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During these unchartered times with the COVID-19 virus my prayers are with us all. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank healthcare professionals, first responders, teachers, workers on the front lines of our essential businesses and all government workers and officials for working tirelessly on containment and caring for those in need. I also want to thank our community for protecting one another following protocol in social distancing.

Now more than ever we are being called to be more resourceful and creative in our daily lives and we are managing. We are a country that has proven time and time again we can come back and I have faith we will do just that. We are in this together and we are strong. Stay positive because we will get through this and come out triumphant.

From my family to yours, God’s blessings to stay safe.

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It has been quite an unprecedented time for the world, our country, and especially our tri-state area. As I sit in my “comfy” clothes on the couch as I write this, knowing full well that IS a privilege, I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. All of us don’t know what tomorrow brings, with the pandemic and rules of social distancing, and non-essential/essential businesses changing rapidly. I wonder what our world will look like by the time you read this note.

One of my best friends, Lindsay Louis, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank shared on social media , “Viruses are contagious. But so is panic, fear, hysteria, calm, grace, empathy, love, and kindness. Choose wisely which one you will spread.” This post to me was everything, for obvious reasons : personally my stress levels were through the roof, and I am sure most of you experienced the same. I have been getting by with work (lucky I can from my home), using the Houseparty & Zoom apps & FaceTime to chat with my family, friends and loved ones.

CM’s cover this month pays tribute to everyone who couldn’t “coronavirus and chill,” the everyday heroes who are just doing their jobs that leave them exposed. The list is a start, but there are so many more to be grateful to including our many advertisers. So, from the bottom of my heart and everyone here at CM, we THANK YOU! Lastly, please support your local businesses and our advertisers when and where you can. They are our neighbors and friends – they are the heart of our communities.

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All children should have access to books they can call their own. - Abby Daly Not all children have easy access to books, and even in New Jersey, there are children who are “book poor.” Fortunately, people like Abby Daly from Locust are helping to solve this problem. Through her efforts, The Bridge of Books Foundation was created seventeen years ago.“What started as something to occupy my time with my kids, transformed into a drive to close the gap in access to books among kids throughout New Jersey,” shared Abby.

The Foundation’s mission is to get as many books as possible into the hands of New Jersey’s underserved children, The Bridge of Books collects books appropriate for underserved children, from infants to the age of 18. Collections are made through local book drives, individual donations (many from local children inspired to help others), publisher overstocks and corporate donors. It also purchases books for special programs and supplements distributions with genres not typically part of the collections they receive.

Where do the books go once they are donated? “In our sixteen plus years, we have donated books to well over 150 schools, agencies, community events and anywhere else we can find children who need access to books - across every county. We are also in the prison system – both adult and juvenile. Parents don’t stop being parents simply because they are incarcerated, and the children enjoy reading with their parents and getting to take a book home. The detained juveniles also respond well to our books – both as an escape and a way to keep up on their literacy skills,” said Abby.

Abby reflected on her journey. “Bridge of Books has put more than 1.135 million books into the hands of underserved kids across New Jersey. Yet, the gap in access to books among children in New Jersey is still there and kids in low-income parts of the state are still struggling to develop adequate literacy skills.

Building a bridge between communities is the first step in closing the gap. Ideally, once there is equal access to books among all children in New Jersey, we can take it on the road.”

Vonage is an important sponsor, donating space to store the books and providing operational support since 2015. Through its generosity, Bridge of Books more than doubled its distribution from 75,000 books in 2014 to nearly 150,000 in 2015. Another major sponsor for several years is Scholastic Book Fairs, which has donated books and $10,000, allowing even more books to be distributed.

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The Brodie Fund, an organization that raises money in order to offer financial assistance, through grants, to families who have pets diagnosed with cancer, was founded in June 2016 by Rumson resident Sally Williams. A third Night to Knockout Pet Cancer fundraiser was held on March 5, 2020 at The White Chapel Projects, Long Branch. Williams shared, “This was the event that really introduced The Brodie Fund to the community. We loved the idea of pets diagnosed with cancer as ‘fighters’ and we were helping them ‘knockout’ cancer like a boxer would knockout their opponent. Every year the posters and invitations have a boxing theme.”

Honorees of the evening were the Oncology team from Red Bank Veterinary along with Dr. Kendra Pope. “They were chosen because they have treated 29 of the 47 grant recipients to date. The doctors and technicians have very close relationships with the pet owners. They work tirelessly to improve the lives of our pets and are very dedicated. We provide the financial piece and they offer the treatment that gives the gift of time,” explained Williams.

Also chosen as an Honoree was Marilyn Schlossbach. She has hosted five very successful fundraising events for The Brodie Fund at three of her restaurants, noted Williams.

“The money raised at these events means more families in need received much needed assistance.”

Williams said this event was the most successful Night to Knockout Pet Cancer to date. She stated that the bulk of the money will go to the general fund, but money was also raised for a new addition called Brodie’s Phoenix Fund, which helps veterans’ pets fighting cancer. “We are so excited to officially launch this new fund and to be helping our veterans,” shared Williams.

