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PAYING TRIBUTE May is synonymous for Memorial Day Weekend (MDW), we all look forward to it, it has become our unofficial kick-off to the summer. To many people, this is a three-day weekend of relaxation and barbecues with family and friends, but let’s not forget the true meaning of this federal holiday. On Monday, May 30th, we will commemorate our U.S. soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, this is a reminder that our freedom, is in fact, not free. I would like to thank all our military service members, who have dedicated their lives for our freedom and who have kept us safe at home. We truly are in debt to your selfless service to us and our great nation.

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Uncovering Hidden Epicurean Delights GIORGIA ON MY MIND IT IS TRUE. My mind keeps going back to the absolutely wonderful experience we had at Giorgia one evening. Although the restaurant has been open for over four years, the spy had not heard about it until Community Magazine (CM) decided to begin publishing a new edition. Boy! Are we glad CM came to Rumson.

Recently, we decided to treat the daughter of old friends of ours who lives in Rumson to dinner. She was working from home and so a local restaurant was a must. Giorgia is a 40 seat restaurant, with ample parking space that is tight, but not uncomfortable; the wait staff being able to navigate without much effort.

The wait staff consists of three young men who are friends outside of work. That camaraderie and their impressive command of the menu set the experience off to a good start. Each of them apologized because our table was a few minutes late because of a lingering party. What also sets the tone for the evening is the way customers greet each other as they are arriving or departing. It is hard to tell if they all know each other or if Giorgia is just a friendly place.

We found ourselves greeting the party coming in behind us.

The restaurant is probably a converted barn, replete with hayloft; but no one knows for sure.

On the inside, the floors are concrete slabs, the ceiling beamed and the walls are plaster decorated with attractive paintings, amber glass fixtures, decorative clay pots, iron wall sconces and other interesting wall hangings.

Together with the nicely placed flowers (even in Il Gabinetto), they transform the barn into a rustic restaurant located somewhere in the Italian countryside; maybe the village where the owner/chef, Francesco Panucci was born.

The table was immediately set for us with white table linens, the candle lit and freshly

sliced bread brought to dip in the olive oil that was already there. Having selected from the menu online, we had decided that we would share a couple of antipasti, an insalate, a primi, a secondi and a contorni. See! You come away from the restaurant a full blooded Italian! The waiter however threw a fly in the ointment when he informed us that he had some specials in every course. It turned out that there were very interesting choices in the specials, so we altered our selections.

For appetizers, both at $15, we selected Stuffed Zucchini and Ragu over Polenta. The zucchini is served al dente and stuffed with a moist mixture of veal, parsley, parmigianoregiano and mortadella. It was covered with a tomato sauce that is light and sweet and not acidic, tastefully finishing off the presentation.

The sausage and mushroom ragù, with the flavor of pork and sweet, fresh vegetables over sliced, baked polenta was exquisite. A note on all of the sauces. My wife does not like sauces.

However, at Giorgia, she joined me and our guest in dipping chunks of the mouthwatering bread with crackling crust to finish the sauce of every dish we ordered. We selected the off-menu salad of Grilled Artichoke over Arugula ($12) dressed lightly with an herbed lemon and oil dressing. The Artichoke was thinly sliced down to the stem and lightly grilled; the bed of arugula over which it was served was crisp and fresh; the dressing had just the right amount of herbs.

The pasta we chose was an entrée portion Ravioli ($26) filled with Ricotta and Porcini mushrooms covered with a Porcini reduction.

It was at this point that we were carried from a rustic restaurant in an Italian countryside village to heaven. The entrée we shared was Chicken Thighs ($26) stuffed with Sausage and Spinach. Along with that we ordered the

THE FOOD SPY seeks and finds hidden, and perhaps not so hidden epicurean gems in and around Monmouth County promoting the notion that good wine, good food in good company is one of life’s simplest and civilized pleasures. Sharing these gems, is the mission of the Food Spy.

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Spinaci in Padella ($8). The chicken was moist and together with the stuffing melted in your mouth. As with everything else, the Spinach had just the right amount of garlic and oil.

Dessert ($8) presented an impossible decision point. Our waiter pointed out that the hazelnut biscotti were not made in the restaurant. We ordered it anyway along with the Vanilla Panna cotta with a light strawberry sauce accented with strawberry slices, which was made in the restaurant. The four biscotti, which was not the usual hard cookie, served with cannoli cream, was a pleasant surprise.

But the panna cotta, was rich in flavor and silky smooth in texture was marvelously complemented with the strawberry sauce.

Our plates were replaced after every course, which provided an added touch of class. We were not rushed and found ourselves still in the restaurant when Giorgia and her son came out of the kitchen. I gave Giorgia a big hug and thanked her for providing the inspiration for such a wonderful evening. Like a true Italian mother however, she gave all the credit to “my son” Francesco. We found out that he makes all of the sauces and pastas earlier in the day and she grows much of the greens at home and herbs at the restaurant. We didn’t ask about the old butcher block in the corner… well, next time.

Until next month - live well, eat well, THE FOOD SPY Giorgia is located at 102 Avenue of Two Rivers in Rumson, New Jersey. For more information, call 732.741.3880 or visit www. ristorantegiorgia.com.

The Food Spy is an active contributor for both Zagat and TripAdvisor and accepts input, ideas and gem suggestions from Community Magazine readers and can be secretly contacted at foodspynj@gmail.com.

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Makes Amazing Contribution STORY CARRIE FALCONE

WHILE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS were enjoying their much needed spring break, one student decided to use his free time by giving back to the community. Brendan Crowley, a freshman from Holmdel High School, held a food drive during spring break with help from his family and neighbors. Jean Crowley, Brendan’s mother, explains that her son first started the project in seventh grade for his social studies class, then again in eighth grade as a Confirmation project for his local church. The items from the first two food drives were donated to The St. Vincent De Paul Society at The Church of St. Catharine.

One of the things that inspired Brendan to conduct his third food drive last March

was due to the incredibly positive response he received from the people at The St. Vincent De Paul Society in the past; he also credits his father for giving him the idea to donate to The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean County in Neptune this year.

Thanks to Brendan’s determination, he was able to successfully donate 300 pounds of food to The Food Bank, which will provide over 238 meals for families in need. The feedback Brendan received from his neighbors and the food bank personnel was also positive, and he does plan on starting another food drive in the near future. He is hoping to bring some of his friends to pitch in as well as collect more food from other neighborhoods so that he can continue to give back to the community. Keep up the good work, Brendan!

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Holmdel Kiwanis Club Holds Annual Pasta Dinner STORY C A R R I E FA LC O N E

THE HOLMDEL KIWANIS CLUB held their annual pasta dinner on April 11, 2016 in Keyport at The Town and Country Inn and was sponsored by Dearborn Market. There were approximately 160 dinners consisting of salad, pasta, meatballs, sausage and desserts that were prepared and served by the

club with the help of dedicated members from The Builders Clubs, Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs. According to Jim Colby, president of the Holmdel Kiwanis Club, the proceeds from this event will help finance scholarships that will be provided at the end of the school year to clubs that are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

The next fundraising event will be The 21st Annual Dominick J. Luccarelli Memorial Golf Outing, which will take place at The Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune on July 18, 2016.

100% of the proceeds from this event will also be donated that day to various children’s charities in the Monmouth County area. Some of the organizations that have benefited from this event in the past have included The Rainbow Foundation, The Francis Foundation, Jason’s Dreams for Kids and Challenged Youth Sports.

The club will also present the Dominick J. Luccarelli Humanitarian of the Year Award at this event. The many ways people can support this event are through sponsorships, prize donations, or by simply attending the outing.

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Coldwell Banker Gives Back to the Community Local Brokerage House Hosts Day of Confidential Shredding Left to right: Toni Ann Formichelli, Jonathan Keates, Roe Morsi, Chai Amin, Seema Dalal, Alice Houston, Barbara Alvarez, Karen Buonomo, and Coldwell Banker Home Loans Mortgage Advisor Will Ellis.

NOW MORE THAN EVER, it is extremely important that we protect our personal information. With this in mind, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Holmdel/Colts Neck office held their annual shredding event of confidential information for the members of our community. A steady stream of residents showed up throughout the day, ranging from one bag to truck-loads of business files

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Jonathan Keates, Branch Vice President said, “I am pleased to say that thanks to our agents, our shredding event and food drive was a tremendous success! Area residents really look forward to this event, and find it to be a valuable opportunity to help protect their personal information.

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benefits The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, it provides an opportunity for everyone involved to help pay it forward. We hope to see even more of our neighbors here the same time next year.”

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Pictured are the members of Girl Scout Junior Troop 113 who led the flag ceremony.

