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26 28 CFC Loud N Clear Foundation Hosts Gala 62 YMCA Strengthens Monmouth County with Pedaling for Parkinson’s Program

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In this issue of CM, we celebrate the spirit of not only having ideas, but turning them into reality. That special something that pushes a person past adversity to success.

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Our cover story focuses on two of Monmouth County’s best-known supporters of the arts, Joan and Robert Rechnitz. The couple will be honored on May 18 at the Two River Theater 25th Anniversary Gala for founding the Red Bank gem. What prompts the creation of a theater? Find out in the couple’s own words on page 39.

Our Beyond the Brand feature gives a deeper look at local business, Paras, Apy & Reiss, a Red Bank law firm whose partners all live in Monmouth County and is profiled on page 82. Peter C. Paras is found within our pages each month in his Divorce Talk column, sharing various ideas and adventures. We think you’ll enjoy hearing more from each of the three partners.

Our two Meet Your Neighbor features profile innovative leaders who work with their spouses. We caught up with Chantelle Corbo to chat about Bell Market in Holmdel and her monthly Wine Club. Read about the Master Sommelier on page 48. We also talked with Michael Levine about his charity, The Social Conscience Project, that he and his wife, Nicole, started after Superstorm Sandy. Read their story on page 34.

We hope this month you too will turn an idea into reality and change your world for the better. Drop us a note to let us know how you enjoyed this issue, we always love hearing from our readers. We at CM wish you and yours a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter!

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Community support of this event will enable the Foundation to help hundreds of children who are battling cancer with assistance they and their families desperately need.

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There will be 15 teams of 10 people each competing. Yes, people will be pulling the tractor with a rope! Each team, collectively, must raise a minimum of $1,000 to compete the day of the event. Each participant must be 18 years of age or older and in good physical health. There will be prizes for the

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MONMOUTH PARK CHARITY FUND TO HOST ANNUAL KENTUCKY DERBY DAY CELEBRATION On Saturday, May 4, the Monmouth Park Charity Fund will be hosting its 16th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Celebration at Blu Grotto’s beautiful outdoor garden at the historic Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport.

Proceeds from this event provide critically needed funds to more than 50 non-profit organizations in Monmouth County delivering vital services relating to health, those at risk in our community, and those identified as in need of special services.

The Monmouth Park Charity Fund is thrilled to be recognizing the following honorees at this year’s Kentucky Derby Day Celebration: Maureen Lloyd for her tireless support and the countless hours she has given to help so many charities, serving as the leader of Monmouth Park Charity Fund for more than 20 years, and for being the spirit and fire behind the success of the Kentucky Derby Day Celebration; Ruth Harms for her dynamic advocacy and philanthrop-

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ic leadership for many local charities; Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno for serving as a trailblazer with passion and dedication to uphold the well-being of our community; and the Barbara Black Family for sustaining the legacy and mission of Monmouth Park Charity Fund and legendary supporters of our community.

The mission of the Monmouth Park Charity Fund is to raise and distribute funds to non-profit agencies in Monmouth County that provide services related to health, those at risk in the community, and those in need of special services. It could not be successful in its work if not for the commitment of remarkable volunteers who have donated time and effort for decades. All fundraising events rely on their enthusiasm.

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HOLMDEL HORNETS FIFTH GRADE BASKETBALL TRAVEL TEAM WINS BIG

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Holmdel Hornets fifth grade basketball travel team has made what could be known as “history” in Holmdel sports. Ten boys from Indian Hill School won their third straight Mid-Monmouth Championship at Monroe Sports Center on March 10, 2019 when they played against Manalapan with a final score of 43-21. The team has been together since starting as a third grade travel team and from that time until now they have won 63 games and lost only three. This latest win means they have accomplished a three-peat – a historic moment for sure!

Head Coach Scott Cannon explained, “A three-peat in Mid-Monmouth Travel Basketball means our boys have won the league championship three times in a row. Each championship is special because you train almost year round to make the playoffs and it is cut and dry in the playoffs where you win and move on or if you lose your season is done. To win the championship once is great for any level because we are representing the entire town of Holmdel. The third grade championship will always be a special memory because it’s the first and new to us all. The second fourth grade championship game was extra special because we played against the only team that had beaten us to end our 27-game win streak in a pre-season tournament. We were able to even the score by winning the league championship and ending the other team’s 22-game win streak.

Again it was an awesome environment and experience for the boys. Now

we entered into uncharted waters by going for the three-peat. We started this season versus the up and coming team from Wall. We lost a heartbreaker to start our season. It was a good life lesson and refocused our entire team. The main lesson learned was that nothing from your past success is guaranteed moving forward and if you want something you must be willing to work even harder as an athlete for the benefit of the team.

That mission was accomplished as the third time was the charm for us. We peaked at the right time to remain unbeaten in the playoffs and keep our 12-0 playoff win streak alive.”

Assistant Coach James Vallillo shared what he felt was the key reason the team won. “The boys were able to push the ball on offense and play a high pressure defense. Our defense led to a lot of turnovers which enabled us to score a lot of points. We played our best basketball of the season when it counts, during the Mid-Monmouth playoffs.” He noted that although a three-peat has been done before at other schools, it definitely has not been done in Holmdel in the past twelve years.

Assistant Coach Bobby Mander commended the team. “This is an amazing group of boys that have had consistent success over a long period of time.”

CONGRATULATIONS HOLMDEL HORNETS FIFTH GRADE BASKETBALL

Holmdel Hornets Fifth Grade Basketball Travel Team won their third straight Mid-Monmouth Championship on March 10, 2019. Left to right: The boys posed for a team picture that included Assistant Coach Bobby Mander, Head Coach Scott Cannon, along with players James Murphy, Luke Scheiss, Connor Paul, Remy Mander, Mike Pellegrino, Jack Vallillo, Finn Buchan, Dylan Zammit, Gio Ricciardi, Jack Cannon and Assistant Coach James Vallillo.

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I recently read the story of A.J. Muste who stood outside the White House holding a single lit candle throughout the Vietnam War. Night after night, often times in the rain, he stood there with his candle. One night, a reporter came to him and asked, “Do you really think you are going to change the world or the policies of this government by standing here holding a candle?” He responded, “I do not do this to change the world, I do this so the world does not change me.”

As an advisor, I sometimes come across people who are bitter about the economy, politics, life, whatever. But I’ve come to realize it's not politics or the economy, it’s just their personalities. We enter life, business, marriage, and adulthood generally full of enthusiasm but inevitably suffer a few unfair setbacks, which every life eventually offers, and then the world changes you. You become the ordeal, and eventually the way you handle it becomes your fabric. The fact of the matter is that research studies find that seven out of ten people are angry the majority of the day. Do you think they were born this way?

If we do not remain aware of this magnetic force, it could happen to us (or at least “seven out of ten” of us). How does this happen? A study in the Wall Street Journal found the number one factor of our weight is the weight and habits of our friends and family. If they are healthy, we become healthy. We become what we are surrounded with. If this logic is true - if they are bitter and negative, what fate waits for us? We will become bitter and negative?

You and I have been there. We are perfectly calm in the morning and we get into the car, we pull away from our cocoon (home) and it begins – the stress creeps in as we pull into our day. I remember one day while driving over the GW Bridge in traffic and a guy pulled beside me in a minivan and pretended to shoot me with his finger, which he made look like a gun. I found myself shocked and a lot different than I had been five minutes earlier. I’m sure we all have similar stories.

Who has not come in contact with someone very judgmental throughout the course of our day? They have many opinions about others and it occupies their day (and they always love to share them). They get some sort of secondary gain by judging, perhaps a defense mechanism to help

themselves feel better. What keeps you and me from becoming angry and falling into the trap of “seven out of ten”?

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We must choose the opposite. Instead of looking for something that will allow us to fall into the “seven out of ten” category, look for something that allows us to fall into the three out of ten.

Wake up and make a statement, I am going to look for, and only for, one new thing to be thankful for today. I am going to look for something admirable in one person. I am going to be thankful that one person crossed my path today.

Someone really smart once said if you could utter only one thought each morning let it be, “Thank you.” Thank you for being in my life. Thank you for bringing me more joy in my life than I ever thought was possible. So thank you, the reader of this article, for being the best audience, taking your valuable time and bringing even more meaning to what I do and seeking positive energy. Be one of the “three out of ten”!

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This is a charitable event and proceeds will benefit the Lions Sensory Den, a sensory park for blind and handicapped children which is coming to Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck.

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Vadym and Abigail perform their routine in Columbus, Ohio on November 16, 2018.

Holmdel Teen Performs in Ballroom Dancing

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By Susan Murphy Abigail Srulevich is not a typical fourteen-year-old teen. Her passion for ballroom dancing combined with hard work and discipline has given her the opportunity to perform internationally in dance competitions. Although she resides in Holmdel with her parents David and Karina, Abigail has been fortunate to be able to travel throughout the country doing what she loves best. “I started ballroom dancing when I was five-years-old. I always liked dancing to Latin rhythms and my Mom thought that ballroom dancing would be a good fit for me,” explained Abigail.

Her dance training includes classical ballet, which she studied at the Academy of Dance and Arts of New Jersey in Tinton Falls from age nine to thirteen. “I am extremely grateful to the academy for the fundamentals and the work ethics that

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I learned there,” she said. Abigail began training in 2018 in Brooklyn, New York at Dance Passion. “I train with a very talented young coach, Sasha Nissengolds. My partner and I also take lessons with many international coaches.”

Abigail and her partner Vadym Pidhoreskyy train at least six days a week for three to five hours a day. They dance a total of ten dances. The Latin program includes the Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Pasodoble, and Jive; and the Standard program includes the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Quick Step. Abigail met her partner at a dance camp in Manhattan, their coaches felt they were a good match. In ballroom dancing, partners must be able to trust one another on the dance floor. It is with precision, discipline, and a love of dancing that they become unique. “I feel very fortunate

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to be able to dance with such a talented, hardworking and driven partner,” shared Abigail.

