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Laird & Company has been donating its hand sanitizer to local first responders, healthcare providers, and postal workers. From left to right: Gerard Dunn, Operations Manager, Laird & Company; Bobby Ciasulli, First Responder, Colts Neck Fire Co. #2, picking up the donation; and Lisa Laird Dunn, Executive Vice President, Laird & Company

Laird & Company: A History of Helping

By Cathy Padilla Since 1698, the surname Laird has been a part of Monmouth County history. As we all experience an historic time in our lives, county, and world, the Laird family is once again carving out a piece of what will be remembered. As America’s oldest family of distillers with a brand synonymous with apple spirits, Laird & Company has converted a portion of its facility in Colts Neck to produce hand sanitizer, using the World Health Organization’s recommended formula. The product is then distributed to first responders, healthcare providers, and postal workers.

“As a company and family we have always answered the call to assist the country during times of uncertainty, that’s what we have done throughout our history,” said Lisa Laird Dunn, Executive Vice President and World Ambassador. “The first generations of Lairds housed, supplied, and guided the troops of George Washington’s Continental Army. During World War II, operations were converted to produce certain pectin used to preserve the soldier’s war rations. Though different than our past calls to action, we are still here to help our country and community.”

Due to their experience as a distiller and rectifier for more than 200 years, switching to hand sanitizer production was not difficult in terms of machinery.

However, the process has come with some challenges.

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“In the early stages we were battling with our regulatory body, the Alcohol Tax and Tobacco Trade Bureau (TTB), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), trying to eliminate federal excise taxes on the alcohol and to find workable guidelines,” shared Lisa. “The FDA has changed their temporary guidelines multiple times during the past two months. It has been very time consuming to keep up with the regulations ensuring that we are in compliance. The TTB has not waived our tax liability. That battle is still ongoing. The bureaucracies have not been accommodating.”

Originally bottling and labeling small batches by hand, Laird switched to producing hand sanitizer on its 1.75L PET bottling line, but still labels by hand. (Since most label companies are back-logged with canned food and hand sanitizer demands, the pressure sensitive labels they ordered were slow to arrive and alleviate the added work and time-constraints of hand-labeling.) They also needed to source new materials to conform with WHO and FDA guidelines.

Laird & Company has not furloughed or laid-off any employees during this challenging period. Most of the staff and employees are still working on-site, with as many as possible working remotely. A few employees who are advanced in age, and have underlying health conditions, are remaining at home.

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“The health of our employees remains our number one priority,” said Lisa. “We have been following preventative measures and monitoring the health of everyone daily and enforcing social distancing procedures. We have a nurse on site each morning to answer employees' questions and concerns while monitoring temperatures. I have never been prouder of our employees and proud to work by their sides. We have come together as a team to help our local community. One person in particular is our Vice President of Production, Ray Murdock, who has spearheaded this operation while ensuring the safety of our employees. And I would be remiss if I did not thank Barry Heffernan of Tribar Services who is coordinating logistics and deliveries for our hand sanitizer production.”

As with all the many companies locally and state-wide, Laird is feeling the decline in sales and needs for the community to help in return.

“We are still a medium sized, generational family business that is doing all we can to support our employees and community,” said Lisa. “As this pandemic continues, Laird & Company is struggling as sales decline. So if you are proud of local history here in Colts Neck, please consider picking up one of our products next time you visit your local liquor store. The Laird family sincerely appreciates your support.”

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Collective Network of NonProfits Assist Those in Need During COVID-19 Crisis

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The Stone Foundation of New Jersey recently selected six local nonprofits to receive emergent financial grant awards in the amount of $50,000 each to be dispersed to the community in need, as they face the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.

HABcore, Interfaith Neighbors, Lunch Break, Parker Family Health Center, Family & Children’s Services, and the Brookdale Community College Foundation will work with individuals and families in need of rent assistance, food, outstanding utility bills, healthcare, and much more. “We are very proud to be partnering with these local nonprofits and humbled by their work at this catastrophic moment,” said Stone Foundation President Samuel G. Huber.

Executive Director Steve Heisman of HABcore, Red Bank shared, “As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates, HABcore recognizes this is an unprecedented time. Now more than ever, we are grateful to partner with other nonprofit organizations providing emergency funds for individuals and families in need. During this crisis, the population experiencing financial hardship, hunger, and homelessness face serious challenges, and together we are meeting their immediate needs throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties.”

Along with financial support from the Jules L. Plangere, Jr. Family Foundation, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation, Interfaith Neighbors (IFN) has used the emergent Stone Foundation of New Jersey grant to create a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. Just one of the numerous families that IFN of Asbury Park has given assistance to was a single mother with two school-age children who normally works as an esthetician at a spa but stopped working March 15 due to COVID-19 and applied for unemployment; she received a food card and help with an outstanding utility bill. Since the emergency relief fund was created, IFN has received more than 650 calls for assistance.

IFN has also received an outpouring of individual donations, including through popular Jersey Shore musician Pat Roddy’s virtual concert, which raised close to $7,000 in support of the fund.

On April 14 iconic music industry photographer Danny Clinch of Transparent Gallery in Asbury Park launched a multiday funding initiative in support of Interfaith Neighbors. And, Gordon Estes, Senator Vin Gopal’s Marketing and Communications Director, who donated his $1200 stimulus check to the Fund.

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IFN Meals on Wheels volunteer Kevin Riley hands a meal to Mary Emmons, 92.

A client from Lunch Break of Red Bank who received assistance through the COVID-19 fund said, “I just received notice that a payment was made today. I would like to thank you so, so, very, very much! This was truly a blessing to me. Literally was on my porch crying today. I am only working five hours again this week, as I am still waiting for unemployment to come through. Thanks so much.”

Lunch Break Executive Director Gwendolyn O. Love shared, “Since administering the emergency fund, it has shed a greater light on the dire situation that many in our communities are facing. We already work with so many families in need of shelter, food and basic necessities, and this medical crisis that’s turned into a financial crisis has dug an even deeper hole for those who were already in financial hardship.”

Jeanne Wagner, Director of Development for Parker Family Health Center in Long Branch said, “Thanks to the generosity of the Stone Foundation, the Parker Family Health Center is able to help not only with medical needs but also other emergency needs confronting a vulnerable population. Our dedicated staff is working hand in hand with our social worker to bring financial relief to these people as quickly as possible. To date, the majority of relief requests are for medical needs and rent.”

CEO Colleen Verriest of Family & Children’s Services in Long Branch said, “While housing and situational living provisions remain a priority, our focus is to assist applicants with their most urgent needs such as groceries, utility and insurance payments. We are grateful to The Stone Foundation for the funding to help people in financial distress due to COVID-19.”