Pictured with Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore CEO Sue McClure, center, are the honorary co-chairs for the gala, Gina Petillo and Carol Stillwell.

Left to right: Fran Lobl, The Faith and James Knight Foundation; Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder; Bertha Williams-Pullen, Neptune Township School District; Betty White, civic volunteer (seated); Maria Tanzola, UBS; Valerie Montecalvo, Bayshore Recycling, and Jim DeAngelis, Lakewood BlueClaws.

The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore raised more than $175 thousand dollars during its Annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala on April 1, 2016 at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale. The annual event honors the personal and professional achievements of outstanding local individuals and organizations.

During the black-tie affair, sponsored by Investors Bank, the Girl Scouts honored an amazing group of individuals. This year’s Women of Distinction included Lillian Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder; Valerie Montecalvo, Bayshore Recycling; Maria Tanzola, UBS; Betty White, civic volunteer; and Bertha Williams-Pullen, Neptune Township School District.

As its Community Partner, the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored The Faith & James Knight Foundation.

The Junior Woman of Distinction was Kathy Ann Drake, a Girl Scouts of

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And this year, for the first time, the council honored a Man Enough to be a Girl Scout Member of the Year. The inaugural honoree was Jim DeAngelis, Lakewood BlueClaws.

All honorees are from Monmouth and Ocean counties. They are dedicated to bettering our community and they embody the leadership qualities represented by the Girl Scout organization. Each honoree is a valuable role model to girls as they become women of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Each honoree is now on the distinguished list of community leaders and activities honored by the Girl Scouts through this annual event over the past 32 years. For more information about the Girl Scouts and upcoming events, visit www.girlscoutsjs.org/specialevents.

Colts Neck High School 5K Color Run COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL’S National Honor Society, Naval Junior ROTC, and Free the Children are jointly hosting a color run, Chase the Rainbow 5k, on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. The three organizations have set a goal of raising $15,000 to donate to St. Jude, the National Parkinson Foundation, and Free the Children. Free the Children is an organization dedicated to helping impoverished children in the world. This year a portion of the proceeds raised from the color run will be donated to a school in Nicaragua to cover the cost of some basic necessities intended to keep it safe and clean.

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Colts Neck PBA to Host 2nd Annual Steak & Smoke THE COLTS NECK PBA LOCAL 333 is hosting its 2nd annual Steak & Smoke on Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Colts Neck Fire Company #1, located at 88 Route 537 West in Colts Neck. All attendees will enjoy a beefsteak dinner, hand-rolled cigars and numerous items up for grabs in the basket/gift auction, along with door prizes. Tickets are $85.00 and need to be purchased in advance, you must be 21 and over to attend. Ticket information is available from any Colts Neck Police PBA member, via email at cnpba333@optonline.net, visit their website at www. coltsneckpba.org or their Facebook page. All funds raised will go to the various charities and scholarships that are supported by the PBA throughout the year.

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Empty Bowls was initially the idea of high school teacher John Hartom who wanted to give his students the opportunity to create and show their beautiful artwork, and in turn bring awareness of hunger to the community. At the 12th Annual Monmouth Teen Arts Festival, Monmouth County teens ages 13 to 19 presented their visual and performing art works to network

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Set for Two Days in May at JBJ Soul Kitchen with other teen artists. They also had access to the Empty Bowls Workshop run by Mil Wexler Kobrinski where the teens created and designed clay bowls and learned the history of the Empty Bowls Project. Arts Education Manager Manda Gorsegner, of Monmouth Arts, said, “Monmouth Arts is committed to enriching the communities within Monmouth County. Collaborating on the Empty Bowls Project, which extends into multiple communities after the festival, is a perfect fit for our mission.” She added, “Mil is truly the heart of this project in Monmouth County. She is an incredible person and an extremely talented artist.”

Laura Greenstone of The Art Alliance, who is a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist, noted that Mil Wexler Kobrinski has been an active member of The Art Alliance for many years and currently serves on the Board. “Her passion for the Empty Bowl Project had inspired interest by other members of the Art Alliance, who felt that working with strong community partners such as Monmouth Arts and the JBJ Soul

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Mil Wexler Kobrinski has a strong personal connection to Empty Bowls and simply said, “The Empty Bowl serves as a reminder that somewhere someone goes without. When we see members of our own community who are struggling to feed their families and count on the Food Bank for their survival, then how can we turn our backs and not want to help?”

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Colts Neck Remembers Long-Time Historic Preservationist Members of the Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee are mourning the loss of Mrs. Louise Whitney, 95, who recently passed away in California.

A committee Member Emeritus, she was a founding member, past president, and secretary of Colts Neck’s original Historical Society.

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Instrumental in the restoration of the township’s last one-room schoolhouse Montrose School on Montrose Road - she was active in many aspects of local life.

Born in Paterson in 1920 to Joseph and Marie Giuni, Mrs. Whitney graduated from Patterson High School and secretarial school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, becoming an executive secretary. She semi-retired while raising her children, returned to work when they entered college, and retired in 1970. She lived in Wycoff before moving to Colts Neck in 1960.

Mrs. Whitney was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She taught sewing to 4-H Club members and chair caning with her husband Harry B. Whitney Sr. for the Monmouth County Extension Service. She was a member and officer of the Colts Neck Women’s Club, and Superintendent of Sunday School at the First Baptist Church of Freehold, where she was a member for 55 years. She organized and ran the annual Antique Show at Colts Neck’s Atlantic Township School for several years, and worked at the township and county election polls for over 45 years.

Active with the Colts Neck Seniors, she was on the Board of Directors at the American Baptist Home in West Orange until 2012, when she moved to Fairfax, California to live with her daughter Susan and her family. Mrs. Whitney remained active, attending church, playing bingo, and attending a Seniors Luncheon every Thursday at the San Geronimo Valley Cultural Center.

“Louise had a passion for preserving Montrose School, which belonged to the Historical Society before the township purchased it from the surviving members for $1 a decade ago,” said Lillian G. Burry, Monmouth County Freeholder, former Colts Neck Mayor, and Chairperson of the Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee. Mrs. Burry worked with Mrs. Whitney and the surviving Historical Society

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members to arrange the purchase with the caveat it be maintained by the township.

“Throughout her decades in Colts Neck, she was active in all aspects of historic preservation and has left a lasting mark that will enhance the lives of residents and their understanding of local history for generations to come.”

After title to Montrose School was transferred to the township in an official ceremony, Mrs. Whitney continued to be an active member of the Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee created by Mrs. Burry almost 20 years ago, often participating in events at the school and donating funds from the defunct Historical Society treasury to fund committee activities. In March 2015, Mrs. Whitney and former Historical Society members John Neimala (Treasurer) and Shirley Miller (Past President) presented the society’s long-dormant treasury balance of $52,120 to the Colts Neck Historic Preservation Committee.

Mrs. Whitney served on the committee until moving to California, at which time she was made a Member Emeritus.

Her husband Harry, who died in 1989, was an aeronautical engineer who worked on the Manhattan Project while the family lived in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In Colts Neck, they lived in the converted original 1800s barn that was once part of the historic Ryall estate on Route 537.

Mrs. Whitney is survived by her daughter Susan L. Whitney-Fischer and her husband Brian, son Harry B. Whitney Jr. of Perrineville, New Jersey, Grandchildren Whitney Camille Fischer and Tristan Scott Whitney, and Great-grandson Elyas James Whitney.

“My mother was an extremely active person who tirelessly volunteered her time and expertise in many organizations throughout her life,” Mrs. Whitney-Fischer said. A local memorial service will be scheduled in the near future, she added.

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10th Annual Wine Tasting & Kentucky Derby Charity Fundraiser COME CELEBRATE THE GREATEST two minutes in sports, the 142nd Kentucky Derby, and enjoy an afternoon tasting wines from local wineries and suppliers on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Bucks Mill Park Community Center, located off Bucks Mill Road in Colts Neck.

The walk-around tasting begins at 3:00 p.m., where you will be able to taste at your own pace, chat with the many wine representatives and mingle with friends and family. The Call to the Derby Post is around 6:34 p.m. You will be able to watch the 20 thoroughbreds, live from Churchill Downs, race to the finish line on a 10-foot screen.

This is the Colts Neck Lions Club tenth year sponsoring the Wine Tasting & Kentucky Derby Fundraiser. The events’ gracious hospitality and relaxed friendly atmosphere will showcase the traditional Ladies Big & Fancy Hat Contest, delicious food supplied by several local eateries, a 50/50 horse picking raffle, a silent auction and of course the wine tasting from a selection of over 40 wines, coordinated by Joe Danek of Colts Neck Wine & Liquors.

