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Big Tax Changes for Divorce Decrees WELCOME TO 2019 and a delayed provision of the tax reform, also known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For divorce agreements entered into after December 31, 2018, or pre-existing agreements that are modified after that date to expressly provide that alimony received is not included in the recipient’s income, alimony will no longer be deductible by the payer and won’t be income to the recipient.

This is in stark contrast to the treatment of alimony payments under decrees entered into and finalized before the end of 2018, for which alimony will continue to be deductible by the payer and income to the recipient. Having the alimony treated one way for one segment of the population and the exact opposite for another group of individuals seems unfair and may ultimately make its way into the court system. But in the meantime, parties to a divorce action need to be aware of the change and compensate for it in their divorce negotiations, for a decree entered into after 2018.

2 Must be required by a decree or instrument incident to divorce, a written separation agreement, or a support decree that does not designate payments as non-deductible by the payer or excludable by the payee. Voluntary payments to an ex-spouse do not count as alimony payments.

3 Cannot be designated as child support. Child support is not alimony.

4 Are valid alimony only if the taxpayers live apart after the decree. Spouses who share the same household can’t qualify for alimony deductions. This is true even if the spouses live separately within a dwelling unit.

5 Must end on the death of the payee (recipient) spouse. If the divorce decree is silent, courts will generally consider state law, and where state law is vague, judges may make their own decision based on the facts and circumstances of the case.

This is not the first time Congress has tinkered with alimony. Way back in the mid-1980s, the definition of alimony was altered to prevent property settlements and child support from being deducted as alimony. Under the definition of alimony since then, payments:

6 Cannot be contingent on the status of a child. That is, any amount that is discontinued when a child reaches 18, moves away, etc., is not alimony.

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Note from the Editor March – a month of celebration, rebirth, and four-leaf clovers. We welcome the start of spring and hopefully bid farewell to another season of snow and cold. In this month’s issue you’ll find lots of great events to fill your calendar, as local charities and organizations kick-off the season with galas and fund-raising parties.

Eventful also provides a handy mini-guide to the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Monmouth County.

We’re sure to see you out and about.

Our cover story is an amalgamation of all the month of March offers. Forty-five years ago on March 1, NFL legend Joe Theismann was drafted as the quarterback for the Washington Redskins. His is a story of personal rebirth, celebrating the best in life, and a bit of luck and good fortune. You’ll find our exclusive interview on page 47.

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In celebrating giving and doing good works, Salt Creek Grille will again hold its Annual Wine & Martini Tasting. This 16th year will benefit Impact 100 Jersey Coast on April 11th at the Rumson restaurant. Read more about the always-sold-out event on page 68.

This time of year is always a special one at CM, as we celebrate our anniversary with you, our readers. We thank you for your loyalty to our publication and the many advertisers who help give us the ability to bring you local news from a new perspective. ‘Because We Know Local Matters’, we have spent the past nine years celebrating our wonderful community and the people who both comprise and impact Monmouth County. May the next nine years be as enjoyable.

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LOCAL GOODNESS: CRUISE TO BERMUDA DONATED FOR 5-YEAR-OLD CANCER FIGHTER Eatontown Industrial Park Association (EIPA) & The Frances Foundation recently teamed up to surprise 5-year-old cancer fighter Lucia Graf and her family with a cruise to Bermuda through Kick Cancer Overboard, a nonprofit founded several years ago by DonnaLyn Giegerich (DLG Consulting) and Ted Friedli (Excel Travel). The cruise gives families a break from cancer and allows them a chance to bond with others also battling this disease. EIPA was formed by Anna Mayer (Donato Group) and the Frances Foundation was formed by Robert Heugle (attorney). For more information, visit kickcanceroverboard.org and francesfoundation.net.

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GLORIA NILSON & CO.’S HOLMDEL OFFICE RAISES MORE THAN $1,100 FOR AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ON WEAR RED DAY, EARNS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD In support of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Go Red for Women Campaign, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate’s Holmdel office raised more than $1,100 at its annual fundraiser on February 1st, National Wear Red Day. AHA Development Director Lena Siddiqi attended the event, presenting the brokerage with an Outstanding Achievement Award for its fundraising efforts in 2018.

This year’s event was held in memory of Gloria Nilson & Co. friend and colleague, Michael Arbolino, who passed away suddenly of a heart attack last July at the age of 62. Hosted at the Gloria Nilson & Co. Holmdel office, the fundraiser included approximately 35 attendees dressed in red and featured various activities and discussions promoting a heart-healthy lifestyle.

“It was a day full of fun and activities for everyone supporting such a wonderful cause,” noted Dana D’Agostino-Ryser, broker-manager of Gloria Nilson & Co.’s Holmdel office. “Our agents strongly believe in the American Heart Association’s mission and the Go Red for Women Campaign.

Being able to support their work with an event that brings the community and our team closer together is an honor, and something we look forward to doing every year as part of our fundraising and awareness efforts for AHA throughout the month of February.”

Activities from the event included free blood pressure screenings, gift basket raffles and networking, as well as a heart-healthy luncheon provided by Simon Pavitt, Gloria Nilson & Co.’s in-house loan officer from Prosperity Mortgage. Gift basket items were donated for a fundraising raffle by two local businesses, including Tara Demyanovich’s Outside The Box Gift and Rosemary Frappier’s Premier Designs.

A registered nurse, Demyanovich administered the blood pressure screenings for all attendees in addition to her seven gift basket donations.

Frappier displayed jewelry for sale with a portion of proceeds donated to the fundraiser, and also raffled off a special jewelry gift basket. All Holmdel sales associates made a donation.

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Through the Decades CentraState Healthcare Foundation hosts event to benefit Rutgers/RWJ Family Medicine Residency Program at CentraState in the new Freehold Family Health Center CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION hosted its 57th Annual Celebration Ball at South Gate Manor in Freehold on February 2nd. More than $250,000 was raised to benefit Rutgers/RWJ Family Medicine Residency Program at CentraState in the new Freehold Family Health Center. This annual event honored the VNA Health Group, Special Strides, and Joseph Iantosca for their commitment to CentraState Healthcare System and the community. The event was co-chaired by Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Friedenberg, Mr. Rob Kash, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mattia, with more than 300 guests in attendance.

The new Freehold Family Health Center will provide access to health care through a unique academic community partnership that is responsive to the cultural and linguistic diversity of populations in the service area, providing holistic family-centered care. This center will embody the principles of aligning team-based care for low-income and medically vulnerable with cutting edge primary care, academic medicine, and workforce pipeline development.

Top sponsors were Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, OceanFirst Bank and OceanFirst Foundation, Princeton Radiology, The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing, The Medical and Dental Staff of CentraState Medical Center, and UMH Properties/Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation. “We are grateful to all of our sponsors for their contributions to the success of our event and for their continued support of CentraState,� stated Nancy Barone, Vice President of Development and Volunteer Services for the CentraState Healthcare Foundation.

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MATER DEI PREP held its signature fundraising event, the Seraph Strong Gala, on February 9th at the Sheraton of Eatontown.

The sold-out event drew a record-breaking crowd, the most financially successful in the school’s history, featuring alumni, parents, students, and supporters, according to Donald Galante, the school’s President. A highlight of the evening was Galante’s announcement of a new alumni-gifted Science Center, a new Technology Center, and a newly-funded scholarship, as well as enrollment for incoming classes matching or exceeding expectations.

“The association of its community with Mater Dei is unique,” said Galante. “The students who attended here decades ago still look back on the school as among the most rewarding time of their lives. The generosity of the alumni to enhance the academic and athletic programs at the school is a demonstration of their determination that future generations will benefit from the same educational experience that enriched their lives. This is our mission.”

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The new Don Froude and Edwin “Skip” McLaughlin Science Center will provide state-of-the-art laboratories in biology and chemistry and the new Harper Technology Center will do the same in computer science. The recently established Jean Cahill Family Scholarship will be awarded to a female student in the Mater Dei Prep Emergency Medical Services & Nursing Institute who will be pursuing a career in nursing.

The Gala’s honorees were Gerry Harper, a member of the Class of 1971, who went on to a distinguished career in law, academia, and politics, and John Cahill, a member of the Class of 1973, who went on to an equally distinguished career in the financial services industry, philanthropy, and continued devotion to his high school as a founder of the Mater Dei Prep Alumni Association.

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MacDonald introduced Gerry Harper, a native and longtime resident of New York City but who acknowledged “growing up” on the Jersey Shore to where, he said, he had returned to help the school that played a formative part of his life. “It is all about the kids and the impact we make on their lives. Seven of my siblings attended Mater Dei Prep and we are forever grateful for the education and foundation that Mater Dei Prep gave us. I am proud that the Board of Trustees has continued offering a world class education to students from different socioeconomic backgrounds in Monmouth County. And I applaud its promotion of women in that endeavor.”

Alumna Cathy Daniels introduced honoree John Cahill and spoke of her admiration for John. “There has never been a time that I have heard John say we can’t do that. John’s love for Mater Dei Prep is alive today and inspires us. We all follow his lead and match his level of determination. Thank you, John, for all that you have done for Mater Dei Prep.”

The event was organized by the Seraph Strong Gala Committee comprised of Steven Andersen, Associate Head of School; Jen DeBiase, Associate Director of Development; Charlie Weiss, Marketing Associate; Maria Buzzanco, and Ms. Daniels.

For more information about the school or to register for the next Open House on Wednesday, March 13, please visit materdeiprep.org or contact the admissions office at 732.671.9100.

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The 10th Annual Evening to Benefit the Frances Foundation was held at Dearborn Market in Holmdel on February 9th. This event is held each year in conjunction with the Deep Cut Orchid Society’s Annual Orchid Show. More than 50 guests attended the event and all enjoyed a variety of wine, gourmet cheese, light hors d’oeuvres, and tours of the orchid displays. Musician Doug Clarke played soft and beautiful music on his acoustic guitar throughout the evening. “Special guests in attendance were the executive officers, Ted and Joanna Friedli, of our sister charity Sarah’s Fight for Hope Foundation,” said Frances Foundation founder Robert “Bob” Heugle.

Tributes were made to the Frances Foundation pediatric cancer warriors’ families in attendance, i.e., warriors Lucia, Gracie, Gwennie, and Madison; and pediatric cancer angels Logan, Darren, Mikey, and to all Frances Foundation pediatric cancer families.

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“All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the Frances Foundation’s pediatric cancer families; to bring smiles to the children and to offer assistance with their stressful bills like rent, utilities, transportation to hospitals and doctors, uninsured medical, food, and necessary daily household expenses,” said Heugle.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR

Connie DeMaio

Red•in•gote: noun, a late 18th century riding coat… now has a very fashionable update.

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Meet Connie, a lifelong equestrian, professional rider and trainer (and a local realtor). She now adds a new accomplishment - co-founder of Redingote Equestrian, a line of unique, fashionable and functional outerwear for riders.

My Equestrian Background: I was raised in the Colts Neck horse

community. My father worked with Standardbred race horses for many years. When I was three years old, my mom found out my father was throwing my sister and me on the bare backs of the horses and instantly signed us up for lessons! That’s when we started competing all over New Jersey.