Vadym and Abigail began competing nationally in October 2018 and participated in their first international competition in December 2018 at the WDC World Championships in Paris, France. It was here that they placed sixth at Fred Astaire U19 in the world final! Abigail explained, “Since I was a young girl, my dream has been to be in a world final. I never had the opportunity to travel and compete in world events before, and dancing alongside such amazing couples who were much older than I was nerve-racking. I truly had no expectations going into the event so making that final was one of the most amazing moments in my life that I will never forget.”

Abigail’s love of dancing is everything to her. “Dancing for me is like breathing, I need to do it and it is a part of who I am.

When I dance I get an amazing satisfactory feeling that I cannot truly put into words.

To prepare for competitions I practice as much as I can to get everything as clean and perfect as possible. I also make sure to stay in shape by working out and watching what I eat. Another huge aspect is my mental space. I try to keep a positive energy around me and stay optimistic. This allows me to perform my best on the competition day.

When I perform I forget all the little details and go into a Zen state. I truly perform and bring out the passion I have inside of me.

This for me is the beauty of dancing.”

In March, Abigail and Vadym participated in the U.S. National Dancesport Championships in Provo, Utah. This is the most important competition in the United States. They placed eighth in the Latin Under 21 competition, an unbelievable result considering they are just 14 and 16. In the Latin Under 19 competition they placed seventh. In the Standard dance they made it into a semifinal, being in the top twelve, but as of this writing they did not know their placement. “After nationals, our next big competitions are in October, November, and December of 2019. This is when all of the important world championships and international competitions take place,” explained Abigail.

Participating in these dance competitions creates an intense traveling schedule,

Abigail left Holmdel High School and is now enrolled as a student at Dwight Global in New York. The school is mostly an online program created to help athletes, actors, and dancers who need a flexible school schedule but do not want to compromise their education. “This has been working great for me, because even though I do not go to school every day, my classes meet for daily Skype lectures and I get to see my classmates,” said Abigail.

Having her parents’ support is important to Abigail. “My parents are the main reason I have advanced this far in my dancing career. I am so lucky to have such supportive and selfless parents who sacrifice so much for my dancing. My mom drives me, manages everything, and takes care of all the little details.

She is such an important aspect in my dance career, and I am so grateful to her. My dad works day and night to support my dancing financially, and I am so appreciative of his support and love.

Overall, my parents are the most loving and supportive people in my life and they are the reason I get anywhere.”

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Abigail Srulevich and Vadym Pidhoreskyy at the U.S.A. Nationals in Utah on March 9, 2019.

Abigail’s parents are pleased with her accomplishments.

“Dance is a necessary part of Abby’s life. It is her anchor. She feels fortunate that every free moment of her life is filled with something that she loves to do. As parents we are very proud of Abby’s achievements, hard work, and dedication.”

For any young person interested in learning ballroom dancing, Abigail shared this advice. “I would tell them to enjoy the process and love what you do while still learning to be disciplined. Discipline is a huge aspect of being successful. I sacrificed having a normal teenage life for my passion. This is something that you have to be willing to give up if dance is the main focus.”

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Local High School Students Offer Unique Aid to Third World Countries

By Susan Murphy Colts Neck resident Catherine O’Connor, a junior at Colts Neck High School, found a way to give back to those in need. On February 24, she spearheaded a community/volunteer event that was held at Bucks Mill Center in Colts Neck. The purpose of the event was to build prosthetic hands which would be sent to third world countries. The name of the program is Helping Hands/Build a Hand project from a company called Team Odyssey based in Chico, California.

Catherine heard about the program from her mother, who had participated in a team building event with her company. “It seemed like a really meaningful way to give back to the less fortunate and intrigued me right away. I invited juniors from Colts Neck High School, Christian Brothers Academy, and Red Bank Catholic to participate in this activity. All of them replied right away saying they wanted to help,” shared Catherine. She noted that there were twenty-one students who assisted with the hand-building project, as well as her parents, her grandmother, and three parent volunteers.

A representative from Helping Hands gave the parent volunteers training materials which included a video and detailed manual on how to build the prosthetic hands.

“We wanted to have at least 20 volunteers so there would be two people in a group working on each hand,” said Catherine. She added, “We also included our email addresses and photos of each working group with every hand mailed to the recipients.

We are hoping to hear back from them. Each group added a personal touch by decorating the bags that contain the hands. Our team built nine hands. We sent them back to Team Odyssey and they will distribute them to a third world country.”

Catherine shared what she has learned from working on this project. “There are a lot of people who do not have hands because they weren’t born with them or they lost them in a tragic accident. They also do not have the money or medical resources to obtain a simple prosthetic hand. It is so easy to change someone’s life for the better just by getting involved in programs like this one.”

The prosthetic hand kits that were built during this project were donated by Catherine’s parents. Further information about the Helping Hands Project and to donate to the project can be found at odysseyteams.com/programs/helping-hands.

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Circle of Life Gala Aiding with Addiction and Recovery Support

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CFC Loud N Clear Foundation (CFC) held its annual winter gala, The Circle of Life, on March 1 at the Battleground Country Club. A sold-out crowd of over 350 attendees enjoyed a cocktail hour with Elton John tunes on a grand piano, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, open top shelf bar, silent auction, raffle, and games. The grand ballroom opened prior to dinner and guests were greeted with a 25-person a cappella group known as The Rock N Roll Chorus. Fredi-Walker Browne, award winning actress and Lion King on Broadway star, joined the chorus on stage to sing Circle of Life. Mr. Bill Spadea of NJ 101.5 & Fox’s Chasing News along with co-host, Jessica Gibson, were emcees for the evening. The evening followed with live music from the Moroccan Sheepherders, and proclamations by the New Jersey General Assembly.

Founded in 2012, CFC is a 501(c)3 grassroots New Jersey registered nonprofit Recovery Community Organization (RCO) providing a model relapse prevention program that supports all pathways to recovery through peer driven and operated programs. CFC is a pioneer in the addiction and mental health industry. This grassroots organization has brought recovery to the mainstream media and found alternative ways to support thousands of families in need. The United States is in the middle of the deadliest drug epidemic of all time; New Jersey is at the core of it. CFC fights for legislation, change, reduced stigma, and community support every day. The staff and peer recovery specialists are on call 24/7 with Howell, Long Branch, and Asbury Park Police Departments. They operate four sober living homes in Monmouth and Ocean County. Since 2012, CFC has served over 12,500 families. In November 2018, CFC received the Impact 100 Jersey Coast Grant to expand its programming to include support services for siblings, grandparents, couples, children, and families. Addiction is a family disease and expansion of these programs were of the utmost importance.

CFC’s next event is Rock The Farm Festival, which will be held on September 28, 2019 in Seaside Heights. For more information on the Festival, visit rockthefarmnj.com. For more information on CFC, visit healingus.org.

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With all the hype about how tax reform would reduce taxes, taxpayers were anticipating larger refunds this year but instead are receiving less, on average. This has left the lawmakers who passed the tax reform scrambling to explain why the refunds are lower.

How did this happen? The culprit is generally the amount of tax you had withheld from your paycheck each payday. The tax reform was passed at the very end of 2017, not allowing the IRS sufficient time to adjust the employer withholding tables or the W-4 – Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate – for the new law. When they did a couple of months later, the revised withholding tables and W-4 produced lower withholding, leading to the lower refunds.

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After meeting at a charity event for Superstorm Sandy, Michael and Nicole fell in love, got married, moved to Fair Haven, and started their own charity, The Social Conscience Project. Michael started volunteering when he was in high school after realizing he was fortunate to have the life he has led. Nicole was drawn to helping others throughout her life. Michael graduated from Stockton University with degrees in business and social work, and he wanted to put his business knowledge to use helping others. Nicole, a board member with The Social Conscience Project, grew up in Holmdel and graduated from Monmouth University.

She is a realtor for Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty and enjoys every aspect of Monmouth County, but is aware of the areas in need of the most help. Joining their lives and talents, Michael and Nicole are making an impact. Here is Michael, CEO of The Social Conscience Project, in his own words.

OUR ORGANIZATION The Social Conscience Project 501(c)3 strives to create a community where disadvantaged groups not only survive, but thrive through our programming, resources, and guidance.

WHY WE STARTED OUR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

School in East Orange. All our programs are give/get, so you have to do something nice or give to someone less fortunate to get resources. The children will learn inventory control and how to run a “store”.

We are providing weekly food and book donations to Monmouth Day Care Center. We are hoping to build a food pantry there. We have placed 30 women who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children in safe locations. We gave out 6370 gifts to children in need during the holidays. We personally handed out gifts to entire schools in one day. We gave out more than 3000 coats to families in need in November and December.

OUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE We are all private funds at this point. Every dollar goes toward one of the causes, and we are all volunteers. Each one of the centers costs a lot, so we are always grateful for partnerships.

Another challenge is working with people who are in it for the right reasons. I have been doing this a long time, and do it for that smile you give someone, not for self-glory.

THE MOST REWARDING PART OF WHAT WE DO

I have been running charities for more than 13 years. I saw a need to target schools in poorer neighborhoods, therefore helping growing families in need by offering resources. I was afforded mentors throughout my career, I want these schools to be afforded that same right.

We love seeing children realize their potential in life and realize they can do something big if they choose. Also, honestly seeing a family get back on their feet. Sometimes one misstep can derail a future. We don’t want to allow that to happen.

OUR CURRENT PROJECTS

For information or to give, visit thescproject.org or contact Michael by email at michael.thescp@gmail.com or by calling 908.821.7740.

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M A N Y O F Y O U W I L L instantly recognize the Rechnitz name, and even those who don’t have undoubtedly been the beneficiaries of Joan and Robert (Bob) Rechnitz’s generosity. Their philanthropy has been fulfilling a shared commitment to improve people’s lives and make the world a better place in a variety of ways. For years they have supported art and culture, generously giving to environmental causes, healthcare, social services, and Jewish and humanitarian missions.

They have a particular focus on theater and arts, education, and are the founders of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, TRT, now under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst. Twenty-five years ago, Bob and Joan established TRT in Monmouth County, but it was not until 2005 that the state-of-theart, two-theater complex found its permanent home in Red Bank. TRT is home to world premieres, classics, musicals, and productions for

Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi chairing the event. CM had the pleasure of finding out just what the world of theater and TRT means to them.