The Brodie Fund, working in conjunction with participating hospitals and doctors, will be able to help pay for life extending and lifesaving procedures as well as hospice care. The Brodie Fund knows that they are not just pets, they are family.

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These are (as one of the best opening lines is any book says), “the best and the worst of times”- or at least anxious and unusual times. But the best of human nature rises in challenge. With all the tragic things that are happening in the world as a result of the coronavirus, now might seem like an unusual time to talk about being positive.

Yet staying positive is a core ingredient in the recipe of successful coping in a crisis. As we say in investing, panic is not a strategy. Now, more than ever, is the time for us to be proactive about creating small moments of happiness in our days. This is proven in psychology research - that positive emotions help us to undo the negative effects of stress. I’ll come to the research in a minute, but first there are a few really practical things you can do to foster positive emotions. As cliché as it sounds, savor the “small stuff”: even during lockdown you still have many small moments to savor. The smell of fresh coffee, the feel of the warm shower on your back, a sunset. When you stop to take in these moments, rather than let them rush by on automatic pilot, you are giving your brain a chance to process the pleasure. This boosts your serotonin – the “feel good” chemical that helps elevate your mood and makes you feel calm. This situation is forcing us to slow down; take its cue, learn its lesson.

Strengthen your connections: for those of us in family lockdown, now is the opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones, which is NOT easy. Take the time to hug your kids or partner, look them in the eyes, and actually have conversations with them (not text). These gestures promote closeness and boost your oxytocin, which is a hormone that bonds people, and also has a calming effect on your body. When your oxytocin levels spike they tell your body to switch off cortisol, the stress hormone. Look for the good in others: These types of crises can bring out both the worst and the best in human nature. A couple of weeks ago, there were YouTube clips that went viral of grown women throwing punches over a packet of toilet paper, and another of two young siblings dragging a radio flyer wagon of toilet paper behind them, stopping at the homes of elderly people in their neighborhood to give them a roll. I like to think that the best in human nature is rising to what I’ll call “The Coronavirus Challenge”. Philanthropists are donating piles of money to scientists to find a cure. Medical professionals are working overtime to help sick patients. Neighborhoods are putting together groups and care packages for people who are in need. People are posting positive messages on social media. When I was biking recently, I saw neighbors that I haven’t seen in years waving, walking pets, saying hello and safe distance chatting on the streets like the

“old days”. When we tune into these positive aspects of the crisis, we are united in hope and seeking the positive in a sea of negative.

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This could pose an issue for the tech-challenged. Go “old school” – pick up the phone and call (this could be tough for the kids; show them); what a great excuse to force grandparents to learn FaceTime. 2. Try to create routines at home (Type A’s …don’t go overboard, you’ll drive them crazy/away); 3. Exercise and get physical activity for 30 minutes daily, outside if possible; 4. Intellectual engagement—remember books? Read! (this article, an iPad, God forbid a paperback); 5. Create positive family time to counter negativity. Again, “old school” – jigsaw puzzles? Board games? Cards? 6. Find “alone” time, outside if possible, but don’t isolate (and check in on lonely and elderly neighbors); 7. If you’ve never tried it, now is the time to consider meditation (Google it); 8. Recreate the things that you really enjoy doing, that you can do in this situation, and find a way to do them; 9. Don’t stay in your pajamas all day; reinforce the feeling of cleanliness and refreshment - not just washing your hands and most important; 10. Limit exposure to TV and internet news (it will drive you nutty); choose specific windows and cleanse yourself of it.

Remember, things will at some point get better (this is the definition of faith), and back to normal; the world is not collapsing. While there are always the few that look to exploit, most humans are good, and people are going to persevere and help one another. Neighborhood groups like “Colts Neck Helping Hands” are being formed to create outreach and continued sense of community. Human beings are “cave people” and are basically survivors. We’re tough, we’ve overcome challenges before; this is just another one. And while this is a particularly impactful and unprecedented situation, live in the moment, think more about today (humor helps once in a while) and less about the next three days or months. If there is a time to ‘turn lemons into lemonadeʼ – this is it. Every dark cloud has a silver lining and this is your chance to thicken that lining. I remember repeating the mantra post-9/11, “What Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You Stronger”. It will no doubt be difficult at times to stay positive, but if you stay aware of your physical and mental health, you, your business, your friends and your family will come out of this experience stronger. The world has seemed to be spinning rather quickly and somewhat wobbling lately – maybe this was God’s way of slowing us down. Even though we may wobble and stumble, families will not falter, and community will not fail. If you need someone outside your cocoon to talk to, you can always call me at 732.637.8652.

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Volunteers Honored by the Monmouth County Park System Gracias, merci, danké! No matter how you say it, everyone likes to be appreciated. In March, it was the Monmouth County Park System’s turn to say thank you during its annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck.

