children is linked to academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity. Her project focused on creating art for two newly renovated libraries: The Holmdel Public Library and Switlik Elementary School in Jackson.

Amelia created an alphabet made on 26 individual canvases to be hung in the children’s department at the public library in Holmdel. In addition, she created two butterflies to be hung in each library made from recycled children’s books donated by the Switlik Elementary Library.

Amelia Petretti (right) presenting her Girl Scout Silver Award

Amelia volunteered her time following the renovation of the Switlik Elementary School Library Media Center last year by helping to re-shelve many boxed up books.

“It felt great to give back to the children project to Holmdel Children’s Librarian, Alanah Mellin of the community, and overall it was an Locally, Amelia’s project can be seen in the activity room of the chileye-opening experience I won’t forget,” said Amelia. “It was amazing dren’s department in the Holmdel Library at Bell Works.

Holmdel Girl Scouts Gather for a Night of Fun & Giving

BY ELIZABETH WHITTLE, 5TH GRADE, GIRL SCOUT TROOP 239 Recently, the Holmdel Girl Scout Troop 239 had a blast earning their Girl Scout Bronze Award while hosting the 2019 Girl Giving Event at the Holmdel Community/Senior Center. It was a night filled with fun activities and collecting donations for 180 Turning Lives Around, an organization dedicated to helping people in our community.

Almost 100 Girl Scouts from Holmdel, ages 5 to 15, came to the event to make crafts and support a worthy cause. They brought donations for 180 Turning Lives Around including women’s and children’s clothing, art supplies, and more. The event started with the girls from Troop 239 reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, the Girl Scout Promise, and the Girl Scout Law, just like every other Girl Scout Event. The crafts included upcycling corks to make birdfeeders, snowmen, penguins, and writing inspirational notes that would make someone smile.

ed by domestic violence and sexual assault to find the courage and strength to turn their lives around. 180 supports this mission through: 24/7 hotlines – including the 2nd Floor Youth Helpline, counseling, legal advocacy, emergency shelter and transitional housing and art, play and music therapy for children.

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Next, a letter was read from Lynn Lucarelli, the Director of Development of 180 Turning Lives Around, discussing how the organization helps people in need. The letter stated, “We thank you for choosing us to be the recipient of your generous supply drive and for expressing a sincere interest in our mission. For families in need, receiving these items from you helps more than you may realize. When families know that there are caring people and groups like yours out there trying to make a difference - it is beyond gratifying and gives them a bit of hope.”

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LADACIN Network Awarded $23,225 Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation LADACIN Network announced it has received a grant in the amount of $23,225 from The Provident Bank Foundation to support its Get Healthy, Get Moving Initiative.

LADACIN Network was selected to receive the grant based on its 70-year history of providing a continuum of care including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children, and adults who have complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. The Agency focuses on positively affecting the quality of life for people with disabilities and assists them to attain their maximum level of independence.

The funds will be used to provide students and adult clients at the Schroth Center with a Quadriciser, a state of the art motorized exercise device used with individuals who are unable to use traditional exercise equipment. The Quadriciser gently moves all four limbs in patterns that resemble walking, cycling, and crawling.

“We are so thankful to The Provident Bank Foundation for selecting LADACIN Network for this very generous grant,” said Patricia Carlesimo.

“The Quadriciser is proving to be a vital tool in aiding our students and clients by creating mobility opportunities in a comprehensive and structured manner that were previously not available. Some of our clients report they have not experienced this level of movement in years.”

“The Provident Bank Foundation is honored to help further initiatives that are making a difference in the lives of residents in our local area,” said Jane Kurek, Executive Director, The Provident Bank Foundation. “We are pleased to support organizations that contribute to a sense of community and offer a diverse set of programs that make people healthier, happier and safer.”

For more information about LADACIN Network, visit ladacin.org.

Left to right: Samantha Plotino, Provident Bank Foundation Associate, Patricia Carlesimo, LADACIN Executive Director, Luisa Vroman, LADACIN Director of Development and Community Relations, Jane Kurek, Provident Bank Foundation Executive Director.

LADACIN client, Billy, exercising with the Quadriciser.

Lunch Break’s Annual Prom Drive & Give-Away Begins March 2nd

Lunch Break is accepting formal wear donations for female and male students from March 2nd through March 31st at its facility, located at 121 Dr. James Parker Blvd. in Red Bank, as part of the Fifth Annual Prom Drive and Give-Away.