Inspiration for Redingote: As an adult I continued to compete, train horses and coach clients, many achieving numerous titles and honors.

While teaching in the cold indoors and doing winter barn chores, I would always wear a vintage one-piece coverall (that I picked up at an estate sale). It was an essential piece of gear for me during the winter. Clients and fellow trainers were constantly inquiring about it and where to find one. I then realized there was nothing out there for women and definitely nothing out there for equestrians. That’s when Redingote was born. I teamed up with my friend, Allison Malenfant. I brought the equestrian side and she has a great background in fashion.

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breeches and a long sleeve) and it keeps you warm, dry, and clean (its waterproof too). People from all walks of life have bought our jumper, using it for dog-walking on cold, blustery nights, shoveling snow and even après-ski. I love to see how our suit has bettered long winter days at the stable for both professionals and backyard equestrians. I love that women feel confident while wearing Redingote!

What’s Next: Horses are not just a passion to me, it’s a lifestyle. I love that my family is involved with the horses and that I can pass down the tradition of the equestrian lifestyle to my daughter, Rose (who has already attended a couple of horse shows at 6 months old!) My husband Mike, Rose, and I love heading to the barn or going to a local horse show on a Sunday.

There are so many fun shows right here in Monmouth County! Right now, we’re focusing on our winter collection but do have a spring and summer line in the works. And we will be introducing a line of jumpsuits shortly for warm weather which will consist of even more functional features. We are really excited about that! We also love to support our sponsored riders and teams of all different disciplines throughout the country. Check out our website for our upcoming events.

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2018 Group 2 Boys Varsity Soccer State Champions & NJ.com Boys Soccer Team of the year – Holmdel High School Hornets!

INTERVIEW: HOLMDEL’S ERIC HINDS ON THE WORLD’S SPORT, SOCCER A PERSPECTIVE ON WHAT MAKES TEAMS STRONG, PLAYERS STAY, AND THE PAY-TO-PLAY ATTITUDE The Holmdel High School Boys Soccer team is just coming off another phenomenal season.

For the second year in a row, they won the State Championship, and the 2018 team was ranked as the #1 team in New Jersey. Individually, many boys received awards and accolades, but as a team they worked together to leave their legacy…and then leave it again.

How did they get there? What differentiates a two-time championship team from the average high school team? How can young soccer players, dreaming of their own high school futures and hoping to replicate this type of success, learn from this winning team?

Looking more closely, we learn that there is one unusual factor that this team possessed -- on the high school soccer roster, 10 out of approximately 18 players had been on the same travel team since they were six years old. In addition, all of the boys played within the Holmdel travel system. These boys had undeniable trust and chemistry, fostered by years and years of games and tournaments and even traveling together to Europe. This team knew each other like family.

So, when they finally got to their high school team, it was a culmination of practice and games and trips and more practice. They were finally

playing in the games they had been preparing for the last 10 years.

CM caught up with Eric Hinds, the original Holmdel NJX Coach of the Broncos (now Madrid) travel team. We wanted to get his perspective on what makes a team strong, what makes players stay, what he thinks of the whole pay-to-play attitude, and how can parents help their children get the most from the whole youth soccer experience.

CM: HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN YOUTH SOCCER? ERIC HINDS (EH): I started getting involved with youth soccer as soon as I returned from Villanova. A great friend that I played with growing up by the name of Marc Urbealis recruited me to help train his team. I wanted to be around the game and we had a real special group of great players. I volunteered with him on and off for about 12 years until I started my own family.

After doing the recreation at St Mary’s and with HYAA, I knew I wanted to get involved in travel soccer. Amazingly enough, I ran into a few local dads (Rob Arena and Mark McStay), who I had been playing with and against in men’s leagues.

Once we realized we had children the same age,

we decided to start a team. We knew from the beginning that we had some good athletes, but I had no idea we would be as fortunate as we were.

CM: HOW MANY KIDS ON YOUR ORIGINAL TEAM WERE PART OF THE HOLMDEL HIGH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS? EH: The original team had 10 kids from Holmdel and all 10 played for the high school in the last two years. As the years passed, we added a few others that also played for the high school and of course my younger son’s team had a few that also made up the rest of the Holmdel team. The likelihood of 10 kids starting on one team at six years old and staying together to all play in high school is just very small.

CM: AS A COACH, WHAT DID YOU DO TO KEEP MOST OF YOUR PLAYERS FROM DEFECTING TO OTHER CLUB OR ACADEMY TEAMS? EH: Keeping the team together was easy for the first few years. We trained, and at that point the expectations from the parents were minimal.

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A Glimpse of the Past: Coach Eric Hinds with the NJX Broncos (11U), most of the players pictured were on the Holmdel High School Hornets State Championship team this year.

of what the best path is for their child. A few of them left but almost all of them returned and the core group stayed together for the entire run. I tried to communicate to the kids and the parents about the reality of college and the false promises that are made in the soccer world. In the end, there is no right or wrong way, but I feel strongly that a balance to the game with other sports, family and life is paramount. We didn’t feel the need to chase tournaments or play 11 ½ months of the year. We never burned out the parents – or the players.

CM: OVER THE YEARS, DID YOU REALIZE YOU HAD AN UNUSUALLY GOOD TEAM FOR A CLUB TEAM? EH: As a young team, we were very strong with wins and losses. However, as we got older and other teams merged, we found ourselves with great competition right here in Monmouth County. There were times when I decided not to go with new players from other towns, but instead chose instead to stay with the chemistry of the boys and keep developing the teamwork

we already had. In the long run, those tougher seasons made the players better and certainly made the team better. It was also obvious we had a special team because the vast majority of parents were just great people. They supported our direction and also agreed that soccer shouldn’t dominate their family life.

practice or for home games, then something is wrong! There is nothing that makes me prouder then when I see my guys going down to the turf and just playing pick-up. No coaches, no refs, just pick-up. If this happens at all ages across the country, then we will find ourselves more successful internationally.

CM: HOW DO PARENTS AVOID THE EXTREME COST OF YOUTH SOCCER TODAY? HOW DO THEY GET THEIR BEST BANG FOR THEIR BUCK?

CM: WE UNDERSTAND YOU WERE AN ASSISTANT COACH TO HEAD COACH JOHN NACARLO AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR SIX YEARS, THEN LEFT WHEN YOUR SON WAS A FRESHMAN?

EH: The cost of soccer is probably what angers me the most. It is the world’s sport because it costs nothing to play. Find a ball, roll it out and let kids play. I watch professional squads being built from eight different towns at the age of eight. Why? So you can beat up everyone in the local towns and then have to drive to Virginia to find a good game? Let your sons and daughters play with their town. Eventually, some will grow at different levels and maybe there is a time when you need to leave but it’s not before 12 years old. If you are driving 45 minutes to

Starting Young: Coach Eric Hinds directing the next play to these future NJ State Soccer Champs

EH: That was a great run. And John deserves a ton of credit for not only what he has achieved the last two years, but throughout his career.

The last nine years of high school soccer has been especially rewarding for Holmdel, having delivered six Sectional Championships, three overall State Championships and a Shore Conference title. John not only made great tactical moves with the players, but most importantly he helped transition Holmdel from the bottom of the division to one of the most respected soccer programs in the state. When I first volunteered, I asked John to return the favor and train my boys from when they were in third grade. Of course he knew them, because he was then the Phys Ed teacher at Village School. I remember teasing him then that he was training his future state champs. John really brought a new culture and great tradition to our high school soccer program, along with a winning reputation for Holmdel.

So far, four of the original Broncos who also played for Holmdel High School have verbally committed to Division 1 college soccer programs.

Anthony Arena is going to Monmouth University, Joseph Arena will play for Northwestern, Torre Avitabile is going to Seton Hall, and Jack Russo is headed to St. John’s University.

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Ultherapy® is a non-surgical, non-invasive way to tighten skin using FDA-cleared, safe ultrasound. While a neck lift surgically tightens the skin on the neck. Both procedures rejuvenate the jawline and neckline to different degrees. They strive to tighten the jawline, reduce the appearance of jowls, remove wrinkles on the neck, reduce the appearance of harsh vertical neck bands, eliminate a double chin, and enhance the contours of the neck.

Ultherapy® is done in the plastic surgeons’ office in about an hour and typically only one treatment is needed to achieve a significant result. There is no anesthesia nor incisions. A wand delivers ultrasound therapy to boost collagen production. The new collagen replaces collagen lost to aging. This plumping effect will lift and tighten

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COLTS NECK PTO PRESENTS ‘MARDI GRAS’ ON APRIL 11TH music to dance the night away.

Let the good times roll at Colts Neck PTO’s Annual Spring Gala with a night of Mardi Gras! Indulge in the best of the Big Easy at this year’s ladies’ night, taking place Thursday, April 11th from 6:30 to 11:00 pm at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale.

The event will embrace the bold, colorful spirit of Carnival with Mardi Gras-themed cocktails, fabulous food, and swinging

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Guests can kick the party up a notch and try their luck at bringing home one of the fabulous prizes in the gift basket raffle. The raffle features a dazzling array of desirable items, from beautiful jewelry and bags to the latest in electronics and home items.

Local businesses and PTO supporters in the community generously donate many of the sought-after gifts. The evening traditionally concludes with a much-anticipated 50/50 drawing.

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Colts Neck community. The organization funds programs and activities that extend and enrich the educational and social experiences of the children, and provides new and innovative educational tools and technologies that would not otherwise be possible due to budgetary constraints.

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Lincroft Elementary School PTA held a “Gambler’s Gala” on February 1st at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale, with 305 guests in attendence. The PTA sponsors a gala each year as its fundraiser for the students of Lincroft Elementary School.

This year’s event was a casino night run by Tumbling Dice. Attendees played for “betting bucks” which were exchanged at the end of the evening for raffle basket ticket boards. Chairpersons Heather McGrath and Holly Rohlf noted there were 99 baskets raffled. Assisting McGrath and Rohlf in making this evening a success were committee members Melissa Russo, Liz Yeserski, Michele Ellis, Samantha White, Denise Chappell, Kar-

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en Pisani, Kim O’Connor, Joanna Maher, Heather Mutto, Jennifer Johnson, Marina Schneider, and Dennis Forde.

“On behalf of the Lincroft PTA Gambler’s Gala committee, we would like to thank our wonderful community of parents and teachers for their very generous donations and volunteer hours. We would also like to thank all of the local businesses who made donations or bought ads and sponsorships making many of our raffle baskets possible. All of your support made for a great evening!” shared McGrath and Rohlf. All proceeds from this event will be used to provide educational enrichment opportunities for Lincroft School students.

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Catapult Your Capacity brings national-quality training sessions right here to the Central Jersey Shore, specifically for Ocean and Monmouth County 501(c)(3)s. This series includes four training sessions over the course of a year, led by expert facilitators.