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Student Chefs Help Raise $30,000 In early March, culinary schools teamed up with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Jersey Shore Chefs Association to raise $30,000 for Monmouth & Ocean County-based charities as part of their annual Winterfest event. The afternoon event, which took place at the Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant, brought together Executive Chefs, Pastry Chefs, and Culinary Educators for a special evening that included a culinary competition amongst NJ-based culinary schools and a Casino Night theme filled with casino games, a 50/50, and a live auction. Proceeds from the event supported Fulfill (formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties), Oceans of Love, The Victor J. Houston Scholarship Fund, and Childhood Hunger Day.

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Citizens of the world are facing what many believe is an unparalleled pandemic, forcing unprecedented changes in the day to day life of every individual. Monmouth County Historical Association has initiated a program designed to gather first person impressions of this tumultuous chapter in history from County residents, both adult and children, to be archived in the digital collection “Remembering COVID-19.”

“As the size and scope of the crisis became more and more apparent, MCHA saw the need to document the day to day experience in Monmouth County and also provide an avenue for people to stay connected in this time of “social distancing”, said Dana Howell, MCHA Research Librarian and Archivist. Howell, along with Associate Curator Joe Zemla, formulated a survey, with a version for adults and one for children, allowing people to share their impressions and experiences dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak.

A call to respond including the link to the surveys is posted through MCHA social media and on the Association website. In addition, the same request with links was e-mailed to MCHA members and supporters. Participants are also welcomed to share relevant photos documenting their perspectives.

“In designing the questions, we tried to think of what people would be curious to know about this time 100 years from now, focusing on the personal aspects of the event not typically recorded by media,” continued Howell.

“Our additional goal for the children’s version is to help instill confidence and a sense of satisfaction as well as offer an opportunity for creativity and even a little fun.”

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Monmouth County Students take on VIRTUAL LEARNING! #homeschooling Children are learning, lessons are being taught, problems are being solved, but for the first time, for many, it is being achieved at the kitchen table, the living room sofa, or in bed at the family home. Home schooling has become the new reality, full of challenges and promise, and many jokes on social media to keep us all laughing. Whether this is a new experience for you and the kids, or just an extended homework session that never ends, here are some of our neighbors and friends rising to the new normal.

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(1) Rosie Spiropoulos (5th grade, Knollwood, Fair Haven) Emma Bliss (3rd grade, East Meadow Elementary, Long Island) Timmy Spiropoulos (4th grade, Knollwood, Fair Haven) and Julianne Spiropoulos (2nd grade, sickles, Fair Haven) (2) Kaitlyn (7th Grade, William R. Satz, Holmdel), Juliana (10th grade, Holmdel HS, Holmdel), and Samantha (4th grade, Indian Hill School, Holmdel) (3) Christian Dane (Forrestdale School, Rumson) (4) Connor Dane (Deane-Porter School, Rumson) (5) Avery Grant Kliewe (3rd grade, Deane-Porter School, Rumson) and Raven Lee Kliewe (1st, grade, Deane-Porter School, Rumson) (6) Nora Collard (7th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (7) Recess between online classes - Kevin Collard (4th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) and Drew Collard (2nd grade, Deane-Porter School, Rumson) (8) Rylee Perry (8th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (9) Chace Perry (6th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (10) Sabina Murray (8th Grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (11) Anna Murray (6th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (12) Sydney Rettino (6th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (13) Drew Collard (2nd grade, Deane-Porter School, Rumson) at “Morning Meeting� (14) Logan Rettino (7th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) and Sydney Rettino (6th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (15) Logan Magarro (4th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) and Mila Magarro (1st grade, DeanePorter School, Rumson) (16) Roman Magarro (8th grade, The Linsly Academy) (17) Scarlett (2nd grade, Dean-Porter School, Rumson) (18) Lucas (3rd grade, Dean-Porter School, Rumson) (19) Lorelei (5th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (20) Henry (6th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (21) Tatum Sharpe (Indian Hill School, Holmdel) (22) Aidan Morris (8th grade, Knollwood School, Fair Haven) (23) Liam Morris (Senior, Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft) (24) Brooke Missig (1st grade, Sickles School, Fair Haven) reading to her baby sister (25) Hathaway sisters (Sickles School, Fair Haven) (26) Mia Missig (5th grade, Knollwood School, Fair Haven) (27) Caroline Gay (1st grade, Sickles School, Fair Haven) (28) Nicholas Clifford (7th grade, Satz School, Holmdel) (29) Natalie Clifford (5th grade, Indian Hill School, Holmdel) (30) Justin Kron (Forrestdale School, Rumson) (31) Audrey Kron (Deane-Porter School, Rumson) (32) Chiara Lynn (Age 3, Tower Hill School) (33) Chase Greenleaf (6th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (34) Austin Greenleaf (4th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (35) Charlotte and Maria Wall (5th grade, Indian Hill School, Holmdel) and Teddy Wall (2nd grade, Village School, Holmdel) holding Leo (36) Marc Rongetti (senior, Rumson-Fair Haven High School) (37) Michael Rongetti (5th grade, Forrestdale School, Rumson) (38) Collin Rauch (8th grade, Maple Place School, Oceanport)