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In 2019, more than 400 high school students from financially insecure families were professionally styled in gorgeous gowns and tuxedos fit for a prom queen and king through the generosity of individual donors, businesses and organizations.

This year’s giveaway takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on March 28th and 4:00 to 7:00 pm on April 6th at the Life Skills Center in Shrewsbury.

Lunch Break makes the dreams of many young men and women come true on prom night— it’s a Cinderella-and-Prince Charming story-come-to-life. Those who never thought they would have the memory of a senior prom are instead granted their wish to attend. Some young women are brought to tears upon trying on the one, perfect gown, as they say yes to the dress! And so

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“Prom is one of the biggest nights for many people. The stress can override everything,” said Tiara Delarosa. “But coming here made it ten times easier. I appreciate the personal help. The dresses and shoes were all beautiful. Thank you to everyone.”

As a caring community, Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond.

Donations, including gowns, dresses, tuxedos and ties, formal shoes, handbags and jewelry, are gratefully accepted from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to noon Saturday. For information, contact Assistant Program Director Melia Owens by calling 732.747.8577, ext. 3022 or emailing mowens@lunchbreak.org.

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Mater Dei Students Meet Vatican Holy See

The Kortney Rose Foundation’s 13th Annual Donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Left to right: Interns Carmen Pape and Christabel Fernandez, Elizabeth Sheridan ‘20, Karen Nortz ’20, Devon Perrotta ‘21, Rev. Fr. Landry, and George Anthony.

In December, the Global Leaders of Mater Dei Prep, Elizabeth Sheridan ’20, Karen Nortz ’20, and Devon Perrotta ’21, along with the head of the program, George Anthony, privately met with representatives of the Vatican Holy See - Permanent Observer to the United Nations, including Rev. Fr. Roger Landry Attaché. The meeting was so successful a follow-up is in the works as well as talks of having the training incorporated into The Holy See and promoting the model at a future conference.

“The United Nations is a University of Peace in which everyone should first enter as students and leave teaching peace to the world,” said Rev. Fr. Landry. “I was very impressed by the leadership abilities and eloquence of Karen, Liz, and Devon, as they described what has been accomplished and where the program hopes to go from here. The interns of the Holy See and I were impressed with the videos and what they revealed about the numbers and creativity of the students involved in the Global Leaders as well as the section in Liz’s presentation about how this flows from the Catholic principles at the heart of Mater Dei Prep.”

“Going to The Holy See allowed us to promote our program and have a conversation with fellow peacebuilders about how we can teach peace more effectively,” said Devon Perrotta.

“Having the privilege to present at The Holy See allowed us to share our program and projects and allows us to have a greater amount of recipients who can benefit from our educational toolkit,” said Karen Nortz. “Using the advice Rev. Fr. Landry gave us, we can now use additional Catholic resources to make our toolkit more accessible worldwide.”

Elizabeth Sheridan saw the validity of the work they are doing as a reflection of the Catholic teaching she is receiving at Mater Dei.

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The Kortney Rose Foundation (KRF) announced that its 2019 annual donation to fund research for pediatric brain tumors totaled $166,500, an increase of nearly 15% over last year.

This is KRF’s 13th annual donation to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), made in memory of nine-year-old Kortney Rose Gillette of Monmouth County, who died from a brain tumor in 2006.

The funds raised in 2019 bring KRF close to the $2.5M mark in cumulative contributions to CHOP. The hospital recently recognized KRF for “bridging the gap in brain tumor research funding in honor of Kortney Rose Gillette.” This is inscribed on a plaque installed on the bridge connecting the lobby of CHOP’s main hospital to the children’s oncology floor. KRF will continue its long-term support of CHOP’s world-class Department of Neuro-Oncology.”

“We’re truly grateful to our many donors, volunteers, and corporate partners who helped us set fundraising records this year,” said Founder and Executive Director Kristen Gillette. “This incredible support enables KRF to continue making significant and impactful annual donations to accelerate the changes needed in the underfunded pediatric brain tumor space.”

Notable corporate sponsors in 2019 included Monmouth Park Racetrack, the Turning Point Restaurant organization, the Vonage Foundation, Ports America, Reliable Automotive Equipment Inc., and the Remer Family.

For more information, visit thekortneyrosefoundation.org.

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