Timothy P. Zeiss, Executive Director of Brookdale Community College Foundation & Alumni Affairs in Middletown said, “The College sent a poll to our students asking what assistance they need and within 10 minutes there were 335 responses. To date, the greatest needs are help paying for utilities, food and rent/housing. The Stone Foundation grant helps us meet some of those needs and we deeply appreciate their support.”

Monetary gifts of any size are needed and welcomed in support of the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. For further information regarding the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund for each of these nonprofits, visit interfaithneighbors.org.

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The Twilight Zone Thank you to the many that reached out in response to last month’s Pandemic Playbook. The coronavirus outbreak has amazingly disrupted every person at every age in unexpected ways – it is quite surreal. Who would have thought that when we changed the clocks ahead in March that we would set them to the Twilight Zone? Remember the episode with William Shatner with the monster struggling in the wind on the airplane wing as Capt. Kirk freaks with his stress of flying? The analogy here is when you watch a plane from the ground, it appears to be flying almost effortlessly through the sky (as opposed to the wind whipping and knocking the monster around). It is all in the angle, distance, and perspective. Perhaps this “episode” can give us a clue on how to handle this virus thing.

For families and businesses, managing stress and confronting uncertainty has been pushed to the limits and complexities that we have never experienced before. This unknown along with the newfound excess “downtime” we have is the basis of our overall mood, and at times perhaps frustration. Quite simply, our “normal” routines have been disrupted. Children do not have the structure of a school day or a playdate. Adults do not have the routine of work, fitness, and social habits. We are forced into this abyss of un-structure and are mandated “shelter in place”. As the weather gets nicer, people will get “antsy”, as they search for some semblance of a routine. Who would have thought that a random masked trip to the store or restaurant pickup would be so exciting?

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3. Innovate: Look for the possibilities and opportunities that emerge in this Twilight Zone – perhaps a business idea, or the opportunity to help others. Are there new offers you can make? People you can meet? Perhaps it is looking at things or ideas that were not a part of your playbook before. How about simply calling someone without an agenda?

This downtime also carries the opportunity to let families and businesses communicate big picture priorities and future dreams and aspirations. Yes, moms and dads get to preach, but also get to listen to the budding ideals and visions of kids and grandkids. Maybe it is a good time to have the meaningful conversation about family plans for the future and money/wealth – this creates a foundation for their dreams and visions of a positive future… dream scaping I will call it. When you are on a boat and feeling a little sea-sick – they tell you to look at the horizon before you lose your cookies. The pandemic reminds us all of what is truly important - our family, friends, and our relationships. Even though our life’s balance is thrown off by this crazy virus, we may stumble, but families will not falter, community will not fail – the horizon is there, find it and get off the wings of this plane.

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Jon Stewart to Host Lunch Break Fall Gala

In its 5th year of grant-making, the dynamic women’s philanthropy group will contribute four grants of $114,000 each to transformational programs in Monmouth County.

Impact 100 Jersey Coast, a grant making collective, recently closed its fifth annual membership drive with a record 456 members – and $456,000 in available grant funding for Monmouth County nonprofits. This year will bring total funding by Impact 100 Jersey Coast to more than $1.6 million in just five years.

The all-volunteer group, which provides grants of at least $100,000 to fund high-impact projects, will collectively select four nonprofit organizations to receive a transformational grant of $114,000 each this fall.

“This is a moment when our community needs us more than ever.

Thanks to the support of our members, our collective dollars now represent a lifeline to our local nonprofit community,” said Heather Burke, Vice President and Co-founder of Impact 100 Jersey Coast.

The Impact 100 Jersey Coast 2020 grant process is now open.

As a first step, interested nonprofit organizations serving Monmouth County should visit Impact100JerseyCoast.org to review the guidelines and submit an eligibility form

by May 15th. Once eligibility is confirmed, applicants will receive a link to complete the application, which is due on or before June 1st.

“We are committed to being responsive in this current crisis by

leveraging our philanthropic group of women and adapting our grants process to best serve our nonprofit community. We’re providing our members, and community at large, with practical and meaningful ways to help by updating nonprofit wish lists on our website with urgent COVID-19 items. Most importantly, in addition to our traditional approach of funding new or expanded projects, we are welcoming proposals to strengthen or sustain projects given that applicants may have different/higher general operating needs or unforeseen budgetary expenses due to COVID-19” said Grants Chair Rowena Crawford-Phillips.

Upon completion of Impact’s member-run grant review process, finalists will present their proposals for the final vote by the wider Impact membership this November. The group’s hands-on approach to giving emphasizes its maxim: one woman, one donation, one vote.

“At a moment when we are acutely aware that we are all in this together, Impact is a reminder of just how much we can accomplish together. When we combine our donations, time, and talent in the service of those most in need we can help transform and heal our community,” stated Deirdre Spiropoulos, President and Co-founder of Impact 100 Jersey Coast.

Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart will emcee Lunch Break’s annual Fall Gala on Friday, October 16 at Stillwell Stables. This year’s honorees include such philanthropic community leaders as Carol Stillwell, President and CEO of Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., Norma Todd Service Award; Lunch Break Board President John Klein and his wife, Robin, Heart to Hand Award; and Guttenplan’s Frozen Dough, A Child’s Place School, Lincroft, and Abe and Linda Littenberg, Corporate Platinum Partner Award.

“We are looking forward to this year’s Gala with great excitement,” says Executive Director Gwendolyn Love. “We are thrilled to have Jon Stewart as our host and grateful to Carol Stillwell for providing the gorgeous fall backdrop of Stillwell Stables. I couldn’t be prouder of our honorees, who exemplify Lunch Break’s mission in their lives and work every day.”

The evening, which takes place from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m., will feature dinner, dancing, raffles and auctions. Tickets are $350 per person. Proceeds will benefit Lunch Break’s mission of providing food, clothing, fellowship and life skills to those struggling with financial burdens in Monmouth County and beyond.

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One evening last month you may have heard enough sirens coming from Holmdel to think here was a large fire in the area. Instead of an emergency, something good was happening. Instead, good was happening. Patriotism, gratitude, and pride was in action at Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center. It was a salute to the front lines, from the front lines.

First responders (Fire, Police and EMT’s) descended upon Bayshore Medical Center lining up firetrucks, police vehicles and ambulances from Holmdel, Middletown, Hazlet, Keansburg, Matawan, Aberdeen, Keyport and Union Beach.

A wide walkway was formed in the center of the parking lot, both sides lined with frontline first responders.