What was your early involvement in the theater world, before establishing TRT? JOAN: Theater was a whole new world for me when I met Bob. I acted in a Greek play when I was in college, with no lines—which was perfect for me. My interest was art and design. I have never been involved in the theater, but before we established TRT, when we were doing summer theater, I would support the work by designing and painting posters, and working as a scenic painter and assistant costume designer.

In general, when did your love for theater begin?

BOB: I had always been interested in the theater, loved the theater, from the time I was a child, and I wanted to be part of it. I saw The The overwhelming success of our first few seasons, Wizard of Oz for the widespread support of our community, and the the first time when unparalleled critical acclaim we received convinced us I was nine, and I fell in love with it, that truly to serve the needs of our audience the time and with the films had come to build a permanent home of our own. that Judy Garland made with Mickey Rooney. I had that spirit of “let’s put on a show.” families. In fact, two productions commissioned by TRT are now Is there a particular play or running in New York City: the new musical that helped spark your Broadway hit, Be More Chill and the off-Broadway play, Hurricane Diane. interest in theater?

In keeping with its focus on comJOAN: My early theater inspiramunity spirit, TRT also produces tion was going to see plays in New more than forty free events a year, York with my family, especially clasgeared to the diverse surrounding sic musicals—I particularly rememcommunity. After 25 years, it just ber My Fair Lady and The King and I keeps getting better and this sumand Kiss Me, Kate. mer TRT will begin a new phase with the planned opening of its BOB: I went with my mother to Center for New Work, Education see the National Tour of The Glass and Design.

Menagerie in Pueblo, Colorado, where I grew up, and the set amazed Joan and Bob will be honored at me. As the actor spoke, the wall bethe TRT 25th Anniversary Gala gan to dissolve. I couldn’t believe next month, with avid supporters

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my eyes.The theatricality of it all knocked me out. I would have been about fifteen and I just adored it.

How long was the process from the idea for the theater to its fruition in Red Bank, and what were some of the challenges along the way?

JOAN: We produced four plays before Two River at the Milford Theatre in Pennsylvania, which was a summer theater, which I guess was something like ‘Mickey and Judy.’ We did it all—soup to nuts, casting, designing, building sets, sewing. It was crazy—but it was so fun!

BOB: I’m very proud that, in only our first season, Two River was heralded by The New York Times as having “arrived” as an institution of “taste, class, and resilience.” Over our first decade, we enjoyed growing audiences, were supported by loyal donors, and were recognized with numerous accolades. Our biggest challenge was not having our own permanent performance space.

The overwhelming success of our first few seasons, the widespread support of our community, and the unparalleled critical acclaim we received convinced us that truly to serve the needs of our audience the time had come to build a permanent home of our own. We found the ideal site in Red Bank, which was a growing place filled with a lot of energy.

Bob, you have acted, directed, and written for theater. Which gave you the most satisfaction and why?

BOB: Because I started out as an actor, I used to say that playwriting was a great challenge, and directing is always pleasurable, but the only thing that really matters is acting.

As a professor, I understood the act of performing in front of a classroom. But today I would say that writing brought me the most pleasure, because it was difficult.

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Saturday, May 18, 2019 HONORARY CHAIRS

What is one of your favorite projects or productions at TRT and why?

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BOB: I loved our first season—especially our first show, The Cocktail Hour by A.R. Gurney, and Shaw’s Misalliance.

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JOAN: It’s so hard to say—I love so much of what we’ve done. I could look at the whole list of plays, I’m sure, and remember many favorites. But these days, of course, I’m reminded of how much I love Be More Chill.

If anything were possible, which actor(s) would you choose for a collaboration?

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BOB: I took a class with Marilyn Monroe when I was studying to be an actor. I would have worked with her!

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What can we expect at the upcoming addition to TRT, the Center for New Work, Education and Design?

Individual Tickets: $350

JOAN AND BOB: We will open our Center for New Work, Education and Design in 2019 (see page 42 for more details). The Center will allow us to grow the impact and reach of our education programs, new-play development activities, and many free community events we offer through our ‘Inside Two River’ program. The building will include two rehearsal spaces; scenery, props and costume shops; centrally located offices; and multiple storage areas. This exceptional new space will further the reputation of Two River, and Red Bank, as a home for world-class theater and theater artists.

There is certainly much to celebrate at TRT. The residents of this state and beyond are fortunate to continue to enjoy the fruits of Joan and Bob Rechnitz’s vision, drive, and generosity.

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For tickets and information about sponsorships and underwriting opportunities, contact Katie Benson at 732.345.1400 ext. 1817 or kbenson@trtc.org.

All proceeds of the event will benefit the programs and services of Two River Theater.

Visit TwoRiverTheater.org for more information

T H E C E N T E R F O R N E W WO R K, E D U C AT I O N A N D D E S I G N The Center for New Work, Education and Design will have three floors and will be connected to Two River’s permanent home. It was designed by Red Bank architects Kaplan, Gaunt + DeSantis. It will include rehearsal studio spacing, offices and writing spaces for artists, expanded scene shop spaces, a woodshop for the props

department, a costume shop, centrally located offices, and multiple storage areas.

The Founders and Board of Trustees have established a 25th Anniversary Fund to support critical priorities for the theater’s growth, including the development and construction of the new Center. The

financial goal for the 25th Anniversary Fund is $18,000,000 and gifts totaling $16,500,000 have been raised to date, with the remaining $1,500,000 of the goal to be raised through philanthropic and community support. Gifts to the Fund will be accepted throughout 2019, and pledges can be gifted over a longer period of time.

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We opened our doors in Bell Works last September, but my husband and business partner, Richard Corbo, and I have been planning and working on opening the business for the last two years. Richard went to school at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) and has always been fond of Holmdel and the surrounding towns (small world, his dad worked at Bell Labs in the 90s). We were looking into opening a restaurant in New York, Asbury Park, or Red Bank, but when the opportunity to open in Bell Works presented itself, we decided to take the leap and plant roots in Holmdel.

MY TITLE IN OUR COMPANY In reality, when you own your own business, you pretty much do everything.

First and foremost, I’m the Sommelier and Beverage Director at Bell Market, but I also oversee photography, graphic and menu design, websites, social media and marketing, and event styling and decor. I’m currently working toward earning my undergraduate degree at NYU in Organizational Behavior and Change. I dove headfirst into the world of wine right after high school and received my Advanced Certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers when I was 26 (I’ve taken the Master Sommelier exam two

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times), so I’m now in a place to refocus on management skills that I can take back to the hospitality industry at large.

WHAT OUR BUSINESS IS ABOUT Bell Market is a chef-driven food hall with five unique dining options in an approachable, social, and comfortable space. And, we also serve wine, beer, and cocktails! From amazing pastries at Honeybell Bakery, baked on premise every day; to creative deli sandwiches at Bubz and healthy salads and grain bowls at Broadfork; to ramen, sushi hand rolls and poke at Jozu; to wood-fired pizzas at Corbo & Sons, there’s literally something for everyone under one roof.

WHAT SETS US APART FROM OTHERS DOING WHAT WE DO Quality and Hospitality. At Bell Market, we strive to create inspired, nourishing, and craveable food daily. We partner with local farmers and purveyors to showcase seasonal ingredients while relying on our fine dining expertise to bring restaurant craftsmanship into the kitchen. We believe it is our responsibility to cook intentionally, that means sourcing transparently, creating food that is both delicious and nourishing, and celebrating the power of the table to bring us together.

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do. Whether you’re having a wood fired pizza and beer or hosting a private event for 150 guests, we do everything from the heart.

WHY I WANTED TO BE IN THE FOOD AND WINE BUSINESS I grew up with the great privilege of traveling, experiencing, and tasting flavors from many different cultures (my mother worked with Delta for 30 years). From a young age, I was able to see the way other people live and explore outside of the small town in Georgia where I grew up. I love that my career in wine has been a vehicle for me to travel to vineyards across the globe, to learn so much beyond my imagination. But honestly, it’s all about the people. The world of food and wine is a big family. I feel so lucky to have made so many great friendships over the last 17 years of my career as a Sommelier.

WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT OUR BUSINESS I love any excuse for a party. Everyone who knows me knows that I love to entertain. But what I love most is that my husband and I started with a dream, and, together, we turned it into a reality. I love that he supports me in everything I do and dream to do in the future. I am happy we have an opportunity to do what we

love. After all the years of working for others, it feels great to know we are building something for ourselves, our partners and team members, and our community.

MY NEXT BUSINESS GOAL I started working in restaurants when I was 16. Luckily, I had a great mentor who put me on the path to becoming a sommelier, but I never went to college. Three years ago, I applied to NYU to earn my undergraduate degree. Going to school at this age has been life changing. I am on the edge of my seat in class, soaking up every moment. I want to take what I learn in school and apply it to the restaurant industry.

FAVORITE FOOD WE SERVE The Corbo & Sons wood-fired Margherita pizza with a glass of Aldo Marenco Suri Dolcetto di Dogliani that we pour by the glass. The pizza is beautifully blistered, managing to be both crispy and chewy with a good bit of gooey cheese, and the wine’s fresh acidity and soft tannins are the perfect match.

OUR WINE CLUB So. Much. Fun! I pick six new wines to share each month, from vineyards I have visited around the world. I cherry pick my favorite every day workweek wines, wines to splurge on, and spirits that should be on your radar. The tasting is free and the format is simple. Come in anytime between 4 – 8 p.m. and taste through my selections at your own pace. Four or Six bottle wine bags and six-month subscriptions are available for purchase. We serve light bites and cheese and when you’re done sampling wine, Corbo & Sons is open for dinner. Case discounts are also available. The next wine club tasting is on Tuesday April 16th!

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MY NEXT PROJECT I am always creating. Chantelle Corbo Design is a new endeavor that evolved naturally during the process of opening Bell Market and running our catering and events business.

THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF MY BUSINESS The biggest challenge is also our greatest asset: our location.

Bell Works occupies the former Bell Labs complex. A lot of people, however, don’t realize that Bell Works is open to the public.

The ground floor is a veritable Main Street that brings the vibrant energy of urban life to suburbia with retail -- the Holmdel public library, a Waldorf school, barre classes and restaurants, including us, Bell Market. The single most common phrase I hear people say upon entering the doors of Bell Works and joining us at Bell Market for the first time is, “Wow, I didn’t realize this was even here!”

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DI VORCE TA LK

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A FEW YEARS AGO A BILLBOARD PROMINENTLY PLACED IN TIMES SQUARE READ:

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Your (soon-to-be-ex) wife, Emily p.s. I paid for this billboard from our joint bank account.”

The attention of commuters, tourists, and New Yorkers was captivated by this assault on decorum for days. The media picked up the story and speculated about who Steven and Emily were.

And then, a few days later, it was revealed that this was a fictionalized marketing ploy by an ad agency charged with promoting a new television show. It seemed so real, so believable – and that’s why it was so effective. The billboard was certainly within the realm of bizarre

behavior often exhibited by divorcing spouses.

The billboard wasn’t real, but these stories are. One late afternoon I received a call from a client who had retained me a day or two before. He explained that he had just gotten home from work and was sitting on the floor. Why, I asked, was he on the floor? “It’s the only thing left,” he replied. His wife had plotted to move out, lock, stock and barrel while he was at work.

Another client returned home from work one evening, opened his closet, and found the left sleeves of every garment he owned in a heap on the floor. In a fit of anger, his wife let her sharp scissor do her talking.

And then there was “Hairless Joe.” Joe had a side job that his wife knew about and benefitted from economically. Joe made pornographic films and that was alright with his wife. What wasn’t alright was when she returned home one afternoon to find him co-starring in his next film with two naked women. The file, titled “Hairless Joe” because Joe shaved his

head, was an asset, his wife claimed, that was subject to equitable distribution. Joe argued that it wasn’t.

The Judge’s decision didn’t make anyone happy. He decided that the film was, indeed, subject to the wife’s claim for equitable distribution, making Joe unhappy. But then he found that the film had no value (after reviewing it in chambers several times), making both unhappy.

Just last month, billionaire Harry Macklowe took a parting shot at his ex-wife, with whom he had recently gone through an acrimonious divorce. He placed a 42 foot photo of his new fiancée and himself on New York City’s tallest apartment building, professing their love for each other. There was no missing the portrait, nor his point.

In a Seinfeld episode, Elaine, during a conversation with Jerry, remarked, “People!” Jerry responded, “Yeah, they’re the worst.” People aren’t “the worst,” but people going through divorce can be.

Don’t be one of those people. No one can take your dignity from you, but you can give it away. Don’t do it.

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ON APRIL 28 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm, plan the entire afternoon at the annual Holmdel Earth Day Festival, a wonderful and free festival that features professional shows and nature crafts for children, live rock bands and folk singers, guided tours of the historic farmhouse and property, and many exhibits by environmental organizations. Bayonet Farm is an idyllic location for this educational and fun rain or shine event, as all performances take place inside preserved barns.

The littlest of visitors will love meeting farm friends at the petting zoo; a special presentation for school-aged children

by Eyes of The Wild’s “Mammal Mania” will introduce some unusual and very cute furry “rescues,” while teaching about their traits and habitats. Kids will laugh out loud while cartooning with the very amusing, talented and locally famous “Doodle Dude!” “What’s the Buzz with Bees” is an encore presentation that was very well received, last year. Learn about the vital importance of the little dynamos and see a real live bee hive up-close! Don’t miss the nature crafts and grab a great lunch between shows.

There will be plenty for grown-up guests to enjoy, as well!

Live locally popular rock bands and folk musicians will perform at the Red Barn Theater all afternoon. Exhibits under the Big Top will help you “Go Green!” from your own back yard to the planet beyond. Tours of the Bayonet Farm home, the gracious Laura Harding House, will evoke an earlier era when this most interesting gentlewoman farmer and philanthropist hosted movie stars of the day. Family-friendly walking tours of the property will enhance your visit, as well.

Plan on meeting friends for delicious home-made sandwiches, hot dogs, freshly baked treats, hot coffee, and lots more at the Red Barn Deli. Proceeds from the Deli go toward future festivals.

Admission, parking, shows, crafts and tours are all free.(Nominal charge for the petting zoo.) Tickets for the guided tours are limited. Please visit the Welcome Center for tickets, programs, raffles and other free items to start your day. Bayonet Farm is located at 41 Middletown Road in Holmdel.

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Take a Tour of Fair Haven’s First Floors YOU NEVER KNOW what goes on behind closed doors... until you get invited inside! Join the Fair Haven PTA on May 16 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm for the 2019 Fair Haven First Floors Tour, featuring eight exquisite homes throughout Fair Haven. Walk through these picturesque properties and appreciate each one’s unique characteristics and charm while sampling a variety of delicious bites prepared by the finest local restaurants, chefs, & special event caterers. As you tour each home, meet expert interior designers, architects,

florists, and home organizers. This will be a day filled with fun, design, and inspiration, with all proceeds going directly to the Fair Haven public schools via the Fair Haven PTA. Tickets are $60 before April 15, then $65 after that date. You can buy your ticket to Fair Haven First Floors Tour at fairhavenfirstfloors.com, and tickets are available for pick-up at Fair Haven Bicentennial Hall on Cedar Avenue in Fair Haven. For more information, visit fairhavenpta.com or email fairhavenfirstfloors2019@gmail.com.

It is the mission of the Fair Haven PTA to promote the welfare, safety, and educational development of our children in the home, school and community through the cooperative efforts of parents and teachers.

Annual Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show to Benefit Family & Children’s Service

THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED to attend the 62nd annual Navarumsunk Auxiliary Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show benefiting Family & Children’s Service (FCS), Monmouth County’s oldest, private nonprofit social service agency dedicated to strengthening, protecting and

preserving the dignity and independence of people in need. This year’s event will be held on May 8 at Branches in West Long Branch. Tickets are $60 per person and include a special shopping boutique, chance auction and fashion show featuring the latest spring designs and trends courtesy of Le Papillion in Rumson. To receive your invitation, contact FCS Director of Development Diane Gribbin at 732.222.9111 or developmentinfo@fcsmonmouth.org. To learn more about FCS, visit fcsmonmouth.org.

Family & Children’s Service (FCS) strengthens, protects and preserves the dignity and independence of people in need. With 110 years of history, FCS is the oldest, private nonprofit social service agency in Monmouth County

and a leading volunteer organization.

Our mission is to provide compassionate care, intervention and education to support people at challenging times in their lives. We accomplish this through more than a dozen programs focused on the needs of multiple at-risk populations, including: Adult Protective Services; Jersey Assistance for Community Caregivers (JACC); Healthy Buddies; Home Care Services and Homecare Grant Assistance; Medicare Application Assistance Program (MAAP); Operation Sleighbells; Reading Buddies; Representative Payee; Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); Statewide Respite Care, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Telephone Reassurance. Learn more at www.fcsmonmouth.org.

County launches new Grown in Monmouth Directory ‘Nursery & Garden Center’ is now available online MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS announced the launch of the Grown in Monmouth Nursery & Garden Center Directory. The Directory will assist local nursery and garden center businesses reach residents and visitors.

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The Nursery & Garden Center Directory is an interactive map that enables users to pinpoint the exact location as well as contact information for a variety of nurseries and garden centers throughout the county.

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Agriculture. “As a long-time supporter of the agricultural community, I am grateful for this opportunity to promote businesses who offer locally grown plants, shrubbery, fresh produce and other agricultural products.”

Grown in Monmouth is a program designed to help retain and grow the County’s agricultural industry. For more information about local produce, wineries, breweries, farmers markets, restaurants and more, visit GrowninMonmouth.com.

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Abbey Farm in Colts Neck Hosts Launch of ‘Start Day One’ Suicide Prevention

By Jeanne Wall Publisher and Editor, TAPinto Holmdel, Colts Neck & Middletown Sign-up for free daily online news for Holmdel & Colts Neck at TAPinto.net/enews.

Start Day One Executive Board: Ricardo Zulueta, Kristen Zulueta, Abbey Feiler-Kober, Renee Strack, and Greg Metzger

Colts Neck Mayor Tom Orgo, Abbey and Tom Kober, and Colts Neck Committeeman JP Bartolomeo

SUICIDE IS AN EPIDEMIC, one “We need to do more in the way of suicide death every 40 seconds, a couple more awareness and prevention and Start Day precious lives lost by the time you read One is a great place to begin. Never unthis short article. There’s a new group, derestimate how just one act of kindness Start Day One, a nonprofit formed to can help another person. It’s all about raise awareness of the suicide epidemic helping others to see that their life is imand change perspective in the minds of portant and that they matter and have a purpose,” said Abbey Feiler-Kober. those whose lives are threatened by it.

just dreaming about how better life can be but about appreciating what life is and realizing you can make things better, it’s about starting day one.”

Abbey Feiler-Kober is on the founding board of Start Day One. She and her husband Tom Kober generously hosted the launch event for the organization on March 1, 2019 at their Colts Neck estate, Abbey Farm.

Co-founder of Start Day One, Ricardo Zulueta, whose brother died by suicide commented, “We want to proactively help change the perspective a person may have instead of waiting until they develop suicidal tendancies. It’s about helping others realize that it’s more than

It was a time to gather and talk about the epidemic and explain the organization’s mission. Live entertainment was provided by singer/songwriter Scott Elk, a delicious array of foods, and an open bar were enjoyed by guests. For more information about Start Day One, visit startdayone.org. Start Day One Founding Board Members are Ricardo & Kristen Zulueta, Abbey Feiler-Kober, Renee Strack, Greg Metzger.