Session topics are based on survey results and are reflective of the needs referenced by the nonprofit community. The trainings will be interactive, content-rich and fun! Each training session includes an innovative lab lunch where nonprofits will come to the table for facilitated peer learning sessions led by local community leaders. Attendees will have meaningful discussions with their fellow nonprofit leaders and grow their network of colleagues and resources. A month after each session, voluntary booster breakfast sessions will be held. They will be facilitated by the Support Center and give attendees a chance to further discuss previous trainings, share what they might have implemented, express road blocks, and more. It’s also another opportunity for peer-learning and networking.

Catapult Your Capacity is designed to foster a collaborative environment and build the capacity and effectiveness of Central Jersey Shore nonprofits. Jeremy Grunin, President of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation said, “We are thrilled to partner with the Support Center and Center for Non-Profits to bring Catapult Your Capacity to the Central Jersey Shore. With topics covering building high-impact boards, meaningful outcome measurement, fundraising trends and intentional leadership planning, Catapult Your Capacity will strengthen our nonprofits, our communities and ultimately, the economy.”

For more information on Catapult Your Capacity and to register for trainings, visit grunincapacity.org.

Attention Nonprofits!

Upcoming Information Sessions for Organizations Interested in Applying for 2019 Impact Grant Impact 100 Jersey Coast is holding two Applicant Information Sessions for Monmouth County nonprofits interested in applying for 2019 Impact grant funds. The sessions will cover eligibility requirements, answer general process questions, and provide detailed instructions on the application and review process to apply for a grant of at least $100,000 (the final grant amounts will be announced beginning of April).

If you are a past applicant who attended one of our information sessions in years past, we encourage you attend again as we are constantly fine-tuning our process and there are a lot of new details to share, including a Q&A session with past grantees and, for the first time, compiled feedback from members as to what makes for the most successful applications.

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Fulfill’s Gala Set for March 15th Fulfill is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 2019 Humanitarian Gala on March 15th at the Regal Ballroom at the Sheraton of Eatontown. The Gala will be honoring remarkable humanitarians, recognizing the individuals and businesses who have exhibited extraordinary loyalty and commitment toward helping those in need and the fight against hunger. The 2019 honorees are Ray & Elsie Catena & the Ray Catena Family of Dealerships and Chris Sullens, CEO, CentralReach.

Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties, provides hope to more than 130,000 people struggling with the effects of hunger and food insecurity. In 2018, we distributed over 13 million meals to individuals and families in need, through our network of more than 300 feeding partners.

If you are interested in attending the 2019 Gala, please contact Kate Irving at 732.643.5860 or visit fulfillnj.org.

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Kegs for a Cause... a Gathering for The Greener Good The Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) is hosting its fundraiser - Kegs for a Cause - at Red Tank Brewing Company in Red Bank on Friday, March 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The fundraising event is open to anyone 21 and over who would like to support the Association’s capital campaign “For the Greener Good”. For a donation of $35, guests will receive a flight of hand-crafted beer, light fare, and of course, a night of fun with friends.

The LVGA began the capital campaign “For The Greener Good” in 2018 to raise money for capital improvements at the Lincroft Village Green. The six-acre park, which was saved from being developed into commercial property 20 years ago, is located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft between Phalanx Road and Swimming River Road. Since beginning the capital improvement project, the LVGA has installed a well and the first phase of the sprinkler system. With assistance from Middletown Township Park Maintenance Department and Monmouth County Master Gardeners, the organization has also begun upgrading the landscaped garden beds. This year they would like to expand the sprinkler system, continue beautifying the gardens, and clear the walking trail that traverses the wooded area of the park. Your donations and

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participation in Kegs for a Cause will help get the group closer to these goals.

To learn more about the LVGA, information about the event, or to become a member, visit lincroft.org. Please note, you do not have to be a member to be a part of Kegs For A Cause, you just must love supporting a good cause and drinking beer!

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The business makes available to the general public the extraordinary advances in the medical understanding of the healing properties of platelets and in vivo stem cells. PRP has been in use in medicine for decades to heal wounds but relatively recently for hair loss and facelifts. It is used by trauma surgeons, cardiac surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, dentists, and podiatrists. Originally discovered by a doctor attending to patients with bed sores residing in a nursing home, he placed the patient’s plasma into the wound, with excellent healing results. There are no side effects from using PRP. It does require drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood from which the PRP is extracted.

What sets me apart from others doing what I do: I evaluate my patient to establish the root cause of the problem, including blood tests and scientifically documenting the amount of hair loss. Genetically inheriting hair loss is the most common form of hair loss, but, especially in women, there are many other causes that should be considered when there is no family history of hair loss. There is no substitute for a full work-up including blood tests and testing to establish the hair density,

yet standards vary greatly from practice to practice and these types of tests are not always performed. They are required in our office.

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Practicing PRP offers more time to interact with my patients, and to track their progress over a much longer period of time.

My patients come from all over New Jersey, Staten Island, and NYC and are 50/50 male vs female. Because hair loss is so devastating to young adults, I steeply discount my fees to students to make the treatments more affordable. The best part, not surprisingly, is the sheer joy that the patients have resulting from the PRP Treatments.

A little more about me: I was trained at the Ohio State University College of Medicine, studied at The University of Florida Medical Center, served as a flight surgeon in the US Air Force, as NJ State Commissioner of Health, as president of the NJ Council of Children’s Hospitals, and as president of the Monmouth-Ocean Medical Society. I am a top physician on the Real Self website and have only five-star reviews on Google.

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Freeholder Patrick Impreveduto, Freeholder Thomas Arnone, Freeholder Sue Kiley, Chief Ross Licitra, MCSPCA Board member Christine Giordano Hanlon, Assemblywoman Serena DiMaso, Freeholder Gerry P. Scharfenberger, Sheriff Shaun Golden

Monmouth County SPCA Valentine’s Day Brunch Tremendous Success

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he Monmouth County SPCA held its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch on February 10th at the Navesink Country Club in Middletown. Boasting an impressive $50,000 in funds raised, this year’s event sold out, once again. The most exciting draw of the event was Silent and Chance auction displays, which featured inclusive vacations, upscale dining experiences, spa packages, highend accessories and an array of gourmet wine and food items.

Patrons also participated in the 50/50 raffle which acquired nearly $19,000.

DonnaLyn Giegerich was welcomed back for her fourth year as the event emcee and kept the atmosphere fun and upbeat throughout the afternoon. The Monmouth County SPCA also gave special recognition to Chaplain Matty Giuliano, a retired Law Enforcement Agent turned all-denominations Chaplain.

Chaplain Matty has provided many years of emotional support for our staff and volunteers, focusing on bereavement counseling as well as compassion fatigue. Also recognized was Dr. Marc Togneri of VCA Animal Hospitals. Dr. Togneri has donated many hours performing ultrasound imaging on shelter animals to provide better diagnostics and has also committed to begin an ultrasound training program for the VVCC staff.

During the program, Executive Director and Chief of Humane Law Enforcement, Ross Licitra, shared the MCSPCA’s latest achievements which included the 3,421 animals adopted in 2018.

Chief Licitra also spoke on the expanding Vogel Veterinary Care Center which performed a whopping 4,972 surgeries in 2018 along with taking 3,200 clinical appointments.

The Monmouth County SPCA is now leashing up for their 25th Anniversary Dog Walk + Pet Fair being held on Saturday, April 27th at Brookdale Community College. For information on any upcoming events, visit monmouthcountyspca.org.

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Holmdel Loses Frame of Mind Gallery with its Grateful Owner’s Semi-Retirement After 30 years at 45 East Main Street in Holmdel, Frame of Mind Gallery will be closing its doors; as owner Jeanine Pennell explains, “It’s happy news.”

“I want to thank the community and my long-time clients who have trusted me with their cherished objects to frame and have collected decorative art from my gallery. I am very grateful!” shares Pennell.

Pennell explains that the store’s closing has opened a door for her to devote herself to a very happy life plan that she has nurtured over the past years. She sees this an opportunity to create art herself, through her sculptures, as part of her Bonetown Studio in her farmhouse in Stockton, New Jersey. “I had a son to love and raise and owning a frame shop allowed a steady career path to pursue. As much as I don’t really want to say goodbye, I also love the possibilities ahead.”

The frame shop owner said she wanted to share her story after first telling two of her clients about her decision to close the successful frame shop, witnessing the look of disappointment on their faces that juxtaposed with what she considers a positive step for her life moving forward. Five years ago, Pennell bought a horse to board, a Gypsy Vanner, and began dressage and participating in carriage driving events. A year ago, Pennell and her

husband, John, purchased a 10-acre property with a small farm house that came with eight Alpaca.

“As I began the needed renovations, I fashioned the space to include a large artist’s

studio where I have been creating a world of character studies in sculpture, as I have always been someone who loves to work with my hands,” says Pennell. Amazingly and ironically, Pennell comments on how she put the cart before the horse, selling her art faster than she could create it—before her studio was even complete. “An antique dealer bought my creations in lots to sell at art fairs,

and I realized I could really stay home and live this life. Life is short, and I should seize the day.”

The remaining calendar of events for the frame shop will be swift and clean. Frame of Mind’s artwork inventory will be reduced to 50% off to the public beginning Saturday, March 9th, and framing of any artwork sold will be offered at 20% off.

Additionally, all other framing will be offered at 20% off, starting in March and running through April 20th, as a thank-you for long-time customer loyalty.

Pennell does admit, however, that she may not make a full break from the business. She has been speaking with her gallery owner friend and neighbor, James Yarosh of James Yarosh Associates Fine Art & Interior Design Gallery, to be on hand for perhaps the first Saturday of each month, as well as by appointment, to provide framing services to meet the needs of her long-time loyal customer base.

These announcements will be forthcoming Frame of Mind Gallery is located at 45 East Main Street in Holmdel. The shop’s current hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The frame shop’s last day open will be Tuesday, April 30th. For more information, contact Jeanine Pennell at 732.946.9193.

CILU to Host Potluck Supper Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) invites you to its Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper on Friday, March 15th at 6:00 pm in the Holmdel Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel. Following the meal will be a short business meeting, 2019 election of officers, and open discussion of current issues related to land use and government transparency in Holmdel.

This event is free of charge. Please bring a main dish or salad to share. CILU will provide hot and cold beverages and dessert. RSVP by March 8th to Jenni Blumenthal at 732.264.8482 or jenni@blumenthal.com.

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BEMER Offers Relief and Breakthrough Medical Technology Coming to Colts Neck Pharmacy March 28th and 30th

BEMER, or bio electro-magnetic energy regulation, is a breakthrough medical device that has been used for more than two decades in Europe and has made its way to the U.S. through BEMER USA, LLC. The FDA-approved product holds five worldwide patents and the company is in partnership with NASA to pursue applications in space.

Patients lay or sit on a body-length mat for eight minutes in the morning and eight minutes in the evening, following a daily regimen that takes place in 12-hour intervals. The mat can also be utilized overnight while sleeping, or with spot attachments that offer more focused treatment for joints and anti-aging. There are two models of the machine, one for humans and one for use in veterinary practices. Endorsers of the product had often times been searching for alternatives to conventional therapies or medications that had proven ineffective. Many professional athletes, both currently playing or retired, have made BEMER part of their daily routine as it aids with a variety of ailments, injuries, and medical conditions. Several call the device “life-changing”, including football player Will Shields and hockey player Brian Propp. But in some cases, BEMER is called lifesaving.