An arch was formed from the tower apparatus of two firetrucks across from one another, a large American Flag hanging proud in-between. Hospital workers were outside the building, some of them coming off their shift, others coming on duty, some taking turns for a quick break outside to catch a glimpse of the tribute. As they walked to or from the hospital the first responders lining the sidelines clapped and cheered. There were many shouts of “thank you,” and often the hospital workers shouted “thank you” back, to the first responders cheering them on. It was a knowing exchange of the sacrifices made in the battle against COVID-19. The positive emotions, the gratitude and pride were as palpable

as the sirens and blinking lights.

HMH Bayshore Medical Center Chief Hospital Executive commented to TAPinto, “This evening’s event was a very proud moment for Bayshore Medical Center and represents the solidarity of our regional community. In battling this pandemic, the Bayshore area has come together stronger than ever. We are immensely thankful to all of our front line first responders; police, fire and EMT’s. We can’t thank the community enough for their daily support, and I couldn’t be prouder of our medical team here at Bayshore Medical Center. Extraordinary efforts, extraordinary people.”

Almost everyone was wearing protective masks, but smiling eyes were clearly seen on the faces of the hospital workers being thanked. Many members of Bayshore Medical Center’s executive team were on site to show support and cheer on the crowd.

“It’s usually the first responders, who are on the front lines,” said Detective Eric Hernando of the Holmdel Police Department, referring to police, fire and EMTs. “With the pandemic, the hospital workers are the tip of the spear.”

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New Pet Care Protocols at Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals During Pandemic

By LiliAnn Paras

The veterinarians and staff at Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals in Tinton Falls, have led the charge to adapt pet care to the changing circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the number of COVID cases in the area increased, and social distancing guidelines became stricter, Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals made decisions to ensure the safety of clients and staff, and devised ways to restrict the number of people coming into the hospitals.

A no-contact, curbside service was swiftly implemented to continue to provide specialty and 24/7 emergency care for all pets in a safe and efficient way; strict cleaning regimens were created and consultations were made available through a telehealth app called Airvet. “During this crisis, our staff have once again proven their resilience and dedication to the pets and pet parents of our community. They are an inspiration as they work tirelessly each day towards the goal of providing the best medicine to our patients.

Their adaptability to daily protocol changes, support for one another, and love for this profession is tremendous,” said Dr. Stacy Burdick, Chief of Staff. Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals shared with CM several of its innovations.

Increased Cleaning Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals took the initiative to increase its already strict cleaning protocol when some of the first virus cases started popping up in the Monmouth County area. It added hydroperoxide misters to the HVAC system, removed all common area items in the lobby, while closely monitoring the guidance of the state and CDC. Curbside Service When pet owners now arrive at the hospital, they call the main number to tell the client service representative their parking space numbers. A veterinary technician greets pet owners at their cars to take pets inside for the appointments. While the pet owners remain in the cars during the appointments, the doctor calls to discuss the details of the exams. After all questions are answered, the technician reunites pets with their owners. All of this is accomplished without contact, while wearing proper PPE (masks and gloves), and in conformance with social distancing. Sanitized slip leashes are used for dogs. In the case of cats and other pets transferred in carriers, the technicians wear gloves and sanitize the crates after use. There is also a curbside prescription pick-up for pets’ medications. Another move to limit contact was the new process to handle all paperwork and payment electronically.

Crisis Care Those who have pets experiencing life-threatening crises are always allowed to enter the hospital, where separate rooms are dedicated for this use. Owners are also allowed into the hospital in the event of euthanasia, but there is a two-person limit for this.

However, Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals also offers euthanasia outside in its reflection garden. All clients entering the building are encouraged to wear a mask, and the hospital will supply them to those who do not have their own.

The veterinarians and staff at Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals are very passionate about their Pet Loss Support Group, a complimentary service offered to grieving pet owners. This group used to meet in person two to three times per month but was no longer able to do so in light of the social distancing requirements.

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However, Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals found a way to continue this critical service by conducting the sessions online, with virtual support group meetings.

Telehealth Through Airvet What might be the most revolutionary adaptation of all was the implementation of the telehealth app called Airvet. While telemedicine was already a popular trend in human medicine, it is much more challenging to do with animals. A key component of veterinary medicine is the Veterinarian-Client-Patient-Relationship (VCPR). Since animals cannot simply tell their doctors what is wrong, the VCPR means that veterinarians must physically touch their patients to perform a proper exam and to prescribe medications. There are instances, however, where a telehealth app can be used for pets including treatment consultations, rechecks, and even to help pet owners determine if a pet needs to come into the hospital. More than seven departments at Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals are using the Airvet telehealth app including: emergency medicine, general practice, clinical nutrition, oncology, internal medicine, avian & exotics, and dermatology. It is even being used for hospice care to offer additional support to families with geriatric pets or those with chronic health conditions.

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By LiliAnn Paras

Fact: Tigers and wild animals are not appropriate house pets.

You would never know it though, if your only encounter with the plight of wild animals is through watching Tiger King-Murder Mayhem and Madness, the latest craze on Netflix. Millions of viewers are enthralled by the romanticized images of stunning tigers riding in convertibles, frolicking like affable overgrown house cats in living rooms and casino hotel rooms, and may even wonder how they can get one too.

ultimately fared. There was little emphasis on the muddy and crowded conditions of the cages, the disciplining of the cats, or the seemingly random feeding regimens of donated surplus packaged food. People were not treated much better. His violent, imagined vendettas, role-played on his many televised videos, revealed his obsession with destroying Baskin. And when a loyal worker had an arm ripped off by a tiger, Joe’s almost nonchalant reaction was jarring.

How do such animals really fare? Are there protections in place to stop the abuse? CM spoke with Kathy Schatzmann of Colts Neck, Senior Legislative Affairs Manager for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, to learn more about the other side of the story and the true plight of big cats in captivity.

The actual treatment of the animals and their living conditions are glossed over and overshadowed by the bizarre true story of Joe Exotic, the “Tiger King.” Stranger than fiction is an understatement! It would take some imagination to create a fictional character self-named “Joe Exotic”, a roadside zoo keeper and tiger breeder CM: How far-reaching is the breeding and captivity who: sports a two-toned mullet, multiple earrings, and of big cats? tattoos; possesses an arsenal of guns and explosives; Kathy Schatzmann (KS): There are more tigers in has a very distinct twangy speaking voice, (hidden captivity in the United States than there are in the wild, though, as he lip-synchs to country music); starred in in part due to the rampant breeding done by individuals his own low-budget internet talk shows; married several who profit from the exploitation of tiger cubs for sale, for husbands, sometimes at the same time; ran for the office “pet-and-play”, and photo sessions. Tiger King highlights of US president and for governor of Oklahoma; harbors the catastrophic failure of federal and state governments an obsessive vendetta against Carol Baskin (a large cat to regulate big cat ownership to protect big cats and sanctuary owner); and who now sits in his own cage-a public safety. This is a national problem that requires a jail cell- convicted in a murder-for-hire plot against legislative solution.