Holmdel Satz School PSG Holds Annual Tricky Tray

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HOLMDEL W.R. SATZ SCHOOL Parent Support Group (PSG) held its fourth annual Tricky Tray on March 14 at the Holmdel Senior Center. Vice President of Fundraising Lori Umbrino explained that four years ago the group decided to have a fun night out for Satz moms where they could be with friends and possibly win a prize or two. “The women put together a table of their friends, and then coordinated the food and drinks they would bring. This year, 54

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The PSG will use the funds raised from the Tricky Tray to help pay for the eighth grade graduation dance being held at The Gramercy this year. The dance is free to all eighth graders.

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Exhibition: “Art & Healing” NOW THROUGH MAY 19

Monmouth Museum, Lincroft This exhibition highlights the role of how the creation of art can be part of the healing and recovery process after a diagnosis of cancer. All artists in this exhibition embody their individual response to their cancer experience.

More info, visit monmouthmuseum.org.

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.

There will be family activities, food & craft demos, live music, libations and more!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

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Jersey Shore Restaurant Week APRIL 5 THROUGH APRIL 14

A wonderful opportunity to re-visit your favorite restaurants & try new ones, the perfect time to gather friends & enjoy the Jersey Shore’s delicious restaurants. Your choice of an appetizer, entrée & dessert for either $22.19 or $32.19. For more information, visit jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com.

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. More info call 732.224.1993

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50th Annual Rummage Sale Whale of a Sale APRIL 13TH & APRIL 14TH

The Rumson Country Day School, Rumson From boutique treasures to household and family necessities. The school’s Blake Gymnasium becomes a beehive of activity as trip after trip is made stocking the gym with donated items. One of the most important fundraisers at RCDS, the sale raises proceeds devoted to the financial aid program in addition to other local charities.

WEforum’s 4th Annual Fit Crawl APRIL 13TH

Perfect way to kick off a healthy spring and summer! With a $50 fee, participants will experience an inspiring day of health and wellness sampling up to three classes at some of Monmouth County’s top fitness studios. To register, visit weforumgroup.org.

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 both 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.

The Belle of Amherst APRIL 13TH THROUGH MAY 5TH

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. Tickets, visit tworivertheater.org

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Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps!

APRIL 13 FROM 9:00 AM TO 12:30 PM

Join other local beach lovers to help us clean up the shoreline as part of Clean Ocean Action’s annual “Beach Sweep” event! All ages welcome and no experience necessary. Find locations and/or register at cleanoceanaction.org.

Pride U2: A Tribute to U2 APRIL 19 AT 8:00 PM

Tim McLoones Supper Club, Asbury Park One of the most exciting tribute bands to hit the scene in years, they span U2’s entire catalog and honors the music and live experience that is U2. For tickets, visit timmcloonessupperclub.com.

Brewing for Autism Awareness APRIL 26 FROM 7:30 TO 10:30 PM

Salt Creek Grille, Rumson Buffet dinner and open bar, silent auction, gift baskets, entertainment from Kings Highway, and dancing! The event supports the Autism MVP Foundation’s initiatives, including the groundbreaking Autism Program Improvement Project led

by Monmouth University. More info, visit autismmvp.org.

MCSPCA Dog Walk + Pet Fair APRIL 27 FROM 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM

Brookdale Community College The theme for this celebratory year will be “My Dog is a Superhero” and will encompass a fun, colorful and exciting comic book theme. Adoptable dogs, live music by The Wag, vendors, food trucks, games and activities for kids of all ages.

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Asbury Park Restaurant Tour

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MAY 4 AT 11:00 AM

Featuring 25+ food destinations with small bites, sampling and demos at this rain or shine event. Tour check-in tent will be stationed in Press Plaza (600 Cookman Avenue at Emory Street) Tickets on Eventbrite for $40 or visit asburyparkchamber.com.

180 Turning Lives Around Annual Celebration MAY 3

The Riverhouse, Rumson Country Club Celebrating 35 years of dedication and transformational leadership with Cuban cuisine, festive cocktails, live aucton and entertainment. The event will honor Anna Diaz-White, 180 Executive Director.

Tickets are $250 per person. Visit 180nj. org for more info.

Kentucky Derby Day Celebration MAY 4 AT 2:00 PM

Blu Grotto Ristorante, Oceanport Located at historic Monmouth Park Racetrack, proceeds from the event provide critically needed funds to over 50 nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County delivering vital services relating to health, those at risk in our community, and those identified as in need of special services. For tickets, visit mpcharityfund.org.

Yoga with Goats SELECT DATES | TIME VARIES

Lay your mat in the field, try to pay attention to yoga while baby goats climb on you, push you over and generally cause a ruckus. $30 (plus small registration fee) per person, per session benefits OASIS tlc. Reservations required.

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Monmouth Park Racetrack, Oceanport Riders Up! It’s been too long since you’ve enjoyed the excitement and thrill of Monmouth Park! Celebrate with mint juleps, Derby hats, live racing, family fun, live music and more. Host your Derby party at the track. For more information, visit monmouthpark.com.

Featuring eight exquisite homes throughout Fair Haven, walk through picturesque properties and sample a variety of delicious bites prepared by the finest local restaurants, chefs & special event caterers. Tickets are $60 before 4/15, $65 after. For tickets, visit fairhavenpta.com.

International Beer, Wine & Food Festival

Comedy for a Cause to Benefit Stephy’s Place

MAY 5 FROM 12:00 NOON TO 7:00 PM

White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank Family-friendly event with a variety of International food served by 20 of Red Bank’s finest restaurants, International beer and wine, great music on two stages, unique vendors. $5 donation goes to Red Bank RiverCenter & other deserving Red Bank nonprofits. Visit redbank.org for more info.

Navarumsunk Auxiliary Spring Luncheon & Fashion Show MAY 8 AT 11:00 AM

Branches, West Long Branch To benefit Family & Children’s Service (FCS), special shopping boutique, chance auction and fashion show featuring the latest spring designs and trends courtesty of Le Papillion in Rumson. Tickets are $60 per person. For tickets, call 732.222.9111 or email developmentinfo@fcsmonmouth. org, or visit fcsmonmouth.org.

Run the Hook 5K/10K MAY 12

Sandy Hook National Park Over 2,000+ participants expected. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Clean Ocean Acton, this race challenges runners and walkers of all abilities. To register, visit runthehooknj.com.

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MAY 16 – DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM, SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 PM

Brookdale Community College, Lincroft Featuring Erica Spera, Anthony DeVito, Jon Fisch and Charles McBee – all having appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, NY Comedy Club, Caroline’s, CBS The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Comedy Central. Tickets are $65 per person. For tickets, visit stephysplace.org.

Delicious Orchards Tractor Pull MAY 18 FROM 11:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck Put together a team or just come as a spectator. Teams will pull a tractor (yes, you read that right!) all for children with cancer. Event to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation, family-friendly activities and games. To create a team or to donate, visit ashleylaurenfoudnation. org.

Summer Celebration Kickoff to Summer JUNE 10 FROM 5:30 TO 9:00 PM

Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook Networking, exquisite food, live music, spectacular sunset over the bay hosted

by The Jersey Shore Partnership. Event to honor Montecalvo Family of Companies, Senator Joseph and Susan Kyrillos, PNC Bank and Weeks Marine, Inc. Tickets are $120, includes food, wine & beer. For tickets, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.

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YMCA Strengthens Monmouth County with Pedaling for Parkinson’s Program

BY DONNA BERIONT

Dean Seda, director of Healthy Living at (top right) the Red Bank Family YMCA (top left) and instructor Polli Schildge review progress of the Y’s Pedaling for Parkinson’s program with participants Carol Shulte, Michael Toscano and Elizabeth Carr.

DID YOU KNOW that YMCA is one of the top five recognized brands?

Did you know that basketball and volleyball was invented at the YMCA? Or, the mere idea of group exercise was also born at the Y? In fact, without the YMCA, Father’s Day and the Boy Scouts wouldn’t have had the start they did.

The Community YMCA has a big footprint in Red Bank and has been recognized by the Monmouth County community for 145 years. Most people think of the Y as a place to take a swim lesson, play basketball, get on a treadmill and yes, you can do all that but you can do so much more.

For the past decade, The Community YMCA is committed to strengthening the foundations of our community through initiatives and partnerships that encourage the positive development of our youth, encourage healthier lifestyles and promote social responsibility for all ages. They also have over 350 programs to offer our community.

After speaking with YMCA President and CEO Laurie Goganzer about all these programs, I began to wonder what the world would be like without the Y. Goganzer said, “The purpose of the Y is to exist to strengthen the

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Participants in the YMCA Pedaling for Parkinson’s program are experiencing improved health and well-being from rapid pedaling and spending time together.

community.” Because a BIG part of The Community YMCA’s mission is social responsibility, it cares about the things the community struggles with, like the incidence of suicide and the increase in local opioid and drug abuse. They also have programs around diabetes prevention, a cancer program called Livestrong, and a newer program that I think most people didn’t know about called Pedaling for Parkinson’s disease.

a road bike in a group, and he’s very strong. He’s learning to pace himself to maintain 92rpms longer. The other two women, Beth and Carol, have never been on a road bike and are completely new to being on a spin bike.

They have all become able to maintain high cadence for a longer time, and are feeling strong and confident. We have a lot of fun together with motivating music, and a variety of intervals.

I’m enormously proud of them. It’s What is Pedaling for Parkinson’s? It is a quite incredible to see the progress program that has brought a feeling of - it’s definitely not easy, even challenghope for those suffering from the dis- ing for an individual unaffected by ease. Pedaling for Parkinson’s is held Parkinson’s.” The members also unat many YMCA’s across the country, derstand now that they can maintain and started in Red Bank under instruc- high cadence and adjust resistance to tor Polli Schildge in October of 2018. make the most out of every ride, and find their individual challenge.