Tickets may be purchased in advance on the Lions website via PayPal at www.coltsnecklionsclub.us, from a friendly Lions Club member or at the door for $30 per person. Join the Colts Neck Lions for this great cause and a fun time!

Colts Neck’s Annual Memorial Day Parade SHARE IN A TRUE touch of Americana, when Colts Neck’s Memorial Day Parade marches up Heyers Mill Road from Town Hall to the Memorial Cemetery and grave site of Pvt. Michael Field, a soldier from the Revolutionary War. View the marching bands, fire engines, community organizations, antique cars and much, much more. The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2016.

All Veterans will be presented an appreciation remembrance at the ceremony. Everyone is invited to the traditional picnic celebration at Fire House # 2 on Conover Road - the eats are on us!

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May Happenings at the Parish of Saint Mary St. Mary’s Martha Mary Guild’s May Meeting

A “honey” of a meeting is being planned for May 11, 2016, when beekeepers, Drew Madzin and Jess Sinkhorn, of the specialty shop in Freehold, “From the Garden”, will enlighten Guild members about honey and honeybees. They will bring an observation hive, which will be on view while they discuss the life cycle of bees, the plight of bees and pollinators in today’s environment, along with the value of raw honey over processed honey.

Honey is available at their store, along with other honey products, such as: lollipops, candles, lip balm, soap, etc.

Other stores that carry their top-notch honey are Delicious Orchards, Middletown Whole Foods and the organic areas of ShopRite. Fortunately, those who attend this meeting will have the opportunity to purchase it that day.

Join them in the Spiritual Center chapel for the rosary at 11:30 a.m., followed by BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch), in Madonna Hall, with refreshments provided by the Guild. The “sweet talk” will start at 12:30!

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Seventh Annual Golf Outing & Summer Social

Join in for a day of fun and golf on June 6, 2016 at this years’ event, sponsored by Slate Professional Resources, Inc. - The Raymond Family. The Golf Outing is held at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club.

The Khakis & Cocktails Summer Social Dinner follows after the golf outing. You do not have to golf to join for dinner at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club. Join The Parish of Saint Mary for an evening of fun, great food and community. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner served at 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact Monica Barr at jazb07731@yahoo.com.

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TRIUMPH FOR TASTE BUDS C P C B E H AV I O R A L H E A LT H C A R E ’ S 12TH CULINARY ADVENTURE

David Mauro, Freehold Township, Vera Sansone, President & CEO of CPC Behavioral Healthcare and resident of Fair Haven, Beth Lukeman, Freehold Township and Michelle Miller, Manalapan. Lukeman and Miller are both staff members at CPC’s High Point Special Education Schools in Morganville.

Dan Burns, CPC’s Senior Vice President Finance and CFO, resident of Point Pleasant and Ray Eckhoff, Secretary of CPC’s Board of Trustees, Rumson.

Kathleen Connelly, Chair-Elect - CPC Board of Trustees, resident of Fair Haven, Errol Ernstrom, Committee Member and resident of Ocean Grove and Marsha Samitt, Committee Member and resident of Wayside.

CPC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE welcomed nearly 300 attendees to Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck on April 4, 2016 for its 12th Culinary Adventure.

Long-time supporters such as Drew’s Bayshore Bistro demonstrated once again why they are consistent favorites while newcomers gave foodies a perfect bite and left them wanting more.

All the participating vendors were crowd-pleasers and included: Ama – Sea Bright, Angelica’s – Sea Bright, B2 Bistro – Red Bank, Bistro at Red Bank/ Greek Eats – Red Bank/Shrewsbury, Drew’s Bayshore Bistro - Keyport, Eagle Specialty Coffee - Eatontown, Fireside Bar & Grill – Marlboro, Fresh - Highlands, , Gaetano’s – Red Bank, It’s Greek to Me - Holmdel, Jacques Exclusive Catering - Keyport, Johnny Piancone’s – Long Branch, Porcini – Highlands, San Marzano Trattoria – Freehold, Shore

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Event proceeds of more than $25,000 will help CPC provide subsidized counseling services to children and families in need.

Generous underwriting support included the AT&T Pioneers, TD Bank, Cathy Abboud, iPlay America, Lakeland Bank, New Jersey Natural Gas, Two River Community Bank and Wreck-OMend Auto Body. Other support was committed through the CPC Sponsors: Willis Towers Watson, Withum, Lois & Marvin Broder, BTIG/Rick & Ana Blank, Warshauer Electric Supply, Commercial Flooring Concepts, Inc., Greg Maloof

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Just about one year ago, we highlighted a new law in NJthe Pet Store Disclosure law, which is a consumer protection law that requires pet stores to disclose the source of the puppies they sell for purchase.

It was to eliminate sales in New Jersey pet stores of puppies acquired from the worst puppy mills in the nation, as reflected in the USDA inspection reports required for all commercial dog breeding operations. What have we learned in the months that it has been in effect? This measure does not seem to be working.

Colts Neck siblings Aidan and Isabel O’Hara, both high school students, are organizing a charity 5K Run/Walk on May 15, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at Bucks Mill Park in Colts Neck. All proceeds will be given to Matt’s Promise, which is a charity benefitting children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. DMD is a terminal disease and the number one genetic killer of boys. Most boys with DMD are in a wheelchair by the age of 10-12 and all die within their late teens or early twenties. There is no cure, but there is hope. Because of recent advances in research, there are now drugs in human trials to treat this disease.

“My brother and I became interested in this disease through my parents who are physicians, and realized how unfair it is that a faulty gene could rob someone of their ability to walk, and eventually rob them of their life at such a young age. We want to gather people to join this race and run today, so that these boys can walk tomorrow,” said Isabel O’Hara.

Isabel is a 16-year-old sophomore at Red Bank Catholic High School and her brother Aidan is a 17-year-old junior at Christian Brothers Academy.

The race fee is $25, and every runner receives a free t-shirt.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning at 9:30 a.m. The race organizers noted that if you can’t make it to the race, donations are greatly appreciated – every penny counts.

To register or to donate, visit www. teammattspromise5k.com.

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Reform has a funny way of finding a pathway when there are roadblocks set in place.

On the puppy mill front, grassroots advocates are turning more and more attention to local ordinances and getting their communities to set up firewalls against the sale of dogs from mills.

In the latest blow against the scourge of puppy mills, Philadelphia, the nation’s fifth largest city, banned all sales of puppy mill dogs in pet stores and at outdoor venues like flea markets. The unanimous vote by the Philadelphia city council signals growing support among lawmakers and citizens in Pennsylvania – a state with 900 puppy mills – against these operations that typically keep and breed animals in deficient and abusive conditions. With this action, the City of Brotherly Love joins more than 140 other localities around the United States, including Chicago and Los Angeles, with similar ordinances restricting puppy mill sales.

New Jersey residents are also passionate about this issue and have convinced five counties to enact resolutions denouncing the sale of puppy mill sales and 31 municipalities to enact ordinances banning the retail sale of puppies and kittens. Monmouth County proudly stand on that list.

These developments are driving the market toward shelter and rescue adoption and responsible breeders as well as legitimate reform at the state level.

New Jersey is now considering the most comprehensive puppy mill sales bill ever in any state. The bill would ban the sale of puppy mill puppies at pet shops and at outdoor venues. And, emulating the USDA’s 2013 Retail Rule, it would make New Jersey the first state to ban puppy mills from shipping puppies “sight-unseen” to customers, requiring that the customer visit the breeder’s facility (or, in the case of a responsible breeder, their home) and meet the dog prior to sale.

Our campaign against puppy mills leaves nothing to chance. To date, our pet store conversion program has helped 15 pet stores change to this model and these stores have adopted out more than 6,300 dogs and cats, many from shelters with high euthanasia rates. Courts have ruled in our favor when local puppy mill ordinances have been challenged in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Rhode Island.

The goal is simple: to end the era of production of dogs in mills and to drive consumers to rescues and shelters, and to responsible breeders.

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Spr ing Lunch eon ON MAY 12, 2016 - the Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Colts Neck, Holmdel and surrounding areas will finish the year with a luncheon at the beautiful Beach Tavern in the Channel Club Marina, in Monmouth Beach. Reservations may be made by sending a $45 check to Newcomers and Neighbors Club, 19 Beaver Dam Road, Colts Neck, NJ 07722. Bring some friends and enjoy the ocean views along with a delicious four-course lunch, cash bar cocktail hour and entertainment. For more information, call 732.446.9682 or 732.530.9543.

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“ LI N C R O F T E AT S ” F O O D TR U C K F E S T “Lincroft Eats”, Lincroft Village Green Association’s Inaugural Food Truck Festival, will be held Friday, June 17, 2016 from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft Campus. The event will feature art and craft vendors, live music, family-friendly games and activities, and popular gourmet food trucks that will be sure to please every person’s palate. Admission is $2 for adults, children are free.