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CM: You mention public safety as a concern.

Joe Exotic does have a strange “can’t look away” charisma, KS: Allowing untrained people to maintain big cats in until one reflects on his behavior and the behind-the- their homes not only harms animals, it threatens public scenes treatment of his animals and staff. The series safety. Lions, tigers, and other big cats are powerful made a fleeting reference to the assassination of older animals who can easily kill or severely injure humans. tigers and the isolation of chimpanzees. There were quick Private ownership of big cats endangers those living clips of him pulling newborn cubs from their mothers, for in the neighborhood, as well as first responders who “cub-petting” and later sale, but no update as to how they are ill-equipped to handle situations where an animal

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has escaped. Furthermore, it fuels the wild “pet” trade, creating a financial incentive for people to capture big cats in the wild and breed them for the purpose of selling the cubs.

CM: What did we NOT see in Tiger King, regarding the cub-petting business?

KS: The cub-petting industry fuels a troublesome cycle of breeding and discarding big cats. Because cubs can only be “handled” for a few months, cubs are being prematurely weaned and forcibly separated from their mothers, often resulting in long-term psychological repercussions. Even at a young age, cubs’ teeth and claws pose a serious safety risk. Exhibitors may even drug the animals to keep them docile – sometimes on a daily basis and rarely under the supervision of a veterinarian, which can lead to long-term health problems. The cubs are discarded around 12 weeks old to be sold into the “pet” trade, to roadside zoos, killed, or even illegally “harvested” for their body parts. Cub-petting operations need new babies all the time. This drives rampant breeding in roadside zoos and at tiger mills.

accredited sanctuaries equipped to meet their complex physical and psychological needs.

CM: Does this pending legislation impact the housing of big cats in all zoos?

KS: The BCPSA includes appropriate exemptions for sanctuaries, universities, and professionally run zoos as indicated by the endorsement from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Current private owners are grandfathered-in and are simply required to register their animals with the government to ensure that first responders and animal control officers are aware of the presence of these animals in their communities.

CM: How can citizens help?

KS: People can learn more about the laws and proposed legislation related to big cats in a webinar by the Animal Legal Defense Fund at aldf.org/TigerKing. But for this bill to become law, federal legislators need to hear from their constituents. Contact your legislators and urge them to support the Big Cat Public Safety Act, both for the safety of our communities and the well-being of big cats. People can take action at aldf.org/HelpBigCats.

CM: What laws currently protect the big cats?

KS: There are few federal laws protecting the millions of wild animals living in captivity in the United States, some of whom are kept in private homes. While some states have restricted or banned the private possession of certain wild animals, other states have virtually no regulations. Right now, the only federal legislation that governs big cats in captivity are the Endangered Species Act—for those big cats on the endangered species list, and the Animal Welfare Act, which requires only minimum care standards for animals held at roadside zoos, including big cats. These laws fail to adequately protect both big cats and public safety. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has documented countless serious violations of the Animal Welfare Act over the years.

CM: What is being done now to remedy this?

KS: The Animal Legal Defense Fund continues to fight to free big cats and other animals from roadside zoos, so that they can be moved to accredited sanctuaries. Legislation has already been proposed. The Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA) is a federal bill that would ban both the private possession of big cats and the direct public contact with their cubs. By taking cub-petting out of the equation, the BCPSA would eliminate the dangerous cycle of breeding and discarding tigers and other big cats. The goal is twofold: one, to prohibit people from keeping big cats in their homes as pets. And two, to curb the proliferation of big cats around the country. Only those who hold a USDA license would be allowed to own a big cat. Big cats belong in the wild or, in situations where captive animals can no longer safely be returned to the wild, in

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Monmouth County Historical Association Launches Campaign to Gather First Person Impressions of COVID-19 Crisis 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.”

In addition to creating the collection Remembering COVID-19, with permission from participants, submissions will be shared on MCHA’s social media platforms.

“By sharing the thoughts and situations of our neighbors in Monmouth County we are hoping to provide an avenue of personal connection in this time of necessary isolation,” commented Meg Sharp Walton, MCHA Executive Director. “Plus, while adhering to social distancing guidelines, MCHA will be able to remotely continue to grow our recently inaugurated oral history project.”

“I am proud that MCHA is once again providing an innovative means to gather and share first person information from our County friends and neighbors, that began with the exhibit Tracking Sandy,” said MCHA President Linda Bricker. “The archive being created now will help generations to come understand the emotions, challenges and triumphs encompassed in this momentous event.”

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Lori Ellis, owner of the Country Day School of Colts Neck (CDSCN), helped her staff and students celebrate Easter by putting together an Easter Parade that took into account social distancing. CDSCN families were invited to slowly drive their cars through the parking lot of the school where teachers and staff, some wearing bunny ears, held specially decorated signs or Easter flowers. The students were thrilled to see their teachers waving, telling them how much they missed them, and wishing them a Happy Easter. Then the grand finale of the parade was each child having the opportunity to wave to the Easter Bunny!

“We miss our Country Day School families so much, and we wanted to try to deliver a little normalcy for the children during this unprecedented time. I don’t know who the children were more excited to see, their teachers or the Easter Bunny!We were able to bring joy to our children today in a socially responsible way,” stated Lori Ellis.

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Parenting Time in a Coronavirus World We are living through a scary time. The pandemic has us confined to home for the most part. Covid-19 is a highly contagious, insidious disease that is often fatal.

Although its impact is disproportionately felt in older and medically vulnerable populations, no segment of the world’s population is safe. Children, too, are at risk.

We are encouraged – in fact, required - to distance ourselves from others to slow the spread of the disease and to “flatten the curve”. Health and safety are, as they always should be, our primary concerns. And so, how do separated or divorced parents see their children? How do they maintain their bonds when personal contact is discouraged – when personal contact may even be harmful?

This is a time when parental cooperation was never more important. Parents of primary residence must acknowledge the importance of the other parent in their children’s lives. Parents of alternate residence must understand that this is no time to demand (or even to merely insist on) parenting time if it will place the children in jeopardy. The pandemic is not an opportunity to gain leverage in a divorce. It is a dangerous scourge that can mean the dif-

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ference between life and death.

There is no formula to determine how to handle parenting time now. Each situation is unique. Factors in deciding how to approach parenting time include the parents’ relationship and level of cooperation. What are their occupations? To whom and to what risks are they exposed daily? Are they frontline medical personnel or have they been working at home, barely venturing out except for groceries, for the last month?

Who occupies their households and to whom are they exposed? How far from each other do the parents live?

These and a myriad of other considerations should go into deciding how best to handle parenting time. And of course, hand washing, mask and glove wearing, and all the other safety instructions should be practiced aggressively.