George Veronis, who is now a Regional Director for BEMER East Coast, said using the machine was his last hope as he learned firsthand the transformative nature of the product. “It changed my life,” said Veronis, who survived a medical trauma. The 58-year-old former Division 1 tennis player was in very good shape when he started experiencing numbness down his left arm. After consulting two cardiologists, both believed there was only a one percent chance of

heart disease. Veronis insisted on a cardiac catherization despite what doctors were saying, and it was revealed he had a 90 percent blockage affecting three arteries.

“I had eight bypasses,” explained Veronis. “But six months later, two of the bypasses failed and the surgeons were saying there wasn’t much more they could do. It was then that I discovered BEMER. There’s no modality in the world that can increase blood flow and oxygen to this extent.”

So impassioned with the healing effects BEMER had on his life, Veronis started selling the product on a full-time basis. His wife, Christine, and their son, Alex, are also involved in the business. (The couple has two other children: Sarah and Elizabeth).

“It’s a unique therapy that helps to regulate flow of energy to your body,” said Christine. “I use my BEMER daily as a preventative antiaging measure. I know it’s setting me up for a healthier outcome.” She likens the twice-daily routine to that of brushing her teeth. Although the technology will not cure any disease, she said, “BEMER improves circulation and ultimately will help support your body’s natural ability to heal itself.”

BEMER uses a unique, patented signal configuration to deliver a very specific frequency to which the body responds. More than one million people worldwide are using the technology to boost blood flow, improve mental sharpness, and enable their bodies to recover more quickly.

Appointments can be set ahead of time for both March 28th and March 30th at the Colts Neck Pharmacy. For more information on BEMER for your personal use or with your medical practice, contact Cathy at 732.272.5044.

FDA Disclaimer: Statements made have not been evaluated by the FDA however, BEMER products are FDA registered Class I medical devices. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. You should consult a licensed health care professional before starting any health protocol or any health device such as BEMER, especially if you are pregnant or have any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions.

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Plan for Spring Events On February 14th, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel, and surrounding areas held a Valentine’s Day Party and general meeting where members and guests enjoyed refreshments, holiday treats, a cookie baking contest, and a variety of games. Most of the ladies wore red and everyone had a great time.

The next general meeting of the Club will be on March 14th at the Colts Neck Firehouse #2 at 9:30 am. Just in time for spring cleaning, Jamie Novak, a decluttering specialist will present her entertaining program called “Toss This, Toss That”.

The Club is planning a presentation on a new 30-day whole food healthy eating program for the April 11th meeting. The spring luncheon will be held at Bella Vista Country Club on May 9th at 11:30 am, reservations can be made by sending a $48 check to: Newcomers and Neighbors, 6 Pegasus Drive, Colts Neck, NJ, 07722 or call 732.721.4920.

For more information on the club, call 732.577.0875 or 908.309.1602. Any new or longtime resident may join at any time. Guests are welcome to drop in at any general meeting.

Members and guests of the Newcomers and Neighbors club met for a Valentine’s Day Party where several ladies participated in a valentine cookie baking competition. Left to right: Tracy Hagger, Lois LaSalle, Judy Kovtun, Betty Cortese, Agnes Duffy and Christie Steinhauser.

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Joe Theismann TURNING TRAGEDY INTO TENACITY

Whenever mentioning football legend Joe Theismann to people of a certain age, the same reaction is found, the person grimaces and recalls some version of the career-ending tackle Theismann suffered on November 18, 1985 from the hit of New York Giants linebacker, Lawrence Taylor. Taylor sacked then quarterback Theismann from behind during the second quarter of a televised Monday Night Football game. It wasn’t until the reverse angle of the play was shown that it became clear why Theismann didn’t get up after the sack and why Taylor frantically signaled to the sideline for help. The blow caused a gruesome break of Theismann’s right leg between the knee and ankle with the bone being visible on television.

The incident has gone on to be more than just a career-ending sports injury.

In 2014, ESPN named the play the Number Two Moment in Monday Night Football history, behind only the Fail Mary.

In 2004, when ESPN commemorated the 25th anniversary of the company’s founding with a list of the 100 most memorable moments of the era, Theismann’s injury ranked number 75. To further cement the day in pop culture, the movie The Blind Side used the play as a jumping-off point to explain the importance of protecting the quarterback.

A collective memory for football fans, movie-goers, and the world of sports, but for Theismann it was a turning point. A moment in time that forever changed the

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direction his life would take, and the man he would become. A co-star in Hallmark Channel’s SnowComing as part of their Winterfest movies, we were able to catch up with Theismann for an interview. In speaking with him it’s easy to see why he was nicknamed Captain Bubbly during his award-winning career as a Washington Redskins’ quarterback. Both entertaining and enlightening, his years of knowledge about life and people make him at once engaging about life on and off the field.

Here’s our exclusive interview with #7, Joe Theismann, who began his career as a Washington Redskin 45 years ago this month on March 1, 1974.

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CM: How do you feel football has changed since you played?

Theismann: The game has become a lot more wide open. It’s 65% throw now, as opposed to when I played it was closer to 45 throw 50 run. The rules are certainly different. They protect the quarterbacks like they’re babes in arms.

CM: You weren’t protected that way…

Theismann: Oh man, I’ve had my teeth knocked out, I’ve had multiple concussions, broken my right hand twice, dislocated my left elbow, broke my right leg twice, broke my left collar bone, couple of ribs on my right side, I’ve had all foot issues, turf toe. I’ve had all kinds of different things. And if somebody asked me if I’d go back and play, I’d go back tomorrow and play again. I love the game. I love to compete. I’m a competition junkie.

CM: Let’s talk about your football career a little bit. How did you first get involved in the sport?

Theismann: My Pop Warner coaches wanted me to get involved when I was 10, but my mom wouldn’t let me play until I was 12. Finally, I had a buddy of mine come to the house dressed in uniform so she could see what it looked like and she consented. So I started playing football for the Little Knights of South River, New Jersey.

CM: You were an all-around athlete playing baseball, basketball, and football, when did football become your passion?

Theismann: Actually baseball was always my passion. I started that at the age of 9. Baseball was always my passion; football was something I enjoyed doing. I lived two blocks from my high school and we used to walk to the high school…and if my mom ever wondered where I was for dinner or something, it was simple all she had to do was walk a couple blocks and yell at me and I’d be home. I’d be up at one of the fields, either the tennis court, or the basketball court, or on the field, or playing stickball against the wall. Any number of those things, that’s where I’d be.

CM: Was Joe Namath your sports hero?

Theismann: Yea, he was my hero. Joe Namath was always an idol of mine. I emulated him. I walked around with my shoulders hunched over, I had the same kind of shoes he had, I went and bought a white rug, a shower mat, and that became my llama skin rug in my bedroom when Joe had that. Oh yea, when he broke his jaw I changed my face mask to be like his. He’s a dear friend today, which is really great. He had sort of been a model for me. Joe has always been so gracious, I’ve observed him being gracious to people and been around him. And no matter what aspects of life you move into, that’s

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one of the most important things – no one is ever more important than anyone else, and I think you have to treat everybody with respect. It gets a little overwhelming at times, but I think it’s harder to be a stinker, I use another word, but we’ll say stinker.

I think it’s harder to be a stinker than it is to be nice. When people come up to you and say hello, you say hello, I mean it’s not that hard. I close my presentations with another little quote, “it’s nice to be important but it’s a lot more important to be nice.” There was a time when I got full of myself. I was an MVP of the League, I was a World Champion quarterback, I was doing well financially and I thought I was the cat’s meow. It was all about me.

And once my leg got broken that all changed. I got a real perspective on life.

CM: How did you transition through your career-ending injury? How did you survive that?

Theismann: It wasn’t easy. I had a chance to take a step back and look at myself and see who I was, what I was becoming, the way I looked at life, and I decided I didn’t want to be that. I didn’t want to be the guy who was all consumed with himself. I wanted to be somebody who could affect other people. I want to be able to affect people in a positive way. That’s why I love doing the presentations I do. I love to be able to give people somewhat of a foundation, a game plan, for how to live life. I take my life, the good and the bad, and I say this is how I’ve lived my life and take what you want from it but maybe it will affect yours in a positive way.

CM: How did you become a motivational speaker?

Theismann: I started doing it in earnest in 1983 after we won the World Championship in 1982. I started getting invited to different functions, and I noticed so much of the conversation with executives, with sales people, with HR, with marketing, every different element in life, the conversations were the same as we had in football. People talk about goals.

I built the presentation so the world of sports, the world of business, and our own lives all parallel one another. All those things I learned in the world of sport and I try to tell stories, because we really are story tellers.

CM: So in 1983 you started with motivational speaking and in 1985 you retired from football.

Did you know then you wanted to go into the world of broadcasting and acting?

Theismann: I actually worked in television in Washington D.C. I did Good Morning Washington.

I took two classes in college, speech and argumentation, that served me very well and still do to this day. Just learning how to get up in front of people. Public speaking is perhaps the number one fear of individuals. I made my living doing it for

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so many years. I’ve been blessed to have different careers, whether it was professional football, or broadcasting, speaking, or now acting to a degree, so I’ve had a chance to dabble in a lot of areas.

I had a guy ask me the other day, he said he has friends who had success early in their lives and now they walk around like empty shells, ghosts. He wanted to know how I escaped that. What I did was look at life like this, football was the axle of my wheel; that’s where I made my income, that’s where I put a ton of my energy, but then I also believe that you have to have some type of diversions from that to really expand as a person. So I got into acting in the 80s. Then I did motivational speaking in the 80s. Then I invested in real estate, then in different businesses, and I learned about different businesses. And so if something happened to the axle, I had different spokes to be able to rely on. So many people focus on one thing and one thing only. It’s the same thing as a portfolio when it comes to finances, you need to diversify. So when I was having this conversation I asked him, what do your friends like? What is their passion beyond the one thing that they did? I find it hard to believe that an individual would have one, singular passion.

I HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND LOOK AT MYSELF AND SEE WHO I WAS, WHAT I WAS BECOMING, THE WAY I LOOKED AT LIFE, AND I DECIDED I DIDN'T WANT TO BE THAT CM: Where did you get that knowledge from? As you say, most people stick to the one thing they’re really good at.

Theismann: A little bit of it came from Coach Gibbs. (Joe Jackson Gibbs 20th and 26th head coach in the history of the Washington Redskins.) When I got Coach Gibbs as my head coach in Washington he was 100% focused on football. And then he got into NASCAR. And I talked to some guys who had Joe as a coach after I got out of the game and he had gotten into NASCAR. Not that he didn’t totally love it and commit to football, but it was a little bit of a diversion mentally for him and they said he was a different person to deal with. They felt he was more approachable, easier to spend time with. And it made sense to me. You can get so focused that you really can’t see the forest for the trees. You get so consumed with what you have going on, you really don’t know what else is going on around you. We went to two World Championships continued > CommunityMagazineNJ.com MARCH 2019

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CM: Where did you hang out in Jersey?