Schildge says, “As a cyclist and certified Spinning instructor, when I An enthusiastic member of the class, saw the videos How a Bicycle Ride Elizabeth Carr said, “I look forward to Led to Groundbreaking Parkinson’s Tuesdays and Thursdays. Not only do Research and Cycling for Freezing Gait I enjoy the class, but I get more out of in Parkinson’s Disease, and learned it than any other activity I’ve been in of the amazing effects of cycling and as far as helping with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s patients (particularly movement.” fast cadence), I did more research. I got a certification (accredited by ACE Michael Toscano, another YMCA pedAmerican Council on Exercise) and aling for Parkinson’s class member then reached out to The Community said the program has helped him overYMCA in Red Bank. There are three come depression, make new friends, dedicated participants and they are and “keeping Parkinson’s at bay.” awesome. Mike had experience riding People may not realize but anxiety and

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depression are the less known symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

For these participants, cycling can slow down or stop the progression of the disease, which is something medicine can’t do. Neuroscientist Jay Alberts, PhD from the Cleveland Clinic, says it can increase the proteins of the brain that help movement and cognitive function. Dr. Alberts’ research is aimed at understanding the structure-function relationships within the central nervous system that underlie skilled upper extremity motor performance and determine the impact of behavioral and surgical interventions to improve motor function in Parkinson’s disease patients. In terms of exercise and Parkinson’s disease, Dr. Alberts has developed an intervention designed to augment the voluntary efforts of patients with the disease. He and his group are the first to demonstrate that any type of behavioral intervention can alter central motor control processes in Parkinson’s patients.

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to our community at the Y in Red Bank. For more information about this program, email Health and Wellness Director Dean Seda at dseda@cymca.org and visit cymca.org/ pedaling-parkinsons. You can also call the Community YMCA of Red Bank at 732.741.2504 x 219

The Community YMCA also offers these programs:

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA The Red Bank Family YMCA offers the Y’s national LIVESTRONG program for cancer survivors including anyone who has had surgery, chemo or radiation related to cancer. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is free twelve-week, small group exercise programs designed for cancer survivors 18 years and older that want to regain their health after having become de-conditioned and fatigued from treatment. Program participants must receive medical clearance to participate. For more information on

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Financial assistance is offered based on availability of funds.

participating in the LIVESTRONG at The YMCA, call 732.741.2504, ext. 210 or email livestrong@cymca.org.

Traumatic Loss Coalition The Community YMCA Counseling & Social Services team coordinates the Traumatic Loss Coalition in Monmouth County, a statewide youth suicide prevention and traumatic loss post-vention program. The program brings together school personnel, mental health clinicians, juvenile justice personnel, law enforcement officials, social service agencies, child welfare workers and many others who work with youth and teens. In the event of a suicide or any traumatic death of a child or school personnel, the coalition directs a response team to assist the school community and promote healing and resiliency. The coalition also works with local schools and organizations to prevent suicide. For more information, email: outpatient@cymca.org or visit the blog at cymca.org/ healing-community/.

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A Momentous Milestone- 100 Years! part of the “Lipstick Brigade,” a label given to the many woman who stayed at women-only hotels in Washington during the war effort. There she made a lifelong friend of her roommate.

Kay O’Brien-Stingo with her two daughters - Suzanne (left) and Kathleen.

KAY O’BRIEN-STINGO is a strongwilled woman both in mind and body, so it is absolutely fitting that she celebrated her 100th birthday on March 12. Kay enjoyed an active lifestyle, loved to shop, and to give parties.

She was born in 1919 in Brooklyn, the fifth of six children. She attended secretarial training at a local college and with her Aunt Kittie, ventured to Washington, DC at the age of 19. She worked for the government during the war. She was

Kay returned to New York after many months and worked in Manhattan for the War Department. She met Sal Stingo and they married in 1949. They had two daughters, Suzanne & Kathleen.

Kathleen was born on Kay’s birthday, but not before Kay cooked a full Italian meal for her own birthday!

Kay was a stay-at-home mom for many years. Later, she worked part time at a corporation, and eventually became the Executive VP of Sales until retiring at the age of 72. It was then off to Leisure Ridge in Manchester, NJ, to be nearer to their two grand-daughters, Kerribeth & Katilynn. Kay and Sal loved spending

time and caring for them both and went on many vacations and adventures. Kay and Sal also took many vacations with friends.

Kay was an active community member.

She was a Columbiette at the Knights of Columbus, she helped run the Mother’s Club at Our Lady of Wisdom Academy and became the last president before the school closed. Through it all, she always made time for family and was close to her siblings and their children and with Sal’s extended family too.

Kay later enjoyed living in Asbury Park in an apartment with an ocean view and now resides in Bayshore Healthcare Center in Holmdel. Her family continues to grow and she is blessed with two great grandchildren, Dylan and Audrey, the children of Kerribeth & Andrew.

Happy 100th Birthday Kay O’Brien-Stingo!

Newcomers and Neighbors Club Welcomes Spring THE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas will hold its next meeting on April 11 at Colts Neck Firehouse #2 at 9:30 am. In step with a spring renewal, the club will be hearing from Jamie Novak, an organizing expert, and she will be presenting “Toss This, Toss That”.

Mark your calendars for the spring luncheon on May 9 at

11:30 am at Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro. Members and guests will enjoy a four-course lunch, including cheese and fruit platter displays, shrimp skewers, various delicious wraps and salads, scrumptious desserts and a cash bar.

Entertainment will be provided by medium and spiritualist, Gina Cannone. Gina will present a program called “Tapping Into Your Spiritual

Guide”. Reservations can be made by sending a $48 check to Newcomers and Neighbors, 19 Beaver Dam Road,Colts Neck, NJ 07722.

For information on the club, call 732.577.0875 or 908.309.1602.

Any new or long-time resident may join the club at any time.

Join now and pay half price dues! Guests are always welcome at general meetings.

Colts Neck Senior Citizens Visit Paper Mill Playhouse IN LATE FEBRUARY, some of the members of the Colts Neck Seniors, Inc. attended the new musical, “My Very Own British Invasion” at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn.

The group boarded the bus at Colts Neck Town Hall and were driven to The Moonshine Modern Supper Club to enjoy a three-course meal. After they relished delicious fare, they headed to the Playhouse for an afternoon of laughter, 1960’s music, and lively choreography by award winner, Jerry Mitchell.

If you are a Colts Neck resident, 55 or older, you too can participate in such enjoyable trips and camaraderie. For information on joining, call Colts Neck Seniors, Inc. President Jack Coppola at 732.933.0720.

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THE LADIES AUXILIARY of the Lincroft Volunteer Fire Company is sponsoring a fundraiser, Fun at the Firehouse.

The festivities start at 7:30 pm on April 12 at the Lincroft Fire House, located at 601 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft (diagonally across from ACME). The proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase equipment for the Lincroft Fire Company. Just as important, the fundraiser offers an opportunity for friends to get together locally and have a great time at a very reasonable cost – FREE! There is no admission fee; however, optional donations would be greatly appreciated. Reservations for a full table (requires eight people) may be made, otherwise, players may come to join the fun on a first come basis. The doors open at 7:00 pm.

No skills are required to play the game, just a willingness to have a good time. At each game table there will be playing cards dealt out, as the caller calls off cards from a separate deck, players remove the called card from their hands.

When a player has no cards left, he/she wins! Each winner selects a prize from a pile of more than 200 wrapped gifts, there are multiple winners in each game. Raffles will be sold during the evening for gift baskets and a 50/50 prize.

Everyone is guaranteed to go home with at least one prize.

Currently, the Ladies Auxiliary is accepting contributions for game prizes and gift baskets. Please contact Maria Dunn at 732.345.9525 to schedule the pickup of donations, for reservations or to obtain more details.

The Ladies Auxiliary is a support group for the Lincroft Fire Company; the group supplies food/beverages to the volunteer fire fighters upon return from fire calls and to those who remain ‘on call’ at the fire house when there is a state of emergency. In addition, the Ladies Auxiliary sponsors fundraisers for the fire house. New members are always needed by the fire company and the Ladies Auxiliary, so become a member soon.

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Ranney Upper School Robotics Team Wins States

Left to right: Alex Klatsky of Colts Neck, Sandy Wilderotter of Brielle, Kevin Yu of West Allenhurst, and Emerald Liu of Point Pleasant Beach

THE RANNEY ROBOTICS TEAM of Sandy Wilderotter ‘21 (Builder, Programmer, and Engineering Notebook), Alex Klatsky ‘19 (Builder, Programmer, and Scouting), Kevin Yu ‘19 (Driver and Head Builder), and Emerald Liu ‘21 (Programmer and Scouting) won the New Jersey State Championship at Cherry Hill High School East on February 23. The team became one of 580 from around the world to compete in this prestigious event – seven teams from New Jersey (out of 150 that competed in the state this year) are selected and the rest fill from the United States and 45 other countries.

“I’ve been in the robotics program for five years now. I’ve always been chasing a Vex State Championship,” said Alex Klatsky. “Winning this in my senior year means so much to me because of all the time I spent over the course of these five years working to this goal.”

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After winning the state championship, Alex, Sandy, Emerald, and Kevin are next focused on Worlds, which will be held at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky from April 24-27. The team will continue to develop the robot’s design, while continuing to study the designs of other robots from around the world.

“At World’s we will be competing against the very best,” said Alex. “We really think that we can compete with anyone in the world and our goal is to be the first Ranney School team to be World Champions.”

The State Championship win came on the same day that one member of the team – Alex Klatsky – also won a Shore Conference Tournament title with the boys’ basketball team.

Each member of the robotics team spends at least eight hours a week working, but leading up to the State Championship, the team members put in 40 hours preparing for the competition.

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CNHS Wins Monmouth County Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition THE COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL Mock Trial Team won the Monmouth County Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition held at the Monmouth County Superior Courthouse. The two-week tournament culminated in a win that will send the team to the regional tournament to be held at the New Jersey Bar Association Headquarters.

The students will be competing at the regional competition for a spot in the statewide competition.

According to its website, the New

Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Mock Trial Competition, now in its 37th year, is one of the nation’s foremost contests of its kind for high school students.

The students on Colts Neck’s winning team are: Alexandria Henderson, Brian Perlstein, Brooke Lumer, Cassandra Dalton, Chloe McAloon, Dennis Abate, Dylan Cohen, Ghadeer Lamah, Nick Fischer, and Ty Blitstein Guiding the group is teacher and coach Mrs. Holly Lucarelli and their attorney coach is William Visone.