This is serious business, but parenting time can and should continue when possible. Perhaps some adjustments will be necessary to balance the children’s and parent’s right to see each other with the need for safety. Perhaps the primary custodian could use a break from having the children home 24 hours a day. Perhaps the non-custodial parent has to forego some parenting

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By the same token, this is no time for custodial parents to use the pandemic to inhibit parenting time in situations where parenting time could work. Using this virus to gain an advantage in the divorce would be extremely offensive, both legally and morally. And yet, a good faith effort to protect the children from disease would not. It can be a fine line.

Technology affords opportunities for virtual contact that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, and other vehicles allow parents to see and hear their children when personal contact may be difficult. In some cases technology can supplement parenting time. In others, it may have to temporarily replace it.

Both parents have the legal and moral obligations to foster their children’s relationships with the other parent. And both have the obligation to keep them safe. Both obligations can be fulfilled with cooperation, compromise, and technology. For your children’s sakes, please do the right thing. Stay safe. Be well.

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CM'S Pet Celebrities

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What Does ‘College Ready’ Really Mean?

Often first year college students who were getting straight A’s in high school find themselves getting B’s and sometimes C’s in college. Their professors comment, and research finds, that secondary school assignments often require only low-level work such as memorize, describe, or locate. Questions asked are usually factual, lacking critical thinking. Most high schools follow this norm, leaving graduates ill-prepared for what will be required on the college level. To address this separation of academic focus, The Socrates School of Oak Hill Academy is opening in Lincroft. This new high school has designed its curriculum to answer the needs of the 21st Century learner.

The curriculum at The Socrates School covers all the standard courses with an emphasis on the four Cs: collaboration, communications, creativity, and critical thinking. Students will value the work they are doing while they apply the knowledge that they are gaining from their math, science, literature, and social studies classes. To succeed in college, high school graduates must be able to interpret a narrative or a set of data. These are thinking skills that are necessary to do independent work, sustain effort, be inquisitive, search for detail, and produce high quality work. Repeating facts is not sufficient in today’s world where the individual at college or work will be asked to justify, verify, and predict. At the Socrates School, the course of study will be engaging, allowing the student to examine issues, argue points of view, and contrast opposing points of view.

In the school’s attempt to become one of the best schools in Monmouth County, its leaders have designed a learning platform that has an environment that is small enough to provide personalization. This innovative high school will be a break from tradition by infusing technology with the use of a Great Books approach using such classics as books from Homer, Plato, and Shakespeare, to name a few.

Truly being college ready also means that the high school graduate be able to deal with a high level of intellectual engagement while becoming problem finders and solvers. The college curriculum also challenges students to study philosophy, including ethics, and psychology. The Socrates School course of studies will also help develop students’ real-world appreciation of economics and business, with an emphasis on market forces, entrepreneurship, saving, borrowing and investing.

Socrates students will use their imagina-

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tion while they use project-based learning to investigate problems such as “plastic in the ocean” as they apply the principles of design thinking to investigate solution.

Design thinking is used in industry, science, and business as people come together in a collaborative effort to troubleshoot, plan, model, test, and produce.

Beyond college, Socrates graduates will be able to understand our economics system, and have oral proficiency as they have developed their ability in their personal, civic, social, and professional lives.

The Socrates School’s mission statement makes this clear: At Socrates, it nurtures young adults to be thriving human beings, engaged U.S. citizens, and mission driven contributors to society.

The Socrates School at Oak Hill Academy is the High School of the future, today!

The school is currently accepting applicants for its 9th and 10th grades in September.

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CM: How did Owen come to join your family?

Lori: “I got Owen in 2010. I knew I always wanted a Chihuahua, so I just decided to Google ‘Chihuahuas for sale’ one day, and Owen’s picture popped up. It was love at first sight. I called immediately and got him. He was in Florida, so I had him flown here. His birthday is November 22 and he is 10-years-old now. I cannot believe he’s that old already. Out of everyone in my house, I am definitely his favorite!

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May is National Pet Month, and at CM we wanted to honor all the love, joy, comfort, and friendship our furry companions bring to our days. At a time when many of us feel isolated or alone, when fear and uncertainty have come to sit with us for a while, our trusted companions are working overtime to show us what matters most and how easy it is to love unconditionally. As part of our much-loved Pet Celebrities feature we run monthly, we ran a pet contest from January through April to find Monmouth County’s cutest pet. With hundreds of submissions to choose from, there is a special bond between Lori Leonard and Owen that needed to be honored. Here is Owen Leonard of Little Silver, the CM Pet Celebrity winner for 2020, as described by his mom, Lori Leonard.

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CM: Does Owen have any favorite things?

Lori: It is a toss-up which is his favorite food, either grilled chicken or turkey.

He doesn’t have a best friend but loves to watch all the dogs walk by while he sits on the front porch. Of course, he sleeps in bed with us! You have to lift up the blanket and he burrows all the way under it. Sometimes I’m worried he can’t breathe. He loves to take walks. It doesn’t matter where we are going, I swear he could walk for miles if I let him. His favorite toy is a stuffed giraffe. He would make you throw it all day if he could.

CM: What do you love most about Owen?

Lori: There are so many things that he does that make us laugh. Any time we sit down to dinner he turns in circles at 100 miles-per-hour because he knows we will give him something to eat. Sometimes we just look at him and laugh because he’s so cute. He actually hates clothes! Even his little green boots. I’ll put a sweatshirt on him, and I’ll turn around for a second and the sweatshirt will be on one side of the floor and he’ll be on the other.

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Saint John Vianney High School Faculty and Students Continue to Thrive in the Face of the COVID-19 Crisis The Saint John Vianney High School (SJVHS) faculty and students continue to thrive academically in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Fifteen years ago, the Administrative team at Saint John Vianney High School had the foresight to invest in technology. Beginning with a one-to-one tablet program, SJVHS has evolved into a wireless community, with all students and faculty having the ability to work from their tablets in school and at home. Last year, the SJVHS community began using the Canvas learning management system, mirroring the technology used in colleges and universities.

When the school was mandated to close in March due to COVID-19, the faculty and students were prepared to continue learning remotely. Teachers are using the Snagit tool to present lessons while they also use the Canvas conferencing tools to have live, interactive review classes in which all students participate. Using the school email, live discussion boards, Google Hangouts, and other technological tools, SJV students and faculty are always connected to each other, with the goal that students continue to have the best at-home learning experience and that the students remain Vianney strong.

Saint John Vianney HS student E. Dasaro ‘23 participating in the virtual bake sale.

Mater Dei Teachers are Making the Difference for their Students existing PowerSchool accounts to post materials, communicate directly with students, administer exams, and track attendance and grades. A majority of the faculty uses Microsoft Teams and Zoom video conferencing software to replicate the classroom structure, allowing teachers and students to maintain the faceto-face learning experience. The school also encourages student involvement through direct emailing and continuous updating through numerous digital platforms, including social media.