Helping Wherever Possible By: Cathy Padilla

May 3rd

I grew up with a mother who loved quotes and positive affirmations. Whenever something unusual or challenging took place, my mother would share her wisdom that was often punctuated with a saying from the writings of another to help make the lesson easy to remember. Listening to Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo speak at one of his many recent press conferences, he invoked the often-said words of his Grandfather, “We grow too soon old and too late smart” to drive home a point. It somehow gave me comfort thinking of the generations gone by, much as my mother’s sayings would, and reminded me how words often lead to, or inspire, actions. One such phrase is actually the title of a book by author Robert H. Schuller, Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do. At a particularly tough time in our country there are those among us who are doing extraordinary things. Helping wherever they can, however possible. They are not the heroes on the front line fighting our invisible enemy, but they are heroes in their own way, using their talents to make sure we all get through to the other side. Here are just a few of the many businesses and organizations lending a proverbial hand.

Bagel Shop

Complimentary food was offered to all medical personnel at the Colts Neck store. In keeping with its generous spirit, the staff will be paid for the next month despite the business now being temporarily closed. In the meantime, the online shop for non-edible goods is up and running.

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If you’re looking to help or volunteer you can email ColtsNeckHelpingHands@gmail.com and get involved. The group of residents help home-bound neighbors who may need someone to pick-up and deliver groceries or prescriptions.

Count Basie Center for the Arts

Turning downtime into game time, the Basie Center hosted a three-week virtual tournament of one-minute videos from musicians, local bands, dancers, actors, comedians, musical theatre performers, and all others aged 10 - 25. The “round of 32” debuted on the Basie’s social media channels the week of March 23 with the general public voting on future rounds down to the “final four” and championship round in April.

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While closing their Middletown store temporarily, Greens & Grains kept their Shrewsbury store going with discounts and offers to the public. “If you are struggling and need a meal or know someone who could use a little help, let us know and we will do all we can to help,” read an email to patrons. The eatery also increased their Police, Military, and First Responder Discount to 25% off and expanded the discount to include healthcare workers and impacted restaurant workers.

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Janeen Yodakis

As a former teacher, Janeen Yodakis’ main concern is the welfare of children. She set up YouTube channels for story times and for suggested fun activities and adventures to engage in at home or in open spaces. Join her Google Classroom! The class code is: bnwgncu.

“I am more than willing to FaceTime with any child who needs encouragement or help with schoolwork. With more than 25 years of teaching experience, and 4 years of homeschooling experience, I feel I could be of some help to parents and students who may be currently struggling” said Janeen who lives in Colts Neck. Joining in at no charge and learn more by emailing janeenyodakis@gmail.com.

Michael Duru Clothiers

Michael and Matt Duru, co-owners of Michael Duru Clothiers in Shrewsbury, used their shop to aid area hospitals as supplies were running low to protect health care workers. Instead of clothing, four of their 14 tailors were kept on staff to make mask covers and donate them to local hospitals. Knowing his suppliers could do even more, Michael reached out and organized a supply chain.

“We have three tailors, Luis, Tim, and Syed, working on this project along with my brother Matt. They are a culturally diverse group of talented tailors that I would not trade for anything,” said Michael. “We reached out to Bill Arnold at Monmouth Medical Center, who is one of our clients, about the supply issues and we offered to help design and produce as much as we can with the limited supplies we were able to buy from area stores. I am happy to report the response has been overwhelming. We are passing on the pattern we created and the know-how to one of our custom shirt makers, Mel Gambert in Newark, and he is able to produce much more than we can. We also had church sewing groups reach out to help logistically and we are working on getting them a video.

Time is of the essence, and we are waiting to hear back from the Chamber of Commerce and the Governor’s office to help us roll this out to other local manufacturers.”

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Police Officer Ken Tietjen Memorial Foundation Home of Mini Horse Heroes

The all-volunteer group wasted no time getting involved and immediately started helping the most vulnerable among us by shopping and delivering to seniors and those who are homebound. The group partnered with local police departments and the nursing students from The College of New Jersey. The Foundation was created in November 2001 as a non-profit organization to honor the memory of Port Authority Police Officer Kenny Tietjen who, at the age of 31, sacrificed his life on September 11. Since its inception, the Foundation has assisted thousands of children throughout New Jersey with therapy horses.

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Reading is one of the best activities to enrich our time at home. River Road Books of Fair Haven put boxes of children’s books on the bench outside the store. Each was wrapped and labeled for the appropriate age group. Children were invited to select a book at no charge. Check out Facebook for its online storytelling of favorite children’s books.

Tre Pizza, Pasta, Beer Garden and Rosalita’s Roadside Cantina

Both Tre and Rosalita’s restaurants, located in Freehold and Brick, temporarily closed but kept their kitchens working preparing meals for local law enforcement and soup kitchens.