The food and fun will happen in Parking Lot 1, located near the Monmouth Museum with ample parking available. Bring your beach chair and relax on the beautiful grounds of Brookdale Community College, located at 765 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft.

“Brookdale Community College is a huge part of our village and the LVGA is very excited to have the food truck fest on its campus,” states Lori Littenberg, one of the co-chairs of the event and a director of the LVGA. The civic association is holding this community event to raise money for its general fund. The general fund supports free community events held at the Lincroft Green, as well as its newly established Community Scholarship. For more information about the LVGA and “Lincroft Eats”, go to www. lincroftvillagegreen.org, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Instagram @lincroft_village_green.

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On behalf of the residents of Colts Neck and the State Council of Clean Communities - we thank you for keeping Colts Neck’s waterways litter free.

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O U T S TA N DI N G L O C A L M I DDL E S C H O O L S T U DE N T S S E L E C T E D T O P E R F O R M AT

CARNEGIE HALL Olivia Park, currently in 7th grade, has studied music for years and is a member of the Cedar Drive Concert and Advanced Choruses, Colt Band, and Jazz Band. She has participated in the NJ All State Honors Choir since the 4th grade and the CJMEA REGION II Junior High Treble Choir.

An avid piano student, Olivia has recently been awarded a Gold Award and will be performing at Carnegie Hall in the upcoming Golden Keys Music Festival.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Isabella Rizzuto, Olivia Park, and Camryn Foltz have been selected for the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.

THREE CEDAR DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Olivia Park, Camryn Foltz and Isabella Rizzuto - have been selected for the 2016 Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. They will perform as Soprano 2’s at Carnegie Hall in June 2016 with the Honors Junior Choir.

Participation in one of the three Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest rated middle school performers from across North America and select schools internationally.

Olivia, Camryn, and Isabella auditioned this fall for the Honors Performance Series and were accepted after a review by the Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to this elite group is a direct result of the talent, dedication, and achievements demonstrated in their applications and audition recordings.

These talented young ladies will join other performers from 45 United States and Canada.

According to Nancy Richardson, Program Director, “Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Junior Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing.

We process thousands of nominations annually, selecting only the most talented performers. Working with these conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a once-ina-lifetime experience that these student musicians never forget”.

Camryn Foltz, an eighth grader, has been a member of the CDMS Concert and Advanced Choruses and has been selected for the NJ All State Elementary Honor Choir for grades 4-6.

She has also studied piano and voice with Ms. Diane Testa since 2012, is an avid athlete and hosts the CDMS Morning Show during homeroom each day.

Isabella Rizzuto, also an 8th grader, has been a student of music since the age of six months, having participated in the Music Together Music Program. She is a member of the CDMS Concert and Advanced Choruses, an NJ All State Honors Choir participant for grades 5-6, and has performed leading roles in her school musical theatre productions. Isabella studies performing arts at the Monmouth County -based Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank and plans to continue her Arts training at the Fine and Performing Arts High School in Howell.

Junior Finalists will come together for five days in June 2016 in New York City to have the opportunity to learn from Sally Albrecht, work with other Junior Finalists, and get a taste of New York City. The June 25, 2016 performance is open to the public. Tickets can be purchased through the Carnegie Hall box office.

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May is filled with so many naturally occurring events like Mother’s Day, graduations, beach openings and Memorial Day events to KICK off summer, so this month Eventful’s calendar is chock-full of distinctive celebrations that help connect us and make us all smile! Here you will find wine tastings, food, live music, beach openings and a few inspiring events to attend!

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Mother’s Day Wine Tasting

FAUSTINI WINES AND ANTOINETTE BOULANGERIE 43A BROAD STREET RED BANK | MAY 7 & MAY 8, 2016 | 12:00 TO 6:00 P.M. – Three pours of the Velvet & Vinyl sparkling wine (moscato, blanc de blanc, and rose) paired with three flavors of macaroons from Antoinette Boulangerie. $25 per person and reservations may be made by calling 732.383.5918.

The Jersey Shore Festival

MAY 20 THROUGH MAY 22, 2016 – Free Admission Music and Arts Festival to KICK OFF SUMMER! Located at Sheridan and Sampson Avenues, Seaside Heights Boardwalk. For more info, visit http://www.jerseyshorefestival.com.

Habitat For Humanity of Monmouth County Presents A Taste For Homes A celebration of all the women volunteers that have what it takes to pound nails, frame walls, raise a roof and create HOPE. Here you can join over 27 vendors and restaurants at this wine and food tasting event! You can listen to the Charlie Clarke Jazz Trio as you sip your wine bid on gift baskets and support an awesome cause! On Monday, May 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank. Tickets are $100 at https://www.habitatmonmouth.org.

Beach Time!

If you belong to a beach club, I know you are thrilled that May is finally here, but if you don’t you can find a beach through the Monmouth County Park System. Park access passes will be available for purchase at Thompson Park Headquarters in Lincroft, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays through June 17th. (holidays excluded.) Park access passes will go on sale at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on weekends starting May 14th and daily starting June 18th.

Mary’s Place By The Sea 5th Annual Walkathon

MAY 21, 2016 AT 12 P.M. (11:00 A.M. REGISTRATION) – Enjoy a Walkathon on the gorgeous Ocean Grove boardwalk and support Mary’s Place By The Sea. Mary’s Place provides a place for women with cancer to heal body, mind and soul! For more information, visit www.marysplacebythesea.org/2016walkathon

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ew things are as enchanting as springtime along the Seine, and the Holmdel Foundation for Educational Excellence (HFEE) Gala Committee strived to captivate a la Paris in the 2016 Gala. Held at the Navesink Country Club on April 9, 2016, the HFEE’s 14th biennial spring gala, Springtime in Paris, hosted over 250 guests from Holmdel in what became an elegant and recordbreaking affair.

Vice Chairperson, Dima Mousselli, spearheaded a two-year effort by the Gala Committee to achieve unprecedented success by raising $117,000 toward the Foundation’s Chromebook Initiative. In 2015 and 2016, the HFEE has been instrumental in getting Chromebooks into the hands of every child from second through, now, sixth grade at the Holmdel schools.

“The response from the community to the Gala was nothing short of remarkable,” says Mousselli. “Never before have we sold out three months prior to the event and had a long waiting list! We were also fortunate to receive numerous donations from the community for baskets and auction items, including high-end electronics and gorgeous bags for raffle. Though I had high expectations, we raised even more than I could have imagined. The generosity of our town’s parents is so heart-warming.”

HFEE teamed up with Grandstand Sports & Memorabilia, who supplemented the donated items with such things as dinner for ten by Rao’s and signed sports memorabilia. In addition, several area businesses participated in the event’s Ad Journal which was distributed to every attendee.

Brian Kennedy and Tom Minerva, HFEE Co-Chairpersons, were

delighted by the night’s success.

“We knew Dima was the right person for the job, but what she and her team accomplished just blew us away,” remarks Kennedy.

“We set an ambitious goal this year to raise $130,000 from all our fundraising events, and now thanks to the amazing work of the Gala Committee, we’ve not only met it, we’ve passed it!” added Minerva.

“This year, we tried to think outside of the box and offered sponsorship opportunities to families in addition to businesses,” states Mousselli. “My team and I worked tirelessly over two years to plan an evening that would be beautiful and elegant, but above all, we wanted it to be fun and raise funds for the children in Holmdel to get those Chromebooks!” By all accounts they succeeded.

Guests were treated to a wine tasting donated by Wine Academy Superstores, as well as the night’s signature cocktail, a French Martini.

The sit-down dinner of lobster and filet mignon was coupled with an open bar and music by Incredible Soundz Entertainment. In addition to Wine Academy Superstores, sponsors of the event included Nancy Kravis Photography, Lilli Design, Eltingville Florist, Patricia’s of Holmdel, Frame of Mind Gallery, Barbara Singer, Esq. and numerous Holmdel families.

The HFEE is a non-profit organization that raises funds to donate to the Holmdel School District for projects not otherwise covered by the school budget. “We all moved to Holmdel for the school system. The HFEE allows us to contribute to its success by complementing the hard work by the faculty, administration, school parent groups and Board of Education,” says Kennedy. “Through these efforts, we are positioning our children to excel in the 21st century classroom and beyond,” sums up Minerva.

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FREE Family Fun Day for All Ages at Walk4Friends celebrate and enjoy a fun-filled fair, complete with endless jumping entertainment on inflatable bounces, an assortment of rides, and an open air booth market. The excitement continues with an amazing performance by the Real McCoy Show. Participants can refuel with a wide array of delicious food.