Theismann: Now my sister lives in Freehold. But then, as kids? Silver Beach, we used to go down to Seaside. My first major injury was there. I dislocated my shoulder at Long Beach Island. This is a funny one. It was after my sophomore year in high school, we had a really good year, and we go down to the beach. So I hurt my shoulder and I call my dad and say, ‘Dad I just want to let you know I hurt my shoulder.’ and my father says, “Which one?” So I say, ‘My left.’ And he says, “Okay, here’s your mother.”

He wanted to make sure I didn’t hurt my right one.

Don’t hurt the money maker.

CM: What is your number one tip to a young person about life?

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when I had a chance to play for him, and he won two after that. So his record, he’s in the Hall of Fame, and he certainly deserves to be there.

Every day we get a chance to learn something, and if you really want to learn something, you can. There are opportunities out there, and opportunity is my favorite word.

When you’ve stopped learning, then basically you’ve stopped living.

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CM: What has been the most challenging aspect of your career?

Theismann: I think when I got hurt one of the most challenging aspects of my career was mentally not feeling sorry for myself. I did for a while. You don’t get hurt and say, okay, life’s a bowl of cherries and I’m going to start picking them out. I went through a little bit of depression, figuring out what I was going to do. One of the hardest things I had to deal with was asking my self why. You ask yourself, ‘why did this happen?’

I had just signed a brand-new five-year contract, and then all of sudden I was hurt and I couldn’t fulfill the obligation I had. I was looking forward to it, but I couldn’t.

CM: You were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Do you still consider yourself a Jersey guy?

Theismann: I’m a Jersey guy all the way. Through and through I’m a Jersey guy. My wife is a Memphis girl and we live in Memphis, TN and we’re in Virginia too, but I’ll never not be a Jersey guy. It was a great honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. When you’re recognized where you grew up, it represents so many different parts of your life as a youth. It represents your neighborhood, the guys I grew up with. Those are the very influential parts of your life. Those are the years that really emblazon in your mind what you want to be, or who you might want to become. I went in with Joe Namath and then Queen Latifah, she went in that year too. She is such a versatile actor.

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Theismann: Have dreams. And don’t let anybody dissuade you from your dreams. Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t be, or become, everything you want to be. I came out of high school I was 5’10’’ and 152 pounds. I entered the University of Notre Dame at 5’10’’ and 158 pounds. I was one of 13 quarterbacks, a skinny little kid, and I wrote down on a piece of paper the day I got to college, ‘I will be the greatest quarterback ever to play at Notre Dame.’ Now whether I was, or whether I was not, is insignificant to the fact that my dream was put out into the universe. I tell people to write down their goals in four specific areas: professional, personal, spiritual, and financial. What do you want? Bring it out into the universe. The universe is out there to help us to accomplish the things we want. Too often people get caught in indecision, do I want to do this, do I want to do that, or they never even take the time to write their dreams down so there’s no reference point. You can sit around all day and say, well I think I’m going to do this today, I think I’m going to do that today – I procrastinate like everybody else. But every once in a while, I have to sit down at my desk and say, ‘Enough. I have to clean up the clutter.’ And that’s basically what you want to do, clean up the clutter.

CM: What comes next for Joe Theismann?

Theismann: Well we have grandchildren. Watching them grow up, spending time with them. My wife and I have a place in Florida to take a little time to reload. We’ve done some remodeling, we’re doing some traveling. And the thing I want to try to do is give back more. I have a website, (joetheismann. com) and on my website I’ve asked people to make a donation to St. Jude if they want me to sign something. All I want to do is try to raise money for the kids. We also live in Memphis where St. Jude is based, and to me it’s unbelievable that no families pay for housing, treatments, anything. The Wounded Warriors is something else I try to support as much as I can.

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1919•CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY•2019 2019 is the 100 th Anniversary of Raritan Post 23 The oldest post in Monmouth County During the last 100 years Post 23 has been an integral part of the community serving veterans, organizations, and developing tomorrow's leaders.

To mark this auspicious occasion the post will be hosting a formal dinner with open bar all night on July 13th. The cocktail hour with be from 6 to 7 pm, dinner 7 to 9 and presentations, dancing & entertainment from 9 to 11 pm. Jacket & tie required.

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Tickets are $50 per person. Tables of 10 can be reserved.

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Spring Clean Your Life in Five Anyone-Can-Do Steps First, ditch all of those nasty dressings with expirations from 2018. Don’t panic. We’ve all been there. Then wipe down the shelves, crispers and racks. Next, add some color. In other words, incorporate all those yummy super fruits and vegetables with rich hues that are part of spring harvest.

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By Hope Daniels This month is the arrival of spring. Your kids are already talking about playing ball outside and you are already stressed out with what needs to be done inside. And we aren’t just talking about your house. From mama drama, to kid chaos, to messy rooms, to being stuck in a winter rut, check out these five helpful tips to help you eliminate all the excess baggage in time for a fresh and bright beginning.

Loosen Up and Make A List Ready to refresh your home? Before you start scrubbing, lifting, and streaming every episode of ‘Fixer Upper’ take a deep

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breath and define your goal. Whether it’s cleaning out the coffee pot, sorting through old bills, boxing up old toys, write down a wish list of what you want to achieve for the next couple of weeks and aim for success.

Don’t let your home have all the beautiful scents and scenery. Show yourself some love by treating yourself to one or a few new skin products. None of us want to make it noticeable that we have changed our beauty routine but adding a new lip-gloss, tinted lotion or hairstyle can be your little secret.

Just feel good doing it.

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Use whatever tools you need to tap into your inner strength to help you motivate and get the job done. Blast the music, take breaks to perfect your downward dog, grab a snack, use this time to build up your stamina and best self.

Feng Shui Your Fridge Make the most out of your meals, health and appetite by refiguring your refrigerator.

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Your ceiling fan hasn’t worked for months?

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Burn them. You no longer can deal with a toxic friendship? End it. Clear out all the tangible and taunting junk that is taking up space and make room for exciting and new.

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Healthcare Scholarship for Local Seniors Newman Springs Dental Care is offering three $500 scholarships for one Holmdel High School graduating senior, one Middletown High School South graduating senior, and one Middletown High School North graduating senior, planning a career in health care. This includes medicine, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic, physical therapy, and other areas of healthcare.

Newman Springs Dental Care is a dental practice in Lincroft dedicated to providing general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry.

“The community has been so great to the team at Newman Springs Dental Care —we wanted to keep giving something back,” says Dr. Mitchel Friedman.

This is the 10th year that the scholarship has been provided.

Scholarship applications have been sent to the high school guidance departments and are also available via email at scholarship@ DrFriedman.biz.

Applications must be received by April 16th to be considered.

Winning applicants will be notified by mail or phone no later than May 2nd. Award certificates will be presented at a special ceremony at the dental office and at the school’s senior awards ceremony. Award checks will be mailed directly to the institution of higher education upon verification of enrollment.

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Monmouth County Historical Association Hosts Annual Red Luncheon

By Susan Murphy

Left to right: JLMC President Heather Viola; MCHA President Linda Bricker; and MCHA Executive Director Meg Sharp Walton at the 2019 Red Luncheon on February 7, 2019 held at the Rumson Country Club.

Left to right: Trustee and Committee member Kathy Jones; Committee member Tamara Woolley; Co-chair Gwendolyn Wisely; Committee member Marnie Doherty; Trustee, Past Co-chair and Committee member Christianna Harvey; JLMC President Heather Viola; and Trustee and Co-Chair Amy Almasy gather together for a photo.

Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) held its annual Red Ladies Valentine Luncheon on February 7th at the Rumson Country Club. The funfilled afternoon of friendship, lunch, and boutique shopping was attended by nearly 150 women. This year, MCHA honored The Junior League of Monmouth County for 80 years of volunteer and educational services.

In celebration of this year’s theme of “Hats off to the Junior League of Monmouth County, Hats off to ALL the Women of Monmouth County!” each table featured a vintage hat drawn from the MCHA collection, ranging from an early 20th century Fireman’s Helmet and collapsible opera top hat, to a 1950’s bathing cap and brilliant feather pill box.

Throughout the afternoon attendees shopped in the Red Luncheon Boutique which featured local favorites such as Cabana 19, Le Papillon, Down to Basics and DaniRisi; items from visiting vendors such as Le Fashion Cottage, Faustini Wines and Hopscotch Children’s Shop;

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and online retailers Azalea & Oak, Tobin Connor Shop, and Kobo Ties/Simple Man. For the Chance Auction this year, each boutique vendor contributed an auction item; this year’s grand prize was a pair of 18 karat white gold diamond cluster earrings donated by The Golden Goose Fine Jewelers in Rumson.

During lunch, MCHA presented a skit featuring several of the women from Monmouth County who made an impact on the history of the county as well as the nation. Several talented MCHA volunteers, who often take part in the interpretations at Association historic home museums and school programs, dressed in period costume to portray reporter “Scoop Snider” from the Scobeyville Gazette and his series of interviews with Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, most well known as Molly Pitcher, Caroline Gallup Reed, Founder of MCHA, Margaret Riker Haskell, renowned collector of Americana and benefactor of MCHA, Betty Willgus, Founder of the Junior League of Monmouth County and a Provisional Junior League Volunteer.

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Left to right: Assisting in the skit during the Red Luncheon were Carol Fillipi, Kim Brittingham, Ebony Torres, Pati Githens, Cat Felix, and Will Githens. Photo Credit: Marnie Doherty Photography

“During the 120th anniversary year of MCHA, we were particularly pleased to have the opportunity to salute 80 years of the Junior League of Monmouth County,” commented MCHA Board President Linda Bricker. “Our organizations have always been closely allied, the JLMC funded the Association’s first Education Director and was instrumental in establishing the Discovery Room at the museum while members have always been generous with their time volunteering to assist with numerous MCHA programs. With Meg Sharp Walton joining the Association as Executive Director, and exciting new projects on the horizon, MCHA has a bright future and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with JLMC.” All proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and historic house museums of Monmouth County Historical Association.

For further information about the Monmouth County Historical Association visit monmouthhistory.org.

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Community to Celebrate Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel’s Decade of Dedication Honorees Howard & Jackie Dubinett of Colts Neck (left) and Jimmy & Irene Solovey of Holmdel (right).

Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel will celebrate its 10th anniversary of service to the communities of Colts Neck, Holmdel, Middletown, and Brookdale College with a benefit gala. This special event will be held on Sunday, March 24th at the Radisson Crystal Ballroom in Freehold.

This exciting, elegant, and meaningful evening will recognize this community milestone, pay tribute to the supporters who have contributed to this success, and invite participants to share a ‘L’chaim’ for the future.

The Gala is also a fundraiser for Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel, to support their ongoing community work. “The evening will feature delectable cuisine, fine kosher

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wines, as well as a Musical Preformance,” said Chabad director, Rabbi Shmaya Galperin. An awards ceremony will be held honoring outstanding leaders of the community - Howard & Jackie Dubinett of Colts Neck and Jimmy & Irene Solovey of Holmdel.

Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel lovingly works to promote and strengthen Jewish awareness, pride and observance by providing educational, cultural and social activities to all Jewish individuals and families regardless of background, affiliation, observance, age or financial status.

In ten years, with the help and generosity of the community, Chabad has

Southern Holmdel has recently experienced its fourth major fire since 2014 when the Holmdel Township Committee abruptly disbanded Fire Company #1 and closed its firehouse on Main Street.

The Township claimed it had decreased response times by adding two firehouses and round-the-clock coverage. But this never happened. The new firehouse on Crawfords Corner Road was often unmanned.

Furthermore, the firetruck from the old firehouse was parked in an unheated storage shed at Vonage and sustained major damage. A fire occurred in December 2015 directly across the street from this fire truck yet neighbors reported

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established a dynamic and vibrant center for Jewish life and learning that hundreds of Jews of all ages call home. With its nonjudgmental, warm and welcoming opendoor style, Chabad has developed lasting friendships and relationships of many in the community.

Though Chabad Worldwide is bound together by a mutual vision, funding for Chabad Jewish Center of Holmdel is made possible through private partners and donors who share Chabad’s goals.

Tickets are $180 per seat.

For more information, contact Chabad at 732.772.1998 or visit JewishHolmdel.org/ Gala.

that it took an hour for Holmdel Fire Company #2 to arrive. Three more fires have since occurred (most recently on February 1, 2019) in which the buildings were completely destroyed.

I commend the courageous efforts of the firefighter volunteers of Holmdel and neighboring towns who put themselves in harm’s way to protect us. But it is apparent that the Township’s mismanagement of this situation has put us at risk.

Currently, Holmdel’s only operational firehouse is on Centerville Road, a twelveminute drive to the burnedout building sites as well as my own home. And a just-released

fire study commissioned by the Township concluded that Fire Company #2 is understaffed, ill-equipped, and inadequately trained.

While the Township spent the last four years attempting to build sports fields throughout town, it has virtually ignored this lack of fire coverage in southern Holmdel. Township officials should rethink their priorities and restore our fire service before more people suffer.

Regina Criscione Holmdel The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the original authors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of Community Magazine (CM).

Have You Considered Sedation Dentistry for You or Your Child?

Our 9-year-old needed two baby root canals and 7 cavities filled. After trying a couple of appointments with our regular pediatric dentist, our son became anxious and aggravated.

Our pediatric dentist recommended we put him under general anesthesia and have everything done at one time. Of course I tried to learn as much as I could about putting a 9-year-old under general anesthesia, thus beginning my journey into sedation dentistry.

Turns out, Dr Lichtenstein is THE GO-TO dentist for general anesthesia because of his many years of hospital operating experience. General anesthesia is serious for anyone and needs to be done by someone with great skill, great experience and regular practice.

After researching ALL the options for our son, it was a no-brainer to go to Dr Lichtenstein. We were totally lucky to have a Dentist Anesthesiologist in our state, much less the same county. There are only a handful of these specially trained doctors in the Northeast. Not all have the 13+ years of hospital OR experience Dr Lichtenstein has.

We knew our little guy was in the best possible hands. We talked to many practices who spoke highly of Dr Lichtenstein and his ability to do excellent dental work as well as sedate our son safely using his hospital-grade “operating room”.

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Colts Neck Lions Club Reaches Goal to Build Playground for the Blind & Visually Impaired Colts Neck Lions Club celebrated its largest fundraising achievement to date by providing a check to Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry, liaison to the Friends of Monmouth County Parks System. With the support of the local community, the Lions Club raised over $122,000 that will be used to build a stateof-the-art playground for the blind and visually impaired. The construction of the playground, which will be an addition to the current ‘Challenger Place’ playground at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck, will kick off with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for the summer of 2019, with an expected completion date by the end of the year.

The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant play system will be the first of its kind in central NJ and include fully accessible climbers, activity panels, xylophones, drums, water features, sounding poles, and much more. The allinclusive playground will offer a unique sensory experience for blind, visually impaired and autistic children.

“The club’s goal was to create an environment where children with physical disabilities are able to play and socialize with their peers without feeling excluded. The sensory playground will

Colts Neck Lions Club members present a $122,000 check to Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry, which will be used to build a state-of-the-art playground for the blind and visually impaired at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck.

benefit children by improving social skills, building confidence and increasing developmental abilities. The mission of our club is to serve. It’s that simple. Our club is a place where individuals join together to give their valuable time and effort to improve their communities, and the world,” said Colts Neck Lions Club president Justin Lotano, who initiated the idea to develop the playground. “The Lion’s Club would like to thank everyone involved in this effort, including a special thank you to Dunkin Donuts, Colts Neck Reformed Church, Colts Neck Business Association, Wells Fargo Advisors, Investors Bank, Friends of Monmouth County Parks, the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation, and the Gannet Company.

We are proud of our club’s 50 years of service to the community. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.”

The Colts Neck Lions Club has 55 members and meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Huddy’s Inn in Colts Neck. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. Join in on the fun with the Club on May 4th, the group will be holding its annual Derby Day Tasting Event at Bucks Mill Recreation Area in Colts Neck.

For more information or to get involved with the Colts Neck Lions Club, contact Justin Lotano at coltsnecklionsclub@ gmail.com or visit coltsnecklionsclub.us.

Birthday Girl Dedicates Her Day to Kids in Foster Care For the sixth year in a row a little girl named Lily Rae has celebrated her birthday by creating a Facebook fundraiser for One Simple Wish (OSW), a NJ-based national nonprofit that grants wishes to children who spend time in our nation’s foster care system. The Middletown nine-year-old has granted about 50 wishes and raised almost $9,000 to provide meaningful memories to kids affected by foster care.

“This has become such a big part of who she is, and she didn’t hesitate to say that for the SIXTH time she wanted her fundraising to help OSW!” said Brianne Verrinder, her mother.

Every year nearly 500,000 children are impacted by abuse, neglect, and trauma and spend time in our nation’s foster care system. It can be lonely, confusing, and a bit scary. Through OSW’s innovative, wish-granting platform, donors can send some love to a child who needs the attention.

When wishes come true, kids not only have a chance to just be kids, but they can also make important connections, experience new things, and find their passion. To view wishes or help grant one, visit onesimplewish.org.

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An Appealing Alternative LAST MONTH I DISCUSSED the dark side of appeals. Is an appeal the only answer when you feel aggrieved by a family court judge’s ruling? Are there alternatives?

Even after an appeal has been filed, the prospect of a settlement still exists, as it did before the divorce was filed, while the divorce was in process, and before the judge rendered a decision. And, just like settlement at those earlier stages of litigation is a way to limit cost and risk and to ensure finality, a settlement after an appeal is filed can achieve those goals.

Once an appeal is filed both sides face the prospect of a long and expensive process. Appeals can take a year or more in many cases and can cost tens of thousands of dollars. They are time intensive endeavors – legal research and writing is an arduous, grueling process when done right. Settlements stop the financial bleeding and end the process before even

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more emotional capital is invested.

And, after spending so much time and money and experiencing more stress, both sides run the risk of losing.

Imagine spending a year and twenty or thirty thousand dollars and losing! Is that a risk you’re prepared to take? A settlement will limit your risk and allow you to retain a measure of control over the outcome. By negotiating a settlement you can help shape the result, rather than filing the best brief possible and then relinquishing total control over the outcome to a panel of strangers in black robes.

Perhaps finality is the most appealing benefit of a settlement. When an appeal runs its full course and the appellate judges issue a ruling it often involves a remand. A remand is when the case is sent back to the family court for further proceedings. Those proceedings can result in a decision you or your spouse

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are not happy with and could trigger another appeal, launching you back into legal orbit. A settlement ends the case, once and for all. You’re done.

Of course a settlement depends on compromise by both sides. It requires both sides to recognize the potential benefits of a settlement and the negatives of further litigation. In other words, it takes two to tango. You can’t do it alone. You have to have an adversary who is a willing partner.

In some cases, no matter how hard both sides try, settlement is not achieved.

As the litigation drags on, life’s vagaries may interfere and make settlement more difficult or even impossible.

When settlement isn’t possible, the appeal process will eventually make its way to an end. Sometimes there is no alternative. Just be ready for a long and winding road.

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In recognition of Dia, a multi-cultural celebration holiday, Holmdel Library is thrilled to welcome the Jersey Shore Chinese School for a demonstration of the Lion Dance. All ages welcome.

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April 1, 8, 15 (3 Part Class) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm HTML / CSS - Part 2 Girls who Code is a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Learn how to use HTML and CSS to make webpages. HTML is the markup language that you surround content with, to tell browsers about headings, list, tables, etc. CSS is the stylesheet language that you style the page with, to tell browsers to change the color, font, layout, and more. Basic knowledge of HTML is required.

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Someone Special Needs You Joins Allstate NJ for Memorable Trip

By Susan Murphy SOMEONE SPECIAL NEEDS nine participants to about 65. Most who attend come from YOU (SSNY), located in group homes and many with no families. “This event was Monmouth County, was a unique opportunity for them to get out and have some started by parents and lo- fun,” said Scanelli. cal community leaders as The event was run by SSNY and sponsored by Allstate a result of their concern agents throughout New Jersey. “I am an Allstate agent and for the lack of social ac- Allstate NJ has always been supportive of our group. My tivities provided for chil- son, who has Autism, attends the program,” said Scanelli. dren with special needs. “They had a terrific time. Many had never been there before Colts Neck resident Vince and many because of their disabilities do not get a chance Scanelli, who is one of the to get out; so this was a great opportunity for them.” founders and the current president, shared that on Scanelli continued, “Someone Special Needs You provided January 26th, 123 individ- opportunities for these individuals to experience an event Left to right: A member joins uals attended an event at that we often take for granted. This past summer we sent Angelo and Vince Scanelli for a Medieval Times in New 60 individuals to a two-night weekend at Hershey Park. photo taken at Medieval Times Jersey. “The individuals Many had not been on any vacation for over four years. during their trip on January 26th. who attended were from With the donations from Allstate and many, many supportthe entire state. We pri- ers we can provide these types of experiences. Our largest marily serve individuals with Autism and disabilities from fundraiser is a walk for Someone Special which happens in Monmouth County, but at our larger events individuals June of every year. We hope this one will be the biggest yet come from Fort Lee to Manchester. The population we as we’re looking to assist in residential supports.” serve at Someone Special Needs You has individuals from Visit ssny.org for more information about Someone Special Needs You. 8 to 70 years old.”

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Oak Hill Academy Sets the Stage for a New Jr. Thespian Troupe

By Bridget E. DeVivo was determined to meet the standards required by the Board of Directors of the Educational Theatre Association, and the application was accepted. Oak Hill Academy has been granted the Charter of New Jersey Jr. Thespian Troupe #89635.

To celebrate this honor, the school hosted an induction ceremony on January 10th held in the Scire Student Activities Center. Sixteen students in grades 6th through 8th were inducted into the Thespian Society as a reward for the fine work they have done in Oak Hill’s theatre program.