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“What can we do to help you” are the words posted on social media each day by restaurant owners Claudette Herring and Lauren Phillips of Via 45 in Red Bank. While making take-out meals for local pick-up, the two chefs provided food or supplies to anyone in need who contacted them. They also reached out to patrons they know who may need a little help getting supplies.

“I got a call from Lauren to see if there is anything my son, Jackson, who is eight, needs that we haven’t been able to purchase from the stores,” shared Eryn Bushinger Latorra of Ocean Township. “Lauren and Claudette know that Jackson has a laundry list of severe anaphylactic food allergies and wanted to help us in any way they could. This sentiment literally brought tears to my eyes! This is a time where we should be supporting them and somehow they are still supporting us!”

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Eryn and her husband ordered dinner from Via 45 so they could have an in-home date night. They also had Lauren and Claudette deliver dinner to Eryn’s grandmother, who is 88, and lives at Seabrook.

Vibe Tap & Grill

Instead of selling what he could, Luigi Falco, the owner of Vibe Tap & Grill in Hazlet, cooked all the food in the restaurant and hosted a Free All-Day food day for local police officers, EMTs, health care workers, and anyone in need. Cars Photo by Danielle Fresco Padulo lined up and the drivers we given hot prepared food for as many family members as requested.

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Woody’s Ocean Grille

Chris Woody, owner of the Sea Bright restaurant, instituted a “pay-what-you-can” take-out menu. Prices were suggested, but people in need of assistance were not required to pay, no questions asked. The goal was to assist in these times, where patrons may need to choose between eating and paying other expenses. Woody’s is determined to lessen the food burden as much as possible.

Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation

The Foundation, which serves Monmouth and Ocean County youth and is supported by the Grunin Foundation, is offering two virtual classes for kids, Hip Hop and Acting, to keep children engaged in creative pursuits. Hip Hop is open to all age groups, while acting is for children ages 11 to 17.

To have a child participate a parent can send an email to Founder and CEO Jodi Grinwald at jodi@applaudourkids. org and she will forward the class link you can use on a tablet, computer, or cell phone.

Jenn Morris Photography

Kudos to Jenn Morris Photography for bringing #theporchstepsproject to Fair Haven! All someone had to do was make a donation to Lunch Break and Jenn Morris took a photo of your family on your front porch. Here is Annmarie Woods and her two sons taking advantage of this offer.

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Turning Point Restaurants with The Kortney Rose Foundation raise over $100K for pediatric brain tumor research The Kortney Rose Foundation announced that its “Great Food for a Great Cause” event held at all locations of Turning Point Restaurants, the weekend of February 29, raised over $106,000, setting a new record for the annual event. Celebrating its 11th year, the fundraiser’s cumulative total has reached over $516,000 in donations.

This recent event marked further expansion across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, growing awareness of KRF’s mission to raise funds for collaborative research on pediatric brain tumors, the number one cause of death by disease in children.

The money raised directly benefits research being done through the 17 worldwide collaborative institutions making up the Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium (CBTTC). They share specimens and data to accelerate discovery of effective treatments and cures for children with pediatric brain/ central nervous system tumors. The CBTTC is operated out of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). To date, KRF is approaching $2.5M donated for pediatric

Employees of the Turning Point Restaurant of Little Silver gather with Kristen and Rich Gillette of The Kortney Rose Foundation to celebrate the huge success of the 11th annual Great Food for a Great Cause Fundraiser.

brain tumor research in the memory of their daughter Kortney, who died from a brain tumor in 2006.

“Year after year our staff and patrons look forward to this fundraiser. Their efforts and enthusiasm has sparked tremendous generosity over the past 11 years helping us raise over $516,000 devoted to research to eradicate pediatric brain tumors,” said Kirk

and Pam Ruoff, owners of Turning Point.

“KRF is extremely grateful for the amazing support over the past 11 years from the Turning Point organization and their patrons, as well as the numerous KRF volunteers who help out with this event,” said KRF’s Founder, Executive Director and Kortney’s mother, Kristen Gillette.

Red Bank Filmmaker Highlighted on Kickstarter Hot off the heels of his award-winning short “​T hree Sonnets,​“​Red Bank filmmaker ​Jeffrey Delano Davis launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short piece of animation for children called “The Mooseduck.” The short tells the story of Maurice the Mooseduck’s valiant effort to board a school bus despite his massive antlers. It’s a funny, touching story about feeling torn between two identities, and the struggle Maurice’s peers face as they try to accommodate him. The campaign met half of its funding goal in 24 hours and is highlighted as part of Kickstarter’s ​ “ Long Story Short” initiative.

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ly success of the campaign,” Mr. Davis said. “The project was inspired by my daily walks with my five-year-old daughter Vera to her bus stop. The school children come from all walks of life, and they really work to include one another. It inspired me. I wrote “The Mooseduck” with the children of Red Bank in mind.”