“There are a lot of positives about virtual learning,” said longtime history teacher Michael Bonelli. “I think it’s fostering a new sense of responsibility in some students who are now hyper aware that they have to be online at a certain time, as well as getting their work in on time.”

“I’m amazed at the resilience of many students during this transition,” added Bryan Scotton, an MDP religion teacher.

“Although, face-to-face classroom instruction can never be replaced, my students have been on top of their work.”

Home isn’t the classroom, though, and some students may need the occasional nudge to stay on track. But Bonelli said the students are doing a great job supporting one another.

“I’ve also seen kids in my classes making sure that classmates are online once the meeting starts,” he said. “To see them picking each other up is nice.”

And a number of students are trying to find the silver lining in Sophomore, Isabelle Hoadley of Union Beach, NJ the abrupt switch to virtual classrooms.

“Online learning has forced me to better my time management Any change is hard. But drastic, forced change, is especially difficult. skills,” said senior Peter Gorman, who plans to use those improved Teamwork, quick thinking, cooperation, and preparedness allowed skills in college this fall.

Mater Dei Prep (MDP) to implement online learning for students “Starting online schooling was a huge adjustment, but a great and faculty with relative ease once Governor Phil Murphy closed aspect about Mater Dei Prep is our teachers,” said senior Summer schools in the face of a global pandemic.

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The school’s online learning plan came together with the help my questions, and assure me that it is all going to be okay.” of administrators and numerous faculty members.

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As part of his Eagle Scout project for Boy Scouts of America, Colts Neck resident Owen Krupa has provided two aeroponic vertical growing towers to the non-profit organization Oasis TLC, Red Bank, allowing them to grow produce year-round.

Owen elected to meet his Eagle Scout requirements to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of the community by helping a non-profit to utilize sustainable growing methods.

“Other than personal and family reasons dear to me, I chose Oasis TLC because among the many great things they provide, such as residency and social programs, they create work programs for adults on the Autism Spectrum,” shared Owen. “One of several ways they are able to do this is through farming, and their methods are very environmentally conscious. I, too, have a passion for eco-friendly methods and sustainability and saw an opportunity to help them.”

A sophomore, Computer Science Early College Academy student at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, Owen completed his project in October. Oasis TLC can now grow produce indoors using LED lights. The benefits of the aeroponic system include an increase yield of 30%, three times faster growth than conventional gardening, and the system uses 90% less water and 90% less space. Owen also built a do-it-yourself aeroponic system using a tote and PVC to integrate in with Oasis TLC’s existing hydroponics system, using the water and nutrients from the hydroponics to feed the plants.

When not working on school or with the Scouts, Owen can be found in the pool practicing for the SJV Swim Team for which he competes. He is a long-time Colts Neck resident along with his parents, Yvette and Ken, his siblings, Madeleine and Derick, and his dog, Torvi, and hopes to continue his computer science studies at an Ivy League school. For the time being, he enjoys what school and the Scouts offer.

“Boy Scouts offers and emphasizes so many countless life skills like citizenship, leadership, being prepared, helping and working with others, resilience – the lists goes on. It’s made me better at everything I pursue,” said Owen. “Achieving Eagle Scout opens up many life opportunities. It’s also a great achievement to list on college applications, resumes, and job applications.”

Ranney School Class of 2020 Boasts Impressive College Acceptances

You want the best for your child.

At Ranney, they will always be known and valued.

The creative, passionate and multi-faceted students in Ranney School’s Class of 2020 are celebrating acceptances to 116 colleges/universities including Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Yale and many other institutions that will undoubtedly help the Class of 2020 make its everlasting mark on the world.

The Ranney School community is exceptionally proud of these students and their achievements. Ranney’s College Counseling team partners with students and their families to individualize their journey through Upper School and support each student in finding the right fit for the next chapter in their academic careers. Whether Ranney seniors choose to become a Georgetown Hoya, New York University Bobcat, Vanderbilt Commodore, or Wake Forest Demon Deacon, these exceptional students will always be remembered as Panthers first (and forever).

The ratio of Ranney seniors to personal, primary College Counselor is 1 to 16, and every student also has access to an entire office of counselors that knows each student’s background and path. The College Counseling department has a great deal of experience both as counselors to high school students and as College admissions officers.

“We are very proud of this year’s senior class,” said Adam Materasso, Dean of Enrollment Management and College Counseling. “Their college acceptances confirm that their academic and extracurricular accomplishments are impressive.

These students have made their mark at Ranney School and we look forward to celebrating them for the remainder of this school year.”

The final matriculation list for the Class of 2020 will be available in May at ranneyschool.com.

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Monmouth County SPCA Announces Partnership with Lunch Break

A new partnership between the Monmouth County SPCA’s Pet Pantry and Lunch Break launched recently in hopes of easing the burden of food scarcity during the COVID-19 crisis. Lunch Break’s Pantry Choice Program, which has distributed roughly 300+ grab-and-go meals since March, continues to show a large increase in demand so the incorporation of pet food and supplies into the program was a seamless addition. The Monmouth County SPCA’s Pet Pantry was established after Hurricane Sandy and has become a critical program, serving hundreds of residents and distributing thousands of pounds of pet food per year to those in need. The merging of the two programs will create a “one stop shop” for families and their pets.

“If someone is coming to the MCSPCA because they are having a problem feeding their pet, it’s a good bet they are also having a problem feeding themselves or their family.” says Executive Director of the Monmouth County SPCA, Ross Licitra, who assisted in delivering the first truck-full of food at Lunch Break recently. Gwendolyn Love, Executive Director of Lunch Break says, “We see first-hand the hardship people experience even in supposedly a good economy to afford their basic need of food. When a crisis such as the COVID-19 virus touches so many more people by loss of jobs and hours cut the impact is even greater and our most vulnerable individuals and family pets can be at risk.” Both organizations are grateful for the partnership as it benefits families and their beloved pets in Monmouth County and beyond.

The donations of pet food will be an ongoing relationship and will ensure that every family in need can provide for themselves and their pets. The Monmouth County SPCA will continue to deliver pet food weekly as Lunch Break offers its services six days per week to the public.

To learn more, support, or donate pet food to Lunch Break’s service, visit lunchbreak.org.

PHOTO: Left to right: Gwendolyn Love, Lunch Break Executive Director; Ross Licitra, Monmouth County SPCA Executive Director; Wallace Woods, Lunch Break Maintenance Supervisor; Barbara Lovell, Monmouth County SPCA Associate Executive Director, Development Director (and MCSPCA Alumni Poppy!); and Jeff Blazewicz, Monmouth County SPCA, Special Projects Manager

Middletown Teen Helping During Pandemic

After finishing her schoolwork with Saint Leo the Great School remotely, Caitlin Zaccardo, 14, of Middletown, is busy sewing masks for those impacted by COVID-19 virus.