“Not only does the event create awareness of autism, Walk4Friends helps develop a strong sense of community, while showing support for special children and their families,” said the organization’s director Chanale Wolosow.

For the families involved in the Friendship Circle, WalkON MAY 22, 2016, at the Vonage Corporate Center in Holm4Friends is a celebration of the work the organization does year del, join more than 1,500 men, women and children for the 8th round. “When someone you love has autism, all you want for annual Walk4Friends, and take a walk for friendship in support them is to be accepted, to be happy,” said, Vickie Eisen, whose of children with special needs. son, Jake, has autism, “the Friendship Circle has done just that.”

After the walk, participants and their families are invited to For more information, visit http://www.walk4friends.com.

Local Church to Host Bayshore Greek Fest OPA! KIMISIS TIS THEOTOKOU Greek Orthodox Church is proud to host its 39th annual Bayshore Greek Fest!

Once again being held on the church grounds in Holmdel, the Bayshore Greek Fest will be held on June 9 through June 12, 2016 – rain or shine!

Annual highlights include performances by traditionally

dressed youth dances of various ages, guided church tours, live entertainment, food and assortment of games and rides.

Being Greek means relishing the world around you and enjoying life to its fullest. This event gives the church the opportunity to open its arms, its hearts, and kitchens as it shares its culture with you!

The four-day Bayshore Greek Fest is sure to provide a wonderful opportunity to socialize, enjoy great food, music and experience what it is like to be Greek for a Day! For more information, visit www.greekfestivalholmdel.com.

5th Annual Keyport GardenWalk Slated for June 4th & 5th ON JUNE 4 AND 5, 2016, the Keyport Garden Club will welcome thousands of visitors from all over the tri-state area to enjoy approximately 40 public and private gardens for its 5th annual free Keyport GardenWalk (KGW).

Visitors can pick up their complimentary Keyport GardenWalk Garden Guide at the Keyport Waterfront pavilion between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during KGW weekend. Keyport GardenWalk is a self-guided walking and biking tour. Complimentary 15 minute pedicab rides past several participating gardens will also be offered.

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The First Annual Lincroft Village Green Community Egg Hunt was held on March 26, 2016. Event co-chairs Jaime Palumbo and Kate Compton, new directors to the LVGA Board, planned many family-friendly activities. Over 120 children participated in egg hunts by age group. The Easter Bunny made a special appearance and posed for pictures. Attendees enjoyed games, crafts, tattoos and face painting. The 4H Club joined the fun and brought several of their rabbits for everyone to pet and hold.

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The tour concluded with an interactive session from a volunteer about how mines are directly involved in the manufacturing of almost everything and how mining industry is important in the society. Overall, the troop had a fun month and learned a lot about geology and mining.

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COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

SCORES BIG Seventeen-year-old Colts Neck High School Junior Frankie Tagliaferri, an avid soccer player, has been named the 2015 State Girls Soccer Player of the Year by Gatorade.

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ON MARCH 24, 2016, a Proclamation by Colts Neck Mayor Thomas Orgo and the Township Committee recognized Tagliaferri and her team. “I felt and still feel honored. I really appreciate their recognition of not only myself, but of the whole Colts Neck girls’ soccer team,” said Tagliaferri. The Proclamation also officially recognized March 24, 2016 as “Frankie Tagliaferri Day” within the Township of Colts Neck. “It is extremely cool to have a day named after myself,” said Tagliaferri, adding, “Now it will always remind me of the amazing year my teammates and coaches experienced.”

Tagliaferri is also a member of the U.S. Soccer U-17 Women’s National Team.

She was invited to her first U-14 National Team camp at 13 years old and a year later was invited to another U-14 camp.

“I did very well there and got the opportunity to go to the next U-17 Women’s National Team camp when I was 14 years old,” said Tagliaferri. From there, she made the roster for a camp in En-

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Frankie holding the U-17 Women’s CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying trophy right after they won the World Cup qualifying championship for the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Grenada, which was held between February 27 and March 14, 2016.

gland, and then the roster for the U-17 Women’s CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament in Jamaica, at age 14.

“I have stayed with the U-17 cycle and have traveled with them to South Korea.

We just came back from the 2016 U-17 Women’s CONCACAF World Cup qualifying tournament in Grenada where we won it all and qualified for the World Cup that is hosted in Jordan in October.

I will still have to compete to make that roster,” she said.

TopDrawerSoccer.com has rated her Number 8 recruit in the Class of 2017.

A comment on the Gatorade website by Red Bank Catholic High School Head Coach Frank Lawrence states, “Colts Neck would have been a very good team without Frankie, but she put them into the ‘great’ category. She has the combination of technical skill, speed and size that is very hard to match up with. I think her physical strength is what sets her apart.”

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states that Tagliaferri, a 5-foot-6 junior forward, concluded her junior year with 57 goals and 32 assists in her prep soccer goal. She has helped the Cougars win the Class B North Division title, the Shore Conference Tournament title, the NJSIAA Central Group 3 title, and the NJSIAA Group 3 State title. “My biggest honor was having the opportunity to compete for and win a Shore Conference and State title for my school with my best friends, who are my teammates.

Without them, none of this would have been possible for me,” said Tagliaferri.

Her biggest supporters are her parents.

“And definitely there are my grandparents, Aunt Jenny, my little cousins, and my best friends Kara and Tara. My family comes to every single one of my games and events. I couldn’t be luckier to have them and my friends in my life.”

Colts Neck High School Head Girls Soccer Coach Phillips shared his view of Tagliaferri. “Frankie’s best attributes are her work-ethic and humility. She is

Frankie (right) standing with one of her future teammates at Penn State in Beaver Stadium a couple hours prior to her committing to continue her athletic career there in September 2014.

the type of athlete who will not accept complacency and often leaves from practice to go train a few hours extra on her own.

She knows that she works harder than anyone on the team – yet whenever she is interviewed by the media she never uses the word ‘I’ – always ‘we’. She is the first person on the team to deflect her accolades to the success of the team. And it is not a show – she is so humble she knows in her heart that without her teammates she could not achieve the great things she is achieving - Frankie is the true altruistic player. We have such a close knit group at CNHS and Frankie is a big reason why.”

Regarding college, Tagliaferri has already committed to Penn State to play soccer on an athletic scholarship. “I started receiving letters from college in eighth grade. When my club coach told me that Penn State was interested in me, they really stood out so I called and set up my first college visit. I fell absolutely in love with it. From the coaches, the team, the academic and athletic standpoints, and simply the campus as a whole, I knew it was where I wanted to spend my future. I visited a couple other colleges including Rutgers and UVA, talked to many other coaches and received many scholarships, but for me, Penn State felt like home and I am so lucky to be able to attend there. I can’t wait.”

Tagliaferri shared advice she would offer any young soccer player about the game, and about life. “Enjoy every minute of it! Have fun, play your heart out every chance you get, take advantage of every second you get with your family, and be humble. Every player has their own expectations when they play the game, experiencing their best and worst games. Always remember why you started playing in the first place, and that is because you enjoy it. It’s because the little girl or boy that you were when you started playing fell in love with it.

One minute you’ll be nine years old traveling every weekend with your family and team to play in tournaments. Next minute you’ll be seventeen driving yourself to practice, training for your last soccer season or to play in college that is one year away. Never take it for granted because it goes by fast.”

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Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance Raises Funds for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research STORY J AC Q U E L I N E E R L E R Ranney Schoo l s op hom ore and Freeho ld res i d en t

Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance student committee members and founders, left to right: Jillian Ross ’17 of Rumson, Jasmin Davé ’18, Brooke Nadler ’18 of Colts Neck, Lily Elkwood ’18 of Morganville, Charlotte Kaye ’18 of West Allenhurst, Sarah Killian ’18 of Holmdel and Jacqueline Erler ’18 of Freehold; kneeling: Taylor Cruz ’17 of Rumson and Abigail Granata ’18 of Wall.

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Bursting with pink lights, delicious food and thrilling performances, the campus’ assembly hall was a sight to see as it was transformed into an impressive dance floor, accompanied by lively dancers who took part in supporting an important cause.

Sophomores Charlotte Kaye of West Allenhurst and Sarah Killian of Holmdel have worked diligently since the beginning of the school year to plan an event in support of a charity which holds a special meaning for both of them.

After surviving a pediatric brain tumor herself as a young child, Charlotte wanted to raise awareness for the treatment of this disease in her teenage years. With the help of her best friend, this dynamic duo planned Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance to raise money for the Kortney Rose Foundation, a local charity, aimed at raising funds to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for pediatric brain tumors (http://thekortneyrosefoundation.org).