OAK HILL ACADEMY is one of the few schools in the entire state of NewJersey that offers students in grades Pre-K through 8th an opportunity to participate in an Educational Theatre program as part of their weekly curriculum.

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Salt Creek Grille’s 16th Annual Wine & Martini Tasting to Benefit Impact 100 Jersey Coast

Left to right: Lori Missig, Impact100 Jersey Coast Events Chair; Joe Mays, Salt Creek Grille Bar Manager; Mark Shopene Salt Creek Grille General Manager; Anna Andre; Heather Burke, Impact100 Jersey Coast Co-Founder; Denise Liotta; Casey DeStefano; Mary Riley; Steve Bidgood, Salt Creek Grille Co-owner; Michelle Peoples; Anthony Ixcot, Salt Creek Grille Assistant Manager; Maggie LaRocca; Deidre Spiropoulos, Impact100 Jersey Coast Co-Founder; Rowena CrawfordPhillips, Impact100 Jersey Coast Grants Chair

launched scholarship program, where inSALT CREEK GRILLE’S 16th Annual Wine “We are tremendously grateful to Salt Creek & Martini Tasting Fundraiser benefit- Grille for supporting Impact’s contin- terested women can apply for support with the cost of an Impact membership. ued growth and for helping us reach new ting Impact 100 Jersey Coast will be held women and nonprofits in every corner of Thursday, April 11th from 7:00 to 10:00 Impact 100 Jersey Coast has awarded pm. The event, which is always a sell-out, our community,” said Heather Burke, Vice features heavy-hors d’oeuvres, serving sta- President and Co-founder. “Their sup- $727,000 to local nonprofits in high-impact grants since it began in 2015. tions and more than 100 different wine va- port will truly have a ripple effect in our rietals and several distilled spirits to taste. community as we help identify and fund high-impact projects across a range of is- “Sixteen years ago, we created the Salt There is a live auction with popular local Creek Grille Annual Wine & Martini radio personality, NJ 101.5’s Big Joe Henry, sue areas.”

Tasting to celebrate our fifth anniversary,” serving as auctioneer and live music by The explained Bidgood. “We throw this party Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a collaborative Bobby Boyd Trio. 100 percent of the profor a local charity with no expense to the ceeds from the night’s events will go direct- of women of all ages and backgrounds who combine their charitable dollars, ex- charity to celebrate and honor the tireless ly to Impact 100 Jersey Coast. efforts of our community’s volunteers. We perience, and energy to raise awareness are happy to be able to use our expertise as of our community’s most pressing needs Salt Creek Grille’s annual event has raised an event venue to help give local charities a and to fund transformational grants for more than a $1 million in total funds for leg up. Impact 100 has made an enormous local charities! Once again local business- high-impact projects addressing needs in financial impact on our community in just five areas: Arts and Culture, Children and es are stepping up to help co-owner Steve Families, Education, Health, and Wellness. four years. We are honored to have them as Bidgood and his staff by donating goods our 2019 charity.”

Proceeds from the Salt Creek Grille will and services including a scrumptious be a tremendous help with building orgaCheese Table by Sickles Market, decadent Tickets to the event are $150 per person and nizational capacity to support the group’s Raw Bar by Lusty Lobster, premiere wines sponsorships are available. To purchase tickand distilled spirits by local distributors, explosive growth in the four years since its launch and will enhance its continued com- ets or become a sponsor, visit impact100jerand prime food products from Salt Creek seycoast.org. To become a sponsor, contact munity outreach activities . They also hope Grille’s local vendors and suppliers.

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CHILDREN HELPING CHILDREN is an invaluable lesson that is taught at Home Away From Home Academy (HAFHA). Each year the school participates in a toy drive to benefit a local organization. For the sixth year in a row, their efforts were geared toward Middletown-based Hope for Children Foundation. Phyllis Visone, HAFHA co-owner, said, “Having a child go out to purchase a toy for another child in need is one of the best ways to embrace the holiday season in our eyes.”

This toy drive directly benefitted local families in need, as well as, patients at The Valerie Center – Monmouth Medical Center.

In past toy drives, the school was recognized for its plentiful collection of items, collecting more than 300 toys each year. This year, the school collected more than 1,000 toys.

“The most important thing here is teaching the children that it is just as important to give as it is to receive,” added Carmine S. Visone, HAFHA co-owner.

Go “ALL IN” with the Colts Neck Republican Club!

THE COLTS NECK REPUBLICAN CLUB will host a Monte Carlo Night on Friday, March 22nd from 7:30 to 11:30 pm at The Triple Crown Room on Conover Road in Colts Neck.

All are welcome to try their luck at one of our gaming tables and enjoy an evening of fun with friends. Tickets, which include passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and unlimited “fun money” for the evening, are $70 per person and $130 per couple, and can be purchased by contacting Heather Tormey at htormeycnrc@gmail.com. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are also available.

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Ranney School Announces Launch of eSports Program and eSports Arena RANNEY SCHOOL has launched a cutting-edge eSports program that brings students interested in competitive gaming together in a new state-of-theart, dedicated eSports center.

The arena is 100-percent dedicated to eSports and will be used by the eSports club and team, which currently has more than 30 members, already one of the school’s largest clubs in its first year.

Head of School Dr. John Griffith explained, “Learning and having fun is a hallmark of a great education, and if we can tie this together with our curriculum and extra-curricular activities, it’s a plus for our students. In addition to the eSports program, Ranney offers the popular and challenging Narrative of Games elective.”

Ranney School aims to augment this program over time with added content such as lectures from gamers, game marketers, and discussions with leading collegiate and professional eSports and game design programs.

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Bobby Maris ’19, who spearheaded this effort, explained his excitement, “As a competitive gamer, I have seen how great the gaming community is and the strong skill set gaming can teach. With colleges now offering eSports scholarships and whole fields opening up such as eSports marketing and game design, this just seems like where we should be as a school and something we should offer.”

The goal of the program is to have a varsity eSports program at Ranney and to compete at a national level, as eSports requires agility, strategy, preparation, and teamwork.

The eSports effort is the result of combination of the school’s foresight and the parent community, including the donation of all new gaming equipment, including 12 state-of-the-art gaming PC’s, monitors, and seating.

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Rook Coffee Donates More Than 15K to Local Nonprofits IN ITS NINTH YEAR of business, Rook Coffee rang in the new year with a brand-new charitable initiative, Rook Gives. Celebrated on the company’s ninth birthday, January 14, 2019, Rook contributed 100% of profits and donations to The Ashley Lauren Foundation, The Friends of Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, and The Tigger House Foundation.

Every single item purchased from a Rook Coffee location or rookcoffee.com on January 14th benefitted these three local organizations. To celebrate the “Day of Giving”, Rook offered a one-day-only exclusive coffee: Peru, one of its most popular Limited Releases. This popular organic coffee was available for purchase by the cup and by the bag.

Additionally, exclusive Rook Gives T-shirts and stickers were available.

“Supporting our community has always been a top priority at Rook,” says Rook Coffee Co-Founder Holly Migliaccio.

“Rook Gives is an incredible way for Rook to give back in a deeper way to make a bigger impact for a variety of local charities doing amazing things for our community.”

In just nine years, Rook Coffee has donated more than $1 million to local charities and organizations. In line with its mission to support its local community and spread happiness, the brand has created this new initiative to make

Left to right: Shawn Kingsley, co-founder & owner of Rook Coffee, Monica Vermeulen, founder & CEO of The Ashley Lauren Foundation, Christian Peter, board member of The Tigger House Foundation, Peter Boser, Esq., Chairperson of The Friends of Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, and Holly Migliaccio, co-founder & owner of Rook Coffee.

an even greater impact. Rook intends to continue helping those who are in need in its community by expanding its charitable reach to all fans and supporters. Learn more at rookgives.com.

Martha Mary Guild to Welcome Sister Debbie Drago ST. MARY’S MARTHA MARY GUILD is delighted to welcome Sister Debbie Drago to be the guest speaker at its March 13th meeting. Sister Debbie has been a Sister of the Good Shepherd since November 1985, and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, she has spent the bulk of her career working with adolescents and families. Since 2008, Sister has served as the Executive Director of Collier Youth Services in Wickatunk. Collier’s work with at-risk youth through their school, residential program, and summer camp has expanded services and programs under her leadership.

Sr. Debbie will guide attendees in a Lenten Mini Retreat. Through readings, reflections, and prayer, she will help attendees to deepen their Lenten observance and prepare for the joy of Easter and the Resurrection. All are welcome to join in at 11:30 am for the rosary in the Spiritual Center Chapel, followed

by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) in Madonna Hall. Sister Debbie will start the Mini Retreat around 12:30 pm.

Guild members are asked to contribute children’s books (ages 5-13) that Sr. Debbie will distribute at the Collier Summer Camp. They don’t have to be new, but in good condition.

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Day of Service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County for MLK Day “Dr. King inspires us to get to work at building the beloved community. Being of service is at the heart of that project. It not only builds more love and justice for others, it feeds our spirits and improves the world for all of us. It was a fun day that I expect may become a tradition,” said Reverend Virginia Jarocha-Ernst.

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Beauty Foundation Hosts Ball Kick-Off Event

Robin & John Klein will be honored at the 13th Annual Beauty Ball on March 30th at Sun Eagles Golf Club in Eatontown.

The 2019 Unsung Hero Award will be awarded to Peter Ardolino (center), who is pictured with Beauty Ball cochairs Carla Scarabino (left) and Krista Olsen-Dibsie

ON JANUARY 30TH, the Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care hosted the Beauty Ball Kick Off at the newly renovated Tavern 19 at Sun Eagles Golf Course. Event CoChairs, Krista Olsen-Dibsie and Carla Scarabino announced the 13th Annual Beauty Ball to be held on Saturday, March 30th at 6:30 pm at Gibbs Hall at Sun Eagles Golf Club in Eatontown. The Beauty Foundation is proud to honor John & Robin Klein for their tireless philanthropic efforts. The Foundation will present the 2019 Unsung Hero Award to Peter Ardolino, Market Executive/Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Red Bank. The event will feature dinner, dancing, and silent auction. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at BeautyFoundationNJ.com.

The Beauty Foundation for Cancer Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its goal is to help inspire courage, strength, and confidence that is needed to fight cancer.

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Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore to Hold Gala on March 22

Women of Distinction & Community Partners Event to Honor Community Role Models The gala will honor a group of outstanding community role models who inspire girls to become the leaders of tomorrow. The event will also raise support to provide girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties opportunities to achieve their greatest potential through programs and experiences that help them become women of courage, confidence and character, who will make the world a better place.

GIRL SCOUTS OF THE JERSEY SHORE will host its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on March 22 from 6:00 to 11:00 pm, at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club in Farmingdale.

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a founding member of Impact 100 Jersey Coast. The Community Partner honoree will be Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., led by Carol Stillwell. The Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Member of the Year honoree will go to Tim Hearne, CEO, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Individual gala tickets are $225 and include a cocktail reception, dinner, live music from Kindred Spirit, gift auctions, a raffle, and inspiring stories about the honorees and their support of Girl Scouts and the community.