Long before there was a pandemic driving a shortage of surgical masks, Caitlin Zaccardo, an eighth grade student at Saint Leo the Great School, was known for her big heart and willingness to help. So it is no surprise she would figure out a way to help those impacted by COVID-19.

Once Caitlin heard of the shortage of medical supplies, specifically masks for caregivers and those with compromised immune systems, she knew she could do something about it.

First on her mind were her extended family members battling cancers, another recovered from cancer, and one with diabetes.

She got out her sewing machine and made masks to mail them but did not stop there.

Caitlin Zaccardo belongs to Ignite Youth Group of Saint Leo the Great Parish. Caitlin received a call from Mrs. Joan Kret, Youth Minister, asking for Caitlin’s help to put out on Instagram a message to fellow youth members to look for ways during the state shelter in place to help their communities. Caitlin shared her idea of sewing masks for those in need and with that, her good deed went viral. Caitlin was contacted by a member of the community requesting masks for area nursing and rehabilitation homes. When asked what they could do to help, Caitlin mentioned she needed elastic to continue producing the masks and within days, 100 yards of elastic were delivered to her home in Middletown.

By press time, Caitlin’s personal goal of 100 masks was almost completed for the nursing and rehabilitation homes.

She intends to reach out to hospitals and doctors that have set up tents for testing for COVID-19 in Red Bank and the surrounding area to offer help.

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Bank of America & Fulfill

Chef David Burke

Fulfill, formerly The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, announced it had received a grant from Bank of America to meet the growing demand for food in the community. The $200,000 contribution from Bank of America will help Fulfill fund Crisis Relief Boxes for distribution at its network of pantries and other feeding programs. Each box contains thirty pounds of shelf stable food to sustain a family of four for four days.

Well known for his scrappy New Jersey, never-quit attitude, he has launched #FeedtheHeroes, an operation to provide meals to first responders and medical personnel on the frontlines of the pandemic battle in the New Jersey and New York City area.

“The need for food has never been greater. In the last three weeks, Fulfill has served more than 360,000 extra meals. This food is in addition to the food we were already distributing.

With unemployment soaring and more businesses closing, we expect the demand for food to further intensify. The generous donation comes at a time we need it most to serve our hungry neighbors. Thank you, Bank of America!” said Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno, the former Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey.

“Chefs, and the restaurant industry as a whole, are like the piano players on the Titanic,” said Burke. ”We want to cook! We want to serve. That’s the restaurant mentality.”

The effort arose from the ashes of Burke’s rising empire of a dozen world-class restaurants, but like so many other restaurants within a day the Covid-19 virus took it all away. Restaurants here, there and everywhere across our nation are closed and 16 million restaurant employees laid off due to the pandemic. It has rocked our country’s foundation and disrupted a thriving economy of nearly $9 billion in gross sales. To help support Burke’s #FeedtheHeroes operation, go to PayPal.Me/ FeedtheHeroes.

Carmela Caracappa Photography

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An award-winning lifestyle photographer known for her family portraits, you may recognize her work on many of our CM covers. Recently, Carmela brought The Front Steps Project to Colts Neck, a project embraced by photographers from many states. Photos are taken of neighbors outside on their front steps at a time when we no longer see one another around town. The sessions are done with zoom lenses in accordance with social distancing protocols, and Carmela wears protective gear. Instead of payment, the neighbors contribute to a local non-profit. One non-profit Carmela has chosen to support is No Limits Cafe in Middletown, a lunch cafe that employs people with intellectual disabilities. The cafe opened just before the pandemic required it to close. No Limits made an impression on Carmela when she photographed the owners and staff for a CM feature and she is doing her part to help them reopen.

In April, hundreds of donations were collected at “Gathering Gifts to Give,” a community drop-off donation drive to benefit those in need and in crisis settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Colts Neck Community Church (CNCC) kicked off the drop-off donation drive with volunteers observing social distancing guidelines, as they were fully equipped with proper PPE and tested and trained on proper procedures prior to starting the outreach. Among many generous business and individual donors, Delicious Orchards donated 100 gift cards and Laird & Company donated large supplies of custommade hand sanitizers. Additional donations included gloves, medical gowns and other PPE supplies, monetary donations, non-perishable food items and paper products.

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Every time someone purchases a gift card from Escapology in Holmdel, a matching donation is made to the Hometown Hero of the purchaser’s choice. Your purchases can help support this small business that opened a few days before businesses were closed, and give a gift to an essential worker at the same time!

Colts Neck Stillhouse

Famous for its Muckleyeye brand of spirits, Colts Neck Stillhouse is putting some of its alcohol to a new use. Sanitizers are now being formulated in conformance with The World Health Organization formula. Many bottles are donated to local organizations, including the Colts Neck Police and Town Hall, Lincroft EMS, Morganville EMS, and are also being sold to larger businesses. Spirits are still available for sale through curbside pickup.

Fresh Kitchen

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On April 8th, Fresh Kitchen Founder Mike Nitto and Chef Chris Burgess launched a campaign to provide meals for first responders and health care professionals. Every $5 donated will go toward a clean, safe, healthy meal for one of our front line defenders of this pandemic. Every $125 in donations provides a full meal for 25 local first responders in need. Do you have a suggestion where Fresh meals need to go? Email info@yourfreshkitchen.com. As of press time, over 2,000 meals have been delivered. To buy a meal, visit yourfreshkitchen.com today!

FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) of Holmdel, Middletown and surrounding communities is dedicated to supporting front line workers at Bayshore Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, local COVID19 testing sites, area nursing homes, local first aid squads, police and fire departments. The group does this with a combined mission of keeping our local restaurants afloat.

Restaurants in our community prepare fresh meals that are delivered by FLAG volunteers throughout the week.

In addition, FLAG volunteers sew hundreds of masks for distribution (along with grab and go snacks and thank you cards from children in our community).

Since its inception on March 29th, FLAG has raised more than $44,000 through the generosity of our local community. Early on, HFCF, formerly Hope for Children Foundation, a local 501(c) (3) charitable organization, stepped up to support FLAG with a matching campaign that raised more than $22,000.

As of April 23, FLAG has spent $16,511 at local eateries, delivered 5,258 meals, distributed 660 hand sewn masks and 175 paper masks, and brightened faces with 360 boxes of Girl Scout cookies The FLAG Holmdel-Middletown team is Linda Lautenberg, Margo Vallone, Doreen DeMarco, Alyssa Coffaro, Jennifer Rainess PLUS each and every member of the community who has helped with delivery, sewn masks, or donated to its cause!