“Being a part of Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance is such a rewarding experience because it raises money and awareness for something that severely impacted a member of the Ranney community, while also being a good time for everyone involved,” explained Sarah Killian.

With the assistance of a lively and creative committee, supervised by Ranney Upper School Visual Arts Teacher Andrew Sullivan, Charlotte and Sarah flawlessly arranged the dance. Kicking off the dance, the founder of the Kortney Rose Foundation, Kristen Gillett, spoke to the dancers about

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her personal experiences and thanked them for their spirited participation in her fundraising efforts. After the music began, the dedicated dancers did not withdraw from the dance floor until the end of the night. Sarah performed an original song on the acoustic guitar, “Music Up, Hair Down” and the excitement continued as Dance Plus, Charlotte’s dance team, surprised the crowd with a flash mob performance of “Shut Up and Dance.”

The night came to a perfect close as raffle prizes were called and distributed to their respective winners, contributing to the zealous atmosphere. A total of $6,500 was raised for the Kortney Rose Foundation to help find better treatments for pediatric brain tumors, an enormously impressive success for the debut year of Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance.

Reflecting on the successful evening, Charlotte explained, “I can speak from personal experience when I say that something as important as this never leaves you. The outcome was more than I could have ever imagined, and I hope that this event will continue to raise awareness beyond the Ranney community in the future.”

Founder and president of The Kortney Rose Foundation remarked, “The Kortney Rose Foundation is extremely grateful to Charlotte Kaye and her committee who did a fantastic job of planning and implementing a very successful first Charlotte’s Dance for a Chance event at Ranney School.

While we appreciate when anyone supports our foundation, it is even more poignant when the person organizing the event has directly been affected by a brain tumor. We are very impressed with Charlotte and her committee and cannot thank everyone enough for Helping to Get Brain Tumors Off Kids’ Minds.”

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he Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative (KBBC) is set to celebrate the work and wares of the area’s finest antique dealers, artists and artisans at the 2nd Annual Keyport Antiques and Artisan Festival.

The celebration takes place in the borough’s historic downtown district on West Front Street and Waterfront Park on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dealers, pickers, shoppers and diners can look forward to a day full of live music, poetry readings, food, fine art, handmade crafts, timeless antiques and rare collectibles—all to the backdrop of the Raritan Bayshore waterfront. The arts, crafts and antiques of local artists, artisans and dealers will be showcased alongside those of crafters and traders from surrounding areas.

Shops and restaurants along the closed street will also showcase and sell the work of local artists indoors.

Stuart Z Koperweis, Executive Director of the KBBC, details the draw of visiting Keyport for art, antiques, collectibles and more: “We have a lively art and antique scene

here in historic Keyport. The downtown shopping, coupled with our beautiful waterfront and great selection of restaurants and bars make for a wonderful day trip to the borough.

Keyport’s local art scene and antique stores give the borough a unique character, and we loved the idea of highlighting their work with those of artists and dealers from around the bayshore area.”

Visitors can also enjoy the return of Art Around the Bay, a free event where guests can reserve a canvas from the Arts Society of Keyport, bring their own supplies and paint along the waterfront. Reservations are required and can be made via email to pd@peterdantphotography.com.

A free trolley service will run between the Aberdeen-Matawan train station and Downtown Keyport from 11am to 6pm. Additional parking is available at the train station and is free on weekends.

The Arts Society of Keyport will hold its annual Silent Auction Fundraiser at the festival.

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Shoppers who share pictures of their Keyport purchases via social media are in the running to win Keyport Kash—certificates redeemable for goods and services at participating Keyport businesses. Three shoppers who tag photos of their antique and collectible finds in Keyport with #TheUltimateFind and #Keyport on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram will be randomly selected to win $100 in Keyport Kash on May 25.

The Antiques and Artisan Festival and the start of warm weather marks the beginning of the busy tourist season in Keyport: “We are big on events here in Keyport. We host weekly live concerts by the water, an annual car show, regular farmer’s markets and in the Fall, a Country Jamboree and Chili cook-off. We have a lot going on to entertain visitors through the summer and yearround, and all our events are free to attend,” Koperweis said.

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Many lawyers, by virtue of their education, experience and professional standing, are qualified to provide quality legal services.

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It explains how a small group of scientists and advisers, with connections to politics and industry, have denied well-documented scientific fact and systematically misled the American public on issues such as smoking and climate change for the last forty years. The confusion and doubt created have been used effectively to delay the actions necessary to combat global climate change. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments, including popcorn, will be served.

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On Sunday, July 17, 2016, CILU invites you on a Shrewsbury River Eco-Cruise. Baykeeper Debbie Mans will be our guide as we travel aboard the Captain John for spectacular views of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and New York City skyline. Space is limited. For more information, contact Regina at 732.817.0190 or rcriscione@verizon.net.

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Internationally Renowned Israeli Rabbi to Speak at Monmouth Reform Temple

Oak Hill Students Shine Outside the Classroom

Congratulations to Oak Hill 6th grader, Alex Mitchell, for his 8th place finish in the State Level National Geographic Bee, which was held on April 1, 2016 at Rowan University. Approximately 500 schools participated in the School Level Geography Bee, and 116 students from that group qualified to participate in the State competition. Alex achieved a perfect score in the Preliminary Round of the competition, which automatically qualified him to participate in the final round, in which he achieved his eighth place finish!

Congratulations also goes to Oak Hill 7th grader, Sydney Yan. In February she was accepted into the All-State Regions Orchestra for middle school students in Central Jersey and performed in an outstanding concert on March 5, 2016.

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Internationally renowned Israeli Rabbi Uri Regev, Esq., will give a series of talks at the Monmouth Reform Temple (MRT) on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited and a buffet dinner will be served.

Admission is free but donations are welcome and appreciated. MRT is located at 332 Hance Avenue in Tinton Falls. For questions, call the temple office at 732.747.9365.

MRT Rabbi Marc Kline states, “Rabbi Uri Regev commands respect from Jews (and non-Jews) from all walks of the spectrum.

As one of the founding strong voices of the Israeli Religious Action Center, now past President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, and now as founder and executive director of Hiddush (a multi-cultural activist think tank), Uri’s name has become synonymous with progressive egalitarian change.”

He adds, “Uri is a close personal friend and an amazing teacher.

His worldwide commitment to fairness transcends Reform Judaism and even Judaism. Through advocacy, he demonstrates a love for a people, government, and land; as a Jewish nation, Israel must be a safe-haven for righteousness and egalitarian justice.”

Rabbi Regev will give three consecutive, text-based talks. The first is entitled, “Who is a Jew?” The second, “Can Israel be both Jewish and Democratic?” and the third, “Liberal Judaism and the religious/state clash in Israel.” This program was made possible through a bequest by Past MRT President Bob Rosin to the Shabbat Kallah Fund.

In addition to his current and previous positions referenced by Rabbi Marc Kline, Rabbi Uri Regev has served on the boards of many other major organizations. You can learn about him by visiting the Hiddush website at http://hiddush.org.

Members of the DECA club at Colts Neck High School showcased their skills earning spots to attend the High School Division International Career Development Conference in Nashville this spring.

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After the state conference, the following students were invited to the High School Division International Career Development Conference: Catia Twal, Natalie Shultis, Lauren Calderaro, Bree Parker, Daria Ben-Ezra, Matt Cappelluti, Victoria Kayola, Max Freeman, Christian Weadock and Nicole Brett.

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We sometimes voice our belief that our difficulties represent a unique affliction that should not be - and that a struggle has somehow been especially afflicted upon us, our families, our class, our nation, our race or even our species. I know about this moaning because I have done my share. Prior to 9/11, like many, I thought life was a full of struggle, but that day changed many people’s perspectives. Having been there, I saw it first hand – zero degrees of separation. So what have we learned?

Life can be looked at like a series of problems. Do we want to moan about them or solve them? Do we want to teach our children and grandchildren to solve them? Discipline is the basic tool we require to solve life’s problems. Without knowledge and discipline, we can solve nothing. The first of the “Four Noble Truths” - which Buddha taught, was “Life is suffering.” What makes life difficult is that the process of confronting and solving problems is a painful one. Hope and logic tell you this burden would lighten as you get older – think again. Problems, depending upon their nature, evoke in us frustration, grief, sadness, loneliness, guilt, regret, anger, fear, anxiety, anguish, despair – pick your poison. These are psychological feelings, sometimes as painful (or more) than the very worst kind of physical pain. Indeed, it is because of the PAIN that we instinctually process these challenges as negative and call them problems. And since life poses an endless series of problems/challenges, life is difficult and is full of pain… but also equally full of joy.