Colts Neck Community Band Announces Spring Concerts IF YOU APPRECIATE high quality musical performances by area musicians, then you will want to mark your calendars for the spring concert series of the Colts Neck Community Concert Band’s 17th season!

The concerts will be presented on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 pm at Colts Neck High School, located at Five Points Road in Colts Neck and on Thursday, June 6 in an open-air concert in Monmouth County’s beautiful Thompson Park, located on Newman Springs Road in Lincroft at 7:30 pm in the Activity Barn. In addition to its concert series, the Band will perform at the Colts Neck fireworks on Wednesday, July 3 at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck.

The Colts Neck Community Concert Band has been hailed as one of the finest

concert bands in the state of New Jersey.

Founded by the late Richard Frankle, the band’s members possess a wide range of musical backgrounds, from accomplished amateurs to seasoned professionals, who range in age from high school students to senior citizens. This talented group of musicians is under the guidance of its music director Kelly Tyma, who, along with conductors Mel Chayette, David Crosby, Eric Robertshaw and Don Swinchoski, lead the group in a diverse musical repertoire of marches, classical music, show tunes, and pop music to please all who enjoy listening to concert bands.

Franklesdream, Inc. is a registered 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that accepts donations and helps provide financial support to the band. To learn more about the Colts Neck Community Band, visit

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Raritan Post 23 Celebrates Centennial Anniversary RARITAN POST 23, the oldest post in Monmouth County, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. During the last century, Post 23 has been an integral part of the community serving veterans, organizations, and developing tomorrow’s leaders.

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To mark this auspicious occasion, the post will be hosting a formal dinner with open bar all night on July 13. The night’s celebrations will begin with a cocktail hour from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, followed by dinner from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and culminating with presentations, dancing & entertainment from 9:00 to 11:00 pm.

Jacket & tie required.

Tickets are $50 per person, and tables of 10 can be reserved. The Post will be distributing a glossy playbill type journal,

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Ticket requests and journal ads should be sent to the following address: Raritan Post 23 - American Legion, 81 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ 07735.

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Colts Neck Library Happenings

Introducing Holmdel Scouts BSA All-Girl Troop 331

MEDICARE LECTURE

Thursday, April 25 at 5:30 pm Medicare is complicated and turning 65 is the time seniors need to make a decision regarding whether or not to enroll in the Medicare program. Join us for an educational lecture presented by Golden Years Design Benefits.

Registration is not needed for this event.

The Monmouth County Library provides meeting space as a community service. The Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event, the speaker(s) or the organization.

THE LOST CAUSE: HOW THE SOUTH SAW THE CIVIL WAR (LECTURE)

Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 pm Join in as Martin M. Mosho presents this important educational lecture on the Civil War. The Lost Cause is an interpretation of the American Civil War that seeks to present the war from the perspective of Confederates, in the best possible terms. Many historians have labeled the Lost Cause a myth or a legend. It is certainly an important example of public memory, one in which nostalgia for the Confederate past is accompanied by a collective forgetting of the horrors of slavery.

Shirley Campuzano, the founding Scoutmaster of Holmdel’s all-girl Troop 331, comes to the job with a wealth of experience. She is a fully trained Scoutmaster, has been an Assistant Scoutmaster for the last five years, and as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Social Worker, is a certified First Aid and CPR instructor.

Mr. Mosho is a Civil War expert who has studied the war for over 50 years and toured many of the famous battlefields. He is also a prominent member of the Civil War Society and a retired instructor of Mercer County Community College. Registration is not needed for this event but seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The eight founding members of Troop 331 are: Kyra Campuzano, Brooke Jorgensen, Heidi Kiss, Moira McCarron, Vivian Moore, Erin Sharkey, Emma Tava, and Paige Yuen. The Troop is now up to ten girls and look forward to more girls and boys joining.

April Special Children’s Events All Ages Welcome

April 10 - Eggs and Chicks and Bunnies, Oh My! Celebrate spring weather by creating a funny chick.

April 17 - Read to Peaches, Our Therapy Dog! Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to our therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or choose one from our shelves.

April 24 - LEGO® Club Listen to a LEGO® story and then construct your own creation. Save a memory of it by taking a photo on Mom’s or Dad’s smartphone.

The Library will be closed Friday, April 19 for Good Friday. Colts Neck Library is located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck and can be reached at 732.431.5656.

All programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to “like” Colts Neck Friends of The Library on Facebook to stay up-to-date with the latest.

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ON FEBRUARY 1, the Boy Scouts of America welcomed girls ages 11-17 into the Scouts BSA Program. Holmdel Troop 331 is proud to have registered its sister Troop as the first Scouts BSA all-girl Troop in Monmouth County, one of only two in all of Monmouth Council.

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Upcoming events include: April 26-28 – Bayonet Farm Camping Trip; May 4 – Montclair Merit Badge Fair; May 10-12 – Camping at Quail Hill Scout Reservation; June 8-9 – Biking, Camping, Rafting Weekend in Jim Thorpe, PA; June 16-22 – 1st Summer Camp at Rodney Scout Reservation on the Chesapeake Bay; July 7-13 – 2nd Summer Camp at Forestburg Scout Reservation; and August 4-10 – 3rd Summer Camp at Goose Pond Scout Reservation in PA. Troop 331 meets every Tuesday (when Holmdel schools are in session) from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the Village School Old All-Purpose Room.

For more information about joining, contact Scoutmaster Shirley Campuzano at shirleynunez@yahoo.com or Scoutmaster John Guaragno at ScouterJohn@hotmail.com.

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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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Lincroft PTA Held Hawaiian Luau Dance

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The escorts included dads, grandfathers, step dads, one mother, and one big brother.”

Gathering for a photo to commemorate the evening are (left to right) Gianna Gavric, Reilly Connolly, Maria Sofia Vargas Makrinos, Sydney Jones, Jenna Dogas, Angeli Vargas Makrinos and Katie Cogger.

LINCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA held its annual Father Daughter Dance on March 1, in the cafeteria of Middletown South High School. The theme of the PTA-sponsored event was

“This was my third year doing the dance for Lincroft School. It’s a great entertaining event for our girls and their special person. It feels so good to see them enjoying the night together. I take joy in having organized it and I couldn’t have done it without our PTA and all Left to right: Eight Moms who volunteered and kept the evening moving were Lin Konefal, Karen Whitaker, Mary the moms that helped so much in difStokum, Sandra Gallo, RoseAnn Dogas, Sheila Vargas ferent ways. I’ll miss it, as my daughters Makrinos, Denise Melody and Meg Connolly. move on next year,” said Sheila. She nota Hawaiian Luau Dance. All girls from ed that according to the comments on kindergarten to fifth grade were invited the PTA Facebook page, everyone had a to attend with their “dates.” Event Chair great time at the Hawaiian Luau Father Sheila Vargas-Makrinos noted, “We had Daughter Dance.

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Holmdel Partners with Second Chance Toys

Collection of Plastic Toys Benefits Kids and the Environment to the family, parent or guardian who lives to see their child smile. Being part of a community means offering your neighbor a hand up when they need it, and Second Chance Toys is a wonderful way to make that positive impact.”

The Township has placed a large shipping container at the Department of Public Works yard (located at 14 Crawfords Corner Road) in hopes that the Holmdel community can help fill it with gently-used plastic toys.

GIVING TOYS A SECOND CHANCE can help enrich the lives of children in need, which is why Holmdel Township is “When an opportunity like this arises, excited to announce a partnership with and we’re able to pool our resources to Second Chance Toys. Second Chance help better the lives of children in and Toys is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization around our community, it’s one we can’t dedicated to rescuing and refurbishing let pass by,” said Department of Public plastic toys for donation to local orga- Works Director, Victor Stevens, who was nizations that care for in-need youth in instrumental in bringing this initiative Monmouth County, around New Jersey to Holmdel. “Hopefully this effort might and across the nation. encourage parents to speak to their kids about taking good care of toys, so one “This is an effort we’re thrilled to be part day they can bring joy to another child.” of, and one I believe our community can do a lot of good with,” shared Holmdel The community is welcome to drop off Mayor Eric Hinds. “Sometimes we for- plastic toys every Friday from 7:00 am get how uplifting a small gesture can be. to 12:00 noon and from 12:30 pm to Something as simple as the gift of a gen- 3:00 pm. Toys must be plastic, clean, no tly-used toy can make all the difference, missing parts and function if battery-opnot only to the child who receives it, but erated. Anything made of cloth or fabric

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(including stuffed animals), slides, pools, sand boxes, car seats and fast food premiums (like McDonald’s happy meal prizes) will not be accepted. On collection days, the Township will provide plastic bags and zip ties to properly store your donations. Once your donation is inspected and collected representatives of Second Chance Toys and Holmdel Township will lead a community cleaning day, where toys will be washed and prepared for delivery by volunteers from Vonage. These good-as-new toys will be transported to local organizations identified by Second Chance Toys and paired with the Holmdel community.

Transportation is provided by the volunteer efforts of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?.

This philanthropic endeavor, is also an environmentally conscious effort. When plastic toys are discarded, they become waste in a landfill and do not biodegrade.

Second Chance Toys helps find new homes for toys that would otherwise become harmful to our environment.

For more information on Second Chance Toys, visit secondchancetoys.org.

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Chaitali “Chai” Amin Realtor Associate RUN THE HOOK 5K/10K returns to one of the Jersey Shore’s most historic locations for a race to keep our oceans wild and pollution free. The race will take place on May 12 at Sandy Hook National Park and will once again be 100% free of single-use plastics in keeping with its mission to increase awareness of reducing single-use plastic consumption.

With an expected attendance of 2,000 participants, the race challenges runners and walkers of all abilities to complete a 5K or 10K course in support of local charity, Clean Ocean Action, a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to restoring, improving, and protecting the water quality of New Jersey’s oceans. A portion of the proceeds from the race will go directly to the charity to support its work in the local community. The race has several merchandise items for sale including hats, socks, and reusable water bottles that keep drinks cold for 24 hours. You can go plastic-free and stay hydrated on the go.