BHHS Fox & Roach Realtors in Holmdel is a proud sponsor of two grab n’ go carts and nourishing meals for two units at Bayshore Hospital and two units at Riverview Medical Center for our frontline heroes You can donate via PayPal OR Venmo @FLAG-HolmdelMiddletown OR text to 44-321, HFCFGIVE in message.

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“We’re committed to our community,” says Shelly Leibowitz, owner and founder of Green Leaf Pet Resort. “This is our small way of saying thank you for all of the tireless work on the frontlines taking care of our families, friends and coworkers.” Call to set up your service: 732.272.0800 or 609.259.1500

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La Madona Italian Cuisine Despite being a restaurant and part of one of the hardest hit industries, the owners of La Madona in Matawan donated more than 200 meals on Easter Sunday to those in need and seniors throughout their town. Their donation was not funded and entirely at their own cost. Councilman Brian Livesey, Councilwoman Stephanie Bailey Buckel, Councilman John Lazar, along with volunteer Bill Malanga, delivered a warm meal to those who could not get out of their homes.

Hatteras Press

Recognized by Governor Phil Murphy for its quick turnaround from printing marketing material to using its resources to manufacture thousands of face shields for hospital workers, Hatteras Press in Tinton Falls is helping where they can. Initially, owner Bill Duerr contacted government agencies and hospitals, offering to produce and drop off truckloads of shields. The response was slow, so he turned to social media. The replies came pouring in, and in the first wave more than 7,000 shields were delivered to hospital personnel in New Jersey, New York, and even Florida and Virginia. He received payment for some, but donated the rest.

Thousands more are scheduled for manufacture to meet the tremendous need for these supplies.

IMPACT 100 Jersey Coast

Thanks to the support of Impact 100 Jersey Coast members, the organization was able to give a $17,650 donation to the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a non-profit organization established in the Monmouth County area to provide transformational funds to organizations that reach under-served populations; to raise the profile of those that are deserving but lesser-known; and to highlight unmet needs in the areas of Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Environment, and Health and Wellness. More info at Impact100JerseyCoast.org.

Lisa Loew Mason

A realtor from Red Bank who is also an accomplished seamstress, Lisa Loew Mason is busy making and donating designer masks. With the demand for wedding and prom dresses all but disappeared, Lisa was urged by her friend, Jacqué Hoagland of Colts Neck, to turn her talents to making face masks. Lisa mentioned that she and Aimee Humphries joined the Facebook group SOSmatters where they each check for mask donation requests from hospital workers and first responders. Using mostly high thread count cotton, Lisa fashions stylish masks and donates where needed. The masks are not hospital grade, but can be put over hospital masks or worn alone for non-medical uses. She even experiments with silky and beaded masks for a bit of whimsy. (Masks are also available for purchase, which helps defray costs.)

Mary Jane Suruda

Letip of Red Bank Members raised $380 and delivered 22 sandwiches, 10 salads and five pizzas from Ruffino’s Italian Restaurant to the Emergency Room staff at Monmouth Medical Center on April 15.

The Eatontown EMS squad made the delivery.

She has been called “a one woman wonder.” She wanted to use her sewing prowess to make protective masks and reached out to parishoners at St. George’s-by-the River, the Episcopal Church in Rumson, confident they would know where the need existed. “Midway in the mask-making process, like wind through an open window, I was blown away with gratitude...

The unfinished masks themselves became faces, stories, maps of this local and global journey. In this most unique and difficult time, magic is alive and well,” Mary Jane reflected. A member of the church offered detailed research into filter materials and

sent samples for the process of sewing, washing, drying, and wearing again. Friends, nurses and online searches led to efficient and comfortable mask options. Contributions of materials weren’t far behind and parishoners also helped in sewing and distribution. Mary Jane has lost count of the exact number of masks she alone has sewn, but it is in the hundreds, and she is not done. Beneficiaries of the masks include CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Soul Focus, a nursing home, a nurse, and even the women pumping gas at the local station, the garbage men, neighbors, family, and friends.

Source Farmhouse Brewery By taking part in All Together Beer, a worldwide collaboration of breweries organized by @otherhalfnyc, Source Farmhouse Brewery in Colts Neck is working to support its close friends and business partners in the hospitality industry who have been hit so hard by this global pandemic. Proceeds from sales of a special brew with the label All Together will be donated to support local NJ hospitality industry professionals.

The Vin Gopal Civic Association An organization founded and chaired by Senator Vin Gopal, The Vin Gopal Civic Association raised funds to provide personal protective equipment for Monmouth County first responders, law enforcement, and healthcare providers.

“Thanks to the donations of so many company and individuals, we were able to donate to more than 75 agencies and providers in Monmouth County,” said Senator Gopal.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes Campaign Bell Work’s Creative Director, Paola Zamudio, is leading this campaign to help support those at the front lines, including the COVID-19 testing facility workers at PNC Bank Arts Center and Bayshore Medical Hospital, as well as the Holmdel Police Department, The National Guard, and emergency responders from Holmdel’s Fire Rescue, OEM, and EMS Departments/ Teams. Since March 30, Richard Corbo and the chefs of Bell Market have been preparing freshly made meals to support our local heroes. Through this campaign, the Bell Market team will provide roughly 500 hearty, nutrient-rich meals a day to those on the frontline.

The organizers of the campaign feel that feeding our first responders and healthcare workers is one of the most important ways we can give back during these unprecedented times. To kickstart this initiative, Bell Works donated $10,000 to fund the first five days of meal prep and delivery. The goal is to reach $100,000. To support the relief program and donate, Bell Works has set up a GoFundMe page where anyone in the community can contribute directly to the cause.

Hundreds of boxes of gloves, hundreds of cases of sanitizer, and hundreds of individual KN95 masks were distributed. Apply for support at tinyurl.com/GopalPPE and visit vingopalcivic. org if you would like to donate.

YMCA of Greater Monmouth County

Looking for activities to do with the kids, why not give yoga a try? Most children enjoy yoga and it can help to relax them and quiet their minds, and yours. The YMCA has a large library of exercise videos available for free online, including yoga for adults and children. If you don’t have a yoga mat, a thicker towel will do. Have your child dress comfortably and start with the first video which is breathing exercises. Then you can move on to the second 22 min Yoga for Kids video. Other available classes include, Pilates, Barre, Weightlifting, Active Older Adults, Boxing, and Tai Chi. Visit ymca360.org/on-demand#/.

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Locally Owned & Family Operated

Everyday Discount Prices

Red Bank 56 Newman Springs Rd

Middletown 853 Hwy 35

Sea Girt 2204 Hwy 35