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SAINT JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL (SJVHS) participated in the NCAA Letter of Intent Signing Day. Eight SJVHS student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their education and athletics in college on February 6th in the SJVHS Main Gymnasium - Emily Ruane (Middletown) – Drew University, Girls Soccer; Brendan Martin (Matawan) – Catholic University, Baseball; Luciano Fabrizzi (Old Bridge) – Stockton University, Baseball; Natalya Spinks (Union Beach) – Stevens Institute of Technology, Girls Basketball; Jordan Pollak (Marlboro) – Bloomfield College, Softball; Michael Noble (Colts Neck) – Catholic University, Lacrosse; Paul Liseno (Middletown) – Illinois State University, Football; and Andrew McGimpsey (Old Bridge) – Marist College, Football.

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Free Coaching and Great Tips for Entrepreneurs

By Donna Beriont

For more than fifty years, SCORE, a nonprofit organization has been dedicated to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

SCORE is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and has a qualified network of 13,000 national volunteersplus 370 chapters. Because of this they are able to deliver their services at no charge or at very low cost and all the volunteers have a wealth of knowledge in varied areas. You can make an appointment online or you can find a mentor by industry or skill. The local Monmouth County chapter is at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft.

What they provide to you: volunteer mentors who share their expertise across 62 industries; free, confidential business mentoring in person, via email or by video; free business tools, templates and tips; and inexpensive or free business workshops (locally) and webinars (online 24/7).

The eight New Jersey chapters hold events and workshops locally across the state and match up entrepreneurs with local volunteer mentors. They also provide workshops to connect small business owners with the people and information they need to start growing and maintaining their businesses. Some of their services include assistance in writing business plans, seeking financial backing, creating marketing plans, and much more.

Meet Gene Wolf…

Gene Wolf is the new District Director of SCORE NJ. Gene and his wife live in Monmouth County and have two children and four grandchildren. For the past 40 years he has been working in the business world.

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rector for the NJ SCORE. Gene has some advice for getting your business on the right track by thinking BIG. Remember he has 40 years of experience so giving advice to business owners just comes naturally.

Be Passionate. How many of you have ever had a job that you really liked? How many of you have had a job that you really didn’t like? Now, which one was better?

This idea applies to going into business as well. If you don’t have the passion for that business, then don’t do it.

Be Organized. Small business owners need to be organized in their personal lives as well as their business lives. Part of that business organization includes a well-organized business plan. This plan serves two very important purposes. First, it creates a road map to the future as well as documents all the milestones your business has been through. Second, a well-organized business plan provides essential information for businesses when seeking financial backing. Financiers will need to know the background of business as well as where it is headed before investing.

Be a Marketer. Whether it’s using traditional marketing tools like direct mail, print media, or word of mouth, or using new marketing resources such as social media, small business owners must make their brand visible. A good strategy for small businesses may be using a combination of these. Every industry is different and has its own set of guidelines.

Showcase Success. For small businesses, it is important to look different from your competitors. Gene suggests a good way to do this is to showcase successful accounts. These success stories should serve as a reference and act as a credibility boost for the business. Showcasing a local business you have served is a way for your public to gain confidence in your business and your services.

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Gene Wolf Avoid Undercapitalizing. When you are seeking to finance for your business, it is critical that you avoid under capitalizing. Whether you’re seeking money from a bank, crowd funding or a friend or family member, it’s important that you plan for having enough resources to carry yourself over your start-up operation costs.

Here are some questions for entrepreneurs to ask themselves when thinking about forming their own business: Do you truly understand your market?

Do you recognize the needs of your market? Are you staying ahead of those needs?

Do you understand the demographics of your community, including the finances of your community?

Do you understand your competition?

Are you learning from your competition?

Do you understand your cash flow projections? Are you prioritizing where you plan to spend your cash?

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The ONLY Thing More Valuable Than Time…

There’s one thing more valuable than our time, and that’s who we spend it with. I recently watched a TED Talk centered on a study revealing that the secret to happiness wasn’t how many social media followers we have or material items, or even money; the biggest determining factor behind our happiness is simply our “community”, the people we spend our time with. We’re the average of the people we spend the most time with.

Here are five things I’ve seen people do to ensure they are around the right people.

Ask yourself, “Do they make me a better version of myself?” I’ve been very fortunate to have a few really good friends who tell me when I’m being a jerk and push me to do better. Most of us spend more waking hours with co-workers, clients, and friends than we do with our families. Generally, people should do everything they can to surround themselves with people who will make them better, no matter how hard or scary it is.

Think about the traits that have pushed you to improve like honesty, respect, or patience and seek out those people and spend more time with them.

Enjoy the ride with people you enjoy. In my business I’m surrounded by people who have made piles of money. Now that they’re in their 60s or 70s, they’re constantly celebrating and making sure people see them living it up. That’s great. But in some cases they went through years of loneliness and isolation around people they didn’t like to earn that pile. And they should enjoy it – they sacrificed a lot to get it! Just remember, life is short and as the saying goes, “life’s a journey, not a destination” – share the ride with those you like.

The value of comfort is priceless. Being around people you’re truly comfortable with is extremely valuable. I’m referring to somebody you can be yourself around and not have secrets; you’re not constantly worried about saying the right or wrong thing. It’s mentally taxing to be around people you don’t have this comfort level with, and it affects how well you enjoy your valuable time. Having people who will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your intentions were good is important for your well-being and quality of life.

Prioritize people who look out for the people who are important to you. When you’re thinking or doing something thoughtful, think about the person’s spouse, kids, or assistant and show you care about them, too.

Bring their background players to the forefront. Try to surround yourself with people who look out for your family, friends, and loved ones. Having somebody else look out for your interests is a real friend. I owe a debt of gratitude to friends who have pointed out ways I could have been more diplomatic or considerate toward the feelings of people I cared about.

And finally, keep close the people who want to see you win. I’ve seen people get into competitive relationships and friendships. They feel they have to achieve more in order to “win” (men are famous for this). They tell me that their friends push them to be better. Perhaps that’s true – but competition can poison the gratitude and your ability to appreciate what you have. Look for signs that people are encouraging and willing to give credit to others. Life’s not a zero-sum game.

If the people you surround yourself with have the ultimate say in how happy you are, you need to invest your time wisely. Bring close the people who look out for your best interests and make you feel comfortable. They’ll attract more of the same, creating an endless cycle of potential happiness and balance.

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I wish you all a happy spring! March is filled with St Patrick’s Day parties and parades and so much more…Here are a few March days to look for and celebrate: Employee Appreciation Day, National Pig Day, National Salesperson Day, and the World Day of Prayer – and who knew March was also the month to celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Day?

Fresh Farmers and Makers Market WEDNESDAYS, 1:00- 6:00 PM

Bell Works, Holmdel Shop weekly from over 30 local farmers, food purveyors, local artisans and more. Lots of family activities, food & craft demos, live music, libations and more! This event is FREE and open to the public. Visit bellworksfresh.com.

Highlands 6th Annual Guinness Run/Fundraiser MARCH 10 STARTING AT 2:00 PM

Registration is $30.00 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, a pint glass and access to the Post-Race Party at Chubby Pickle. There will be a Post-Run Pub Crawl from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, $10 registration and $3 Imported Beer specials at participating restaurants.

E. Murray Todd Half Marathon MARCH 10 AT 8:30 AM

Brookdale Community College Forty-two years of racing tradition returns to one of New Jersey’s most attractive courses. Run 13.1 miles on a beautiful course through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts

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Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala MARCH 22 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.

JOCEF’s 6th Annual “Recipe for Success” MARCH 25 FROM 6:30 TO 9:30 PM

Navesink Country Club, Middletown Recipe for Success is an evening that features tastings from over 20 of the Jersey Shore’s best restaurants, samples of wine, craft beer and spirits, an oyster bar, the opportunity to taste rare wines by the glass and live, silent and chance auctions. Big Joe Henry of New Jersey 101.5 will once again join us as emcee for the evening. For tickets, visit culinaryjoe.org.

Garden State Film Festival MARCH 28 THROUGH MARCH 31 – ASBURY PARK

A weekend full of current independent films that you can’t see anywhere else!

Weekend passes are $50 in advance, Day Passes are also available - the Saturday Day Pass is $30 and Sunday Day Pass is $20. Tickets are available at gsff.org and at festival box offices.

Michael’s Feat 19th Annual Spring Gala APRIL 6 FROM 6:00 TO 11:00 PM

Sheraton Eatontown Hotel, Eatontown Join in for a special celebration fundraiser featuring premium open bar, formal dinner, live entertainment, exciting silent and gift auctions and more!

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Teddy Bear Tea APRIL 7 FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 PM

Navesink Country Club, Middletown Children 3-8 years old are cordially invited to enjoy an afternoon with your favorite furry friend for: Polite Conversation, Lesson on Manners, Teddy Bear Parade,

Gourmet Treats & Musical Entertainment featuring the “Little Rockers”. Proceeds will benefit the Museum’s ongoing arts & education programs. For more information, call 732-2241993.

Made in Monmouth APRIL 13 AT 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

Monmouth University, West Long Branch Made In Monmouth is a program for vendors to create useful new products that the public will want to buy and for visitors to find the best Monmouth made products to enrich their lives. Free to the public. More info at madeinmonmouth.com.

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Two River Theater, Red Bank Crafted from diary entries, letters, and poems by Emily Dickinson, The Belle of Amherst is a spellbinding and insightful look at the life of one of America’s greatest poets.

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TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY Left to right: Ella Dougherty, 13, Lincroft; Sophia Almeida, 13, Colts Neck; Keira Murphy, 12, Howell; Matthew Pascucci, 13, Lincroft; Patrick Durkin,12, Lincroft; Emily DeLuca, 11, Colts Neck; Danile Russo, 11, Middletown; and Steven Yurcisin, 12, Tinton Falls

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (DAR) Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history. The theme for the 2018-2019 essay contest was “The Women’s Suffrage Campaign”. Saint Leo the Great School in Lincroft had finishers in the top three tiers for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade entries.

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Participants were to write a 300 to 1,000-word entry, depending on grade level, imagining that they were living in 1919 while the women’s suffrage campaigns were having impact on Americans politically and socially. Students were required to discuss the pros and cons of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution passed

by Congress on June 4, 1919 ratified on August 18, 1920.

This amendment granted all American women the right to vote and hold elective office. Many Americans at the time viewed this as a radical change to the U.S. Constitution.

Saint Leo the Great School sixth graders Daniel Russo, Emily DeLuca, Keira Murphy, Steven Yurcisin and under the direction of teacher, Mrs. Virginia Shute, took first, second, and tied for third respectively.

Lincroft seventh graders, Patrick Durkin received second place honors and Matthew Pascucci received honorable mention; Ella Dougherty tied for third place; and Sophia Almeida took honorable mention in the eighth-grade category. According to eighth grade social studies teacher, Mrs. Joann Mullins, “We are extremely proud of all our students. The DAR essay contest not only brings out the best in our students but assists in our classroom discussions. It is great to see so many students throughout Monmouth County actively engaged in the history of our nation.”

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