Race organizer Joey Garofalo of Shrewsbury noted, “Clean Ocean Action has made incredible progress on several fronts in the last year including fighting off oil drilling in the Atlantic, pushing for single-use plastic ordinances in local towns, and continuing to improve the water quality of the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers.

I’m so happy to continue supporting their work with this race while increasing awareness for all of the work that still needs to be done at the local level. We hope families from all over the area come out for the 4th annual race to kick off the summer with us.”

Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action added, “Run the Hook has quickly become the healthy tradition for celebrating Mother’s Day and Mother Ocean. It’s a festive morning of family fun organized by the best professional events team, which also implements environmentally sustainable practices. Clean Ocean Action is so honored to be the beneficiary of this remarkable event and so grateful to the team. The support of Run the Hook’s participants helps us in the race to save the ocean.”

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“Many working families in Monmouth County are one paycheck away from homelessness due to job loss, illness or other unforeseen emergencies,” says LPC’s Pastor Diane R. Ford. “This concert shares music and friendship, giving hope and help to our neighbors.”

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The Job of Being a Parent

A P R I L 25 T H is National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. What better way is there to show a child the complexity of your profession than inviting them to the office for a grand tour? From going on your commute to attending company meetings to observing your role and contribution, check out the benefits your child can take home with them once they punch out for the day.

A Job Creates Independence While many jobs coincide with our child’s school hours, many kids only have their imagination to rely on when they wonder what you really do at work. Most youngsters can’t comprehend the importance of job security and the survival benefits it provides you and your family. Although these background details like healthcare and paid vacation time are boring concepts to most, they are the forefront necessities to independence. Opening the doors to conversations like these are easy to start when your child has an actual visual of how you lead your life behind the desk.

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and their children is a great networking tool, conversation starter, and an entry point into the business world. It is On the fourth Thursday in April, mil- also a chance for parents who work far lions of hardworking parents celebrate from home and late hours to take adTake Our Daughters and Sons to Work vantage of this special day to connect Day. The event first got its start in 1992 with their kids without watching the and according to the National Women’s clock.

History Museum, the original program was called Take Our Daughters to Happiness Starts at Home Work Day. Gloria Steinem created the event “to help show girls that being A study published in SAGE journal smart was something to be proud of, “Work, Employment, and Society” found not something to hide, and that their daughters of working mothers might ideas could be heard and had value. By have an advantage in their job search. providing girls with real-life adult role “Adult daughters, but not sons, of emmodels in various professions, the pro- ployed mothers are more likely to be gram sought to show girls that gender employed and, if employed, are more was not a prohibitive factor to their de- likely to hold supervisory responsibility, sired profession.” In 2003, the program work more hours and earn higher inofficially changed its name to National comes than their peers whose mothers Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work were not employed.” This new research is a sigh of relief for those parents who Day. battle with mom guilt for not being physically accessible to their children A Business in Bonding all hours a day. But success isn’t only Showing your offspring the ins and defined by bringing your kids to work outs of your position and industry out of the house. Additionally, the reis a special moment to take advan- search suggested, children of working tage of to feed their curious minds. moms are just as happy in adulthood Introducing them to fellow employees as the children of stay-at-home moms.

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Paras, Apy & Reiss and the Challenges of Family Law

E A C H M O N T H, CM features Divorce Talk by Peter C. Paras, a shareholder in the Paras, Apy & Reiss (PAR) law firm.

This April, PAR is celebrating its 23rd anniversary of practice in Red Bank.

The founding partners, Peter C. Paras, Patricia (Tricia) E. Apy, and Bonnie M.S. Reiss left successful practices in large law firms in 1996 to create a boutique law firm dedicated solely to the practice of divorce and family law. All three partners recognized that clients in divorce cases experience strong emotions and upheaval and consequently rely on their lawyers more than in other areas of the law. With large firm bureaucracy eliminated, PAR offers more personal and effective service. PAR now has five attorneys specializing in divorce and family matters and a loyal longtime support staff. Here is an excerpt of their take on the state of family law and the dynamics behind PAR’s success.

What is the secret to your longevity?

B O N N I E : Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

quotes her mother-in-law as saying, “Sometimes it makes sense to be a little bit deaf.” While I use that quote a

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little bit in jest, the point is that all of us have good days and bad days. If someone is having a bad day and says something that stings, you can’t take it to heart. You have to decide what issues are most important to stand your ground on. Once you do that you also have to approach the apparent conflict as a problem to be solved rather than a battle to be won. We have each experienced our own difficult and joyful lifecycle events and we have always been there to support one another in the good times and to help out during the rough times.

P E T E R : The secret is that we all think the other two are great lawyers, we trust each other, and, perhaps most importantly, we like each other. Over the years we’ve had disagreements, as any group of partners would, but we’ve found a way to accommodate each other’s needs and viewpoints, reached a consensus, and moved on.

It really can work if you’re prepared to talk with each other. Although the three of us are very different, we share the same priorities: The highest quality of work for our clients, honesty, and our own families. Having the same core values is important.

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Bonnie M.S. Reiss

T R I C I A : I love telling people that the

three of us have practiced law together based upon a handshake, rather than a multi-page partnership agreement. Ultimately, the only way something like that can work is with the cultivation of trust. After 23 years you get to know someone very well. We share a commitment to excellence in the practice of law, and to one another in doing so. We have a strong work ethic, undoubtedly a product of all of us having been raised by parents of “the greatest generation.” We are all devoted to our families. Ultimately, we are members of the “Ask Not..” generation and believe that we have an obligation to improve the world, impact on the provision of justice and give back to the community as a whole.

What is an unusual or memorable case among the many you have handled?

T R I C I A : I practice International Family

Law. Most people have trouble picturing what that means, until I mention my representation of local father, David Goldman, in his successful efforts to repatriate his abducted son

from Brazil. Because that case was extraordinarily complicated, emotional, and litigated in a global forum in front of the camera, it is filled with stories, which are hard to forget. But my work has taken me around the globe, and given me hundreds of extraordinary moments, heartbreaking as well as exhilarating, I’ve been extremely fortunate.

B O N N I E : It’s hard to choose one. I served as a guardian for a child in a case where the parties got married very young. They moved away from friends and family and the wife had a child very quickly after a difficult pregnancy with a cancer scare. She was having difficulty functioning and after court wrangling, was given very limited time with her child. I met with both parents and got them talking. They started to understand the other better. They now share custody and have been able to work together to make important decisions for their beautiful little boy. In another, I was retained to represent a mother who had shared custody equally with her wealthy husband. He gave their daughter a wonderful life during his time with her and paid substantial child support. He died suddenly without maintaining the life insurance he was required to maintain in the divorce agreement. The judge required the estate to provide the life insurance amount to the mom in a trust that she controlled for the child, doubled the child support and required the estate to pay the costs of the litigation.

P E T E R : People going through divorce often do the oddest things. I’ve written about some in this month’s Divorce Talk: Wait! What? I wrote about others in Divorce Talk: Did They Really Do That? in the November 2014 issue of CM. I think you’ll find them amusing at first, but sad after you have a chance to think about them.

Each of you enthusiastically mentioned the talent and loyalty of the associates, paralegals, secretaries and “jack- of-all trades” bookkeeper as advantages to your clients. What other advantages do clients have at a firm of your size?

P E T E R : The three of us, collectively, have more than one hundred years’ experience just in family law. The second advantage is that we only practice family law. We’re not dabblers. We are focused, and have only been focused, on family law.

T R I C I A : What makes us different is our ability to hear our clients, see them at this time of transition in their lives, and work toward having an individualized approach to addressing the problems they are experiencing.

B O N N I E : We have the combination of a lot of experience with different types of family law cases- which involve many other areas of the law- with a small team. We address different types of business issues in distributing income and valuing businesses, psychological issues in custody and visitation disputes, battered women’s syndrome, international issues, cyber security, estate issues where a parent has died without meeting obligations.

Our clients get that benefit without being handed off from one lawyer to another.

Do you have a particular specialty?

T R I C I A : My practice tends to focus on complicated international and interstate family and divorce matters, particularly those that involve children and child custody.

B O N N I E : I have developed a practice in Private Dispute Resolution (also Alternate Dispute Resolution) which is comprised of mediation, arbitration and collaborative divorce. This allows people to resolve their issues outside of court and avoid the wait, and embarrassment of airing difficult issues in public. It also lets people come to agreements that a judge may not have the legal authority to order. When people reach agreements using these processes they are much more likely to hold up over the long term, and if for some reason they stop working down the road we can get back together and address the specific issue efficiently and less expensively. I have also been doing quite a bit of work serving as a guardian for children in custody disputes.

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litigation. I’ve tried several hundred cases over my career. Primarily my cases involve custody and other parenting issues and complex financial divorces, although I also handle less acrimonious and less complex cases as well. No matter what the case is about or how simple or complicated it is, we try to reach a settlement through negotiation and compromise as a first resort. Trial is a last resort.

What changes in the field have you observed in the past 23 years?

P E T E R : The most significant change in our field that I have noticed in the 42 years I’ve practiced family law and in the 23 years of our firm’s existence is not a change in the law. It is a change in attitude. Divorcing couples seem more angry than ever. There is an increasing lack of acceptance that there is another perspective that might be legitimate enough to consider. More people are more angry and less willing to listen than they were years ago.

T R I C I A : I think the most profound change in my practice is the speed with which it is done. I am expected to know the contents of an opinion, rendered by a Court on the other side of the world, in a language I don’t speak or read, within hours of a Judge rendering a decision, while I was asleep seven time zones away. It makes for a very exciting intellectual pursuit.

And Bonnie summed up what makes the partners want to go to work every day.

B O N N I E : Aside from our team and the other things discussed above, people are fascinating and every day is different. This practice allows us to meet new and different people and help them through a difficult time. The best cases are the ones where we know we helped our clients be in a much better place at the end of the process than they were in the beginning. That is pretty gratifying.

Visit par-law.com for videos of the partners and more information on issues facing families.

The information in this article is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice you should consult an attorney.

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