Jeffrey has built a partnership with students at the University of Southern California School of Animation and the Jeffrey and Producing Partner (and Wife) Rhode Island School of Design. “Our Maria at Soho Film Fest lead character designer ​ Shutianyi Li​ has done an incredible job with the ini- You can visit “The Mooseduck” tial designs,” said Mr. Davis. “This proj- Kickstarter page and view project perks at ect feels like it has wings.” kck.st/2I52ARM​.

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We will find our way through this by being engaged in our communities and looking out for one another. We are available to answer your questions, provide up to date real estate information and help you navigate your way.

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Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. is proud to have been selected to receive the “Good Neighbor Award” at the CPC Behavioral Healthcare 60th Anniversary Gala on July 30, 2020. CPC has provided essential mental healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults in Monmouth County since 1960. The services it provides and the quality of care clients receive immeasurably help individuals and families dealing with mental health, substance use, and special education issues.

We have been a proud supporter of CPC and the important work it does for more than 20 years.

We support CPC because it provides high quality care for our neighbors in need and because it is the right thing to do. I hope you will also consider supporting CPC. One way to do it, and

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is a shareholder in the Family Law Firm of Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C.

to have a really good time in the process, is to help us and the other honorees celebrate CPC’s 60th Anniversary on July 30, 2020. To learn more about the Gala, the good work CPC does, and other opportunities for you to be a good neighbor, visit its website at www. cpcbehavioral.org.

As if receiving the CPC “Good Neighbor Award” wasn’t exciting enough, we have other good news to report. Michael J. Fleres has been named a partner in the firm. Michael has been with Paras, Apy & Reiss, P.C. since 2009 and handles all types of family law matters from start to finish.

He is an experienced trial lawyer and also effectively settles divorce cases involving custody and diverse financial issues. Michael has also tried numerous domestic violence cases. Michael is

Selected as "Super Lawyer" by NJ Monthly 2006 - 2020. Included in Best Lawyers in America 2015 - 2020.

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, is a member of the prestigious New Jersey State Bar Association Executive Committees of the Family Law Section and the Military Law and Veterans Affairs Section, and is a member of the Monmouth Bar Family Law Committee.

We are most proud to welcome Michael as a partner in the firm, however, because he’s a great lawyer and a really good person.

And, finally, April 2020 marks the firm’s twenty-fourth anniversary of providing quality, professional legal services to family law clients. Congratulations to CPC! Congratulations to Michael J. Fleres!

And, Congratulations to Paras, Apy & Reiss!

For more information please see the firm’s website at www.par-law.com.

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Fulfill to Bring Mobile Pantry to Parker Family Health Center On the first Thursday of March, Parker Family Health Center (PFHC) welcomed Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean County for what will be the first of many Thursdays to come. The Fulfill Mobile Pantry truck will now be stopping at Parker’s free medical center on the first Thursday of every month. Parker Family Health Center is one of more than 20 locations where the Mobile Pantry can be found throughout the month. Volunteers and Board members from both Fulfill and Parker were on hand to greet patients and neighbors in need of food supplies. In one short hour, the group distributed over 2,000 pounds of nutritious produce and groceries to over 60 families. Other organizations there to discuss resources available to

Left to right: Volunteer Gary Knapp; PFHC Board Member Louis Rodriguez; Volunteer Raquel Needle; PFHC Executive Director Suzy Dyer; PFHC Director of Development Jeanne Wagner

these families included the Red Bank YMCA, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) and the GRB Women’s Initiative who provided information about the U.S. Census.

Kim Guadagno, Former NJ Lieutenant Governor and current President/CEO of Fulfill, was warmly received by Parker’s new Executive Director, Suzy Dyer. Ms. Guadagno and Ms. Dyer were once co-workers at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark. Today, they are heavily involved in the nonprofit arena where they bring their strong legal backgrounds to the workplace.

For more information on PFHC, call 732.212.0777 or visit parkerfamilyhealthcenter.org.

Left to right: Robin Gardner, Fulfill NET Manager; Suzy Dyer, PFHC Executive Director; Gina Petillo, PFHC Board Co-Chair and Fulfill Board Member; Kim Guadagno, Fulfill President / CEO.

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25 True-Blue Years at Clean Ocean Action for Mary-Beth Thompson “Mary-Beth sustains Clean Ocean Action with her wisdom, creativity, and many talents, while her grace and thoughtfulness make it a warm and happy place to work.”

– Cindy Zipf, Executive Director of Clean Ocean Action As Mary-Beth tells the story, it is thanks to her husband Scott Thompson (a local surfing legend known as, “The General”) that MaryBeth’s journey began with Clean Ocean Action. She started volunteering in 1987 helping to organize events, fundraisers, and rallies, as

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well as helping to launch the COA Concerned Businesses. In 1994 she accepted a post on the Board of Trustees and, with experience in financial affairs and office management, officially joined the staff in 1995 as part-time office manager.

Mary-Beth keeps the “lean green ocean pollution fighting machine” running smoothly with her impeccable attention to detail.