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Benjamin Franklin said, “Those things that hurt, instruct.” It is for this reason that wise people learn not to dread but actually to welcome problems and actually to welcome the pain of problems. Most of us are not so wise. If we ingest life’s problems as a challenge, an opportunity to be better, we will stress less and grow more. Then the mantra becomes “It is not what happens to you – it is how you handle what happens to you”.

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Holmdel Community Day & HYAA Opening Day Parade STORY C A R R I E FA LC O N E

MANY VISITORS CAME TO Cross Farm Park on April 16, 2016 to attend Holmdel Township’s Community Day festivities. The event followed the HYAA Opening Day Parade and the ceremonial first pitch, thrown out by Holmdel’s own Timmy McDonnell, who is 22-years-old and a resident, and was in an accident two years ago and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Following months of physical therapy, his road to recovery was progressive and also miraculous. To watch him throw out the first pitch was a very touching moment.

After the parade, families and friends were able to take in the sunny skies and enjoy many other attractions such as bubble soccer, inflatable rides, snacks, games, face painting, archery demonstrations, and a rock climbing wall. There was also a chance to purchase some souvenirs and to also admire an antiquated police car from the Holmdel Police Department, in honor of their 50 years of service. Many businesses and non-profit organizations were also on hand to promote their companies. It was an enjoyable and funfilled afternoon for all who attended.

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ormer Colts Neck resident Stephanie Klemons is the Associate Choreographer and Dance Captain for Broadway’s smash-hit musical, Hamilton, which won the Pulitzer for drama on April 18, 2016.

Only nine musicals have won the award in the last hundred years. The show retells the story of the life of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of Treasury.

Klemons has worked with the show’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda, on two of his other musicals, Bring It On and In the Heights. Miranda, wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the show and stars as Hamilton. He has assembled a

multicultural cast and given them a unique mix of generational rap/hip-hop music and traditional Broadway music to tell a story. Klemons’ job is to make sure the dance steps and stage movements envisioned by Andy Blankenbuehler, the award-winning choreographer, are carried out correctly in the musical.

Klemons has worked very closely with Blankenbuehler for almost eight years. “When Hamilton was a seedling in Lin’s brain, we were doing In The Heights together. I remember he came home from vacation with a book about Hamilton and said it read like a Tupac/Biggie feud* and that it would be a great musical,” she said.

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“I saw Cats the musical when I was about five.

I wanted to win a Tony before I knew what a Tony was.”

“Fast forward two years to when Hamilton was coming to be.

Lin, Andy, Musical Director Alex Lacamoire, and myself were all working on Bring It On and Andy suggested then that he’d like me to work on this with him. When it finally was time to put up a workshop, Andy knew I had wanted a break from choreography, and that I only wanted to perform, so he gave me the option.” Klemons said she took six months trying to decide between choreography and performing.

“I didn’t want to give up an opportunity to be a part of creating something that I knew would be so groundbreaking choreography-wise, but at the time I was in If/Then on Broadway, performing every night and loving it. About three weeks before we were to start pre-production and casting for the show, Andy and I spoke on the phone and he asked for an answer. I told him I was having trouble choosing and Andy responded, “I want you to help me choreograph this thing, I mean I also want you to be in it, but it’s going to be huge and I want someone who speaks my language.” Klemons said that was it.

She had already worked with this creative team and casting team for about 10 years. After running all of their dance calls as the Associate Choreographer, however, they felt that the missing piece of the casting puzzle was a female swing, an allaround reserve dancer who must be able to assume any dancer’s role. She told them, “Yes, that’s what we need. I want that and I can do it.” Since swings are offstage, she felt she could still help Andy as well as do this. “They gingerly asked me if I wanted to sing for them, and I was happy to. The last time I had auditioned for the team was 2006 before In The Heights opened Off-Broadway. Having worked quite a bit on my voice since then, I was eager to show them how far I’d come. They 64

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were very complimentary and, nepotism aside, I think I got the job either way.”

The show’s ensemble has more clocked time on stage than Miranda, said Klemons. “Lin has more words, not more steps or minutes on stage. I critique him like any other cast member. It’s my job. I respect his job and he respects mine. He says I give him more notes than anyone, that’s not true; but I do give him notes weekly and he is incredibly gracious. It’s his musical and he wants to make it the best, so notes are good.”

Klemons is a versatile dancer who has always been great at picking up different styles, and conveying the style in many ways. “The thing about Andy’s work is he is ruthless with the principle cast members and makes them do incredibly difficult things. I have to be able to speak to dancers, singers, and actors and make them all do the same thing. If Hamilton and Andy’s work is a language, that means I must know many different dialects. That’s how I look at it. Also because dance is physical, emotional, and done with your whole person, I am often the HR department. People have issues with another cast member or a way a step is getting done and I have to deal with that. I am a pretty good filter; I listen for the gold - the thing that’s really bothering the person and try to fix that. Everyone at this level is working under such extreme self-induced pressure. They are all the hardest working people I know, so it’s usually easy to find a solution since the common denominator is that everyone wants to be great at their job.”

The dancing for this musical is more physically taxing than any other she has done. “Andy’s work doesn’t always look taxing, but it’s low and in the floor and very focused, that means a lot

of strain on your IT bands, knees as well as your neck. Also add really heavy revolutionary coats and bayonets and the pressure on your shoulders is insane. MORE THAN ANYTHING however is the time onstage. As I said before, the ensemble spends more time on stage than Lin. They don’t get a break.”

Klemons’ numerous titles require an enormous responsibility.

“As Associate Choreographer, I am the vault for all the choreography. I help Andy to create and stage the moments that he envisions. As Original Company/Cast Swing, I am the original Swing, which means I cover all the female ensemble parts in the show; I know their staging choreography and singing parts. And as Dance Captain, I know all the staging for every cast member including all the leads. As Associate Choreographer this job is second nature, because I helped create all the parts so I know them already.” Klemons said that each future company of Hamilton will have a Dance Supervisor that will oversee the Dance Captains in that city and help with local casting as well.

“As Global Dance Supervisor, I will oversee these people. I will teach them in advance of them taking on their job, advise them throughout their time, and periodically check in on them in their city, and help to run local auditions from time to time.” She noted that her title as Resident Choreographer in New York is basically the name for her as the Supervisor in New York.

More recently, Klemons stepped out of her role as swing in the company and as Dance Captain because she is overseeing all of the additional companies opening this year. “So far, San Francisco/Los Angeles, Chicago, and London are all opening in the next 12 months. I am flying around the country and auditioning potential cast members, as well as overseeing New York, hiring the local supervisors and coordinating with Dance Captains on a day-to-day basis to give out notes in New York, plan the rehearsal schedules for the week, and nightly troubleshooting. So, Hamilton will keep me very busy for the next year at least.”

Despite the hectic pace she keeps with Hamilton, Klemons is working on other projects. “I am finding time to work on a New York Musical Theatre Festival show called Children of Salt which I will choreograph. Another show, Shango, which I developed with a record label and director Peter Flynn, will open in Vegas or Miami. I am still waiting to hear, but like many projects, that’s been postponed twice and it’s likely not going to happen until late 2016 if at all.”

Klemons, 33 years of age, attended Colts Neck Schools, and graduated from Marlboro High School in 2000. “As a young child, I always knew I wanted to be a dancer. I was lucky to be born with a built-in passion.” She took ballet and tap at age two then jazz at around five-years-old. When she was eight, she moved to Colts Neck, and attended a local studio. She would also travel into the city on weekends to take classes.

“In eleventh grade, a friend who was co-captain with me of our high school Dance team inspired me to audition for the C.A.T.S. dancers at Center Stage School of Dance in East Brunswick. I got into their dance company and studied rigorously for my last two years of high school from Mickey DeFranco and George Warren.”

An alumna of RutHamilton associate gers, Klemons gradchoreographer Stephanie Klemons and choreographer uated in 2004. “I Andy Blankebuehler. double majored in Modern Dance with a concentration in Choreography (B.A.) from Mason Gross School of the Arts, and Genetics & Microbiology Research Track (B.A.) on Busch Campus from Rutgers University. I have a minor in Psychology and was about five credits away from another minor in Spanish Literature. My parents are both doctors and education was important. I loved college and went every semester, for both summer and winter sessions. I even studied abroad one winter session for three weeks in Mexico. I studied for the MCAT’s, passed, applied to Medical School and got in. I deferred for a year at N.Y.I.T. making a deal with my parents that if I didn’t ‘make it’ on Broadway in that year, I return to Medical School to study Oncology. And, well, here I am.”