From office management to book-keeping to legal corporate filings, COA is in the best of hands. Mary-Beth also has a seemingly endless reserve of patience and is a steady hand at all times.

All the while she raised, nurtured, and sustained her remarkable family. Her three sons, Tyler, Mark and Brett, all grew up with COA as Mary-Beth engaged them in stewardship and community service. Now her family continues to bloom. She now has two fantastic daughters-in-law, Allison, and Kelly, and is “Nana” to three amazing and charming grandchildren, Nathan, his sister Ada Jane, and Wallie.

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SILVERBALL WINTER GALA BENEFITS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ON MARCH 7, over 100 guests enjoyed classic pinball and arcade games, cocktails and buffet all in support for The Arc of Monmouth. The 8th annual Silverball Winter Gala for Austism was hosted by Rob Ilvento, Silverball Museum’s co-creator. Ilvento was inspired by his daughter Morgan’s love of Pinball, so Rob opened the

Silverball Museum in 2009. Through this event and Special Needs Awareness Days, Rob and his staff raise funds and heighten awareness for organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB INNOVATES WITH “BGCM BOUNDLESS” ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IN THE FACE OF COVID-19 CRISIS FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 outbreak caring, and responsible citizens through and the consequent suspension of pro- alternative means. The at-home program, gramming in mid-March, the Boys & “BGCM Boundless,” incorporates videos, Girls Clubs of Monmouth County in- challenges, and meaningful activities that troduced virtual enrichment for its 1100 allow Club members to keep in touch members. with their leaders and friends without leaving their homes. Zoom conferencTo keep its members, staff, and volun- ing technology was provided by the Jay teers protected from the virus, senior and Linda Grunin Foundation, which will leadership worked to deliver its mission enable the Club to continue its menof empowering at-risk young people to torship and social/emotional learning reach their full potential as productive, programming.

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The Ladies Auxiliary supports the volunteer fire fighters as they serve on the front lines and is always in need of volunteers and funding. If you would like to get involved, please call 732.747.5295.

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Grilled Vegetable Stacks Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant 1 yellow pepper 1 ball of fresh mozzarella 1 red pepper 4 portabella mushrooms 2 tsp pepper 2 tsp salt ¼ cup olive oil Recipe: Cut eggplant into ¼ inch thick round slices. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds. Remove stems from mushrooms. Cut mozzarella into 12 slices. In a bowl toss the vegetables with salt, pepper and olive oil. Grill vegetables for 4 minutes on each side. After vegetables are grilled, slice peppers into fours. Start stacking with eggplant on the bottom and alternating with mozzarella and other vegetables topping it with the portabella mushroom.

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Your Trusted Advisor SILVANA BUCKLEY With the current state of affairs, it comes as no surprise that the Monmouth County SPCA 2020 Dog Walk + Pet Fair/5K Run will be canceled this year. The MCSPCA knows how many people look forward to this event each year, so they got creative! Its events and media team is presenting a calendar of fun, educational, and interactive virtual content that everyone in the family can participate in. Content will be accessible on Facebook, Instagram and online. Participants can enter online challenges to win prizes, receive daily MCSPCA content that is sure to educate and engage bored kids, add a laugh or two around the dinner table while still helping the shelter to raise much needed funds to continue its life-saving mission for animals. MCSPCA asks you to “register” for $10 and create a fundraising page to share with friends. The 2020 Dog Walk, Run & Pet Fair, which generally brings in more than $120,000 for the animals, is imperative to the operation of the shelter.

YES, there are still prizes to win! Raise $35, receive a 2020 Dog Walk/Sit and Stay Home Edition Collectable t-shirt. Anyone registered who raises $75 will receive both the t-shirt and an MCSPCA Branded Baseball Cap! Personal Fundraising Pages are simple to create, personalize and share. If you can get just seven of your Facebook friends to donate $5, win a t-shirt, make a huge difference! Spread your net wide on their own social media and email lists, but ask for reasonable donations that are comfortable to folks in these uncertain times. The MCSPCA also is highly encouraging you to share the content with your friends as we socially distance ourselves - the more registered donors, the better!

Your registration will allow you to participate in the weekly “Create-A-Video Challenges” to give you a chance to win very cool prizes like gift cards, local experiences and pet-themed baskets if your video is the winner. Only registered donors can compete, but voting is open to the general public, so share with your friends. Registered donors will also have access to worksheets, recipes, training that you can use at home with your kids (human and fur) as that cabin fever sets in.

What about the 50/50 Raffle? Unfortunately, our raffle license does not permit us to sell these online. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 732.440.1577 or sending a check to the MCSPCA. You will be mailed your full ticket stubs upon payment. The winning 50/50 ticket will still be drawn on our original draw date and time of April 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

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Girl Scouts Deliver Kindness to Healthcare Workers & First Responders on Front Lines of COVID-19

Freeholders proclaim March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Nothing like Girl Scout Cookies to lift the spirits of healthcare workers at Jersey Shore Medical Center.