Broadway captured Klemons’ heart at an early age. “I saw Cats the musical when I was about five. I wanted to win a Tony before I knew what a Tony was. When I was about 11, I saw Will Rogers Follies and thought, I can do that. In my teens, I saw Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and wore out that cast recording. The narrator, the melodies, the storytelling, who knew the Old Testament could be so thrilling!

It’s fitting that I’m a part of Hamilton, as I now feel that way about American History. If only they had told it like this all along, I would have paid more attention in history class. I remember wanting Broadway before I knew why. I was always drawn to it; and that’s an understatement.”

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C O LT S N E C K ’ S M E M O R I A L D A Y P A R A D E M AY 3 0 , 2 0 16 Town Hall to Memorial Cemetery along Heyer’s Mill Road, 10:30 a.m. Show your civic pride by participating in the annual Memorial Day Parade! Refreshments to follow at Colts Neck Fire Company #2 on Conover Road.

F I R E W O R K S AT B U C K S M I L L J U LY 3 , 2 0 1 6 AT D U S K Celebrate the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by coming together as a community to watch fireworks at Bucks Mill Recreation area. This event is sponsored by CNBA, with support from the Colts Neck Recreation Committee, and many other town organizations taking part. It’s sure to be a fun-filled family event. Come early and bring a picnic!

A D AY AT T H E R A C E S A U G U S T 2 6 , 2 016 A joint networking event with Eatontown Industrial Park Association (EIPA) at Monmouth Park.

GENERAL MEETING CNBA President Sue Fitzpatrick announced that with the township’s approval of the July 3 fireworks, the group is looking for volunteers for the Fireworks Committee. If you are interested, contact Sue at sue@fitzpatrickprinting. com. General Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at the Colts Neck Library. All are welcome. Coffee and muffins are graciously provided

by Perkins Restaurant. The CNBA officers for 2016 are Sue Fitzpatrick, President; Greg Calderaro, Vice President; Patty Vollherbst, Vice President; Alison Antenucci, Recording Secretary; Chris Mulvaney, Corresponding Secretary; and Dino Nicoletta, Treasurer.

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DON’T MISS CNBA’S next networking event at Windsor Gallery, located on Route 34 in Colts Neck, on May 17, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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YO U ’ R E I N V I T E D TO A LIT TLE TA S TE O F B R OA D WAY On May 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m., treat yourself to A Little Taste of Broadway at Rechnitz Theater featuring a spectacular musical production by The Broadway Dolls, a cocktail reception, and food samplings from Red Bank’s premier restaurants including Teak, The Bistro, Greek Eats, Dish, San Remo, The Cheese Cave, Lil’ Cutie Pops, and The Vintage Cake.

All tickets are $85 and include refreshments (beer, wine, and soda), a fabulous tasting, and a broadway show. Presented by the Navesink Business Group, all proceeds benefit Saint James Elementary School for capital improvements. Enjoy this NYC production right here in Red Bank! For more information, visit www. navesinkbusinessgroup.com.

SAINT JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL N C A A S I G N I N G DAY Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) participated in the NCAA Letter of Intent Signing Day. Eighteen SJVHS student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their education and athletics in college on April 13, 2016 in the SJVHS Media Center.

SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Brandon DeKovics of Cliffwood Beach, Ciaran Devenney of Manalapan, Chris Cerniglia of Farmingdale, Victor Jamandron of Keyport. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Gabby Merced of Lakewood, Mike McGimpsey of Old Bridge, Mike Gentile of Sayreville, David Soriano of Parlin, Megan Furch of Hazlet, Zach Howarth of Freehold, Stephanie Brogna of Morganville, Jeff Sheard of Keansburg, Catherine Tamburri of Tinton Falls, Anne Manganiello of Brielle, Cameron Allen of Old Bridge, Joe Rice of Union Beach, Sara Fitzgerald of Keyport, Helena Coppola of Lincroft.

The following student-athletes who participated are: Gabby Merced, Georgian Court University for girls volleyball; Zach Howarth, Carnegie Melon University for boys basketball; Megan Furch, Haverford College for girls basketball; Stephanie Brogna, Chestnut Hill College for girls bowling; Cameron Allen, Siena College for boys soccer; Mike Gentile, Post University and David Soriano, NYIT for boys lacrosse; Mike McGimpsey, Susquehanna University, Joe Rice, Southern Connecticut University and Jeff Sheard, New Haven University for football; Brandon DeKovics, Ramapo College, Ciaran Devenney, Delaware State University, Chris Cerniglia, Nichols College, and Victor Jamandron, Felician College for baseball; Catherine Tamburri, Drew University for equestrian; Sara Fitzgerald, East Stroudsburg University for girls track; Helena Coppola , The College of New Jersey and Anne Manganiello, Tufts University for softball.

H O M E AWAY F R O M H O M E AC A D E M Y R E C E I V E S H I G H H O N O R S F R O M M I D D L E S TAT E S C O M M I S S I O N O N E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L S Home Away From Home Academy in Aberdeen is excited to announce its mid-point reaccreditation through the year 2020; the school is so proud to share the wonderful accolades that the Middle States Commission representatives sent below: “This is to confirm that the Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools has received, reviewed, and accepted the Mid-Term Report completed for Home Away From Home Academy. The report was found to be complete, and shows evidence of faithful implementation of the strategic plan for growth and improvement.”

“You and the school’s staff are commended for maintaining an ambitious posture addressing the challenges of enrollment and marketing, financial sustainability, policy and procedural maintenance, and facility and infrastructure enhancements. It appears that leadership and the entire school community has taken a number of positive actions to ensure the sustainability of the school program. The focus upon your plan for growth and improvement will ensure attainment of your preferred future.”

As part of upholding the MSCES standards Home Away From Home Academy will continue to conduct periodic reviews over the progress of its goals, and goal attainment. It will continue to strive for providing its students with every opportunity in realizing their maximum potential. Home Away From Home Academy wishes to thank you, the families, for your support of its school!

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R E D B A N K C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L N C A A S I G N I N G DAY Five Red Bank Catholic (RBC) student-athletes officially signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Gabriella Ferrigine signed with Columbia University to run cross country and track and Samantha Spallanzani signed with St. Joseph’s University for track. Tara Mills will compete in gymnastics for University of Pennsylvania. Ceilie Reynolds signed to play golf at Fairfield University and Doug Facendo will play baseball for Howard College in Texas.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Doug Facendo of Hazlet, Samantha Spallanzani of Colts Neck, Tara Mills of New Monmouth, Gabriella Ferrigine of Red Bank and Ceilie Reynolds of Eatontown.

C O LT S N E C K L I B R A R Y C O M M U N IT Y G A R D E N The Colts Neck Library has some exciting news! The Colts Neck Library Garden will be turning into a Community Garden this spring and will be active throughout early fall. Some of its hopes are to involve local families (in and around Monmouth County) and businesses, run weekly programs such as reading in the garden, poetry in the garden and planting/decorating in the garden and so much more! The Garden will be open to those who desire to be a part of our community garden, where together we can enjoy a sense of wonder and the love of gardening.

A grand opening “Community Garden” event is slated for Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Prizes, games for children, a nature hike, refreshments, a vegetable gardening seminar by Master Gardeners and so much more will encompass this event.

Free garden plots at the garden will be offered. Space is limited and it is a first come, first serve and only to those who are truly committed to working and maintaining the garden throughout the year.

If you or a group is interested in a plot, please email our coordinator Janeen Yodakis at janeenyodakis@gmail.com. Like our Facebook page, “Colts Neck Community Garden” to stay up to date with the latest happenings at the garden! Come to the garden, where everything beautiful is waiting to blossom. Sponsored in conjunction with The Friends of the Colts Neck Library.

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” them on Facebook – Colts Neck Friends of The Library. The Library will be closed for Memorial Day, May 30, 2016.

L E T T E R TO T H E E D IT O R TOWNSHIP MEETINGS GIVE RESIDENTS A VOICE Holmdel’s landscape is changing and Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) has been monitoring these land use matters. We ask residents to attend relevant township meetings for information and to voice their opinions.

On May 18th, the Zoning Board will continue its hearing about the New Jersey Natural Gas application to put a regulator station on Holmdel Road. CILU has been concerned about safety and environmental issues due to the regulator station’s proximity to farmland and homes.

At a recent meeting the 2016 budget was approved. It allocated $1.7 million for a library and $5 million for a Recreation Center. Since Holmdel taxpayers will be footing the bill for both, it behooves them to attend future Township Committee meetings to ask about these projects.

These municipal meetings are public so residents can learn and/or give their thoughts about the relevant issues in town. We encourage everyone to come to these meetings and hear what is being proposed for Holmdel and for their own neighborhoods. Visit www.holmdel-cilu.org for more information.

Karen Strickland Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) WWW.COMMUNITYMAGAZINENJ.COM MAY 2016

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