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore recently delivered more than 700 boxes of tasty Girl Scout Cookies and notes of thanks to doctors, nurses, technicians and other superheroes on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Left to Right: Freeholder Nick DiRocco, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, Michele Battista, Red Bank Gastroenterology Nurse Bonnie Woodward, Red Bank Gastroenterology Doctor Howard Hampel and Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley

Local troops were in the midst of their annual Girl Scout Cookie season when the health crisis put a pause on their door-to-door and booth sales.

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented a proclamation to Colts Neck resident Michele Battista, an 8-year colon cancer survivor, proclaiming March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month at the workshop meeting held in February.

With a large inventory of cookies on their hands and a desire to show appreciation to tireless health care workers and first responders, Girl Scouts found a way to secure cookie sponsors and donate a portion of their supplies to area hospitals and police departments.

“It’s a small way to say thank you to the dedicated professionals who are working long hours and missing family time to ensure that the community is safe and well cared for during this health emergency,” said Eileen Higgins, chief executive officer of the council, which serves 10,000 girls across Monmouth and Ocean counties.

The sweet gesture was well-received by first responders and healthcare teams. Cookies were delivered to Hackensack Meridian Health’s Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford, CentraState Medical Center in Freehold and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, among others.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month provides the opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening, as it is critical that people of all ages know the signs and symptoms of the disease.

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“There is so much more in a box of Girl Scout cookies than just delicious treats,” Higgins said. “They open our girls to invaluable life lessons like giving back to the community.”

For information on sponsoring Girl Scout Cookie donations to charitable and community organizations, please e-mail customercare@GSFun.org.

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Travel is Here to Stay...and Go

By LiliAnn Paras

Long-awaited travel plans were suddenly not to be. Canceling a trip under any circumstances can be disappointing, and canceling due to the coronavirus added additional emotions, uncertainty, and a lot of red tape. I experienced this first-hand, but I feel like one of the fortunate ones: I had booked through Excel Travel and they handled everything seamlessly. They took on all the phone calls and all the attendant frustrations, and kept me up to date at every turn. Ted Friedli, the owner of Excel Travel, shared with CM his thoughts on what the future of travel may look like and the role of a travel agent.

tours, etc, the fee does not go away. Instead, they keep the commission they would normally pay a travel agent. They get rich, and you don’t get the unbiased and experienced service you deserve,” Ted explained.

There are other advantages to using the services of travel agents. They take on the risks and are up to date on the many changing fees and requirements. Ted pointed out some of the fine points not always realized by travelers. “One example is when going to Italy, your passport has to be valid for three months past your return date or you will never even leave the airport. Another is that a woman in the third trimester of pregnancy is not allowed on cruises.” Agents help with clarifying costs too. “Extra luggage for flights within Europe can be extremely costly if ticketed separately. You don’t want to find out when it is too late.” And, if travelers do face a problem, having an agent is reassuring. “We offer 24/7 Emergency Service: phones answered at any time, by a real human being!”

“I have some good news!” Ted began. “Whatever the challenge, we will be able to assist. Over the last 26 years, we have dealt with (and survived) and helped our clients with changes to their travel arrangements because of: Y2K, 9/11, anthrax, West Nile virus, SARS, Bird Flu, E.Coli, Swine Flu (H1N1), Ebola, measles, Zika Virus, and now ... Coronavirus, and, way too many hurricanes, wildfires, snowstorms, and earthquakes.”

Although in other professions, the word “agent” is normally associated with added fees, Ted emphasized that using a travel agent does not increase the cost of the trip. “At Excel, We are in uncharted times but Ted is confident that travel will our policy is: No Cost, No Risk, No Obligation. We guarantee bounce back. “This is actually an excellent time to book your the best price, even compared to Expedia, Travelzoo, Costco, next vacation: The prices are awesome, and the cancellation etc. Think of us as your human, travel-related search engine policies are more liberal than ever,” he said. Excel’s motto is at no cost to you,” said Ted. But how is this possible? “The fees “Make Us Happy…Go Away.” If history is a guide, Excel should for an agent are already built into the pricing whether you use be getting happy once again. an agent or not. If you book directly with a cruise line, hotel,

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Visit an Art Exhibit Take a tour of some of the most famous museums and institutes from the comfort of your own home. The Smithsonian, the MET, and even NASA provide an out-of-this-world virtual experience https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/ a31784720/best-virtual-tours/.

Start Journaling If your kids haven’t started a diary yet, this is probably the best time to get started. This unprecedented time can be recorded and re-read to your grandkids as a defining moment in history.

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Coordinate Family Challenges Boys versus boys, girls versus girls, parents versus kids, or every family member for themselves. Spark some fury and rev up some friendly competition with brain teaser games.

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Go on a Virtual Date Download a movie, watch a Broadway play, listen to an online concert, or read a book aloud - your social life doesn’t have to be over just because you can’t travel. Get dressed, have dinner, and enjoy the show.

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